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Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to quit the European Union – but called on the Government to ensure Ireland’s trading relationship with the country was not adversely affected.

The Midlands-Northwest MEP said that Brexit was the “right decision”. Yet he added: “Now that Britain has done it, Brexit, our Government must immediately begin to act upon it. “At the next European Council meeting, they must demand that trade between us and

our biggest trading partner be treated with respect.” Mr. Flanagan said that any attempts by other EU countries to impose a “punishment-beating” on the UK for having the “audacity” to strike for independence must be resisted.

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In an effort to curtail homelessness and ease rising rents, the Government has announced that rent supplement in Co. Roscommon is to increase by 25 per cent from tomorrow (Friday). On Tuesday, the Cabinet agreed to make an extra €15 million available for rent supplent and housing assistance payment schemes this year. The new limits mean that people who cannot afford the full cost of private rented accommodation will get greater assistance from the State. The new measure agreed by Cabinet means that maximum rent limits will increase in every part of Ireland, with the increase reflecting the pressures on rental

properties in each location. Roscommon’s rise, 25 per cent, is among the highest in the country. Leo Varadkar, the Minister for Social Protection, said: “These new rent limits reflect the fact that rents are rising right across Ireland and are back to their peak levels in some places.” The news has been welcomed by Denis Naughten, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. “The increase in limits will help those who have been struggling to source rented accommodation or tenants who faced uncertainty due to rising rents,” the Roscommon-Galway TD said. “This is something that has been badly needed, particularly in certain areas of Co. Roscommon.”

Calls for extension of Castlerea pool’s hours < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

There have been calls for Castlerea Swimming Pool to be opened every day throughout the summer because of a delay in its season commencing. The 2016 calendar for the pool was due to begin on Thursday, June 23rd, but it will not open until today (Thursday) because the pumping system had to be repaired and the water’s temperature then had to rise. However, Roscommon County Council,

which runs the heated pool, confirmed on Wednesday that it would open today. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice said: “I have asked for the pool to be opened seven days per week to make up for the lost time.” However, a Council spokesman confirmed the pool would be open only five days a week, from Wednesday to Sunday – 11 am to 1.30 pm; 3 pm to 4.50 pm; and 5.10 pm to 7.30 pm. The main pool is 33 metres, while there is also a toddler pool.

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Well, that hasn’t been the most relaxing of honeymoons, has it? You will recall that Denis, Eugene and Michael got hitched up earlier this year, were then cheered on by friends and supporters, sent off on their honeymoon(s) to an exclusive part of…er…Dublin, with horns honking and tin cans spinning from their bumpers. On arrival in Dublin, further ‘marriage talks’ took place, an uneasy courtship involving as many rows as it did special moments. Finally, Denis and Eugene (kind of) hitched up with a whole new bunch of friends for a unique, arranged marriage, but Michael threw a major wobbly moments after being dragged to the altar. ‘Is there anyone here who sees any reason why this marriage shouldn’t go ahead?’ the High Priest, Enda, had asked rather nervously, only to sigh as Michael Fitz stormed off down the aisle, stopping only to throw a sod of turf in the direction of Leo Varadkar.

So Michael was single again, after only being hitched up briefly – a sham, as it turned out – but Denis was a central figure in the new marriage and Eugene a committed partner in the arrangement too. But the honeymoon has been eventful, to say the least. First, reckless Finian nearly set the hotel room on fire by his constant, furtive smoking…then the rows started over who said what and when, and within weeks there was an unhealthy tension, although all involved have pledged to try and make it work. Early last week, things were looking up, relations were improving – the love was even returning – and then all hell broke loose when the neighbours had a huge row. Enda looked out the window to see what the rumpus was about, and wasn’t surprised to see Simon and Michael and Leo already downstairs sussing it out. ‘It’s the neighbours, they’re having an almighty row, they’re getting a big divorce’ reported a weary Michael to a startled Enda. ‘David, David’ pleaded Enda, but David

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was hightailing it down the driveway (‘I’ve had enough!’). In the hotel bar, Nigel was in flying form, really knocking them back. Meanwhile, Jeremy went into a sulk and Boris strutted in, his blonde locks flowing. It looked like Boris was threatening to oversee one divorce and maybe even unsettle the new arranged marriage that had taken place in Ireland. The rumpus was such that everyone got out of their beds and several friends and strangers called around to give advice and try to calm things down. As Mick Wallace suddenly walked in, fresh from the Euros – with a new selection of (pink) shirts he picked up in a charity shop in Lille – Enda and a few more retired to the bar. Nigel was outlining his views on immigration to an ornamental statue in the corner. When he saw Enda looking so dejected, Micheál threw him a supportive glance. Who knows? The marriage may last. But the honeymoon is over!

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Ward ‘honoured’ to accept ﬁrst citizen role < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Independent councillor Tony Ward was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council on Monday. Cllr. Ward was elected because of a pact between the eight Fianna Fáil councillors and three Independents – Cllrs. Ward, Nigel Dineen and Kathleen Shanagher – that sees them control the Council Chamber. At Monday’s annual meeting, Cllr. Ward was proposed by Cllr. Nigel Dineen (Independent) and seconded by Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, of Fianna Fáil, and deemed elected. Cllr. Ward, who lives in Curraghboy, south Roscommon, will receive an allowance of €20,000 during his one-year term, an amount that Cllr. Connaughton claimed was inadequate. “There should be some allowance given to the first citizen of this county, with all the events that they have to go to and travel the length and breadth of the county,” the Athleague man said. “There should be some assistance given in relation to the driving part of it. There are many functions late at night, many times six or eight a day.” Cllr. Connaughton said that the workload involved in being Cathaoirleach was “astronomical” and that the current allowance was “not fair”. In his acceptance speech, Cllr. Ward said that it was a “privilege” and an “honour” for him to be elected. He said that he would prioritise job creation, economic development and enterprise support during his term. Many of Cllr. Ward’s family and friends were present, including his wife Nora, brother Eamon, daughter Annette and grandchildren Katelyn and Sophie. Councillors congratulated him on his election. Cllr. Nigel Dineen, also an Independent, was elected as the Leas-Cathaoirleach, a position which comes with an allowance of €4,000. He was proposed and seconded for the position by Cllr. Kathleen Shanager, an Independent, and Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, of Fianna Fáil, respectively.

Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Nigel Dineen, Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon Co Council; Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and Cllr. Pascal Fitzmaurice pictured at Monday’s Council AGM. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Cllr. Tony Ward, the new Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Co. Council, pictured with family and friends at the Council AGM on Monday. Roscommon. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Callaghan back on Council < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Liam Callaghan was ratified as a councillor for the Boyle Municipal District at a special meeting of Roscommon County Council on Monday. Cllr. Callaghan had been chosen to replace Senator Maura Hopkins at a Fine Gael Selection Convention on Monday, June 13th, and so this week’s proceedings in the Council Chamber were merely a formality. The seat became vacant when Senator Hopkins, a councillor at the time, had to relinquish her seat upon election to the Seanad in May. Cllr. Callaghan’s co-option was proposed by Cllr. Michael Creaton and seconded by Cllr. John

Naughten, both of Fine Gael. Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, the then Cathaoirleach of the Council, deemed him elected. Cllr. Callaghan said that he was delighted to be back on the Council – he had a seat in the Castlerea Electoral Area from 2009 to 2014 – and was looking forward to the challenge. Senator Hopkins was present for the co-option, along with Cllr. Callaghan’s wife, Joan, and his father, Tom, a former councillor. Cllr. Callaghan complimented Senator Hopkins on her election to the Seanad and wished her well in her political career. Many councillors congratulated Cllr. Callaghan on his co-option.

Cllr. Liam Callaghan (second from right) who has succeeded Maura Hopkins on Roscommon Co. Council, pictured here with family members and councillors. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Council clears Coillte over ﬂooding of homes < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Roscommon County Council has cleared Coillte of any fault over the flooding of people’s homes at Sliabh Bán, near Strokestown, recently. On Wednesday, June 15th, after a downpour, six homes were flooded either side of the mountain, particularly at Clooncagh, Curraghroe and Doughill. It was widely claimed that the flooding was because of Coillte’s development of a wind farm, comprising 20 wind turbines on Sliabh Bán. However, at Monday’s meeting of the local authority, the Council denied that there was any such link. “I want to make it 100 per cent clear that Roscommon County Council planning department has no issue with the development that’s ongoing on Sliabh Bán,” Eugene Cummins, the Chief Executive, said. He said that the flooding was due to a “very high intensity of rain” that happened in a very short time that was outside of people’s control. There had been calls for an independent assessment of the flooding to be carried out, but Mr. Cummins said that the Council would not be seeking this. Martin Lydon, the Acting Director of Services for Planning and Enterprise, also exonerated Coillte. He said that a Council engineer visited Sliabh Bán on June 22nd and that there was no evidence of damage or soil erosion on the site. “Our overall impression of the development is that it has been well managed and constructed to a good standard,” Mr. Lydon said. The Council officials were responding to questions from councillors Valerie Byrne, Domnick Connolly (both Independent) and Orla Leyden (Fianna Fáil).

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Extensive debris and rocks were scattered throughout Sliabh Bán after the flooding on June 15th, as these photograph show.

Naughten has ‘frank meeting’ Minister Denis Naughten has described his meeting with Coillte on Thursday of last week with regard to the wind farm development on Sliabh Bán, near Strokestown, as “frank and constructive”. “Throughout the week I have had discussions with Bord na Mona, Roscommon County Council and my own officials in Inland Fisheries with regard to the flooding within the vicinity of Sliabh Bán,” explained Minister Naughten, in a press release last week. “I relayed to the company the views that had been expressed to me by the local community during my meeting with residents and the urgent need to provide answers to the questions raised. “The company is currently completing a full investigation of the issues relating to the flooding in the vicinity of Sliabh Bán and, as Minister, I will be briefed on its conclusions.”

An 81-year-old woman is suing Coillte over the fact that her home at Curraghroe, near Strokestown, was badly flooded recently. On June 22nd, Olive Cox and her son Danny, 43, issued High Court proceedings against Coillte because they claim the flooding a week before was linked to their construction of a wind farm on Sliabh Bán. Coillte declined to comment on the action, but both they and Roscommon County Council have denied that there was any link between the development of the wind farm and the flooding. They both claim that it was due to record levels of rainfall. Danny Cox said that his mother has been forced to leave her home at Trilamartin, Curraghroe, because it was swamped in five inches of water on June 15th. She is currently staying with his family nearby.

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Blue Star ﬂag for St. Paul’s School The students of St. Paul’s School in Castlerea added another award to their collection this year when they were awarded the Blue Star flag. The project was an opportunity to learn about Europe. Some of the activities included researching the history of the European Union, learning about capital cities, flags and famous monuments and the workings of the European Parliament. Transition Year students taught French and German lessons to senior students. The project gave lots of opportunity for group and project work including

ICT research on famous people such as Marie Curie and Pablo Picasso, World War Two, literacy, art and music. The children played the European anthem ‘Ode to Joy’ on their tin whistles and studied the novel ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’. One of the highlights of the year was a visit from Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, MEP. Luke is a past-pupil of the school and credited his interest in politics to his time in St. Paul’s School. He gave a very informative and interesting explanation of his work in Brussels.

Roscommon’s future doctors graduate 256 future doctors from 28 different countries around the world donned caps and gowns to graduate from the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) School of Medicine on Wednesday, 8th of June. Medical degrees were presented to graduates at the annual conferring ceremony, which took place in the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD). Among these were Dr. Tamara Hoban and Dr. Riona Tully, both from Roscommon town. RCSI’s School of Medicine conferring ceremony sees the largest number of doctors in Ireland graduate each year and the graduation ceremony is a celebration for students and their families, some of whom travelled from all over the world to attend the ceremony.

TOP RIGHT: Dr. Tamara Hoban pictured following her recent graduation from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine. OPPOSITE: Dr. Riona Tully pictured following her recent graduation from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine.

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Cloonbrackna Avenue, Roscommon Dear Editor, Referring to Frank Feighan’s letter in Roscommon People on 17th of June last – where he was responding to a letter of mine from the previous week – not even once did he refer to the issue that caused and still causes such outrage in Roscommon and nearby East Galway, i.e. the political closing down of the A&E Unit in Roscommon University Hospital in 2011 – which was the thrust of my letter. Isn’t it amazing how he could refer to various services and units from Roscommon to Castlerea and Boyle and onto Carrick-on-Shannon without making one reference to the A&E Unit in Roscommon? That’s politics, I suppose! In my initial letter I asked him to contact me and said I’d give him the names of those who I know lost their lives because of the absence of our A&E. Did he ask me? No, and now I no longer wonder why!

Frank mentions independent experts, consultants, etc. He knows right well, as do the rest of us, that it was not they who ordered the closure of the A&E. They, like many other professional groups and organisations throughout the country, simply asked for more resources, but then came the vindictive political decision to close, and you – Senator Feighan – said “yes sir”, when you should’ve backed those who had placed their trust in you (the voters). He also speaks about patients in need of specialised treatment being safer now, but this is not about non-emergency, specialised treatment that can be done any day of the week by appointment. This is solely about accidents and emergencies (including heart attacks, strokes, etc. that come with little or no warning), where time is of the essence. Did he ever hear of the ‘first hour’? (Medical experts now say it is down to 45 minutes). Frank, everybody knows this,

so why do you keep avoiding the issue? Roscommon people and their near-neighbours are entitled to the same services and civil rights as those in Dublin 4 or Castlebar, etc. We pay the same taxes – and get a fraction of the service. Frank, whether you like it or not, with or without you, the A&E in Roscommon will re-open. You say the ‘prophets of doom’ are gone silent, etc. – if so, why did you not go for election and yet you accepted a ‘grá mo chroí’ seat in the Seanad? I guess you knew/ know right well, you have not been vindicated for the ‘stand’ you took. It was you who walked away and turned your back on those who had elected you. Frank, this is my final word on the matter. I do not intend answering any other letter of yours. Good luck to you in the future. Is mise, Bill Cunningham

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The racing will be competitive and the fashion stakes high as Roscommon stages a two-day meeting on Monday and Tuesday next, July 4th and 5th. The first race on Monday is 5.55 pm. Monday of course is Ladies Day, a firm fixture on the calendar, and it is one of the most popular meetings of the year. And with the feature race of the evening being the Lenebane Stakes with €45,000 in prize money, many big names of the racing world will be present. The Lenebane Stakes is a listed flat race over one and a half miles and no doubt some high class horses will be contesting this event. Once again SuperValu, Roscommon is sponsoring Ladies Day and first prize is €2,000. The other nine finalists will receive €100. New local sponsor Rosmed Pharmacy and Lilac Rooms will also present a goodie bag to the nine runners-up in this competition. Celebrity judge on the evening will be Marietta Doran, stylist and presenter. “We’re really looking forward to the two days of racing, and it goes with saying that some sunshine would make a great festival even better. Our sponsors have come up trumps once again; their loyalty and support of the racecourse knows no bounds. As is the case with the many people who travel from near and far to sample the atmosphere,” said Michael Finneran, Racecourse Manager. Judge Marietta Doran commented: “I am really looking forward to judging Ladies Day at Roscommon Races on Monday, July 4th and I hope to see everyone embracing the ‘Fourth of July’ theme. I will be looking for ‘headto-toe’ glamour, colour and a nod to current summer trends. My choice of Best Dressed

Lady will exude confidence, be comfortable in her own skin and look amazing.” The prize for the Best Turned Out Horse in each race is sponsored by Lynch Flooring, Golf Links Road, Roscommon. There is music in the main bar after the second last race with Henry and The Usual Suspects. With Ladies Day growing year on year, patrons are advised to arrive early. On Tuesday evening, racing begins at 6 pm and consists of five hurdle races and two bumpers. The feature race on the card is the Connolly’s Red Mills Novice Hurdle. The race sponsors for the evening are Connolly’s Red Mils, The Dolan Family, Keen Print, Martinstown Stud, EBF/ITBA. The prize for the Best Turned Out Horse in each race is sponsored by Glamorous Dogs/Keshia Casey. St. Croan’s GAA Club are once again running a fund-raising event at the races on Tuesday in a separate area in the enclosure. Tickets are available from any member of the committee of the club. They cost €25 to include admission, race card, €5 bet, finger food and music. St. Croan’s will also be running the final of the Talent Show. This event will be held in The Big Red Barn.

All you need to know… Admission for both days is €13 for adults and €8 for OAP/students. Attractive group discounts available. RosSpecial: €30 to include admission, race card, two-course meal and €10 betting voucher. Enquiries: 087-2203288. Email: roscommonracecourse@eircom.net. Follow Roscommon Races on facebook.

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TOP: Pictured is Cllr. Orla Leyden with pupils from Ballyleague N.S. on the occasion of 6th Green Flag Raising Day for Global Citizenship Litter & Waste. RIGHT: Pictured are Suzanne Dempsey, Roscommon Co. Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Board of Management Chairman Fr. John McManus raising the 6th Green Flag for Global Citizenship Litter & Waste at Ballyleague N.S.

Ladies Day judge, Marietta Doran, will be casting an expert eye over fashion at Roscommon Racecourse next Monday.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Roads to be closed: L 14253 (Cul de Sac) at its eastern end for a distance of 350 metres in the townland of Ballyduffy, Strokestown. Period of Closure: From Sunday 31st July, 2016 to Sunday 30th April, 2017 Reason for Closures: To facilitate construction of Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the undersigned to arrive not later than Friday 8th July, 2016. Eugene Dwyer Head of Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon

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Road to be closed: L1812 (County Home Road) From Railway Crossing to junction with L1814 (Ballinagard Road)

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Period of Closure: 6.00 am on Monday 15th August 2016 to 5.00 pm on Saturday 27th August, 2016. Alternative Routes: Traffic travelling south from Scrine Cross on the L1812 to Roscommon town will divert left onto the Ballinagard road (L1814) and then turn right for Roscommon at the junction of L1812 with the N63(Athleague/Roscommon Rd.) Traffic travelling North to Scrine cross will take the left turn for the Ballinagard Rd L1812 on the N63 (Athleague/Roscommon Rd) and then turn right onto the L1812 with its junction with the L1814. Reason for Closures: To facilitate Repairs along the River Jiggy. Objections in respect of the proposed closures may be made in writing to the undersigned to arrive not later than Friday 8th July, 2016.

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€500,000 in energy grants for county Many projects in Co. Roscommon will share in government grants worth more than €500,000 under this year’s Better Energy Communities scheme. The funds will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to Drumboylan National School, Cuisle Holiday Centre, Roscommon Livestock Mart,

and two sports and leisure centres in the county. It will also allow for the renovation of the homes of at least 50 people currently living in energy poverty. Denis Naughten, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, said: “By supporting community groups in upgrading our

schools, crèches, sports clubs and community halls we can demonstrate to everybody the real and practical benefits of energy efficiency. “It also reduces the amount of money we spend on imported fossil fuels and instead ensures that this money supports local jobs in Roscommon.”

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Senator Maura Hopkins has called on Michael Creed, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, to address the Seanad on the implications of Brexit for the Irish AgriFood Industry. Speaking in the Seanad, the Fine Gael senator said: “UK is our single biggest trading partner and that our agri-businesses will be most affected by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.” Senator Hopkins said: “I raised this issue in the Seanad and Minister Michael Creed has now agreed to address the House on this important matter next week.”

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newsbrief North Roscommon Riders Group event in aid of Hospice

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As Brits break out, beware of domino effect, Ma Merkel! ell readers, it’s time to break out the Adele albums, get the family-sized bar of Galaxy and the bottle of emergency vino from the vegetable drawer at the back of the fridge and settle in for a good aul session – because we’ve been dumped! Yep, it’s a case of Vini, Vidi Vamoose…they came, they saw, they fecked off…the Brits that is. The people, who have possibly voted more with their hearts than their heads, bless them, have said so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye and sling yer hook; our relationship has passed its expiration date and, unlike the Hotel California, we’re not all just prisoners here of our own device. So, here’s your P45 Europe, we’ve invoked Article 50, and we’re off! Now to say that I’m personally shocked is an understatement. You see, like everyone else, despite the

fact there was always the slim chance it may happen, I didn’t think they’d go through with it and now that they have, while I don’t wish to be an alarmist, I’m worried for this fragile, barely into recovery, little country of ours. You see, because the Brits are our neighbours, we want to remain on good terms with them, we like them, they’re our friends; and besides, we have a bi-lateral agreement with them that says we will always do trade. We’ll still want to sell them the €1.1 billion worth of our best Irish beef, the €1 billion worth of fresh dairy produce and the pig meat that’s worth €3.3 million a year to us, won’t we? Of course we will. And besides, the Brits paid over €8 billion into the EU towards funding the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which accounts for 37 per cent of the EU budget and we don’t want to lose any

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A North Roscommon Riders Group event has been organised in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice. Riding through the scenic Culliaugh Bogs and beautiful countryside with cross-country jumps, the event takes place on Sunday, 17th of July 2016. Meeting up at 1 pm at the Hay Loft Pub, Strokestown. High Jump Competition – €100 prize. Horse to be auctioned on the day. BBQ & music. Draw & raffle on the night. Entry fee is €20. Enquiries to Pat Coyle on 0872512877. Please support this worthy cause. All welcome. Proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Palliative Care services.

AL-ANON meetings in Castlerea Meetings are held on Thursdays at 8 pm in Cuan Aire Family Life Centre, Patrick’s Street, Castlerea. Contact 0894369910.

IWA (Roscommon branch) AGM this evening The Annual General Meeting of Roscommon branch of Irish Wheelchair Association will take place on Thursday, 30th of June (this evening) in Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon at 8 pm. All are welcome. New members welcome.

of that now do we? But here’s the pickle folks, Frau Merkel and her gang will want a piece of the action, and, like the sharks that they are, they’ll step in, negotiate and handle all future deals on our behalf. And what about the North…how will they fare in all of this? Ever since the Good Friday Agreement twenty years ago, Northern Ireland has enjoyed peace and prosperity; but what happens if, all of a sudden, the result of the Brexit means a return to barricades, borders and armed checkpoints…can

you imagine the psychological impact that would have for everyone living on this island? I mean, even the thought of it happening frightens the bejaysus out of me because it would be a disaster for all four provinces, and more so for those living on border towns. But, ya see, here’s the thing folks…that’s worst case scenario and I’d just like to say, beware of the aul domino effect Ma Merkel, because, all eyes are now on Britain, and if, as the world’s fifth largest economy, she manages to get

along fine without you and the rest of us, if we see the old enemy (now our friend), playing pick ‘n’ mix with who, what and where they can do business, then what’ll you do if the rest of us sheeple (people who’ve followed you like sheep but sure if I have to explain…) decide to jump on the bandwagon? I’m not saying we will, but, following last Thursday’s shock, nothing is that farfetched anymore, and, if the EU continues to play hardball and keeps failing to address serious

issues like, oh say, the migrant crises, (are we now the entry point for the EU???), then you can forget about your, you-can-check-out-anytime-you-like-but-you can-never-leave bullsxxt Angie baby, ‘cos if the Brits don’t sink, then perhaps it’s time for you and the rest of the leaders to strengthen cohesion among member states (like Ireland), or loosen your choke hold on us and let us to have a bigger and better say in our own destiny. In short, time to pee or get off the pot madam.

Kezza should lead by example Kerry Katona and ex-husband Brian McFadden’s eldest daughter Molly is a curvy girl; and so what? She’s also very pretty, she’s got fabulous hair, she’s tall, and, most of all, at only 14-years-old, this very cute, and I’m sure delightful young lady, is at an impressionable age meaning it’s totally normal for her to experience the rollercoaster of emotions that go hand in hand with being a teenager, especially one who lives in the spotlight of her high profile mother and father; something that can add greatly to her emotions. And so, last week when Molly was attacked by vicious online trolls who unfairly criticised her weight, my heart went out to her. And, fair dues to Kerry for publicly defending her child on ITV’s Loose Women and hitting back at the vile

pieces of pond scum who targeted her. However, it was a case of people living in glass houses can’t afford to throw stones when Kezza described her daughter’s abusers as ‘pathetic and childish.’ They’re not love, they’re vile creeps; however, what is ‘pathetic and childish’ and a poor role model, is a mother who gets hammered, falls down drunk and lays, semi-naked, writhing on the ground of a filthy car park, trousers dangling at her ankles, oblivious to the embarrassment she’s causing her family. Sound familiar, pet? Now while I know we’re all entitled to ‘let our hair down’ once in a while, which is how this debacle was explained, letting our clothing down is another thing entirely. Loose Woman…er, Gross Woman more like.

Roscommon County Playday this Sunday Roscommon County Childcare Committee in association with Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Sports Partnership, Roscommon Leader Partnership, Castlerea Festival and Lough Key Forest Park will hold their annual Playday in line with National Playday in Lough Key Forest Park this Sunday (July 3rd). There will be soccer fun and games along with storytelling and the Big Blue playbus. Castlerea inflatables will be at strategic points around Lough Key Forest Park and there will be hip-hop dancing and an Irish Dancing demonstration on the day. The proceeds once again this year will be in aid of Crumlin Children’s Medical Research Foundation. We look forward to seeing you all there again this year.

CCE session at Doherty’s Castlerea CCE will hold a session on this Friday, (July 1st) at Doherty’s, St. Patrick Street, starting around 9.30 pm. Visitors are expected. All welcome.

Cemetery Mass in Brideswell There will be a Cemetery Mass this Sunday in Brideswell, starting at 11 am. All are welcome to attend.

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Launches of Strokestown and Elphin Credit Union ofﬁces Big events this Friday and Saturday! The launches of Strokestown and Elphin branch offices, which recently amalgamated with Roscommon Credit Union, will take place later this week, and excitement is building ahead of the two events. On January 15th, Elphin Credit Union, which had a branch in Strokestown, transferred its business to Roscommon Credit Union and both offices in Elphin and Strokestown became branch networks of the Roscommon office. The launch of the Strokestown office will take place on Friday, July 1st, at 10 am. Eugene Murphy, the Fianna Fáil TD, will be the Guest of Honour, and all members, old and new, are welcome to attend. A fine hamper, compiled by Maureen in Hanly’s Spar in Strokestown, will be up for winning by all members who visit on the day. The launch of Elphin office will be held on Saturday, July 2nd, when Deputy Murphy will again be in attendance. Shannonside FM’s outside broadcast unit will be outside the branch and a voucher from Ronan at Morris Meats in Elphin will be raffled on the day for all members who visit. A car draw and cash prizes will take place also on Saturday morning. Thousands of euro will be given away in prizes. Bernie Moran, the Manager of Roscommon Credit Union, said that the merger with Elphin was a positive move for the credit union. “We shared a natural geographical and cultural compatibility with Elphin Credit Union and our common bond areas actually met at Clashaganny and Mount Pleasant,” she said. “In November 2015, the possibility of a transfer of

Pictured at Roscommon Credit Union were back row (l-r) Catherine Nugent, Lorna Tully, Linda Lyons, Siobhán Menton, Mary Flynn and Paula Satchwell. Front row (l-r) Patrick Mulleady, Bernie Moran and Alan Conboy. Picture: Andrew Fox

engagements became possible for Elphin Credit Union to transfer their business to Roscommon Credit Union. All members were circulated and advised of this in December.” Roscommon Credit Union has now three offices open six days a week. The Roscommon office is open from 10 am to 5 pm from Mondays to Thursdays and from 10 am to 8 pm on Fridays. The Elphin branch is now open on Mondays from 10 am to 4.30 pm (it closes for lunch from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm), and on Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm. The Strokestown branch is open from 10 am to 4.30 pm on Fridays, again closing for lunch from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Services include savings, loans, foreign exchange (commission-free), loan protection and life savings insurance, free make-a-will service, electronic payments to and from your credit union account, discounted health insurance, car insurance and travel insurances. Roscommon Credit Union has lent almost €2.9 million

since the beginning of the financial year to members in their common bond. Their three offices have been newly painted and cleaned to reflect the same interior and exterior colours, so not only are the staff ready to serve you with the same services in each office, but your surroundings will be familiar too. Since the merger, Roscommon Credit Union has thrived, growing its members by 21 per cent. There has also been a 16.6 per cent growth in the number of loans issued and 21 per cent growth in the value of loans issued. There has also been a 12 per cent growth in their overall loan book. “These results are very positive key statistics and shows the real value in our credit unions merging,” Ms. Moran said. Check out the Facebook page Ros.creditunion for further information on the services provided or log on to roscommoncreditunion.ie.

Chairperson ‘s view

n John Devaney, the chairperso on, Uni dit Cre n mo com Ros of said: “We urge our members to use their credit union as their provider of choice for competitive loans and reap the benefits that are associated with being a credit union member. “Every member has a vote and an opportunity to say how their credit union is operated, unlike other financial institutions.” The staff numbers have also risen because of the increased footfall in the branches, with 11 staff, an 11-person voluntary board, three-person Pictured at the signing of the documents for the amalgamation between Elphin and Roscommon credit unions in January were (back oversight committee and row): Kevin McDonagh, Roscommon Credit Union (CU); Caroline Keane, Elphin local committee all Elphin CU; Dave Matthews and Paul Farrell, Irish League of Credit working united together for Unions. Front row: Gerry Casserly, Elphin CU; Mary Fahy, the chairperson the benefit of members. of Elphin CU; Gerry Thompson, the chairperson of Roscommon CU; and Patrick J. McDonald, Roscommon CU.

Strokestown Credit Union

Elphin Credit Union

Roscommon Credit Union

Roscommon Credit Union Ltd Launches

Strokestown branch office on Friday 1st July 2016 Members draw for a Hamper on the day and Children’s Colouring Competition and

Elphin branch office on Saturday 2nd July 2016 Shannonside will broadcast from the branch and Member’s Car and Cash Prize Draw will be held on the day There is still time to enter so call into any of our offices to join today. All members old and new welcome to attend the launches.

Special guest Eugene Murphy, TD will attend both offices during the launch Your Place for competitive Loans! Roscommon Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

paul@roscommonpeople.ie gone in a flash into the distance, a single-minded mission to complete; he was heading for Big Tom in the winner’s enclosure with a speed and fleetness of foot that I haven’t seen from Frank since his glory years as playmaker with Creggs Rugby Club. It was fascinating to observe the passion and loyalty of diehard fans, who came from all over the country to see the stars of the country music scene. A great atmosphere prevailed all day (see our coverage on pages 44 & 45).

Friday When David Dimbleby began to say it, we knew it was true. The British, to paraphrase Eamon Dunphy, were ‘getting out of town, baby!’ A startled world awoke to the news. Yes, we knew it would be close, but hardly anyone expected the Brexit side to actually win. Throughout Friday, utter chaos in newsrooms, on social media, and in the streets, homes and businesses throughout the UK. ‘Did that just happen?’ millions of people asked, the entire populace now resembling a party-goer who wasn’t quite sure how last night’s party turned out the way it did. The shock was so seismic, the implications so vast, that David Cameron’s decision to resign was relegated to the end of the news headlines, not being mentioned at all in some bulletins. A Prime Minister falling on his sword had become a ‘Meanwhile, in others news’ story, almost an ‘And finally’ story, like when the newsreader tells us that firemen have rescued another cat that got stuck up another tree, or a baby has survived for three days in a hen house. The fall-out was huge – it still is. With a real sense emerging that many people who voted to leave were actually sorry they hadn’t voted to remain – it begs the question, why didn’t they vote to stay? – politicians, business leaders, the people, began to try to pick up the pieces. But picking up the pieces and making sense of all of this will take some time. This is like cleaning up after an earthquake; after all, this was a political earthquake, a tsunami and a hurricane rolled into one. A blonde man on his bike is central to it all, but not quite the hero of the hour. Boris Johnson was loved when he was harmless; now that he, with others, has orchestrated this extraordinary Brexit, it seems people are reassessing the man they must now take very seriously indeed. Of course he will always have both loyal supporters and fierce critics; but there is a sense now that a middle ground, rueful and upset at the outcome, are turning their ire on Boris. It’s much the same with Nigel Farage. His influence in recent years has been massive, but is he a hero only to extremists? Many amongst the millions of people who now find themselves on his side are grudgingly in his club. In truth, Britain is a deeply divided place, and this is a turning point in its history. It is not hard to see why people were attracted to the idea of leaving. There were some justifiable arguments for doing so, not least the sense that EU member states are now straight-jacketed and at the mercy of a dictatorial Brussels. But racism has also had a role. There were of course also many good reasons for voting to stay. It is fascinating that the

Sunday & Monday

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Michelle Kelly and Keith O’Halloran. Picture: Andrew Fox

elderly – in general – favoured exiting, while the young – in general – favoured staying. The implications, not least for this island, are wide-ranging. Our own new Government, which was built on shaky ground, has suddenly found that, a handful of Cabinet meetings in, there was something very dramatic and seismic lurking under ‘Any Other Business.’ The so-called experts are all over the airwaves, the television, the internet, with their analysis of what the implications are for Europe, Britain and Ireland. I don’t think anyone really knows what those implications are, not until we live through them. Here in Ireland, we just have to seek to respond to the challenges and – where possible – position ourselves to actually benefit from opportunities that may arise. Back in the (now) wacky world of British politics, David Cameron remains a ‘Meanwhile Man’, relegated to lame duck status, a ‘cat-up-a-tree’ guy to the world media. That’s fine. He fought the good fight. At least he knows his fate. Jeremy Corbyn however is hanging on in a bizarre saga within the Labour Party. He’s a dead man walking – towards his political grave. Corbyn’s problem is that he is a sincere man. He actually has principles, a characteristic which is alien to political posers and their spinmasters. Corbyn has been undermined ever since his sensational ascent to leadership of that party, and the backstabbers are only delighted to have good reason now to get the knives out. What a week in British politics. Twelve member of Corbyn’s shadow cabinet resigned at the weekend. I am tempted to paraphrase Oscar Wilde. ‘To lose one member of your shadow cabinet may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose twelve looks like carelessness.’ Meanwhile, Boris ‘Have I Got News For You’ Johnson tosses his blonde hair back and reaches for his bike.

Nigel chuckles, shrugs his shoulders and orders another pint. And all over an emotionally fraught Britain, the bewildered, intrigued, nervous people wait, their bags backed – Brexit pass in hand – destination unknown.

Sunday They’re an exceptionally nice bunch… those country and western stars. We spent a few very enjoyable hours at the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars concert at Roscommon Racecourse. It was a terrific success and a great day’s entertainment. I was about to say hello to our columnist, Frank Brandon, but he was

In Father Ted, Fr. Ted explains the ‘illusion’ to Fr. Dougal. The cows in the field, Fr. Ted explains, are not miniature animals… they are just far away. Now Dougal understands. I think we need to adopt the same thinking to the Premier League. As in…it’s not the best league in the world; it’s the one that’s on our doorstep, the one we’re most exposed to. That, for me, is the main lesson so far from Euro 2016. Some – the English media mainly – have for far too long hyped up the Premier League. And, even though most of its top stars are foreigners, England and other ‘home’ countries buy into the myth and this merely adds unrealistic expectations when World Cups and European Championships come around. Just because we see guys like Raheem Sterling and Wayne Rooney and others every week, doesn’t mean they are (necessarily) world class players who will lead England to the type of success that has eluded the country since 1966. I felt sorry for the English players on Monday evening. They are built up by their media (inevitably then hammered by them subsequently)

and to some extent by the public. On precisely what grounds pundits like Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and company base their over-confidence about England in the build-up to major finals’ is a mystery. I felt sorry for the English players because they are honest pros who are always under extreme pressure to succeed. Having said that, they were very poor in this tournament, and losing to Iceland was catastrophic. I felt sorry too for Roy Hodgson, who comes across as a real gentleman, but the simple reality is that England weren’t remotely good enough. Indeed the sobering reality for the ‘home’ nations and the Republic of Ireland is that we are still some way behind the football elite of Europe and the world. Scotland didn’t make it to Euro 2016; England, Ireland and Northern Ireland all went out before the quarter-finals. Wales are still there, but they beat Northern Ireland in their last 16 tie. Wales have been heroic, but some people have got carried away by their 3-0 win over a shocking Russia side; the Dynamo Rooskey team I played with in the 1980s had a more cohesive defence (on a good day) than Russia’s just now. Northern Ireland had a really good tournament, and I was proud too of the Republic, who did well overall. We were excellent against Sweden and Italy, poor against a classy Belgian side, and heroic against France. Martin O’Neill’s lads gave every last ounce for us on Sunday when everything was against them…the fact that France hadn’t played in a week, the temperature, the derisory ticket allocation. Roll on the rest of the tournament… the World Cup campaign…and, oh yeah, the Connacht Final.

Lorcan Daly celebrates with Matthew Burke as he is stretchered off the pitch following Roscommon minor footballers’ win over Sligo last week. To see how Roscommon subsequently fared in last night’s Connacht semi-final, turn to pages 62-63. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople

James McKeon and our reporter Eoghan Young-Murphy pictured in Rahara. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Immersed in a lake that won’t go away’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

It may be mid-summer, but a round-theclock flood-relief effort continues at Mary O’Meara’s house at Balla, Rahara. Thousands of sandbags are gathered around her house, preventing the water from entering the property. The surrounding land resembles a lake. Several pumps are operating outside, manned by an army of neighbours, friends and work colleagues on a rota basis. On Tuesday afternoon, James McKeon, a neighbour, was on duty, sheltering from a downpour of rain in a portacabin to the front of the house. This is misery in midsummer. As Mary makes a cup of tea inside, she sifts through the pump rota and counts

that between 34 to 36 people are rostered this week. The pumps are provided by Roscommon County Council and the Office of Public Works, but it is up to volunteers to man them. This has been the site at Mary’s house since January 29th when the sandbags were first installed, and the crisis has wreaked havoc with the household. For the past six weeks or so, Mary and her two children, Áine (15) and Brendan (18), have effectively moved house to Knockcroghery. Her husband, Rory, spends the nights at the Rahara house, for security reasons. “It was at its highest point at the very end of March/early April,” Mary said. “The children and I left five or six weeks ago because the sandbags breached out there.

The earth breached and the water started to rise. “Essentially, people started to evacuate us, so we went to a friend’s house. We are still there.” The ordeal has been compounded by Brendan sitting the Leaving Cert. Mary has been living in this house at Rahara since 1971. Asked if flooding had ever been as bad as this, she said: “Never, ever.” The worrying thing about this flood is that there is no end in sight. “At least the other floods came and went,” Mary, who works as a nurse in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, said. “Sometimes, I don’t even refer to it as a flood; I refer to it as being immersed in a lake that won’t go away.”

‘Rahara is the only place in Ireland still pumping water’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

It may be mid-summer, but flooding problems continue to exist in Rahara. The cause is that Lough Funshinagh rose to 4 ft. higher than ever before over the winter period and, despite a period of sunny weather over the past month or so, it has only receded by about 1½ ft. since then. At one house in the townland of Balla, a flood relief effort continues. “There is one particular house here in Balla

where the water was banked up to almost 4 ft. behind it,” Laurence Fallon, a local councillor, said. “There are 8,000 sandbags around it and the water is still, even at this stage, 21 inches high and being held back by sandbags. “Because the ground is porous and there is some seepage through the sandbags, we have to continuing to keep pumping out the water that seeps in underground and seeps in through the sandbags. We are probably the only place in Ire-

land that is still pumping water after the floods.” Cllr. Fallon was very complimentary of Roscommon County Council for their assistance, but added: “It’s a short-term solution to a long-term problem.” Until recently, two other houses at Rahara were under threat; only the doggedness, indeed heroism of the community and the Council saved their properties from ruin. Cllr. Fallon said that he had major fears for the forthcoming winter. “When one considers that the lake (Lough

Funshinagh) was at a relatively low level last October, just before the winter, one can see that this October, it is going to be 4 or 5 ft. higher than it was at the same time last year,” he said. “So we are going to have a massive problem.” In order to tackle the issue, Cllr. Fallon maintained that a drain had to immediately be established out of the lake. “There is an urgent, urgent need, as the only place in Ireland that is pumping water now, to give this priority,” he said.

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BREXITreaction

Opinion and reaction on the vote that shook Europe Strong leadership needed after shock wake-up call < SEAMUS DUKE

Presumably in common with a lot of people, I went to bed on Thursday night last happy enough in the knowledge that the ‘remain’ campaign would be victorious in the UK Referendum. When I got up early on Friday to discover that the ‘leave’ campaign won the day, I have to say I was shocked. I am absolutely certain that no one, even those closest to the situation, has a clue as to the implications of this massive decision by the people of the UK. There are so many angles to this that it will take many years to unravel. Firstly, this is a wakeup call for the EU. The amount of rules and regulations and bureaucracy

that has been emanating from Brussels in recent years have made life much tougher for EU citizens in almost every single area of economic activity. This is alienating more and more people every week of the year. The EU institutions have become far removed from the ordinary people, and unless that can be changed, the European project will be under threat. An interesting stat emerged on Monday which was that there are 10,000 EU officials in Brussels earning more than David Cameron is earning. Just think about that! The problem for the EU now is that if the UK gets a good deal from their exit negotiations, then other countries will want to leave too. Yet if the EU come down heavy on the UK, it is possible that the Irish economy might suffer too. The EU up to now were dealing with David Cameron, who wanted

‘It’s a threat to rural Ireland’ Cllr. Laurence Fallon, an Independent, said that rural Ireland would “certainly be under threat” when the United Kingdom’s departure from the Union took full effect. “The whole future of our country and our agriculture in particular is under challenge and will be under challenge in the future,” he said. Brexit was raised by various councillors at Monday’s meeting of Roscommon County Council. Cllr. John Keogh, of Fianna Fáil, said that the Council must “redouble” its efforts to ensure Co. Roscommon continued to be a “very attractive place to come and visit”. “It would be remiss of us if we didn’t take cognisance of that now, rather than waiting six or 12 months down the road when we are feeling the effects of it,” he added. “It is very important that we are ahead of the curve on this.”

UK Prime Minister David Cameron.

his country to remain in the union, but the EU will now have to deal with someone like Boris Johnson who is anti-Europe and who they might not be able to do business with as easily – and they might not want to deal with him either.

The implications for Ireland? Again, it is impossible to predict what will happen. It would not be in our interest if the EU plays hardball with the UK. The fact that the UK are such an important trading partner of Ireland’s will mean that we need to be pro-ac-

tive in terms of bi-lateral agreements with regard to trade, etc. I also think that our politicians must be very strong in their negotiations with the EU. Remember that the EU saddled this country with 42% of the entire bank debts of the EU, despite

the fact that our economy is 0.7% of the union. It’s payback time now and the Irish Government are in a very strong position to demand a generous package from the EU in return for being the only remaining English speaking country in the EU. That fact alone

could be a positive into the future in terms of jobs and inward investment. The implications for the UK are huge. The Conservative Party will have to elect a new leader and there is almost certainly going to be a General Continued on next page –>

‘Ming’ calls for prompt response from Enda Kenny and ministers < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, the Midlands-Northwest MEP, has called on the Government to ensure Ireland’s trading relationship with the United Kingdom is not adversely affected by the Brexit. He issued a warning that if this doesn’t happen, the European Union would “collapse”. Serious concerns exist about trading between the countries after the UK voted by 51.9 to 48.1 per cent to quit the EU last weekend. However, Ming believes that, if the Irish Government is firm in its dealings, the relationship will not be affected. “Now that Britain has done it – Brexit – our government must immediately begin to act upon it,” Mr. Flanagan said. “At the next European Council meeting, they must demand that trade between us and our biggest trading partner be treated with respect.” He said that any attempts by other EU countries to impose a “punishment-beating” on the United Kingdom for having the “audacity” to strike for independence, must be resisted. “The worry of course is that the EU will not be able to see through the royal blue angry mist and lash out without taking into account the implications for all 27 remaining members,” Mr. Flanagan said. However, he said that if common sense prevailed,

then access to markets should remain as open as before this “momentous vote”. He said that Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach, must “come back with a win” from negotiations at the next European Council meeting. Otherwise, he said that it would not be a question of whether Ireland itself quit the EU, but whether the Union would “collapse”. “If our Government comes back with anything other

than a win for its people, then it is time for us to start asking the question: Whose interests does the EU have at heart?” Ming said. “What does ‘ever closer Union’ mean? “As things currently stand it means shut up, do what you’re told and be thankful. If that doesn’t change then any question about leaving the EU will be null and void. The reason: there will be no EU. It will collapse.”

‘It’s time to vote on United Ireland’ Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin’s candidate in Roscommon-Galway in the last General Election, has said that a referendum on a United Ireland was vital after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union last week. As per the Good Friday Agreement, a border poll could be conducted only if Theresa Villiers, the Northern Secretary, had reason to believe there was clear evidence of a public opinion swing towards Irish unity. Ms. Villiers said that this condition was “clearly not satisfied”. However, Ms. Kerrane said that a border poll should be conducted as

the North was set to leave the EU even though its citizens voted to Remain by 56 per cent (440,707) to 44 per cent (349,442). “The North of Ireland has voted to Remain in the EU and these wishes must be respected. The British Government cannot now negotiate on behalf of people there to exit the European Union,” she said. “To protect people north and south from this damage, the Government has a moral responsibility to institute the necessary charges to rebuild the all-Ireland economy.” Scotland is in a similar position to Northern Ireland: its people also voted to Remain last week but, be-

cause it is still part of the United Kingdom, it is set to depart the EU. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, has said that another Scottish Independence referendum was now “highly likely”. “If it is unacceptable for Scotland to have its democratic will obstructed, the same is true for the North of Ireland,” Ms. Kerrane said. “Sinn Féin will now to pushing for a border poll, a measure agreed upon in the Good Friday Agreement 18 years ago to provide Irish citizens with the right to vote for an end to partition and to retain a role in the EU.”

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BREXITreaction

NewsPeople

AND US! An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Continued on next page –>

Election within the next 12 months. The Labour Party are in disarray and Jeremy Corbyn will probably not survive as leader. Scotland is sure to demand a new independence referendum while the situation in Northern Ireland is now unclear following the vote. Finally, the result of this referendum, which will be felt for many generations to come, is an indicator of the volatility of politics

throughout the world. In the UK, despite the fact that three-quarters of all elected MPs in Westminster were backing a ‘remain’ vote, Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage and company carried the day. In France, Marine Le Pen’s ultra-right wing party looks likely to get into power very soon. There are similar right wing parties ready to take power in Austria and in Hungary.

Here at home, the two main parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, have seen their power almost disappear over the past ten years. Then, in the USA, it is possible that the people there will elect Donald Trump as their next President. We have never seen a time like it in politics and a common thread is the major disconnect between the ordinary people and the politicians and those in Government

Reprieve for public on waste charges < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Householders in Co. Roscommon will face no increased waste charges for a year and the full introduction of a pay-by-weight system has been postponed after an 11th-hour climbdown from the Government. A pay-by-weight system for waste disposal was to begin countrywide from July 1st, but Taoiseach Enda Kenny said that, to “diffuse the political storm” that had arisen, a compromise was reached. The Irish Waste Management Association (IWTA), which represents the majority of waste companies, outlined the agreement reached. “IWMA member companies commit to freezing prices at current rates for a 12-month period from June 20, 2016, to July 1st, 2017,” a spokesperson said.

“This means that no housholder disposing the same quantities of waste will face any additional charges during the first 12 months of pay-by-weight. “During this 12-month transition period, waste companies will provide a cost-comparison to their customers that will show the amount of waste they are disposing, their current costs and the equivalent pay-by-weight charges.” Simon Coveney, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, led the discussions with wastemanagement groups. However, Denis Naughten, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, is set to become responsible for waste matters in the coming months, as the departments are being realigned. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Minister Naughten welcomed the agreement reached.

Denis Naughten, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

“The reality is we couldn’t implement the pay-byweight charges from July 1st,” he said. “There had been very little effort to try to explain to people what this was about. This transition period should have taken place before this.” Minister Naughten said that the objective behind pay-by-weight was to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill sites and to encourage more recycling. “it is not about bringing in any new taxes or increasing charges,” he said.

and major institutions. It is something that the politicians will have to address, and quickly, or this volatility that we have seen will continue to grow. The Brexit vote is probably the biggest political decision taken in our generation and the fall-out will continue for many decades to come. Here in Ireland we need strong political leadership now more than ever before. I hope it’s forthcoming.

EU must heed this

Ireland must get wake-up call – Fitzmaurice Fitzmaurice, the Independent TD, has described special treatment Michael Brexit as a “huge wake-up call” for the European Union and said that it could lead to the complete break-up of the – Harkin organisation. The Leave vote in the UK referendum poses a significant challenge to the Irish government and to the European Project. This was the response of Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she called for the government to immediately assess the result and take steps to reassure citizens and Irish business by engaging immediately with the British government on matters of common interest. “This result is a reflection of the failure of the EU to convince the citizens of the UK that they benefit from EU membership but it also reflects voter disenchantment with the main political parties”, she said. The close economic relationship between Ireland and the UK required that the EU should have special regard from that connection in any decisions taken as negotiations on leaving develop, she said. “The vote to leave poses a major challenge to Ireland’s economy as it emerges from the trauma of recent years and the EU owes Ireland special consideration in any conditions governing the exit of the UK”, she said. In particular there could be no change to the free movement of people within Ireland and o reinstatement of border, controls which would adversely affect economies on both sides of the border, Marian Harkin stressed.

Last Thursday, June 23rd, the United Kingdom voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to quit the EU, a decision welcomed by Deputy Fitzmaurice. “The British people have delivered a very blunt message to those who run the EU. If there are no reforms on the way they do their business, then the break-up of the EU will happen in the coming years,” he said. He said that Denmark, Austria and other countries were likely to hold similar referendums in the coming years. Deputy Fitzmaurice added: “This momentous decision by the British people is a huge wake-up call to those who run the EU. “They would do well to heed it and act on it too.” He said that Brexit showed that there was a “huge disconnect” between the ordinary people and those who run the EU. “The EEC, as it was originally, was a great idea, but the EU has strayed far beyond that idea, with mountains of rules and regulations that do not suit everyone,” Deputy Fitzmaurice said. “A ‘one size fits all’ approach simply does not work.” He added that unless people at the top in the EU totally reviewed and reformed the way it did its business, it would be doomed.

It’s a ﬁasco – FF duo The pay-by-weight waste system has been another “big fiasco” like the Irish Water controversy, two local Fianna Fáil councillors have said. “The whole thing is a big fiasco, in my view,” Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice said. The Castlerea man accused bin companies of a lack of transparency, of not giving the public detailed information on the costs that would apply. “The bottom line is the people have not been given a clear path as to what the charges will be,” he said. “They also have the fear that there is no clear system in place to show them that after week one, their bin is after costing them so much. “People are in the dark; people are afraid that, after two or three months, they could get a massive bill.”

Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, his Fianna Fáil colleague, was equally critical. “No more than with Irish Water, it has transpired that they are putting the cart before the horse,” the Athleague man said. “What they want to do, in essence, is to implement what is unfair, without any thought or any thorough investigation into the consequences of it.” Cllr. Connaughton said that even the compromise reached “wasn’t acceptable, even though it is welcome that the timescale is there for them to come with a different model that doesn’t cost people any more”. Cllr. Michael Mulligan, of Sinn Féin, also said that the agreement reached with waste collection companies was inadequate. “That is just kicking the can, or the waste, down the road, leaving it out to 12 months’ time,” the Ballaghaderreen man said.

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Ballintubber Heritage

& Eileen Óg Festival

Exciting Eileen Óg Heritage Festival in Ballintubber < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Colin Jaramillo pictured at the 2015 Ballintubber Festival. Picture: Andrew Fox

he Eileen Óg Heritage Festival in Ballintubber began yesterday (Wednesday) night and an action-packed programme of events will be held until the conclusion of the festival on Friday, July 22nd. While many events are being staged over the next couple of weeks, the centrepiece of the festival is the Heritage Weekend, which will take place from Saturday, July 16th, until Friday, July 22nd. It will begin on the Saturday at 1 pm, with an exhibition of cooking and crafts. There will also be vintage cars, a country market, guided tours of the castle and a display of any findings from the ongoing archaeology project. There will also be a car boot sale

‘Dancing at the Crossroads’, followed later with music from Christy O’Grady. Garvey’s Garden Party is not to be missed, while there will also be an opportunity to watch old DVDs featuring fairs and festivals from the Nineties. On Monday, July 18th, a Medieval Camp for children will be held at the Old Schoolhouse at 2 pm, featuring storytelling and dressing up in medieval costume. Booking is essential. On Thursday, July 21st, there will be a Farewell Party, with a barbecue and music by ‘Moonlight Serenaders’ and ‘Irish Showtime’. On Friday, July 22nd, there will be a Swords & Daggers Display at Ballintubber, Castlerea at 8 pm. There will also be music sessions in Kenny’s and Garvey’s, showcasing events from the previous month.

Wishing Ballintubber Heritage festival every success from

Wishing every success to the Ballintubber Heritage and Eileen Óg Festival

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and beauty and health hut at Kenny’s pub. A tug o’war will be held at Garvey’s Lounge between the American visitors who are conducting the archaeology project and locals. There will be potato-picking and traditional food served. There will be a Family Fun Day at Kenny’s, along with music, dancing and street entertainment. On the Saturday night, music and dancing will be held. On Sunday, July 17th, a historical village walk will be held, meeting at the old schoolhouse at 2 pm. There will be a horse-shoeing demonstration at the Old Forge, along with vintage cars and old farm machinery. Scenes depicting the 1916 Rising will be on display in the Old Schoolhouse. Kenny’s will feature

Traditional Music Session (open house)

All musicians welcome Sun. July 3rd: Evening: Elphin Ceoltas, Sean nós Dancers Music & The Fahy Dancing School Night: Drifting Cowboy American/Irish Dancing Sun. July 10th: Evening: Party for the Rovers Return Music by Strings Attached Night: Music by Mark Finn Sound Tues. July 12th: Killers Pool Competition All welcome Thurs. July 14th: Music Session Fri. July 15th: Mad Hatters Irish Ball with the Looney Hoppers Fancy dress. Lots of prizes. A great night of fun & laughter. Don’t miss it! Everyone welcome Sat. July 16th: Heritage Action Packed Family Fun Day (see posters) Sun. July 17th: 17th Evening: Celtic Cru Join us for craic agus ceol! Night: Christy O’Grady Thurs. July 21st: Farewell Party for our American Guests BBQ Gala evening with music by a selection of Moonlight Serenaders & Display Irish Showtime. All welcome. Fri. July 22nd: Final Farewell Big music session with Strings Attached & local guest artists. Free draw on the night. All parties catered for with complimentary refreshments

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Pictured at the launch of Castles in Communities and Reach for a Star in Kenny’s, Ballintubber were members of the Castles in Communities committee and Reach for a Star committee. Picture: Andrew Fox

US students return for archaelogical study < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Sixty American students have returned to Ballintubber, near Castlerea, to continue a field-school project, called the Big Dig, at Ballintubber Castle. The castle, which is owned by Pyers O’Conor Nash, has been studied by archaeologists in recent years. It was built at the very start of the 14th century as a de Burgo castle, but it became a stronghold of the O’Conors until the 17th century and was the scene of many military engagements. In 2014, Castle Studies Trust, a UK-based charity, sponsored a survey of the remains. The report author, Professor Niall Brady, is well-known for the work that he did from 2002 to 2010 at Tulsk, on behalf of the Discovery Programme. Then he joined forces with colleagues in the US to take the study of the county further and together they run ‘Castles in Communities, Medieval Ireland Past and Present’. Last year the project at Ballintubber began, with students from Foothill College, California, and Columbia University, New York, joining Professor Brady to present a new field-school project to introduce students from around the world to archaeology and anthropology. They have now returned

to continue the study, under the tutelage of their tutors – Professors Sam Connell, from Foothill College, and Professor Chad Gifford, from Columbia University. About half of the group of 60 are staying in homes in the village, while the remainder are accomodated at Clonalis House, Castlerea. The launch of the second phase of their project was held at the castle last Sunday, and it was very well attended. A barbecue

was hosted afterwards in Garvey’s pub, Ballintubber, which was very entertaining. Eileen Kenny, the chairperson of Ballintubber Tidy Towns and Heritage Association, said that the US the group were a pleasure to accommodate. “They are so pleased so far with their findings. They are a pleasure to have in the village. They are all so friendly and nice,” Ms. Kenny, the owner of Kenny’s Lounge at Ballintubber, said.

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Exhibition of old style shoe making and national dress by Con. Connor in old schoolhouse at 8pm. Traditional session in Kenny’s, all welcome. Mary Timoney archaeologist in Old Graveyard at 11am. Reach for the stars talent contest in Garvey’s. Bog Man’s BBQ with an American twist, shot putt competition in Garvey’s 2.30-6pm. Kenny’s: Ceoltas party with Elphin dancers and Fahy school of dancing in the evening Night: American and Irish dancing with Drifting Cowboy. George Quinn Memorial Cup Competition in Garvey’s featuring long jump and shot putt. All competitors welcome, George’s old shot putt will be in action. Battle of the handball champions. PJ Corcoran and D. O’Shaughnessy in the old handball alley. Day in the bog, experience old style turf cutting, footing and clamping competition, tea, bacon, eggs, brown bread etc served. Sponsored by Tom Garvey. Final of Reach for the stars competition in Red Barn, Roscommon Racecourse. Garvey’s: Night to remember super concert, Glenamaddy’s Ceoltas starting at 8pm. Champion dancers, musicians and singers. Celtic Spirituality Service at St. Brides Well at 8pm Sing along in Garvey’s with Kevin and friends. Kenny’s: The Rovers Return party evening music by Strings Attached. Night: Music and dance with Mark Finn. Killer pool competition in Kenny’s. Garvey’s: Dancing with Mildred at 8 followed at 9.30 by Piper Reilly Ceoltas. Juke box live in Kenny’s, American /Irish music, musicians welcome. Mad Hatters Irish Ball in Kenny’s with the Looney Hoppers, Fancy Dress and prize for best costume.

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Sun. July 17th

Mon. July 18th Thur. July 21st Fri. July 23rd

Exhibition of traditional cooking and crafts, Vintage cars, country market, guided tours of the castle and display of any findings. Car boot sale, fashion, beauty and health hut open at Kenny’s. Tug-o-war in Garvey’s Americans V locals potato picking, traditional food served, music and dancing. Night: Sing Along with Kevin and friends. Family fun day in Kenny’s music and dancing, street entertainment. Historical village walk, meeting up in Old Schoolhouse at 2 pm. Horse shoeing demonstration at Old Forge, vintage cars and old farm machinery. Scenes from the 1916 Rising will be on display in Old Schoolhouse. Kenny’s will feature dancing at the crossroads, fun and games, evening entertainment with Celtic Cru. Night: Christy O’Grady. Garvey’s: Garden party is not to be missed or maybe watch old DVD’s featuring fairs and festivals from the 90’s. Medieval Camp for children, featuring story telling and dressing up in medieval costumes. Old Schoolhouse at 2p.m. Booking essential. Farewell party, BBQ, music by Moonlight Serenaders and Irish Showtime. All welcome. Swords and Daggers display at castle 8p.m. Music session in Kenny’s. Garvey’s - showcasing all events from the month.

Other features Professor Niall Brady at the launch of the ‘Big Dig’, an archaeological project, at Ballintubber Castle last Sunday.

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Pictured at the launch of Castles in Communities and Reach for a Star in Kenny’s, Ballintubber were Bosco Smyth, Ursula and Gary Cunnane. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of Castles in Communities and Reach for a Star in Kenny’s, Ballintubber were Eileen Flynn and Austin Waldron. Picture: Andrew Fox

Excelling in Tidy Towns! < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

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excelled in the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition in 2015 and, with judging ongoing for this year’s event, the village has high hopes of success once again. Last year the village was awarded 306 point and was highly praised by the judges, who noted: “You have a wonderful appreciation of your heritage at Ballintubber that has been admired by the judicators for many years. “Your ongoing work to reveal the stories held within the walls of the castle is truly impressive. “You are scoring at high levels in the Tidy Towns contest and, as such, it becomes progressively harder to win new points. Nevertheless, you continue to demonstrate great energy and innovation in your approach.” The village enjoyed further success last December when it was awarded one of the Value Water Awards by Irish Water for water conservation. Only four ‘small towns’ in the country were granted such

a prize, which includes €1,000. Seán Óg Higgins, a local archaeologist, was instrumental in Ballintubber’s success. He helped to prepare the west Roscommon village’s award-winning entry.

The glory at the village is attributable to an industrious group called Ballintubber Tidy Towns Association, which has Eileen Kenny as its chairperson. “We are very proud of our picturesque village,

which has been admired, even by all the local nearby towns and villages,” she said. “We are proud of it. We work very hard for it, night and day.” While accepting that many villages and towns

countrywide are in decline, she said that Ballintubber was swimming against the tide. “The village is doing very well; it is bustling; it looks very well,” Ms. Kenny, who runs Kenny’s Lounge at the village, said.

Pictured at the launch of Castles in Communities and Reach for a Star in Kenny’s, Ballintubber were Ella Thompson, Shannon Gardner, Caoimhe Cunnane and Molly Cunnane. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the 2015 Ballintubber Festival were Michael Ryan, Eileen Kenny and John Hopkins. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Students creating a buzz at Ballintubber < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

he US students who have

returned to Ballintubber are creating a wonderful atmosphere at the village, Betty Garvey, a community activist, has said. The young adults from Foothill College in California and Colum-

bia College in New York have had a very busy initerary as part of their archaeological work at Ballintubber Castle, which dates back to the 14th century. “We have been lucky to get accommodation for them in these times, where accommodation is so scarce,” Ms. Garvey said. “We have been lucky to get accommo-

dation locally for them.” The Old Schoolhouse is the base for their academics, and they are situated in it from 8.30 am until 8 pm each day. “There is a buzz,” Ms. Garvey said. “They are coming and going all the time. They have their meals in the two pubs. They learn the Irish language and a lot of them

are looking into their ancestors.” They also have lectures in the Old Schoolhouse at night; these are open to the public, which allows them to integrate with the locals. The students first came to Ballintubber last year, commencing their field-school project, and they expected each summer for the next eight years.

A Day in the Bog! ‘A Day in the Bog’, part of the Eileen Óg Heritage Festival, will take place on Monday, July 4th. In the days of yore, turf-cutting was a cornerstone of Irish life, and Monday’s event will be a throwback to that era. There will be an opportunity to experience old-style turf-cutting, along with a footing and clamping competition. Tea, bacon, eggs and brown bread, etc., will be served.

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used by George Quinn will be in action on the day. George Quinn was born at Boho, Ballintubber. He was an extremely talented footballer and athlete, having won county, Connacht and All-Ireland medals in all his disciplines.

Self-trained without a sports scientist, manager or trainer, George Quinn was gifted. Travelling to all sporting events in Connacht and further afield by bicycle prior to competing, he still managed to achieve the bestdocumented long jump of the time, measuring

23 ft. 11 inches. Mr. Quinn played football with both Tarmon and St Croan’s, captaining the latter. He was also a sub on the Roscommon county team. His passion for sport remained with him through the years, training younger members of

the community in shot putt and athletics. George Quinn died in October 2009. Fond memories and stories can still be heard from the locals at Ballintubber of his athletic endeavours and indeed of his great storytelling abilities.

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SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus has a vision in this week’s Gospel –Satan falling like lightning from the sky, the enemy vanquished by the missionary preaching of His Church. Sent out by Jesus to begin gathering the nations into the harvest of divine judgment (see Isaiah 27:12-13; Joel 4:13), the 70 are a sign of the continuing mission of the Church. Carrying out the work of the 70, the Church proclaims the coming of God’s kingdom, offers His blessings of peace and mercy to every household on earth – “every town and place He intended to visit.” Our Lord’s tone is solemn today. For in the preaching of the Church “the kingdom of God is at hand,” the time of decision has come for every person. Those who do not receive His messengers will be doomed like Sodom. But those who believe will find peace and mercy, protection and nourishment in the bosom of the Church, the Mother Zion we celebrate in this week’s beautiful First Reading, the “Israel of God” Paul blesses in this week’s Epistle. The Church is a new family of faith (see Galatians 6:10) in which we receive a new name that will endure forever (see Isaiah 66:22), a name written in Heaven. In this week’s Psalm we sing of God’s “tremendous deeds among men” throughout salvation history. But of all the works of God, none has been greater than what He has wrought by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Changing the sea into dry land was but an anticipation and preparation for our passing over, for what Paul calls the “new creation.” And as the exodus generation was protected in a wilderness of serpents and scorpions (see Deuteronomy 8:15), He has given His Church power now over “the full force of the Enemy.” Nothing will harm us as we make our way through the wilderness of this world, awaiting the Master of the harvest, awaiting the day when all on earth will shout joyfully to the Lord, sing praise to the glory of His name. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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nce upon a time, in one of my many previous existences as the Karaoke King, Dympna as the Queen and myself, used to appear in the Airport bar in Kilkelly on St. Stephen’s Night. It was a very busy pub that was owned by the Finnegan family. We were there for a few years in a row and I can remember meeting a young Joe Finnegan, son of the proprietors, there a couple of times just before he headed off to ‘do’ a disco, in the neighbouring towns of either Knock or Kiltimagh. Joe was already an established presenter on Shannonside Radio, but you would never think then that not that many years on, he would become probably the top man in Irish country music. On Friday night we all saw him make an appearance on RTE’s Country Music Awards

programme, as head of their association, but it was the remarkable show that he and other Shannonside members put on in the racecourse in Roscommon that showed exactly how high his standing is in the land of country music. Now there is no doubt that not everyone is a fan of this music, and on my way home in the evenings, I almost have to ask for permission to listen to Junior Walker on Shannonside, or later in the evening to Seamus Duke on Midwest, but, win or lose, (and I lose more often than I win), I make no secret of the fact that I love country music. And so, despite the soccer match being on at 2 o’clock (Ireland and France, in case you’ve been underground for a while and didn’t know), myself and my other half, Carol, headed off

along with, as it turned out, thousands of other fans for what I have to say was a most enjoyable day’s entertainment. Everyone that’s anyone in the Irish scene was there and one after the other they put on amazing performances, but if ever I needed proof, this Ros-

common event showed us that despite the young, wonderfully talented up and coming stars, when it comes to country music, Big Tom is still the king. The reception he got was spine-tingling as he sang eight songs. I couldn’t help but feel guilty that when both he and I were

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Willie and Dympna Hegarty. Picture: Andrew Fox

Media to blame for hyping English team It’s Tuesday afternoon as I write and myself and the rest of the sporting world are still taking in England’s extraordinary defeat by Iceland in the last 16 match of Euro 2016 on Monday evening in Nice. The fact that there are no professional soccer clubs in Iceland, that a number of their players are amateurs and that one of their joint managers is a parttime dentist, as well as a part-time football manager, puts the whole thing into perspective. No matter how they look at it, it has to be the most humiliating night in English football history. And of course, being Irish, most of us took almost ridiculous delight in seeing the English fail, which to their own amazement happens in nearly every major tournament. Today, on several radio shows, people were trying to figure out why we want players, a lot of whom we support at club level, to do so badly in an English shirt. Everyone has their own answer, from just

plain republicanism to anti-imperialism, but I think it’s all to do with humility, or maybe a lack of it. If the media, in particular, didn’t build the team up to outrageous heights and if they realised that this current team had probably the easiest qualifying group of all to get to France, then maybe we would not be so happy to see them getting stuffed by the minnows from Iceland. It can’t be easy to carry such unfounded expectations into these tournaments, and while the other three countries from these islands all exceeded their own expectations, with the Welsh still going strong, I really pity the English players, who will return home as scapegoats and laughing stocks. Our own lads did us proud and with a bit more luck we too could still be flying the flag in France. Sadly it wasn’t to be, but at least, unlike the English, we came home with our heads held high.

young, I never went anywhere to see him. That excludes one night in Nenagh, about 40 years ago, when I somehow arrived to the Ormond Hotel, where himself and the Mainliners were in action, but I was only there by accident and had no idea what band, if any, was playing on the night. So that doesn’t count, but if I could turn back the clock I would have gone to see him a bit more often. However that’s how it is, but as Tom heads into his twilight years he must be delighted, firstly at his own continuing popularity, but also at the very healthy state the whole industry is in. As I said, everyone was there, including the poster boy and girl, Nathan Carter and Lisa McHugh, but I have always told you that my favourite is Mike Denver, and I was delighted to see him get the Entertainer of the Year Award on Friday night. Somehow I assumed Nathan would win that as well (he won at least two others) and I’m ashamed to tell you, I jumped up and cheered when the Galway man’s name was announced.

Anyway, on Sunday, as always, he put on a great set to bring down the curtain on a wonderful show and the crowd, who came from every part of Ireland, went home very happy at what they had seen and heard. I’m told there was a great bit of craic around the town of Roscommon later on in the evening and I’m sure the tills in all the bars were ringing merrily. As I said, well done Joe and the Shannonside gang and here’s to next year. * Before I leave Sunday’s events, we told three of our four adult children to put on the Sunday roast so that it would be ready for us when we got home. We obviously did a bad job in rearing them, as they had to go to Google to find out how to roast it. Some of them thought they should boil it, but none of them had a clue! I’ve had Google to thank for many a thing over the years, but I never thought I would have to thank it for my Sunday dinner. The good news is that it turned out so well that I’ve given them the job for the foreseeable future!

One of the auld stock… Finally for this week, at the weekend we bid farewell to what I like to call one of the auld stock, when Baby McGovern died after a short illness. Baby was the wife of well-known farmer and cattle dealer, Mickey, and she was also the mother of six proud Galway girls. The last time I met her she told me in no uncertain terms to get my hair cut, as I was way too old to have it as long as it was. She was probably right, but I haven’t got to the barber yet. Anyway, my deepest sympathies to the McGovern family, friends and relations. She will be sadly missed. ‘Till next week, May she rest in peace.

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Research by motoring solutions specialist, easytrip Ireland, has revealed that a third of Irish motorists are considering the purchase of a new vehicle in the second half of 2016, with 54% of those looking to purchase a new 162 model and 46% a used vehicle. Easytrip is reminding customers who are buying a new vehicle to update their account details to avoid incurring toll bills and penalty notices from motorway operators. Of those that are considering a new vehicle purchase, 46% are seeking a similar size to their current vehicle, 31% are looking to upgrade to a larger model while 8% hope to downsize to a smaller model and engine size. The easytrip research also

revealed that 14% are looking to purchase a second family car. “Our research shows that a significant number of drivers are looking to upgrade their vehicles during the 162 registration period. We are advising all our customers to remember to remove their easytrip tag from their vehicle before making the exchange and to update your account details once change of ownership has been processed”, says Colin Delaney, General Manager, easytrip Ireland. Possible scenarios that can lead to you paying unnecessary toll charges include: * Selling your old car: if you’ve sold your old car and inadvertently left your tag in the car and haven’t updated your toll tag

account, the new owner could continue to use your tag at most barrier toll plazas, racking up a bill connected to your account. * Buying a new car: if you’ve bought a new car and transferred your existing tag to it but forgot to update your account details, you’ll risk receiving a toll bill (billed at the higher rate) and penalty charge if you’ve travelled through the M50 toll plaza as your new car registration is not connected to your toll tag account. Easytrip customers can update their vehicle details through their online account or by contacting easytrip on 1890 67 67 68. For more information log onto www.easytrip.ie.

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Driven ‘round the bend in the county town < DAN DOONER

h Roscommon town, the European Capital of Roundabouts for 2017! Everywhere I drive in the county town I’m met by a roundabout – and, more importantly – drivers left confused by these roundabouts! Never fear, because the Roscommon People is here to help you negotiate Roscommon without the dizzy spells. Fortunately I seem to be surrounded by people claiming to be qualified driving instructors lately, so it was easy to get some tips! Brigid O’Sullivan from DriveRite in Kiltoom said: “When approaching

a roundabout with two lanes leading into it and no road markings then just think of a clock. For exits before and including 12 o’clock (straight on) stay in the left lane and indicate left just before your exit. For exits after 12 o’clock, position your car in the right hand lane and indicate right as you go around the roundabout before indicating left just before your exit. Remember to check mirrors regularly of course!” Another qualified instructor reiterated Brigid’s points: “If there are road markings, then of course you must adhere to them, otherwise follow the ‘clock method’ and use the left lane for exits positioned straight on or before and the right lane for

When approaching a roundabout without road markings try to imagine a clock. For every exit before and including 12 o’clock, stay in the left lane.

exits after ’12 o’clock’” With some quite unique roundabouts in the county town, including the 5-exit monstrosity on the Lanesboro Road and the two-lane road rage instigator near Dunnes Stores, it is vital to observe road markings in order to position yourself in the correct lane. Where there are no road markings then the ‘clock method’ takes over. Finally, whether you’re at a roundabout or on the open road it is better to drive defensively rather than aggressively. Don’t be that person beeping loudly and swearing at Miss Daisy as she stares at the flowers or knitted bicycles on one of Roscommon’s many roundabouts!

When going straight through the roundabout, stay in the left lane, unless road markings indicate that the right lane can be used also.

When taking exits after ’12 o’clock’ use the righthand lane and indicate right until just before the exit you wish to take when you should indicate left.

Remember, unless road markings indicate otherwise, use the left-hand lane for exits before ’12 o’clock’ and the right-hand lane for exits after ’12 o’clock. Always check mirrors and use indicators too!

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serving the people of Castlerea and the surrounding district for almost 30 years. Manager, Martin Lonergan, explains that Castlerea Credit Union is a member-owned financial co-operative and joining up is very straightforward – just call in to us on Barrack Street, Castlerea. Members save with and borrow from the Credit Union at very competitive interest rates. “We provide loans for a wide variety of purposes including car purchase, farming, business loans, home improvement, weddings, holidays, educational, etc. with interest rates starting as low as 4.9%.” Martin explains the many advantages of a car loan from Castlerea & District Credit Union and these include: · You owning the car – not the finance company. · No documentation fees or charges. · No balloon or lump sum payments at end of term. · Free life insurance cover. · Swift decision on your loan application. · A professional and friendly staff to look after you. · Loan term of up to 5 years available. · You go to the garage with ‘cash in hand’ and thus can drive more of a bargain. Martin went on to say that “not alone do we have competitive loan interest rates but in January of this year Castlerea Credit Union paid its borrowers a loan interest rebate of 10% as further evidence of our commitment to rewarding those who borrow from us and of making loan finance from us so affordable. A car loan from us gives you real bargain- Pictured is Castlerea Credit Union manager, Martin ing power when you go to the garage”. Lonergan.

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Renault/Dacia with special 162 offers R enault Group has announced its 162 offers. It is offering finance at 3% APR, 3 years free servicing, and 5 years warranty and roadside assistance across the Renault range. The 3% APR offer applies to PCP or HP and the service plan does not include EVs, Twingo and Trafic

Stop the lights! Ireland’s secret war on trafﬁc lights < DAN DOONER

omething occurred to me

recently as I drove around Roscommon town in search of inspiration for this week’s motoring supplement. Driving from the Racecourse Road (or even further out towards Ballymoe) to Palmerstown in Dublin doesn’t involve passing one set of traffic lights! In fact, in Roscommon town there is only one set of pedestrian lights in the centre of town. Modern Ireland has seemingly waged a secret war on traffic lights and this has led to quicker journey times between cities. It recently took me approximately one and a half hours to reach the Express Red Car Park at Dublin Airport from Kiltoom. Fantastic stuff, or is it? Gone are the days when Irish drivers would spend hours snaking through places like Kinnegad or Moate, delayed by pesky red lights. Now that these towns have been by-passed, it’s 120kmph all the way to the Big Smoke!

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And there have already been calls to further add to Ireland’s motorway network, which, while good news for frequent commuters, could spell bad news for Irish towns. In an interview with Fora back in April, Ibec Chief Executive Danny McCoy said Ireland needs to connect its largest regional towns and cities with each other and not just with Dublin. “If you got a fourth class student to draw motorways between the major urban areas, they would have an orbital part to it – they would connect up Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Sligo, Letterkenny,” he said. “What we have now is just a radial one out of Dublin.” Mr. McCoy recommended an investment of €15 billion in order to construct an All-Ireland motorway. He said that if this motorway network was to be properly upgraded it could change Ireland forever. He said: “90% of the population would live within 10km of (a) motorway, so it would be very transformative.” Whether it would be a positive transformation, only time will tell.

and Master Passenger. On Renault vans and commercials, there is a 0% APR finance offer across Kangoo, Master and Trafic models ordered and registered before 31st July. Dacia, which celebrates its 4th year in Ireland this July and still remains Ireland’s most affordable car range,

is now offering zero deposit (4.9% APR) across the Dacia car range on all orders until the 31st July. In addition to the 4.9% APR offer, there is no deposit required on Dacia car PCP products. This month was also important for Dacia with the arrival of a new facelift on the very popular Dacia Duster.

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All-new Ford Edge SUV arrives here in July First look at Volvo’s new range of smaller cars Volvo Cars has unveiled two new concept cars that move the Chinese owned Swedish brand in an audacious new direction and marks the official launch of its global smallcar strategy. The newly revealed 40 series concept models demonstrate for the first time how Volvo plans to expand into the large and lucrative global market for premium small cars with a range of vehicles that combine bold exterior and interior design with industry-leading connectivity, electrification and autonomous drive technologies. The new concept cars will be the first built around Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which has been specially created for smaller cars and which has liberated the company’s designers and engineers to explore bold and daring new directions. The announcement of Volvo’s new global small-car strategy comes on the back of a strong start to the year in terms of sales and profitability. Volvo has a medium-term ambition to sell 800,000 cars a year, up from 503,000 in 2015.

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ord’s all-new large SUV, the Edge will arrive in Ireland in July and it will be sold in two series (both 5-door) – the Titanium and Sport. Roscommon People understands that pricing will start from €55,700. Ford boasts that it will delivers premium levels of comfort, sophisticated driver assistance features and class-leading driving dynamics to greater numbers of customers in Europe’s best-selling vehicle segment. Key features for the Edge Titanium series will include: 19” alloys; front and rear parking sensors; handsfree power tailgate and key-free system; Ford’s DAB navigation system; Active Noise Cancellation; rear view camera; and illuminated scuff plates. In addition to above, key features for the Edge Sport series will include: 20” alloys; Adaptive Steering system; Active Noise Control; Sony DAB Navigation system with 12 speakers; unique front, rear and side sports bodystyling with dark exterior detailing; and alloy pedals. Ford says that it has developed the Edge to take the stress out of driving in town or country with sophisticated parking technologies that can locate and steer into or out of spaces hands-free;

Front Wide-View Camera technology that can see around corners even when drivers cannot – reducing stress and potentially helping avert collisions; and standard Intelligent All Wheel Drive technology for optimised traction in slippery conditions. Powerful and fuel efficient diesel engines that deliver 5.8 l/100 km (48.7 mpg), 149 g/km CO2 and up to 210 PS make owning a large, upscale SUV more affordable than ever. “The spacious and hightech Ford Edge responds

to our European customers’ demands for a more premium Ford SUV,” said Ciaràn McMahon, managing director of Ford Ireland. “Offering cuttingedge style with commanding presence and high specification including Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive, the Edge makes advanced technologies and premium quality more accessible to Europe’s growing numbers of SUV customers.” Ford plans to sell more than 200,000 SUVs in Europe this year – a 200%

increase compared to 2013. Consumer demand for SUVs is growing; last year the SUV segment became the best-selling segment in Europe for the first time with a 24% increase year-on-year. Registrations of vehicles in the Edge’s mid-size SUV segment grew 42% year-on-year. The Ford Edge uses the latest powertrain technologies to deliver optimised fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, making powerful SUV performance accessible to even more customers.

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All-new 2016 Toyota Hilux on the way L

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legendary Hilux has been a dominant presence in the pick-up market for nearly 50 years, recording global sales of over 16 million units, which makes it Toyota’s biggest seller after the Corolla. The new Hilux, whose name represents the combination of the words ‘High’ and ‘Luxury’, builds on its legendary reputation. Since it was launched in Ireland, over 5,000 Hilux have been sold with many of them still on Irish roads today. The current generation was launched in 2005 and enjoyed a refresh in 2011. Since 2011, the Hilux has enjoyed a No. 1 best-selling performance in its segment every year. That No.1 performance continues in 2016, with an exceptional 27% segment share. The new Hilux arrives in Irish showrooms in time for 162 registrations. Toyota says that the new Hilux driving performance is much improved courtesy of an all-new 2.4 D-4D engine. Despite its smaller size, compared

to outgoing 3.0L, the new torque figure is 16.5% higher at 400Nm and this higher torque figure is available at a lower engine speed than before giving greater flexibility. Downsizing, with greater driveability and greater efficiency has been achieved, with new Hilux combined fuel consumption improving from 7.7L to 7.0L. An all-new 6-speed gearbox helps deliver this figure with a new 23 per cent taller ratio in top gear. 148bhp is generated at 3,400rpm. The six speed automatic transmission is also new. The new Hilux features ECO and POWER Modes. ECO mode reduces fuel consumption by modifying accelerator pedal response as well as heating/cooling performance. It is perfect for urban driving and short distances. Power Mode provides a stronger acceleration response, ensuring more agile driving on slopes and winding roads. The improved driving performance is complimented by an enhanced cabin area.

The introduction of a full 220v plug type charge point gives the benefit of being able to charge a laptop on the go. Toyota also claims that the new Hilux provides a best in class performance in terms of noise, vibration and harshness. There is better dash silencing, improved engine noise, better engine compartment sound insulation, thicker carpet for the cabin, wider weather-strips for the door openings as well as foam insulation in the roof area. The Toyota Touch multimedia platform comes with a larger 7” screen and a 4.2” Colour TFT information screen within the dash display. Off road performance is also enhanced due to an increase in ride height and improved axle articulation, which is 20% better than before. The new Hilux also has a 20% improvement in structural rigidity, making it tougher than ever. The biggest single improvement in new Hilux toughness is the new Active Traction Control system.

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Toyota Corolla range 161Corolla 1.4 D4D Luna Demo (choice from) 152 Corolla 1.4 D4D Aura spec 23k km 151 Corolla 1.4 D4D Aura spec. 27k km 142 Corolla 1.4 D4D Luna spec. 50k km 132 Corolla 1.33P Luna spec. 70k km 132 Corolla 1.4 D4D Terra spec. 80k km 11 Corolla 1.33P Terra spec. 100k km 09 Corolla 1.4 D4D Luna spec. 120k km 07 Corolla 1.4 D4D Terra (choice from) 07 Corolla 1.4P Terra (choice from)

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Toyota Prius Hybrid Range 161 Prius 1.8 HSD luxury model Demo 141 Prius 1.8 HSD luxury model 35k km 141 Prius 1.8 HSD luxury spec. 50k km 12 Prius 1.8 HSD luxury spec. 60k km

POA €23,950 €22,750 €14,750

Toyota RAV 4 Range 161 Rav 4 2.0 D4D (143bhp) Sol 5dr 151 Rav 4 2.0 D Sol spec. 151 Rav 4 2.0D Luna spec. only 141 Rav 4 2.0D Luna spec.

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Toyota Verso Range 161 Verso 1.6D Sol Skyview spec. 152 Verso 1.6D Luna spec. 131 Verso 2.0D Aura spec.

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POA €25,950 €18,950

Toyota Yaris Range 161 Yaris 1.0L Luna 5dr 152 Yaris 1.0L Luna 5dr 151 Yaris 1.4L D4D Luna 5dr 142 Yaris 1.4 D4D Luna 131 Yaris 1.0L 5dr Terra 131 Yaris 1.0L 5dr Terra

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€12,750 €11,800 €11,750 €8,900

Toyota Avensis Range 161 Avensis 1.6D (choice) Luna spec. 151 Avensis 2.0 D4D Tourer Aura spec. 151 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura spec. 142 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura spec 131 Avensis 2.0 D4D Strata spec. 12 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura spec. 11 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura spec. 10 Avensis 2.0 D4D Terra spec. 09 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura (choice from)

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€26,950 €23,950 €23,950 €22,850 €17,950 €15,850 €13,850 €11,750 €8,950

Toyota Landcruiser / Hilux 4x4 Range/ Commercials 161 Landcruiser 2.8D 2WB 4X Comm Demo POA 11 Landcruiser 3.0D SWB 4x Comm (Mint) €25,000 10 Landcruiser 3.0D LWB Comm (DOE) €17,500 09 Landcruiser 3.0 LWB Comm (DOE) €16,500 06 Landcruiser 3.0 LWB Comm (DOE) €9,950 04 Landcruiser 3.0 LWB 4X Comm 112k mls €8,500 06 Hilux 3.0 Crew Cab (DOE and Mint) €10,750 2016 Hilux (new model) 2.4 D4D Double Cab Demo POA 08 Nissan Pathfinder Plus Crew Cab €9,250 11 Opel Combo Van 1.3 cDTi (DOE – very clean) €5,950 12 Citroen Berlingo 1.6 hDi (panel van) 12 months DOE 100k €8,950 07 Citroen Berlingo 1.9D (DOE) €3,250 04 Fiat Ducato 15seat Minibus (ex. cond) €6,000 04 Transit T280 Crew Cab Van (ex. Con/DOE) €4,950 05 Transit Connect Van 172k €2,500 Non-Toyota Stock 131 Nissan Qashqai 1.5ex 5dr 132 BMW 520i SE Auto (mint cond.) 10 VW Golf 1.6 TDi SE spec. 09 VW Golf 2.0 TDi 5dr C.line 10 Vauxhall Astra 1.3c DTi 5dr 08 Peugeot 308 1.6 hDi 5dr 08 Kia Ceed 1.6D SX 5dr 06 Ford Focus 1.4 CX 5dr 08 Fiat 500 1.4 only 2010 Mazda 3 1.6D Exec. 4dr (mint cond.)

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FIAT Professional Fiorino unveiled! T

he FIAT Professional Fiorino, the original small van that established a new commercial vehicle segment, has been refreshed for 2016 to consolidate its market position and offer even more to the professional user. The new Fiorino retains the compact dimensions that make it perfect for use in cities, agile in traffic and easy to park, without sacrificing any of its remarkable load

capacity of up to 2.8m3 or payload capacity of up to 660kg. The evolution of the FIAT Professional Fiorino introduces some modern design touches, inside and out, with new features that will propel it to the top of its class in terms of performance, running costs, comfort and functionality. In terms of style, the front bumper of the new FIAT Professional Fiorino has been completely

refreshed in line with the sophisticated design language of the FIAT Professional range while retaining the high-mounted headlamps that are not only synonymous with the Fiorino’s identity but also have a practical role in improving visibility and ensuring they are less susceptible to parking mishaps. New 15-inch wheel covers and 15-inch, diamond finish, burnished alloy wheels completes

the external revisions. The new Fiorino retains its commodious, squaredoff load compartment accessible thorough large rear doors that open to 180 degrees and have ergonomic vertical handles that are designed to be approached from either side and opened with minimal effort – very useful when the operator’s arms are full! Functional options includes a folding, retractable passenger seat which can be used as a desk or folded flat to carry objects of up to 2.5 metres in length. The passenger compartment has also been revised to make it more comfortable and ergonomic than ever. The redesigned steering wheel is available with remote stereo controls and leather trim, as is and gear knob and boot. The instruments cluster gets new graphics with permanent backlighting for better visibility and a new, more functional storage compartment has been added to the dashboard. A new, five-inch, colour, touchscreen infotainment system is also offered for the first time, with Blue-

tooth, USB/AUX port and available satellite navigation and DAB radio. The Euro 6 engine can satisfy all needs. The turbo-diesel 1.3 MultiJet II engine with an output of 80hp. This diesel engine offers strong performance and cost-effectiveness, both in terms of fuel-efficiency and maintenance, while the new EcoJet ver-

sion employs additional fuel-saving technologies such as a Start & Stop system, a “smart” alternator and a variable displacement oil pump. The new FIAT Professional Fiorino also offers all the safety systems of its predecessor, including standard ABS with EBD, ESC complete with ASR, HBA, and Hill Holder with parking sen-

sors and front passenger and side airbags available as options. Further information on the new FIAT Professional Fiorino, as the rest of the full-line FIAT Professional range, is available from www.fiatprofessionalpress.co.uk and business users can find out more on the public website www. fiatprofessional.ie.

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MercedesBenz is preparing the way for the arrival into Ireland next September of their new two-door, open-top CClass Cabriolet – the first convertible model produced in C–Class form. Described by their sales manager in Ireland, Ciaran Allen, as “a strikingly sporty and visually eyecatching model, with a design that oozes appeal from every curve and contour”, the new cabriolet is a car that is crafted for cruising. Internationally, the new C-Class Cabriolet comes in five petrol, two diesel and one 3-litre AMG versions, of 4 and 6-cylinder design, all with ECO start/stop function and all Euro 6 emissions standard compliant, along with 4MATIC availability in some cases. In Ireland, focus will fall initially on the diesel powered C220d and C180 petrol models, for which with prices will be announced closer to their arrival.

Arguably, its most visual feature is its electronically operated open top roof that folds away into the trunk when open. Worked from a switch mounted on the central console, it can be opened/closed in just under 20 seconds, even at speeds up to 50 km/h. When open, boot space reduces from 360-litres to a still somewhat ample 285-litres. Externally, its striking front end with inset star and diamond grille pattern, long bonnet, high beltline, LED high performance headlights, 17-inch wheels, and suspension set 15mm lower than the saloon are amongst its eye-catching features. On the optional AMG line, figure-holding sport seats with integrated head restraints, a multifunction sports steering wheel with flattened bottom section and sports pedals add to its sporty appeal. Equipped with a high level of standard specifications, buyers can choose from an extensive list of options that includes additional paint fin-

ishes, upholstery and trim variants and additional soft-top colours of dark brown, dark blue, dark red or black. Amongst these also is a Cabriolet comfort package that includes AIRCAP, an electric draught stop system, and AIRSCARF, neck-level heating for driver and front passenger – features

that extend the open-top season whilst ensuring that occupants enjoy maximum open-air comfort, even at low temperatures. As one would expect in a car of this class, hightech comfort elements, safety systems and driver assistance features abound – including a roll over protection system specific

to the Cabriolet – along with all of the connectivity and compatibility features modern drivers demand. Standard are Attention Assist to warn the driver against drowsiness and Collision Prevention Assist Plus to help prevent collisions by applying brake pressure. Available also is a host of other

driver assistance features of which Distrionic Plus, Brake Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist are examples. To boost carrying space, rear seats fold individually. The AMG line comes with special bumpers and sills, 18-inch light alloy wheels and AMG body styling features.

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Renault unveils new Koleos R

enault recently revealed the newest addition to its global portfolio in China. The all-new Koleos will go on sale in Europe next year. It promises to deliver what is expected of a D-segment SUV with a blend of robust SUV cues including powerful, muscular exterior lines. And Renault promising unparalleled four-wheel drive technology, to go with what it describes real all-terrain ability thanks ground clearance of 213mm. Both front and all-wheel drive Koleos models

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are available. The Koleos will be built on the CMF C/D platform, which is shared with the similarly sized and probably priced Nissan X-Trail. This platform is also the basis of other Renault-Nissan models, including Renault’s Kadjar, and the Nissan Qashqai. The French carmaker promises the refinement and features associated with large saloon cars, including a refined, comfortable interior with seats including technology and design amongst the very best

in its category. It also claims classleading cabin space, including 289mm of rear knee room, and equipment shared with other highend Renault models, like the RLINK 2 multimedia tablet. Available engines should include two petrol and two diesel engines, with power outputs ranging between 128bhp and 173bhp. These will be available with either a sixspeed manual or Renault-Nissan’s X-Tronic CVT ‘box. For Renault, the new Koleos comes at a time when SUVs are

enjoying strong growth in many markets, and for many consumers this will be their first opportunity to experience Renault in their segment of choice. It is longer than the Kadjar. Renault says that it was conceived and meticulously thought through to meet the demands of exacting customers on every continent, the new Koleos is destined for a global audience, with sales in Europe commencing beginning of 2017. More about that closer to the launch date.

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Size matters again at Engine of the Year Awards T

he prestigious

International Engine of the Year 2016 award winners have just been announced. They are recognised as the industry’s top accolades for the world’s best powertrain technology, judged by a fully independent, international panel of 62 journalists from 31 countries that are industry experts. This includes Padraic Deane, who has represented Ireland on the jury for the past twelve years. An entire decade has passed since a V or indeed anything more than six cylinders, has won the outright International Engine of the Year Award. Back then BMW’s allconquering, naturally aspirated V10 in the M5 swept to victory. And that result turned out to be a peak for the awards, in terms of cylinder count and displacement at least. Since then one common characteristic has linked all other winners – IC en-

gine downsizing. Following the M5 heart’s victory, BMW’s own six-cylinder turbo won the outright award for a few years and then, in 2008, there was a momentous leap from 3 litres down to 1.4 litres when VW’s sophisticated TSI TwinCharger took the crown. And so on to this year. Ferrari raced to a memorable victory, scooping the International Engine of the Year 2016 prize for its 3.9-litre bi-turbo V8, found in the Ferrari 488 GTB. Ferrari’s sublimely engineered 3.9 twin-turbo V8 in the all-new 488. By winning the outright award, as well as New Engine, Performance Engine and its category class, which, by the way, was probably the toughest subdivision of all this year, Maranello’s finest becomes one of only three powertrains to take four trophies in one year. BMW again took the honours in the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre category, for

its 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid, as found in the seminal i8. PSA Peugeot Citroën retained the 1-litre to 1.4-litre category title for its 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo. Ford again claimed the Sub 1-litre award for the 1.0 EcoBoost, bringing the engine’s total number of award wins to a phenomenal nine in five years. Tesla retained the Green Engine award for a third year with its fullelectric powertrain found in the Model S and Model X, while Audi’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, found in the new RS3 and RS Q3, took the 2-litre to 2.5litre title for a staggering seventh consecutive year. Mercedes-AMG took the 1.8-litre to 2-litre award with the 2-litre turbo found in the A45, CLA45 and GLA45 models, in another repeat of last year’s results. And Porsche did not leave empty handed, clinching the 2.5-litre to 3-litre

class for its new 3-litre six-cylinder turbo engine, found in the Porsche 911 Carrera. Dean Slavnich, chair-

man of the International Engine of the Year Awards and editor-inchief of a number of automotive titles, said, “It’s

been another sublime year for powertrain development, with each category seeing an array of exceptional engines shortlisted.

Huge congratulations to all the winners, especially to Ferrari for its phenomenal wins!”

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Secure your seat at the game with Opel OnStar W

hat football fan doesn’t know the situation? You are rushing home as your favourite team is about to take to the pitch and you are desperate to watch the match on television. But then, out of the blue, you run into a traffic jam – be it on the motorway or in the city – and are going nowhere. You want to witness every moment of the exciting battle for silverware as the championships unfold. Frantically you search for at least some coverage on the radio and seconds turn into hours as you inch towards your destination, always aware that any moment a simple stroke of genius on the pitch can make or break your day or even your entire summer. For Opel OnStar customers, the scenario described above is somewhat less daunting as they can take advantage of the 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot that enables high-speed internet connectivity for up to seven mobile devices. The built-in 4G LTE structure is specifically designed for in-vehicle use: it is integrated into the vehicle’s electrical system and includes an external

antenna to maximize connectivity and deliver a stable internet connection. As the OnStar system comprises an independent SIM card encapsulated in its module, customers are not required to have a smartphone to use connected services. As many public and pay-TV broadcasters now offer the possibility of streaming football games live and on the go on mobile devices, Opel OnStar subscribers can simply pull over at the nearest rest area and enjoy the match. In addition, the personal connectivity and service assistant also offers a host of other services such as Automatic Crash Response, Emergency SOC Response, Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics or Destination Download that make driving more relaxing and provide peace of mind. Opel OnStar is available across Opel’s complete passenger car line-up in Ireland and across Europe. The 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot is currently available in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, France and Spain and will become available in Ireland from August 2016.

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New MINI Seven inspired by original of the species T aking its name

from the very first MINI, the 1959 Austin Seven, the MINI Seven was developed to showcase both the distinctive style inspired by the original Mini and the current modern values of the brand. It will be available as a MINI 3-door or 5-door Hatch in four engine types: Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD. The MINI Seven joins the current generation MINI Hatch range in 5door or 3-door form with specially designed exterior and interior looks unseen before on this generation’s model line-up. The MINI Seven is instantly recognisable by its striking MINI Yours body finish which comes as standard in Lapis luxury Blue – the most intensive blue tone ever applied to a MINI. Three other body finishes from the MINI paint range are also available to choose from: Pepper White, Midnight Black and British Racing

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New car sales at almost 100,000 for ﬁve months N

ew car registrations for the first five months of the year totalled almost 100,000, up 23% on the same period last year, official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm. New car registrations for the month of May were down 6% (6,532) compared to May 2015 (6,919) while total new car sales are up 23% (99,740) on the same period last year (80,889). Vans and light commercial vehicles (LCV), are currently up 8% (1,839) on May 2015 (1,705) and year to date are up 27% (17,561) overall. While heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations, are also up 38% for the month of May (307) 2016 compared to the same month last year (222), and are up 53% year to date. Commenting on the figures, SIMI Director General Alan Nolan said: “After three years of sustained growth year on year the Industry took a pause for breath in May this year. The new shape of seasonality in the Industry is settling-in with the

sector now beginning to turn its focus on the 162 period for new car sales. “Since the introduction of the dual registration plate system, the percentage of new car registrations occurring in the second half of the year has been increasing year on year from 14% in 2011 to 34% last year. This new shape to the year does give dealers a better opportunity to focus on used car sales at this stage in the year to help clear the decks in anticipation of the next key sales period for new cars. The overall registration numbers are very strong and set the Industry on course for the best registration numbers in over seven years”. Registrations have reached almost 100,000 in the first five months of this year, which is the highest recorded sales for this time frame in the past seven years. The increased growth in registrations, for commercial vehicles, in the month of May and year to date also demonstrates that business confidence remain strong.

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THOUSANDS ATTEND MIDSUMMER’S DAY WITH STARS: See pages 44 & 45

Big event for Join Our Boys – tonight

Pictured in Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod on Friday night last for the launch of the Rooskey Heritage Festival Rose Competition were Orla Cox and Fiona Gannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Tonight, Thursday, June 30th, at 8 pm, a very special evening will visit the Hodson Bay Hotel, near Athlone. Young concert pianist Peter Regan will be joined by mezzosoprano Heather Fogarty to present Jubilation, an enchanting evening of music in aid of Join Our Boys Trust. In this concert, Peter and Heather will join forces and present the lyrical nocturnes of Chopin, Beethoven’s majestic Waldstein sonata, popular opera arias, songs from shows like Westside Story and much more! Join Our Boys Trust was set up to help raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and help Roscommon town’s George, Isaac and Archie Naughton to remain mobile for as long as possible. DMD, which the Naughton brothers have, is a progressive neuromuscular disease that destroys muscle tissue and it is currently fatal.

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Peter Regan and Heather Fogarty – who will be starring in a concert, in aid of the Join Our Boys Trust, in the Hodson Bay Hotel, near Athlone, on Thursday, June 30th – with Isaac and George.

Kick The Bucket this Saturday at JJ’s! Saturday evening sees Kick The Bucket take to the stage at JJ’s. Kick The Bucket is a female fronted group from Omagh featuring Linda McLaughlin on vocals, Shane Tierney on drums, Gerard McCrory on bass and Stephen Rafferty on guitar. Dan Dooner caught up with them earlier this week. JJ’s this weekend guys. Are you looking forward to visiting Roscommon town? Very much so. JJ’s has a great reputation within the live music scene. Many of the great bands playing at the same blues festivals we appear at have been to the venue, and have always had a lot of great things to say about it. Roscommon is also a beautiful part of Ireland. It’s quite a distance for us travelling from Tyrone, but we’re all really looking forward to it. We’ve all been to the area individually, but it’ll be our first time there as a band.

Looking ahead to Saturday, what can the audience expect? We put a lot of work and practice into our set. We hope that people would agree we have our own sound. Although it’s definitely within the blues genre, we try to create a new sound by incorporating elements of different related genres, such as funk, soul, rockabilly, jazz and little bits of rock and country. When it comes to our originals, this helps us try to create something new within the confines of the blues genre. Any covers we do have been totally rearranged so that we give our own approach and sound to them. It’s dream gig time. Describe the set up and line up for your perfect gig. Any gig can be like a dream gig if the atmosphere is good and the crowd are enjoying themselves. Hopefully we can make JJ’s our dream gig!

Would you rather headline a sell-out stadium tour or absolutely rock an intimate tour around Europe’s best live music venues? We’ve always set small goals for ourselves. At the start it was just to play the best music venue in our local town. Then it was to play other areas. Then it was to appear at a blues festival. We play most of Ireland’s blues festivals now. It’d be a great next step after our debut album is released to take it to music festivals in other countries. A tour of Europe would be amazing. It’s always been a dream to travel with music. I don’t think any of us would turn down the odd stadium gig had we the chance! Finally guys what’s your idea of the perfect weekend? Playing at JJ’s sounds like a good one! Any weekend where we get a good gig with a good crowd.

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Solstice Choir ﬁnale at Sacred Heart Church Roscommon Cancer Support Service at Vita House Family Centre is delighted to announce that Roscommon Solstice choir will perform ‘Songs of Praise’, the final show of their summer programme at Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon this Sunday (July 3rd) at 8 pm. Special guest performers on the night will be showband legend, Frankie McDonald, and one of Ireland’s best-known singers, Eleanor Shanley. Frankie is a former member of The Drifters and has been an integral part of the local music scene, particularly in Athlone, for over four decades.

Eleanor, originally from Keshcarrigan, has spent most of her life developing a massive traditional Irish music repertoire, as well as touring with the likes of DeDanann, Ronnie Drew and Damien Dempsey, to name but a few. Tickets for this celebration of music are €10 and can be purchased at Vita House, Abbey Street or from Charlie O’Brien at Rosmed Pharmacy. For more information, see the Vita House & Roscommon Cancer Support Facebook pages or call us on 09066 25898. All proceeds will go to Roscommon Cancer Support Service.

Lip Sync battle at St. Faithleach’s! On Saturday, July 9th, St. Faithleach’s will play host to a ‘lip sync battle’. This is where local characters re-enact popular songs, music videos or scenes from movies. The panel of judges then decide on the winner. This is guaranteed to bring a smile to

your face and if you are in need of a good night out you won’t be disappointed. The show is followed by a DJ until late. Tickets cost €20. On Sunday, July 10th we have Declan Nerney live – doors open at 9 pm. Tickets cost €15. Please support.

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he wrote the 40,000-word novel last summer at his west Roscommon home – and then tried his luck at having it published. “I sent it off to Olympia Publishers,” Aaron said. “They said that they would look at it and a couple of weeks later, they said that they would be happy to publish it. That was a very happy day.” Aaron has always been fond of writing, but never had anything published before. He explained how Path to Revenge came to fruition. “I was just sitting down one day writing, just thinking of ideas and I just started writing and didn’t stop,” he said. Today will be a proud day for the Byrne family: Aaron, his sister Jessica, and his two brothers, Dylan and Shane, and his parents, Jennifer and Desmond. “I think they are more excited than me,” Aaron said of his mother and father. Aaron was happy with how his Leaving Cert panned out and hopes to do well when the results are revealed in August. Asked about his future plans, he said: “I planned on doing business, but I am taking a year out of work to get a job or to write. “If I can make money out of it, I would love to be a writer.”

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Pictured enjoying the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Niall Hunt and Caoimhe O’Reilly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Patrick Tiernan, Mary Murray and Marian Dina. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Ruth Boland, Claire Murray, Ronan McDonnell, Annmarie Murray, Colm Fitzgerald and Fiona Lipsett. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Catriona, Paula, Marie, Lisa and Siobhan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Michelle Beirne, Will Keane and Padraig Murphy. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured enjoying the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Edel Kelly and Pauline Beirne. Picture: Andrew Fox

100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery

Pictured enjoying the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Ann and Joe Connaughton and Etna Murray. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Michael, Mary, John, Susan and Jimmy Murray. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 100th anniversary celebrations of Murray’s, Knockcroghery were Claire, James, Etna, John and Annmarie Murray. Picture: Andrew Fox

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A section of the crowd at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse. Picture: Andrew Fox

Thousands attend Midsummer’s Day with Stars < PAUL HEALY

Thousands of music fans enjoyed a fantastic ‘Midsummer’s Day with the Stars’ in Roscommon last Sunday, with the highlight being a memorable appearance by country music legend ‘Big Tom.’ The Monaghan man – dubbed ‘The King of Country’ by master of ceremonies and event promoter Joe Finnegan – received a huge, emotional and heartfelt ovation from thousands of fans when he arrived on stage. Big Tom – real name Tom McBride – has been a hugely popular figure on the Irish music scene for over fifty years. When he began his set on Sunday with ‘Four Country Roads’, the audience were in the

palm of his hands! Other stars who thrilled the crowds included Nathan Carter, Lisa McHugh, Patrick Feeney and Marty Mone, while the marathon concert was brought to a close in great style with a superb ‘high-octane’ finale courtesy of audience favourite, Mike Denver. This year’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars was complimented by the active support of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce and businesses in the county town, with a country music themed weekend running in conjunction with the big event. The actual concert – staged at Roscommon Racecourse – began at around 2 pm, and continued long into the evening. Guests were able to watch the Ireland/France Euro 2016

game on large screens while enjoying the early music acts. A host of country stars performed, to the enthusiastic appreciation of the large crowd, with revellers dancing and singing along to their favourites.’ There were amusements for children and refreshments for all, with a great atmosphere throughout the concert. The entertainers signed autographs and posed for photographs with fans. The event was memorable for country music fans, but also an economic boost for the town, with many visitors from different parts of the country – and some from abroad – staying in Roscommon over the weekend.

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Althea Whyte, Marie Carr and Sharon Carr. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Edel Purcell, Tracey Mannion and Sinéad Coyle. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Big Tom’ pictured with members of the Civil Defence at ‘Midsummer’s Day with the Stars’ concert in Roscommon last Sunday. Picture: Andrew Fox.

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Bronagh McCarthy, Alanna Hanly and Kasia Lack. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Gerry Guthrie on stage at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. Picture: Andrew Fox

Agnes Dunne (Elphin) pictured with Big Tom at the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Promoter Joe Finnegan hailed the “incredibly emotional” appearance of country legend Big Tom in Roscommon last Sunday when he reflected on the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars with the Roscommon People this week. “Big Tom’s appearance was very emotional for me and for the crowd. And then to see him perform so well, it was really something. I said to someone backstage…this is the nearest we will ever get to knowing what it was like when Elvis was ‘in the building!’ The reception Big Tom got from the crowd in Roscommon on Sunday was very, very special.”

Expressing delight at the success of the event, Mr. Finnegan said that the organisers were thrilled with how well everything went, particularly in light of the ominous weather conditions on the morning of the concert. “When you take into account the weather and the soccer match (Ireland v France), the size of the crowd on the day just shows you how well established this event now is.” At the close of Sunday’s concert, Mr. Finnegan – the well-known Shannonside Radio broadcaster and leading music promoter – thanked everyone who had helped in any way to make the annual Midsummer’s Day with the Stars such a great success.

These included main sponsors Roscommon County Council, as well as the Gardai, Civil Defence, Micheal Finneran of Roscommon Racecourse, stewards, local media and the various providers of refreshments/services. Mr. Finnegan thanked the various stars who had been present on the day and had a special thank you to the thousands of fans who were in attendance. Acknowledging the formal input of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce this year – with the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars broadened into a Country Music Weekend – Mr. Finnegan thanked Chamber President Sean Mahon and all businesses in Roscommon town for their support.

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Shane Boyle, Celine Gallagher, Jackie Gallagher, Orla Burke, Stacey Burke and John Boyle. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Bernard Mulligan and Ann Ward. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Ciaran Ward and Shannon Sullivan. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Bullocks & Heifers Also Weanlings, Suckler Cows & Dry Cows Pictured at the IFA briefing on the deepening farm income crisis with TDs and Senators in Dublin were, L-R: Deputy Eugene Murphy, Senator Frank Feighan, John Hanley, Chairman, Roscommon IFA Co. Executive, Joe Healy, IFA President, Senator Maura Hopkins, Sean Finan, President, Macra Na Feirme, and Bryan Barry, Acting IFA General Secretary.

IFA launches major campaign on farm incomes Urgent action is needed to address the deepening farm income crisis stated IFA President Joe Healy at a recent briefing for TDs and Senators in Dublin. The briefing is the start of a major IFA campaign to secure measures that will relieve the extreme income pressure being felt by farmers in almost every sector and every county of Ireland. At the briefing, IFA representatives spelled out the steps required by Government to deliver positive change for farmers. John Hanley, Chairman,

Roscommon IFA Co. Executive said: “With prices running below the cost of production on dairy and grain farms, the income crisis is being compounded by a clear market failure in the Irish financial sector. The cost of financing short-term working capital on farms is very high, with average quoted rates for overdraft facilities of 8%, and higher rates for merchant credit. These rates are totally out of line with interest rates of 2% or less available to some farmers on the continent. “The EU Agriculture

Council has recognised the need to address cashflow pressures on farms with provision for State Aid through low interest loans or loan guarantees. Our Government needs to move now to provide low cost short-term loans to alleviate cashflow pressures across all sectors,” Mr. Hanley said.

Direct payments make up a significant part of farm income, particularly for drystock and tillage farmers. Mr. Hanley said, “There is an opportunity to support farm income by raising the number of GLAS entrants to more than 50,000 and by bringing forward the Govern-

ment commitment to increase ANC payments to the upcoming Budget. Prompt payments and a 70% advance on the Basic Payment in October are also needed to help cashflow.” Farm Assist and the Rural Social Scheme are vital supports for low income farmers, Mr. Hanley said.

Castlerea Mart Report Thursday, June 23rd: 550 cattle on offer and trade was similar to the previous week with good demand, especially for the quality stores on offer. Bullocks and heifers were a strong trade with some excellent prices for the top quality lots, while the weanlings and breeding stock also reported good clearances. Sample prices – bullocks: 2 Ch 377kgs €1,340, 3 Lm 365kgs €1,060, Ch 500kgs €1,300, Ch 590kgs €1,400, Ch 550kgs €1,360, Lim 620kgs €1,420, Ch 650kgs €1,460. Heifers: Lm 420kgs €1,230, Lm 365kgs €1,060, Ch 401kgs €1,040 Ch 435kgs €1,200, BBX 600kgs €1,435, Ch 430kgs €1,060, Lm 430kgs €1,135. Dry cows: Lim 795kgs €1,450 AA 650kgs €1,175 Ch 710kgs €1,365, Lim 605kgs €1,220 Lm 635kgs €1,320. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,180 to €1,960 for a Lm heifer and her Lm bull calf at foot. Springers made from €1,200 to €1,520 per head. Calves: Reduced numbers on offer this week with dairy cross type making from €55 to €250, with continentals making up to €460. Weanling bulls: Lm 285kgs €920, Lm 260kgs €835, AA 270kgs €820, Ch 387kgs €1,065, Sm 405kgs €1,040. Weanling heifers: Ch 260kgs €810, BBX 360kgs €1,065, BBX 310kgs €900, Lm 260kgs €790. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart.

Pictured at the IFA briefing on farm incomes held in Dublin were, L-R: John Hanley, Roscommon IFA Co. Chairman, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, Joe Healy, IFA President and Bryan Barry, Acting IFA General Secretary.

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Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices – Friday, June 24th: There were better numbers on offer this week. There was a steady trade for bullocks with prices maintained on last week.There was also a good trade for heifers with the majority of lots sold. There was a similar trade for dry cows. Sales as usual for bullocks, heifers, weanlings and dry cows on Friday next (July 10th) at 11 am. Please note that weanlings and suckler cows will be sold on Fridays until further notice. Anniversary sale for bullocks and heifers on Friday, July 8th. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday 30th June. Dry cows made from €760 up to €1370 per lot. Sample prices: Char X 770 kgs €1,370, Char X 730 kgs €1,300, Lim 715 kgs €1,210, Lim X 675 kgs €1,075, AAX 690 kgs €1,005, Fr 670 kgs €900, AAX 630 kgs €870. Heifers made from €385 to €635 over. Sample prices: HEX 665 kgs €1,300, Char X 545 kgs €1,170, Lim 515 kgs €1,150, AAX 505 kgs €1,135, BBX 485 kgs €1,105, 2 AAX 420 kgs €900, AAX 340 kgs €825, Char X 325 kgs €815, Simm X 355 kgs €810, Char X 290 kgs €775. Bullocks made from €400 to €800 over. Sample prices: Char X 640 kgs €1,440, BBX 550 kgs €1,200, Lim X 475 kgs €1,085, Char X 400 kgs €1,040, Lim X 375 kgs €940, Char 365 kgs €900, Simm X 390 kgs €900, AAX 370 kgs €855, Char X 355 kgs €850, Char X 310 kgs €860. Sheep sale – Wednesday, June 29th: There were larger numbers on offer this week. There was a better trade for lambs with prices up on last week resulting in a full clearance of lots. There was an improvement in the trade for cast ewes. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs, cast ewes and ewes with lambs at foot. Sample prices - spring lambs: 53.70 kgs €114, 52.40 kgs €114, 49.10 kgs €113, 51 kgs €113, 46 kgs €110, 49.40 kgs €110, 43.30 kgs €106, 46 kgs €110, 47.4kgs €107. Store lambs: 42.69 kgs €98, 38.9 kgs €87, 38.70 kgs €90, 37.20 kgs €85, 39.80 kgs €90. Cast ewes made from €70 to €120 per lot.

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Prime Fourmilehouse lands available John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week offering new to the market 72 acres of farmlands with a three bedroomed bungalow residence of approximately 1,130 sq.ft. and adjacent farm buildings located at Cloonybeirne, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. John commented: “The property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate as set out as follows: Lot 1: The entire. Lot 2: 3 bedroomed bungalow residence with storage buildings set to the rear standing on approximately 1 acre. Lot 3: 3 bedroomed bungalow residence with storage buildings and farm buildings set to the

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

NEW TO THE MARKET C. 11.43 ACRES OF PRIME ROADSIDE LANDS LOCATED AT DOOHERTY,

FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON (on the main Strokestown route). Price Guide: €60,000 ono to sell.

rear standing on approximately 7.5 acres. Lot 4: Approximately 35 acres of lands incorporating good quality farm lands, and lands which run onto Loughandoughil. Lot 5: Approximately 29.5 acres of good quality lands and lands incorporating some rock outcrop. To arrange maps or for

further details contact John Earley FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090 66 26579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook. com/propertypartners. earley.

An ideal roadside parcel of lands located just off the Roscommon/ Strokestown road. The sale of same must offer all farmers in the vicinity an excellent opportunity to increase their existing holdings in this prime farming district. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. LEGAL: BRID MILLER, SOLICITOR, ROSCOMMON. TEL. 090 66 27777.

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NEW TO THE MARKET AN ATTRACTIVE COUNTRYSIDE TWO STOREY RESIDENCE OF C. 1,100 SQ.FT AND STANDING ON C. 0.27 OF AN ACRE HAVING BEEN PARTIALLY RESTORED LOCATED AT EMLAGHMORE,

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All offers after €100,000 for Kilroosky bungalow David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week offering to the market an attractive new 4 bedroomed bungalow residence of approximately 1,827 sq.ft. located at Cloonageeragh, Kilroosky, Co. Roscommon selling to offers after €100,000. David commented “This is a quality four bedroomed detached bungalow situated on a generous site area of over ½ acre located only 5 miles from Roscommon town in a select countryside area convenient to the local shop, pub and church. “The property is currently at builders finish level thus allowing for the purchaser to put his/her finishing touches to it. Accommodation briefly comprises of a recessed porch, reception/hallway with hotpress, sitting room with

open fireplace, dining room with patio door off, kitchen, utility, four bedrooms with master ensuite and bathroom. The Auctioneer invites enquiry and viewings.” For further details, please

contact David Diffley of Property Partners Earley, Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 66 26579, log onto www. propertypartners.ie or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

PP Earley require properties in Castlecoote/Fuerty Property Partners Earley Roscommon are this week seeking houses in the Castlecoote/Fuerty area for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley told the Roscommon People: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of months with a large volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. As a result we are now seeking a detached house and a bungalow residence in the general Castlecoote/Fuerty area. We offer a comprehensive pre-market analysis, valuation service and one of the largest data bases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients. We advertise in all local and national media and include all our property on four main websites to include www.daft.ie, www.propertypartners.ie, www. myhome.ie and www.onview.ie.” For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley FIPAV or David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

An attractive countryside residence located in a much sought after residential location just off the main Castlerea to Roscommon route at Oran. The said residence has been partially restored in recent years but still allows the would be purchaser to make any necessary improvements or changes to same should they so wish. Standing to the side of the said residence are 2 number useful storage sheds. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: exempt. Legal: Mr Terry O’Keeffe, Solicitor, Messers TJC O’Keeffe & Co, Roscommon. 090 66 26239.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIMELY LOCATED PLOT OF LANDS CONTAINING C. 1.497 ACRES LOCATED AT CORGARVE, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON ON WHICH STANDS A DERELICT ONE STOREY RESIDENCE AND OUT BUILDINGS. (located just off the main N5 Tulsk/Strokestown route) Price Guide: €20,000 ono to sell

A prime elevated hillside plot of lands located in a select countryside setting located just off the main N5 Tulsk/Strokestown route. Standing on the said lands is a derelict one storey residence with the benefit of storage sheds set to the side. Due to size, setting and location, the said property would ideally suit redevelopment and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. BER residence: exempt.

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The Village Inn available at Loughglynn The Village Inn is a landmark public house situated in the village of Loughglynn and comprising of a large modern lounge and bar, 6 bedroomed luxury accommodation, commercial unit to side and excellent cut stone traditional buildings to the rear which are in need of refurbishment. This property sits on a large site area of 1.5 acres with a substantial car park to the rear. The Village Inn has traded successfully for many years boasting excellent turnover figures and holds obvious potential for a B & B business. Loughglynn is a village located 30 minutes from Knock International Airport boasting renowned fishing on Lake Glynn together with a host of local amenities including sports parks, community centres etc. Nearby towns include Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea and Ballyhaunis. For more information or for viewing, contact Oates Auctioneers Ltd, Church Street, Roscommon Town. Tel: 090 662 7878, Fax: 090 662 7877 or email: info@oates.ie. Check out www.oates.ie for a full list of properties.

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“LANDMARK PUBLIC HOUSE WITH 5 BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION & COMMERCIAL UNIT”

O’CONNELLS BAR & LOUNGE BRIDESWELL VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON

Superb investment opportunity to acquire a long established Public House together with an excellent 5 bedroom dwelling house and commercial unit which is currently generating an excellent rental return. The property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and comprises of an old world style public house which has traded successfully by the same family for over 70 years, a well maintained 5 bedroom 2 storey residence with separate 2 bed apartment to the rear of property. The commercial unit is currently rented and comprises c. 800 sq. ft. unit with excellent rental return. -------------------------------------------------------------------

Bungalow at Runnabraken Pat Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Runnabracken, Co. Roscommon a four bedroomed bungalow on a 1 acre site with a good range of out offices, 3 bay hay shed, lean to, cattle pen and crush. The residence has the benefit of oil fired central heating. Offers are now being accepted, for further details or an appointment to view please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net.

NEW TO THE MARKET COUNTRY RESIDENCE ON 2 ACRES

CUILLEENIRWAN, DYSART, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON

3 bedroom residence on corner site at Corraun Village, Roscommon Unique 4 bedroom dormer style residence situated on a gentle elevated site in a quiet cul-de-sac 10 minutes from Athlone Town Centre. Presented for sale in exceptional condition surrounded by mature trees with paddock to side. This residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room, dressing room, office, 4 large bedrooms (3 ensuite) and family bathroom. Outside large detached garage. -------------------------------------------------------------------

This week Hughes & Company are offering new to the market at Corraun Village, Co. Roscommon an attractive 3 bedroomed semi-detached residence on a corner site. Accommodation consists of a sitting room with a solid fuel stove, kitchen cum dining room, utility, downstairs bedroom, toilet with WHB. Upstairs consists of 2 large bedrooms with one having an en-suite and walk in wardrobe, bathroom and a hot press. The Residence is finished to a high standard with lawns to the front and rear of the property.

PAT HUGHES & CO. LTD. AUCTIONEER & VALUER NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE Circa 37 acre Residential Farm at

BALLINAGARD ROAD, ROSCOMMON Viewing is a must. For further details or an appointment to view please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net.

NEW TO THE MARKET

Range of property and land at Hughes & Co

BALLINLIG, FUERTY, CO. ROSCOMMON Quality parcel of lands set out in one lot with road frontage. The lands are all in permanent pasture and are located three miles from the scenic village of Castlecoote and five miles from Roscommon Town. -------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW

NO. 2 THE HILL, CLOONSLANOR ROAD, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

Church Street, Roscommon town, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: 090 6627878 FAX: 090 6627877 E-mail info@oates.ie • Website: www.oates.ie The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 E-mail athlone@oates.ie • Website: www.oates.ie

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

“C. 18 ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND”

Immaculate 3 bedroom bungalow situated in a much sought after district on the outskirts of Strokestown and within walking distance to all amenities. Presented for sale in “Showhouse” condition, this fine property consists of entrance porch, reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, utility, 3 bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom. Price Region: €149,000

Roscommon auctioneer Sean Naughton pictured with Irish rugby legend, Paul O’Connell, at an Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers Conference held recently at Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

Landmark AIB Bank for sale at Hughes & Co For sale by private treaty or public auction at a later date a landmark building, approximately 2,500 sq. ft. at Church Street, Roscommon, formerly the old AIB Bank. The Building is currently laid out into offices with commercial potential on the ground floor. For further detail or an appointment to view please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net

This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale at the Ballinagard Road, Roscommon a compact farm in a number of different lots to suit. The property also has a nice 2 bedroomed bungalow there on. At Racecourse Road, Roscommon Pat Hughes & Company have an ideal investment opportunity consisting of 4 x 1 bedroomed apartments generating approximately €15,000 per annum. Due to recent sales Hughes & Company have a number of purchasers looking to acquire property in and around the Roscommon area. Pat is urging people who are thinking of buying or selling to talk to him, let him advise them, his advice is free. For further details or to make an appointment to view please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@ eircom.net.

The property will be offered for sale in a number of different lots. Lot No. 1 – 2 Bedroomed Bungalow on circa 10 acres. Lot No. 2 – 2 Bedroomed Bungalow on circa ½ acre Lot No. 3 – At Ballingard Road circa 9 ½ acres Lot No. 4 – At Ballinagard Road circa 5 acres Lot No. 5 – At Ballymartinmore circa 12 ½ acres. Lot No. 6 – At Bolinree circa 10 acres All of the lands are of good quality and located convenient to Roscommon Town. This must be of interest to local farmers or someone wishing to acquire a portion of Land convenient to Roscommon Town. FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE ON 090 6627003 OR E-MAIL PHUGHES2@EIRCOM.NET ------------------------------------------------

MEADOWS TO LET • At Beechwood, Kilteevan, circa 8 acres of manured meadow • At At Clooncagh, Strokestown, circa 5 1/2 acres of meadow ------------------------------------------------

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Prime residence with extensive outbuildings at Newbridge 3 bedroomed bungalow in Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

Exceptional bungalow for sale in Athleague Located in the village of Athleague within walking distance of all amenities lies this luxury 3 bedroomed bungalow. This property comes to the market with a host of features such as fully tarmacadamed driveway to the front and side, private patio area to the rear, high standard of finish internally, fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, a garage with roller door and mature hedging to all boundaries, standing on a large site. Athleague village is located approximately six minutes from the County town of Roscommon and all its amenities and under 30 minutes to the town of Athlone. This property is an ideal family home which is in ‘walkin’ condition and would suit the first-time buyer market or investment opportunity for the discerning purchaser. Viewing is highly recommended by the auctioneer to fully appreciate all that is on offer at a reasonable price. To view more pictures and information of this property visit our website www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie. To arrange a viewing please contact the office on 09066 63700.

Connaughton Auctioneers offer this luxury five bedroomed period residence in good condition standing on a 1 acre mature private site at the end of country lane. This property comes to the market with all mod cons and is completely modernised. There are many early Victorian features throughout the home. Cast iron gates and a stone driveway lead up to the front entrance which overlooks a range of flowers, shrubbery and fresh herbal beds. Wooden floors internally, original cast iron bath, internal stone feature walls to name just a few of the many special features on offer in this exceptional property.

The site also contains an original stone outbuilding near the cast iron gated entry which has potential for future development. The house has been insulated to a very high standard and has dual heating, both solid fuel and oil. This property is highly recommended for viewing so do not to miss out on a opportunity to acquire a little piece of history, finished to a high standard which seldom comes to market at such an affordable price. For further details and information about this property and to arrange viewing which is strictly by appointment, please contact the office 09066 63700.

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

NEW TO THE MARKET A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE AND RECENTLY RENOVATED 3 B/R SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C. 1,240 SQ.FT WITH GARAGE SET TO THE SIDE LOCATED AT

STROKESTOWN ROAD, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON

A highly attractive 3 B/R semi-detached residence located in a select residential location within walking distance of Lanesboro town centre and the famous River Shannon. Ballyleague and Lanesboro are well regarded for their many leisure pursuits and benefit from many established and renowned public houses and restaurants together with an abundance of water based sports activities. The said property stands on a beautifully mature site area with an extensive garden area to the rear and with a gravelled driveway extending to the front and side. Overall, this is a quality property to come available in a select location and the auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and offers to sell. BER: D2. LEGAL: BRID MILLER, ATHLONE RD, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON. TELEPHONE: 090 66 27777. Prime residence at Cloonshivna, Newbridge.

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FOR SALE DUE TO CANCELLATION Residence on c.0.61 Acres at

Ballymacurley Ballinaheglish Co. Roscommon

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Prime Parcel of Lands c.15.07 Acres with 2 Bed Residence at

c.14.52 Acres at

Cottage on 2 acres at

Turrock Dysart Co. Roscommon

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• Attractive three bedroom residence • Standing on large site c.0.61 acres • Option to develop attic into living accommodation • Range of outbuildings to the rear • Garage/Workshop • Traditional stone wall to front with 2 sets of cast iron gates • Price Region: €145,000 To arrange a viewing call Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700

• C. 15.07 acres of predominately good quality lands in 2 lots • 2 bed cottage on site • Stables, tack room & dog kennel • Bog land included in sale • Property serviced by water well • Mains water servicing all fields • Contact the office for maps and further details/ viewing • Price Region €162,000 Contact Sole Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 for further details

• Prime lands comprising of C. 14.52 acres • C. 10 acres good quality • C.4.52 acres average quality • Located in renowned farming district • Derelict buildings and pen/crush standing thereon For further details contact the office on 0906663700

• Prime two bedroom cottage on c. 2 acres • Outbuildings and Hayshed to rear • Located c. 4 miles from Roscommon Town • Contact the office for further details/ viewing • Price Region €85,000 For further details contact the office on 0906663700

THINKING OF SELLING? If you are thinking of selling, call us today for a FREE VALUATION NO SALE NO FEE CALL 090-6663700 TODAY

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Classifieds

Everyone wants it Everyone reads it 80,000 PEOPLE READ OUR NEWSPAPER EVERY WEEK!

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

WEEKEND ON CALL EMERGENCY ROTA From 6 pm Friday 1st to Monday 4th July for Medical Emergencies Please Contact WESTDOC FOR APPOINTMENT On: 1850 365 000 EMERGENCY SURGERIES WILL BE HELD ON SAT 11am TO 12 Noon OR 4pm TO 5pm AND SUN 11am TO 12 Noon.

All Patients must Contact WESTDOC on 1850 365 000 for an appointment for these surgery times.

DOCTOR SURGERY

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

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

FREE CAR PARK AVAILABLE AT REAR OF SURGERY

PHONE: 090 66 25650

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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

ACCOUNTS

BOUNCING CASTLES ROSCOMMON CASTLES

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

Phone No: (087) 4136355

CAREERS CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

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

Grace O’Reilly

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

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

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

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

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 CHIROPODIST

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

DRIVING LESSONS

SYL’s

School of Motoring

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

Call (085) 1348779

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

DRIVING LESSONS

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TEL: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

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

ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX ADVISERS

Tel: (043) 3326125, (087) 2251591.

CHIMNEY

DOCTORS’ ROTA

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.

CAR VALETING

AMG

Mobile Valeting & Detailing SERVICES: • Mini Valet from €15 • Full Valet from €40 • Pre-sale preparation from €50 • Full Compound Machine Polish from €80

CONTACT RUSLAN ON: 089 2364265 OR 089 4369648

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

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

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

Contact: 085 1348779 COUNSELLING COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY Are you effected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Call Billy (094) 96 59966 Mobile (086) 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com

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

Tuition in Car Car available for test

EDT LESSONS AVAILABLE Contact: Noel Burke Ballintubber

087 6870248 www.noelsdrivingschool.ie Email: noelsdrivingschool@gmail. com Learn to drive with ....

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

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

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

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

FARMING SERVICE < ABATTOIR AVAILABLE: Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Webb’s Butcher’s 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715. TREATED < PRESSURE STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €90 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439. < LANDS TO LET: Circa 18 acres at Cuillagh, Scramogue until December 1st 2016. Contact Kieran Leavy 071 96 34737/087 6025597. < TO LET: 4 acres in the Gallowstown area until 1st December 2016. Bohergarve, Gallowstown, Roscommon. Tel: 090 66 63552. < TO LET: 25 acres of meadow for silage in two lots. Strokestown area. Tel 087 9280872. < TO LET: Good quality clean meadows to let for silage. Loughglynn area. Tel 087 2972947 or 094 98 80286. < FOR SALE: Calf creep feeder. Factory made, adjustable bar to suit any size calves. Excellent condition. €650. Tel: 086 2351926.

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Classifieds FENCING EDDIE NAUGHTON FENCING SUPPLIES All types of fencing materials - including: • P.D.M. cresoted posts • Grant approved fencing • Post & Rail fencing • Timber gates • Concrete posts • Mesh panel fencing • Palaside

Tel: (086) 1500207

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

GARDENING

HOLISTIC

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

SEAMUS HUNT

• Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 or 090 66 22328 Over 30 years in business

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

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

WALTER BEGLEY

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

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

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

Find us on facebook

● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy

& orthopaedic sports massage

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

Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com www.facebook.com/ AOBTherapies Vouchers available on-line

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

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

Phone: (086) 3614230 INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL TO LET INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL UNIT TO LET at Circular Road, Roscommon. 1,200 sq.ft. Tel: 086 2563000.

KENNELS

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

HAPPY TAILS BOARDING KENNELS

086 3482387

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

moleskin architecture@gmail.com

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

For further details contact Mary (087) 6162191 or Barra (087) 9764250. www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA

facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission to erect an agricultural shed together with ancillary site works at Newtown, Clonown, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Padraig Dunning. 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.

PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Stephen and Orla Greene to convert part of a domestic garage to habitable accommodation for use ancillary to an existing dwellinghouse at Moyvannan, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Phone: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Maureen Carty intend to apply for planning permission to retain extensions and alterations as constructed to dwelling house consisting of: 1) single storey front porch extension 3m2 2) single storey rear extension 14m2 and 3) habitable accommodation on first floor level 41m2 including 2 no. rooflights on eastern elevation at Deerpark Td., (E.D. Boyle Rural), Co. Roscommon. Signed: D.Clancy, Design & Planning Consultant, Surveyor, Brickeen, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo. Phone: 071 916 5789

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our client Kathy O’Loughlin for permission for retention of planning for a domestic garage as constructed at 12 Grange Manor, Grange Townland, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., CL Building, Racecourse Rd., Roscommon (Ph 090 66 65341) (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie

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

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Tony Macklin to erect a slatted shed and associated siteworks at Knockmeane, Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

This 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 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 Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, County Roscommon Eric Nugent and Associates wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of our client Theresa and Richard Shepherd for Planning Permission to construct a sun room to the side of existing dwelling house and to construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling house comprising relocation of existing bathroom, new en-suite, extended existing kitchen and new utility room and Retention Permission to retain porch to the front of existing dwelling house and all associated site works at Bolinree Td, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Signed: Eric Nugent & Associates (Agent), Planning & Design Consultants, 20 St. Francis Terrace, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Mobile: 086 3379733 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.

This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Denis McCarthy, intend to apply for Retention Permission for elevational changes to an existing dwelling house as previously granted under planning reference PD02/1235 and an extension of a sunroom to the south elevation including all other ancillary site works at: Graffoge Townland, Scramogue, Co Roscommon. Signed: Denis McCarthy. 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.

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: 3/4 bedroom house at Cashel Park, Castlerea. Rent receipts accepted. Phone: 086 2505325. < TO LET: 2 bed apartment in Athleague village. Fully furnished. Tel: 087 7541730. < TO LET: 3/4 bedroomed fully furnished house at Castlepark, Castlerea with OFCH and stove. Tel: 086 3120158 094 96 20393. < ROOMS TO LET: Athlone Road, Roscommon. Tel: 087 8048853.

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Classifieds PAINTING & DECORATING

SEPTIC TANKS

PAINTER & DECORATOR

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED

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

PUBLICAN’S LICENCE FOR SALE < CLEAN PUBLICAN’S LICENCE FOR SALE: Please reply if interested to Box No: 900, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

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 24th June & 8th July Longford 1st & 9th July

JIM McMAHON 087 2404818

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

SITUATIONS VACANT < CONCRETE FINISHERS AND PIPE LAYERS REQUIRED for busy site in Dublin. Safe Pass and Manual Handling needed. Tel: 086 0213542. CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 3 children in their own home. Boyle area. From September 2016. Phone 086 1791193. < CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 3 children, 2 school going, in their own home in Roscommon town. Light housework may be required. Must have good English and full clean driving license. References required. Tel: 087 3639839. < STAFF REQUIRED for busy restaurant/take-away. Fortes Restaurant, Roscommon Town. Call 090 66 30503 after 3pm. < EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 7 month old baby from September preferably in baby’s own home. References and Garda Vetting required. Glenamaddy/Clonberne area. Monday - Friday but must be flexible. Please reply to Box No: 897 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < PART-TIME BAR STAFF REQUIRED for country pub, 5 miles from Roscommon Town. Please reply to Box No: 898 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < SUITABLE LADY REQUIRED to mind two children in children’s own home. Please reply to Box No: 899 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER/COOK REQUIRED for two to three days per week. Rooskey/Kilglass area. Must have own transport and good spoken English. Please reply to Box No: 901 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. CLEANER REQUIRED for two hours per week. Near Roscommon town. Must have own transport and good spoken English. Please reply to Box No: 902 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie SITUATIONS WANTED < EXPERIENCED KIND RELIABLE CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE to mind children in her own home. Ballagh/Curraghroe area. 8.30am - 6pm, Monday - Friday. Tel: 086 2502993. < MATURE RELIABLE LADY AVAILABLE to do cleaning and housework in the Boyle/Carrick-on-Shannon area. Tel: 086 3963296. < BUS DRIVER AVAILABLE for work in Roscommon and surrounding areas. Full D and D1 Licence. Also Driver CPC qualification. Phone: 087 6321080.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

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.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible Call car direct

(086) 2714879

ATHLEAGUE CABS 1-8 Seats Wheelchair Accessible

PADDY PURCELL 087-3186590

USEFUL SERVICES

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTOR

< END OF JUNE DISCOUNT on new screened seasoned turf of quality. Delivery available. Sold in various size loads. Tel: 087 3831953. < FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Tel: 086 7236301.

USEFUL SERVICES

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.

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 HACKNEY SERVICE

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

Tommy Gilligan, Roscommon

(086) 8099503 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849. < SUMMER LEARNING SUPPORT: July and August. One-to-one Literacy, Numeracy, Speech Delay. Tel 089 4768226. < TUITION REQUIRED for Leaving Certificate Honours Maths. Tel: 086 1522945 after 6pm.

– For all your decorating needs.

Call John 086 4679798

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

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

CAN’T FIND ANYONE to do that small job, or you haven’t got the time ...

WE DO ANYTHING From fitting Curtain Rails to laying that footpath • Fast Reliable Service • Professional, Courteous Employees • Trustworthy

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL ! 094 96 31880 087 9100477

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005

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

VAN AND MAN AVAILABLE FOR: Delivery, collections, house and flat removals.

Contact: 087 6718564

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

Call Justin on 087 6969147 Creggs, Co. Roscommon

Glamorous Dogs FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

KESHIA CASEY

Professional Dog Groomer

(087) 2731228 < 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

USEFUL SERVICES < 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 – Painter and decorator, power washing, grass trimming, etc. Also man and van. Tel: 089 4233122. < UNEMPLOYED HANDYMAN AND SEEKING WORK: No job too small. • Building • Plastering • Carpentry and Maintenance Work. Call: 087 7561101. < PLASTERER AVAILABLE: All plastering works: • Drylining • Garden Walls • Sheds. Neat work, good rates. Tel: 087 2519912.

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

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MORRIS (Nee Foley) Bridget (Bridie) Skyvalley, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co Roscommon Formerly of Birmingham UK

The family of the late Bridie Morris wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the sad loss of our mother. A special thanks to all the neighbours, friends and relatives who visited her at Roscommon County Hospital, attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thanks to all who travelled long distances to be with us, sent Mass Cards and flowers. Thanks to her home carer, Ann Egan for all her care and support. Special thanks to the staff of Roscommon County Hospital, especially the staff of St Coman’s Ward and to Geraldine Keane and the Palliative Care team for their, care, love and· attention of our mother in her final weeks. Also to Dr Michelle Culligan and staff at Monksland Primary Care Centre. A special word of thanks to Fr. Sean Neylon for the beautiful Funeral Mass and kind words of sympathy and also to the singers and musicians that helped to make her Funeral Mass so special. Thanks to Donal Hamrock, Undertaker for his professionalism, guidance and support. Thanks to the gravediggers who prepared her final resting place. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all of your intentions.

CONNOR Carmel

BANAHAN Kathleen

DUGGAN Eamon

COYLE Thomas

Tuam, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon

Creevy Road, Roscommon Died on 3rd July 2014 (2nd Anniversary)

Fearbreagues, Knockcroghery (1st Anniversary 1st July 2015)

Sleaveen, Roscommon. (7th Anniversary)

To lose someone I loved so much Brings pain beyond belief There are no words to ease my pain My sadness and my grief I feel I’ve lost someone so close So wonderful and dear I think about your special ways And wish that you were near But although you have left this world You’ll stay within my heart Guiding like an angel Even though we are apart For love is everlasting And so are my memories Your legacy that’s always there To light the way for me.

On this the First Anniversary of Eamon’s passing, the family of the late Eamon Duggan, late of Fearbreagues, Knockcroghery thank everyone who sympathised and supported us at that sad time. To family, relatives and friends who travelled long distances to be with us, thank you. We thank Marian and Seamus Brennan who were first to the scene of the accident and called the emergency services. Thank you to the Garda, the Fire Service and the Ambulance personnel who tended to him. Thank you to the medical and nursing staff of Portiuncula Hospitalwho cared for him. Thanks also to Eamon’s friends who visited him in the hospital that last week. Thank you to Pat and Tom Smyth, Funeral Directors, Roscommon for their sensitivity and professionalism. Sincere thanks to Fr. Ray Milton and Canon Peadar Lavin for the lovely Removal and Funeral Mass. Thank you to the beautiful choir and friends, the music and singing which enhanced the Funeral Mass. Thank you to all who took part in the Gurad of Honour from Knockcroghery village to the Church. We were humbled to see such a large turnout of Eamon’s friend’s participating. Thank you to all the gravediggers, Eamon’s neighbours and friends who prepared his final resting place. Thank you to everyone who sent floral tributes, Mass Enrolments and Mass Cards, and letters of condolences. A special thank you to our kind neighbours and friends who were a great source of comfort and help at that difficult time. Mass has been offered for all your intentions. Eamon’s First Anniversary Mass is at 7pm on Saturday 2nd of July in Knockcroghery Church.

Carmel’s husband Jerry, sons Sacha, Steve and Gerard, daughters Ann-Marie, Vanessa and Caryl, sons-in-law Seamus, Paul and Colm, grandchildren and extended family wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised and supported them in their recent bereavement. To those who called to the house, travelled long distances, sent Mass Cards and messages or contributed in any way to Carmel’s Requiem Mass it was much appreciated. Many thanks to Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, to Michelle Regan for the beautiful music and to Fr Eamon O’Connor for his support over the course of the Wake and for celebrating the Funeral Mass. Our gratitude to those who prepared mam’s final resting place and to Patsy Hanly for his fitting music at the graveside. Sincere thanks to all of mam’s very good friends who provided the Guard of Honour which meant so much to all of us. A heartfelt thank you to Frank and Ann Casey and to Donal and Vera Rattigan for their help and hospitality and to all the neighbours and friends who provided refreshments and assistance over the course of the Wake. Thanks also to the Percy French Hotel for the lovely meal after the Burial. Finally our most profound thanks to the Palliative Care team and all of the staff at Roscommon County Hospital for the most outstanding care mam received, we will be forever in your debt. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as an expression of our most sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for you intentions. Carmel’s Month’s Memory Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday 2nd July 2016 at 8pm.

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Sadly missed by your brother Tom, his wife Teresa and family. May you Rest in Peace Kathleen xxx

BANAHAN Kathleen Creevy Road, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Kathleen Banahan, Creevy Road, Roscommon, who died on the 3rd of July 2014 Age 53 years If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, Then pick a bunch from us, Place them in Kathleen’s arms, And tell her there from us, Tell her that we love and miss her, And as she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Remembering her is easy, Because we do so every day, But there’s a pain within our hearts, Which will never go away. Rest in Peace Kathleen

You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts, your loving parents Michael and Josephine and your brother Michael. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Monday Morning 4th July 2016 at 10.30am.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who died on the 5th of July 2009 Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and perpetual light shine upon him Rest in Peace

COX Laura Anne Tullyvarron, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary) Who passed away on 6th July 2015

Always loved and fondly remembered by his wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday July 2nd at 10.30am.

MULVEY Kate Coolaphubble, Knockcroghery (1st Anniversary) Who passed away on 6th July 2015

The family of the late Kate Mulvey wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the kindness, support and sympathy which was shown to us on our sad loss. A special word of thanks to our neighbours, family and friends. Sincere thanks to everyone who attended the Funeral Mass and Burial, travelled to be with us, sent Mass Cards and floral tributes. Sincere thanks to Fr. Ray Milton, Canon Peadar Lavin, Fr. Martin McDonagh, Fr. John Cullen, Fr. Hugh Lee and Fr. Donal Morris. Thank you to the Altar Servers and Carmel McLoughlin for the beautiful music and singing. Thank you to Dr. Alex Robinson, Roscommon County Hospital, staff of Oakwood Nursing Home and all the people who cared for Kate in her final years. Special thanks to Pat and Tom Smyth for their professionalism and kindness. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will take place in Knockcroghery Church on

Laura’s parents Seamus and Eileen, her brothers James, Shane and Daniel, boyfriend Nuno and niece Zoe, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with us on the sad loss of Laura. Thank you to everyone who called to our home, brought food and supported us, as we waited to bring Laura home from Edinburgh. The support of our wonderful neighbours, friends and family was deeply appreciated and we wish to express our gratitude to them for their tireless help which without hesitation went over and above their call of duty. Thanks to Fr. John McManus who celebrated the Funeral Mass and who was so generous with his time by calling to our home to offer kind words and prayers which gave great comfort to us all. Thanks to Fr. Poole, Fr. Whitney and Fr. Breslin who also celebrated Mass. Thanks to the Funeral Director, Pat McHugh for his professional services. Thanks also to Roscommon Gardai for their assistance and to Teresa Donlon for the beautiful music and singing, and to Angelina for the catering. A special thank you to the family, friends and neighbours who prepared Laura’s final resting place with such care and attention. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. A ray of sunshine came and went A beautiful treasure only lent In God’s keeping, quietly sleeps This daughter/sister We loved but could not keep.

Laura’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 3rd of July at 10am in St. Ceceila’s Church, Curraghroe.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES

THANKSGIVINGS

FAGAN Vincent

BEIRNE Denis

KIRRANE Bridie and Evelyn

STROKER William

DALY Jason

10 St. Theresa’s Road, Lisnamult, Roscommon Who died 27th December 2015

Lus Leana, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

(8th Anniversary)

Crossroads, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon

Culleen, Dysart (8th Anniversary)

Brid Stroker and Suzanne Stroker, Kathleen, Francis and Angela Stroker wish to express their grateful thanks to all who sympathised with them in their great loss of Willie. Those who called to the house during the Wake and who attended his Funeral Mass and who travelled long distances to be with us, thank you. To our wonderful Kilteevan community and great neighbours, thank you so much. To those who sent Mass Cards and messages of sympathy, again our thanks. To Fr. Sean Beirne, Altar Servers and all attached to the Church, thank you. To Enya, thank you for your beautiful music and hymns in the Church and at the graveside. To Mr. Tom and Pat Smyth, funeral directors thank you for your professionalism and attention to detail at all times. To those who prepared the grave, our grateful thanks. To the medical team at the Medical Centre, St. Coman’s Park, thank you for all your help. To the doctors, nurses and staff of the Oncology Department, UCHG Hospital, Newcastle Road, Galway and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, our sincere thanks for caring for Willie during his illness. To Charlie O’Brien and the staff at Rosmed and to the staff of the Ambulance Service, thank you. To all who took part in the Guards of Honour, again our thanks. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. Finally, to our dear friend Brian, a special thank you for all your help and loyalty to Willie during his illness and over the years. We are forever grateful. Willie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday 3rd July at 10am.

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Jason, who died on 5th July 2008

The wife and family of the late Vincent Fagan wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, support and sympathy which was show to us on our sad loss. We would like to thank the staff of Oakwood Nursing Home for the wonderful care shown to Vincent during his time with them. Thanks to Dr. Morris and Dr. Brennan and all of the staff at the Medical Centre. Thanks to the medical teams and staff at Galway University, Portiuncula and Roscommon County Hospitals for their care over the years. A special word of thanks to Rev Eugene McLoughlin for his many visits and prayers and for the comfort he brought Vincent. Thanks also to Monsignor Travers, Fr. Ireneusz Kuzmicki, Deacon Talbot, church choir and Altar Servers. Thanks to Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism shown to us. Also thanks to the gravediggers for preparing the grave. Thanks to the Abbey Hotel who provided refreshments and a lovely meal. A special thanks to Vincent’s wonderful neighbours and friends. Thank you to everyone who sent Mass Cards, flowers, travelled long distances, attended the Removal and Funeral and assisted in any way. We hope this acknowledgement is accepted as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, daughters Rosemary and Ita, sons Frank, Aidan and Fintan, sister Maureen and brother Michael, sons-in-laws, daughtersin-law, grandchildren, greatgrandson and extended family.

In loving memory of Denis Beirne, who died on July 15th 2013 Our wish is just a simple prayer, God bless and keep you in his care, In Heaven you rest, No worries, no pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again.

Always remembered, by Willie, Mairead and extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday 2nd July 2016 at 7pm.

In loving memory of Bridie and Evelyn Kirrane, Brookvale Avenue, Roscommon town, who died on the 1st and 2nd July 2008 We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories and pictures in a frame

Always remembered by their brother, nieces and nephew and many friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Friday 1st July at 8pm.

GILLOOLY Martin and Mary Late of Cartron, Kilteevan, Roscommon Who died on 3rd July 1998 and 13th January 2011

DONNELLY Bridie (11th Anniversary)

Those we hold closest to our hearts Never truly leave us They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives

Always remembered by all the family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd July 2016 at 7pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane. To hear your voice To see your smile To sit and talk with you a while To be together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today.

Fondly remembered by her husband Sean, daughters Pauline, Geraldine and Martina, sons Joe and David, daughter-inlaw Jayne, sons-in-law Jonathan, Gerard and Enda and grandchildren Laura, Lochlainn, Keelan, Grace, Olivia, Jessica, Carla, Hazel, Ava and Sean. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Will those who think of her today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters Annie, Ellie and Sheila, their husbands and families. Anniversary Mass in Rahara Church on Sunday 3rd July at 10am.

SLIMAN Michael

KELLY James

Rathconnor, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Rathmoyle, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts is always kept for you.

Always loved and sadly missed by his sister Anne Noone and family and extended Sliman and Kelly families Anniversary Mass at 11.30am on Sunday 3rd July in Fourmilehouse Church.

In loving memory of James, late of Rathmoyle, Tulsk and formerly of Taughboy, Ballyforan, who died on 5th July 2014 Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Wonderful memories you left behind.

So sadly missed by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Kilmurray Church on Sunday 3rd July at 10am and later in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads on Saturday 6th August at 7pm.

Say not in sadness that he is no more, say only in

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature A heart of gold Those are the memories We will always hold

Always remembered and sadly missed by Dad, Mam, Michelle and Cathal. Anniversary Mass on Friday 1st July at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart.

GLEESON Michael Boher, Roscommon Who passed away 4th of July 2009 (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Michael Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Always remembered by your wife Teresa, sons Eamonn, Miceál, James, David daughter Mary, daughtersin-law, son-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Monday 4th July at 8am in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

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MOST HOLY APOSTLE ST. JUDE Faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honours and invokes you universally, as the patron 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 assistace 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 be said for 9 consecutive days and pbulished immediately and in three days favour will be granted. Thank you to St. Jude and Mary Maddalene for favour received. T.C. PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. With reverence and intense devotion in the celebration of Mass, he invited countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of (here state your petition). Glory be to the Father… (three times). Amen. A.K. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. M.M.

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SALESPERSON We are a family owned business established over 30 years that provide a range of services to Home owners, Architects, Construction Company’s & Self builders. We specialise in uPVC, Hardwood, Aluclad, Aluminium windows and doors We are looking for a salesperson to go on the road selling windows and doors. The new recruit will be given whatever training necessary.

Co Roscommon Disability Support Group Ltd now recruiting for the following position

CARE SERVICE COORDINATOR The successful candidate must be organised motivated and professional and have strong administration and communication skills which will deliver the Highest Quality Homecare Services. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: • Relevant Health/Social Care background QQI Level 6 minimum • Care of the Older Person and staff supervisory experience is required ENQUIRIES TO: Operations Manager, Co Roscommon Disability Support Group, Derrane, Co Roscommon Tel: 090 6625852 OR EMAIL CV and supporting documentation to mkbourke@eircom.net Website: www.rosdisabilities.ie Application closes Friday 8th July 2016 Co Roscommon Disability Support Group is an equal opportunities Employer.

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THANKSGIVINGS NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Blessed St. Jude, Glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus. The name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes you as the Patron of Hopeless Causes, of matters despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable. I implore of thy particular privilege to bring visible and speedy help where help is most despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consultations and succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and suffering, particularly (request). That I may bless God with thee and all blessed throughout eternity. I promise thee, O Blessed Judge, to be ever mindful of this great favour and I will never cease to honour thee as my special and powerful Patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to thee. Amen. Thank you, St. Jude. Say for three days and publish. M.M. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Blessed St. Jude, Glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus. The name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes you as the Patron of Hopeless Causes, of matters despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable. I implore of thy particular privilege to bring visible and speedy help where help is most despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consultations and succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and suffering, particularly (request). That I may bless God with thee and all blessed throughout eternity. I promise thee, O Blessed Judge, to be ever mindful of this great favour and I will never cease to honour thee as my special and powerful Patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to thee. Amen. Thank you, St. Jude. Say for three days and publish. A.H.

Ray Joyce, Co. Galway and Caoilfhionn Casey, Newtowncashel, Longford, celebrate their wedding at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Friday, 24th of June.

National Recreation Week in the county National Recreation Week takes place from Sunday, 3rd of July to Saturday, 9th of July this year. This is a nationwide celebration of recreational activities for young people. Roscommon County Council, in conjunction with Roscommon County Childcare Committee, Roscommon Sports Partnership and the FAI Development Worker, will be providing a range of free events over the coming week – supported by the Department of Children & Youth Affairs. The purpose of National Recreation Week 2016 is to highlight the importance of recreation for young people and to encourage an inter-agency approach to achieving some of the main goals of the National Recreation Policy. The theme of this year’s Recreation Week is ‘Remembering 1916’. On Thursday there will be orienteering in Mote Park at 7 pm. To book or for more information contact check out www. rosactive.org, email info@rosactive.org or call 090 6630853. On the same day there will be archery in The Hub in Castlerea from 7 pm to 9 pm. On Friday, there will be canoeing in Portrun at 11 am while on Saturday there will be trail cycling in Lough Key Forest Park at 11 am. Other events including archery, river kayaking and street football, while a photography competition will take place across the week at locations around Roscommon. For more information on events log onto www.rosactive. org or www.roscommoncoco.ie or for more information on street football contact Adrian Carberry at acarberry@ roscommoncoco.ie or phone 090 6637235.

Hopkins welcomes North Roscommon roadworks Senator Maura Hopkins, right, has warmly welcomed the completion of remedial roadworks in the Tallaghan area of Ballaghaderreen. The works have recently been completed by Roscommon County Council as part of this year’s roads programme. Speaking in Ballaghaderreen this week, Senator Hopkins stated that she is “delighted that these road mprovements have been completed. The works were completed under the €11.4 million allocation to Roscommon for road improvement and maintenance works for 2016.”Senator Hopkins concluded by emphasising “the need for continued road improvement works across the region in order to ensure our road network is in a safe condition for all road users”.

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SportsPeople GAA Results Friday, June 24th Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Elphin 5-4 St. Brigid’s 0-9 Adult Football League Division 4 Strokestown 3-13 St. Barry’s 3-9 Sunday, June 26th Adult Football League Division 4 St. Barry’s 3-11 Boyle 2-5 St. Ronan’s 1-14 St. Croan’s 0-8 Oran 1-14 St. Dominic’s 2-8 Strokestown W/O v Kilglass Gaels Adult Football League Division 6 St. Faithleach’s W/O v St. Barry’s Tulsk Lord Edwards W/O v Éire Óg Junior A Football Championship (Section B) Strokestown 0-12 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-3

Athleague enter race as hurling heats up! Kepak Roscommon SHC Round 2 previews by SEAMUS DUKE Athleague v Padraig Pearses on Friday in Athleague at 7.30 pm Athleague begin their campaign with a tough game against Pearses who will not want to lose for a second week in a row. The result could depend on how strong a team Athleague can field on the day. Pearses might just shade it, but it will be close. Prediction: Padraig Pearses.

GAA Fixtures Friday, July 1st Adult Football League Division 5 (8 pm) At Lisnamult: Kilbride v Roscommon Gaels Junior B Football Championship (Section A) (8 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v Kilmore At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v St. Croan’s At Orchard Park: Elphin v Clann na nGael Junior B Football Championship (Section B) (8 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Kilbride At Abbey Park: Boyle v Tulsk Lord Edwards

Roscommon Gaels v Tremane on Saturday in Athleague at 6 pm Last Sunday’s win against St. Dominic’s will give the Gaels a boost and they will certainly be hoping to win this local derby. Tremane were defeated by Four Roads but the opposition will not be as tough this time. Another tight game in prospect here. Maybe the Gaels to shade it and make it two wins in a row. Prediction: Roscommon Gaels.

Saturday, July 2nd Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Elphin. 7 pm Sunday, July 3rd Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Western Gaels. 1 pm At Abbey Park: Boyle v Roscommon Gaels. 2 pm At Strokestown: Strokestown v Kilmore. 2 pm At Rockfield: Oran v Pádraig Pearses. 2 pm Adult Football League Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael. 1 pm At Knockcroghery: St. Dominic’s v Éire Óg. 2 pm At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Kilbride. 2 pm At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 3 pm Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Creggs. 1 pm At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Aidan’s. 1 pm At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Ballinameen. 2 pm At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Shannon Gaels. 2 pm

Four Roads v St. Dominic’s on Saturday in Athleague at 7.30 pm The champions are back in business after a good win in the opening round last weekend against Tremane. They look too strong for St. Dominic’s, who were beaten by Roscommon Gaels in round one. Prediction: Four Roads.

LEFT: Getting a leg up! Jenny Downey gives therapy to a Roscommon minor footballer as he is congratulated by a supporter following Roscommon’s win over Sligo last week. Picture: Andrew Fox

Underage Fixtures Thursday, June 30th U-14 Football Championship Division One (7.30 pm) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Brigid’s At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Boyle At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels U-14 Football Championship Division Two (7.30 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Michael’s At St. Dominic’s: St Dominic’s v Oran U-14 Football Championship Division Three (7.30 pm) At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Faithleach’s At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Castlerea St. Kevin’s U-14 Football Championship Division Four (7.30 pm) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Michael Glavey’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Boyle Saturday, July 2nd U-16 Football Championship Division One Knock-out At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Strokestown. 6 pm At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Dominic’s. 7.30 pm At Rockfield: Oran v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 7.30 pm U-16 Football Championship Division Two (7.30 pm unless stated) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Roscommon Gaels At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Aidan’s U-16 Football Championship Division Three (7.30 pm unless stated) At Kilbride GAA Park: Kilbride v Elphin-Ballinameen At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Boyle U-16 Football Championship Division Four (7.30 pm unless stated) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Michael Glavey’s At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v St. Michael’s

Hyde Park works underway < SEAMUS DUKE

Work on the refurbishment of Dr. Hyde Park began recently and will continue for a number of months. It is hoped that the works will be completed in time for the start of the National Football League in February 2017. It is estimated that the project will cost between €600,000 and €700,000. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Roscommon County Board Chairperson Seamus Sweeney said: “The protective work to secure the site began last Thursday week and the dismantling of the goalposts and the ball retaining nets is also underway. We expect that the work will continue for a number of months.” The Connacht final will be held at Pearse Stadium, Salthill on Sunday, July the 10th, with the senior game starting at 2 pm. Tickets for that game will be going on sale this week.

Cumann Na mBunscol Roscommon girls pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on the occasion of the recent Roscommon v Sligo game. Picture: Andrew Fox

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SportsPeople This weekend’s action There are two meetings this evening in Ireland, one at Tipperary first away at 5.45 pm and the other in Co Meath at Bellewstown where a three day festival starts at 5.05 pm. Tomorrow they race at 5.00 pm and are joined by Wexford with an all NH card off at 5.50 pm and they race alone on Saturday at 4.50 pm. Sunday’s action over jumps is at 2.15 pm in Greenmount Park, Limerick and 15 minutes earlier on the level at Naas in Co Kildare. Lenebane hold their 2 day July meeting on Monday, starting at 5.55 pm and Tuesday away at 6.00 pm. In an all flat card on Monday the highlight of the year, the Listed Lenebane Stakes. Ladies Day also takes place on Monday when Marietta Dolan will be judging the Fashion Stakes sponsored by Supervalu Co. Roscommon to the tune of €2,900 in cash prizes.

Review of the Week

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

On Friday evening Joseph O’Brien trained his first “derby” winner when his mother’s Arya Tara won the Apprentice Derby with his sister Anastasia in the saddle making it an all family affair. On Saturday 9 colts ran in the Dubai Duty Free Derby with Harzand, Epsom Derby winner, becoming the 18th horse to complete the double for Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen. In the absence of the Epsom second US Army Ranger his stable mate the Ballydoyle trained Idaho, the Epsom third, improved 2¼l to finish 2nd beaten ½l, with Jim Bolger’s Stellar Mass 3rd. In the 2-Y-O Railway Stakes Medicine Jack proved best for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane winning by ½l from Peace Envoy with English raider Dream Of Dreams another 1½l back. In Sunday’s Pretty Polly Stakes and Aidan O’Brien’s Minding justified long odds on of 1/5 repelling Jessica Harrington’s Bocca Baciata and Jim Bolger’s Lucida with the two English raiders 4th and 5th.

General News Sea Swift and Pat Smullen took Dermot Weld into the record books winning the fil-

ly’s maiden at Naas last evening week as he trained his 4,000th winner. The well-backed Sea Swift completed a double for the Mater of Rosewell beating Nuclear Option and Not A Whisper. Weld trained his first winner in 1972 when Spanner won at the now defunct Balldoyle. Ladies if you do not win in Roscommon next Monday night despair not as Dundrum Town Centre and the Wineport Lodge sponsor another best dressed Lady Competition in Kilbeggan 15th July.

Competition Time Winners of the tickets for Lenebane on Monday and Tuesday are John Egan, Ballinlough, Maura McGrath, Mounllew and Cian Heavey, Athleague who all knew Aranhill Chief won the Connaught National in Roscommon on Monday June 13th? Racing is set for Kilbeggan again on Friday 15th July and we have 3 pairs of tickets to give away compliments of manager Paddy Dunican. It is Ladies Day and just tell us who sponsors Best Dressed Ladies Competition on the 15th July at Kilbeggan? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey St., Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12.00 next Wednesday the 13th July 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.

Lenebane Preview Monday’s card is an all flat fixture featuring the Lenebane Listed Stakes supported by the opening EBF sponsored maiden race confined to 2-Y-O’s with 26 entered the largest entry of the day. Next up a 4-Y-O+ handicap sponsored by SuperValu and confined to apprentices in Ireland with 15 entries. Property Partners Earley Auctioneers sponsors the handicap for fillies with 16 potential runners and all 3 opening races are run over 7f. The fourth race is a 22 runner maiden race over 1m 2f again sponsored by EBF. The featured Lenebane Stakes, over 1m 3f, is the 5th race on the card and has a very good entry of 16 horses. The pe-

Arya Tara and Ana O’Brien in blue could be seen in Lenebane.

nultimate race is the Roscommon Herald handicap is also over 1m 3f feature with 11 entries and racing closes with the 16 strong field for the Lilac Rooms Maiden for 4Y-O+ again over 1m 3f and sponsored by Rosmed Pharmacy and Lilac Rooms. Of the 16 entered in the Lenebane Stakes, 5 are from Aiden O’Brien’s with 1 from his son Joseph, 2 each from Dermot Weld, John Oxx and Jim Bolger, with Pat Fahy, PruneDobbs, J Levins and Ger Lyons supplying one each. Stellar Mass, 3rd in last week’s Derby, looks the pick of card. For the choice of the Ballydoyle quintet consider riding arrangements which will give a pointer to the fancied runner. Arya Tara won the Apprentices Derby for Joseph O’Brien and must be given consideration. Lyons’ Chemical Change, 2 wins 2 runners up out of 4 runs, looks the danger with Ballydoyle’s Houses Of Parliament and Bolger’s Sanus Per Aquam also fancied. Ladies don’t forget the SuperValu Co Roscommon sponsored Best Dressed Lady Competition on Monday with great prizes and is covered in detail elsewhere on the page. Remember to round off the day’s racing with singer Henry and The Usual Suspects in the main bar. The Best Turned Out in each race is sponsored by Lynch Flooring.

Tuesday sees an all national hunt card opening with a maiden hurdle over 2m confined to 4+ mares, the ITBA are giving a €5k bonus for mares eligible for the I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme to the owner of the winner. Next up is the Connolly Red Mills Novice Hurdle over 2m 4f. The third is a claiming rider’s maiden hurdle over 2m 4f, part of the series sponsored by JP McManus through his Martinstown Stud. Next up is the Keen Print Handicap Hurdle over 2m. Racing closes with 2 bumpers, the first is a 2m 4f bumper for qualified riders and racing ends with a race for mares over 2m, confined to pro/am lady riders. This race is sponsored by EBF and the ITBA are giving a €5k bonus for mares eligible for the I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme. Music after racing in the main bar is by local musician Derek Campbell and the BTO is sponsored by Keshia Casey of Glamorous Dogs in Fuerty. The Big Red Barn is making a second appearance at Lenebane and will feature the Best Dressed Ladies Competition on Monday. St Croan’s GAA club take over it exclusively on Tuesday to hold a fund raising function and tickets are available from committee members.

Ballinlough & District Angling Club Club Chairperson John Ryan presenting the Dalby Cup to Clive Connell.

Angling U-14 Féile na nGael participant Oonagh Kelly from Four Roads GAA Club, Co. Roscommon, being presented with a commemorative jersey by John West ambassadors, Philly McMahon, left, and Danny Sutcliffe and Edwina Keane, Kilkenny camogie player, at the John West Féile National Skills Star Challenge 2016, at the in the National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Paul Mohan/Sportsfile

Connell wins the Dalby Cup

U-14 Féile na nGael participant Michael Staunton, from Oran GAA Club, Co. Roscommon, being presented with a commemorative jersey by John West ambassadors, Philly McMahon, left, and Danny Sutcliffe, at the John West Féile National Skills Star Challenge 2016, at the National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Paul Mohan/ Sportsfile

Ballinlough & District Angling Club held their first competition of the season on Saturday evening last when competitors fished for the Seamus Dalby Cup. Seamus was one of the great characters of fishing for over 50 years and the memorial cup is fished for in his memory. A most enjoyable evening of fishing was had by all on Lake O’Flynn and junior anglers featured strongly on the day as the cup was won by Clive Connell, with the biggest catch. Second prize went to Daniel McDermott and third prize to Abbie Conneely. The presentation of prizes took place at Kennedy’s at the White House and Club chairperson John Ryan thanked the management for their hospitality and wished Peter and Siobhan every success. While congratulating the competition winners, John also thanked the club’s sponsors, John Gill Auctioneers, Padraig Campbell and Harmac Medical. He also thanked Inland Fisheries Ireland in particular local staff member, Michael Egan.

Ballinlough & District Angling Club Chairperson John Ryan presenting second prize to Daniel McDermott.

Ballinlough & District Angling Club Chairperson John Ryan presenting third prize to Abbie Conneely.

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Dan’s SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

Zika and tired of Olympic withdrawals THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Fresh from watching Irish heroics against more illustrious opponents in France and the impeccable behaviour of adoring fans, I find it hard to believe so many golfers are withdrawing from international duty at the Olympics. It should be a source of immense pride to represent your country and I have to agree with boxer and national treasure Katie Taylor on this one; it looks like some golfers were waiting for an excuse to withdraw. First of all I would question whether we really need golf at the Olympics, to me it’s just another step in turning the games into a commercial free for all. Golf is a fine sport but it already gets enough media attention without jumping on the Olympics bandwagon. For the record, I feel the same about soccer teams and professional boxers at the Olympics too!

Secondly, while I understand the reasons for Shane Lowry’s withdrawal to some extent, I am skeptical about Rory McIlroy’s. I wonder whether Rory’s heart was ever really in representing team Ireland. Recently married Lowry took his decision based on medical advice, which said contracting the disease

could be harmful when planning a family. In fairness I did hear an expert on national radio state that while the disease is rare and most patients don’t even experience any real illness, it could be harmful to those wishing to have children within a six-month period. The Olympics is a chance for those taking part in

sports, which operate outside the media spotlight to enjoy a day in the sun. Therefore it might be time to rethink golf’s place at the games. While Rory and other superstar swingers are unpacking their bags, the unsung heroes of Irish sports are still fighting tooth and nail to book their seat on the plane to Rio.

Sporting week on Tweet Street Neil Patrick Collins @Neil_C1 I shifted my first Icelandic girl 2 weeks ago. It was a good omen for them. #Euro2016 (Iceland may have worked their socks off but Neil put in a shift of a different kind!) Richie Sadlier @RichieSadlier You just know they’re gonna blame the amount of foreigners working in England on this one too. (The RTE pundit puts the boot in.) Katie Taylor @KatieTaylor Another one bites the dust. I wonder what excuse the golfers would of (sic) made if there was no virus. (The champ throws a mean hook!)

Katie Taylor

GOOD NEWS STORY OF THE WEEK

This weekend in the sporting world Onewall Nationals in Castlebar St. Coman’s will send a strong team to this year’s Onewall Nationals, which will take place this weekend (July 1st to 3rd) in Breaffy House in Castlebar.

Open Week at Boyle Golf Club Boyle Golf Club will play host to an open week next week (Monday, July 4th to Sunday, July 10th) with events taking place across the entire week! For more information visit www.boylegolfclub.com or email info@boylegolfclub. com. Follow on Facebook.

Mastering the Beautiful Game Just one fixture this weekend in the Umbro Masters League and that’s the big play-off game between Skyvalley Rovers and Dunmore Town in Lecarrow at 7 pm on Saturday. The Mid-Western Girls League took part in the U-16 Gaynor Cup in Limerick at the weekend and performed brilliantly! They thumped South Tipperary 6-0 and Limerick County 3-1 on their way to a semi-final against Galway. Following a narrow defeat, the girls finished in fourth place overall!

Golf

Ladies winner Cryan tears of joy in Boyle

Anne Keenan, Winner of President’s Prize to Ladies, pictured being presented with prize by Club President John Moffatt at Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club recently.

Without the fear of the Zika virus to hold us back we start our weekly tour of Roscommon’s golf clubs in Boyle this week where Claire Cryan emerged victorious in the Lady Captain’s Day. Liz Dwyer was second, Peggy Feeley won gross and Joyce Boles finished third. In the Lady Captain’s Prize to men John McGuinn got the win with 40 points with Paddy Nangle in second on 39. Charlie O’Donnell took the gross while Paul Connolly finished third. In Athlone, the Hodson Bay Cup was clinched by Ger O’Kennedy ahead of Michael Brody and Liam Browne. Meanwhile the Wednesday Open was won by Eamonn McManus ahead of Ray Fagan. Up in Carrick-on-Shannon, Anne Keenan won the president’s prize to the ladies ahead of Phil Emmett, Ger Farry and Mary O’Rourke. In Castlerea the ladies competed for the Hession Cup on Tuesday last with victory

going to Kathy Burke on 70 points just ahead of Mamie Creaton on 71. Meanwhile the men’s team were narrowly defeated by Enniscrone in the Barton Shield. In Roscommon, Captain Francis Ferguson took the Sunday Competition with a great score of 43 points followed by Denis Smyth in second place. Mary Seymour was the winner in Category A of the ladies’ while Marguerite Farrell won Category B. Frank Kearns won the Open Seniors Competition while Joan Moran won the ladies’ 9-hole competition. Finally to Strokestown where the seniors recently enjoyed golf in Bundoran. Last Wednesday Ollie Killeen, Peter Day and John Irvine enjoyed a win. On Thursday Ollie Killeen came out on top again with Ray Hogan, and Jackie McDonnell. Rose Lally won the ladies golf on the Wednesday while Bernie Talyor was victorious on Thursday.

Darts

Ballinaheglish player represents Ireland One of the highlights of the International Darts Calendar came to Sligo this past weekend as the Six Nations Darts Tournament took place in The Great Southern Hotel, Sligo. Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales and The Netherlands all competed for the coveted crown in the event. Big name players such as former World Champion Scott Mitchell, Wesley Harms and Martin Phillips were all in action, and Roscommon was well represented at the event by Ballinaheglish’s Thomas Concannon. The Irish Men just lost 13-12 in the 5th/6th place play-off against Northern Ireland following some impressive throwing throughout the event.

Thomas Concannon (Back row, right) represented Ireland along with his teammates pictured this past weekend at The Great Southern Hotel in Sligo.

Handball

St. Coman’s members given national awards Croke Park was the venue last Saturday for the presentation of two high profile national honours to St. Coman’s members. Michael Naughton, Roscommon’s very own ‘Mr. Handball’ received the Hall of Fame award and it is unlikely there will ever be a more deserving recipient. For virtually all his adult life Michael has been very heavily involved in all aspects of handball – playing, coaching and administration – but it is probably fair to say that his quiet, gentlemanly manner has won him even more admiration right across the handball world. Michael’s playing achievements have probably gone under the radar somewhat, due in no small part to his own modesty, as during 30+ years as a wonderful PRO Michael preferred to give others the headlines while granting his own numerous overage All-Irelands minimal coverage. Since the mid 1970’s his coaching of both boys and girls has seen numerous prodigies win every underage title in the game including a number of World Championships. Right up to the present day Michael can still be seen in and around the courts in Roscommon meting out quiet words of advise and even fitting in an odd game or two. The latest standout player from Michael’s long line of success is Fiona Tully and she received the 2015 Young Female Player of the Year award at the same ceremony. Fiona had an outstanding second half to 2015 after recovering from a serious back injury, which at one stage looked like keeping her out of handball for good. Since her hugely impressive World title win last August, Fiona has won almost every competition she has entered, winning All-Irelands in Schools, Nationals and Minor grades in both courts. If Fiona manages to remain injury-free she really will be one to watch in the coming years.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Euro 2016: Pride in defeat CHAMPIONSHIP Crystal Ball… for plucky Irish team Ireland’s Euro 2016 exit was inevitable the minute that it was known that it was France that they had drawn in the last 16. But unlike our experience at the Euros in 2012, the team did the country proud and they went down fighting. The performances against Sweden (first half), Italy, and France (first half) were outstanding. Most Irish people realise that we just don’t have the class players in our squad and all they want to see is a good fighting spirit – and we saw that. Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane did a very good job managing these players and they can be justifiably happy with how they got on overall at this tournament. In 2012, under Giovanni Trapattoni, there were huge recriminations after three very poor displays. The team played awful football then and even the fans were not happy – and it takes a lot to make Irish fans unhappy. O’Neill and Keane have turned that around completely. I wouldn’t be getting carried away though. Shay Given, Robbie Keane and

The Irish team has given the fans plenty to cheer about this summer.

John O’Shea will retire, and Wes Hoolahan and Jonathan Walters are likely to call it a day as well. It is hard to replace players of that quality. We will now be looking to the likes of Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick, Richard Keogh, Shane Duffy and even James McCarthy. Whether these lads will be able to step up and be the leaders of the future

Rossies will fancy chances against Galway The question on everyone’s lips since the Connacht semi-final against Sligo is: Can Roscommon beat Galway on July 10th? The emphatic answer is ‘yes’. But it is a 50/50 game, no more no less. We will have a major Connacht final preview in the paper next week, but despite what they have been saying, I am convinced that the Roscommon management team had been training for a Connacht final against Mayo and that they have had to rethink now. Galway may not be as strong Ross Glynn and Lorcan Daly pictured as Mayo, and they may have after the final whistle in last week’s Connacht Minor caught the multiple champions Roscommon/Sligo Football Championship game. on the hop in Castlebar, but any Picture: Andrew Fox time Galway get a sniff of success they go for it with all guns blazing – and this is no exception. They are at home in Salthill, and since Pearses Stadium was renovated a good few years ago now, Roscommon have not beaten Galway there. The dogs in the street know that Roscommon have had a problem at midfield this year – and that’s where Galway are strongest. The key to this Connacht final will be whether Roscommon can rediscover the kind of high-octane possession and running game that we saw in the league games against Cork and Donegal. There were glimpses of it in the second half against Sligo, but if we can get our attackers on the ball – and running at the Galway defence – we have a great chance. One thing that worries me about Galway is that Damien Comer and Shane Walsh, who are two class forwards, did not play that well against Mayo. If they are firing against Roscommon, then we could be in trouble. I think it will be a very close Connacht final. It’s a great opportunity for Roscommon to win a provincial final. We will go into more detail next week.

remains to be seen, but with Martin O’Neill at the helm, we can look forward to a productive World Cup campaign. In the meantime, it has been a wonderful Euro tournament for Ireland and their wonderful supporters. I have heard only some of the great stories coming out of France since the Green Army landed on their shores, and I am sure more will emerge

now that they are back home. The people who went out to France are a credit to the country – there wasn’t one arrest over the two and a half weeks of the tournament. Their attitude is –why go out to a tournament in a foreign country and fight, when you can be having the craic? And they are right. With regard to the rest of the tournament, I watched the game between Wales and Northern Ireland and it was absolutely terrible stuff. Having said that, Wales are a good side and they could get to the semi-finals at least. But in the past few days we have seen the big guns flex their muscles. Germany were really good at the weekend, as were Belgium. France look a good side too, but I am not so sure that they have the real class players to win it. Despite the football being conservative for the most part, the Euros have been very enjoyable and the atmosphere has been fantastic. The French authorities have been very good hosts particularly considering the enormous pressure that they have been under.

Time for RTE panel to call it a day? We hear that there are going to be a number of retirements from the Irish soccer team after exiting the Euros at the weekend, and the RTE Sports Department should consider putting Johnny Giles, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady out to pasture as well. They have had a good run, but their time is up. Dunphy castigated Martin O’Neill for his team selection before the game against Italy, yet the manager was vindicated with the best Irish display of the tournament – and in a number of years as well. He hammered James McCarthy in every game. It was totally over the top from Dunphy. He and Giles in particular, have been so wrong in their analysis on an ongoing basis it’s actually a bit of a joke at this stage. Even at half-time on Sunday last they were all certain that Ireland would go on and score a second goal and win easily against a very poor French team – when we all know that France, with the class players that they have, were always going to stage a revival. Dunphy told us that Belgium were not a good side and had no chance of winning the Euros. Against Ireland, Belgium were class, and anyone who saw them rip Hungary apart last Sunday night would never come to the opinion that they are a poor side. Look, we had great craic with these guys over the years, but it’s time to replace them with younger blood. I thought that Damien Duff was very good any time he was on. Get a few fresh faces in.

Ulster SFC Semi-Final Replay: Donegal v Monaghan on Saturday in Cavan Having plumped for Monaghan last week I was disappointed with the way they played against Donegal, who were unlucky not to win. It was a poor enough game, which had a fairly nasty undercurrent. Michael Murphy was off target with a few scoreable frees, which was not like him. Hard to pick a winner here, but having gone with Monaghan last week I am going to stick with them – but in hope rather than in confidence. Prediction: Monaghan.

Munster SFC Kerry v Tipperary on Sunday in Killarney

The fact that it’s Tipperary and not Cork facing Kerry will shave about 15,000 off the gate at Fitzgerald Stadium. Thirty-one counties will be rooting for Tipperary, who have some brilliant young footballers, but in reality Kerry will be too strong, particularly at home. We can only hope that Tipp make a game of it. Prediction: Kerry.

Ulster SFC Semi-Final Replay: Cavan v Tyrone on Sunday in Clones

The drawn match was one of the best games of the championship so far, with Cavan fighting back to earn a share of the spoils. Tyrone were annoyed that they didn’t shut out the game the last day, and while Cavan are an emerging side, and will put up another huge challenge, Tyrone will make no mistake this time. Prediction: Tyrone.

Leinster SHC Final: Galway v Kilkenny on Sunday in Croke Park

Galway are an unknown quantity and they have got to this final without much fuss. GAA fans wait every year for the demise of Kilkenny, but it never happens, and on the basis of the hammering that they gave to Dublin, they should win another Leinster title here. Prediction: Kilkenny.

All-Ireland SHC Qualiﬁers I am predicting wins this weekend for: Wexford (v Offaly), Limerick (v Westmeath), Clare (v Laois) and Dublin (v Cork).

All-Ireland SFC Qualiﬁers There should be wins this weekend for Laois (v Armagh, in a re-fixture) and Sligo (v Leitrim).

Disappointing weekend for Irish rugby

Time to leave it there? Is it time for Liam Brady (left) and Eamon Dunphy (right) to follow Johnny Giles into punditry retirement?

The Irish rugby team bowed out tamely in the third test against South Africa but it is a credit to Joe Schmidt and the players that they were so competitive in their three games. They pushed South Africa all the way after what was such a long season. The players have gone through the World Cup, playing with their provinces, the Six Nations, and now the tour to South Africa. They deserve a break. The U-20 team were simply outclassed against England in the World Cup Final. They were blown away with the start that England made, and it was always going to be hard to come back from 21-0 down. Still, there is great hope for the future and there are several young Irish players who have a huge future in the game – and of course they have the memory of beating Grand Slam champions Wales and the mighty All Blacks along the way.

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Four Roads going in right direction! Kepak Roscommon SHC Round 1 Round-up Four Roads 0-19 Tremane 0-10 Four Roads showed that they fully intend to defend their Mickey Cunniffe Cup title with just as much intensity as we have come to expect over the past eight years when they had a convincing win against Tremane on Sunday last. Tremane did well especially in the first half, but with Micheal Kelly dominating the midfield area and scoring, Four Roads were always able to get the vital scores they needed. Mike Donoghue and Brian Lawlor were excellent in the Four Roads attack and by half-time they led 0-12 to 0-5. Niall Keenan and Peter Kellehan were playing well for Tremane but at the end of the day Four Roads were just too strong around the field. Four Roads: D Dowd; C Dowd, M McLoughlin, J Rogerson; S Curley (01), J Donnelly, J Fitzmaurice; J Moran, M Kelly (0-4); B Lawlor (0-5), C Mulry (0-2), J Donoghue; A Lawlor (0-2), M Donoghue (0-3), E Rogerson (0-2). Subs: D Lohan for A Lawlor, C Dowd for J Donoghue, T Treacy for Donnelly. Tremane: K Kellehan; C Mahony (0-

1), P Kellehan (0-1), J Moran; C Farrell, M Keaveney (0-1), A Flanagan; J Blighe, S Melia; N Keenan (0-2), J Brennan (0-1), D Mullen (0-3); J Brenan, D Keaveney (0-1), S Mahony. Subs: M Kellehan for J Brennan, F Kelly for Moran, F Carr or D Keaveney, P Brennan for Mullen. Referee: A Clogher. Roscommon Gaels 1-11 St Dominic’s 0-12 In a tight game, Roscommon Gaels caused a mild surprise when they were two-point winners against St. Dominic’s in Athleague on Sunday. It was always closely fought and when the Gaels scored a fine goal from Paul Lennon in the 20th minute it helped them to a 1-6 to 0-8 lead at half-time. With Gearoid Egan, Tom Mullen, Paul Lennon, Cillian Egan, Damien Healy and Oisin Hession doing well, the Gaels could always keep their noses in front and they held out for a good win. Best for St. Dominic’s were Mark Miley, Tommy Doyle and Michael Brehony. Roscommon Gaels: D Casey; N Tannian, B Concannon, E Browne; T Mullen, B Mullen, D Guthrie; G Egan, G Waldron; P Lennon (1-1), C Egan (0-2), O Hession (0-1); C Duignan,

D Waldron, D Healy (0-7). Subs: L Tiernan for D Waldron, L Clogher for Guthrie, C Tarmey for Hession, O Hession for T Mullen. St Dominic’s: B Hanley; S McCormack, A Naughton, P Joyce; C Shaw, N Moran, C Hunt; A Beades, M Brehony (0-2); R Kilcline (0-1), N Watson, T Doyle (0-2); J Murray (0-1), N Connaughton (0-1), M Miley (0-5). Sub: R Byrne for McCormack. Referee: J Cahill. Oran 2-11 Pádraig Pearses 1-12 The accuracy of Jerry Fallon was the deciding factor in this entertaining first-round game played on Saturday evening in Athleague. The Roscommon county player accounted for an incredible 2-9 of his side’s total. It was nip and tuck all the way, and it was Pearses who struck home the first goal of the game in the 8th minute when Alan Sweeney was on target, but, once Jerry Fallon blasted a 30 metre free to the Pearses net in the 10th minute, Oran were back in business, and at half-time they led 1-7 to 1-4. Pearses levelled the scores by the 40th minute, at 1-8 each, having scored four points in a row. Jerry Fallon converted a penalty for Oran with 20 minutes to go and it gave them a lead that they were not to lose subsequently.

Micheal Kelly remains a vital part of the Four Roads team who are looking to win a ninth consecutive Roscommon Senior Hurling title this year. Pic: Andrew Fox

Best for Oran were Jerry Fallon, Tom Fetherstone, Cathal Kenny and Mark Dwyer, while for Pearses, Shane Naughton, Alan Sweeney and Tomas Sweeney were best. Oran: P McInerney; M Gunning, E Morris, K Crehan; S McCormack, J Gunning, H Rooney; J Crehan, M Dwyer (0-2); J Fallon (2-9), T Fetherstone, G Keenan; D Ryan, R Varley, C Kenny. Subs: K McDermott for J

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Roscommon went down to defeat against Westmeath at The Downs on Sunday and now they must win their home game against Carlow next Sunday to get back on track for a place in the knockout stages. Roscommon were the better side in the opening half and with Kelley Hopkins accurate from frees and Annette McGeeney and Niamh Watson playing well, they opened up a 0-6 to 0-3 lead by half-time.

However Westmeath were a different proposition on the resumption. Mairead McCormack got in for an early Westmeath goal. Niamh Watson replied with a point for Roscommon, but then Westmeath scored five points without reply to stretch their lead to seven. Roscommon did manage a response with points from Kelley Hopkins (free) and Annette McGeeney, but when Westmeath sub Aoife Corcoran grabbed a late goal, it was all over as a contest. Roscommon: C Connaughton; A Fallon, P Lennon, A Byrne; S Spillane, E Daly, J Beattie; K Hopkins (0-5), N Coyle; R Fitzmaurice (0-1), R Brennan, A McGeeney (0-1); N Watson (0-2), S O’Brien, D Regan. Subs: S Fallon for Regan, C Dowling for Watson.

Oonagh Kelly, from Four Roads GAA Club, Co. Roscommon, in action during the John West Féile National Skills Star Challenge 2016 in the National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Mídheach/Sportsfile

Crehan, S McDermott for Ryan, K Carty for Varley. Padraig Pearses; P Dolan; A Naughton, Paul Dolan, B Fallon; M Donoghue, Aidan Sweeney, J Donoghue; S Naughton (0-2), K Feehily; T Cogavin, T Seale (0-1), D Sweeney (0-1); T Sweeney (0-6), A Sweeney (1-1), E Costello (01). Subs: E Cogavin for D Sweeney, J Donoghue for Costello. Referee: C Brown.

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Roscommon minors marooned despite second-half ﬁghtback Electric Ireland Connacht MFC Semi-Final GALWAY ROSCOMMON

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Down by 2-7 to 0-2 at half-time, Roscommon’s second-half revival was not sufficient as Galway minors advanced into the Connacht final next week, where they will play Mayo. The final scoreline flattered

Galway a little as they scored 1-2 in injury-time at the end of the game, but Roscommon had given themselves too much to do. In front of a big crowd in Kiltoom last night (Wednesday), Galway totally dominated the first half. With Evan Murphy lethal at centre half-forward they drove forward relentlessly and scored their first goal in the 5th minute when Murphy converted a penalty after Ryan Forde was fouled. Galway’s second goal arrived in the 28th minute and again it was that man

Evan Murphy on target after some excellent attacking play from the Tribesmen. It helped Galway into an 11point lead at the break and all Roscommon could manage in reply were two pointed frees from Daniel Glynn and Ciaran Lennon. Indeed Galway were hit by two black cards in three minutes, given to Finian O’Laoi and Ryan Forde – but it didn’t seem to affect them at all. Roscommon were much better in the third quarter. Ciaran Lennon and James Fetherston were on target with two frees before

Cathal Heneghan scored Roscommon’s first point from play, in the 44th minute. The goal that Roscommon needed arrived in the 51st minute when Ciaran Lennon was tripped on his way to goal and sub Brian Derwin blasted the resultant penalty to the net. Points from Ciaran Lennon and a converted ’45 from Liam Cregg saw the margin down to five with three minutes left. That massive effort from Roscommon had taken its toll and Galway came again to pull away in added time.

Connacht MFC semi-final in Kiltoom on Wednesday evening (Roscommon v Galway): Roscommon players stand to attention for the national anthem. Picture: Andrew Fox

Dessie Conneely converted two frees and Barry Goldrick rattled home a simple goal in the 63rd minute. It was a brave effort from Roscommon but at the end of the day two championship games in the space of four days was just a bridge too far. Roscommon: Liam Cregg (01, ’45); Adam Whyte, Aidan Dowd, Damien Duff; Lorcan Daly, Sean Fallon, James

Fetherstone (0-1, free); Luke Mollohan, Conor Shanagher; Keith Murphy, Daniel Glynn, Michael McGloin; Pauric Halpin, Ciaran Lennon (0-3, 2 frees), Cian McKeon. Subs: Cathal Heneghan (0-1) for Glynn (24), Niall Murray for Mollahan (h-t), Brian Derwin (1-1, 1-0 pen) for McKeon (39), Fergal Guihan for Halpin (53). Continued on next page _>

Connacht MFC semi-final in Kiltoom on Wednesday evening (Roscommon v Galway): Daniel Glynn and Fionnán Garvey both lose out as they collide. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Gerry McGovern presents the Player of the Match Award to Keith Murphy. Picture: Andrew Fox

Lorcan Daly proved to be the Roscommon hero on Saturday evening with his late 64th minute point which ensured Roscommon knocked Sligo out of this year’s Connacht Minor Championship. In truth for long periods the game looked like it was heading for extra-time and even looked like the home side might hold on for victory, but Daly had other ideas as

he kicked three points in the second half. The home side had started well with the very talented Liam Gaughan kicking the opening point after some good work from Mickey Gordon, who flicked the ball out to Gaughan. It got even better a minute later when Sligo got their first goal, Sean Carrabine finishing a fine team move involving Gaughan and Conan Marren. Gerard Perry then extended that gap to five points as Sligo looked well on top. During this Sligo dominance Roscommon lost their captain Aidan Dowd to a black card on 9 minutes but they did register a score when Boyle man Cian McKeon finally got Roscommon off the mark minutes later. Ciaran Lennon reduce the margin

back to within three points but Sligo replied through Gaughan, who was causing a serious amount problems for Kieran Kilkenny’s side. James Fetherstone did have the score back within three points once again but a Sligo brace from Carrabine extended the lead before the hosts were dealt a blow with an injury to Stephen Mulligan on 26 minutes which meant there would be 9 minutes of added time at the end of the first half. It was Roscommon who profited mostly from the injury-time as they hit four unanswered points before the break, the best of which came from man of the match Keith Murphy to leave the score at half-time at 1-5 to 0-7 in favour of Sligo. Continued on next page –>

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Connacht MFC semi-final in Kiltoom on Wednesday evening (Roscommon v Galway): Evan Murphy sends the ball past Liam Cregg as he converts a penalty for Galway. Picture: Andrew Fox Continued from previous page ->

Galway: Cormac Haslam; Eoghan Deeley, Sean Mulkerrin, Eoin McFadden; Adam Quirke, Earnan McDonagh, Fionnan Garvey; Sean Raftery, Ross Murphy; Barry Goldrick (1-1), Evan Murphy (2-4, 1-0 pen, 2 frees), Ryan Forde; Robert Finnerty (0-2), Finian O’Laoi, Desmond Conneely (0-3, frees). Subs: Sean Thornton (0-1) for O’Laoi (19, black card), Rory Cunningham for Forde (23, black card), Jack Gavin for Goldrick (43), Barry Goldrick for Cunningham (48, black card), Lee Kenny for Deeley (64). Referee: Eamon O’Grady (Leitrim).

Stat Attack Wides:

Galway 9; Roscommon 10

Red Cards: 0 Black Cards: Galway: 3 (Finian O’Laoi, Ryan Forde, Rory Cunningham); Roscommon: 0 Yellow Cards: Galway: 0; Roscommon: 3 (Conor Shanagher 7, Lorcan Daly 36, Damien Duff, 59) Man of the Match: Evan Murphy (Galway)

Daniel Glynn battles for possession. Picture: Andrew Fox

sink Sligo Continued from previous page -> Roscommon started the second half well and took the lead for the first time in the match following points from McKeon and a free from Daniel Glynn. But Sligo came right back at Roscommon with a super goal from Patrick O’Connor as his effort went into the top right corner of the net for Sligo’s second goal on 36 minutes. Gaughan followed up with a point moments later to leave three points between the sides. Two points for Roscommon left just one point between the sides after Daly and Murphy were on the mark. It could have been even better for them on 54 minutes as a Glynn flick was well saved and when McKeon kicked the 45’ wide it looked like the home side would win this match when Sean

Carrabine added this third point of the match. But Roscommon finished the half the strongest and when Ciaran Lennon left the sides level it looked like the game was set for extra-time – but Daly had other ideas as he landed the winning score. Sligo were reduced to 14 men before the full-time whistle, with Brian Mahon seeing red. Roscommon: Liam Cregg; Adam Whyte, Aidan Dowd, Damien Duff; Lorcan Daly (0-3), Sean Fallon, James Fetherstone (0-2); Luke Mollahan, Conor Shanagher; Keith Murphy (0-2), Daniel Glynn (0-1, 2fs), Michael McGloin; Cathal Heneghan, Ciaran Lennon (0-2), Cian McKeon (0-3, 1f): Subs used: Pauric Calpin for Aidan Dowd (Black card 9), Matthew Bourke

for Cathal Heneghan (half-time), Niall Murray for Luke Mollahan (half-time), Callum Fahey (0-1) for Matthew Bourke (42), Ronan Dowd for Keith Murphy (60). Sligo: Eamonn Kilgannon; Brian Cox, Adrian Cummins, Brian Mahon; Stephen Mulligan, Rory McHugh, Luke Towey; Mickey Gordon, Patrick O’Connor (10); Sean Carrabine (1-3), Liam Gaughan (0-3), Evan Lavin; Gerard Perry (0-1), Conan Marren, Daire Kearns. Subs used: Dean Carroll for Stephen Mulligan (26), Joe McHugh for Evan Lavin (35), Barry Gorman for Daire Kearns (50). Referee: Liam Devenney (Mayo). Man of the Match: Keith Murphy (Roscommon)

Lorcan Daly celebrates after the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

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