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Several new speed cameras on local roads from Friday < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Several new cameras will operate throughout Co. Roscommon later this week as part of a major expansion of the speed camera network. From midnight on May 27th, gardaí will target speeding motorists at more than 1,000 known crash locations countrywide. An extra 355 speed-enforcement zones will come into operation and will be added to the list of those prioritised by the privately operated GoSafe camera vans. It will bring the number of locations where checkpoints are regularly in force to 1,031. Cameras will operate at 14 locations in Co. Roscommon. In the north, they will operate along four stretches of the N5, at Frenchpark, Tulsk, Strokestown and Tarmonbarry; at the R361 (Frenchpark to Boyle road), just outside Frenchpark; along the R294, a two-mile stretch that links

Boyle town to the N4; the R368 (Elphin to Strokestown road), just outside Elphin; and along a stretch of the N4 between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon. In the south of the county, they will operate on the N61 (Roscommon-Athlone road) on a stretch near Athlone; along the R362, through Monksland and Bealnamullia; and along a stretch of the M6 (Dublin to Galway road) just outside Athlone. In mid-Roscommon, checkpoints will operate at the R366 (Roscommon-Castlecoote road), just outside Roscommon

town; and on the R371 between Lanesboro and Curraghroe in the direction of Strokestown. A checkpoint will also operate on the N60 at Castlerea. Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid said that the force were delighted to announce the expansion of this vital road safety measure. “The safety cameras are proven life-savers and only operate in areas which have a speed-related collision history, where fatal, serious-injury and now minor-injury collisions occur,” he said.

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Launch of annual historical journal The 13th volume of the County Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society Journal will be launched by May Moran of Crossna in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown, on Friday, May 27th, at 8 pm. This volume is the largest to date, including a section on events of 1916 and, for the first time ever, features a colour section. All are welcome for what is one of the highlights of the society’s activities during the calendar year.

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Strokestown International Poetry Festival future ‘in balance’ The future of Strokestown International Poetry Festival hangs in the balance following a cut in funding from the Arts Council. Fianna Fáil Deputy Eugene Murphy is set to raise the matter with the Minister for the Arts Heather Humphreys this week in a bid to have the vital funding for the Strokestown Poetry Festival reinstated. Deputy Murphy said the International Strokestown Poetry Festival was “one of the premier

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He said that there was extra pressure on Arts Council funding this year due to all the additional 1916 related events and he was hopeful that funding for the poetry festival would be reinstated for 2017. The annual festival, which has been running since 1999, costs in the region of €20,000 to host each year. However, the committee learned back in October 2015 that no funding was to be awarded for the 2016 festival, which took

place earlier this month. The lack of funding for this year’s festival meant that the committee had to use its own reserve monies to make up the shortfall. With now depleted resources, the committee believes that unless the funding is reinstated for the 2017 event, the future of the festival is “in peril” and would have “devastating consequences for the promotion of poetry in Ireland and overseas”.

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Further decline in ambulance response times < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Ambulance response times in counties Roscommon, Galway and Mayo have deteriorated further and remain well below standards set by the Health Service Executive, documents released this week have shown. An ambulance is failing to arrive at the scene of a life-threatening emergency within a recommended time in one out of two cases. According to HSE targets, an ambulance should arrive at the scene of life-threatening calls – Echo (cardiac-related) or Delta (non-cardiac)

– within 18 minutes, 59 seconds. However, last December, the most recent month for which statistics have been verified, an ambulance met this target in the three counties in only 49 per cent of cases in Delta calls and in 60 per cent of cases for Echo calls. Both response times were significantly below the national average that month, which was 69 per cent for Echo and 56 per cent for Delta. It can also be revealed that it took an ambulance 52 minutes, 27 seconds to arrive at the scene of a non-cardiac life-threatening emergency (Delta)

in one of the three local counties in December. There were 898 Echo and Delta calls made in these counties that month. These statistics were released by the National Ambulance Service, a wing of the HSE, under the Freedom of Information Act. The details suggest that the ambulance service in the west is declining. Between Echo and Delta calls, the target response time was met in only 54 per cent of cases last December, a three percentage point reduction on August, when the previous statistics were provided by the HSE.

Almost 400 drug seizures were made in Castlerea Prison in a recent five-year period, information released by the Irish Prison Service has revealed. The statistics, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, show that, between 2011 and 2015, 393 seizures took place in the prison: 97 in 2011, 50 in 2012, 70 in 2013, 98 in 2014 and 78 last year. The statistics do not relate exclusively to items confiscated from prisoners alone, but reflect the seizures made across the prison estate from prisoners and other sources, i.e. security nets, visitors, etc. In addition, the Irish Prison Service said that, while loosely classifying materials seized as drugs – i.e. tablets, powder, etc. – it was not in a position to state if any of these items were illegal drugs because no testing was conducted on substances found within the prison.

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Anger as replica Cross of Cong stolen from Church < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The community in Roscommon town and environs has been shocked by the theft of the “priceless” replica of the Cross of Cong from the Sacred Heart Church. It was robbed from the cabinet beside the altar between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm on Thursday, May 19th. The robbery has been widely condemned on social media. “The cabinet was forced open and the cross was removed,” Sergeant Declan Hunt, of Roscommon Garda Station, said. “We suspect it was taken in the afternoon.” The original Cross of

Cong was made in Co. Roscommon between 1119 and 1123. It one of the finest examples of metalwork and decorative art of its period in Western Europe, and is stored at the National Museum of Ireland. The replica that was stolen had been located in the Sacred Heart Church since it was made in 1903.

“It was priceless in a sense,” Sergeant Hunt said. “You couldn’t compare it with anything else. I am sure it was a valuable item. It was a very good replica that was there for 113 years.” He asked anyone with information in relation to the theft to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 0906638300.

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Moss Vision given planning go-ahead < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The final hurdle in Moss Vision’s plans to open their new plant in Roscommon town has been cleared after Roscommon County Council approved a planning application. Planning permission was sought for a second access road into the existing facility in the IDA Business Park at the Racecourse Road. On May 18th, the council gave the plans the go-ahead, subject to two standard conditions.

The IDA said that the company, which produces eye lenses, would start production at the facility in July. “Manpower levels will increase after that, as per business and production requirements,” they said. “There are currently six people employed there and it is planned to hire a further four people before year end in this first phase of the development.” Ultimately, it is planned that 50 jobs will be created at the plant, making Moss Vision one of the biggest employers in the county.

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Mental health services locally ‘in ﬁnancial crisis’ ‘Already over budget for 2016’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Mental health services in counties Galway and Roscommon are in financial crisis, with the projected budget for this year already exceeded, documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show. In 2015, the service overspent its budget by around €800,000, and that has continued this year, according to the minutes of recent meetings of the Health Service Executive’s mental health area management team. John Canny, the business manager of the Galway Roscommon Mental Health Service, told April’s meeting that the two counties’ health service was “already over (the) projected budget for 2016”. John Meehan, the Area Manager, advised the meeting that the “current spend on nursing overtime and agency is not sustainable and cost-containment measures are urgently required and enforced”. It was noted that “failure to achieve sav-

ings will have negative impact on development of other services in the catchment area”. It was also noted that Brian O’Malley, the Acting Area Director of Nursing, was providing a cost-containment plan. The minutes added: “All heads of service are asked to look at over cost-containment initiatives within their areas.” It was agreed that a number of members of the management team would “meet urgently” to review the situation. Contacted about the situation, the HSE said that the “budget deficit” was due to an escalation in the use of nursing overtime and agency staff, as well as associated agency costs providing locum staff. “All nursing vacancies are being progressed by the National Recruitment Service,” a spokesperson said. “However, the filling of mental health nursing posts is proving a challenge nationally. “In the meantime, nursing overtime and agency staff are being used. “An agreement made with the Psychiatric Nurses’ Association in May 2015 resulted in the provision of increased staffing in the acute inpatient unit – GUH with an associated cost of €900,000.”

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Council’s ﬁnances ‘in good stead’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Roscommon County Council’s finances are in very good stead, even though it lost €605,000 through vacant properties and irrecoverable rates last year, Derek Caldbeck, the Acting Head of Finance, has said. Mr. Caldbeck unveiled the Council’s annual financial statement for 2015 at Monday’s monthly meeting in St. John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow. He said that the local authority had a “balanced budget”. He advised that revenue expenditure amounted to almost €56.785 million last year, which was €3.147 million in excess of the budgeted figure. However, Mr. Caldbeck added that this was “substantially offset” by the fact that the total income – €56.767 million – was €3.130 million more than

projected. Overall, the Council recorded a slight deficit – €15,000 – last year. Among the costs the revenue account absorbed were: €605,000 for vacant properties and irrecoverable rates; River Suck redundancy costs of €39,000; and uncollectable debt for pre-2011 fire charges – €114,000. These were substantially offset by €568,000 of unbudgeted non-principal private residence charges and direct costs for water services that were €500,000 below budget, among others. Mr. Caldbeck said: “The key message is that we have a balanced revenue account and the financial standing of the County Council is in very good stead, as at the end of December 2015.” He also said that the collection percentage for rates went up by five points last year, to 93 per cent.

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PROCEEDS OF 32-32-32 CHALLENGE PRESENTED Participants in the recent 32-32-32 Challenge presented a cheque for €40,790,00 to Knockcroghery National School recently. Pictured were from (l-r) Marie Spellman, Linda Naughton, Brian Hall, Joe Rogers, Caroline Tully, Kevin Hoey, Jamie, Orla and Gerard Donoghue, Ultan Flynn, Vanessa O’Connor and Monica Leydon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Does Your Project Qualify? Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions which complement national environmental policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, water conservation and climate change. A wide variety of projects and schemes have been supported under the Fund in previous years, including community gardens and allotments, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity projects, waste reduction initiatives, educational initiatives and environmental exhibitions. Lists of previously funded projects can be viewed online at www.environ.ie. Community Groups, Tidy Towns, Schools have successfully completed environmental projects under this scheme. How to Apply Contact Environment Section, Roscommon County Council at 090-6637260. Further information and application forms are available online at www.roscommoncoco.ie Completed application forms should be returned to Environment Office, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon by 5pm, 17 June 2016. Signed: Majella Hunt Director of Service Roscommon County Council

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Paul Healy on theft in a sacred place of worship; a great sporting weekend; a poignant reminder of ‘Páidí’, the force of nature; an encounter with a low-ﬂying bird…and when Brendan met Enda… Thursday This is where the people come to pray and worship. This is where they came to steal. The Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon is a magnificent Church, one that we are rightly proud of. It is a place of comfort and calm – and reverence. Visually, it is quite spectacular; frequently it is admired and photographed by tourists. It is ours. What happened there on Thursday is shameful. A thief, or thieves, made off with a replica of the Cross of Cong, which was located in a glass cabinet near the sacristry. The cross is over one hundred years old. It has been in Roscommon for all of that time. It is presumed that the reprehensible theft was fairly ‘sophisticated’ – the cabinet was prised open, the brazen criminal act conducted during the day. The cross belonged to the people of Roscommon. Its theft is an affront to the people of Roscommon. Most of all, there is something deeply offensive and sickening about the fact that someone walked into a Church and carried out this crime. This is where the people come to pray and worship. This is where they came to steal. Shame on them.

Saturday & Sunday I remember John O’Leary winning the Irish Open in 1982. We heard the news on the car radio. The car was parked on a beach, probably in Enniscrone. In those days, it was common on warm summer Sundays for families to drive on to beaches, enjoy a picnic and listen to Micheal O’Hehir (in this case, the golf). On Sunday, as I sat into our car in Carrick, the man on the radio told of wonder shots from Rory as McIlroy won the Irish Open in thrilling style. What a weekend of sport it was. Connacht’s great victory over Glasgow, Leinster’s win over Ulster. Tyrone’s ruthless demolition on Derry.

All-rounder: Dr. Martin Daly of the Roscommon backroom team takes a temporary role as a groundsman as he helps to carry a bench on to the pitch for the Roscommon team photograph in Carrick last Sunday. Picture: Andrew Fox

I enjoyed the FA Cup Final on Saturday. I quite like van Gaal. They’ll never forget his time there. In years to come they’ll be nostalgic when they look back on his occasionally erratic antics on the sideline, his eccentric press conference utterings and hey, they won the FA Cup. It’s amusing to hear Manchester United fans moaning about lack of success and negative football since Alex Ferguson left. For God’s sake, Manchester United fans, you have no divine right to success or attractive football! Fans of other clubs may not like a few years in the relative wilderness, but they get on with it! To Carrick on Sunday, where Roscommon mixed the very good with the not quite so good during a confidence-restoring win over Leitrim. The weather stayed dry, there was a good crowd, but the match was obviously much more onesided than had been expected (more of my thoughts on our win in Carrick on pages 52 & 53). In pretty heavy post-match traffic, we took a diversion to lovely Leitrim village, which is always worth calling to. Passing through Dromod and Rooskey later, we hadn’t time to stop – no doubt the craic was good in those villages as fans of the two counties reflected on the latest clash of the neighbours. Monday began with the Roscommon flags flying proudly,

memories of the scare in New York banished, the sun shining and everyone looking forward to taking on Sligo in the Hyde.

Monday One of the television documentaries that have been made about ‘Páidí’ was repeated tonight, and while I had seen it before, I couldn’t take my eyes off it once my channel-hopping landed me there. ‘Páidí’ was such a legend that no other word is needed – ‘Páidí’ suffices. Well, just for the record so, I am of course referring to the late, great Páidí Ó Sé, the rock-like Kerry footballer who later became a very successful manager. It was an evocative programme, with beautiful shots of rugged Kerry shores – and that poignant footage of Páidí walking on the beach – reminding us that Ventry is a place apart, and that this was a man apart. He was a warrior, a legend, a Chieftain. Life is that bit duller without him. The documentary reminded us of his extraordinary feats (eight senior All-Ireland medals won) both as a player and later as a somewhat underrated manager. He was perhaps complex…he could be the life and soul of the party but was also a deep and often quiet man. Looking at the waves crashing

against the cliffs, watching as a community laid their giant to rest, one couldn’t but be reminded at how time’s march and nature’s supremacy refuse to give way to even the least ordinary of mortals. It was poignant footage. An era passing before us. So much energy and passion and crazy brilliance brought to a premature end. How ever will we explain to future generations the force of nature that the bould Páidí was? Still, midst the nostalgia and sense of loss, there are, for his family, his place and his fans, countless happy memories and a legacy built from the stuff of pure legend.

Tuesday I’m driving past the County Hospital, when a low-flying bird swoops below the bonnet of the car. I hear no impact, but think I’ve hit it. I look in the rear view mirror (it takes a second or two) to see the bird continuing on its way. I look in front again, and have to brake hard because a vehicle in front of me is turning right. It was a close thing – my car was only inches from that vehicle. I’ve decided that the moral to the story is a simple one: ‘Keep looking forward, and never look back’. * (Except when reversing a car, obviously).

Later on Tuesday I caught a few minutes of ‘Oireachtas Report’ (or they caught me). Thought it was ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, but no, it was ‘Oireachtas Report.’ Enda couldn’t stop smiling, almost laughing indeed. I soon found out why. He was being taken to task by the new Labour leader, Brendan Howlin. Howlin, the Alan Kelly slayer, was all guns blazing, and it really was quite funny. Wasn’t Howlin inseparable from Kenny just a matter of weeks ago? Didn’t Howlin swear by every stance Kenny’s Government took over the past five years? It’s quite amusing watching the Labour TDs metamorphosising (yes, I’m sorry I started that word too, but it’s stayed with me since the days of the original Incredible Hulk)…it’s like they were best friends with Fine Gael for years but now they’re crossing the street with their heads in the air every time they see one of their old pals. I suppose it’s always been that way when a party makes the transition from Coalition Government to opposition. It’s still funny. I could say ‘Only Fools and Horses without the horses’…but that would be a little unkind.

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Pay-by-weight for waste to take effect in July < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A pay-by-weight system for waste disposal will be introduced throughout Co. Roscommon, affecting all households, from July 1st. At Monday’s monthly meeting of Roscommon County Council, Kevin Swift, the Regional Co-ordinator of Connacht-Ulster Waste Region, gave a presentation on the imminent changes. From July 1st, households will be charged by their waste collector based on the weight of household waste they produce. Although the charges will not be revealed under early June, Mr. Swift said that it was expected that a fixed charge, similar to line rental for a telephone, and a weight charge would apply. At present, households are charged a flat fee for waste disposal. “We are moving away from flat single charges, moving towards charging people on the weight of household waste they present,” Mr. Swift said. “Each type of waste – be it recycling, food waste or general waste – will have a specific charge per kilogram.” Currently, some households, normally of single occupancy, purchase waste bags for collection by their

waste collector. However, from July 1st, it is likely that this method will be discontinued in most, if not all, areas in the county. From that time, customers availing of a kerbside household waste collection service will present their waste in bins provided by the waste collector. There are three principal streams – general waste, recycling and food waste – with associated bins in distinctive colours. All bins are assigned to the households by aligning the embedded microchip, contained in the bin, with the name and address of the customer. Waste collectors are decreed to collect recycling and food waste at least fortnightly. Householders not availing of an existing kerbside collection service will still be obligated to manage their waste in an environmentally responsible manner, such as by using a civic amenity site. Mr. Swift said: “The overall objective of these changes is to encourage behavioural change and incentivise householders to segregate their waste. “The potential benefit is that more resources will be recycled or recovered from household waste and less precious resources will be consigned to landfill.”

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Councillors have expressed fears that illegal dumping will spiral out of control because of the introduction of the pay-by-weight system for waste disposal. Currently, some households buy special waste bags for collection by their waste collector, but when pay-by-weight is introduced in Co. Roscommon from July 1st, it is likely that this method will be discontinued. “Because of bags going, this is going to cause wholesale illegal dumping right across the county,” Sinn Féin councillor Michael Mulligan said. Fianna Fáil councillor Ivan Connaughton also said that pay-by-weight would lead to an increase in fly-tipping, but Kevin Swift, the Regional Co-ordinator of Connacht-Ulster Waste Region, rejected those concerns. “There will always be specific incidents of illegal dumping because there will always be a cohort of people who are tempted to dump illegally,” he said. “There is no correlation that can be shown between any changes in waste-management practices that have led to an increase or otherwise of that.” * More on this story in our next issue.

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Call for Expressions of Interest – Acquisition of Houses

Derelict Sites suitable for delivery of social housing units Roscommon County Council is responsible for the delivery of the National ‘Social Housing Strategy 2020 – Support, Supply & Reform’ in County Roscommon. The strategy provides a framework for a multi annual investment programme to plan and prioritise the delivery of social housing in response to current housing needs. As part of a range of housing solutions, Roscommon County Council is currently seeking expressions of interests from owners of derelict or semi derelict sites which are suitable for provision of social housing and located in areas with an identified need for social housing. Current housing needs has been identified and is to be prioritised within the following towns and in the following order:

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Monksland Roscommon Boyle Ballaghaderreen Castlerea

Roscommon County Council is responsible for the delivery of the National ‘Social Housing Strategy 2020 – Support, Supply & Reform’ in County Roscommon. The strategy provides a framework for a multi annual investment programme to plan and prioritise the delivery of social housing in response to current housing needs. As part of a range of housing solutions, Roscommon County Council is currently seeking expressions of interests from owners/vendors of houses which are suitable for social housing and located in areas with an identified need for social housing. Current housing needs has been identified and is to be prioritised within the following towns and in the following order:

1. Monksland 2. Roscommon 3. Boyle 4. Ballaghaderreen 5. Castlerea

Property owners interested in the above proposal, should submit an Expression of Interest to the Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – HOUSING 2016 - Derelict Sites,’ by 4:00pm on Friday 17th of June 2016.

Property owners/vendors interested in the above proposal, should submit an Expression of Interest to the Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – HOUSING 2016 – House Acquisitions,’ by 4:00pm on Friday 17th of June 2016.

Please note that Roscommon County Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. If you consider that any of the Information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material will, in response to FOI requests, be examined in light of exemptions provided for the FOI Act.

Derek Caldbeck A/Head of Housing, Finance and ICT

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

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Hyundai ix35 1.7 Execut DSL Hyundai i140 Execut DSL Hyundai i40 A/T DSl Estate Hyundai i40 Execut DSL Full Leather Sun Roof Hyundai Coupe 1.6 Hyundai Sonata DSL Hyundai Trajet 2.0DSL 7 Seater Hyundai Coupe

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VW Touareg 3.0TDI A/T Commercial Choice €45,000 + VAT VW Amarok 2.0TDI 140BHP 5 Seater Commercial €28,500 + VAT VW Golf 1.6TDI Commercial €16,500 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial Auto €28,500 + VAT Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI Commercial €18,500 + VAT VW Caddy 2.0TDI Van €14,500 + VAT VW Crafter 2.0TDI 136BHP MWB Choice €23,500 + VAT VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Choice €21,500 + VAT Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0TDI 4x4 €22,500 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial TDI 4x4 €28,500 VW Golf TDI Van €15,000 + VAT VW Caddy TDI van €13,000 + VAT Toyota Proace DSL LWB €18,000 Hyundai ix35 Executive Passenger 4x4 €22,500 Mitsubishi L200 5 seater commercial TDI 4X4 Extras €22,500 VW Amarok 2.0TDI Highline Auto 180BHP €28,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.0LWB €15,000 + VAT VW Amarok 2.0TDI Highline Extras €18,500 + VAT

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Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial 4x4 €16,500 Toyota Landcruiser 2.0DSL Kombi 5 seater Commercial €26,500 Toyota Hiace LWB DSL €9,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 4X4 €10,500 + VAT Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 DSL Passenger 4X4 €12,500 VW Touareg 2.0DSL Commercial Automatic €11,000 + VAT Ford Ranger 2.5DSL Kombi Passenger Commercial €12,500 VW Touareg 2.0DSL Commercial Automatic €9,000 + VAT VW Touareg 2.5TDI Commercial €7,000 + VAT VW Touareg 2.5TDI Commercial €5,000 + VAT Toyota Landcruiser 3.0DSL Kombi 7 seater Comm Auto €10,500 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0DSL Commercial LWB €8,500 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5DSL Comm €6,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB Automatic €6,000 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Crew Cab €6,000 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Crew Cab €4,000 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5TDI SWB €3,000

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Toyota Proace DSL LWB €18,000 Toyota Hiace €9,000 Toyota Landcruiser LWB Kombi (€330 Tax) €27,500 Toyota Hiace €4,500 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0LWB Kombi 7 seater (€333 Tax ) €10,500 Toyota Landcruiser Comm LWB €8,500 NISSAN RANGE

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Nissan Duke 1.2SV Nissan Duke 1.5 DSL Nissan Qashqai 1.6DSL 7 Seater extras Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DSL 5 seater Nissan Micra 1.0 5dr Nissan V400 2.3 DSLL 3500FWD Van Nissan Micra 1.2 5dr Nissan Micra 1.2 5dr Automatic Nissan Note 1.5SXE Van DSL Nissan Primaster DSL Van Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 5 Seater Nissan Note 1.5 SXE Van DSL Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DSL 5 seater Nissan Almera 1.5 Nissan Tida 1.6

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Opel 1.3 DSL CDTI Opel Insignia 2.0CDTI Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr Opel Insignia 2.0TDI Auto Extras Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr Opel Astra DSL Opel Astra 1.4 Club Opel Astra 1.4 Life Opel Insignia DSL

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Ford Transit Connect 3 Seater Ford Transit T350 H/R Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Automatic Ford Kuga 2.0 DSL Ford Transit T260 Ford Galaxy Titinium Model 7 Seater Ford Transit Connect Ford Focus DSL Van Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Ford Focus DSL Van Ford Focus 1.6 H/B

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

OPEL RANGE

€16,500 €19,500 €11,000 €21,500 €10,500 €12,500 €9,500 €7,500 €9,500

FORD RANGE

€14,500 €12,500 €22,500 €12,500 €11,000 €16,500 €9,000 €8,500 €11,500 €5,000 €4,500

2006 2006 2005 2004

Ford Transit T260 Ford Fiesta 1.4TDI Ford Galaxy TDI 7Seater Ford Fiesta 1.25

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

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VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline VW Golf 1.6TDI Extras VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline VW Golf 1.6TDI Extras VW Passat 2.0TDI CC 140BHP VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline VW Golf 1.6TDI Extras Opel Corsa 5Dr Nissan Micra 1.2 5Dr Kia Rio 1.4 5Dr Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6DSL VTR Nissan Note 1.5 DSL Van Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Golf 1.6TDI Van Volvo S40 2.0DSL Automatic VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus VW Passat 2.0TDI Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Peugeot 3008 DSL Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Opel Insignia 2.0DSL Hyundai 1.6 Coupe Opel Zafira 1.6 Petrol 7 seater Peugeot 207 1.4DSL Nissan Almera 1.5

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Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Audi A6 2.0DSL Estate VW Passat 1.9TDI Audi A4 TDI VW Bora 1.9TDI Opel Astra DSL Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Audi A3 1.9TDI

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VW Shuttle Bus 9 Seater (22KM) VW Shuttle bus 9 Seater Mercedes Vito CDI 9 seater VW Shuttle 9 seater DSL Automatic Extras Ssangyong Rodius 2.7 DSL 7 Seater Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI 7 seater Citroen Multispace DSL Passenger ( NCT )

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Kia Ceed 1.6DSL EX Kia Rio 1.4 petrol Kia Soul 1.6DSL A/T Kia Pro- Cee’d 1.6DSL 3Dr Kia Sportage 2.0DSl Kia Carnival DSL 7 Seater Kia Sedona

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Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Dynamic Renault Megane 1.5DSl Renault Kangoo 1.5DSL Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL Extras Renault Megane 1.5Dsl Royale Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Renault Laguna DSL Renault Grand Scenic 1.5DSL Comm Renault Megane 1.4 estate Renault Megane 1.5DSL Renault Megane 1.4 H/B

141 2010 2010 2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2002

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

141 131 2012 2010 2009 2009 2007 2006

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

€5,500 €6,500 €4,500 €6,500 €3,000 €3,500 €4,000 €2,000

7 SEATER BUSES RANGE

€26,500 €23,500 €39,500 €22,000 €29,500 €22,500 €22,500 €22,500 €16,500 €21,500 €15,000 €10,500 €11,500 €9,500 + VAT €9,500 €9,500 + VAT €8,500 €5,000 €8,500 €8,500 €6,500

9 SEATER BUSES RANGE

€32,500 €29,500 €10,500 €15,000 €4,500 €5,500 €2,000

KIA RANGE

€10,500 €7,500 €10,500 €8,500 €7,500 €8,500 €4,500

RENAULT RANGE

€11,500 €9,500 €6,500 €11,500 €9,500 €8,500 €4,500 €4,500 €3,000 €2,000 €2,000

MERCEDES RANGE

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

BMW RANGE

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

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From My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

The price-y is NOT always right! t was the usual mix of mundane, menopausal, HRT-induced, daytime dross, with the flash mob hacks settling in for their daily cackling sessions as they huddled together in a tea-fuelled frenzy and tried to set the world to rights. And no, I’m not talking about Frances Fitzgerald, Mary Mitchell-O’Connor and Katherine Zappone; I’m talking about those other overpaid spitfires who make up the panel of ITV’s Loose Women! Dear God, if ever anyone was tempted to throw a sickie from work, and, dosed up to the eyelids on paracetamol, accidentally tuned in, the ‘I’m a nobody, get me out of here,’ panel’s drivel would be guaranteed to have them back at their desk faster than a course of Penicillin! You guessed it, I cannot stand Loose Women, and, while I’m glad yer one with the hairdo that looked like a lampshade and who used to ‘sing’ on the P&O ferry has long since left, the show has actually gone downhill

(as if that were possible) since Katie ‘the Pricey’ Price joined the panel with the former glamour model failing to live up to her much-lauded promise to be “the most outspoken of them all.” Oh yeah, when I read that, I could clearly hear the great British public’s knitting needles clicking and then tensing in anticipation of her flat-as-a-failed-soufflé debut! However, last week, the show plunged to a new low when Pricey’s adorable son, Harvey, a young man who was born blind and with the rare genetic condition PraderWilli syndrome, but who has made amazing strides in his young life, was, I feel, placed in a compromising situation when, asked what he thought about cowardly internet trolls who have said disgusting things about him, responded, live on air, in the middle of the afternoon when young kids could have been watching, by dropping the C-bomb! I do not, for one second, blame this child for using that particular word, in fact I lay the blame firmly at the feet of his mother whom, according to the Daily Mail,

Works commence at Drumacoo T-Junction Senator Maura Hopkins (Fine Gael) has welcomed news that works have commenced at Drumacoo T-junction in Ballaghaderreen. Funding of €25,000 was approved for these works this year under the Low Cost Safety Improvement Scheme by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Senator Hopkins said: “Residents have been raising this safety issue with me for many months and I have been working with the Engineering Department in Roscommon County Council to improve safety at the junction. Improving visibility at this junction will have an immediate and dramatic positive impact for residents and road users.”

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Katie Price ... newest panel member on UTV’s Loose Women.

‘refused to pre-record the segment so that people could see the real Harvey.’ However, as someone who has worked extensively on live TV, daytime as well as night-time, I have to say I would never have placed a child, especially one who was vulnerable, in such an incendiary situation and the show’s producers, media lawyers and, in particular, the editor, who has the final say, should have insisted on a pre-record because, if I’d been in charge, that’s what would have happened, otherwise I’d have pulled the entire segment; end of…I mean, who died and gave Katie Price editorial control? Furthermore, while I’ve

no doubt that Price is an excellent, caring and responsible mother, I have to ask these questions… why is her vulnerable child even aware of these internet trolls and how does he know that a word like the one he dropped even exists??? Now while I applaud his response, and while he is perfectly correct in slagging off those evil degenerates who hide behind their keyboards to abuse, bully and mock those who are far more vulnerable, and while I’m not questioning amazing Harvey’s response, I am questioning his mother’s decision to capitalise on him. You see, it’s a tricky line to walk, but sadly, you’ll often

find that when a parent is so desperate to remain in the limelight, they’ll offer their kid up for consumption by the media. In my opinion, it’s Price’s decision if she wishes to give up her own privacy and lay her life bare to the world, however it is not her decision as to whether her child gives up his privacy; and while we all make mistakes, and I’m far from being perfect, allowing a vulnerable young person to know, in detail, exactly what internet sickos are saying about him, and then placing him in a live, daytime TV situation to ask how he’d like to react, is one parenting decision I personally would never make!

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As a vegan, my staple diet is veg, veg and more veg…and of course, that hearty helping of veg is mostly made up of the ever-versatile, humble Irish spud. Baked, boiled, chipped or roasted…you name it, there is nothing I love more than an aul bit on the side…ahem, steady now; what I mean is a bit of spud smothered in a generous dollop of coconut oil…on the side of my plate!!! My reason for loving the great Irish spud is further enhanced by the fact it’s got more potassium than a banana, more vitamin C than an orange and it’s very helpfully packed full of fibre.

However, last week, those bloody annoying boffins at the British Medical Journal fecked it all up when they revealed that ‘men and women who ate four or more servings of boiled, baked or mashed (potatoes) in a week had an 11 per cent increase in blood pressure,’ with an increase of up to ‘17 per cent’ for those who ate four or more servings of French fries in a week. Wow, it seems that with these findings, the wonderfully versatile poor aul potato has suddenly been recast, plummeting from superhero to zero leading me to think us spud heads should start up a ‘Pro-Potato’ campaign on FB…who’s with me?

Castlerea Musical Society is calling for children between the ages of 6 and 14 to sign up for their Talent Show before the closing date on Friday, June 3rd. So if you can sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic or are just downright talented, log onto www. castlereamusicalsociety.com/ talent to register or contact Julie or Michelle on 0874676475 for more information. Registration is €2 per child and entries will be judged by special guest judges with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

Convent of Mercy, Castlerea Reunion All ladies from Convent of Mercy, Castlerea classes from 1975-1980 are invited to a reunion, which will take place in Hester’s, Castlerea on Saturday, 20th of August at 7 pm. This will be an informal evening with light refreshments. It will be a fabulous opportunity to catch up with old friends and share memories. All interested can contact Roisin on 087-9776857, Peggy on 087-2981694 or Breege on 087-1268806.

Social night in aid of Hospice Roscommon/Mayo Hospice Support Group are organising a social night in Hamrock’s, Athleague on Sunday, 5th of June. Music by The Lancers. Great night assured. All are welcome, so please support.

SPCA collections this weekend Roscommon SPCA is holding street collections in Ballaghaderreen this Friday and Saturday (27th and 28th). The organisation will also be collecting at the Church gates in Loughglynn on Saturday and Sunday (28th and 29th). Your support will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers welcome.

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World Pairs Angling champion, Cathal Hughes, shows sixyear-old Eoghan Mullooly from Ballyleague how to catch a fish – literally! Cathal was in Lanesboro to help launch the International Coarse Fishing Festival, which takes place over June 4th, 5th and 6th.

Pictured at the launch of the biggest international coarse fishing competition in the region were (left to right) Paul Riordan, Bord na Mona (main sponsor), Philip Gordon, Festival Director, Alan Farrell, Treasurer, Lough Ree Angling Hub and Pat Fitzgerald, Communications Manager, Bord na Mona. To take part and have the opportunity to win prize-money of up to €3,000 on June 4th, 5th and 6th, email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com.

At the launch of the Lough Ree Angling Hub International Coarse Fishing Competition at the hot water stretch at Lanesboro bridge this week.....(left to right): Pat Fitzgerald (Communications Manager, Bord na Mona, main sponsor), Hugh Keane, Chairman, Lough Ree Angling Hub, Paul Riordan, Manager, Feedstock, Bord na Mona and Alan Farrell, Treasurer, Lough Ree Angling Hub. With prize-money of €3000, this three-day event on June 4th, 5th and 6th is the biggest draw of the year. To take part call Philip on 087-7698468.

World Angling winner backs Roscommon ﬁshing festival €3,000 in prize-money for event on June bank holiday! A World Angling Champion has put his full weight behind one of County Roscommon’s most prestigious angling events and encouraged people from all over Ireland and Europe to attend this year’s

International Coarse Fishing competition on the banks of the Shannon and on the Strokestown lakes. Cathal Hughes from Galway was one half of the winning duo in the World Pairs Angling Champion-

ship on two occasions. He was on hand this week to launch the competition, which will be sponsored for the next two years by Bórd na Móna with €3,000 prize-money (each year) and takes place on

Philip Gordon and Bill Cassidy enjoy the fishing at Clonahee Lake (Strokestown) on Sunday morning last. Clonahee is one of the 3 venues for this weekend’s International competition. Picture: Andrew Fox

June 4th, 5th and 6th. “We are going with a three-day festival this year so we can involve three local venues” said festival director, Philip Gordon, “this includes the hot stretch at Lanesboro, a popular river venue north of that at Kilnacarrow Bridge and a great lake venue, Clonahee at Strokestown. The competition will carry €3,000 prize-money (£2,400 Sterling) as last year, and again we are containing it to 42 pegs. There will be cash prize for every section fished every day. The cost is €25 for the three days and it’s on a first come first served basis at the moment. There are now less than 10 pegs left.” The competition has

already attracted the biggest and the best from the angling world in the UK. By bringing communities together through a community tourism initiative for the diaspora, this event is supported in partnership with Roscommon County Council, Fáilte Ireland and IPB Insurance. To take part contact Philip Gordon directly at 0877698468 or email: loughreeanglinghub@ gmail.com.

Aileen, Callum and Cionneach Gordon pictured enjoying the fine weather at Clonahee Lake (Strokestown) on Sunday morning last. Picture: Andrew Fox

It’s the BIGGEST ﬁshing competition

OF THE YEAR IN THIS REGION! in association with presents

LOUGH REE INTERNATIONAL COARSE FISHING COMPETITION WITH €3000 IN PRIZE-MONEY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4th – SUNDAY, JUNE 5th & MONDAY JUNE 6th Fished on three local venues: just €25 • Entry fee – • Clonahee Lake, Strokestown 42 Pegs • Limited to for • Kilnacarrow, Ballyleague Cash prizes H day EAC • Lanesborough Hot Water Stretch EACH area To book TODAY, call PHILIP on 087-7698468 Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com This diaspora event is supported by:

Lee Maitland enjoying the fishing at Clonahee Lake (Strokestown) on Sunday morning last. Clonahee is one of the 3 venues for this weekend’s International competition. Picture: Andrew Fox

By bringing communities together through a community tourism initiative for the diaspora this event is supported in partnership with Roscommon County Council, Fáilte Ireland and IPB Insurance

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Castle Street, Roscommon T: 090 66 00148 M: 089 4043115 Best wishes to Matthew in his new business ITrWe

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Phone: (090) 66 27200 Fax: (090) 66 27201 Email: info@pburkeassociates.com www.sherryfitz.ie Best wishes to Matthew in his new business ITrWe

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Matthew McGagh pictured at ITrWE. Picture: Andrew Fox

ITrWe opens MOLLOY’S for business in Roscommon Town Castle St., Roscommon Best wishes to Matthew in his new business ITrWe

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Tel.: 090 6626120 or 087 6546512 Best wishes to Matthew in his new business ITrWe

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ITrWe is the latest business to open its doors in Roscommon town. Specialising in all things I.T. related the company is located on Castle Street and is open six days a week. Business owner, Matthew McGagh, said he decided to open the store following some friendly advice. “Well I have always done bits and pieces for family and friends and they kept saying that I

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should go into business. I’ve always enjoyed working with computers and so I decided it was time to bite the bullet,” said Matthew. Originally from Lincolnshire but now living in Roscommon, Matthew’s natural ability with electronics gave him the confidence to open his new business last week. So far, so good as business has been steady. “Like anyone starting a new business there’s always a risk involved but it has been good so far…” began Matthew as a customer entered the shop. After giving the local woman some free advice on anti-virus programmes, Matthew detailed the services offered at ITrWe. “We do everything you’d expect really from PC service and virus removal, laptop, iPhone, iPad and smartphone repairs to phone unlocking and data back-up. We also do personalised t-shirts for

companies and events along with mugs, hoodies and hi-viz jackets, so that’s something which sets us apart a bit,” said Matthew. ITrWe is a registered Microsoft refurbishment centre, which means that

work carried out is officially certified by Microsoft. Matthew also carries out expert phone repairs for all those unfortunate mishaps. ITrWe is the one-stop shop for computer and phone repairs and product

personalistion for business and events such as birthdays, stags and hens, etc. Call into Matthew on Castle Street (opposite Doorly’s Bar) or contact the store on 0906 600148, 089-4043115 or log onto www.itrwe.com.

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Castle Street, Roscommon T: 090 66 00148 M: 089 4043115

ITrWe Opening Hours ITrWe owner Matthew McGagh believes it’s important to be there for the customer. “To make it easier for people who might be busy working during the day, I decided

to open from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Saturday. This should mean that customers can drop or collect products in the morning or evening,” he said.

Those of us who have had the misfortune of suffering at the hands of a disobedient smartphone, laptop or personal computer will appreciate this smart move!

Monday: 8.30 am-6.30 pm Tuesday: 8.30 am-6.30 pm Wednesday: 8.30 am-6 .30 Thursday: 8.30 am-6.3 pm 0 pm Friday: 8.30 am-6.30 pm Saturday: 8.30 am-6.3 0 pm

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Trying to give up smoking, why not switch to vaping, the most successful way to kick the smoking habit. Visit our Vaping Cafe Store at Castle Street Roscommon Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino, try a free vaping Ecig before you purchase. We supply a quality E-liquid produced in Ireland. We Supply all Corrib Oil Stores nationwide also Applegreen Longford and Ballymahon.

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Our personalised items are sure to bring delight to the recipient. We also offer a full design and print option for hoodies and t-shirts for any occasion including hen / stag parties.

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Castle Street, Roscommon T: 090 66 00148 M: 089 4043115

Matthew McGagh serves another happy customer. Picture: Andrew Fox

The late Noel Maloney: An Appreciation < SEAMUS DUKE

I knew Noel Maloney ever since he came to Roscommon town as a Garda in the 1970s. At the time he was a former Mayo minor and U-21 footballer and naturally he was a huge addition to the Roscommon Gaels team when he joined them on his arrival here. He was always a great character and he blended in with life in the town very quickly. He was a very accomplished corner-forward and once scored 1-10 for the Gaels in a senior championship game in Athleague. He won two senior championship medals, in 1975 and 1980 –he was injured in 1978 – and was a valued member of that Gaels team. But there were far more strings to Noel’s bow. He played a bit of hurling and played soccer for Southern Wanderers too. When he retired from playing team sports he loved his game of golf and made many close friends over the years during his time playing at Roscommon Golf Club and all around the country. Noel was a fantastic character and great company. He was not a man to go with the flow and you would always hear the alternative view on things from Noel – whether it was politics, business or sport. His acerbic comments, quick wit and hearty laugh endeared Noel to anyone who knew him. He retained a great love for his native Mayo team and despite all the disappointments that they have suffered in recent years he always held out hope that some day they would win that elusive All-Ireland title. But Noel was a lover of sport in general and his views on a range of sports were always worth listening to. Noel was immensely popular with everyone who knew him and even after he retired from the Gardai and worked in security for Dunnes Stores over recent years he made a whole host of new friends. Noel was a great family man and was very proud of his children and their achievements. Their loss at this sad time is greatest of all and we wish them well as they come to terms with that loss. His loss to his friends and to his former work colleagues is deeply felt too and it was great to see so many people from the Gardai and from Roscommon Gaels in the Guard of Honour at the funeral. To Noel’s wife Dolores, children Barry, Lisa and John, his brother Martin and son-in-law Patrick, and to all his heartbroken friends, neighbours and colleagues, my deepest sympathy. It was my pleasure to have known Noel and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Students pictured outside Scrabbagh School in 1985.

Scrabbagh School celebrates 50 years! All associated with Scrabbagh School, Kilmore, Co. Roscommon will celebrate its 50th anniversary on the June bank holiday weekend. The event will get underway on Friday evening, the 3rd of June at 7 pm with a blessing of the school and the launch

of the Souvenir Booklet, followed by refreshments in the school. Then on Saturday, the 4th of June from 2 pm to 5 pm a Family Fun Day will take place in the school grounds with bouncy castles, family sports day, a BBQ, face paint-

ing, music and much more. On Saturday night the celebrations will continue in the Silver Eel with music by Alan Clarke. Food will be served on the night and tickets cost just €10 (meal included). Tickets are available from Brian Carroll, Gerry Smyth,

Mary Brady, Dolores Flynn, Scrabbagh School, The Silver Eel, The Kilmore Inn, Earley’s pub, Bracken’s pub, Padraig Flynn’s shop and Duignan’s of Drumsna. Everyone in the parish is invited to join the celebrations on the June bank holiday weekend.

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NewsPeople Tributes paid to the late Owen Morgan Played major role in expansion of Roscommon Mart There was widespread sadness at news of the death of well-known former Roscommon Mart manager Owen Morgan who passed away at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe on Thursday, 28th of April after a long illness. A native of Donamon, Owen Morgan was a long-time resident of Roscommon town. He was the manager of Roscommon Mart from 1962 to 2002 and oversaw a huge expansion in its business as it became one of the premier mart enterprises in the country during his tenure there. Having retired in 2002, he became ill in 2004 and passed away after a long battle with his illness, which was borne with great dignity. A very popular man and a great conversationalist, Owen Morgan was also involved with the IFA and was secretary of the Roscommon branch for about a decade. Paying tribute to the late Owen Morgan, Adrian Leddy, IFA Regional Organiser, said that Owen Morgan was an excellent businessman who was liked by all farmers. “Owen Morgan was a great personal friend of mine. He was an excellent business person who was meticulous in the way he went about his work. While he was very friendly with the farmers, he was also a superb and highly efficient manager of the mart, which grew in leaps and bounds under his stewardship. He was a top class and very popular IFA official and on a personal level he was great company and a great friend to many people. He will be greatly missed. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to his family on their loss.” The huge crowds that attended the funeral services at the Sacred Heart Church and burial in Oran Cemetery were a measure of the esteem that the late Owen Morgan was held in, not alone in Roscommon but indeed countrywide, with people travelling from far and wide to pay their respects. The late Owen Morgan was predeceased by his wife Anne and is mourned by sons Marcus and David, daughter Marina, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

The late Joe Kelly fondly remembered It was a great sadness to learn of the death of Joseph ‘Joe’ Kelly, in his late 80s, a renowned native of Roscommon town and known to legions of old friends in our community. A well-known forever friend and neighbour, residing with the family in Athlone Road in the 1930s, the second son in the family, from a teenager Joe worked in his father’s construction business. His father, Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly, is, like Joe himself, well remembered in the town as a major employer and at the heart of the community, as is Joe’s mother Elizabeth, née Bracken. The family company, Edward Kelly Éire Limited, built the CBS school in Roscommon, as well as the Irish College in Spiddal and the stunning Church in Rossaveal, Co. Galway, as well as many other construction projects throughout the West. Joe and his father and surviving brother Frank are remembered as tremendous employers, the first to help their neighbours through hard times, particularly local men and many coming from all corners of the country. As the business thrived, later Joe and the family moved to Ballypheasan House, locally known as the ‘Gas House’, the once-iconic building by Casey’s garage, and from there continued to help run the business through the 1930s and ‘40s. A fierce Roscommon patriot, Joe was a much-travelled man: he worked in England and Australia before eventually residing in Toronto, Canada, and was a formidable figure among the city’s Irish community. Although an exile for many years, on his many trips back home, Joe was never more happy than among his many friends in the town. He liked nothing better than walking from the Abbey Hotel and up through the town, often taking up to three hours to get as far as the Square, such were the people he knew. He is survived by his adored wife, Cheryl, his brother and sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Funeral arrangements are being confirmed. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

Pictured at the launch of Hospice Sunflower Days 2016 in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were Geraldine Hoban, Nuala Rogers, Agnes Murray, 2FM’s Ruth Scott, Margaret Mannion and Laurita Blewitt. Picture: Andrew Fox

Support Hospice on National Sunﬂower Days

Roscommon/Mayo Hospice would appreciate any help you can give with National Sunflower Days for Hospice on Friday, 10th and Saturday, 11th June. The funds raised from this event will help those in the community who are living with life-limiting illness and who depend on our hospice/palliative care team to help them through a difficult time in their lives. Any time you can give would be most helpful. Call 094-9388666 now and pledge your support or, if you would prefer, make a donation to the cause of Hospice. Your help will make a difference.

Pictured at the launch of Hospice Sunflower Days 2016 in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were Noreen Dolan, 2FM’s Ruth Scott, Kathleen Rushe and Laurita Blewitt. Picture: Andrew Fox

All roads lead to Lecarrow this Sunday < DAN DOONER

Lecarrow is the place to be this Sunday afternoon (May 29th) for all walkers, hikers and runners as the village plays host to the Lecarrow Loop run/walk which will take place at 1 pm. This year’s Lecarrow Loop promises to be another fantastic outing, taking in some spectacular scenery as it passes through beautiful Roscommon countryside, with stunning views of the River Shannon and Lough Ree with the majestic Rinn Duin Castle in the background. On the route back into Lecarrow via St. John’s Port are some wonderful views of St. John’s

Wood, Blackbrink Bay, The Valley and Quaker Island, with south Roscommon’s only mountain, Slieve Ban, standing tall in the distance. Walkers and hikers who would like to extend their walk can opt to take in the Rinn Duin Peninsula and Warren Looped Walk (4km), one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets. This looped walk situated on the shores of Lough Ree features the best preserved deserted Norman town in Ireland, including a town wall with towers and gatehouse, windmill, Norman parish Church and hospital. The Lecarrow Loop is a fundraiser for the Lecarrow Benevolent Fund,

and all proceeds go to this worthy cause. Winners in the various categories will receive unique and bespoke local handcrafted prizes. These will go to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places overall, in both male and female categories. Refreshments will be served at Judy’s Harbour, which is close to the entrance of Rinn Duin. Refreshments will also be served in St. John’s Community Centre. Children are welcome to bring their bikes, but must be supervised by an adult. Donations of €10 apply, while children are free. This event is organised by Lecarrow Walking Club and Roscommon Sports Partnership and all are welcome.

Fundraisers for young hurlers Athleague-Tremane will host a series of fundraisers for their U-14 hurling team who qualified for Féile 2016 in Waterford. The first fundraiser will take place this Sunday (May 29th) from 7.30 pm in PJ’s Bar in Castlecoote. Music will be provided on the night. A 5/10km Fun Run/walk will take place on Sunday, 5th of June at 12 noon in Athleague village. Registration from 11 am in Athleague Community Centre. A table quiz and raffle will take place on Friday, 10th of June from 9.30 pm in The Bridge House, Athleague. All funds raised will support our young club players as they represent Roscommon in Feile 2016 on the weekend of 17th-19th June. For more details contact Kevin McGeeney on 087-9848702.

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Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Laura Earley, Orla Morris, Bernie Ryan and Aisling Fallon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Awards boost for Boyle and Castlerea Musical Societies The nominations in the AIMS Adjudication & Awards Scheme 2015/2016 were announced recently in New Ross. Castlerea Musical Society’s Julie Heaney was nominated for the Best Female Singer award in the Gilbert section for the part of Sarah Browne in the society’s recent production of Guys and Dolls. Julie has been nominated alongside Jessica Hackett of Trim Musical Society (Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance) and Orla Jennings of Leixlip Musical & Variety Group (Sherrie in Rock of Ages). There was good news also for Boyle Musical Society who have been nominated for four awards in the Sullivan section including: Best Comedienne, Best Stage Management, Best Technical and Best House Management. Ballinrobe Musical Society also received nominations (Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor & Best Technical), along with Ballinasloe Musical Society (Best Comedian) and Athlone Musical Society (Best Choreogaphy, Best House Management & Best Programme). All award winners will be announced during the awards banquet, which will take place on Saturday, 18th of June in the I.N.E.C. in Killarney.

Ireland’s largest open-air Country Festival returns to Roscommon

he Midsummer’s Day with the Stars open-air Country Music Festival will take place at Roscommon Racecourse on Sunday, June 26th local promoter Joe Finnegan has confirmed. The event will be hosted by local radio station Shannonside Northern Sound radio and Joe is looking forward to it. He said: ”We are just thrilled to be staging the show in Roscommon town again this year,

and we are so fortunate to have one of the best venues in the country for an event of this kind.” This year marks the fourth staging of this country music extravaganza in Roscommon and a measure of its success to date is the line-up which features some of the world’s top country acts, including Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Derek Ryan, Lisa McHugh, Robert Mizzell, Patrick Feeney, Jim Devine,

Declan Nerney, Johnny Brady, Eamon Jackson, Lee Matthews, Shane Owens, Gerry Guthrie and the ‘Hit the Diff’ man himself, Marty Mone. Once again this year the racecourse will be transformed into a family playground with designated picnic areas and a special kiddies’ play area. The hospitality suites including bars and restaurants at the racetrack will also be open to the public. Free camping and parking facilities

on the day. Admission to the event is by ticket only and tickets can be purchased locally in ETL Roscommon, Cahill’s SuperValu, Castlerea, Towey’s, Ballaghaderreen and Golden Discs Athlone. Tickets can also be purchased at the Shannonside Northern Sound studios in Longford and Monaghan and on ticketmaster.ie. For more information check out Shannonside Northern Sound’s website or Facebook page.

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day With The Stars 2015 were Monica Lach, entertainer Shane Owens and Lisa Shannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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PJ’s

cinema & leisure complex

CASTLECOOTE, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 66 63066

Sunday 29th May from 7.30 pm

Jive the evening away with the music by

PREMIERES MON 30th to THURS 2nd

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

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Music Session continues every Tuesday night All Musicians & Singers welcome Follow us on facebook

Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 28th May:

Country Comfort The Glenview Lounge Glenamaddy, Co. Galway

Pool Competition Saturday, 28th: Pauline and Patsy McCaul Sunday, 29th: Seamus Farrell Friday, 27th:

Wednesday 1st June: Declan Nerney

ALL PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR

Contact Jim on 087 6239564

The Country Ballroom

TULSK INN Saturday 28th May -

Pat Costello Monday 30th May -

T-Bone Country

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Special guests: Eamon Jackson, Frank Nelson, Philip English plus lots more .... Doors open 9.30pm The Country Ballroom The liveliest dance venue in the region!

Hamrock’s session moved to June 4th The normal monthly session for this coming Friday night (27th of May) in Hamrock’s’ Bar, Athleague, Co. Roscommon, has been cancelled and moved to the following Saturday night (June 4th) from 10 pm until late. This is in conjunction with the Athleague Fair & Festival taking place during the June Bank Holiday Weekend. Musicians, singers, dancers, storytellers, etc. are all welcome on the night as well as locals and patrons from further afield. There will be a raffle on the night with spot prizes to be won. Come along and enjoy the music, singing, dancing, ceol, caint agus craic.

Week Commencing Fri 27th May—Thurs 2nd June Movie Times

ALICE: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 2D (PG)

13:30; 18:15; 19:00 No 18:15 Show Mon-Thurs

ALICE: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 3D (PG) 16:30; 21:30 ANGRY BIRDS 2D (G)

12:45(KMC); 15:00; 17:15

BAD NEIGHBOURS 2 (16)

19:30; 21:40

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 2D (12A)

20:45 No 20:45 Show Mon-Thurs

EVERYBODY WANTS SOME (15A)

19:00; 21:30

MONEY MONSTER (15A)

16:00; 19:30; 21:40

ROBINSON CRUSOE (PG)

12:10(KMC); 14:20

JJ HARLOWS - Market Square, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 28th May:

Ed Deane Band

TEENAGE MUTANT NIJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE 18:30 PREMIERES Mon-Thurs ONLY SHADOWS 2D (12A) THE JUNGLE BOOK 2D (PG)

11:50(KMC); 14:15; 16:40

TOP CAT BEGINS (G)

13:00; 15:10; 17:20

WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING (12A)

21:15 PREMIERES Mon-Thurs ONLY

Ed Deane Band back on stage in JJ’s Summer is here! Well, kind of. To celebrate the longer evenings and current ‘heatwave’, why not get down to JJ Harlow’s in Roscommon town to quench your thirst! This weekend the entertainment will be provided by the Ed Deane Band and Patricia Lane and Anthony McDermott. On Saturday night, the Ed Deane Band will perform. Their musical style, based on the blues, encompasses many musical

forms, including world music, rock and roll, folk and traditional, and more avant garde forms such as experimental theatre and free improvisation. Ed has been touring and recording with many artists since the early 1970s. Artists he has recorded and played with include Frankie Miller, Donovan, Dana Gillespie, Nick Lowe, Henry McCullough, Chris Jagger, Shane McGowan and Bap Kennedy, among others.

Ed plays regular gigs in Ireland and the UK and regularly plays at Dublin’s premier Blues and Jazz venue, JJ Smyth’s. Make sure to catch this intriguing act when they perform in JJ’s this Saturday night. Then why not round off the weekend in style with Patricia Lane and Anthony McDermott. The Rig the Jig duo along with guitar and bodhrán will provide the perfect soundtrack for your Sunday night.

A welcome return for Bookworms Festival Roscommon’s Literary Festival for children, the BookWorms Festival, makes a welcome return this summer. Last year’s inaugural festival proved so popular with youngsters that this year it’s back and it’s even bigger! The festival runs from Wednesday 8th-Saturday 11th June, with events taking place all around Roscommon town including in Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon Library, The Comfy Cafe, The Peppermill, Molloy’s Bakery, Gleeson’s Townhouse and various schools in the county.

The festival launch takes place in Roscommon Library on Thursday, 9th of June at 6 pm with author Gerry Boland launching his first book of poems for children, ‘The Secret Lives of Mothers’. The festival is jam-packed with an array of great

events. The BookWorms Events Brochure is available now from Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon Library, Roscommon Arts Office and a host of venues and locations around Roscommon town. You can also download it at www. roscommonartscentre.ie.

Sunday 29th May:

Patricia Lane with Anthony McDermott - 6 pm in Middle Bar

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

BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries

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Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Kathleen Roche, Kevin Keane and Ann Hughes. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Michaela, Pat and Kathleen Roche. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Alex Lopez and Tom Hogan. Alex and Tom were celebrating their 20th anniversary together (as well as Alex’s 55th birthday). Picture: Andrew Fox

s e c a l P & s e c a F Photographs: Andrew Fox

PJ’s, Castlecoote: Alex Lopez and Tom Hogan 20th Anniversary Celebrations Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Deirdre Hunt, Alex Lopez, Tom Hogan and Annmarie Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Kevin Kenny, Alex Lopez, Tom Hogan and Ann Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Alex Lopez (who was celebrating his 55th birthday) and Aaron Roche. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Anita Bruneteau and Kate Flynn. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Seamus Ward, Caroline Boyd, Damien Gately, Deirdre Hunt and Liam Boyd. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in PJ’s, Castlecoote recently were Avril and Wayne Mullally. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were members of Roscommon Solstice Choir with parents and staff from Cloverhill National School and Creggs National School. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were back row (l-r) Liam Byrne, Bridget Giblin, Maureen Claffey, Breege Callaghan, Mary Molloy and Jimmy Kearney. Front row (l-r) Margaret Treacy, John Murphy and Eimear Reynolds. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Launch of Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were Eileen McGowan, Andrew Reynolds, Nora Burke, Jimmy Hoban, Elma O’Connor, Seamus Gibbons, Sandra Taylor, Olive Roe and Pearl Anderson. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were Bridget Giblin, Jimmy Hoban, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Chairman of Roscommon County Council and Mary Egan. Picture: Andrew Fox

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A SUMMER OF SONG! Solstice Choir summer programme launched < DAN DOONER

There was a good turnout in Gleeson’s Townhouse in Roscommon town as the Roscommon Solstice Choir officially launched this year’s summer programme of concerts. The concerts will go towards raising much-needed funds for seven worthy causes across the region and will take place between the 17th of June and the 3rd of July. Liam Byrne, compere for the evening, invited choir chairman, James Hoban, to the podium. Mr. Hoban detailed how the choir was established and how it has grown to 150 members. He said: “Formed in February 2013 with the agreed aim of providing three concerts as part of the celebrations for the year of the Gathering, the Solstice Choir has simply gone from strength to strength. To date the choir has raised in excess of €100,000 for worthy causes and sang to thousands of people.” The seven causes which will benefit this year are Cloverhill NS, The Sunshine Room in Creggs, The Trinity Arts Centre, Touch Ireland, Boyle Church of Ireland, The Myles McDonagh Fund and Roscommon Cancer Support. Mr.

Hoban paid tribute to the work of these charities and to the Solstice Choir itself. “We have a number of charities here tonight who likewise are community-based and driven. These people, like the Solstice Choir, are also giving back to their communities. What they do can never be fully documented or quantified. The blood transfusion service years ago had a slogan – ‘giving for living’ – that is in fact the very essence of what we do as people.” The choir has already enjoyed a busy year with performances in London for Action Homeless Concern which raised £5,000 and a series of concerts in the Roscommon Arts Centre with the Roscommon Drama Group in their production of ‘A Nation Once Again’. Project Liaison Officer for the choir, Bridget Giblin, siad the choir members were looking forward to a busy summer. Bridget said “On my own behalf, on the committee’s behalf and on the choir’s behalf we are extremely excited to be involved with all of you deserving charities. We’re delighted to be able to raise much-needed funds for all that you need to raise money for. We’re excited

to get on the road in our buses and see parts of the countryside. This year we have been very fortunate to have the time and the manpower to put on concerts for seven deserving charities.” She added “We’re starting off our summer programme on the 17th of June in the Divine World Missions Church in Donamon Castle in beautiful surroundings. That concert is in aid of the Cloverhill National School and the Sunshine Room in Creggs National School. That concert will start at 8 pm.” The programme will continue at 8 pm on Sunday, June 19th in Castlerea in aid of the Trinity Arts Centre Restoration Fund. On Friday, June 24th the choir will perform in St. Joseph’s Church in Boyle in aid of Touch Ireland, a charity which raises money for children in Africa and Nepal, and the Boyle Church of Ireland Restoration Fund. On Sunday, June 26th the choir will perform for the Myles McDonagh Concern Fund in Clarinbridge in Co. Galway before finishing in Roscommon town on Sunday, July 3rd with a performance in aid of the Cancer Support Service in Vita House.

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were Paul Coyle and Doherty O’Dowd. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Solstice Choir 2016 Programme of Events in Gleeson’s, Roscommon were Noeleen Fox, Catherine Murray, Diarmuid McDonagh and Eithne Fox. Picture: Andrew Fox

Seven local causes to beneﬁt from funds raised < DAN DOONER

The Roscommon Solstice Choir summer programme will benefit seven worthy causes this year. Representatives from Creggs NS, Cloverhill NS, Castlerea’s Trinity Arts Centre, Myles McDonagh Fund for Concern, Boyle Church of Ireland, Touch Ireland and Roscommon Cancer Support Centre were in attendance at the launch night which was held recently in Gleeson’s Townhouse. Money raised from each of the performances between the 17th of June and the 7th of July will go towards these causes and those representatives present at the launch of the programme were grateful to the choir for their continued efforts. Representing Cloverhill National School, Catherine Mullarkey, said: “We’re happy and humble and honoured to be here at the launch night, on behalf of myself and Fiona (Brandon) of Creggs NS Sunshine Room.” Fiona Brandon said that the funds would go a long way to assisting the Creggs NS Sunshine Room in their important work with young students. “We’re delighted that the choir is helping us and we are going to spend the funds on physio equipment, OT equipment and speech and language activities for the children in our school.” Breege Callaghan from the Trinity Arts Centre in Castlerea said: “We’re absolutely delighted that the Trinity Arts Centre has been chosen as a venue for the Solstice Choir this year. The whole point of the project (Trinity Arts Centre) is the community.” Sr. Nora Burke spoke on behalf of Touch Ireland and detailed the good work fundraising enabled in the poorest parts of the world. “We’re very humbled and very delighted that you’re coming to Boyle and we’ll give you a roaring welcome. My own background is being out on the Missions and seeing people at very different levels

of development to what we’re at here. Our focus is on the wider overseas community; Africa and Nepal…so basically it’s education, medical care and social means.” Sr. Nora was joined at the podium by Olive Rowe, who was representing the Boyle Church of Ireland Restoration Fund. She expressed her gratitude to the Solstice Choir for their assistance with much-needed fundraising. Speaking on behalf of Roscommon Cancer Support, Catriona Mullally said that the Solstice Choir were assisting with vital services in the area. “I’d like to take this time to give an immense thank you to the Solstice Choir for giving us the opportunity to raise funds. Roscommon Cancer Support Centre offers counselling, complimentary therapy and well-being courses to those affected by cancer and their family and friends.” Diarmuid McDonagh, representing the Myles McDonagh Concern Fund, was looking forward to the Solstice Choir’s first ever visit to Galway and highlighted the important reasons for such a visit. “Myles was our son. He was killed in a road accident in 2006. Since then we remember him in lots of ways, one of which is through this fund. We set it up in 2007 to remind us of how much Myles enjoyed school and learning. My wife Noreen and I worked for Concern in Bangladesh in the 1980s, therefore we thought a suitable charity we could support in this case would be street children…with their education. These children have very little chance in life and this is one way of helping Concern, who are already established in the country. With the kind support of the Solstice Choir who are going to have Eleanor Shanley with them on the night, along with two local groups. We greatly welcome the chance to raise funds for this charity.” The Roscommon Solstice Choir summer programme will start at 8 pm on Friday, 17th of June in Donamon Castle.

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

NewsPeople newsbriefs Tractor Run in aid of ‘Miracle For Doireann’ A Tractor Run will commence at Into The West, Frenchpark, on Sunday, 29th of May, supporting five-yearold Doireann and her family on their journey fighting against DIPG, a rare aggressive brain tumour. Registration 12 pm. Entry fee is €20. Prizes, raffle – and refreshments served. All proceeds go to the ‘Miracle For Doireann Fund.’

Café Theology is coming to Roscommon Café Theology is coming to Roscommon Town. Meetings are held in a social venue where competent speakers are invited to give a talk at which people are encouraged to discuss faith-based issues. Bishop Cullinan runs this project in Waterford on a monthly basis and he stresses the need to reach out to those “who have turned away from the practice of the faith, and to reach out to people who would not come to a Church or a parish hall”. The talks are designed to be topical and slightly provocative. Refreshments are available and people are encouraged to sit around tables, ask questions of the speaker and generate a lively debate. The first meeting will be in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Market Square, Roscommon on Friday, May 27th at 7.30 pm. Subject – ‘Is the Market Economy any business of the Church?” All welcome.

Lisnamult fundraiser Lisnamult fundraiser for Front Garden Competition – Tomato plants, runner bean plants and some other plants – takes place this Friday, 27th of May from 10 am at Farmers Market, The Square, Roscommon. Please support.

Summer Bridge Summer Bridge takes place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon commencing on Wednesday, 8th of June at 8 pm. All bridge players very welcome.

Pictured at the launch of the Rahara Homecoming Festival were Rahara Homecoming Festival committee members, back row (l-r) Richie Farrell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon and Cllr. Tony Ward. Front row (l-r) Michael Beattie, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Canon Lavin and Fr. Ray Milton. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Celebrating all that makes Rahara special’ PARISH PHOTOGRAPH THIS SUNDAY! < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Pictured at the Green-Schools Water Awards supported by Irish Water was Maria Dignam from Glanduff NS, Co. Roscommon who took the top prize in the Connacht/Ulster region Poster Competition in the senior primary school category with Jerry Grant, Acting MD, Irish Water, and Michael John O’Mahony, Director, An Taisce Envrionmental Education Unit.

Maria wins top prize for poster Maria Dignam from Glanduff NS, Co. Roscommon took the top prize in the Connacht/Ulster region of the Green-Schools Irish Water Poster Competition in the senior primary school category. Maria was presented with her prize at a ceremony in Dublin. This year’s poster competition theme was ‘Be Water Smart’. The awards recognise the dedication and innovation shown by schools that have been working on the water theme and are receiving the Green Flag award for water this year. Commenting on the awards, Jerry Grant, Acting Managing Director at Irish Water said: “Irish Water is delighted to be supporting the Green-Schools Water theme for a third year. A huge congratulations to Maria on winning the poster competition in her category. The success the students have achieved in reducing their school’s water usage and raising awareness about water issues highlights how important it is to learn about the value of water and water conservation from a young age.”

All those living in Rahara have been asked to congregate at Rahara National School on Sunday, May 29th, at 10.45 am for a parish photograph! The image will feature in an historic book, Rahara – A Century of Memories, that will be on sale during the Rahara Homecoming, a major festival that will take place from August 12th to the 14th. The Rahara Homecoming is one of hundreds of events that are taking place countrywide to commemorate the 1916 Rising. The event, supported by Roscommon County Council, was launched in the school on Wednesday, May 18th, with a large crowd attending. Over the course of the three-day festival, diverse events will be held. Proceedings will begin with the launch of the historic book in a marquee at Rahara National School on Friday, August 12th, at 8.30 pm. That evening, local traditional musicians will perform. Refreshments will be served and there will also be bar facilities. The entertainment will continue the following day, with a Family Fun Day at Clover Park, Rahara, from 1 pm to 4 pm. This will include a soccer match, bouncing castles, a penalty shootout, facepainting and much more. A Homecoming Buffet will be held in the marquee that night, from 8.30 pm to 10 pm, with entertainment provided by Vinegar Bill. Admission will be by ticket only, with tickets costing €15. There will also be bar facilities. On Sunday, August 14th, a Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Ray Milton, the parish priest, in Rahara Cemetery, after which William Gacquin will bring people on a historical tour of the old cemetery. That afternoon, at 4 pm, a Farewell Party will be held in the marquee, where refreshments will be served. Speaking at the launch, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, encouraged people to attend the festival. “There will be something for everyone and this is, I believe, a tremendous opportunity for people from Rahara and beyond to celebrate all that makes Rahara special,” Cllr. Kilduff said. “Please spread the word.” (Watch out for more coverage in future editions).

Pictured at the launch of the Rahara Homecoming Festival were Ellen Kenny, Annmarie Whyte and Roisín Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox

TOP: Pictured at the launch of the Rahara Homecoming Festival were Edward Beattie and Gerry O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox RIGHT: Pictured at the launch of the Rahara Homecoming Festival were Fr. Ray Milton, Frank and Mary Beattie. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Launch of Oldwood Development

Saturday, May 28 (12 noon)

Launch of luxury Oldwood Development on Saturday Countdown to Showhouse Day!

he luxury Oldwood Development in Roscommon town will be launched with a gala Showhouse Day (12 noon-2 pm) this Saturday, May 28th. This new development at Oldwood, Athlone Road, Roscommon, features luxury bungalows and semi-detached three-bedroomed properties. It’s a beautiful central location close to all key amenities in Roscommon town, and it’s little wonder that there has already been great interest in the new homes! All houses completed thus far have already been sold, but interested parties should not panic – the development will consist of 60 residences when completed. Two fully furnished luxury houses which will be available to view this Saturday are on the market now. The development has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The building is the work of a local (Kilteevan-based) company which has engaged local labour and suppliers. Sole selling agent is well-known local auctioneers Property Partners Earley, Roscommon. A major feature of the houses is the fact that they are one of the first developments to achieve an A-rated energy efficiency. Make sure to call to view the beautiful showhouses this Saturday where Property Partners Earley will be on hand to guide you and help with any enquiries.

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

EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie

OLDWOOD AN EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENT OF SEMI DETACHED HOUSES AND DETACHED BUNGALOWS LOCATED AT THE EXCLUSIVE “OLDWOOD” DEVELOPMENT, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON.

An exciting new development of semi detached houses and detached bungalows located at the exclusive “OLDWOOD” DEVELOPMENT, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON On the edge of Roscommon town, Oldwood is an executive development in stunning surroundings exclusively designed for modern living. With an “A” BER rating, you will ﬁnd a level of ﬁnish that will not fail to impress

Showhouse viewings on Saturday 28th May from 12 pm – 2pm. BER: A. Legal: Billy Brandon, Messers Patrick J Neilan & Co, Roscommon. 090 66 26245

SHOWHOUSE VIEWINGS SATURDAY 28th MAY FROM 12pm – 2pm

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Launch of Oldwood Development

Saturday, May 28 (12 noon)

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An exciting development of sixty new houses < PAUL HEALY

his is an exciting new development at Oldwood, in the heart of Roscommon town. It’s a construction project that reflects growing confidence in the local economy and – most obviously of all – the need for new quality housing in close proximity to amenities in the county town. Oldwood is accessible by taking a right turn just past Roscommon County Hospital on the Athlone Road. However there will also be access from the Golf Links Road/ Hannon’s Hotel area as this exciting development is completed. The new Oldwood Development which launches this weekend is being expertly built by a local

company, Reimas Developments Ltd. Reimas Developments Ltd. is a company with its roots very firmly in Roscommon. Its directors are four brothers from Kilteevan – David, James, John, and Michael Reilly. A number of houses have already been completed (and sold) and two showhouses which can be viewed on Saturday are on the market now. The construction of several more luxury houses is continuing at present. When completed, this new Oldwood Development will consist of 60 houses. They will include bungalows and semi-detached houses, some with two bedrooms and some with three bedrooms.

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As a visit to the showhouses on Saturday will confirm, the standard of building and finish is superb. These are quality houses which will be greatly sought after. “This is magnificent work” David Diffley of Property Partners Earley said, paying tribute to Foreman James Reilly, his fellow directors, the staff and local tradespeople involved. Mr. Diffley said the development has spectacular positive aspects to it. The houses, he pointed out, are achieving an A-rated energy efficiency; they are beautifully finished; they are attractively priced – and the location – close to Hyde Park, Roscommon Golf Club, the County Hospital and Roscommon town centre – is fabulous.

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James Reilly of Reimas Developments Ltd. confirmed that there are plans for a creche to be built as part of the project. There will be a substantial green area in the heart of this Oldwood Development and access from the Golf Links Road will represent another positive aspect. Given that all completed houses have already been sold, it is expected that there will be huge interest in the two showhouses which are available to view this Saturday. Any disappointed interested parties are reassured that the building of many more of the houses planned for Oldwood is already well advanced!

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Launch of Oldwood Development

Saturday, May 28 (12 noon) GOLF LINKS ROAD, ROSCOMMON

The Curtain Centre – a big draw in Roscommon! At the Curtain Centre on the Golf Links Road, Roscommon town, we offer a top to toe makeover for your home. From start to finish you will get excellent service. The Curtain Centre was delighted to be involved in furnishing the beautiful show-

houses at Oldwood. Our friendly and experienced staff will support, advise and guide you in choosing curtains, blinds, shutters and motorised blinds. The Curtain Centre offers custom and ready-made curtains to suit every personal

taste, style and budget. To add those finishing touches we stock a wide variety of bed linen, cushions, towels and throws. So, call to The Curtain Centre, it’s well worth a visit with something to suit every budget!

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Showhouse viewing on Saturday Oliver McDermott GROUNDWORK & CONSTRUCTION Telephone: Roscommon

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auctioneer John Earley has hailed Oldwood as “one of the first developments to achieve an A-rated energy efficiency in every home.” Expressing delight at this weekend’s launch of “a luxury development in stunning surrounds,” Mr. Earley spoke of the energy dividends – and the overall quality of the beautifully finished properties. “Oldwood creates en-

ergy savings of as much as c. 60% per year. “While Oldwood’s location is important, what sets it apart is the attention to detail throughout every facet of its design and build. “Each property is finished with a luxurious and stylish finish, with sleek fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms, high efficiency Panasonic Heat Source Pump Air to Water heating systems, triple glazed uPVC windows and a warming log burner

This Saturday, 28th of May, is Showhouse Day at the exciting, superbly-located new Oldwood Development just off Athlone Road, Roscommon. The public are invited to attend on site (12 noon to 2 pm) on Saturday. Viewings of two showhouses on the day. Auctioneers (Property Partners Earley) will be present to advise and answer all your queries. The three-bedroomed semi-detached showhouse is priced at €185,000. The two-bedroomed detached bungalow is €156,000. Standard three-bedroomed semi-detached houses will be offered at €176,000 on the day. For further details, contact John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie. Happy to be associated with Oldwood

for the lounge area.” The auctioneer and developers emphasise that every one of the homes will include: Triple glazing to all windows and external doors; ‘A’ rated heat circulation pumps; aluminium low temperature radiators; mechanical ventilation system; wood burning stove; superb insulation. John Earley concluded: “There is a lot to love and we invite you to step inside and see for yourself!”

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Launch of Oldwood Development

Saturday, May 28 (12 noon)

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Sunshine greets future of luxury housing in Roscommon! F

inal touches were being applied in brilliant sunshine when the Roscommon People paid a visit to the new Oldwood Development on Tuesday afternoon. The sun was ‘splitting the stones’ and local men were hard at work on this major new housing development in the heart of Roscommon town. On site to meet us were David Diffley of Property Partners Earley and James Reilly, one of the directors of the local company which is responsible for this development. A quick tour of the two showhouses which are open to the public this Saturday provided

clear evidence of the exceptional quality of ‘finish.’ The two showhouses, as well as being expertly built, have been fitted out beautifully by a number of local businesses. Staying loyal to locals is high on the agenda of Reimas Development Ltd., the company run by four local brothers. They are David, James, John and Michael Reilly from Kilteevan. James told the Roscommon People that they have been concentrating on employing local people in the actual construction process, engaging local tradespeople and purchasing from local suppliers.

A number of houses have already been built (and sold) and when the development is finished, there will be 60 houses in all. Each house will have a tarmac driveway and fenced rear garden. The standard of interior design in the showhouses is fabulous and house-hunters are sure to be tempted by the warmth and sheer luxury of these beautiful modern homes, which are likely to appeal to people of all ages, ranging from young couples to people nearing or already in retirement. “The ones we’ve sold have attracted owner-occupiers (as opposed to investors)” David Diffley said, by way of alluding

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to the popularity of the location. “I think this development has caught the imagination for a range of reasons…they are new and fresh, they have A-rated energy efficiency…they have a quality finish and they are superbly located.” As David brought the Roscommon People on tour of the beautifully finished showhouses, James Reilly was busy to-ing and fro-ing, those final touches being applied as the countdown continued to Showhouse Day this Saturday. The newly-lain tarmac glistened in the sun and this beautiful development looked like the future of luxury housing in Roscommon town.

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Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Launch of Oldwood Development

Saturday, May 28 (12 noon)

Houses that are exclusively designed for modern living T

he houses in the new Oldwood Development in Roscommon town, which launches this weekend, are exclusively designed for modern living. It’s the detail that makes an Oldwood home so special. From A-rated energy efficiency to en-

suite showers, you’ll find a level of finish that can’t fail to impress. The houses feature a luxurious and stylish finish throughout. Features include a sleek fitted kitchen with oven, hob and extractor fan; elegant bathroom; and master bedrooms with en-suite shower room.

Each house has a tarmac driveway and a fenced rear garden with a spacious patio area. Three-bedroomed houses (c. 1,313 sq. ft.) The three-bedroomed executive houses contain kitchen/dining room, lounge, hall, utility room,

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bathroom and three bedrooms (one en-suite). Two-bedroomed bungalows (c. 877 sq.ft.) The two-bedroomed bungalows consist of kitchen/dining room, lounge, hall, bathroom and two bedrooms (one en-suite).

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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 10 th June

FINAL OFFERS BY 2pm Friday 10 th June

Residence on c.0.35 acres at

c. 8.5 acres at

Riverside Avenue Circular Road Roscommon Town

Lissanisky Ballymurray Co. Roscommon

• Prime four bedroom residence • Standing on large site c.0.35 acres • Within walking distance of all amenities • Large outbuilding to rear c.550 sq.ft • All offers invited for immediate sale • Viewing by appointment • All offers after €117,000 Solicitor for the carriage of sale: Terry O’Keeffe Tel: 090-6626239

FINAL OFFERS BY 5 pm Friday 10 th June To arrange a viewing call Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700

• 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 • FINAL OFFERS BY 2pm on Friday 10th June Contact Sole Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 for further details

Mount Talbot cottage new to the market at Earley’s John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a primely located twobedroomed stone-built cottage residence in need of restoration located at Lismaha, Mount Talbot, Athleague, Co. Roscommon selling to offers above €10,000. John describes the property as follows: “The property stands on a primely located site area of approximately 0.5 of an acre and is situated convenient to Athleague, Ballygar and Four Roads in a select countryside area. The property is in need of a full renovation and has the benefit of a water supply on site. The auctioneers now invite viewings and all offers after €10,000 to sell.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090 66 26579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Lismaha, Mount Talbot, Athleague, Co. Roscommon selling to offers above €10,000.

NEW TO THE MARKET

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Cottage on c.1.1 Acres at

Residence on c. 0.5 acres at

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“Beehive Cottage” Doonard Strokestown Co. Roscommon

No.1 Roselawn Drive Ballygar Co. Galway

Cloonadra Lanesboro Co. Roscommon

• Prime three bedroom bungalow in excellent condition • Located within walking distance of Town Centre • Standing on a large corner site c. 0.5 acres • Viewing strictly by appointment • Price Region: €140,000

• Prime Building Site with benefit of Full Planning Permission • No occupancy clause • Planning for bungalow c.1,671 Sq.Ft • Site area c.0.5 Acres • Located just off Roscommon/ Lanesboro Road For maps and copy permission call Ivan on 090-6663700

• Attractive two bedroom cottage c. 1 mile from Strokestown • Stands on c.1.1 acres • Independent Studio and large Garage/Studio to rear with potential • Property is in good condition • Viewing comes highly recommended • Price Region: Offers Excess €80,000 To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

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Newbridge Forestry available at Earley’s

Aghagower, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon.

Final offers sought for prime Castlecoote house and lands John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for a highly attractive threebedroomed detached bungalow residence of approximately 1,600 square feet standing on14.5 acres of dual-purpose lands located at Aghagower, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon. Final offers after €80,000 to sell for the residence standing on 1 acre and final offers after €115,000 for the 13.5 acres of lands. John described the property as “a highly attractive three-bedroomed bungalow residence located in a much sought after residential location close to the award winning village of Castlecoote and adjacent to the Fuerty GAA grounds. The property can be sold in the following lots should market interest dictate: Lot 1: The entire, lot 2: three bedroomed bungalow residence standing on an elevated site area of approximately one acre, lot 3: approximately 13.5 acres of lands with the benefit of farm buildings.

“The residence possesses many fine decorative features such as a vaulted ceiling in the sitting room, and a feature brick-faced wall to both the sitting room and kitchen/ dining room with dual archways servicing. With spacious living accommodation throughout the property briefly comprises of reception/hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, rear hallway, cloakroom, utility/store room, three bedrooms and family bathroom. There are also turbary rights attached to the said residence. “Overall, this is a quality property to come available in a select location and the auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and final offers after €80,000 and final offers after €115,000 for the 13.5 acres of lands.” To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090 6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a prime plantation of forestry planted in 2001 with a premium of approximately €1,750 per annum. The plantation is predominately Sitka Spruce with some Japanese Larch (4:1 ratio) and the planted area is approximately ten acres. The lands are located convenient to Newbridge village in Co. Galway and the auctioneers now invite enquiries and offers in the region of €35,000 to sell.” To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090 6626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers which represents 1,000 auctioneers and valuers throughout Ireland recently held a special seminar in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone to examine the issue of the revaluation by Local Authorities of commercial and industrial properties in several counties, including Westmeath, Longford and Roscommon. The seminar heard from, among others, Declan Lavelle, Head of Valuation Services at the Valuation Office. Pictured at the seminar were (L-r) Yvonne Harney of DNG Begley, Athlone and Eamon O’Flaherty, IPAV President. Pic: Padraig Devaney

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

16th Annual Machinery Auction Pat Hughes & Company are holding their 16th Annual Machinery Auction at Emoe on Friday 27th May 2016 at 6.00 p.m. Sharp Please contact the Office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net

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Emoe to host 16th annual MachineryAuction this Friday This week at Emoe, just outside Roscommon on the main Lanesboro Road, preparations continue for the 16th Annual Machinery Auction to be held by Pat Hughes & Co. It takes place on Friday, May 27th, starting at 6 pm. Pat is reporting that the interest this year is greater than before with calls coming in from all over the country. This year they have a number of very good tractors for sale including a ‘08 Massey Ferguson 5525 with only

1400 hours, 120 hp John Deere ‘05 in mint condition, a very good 6211 Zetor, 6718 Zetor fully original, a full range of hay turners, rollers, feeding troughs, gates, manure spreaders, ploughs, potato diggers and many other items too numerous to mention. For further details please contact the office on 090 6627003 or phughes2@eircom.net. Viewing is open all day Friday with the auction starting at 6 pm.

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Items already entered are:- 05 John Deere 6920S, Massey Ferguson 5525 ’08 1400hrs, Zetor 6211, Zetor 6718, Universal 533, Ford 4000, International 885 XL 4 Wheel Drive Tractor, David Brown 990, David Browne 780, Ford 3000, Watson Feeding Trailer, 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, Electric Fences, Sheep Feeders, Creep Feeds, Lawnmowers, Hedge Cutters, Tractor Sprayers, Wuffler, Manure Spreaders, Car Transporter, Diesel Bowser, 04 Ford Focus, 10 x 5ft 6 Trailer, Tractor, Bale Elevator, Buck Rake, Yard Scrapper, Meal Bins, Toppers, Corn Roller, Potato Planter, Ranson Chain Potato Digger, 08 Volkwagen Transport Pick Up Body, 04 Volkswagen Transport Van, 06 2.8 Volkswagan, JCB Fork Lift, Weed Licker, New Holland Square Baler, Calf Creep Feeders, 600 Gallon Water Tank & Land Leveller and many other items too numerous to mention.

Hughes & Company have for sale at Galway Road, Roscommon, right, a large four-bedroomed two-storey detached residence in need of some modernisation. The residence is located within walking distance of the town centre and stands on a large, mature private site. Selling to offers in excess of €100,000. They also have for sale an ideal investment opportunity – 900 square foot three-bedroomed two-storey residence at Castle Street, Roscommon, which is been sold fully furnished with a sitting tenant. The property is selling to the first offer of €100,000. Pat is now looking for meadow for a number of clients. If you have meadow to let please contact him as they have a number of people enquiring at present. For details on all properties on offer with Hughes & Company please contact the office on 090 6627003 or email phughes2@ eircom.net.

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This is a highly regarded fattening and finishing farm primely located in the renowned Tulsk farming area containing c. 125 acres of prime dual purpose agricultural lands located just off the main Tulsk/Boyle route. The said farm incorporates an extensive farmyard covering c. 35,000 sq ft that has benefited from considerable investment over the years. It comprises of dry stock sheds, c. 9 bays of slatted sheds etc.. The said sheds have the capacity to accommodate c. 200-250 adult cattle when in full operation. Also incorporating a calving shed with c. 15 individual pens, cattle crush and pen, slurry pit, silage slabs etc etc... Buildings are in excellent condition. Adjoining the said farmyard is a 2 B/R cottage residence of c. 650 sq.ft which briefly comprises of a Living room cum Kitchen, Bathroom and two Bedrooms in all. Property situated just off the main Tulsk/Elphin road (N61), and is located only c. 3.6 km from Tulsk Village and c. 6.7 km from Elphin. The Auctioneer highly recommends viewing and invites offers to sell. BER Residence: G. LEGAL: PADRAIG KELLY, SOLICITOR, FARNBEG, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. TEL. 071 96 33666.

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(just off the main Roscommon/Lanesboro N63 route, c. 6 km from Roscommon town). A substantial holding of lands located in a renowned farming district just off the main Roscommon to Lanesboro route. The said holding offers some prime quality agricultural lands which are in permanent pasture (newly reseeded), boglands and lands under afforestation which were planted c. 2011 & 2013. The said property can be sold in one or more lots as set out below should market interest dictate due to its setting and layout: Lot 1: The entire. Lot 2: Character 3 B/R residence of c. 1,820 sq.ft standing on c. 0.5 acre. Lot 3: Prime dual purpose agricultural lands of c. 57 acres. Lot 4: c. 34.5 acres of forestry lands planted in c. 2011 & c. 2013. Lot 5: c. 28 acres of boglands. The said lands have the benefit of an internal service roadway. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Note the said house, lands, forestry and boglands can be sold independently should market interest dictate. BER Residence: E1. LEGAL: MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, GOLF LINKS RD, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON.

RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON (also boglands of c. 1.89 acres located at Cloonlarge, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon). Being the estate of the late James Murray deceased.

A quality holding of free draining limestone lands located in a renowned farming district just off the main Roscommon to Athlone route. The said holding has the benefit of a fine 3 B/R residence together with farmyard standing thereon. Passing with the said sale are entitlements and greening payments to the value of c. €4,000 per annum. The said property can be sold in one or more lots as set out below should market interest dictate: Lot 1: The entire. Lot 2: Fine 3 B/R residence of c. 1,350 sq.ft standing on c. 0.48 of an acre. Lot 3: c.11.94 acres of lands, together with farmyard located thereon. Lot 4: 9.5 acres of lands. Lot 5: c. 27.73 acres of lands. Lot 6: c. 1.89 acres of boglands located at Cloonlarge, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Note the said house and lands can be sold independently should market interest dictate. BER Residence: D1. LEGAL: BRIAN O’BRIEN, MESSERS BYRNE CAROLAN & CUNNINGHAM SOLICITORS, ATHLONE. TEL. 090 6478433.

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IFA: Beef and lamb Quality Assurance Scheme ‘must be more farmer friendly’ At a meeting with Bord Bia CEO Aidan Cotter, IFA President Joe Healy said the beef and lamb Quality Assurance scheme is essential, but it must be made more practical and farmer friendly. In particular, he said, livestock farmers need a close out period introduced to allow them to remain in the scheme and trade, while addressing compliance issues. Joe Healy said, “IFA is very committed to a strong and worthwhile Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme but the problems around audits and inspections with the current scheme must be rectified. “It is totally unacceptable to IFA that farmers could be expelled from the scheme for six months. Bord Bia has now given a clear commitment to IFA that farmers who are found to be non-compliant in the current scheme will be accommodated with an early re-audit, particularly those with cattle to sell.” Mr. Healy said the new QA scheme must include a close out system, whereby farmers can correct issues and continue to trade in the intervening period.

Pictured recently at a meeting at Bord Bia were Aidan Cotter, Bord Bia chief executive; Joe Healy, IFA president; and Bryan Barry, IFA acting general secretary.

The IFA president said “Problems with audits are damaging the relationship between Bord Bia and farmers, and these must be rectified without delay. IFA has always been very supportive of Quality Assurance and we want Bord

Bia to resolve these issues and increase the number of farmers participating in the schemes.” Joe Healy’s discussions with Bord Bia also covered the issues of beef market access to the US and China and cattle speci-

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Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices – Friday, May 20th: There was an improved trade for bullocks this week with prices averaging from €2.47 up to a maximum of €3.19 per kilo. There was no significant change in the trade for heifer. The average prices ranged from €2.46 per kilo up to €2.96 per kilo. There was a brisk trade for dry cows with prices improved from last week with lots making from an average of €1.81 per kilo up to €2.17 per kilo. This Friday, May 27th there will be a special sale of bullocks and 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. Dry cows made from €855 to €1405 per head. Sample prices: Char X 720 kgs €1405, Lim X 610 kgs €1200, Char X 655 kgs €1150, Lim X 525 kgs €1140,BBX 610 kgs €1115, Simm 530 kgs €1050, Lim X 560 kgs €1010, AA 505 kgs €900. Heifers made from €330 to €835 over. Sample prices: Char X 565 kgs €1400, 2 Lim X 590 kgs €1400, Char X 480 kgs €1225, Lim X 405 kgs €1170, BBX 390 kgs €1000, Lim X 330 kgs €925, 2 Char X 377 kgs €920, Lim X 345 kgs €1020, HEX 480 kgs €1000. Bullocks made from €335 to €950 over. Sample prices: Lim X 570 kgs €1520, Lim X 590 kgs €1455, AAX 680 kgs €1420, Lim X 535 kgs €1415, AAX 590 kgs €1340, 2 Char X 440 kgs €1285, Simm X 405 kgs €1200, 2 Char X 365 kgs €1060, 3 Char X 288 kgs €920, Lim X 390 kgs €1200. Simm X 380 kgs €1200, 2 Char X 367 kgs €1070. Tuesday, 24th May: There were similar numbers on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. There was an

Belgium, France and Germany. Bord Bia’s pig meat promotion on the home market runs from May to September and the agency is pursuing interest in Irish pig meat in the Chinese market.

Castlerea Mart Report improved trade for weanling heifers with prices ranging from €2.59 per kilo up to €3.26 per kilo. The trade for bulls was on par to last week. Prices for bulls averaged from €2.52 per kilo up to €3.17 per kilo. Special sale of weanlings on Tuesday next (May 31st) at 5 pm. Weanling heifers made from €365 to €730 over. Sample prices: Char X 360 kgs €1090, Sh 430 kgs €1000, BBX 300 kgs €920, 2 Lim X 250 kgs €600, Simm X 275 kgs €660, BBX 280 kgs €765, Lim X 250 kgs €815, Char X 165 kgs €530, Char X 295 kgs €805, Lim X 295 kgs €810. Weanling bulls made from €345 to €730 over. Sample prices: Char X 465 kgs €1100, Char X 390 kgs €1095, AAX 185 kgs €530, Lim X 295 kgs €810, Char X 315 kgs €905, 2 Char X 322 kgs €960, Lim X 300 kgs €950, Lim X 310 kgs €870. Sheep sale, Wednesday May 25th: There were good numbers on offer this week. Prices for lambs were slightly better than last week. The trade for cast ewes was a little easier. Once again there was a good entry of ewes with lambs at foot with the tops for a ewe with 2 lambs making €299 while ewes with single lambs at foot made up €208. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs, cast ewes and ewes with lambs at foot. Sample prices: Spring lambs: 45.2 kgs €112, 43.10 kgs €106, 38 kgs €90, 54 kgs €119, 52 kgs €117, 48 kgs €115, 46 kgs €110. Cast ewes made from €60 to €110 per lot. Ewes with twin lambs at foot made up to €299 per unit. Ewes with single lambs at foot made up to €208 per unit.

May 19th: 850 cattle on offer with a very lively trade reported from all three rings. Store cattle in particular were a very strong trade on the day with increased grass buyers in attendance. Breeding stock were also an improved trade this week resulting in an excellent clearance. Sample prices – bullocks: Ch 390kgs €1230, Ch 330kgs €1220, Ch 505kgs €1390, AA 545kgs €1350, Lm 550kgs €1335, Lm 600kgs €1420. Heifers: Ch 420kgs €1120, Lm 420kgs €1130, AA 425kgs €1065, Ch 480kgs €1285, Ch 460kgs €1255, Lm 580kgs €1400. Dry cows: Lm 680kgs €1425, Ch 700kgs €1325, Lm 775kgs €1465, Hr 480kgs €870, Lm 680kgs €1355. Cows with calves at foot made from €900 to €2000 for a Ch cow and her bull calf at foot. Springer cows made from €920 to €1620 per head. Calves: Numbers have remained strong with trade holding firm and demand strongest for the continental lots. Sample prices: Lm hfr €345, Hr bull €300, BB bull €400, Lm bull €430, Fr bull €370. Weanling bulls: Lmx 290kgs €1070, Ch 240kgs €930, Ch 260kgs €900, Ch 380kgs €1155, AA 290kgs €890, Ch 340kgs €1105. Weanling heifers: Ch 260kgs €895, BB 265kgs €810, Lim 295kgs €830, Ch 365kgs €1140, Ch 345kgs €1030, Lim 300kgs €980, BBx 440kgs €1315. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart.

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SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION At the dawn of salvation history, God revealed our future in figures. That’s what’s going on in today’s First Reading: A king and high priest comes from Jerusalem (see Psalm 76:3), offering bread and wine to celebrate the victory of God’s beloved servant, Abram, over his foes. By his offering, Melchizedek bestows God’s blessings on Abram. He is showing us, too, how one day we will receive God’s blessings and in turn “bless God” – how we will give thanks to Him for delivering us from our enemies, sin and death. As Paul recalls in today’s Epistle, Jesus transformed the sign of bread and wine, making it a sign of His body and blood, through which God bestows upon us the blessings of His “new covenant.” Jesus is “the priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek,” that God, in today’s Psalm, swears will rule from Zion, the new Jerusalem (see Hebrews 6:20-7:3). By the miracle of loaves and fishes, Jesus in today’s Gospel again prefigures the blessings of the Eucharist. Notice that He takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to the Twelve. You find the precise order and words in the Last Supper (see Luke 22:19) and in His celebration of the Eucharist on the first Easter night (see Luke 24:30). The Eucharist fulfills the offering of Melchizedek. It is the daily miracle of the heavenly high priesthood of Jesus It is a priesthood He conferred upon the Apostles in ordering them to feed the crowd, in filling exactly twelve baskets with leftover bread – in commanding them on the night He was handed over: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” Through His priests He still feeds us in “the deserted place” of our earthly exile. And by this sign He pledges to us a glory yet to come. For as often as we share in His body and blood we proclaim His victory over death, until He comes again to make His victory our own. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Rory’s gesture conﬁrms status as great ambassador! It’s Monday morning again and as I set off to the day job (don’t know why I put that in, as I haven’t got a night one), still in the so far, trusty old Almera, I am feeling more than happy with the world and as I make my way to the shop in Athlone, I realise that I am basking in the feelgood factor that Rory McIlroy has generated, with his win in yesterday’s Irish Open. Now I’m well aware that there are many people out there who, firstly, have no interest in sport and secondly would have even less interest in golf, and so I am not going to bore you with details of

the most extraordinary golf shots that McIlroy hit on the 16th and 18th holes to turn what looked like a heartbreaking loss into a memorable, emotional victory. I was watching the action on the telly and when he hit the shot to the 16th, the commentators said it would probably be the shot of the entire season. Ten minutes later they were saying that his shot to the 18th was even better and it was now the one to take the accolade as the shot of the year. The atmosphere as he walked to the last couple of holes was just unbelievable and McIlroy said later

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Memories of Joe Talking of wonderful sporting ambassadors, the world of the GAA was left reeling with the death of former Galway hurler and President of the GAA, Joe McDonagh, during the week. There can be little doubt that the Ballinderreen clubman was an iconic figure. His rendition of ‘The West’s Awake’ on the steps of the Hogan Stand, after the men in

maroon and white won the Hurling All-Ireland in 1980, along with Joe Connolly’s speech in Irish was, and still is, one of the great moments in All-Ireland history. As a player for Galway, he won an U-21 medal in 1972, a senior one in 1980, a National League in 1975, while as President of the national organisa-

tion, he was widely recognised as a progressive, courageous and energetic leader. As I travelled home yesterday evening (Sunday), I found out something else about him. He was also a recording artist and his 1987 version of Mary from Loughrea was played on local radio and was every bit as good as anything else that we hear today. His

There is no need to introduce Nathan Carter to anyone in this country. He is without doubt the number one performer in the massive world of Irish country music, and deservedly at the top of the entertainment tree. He featured in the news last week, when Stephen Leighton was in court for trashing his neighbour’s (Jason Keane) apartment in Coleraine, because he was constantly playing Nathan’s huge hit ‘Wagon Wheel’, thereby subjecting him to intolerable mental cruelty. It is always said that any publicity, no matter how bad it is, is good publicity and fair play to the singer, he said how he burst out laughing when he

passing at the young age of 62 is a huge loss to his family and the world at large. May he rest in peace.

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Fair play to Nathan! heard about the court case and he immediately offered two tickets to Mr. Keane to one of his forthcoming concerts. I presume he took up the offer, but I have to say it was good to see the singer take it all in such a sporting manner. On a personal basis, I can think of many a singer who would be more inclined to subject me to intolerable mental cruelty than Nathan Carter, but because I’m still in the Rory feelgood factor I won’t name them and will save that information for another day.

that he will never forget it, but for me, the best and most noteworthy thing about it all was that he donated his entire winnings of €666,000 to his own Foundation, to be divided between three children’s charities, The Jack and Jill Fund, Barretstown and the Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice. All told, the weekend’s golf raised over €1,000,000 (a million) for those very deserving charities, so for much more than winning the tournament, I say well done Rory, you truly are a wonderful ambassador for the sport of golf and also for the island of Ireland.

This Friday night, 27th of May, Creggs Rugby Club are hold a fundraising night in Longford Greyhound Stadium. The first race starts at 8m and tickets are only €10 with children free of charge. Also on the night will be a presentation to our successful U-15 and U-17 teams at Longford Greyhound Stadium. (In last week’s column, I stated that the presentation would take place in the Hollywood Bar, Roscommon)

Last Wednesday I headed off to Galway, where I was to have a check-up on my old ticker, to see if the stints were still doing their job. Sadly I missed the fact that the new road after ‘Abbey’ was opened. I carried on, on the old road, until I came to a total complete blockage and there was no sign anywhere to tell me which way to go. I decided to head off towards Corofin and all was going well as I came into the village and continued on until I hit a main road. Sadly I turned the wrong way and about twenty minutes later, I found myself heading into Tuam. By now I was almost late for my appointment and panic began to set in – and if you have recently tried to get parking around the University Hospital in Galway, you will know that it is almost impossible. So I wasn’t surprised when the nurse said to me that my blood pressure was a little bit up. I thought to myself, if she only knew what I had gone through, she’d be amazed that I didn’t send the pressure gauge through the roof! Anyway, I’m due to get it checked again tomorrow (Tuesday), this time with the cardiac girls in Roscommon, so hopefully there will be no road diversions and please God I won’t end up in Elphin or Castlerea. If all goes well I might just be normal (no chance, I hear you say) and ready for another very busy sporting weekend.

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week, in the light of Connacht’s amazing victory last Saturday, it’s sad to see that hotel prices for next Saturday’s Pro12 Final in Edinburgh against Leinster have gone through the roof. Today’s Indo talks of hotels quoting upwards of €800 for a double room, while Aer Lingus are charging €625 for a Friday to Sunday return flight. I don’t know if the prices will affect the attendance, but one way or the other, Connacht’s presence in the final is another great sporting story – and if they can beat the D4 lads on Saturday evening, I might just ‘Till next week, have a few celebratory pints Bye for now in Mikeen’s!

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MCGOWAN ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Catering for: • Individuals • Sole Traders, Partnerships & Companies • VAT, RCT, PAYE/PRSI, Financial Control, Completion of annual tax returns First consultation FREE, can meet clients outside office hours Provides training for start your own business and basic computers and accounting. Also training in Thesaurus accounting products

‘YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS’ Contact Nuala 090 66 25818 (086) 0352849 Email: mcgacco@gmail.com Web: www.mcgowanaccounting.com

CHIROPODIST

COUNSELLING

CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.

COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY

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

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

CARS FOR SALE

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

Email: clondra@iol.ie Web: www.patbaxterco.ie

CAREERS

BALLYGAR Bouncing Castles Super Slides – Combi Units – Sumo Suits – Activity Trailers (all weather) v– Marquee Hire - New Obstacle Courses

JUST ARRIVED Bouncing Castle Disco Dome • Keenest rates • FULLY INSURED

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

< FOR SALE: 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDi Diesel. 74,000 miles, NCT’d, clean car. Tel: 087 2543300.

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

Tel: 087 2798704 CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY CLEANING POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2.30PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time Please call us on 090-6634633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

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

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

CHIROPODY Mary Lennon SRN, HSE Approved. Galway Road, Roscommon

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

DRIVING LESSONS NOEL’S Driving School ADI/RSA Approved Driving Instructor Reg No. 37840

(090) 66 26023 086 8225575

CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

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

BUPA & VHI Covered

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

Tuition in Car Car available for test

EDT LESSONS AVAILABLE Contact: Noel Burke Ballintubber

087 6870248

DRIVING LESSONS

Paul McStay

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

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

DOCKERY’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

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

R.S.A. Approved Driving Instructor

SYL’s

Tuition in Car Also 16 seater mini bus

Learn to drive from approved Driving Instructor

Car Available for Tests Gift Vouchers

SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers now available

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

School of Motoring

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DOCTORS’ ROTA

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

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

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

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Classifieds FARMING < ABATTOIR SERVICE AVAILABLE: Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Webb’s Butcher’s 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715. < PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €90 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439.

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

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

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

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

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

GARDENING

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE Woodchipping & Shredding Splitting service also available Insured and c2 Registered Contractor

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

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE • Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 or 090 66 22328 Over 30 years in business WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc. Chainsaw work also available

Phone John on 087 2860428

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

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

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KENNELS

PLANNINGS

LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Ted Flynn intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Kilmacroy, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist/consists of construction of two no. detached two storey houses, recessed entrance, access road, connection to foul sewer, public watermain and all associated site works. Prepared by: DEREK WHYTE, Planning/ Engineering/Architecture 086 6001194

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, new agricultural entrance and associated siteworks at Grange, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Frank and Geraldine Tully intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Lisnamult, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Ltd., Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 66 26974 Mobile: 086 8115449.

The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours 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.

The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its Public Opening Hours. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

• Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request.

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

Tel: 087 2721757

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Members of IBKCA

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

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

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

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230

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

KENNELS HAPPY TAILS BOARDING KENNELS Lanesborough WHERE TAILS ARE ALWAYS HAPPY! • Large heated sleeping areas with large covered runs • Nine large play areas • Secure, Safe and fun for our guests Check out our website www.happytails boardingkennels.com 043 33 30804 083 0037577

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes Can we help you? Call us today to enquire

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

Located at Henry Street

PLANNINGS

Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural

086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch

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 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.

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Richard Dooner and Louise Tully, intend to apply for Permission for the construction of an extension to an existing dwelling house along with all other associated site works at: Moher Townland, Slattagh, Roosky, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Richard Dooner and Louise 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 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Alan and Bethany Johnston for planning retention for the construction of a blockwork boundary wall exceeding 2000mm high together with all necessary ancillary siteworks at Kilmore, Athleague, Co. Roscommon Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Chartered Building Surveyors (090) 66 23417 Mob: 086 8546035. The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its Public Opening Hours. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Jim and Mary Reilly intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct new shop front and signage to existing premises ‘The Lodge’ at Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Ltd., Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 66 26974 Mobile: 086 8115449. The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its Public Opening Hours. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Patrick Tiernan intend on applying for Planning Permission on behalf of John Tiernan to construct a new slatted sheep shed, dungstead and all associated site works at Cornapallis, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Patrick Tiernan. 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 People Friday 27 May 2016

Classifieds PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Call (086) 8212732.

< TO LET: 2 bed apartment in Athleague village. Fully furnished. Tel: 087 7541730. < TO LET: One bedroom fully furnished flat in The Walk, Roscommon. Tel: 087 6949253.

PHOTOGRAPHER AVAILABLE PHOTOGRAPHER AVAILABLE FOR - Weddings - Christenings - First Holy Communions - Confirmations Phone: 089 9530397 for an appointment

PAINTING & DECORATING PAINTER & DECORATOR Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given

Telephone Alan on: (090) 6661635 or Mobile: (087) 2683079

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT REIKI HEALER

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

Athleague

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY

We cannot guarantee publication after this time THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

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

REFLEXOLOGY

MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical Reflexology/ Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Eczema • Migraine • Back Problems • Infertility • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Insomnia • Stress • Exam Stress • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Colic • Pain Relief • Emotional Disorders - Hand Reflexology - Foot Reflexology - Ante Natal Reflexology - Infant/Child Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

SAFEPASS SAFE PASS Roscommon 10th June Longford 27th May & 2nd June

JIM McMAHON 087 2404818

SEPTIC TANKS

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

SITUATIONS VACANT < EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER REQUIRED in the Castlerea area to mind 4 children, either in the children’s own home or childminder’s home. Must be able to drive and provide references. Please tel: 087 2568015. < CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 7 month old baby full time Monday to Friday from September in the Castleplunkett area. Please reply to Box No: 888, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < HEAD CHEF REQUIRED: With minimum of 5 years experience in Chinese/Asian food. Salary: €30,000 per annum. Applications to: Roscommon China Palace Ltd., 11 Main St., Roscommon.

SITUATIONS VACANT < CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 7 month old baby, full-time, Monday to Friday from September. Roscommon area. Please reply to Box No: 890, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. PERSON REQUIRED for busy accountancy practice in North Roscommon. Duties to include: book-keeping, data input, preparation of accounts. Key skills to include: Basic accounting knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, effective communication. 3 month contract with immediate start. Please reply with CV to Box No: 891, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. REGISTERED NURSE REQUIRED immediately for part-time work in Glenamaddy Daycare Centre. Enquiries to 094 9659269. PART-TIME SHOP ASSISTANT REQUIRED: Experience and HACCAP training desirable. Full training will be providprovided. Please call 090 66 63311/090 66 33033.

SITUATIONS WANTED < QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE based in Roscommon town, has vacancies for afterschool/preschool and school holiday care and also provide on occasion, a drop in childcare service. For more information, please contact 087 7552733. < PART-TIME KIND RELIABLE LADY AVAILABLE to mind children in her own home or children’s own home. Non-smoker, can do school runs. Dysart/surrounding areas. Also fluent Irish speaker. Tel: 087 2540950.

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES

Learn to Dance SOCIAL DANCE • Waltz • Quickstep • Foxtrot • Jive DANCE FOR FITNESS, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP

Group Classes or individual Lessons Ideal for Wedding Couples, etc Beginners, Improvers and Social Dance

SOLID FUEL < THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber only €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free • 8 x 4 trailer load of turf only €120 delivered • 10 x 6 box load of timber only €180 delivered • 1 Bags of BNM briquettes only €2.50 delivered • Tonne bags of turf and firewood only €35 delivered. • ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439.

SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people. Safe, reliable and confidential. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250.

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Tel: 087 1784592 or 087 3555306

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

PADRAIG HEALY Wheelchair accessible Car & Mini Bus Hire Call car direct

(086) 2714879

ATHLEAGUE CABS 1-8 Seats Wheelchair Accessible

PADDY PURCELL 087-3186590

HUGH KILDUFF Hackney Service (086) 2479829

No partners needed

Contact Joe: 086 4001456 Email: jlynch915@gmail.com Web: www.socialdanceireland.ie find us on facebook

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

HACKNEY SERVICE Tommy Gilligan, Roscommon

(086) 8099503

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch, Sycamore and Whitethorn. Good price paid. We are safety certified and insured. Phone: 086 2437376. < PLOTS OF TURF FOR SALE: Near Lanesboro. TEl: 087 6175160. < FOR SALE: Good quality plots of turf in County Roscommon. Cut 12th May 2016. Tel: 087 6786760.

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670

SINGLE? LIKE TO MINGLE?

Only €10 per night

Beginners: 8.30-9.30pm Improvers 9.30-10.30 pm Dance Afterwards Carthy’s Porterhouse, Roscommon - Every Thursday

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

< WELL SEASONED QUALITY BLACK screened hopper turf for sale. (Turf priced to sell) Tel: 087 3831953.

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

TOP SOIL HANLY QUARRIES LIMITED Top quality screened top soil Delivery available

Tel: 071 9635915

TUITION GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING Tutoring for college students in Business and Accountancy. Go to www. mcgowanaccountancy. com to download voucher

LEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

LOFT LADDERS Aluminium

Supplied & Fitted From

0 ONLY €15 The company that can do all them small jobs 094 96 31880 087 9100477 www.oddjobsolutions.ie SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED ALSO DRAINS JETTED & CLEANED Waste Collection Permit No: NWCPO-12-11038-01

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd, Creggs

Would you like to do Accounting or Business as an extra subject? Higher or ordinary levels catered for

VAN AND MAN AVAILABLE FOR:

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849.

Delivery, collections, house and flat removals.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH Final Revision and Examination Preparation Day - Friday 3rd June. For further information phone 086 3292488.

Contact: 087 6718564 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTOR

– For all your decorating needs.

Call John 086 4679798

USEFUL SERVICES

HEALY’S General & Farm Labour • Lawns • Gardens • Powerwashing • Firewood & Log Splitting • Turf saved and brought home NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Contact Vincent on 083 4130827

J.C. TOOLING MACHINING SERVICE

• Turning • Boring • Threadcutting • Milling • Keyway Cutting and Broaching • Shafts turned and keyed • Sprockets bored and keyed

Call Justin on 087 6969147 Creggs, Co. Roscommon < MAN AVAILABLE FOR ROOFING AND ALL TYPES OF WORK: 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. < HANDYMAN AVAILABLE – to lay wooden floors, painting and decorating. Grass trimming and power washing. Tel: 087 2213637. < UNEMPLOYED HANDYMAN AND SEEKING WORK: No job too small. • Building • Plastering • Carpentry and Maintenance Work. Call: 087 7561101.

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

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AtYourService BLINDS

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

Fergal 086 1016899 CHIMNEY REPAIRS

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

- Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed

- CCTV Camera Inspection For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090

9673336 Mob: 086 2678350

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

Dead & Worn-Out Animals JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed

info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

INSULATION

TARMACADAM

Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness New Buildings & Retroﬁt Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

Contact: Gerry Monaghan

SERVICES: • Tarmacadam • Kerbing • Patio • Domestic & Commercial TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT HRI SCHEME

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

091 768 768 www.ecowise.ie

Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: (090) 64 93386 M: (086) 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265

WINDOW/DOORS

E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

info@ecowise.ie

SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

Contact

Daily collection

Email:

CLEANING

WINDOWS/DOORS

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories SPECIAL OFFER ON COMPOSITE DOORS

We have in stock a large range of locks, hinges, handles to suit all brands of windows and doors

WE REPLACE AND FIT DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

• SAORVIEW • FREEVIEW • Satellites • Aerials • Repairs • Installations • Upgrades • Relocations • Multi-room • Free to Air • Retuning • Home Moves • Free UK Channels • No Monthly Bills

PIO TULLY

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

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS • Door Handles • Door Locks • Letterboxes • Window Hinges • Patio Door Repairs • Misted and Double Glazed Units • Reseal Windows and Doors

Contact David Martin on (087) 9959417

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES FULLARD Gerry

McELROY Michael T.

BURKE Brendan

KEAVENEY Betty & Padraic

O’GRADY Sally

Cloonbrackna Court, Roscommon 12th Anniversary on 29th May

Ballintubber and New York Who passed away on April 14th 2016

Castlestrange, Athleague, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Brendan Burke, who died on the 17th of June 2004 Rest in Peace

Athleague, Co. Roscommon Whose anniversaries occur on 28th & 31st of May (12th Anniversary)

Ballymacurley, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon First Anniversary - who died 30th May 2015

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

IRISH BLESSING May the road rise with you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And rain fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God keep you in the hollow of His hand.

Always remembered by loving wife Sadie, family and grandchildren.

KELLY John Araghty, Athleague 31st May 2010 (6th Anniversary)

Always remembered by his friends and neighbours. Month’s Mind Mass was offered in Ballintubber Church on May 25th at 7pm.

KELLY Nancy

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 every day But missing you is the heartache that never goes away.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mairead, son Patrick, daughters Chloe and Olivia, your mother Valerie, father Bernard, sister Tracy, family and friends.

‘Avondale’, Ballyleague, Lanesboro 3rd Anniversary - 25th May

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, But always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Loved and always missed by your husband Jack, Eamon, Freda, Liam, Mary and families. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 28th May in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague at 7pm.

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GATELY Eileen Garrynagran, Dysart, Roscommon Died 31st May 2007 (9th Anniversary)

Out of our lives you may have gone But deep in our hearts you will always live on.

Loved and missed by your family. Anniversary Mass for Eileen in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Saturday 28th May at 8.15pm.

QUINN Mary In loving memory of Mary Quinn late of Marnellsgrove, Ballymoe and Lisroyan Lodge, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 23rd of May 2006 R.I.P (10th Anniversary)

On her gentle soul Sweet Jesus have mercy. Time may pass and fade away, But fond memories of you will always stay.

Always remembered by your ever-loving husband Michael, family and friends.

Time may pass but memories of you will never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Forever missed by Richard, Rosie, Dylan, Niamh, Liam, Liamog, Caoimhe, Evan, Michelle, Pauric and Darragh. Masses offered.

KEARNEY (nee Croghan) Molly Carrowduff, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of our dear mother, Molly, who passed away on 26th May 2013 Peace of the flowing air Peace of the quiet earth Peace of the shining stars Peace of the white dove Peace of the Son of Peace to you.

Lovingly remembered and missed by all your family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday May 29th at 11am in Ballinaheglish Church.

HANLEY (nee Kenny) AUDREY Who passed away on 23rd May 2015

MY DEAR SISTER You went to God and our ancestors one year ago. You are missed in so many ways. No more visits, No more calls, No more texts But you are with me everyday in everyway in all that I do. I thank God for you.

The family of the late Sally O’Grady wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, support and sympathy which was shown to us on our sad loss. We would like to thank the management and staff of the Sacred Heart Hospital for the wonderful care and attention shown to Sally during her time with them. Thank you to Dr. John Keenan, Dr. Claire Quinn and all at the medical centre for their care of her over the years. We would like to thank Sally’s friends, neighbours and relatives who visited during her illness. A special word of thanks to Sheila and Orla. Also thank you to the staff at Roscommon County and Portiuncula Hospitals. A special word of thanks to Rev. Fr. Tom Leahy for his many visits to Sally and for the comfort he brought to her. To Rev. Fr Sean Beirne, thank you for your kindness and prayers. Our thanks to Very Rev. Fr. Francis Glennon, Rev. Fr. Donal Morris, Rev. Fr. Cornelius Mullaney and Rev. Fr. John McManus who concelebrated her Funeral Mass. Thanks to Bernard and the Ballinaheglish Choir for their beautiful singing and music. Thanks to Sharon for her beautiful violin playing. Thanks also to the Altar Servers. Thanks to Tom, Rene and Pat Smyth, for their professionalism and attention to detail. Also to the gravediggers who prepared Sally’s final resting place. Thanks to Sean and Teresa McDermott who provided refreshments and also to Cuisle Centre for the lovely meal. Thank you to everyone who sent Mass Cards, flowers, travelled long distances, attended the Removal and Funeral and helped and assisted in any way. There are so many people we would like to thank individually and as this is not possible we hope this acknowledgement is accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Sallys’ First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday 28th May at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish.

NEILAN Paddy and Anne (Nan) (18th and 6th Anniversaries)

Always sadly missed by daughter Anita and sons Martin, Des and Alan and all your family, friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass to be held at Fuerty Church on Sunday 29th May at 11.30am.

BEIRNE JP

SMYTH Harold

Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (8th Anniversary) Who died on the 31st May 2008

Racecourse Road, Roscommon Who passed away 3rd April 2016 Janice, Colleen and all the Smyth family, would like to express their appreciatin to all those who sympathised with them, attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial and those who sent Mass Cards. Harold is sorely missed.

Lovingly remembered by his son Tom, Gretta and Olivia. Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 29th of May in Fourmilehouse Church at 11am.

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THANKSGIVINGS MOST HOLY APOSTLE ST JUDE Faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honours and invokes you universally, as the patron of of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour to always honour you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. This prayer must e said for 9 consecutive days and published immediately and in three days favour will be granted. Thank you to St Jude and Mary Magdelene for favour received. M.L. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.L.

THANKSGIVING NOTICES PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... 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. Amen. M.L. 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. H.C. A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in my necessity (your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Show me herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). This prayer must be published. H.C.

A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in my necessity (your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Show me herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). This prayer must be published. K.N. ST. EXPEDITE I ask you to forgive me for not doing what I should have done. I sincerely apologise and ask you to forgive me. A.K. VERY POWERFUL NOVENA TO JESUS Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (ask request). Take it and place it where your father sees it and in his eyes, it will become his favour not mine. Amen. Thank you Jesus so so much for hearing and answering my prayer. I will appreciate it forever. Amen. 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. K.M.

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newsbriefs Calling all past CBS and Abbey primary pupils! Former students of CBS Primary Roscommon (19371987) & Abbey BNS, Circular Road (1987-onwards) are asked to contact Abbey N.S. Principal, Teresa Hand-Campbell, in person, by phone 090 66 25100, in writing or by email (info@abbeyns.com) with history, old photos/class photos, memories, as she collates this important period in the education of the boys of Roscommon town ahead of the introduction of co-education in September 2017. It is important and necessary to document memories of this period for our own enjoyment and the enjoyment of generations to come. All help will be greatly appreciated.

Roscommon Ógra AGM Ballintubber’s Seán Óg Higgins was re-elected chairperson of Roscommon Ógra Fianna Fáil at their annual general meeting in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town, on Friday, May 20th. There was a large turnout of new and existing members. Some of the party’s senior politicians also attended, including Deputy Eugene Murphy, Cllrs. Ivan Connaughton, Joe Murphy and Paschal Fitzmaurice, and Larry Brennan, a member of the party’s National Executive. Alan Kelly, from Rathbrennan, near Roscommon town, was elected vice-chairperson. The remaining officers elected were: honorary president – Deputy Eugene Murphy; secretary – David Keane; assistant secretary – Rachel Naughton; treasurer – Edward Leonard; membership officer – Conor Murphy.

Decrease in activity levels at Urgent Care Centre a concern – Murphy Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has appealed to people to continue using the Urgent Care Centre at Roscommon Hospital to ensure its future viability. The new Programme for Government provides for a review of the operating hours of all the medical assessment units in the country. However, Deputy Murphy expressed some concern over a decrease in the numbers of people using the Urgent Care Centre/Minor Injuries Unit at Roscommon Hospital in the past year. Activity figures are down by over 11 per cent from March 2015 to March 2016. This was revealed at a special briefing of local Oireachtas members with the Saolta group at Galway University Hospital (GUH). “Figures from March 2015 to March 2016 show activity figures have dropped from 736 to 652, which is a reduction of 11.41 per cent, and I would urge people to continue to use the Urgent Care Centre while it’s also vital that GPs continue to refer people to the centre,” said Deputy Murphy. He noted that the €100 charge without a GP referral letter was a prohibitive factor and this needed to be addressed going forward. “We need to see the opening hours at the Urgent Care Centre extended but we also need to see children under the age of five being able to get treatment, whether that’s for an x-ray or minor head laceration or minor burns or scalds,” Deputy Murphy said. The Fianna Fail TD noted, however, that the opening of the new Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon University Hospital this June would bring staffing levels at the hospital to over 300 and would result in a substantial increase in activity.

Pro Life Rally Dear Editor, Through your letters page I would like to inform your readers of a Pro Life Rally taking place on Saturday, 4th of June (3-4 pm) on Molesworth Street, Dublin to ‘celebrate the 8th’ Ireland’s Right to Life Amendment which give constitutional protection to mothers and their unborn babies. The keynote speaker is Melissa Ohden who was born alive after a failed abortion. Today Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Social Science and is a care worker. ‘Celebrate the 8th’ on June 4th will be a positive and hugely important expression of all that is great about Ireland’s 8th Amendment. Hope to see you there. Yours sincerely, Marie Farrell

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SportsPeople GAA Results Friday, May 20th Adult Football League Division 5 St. Aidan’s 3-15 Michael Glavey’s 2-9 Saturday, May 21st Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Western-Gaels 0-14 Shannon Gaels 0-12 Adult Football League Division 4 St. Croan’s W/O Kilglass Gaels St. Barry’s 3-11 Oran 1-9 Strokestown 3-9 St. Dominic’s 1-9 St. Ronan’s W/O Pádraig Pearses Adult Football League Division 5 Fuerty 5-8 Kilbride 0-10 Kilmore 2-17 Ballinameen 2-6 Adult Football League Division 6 St. Faithleach’s 4-19 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-7 Sunday, May 22nd Connacht SFC QuarterFinal Roscommon 1-21 Leitrim 0-11

GAA Fixtures Friday, May 27th Junior B Football Championship (Section A) (8 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Oran At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Elphin Junior B Football Championship (Section B) (8 pm) At Strokestown: Kilbride v St. Faithleach’s At Tulsk: Boyle v Fuerty

Roscommon v Leitrim: Donie Shine rises above Donal Wrynn to deny possession to Leitrim. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ward anger as Leitrim hit ‘self-destruct button’ O’Donnell: Win ‘satisfactory’ < SEAMUS DUKE

oint Roscommon man-

ager Fergal O’Donnell was happy with the team’s comprehensive win – but felt the scoreline flattered the visitors.

Stating that management was “happy enough” with how the game had gone, O’Donnell described it as “a good win.” “We scored well, but we were poor in some facets of the play. The score flattered us in the end. They were down two men and we missed a few chances in the

game earlier on and we should have been leading by more. It was satisfactory – that’s the best way to explain it.” Looking to the Connacht semi-final, O’Donnell said: “We will have to get down to work now for the Sligo game. The players will have every incentive after what happened last year. Roscommon were raging hot favourites last year but that won’t be the case this time. “Sligo finished the league well and they were very high scorers…but we have three weeks to

work hard and we will be ready for it on the 12th of June.” Leitrim manager Shane Ward was at a loss as to why his players showed such ill-discipline (Leitrim had two players sent off and two more black-carded). “We went out with the intention of winning the game there today, but it didn’t work out. When a game is slipping away from you, a team have to show discipline and we didn’t do that today. I cannot understand why that happened. “We had a few chances early on

and we didn’t take them and we were punished by a very good Roscommon team. Everything that happened out there today was within our control and the result reflects that and the players had a platform to build on. “The preparations were good and everything went well but when the players go out on the field they have to take responsibility themselves and we just hit the self-destruct button. We played hardball with Roscommon when we didn’t need to and I was disappointed with that.”

Saturday, May 28th Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Western-Gaels. 5.30 pm Sunday, May 29th Adult Football League Division 4 (2 pm) At Knockcroghery: St. Dominic’s v St. Ronan’s At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Croan’s Adult Football League Division 5 (12 pm) At Kilteevan: St. Joseph’s v Michael Glavey’s

Underage Fixtures Saturday, May 28th U-14 Football League Division 2 Knock-out (7 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Michael’s

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SportsPeople This weekend’s action This weekend racing starts today in Tipperary with a mixed card of 4 flat, 2 hurdles and a bumper at 5.40 pm. Tomorrow at 5.35 pm jump action is the order of the day, with 4 hurdles, 2 chases and a bumper race to close, in the north at Down Royal. On Saturday at 1.55 pm Proudstown Park in Navan plays host to a flat card and Sunday it’s off to the punter’ graveyard in Naas, Co Kildare for flat racing stalls open at 2.05 pm. Ballinrobe in Co Mayo have a two day national hunt meeting starting on Monday evening starting at 6.00 pm with the €30,000 Breaffy House Resort Mares Handicap Hurdle the centre of the card and featuring the Mayo National Chase on Tuesday evening also worth €30,000. Tonight at Tipperary a mare in the €100,000 bumper Raglan Rose catches the eye, on her debut she finished mid division over 2m 4f at Fairyhouse on yielding. Aidan O’Brien’s charge is now brought back to 2m and on better ground is sure to improve, an e/w chance at decent odds.

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Week Review On Saturday the first of the Irish classics stayed at home with the Kevin Prendergast trained colt Awtaad accounting for the English raider Galileo Gold, winner of the Newmarket Guineas, by 2½l with Blue De Vega in 3rd. On Sunday Jet Setting justified the owners forking out €30,000 to supplement the filly and gave trainer Adrian Paul Keating and jockey Shane Foley their first classic win beating Ballydoyle’s Minding, winner of the fillies race at Newmarket, by a head, Now Or Never was 3rd for M O’Callaghan and Kieran Fallon . The Dermot Weld trained Fascinating Rock with Pat Smullen in the plate claimed

his second Group 1 win at the Curragh in the Tattersalls Gold Cup repeating his Ascot Champion Stakes win of last year over Aidan O’Brien’s Found. Spare a thought for punters at Sligo last Monday. The 8 card race meeting opened with an unbackable 1/12 favourite Let’s Dance from WP Mullins’ yard, followed by a 6/1 second favourite Isabella Liberty. The third race provided the punters with a little relief as 2/1 favourite Ah Littleluck came in. That was that for punters as things went from bad to worse. The fourth went to 7/1 shot Miss Faithful, the 5th to Yes Man at 33/1, the 6th to Lucky Seven at 66/1, the 7th to The Mad Well at 16/1 and the getting out stakes, the bumper, was won by 25/1 Belle Hellene.

General News Aidan O’Brien is hopeful that Minding, classic winner at Newmarket and 2nd at the Curragh on Sunday, will be fit for the Oaks at Epsom tomorrow week. She burst a sinus banging her head in the starting stalls at the Curragh. Kieren Fallon schooled Across The Stars for Sir Michael Stoute on Tuesday morning and the partnership is likely to team up in the Epsom Derby. Fallon was Stoute’s principal jockey between 1999 and 2004 winning the Derby on Kris Kin in 2003. Kris Kin’s owner Saeed Suhail also owns Across The Stars. News this week is that jockey Jonathan Burke, retained by owners Alan and Ann Potts, reckons he’ll be back in the saddle in time for the Galway Festival. Johnny fractured vertebrae in a schooling fall last month at his father’s yard, trainer Liam, in Cork. The industry has been taken by surprise by the decision of Michael and Eddie O’Leary of Gigginstown Stud to remove their horses from Tony Martin and Sandra Hughes. Mar-

Nessa Joyce, Irish European Breeders Fund pictured making a presentation to Tony Gleeson, Orla Jennings and Cathal Ennis after Queen Alphabet won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden Race (3rd race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Jet Setting and Shane Foley, black and red, beat Minding and Ryan Moore.

tin has about 12 horses and Sandra Hughes 5 and they will not be returning after their summer break because of disappointing results.

Point to Point View It is the penultimate weekend of the season with racing taking place on Saturday in North Kerry on the old racecourse in Tralee at 1.30 pm and on Sunday at Inchydoney in West Cork at 2.30 pm.

Competition Time Racing returns to Kilbeggan on Sunday 5th June and last chance to win 3 pairs of tickets. Please let us know on which track

the Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas were run last weekend? Your second chance to win two tickets for Lenebane for the 2 day meeting on Monday and Tuesday 13th / 14th of June, to win let us know which horse won this year’s Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh last weekend? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey St., Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12.00 pm Wednesday the 1st June for Kilbeggan and the 8th June for Roscommon 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.

Modwena and Michael Geoghegan, Barney Crawford, Bertie and Kathleen Mannion, Kepak pictured making a presentation to Aidan O’Ryan after Blood Crazed Tiger won the Kepak INH Flat Race (5th race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Adeline McEnroe, Seamus Quinn and Billy and Catriona Donlon, myITdepartment.ie pictured making a presentation to Michael Hogan, Zara Gordon and Norman Lee after Rebel Cry won the myITdepartment.ie Handicap Steeplechase (6th race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Deputy Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources and Cllr. Domnick Connolly pictured making a presentation to Johnny Murtagh after Full Court Press won the Roscommon Handicap Race (2nd race). Picture: Andrew Fox

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

Hoops bridge 10 year gap to land title < DAN DOONER

After a decade of waiting, the Roscommon & District League Premier Division title is back in Castlerea Celtic’s hands. The Bhoys finished a season long effort with a convincing 3-1 win over MD Town in Dunmore last Sunday. Castlerea town had turned green and white in the run up to this title decider and the players took that spirit with them as they dispatched MD Town and celebrated in style. Co-manager, Kevin McNamara, reckons it’s a great time to be involved with Castlerea soccer. “It’s very exciting at the moment, the lads are really enjoying it and it shows, they’re playing some good

football. It’s great to see the cup coming back.” McNamara has only been drafted into the fold this year after moving from Cork to his wife’s native county two years ago. “It’s my first year at the club so I’ve enjoyed it, I had coached in Cork in the Munster Senior League and a bit at national level. I just love the coaching.” What does he make of Roscommon soccer so far? “Well I think it’s noticeable that we’ve done well and Ballymoe just down the road have done well in the cups. Boyle Celtic also won the Leitrim league so it shows the strength of soccer in North Roscommon and Roscommon itself.” Castlerea Celtic will face neigh-

bours Ballymoe in the RDFL Cup final next weekend (Saturday, June 4th) in what will be a keenly contested final. Elsewhere, Lough Harps completed a Division 2 double by beating Skyvalley Rovers B in the Division 2 Cup final to complete a wonderful year for the Ballinlough side. Brazilian side Brazukas won their first ever trophy after beating Shiven Rovers 5-3 in the Division 1 Cup final. Finally, this Sunday will see the Premier Division Cup final played at RDFL HQ in Lecarrow. Ballymoe FC begin what could be a huge week when they take on a Moore United side who’ve been impressive all season.

Champions! Castlerea Celtic captain David Fitzpatrick receives the Premier Division trophy from Seán Corcoran, Roscommon & District League, following last Sunday’s win against MD Town in Dunmore.

Dooner’s weekend predictions

ollowing a quick phone call to Roscommon & District Football League official, Vincent Brooks, I can now tell you the permutations involved in this year’s relegation/ promotion play-offs. Three teams from Cloonfad United, MD Town, Dysart FC and Ahascragh United will be playing First Division football next season, while the last one standing will join Shiven Rovers, Brazukas and the magnificent seven in the Premier

Division. Elsewhere, Rahara Rovers are fighting for their Division One lives as they take on Division Two side Moylough ’79.

Saturday, May 28th Division 1/Division 2 Promotion Relegation Play-off (7 pm) Rahara Rovers v Moylough ‘79 Rahara will be fighting for their lives but Moylough will have promotion in their sights. Difficult to call but Rahara have

only won two league games this season. Prediction: Moylough ’79.

Sunday, May 29th The Herald Premier Division Cup Final (12 pm) Ballymoe FC v Moore United I might just wander down to the county pitch in Lecarrow and watch this. Ballymoe have been impressive but Moore United just shade it. Prediction: Moore United. Premier Division/Division 1

Promotion Relegation Play-off (2 pm) Cloonfad United/MD Town v Dysart FC At the time of going to print the Cloonfad v MD game had yet to finish. So here goes nothing. Cloonfad will just edge MD Town before a mammoth tussle with Dysart. Cloonfad will be Premier Division next season. I think. Prediction: Cloonfad United. There is a good chance that this will be a bad week prediction wise.

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Soccer Results Thursday, May 19th The Herald RDFL Cup Semi-Finals Ballinasloe Town 0 Ballymoe FC 1

Friday, May 20th Umbro Masters League CB Trotters 0 St. Francis 4 Dunmore Town v Shiven Rovers, postponed. St. Coman’s FC 2 Skyvalley Rovers 1

Saturday, May 21st Division 1 Cup Final Brazukas 5 Shiven Rovers 3

Sunday, May 22nd The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC 2 Skyvalley Rovers 2 Ballinasloe Town 0 Moore United 3 MD Town 1 Castlerea Celtic 3. Castlerea Celtic are champions. Cloonfad United 2 Dysart FC 0 Ballaghaderreen FC 1 St. John’s Athletic 1 Division 2 Cup Final Skyvalley Rovers B 0 Lough Harps 2 Brazilliant! Brazukas claimed their very first RDFL trophy in Lecarrow last Saturday as they defeated Division 1 champions, Shiven Rovers, 5-3.

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Dan’s SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

Gone Gaal: School’s out forever! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

t’s a mad, mad

world! What struck me most about Louis van Gaal’s very own Brexit from English football was the stream of information made available from the Manchester United dressing room. There were rumours of egg boiling, unread emails, and a lack of work ethic, which didn’t paint a very flattering picture of the modern Premier League footballer. One thing’s for sure; player power is here to stay, and it’s not just toplevel soccer that will have

to adapt. Tipperary minor hurling manager, Liam Cahill, recently complained of players and their parents “doing a bit of crying” after being dropped from the panel. This is the world we live in, at least in developed countries. Things come too easy and the thoughts of hard work are too much for some. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the upbringing and backgrounds of some of the world’s greatest performers. To get to the very top you simply have to work hard and accept criticism. Louis van Gaal had an authoritarian way of doing things and fell out with superstars at United, Barcelona and Munich. It speaks volumes that he worked better with an un-

fancied Dutch side in 2014 than he did with a team of superstars in 2001. Players are far too protected and they know it. It’s beginning to creep into younger teams too where parents have become players’ agents. It’s acceptable to politely request more game time for your child, in fact a good coach will endeavor to allow time for every player. However, it’s not helpful to put your child on a pedestal and constantly protect them from constructive criticism. Former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen, insisted on parents signing a contract agreeing to remain silent during training sessions. Current United defender, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, was developed in that

Zlatan Facts @ZlatanFacts Zlatan has offered Manchester United a one-year deal. (‘Zlatan’ responds to the latest transfer speculation.)

Paddy Power @Paddypower Chris Coleman earns a new two-year contract. Fair play to him, he’s done a great job of telling Gareth Bale what time he’s supposed to turn up. (Dear Wales, apply bandage to burn.) Louis van Gaal was sacked as Manchester United manager earlier this week and assistant manager Ryan Giggs may be set to leave the club after 29 years.

atmosphere. His mother continued driving him to training until recently. I can’t imagine her picking up the phone to question why Marcos Rojo was starting ahead of her son. Players may have more power these days but that doesn’t mean they know

what’s best for them. Famed Irish underage coach, Brian Kerr, said it best; “Winners are workers, losers use excuses.” José Mourinho and other managers have their work cut out now to keep their jobs in this new player powered world.

Handball

Tully and Delaney win Onewall Williamstown Handball club held their annual Onewall tournament last weekend and as usual it was run

with the quiet efficiency one has come to expect from the north Galway handballers. St. Coman’s had a big com-

Pictured is Williamstown Onewall Ladies Open runner-up, Niamh Heffernan (Claregalway), and winner, Fiona Tully (St. Coman’s), with Williamstown’s Sean Finnegan.

pliment of players competing, all of whom acquitted themselves very well. Fiona Tully won the Ladies Open title, beating Claregalway’s Niamh Heffenan 15-7, 15-6 in their final. Gareth Delaney took the U16 title in very impressive style. He defeated clubmate Fionn Cusack in a hard-fought final. 9-year-old Irslam Yakhyaev received rave reviews but unfortunately was well beaten at the final hurdle by current 11 & under World Doubles champion Fiachra O’Duill. The Carthy brothers Eoin and Rory also competed very impressively in the same grade both winning their first matches

Sporting week on Tweet Street

with Rory giving eventual winner Fiachra O’Duill a very good run for his money before succumbing. Carragh Kennedy just came up short in her Girls U-12 final where Inverrin’s more experienced Skyln O’Malley Walsh pulled away after a close beginning. The Treacy twins Siobhan and Aisling and Shauna Clogher all competed in the Girls U-14 grade but failed to make an impression against some strong opposition. Philip Halliday, Eanna Moran and Thomas O’Brien all won their opening matches in the Boys U-14 competition, but each were beaten

in the second round. After an easy first round win Oisin Cusack lost a cracker to Tipperary’s James Prentice in the Boys U-18 grade.

Shane Lowry @ShaneLowryGolf Is it not bright for another hour? (The Offaly golfer reckoned K Club officials weren’t taking advantage of the grand stretch in the evening.)

This weekend in the sporting world Race 2 of Harriers Race Series The second race of the Roscommon Harriers Race Series takes place this Friday (May 27th) at 7 pm. It’s an 8 km race set in the scenic surrounds of Mote Park, registration on the evening from 5.30-6.45 pm, at the Girl Guide Centre with a 7 pm race starting time, €15 to enter, refreshments after.

Get into Golf at Castlerea This Friday (May 27th) sees the beginning of an 8-week ‘Get Into Golf’ programme in Castlerea Golf Club. It tees off at 7 pm and equipment will be provided.

Joey Maher RIP

Pool

The death took place of one of handball’s greatest players, Joey Maher of Drogheda, who died suddenly on May 16th at his home. He won Irish titles in 60x30, 40x20 and Hardball along with titles in the US and Canada. A familiar figure at St. Coman’s Handball Club, he was always ready to help young players. Roscommon Handball express deepest sympathy to his wife Dorris and family.

Silver Eel and Central victorious The Roscommon Pool League has finished up with The Silver Eel and The Central finishing the season as the big winners. The Silver Eel beat An Bothar Rua in the final of the cup while The Central overcame Sorohan’s in the final of the shield. Pictured are shield final team captains Shane Farrell (The Central) and Darren Dunne (Sorohan’s).

Golf

Stritchly come golfing in Carrick Rory McIlroy’s masterclass at the K Club wasn’t the only impressive performance on the golf course last weekend as players across Roscommon dodged the showers and got in on the act. Firstly this week we go to Carrick-on-Shannon where the Senior Inter-Club team had a fine 5-0 win over Ballaghaderreen last Wednesday. The Ladies Minor Cup team beat Roscommon 3-2 last Thursday. Elsewhere, it was Stritch for the first time on the back nine as Carmel Stritch enjoyed her first win of the season taking the Grafters Hair Studio Stableford with 35 points. Ann Keenan and Attracta O’Connor were second and third respectively. In Athlone, the AWGS competition last Thursday was won by T. Dolan with 32 points. The Ladies Australian Spoons Foursomes was scooped by Siobhan McGrath and Chaba Carney with 37 points. Over in Roscommon last week’s men’s competition was won by Seamus Conneally with 40 points while the ladies’ equivalent was won by Joan Hannon with a score of 38. Seamus was a winning name last week as Seamus Mulryan won the seniors competition. In the ladies’ seniors it was all White on the night as Vera was victorious. Castlerea held a Ladies Open Gala day, which Mary O’Gara from Roscommon Golf Club won. Castlerea golfer Deirdre ‘the hawk’ Hawkshaw swooped in to grab second place. Last week’s ladies competition was won by Kathy Burke with 33 points with Maureen Claffey in 2nd on 32.

Darts

Top darters impress in Roscommon

Pictured at Roscommon Golf Club recently was Connor Merriman, the winner of the Michael Craven memorial Cup (sponsored by XLNT signs). Also pictured, back row club captain Francis Ferguson and club president Kevin Henry. Front row Siobhan Kilroe and Caroline Dervin.

Last Friday saw the Irish Six Nations team, which includes Ballinaheglish’s Thomas Concannon, take to Hannon’s Hotel as they continued their warm-up preparations by taking on a selection of local players. A strong Roscommon outfit gave the national team some stiff opposition in some enjoyable matches, which will benefit both groups of players in the long run. A Round Robin competition will take place in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon this Bank Holiday Monday 6th June. €10 entry for adults, €5 for youths’. Money in/Money out plus €100 generously put up by The Hollywood Bar. Doors open at 1.30 pm games at 3 pm sharp. Contact David on 086-0823180 for entry. All welcome!

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Seamus Duke ON SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP An easy win, but Sligo will be stiffer challenge There was a little trepidation amongst Roscommon fans in the run-up to last Sunday’s game against Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon in light of what happened in New York, but, after a hesitant enough first 10 minutes, Roscommon won as they pleased in the end. While I am not taking away from Roscommon’s win I thought that the Leitrim team we saw were as poor a side as they have sent out in many years in

the championship. I have always had a soft spot for Leitrim after the years that I worked in Shannonside, and it was sad to see them struggling so badly. Not only were they well beaten but they lost their discipline too and it was a pity to see them finish the game with only 12 players on the field. Roscommon have loads to work on for the match against Sligo and the challenge they can expect in that match will be several

steps up from last Sunday. The positive thing is that Roscommon should be well warned after what happened last year and they know that they will have to be up for the challenge, and I think that they will be. But there are plenty of headaches for Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell. The injury list is a long one and we will need some of the injured players back for the game against Sligo. We still

need to solve the midfield conundrum. The players who have stepped into that area have all done well, but we have to find a working midfield combination. Cathal Shine is an obvious choice and he looked sharp when he came on last Sunday. He needs to get fit enough to last 70 minutes. Roscommon are also missing goal chances. It would be worse if they were not creating those chances, but they may

need to take one or two against Sligo in the semifinal. But the reality is that if Roscommon approach this Connacht semi-final in the right frame of mind then they are well capable of winning it and getting to the decider. Let’s see then what happens between Galway and Mayo. I am assuming that Mayo will dismiss the challenge of London this coming Sunday in Ruislip. All in all it was a good day in Carrick.

United say ‘Yes way, José!’ Even though I do not like Jose Mourinho, Manchester United have little option but to recruit him as manager at this time. Louis van Gaal has been a disaster, and United’s style of football under the Dutchman has been shocking to watch, notwithstanding that they won the FA Cup. With Pep Guardiola coming to Manchester City and Klopp sure to make a success of his term with Liverpool, United need Mourinho, who has a good track record at several of the biggest clubs in

C r y s t a l B a ll …

Connacht SFC London v Mayo in Ruislip, London on Sunday The last time Mayo played in London in the championship they were almost knocked out in a game that was James Horan’s first championship tie as manager. They will not take any chances this time and will win easily. Prediction: Mayo.

Munster SFC Limerick v Clare in The Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Sunday There was a time not so long ago when Limerick would be the hot favourites to win this fixture, but times have changed and Clare go in here on the back of a superb win in the Division 3 Final against Kildare. It would be a shock if they don’t advance. Prediction: Clare.

Waterford v Tipperary in Dungarvan on Sunday Tipperary’s star has slipped in the past two years but they still have some excellent players who have come through from the underage ranks. They should win comfortably here. Prediction: Tipperary.

Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho will renew their rivalry in the Premier League next season, and Zlatan Ibrahimovich could be joining them.

Europe. But his arrogance and bombastic attitude is very hard to take. One thing is clear – it certainly will not be dull around Manchester way from August onwards.

Humble Joe will be sadly missed I was very sorry to hear of the passing of former GAA President Joe McDonagh last week. I met Joe on many occasions and he was a great character and a lovely man too. He was an excellent president of the GAA and a humble man who loved the association dearly. Joe was a great Galway man, and while he made his name with the Galway hurlers, he was a good footballer too. His rendition of ‘The West’s Awake’ on the steps of the Hogan Stand when Galway won the hurling title in 1980 has gone into folklore. To his family and friends I extend my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.

Ulster SFC Cavan v Armagh in Breffni Park, Cavan on Sunday Pictured at the launch of the Connacht Rugby Vision & Strategy 2016-2020 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin last week were (l-r): Connacht Rugby Academy Manager Nigel Carolan, Head coach Pat Lam, CEO Willie Ruane and Domestic Rugby manager Eric Elwood. Pic credit: ©INPHO/ James Crombie

Edinburgh set for Irish invasion There have been many great days and nights for Connacht Rugby in the past couple of years – and especially this season – but the atmosphere at the Sportsground for the match against Glasgow last weekend was particularly sensational. It was a mighty win too. Pat Lam has been an inspirational choice as manager and the team are going out week in week

out with massive belief in their own ability, which is crucial. They will need to do that again in Edinburgh this weekend when they play Leinster in the Pro12 Final. As we all know, Leinster are just so strong, and on paper they look to have a much better team than Connacht. However there is just so much fire in the bellies of the Connacht players just now that a

Western win cannot be ruled out. I give them every chance of winning. It will be interesting to see the size of the crowd in Edinburgh with two Irish teams playing. According to reports the flights and hotels in the Scottish Capital are a rip-off but I expect that there will still be a huge crowd there. What an end to the season it would be if Connacht were to pull off a victory.

A tight game in prospect here and definitely the game of the weekend. Armagh are excellent championship battlers and they will go to Cavan expecting to win. But Cavan have qualified for Division One in the National Football League and they have a decent record on their home patch. I think they might just squeeze through by a couple of points. Prediction: Cavan. Note: Having got four predictions out of four correct in week one, we got all five correct last week. I’m sure the bad week is coming though!

Gaels auction a success Well done to Roscommon Gaels GAA Club who are raising funds to help build their new dressing rooms at Lisnamult. They held a massive auction in the Hyde Centre last Saturday. It was a roaring success. It is not easy to raise funds in this day and age and anything novel like that is a risky venture. It worked out very well in the end. Well done to all concerned.

Rory roars with Special K performance Rory McIlroy was in sparkling form on and off the course during the Irish Open at the K Club in Co. Kildare last weekend.

It took me a long time to warm to Rory McIlroy, but he is now one of our greatest sporting heroes and the way he carried himself at the Irish Open last weekend spoke volumes about his character. He has taken on the task of

improving the status of the Irish Open and has done that in the space of two years. It will only keep growing now. His charitable foundation raised over €1 million last week alone, which is phenomenal money.

Meanwhile, out on the golf course, McIlroy showed just how great a player he is with those two shots on 16 and 18 last Sunday. Those were shots that very few players in the world are capable of playing and he is cer-

tainly up there in the top three at present. Hopefully his brilliant win last Sunday can drive him on for the rest of the season, and with the PGA at Wentworth this weekend and the US Open coming up, maybe he can

kick on and win a few of the big prizes. Shane Lowry was not as prominent in the Irish Open but he will come good again. He loves Wentworth and could be a good eachway bet this coming week.

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 1-21 Leitrim 0-11 THE PEOPLE’S PUNDIT

TIME ADDED ON…

John O’Mahony (former Mayo, Galway and Leitrim manager)

‘It wasn’t a great game, but Roscommon did what they had to do and they were impressive at times. They exorcised the ghost of a poor display in New York and they will be very happy to have done that. They are in a very good position now, as they will be going into the Sligo game with a warning after last year. However the game against Sligo will be a step up in terms of the quality of the opposition and Roscommon will have to be ready for that. ‘The Roscommon half-forward line were the key last Sunday. I thought all three players, and Fintan Cregg in particular, were superb on the day and their movement was top class. The only thing I would say on the down side is that Roscommon will need to be more clinical in front of goal. ‘But overall it was a good display from Roscommon. But Leitrim are in a very difficult position now. They were well beaten on Sunday and they didn’t look competitive at all.’

Media View It is hard to believe that Leitrim have never beaten Roscommon at Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada in the championship. But, given the gulf between them yesterday, maybe it’s not so hard. They have now clashed 17 times in the championship in Carrick-on-Shannon, and, aside from a Leitrim success in 1927, which was successfully appealed, and a couple of draws, Roscommon have always made their raids across the bridge, over the Shannon, count. The Rossies travelled in big numbers on Sunday, somewhat in trepidation after the horrors of New York, but the Leitrim resistance never got going and, by the end, they were down to twelve men on a dismal day for the county. It wasn’t a dirty game, but frustration took its toll, not that Leitrim manager, Shane Ward, was excusing his players, after two were sent off with red cards and two more, including captain, Gary Reynolds, had picked up black cards. His side were facing an uphill battle by halftime, when they trailed 1-11 to 0-5, having played against the breeze. An early Donal Wrynn point suggested this might be a good day for Leitrim, but Roscommon responded with five in quick succession, from Diarmuid Murtagh (2), Cathal Cregg, Niall Daly, and Donie Shine, and they never really looked back after that. (Examiner.ie)

This Time Last Year Connacht SFC quarter-final: Roscommon 1-14 London 0-10 (in Ruislip)

What’s Next? Roscommon play Sligo in the Connacht SFC semi-final at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, 12th of June.

Remind you of anyone? < PAUL HEALY

It was Carrick-on-Shannon, and it was 1993. An hour or two had passed since the final whistle in the latest Connacht Championship game between Roscommon and Leitrim. It had been nail-biting. Roscommon had won by 1-12 to 1-10. A group of us wandered into a small pub in the town. In our company was the Roscommon great, Tony McManus, who had played his customary starring role earlier. In fact we would not have won were it not for his deadly accuracy that day. The elderly woman behind the counter reacted to our arrival…some new customers joining the steady throngs on big match day. The member of our group who was ordering the drinks looked at the woman behind the counter and then gestured towards ‘Tony Mc.’ “This,” our man said, “is Tony McManus.”

The woman greeted him with a wry smile. “So, you’re the scourge of Leitrim!” she said. Looking back, one of the many notable aspects of McManus’ great career was its longevity. A major star in the late 1970s, he soldiered on heroically during the lean 1980s, before winning Connacht titles in 1990 and ’91 (and an All-Star in 1989). And, even though he was then a veteran in his thirties, he proved to be an annual thorn in Leitrim’s side during some memorable clashes between the counties which were a highlight of the Connacht GAA scene in the early 1990s. 1990: Roscommon 2-11 Leitrim 1-10. 1991: Roscommon 0-12 Leitrim 0-8. 1992: Roscommon 2-11 Leitrim 1-9. 1993: Roscommon 1-12 Leitrim 1-10. In just about all those games, McManus broke Leitrim hearts. Memories of Tony McManus’s annual

persecution of Leitrim came flooding back on Sunday as we watched his son, John, line out for Roscommon on the pitch so often graced by his father. John (Roscommon Gaels) has emerged as a defender on the intercounty scene, while his dad was of course a famed forward. We watched John play very impressively against Leitrim on Sunday, and then, when Andrew Fox’s photographs arrived in our office on Monday, the resemblance between John (pictured bearing down on the Leitrim goalkeeper) and his father was very clear indeed. It’s the same facial expression, the same gait…McManus Mark 2 setting out to make his own name in the game. Two final thoughts: Where did the years go? And…in the interest of fairness…we should confirm that Leitrim had a famous win over Roscommon in 1994 (1-10 to 0-12). We assume the woman behind the bar enjoyed that one.

The big match on Tweet Street Shane Curran @shanetcurran Good call by umpires & ref to send Sweeney off for cowardly kick on McManus. (Things start to unravel for Leitrim.) Sean Cafferkey @cafferkey_ sean Jaysus Roscommon are hammering Leitrim. (Really unravel!)

Off The Ball @offtheball Now 1-19 to 0-10. Fifteen men playing twelve. It’s quite sad now. (Leitrim’s indiscipline makes it too easy for Roscommon.) John Boyle @johnboyle52 Good win for Roscommon hopefully they can improve further. (With Sligo waiting

in the semi-finals there is still work to do.)

following the earlier league games!)

Ross4life @Rossie4life Better showing from the rossies in Carrick today but still plenty of room for improvement as we move onto the bigger challenges ahead. (Roscommon fans have arrived back to earth

Claire Kerrane @ ClaireKerrane Bring on Sligo. (She even used a punching emoticon so she definitely means business!)

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 1-21 Leitrim 0-11

‘Liam McHale had a big handshake and lots of time for the Newstalk sideline reporter at half-time. And he joked with the linesman, wisecracked with a fan and applauded the Kiltubrid Pipe Band.’ Pictures: Andrew Fox

Liam on the line: Water and wisdom View from the TERRACE Paul Healy

I didn’t take any notes; I took the kids. So this isn’t a ‘press box working journalist’ informed view of what happened in Carrick. I stood on the terraces with our two youngest, a very cheerful and affable Liam McHale only a few metres away from us, drifting up and down the sideline, offering water and wisdom to the Roscommon forwards. Leitrim fans may have felt rueful that their team finished with just twelve players. It can’t have helped that Roscommon had two or three Seanie McDermotts of their own. Well, it felt that way…I know Fintan Cregg was the official man of the match (he played great) but Seanie McDermott can’t have been far behind.

It really did seem as if there was more than one Seanie on the field because he was everywhere… intercepting in defence, setting up attacks, charging into midfield, occasionally joining the forwards, covering a huge amount of grass and playing at a heroic tempo almost of his own. He was inspirational, defiant, a human roadblock and a human tornado. It was interesting watching McHale. The game is gone so professional these days, you expect the men on the sideline to be dour, unsmiling, so focused they wouldn’t flinch if a spaceship landed in the middle of the pitch. McHale has an extremely important and valued role in the Roscommon set-up – remember how pivotal he was to the St. Brigid’s All-Ireland Club success – but that didn’t prevent him from being courteous, cheerful and downright good-humoured. He had a big handshake and lots of time for the Newstalk sideline reporter at half-time. And he joked with the linesman, wisecracked with a fan and applauded the Kiltubrid Pipe Band. Just thought it was worth a mention (it was nice to see)!

I was slightly perturbed when Roscommon misfired for ten minutes. Then we scored five points in five minutes and I relaxed. So did Liam McHale. By half-time we were in complete control. The highlight had been our goal. We cut through Leitrim’s centre, funelling the ball through quick hands until Conor Devaney applied the goal-den touch. The second half never really took off. Leitrim cut Roscommon’s lead to seven. Roscommon had some bad wides. Worrying wides, in truth. Leitrim lost two men (sent off) late in the game but Roscommon were home and dry long before then. McHale was long gone to the other side of the pitch and we had a Leitrim mentor now, but he was no fun. It dawned on spectators around us with about four minutes to go that Leitrim were actually down to twelve men now because the ref had been handing out black business cards. Isn’t there a classic movie called ‘Twelve Angry Men’? In fairness to Leitrim, it was one of those bad

Thirteen reasons to be cheerful… THE

ROVING ROSSIE

(He’s our man on the ground – and he’s always right!) Last Sunday I put club loyalty aside and made my way across the border to lovely Leitrim. The trip to Carrick-on-Shannon was fairly uneventful, unlike the last time, when the Club Rossie bus was given a late call-up and the Dubs were

somewhat inconvenienced for the privilege of watching Roscommon play! Last Sunday was a completely different day and that was reflected in the scoreboard at the end. A nice easy day out after the utter panic that was New York. While the confidence and swagger from the early league campaign has yet to return, at least this was a step in the right direction. Plenty to work on, but it’s always a good day out when you win by thirteen points. It was great to see so many in primrose and blue mingling with our not quite so noisy neighbours. It was even better to see the county footballers back to winning ways and setting up a grudge match against Sligo in the process. A quick twist of my rubber

days that can come along (Roscommon know about such days too), and hopefully they will regroup for the qualifiers. I was impressed with Roscommon. I thought we played some really good stuff, took 22 scoring chances and created several more. Of course the game didn’t have the type of intensity and physicality that will feature later in the Connacht Championship. But I don’t think this was a particularly bad Leitrim team. I thought Roscommon did a very clinical job (some bad misses aside) and that it was a very encouraging performance. It is very, very seldom that we cross this Leitrim hurdle with such assured aplomb. It was great to see so many subs make such a good impact too. It ended in a kind of anti-climax. The twelve Leitrim men trooped off, along with the two or three Seanie McDermotts and the rest of the Roscommon players, a job well done. I hear the criticism of Leitrim, but I can tell you one thing: something is going right when we beat Leitrim by thirteen points on a sunny championship Sunday in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. I trust that Liam McHale agrees.

Tribesmen too strong for Rossies Celtic Challenge Cup (U-17 Hurling) Galway and City West 3-21 Roscommon 2-6

Pictured in Carrick-on-Shannon at the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter Final were Peter Mattimoe, Colin McCabe and Gino McPartland. Picture: Andrew Fox

arm by a Leitrim friend and we stopped off in Carrick for an obligatory pint on the way back. Lovely town is Carrick and not a hen or a stag party in sight on Sunday evening! Well, except one party from Dublin looking a bit worse for wear. One brave Rossie just couldn’t help

himself. “Well lads, do ye need a tenner for the bus back?” “Wha?” came the confused response. It was probably the only time I saw the Leitrim crowd laugh all day, at least they know it’s important to have a sense of humour about these things!

Galway proved too strong for a gallant Roscommon side at Athenry last week. Galway led by 3-11 to 1-2 at half-time with Padraig Pearses sub Oisin Kelly grabbing the Roscommon goal. Roscommon were far better in the second half and were rewarded when Thomas Fallon from Oran scored a deserved second goal. Best for Roscommon were Luke Powell, Padraig Halpin, Eoghan Coyle, Michael Joe Egan, Brendan Mulry and sub Oisin Campbell. Roscommon: D Meares; L Powell, P Halpin, A Flood; M Comerford, E Coyle, J Donnelly; C Miley, D Gately; D Staunton (0-2), B Mulry (0-1), P Carey; B McGahon, MJ Egan (0-3), C Grimes. Subs: O Kelly (1-0), E Connaughton, D McCarthy, O Keenan, T Fallon (1-0), O Campbell, J Naughton, E Quinn. Roscommon play North Clare this week in the second last round of the competition.

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 1-21 Leitrim 0-11 THE VERDICT Seamus Duke

hat’s more like it lads! After the New York wobble, Roscommon’s footballers eased their way into a Connacht semi-final clash with Sligo after an easy win over a poor Leitrim side in this derby clash in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday. While a 13-point win looked like a thrashing for the home side, there are mitigating factors, and while Roscommon played well at times, it wasn’t entirely convincing. On the positive side, Roscommon scored 1-21, and out of that total they kicked 1-18 from play. Some of their defensive work was excellent and Seanie McDermott, John McManus, Niall McInerney and Davy Murray were all superb on the day, while Niall Daly did some great work in the middle of the field. Up front, Conor Devaney, Fintan Cregg, Ciaráin Murtagh and Donie Shine were impressive at times and the yawning gap between Division One and Division Four was evident for most of what was a disappointing game. It took Roscommon

ROSCOMMON about ten minutes to settle, but once the cobwebs were blown away, there was always only going to be one winner. However, Leitrim contributed to their own downfall with a total breakdown of discipline, especially when they realised the game was slipping away from them in the second half, and they ended the match with just twelve men. They had two players (Darren Sweeney and Killian McGriskin) sent off for straight red cards in the final 15 minutes to add to the two black cards (Gary Reynolds and Adrian Croal) they had received earlier in the game. The fact that they had already used six subs meant they ended the game with just twelve men on the field. In the final 10 minutes of play (including the three minutes of injurytime) Roscommon took advantage of their superior numbers to outscore the home side by 0-6 to 0-1 to put a very stark look to the final score. On the negative side, Roscommon kicked a total of 14 wides, and some of these were from very scoreable positions. Once

again the midfield area wasn’t as convincing as it should be, although Cathal Shine did well when he came on (and kicked a fine point). Roscommon also missed at least two other clear goal chances and, having missed so many against New York, the Roscommon attack will have to be more clinical. It also has to be said that Leitrim were very poor indeed and in fact it was one of the worst Leitrim teams that I have seen in the championship in recent years. Still, you can only beat what is put in front of you and Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay and the Roscommon backroom team will be very happy that the lethargy and hesitation, which were so evident in New York, has now gone and the goal of a Connacht final appearance is certainly now a very legitimate one. Sligo are up next and while they will provide a far stiffer test than was offered by Leitrim last Sunday, the Roscommon players will need little motivation for the semi-final after their defeat to the Yeats County at the same stage last year.

Neil Collins, pictured moving possession forward for Roscommon, says his side dictated proceedings once they settled after a nervy opening. Picture: Andrew Fox

Collins and Cregg happy with job well done < SEAMUS DUKE

“We mixed the good with the bad” Cathal Cregg told People Sport after Roscommon’s win. Cathal is pictured retaining possession after going to ground. Picture: Andrew Fox

Defender Neil Collins felt Roscommon dictated proceedings once they settled down after a slightly nervy opening ten minutes. “Championship is all about winning, whether it is one point like it was the last day or thirteen points like it was today. It (the margin) doesn’t matter as long as you win. “It took us about ten minutes to get going but once we did we dictated the pace after that and we saw it out well. When they had men sent off we kicked on and won well. “It’s Sligo again now and another big day out. We have to put our heads down now and work hard in preparation for that.” Roscommon’s Cathal

Cregg said the team had “mixed the good with the bad.” “It was a decisive win in the finish. We are just delighted to get over the line but we mixed the good with the bad today.” Roscommon created up to forty scoring chances but missed a large number of these. “We missed a lot of chances again today so we have plenty to work on over the next few weeks if we want to beat Sligo. It was great to get a good win on the board after New York but we have plenty of hard work ahead of us before the 12th of June. “We missed a few goal chances again today and we will have to get that end of it right. Be we are very happy to have this win under our belts.”

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 1-21 Leitrim 0-11

ROUT LEITRIM

Niall McInerney forces Nevin McDonnell toward the sideline during Sunday’s Roscommon/Leitrim game in Carrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

Lively attack punish undisciplined Leitrim KEY MOMENTS Seamus Duke

he rain that had threatened stayed away for the most part, and a big crowd gathered for this local derby in Carrick-onShannon last Sunday. In truth, it was a poor game. Roscommon looked nervous in the first ten minutes as Leitrim tried to get a foothold, and inside 40 seconds Donal Wrynn had kicked a great point from 35 metres. Roscommon kicked a couple of bad wides in that opening period – and were losing the ball in the tackle – but once Diarmuid Murtagh kicked Roscommon’s opening point in the 9th minute the team settled down to play some great football. Within five minutes the Rossies led by 0-5 to 0-1, with points from Cathal Cregg, Niall Daly, Donie Shine and Diarmuid Murtagh (all from play). Roscommon then seemed to take a breather for five minutes or so and

in that phase of play Leitrim pared back the lead to two, with points from their best player, Kevin Conlan, and Emlyn Mulligan. But once Roscommon responded again they came with another scoring burst that saw them pull away from their hosts. Ciaráin Murtagh (free) and Kevin Conlan exchanged points by the 26th minute before Roscommon struck for an excellent goal a minute later. John McManus, Fintan Cregg and Ciaráin Murtagh all exchanged quick-fire passes before Conor Devaney had the easy task of putting the ball into the empty net. Roscommon were rampant now and excellent points from Niall Daly, Donie Shine, Conor Devaney and Ciarain Murtagh extended the Roscommon lead even further, and with a fine pointed free from Leitrim’s Nevin O’Donnell in injury-time, Roscommon led by 1-11 to 0-5 at half-time. Lei-

trim’s cause was certainly not helped when team captain Gary Reynolds received a black card in the 34th minute. Leitrim hinted at a revival early in the second half with points from Emlyn Mulligan (free) and Adrian Croal in the first three minutes, but Roscommon tightened their grip on the game after that. While it took a while for the scores to come, they pulled even further away from Leitrim. Scores from Fintan Cregg and Cathal Cregg (a brilliant effort) steadied the Roscommon ship and now they were cruising to victory. Things totally fell apart for Leitrim in the final quarter. With 53 minutes gone Darren Sweeney was red-carded after he lashed out at John McManus and the floodgates opened after that. The sides shared four points by the 61st minute (Fintan Cregg with both Roscommon points) to leave the score at Roscommon 1-16 to Leitrim’s 0-10. Roscommon emptied their bench late on and a number of the subs showed up well in those

final minutes as Roscommon really pulled away. Points from Cathal McHugh, Cathal Shine, Fintan Cregg, Ronan Daly (2, 1 free) and Ciarain Murtagh extended the lead, with Leitrim only managing one point in reply, from Emlyn Mulligan. Indeed in those final minutes Leitrim lost Killian McGriskin to a straight red card after a clash close to the sideline and Adrian Croal was also sidelined for a black card offence with four minutes to go. In the end it was a very easy win for Roscommon and they can now prepare for Sligo, which is sure to be a much bigger test than what we saw offered by Leitrim last Sunday. June the 12th will tell us more about this Roscommon team. But, after almost derailing against New York, the train was firmly put back on the tracks last Sunday. Roscommon: Geoffrey Claffey; Niall McInerney, Neil Collins, Seanie McDermott; John McManus, Sean Purcell, Davy Murray; Niall Daly (0-2), James McDermott;

Fintan Cregg (0-4, 1 free), Ciaráin Murtagh (0-3, 1 free), Conor Devaney (1-1); Diarmuid Murtagh (0-2), Cathal Cregg (0-2), Donie Shine (0-3). Subs: Senan Kilbride for D Murtagh (50), Ronan Daly (0-2, 1 free) for McDermott (55), Cathal McHugh (0-1) for Shine (62), Sean Mullooly for J McManus (63), David Keenan for Purcell (67), Cathal Shine (0-1) for C Cregg (67). Leitrim: Brendan Flynn; Matthew Murphy, Paddy Maguire, Michael McWeeney; Sean McWeeney, Gary Reynolds, Ronan Gallagher; Donal Wrynn (0-1), Shane Moran; James Rooney, Emlyn Mulligan (0-3, 1 free), Kevin Conlan (0-3); Nevin O’Donnell (0-1, free), R Kennedy (0-1, free), Adrian Croal (0-1). Subs: Keelan McHugh (0-1) for Murphy (16), Killian McGriskin for Gallagher (32), Barry Prior for Reynolds (36, black card), Darren Sweeney for S McWeeney (35), Conor Gaffney for O’Donnell (35), Niall Woods for Kennedy (63). Referee: Barry Cassidy (Derry).

Connacht Council President Mick Rock presents the Man of the Match award to Fintan Cregg. Picture: Andrew Fox

Stat Attack Wides: Roscommon 14 (6, first half); Leitrim 5 (3, first half) Frees Awarded: Roscommon 22 (13, first half); Leitrim 18 (9, first half) Red Cards: Roscommon 0 Leitrim 2 (Darren Sweeney 53, Killian McGriskin 66) Black Cards: Roscommon 0 Leitrim 2 (Gary Reynolds 34, Adrian Croal 65) Yellow Cards: Roscommon 1 (Sean Purcell 28); Leitrim 2 (Michael McWeeney 41, Killian McGriskill 66) Man of the Match: Fintan Cregg (Roscommon) Attendance: 8,157

Roscommon People Friday 27 May 2016

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INSIDE: Roscommon v Leitrim: Report, analysis and reaction inside

Still nifty after 150! Seanie McDermott marked his 150th competitive appearance for Roscommon at the weekend with a typically barnstorming performance. He is pictured here setting up another attack for Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Now…for Sligo! < PAUL HEALY

Stormin’ Seanie (McDermott) epitomised Roscommon’s intent as Leitrim were overpowered in convincing fashion before just over 8,000 spectators in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday. Following a worryingly poor performance in New York, Roscommon got their season back on track with a thirteen-point win (1-21 to 0-11). McDermott’s all-action display was the type of leadership Roscommon badly needed after they almost came unstuck in New York. There were several other Roscommon stars on the day, with ten scorers in all, led by man of the match Fintan Cregg (0-4). Joint manager Fergal O’Donnell said he was satisfied with Roscommon’s display and O’Donnell and Kevin McStay will now be anxious to get as many of Roscommon’s injured absentees back in contention for places for the Connacht semi-final. Roscommon will relish a chance to atone for last year’s surprise defeat to Sligo when they take on the same opposition in the Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, June 12th next.