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There was a moment on top of Croagh Patrick last Saturday when it seemed that John Tobin wouldn’t make the summit. It was windy and cold and it appeared that the stones, which make up Croagh Patrick’s cone-like peak, would be too much for ‘John’s Dream Machine’. The following ten minutes provided the perfect snapshot of what it took for John Tobin to become the first wheelchair user to ascend Croagh Patrick. Men, women and children from the West of Ireland and further afield helped John to reach the summit against all odds. John’s outpouring of emotion and the ovation he received proved just what an amazing achievement it was. “I wouldn’t have had the life I have if it wasn’t for him. I thought I’d be carrying John, but it’s him carrying me,” said his mother, Ann. And John – memorably and aptly in the week that’s in it – quipped “Up Mayo!”

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Where would you see a parade of beautiful mares and foals, a collection of classic cars and tractors, competitions for animals (and adults!) and fun for all the children? At the grounds of Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon on a very special Sunday later this month, that’s where! What promises to be a fabulous day out for the whole family – and which, into the bargain, will raise funds

for two local charities – will be held in the grounds of Hannon’s Hotel on Sunday, 25th of September. Michael J. Burke and all at Kinamara Stud at Clashaganny Cross, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon are once again hosting this great fundraiser. It’s going to be a fantastic day out for young and old and all donations received will be shared equally between Roscommon Disability Services and Roscommon/ Mayo Hospice. This annual event will

Kinamara Stud at Clashaganny Cross, Tulsk…where the stars are born! Photograph shows Premium Connemara Performance Ponies. Michael J. Burke and co. at Kinamara Stud are hosting the fundraiser at the grounds of Hannon’s Hotel on Sunday, 25th of September.

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Within the next four weeks visitors from all over the world will be in Lanesboro and Ballyleague for two major events that will put the town on the map for years to come. The World Predator Boat Fishing Championships will take place in the Shannonside town from October 5th-10th, with 200 anglers from 16 European countries arriving at Ballyleague marina to stay in the county – and then there’s a spectacular line-up of celebrity chefs and food producers for the Taste of the Lakelands Food Festival on Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th when 2000

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visitors are expected in the food show in the marquee behind the parish hall in Lanesboro. There’s a real buzz already around the town about these events with some anglers from Poland, UK, Hungary and Russian visiting the shannonside town already to prepare for the fishing this week. On Wednesday night, September 21st, the organisers of both events

will stage a special community launch night in St. Mary’s Hall beside the bridge in Lanesboro with all local residents, representatives of all local community groups and the traders and business owners of the area invited to come along. For more information speak to Liam or Helen at 043-3321734 or email: tasteofthelakelands@ gmail.com

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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the “scandalous and outrageous” case of a mother of three sons with autism who had to complete a Social Welfare review form for her children and prove that they still had a life-long condition. “This is a very bizarre and insensitive case whereby a County Roscommon mother received a review form in the post from the Department of Social Welfare which was addressed to her sons. The lady has four sons, three of whom have severe autism and are aged 19, 21 and 24. One of the sons is non-verbal and one also has Type 1 diabetes and one also has epilepsy. All three sons are in receipt of Disability Allowance since they were 16 years of age and all of their medical details would have been on file since the initial application, but now in recent weeks the family has received review forms from the Department basically asking the sons to prove that they still have autism – it simply beggars belief,” said Deputy Murphy. “The tragic fact is that the young men would not be able to complete these forms and the form also poses the question whether your condition has altered or changed which is completely insensitive and demoralising for the family as they had to go to their GP and get medical reports to prove that the men who have been diagnosed with severe autism from a young age still have the condition. “The mother also had to get supporting docu-

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ments from the day centres and schools, as well as letters from the Brothers of Charity. Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder which is not going to disappear overnight and this family have enough challenges with everyday life without being put through the hoops with this type of nonsensical red tape and bureaucracy. “The sons who are now in their early twenties all attend day care centres but they require 24-hour attention and care and their mother is their full-time Carer,” said Deputy Murphy. The Fianna Fáil TD said he tabled a parliamentary question on the matter and had been in contact with the Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar.

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Paul Healy on John’s epic climb; The Strokestown Show weather miracle; John Halligan, watchdog extraordinaire; Mayo’s mission…and the goat that went walking down Main Street… Saturday Heartiest congratulations to John Tobin, the Williamstown Wonder who scaled the heights at Croagh Patrick on Saturday, a sensational, emotional achievement made possible by his own infectious enthusiasm and determination and a truly fantastic team of volunteers and supporters. Here at the Roscommon People, it was a pleasure for us to support John all the way in our capacity as exclusive media partners for the challenge. The Roscommon People’s Dan Dooner and Andrew Fox were present on Saturday. Our fearless duo (Andrew also there in his Civil Defence role) did the climb with John and his wonderful entourage, and our exclusive reports and photographs are on pages 16 and 17. Congratulations to John and his family and all of the volunteers involved in this record-breaking climb!

Saturday & Sunday They’re remaining tight-lipped in Strokestown this week amidst speculation that researchers in the area may have discovered a cure for ‘Irish weather.’ Most years I assure critics of Irish summers that ‘September is often a great month’, but, unfortunately, this year has been an exception, with regular rain and no great demand for sun cream. Getting back to Strokestown, and we await a public statement from organisers of the Agricultural Show following last weekend’s remarkable weather coup! If you recall, most of the country was struck by constant heavy rain on Friday. As I write this on Monday morning, there’s just been a world class downpour as motorists slowly and patiently weave towards work and the local schools. So that’s Friday and Monday accounted for. As

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Kate, Ruth and Peter Cunningham. Picture: Andrew Fox

for Saturday and Sunday, when the 150th annual Strokestown Show was being staged, apart from some blustery conditions towards the close of proceedings, the weather was excellent. The Healy family couldn’t get to the show, as we were at a very enjoyable wedding, but the Roscommon People was represented, with reporter Dan Dooner and photographer Andrew Fox present. I am delighted to hear that this historic 150th annual Strokestown Show was a great success. See our coverage on pages 46 & 47.

Every day I was going to choose cornflakes for breakfast this morning, but didn’t get a chance to seek permission from Minister John Halligan, the country’s new self-appointed watchdog. At heart, Halligan is clearly an out and out opposition TD, but, after much wrestling with his conscience earlier this year, ultimately he couldn’t resist the prize of a junior ministerial post.

As readers will be aware, Mr. Halligan has been threatening to pull out of Government just about every week, resembling a clown who sees his image in the mirror and squares up to ‘the other fella.’ I mean John, are you in Government or are you in opposition? I have no problem with Waterford Hospital champion John being so focussed on his own constituency, but he does need to ‘put up or shut up.’ John – your attempts to have it both ways run the risk of destroying your credibility. Come on John – be a local hero and resign, or take the option of fighting for your constituents from within Government – while actually supporting (and not undermining) that Government!

Next Sunday Dublin are the best football team in the country, by a distance. Their subs are brilliant. The driver of the Dublin bus is probably a dab

hand at the old GAA too. Just now, Dublin look like they’re the slickest, meanest, most magnificent flying machine in the history of gaelic football. If the current Dublin team played the current Mayo team ten times, Dublin would probably win seven or eight of those games. But Mayo only need to peak in one game now to give themselves a chance of creating a happy ending to one of the greatest sporting sagas/stories of the past 60-plus years. I expect Mayo to match Dublin’s intensity, pace and aggression. I worry however that Mayo may not have the quality in attack needed to get over the line. Despite what the bookies say, I can’t see anything other than a close game. Dublin are the best team in the country, by a distance. Mayo ought to be the hungriest team in history. If it’s neck and neck with fifteen minutes to go, maybe Mayo can break the flying machine. I give Mayo a great chance. They can win it! Believe, Mayo, believe!

No kidding: Goat on loose in Roscommon Monday

Roscommon Gardaí had to deal with this rather unusual breach of the peace on Main Street on Monday morning. Photograph courtesy of Sean Carthy.

I’m not kidding – this goat was on the loose in Roscommon town on Monday morning. Years ago, in the era of the fairs, it was common for cattle to walk up and down Roscommon’s Main Street. Last Monday, this goat staked its claim to the streets. Pedestrians, motorists and even the Gardai were on the horns of a dilemma when the goat went walkabout shortly after 8 am. It is reported that the goat entered SuperValu, the renowned supermarket on Main Street. I’m sure the goat won’t mind me saying that the ‘automatic doors’ made access easier than might otherwise have been the case. The goat made its way through the premises, presumably checking out the food sections, probably pausing to wryly eye the goat’s cheese. Emerging from SuperValu, the goat crossed the road and began to walk along the pavement. Many motorists and pedestrians had to look twice.

One or two who had been partying on Sunday night rubbed their eyes to check if they were actually awake – or dreaming. The goat stopped outside McGuinness’ Pharmacy, but not to pick up a razor – after all, Goats Don’t Shave. The goat stopped outside the ‘hole in the wall’ at Permanent TSB, but only to observe a man – after all, Goats Don’t Save. Perhaps the goat had stopped here because it was drawn to Glancy’s Fruit & Veg lorry, which had just pulled up and parked. This decision to stop seemed like it might be a fateful one for the goat, because suddenly the squad car arrived and parked outside SuperValu. An intrepid Garda hopped out, approached the goat and caught it by the horns. Alas, the goat escaped. Happily there were no accidents or incidents when the goat continued down Main Street. An eyewitness who spoke to the Roscommon People said the goat was last seen heading for Dunnes Stores. And that’s where the ‘buck’ stopped.

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Management) meetings in Athleague and Roscommon where flooding issues in this area were discussed. The meetings were addressed by officials from the OPW and Jacobs Engineering. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the recent CFRAM proposals were completely out of touch with the layman’s language and views, adding that they have not “tapped into the considerable knowledge which exists in the affected area.” Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice also claims that the views of local people have not been taken on board and added that he was “dismayed and very disappointed” by what he has seen. The draft plan for Athleague proposes that €2.5m be spent on a range of defences, but does not envisage widening the Silver Stream bridge, a project that had been favoured by residents. Deputy Murphy: “The millions of euro laid out for works in Roscommon Town and Athleague village

won’t solve the problem of flooding. This money could be better spent by taking the views of the local people on board. “The study does not appear to address the issues around the bridge in Athleague and locals will tell you that if bigger culverts and remedial works are addressed it would practically alleviate the danger of flooding which caused so much worry and disruption in Athleague in recent years. The bypass at Tubbervaddy also needed to be opened to provide flood relief.” The Fianna Fáil Deputy said that issues surrounding the River Jiggy at the Railway bridge in Roscommon Town needed to be addressed. Deputy Fitzmaurice said he attended last week’s meeting and was dismayed and very disappointed at what he saw there. “It was exactly what we saw when the consultations were held three months ago and nothing that was said by local people has been

Boyle Badminton Club Open Night Boyle Badminton Club will have its open night on Thursday, September 15th at 9 pm. Experienced players, players that have not played for a number of years and people who have never played before and want to give the game a go are all very welcome. All abilities catered for. Tea & coffee available on the night – so come in for a look.

Macra na Feirme Table Quiz in Foxe’s Roscommon Macra na Feirme are holding a table quiz in aid of Pieta House. Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm. The quiz will be held in Foxe’s Bar, Roscommon Town on Friday, 16th of September at 9.30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Bereavement Support Group meetings Vita House, Abbey Street, Roscommon will host a Bereavement Support Group, beginning Tuesday, September 27th at 7 pm. The group will run for six weeks, and all are welcome. Please check out our website and Facebook page for details of all of our upcoming courses, pop into Vita House for a brochure, or call 09066 25898.

Ballaghaderreen Chamber’s thank you Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce would like to thank and acknowledge the contribution of its Treasurer, Dermot Smyth, Bank of Ireland, who has been transferred to Tubbercurry. The Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce wishes Dermot every success in his new role and look forward to working with Bank of Ireland in the future.

taken on board as far as I can see. This is very disappointing. I would urge locals to make submissions on the basis that our rivers, streams and drains need to be dredged as the only way to prevent flooding in certain areas. “In Roscommon Town unless the bridge where the railway track runs over the River Jiggy is addressed they are wasting their time. That river also needs to be widened. In Athleague, at the Silver Stream, bigger culverts are needed and remedial works at needed at the Suck and the bypass at Tubbervaddy needs to be opened to provide flood relief. A sum of about €250,000 would be sufficient, instead of the sum of €2.5 million that is being talked about. “The reality is that the winter is coming and flooding will once again be a huge threat. Actions speak louder than any words or reports and we have to take heed of local knowledge.”

Bid to form ICA branch in Fourmilehouse The Irish Country Women’s Association (ICA) are hoping to start a branch in the Fourmilehouse area of Roscommon. To this end an inaugural meeting will be held in Fourmilehouse on Monday, 19th of September at 8.30 pm to check on the level of local interest. All those interested in joining with us should attend. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

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Politicians welcome angling funding Local politicians have rushed to welcome the allocation of funding for local angling projects with facilities at Donamon, Carrick-on-Shannon, Kilconnell and Athlone set to receive a boost. Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said: “I want to welcome the news from the Inland Fisheries that they are to issue over half a million euro in grants for various initiatives nationwide.” Minister Denis Naughten said: “This investment will help to support the development of angling tourism in the area.” The projects include river bank restoration, a fishery recreation hub, access for coarse angling and fishing points (fishing stands, jetties, boat slips, car parking) which will allow for international match events and upgrade of existing disabled angling facility to include attractive, accessible lakeside and river bank walks. As part of this allocation, €89,230 will be given to provide accessible angling at Suck Valley Way adjacent to Donamon and Kilconnell. The work will provide a new match angling stretch. €103,100 will go towards the upgrade of facilities at The Mudflats in Carrick-on-Shannon and €73,000 will go towards the maintenance of angling facilities at The Meadows, Athlone. Senator Frank Feighan warmly welcomed €103,100 for a major upgrade of angling facilities in Cortober in North Roscommon.

“I would like to thank Michael Ring, Minister for Regional Economic Development, who allocated these monies under the Rural Recreation funding programme” he said. Councillor Ivan Connaughton welcomed the announcement of funding to the tune of €11,000 for an area known as Corcoran’s, for pegs for match angling as well as improvements to access to the site. Cllr. Connaughton said: “This is great news for the area as the River Suck is renowned worldwide for the excellent angling and to further develop fishing areas along the river will attract more visitors to the area and help the local economy. This development will compliment the existing fishing stands in Donamon and the excellent work done by Kilbegnet Development Association who are working hard at enhancing the angling infrastructure in the Mid-Suck Region. “This new project at Corcoran’s is very welcome and as the local councillor, I will ensure that funds are secured from Roscommon County Council to improve the road network providing access. I would like to compliment the landowner all the staff working in IFI for their efforts in securing this funding,” concluded Cllr. Connaughton.

Rory and Jay pictured enjoying their first day at St. Mary’s National School, Knockcroghery. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Urgent need to get hours restored at Roscommon Leisure Centre’ – Leyden “There is an urgent need to get the hours restored and schools’ lessons returned to Roscommon Leisure Centre” Cllr. Orla Leyden has said. Cllr. Leyden has highlighted the recently implemented reduction in hours at the facility. “Due to a staff shortage, hours were reduced earlier this week. It had been closed for a week

(from 5th-12th September) for painting and maintenance and new pumps, filters and chlorination systems were installed, which is positive for the facility. “Unfortunately there will be no children’s swimming lessons for the first term of school year (until after Halloween) due to staff shortage, which is disappointing for children that were

looking forward to attending. “It is vitally important that the posts are filled so that Roscommon Leisure Centre opening hours can be restored in full and that the important water safety/ swimming lessons services to schools and individuals in the county and surrounding counties can be restored.”

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John Tobin with family members on the summit of Croagh Patrick. Pictured were (l-r) Valerie (sister), TJ (brother), Stephen (brother), Seamus (cousin), Veronica (sister), Mary (aunt) and Ann (mother). Picture: Andrew Fox

The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club is on Monday, 26th of September at the Abbey Hotel. As it is the beginning of our garden year we will be starting at 7.30 pm for registration of members. We are delighted to welcome as our guest speaker the very talented, knowledgeable and very interesting, Danny Dunne. Danny is a retired school principal where he taught for many years at a school in Clonard, Co. Meath. He is a published author, haven written ten books including history, poetry and children’s books. He has been a gardener all his life and his love of everything to do with horticulture is inherited from his parents and grandparents. Danny does not specialise in anything in particular because his passion is gardening, using the traditional ways and methods, which include growing vegetables, flowers, container gardening, seed propagation and cuttings. Danny is of the belief that we should be selfsufficient as far as possible with regard to feeding ourselves with our own fruit and vegetables. He quotes the Chinese proverb ‘Give a man a fish and it will feed him for a day, give a man a net and it will feed him for life’. No matter how big or small our gardens are we can all grow our own. Danny will talk to us about small spaces for cultivation and containers and will be supported by a powerpoint presentation. We welcome back all our existing members after the summer and we welcome anybody new who is interested in gardening to come and join us and to give it a try.

Athleague/Tremane Deﬁbrillator Group Information Night The Athleague/Tremane defibrillator group was reestablished earlier this year on June 15th following a public meeting. Since then, the group embarked on a major fundraising campaign to raise much-needed funds to upgrade the six defibrillators in the area, purchase new storage cabinets and provide CPR training to local volunteers. All the funds raised were contributed by local residents and businesses in the Athleague/Tremane catchment area and beyond. The house collections were doubled up with the options to buy horses and following a video race night on July 23rd in Athleague, a total of over €10,000 was gathered. Local people also provided their contact details if they were interested in learning CPR. In total the event had in the region of 70 sponsors and the group would like to extend a massive thank you to all who contributed and helped out in any way. The group are now in a position to order the upgrade of the defibrillators, purchase the new cabinets and start CPR training. The new defibrillators should be back in use by the middle/ end of September and the group will be contacting all those interested in CPR training in the coming weeks to arrange training dates. In the meantime, the group are organising an information night on Monday, 26th of September in Athleague Community Centre at 8 pm. The night will cover topics such as stroke awareness, choking, heart attack awareness and cardiac arrest and CPR in both adults and babies. Demonstrations will be carried out to show the public how to recognise the above conditions and how to start first aid in each case. Please note this event is free and everyone in the area is welcome to attend. For further information you can contact any of the following committee members: Caoilfhionn Coyle on 087 2738572, Paula Daly on 086 1016794 or Adrian Daly on 087 9460908. We will have regular updates in the local press or like us on facebook under ‘Athleague/Tremane defibrillator group’.

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Murphy to launch Bill to tackle Shannon ﬂooding Fianna Fáil spokesperson on the OPW & Flood Relief Eugene Murphy TD will launch a new Bill to help address major flooding issues along the River Shannon today (Thursday). He will be joined by the party’s spokesperson on Housing, Planning &

Local Government Barry Cowen TD, Transport, Tourism & Sport spokesperson Robert Troy TD and Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte. The launch will take place on the Plinth, Leinster House on Thursday, 15th of September at 11 am.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were John and John (junior) Earley and Chris Ferrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

Revolutionary anti-wrinkle treatments at Therapie Clinic Scared of needles? You aren’t alone, as many as 1 in every 10 people are frightened of needles, and have stated that it might put them off having treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections. The good news, you don’t have to let that turn you off for any longer! Therapie Clinic is now an exclusive stockist of the revolutionary painless needles that it uses to administer anti-wrinkle injections. Speaking on behalf of Therapie Clinic, Operations Manager Deirdre O’Dowd said: “After using these new needles now for some time we cannot believe the difference it has made to our patients’ experience. Using these needles significantly decreases painful sensations that would be normally experienced in general anti-wrinkle treatments. “Our clients are finding that they’re not even red after their treatments and go back to work with-

out anyone ever knowing what they’ve had done on their lunch break. It really is the most amazing breakthrough in the industry, it changes everything,” concluded Deirdre at Therapie Clinic. Therapie Clinic uses these revolutionary painless needles that are in fact smaller in diameter than your typical diabetic needle so patients won’t feel a thing! Because these micro fine needles are so gentle, your skin won’t suffer the trauma usually associated with receiving any typical injections leaving you not as a bruised. The injections sites on your skin far less obvious, removing all of the telltale signs. With prices as low as €140 for one area, what are you waiting for? Call Therapie Clinic Athlone today to book your appointment on 0906 433606 www.therapieclinic.com.

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From My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

Taking unauthorised images is disgusting, debauched and deviant 20-year-old Nicole Mageean from Portaferry in Belfast has made it abundantly clear she plans to stand by her 19-year-old fiancé Thomas Edgar despite the fact he was given two years’ probation and ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for five years for…wait for it…trying to allegedly secretly video her mother while she was having a bath. Nicole said: “If he was a bad a person I wouldn’t be with him or engaged. I was there the night everything happened, so I know.” Wow, is it just me or does anyone else find this young woman to be incredibly naïve to think she can build a happy life with a man

(and he is a man, despite the fact he’s still technically a teenager), who is a sexual voyeur at least, a candidate for becoming a possible perverted predator at worst? I mean, what the hell makes a woman stand by a man who has absolutely no respect for her or for other women? What is her motivation? Is this young woman blinded by love or does she just like a challenge? Or…and I have to ask this question, but are women who stand by their men, no matter what despicable act or acts they carry out, themselves victims of abuse and violence? I’m no psychotherapist, nor am I an expert in any way on those who

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sex-offend, but I’ll ask another question and it’s this…is secretly videoing your future mother-inlaw or your future wife or any woman for that matter a symptom that something else is seriously wrong with you? Do you have other underlying mental health problems? Perhaps Nicole really does love and trust her future husband and if she does, fair play to her, she has an enormous sense of compassion and needs all the support she can get because, despite the fact people will fail to understand her loyalty to a man who perpetrated this vile act on her own mother, (and I’m one of those who cannot understand it), we must remember, Nicole has committed no crime. Then again, perhaps some women choose to forgive and forget because they fear if they leave these fiends, dump them like the toxic waste they are, they themselves will be facing an unknown and uncertain future, which in their minds is possibly much scarier. One thing is certain, women like Nicole who do stand by men like Edgar are facing enormous moral and agonising issues such as – do they have concerns he secretly films them in the bath or when they are at their most vulnerable? What if this couple have children together…does Nicole have concerns Edgar will secretly video them? Now at this stage, and for the sake of balance, because I like to be fair, I did read in the Irish

Independent that, following his arrest, Edgar told the cops he was really trying to video Nicole and not her mother as “a practical joke.” Okay, not as sinister I agree, but still, if someone close to me, someone who loved me, secretly videotaped me in a vulnerable situation or indeed in any situation without my permission, it’d be the last thing they ever record because if they’re the type of person who illicitly videos another, loved one or stranger, and possibly for their own sexual gratification, then, put quite simply, they’re a deviant pervert. We all know that when in a public place the expectation of privacy is nil, however I believe taking unauthorised images is a disgusting trait in any human being. A young guy found this out to his peril when, many years ago while on holiday in the Canaries with my then teenage daughter, I noticed this piece of filth secretly filming her as she sunbathed. I snatched his ‘phone and dragged him by the scruff of his neck to a nearby policeman. His defence? My daughter was a stunner. Yep, she was, still is a beauty, but he’d no right to violate her in this sick way. The images, though innocent enough, were unauthorised, and when the cop handed me back the perv’s phone I danced on it, smashing it to smithereens. We all have a right to expect privacy and respect and not have some warped little deviant exert their distorted, debauched sense of power over us.

Next stop ‘Guiltsville!’ The days when a parent, usually a mother, had the luxury of staying home to raise the children are largely gone with today’s reality being that, in order to make ends meet, both parents have to work. So I was glad when family psychotherapist Joanna Fortune advised there was no definitive proof that kids who spend a lot of time in crèches suffer any adverse effects. You see, last week when I read that a leaked report conducted by UCC hinted that some kids felt they were not being listened to, prompting a few to propose this may lead to ‘developmental

problems’ in the future, it really annoyed me. Some so-called experts would be best served working as travel agents for guilt trips because what they’re doing is manipulating already concerned parents who’re an easy mark. I know, ‘cos I’ve been one of those mothers who regularly packed her bags, tipped her emotional cap and took the ride to ‘Guiltsville,’ hating myself for not being a stay-at-home nurturer. Perhaps it’s time we parents built up our emotional muscles and defanged those guilt-trippers for good!

newsbrief Coffee Morning in Knockcroghery A coffee morning in aid of Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice will be held on Saturday, 17th of September in the old school in Knockcroghery from 9.30 am-2.30 pm. There will be tea, coffee and lots of home-baking served. The usual raffle will take place on the day and home-baked goods will be for sale. Last year €2,720 was raised and as we all know, all money raised locally stays locally. All are welcome and please support.

Culture Night in Kilbride Roscommon Disability Support Group and Fourmilehouse Community Centre are organising a night of Irish culture, music and art. The event will take place on Friday, 16th of September (7.30 pm-10 pm) in Fourmilehouse Community Centre, Kilbride. Fibre artist, Frances Crowe, will be in attendance on the night and there will be various display stands with traditional arts and crafts. Music will be provided by Derrane Resource Centre Singing Group and Look Who’s Back, along with other artists. All are welcome.

Culture Night in Athleague Athleague branch of Comhaltas Ceolteori Eireann is hosting a music session in the Angling Centre, Athleague, Co. Roscommon on Culture Night, Friday 16th of September. Musicians, singers, storytellers are all welcome on the night. There will be beverages and food served also. The session is starting at 10 pm and continuing until late. Come along and join in the celebration of our culture and enjoy the music, dance, ceol agus craic.

Mary to host Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice Roscommon/Mayo Hospice are hosting a coffee morning on Thursday, 15th of September from 10 am at the home of Mary Connaughton, 10, Quarry View, Roscommon. All are welcome.

Table Quiz in Garvey’s pub, Ballintubber A table quiz will be held in Garvey’s pub, Ballintubber on Friday, 16th of September at 9.30 pm. Tables of four cost €40. All proceeds to Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice. There will be craic, spot prizes and a raffle on the night. All welcome.

Minister Humphreys for 1916 event in Strokestown The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, will visit Strokestown Park House, Co. Roscommon on Thursday, 15th of September to join a women’s history event ‘Revolutionaries in their own Right: Irish Women in War and Revolution’. The Minister will arrive at Strokestown Park House at 2.30 pm and will be taken on a tour of the house and will address the audience at 3 pm.

Knitters off to the ploughing! The Knockcroghery Knitters are organising a bus to the National Ploughing Championships on Wednesday, 21st of September. Cost is €15 per person. To book a place call Karen on 087-7693533.

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Special Occasions call for a special setting at the Abbey The award winning Terrace Restaurant at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon provides the ideal setting for family get togethers, Birthday Parties, Engagements, Christenings and all types

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Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were James, Sophia and Bernadette Stapleton. Sophie won 1st prize in the Bonnie Baby Competition. Picture: Andrew Fox

Gardai host Property Recovered Day In an effort to reunite property recovered by An Garda Síochána with owners and to provide support to victims of crime, a Garda National Property Recovered Day will take place on Thursday, 22nd of September. While most property recovered by An Garda Síochána is immediately returned to its owners,

particularly in the recovery of property stolen in the course of theft and burglaries, there are cases where An Garda Síochána is unable to identify the owner and the property remains in Garda custody. Members of the public are invited to attend Roscommon or Longford Garda stations between 10 am and 8 pm on Thursday, the 22nd of

September where photographs of property in Garda custody can be viewed. In addition, the public will be able to avail of the services of the Crime Prevention Officer and Victims Services at those stations. Property will also be available to view online via the Garda website www. garda.ie

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While Roscommon’s All-Ireland football championship may have ended back in the qualifiers, there is still plenty of excitement and tension in the county ahead of this Sunday’s final between Mayo and Dublin. From Ballaghaderreen to Athlone, Mayo and Dublin supporters are gearing up for the showpiece at GAA headquarters. The Roscommon People caught up with two families in Lecarrow earlier this week. Dubliner Stephen Murphy and Castlebar native, Michael O’Connor, offered their predictions ahead of the titanic tussle. Stephen: “Dublin could win this by ten points if they keep 15 men on the field, but I don’t think they will. I think it’s Mayo’s year to be honest.” Michael: “Mayo by four points. That’s what I think anyway.” The Murphy and O’Connor kids were slightly more competitive. Shane, Conor and Finn Murphy screamed “Dublin!” when asked who’d win, with youngest Murphy, Finn, highlighting the importance of Dean Rock to Dublin’s chances. In the opposite corner, MJ O’Connor was as steadfast as his father when asked the destination of Sam Maguire this Sunday: “No, it’ll be Mayo! Definitely Mayo!” As I was leaving Lecarrow, the Murphy and O’Connor kids returned to their friendly game of darts. Hopefully, they’ll still be on speaking terms this Sunday evening.

Michael and MJ O’Connnor, Finn, Conor, Stephen and Shane Murphy pictured in Lecarrow. Picture: Andrew Fox

PUBLIC NOTICES

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75

ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

Roscommon County Council hereby gives Notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

Road to be closed: The L-7112-18 at Stonepark, Roscommon Town will be closed 320m from its junction with the N63.

Road to be closed: N61 from junction with L1400/L5651 (Caldragh Cross Roads) to junction with R370 (Croghan junction with 4 Provinces Public House), and from junction with R370 (Ballinameen junction at 4 Provinces Public House) to junction with L1026 (Knockarush Cross Roads).

Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted towards the R366 from Stonepark and visa-versa. Period of Closure: 6th October to 13th October 2016. Works will take place from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Reason for Road Closure: Rehabilitation works to the sewer line as part of the Roscommon Town Main Drainage – Sewer & Manhole Rehabilitation Contract. All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Maps showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in respect of the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than 4pm on Friday 23rd September 2016. Mr. Eugene Dwyer, Head of Roads and Transportation, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae Roscommon. 15th September 2016

The R370 will remain in operation across its junction with N61. Period of Closure: From Wednesday 9th November, 2016 to Monday 12th December, 2016 inclusive. Alternative Routes: Northbound traffic N5 Tulsk to Frenchpark, R361 Frenchpark to Boyle. Southbound traffic will travel the reverse route. Reason for Closures: To facilitate road improvement works on N61 at Ratallen/ Runnaboll townlands and at Treanagry/Knockroe townlands. Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in relation to the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than Thursday 22nd September, 2016.

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Paul and Sharon Scanlon pictured with Roscommon People journalist Dan Dooner. Picture: Andrew Fox

Naughten to present awards at Ros Fm! Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, will present awards to Active Age members who have achieved a Level 3 Certificate in Media Expression at Ros Fm radio station on the Athlone Road, Roscommon. 12 Active Age members who have completed the nine-week course will be presented with their certificates tonight (Thursday 15th) at 8 pm. Ros Fm is run by a volunteer committee and by volunteers and the station broadcasts for 20 hours each week. It is hoped that the station can increase its number of weekly broadcast hours to 35 and to introduce an outside broadcast unit for

use at local businesses and public events. None of these goals can be achieved without the help and commitment of local volunteers, however, and new volunteers are always welcome. Training is provided for those who

wish to join this growing community radio station. Sponsorship of shows is also welcome. For more information contact info@rosfm.ie or 090 6628161 between 4 pm and 9 pm Monday to Friday.

newsbriefs Meeting in Ballaghaderreen on Swimming Pool Fund A public meeting will take place in Durkin’s, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday, 21st of September at 8 pm to discuss the future of the Swimming Pool Fund. All are welcome.

Beekeeping event in Roscommon, Boyle Eamonn Tubman will be giving a talk on the ancient art of Beekeeping on Saturday, 1st of October (11 am-12 noon) in Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle and from 2.30 pm-3.30 pm at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Roscommon Town. This is a free event. All welcome.

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Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care QQI Level 7 GMIT is now taking applications for advanced entry to Year 2 of the BA in Early Childhood Education and Care for Early Years Educators who have already studied to QQI Level 6. Applicants with 3 years experience will receive the higher capitation on completion of QQI Level 7 under current DCYA conditions. For advanced entrants to Year 2 of the programme the course will be over two years. The cost per year is the â&#x201A;Ź3,000 student fee. Applicants that meet the eligibility criteria for grant aid can apply for assistance through the Student Universal Support Ireland (www.susi.ie). This is a full time programme with a placement element built in that Early Years Educators can do in their own practice, placement is 12 hours per week. Lectures will be two afternoons a week over 13 weeks a semester, two Evenings and two Saturdays each semester. The start date for the programme will be the 20th September 2016. Application is direct to GMIT, applications can be made online or application forms are available from Joanne Doherty. For more information or if you have any questions please call or email Joanne Doherty Tel: 086 0404110 or joanne.doherty@gmit.ie.

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Ballyforan building up to annual fair! See feature in next week’s People

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were, back row (l-r): Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. John Keogh, Senator Maura Hopkins, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, Tony Whyte and Cllr. Ivan Connaughton. Front row (l-r): Denis Connolly, Cllr. Tony Ward, Roscommon County Council Chairman, Dermot Kelly, Ballyforan Show Chairman and James Flynn. Picture: Andrew Fox

AUTUMN 2016 ADULT EDUCATION & TRAD MUSIC FOR JUNIOR CLASSES TRADITIONAL MUSIC FOR JUNIORS Autumn 2016 VENUE

START DATE AND TIME

DURATION

COST

Dangan Community Centre

Monday 26/09/16 7.00pm to 8.30pm

10 weeks

€60

Tennis Club, Boyle

Tuesday 27/09/16 7.30pm to 9.00pm

10 weeks

€60

Frenchpark and District Childcare Ctr.

Wednesday 28/09/16 3.00pm to 4.30pm

10 weeks

€60

Dalton House, Bawn Street, Strokestown

Thursday 29/09/16 7.30pm to 9.00pm

10 weeks

€60

Kilmurray Community Centre

Friday 07/10/16 3.30pm to 5.00pm

10 weeks

€60

Elphin Community College

Friday 07/10/16 5.30pm to 7.00pm

10 weeks

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The annual Ballyforan Fair and Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 24th with sheep, horses and farm produce. A new edition to the fair for 2016 is the Hereford Cattle Show. This will have 6 classes for pedigree stock plus male and female champion and overall champion of the show. There is a prize fund for €6,000 on the day. Cattle are expected to attend from all over Ireland. A cross-country hunt in association with the Roscommon Hunt will

commence at 1.30 pm, followed by the high gate horse jumping at 3 pm. Sheep dog trials will also take place all day. Sunday, September 25th sees the return of the All-Ireland Tractor Pulling finals. Ballyforan/Dysart Gun Club will host their usual clay pigeon shoot from 10 am. A dog show will take place with registration at 2.30 pm. There will be lots of free kids’ entertainment. Admission to all events except the tractor pulling is free over the weekend. There will be live music in the Green on Sunday and trade stands and stalls on both days.

We need more funds for roads – Fitzmaurice Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for more funding for the repair and maintenance of rural roads. “With the Budget approaching, additional funding for the repair and maintenance of the rural road network should be at or near the top of the Government spending agenda. “Since the recession it is estimated that there has

been a shortfall of €300 million annually in spending on the rural roads network and now the backlog of works needed could cost up to €3 billion. “County councils will admit that the amount of work that have been doing on road repair and maintenance over the past eight to nine years has been cut in half due to funding cutbacks.

“Some of the roads in rural areas are now in a desperate state and more money is needed urgently to carry our essential repairs in every county. With various demands being made on the so-called ‘fiscal space’ I am proposing that the Government set aside a substantial increase in funding for rural road repair in the forthcoming Budget.”

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Part Time Non Accredited Adult Education Classes Autumn 2016 Venue: Castlerea VTOS & Adult Ed Centre, Patrick St., Castlerea. SUBJECT

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Art For Adults with Malachy Costello

Monday 26/09/16 8.00pm to 10.00pm

7 weeks

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Yoga with Teresa Raftery

Monday 26/09/16 8.00pm to 10.00pm

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Trad Music For Adults With Bernard Flaherty

Wednesday 28/9/16 8.00pm to 9.30pm

7 weeks

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Sugarcraft with Sharon Sweeney

Wednesday 28/9/16 7.30pm to 10.00pm

6 weeks

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Furniture Restoration with Tom Finan

Wednesday 28/09/16 8.00pm to 10.00pm

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It’s time to run or walk for Cuisle Holiday Centre It’s time to dust down the runners and set the stopwatches for the annual Cuisle 10k and 6k run. The Cuisle fun run takes place on Saturday, September 17th at 11 am. Now in its fifth year, this run attracts both the competitive athlete and those of us who enjoy a leisurely walk or run. Both the 6k and 10k are chip timed. Prizes to be won. If you register online at www.runireland. com you will be in with a chance of winning a pair of Guess sunglasses (ladies and gents). You can also register on the day from 9.30 am in Cuisle. Registration

for adults costs €15 and includes a technical running t-shirt. There is no charge for children U-12 and 12-18 year olds pay €5. T-shirts can be purchased separately on the day. Race Director, Glen Campbell says: “This is a fun day out for all the family so make sure you come along and you can also enjoy the post-race refreshments in Harry’s Bar in Cuisle. All proceeds go towards refurbishments in Cuisle holiday Centre, which is the Irish Wheelchair Association’s national holiday centre.”

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McStay and O’Donnell ‘met and agreed joint management wasn’t working’ O’Donnell was ‘upset and angry’ < SEAMUS DUKE

Frustration, anger and disillusionment were the prevailing emotions among club delegates who attended the first meeting of Roscommom County Board to be held following the resignation from the Roscommon senior management set-up of joint manager Fergal O’Donnell and selectors Stephen Bohan and David Casey. The meeting, held on Monday night in Hannon’s Hotel, heard the views of delegates on the fall-out from the surprise resignations. The allegations that were made in the statement issued by the three men were also discussed in detail by the delegates. It was generally agreed that it had been a very bad week for the GAA in Roscommon. County Board Chairman Seamus Sweeney told the meeting of the timeline of events that led to last week’s bombshell. “We spoke with Kevin (McStay, the other joint manager) and Fergal the week after the match against Clare and we agreed that we would carry out a review. We issued the two managers with a questionnaire containing 13 questions about what happened during the year and we also sent a shorter questionnaire to the players. “A total of 17 players out of 37 replied initially and after an intense follow-up that number was raised to 24. I have to say that the review was very balanced and an interesting exercise. “On last Tuesday (6th of September) the management committee of the County Board representatives – myself (Seamus Sweeney) and Brian Carroll (County Board secretary) – met with Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay and they both indicated that the joint management situation had not worked and was not going to work. In fact, I have to say that Fergal O’Donnell was very agitated, upset and angry at that meeting, but he was adamant that he was going to step down along with David Casey and Stephen Bohan.” Seamus Sweeney revealed that Mr. McStay and Mr. O’Donnell had met before that meeting and had come to the decision that the joint manager situation was not working. “When that happened we had no option but to allow the clubs to decide on a new management for 2017. We agreed to a joint manager arrangement in 2016 and now that was broken up we have to go back to the clubs for their approval,” he said. “Our arrangement with Fergal and Kevin was for three years with an option on a fourth and it is very sad that it did not work out. But Fergal was adamant that he was stepping down and

Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay. Picture: Andrew Fox.

he told us that there was stuff going on that he was not happy about. He was very annoyed I have to say. It is very sad that it ended this way for someone who has given so much to Roscommon football,” Mr. Sweeney said. Secretary Brian Carroll said that he wanted to emphasise that there was absolutely no issues between the players and any of the management team and that any arguments about the playing style of the team was not an issue. “There is absolutely no truth in the rumour that any players were not pre-

pared to play for Fergal O’Donnell,” he said. A number of club representatives told the meeting that none of their players had any issue with Fergal O’Donnell or anyone else on the management team. Many delegates praised the work and effort put into Roscommon football over the years by Fergal O’Donnell and there was general agreement that Roscommon football could ill-afford to lose people like Fergal O’Donnell, Stephen Bohan and David Casey in such circumstances.

There was much debate on the press statement issued by Fergal O’Donnell and his two selectors. “Given the allegations in the statement it is very hard to respond…unless we hear from Fergal who he is talking about,” said Seamus Sweeney. Mary Clifford and Martin Purcell, both from Boyle, said that it was sad that a man (Fergal O’Donnell) who had given so much to Roscommon football was so annoyed and angry. “We have to find out why he felt as he did and who was at the back of it all,” said Mary

Nominations close on Wednesday Nominations for the vacant position of Roscommon senior football team manager have to be submitted to Roscommon County Board by 5 pm on next Wednesday, 21st of September. This was unanimously agreed by clubs at a packed County Board meeting held in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Monday night. The Board executive had previously announced that an open nomination process would take effect. A committee, which will be chosen by the Roscommom County Board executive, which will contain at least one person

from outside the county, will interview the candidates when nominations close. Outgoing joint manager Kevin McStay is the current favourite to be appointed, although there is no confirmation yet that he is certain to seek the role. Former Roscommon U-21 manager Nigel Dineen has put his hat into the ring and is believed to be mounting a strong campaign. Others may follow suit. The nominations process began last week after the dramatic resignation of then joint manager Fergal O’Donnell and selectors Stephan Bohan and David Casey.

Clifford, referring to Mr. O’Donnell’s claim that “a concerted effort” had been made to undermine him and the selectors who resigned with him. Many delegates wanted clarity as to who Fergal O’Donnell had been referring to in his statement. The view was also expressed that the fact that the statement did not name anyone meant that there were many stories and much innuendo flying about – and people were being blamed that may not have been involved at all. The meeting was told that the statement was issued to a local journalist at 1.40 am, which led to surprise being expressed that the media were aware of the statement before the County Board were. One delegate said of the statement “The only one who can clear up what is in the statement is Fergal O’Donnell.” Connacht Council delegate Anthony Flaherty commented: “As far as I could see there were far too many people involved in the Roscommon team management this year. That needs to be reviewed.” Chairman Seamus Sweeney said as far as he was aware Kevin McStay is interested in putting his name forward for the job as team manager in the new process and he also said that the sponsors had been spoken to and are supportive of the County Board. All present agreed that the episode reflected poorly on Roscommon GAA. Frank Grehan of St. Aidan’s said that it was unfortunate that both men (O’Donnell and McStay) have been damaged by what has happened. “The whole thing is sad. We have to be very careful what we are doing here because we could be back talking about the exact same thing again this time next year,” he said. John Carty of St. Aidan’s and Michael Cleary of St. Faithleach’s both said that although the episode was a sad one for Roscommon GAA we had to move on quickly and try to put it behind us. “Let’s appoint a committee and get a management in place and we have to get back to training and playing football,” said John Carty. It was proposed that a number of people from outside the county should be on the committee who would have the job of interviewing the candidates for the job. Mick Brehony of Roscommon Gaels disagreed, saying that there were plenty of good people in Roscommon GAA capable of doing that job, while the chairman, Seamus Sweeney, said that he would favour at least one person from outside the county on the committee. Tributes were paid to the work done by Fergal O’Donnell, Kevin McStay and their selectors and back-up team in 2016. Seamus Sweeney sought permission for the clubs to support the executive in their choice of a committee and that proposal and the 10-day nomination process was unanimously agreed.

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“Sunshine Class” - Creggs NS

Human will overcomes Mother Nature as John summits < DAN DOONER

here was a moment on top of Croagh Patrick last Saturday when it seemed that John Tobin wouldn’t make the summit. As John’s mother, Ann, advanced up the last few steps to the music of bagpipe player Pat Cafferkey, John was waiting about 30 minutes further back. It was windy and cold and it appeared that the stones which make up Croagh Patrick’s cone-like peak would be too much for ‘John’s Dream Machine’. It was then that something quite remarkable happened; the teak-tough team assisting John’s Dream Machine up the mountain appeared in the distance. The ‘bagpipe man’ started up again. The following five minutes provided the perfect snapshot of what it took for John Tobin to become the first wheelchair user to summit Croagh Patrick. Community spirit, crosscounty relations and the unstoppable force of human will. Men, women and

children from right across the West of Ireland and further afield braced themselves against the blistering wind and the unstable terrain and helped John to reach the summit against all odds. John’s outpouring of emotion and the ovation he received at the top proved just what an amazing achievement it was and how far John had come on this journey. I’ve never witnessed anything quite like the scenes in Co. Mayo last weekend. It’s difficult to put into words the efforts of volunteers throughout the climb. Waking up on Sunday morning with

aching limbs and slight head colds, the organisers and particularly those who manned the ropes and assisted John, should feel immensely proud. John Tobin put a lot of things into perspective on Saturday afternoon. He was exposed to the elements but never wavered. Never has someone smiled and laughed so much climbing Croagh Patrick! This was something he desperately wanted to do and he would not take ‘no’ for an answer. If Adidas are looking for a new brand ambassador, John’s proof positive that ‘impossible is nothing’.

Family, friends and members of Roscommon Civil Defence take John Tobin to the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

John becomes ﬁrst wheelchair user to summit Croagh Patrick < DAN DOONER

Family, friends and members of Roscommon Civil Defence take John Tobin to the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

Last Saturday, Williamstown native, John Tobin, became the first wheelchair user to climb Croagh Patrick. John, aged 29, suffers from cerebral palsy and was helped on the climb by local volunteers, Roscommon Civil Defence and his family and friends. The climb started on Saturday morning and took approximately three hours to complete with a committed team of helpers using ropes to manoeuvre a specially designed, suspension wheelchair towards the summit. John was joined on the climb

by family members, friends and supporters and arrived at the top of Croagh Patrick just before 2 pm to a rousing ovation amid emotional scenes. John’s mother, Ann, paid an emotional tribute to her son at the summit: “It’s just amazing to see and amazing to see his face when he landed at the top is just a dream. He’s just an amazing person and I love that he’s my son.” John had a very special message for the people of Mayo ahead of the All-Ireland football final this Sunday: “Up Mayo!” he shouted to big cheers from the many locals who had assisted him

in his successful attempt. John was later presented with a medal for being the first wheelchair to successfully climb ‘Ireland’s Holiest Mountain’. The fundraising event ‘Climb With John’ has so far raised over €15,000 for five local charities, including: Join Our Boys; Irish Wheelchair Association (ROC Day Centre and Cuisle Holiday Centre); Ability West, Brothers of Charity (Cherry House) and Creggs NS ‘Sunshine Class’. John and his team descended Croagh Patrick in a little over two hours on Saturday evening and received a hero’s welcome.

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Roscommon Civil Defence volunteers Willie Treacy, Basil Finan (Height Rescue Instructor), Andrew Fox, David Fallon (Communications Officer) and Adrian Daly (EMT) pictured on the summit of Croagh Patrick with John Tobin. Ray Dunne CDO (EMT), Evan Finan and Kieran Nealon (paramedic) are missing from the picture.

Ann Tobin and Clive Guthrie pictured on the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

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John Tobin, Pat the Piper and Basil Finan pictured on the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ann and John Tobin and Basil Finan pictured on the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

John Tobin pictured at the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ann, John and Valerie Tobin pictured on the summit of Croagh Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

People power at the heart of amazing feat < DAN DOONER

Last Saturday was one of those days when weeks and months of preparation came together and everything went according to the well thought out plan. Many people deserve tremendous credit for the role they played in the weeks and months leading up to John Tobin’s climb and on the day of the climb itself. People including the Bonar and Walsh families who assisted in the climb on the day and of course the local guides who were vital in ascending Croagh Patrick. John’s mother, Ann, spoke to the Roscommon People this week to express her gratitude to everyone who helped to make John’s dream a reality and to speak about the pride she has in her son. She began by praising a local “genius”: “John is very light and we thought that he’d have bruises when he came down, but the chair was so well designed he didn’t even have a scratch. That’s all down to the genius who built it. Well done to Basil Finan once again!”

Ann was somewhat surprised by John’s reaction to having completed the climb. “We didn’t really feel he’d be that emotional at the top and I think it was his reaction that won the heart of the nation. It was a remarkable adventure and this day will live with him for a long, long time. “Just to look on Facebook and social media and see all the ‘likes’ is testament to how people feel about him. Words really do fail you to describe his excitement in the last few days.” John Tobin has obviously enriched the lives of the people nearest and dearest to him and Ann described him as “the backbone” of the Tobin family, before adding: “I wouldn’t have had the life I have if it wasn’t for him. I thought I’d be carrying John, but it’s him carrying me. I can’t say that I ever go anywhere with John and come back in a bad mood, it’s always good fun. He’s always so positive and always wants to do things. It’s really brought out the good in people.” Ann paid tribute to the many people who had given up their time to help in any way and

had special news ahead of this Sunday’s AllIreland final in Croke Park: “John has great wit and he proved that when he was asked for a comment on Croagh Patrick and said ‘up Mayo!’ He’d love to see Sam come out west and Galway GAA have provided tickets and a Galway jersey so that John can go along this Sunday and cheer on Galway in the minor final and Mayo in the senior, which is the icing on the cake!” The Roscommon Civil Defence was instrumental in transporting John up and down Croagh Patrick last Saturday and Chief Officer Ray Dunne debriefed this reporter in the aftermath. “We were delighted to assist and it went exceptionally well. It was absolutely fantastic to be able to help him realise his dream,” he said. A familiar name came up once again. “None of this would have happened without Basil Finan, he designed and built ‘John’s Dream Machine’ and his knowledge in rope rescue also played a huge role on the day,” Chief Officer Dunne concluded. Basil Finan has rightly received great credit for the role he played last weekend but he was quick to turn the spotlight back on the real star: “John

was smiling all the way up and down and giving us directions!” Basil also described the process in designing a chair suitable for the mission. “It was said that it would be impossible for John to go up but I said ‘anything is possible’ and I got involved. I needed two suspension forks from a scrambler motorbike and the main objective was to have a strong unit with a low centre of gravity. There were three points of tow with a point of tow on either side. The actual chair was sitting on oil suspension so that John would remain horizontal no matter what way the chair moved.” The design was inspired but the climb needed one vital ingredient. “I knew we needed 8 people around the chair at all times. It wouldn’t have happened if we hadn’t had a good crew. We had a super crew of people, there were no passengers,” said Basil. As for the final leg, Basil summed up the feeling of achievement. “To reach the top with the piper there was very emotional…it would bring a tear to a stone. It was great to be a part of bringing the first wheelchair up Croagh Patrick.”

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Planning your Wedding Day

Tying the knot? Religious or Civil…You choose! < MIRIAM KERINS

n this wonderfully inclusive day and age, when it comes to wedding ceremonies, anything goes with the variety of options being impressive. Therefore, unless you’re a couple who wish to be married in a religious ceremony where correct protocol must be followed; you can more or less be as imaginative and as innovative as you like. And so, if you’re planning to tie the knot here’s just a sample of some of the options available to you. Traditional/Religious: Faith based and centred on the cultural traditions and beliefs of the bride and groom and possibly their families. This ceremony will take place in a venue according to the requirements and rites the specific body has put in place. Non-religious/Civil Ceremony: No reference to faith is made and couples can really have fun, making this type of ceremony their own. For

example, the Yeats’ poetry read at our wedding was my input, we both wrote our vows; and the combined pagan handfasting, which was a beautiful and magical part of our ceremony and incorporated as a symbol of our spiritual connection and devotion to each other was hubby’s idea. During the ceremony, we had songs from REO Speedwagon, The Pointer Sisters, Aerosmith and Lonestar...don’t ask, all you need to know is I’m a little bit country, a little bit disco diva and a little bit over-organised…all hubby had to do was turn up! Humanist: Becoming very popular, this is a secular, nonreligious ceremony; and, like the civil ceremony, the couple can personalise it to suit themselves meaning they can create a unique experience. Pagan: The Celtic Druid Temple, here in Castlerea, have been holding handfasting ceremonies in Ireland since 2005 and it’s the ideal way for couples who feel they’d

like to celebrate their partnership rather than their so-called ‘ownership’ of each other. It’s a very popular ceremony, it’s fun, I think it’s pretty cool, and clearly so do others because there’s a big demand for these marriage ceremonies. In addition, the Celtic Druids facilitate baby namings, vow renewals (interesting), and passing over ceremonies. Check them out if you’re planning to tie the knot. Military wedding: Either the bride or groom, or both, will be active members of the defence forces. In this case, they would wear full military dress; however, it’s likely the bride will opt to wear a wedding dress/outfit. In addition, any guests who are members of the defence forces should dress in full uniform and will usually form a guard of honour, complete with arched swords, for the happy couple…OMG, pardon me while I swoon. Other guests should dress formally and respectfully. Same-sex wedding: A beauti-

ful and personal ceremony. Last November, a commencement order, signed by Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald following the pass-

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However, the law does say that priests and other religious solemnisers will not be obliged to facilitate the marriage of a same sex couple.

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Planning your Wedding Day

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The nitty-gritty of appropriate wedding guest attire < MIRIAM KERINS

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conform to a certain standard of attire during the week, i.e. skirt and blouse, shirt and trousers or even a shapeless uniform for work, meaning that come the weekend we like to partaaay and experiment with our signature look. However, your colleague’s, your relative’s or your best friend’s wedding is not the place to scandalise in that thigh-skimming leather mini with the fishnet stockings and the Ronald McDonald blusher that makes you look like an extra from Moulin Rouge. And lads, the joyous occasion that is a wedding is no place to showcase that sartorial style, so ditch the

double denim…okay! So guests, in order for you not to turn into an ugly neon eyesore and ignite the temper of the bride and groom, here are our top tips when dressing for the big day. No matter what the season, even if it’s a winter wedding, stay away from black. Black usually denotes mourning. However, if you’ve no other option and it’s a sleek, tasteful cocktail LBD with some sequins thrown in, then perhaps it’d be okay once you’ve got a bright coloured jacket and accessories. No matter how casual the event, even if it’s a beach affair, even if your name is Nike; remember: leggings, jeans, t-shirts, trackies, shorts and vestie tops are definitely a no-no! Don’t turn up wearing a tiara

or any other form of sparkly, diamante device balanced on your hair extensions. There’s only one person who should be diamonted to the hilt and she’s the one reciting her vows. Leave the tasteless headpiece at home…it makes you look desperate. We really shouldn’t need to say it but, it’s not your big day so stop trying to look like the bride…don’t wear anything that may conceivably resemble a wedding dress. We don’t care if white/cream/off white/winter white/aged white/any shade of white brings out the vibrancy of your eyes and makes your fake tan look amazing…don’t do it! This is not a holiday in Ibiza with the girls so rocking up with your well-worn bra straps and the tops

of your double D cups showing is not classy. Now while there’s nothing wrong with showcasing some underwear as outerwear, a solemn occasion like a wedding is not the place to do it; even a casual affair. While you’re at it, put away the feather eyelash extensions and body glitter; it’s not Mardi Gras week, love. Lads, unless you’re Billy Bob Thornton, don’t turn up to a wedding sporting a cowboy hat. In addition, baseball hats – you’re not Magnum, or Beanies – you’re not Justin Bieber, are inappropriate; besides they’ll give you hat head. Ladies; you’re not the Duchess of Cambridge, so forget the hat and instead spend the money on having your hair freshly styled – you’ll look amazing!

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Planning your Wedding Day The wedding speaker: The running order < MIRIAM KERINS

Order of speakers

There are no set rules, but the norm would be, following a feast, and a few lemonades, the father of the bride says his bit about his little girl. He welcomes the fresh family member; inviting his new in-law, his baby girl’s knight in shining armour, to speak on the happy couple’s behalf, and say wonderful things about his darling new wifey and her beautiful bridesmaids. However, at our wedding, hubby, who’s not used to public speaking, left the honours to me…a woman who only loves the sound of her own voice. Big mistake! Seriously, the fridge door only has to open and I’ll

hen you attend a traditional Irish wedding, speeches are all part and parcel of the entire production; however, what if you’re a tongue-tied best man, flustered father of the bride or a guileless groom who’d rather extract his own wisdom teeth without the aid of an anaesthetic than get up and speak in public? Is this you? Not to worry…we’ve got your back; we’ve got the car started, we’ve got your passport, hop in and we’ll drive you to the airport. Or…you could relax, sit down, grab a cuppa, and, deep breaths; read our simple, ‘speech etiquette’ guide.

do three minutes. So, as I said, no set rules.

Father of the Bride Usually introduced by the maître d’ with daddy’s main points being to remember to toast the health and happiness of the newlyweds; he may then wish to share a few tender words with his little girl in front of the guests. In my case, my darling dad said how, as he’d already given me away once when I was 18, he didn’t expect to have to do it again…hilarious dad, cheers…love ya lots. Then daddy could say how happy (if appropriate) himself and his own wife have been, thank the guests who’ve arrived from near and far and raise his glass in a toast.

Bride or Groom The floor is now yours, so don’t forget to thank daddy for his lovely, witty comments. Thank both sets of parents for raising you well, thank everyone and anyone who helped with the organisation of this suspicious, sorry wondrous occasion; but make special mention of the two mammies! Mention how beautiful they both look; even the one showcasing the pigeon sticking out of the side of her head…and give them a nice pressie; usually a bouquet or a little trinket keepsake and thank the guests for their generous gifts…even the ones you plan to return for store credit! Thank your bride/groom, and say how much you look forward

to your new adventure together.

The Best Man/ Woman Be witty, but be kind…do not get carried away and remember, no smut! Thank everyone…again. Compliment the bride and her bridesmaids. Inject a bit of nostalgia with some stories from the groom’s past. Do not mention…at any cost: Former girlfriends or former wives/partners; drunken binges/brawls; crude/rude words or occurrences; last-minute nerves when the groom threatened to leg it; anyone who boycotted the wedding or raised any concerns regarding the union. However, do read out

congratulatory text messages, FB or Twitter posts or cards from those who simply couldn’t attend. Raise your glass, propose a toast and hand back to the bride/groom who should present the bridesmaids with a little

memento of a job well done. At all times speakers, remember, this is a happy occasion; it’s also your moment to shine, to connect with your audience, to get them to stop what they’re doing and listen. Go get ‘em.

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Castle Dargan is a unique and exclusive hotel, golf and spa resort located only 8 minutes from Sligo. Idyllically set on 170 acres of mature woodlands with unrivalled scenery, offering spectacular views of fresh water brooks and rolling hills, old stone walls and ancient castle ruins, defining this romantic landscape and Castle Dargan’s harmonious inclusion. The original Edwardian Castle, Dargan House, has been lovingly restored and carefully transformed into four magnificent suties which stand testament to the wonderful sense of history that still lives in what will be a rare retreat for you and your welcomed guests. “I liked the place…for the romance of its two ruined Castles facing one another across a little lake,” WB Yeats. The Ormsby Suite, has recently been refurbished and the results are remarkable with dazzling colour schemes, contemporary designs and classical themes. The Ballroom offers floor to ceiling windows with stunning panoramic views while The 19th Century Coach House Lounge is the perfect setting for an intimate ceremony or champagne reception on arrival. Our dedicated wedding experts Kim Monaghan and Emer McDermott will be here to meet with you on the day to create your perfect wedding package. We will be offering €1,000 discounts on selected dates in January, February and March 2017 where packages start from €45pp. To enquire about wedding dates please email sales@castledargan.com or phone 071 911 8080. Recently Awarded: • The Luxury Travel Guide Awards: Luxury Golf & Spa Resort • RSVP Magazine: Most Picturesque Wedding Venue • WeddingsOnLine: Wedding Co-ordinator of the Year • Wedding Dates:Top Rated Wedding Venue in Connaught & Sligo • Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Castle Dargan Resort – The wedding venue of your dreams!

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Planning your Wedding Day

Seriously sensible suggestions for that winter wedding < MIRIAM KERINS

eather-wise,

hosting a wedding at any time in Ireland is going to be a gamble since our meteorological conditions are hardly ever at their best now are they? Therefore, opting to exchange your vows during the winter time means you can at least depend on two things…it’s going to be cold, and, as it’s

not exactly peak season, you’re going to be able to negotiate some major discounts from suppliers and venues. So far, so fab! Timing: It’s winter, meaning due to the limited hours of available daylight, your big day needs to begin earlier. A tip: Find out what time the sun is due to set on your day and get your photographer to utilise this moment to take some dramatic, romantic

photographs. Winter wedding gowns: Remember cooler temperatures mean more layers so make a grand gesture and wear something dramatic, showing your guests that you didn’t need to sacrifice style for warmth. In keeping with the season, think yards and yards of lace, strings of elegant pearls matched with diamante embellished satin gloves accessorised

with a stunning velvet cape for a cosy cover-up! Sensational! Your venue: If ice or freezing fog are possibilities…and they are in Ireland, then why not hold your ceremony and reception at the same venue. This cuts down on you and your guests having to travel further in bad weather conditions. Embrace the atmosphere and get creative with some fairy lights; however, while the temptation might be to opt for the typical reds and greens of the festive season, you could consider some ice blue fairy lights, frosted silver branches and bring on the fun by welcoming your guests with goblets of spiced hot chocolate or an Irish coffee instead of the usual champagne or mulled wine. The atmosphere: As the sun sets, create a warm ambience with some well-placed candles. Think bold, bright colours such as mangos, rusts and reds. The eats: Serve some crowd-pleasing comfort

food and keep ‘em content during the cold snap with a light but warming stew for starters followed by a buffet style selection of chilli-con-carne, lasagne and baked potatoes, shepherd’s pie or an old Irish favourite, boiled bacon and cabbage. Provide plenty of salads and seasonal veggies. For dessert, why not try some rhubarb or apple crumble, bread and butter pudding or for a real treat, go for sticky toffee pudding…all topped with lashings of hot custard. Guaranteed to have your guests drooling.

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Excellent wedding attire with Donnellan & Co It’s that time of year again! Time to book your autumn and Christmas wedding attire from Donnellan & Co, Main Street, Roscommon, where a series of new suits are now in stock. Donnellan & Co has established itself as one of Ireland’s leading retailers and has received numerous awards, including a Retail Excellence Ireland award for 2015. Situated in the centre of the county town, the store has made its mark as a tried and trusted provider of quality menswear and footwear. Indeed, this fine reputation has been built upon in the past number of years. Donnellan & Co stock a blue three-piece (suit) range in the formal department. Everyone is welcome to call into the store and view. They also stock an excellent collection of new suits to buy if grooms would prefer to purchase their wed-

ding suit. Brands include Remus, Lambretta and Magee, which are proving to be a very popular choice. The Donnellan & Co ethos is straightforward. Firstly, Donnellan’s provides its customers with the widest selection of quality clothing and footwear, the leading labels and the latest trends from the high streets of Europe. Secondly, Donnellan’s ensures its price tags are as attractive as everything else in store by negotiating firmly with manufacturers and agents. Thirdly, Donnellan’s provides a retail environment and a personal service – support and expert advice – to help visitors make the right decisions. For further information or to make an enquiry today, phone Donnellan & Co, Main Street, Roscommon, on 090-6626334, email eddiedon@eircom.net or log on to www.donnellan.ie

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Planning your Wedding Day

Brides-to-be – kick-start your beauty routine with our six-month timeline tips! N

Are you aisle ready? Here’s the Good Groom Guide

< MIRIAM KERINS

Hair It’s all about that hair so make this six-month run up to the big day count by giving yourself weekly treatments. At this stage you should have chosen your stylist and had at least one consultation. Get his/her advice regarding treatments specific to your hair type. If you’re planning to up the colour stakes, now is a good time to test the waters; but carefully does it, don’t stray too far from your own signature shade.

Figure out your ﬁtness routine Avoid crash dieting or even buying into faddy diets. Engage the services of a personal trainer and nutritionist who’ll plan out a healthy fitness, and, if needed, weight loss strategy specific to you.

Wrinkles, laughter lines and crow’s feet If you’ve got a complex about your natural ageing process, (and who doesn’t?), then you could drop into your beauty specialist and get some advice around freezing those wrinkles and filling those crevices. Remember to do this now so you’ll know what works for you and what doesn’t. I mean, you still want to be able to raise those eyebrows and crack a smile during the best man’s speech!

Bro-Tox As the boys are also engaging in anti-ageing treat-

ments, er…Bro-tox, and other quick-fix injectable procedures – 1.2 million of you in 2015 to be exact lads…yep, it’s not just the ladies who’re going under the needle – then we suggest gorgeous grooms should seek the advice of a qualified beauty therapist now. Please don’t embarrassingly inject yourselves with some secretly and hastily purchased fountain of youth elixir from dodgy internet site lads. You’re fooling nobody!

Remember those brows and lashes Make an appointment with your brow specialist and decide on a shape and a colour. Tip: Full, youthful looking brows are the most flattering, so perhaps forget about waxing and instead opt for careful tweezing. If you’re going for false lashes, remember the type of glue used for lash extensions won’t dissolve when you cry – brilliant. However, get your extension trial booked well in advance to ensure you won’t have a bad reaction to the glue or the lashes and to establish the perfect length and volume suitable for your big day.

Skin tone Personally I hate the ethereal beauty of freckled fair skin…it’s not a good look for me. So, if you’re having a professional spray tan, and there is nothing nicer in my opinion, then start experimenting with the tones now, so your specialist can adjust the colour accordingly. No point in looking like you’ve been kicked out of Towie on your wedding day now is there?

ow lads, while we know

your other half is not exactly marrying you for your sense of style – but rather because they love you – in order to create the right impression and make sure you’re aisle ready, we’ve got a few fashion pointers to get you started.

Fabulous in ﬂannel Too warm for a summer wedding, this material is perfect for the winter/ spring event. Forget about what your granddad used to wear, modern-day flannel, while thick enough to keep you warm, is cool enough to keep you looking sexy.

Tasty in a tux Typically worn with a bow tie and a cummerbund, a tux will set you apart from the rest of the male guests, and, as your big day is special, you’ll want to make a statement because a tux can make a man look very dashing and effortlessly put together. And, even though a tux is probably really a regular suit – the difference being you’d wear a long tie with the latter (the former usually having satin on the lapels, pocket trims and a satin stripe down the trouser leg) – a tux is worth wearing to put that extra little bit of effort into your event.

Cool in a kilt Your wedding is a good opportunity for you to embrace and showcase your heritage. Kilts are not the reserve of the Scots…the Irish and the Welsh wear them too and if the groom has ties to a specific clan, he will of course wish to embrace their tartan. However, if he doesn’t, he can use a selection of tartan that coordinates with the overall wedding colour scheme. Remember, your kilt should be worn sitting at your waist and fall exactly to the top of your knee with the pleats always going to the back.

Effortless in linen Perfect for a summer wedding or a wedding abroad, linen is casual, relaxed, lightweight, breathable, sturdy… and, well, it can get quite rumpled following a few hours’ wear. However if you throw in a pocket hanky in a contrasting colour, your overall look will be elevated from slightly rumpled casual to seriously committed, cool dude groom.

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Versatile and perfect for any season, the standard blazer is usually either double-breasted or two-buttoned and comes in a variety of colours, with grey or navy being the most popular. A really cool look is a nautical inspired theme matching a navy blazer with a pair of off-white trousers and a classic white shirt and blue or navy tie. Don’t even consider arriving in an open-necked shirt lads…unless of course you’re an extra from Miami Vice!

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Planning your Wedding Day

Lough Rynn Castle Winter Wedding Packages from only €68pp! L

ough Rynn Castle Estate

& Gardens are offering an all-inclusive package from only €68 per person, applicable for selective dates during the months of January, February, March or November. Lough Rynn Castle is perfect for a winter wedding, with its open fires, candle lit dining tables, stunning forestry and our very own privately owned walled gardens. This truly is a special wedding venue. From the moment you first arrive at Lough Rynn Castle you will realize it is no ordinary venue, from the drive up the tree-lined avenue, the magnificent castle comes into view. Perfect for a grand affair, the Ball-

room at Lough Rynn Castle provides exquisite décor that sets the tone of opulence underneath magnificent chandeliers. Our Grand Ballroom offers a picturesque floor to ceiling glass backdrop for the top table, overlooking the woodlands and a view of the lake in the distance. It is a stunning location for your wedding celebration. The Romantic setting and breathtaking views are matched by creative menus and impeccable service. The wedding meal is imperative to a wedding reception and our award-winning Executive Chef, Clare O’Leary and her team are so passionate about food, with a clear focus that ensures the highest

standard of quality and presentation, using the best local suppliers in the region. Planning your wedding is part of the excitement of getting married, so allow our very experienced wedding team to assist you in every way possible. The long established team at Lough Rynn are renowned for their friendly attitude and personal approach, ensuring exceptional attention to detail on all aspects of your special day, and always with a professional and educated flair. For more information on our winter package contact the sales team – email: enquiries@loughrynn.ie, Tel: 071 96 32700 or visit www.loughrynn.ie.

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Planning your Wedding Day (Advertorial)

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venue ‘with a difference’, with stunning panoramic lake views and superb food, then you have to pay a visit to Glasson Country House Hotel and Golf Club. Situated just outside the quaint village of Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Glasson Country House Hotel could be your ideal wedding venue. As you enter the gates and drive down ‘The Avenue’, with its ancient beech trees, you are welcomed by stunning panoramic views out over the golf course and the inner lakes of Lough Ree. Your arrivals reception takes place in a private room, blessed with floor-to-ceiling glass, designed to make the most of the spectacular setting, with a roaring ‘real’ log fire. When you walk up the feature spiral staircase, you will once again get the ‘wow’ factor. The elevated setting further enhances the views and you can relax on the spacious balcony after your delicious meal. The quality of the food and the warmth and efficiency of the service are both key elements of the success of all the weddings at Glasson. Glasson have successfully looked after weddings for over 300 guests down to just 5 guests, with main banqueting suite

designed with flexibility in mind. The feedback has been consistently excellent, particularly in relation to the quality of the food and the all-round ‘craic’ – have a look at the likes of www.tripadvisor.ie to see for yourself. Let the wedding experts at Glasson help you arrange your special day. They are more than happy to tailor their sample packages to suit your own particular requirements. Your wedding guests can enjoy four-star luxury with the added bonus of being able to choose from a private cruise, a game of golf or an on-site massage for the ‘day after’. The hotel are proud to introduce the award-winning planning software Moposa – a fantastic tool that will help all brides and grooms with the wedding budget, RSVPs, the seating plan and much more. Confirm your booking at Glasson and you can relax, knowing that they will take care of your every need on your special day. Please contact the hotel on 090-6485120 or by email at info@glassoncountryhouse.ie if you wish to arrange your own personal viewing. Maybe take the time to arrange an appointment now. Feel free to visit Glasson’s website, www.glassoncountryhouse.ie, to register your wedding enquiry details.

Our mini guide to men’s wedding rings < MIRIAM KERINS

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edding rings hold a lot of significance, and, even though some grooms may not be overjoyed at wearing a piece of fancy jewellery, the fact is, your wedding band shows the world and your wife, the commitment you’ve made to her and your new life together. So, as we know that historically you’re not keen on shopping lads, we’ve devised a few simple short cuts for you to keep in mind when browsing for that band. Your personality: This ring is going to be with you for life, (yep, till death do you part); so even though it’s a symbol of your love, it’s also a piece of bling so get a band that suits your personality rather than some fashionable one you saw Jay Z wearing on Instagram! Your lifestyle: Get some bling that’s appropriate to your lifestyle. If you work with your hands, i.e. car mechanic, machine operator or surgeon, whereby wearing a wedding band my interfere with work health and safety, or perhaps you’re a sports person out in all weathers, in this case you may need to consider these activities prior to choosing your wedding ring. Are you a simple no-frills type of bloke but still want a unique ring? Then choose your metal: Gold: The most popular metal but which carat should you go for and should you opt for a combination of gold colours? Men’s gold wedding bands are usually 9, 14 or 18 carat; the higher the proportion of gold used, the more expensive the ring will be.

Platinum: A heavy, dense metal, making it heavier and more expensive than a gold ring. The choice is significantly smaller than gold, but, if you’re a car mechanic, a labourer or a machine operator for example, and one day you may need to have your ring cut off in an emergency situation, then consider going platinum. Titanium: The hardest natural metal in the entire world, meaning it’s stronger than gold and platinum. When it’s pure, titanium is totally hypoallergenic, meaning if you’re prone to skin reactions, this metal, which comes in a selection of colours, is yer only man. However, as it cannot be soldered, meaning it cannot be resized, you’ll probably need to have one custom-made. Tungsten: This is a metal that’s proving very popular with modern grooms. It’s around the same price as titanium and always looks as if it’s just been polished. It’s also less expensive than gold and platinum, and it’s scratch resistant. As with titanium, tungsten cannot be resized, so make sure you get the perfect fit.

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Planning your Wedding Day (ADVERTORIAL)

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apturing your special day on video provides you with a family heirloom to keep for generations and Seán Browne, from Castlerea, a videographer with over 25 years experience, is renowned for his emphasis on quality productions at affordable prices.

Sean is a well-known figure around Castlerea and County Roscommon. He has been involved in the wedding video business for over 25 years, operating primarily within the counties of Roscommon, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo and Sligo. In that time, he has built

up a very strong reputation, based on his relaxed manner and professional services. Sean’s style of capturing your big day is based upon one important thing – your wishes. “It is totally up to the bride and groom on how we interact with them and their guests during the wedding

day,” said Seán. “If you prefer a discreet documentary-style of recording, that is how we will approach the shoot. If you like more interaction with some set-up ‘funny shots’, then once again this is no problem. “Regardless of what style you select, you can be as-

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5 key trends for 2016/17 weddings for Style savvy brides and grooms < MIRIAM KERINS

1 It may sound odd, but today’s trendy couples are paring down their guest list and instead putting their focus on serving fine food on their big day. And, with a nod to moving outside of the box…literally;

brides and grooms are feeding their guests from colourful ‘food stations’ showcasing Chinese, Indian, Italian and other popular cuisines served in a box. I kid you not! Even the hors d’oeuvres are no longer served perched atop of a toothpick and garnished with a pickled

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onion. Oh no, they’re enticingly displayed in colourful shot glasses, trimmed with a gold rim and served with a dainty spoon.

2 When designing the reception layout, couples are moving away from the conference effect of long dining tables and instead opting for smaller square and round ones to inject a bit of intimacy into their gathering.

3 If you want to wow your winter wedding guests or introduce some eclectic mixes into your New Year do, then inject some metallic into your day. Mixed metals, coppers and rose golds add a touch of whimsy to any happy

couple’s event; and, mixed and matched with deep blues, royal purples and enchanting shades of classic navy, they’re guaranteed to add a touch of rustic glamour your guests will remember.

4 While we may think the whole ombré hair story is so last year, apparently it’s actually the colour trend for fashion conscious 2016/2017 brides. Now for those who may not be familiar with the term, ombré is actually French for ‘shadow,’ so, as long as your colourist applies this trend correctly to your tresses, you’ll be floating up the aisle looking tres chic. However, if he/she makes a mess of it, you could look like you’ve

been trying to grow out some dodgy orangey roots under your veil. So for God’s sake ladies, if you’re planning this funky, dip-dyed, fashion transition, make sure you go to a professional colourist who should be able to achieve your desired look.

5 When it comes to flowers, the cute but casual ‘free form, just picked’ arrangements and centrepieces will certainly make an impact. Why not choose several different flower types but all in the same shade; this will make for some interesting, but very slight colour variations, creating a slight ombré affect that will match your fabulous hair. Now, how romantic is that!

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Once cleaned and carefully inspected, your dress is gently hand folded with layers of protective tissue and lightly placed into the perfectly sized, archival quality storage chest. The keepsafe box also provides a unique viewing window that lets you looks at your dress without disturbing the package. The sturdy double-reinforced construction prevents your gown from being crushed or damaged, bust form holds your upper gown’s shape while acid-free tissue paper helps prevent yellowing and fabric weakness. But there are very important facts you should know about caring for your gown. Avoid leaving the dress on a hanger,

which can ruin the shape, or in a plastic bag, which can retain moisture or cause yellowing. Get your gown cleaned or preserved as soon as possible to ward off irreversible damage. After preservation, store your dress in a dry, cool environment and avoid basements, musty attics and direct sunlight. The keepsafe wedding gown box is also great for storage, which is another very attractive selling point of the product. It is now available at Klassic Cleaners in Roscommon, who continue to provide a first class dry cleaning and laundry service to the region. Contact them today on 0906625995 for further information.

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Roscommon gets an ‘AA’ grade for battery recycling

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Mary Corbett and Zita O’Brien. Picture: Andrew Fox

Coffee Morning in Elphin Windmill A Coffee Morning in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice will take place in Elphin Windmill on this Thursday, 15th of September from 4-8 pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Praise for staff and management at Portiuncula Hospital X-ray department

WEEE Ireland has given Roscommon residents and pupils in Abbey National School in Roscommon Town an ‘AA grade’ for their battery recycling efforts.The news comes ahead of a final push to reach the EU target of recycling 45% of all batteries sold in Ireland by the end of 2016. WEEE Ireland is the country’s biggest recycling scheme for used batteries. It said that Roscommon residents collected 3275 kg of batteries and pupils in Abbey National School in Roscommon Town had collected 50 kg of batteries over the past year. WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan called on people in Roscommon and schools in the county to make a final push

and collect as many batteries as possible ahead of the deadline at the end of the year. Mr. Donovan praised the efforts of Abbey National School in Roscommon Town whose pupils collected 50 kg of batteries over the past year as part of the WEEE Pledge Programme. The WEEE Pledge Programme is a free recycling and educational programme designed for schools – more information is available about it at www.weeepledge.ie. Mr. Donovan said that the WEEE Pledge Programme was calling on all schools around the country as well as teachers pupils and parents to recycle as many batteries as possible before the year’s end. “I am especially proud of

the great recycling work that residents of Roscommon have done as well as the efforts of pupils in Abbey National School in Roscommon Town as part of the WEEE Pledge Programme. They are setting a very high standard for other schools to follow. In 2015 over 2,000 primary and secondary schools took part in the WEEE Pledge programme and WEEE Ireland hopes that this number continues to grow. By recycling their batteries under the WEEE Pledge Programme students are also helping to raise muchneeded funds for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. This is the second year that the European Battery Recycling Day is taking place.

It is a Europe-wide initiative that sees WEEE Ireland join forces with other recycling schemes under the auspices of the European Association of National Collection Schemes for Batteries (EUCOBAT). Mr. Donovan added that Ireland was close to hitting the EU target of recycling 36 million batteries or 45% of the total number of 80 million batteries sold annually here. “Battery recycling is fast becoming part of household waste management activity and we call on everyone in Ireland to recycle waste batteries responsibly. For more information contact Richard Brophy in Insight Consultants on 086-385 3260/ richard@insightconsultants.ie.

Naughten: ‘Let’s recycle batteries’

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has praised staff and management at the x-ray department of Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe for being shortlisted as finalists in the Medray Awards 2016. The x-ray department at Portiuncula Hospital is one of only three finalists shortlisted for the prestigious award and as the final 30% of the scoring is determined by a public vote, Deputy Murphy has urged members of the public to show their support for the Ballinasloe department by logging onto www.iirrt.ie.

Lough Ree Hatchery Trout Competition The annual fundraiser catch and release Trout fishing competition was cancelled on Sunday last due to gale force winds. This competition has now been rescheduled for Sunday, 25th of September. This event is sponsored by Hannon’s Sand and Gravel and all of the clubs mentioned below. Note only members of the following affiliated clubs can participate: Athlone Anglers Association, Ballykeeran & Killeenmore, Camlin Anglers, Coosan & District Anglers, Newtowncashel Anglers and Roscommon Anglers. Prizes are for both junior and senior anglers who are members of any of the above clubs.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD has called on the public to keep up their recycling efforts ahead of an EU deadline at the end of this year requiring 45% of all batteries sold in Ireland to be recycled. He made the call at the launch of European Battery Recycling Day in association with recycling scheme WEEE Ireland at Lawrencetown National School, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway on Friday, 9th of September. Students at Lawrencetown National School collected almost 100kg of batteries over the past year as part of the WEEE Pledge Programme – a free recycling and educational programme designed for schools. Minister Naughten stated: “2 out of 3 people in Ireland still do not recycle their small waste batteries and that is something I really want to see change. We have only a few months left to reach our EU target so I am asking people to make a big effort to look around their homes, schools and offices for any portable batteries that need to be recycled. We can all start to make changes to what we recycle so let us start today on European Battery Recycling Day.”

Lawrencetown National School is top of the battery recycling class, says Minister Denis Naughton TD, pictured infants, Lilly Mitchell, Alex Brennan, Leo Donovan, WEEE Ireland CEO, Grace Haverty, Micheal Hanlon, Minister Denis Naughton, Emma Glynn . Photo: Ray Ryan

Research shows one in three people are not sure how to check their pulse correctly Pulse Check Event in Molloys on Friday New Irish research shows that one in three people are not sure how to check their pulse properly, according to new research commissioned by the Mater Private National Arrhythmia Service. The Pulse Check campaign was officially launched by former RTÉ newsreader Anne Doyle with the aim of encouraging those aged 60 and over to incorporate a simple pulse check into their morning routine. Checking your pulse takes just thirty seconds of your day and the Pulse Check campaign recommends adopting it as part of your morning routine. The first thing 1 in 4 (26%) Irish adults do when they wake up in the morning is hit the snooze button. Other morning activities Irish adults do first thing

include checking their phone or tablet (18%), eating breakfast (15%), having a shower (15%) and making a cup of tea or coffee (15%). The research revealed that more than half of Irish people (54%) have never heard of the heart condition Atrial Fibrillation (AF) while more than 1 in 4 (29%) are unsure how to detect it. AF can be detected starting with a simple pulse check. AF is the most common type of sustained cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and currently affects up to 40,000 people over 50 in Ireland. It is common in people aged 60 and over – often appearing in those with underlying heart disease – and affects 10% of people over 753. Dr. John Keaney, Consultant Cardiologist at the Mater Private, said: “Atrial Fibrillation is a serious condition that can lead to a number of health complications and is a factor in up to 30% of strokes in Ireland each year. Those aged 60 or over are most at risk and should

make sure to check their pulse every morning as part of a regular routine, alongside hitting the snooze button and brushing your teeth. “This research shows that people are unsure how to check their pulse. It is very straight forward. First, face the palm of either hand upwards. Second, place the index and middle finger of your other hand on the wrist; third, count the number of beats for thirty seconds and double it. This is your pulse rate.” A normal pulse if 60-100 beats per minute in a regular rhythm. If your pulse is fast and racing, slow, irregular, consistently above 120 beats per minute or consistently below 40 beats per minute you should visit a healthcare professional. For more information come along to the Pulse Check Event in Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacy & Health store in the Harrison Centre, Roscommon on Friday, 16th of September. Appointments are available from 10 am-6 pm daily. Call 090 6637602 to book your place.

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To the Moone and back – Clare returns to Roscommon < DAN DOONER

Clare Monnelly is certainly no stranger to Roscommon, having played the part of Fidelma in Moone Boy. Clare is back in town this weekend when Nomad Theatre Network and director Padraic MacIntyre reunite to bring Tom Murphy’s ‘Bailegangaire’ to Roscommon Arts Centre this Friday (16th) and Saturday (17th). The play centres around Mommo, the tyrannical grandmother and her two long-suffering granddaughters who reside in the town of Bailegangaire. Dubliner Clare recently spoke with Dan Dooner about starting out, big breaks… and working with Chris O’Dowd.

Where did it all begin for Clare Monnelly? Well I started doing drama classes after school in Ballinteer when I was seven or eight, anything to keep me off the streets I suppose! Drama was just another one of those things that my mam decided to shove me into from an early age but I’d say she swiftly regretted it because it

Clare Monnelly (left) returns to Roscommon in Tom Murphy’s ‘Bailegangaire’ at the Arts Centre this weekend.

just took over everything after that. After a few years, everything else had fallen by the wayside and acting was the only one I kept up so I went to a drama school in Churchtown in South Dublin and we had classes twice a week and then we’d tour at weekends. It’s all I ever really wanted to do before I knew the practicalities of actually trying to do it I suppose! (Laughs). When did you land your first paying acting job? I graduated from drama school and then my first job was actually with Padraic MacIntyre, who is directing Bailegangaire this weekend. He actually gave me my first ever job as a professional actor with his theatre company ‘Livin Dred’. When that finished up I realised I was very poor and that I needed a job! I’ve done waitressing all my life so I went for a job in ‘Wagamama’ restaurant in Dundrum. That’s when it all kicked off for you! Yeah, I was there about three weeks and I got the call about Moone Boy. So I gave my two weeks’ notice and finished up.

How did that feel? It’s a moment you never forget, I wasn’t fully aware of how lucky I was to be landing that job. Obviously it was a dream come true and I got to be surrounded by absolute pros, which was a dream. And of course to work with Chris O’Dowd, who was awarded the freedom of Roscommon and can graze his sheep in the town square, what was that like? (Laughs) Oh yeah! Which I’m sure he’ll take them up on, because he can! Yeah it was incredible, the whole experience was amazing. It’s rare that you read a script and you’re laughing out loud! Chris is a brilliant person to work with. It was great to be on set with him, he’s great craic! You’re no stranger to Roscommon then, what can the audience expect this weekend? Well Tom Murphy is one of the most successful writers to come out of this country. There are moments that are incredibly funny, but it’s also quite dark and sad. He just writes people really well. It’s been a joy to work on and hopefully it will be a joy to watch too!

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Eddie to launch debut album at Saddlers Inn, Boyle! Eddie Carey, the new voice of country music, hails from Newcastle West, Co Limerick; he’s got style, charm and charisma and is gifted with a voice that literally ‘turns heads’ from the first note sang. Eddie will be launching his debut album at the new series of Saturday night dances in The Saddlers Inn, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on the 1st of October. Eddie has just turned twenty-six years of age and initially sang in the local cabaret circuit in his native Limerick – although he later decided to travel abroad, stopping off in London, Australia and finally Canada. His musical influences cover a broad spectrum but he really fell in love with both American and Irish country music. JD Promotions Dungannon, indicate that Eddie Carey and his band is ready to spice up the Irish dancing scene, giving it a modern young and dare we say it ‘sexy image’, but also sticking to a tried and trusted blend of new and traditional country, Irish and middle of the road songs. Doors open at 10 pm and band are on stage at 10.30 pm. For further information contact Sean at the bar on 087-515622.

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Culture Night in venues across Roscommon Tomorrow (Friday, September 16th) the whole nation will celebrate its home-grown arts sector. As part of this festival, Roscommon will host their very own culture night in various locations dotted around the County. For one night only treat yourself once again to a free evening of exciting entertainment and culture. No matter where you are in the county tomorrow, you’ll be hard pressed not to find something to entertain and excite the senses. It’s one night only and there’s a lot packed in, so go on and indulge your senses on as much culture as you can manage to get to – and remember, it’s all absolutely free. The night includes events right across the county including a traditional music, song and dance in Douglas Hyde Centre in Frenchpark; tours of King House in Boyle; a whole host of library events and many more events in venues across Roscommon. Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and the Gaeltacht Affairs in partnership with Roscommon County Council and supported by The Arts Council. For more information log onto www.culturenight.ie or www.roscommoncoco.ie.

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Tony Nugent and Walk The Line Culture Night – it’s a Culture Weekend at Roscommon Arts Centre Friday, 16th of September is the date when cultural institutions throw their doors open late to the public and once again Roscommon Arts Centre is participating in the national celebration that is Culture Night. This year, however we’ve upped our game, with free events throughout the weekend and a special focus on families. Our Culture Night activities get underway on Friday afternoon when we open the magical ‘Storyhouse’ to families as Kids’ Own take up residence for the weekend at the arts centre. Make your very own storybooks for free over the weekend and join us for some pretty cool digital storytelling sessions as we create an environment in which imaginations can run free! Drop in on Culture Night from 3 pm-6 pm to join in the action or sign up for one of our free sessions on Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 4.30 pm – be warned though, some sessions are already heavily booked up, so do contact us asap. Martin Parr’s photography exhibition ‘So Near & So Far: Roscommon in the 1980’s’ is undoubtedly the most popular show we’ve ever had in our gallery. For those of you who wish to learn more about Martin and his work, our Curator, Linda Shevlin, invites you to join her at 7 pm in the gallery space when she will give an informal talk on it. The exhibition can also be viewed on both

Saturday and Sunday from 10 am, so if you’ve been meaning to drop in to see it, make Culture weekend, the time to do it! The talk is followed at 8 pm with the opening night performance of Nomad/ Livin Dred’s ‘Bailegangaire’ by Tom McIntyre, which is directed by Padraic McIntyre – who will be familiar to Roscommon audiences as a previous Drama festival adjudicator. This is a major new touring production of Bailegangaire, first performed by Druid Theatre company in 1985. “Tom Murphy’s extraordinary play” (Peter Crawley, Irish Times), centres around Mommo, who tells over and over again a story she never finishes of how the town came to be known as Bailegangaire, the town without laughter. Mommo is attended by her two granddaughters, Mary and Dolly. The younger women yearn to be free of the past in order to make a new beginning, and Mary comes to believe that to do so the story of Bailegangaire has to be concluded. Tickets are still available at the box office for the performance on Culture Night and also for Saturday night, 17th of September. Further information and booking for all arts centre Culture weekend events are via the box office on 090 6625824. Theatre tickets can also be booked online at: www.roscommonartscnetre.ie

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Colette Glynn, Peter Flanagan, Megan Healy Cribben, Christopher Hurley and Sinéad Healy. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Ballinlough walks onto canvas – art inspired by the countryside < DAN DOONER

Originally from Belfast but now living near the beautiful Ballinlough, Hugh Barr is an artist who appreciates his surroundings. Recently, his love of painting merged with long walks down country lanes to produce a collection titled ‘Head in the Hedgerow’. Hugh says a peaceful existence in the countryside was the catalyst for a return to painting: “Well, I moved to the West of Ireland ten years ago away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. The peace and the countryside helped me to see life differently. “Walking my dogs every day along the country lane where I live, I started to look at my surroundings more closely. I began to see the plants and signs of animals. I was taking a closer look and this enabled me

to understand the diversity of life that is sustained by the hedgerows which play an important role within the countryside.” Featuring bright colours and detailed hedgerow life, Hugh’s paintings have been on display along with a visual feature all summer. Having featured at the Boyle Arts Festival and Roscommon University Hospital, Hugh’s collection is now on display daily in The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Castlebar until November 7th. Hugh credits the Roscommon countryside for giving him the inspiration to start painting after a prolonged hiatus. He says it was nature which gave birth to ‘Head in the Hedgerow’. “I hadn’t actually painted in a number of years but my walks in the countryside inspired me to get

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back painting again. “My paintings are inspired by the nature surrounding me; these are the small things that make up the bigger picture. I hope the exhibition inspires people to take a closer look.” Take a closer look at ‘Head in the Hedgerow’ at The Café Arts Space at The Country Life Museum in Castlebar, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12 pm to 5 pm until November 7th.

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Dive into great new theatre at Arts Centre ‘Bailegangaire’ focus: Page 27 Fresh from winning the ‘Lustrum’ Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, a nominated Fishamble Best New Play Tiger Dublin Fringe 2015 and BBC International Playwriting Award, Orla Murphy’s ‘Remember to Breathe’ comes to Roscommon Arts Centre on Wednesday, 28th of September at 8 pm. The drama centres around a pool in postearthquake New Zealand, where recent emigrant Maeve is learning to swim. Her ‘swimaholic’ coach spurs her on. But even as she battles the water, Maeve’s heart is calling her home – to an unresolved dilemma with her much-loved father. Follow Maeve as she tries to swim free from the ties that bind. This is a powerful play about emigration, families, economic crisis and individuals trying to survive the ‘aftershocks’ of world events. Starring Abbey Theatre regular Liz Fitzgibbon as Maeve, the multi-award winning Raymond Keane as Johnny and Roscommon actress Julie Sharkey as coach Doreen, this thought-provoking and deeply moving theatre is not to be missed. Booking now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 090 6625824 or www.roscommonartscentre.ie

Liz Fitzgibbon in ‘Remember to Breathe’.

Faces & Places Big Maggie in the Trinity Arts Centre Photographs: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Big Maggie in the Trinity Arts Centre were Greta Connor and Agnes Flanagan.

Pictured at Big Maggie in the Trinity Arts Centre were Catherine and Eugene Collins.

Pictured at Big Maggie in the Trinity Arts Centre were Nancy Glynn, Glenys Stone and Miriam Winston.

Pictured at Big Maggie in the Trinity Arts Centre were Annmarie Finan and Mary Higgins Delaney.

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OUT AND ABOUT • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS • LIFESTYLE Entertainment at JJ’s this weekend JJ Harlow’s (The Square, Roscommon) will host three nights of live music this weekend with gigs set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. First up, on Friday night, it’s the return of The Square House Social with some brilliant music until late. On Saturday night, Strange Brew, who are certainly no strangers to JJ’s, will be on stage with their selection of blues, Rythmn ‘n Blues and Rock ‘n Roll. This three-piece group has been touring the West of Ireland and further afield this summer and are preparing for yet another hometown gig on Saturday night. So, if you fancy a night of electric blues, Chicago blues, the sound of Tulsa and yet more blues, get down to JJ’s on Saturday night, grab a drink and feast your ears on a Strange Brew. The entertainment doesn’t end on Saturday night! Sunday will see Cara Ceol perform from 7 pm. This is truly the perfect way to wind down a hectic weekend of live music. Don’t forget that we’ve also got a wide selection of craft beers on offer including Black Donkey from Ballinlough, Trouble Brewing’s Remix Lager and Amber Ella, among many more. Get down to JJ Harlow’s this weekend –Roscommon town’s prime live music venue! (Advertorial)

New screening of ‘Along By The River’ There will be a community screening of the film documentary, ‘Along By The River: Discover the River Suck’ in Athleague Community Centre on Friday, 23rd of September at 8.30 pm. Entrance is €5 (children free). All proceeds raised will go to the up-

keep of the Suck Valley Visitor Centre, Athleague. The film documentary was commissioned by the Suck Valley Development Co-operative and the Suck Valley Angling Hub and produced by Mimar Media.

Pictured at the premiere of ‘Along by the River’: Discover the River Suck were Richard Siberry and Glenn Reid. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the premiere of ‘Along by the River’: Discover the River Suck were John and Jacinta Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the premiere of ‘Along by the River’: Discover the River Suck’ were Jean Coleman, Geraldine Coyne and Cllr. Orla Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Jive, waltz and swing back to Ireland’s iconic dancehall era! Boyle will be brought back to the golden age of Ireland’s iconic Dance Hall/ Showband Era of the 1950s and ‘60s on September 24th in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle, when this magical era will be lovingly recreated for one night only. The Keith McDonald Showband, followed by DJ, will perform music on the night. This five-piece band will play all the hits of the Showband era with their own twist on some modern classics. So get ready to jive, waltz, swing and even do a Siege of Ennis. Keith’s father Frankie toured internationally with the legendary Joe Dolan for four decades and so he grew up hugely influenced by the music of the touring Irish dance bands. Now is your chance to be part of the magical days of the Showband era, the very mention of which sends those of a certain age into an uncontrollable laugher and even produces the odd blush. Dress in keeping with the 1950s/1960s so as to allow the night to be as authentic as possible, however it is not mandatory. In order to be as true as possible to the times, there will be a mineral bar, cloakroom, humorous spot prizes, photo-booths and a typical Irish night out favourite – da raffle! Tickets cost €15 and are available through Úna Bhán Tourism located in the grounds of King House and on the door.

Enda Regan, Daniela Beadnall, Sabrina Brady and Darragh Beirne take to the High Nellie. Photo: Brian Farrell.

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Pictured enjoying the 21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Anna Tully, Christy Leahy and Lorraine Harte.

s e c a l P & s e Fac Red Parrot, Roscommon. Photographs: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the 21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Aisling Earley and Riona Delaney.

Pictured enjoying the 21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Paul Joyce, Matthew Donnelly, Orla Quinn and Thomas Hurley.

21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman

Pictured enjoying their triple 21st birthday celebrations in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Brian Merriman, Orla Quinn and Oisín Hession.

Pictured enjoying the 21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Katy Jones and Trisha Collins.

Pictured enjoying the 21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Orla and Brian Merriman.

Pictured enjoying the 21st birthday celebrations of Oisín Hession, Orla Quinn and Brian Merriman in the Red Parrot, Roscommon were Evan Barcoe, Seán Murphy, Harry Lawlor and Cathal Mahony.

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Leitrim-Roscommon hoteliers have welcomed the continuing growth in visitors to Ireland as recorded in the latest CSO figures. These show a 9.8% increase in trips to Ireland by overseas visitors between May-July of this year. Local hoteliers caution however that the effect of Brexit and the weakness in sterling need to be monitored so that the sector can plan for potential negative impact. Brian Pierson, Chair of the Leitrim-Roscommon Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation states: “The tourism industry in Leitrim and Roscommon is continuing to recover which is very welcome in terms of our local economy. However, Brexit is a significant concern with sterling having fallen by more than 16% against the euro compared to this time last year. This could have a negative knock-on effect on tourism.” Mr. Pierson states that the tourism industry continues to provide economic growth and employment opportunities in Leitrim and Roscommon thanks to a number of direct actions from the Government, including the zero rate travel tax and the 9% tourism VAT rate.

Roscommon Craft Showcase at the Leitrim Design House On Culture Night 2016, the Leitrim Design House in Carrick-onShannon, in association with Roscommon Enterprise Office, will present a specially curated exhibition of a selection of craft and design. Join us for refreshments at 7 pm and view this specially curated exhibition of the very best of craft and design from County Roscommon. The exhibition runs from Friday, 16th September-Saturday, 15th October. The exhibitors include Siobhan Cox Carlos with her gorgeous silk scarves. Each scarf is an individual piece of art. Geraldine Beirne is a textile artist specialising in bespoke textile art pieces. Her work incorporates traditional and contemporary hand and machine embroidery and her design inspiration comes from her love of flowers, trees, nature and the ever-changing beauty of the landscape. We have original glass paintings from husband and wife team Andrew and Vida Pain, who founded the company Black Hen. They have combined their artistic talents to create a beautiful range of paintings and prints. Franziska Lienberger from Irish Felt Fairies will have a collection of fairies on display. Franziska

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says: “I just think that in today’s world, we all need a bit of magic and wonder, and to believe in something so simple like fairies and to remember how we were as children where everything was possible and real”. The fairies are handmade using fine soft merino wool and are all one of a kind. Flaming Wicked Candles are contemporary wax products,

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sense of establishing something new in uncharted territory was a welcome opportunity rather than a potential challenge. Michael Kelly, GRETB youth officer, believed this youth fair was a major milestone for the Roscommon region with far-reaching benefits to neighbouring counties. This free youth work fair will take place in Kilbride Community Centre in Fourmilehouse (four miles north of Roscommon Town) on Saturday October 8th. On the day, the youth fair will be opened by Fergal O’Donnell. Please book you place at the fair through the Eventbrite, follow the links on www.yea-project.eu or alternatively contact Amanda Mee, Erasmus Project Manager, Roscommon LEADER Partnership on 086-0460046.

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SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The steward in today’s Gospel confronts the reality that he can’t go on living the way he has been. He is under judgment, must give account for what he has done. The exploiters of the poor in today’s First Reading are also about to be pulled down, thrust from their stations (see Isaiah 22:19). Servants of mammon or money, they’re so in love with wealth that they reduce the poor to objects, despise the new moons and Sabbaths – the observances and holy days of God (see Leviticus 23:24; Exodus 20:8). Their only hope is to follow the steward’s path. He is no model of repentance. But he makes a prudent calculation – to use his last hours in charge of his master’s property to show mercy to others, to relieve their debts. He is a child of this world, driven by a purely selfish motive – to make friends and be welcomed into the homes of his master’s debtors. Yet his prudence is commended as an example to us, the children of light (see 1 Thessalonians 5:5;Ephesians 5:8). We too must realize, as the steward does, that what we have is not honestly ours, but what in truth belongs to another, our Master. All the mammon in the world could not have paid the debt we owe our Master. So He paid it for us, gave His life as a ransom for all, as we hear in today’s Epistle. God wants everyone to be saved, even kings and princes, even the lovers of money (see Luke 16:14). But we cannot serve two Masters. By his grace, we should choose to be, as we sing in today’s Psalm – “servants of the Lord.” We serve Him by using what He has entrusted us with to give alms, to lift the lowly from the dust and dunghills of this world. By this we will gain what is ours, be welcomed into eternal dwellings, the many mansions of the Father’s house (see John 14:2). * Courtesy of Scott Hahn Ph.D. www. salvationhistory.com and Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon

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own in Waterford the wonderful performance put in by their U-21 hurlers on Saturday afternoon, when they demolished the challenge of a gallant but completely overrun Galway side, would normally be the only story in town. However the behaviour of Independent TD John Halligan has ensured that the southern county is in every newspaper in the country and the chances are that by the time you read this, Mr. Halligan will no longer be a member of the Government. (Editor’s note: He’s still hanging in there, Frank!). In case you have been under the bed covers for a week, or even better, away on your holidays, Halligan, who is also Junior Minister for Training and Skills,

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claims he received assurances from Fine Gael that a second coronary care facility would be delivered to Waterford University Hospital, and despite a review conducted by Dr. Niall Herity, which found there was no need for such a facility, the Junior Minister is holding tough and accusing Fine Gael of “dirty politics” and of stitching him up. In a controversial interview with the Sunday Independent, Halligan also calls his colleague in the Independent Alliance, Athlone’s Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, “an idiot” for suggesting he should have accepted a compromise. I don’t know a lot about the workings of the Dáil, but even to an uneducated eye the foundations seem to be getting weaker and weaker

and according to a lot of reports recently we may be heading for another General Election sooner rather than later. I’m not sure what profession John Halligan comes from, but normally when an eminent doctor in an independent review finds there is no need for the facility he is on about, that should be good enough. But obviously not for the Waterford man and in sticking in his heels he may just bring the whole house of cards down. I’m told that if he leaves or is sacked, the balance of power will be in the hands of Michael Lowry, and should that happen, Tipperary people will be rubbing their hands in anticipation of a political and financial windfall. It will all make for an interesting few days!

The cool criminal The Sunday World had pictures of a track-suited gunman jumping out of a red car, pistol at the ready all set to murder Johnny Hutch in broad daylight outside his home in Drumalee Park on Dublin’s northside. Now we all know about the Kinahan-Hutch feud that is terrorising parts of Dublin and Spain, but it is chilling to think that despite a huge Garda presence in the area it made no difference whatsoever to the gunman who was to carry out the murder, and only for Hutch managing to close some big reinforced steel gates he too would have become another statistic in the drugs war. Every week there seems to be some new atrocity and it is frightening to realise that the Government and the Gardai apparently are powerless to stop it. On the lighter side of crime, if there us such a thing, down in Royal Oak near Richie Kavanagh’s Bagenalstown, Matty’s Pub has become famous after the publican Matt Bryne released CCTV footage of a burglar who, having broken in and stolen

numerous items, then took time out to have a few pints and a bag of crisps. The thief, who took five crates of Bulmers, brandy, whiskey and a picture, along with a 50-inch TV, also took a charity box containing €100, and that was the theft that annoyed the publican the most. He made a few comments about the burglar that are probably unprintable in this family paper, but you would have to say he (the burglar) was a cool character, in that he could pull himself two pints, a number of glasses, eat a bag of crisps, all of which took more than 90 minutes, and then sit down at the counter and relax! I have never been a burglar, but if I were, I’d imagine I’d get out as quick as I could and get away as far as possible, while your man took his time and ate and drank his fill! The publican hopes the man is caught and gets to go to jail for a while, which is supposed to be comfortable enough, but will hardly have a porter or crisps on the menu!

Uninspiring ‘Late Late’ leaves me pining for Norton! One of the worst aspects of living in Ireland in my opinion is the speed at which the evenings close in. As soon as the end of August arrives, before we know it, it’s dark at 8 o’clock and for a lot of us that’s where the television and our dependence on it comes in. For our entire lives, Friday nights were looked after by the Late Late Show and so last Friday night I parked myself in front of the telly and settled down to enjoy the show – and I have to admit that poor old Ryan Tubridy is fighting an uphill battle. I am not a fan of Mario Rosenstock, Marty Morrissey was good

enough old craic and there were a couple of young actors that I had never heard of, but who seemed like nice enough lads. Thomas Barr, the Waterford Olympian (this piece is all about Waterford!) was likeable as well and some lad who manages Conor McGregor completed the line-up. I suppose that sums it all up really!

Once upon a time McGregor himself would be there, not his manager, who no matter what he does will never be as interesting as the great man himself! Tubridy has to make do with second-rate guests (sorry Marty) and as long as that is the case the Late Late will struggle. Even though I had planned to write about it, l still had to google it to remind me as to who was on it, which says a fair bit about the enjoyment level, or maybe about my memory, but all I can say is hurry up Graham Norton and get back on our screens.

Proprietor Matt Byrne, Matty’s Pub has become famous after the publican released CCTV footage of a burglar

Hurling hopefuls Back to the start of this column with the performance of the Waterford U-21 hurlers that will surely ignite more hopes in the county that they can soon make the big step up and win the senior All-Ireland; they certainly appear to have the talent, but many a county before them has found that underage success does not guarantee success at senior level. We will watch with interest however and I don’t think anyone would begrudge the Deise men if they were to make the big breakthrough and finally win that elusive Liam McCarthy Cup.

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week, we are up and running and getting around the parish with our tickets for the Cancer Care West and Lourdes Invalid Fund dance in Dowd’s, Glinsk on Saturday, 1st of October and as always the response has been fantastic. We still have a fair bit to cover so hopefully we will get to you all in the next week or two. Even if we miss you, you can still come to the dance and give a few bob on the door. It is for two great causes. I sometimes think we don’t appreciate how good we have it. There are many out there who are a lot worse off. Anyway, put that date in your diary, put on your dancing shoes and Jimmy Kearney and The Lancers will keep you on the floor ‘Till next week, for the night. Bye for now

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established farm shows around the country. The Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show 2016 is highly regarded and is undoubtedly one of the premier farming events west of the Shannon. The show, which will be held on Sunday, October 2nd in the 40,000 sq. ft. Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre and 30 acres of surrounding lands, will once again play host to a range of attractions including a

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IFA National Treasurer Jer Bergin has welcomed the new recruitment campaign for members of An Garda Síochána, announced by Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald. Acknowledging the commitment by Minister Fitzgerald to ongoing recruitment of new Gardaí, Mr. Bergin said: “We would expect that rural Ireland will benefit from the announced recruitment and that the Minister will ensure that additional Garda resources are allocated right across the country. “IFA has been campaigning for increased policing hours and the presence of mobile Garda units in rural areas, and will continue to do so. We recognise the need for a well-staffed Garda force, equipped with

the appropriate resources to carry out their duties.” The IFA secretary highlighted the feeling of vulnerability felt by farmers and those living in the countryside. “Many farmers and other rural dwellers are living in real fear for their personal safely and the safety of their families. The continued recruitment of new Garda members, and their allocation in rural areas, or the reallocation of experienced Gardaí to rural areas, will go a long way to restoring a sense of security to rural dwellers. “In response to the concerns of our members, IFA has taken a lead role in addressing security challenges and works with An Garda Síochána and other agencies to support rural crime prevention,” he concluded.

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Castlerea Mart Report Thursday, September 8th: Due to the recent inclement weather and poor ground conditions bigger numbers of stock presented for sale this week with prices holding firm for quality lots and slight increases in some cases with extra farmer activity in the weanling classes. Plainer type stock are tending to be harder sold at the moment but breeding stock and runners reported good clearances. Sample prices – heifers: AA 400kgs €1,005, Lm 380kgs €1,045, Lm 460kgs €1,185, BBx 510kgs €1,295, Lm 585kgs €1,365, Lm 475kgs €1,150. Dry cows: Ch 760kgs €1,425, Lm 690kgs €1,260, Lm 620kgs €1,095, Hr 765kgs €1,300, Lmx 480kgs €815. Cows with calves at foot made from €875 to €2,000 for a Ch heifer and her Charolais heifer calf at foot. Springer cows made from €975 to €1,410. Calves young lots made from €160 to €465 with runners making up to €700. Weanling bulls: Chx 290kgs €890, Lm 250kgs €855, Ch 245kgs €835,Lmx 330kgs €1,085, Ch 420kgs €1,035. Weanling heifers: Lm 280kgs €840, Ch 285kgs €800, Lm 360kgs €1,020, Lm 320kgs €825, Ch 430kgs €1,060. Bullock sale – Monday, September 5th: 180 bullocks on offer making from €350 to €930 over with an average of €556 over paid. Trade similar to previous weeks with big difference in price depending on quality. Sample prices: Ch 475kgs €1,245, Lm 450kgs €1,185, Lm 510kgs €1,130, Ch 550kgs €1,340, Ch 620kgs €1,425, Ch 755kgs €1,685. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart: Today (Thursday 15th) we hold our Anniversary Sale celebrating 40 years in business. All sales commence at 11 am. Reach your target market! 18,000 COPIES PRINTED WEEKLY

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IFA President Joe Healy said with the severe income pressure across all sectors, all direct payments must be made on time and within deadlines set down in the Charter of Rights for Farmers. As the autumn payments begin, and with ANC starting

in two weeks’ time, he warned that farmers will not tolerate any hold-ups this year. He said: “2016 is an extremely difficult year on farm income and IFA will not accept excuses or delays on the pay-out of more than €1.6bn across all the schemes. The harsh reality on almost all

farms this year is that the direct payment is the only net income coming into the family household from farming.” The IFA President said the timelines set down in the Farmer Charter of Rights must be rigidly observed this year. “ANC payments, which commence in the week beginning 19th Sep-

tember, must have a higher payout than last year. Up to 100,000 farmers benefit from ANC payments to the tune of €205m.” On the Basic Payment, Mr. Healy added: “The Department has confirmed to IFA that the 70% advance will commence on Monday, 17th of October.

This will help alleviate the severe income difficulties on farms and provide vital cash flow for family living expenses and bills. “IFA expects the speed of payment this year to be much better than last year as the new CAP is now well bedded down.” Joe Healy said IFA insisted that

Roscommon farmer wins FBD Young Sheep Farmer of the Year Mattie John Kelly, a sheep farmer from South Roscommon, has been named the FBD Young Sheep Farmer of the Year at an awards ceremony in the Boyne Valley Hotel and Country Club in Drogheda, Co. Louth. There were sector prizes for dairy, beef, tillage and sheep as well as adjudicator prizes. Michael has won the prestigious title follow-

ing a challenging interview process and on-farm visit. He has won a €500 travel bursary. The overall prize of the 18th FBD Young Farmer of the Year was named as Kevin Moran, a 23-yearold dairy farmer from Claremorris, Co. Mayo. The competition is organised by Macra na Feirme in partnership with the IFA and sponsors, FBD.

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Roscommon Mart Report Friday, September 9th: There was a large entry of top quality cattle on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a special sale of bullocks. There was a flying trade for bullocks with plenty of customers in attendance anxious for stock. Average prices for bullocks ranged from €2.34 per kilo up to €2.93 per kilo and a 94% clearance of lots. There was a brisk trade for heifers in particular for quality lots. Prices averaged from €2.19 per kilo up to €2.89 per kilo. Prices for dry cows averaged from €1.53 per kilo up to €1.82 per kilo. Special sale of heifers tomorrow at 11 am. 92 pens on offer. Cattle must be penned by 10 am to be included in the draw. Autumn extra special sale of bullocks on Friday, September 23rd. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday September 15th. Dry cows made from €835 to €1330 per lot. Sample prices: Simm X 805 kgs €1330, Lim 730 kgs €1325, Char 765 kgs €1275, Lim X 725 kgs €1230,Lim 730 kgs €1225, HEX 770 kgs €1200, Char X 705 kgs €1100, AAX 680 kgs €1070,Fr 605 kgs €860, Char X 595 kgs €850. Heifers made from €410 to €720 over. Sample prices: Char X 545 kgs €1260, 2 Hex 657 kgs €1200, Char X 495 kgs €1180, BBX 420 kgs €1020, 2 Char X 395 kgs €1000, Lim 410 kgs €940, Simm X 475 kgs €1000, Char X 380 kgs €1100, SHX 355 kgs €860, Lim X 320 kgs €855, 2 HEX 435 kgs €860.

inspection cases must not hold up payments. “With more than 38,000 farmers in GLAS, full year payments worth €167m must be paid out from October. IFA understands that payments will be made in two phases – 85%, followed shortly afterwards by the remaining 15%.”

Bullocks made from € 475 to €990 over. Sample prices: Char X 765 kgs €1710, 2 Char X 6320 kgs €1600, Char X 585 kgs €1555, 4 Lim X 576 kgs €1530, Char X 585 kgs €1530, 3 Char X 548 kgs €1520, Simm X 650 kgs €1500, Char X 530 kgs €1405, Char X 490 kgs €1420, Char X 555 kgs €1495, Char X 485 kgs €1275, 3 Lim X 387 kgs €1075, 2 Lim X 470 kgs €1100, 3 Char X 548 kgs €1520, Lim X 420kgs €1045, 2 Char X 385 kgs €960, 2 Char X 345 kgs €1005, 2 Char X 578 kgs €1460, 2 Char X 520 kgs €1390, AAX 525 kgs €1000. Breeding ewes – Saturday, September 10th: There was another large entry of breeding sheep on offer this week. The trade for breeding ewes slightly back on the previous week. Two-year-old ewes made up to €160. Prices for breeding hoggets were also less with the tops making €198. Breeding sheep continue weekly on Saturdays at 11 am. Gates open at 8 am. Sale of pedigree charollais rams on Saturday next September 17th. Sale at 1.30 pm. Hoggets ranged from €115 to €198 per head, 2-year-old ewes made from €126 to €160 per head, 3-year-old ewes made from €105 to €130 per head. Weanlings and suckler cows – Tuesday, Sepetember 13th: There were good numbers on offer at sale of weanlings and suckler cows on Tuesday last. Weanling bulls averaged from €2.30 per kilo up to €2.95 per kilo while

average prices for weanling heifers ranged from €2.48 per kilo up to €3.17 per kilo. Cows with calves at foot made from €1250 up to €1480. Usual sale of weanlings and suckler cows on Tuesday, September 20th at 5 pm. Weanling heifers made from €305 to €650 over. Sample prices: BBX 400 kgs €950, BBX 300 kgs €950, Char X 375 kgs €920, BBX 375 kgs €900, Char 300 kgs €855, Char X 285 kgs €800, BBX 350 kgs €800, Char X 245 kgs €690. Weanling bulls made from €425 to €675 over. Sample prices: Lim X 590 kgs €1150, Char X 535 kgs €1150, BBX 425 kgs €1100, Char X 430 kgs €1025, BBX 350 kgs €975, AUX 385 kgs €920, BBX 340 kgs €870, Char X 300 kgs €850, Char X 255 kgs €730. Springing heifers made from €1100 and cows with calves at foot made up to €1480. Sheep sale – Wednesday, September 14th: We had a very large entry of lambs for sale again this week. There was a lively trade for lambs with a large attendance of customers. There were excellent quality ewe lambs on offer with a top price of €146. The trade for finished lambs was back on the previous week with finished lambs making as high as €102. The trade for cast ewes was on a par with the previous week. Sales continue each Wednesdays at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Please note that ewe lambs will be sold separately.

Sample prices - Mixed lambs: 47.80kgs €102, 51kgs €100, 51.4kgs €100, 48.75kgs €100, 52.6 kgs €96.50, 51.4 kgs €96, 49.7 kgs €95, 46.18kgs €95. Store Lambs: 43.4kgs €85, 43.80kgs €84.5, 45.3kgs €85, 42.2 kgs €82, 39.7kgs €81, 38.42kgs €80. Ewe lambs: 56.30kgs €146, 50.90kgs €145, 54.3kgs €128, 48.60kgs €125, 54kgs €120, 50.8kgs €120, 47kgs €118, 46.6kgs €115, 54.70kgs €114, 46.60kgs €111, 47kgs €110, 47.7kgs €110, 54.6kgs €105.5, 45.8kgs €104. Cast Ewes made from €50 to €105 per lot. Show and Sale weanlings Tuesday, September 6th - Best Weanling Heifer: 1st: Mr. Seamus Walsh, Moher, Ballyleague, Roscommon; 2nd: Padraig Morris, Coolouger, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Michael Carr, Cloonshivna, Newbridge. Best pen of heifers - 1st: Dan Raftery, Moher, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway; 2nd: Olivia Hynes, Jamestown, Ballyforan. Best weanling bull - 1st: David Dolan, Errick, Four Roads, Roscommon; 2nd: Denis Smyth, Brackloon, Ballintubber, Castlerea; 3rd: Mary Dunne, Curraghroe, Roscommon. Best pair of weanling bulls - 1st: Anthony Moran, Tibarney, Four Roads, Roscommon; 2nd: James Brady, Ballindollaghan, Lisalway, Castlerea. Champion weanling of the show - Mr. Seamus Walsh, Moher, Ballyleague, Roscommon.

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Land for sale at Athleague Hughes & Company have for sale at Araghty, Athleague approximately 26 acres with most of the lands of top quality with excellent road frontage and some site potential subject to planning permission being granted. For further details please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net.

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MILLTOWN AND BALLYGLASS, DYSART, CO. ROSCOMMON [For the reps of the late Patrick J Mulvee] Most of the lands are of top quality and located in a renowned farming area and only a short distance off the main Ballinasloe to Dysart Road convenient to Dysart Village. The Lands will be offered for sale in three lots as follows:• Lot 1: Circa 33.5 acres at Milltown with excellent road frontage and an old derelict cottage there on. • Lot 2: Circa 15.5 acres at Ballyglass with excellent road frontage. • Lot 3: Circa 3 acres of Bog located at Cartonkelly, Dysart For further details please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net LEGAL: MR. RODDY MCCRANN, THOMAS V MCCRANN SOLICITORS, CHURCH STREET, ROSCOMMON. PHONE: 09066 26269 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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REA provide local editorial and advertising exposure in your local papers. REA also work closely with the UK and US media to give our properties maximum exposure through editorials and advertising. Reach multiple buyers online via multiple websites: www.rea.ie gets over 50,000 unique visitors every month; www.myhome.ie has 1.24 million unique users per month; www.daft.ie over 2 million unique visitors every month; www.rightmove. co.uk - over 45,000 unique visitors from the UK every month look at Irish property here. REA are the only nationwide group who provide all our stock to Rightmove. co.uk. www.zoopla.co.uk - Zoopla is one of the fastest growing websites in the UK. With 40m visitors per month, Zoopla are now expanding their Irish Property division. REA are the only National group providing all our sales property to Zoopla. Seamus is urgently seeking all types of properties after an exceptionally busy sales period, with farmlands, houses and sites all required. If you are considering selling contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy, Goff Street, Roscommon today 09066 30001.

LANDS TO LET For Winterage until 1st January 2016 • At Roxboro – Circa 8 Acres Uncut Meadow • At Culleen, Kilteevan – Circa 12 Acres uncut meadow ------------------------------------------------------------------------

*****URGENTLY REQUIRED ***** 10 to 15 Acre Residential Farm within a ten mile radius of Roscommon Town Cash Available. Required for a number of customers Slatted Sheds or Cubicle Yards convenient to Roscommon. For further details please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net

Simon Murphy, Barry McDonald and Seamus Carthy pictured in New York ahead of a recent property expo.

Price Guide: 145,000 Enquiries Invited CONTACT SOLE SELLING AGENTS REA SEAMUS CARTHY 090 66 30001

NEW TO MARKET Through REA Seamus Carthy

Slevinagee, Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town. Quality 5 Bedroom family home finished to a high specification and situated in a most sought after location in Roscommon Town. Enquiries Invited. CONTACT SELLING AGENTS REA SEAMUS CARTHY 090 66 30001

ROSCOMMON TOWN. T: 090 66 30001 W: www.reacarthy.ie

Ballinagard, Roscommon

Final offers on Ballinagard farm This week Pat Hughes & Co have confirmed that they are now accepting final offers on a 37 acre residential farm at Ballinagard, Roscommon. The lands are being sold in various lots. For further details please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net.

Old AIB gaining huge interest! Pat Hughes has told The Roscommon People this week that a landmark building at Church Street, Roscommon (formerly the old AIB) is generating a lot of interest and the company are considering placing the property for sale by public auction unless previously sold. Hughes & Company are also offering for sale at The Walk, Roscommon, a site with the benefit of outline planning permission all services available. This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Gallowstown, Roscommon 3 Acres located convenient to the town. Offers in the region of €150.000 are being considered. Pat also confirmed 9,500 sq. ft. of garage space available on the Lanesboro road. The unit can be let in 1 or 2 lots to suit. Also available large car compound, great location convenient to Top Filling Station. For further details on any of these listings please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom. net. Due to recent sales Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property in and around Roscommon for disappointed under-bidders.

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

FINAL OFFERS INVITED – FOR LEASE THE LIFEBELT BAR, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON Set adjacent to the River Shannon

Kilbride Inn goes for a snip! < DAN DOONER

The former pub known as the Kilbride Inn in Fourmilehouse has been sold in an online auction for just €42,000. Allsop Online Auctions auctioned the pub with a reserve

price set between €28,000 and €32,000. Following a total of seven bids, the property which includes the former public house and is situated on a site extending to approximately 4.5 acres was snapped up for the bargain price.

It’s a two floor property which includes a ground floor pub and first floor which was previously a residential area containing four bedrooms. The property is also serviced by a large car park to the side and rear.

Price Guide: €200,000 ono to sell

Classic homes from REA Seamus Carthy! REA Seamus Carthy have been representing vendors across the country in the sale of all types of properties and land. We have sold a large selection of classic homes recently across the West of Ireland including beautiful country and coastal homes, charming cottages, historic and vintage homes, luxury properties and

modern converted townhouses. REA Seamus Carthy are highly experienced in maximising exposure of such homes and will give your property the extra profile, it deserves. Contact Seamus Carthy in Roscommon town on 090 66 30001 or 086-8035538.

Final offers after €60,000 for Stonecourt penthouse David Diffley of Property Partners Earley is this week inviting final offers after €60,000 for a quality two bedroomed, duplex penthouse apartment located at 21 Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon. Located on the town square, this spacious apartment is selling with a price reflecting the value to be found on the market at present. David described the property as “a prime rental and investment property due its location on the town square. The property

NEW TO THE MARKET

A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 1,895 SQ,FT WITH THE BENEFIT OF A LARGE OFFICE/ GRANNY FLAT SET TO THE SIDE LOCATED at

ROXBORO, adjacent to ROSCOMMON TOWN

Final offers after €175,000 for Four Mile House property John Earley of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a primely located, four bedroomed dormer style residence of 1,660 sq.ft. standing on a large mature site area of 0.69 of an acre with garage set to the side located at Coolteige, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. John said that the property is “A most luxurious property finished to a very high standard offering spacious living accommodation throughout together with a generous and mature site area on which stands a spacious detached garage of 300 sq.ft. “The property which was constructed 1983 is located in a much sought after residential location convenient to Roscommon town on the main Boyle route (N61) and boasts many fine features. Overall this is a select property to come on the market and is an ideal family home for which the auctioneer invites viewings and final offers after €175,000 to sell.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 66 26579, logonto www.propertypartners.ie or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

• A renowned traditional pub, Sorohans - The lifebelt Bar. • Offering traditional old world bar with feature lounge incorporating vaulted ceilings off and together with enclosed smoking area to rear. Serviced by ample car parking to side. • A prime trading house servicing local, passing and Shannon water trade. Also a renowned sports venue for pool, darts, card playing and traditional music. • Offering bar and lounge area of C. 1,160 Sq. Ft. • Lease: Suggested Term 4 years 9 months (Negotiable) Final offers are now invited for immediate lease. • Legal: Michelle Dolan, Groarke & Partners, 33 Main st Longford Co. Longford. Tel no: (043)3346439. • BER: C1. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

is presented for sale in good condition. Altogether this is a quality apartment to come available in a select town centre location and we now invite final viewings and final offers after €60,000 for immediate sale”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 66 26579, email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www. Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon propertypartners.ie.

A most impressive 4 B/R bungalow residence standing on a large mature site area located in a select residential location convenient to Roscommon town. The said residence offers spacious living accommodation throughout combined with a peaceful countryside location with the benefit of a large office/granny flat set to the side which can accommodate further residential accommodation if desired. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell. BER: D1. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS INVITED

C. 51.81 ACRES OF QUALITY ROSCOMMON LANDS LOCATED AT

MULLYMUX, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON (C. €5,000 ENTITLEMENTS AND GREENING PASSING WITH THE SAID SALE) A highly important sale of a renowned superior quality dual purpose farm of lands containing c. 52.81 acres located in the townland of Mullymux. This is without doubt one of the finest parcels of quality limestone lands all set out in permanent grass to come on the market in recent times in a superb location just off the main N61 Boyle route and only c. 3.5 km from Roscommon town. Standing on the said lands are a range of farm buildings together with a character 4 roomed old stone residence of c. 1,000 sq.ft with an orchard set to the side. The said residence would make an ideal restoration project due to setting and location. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers for this most superior dual purpose farm. The said lands can be sold in the following lots should market interest dictate: Lot 1: The Entire; Lot 2: c. 12.75 acres with old residence and farmbuildings; Lot 3: c. 40.06 acres of lands. LEGAL: BILLY BRANDON, MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245.

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

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

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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

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FARMING < ABATTOIR SERVICE AVAILABLE: Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Webb’s Butcher’s 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715. < PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €90 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439. < TO LET: Good clean meadows on dry ground. Pay by the bale. Options on aftergrass grazing if required. Loughglynn area, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 087 2972947 or 094 98 80286.

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. FOR SALE: Three piece sittingroom set almost new. Genuine reason for selling. Contact 085 7509182.

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

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

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

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

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086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of Malachy and Cathy Gately for planning permission to construct an extension at the side of existing dwelling house at Carrowndrisha Townland, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Signed: Malachy & Cathy Gately, Carrowndrisha, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of Colin Dowd for planning permission to construct a dwelling house, garage, septic tank unit and treatment system with percolation area at Toberpatrick Townland, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Colin Dowd, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of Roscommon Building Company Ltd for Planning Permission for the continued use of the existing extension to the waste processing and transfer facility previously granted under PD10/555 and subsequent PL 20.238981 (Condition 3) at Roxborough Td, Co Roscommon. Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile: (086) 8167365 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 a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning 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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Enda Grenham intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a domestic garage/fuel store and associated works at Attirory, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: S.B.A.S., Stephen Blake, Architectural Services, Trihill, Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. 087 6358949 This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the Planning Authority.

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< ROOM TO LET: Roscommon town, sharing with 3 males. Tel: 086 8125137. < TO RENT: 3 bed newly refurbished bungalow to rent in Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 087 6152861.

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SITUATIONS VACANT FULL-TIME CATERING ASSISTANT REQUIRED Experience desirable but not essential. Fluent English. CONTACT CLAIRE OR JACK ON 090 66 34772. < PART-TIME CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 2 children in their own home. One at school and one at pre-school, Monday to Wednesday each week. Own car essential. Derrane area. Tel: 087 6287969. < CARING AND RELIABLE CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: 4 days per week, for one child, in childminder’s own home.Curraghboy, Kiltoom and surrounding areas. Starting from October 2016. Contact 086 8622127.

SITUATIONS VACANT < CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind 3 children under 3 years of age in children’s own home. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5.30pm. Croghan area. Immediate start. Please reply to Box No: 934, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < HOMECARER REQUIRED in Four Roads area. 15 - 20 hours per week. Please reply to Box No. 935, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < FULL-TIME CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Roscommon area, flexible hours. Fluent English essential. Please reply to box no: 936, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < PART-TIME SHARED SECRETARY REQUIRED for Tulsk N.S. and Clooneyquinn N.S. 12 hours per week. Expertise in tax, accounts and Microsoft applications. Must have good communication skills (oral and written) and flexible. Please submit C.V. to: The Chairperson, Clooneyquinn N.S., Elphin, Co. Roscommon by 5pm on Monday 19th September. < NIGHT CLEANING POSITIONS AVAILABLE in Roscommon, Ireland. The position involves the following: Cleaning of grease extraction systems including canopy, ducting, fans and filters. Nationwide service, so driving is involved. Company vehicle provided to team leaders. Company phone provided to team leaders. Requires hard working and trustworthy person with good attention to detail and not afraid of heights. Full, clean driving licence. Safe Pass and Manual Handling needed. Full training will be given. Must be able to speak and understand English. Must be over 25 years of age. Email your cv to: customerservice@halcyongroup.ie. < CARING AND RELIABLE CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Three to 4 days per week, to mind 2 children ideally in children’s own home. Own car essential for pre-school drop-offs and collections. Scrine area, starting from November 2016. Contact: 087 7548002.

SITUATIONS WANTED < HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES available: Contact: Marita 086 0645853. < FULL-TIME CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE in family home. Can do drop-offs and collect from school. Ballaghaderreen area. Contact: 087 4028089. < CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE for full time work. 10 years experience. References available. Roscommon town and surrounding areas. Contact: 089 4138431. Texts only.

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Classifieds 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.

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Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849. < MATHS GRINDS: One to one tuition. All levels, Roscommon town, also in small groups of 2/3. Tel: 086 6058108. < MATHS TUITION: Junior Certificate, Roscommon town. Education and Guidance Professional. Mobile: 083 4843192, email: mariag21@eircom.net. < CASTLEREA AREA: Leaving/Junior Cert English, Maths, Irish and French. Private tuition in your own home. Phone: 086 3282437. < FIRST CHOICE TUTORIAL CENTRE: Leaving and Junior Certificate grinds available in Roscommon town in Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Ag Science. All teachers fully qualified and registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland. Tel: 087 9497825 or email firstchoicetutorial@gmail. com < GRINDS AVAILABLE in Maths, Business, Accounting and LCVP. Contact: 087 6222147.

TUITION < CASTLEREA: Junior Cert and Leaving Cert grinds, honors and ordinary level. Available in French, German and Irish from University student with proven results. Contact: 087 3515985. < MATHS GRINDS AVAILABLE for Junior Cert and Leaving Cert to all levels. Also Applied Maths, Physics and Chemistry. One-to-one tuition in student’s own home. Phone: 086 1237232. < INTENSIVE IRISH GRINDS to Leaving Cert honours level. Provided by experienced senior level Irish teacher. Commencing in Roscommon in early September, small classes. Contact 087 6475071. < IRISH GRINDS: Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate. All levels from experienced teacher. Call: 087 0991074.

ENGLISH GRINDS Leaving and Junior Certificate Level Highly experienced teacher/State Examinations corrector • Comprehensive typed notes • Sample answers • Exam focused • Written assignments • Excellent results PLEASE RING/TEXT: Aidan O’Connor 086-6078154 OR EMAIL: asconnor@icloud.com

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch, Sycamore and Whitethorn. Good price paid. We are safety certified and insured. Phone: 086 2437376. TURF FOR SALE in tonne bags (1 mtr cubed). Delivered to Roscommon Town and surrounding areas. €50.00 delivered. Tel: 086 8534011. < FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Tel: 086 7236301. < SALE NOW ON: Massive quantities of dry screened black hopper turf and firewood, etc. Sold in various size loads. Contact: 087 1413238.

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

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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 < 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.

USEFUL SERVICES < 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 < SAFE ELECTRIC REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE for work. Small jobs a speciality. Call 087 4634888 anytime. < 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. < ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p0862553153@gmail.com ALL ROOFING AND REPAIRS: General building work. PVC Facia Soffit. Gutters supplied and fitted. Tel: 087 6430164.

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

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 10/09/2016 FIRST PRIZE €50: Teresa Kilduff, c/o K. Hoare SECOND PRIZE €25: Teresa Croghan, c/o K. Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Anne Hanley, c/o Breda Healy 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: M. O’Dowd, c/o R. Walsh; Michael Connaughton, c/o Ros Office Supplies; Anne Connaughton, c/o Ros Office Supplies; Jillian Owens, c/o K. Hoare; Bridget Finneran, c/o K. Collins; Marie Raftery, c/o K. Hoare; M. Glennon, c/o K. Hoare; Sadie Reynolds, c/o K. Collins. 5 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Brian Tully; Kathleen Hoare; Tomas Hoare; Marian Rice; Joe Hoare. TOTAL RECEIPTS: €376 TOTAL PRIZES: €200

THANKGIVINGS NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Give praise to the Father Almighty, to His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord, To the Spirit who lives in our hearts, both now and forever. Amen. Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find.” Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to Heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick, lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Give me a greater love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Grant us peace. Queen of Peace; Pray for us. Our Lady, Queen and Mother; Pray for us. Our Lady, Mother of the Church; Pray for us. (Here mention your own special intentions). With the Angels and Saints let us pray: Give praise to the Father Almighty, to His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord, to the Spirit who lives in our hearts, both now and forever. Amen. M.H. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. L.B. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father is. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. A.M.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.C.

THANKGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. J.S. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. J.S. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. B.M. PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. B.M.

THANKSGIVING NOTICES CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

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Commencing this September in Roscommon town Suitable for new born to crawling The 5 class sessions teaches valuable massage & reflexology techniques Fees qualify for a refund on certain health insurance Private classes also available As well as learning how to massage your baby in a fun and relaxing environment, your class also includes weekly discussions with other parents on a number of parenting topics, this is “Mummy Time” – tea/coffee with the other mums, giving you a well-deserved break and a chance to meet and swop stories with new friends. CONTACT FIONA CREAN FOR MORE DETAILS Phone: 086 6083236 OR EMAIL: fionaecrean@gmail.com

-VETERINARY CLINIC & Shop Lanesboro Street, Roscommon. Tel: 090-6626898 Web: www.allcreatures.ie www.facebook.com/allcreaturesroscommon

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SHOP OPENING HOURS: • Gas Anaesthetic Monday to Friday, • Digital X-Ray 8.30am to 8.00pm; Saturday, 9am to 6.00pm • Bovine & Equine Scanning AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY • In-house Blood Testing 087 2596055 - 24 HOURS • Grooming • All your Dosing & Mineral Requirements

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Appointments/Classifieds FULL-TIME HAIRDRESSER required in Roscommon Town

Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 094 9870111 Email: info@fdcl.ie Website: www.fdcl.ie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FDCL1 Frenchpark & Districts Childcare Ltd offers a high quality affordable child care service to the children and parents within the community and surrounding areas, catering for the disadvantaged and supporting social inclusion.

SENIOR EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR (Maternity Leave Cover) The Senior Early Years Educator will be responsible for the coordination of the daily running of the baby room in line with preschool childcare regulations and the centre’s policies and procedures CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Childcare FETAC Level 6 or equivalent • 1 year supervisory experience • Knowledge of Pre-school Regulations 2016 • Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally DESIRABLE CRITERIA • First Aid and Child Protection training • Knowledge of Síolta and Aistear • Experience of working in partnership with parents • Experience of working with outside agencies such as the pre-school inspection team, ECI, RCCC etc. Please contact Mrs Breda Joyce on 094 9870111 or email info@fdcl.ie to request a detailed job description and person specification. A panel may be formed to fill future vacancies. APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD THEIR CV WITH COVERING LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THEIR APPLICATION EITHER BY POST OR EMAIL TO:

Mrs Breda Joyce, Manager, Frenchpark and Districts Childcare Ltd, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon. Email: info@fdcl.ie Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 23rd September 2016 Frenchpark and Districts Childcare Limited is an equal opportunities employer. Registered in Ireland Number 357749

Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan, 2007 -2013

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE We wish to recruit suitable candidate(s) for position as SALES EXECUTIVE

Must be fully confident in all aspects of hairdressing with a minimum of 3 years experience. EMAIL YOUR CV TO: annmarie.galaxy@hotmail.com OR CALL (090) 6634909 for more details

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR FULL & PART-TIME FULLY QUALIFIED

MOTOR MECHANIC APPLICANTS CAN APPLY IN WRITING TO:

Geraldine O’Rourke, O’Rourke’s Garage, Leitrim Rd, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

JOB TITLE: STROKE GROUP CO-ORDINATOR Location: Roscommon Contract: Two years Fixed Term - Part-time (10 hours per week) Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Organising weekly support group meetings • Maintain membership and attendance records • Administrative duties • Engage speakers for meetings • Plan and organise appropriate activities for the group • Generate new members • Liaising with stroke team Roscommon University Hospital • Identify and develop a range of fundraising activities in conjunction with the fundraising team • Act as point of contact for the group Full details are available on www.irishheart.ie The above is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be reviewed with the post holder as required in line with business needs.

TO APPLY: Please forward your CV and application letter to Michelle Stamp, mstamp@irishheart.ie By close of business on October 4th 2016. Tel 01 6685001

Successful candidate should possess the following attributes: – A reliable, honest, enthusiastic and pleasant personality. – Excellent communication and customer relationship skills. – The ability to identify new opportunities and generate new business on an on-going basis. – A high degree of professionalism and flexibility. – A proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets. – Be capable of working on their own initiative and as part of a team. – Experience in previous sales role. Experience in newspaper/media sales would be a distinct advantage. – IT proficiency.

ARE NOW RECRUITING

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES For our day and evening shift. Experience in a despatch environment is an advantage. A forklift license is required but not essential. All applicants must apply in writing, forwarding a completed application form or CV to:

– Have a full clean driver’s licence. – Adhere to tight deadlines.

Please reply including CV to: ‘Advertising Sales position’, The Manager, Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

ATHLEAGUE

Claire Finneran, HR Department, Kepak Athleague, Co. Roscommon or email claire.finneran@kepak.com CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd September 2016

LEGAL NOTICE THE CIRCUIT COURT THE MIDLAND CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROSCOMMON IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSING ACTS 1833 TO 2010 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COURTS (SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS) ACT, 1961 AND IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 2 (1) OF THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT 1902 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 23 OF THE INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960 AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION OF GREEN PALMTREE LIMITED TRADING AS TULLYS HOTEL - APPLICANT NOTICE OF APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE that Green Palmtree Limited trading as Tullys Hotel and having its registered office at c/o Tullys, Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon intends to apply to this Honourable Court sitting at the Courthouse, Roscommon, in the County of Roscommon at the sittings thereof commencing on the 11th October 2016 at 10.30. a.m. in the forenoon or so soon thereafter as this application may be taken in its place in the court list for an Order reviving the seven days Ordinary Publican’s licence in respect of premises known as “Tully’s Hotel”, The Square, Castlerea, within the County of Roscommon and for a Certificate entitling the Applicant to receive a full seven days Publican’s Licence to sell intoxicating liquor by retail for consumption on said premises and which said premises were licensed during the period of five years immediately preceding the date upon which notice of this Application was given to The County Registrar and to which said premises are more particularly described on the plans and drawings to be adduced at the hearing of this Application. SIGNED: Director/Secretary Directors of the Applicant Company being present when the corporate seal of the Applicant Company was affixed hereto. Dated this 14th day of September 2016

TO:

The County Registrar, Roscommon Court Office, Government Buildings, Golf Links Road, Roscommon. The District Court Clerk Roscommon Court Office, Government Buildings, Golf Links Road, Roscommon. The Superintendent of the Garda Siochana, Garda Station, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. The Chief Fire Officer, Fire Station, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. AND TO ALL TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For urgent need... Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, You who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted.____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.)May I receive your blessings and favors. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow. A.K.

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CASEY Bernadine

KEANE Mike

COSTELLO Josie

DOLAN Annie

Grange, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon Treasured memories of a dear wife and mother, who passed away 6th October 2011 (5th Anniversary)

Newtown, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

22 Henry Street, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Cloonmurly, Kilteevan, Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Mike Keane, who passed away on 21st September 2014 Aged 83 years

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who died on September 13, 2014

To us you were so special, What more is there to say. Our only wish with all our hearts is that you were here today.

Bernie, you are loved, remembered and sadly missed by your heartbroken husband Joe, sons Damien and Declan and your extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Fourmilehouse on Saturday 17th September 2016 at 8.15pm.

QUINE (nee Hoban) Agnes Oran, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

I spent my life in furrows and fields Working and tilling the land Observing the beauties created By God’s almighty hand And so my life must be no different Just like the crops that I have grown For I am also God’s child and seed That at harvest must come home.

Lovingly remembered by his son Will and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 18th September at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan.

MULLEN (nee Grady) Marie Island View Canine Creche, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Agnes, who died on 20th September 2015 A day that’s filled with sadness returns to us today, To mark the day you closed your eyes and quietly slipped away. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold. You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. A smile can hide our sadness, Tears can be wiped away, But the heartache of losing you, Will never go away. Because you were so special, No words could ever say, How much we love and miss you, Today and everyday.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, son Francis, daughters Cathy and Michelle, daughter-inlaw Mary, son-in-law John, all her extended family and her many friends. Agnes’ Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill, on Saturday 17th September at 8pm.

Cherished memories of Marie, who passed away on 17th September, 2015 May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here. If it’s memories that keep us close Then we are never far apart For you are always on our minds And forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed by your husband Michael, daughter Nevada, parents Annie-Mae and Pat, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and extended family. Anniversary Mass for Marie, her sister Anne and brother Noel in St John’s Church, Lecarrow on Sunday 18th September at 11.30am.

We miss you from your fireside chair Your loving smile and gentle air Your vacant place no one can fill We miss you and always will.

Always remembered with love by your daughter Kathleen, son-in-law Seamus and family.

COSTELLO Josie Henry Street, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Who passed away on 8th October 2015 You were so full of family life So proud of all we did The smallest gesture touched your heart For all of us you lived. You were always there when we needed you No task too great or small But most of all you gave us love The greatest gift of all. Just a prayer from those who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

Always remembered and sadly missed by her loving family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 25th September at 10am in St Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan.

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother

McGUIRE Joe

A day that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day you left us And gently slipped away. A heart of gold stopped beating God saw you needed rest You will never be forgotten By those who loved you best.

Vesnoy, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Joan, son-in-law Seamus, Natasha, Jackie and James Comiskey.

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday. We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

Joe’s sister-in-law Catherine, nieces Rachel, Nicola and Rebecca, nephews-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. To all those who made phone calls, sent Mass Cards and attended the Removal, Mass and Burial - thank you. Our thanks to Pat and Marian McHugh, Funeral Directors, for their help and professionalism. To Fr. John Gannon who celebrated Joe’s Funeral Mass and the Eucharistic Ministers. Thanks to Carmel McLoughlin for the beautiful music and singing. Thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Joe’s final resting place. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Alex Robinson and all the staff at St Michael’s Ward, Sacred Heart Hospital for their excellent care and attention. Thanks to all our neighbours, relatives and friends; to the Friary Restaurant for the beautiful food. Our sincere gratitude to all. May he Rest in Peace.

DUFFY (nee Lohan) Pauline (4th Anniversary)

In memory of Pauline, who passed away on September 12th, 2012 OUR DEAREST DARLING SISTER How can we find the words to say, To tell you how we miss you Throughout every single day. We miss our little chats The way you’d listen to us moan, And how you’d always cheer us up whenever you would phone. Living life without you is very hard to bare, We’d give all we have, To waken and see you standing there.

Sadly missed by your loving family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 16th September in the Parish Church, Strokestown at 10.30am.

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HOARE Gladys and James 21 Circular Road, Roscommon (13th and 9th Anniversary)

You were both gone before we knew it And only God knows why. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal. But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles. No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried.

Sadly missed by your sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Monday 19th September in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 10.30am.

CARR Kathleen and Jim Mount Talbot (16th and 20th Anniversary)

Treasured memories of my dear parents

Also remembering my brother John

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do. No morning dawns or evening falls, Without a thought of you.

Sadly missed by daughter Kathy, son-in-law Raymond and family. Anniversary Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday 17th September at 7.30pm.

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Strokestown puts on wonderful show! < DAN DOONER

Last Sunday I went along to the 150th Strokestown Show in order to see what all the fuss was about. I have to admit, it was my first time at an agricultural show and I didn’t know quite what to expect. On the tree-lined walk up to Strokestown House the first thing we noticed was a lad operating one of those carousel swing rides. His cries of ‘keep your hands inside the swing!’ created images of a fun fair in Fr. Ted in my mind. As we ventured further into the grounds, those images quickly vanished. The dog show was very popular with the youngsters and the older participants who I call the

‘professionals’; the youngsters bravely kept their pets under control long enough to show them as the ‘professionals’ adjusted and readjusted hind legs. It all went off really well in spite of the wind and the efforts of some dogs to take out the competition! We moved onto the food and drinks tent, which was new this year. I have to say, I was extremely impressed with the set-up. Free tasters were on offer and I helped myself to a small glass of craft beer, which was brewed by West Mayo Brewery. It was exactly what you’d expect from a beer brewed in Mayo: strong, tasty but it left a bitter aftert…(Ed – Stop it now!) Following a quick ‘good luck on Sunday!’ to

the beer lady, I took in Neven Maguire’s brilliant demonstration. He made it look so easy that I promised I’d cook dinner to show off what I’d soaked up – I didn’t specify what month, never mind what day! From the food and drinks fair I was ‘dragged’ over towards a truck where Eugene Murphy was chatting to Marietta Doran. They were about to announce the winners of ‘Bonny Baby’, ‘Best Dressed Gent’, ‘Best Dressed Lady’, etc. The ‘Best Dressed Gent’ was on older man who put all of us younger ‘gents’ to shame. I zipped up my hoodie to hide an earlier icecream spillage as he walked past. The ‘Best

Dressed Lady’ was stunning, but unfortunately I couldn’t see her head behind the banner that adorned the stage. We finished off our day at the Strokestown Show with a visit to the poultry tent – via stops at beauty and sweet stalls along the way! – where I noticed quite a few dog owners had brought their pets. I was a little disturbed at first but the dogs were well behaved. I, on the other hand, was not, and pointing out a chicken that looked like my better half did not go down well! All in all, Strokestown put on a fantastic show this year and while it may have been my first visit, it certainly won’t be my last!

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Aoife Cassidy, James Cassidy, Rachel Cassidy and Tanisha Connolly. Picture: Andrew Fox Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Louise Greene, Anthony Greene and Christine Doorly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Frank Owens and Jack Devine. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Harry, Harry (senior) and Jack Noone. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Caroline Lucas and Trishia Glynn. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Marietta Doran and Rachel Feeley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Christine McCormack, Sophie and Michelle Beirne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Matt Egan, Jida Photikul, Declan Woods and Con Hackett. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople Countdown to third annual Harvesting Exhibition in Lecarrow

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Nicola Carty and Sinéad Compton. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Clodagh Compton, Natalie Gibbons and Django. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Leah O’Reilly, James McGrath, Mary McGrath, Benedict O’Reilly and Juliette O’Reilly. Picture: Andrew Fox

The committee of St. John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow are pleased to advise of the forthcoming third annual harvesting exhibition which takes place on Saturday, 1st of October from 12 pm on the lands of James and Eleanor Coffey. This is a traditional exhibition with corn being harvested by old-fashioned methods to include the hook, scythe, horse-drawn reaper and binder and by the old-fashioned threshing machine. A sheep fair has been added to the line-up in recent days and should prove to be a good attraction. Both buyers and sellers are welcome. Roscommon County Hunt will also hold a jumping exhibition on the day. David Diffley, PRO of St. John’s Community Centre commented to the Roscommon People: “This novel event is with the kind cooperation of local landowners James and Eleanor Coffey who have a large crop of corn to be harvested. The lands are located adjacent to the Roscommon County Soccer Grounds on the main Athlone/Roscommon road, which are very easily accessible and offer excellent parking and viewing facilities. “On the day, the exhibition will be a showcase of traditional farming methods with the corn being harvested in the old-fashioned way by people with huge experience. We feel that this exhibition will be a great opportunity for everyone to experience what a working farm was like in the days gone by and it will be educational for both young and old. Everyone is welcome and we hope to provide both an informative and enjoyable day out for all. Threshing starts from 12 pm.” On the day, refreshments will be served with various food stalls and a shop on site. There will be a bonny baby competition together with a prize for the most appropriately dressed male and female on the day. A guess the weight of the lambs competition, various horse classes, traditional stalls, traditional scythe-cutting competition, tying of the corn competition, a traditional funfair and stalls, music and dancing facilities will be provided to add to the atmosphere. Trade stands are welcome by prior contact with the committee or by contacting 086-8952283.

Step up for Strokestown’s Eliminator Challenge! The Strokestown Community Development

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Stephen Casey, Jamie Green and Michael Doorly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show on Sunday last were Olivia, Aidan, Annmarie and Laura Donohoe. Picture: Andrew Fox

Association will host the major ‘Eliminator Challenge’ fundraiser at 3 pm on Saturday, September 24th at Strokestown GAA grounds. The proceeds of the fundraiser are going to the Strokestown Community Playground Development Fund. Event Dimensions Ireland is a professional event management company who are providing the event, which is going to be an action-packed and fun day out for all. The event involves an obstacle course of multiinflatable activities. The committee wants to thank all those who have supported them to date and are delighted to announce that the playground should be built by the end of September (weather permitting). How the ‘Eliminator’ works: Teams of 10 people register to compete. The challenges are a mix of team and relay races against the clock and against other teams. Games include; dodge ball, bungee run, gladiator jousting, the wipeout, and many more. It has been described as an electrifying team challenge where teams are tested and bamboozled, but have fantastic fun! The committee is seeking entries from all sports clubs, businesses, personal trainers, and fun-loving groups to come along and enjoy the challenge and be in with a chance to win a substantial cash prize! Entry fee is €50 per person (10 person teams) and sponsorship cards and entry forms can be got through SCDA@eircom.net or by calling 0719633759 between 10 am and 1 pm or 0872797600.

Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

SportsPeople League routes mapped but who’s taking the wheel?

The Allianz NFL and NHL fixtures have been released but both football and hurling teams are currently searching for managers. Pics: Andrew Fox

? Hurlers start in Monaghan Under new management, Roscommon hurlers will play in Division 3A of the league in 2017 and they will face Monaghan away in their first game and after that will have home games against Tyrone and Louth with another away game against Fingal. Roscommon’s Allianz National Hurling League Fixtures 2017 Round 1 - Monaghan v Roscommon Sunday, February 12th Round 2 - Roscommon v Tyrone Sunday, February 19th Round 3 - Fingal v Roscommon Sunday, March 5th Round 4 - Roscommon have a bye on Sunday, March 12th Round 5 - Roscommon v Louth Sunday, March 26th

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Footballers on the road again! < SEAMUS DUKE

The new Roscommon Senior Football team manager will have a baptism of fire in the 2017 Allianz National Football League as the team have been drawn away in four games and at home in three. The campaign will start with arguably their toughest game, away to Tyrone on Sunday, February 5th. The first game on the new pitch at Dr. Hyde Park will take place on Sunday, 12th February at 2 pm when Roscommon face Donegal and two weeks later Roscommon will face

Mayo under the lights in Castlebar on Saturday, 25th February at 7 pm. Roscommon, who defeated Kerry in 2016, will face the Munster champions in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, March 5th. Roscommon will then have to travel to Monaghan to face the Farney County on March 19th and then the Rossies will have a real glamour tie at Croke Park on Saturday, March 25th at 7 pm under the lights against The Dubs. The Division One campaign will finish with a home tie against newly promoted Cavan on Sunday, April 2nd.

Roscommon’s Allianz National Football League Fixtures 2017 Round 1 - Tyrone v Roscommon on Sunday, February 5th at 2 pm Round 2 - Roscommon v Donegal on Sunday, February 12th at 2 pm Round 3 - Mayo v Roscommon on Saturday, February 25th at 7 pm Round 4 - Roscommon v Kerry on Sunday, March 5th at 2 pm Round 5 - Monaghan v Roscommon on Sunday, March 19th at 2 pm Round 6 - Dublin v Roscommon on Saturday, March 25th at 7 pm Round 7 - Roscommon v Cavan on Sunday, April 2nd at 2 pm

Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

SportsPeople This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses

Today is the 5th day of the Listowel Harvest Festival and it continues tomorrow ending on Saturday. Today, 1.55 pm, and tomorrow, 205 pm, are mixed cards with today’s feature the Ladbrokes Hurdle and tomorrow’s the Guinness Handicap. Saturday’s card is a full national hunt card, tapes away for the first at 1.50 pm, bringing the festival to a close. On Sunday Gowran Park in Kilkenny provides action on the level with stalls opening for the first at 2.20 pm with the centre piece a Group 3 Fillies Stakes. There is racing in Ballinrobe on Tuesday. Today in a very good winners bumper Katie O’Farrell could make her 7lb claim count on Stolen Diamond and looks the pick of the 5 winners I the 7 runner race. On Saturday, again in the bumper, Dot Love’s Bridge Native found one too good for her last time out and is worth a taking a chance with over the shorter distance. Yesterday the Kerry National went to Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud, who provided 6 of the 18 runners, when Wrath Of Titans trained by Gordon Elliott came over the with a wet sail to pass Rightville Boy trained by Paddy Neville and ridden by Ryan Treacy on the run in. The winner was ridden by a very capable Lisa O’Neill who made best use of her 7lb claim on the bottom weight to win by 5l with the English raider Gasoline Boy a further 8l back in 3rd. Elliott completed a quick double when Jack Kennedy won the Novice hurdle on Carrig

Cathal in the green and red colours of Tom Doran. A pointer for Sunday? Last Saturday there was a huge upset in the final English classic as the Laura Mongan trained outsider Harbour Law won a dramatic St Leger. The hot-favourite Idaho, going very well, unseated Seamie Heffernan with over three furlongs to run to continue Aidan O’Brien’s hoodoo in this race. Ventura Storm finished runner up beaten ¾l and Idaho’s stable mate, Housesofparlaiment, in 3rd a short head further back. Laura Mongan, who has a 20+ dual-purpose string, is the first woman to train a St Leger winner who was ridden by regular rider George Baker. Hooray for the small yards. At Leopardstown the Champions Weekend opened with a David Wachman 50/1 shot Rain Goddess in the hands of Declan McDonagh winning the EBF Fillies Maiden and this was to prove an omen for the weekend with only one favourite winning. In the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget saddled the French Derby winner Almanzor, under Christophe Soumillon, to come with a late run passing Found in the shadow of the post to win by ¾l with Minding 2¾l back in 3rd. Rouget was gaining some compensation for the defeat of Qemah in the earlier Matron Stakes by Aidan O’Brien’s Alice Springs. Dual derby winner Harzand finished lame in 8th but should recover in time for the Prix de l’Arc, this year at Chantilly on the 2nd Oct. On Sunday at the Curragh there was a major shock in the Irish St Leger as Willie

Lisa O’Neill and Wrath Of Titans is led over the last by Rightville Boy and Ryan Treacy.

Mullins’ Wicklow Brave held off the challenge of 1/7 favourite Order Of St George denying him a repeat win in the classic. Wicklow Brave booked his place for a trip to Melbourne where he is set to receive 3kg (7lb) from the O’Brien horse who is top rated on 58kg with the English challenger. The 2-Y-O Churchill from the Ballydoyle yard came home first in the Group 1 National Stakes at 4/5 fav the only winning favourite of the Champions Weekend. On Tuesday the Melbourne 10 Racing syndicate and trainer Jamie Osbourne brought over a raiding party of 6 horses, one in each race, from Upper Lambourn to the strand at Laytown and after 2 seconds, a third and 2 down the field Room Key ridden by Kate Harrington gave them a winner in the finale. Earlier Summersault and Rialto Magic finished runner up, Snoozing Indian third with Athassel and Spryt finishing down the field. “It’s a brilliant place! We’ll be back, the boys have enjoyed it” said Osbourne afterwards.

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by Tom Red Alzamour passes Found with Minding in 3rd.

Adrian Heskin is to ride as first jockey for Tom George’s Gloucestershire stables in next year. Heskin, 24, rode as first jockey to Irish owner Barry Connell until April this year and will now team up with George who has over 80 horses in training in Gloucestershire. Heskin has ridden nearly 200 winners including Martello Tower in the 2015 Albert Bartlett Novices

Hurdle at Cheltenham. He starts at Down Farm next week and we wish him the best of luck in his new venture. Joseph O’Brien showed he retains all of his riding ability coming out of retirement to ride in the Leger Legends Classified Charity Stakes at Doncaster yesterday week. The At 23 the youngest “legend” in the race, by a long way, rode Phosphorescence to victory for George Scott. Janaab finished 2nd ridden by former jump jockey Peter Buchanan with Red Charmer third in the hands of 69-year-old George Duffield. Jockey Club Racecourses will continue the £1 million Triple Crown bonus for any horse that wins the Betfair Chase, King George VI Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup in the 2016-17 season. The treble was last completed by Kauto Star in 2006/07 and Cue Card was in line when falling at the 3rd last when up with the leaders in last year’s Gold Cup.

Competition Time Last chance to win tickets for racing at Lenabane in 2016 on Monday 26th September, we have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for the meeting. To win simply tell us which horse won the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to redtom17@gmail.com by 12.00 pm next Wednesday 22nd September. Don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number.

SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS Soccer Results Friday, September 9th Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Shiven Rovers B 3 Moore United B 2

Saturday, September 10th The Herald RDFL Premier Division Castlerea Celtic 6 St. John’s Athletic 2 Moore United 5 Ballaghaderreen FC 0 Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Glen Celtic 1 Lough Harps 2 The Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Cloonfad United B v Ballinagare FC, postponed. Strokestown United 3 Roscommon United 0

Sunday, September 11th The Herald Premier Division Brazukas v Skyvalley Rovers, postponed. Shiven Rovers 0 Ballinasloe Town 4 Ballymoe FC 5 Ahascragh United 0 Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 CP Ajax 3 Ballinasloe Town 0 Loughglynn United 0 Kilkerrin United 3 Rahara Rovers 1 MD Town 2 The Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Moylough ’79 2 Hodson Bay Athletic 3 Cam Celtic 2 Skyvalley Rovers 2 MD Town B 2 Castlerea Celtic B 2

Dooner’s weekend predictions Much like the weather, the predictions were a mixed bag last weekend with a 60% success rate. There have been crisis talks at the sports desk and we’re confident we can turn it around this weekend. (Ed – we were wondering who you were talking to down there!)

Friday, September 16th The Herald RDFL Premier Division Castlerea Celtic v Ballymoe FC (8pm) Castlerea came out on top in the RDFL Shield last month and should put a little daylight between the neighbours at the top of the table. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic. Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Cloonfad United v Glen Celtic (8 pm) Home advantage should see Cloonfad over the line against this gutsy Glen side. Prediction: Cloonfad United.

Saturday, September 17th Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Ballinasloe Town B v Loughglynn United (7.45 pm) Both sides had tough days at the office last weekend; this should be close. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B. Killeen Sportsgrounds Division 2 (7.30 pm) Cloonfad United B v Skyvalley Rovers B

Cloonfad might be a bit rusty here. Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers B. Castlerea Celtic B v Moylough ‘79 Not much to choose between these two on recent form. Prediction: Draw. Moore United B v Strokestown United Moore could be in for a tough evening. Prediction: Strokestown, by a few.

Sunday, September 18th The Herald RDFL Premier Division Ahascragh United v Brazukas (11 am) Both sides are chasing their first points this season, something tells me Brazukas will get there first. Prediction: Brazukas. St. John’s Athletic v Ballinasloe Town (11 am) St. John’s were thumped by Castlerea Celtic last weekend and face the daunting prospect of Ballinasloe this weekend. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town. Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 CP Ajax v Kilkerrin United (11 am) The Castleplunkett side will fancy themselves at home. Kilkerrin were good on the road last weekend though! Prediction: CP Ajax. Lough Harps v Dysart FC (11.30 am) Lough Harps are looking to make it

three wins from three. Adrian Cregg has been in fine form for them while Paddy Neary has been lethal for Dysart. Expect goals. Prediction: Lough Harps. Killeen Sportsgrounds Division 2 Ballinagare FC v MD Town B (11 am) Difficult one to call, both sides have three points under their belts. Ballinagare will be looking to remain unbeaten. Prediction: Draw. Roscommon United v Cam Celtic (1.30 pm) United should return to winning ways this weekend. Prediction: Roscommon United. Hodson Bay Athletic v Shiven Rovers B (11 am) Three points is so important here. On paper both sides have had similar starts to the season but Shiven’s defensive frailties were exposed against Roscommon United. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic.

FAI Junior Cup There are three teams involved in Junior Cup action this Sunday. Best of luck to Shiven Rovers who take on Dunmore Town, Skyvalley Rovers who entertain Manorhamilton and Moore United who travel to Boyle Celtic.

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Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

Seamus Duke ON SPORT

Dream team comes to a nightmare end Needless to say things have moved on apace since last week’s bombshell news that Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay had parted company and I have to say that I am very disillusioned by the whole scene. I am very sorry that the two men fell out because I was hoping that they could go on together in 2017 but that’s certainly not going to happen now. Here are two guys who soldiered together on the field of play with Roscommon Gaels and who were friends and now that is all over. It’s a sad situation. There is certainly something wrong with us in Roscommon when it comes to GAA and running our affairs. I include myself in that statement

because I have been part and parcel of the GAA scene over many years as a team mentor, club official, County Board official and in the media as well. I was speaking to a good friend of mine, a GAA legend who lived in a different county and he asked me: “What in the name of God is wrong with ye now?” It was hard to give him an answer in fairness. Maybe it’s because there is so much passion for the game of Gaelic football in the county and that there are such strong opinions on everything that happens, but it seems that we are never happy unless we are giving out about managers or County Board officials or players, or all three. It is not helping us, that’s for certain.

We sat down the other night and named all the team managers that have departed from the Roscommon scene amid some kind of controversy over the past 25 years. Someone said to me at a match over the weekend that it is just as well that Mick O’Dwyer, Sean Boylan or Mickey Harte didn’t come from Roscommon because they would have been replaced before they even got a chance to show what they could do! We now have a situation where Kevin McStay (if he is interested, and I believe he is) will be pitted against Nigel Dineen, and maybe even more candidates as the County Board attempt to sort out this latest mess. Great football men like

Fergal O’Donnell, David Casey and Stephen Bohan are now on the outside, embittered after the events of the past few weeks and we can ill afford to be without people of that calibre and it is desperately frustrating. We have not heard from the players and what they think of it all and it is pity that they do not have a forum to express their feelings. After all, it is they who put in the greatest effort and make the most sacrifices for the cause. One problem in Roscommon over the years is that expectations have always been too high. When we win a few games we get totally carried away and similarly when we lose a few games we go into the depths of

All picture, no sound: Fergal O’Donnell (left) has left the Roscommon backroom team along with selector David Casey (right). Kevin McStay may face a battle to stay at the helm. Pic: Andrew Fox

despair and lash out on all sides. What we have to realise is that we are a small county with limited resources. We have done really well at underage level over the years, but as we well know that does not transfer automatically to senior level.

First blood Pep but no need to panic The Manchester derby was a magnificent soccer match and City were the deserved winners. They were brilliant in the first half and while United got their act together in the second half they were disappointing. But as a United fan I wouldn’t panic yet. Paul Pogba was poor but I will give him another while before passing judgement. It’s first blood to Guardiola but I expect Mourinho to straighten things out at United. I thought that Blind and Lingard were way off the pace and that there were too many passengers on the United side. Liverpool were very impressive in their first match at the refurbished Anfield. Celtic also had a big win last weekend to keep their Irish fans happy. The Champions League will take centre stage this week as the soccer season ramps up another gear. It’s depressing folks - but when the All-Ireland senior football final is over, the winter is on the way.

From the Internet It’s a jungle out there, but Thomas Barr’s granny Breda has no fear. Thomas Barr may be an instant hit with the Irish people following a fine showing in Rio and a composed, articulate and compelling interview on The Late Late Show, but he’s not even the coolest person in his own family. Step forward his granny, Breda French, who accompanied Barr to Copper Face Jacks on Friday night. Let’s hope none of those teachers or off duty Gardaí threatened to lead her grandson to the dark side - there would be hell to pay for it. For his part, Barr spoke to Tubridy about the possibility of getting a medal in the post in the future. It’s something he feels quite strongly about, the hollow victory through a culture of doping. (Courtesy of Joe.ie)

Whoever takes over as the senior team manager will have a very difficult job on their hands. Survival in Division One will be very hard to achieve, and when it comes to the championship the facts are that Roscommon usually win one Connacht

championship every ten years. We have to lower our sights and give team managers and players a break. If we don’t cop on in that regard then more managers will come and go and we will never make any progress.

CHAMPIONSHIP

Crystal B a ll …

All-Ireland SFC Final Mayo v Dublin on Sunday in Croke Park at 3.30 pm

Jimmy Bracken, Martin Keane and Ray Burke pictured in Kilbride on Sunday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

Club championships at business end The club scene is now reaching a very interesting stage after the weekend games. In the senior championship we saw two high-scoring performances as Western Gaels and Boyle brushed past Roscommon Gaels and St. Faithleach’s respectively. Boyle have been very impressive and have put up three very high-scoring performances in a row. But their clash against St. Brigid’s in the semifinal will represent a totally different challenge. Brigid’s are a very experienced outfit and they will have a plan to restrict Boyle for sure. Donie Smith will be back for Boyle and I am really looking forward to that match. In the other semi-final, Pearses will have it all to do against a well-drilled Western Gaels side who were far too good for a weakened Roscommon Gaels side at Ballintubber. I was very impressed by a couple of the lesser known players for Western Gaels like

Barry Creighton, James McDonnell and Niall Murray but they will have to turn it on against a strong looking Pearses side to have a chance. In the intermediate championship there is a mouth-watering clash coming up between Kilmore and Fuerty. Kilmore are an excellent championship side, and although Fuerty have been in great form this year so far, there will be nothing between the two sides in the semi-final. In the other semi-final, Oran will have to improve if they are to deny Tulsk another final appearance. It’s the big day of the year for Roscommon ladies club football on Saturday and good luck to all the teams involved in the various county finals. In the senior final we have the experience of St. Brigid’s against the inexperienced Kilbride. It should be a cracking game. It’s previewed elsewhere in the paper this week.

The big question on everyone’s lips over the past few weeks has been: ‘Do Mayo have any chance?’ It is interesting that there are a lot of GAA fans who think that Mayo have one big performance in them. If they want to win this game they will have to come up with a sensational game plan to snuff out the Dublin challenge. Kerry did it in the semi-final and while it almost worked for them, Dublin found all the answers. The key player on the field will once again be Stephen Cluxton. If Mayo can restrict his influence, like Kerry did for 10 minutes before half-time in the semi-final then they are in with a chance. But Dublin have a massive panel and they can call on several match winners from the subs if the starting 15 are not performing. Mayo do not have that luxury. I would dearly love to see Mayo end their famine but I cannot see it happening. Dublin have too many aces in the pack particularly up front and I can see them keeping the Sam Maguire Cup in the capital for another 12 months. Prediction: Dublin

Electric Ireland All-Ireland MFC Final Galway v Kerry on Sunday in Croke Park at 1.15 pm These are two really fine minor teams. I have seen Galway in the flesh three times this year and have been impressed every time. But Kerry looked awesome against Kildare in the semi-final and they should win their third title in a row at this grade on Sunday. Prediction: Kerry

Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

Dan’s SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

Hoping for another All-Ireland Super Sunday! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner I really hope the All-Ireland Final is settled one way or the other this Sunday. I don’t think I can take any more questions and speculation. ‘Who will win?’ ‘Mayo are under the radar!’ ‘Dublin are over-hyped’…on and on ad nauseam. Yes, Mayo are probably overdue an All-Ireland title, but whose fault is that? They’ll also find it hard to fly under the radar with pilot Jim Gavin at the Dublin helm. Our noisy neighbours have done extremely well to make it this far and Stephen Rochford deserves tremendous credit. They’ve elbowed, scraped and battled their way back from a

disappointing league campaign and now they stand on the verge of All-Ireland glory. In the blue corner: Dublin are Dublin. Swashbuckling swagger mixed with occasional madness. From sublime scores to random acts of silliness, they have kept the football championship alive this summer, whether we like to admit it or not. Diarmuid Connolly’s rash moments are eclipsed by moments like game-winning points against Kerry. While I understand that most neutrals will be cheering on Mayo this Sunday, it’s important to highlight just how good Dublin’s championship has been so far. Their score conversion rate stands at a whopping 61% while Mayo’s is at 50%. 42% of Dublin’s scores come from their own kickouts and that’s an area

Aisling was chosen through the INTO and GAA Cumann na mBunscoil Respect Exhibition Go Games earlier in the year. She will now be given the opportunity to showcase her skills at half-time in the final be-

John Fogarty @JohnFogartyIrl Dublin aiming to win 5th straight All-Ireland final they’ve contested. Only they and Kerry (twice) have achieved it before. (Plots and sub-plots this Sunday…)

Henry Winter @henrywinter Uefa tech report on Republic of Ireland @Euros “Outstanding work ethic, team spirit, never-say-die attitude, direct attacking, aerial power. (No mention of Glen Whelan’s tikataka anywhere!) Will Kevin Mc Stay or Go? If he stays there will be trouble, but if he goes there will be double. #TheClash #FergieTime (Creativity is no problem for Colm, as you can see from his name and Twitter handle!)

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Best of enemies! Mayo and Dublin will renew their rivalry this Sunday in All-Ireland Senior Football Final at Croke Park.

which Mayo will or should be looking to exploit. As for individual performances: Dean Rock is key. Cluxton’s kick-outs will be highlighted, but Dublin can always go long and still compete. Dean Rock is a steady presence with a conversion rate of about 87%

from all shots. Mayo will have to remain extremely disciplined if they are to avoid gifting Rock shooting opportunities. As for Mayo, Aidan O’Shea can offer others opportunities in front of goal and Cluxton’s kick-outs will need to be squeezed. After

that, it’s up to the green and red to take their chances and make Dublin pay for any indiscipline. Either way, let’s hope for a good, clean game this Sunday. Mayo may need Sam, but the championship needs them to perform even more.

Boyle Badminton Open Night Boyle Badminton Club will have its Open Night tonight (Thursday 15th) at 9 pm. All levels and experience very welcome and all abilities will be catered for. Tea and coffee available on the night so pop in for a look!

FAI Junior Cup action Roscommon & District Football League teams are in action this weekend as the FAI Junior Cup kicks off in Connacht. Best of luck to all involved!

Hardcore golfers brave the elements! The poor weather last weekend played havoc across Roscommon’s golf courses but some hardy players were out battling the elements. We start this week’s tour in Castlerea where Laura Griffith was victorious in the Audrey O’Donohue Cup with a very impressive nett score of 73 points. To Athlone next where V. Connaire was the winner of last Thursday’s competition with 30 points ahead of M. Healy on 28. Patricia Cleary was best of the ladies with

tween Dublin and Mayo. Aisling plays her club football for Kilbride and is a daughter of Colman and Liz Hanly from Ballinaboy in Kilteevan. Best of luck Aisling and go easy on Aidan O’Shea if you see him!

Feeney takes the honours ahead of ﬁnals The Hollywood Bar Superleague group stages concluded this past Friday in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon town as the competition reached its eighth week. Charlie’s player John Paul Feeney prevailed following an impressive night of darts. Feeney overcame Ned’s player Paul Carton

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Pictured is last Friday’s Hollywood Bar Superleague winner, John Paul Feeney (right), with runner-up, Paul Carton.

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Aisling set for All-Ireland appearance! Roscommon will have at least one representative on All-Ireland final day this Sunday as Roxboro National School student, Aisling Hanly, has been chosen to represent her school on the day.

3-0 in the final following a tremendous run in the group and knockout stages. With the Hollywood Superleague’s league stages now concluded, tomorrow night (Friday) will see the finals night take place. The top eight players from the league will compete for the Cup, with the following four players competing for

the Shield. The draw will take place at 8.45 pm and first darts at 9 pm. Contact David on 086-0823180 for more details. Further afield, Ballinaheglish native, David Concannon, continues to impress in Australia. Last Sunday he won the prestigious ‘Mountie’s’ event beating David Marland 7-6 in the final.

23 points which was good enough to see off Kathleen Shaw in second on 21. In Carrick-on-Shannon, Lunney’s Gala Hamper Stableford was won by Phil McWeeney with 37 points ahead of Elizabeth Muldowney on 33 points and Siobhan Talbot in third also on 33 points. Finally, Kevin O’Rourke won the recent Stableford competition with 42 points, which just pipped Shane Crowe, Tommy Mulvey and Benny Boyle. Well done Kevin!

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Lauren powers through to ﬁnal St. Coman’s’ Lauren O’Riordan was in splendid form last Sunday as she breezed through her 60x30 Intermediate All-Ireland Semi-Final with old rival Maeve McElduff. Playing in her home court, O’Riordan utilized the overhand serve made famous by Eoin

Kennedy and as in many of the Dubliner’s matches it caused consternation from the very beginning. The Tyrone girl struggled to return most serves and those that she did were dealt with very comfortably by the Roscommon girl. The entire match followed a similar

pattern as Lauren put in a near-perfect performance to run out a very convincing 21-2, 21-7 winner. In the final, Lauren plays Kilkenny’s Rachel Hogan, sister of famous hurler and handballer Richie, most likely in Crinkle, Co. Offaly in a couple of weeks’ time.

St. Coman’s have male and female teams competing in the 60x30 Senior Championship this weekend and both are in for a serious examination of their credentials as they both face the respective reigning champions of their grades. Damien Martin and Rikki

O’Gara meet Dublin’s Eoin Kennedy and Carl ‘Boo’ Browne in the famous old court in Crinkle, Co Offaly this Saturday and Tully sisters Fiona and Siobhan travel to Tuamgreaney, Co. Clare to take on Cork’s accomplished Catriona Casey and Aisling O’Keefe.

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Brigid’s and Kilbride prepare for battle Truly Irish Roscommon Ladies SFC Final

St. Brigid’s v Kilbride on Saturday in Knockcroghery at 5 pm

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There is a novel pairing in the Roscommon Ladies Senior Football Final when Kilbride contest their first senior final against a very experienced St. Brigid’s team in what promises to be a cracking contest. Kilbride have been a revelation this year; winning

the league for the first time, and an earlier championship game between the two sides was drawn after a thrilling contest. Brigid’s will be hoping to get back to winning ways after a couple of years out of the limelight. They have plenty of experience in the shape of Chrissie O’Malley, Claire Grehan, Fiona Gavin

and Aine O’Brien. The St. Brigid’s team manager is Tom Lennon. “We have a full team going into the final and we are looking forward to it. It is no more than a 50/50 game. We played Kilbride this year in the championship and it was a draw and a real end-to-end affair and it will be the same on Saturday. Kilbride have

Flashback to 2014: St. Brigid’s senior ladies will be looking to add another county title when they take on Kilbride this weekend. Pic: Andrew Fox

improved out of all recognition this year and they are now a very good side and we will have to be on top of our game to beat them,” he said. “We struggled early on in the year with injuries and absentees but once the summer arrived things improved and we are coming right at the perfect time now and hopefully we can do ourselves justice on Saturday now. “It is great to be back in the final again and there is a great buzz about the parish in the build up. I hope that the weather is good and it’s a good game. Ladies football is huge now at underage level in the county and hopefully we will have a good senior final to showcase the game. Naturally I will be hoping that we come out on top,” he concluded. It has been a fantastic year for Kilbride so far. They won the senior league for the first time and now they are one step away from landing a dream double of league and championship at their first attempt. Kilbride will be looking to Siobhan Tully, Niamh Shanagher, Fiona Tully, Tara Taylor and Sinead Clabby

Kilbride ladies manager, Ollie Lennon, has enjoyed a superb first year at the helm. Pic: Andrew Fox

for inspiration but this is a real team effort in Kilbride as their team manager Ollie Lennon explained to me. “This is a huge day for ladies football in Kilbride. In fact it’s the biggest day in the history of ladies football in Kilbride. We have a clean bill of health going in to the game and we are looking forward to it. “I came in at the start of the year and the girls here just wanted to be competitive in the championship and be up there with the likes of Brigid’s, Clann and Strokestown and we have done that and the girls have worked so hard. We have nine or ten

players from the minor team and there is a great blend of younger and older players on the panel. “St. Brigid’s are a very good side and they have so much experience throughout their team but we have worked hard and we are looking forward to the big day. We know that we can compete with them,” he concluded. This has the makings of a cracking contest with Kilbride attempting to make history. But with so many experienced players on their team it is hard to look beyond St. Brigid’s. Prediction: St. Brigid’s

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Western Gaels v Pádraig Pearses in Knockcroghery on Saturday at 3.15 pm

Pádraig Pearses’ Heather Payne (pictured in action for Roscommon) will be hoping to play a vital role this weekend as her club take on Western Gaels in the Intermediate final. Pic: Andrew Fox

Pádraig Pearses are hoping to follow up their success in last year’s junior championship with another win here but they will be up against it against a strong looking Western Gaels side. Pearses will be looking to the likes of Heather Payne, Jenny Downey, and Áine Galvin for inspiration while Western Gaels have the likes of Jenny Higgins, Martina Freyne, Sharon Bruen and Shannon Dowd to mention just a few. Western Gaels look to have just too much firepower and experience and they should be good enough to take the title. Prediction: Western Gaels

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Michael Glavey’s v St. Faithleach’s on Saturday in Knockcroghery at 1.30 pm Glavey’s will be looking to the Roscommon players like Joanne Cregg, Sheila Brady and Niamh Fleming for inspiration while Cathy Daly and Margaret Fox are very experienced campaigners. Carol Manning, Amanda and Laura McLoone would be Faithleach’s best known players and the club have a lot of very talented young players who will be hoping to make their mark in this final. There won’t be much in this final and maybe the greater experience of Glavey’s might edge the outcome. Prediction: Michael Glavey’s Note: The Junior B final between Kilmore and St. Dominic’s takes place on Friday evening at 8.30 pm in Kilbride.

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Clann down as Michael’s triumph

Kilmore weather the storm to oust Éire Óg

Mulryan Construction IFC Relegation Play-Off

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Kilmore produced a very impressive and determined display to oust Éire Óg from the championship last Sunday and in the process set up a mouth-watering semi-final clash against Fuerty. This quarter-final was played in very windy and wintry conditions and it was Kilmore who coped best with the

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St. Michael’s repeated their earlier championship win against Clann na nGael to retain their intermediate status at Cootehall. Michael’s led by four points at halftime and although Clann staged a late rally the home side had done enough. Darren Conlon scored his first goal for Michael’s shortly after the break and when he scored a second with 10 minutes to go Michael’s looked secure. But Clann staged a late rally

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conditions especially in the second half. Kilmore dominated the opening quarter with the gale force wind at their backs. A point from Dara Feeley was followed by a well-taken goal from Paul Garvey and when Derek Connellan added two more points they were seven ahead. Éire Óg were struggling but a goal

and the impressive Ciaran Lennon scored a fine goal with six minutes to go but Michael’s had done enough to hang on and now Clann will play Junior A Championship in 2017. Scorers: St. Michael’s: D Conlon (2-3), A O’Hara (04), N Conlon, R Cox (0-2) each, A Moran (0-1). Clann na nGael: C Lennon (1-6), M Shine Jnr., M Shine Snr., M Costello and D Kildea (0-1) each. Referee: Seamus Regan.

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Ronan Cahill times his shoulder tackle to perfection as he wins possession back for Éire Óg. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pat Caslin evades the incoming challenge of Barry Nolan. Picture: Andrew Fox

from Barry Nolan saw them back in touch and by half-time Kilmore led by 1-8 to 1-3. If anything, Kilmore were more impressive in the second half against the wind and they restricted Éire Óg to very few clear-cut chances. Frankie Nolan scored a fine goal in the third quarter but Kilmore were always able to keep Éire Óg at arm’s length. Late points from Dara Feeley and Paul Garvey sealed the deal for Kilmore. Best for Kilmore were Dara Feeley, Paul Garvey, Derek Connellan, Jack Sharkey, Colm Garvey and Gary Connellan. For Éire Óg, Paul Freeman, Barry

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Nolan and Liam Creaton were most prominent. Kilmore: O Burke; M Connellan, J Sharkey, D Tiernan; G Connellan, C Garvey (0-1), K Caslin (0-1); D Foley, J Garvey; D Feely (04), J Donohue (0-1), R Caslin; D Connellan (0-4), P Garvey (1-2), P Caslin. Sub: C Carney for P Caslin. Éire Óg: C Lavin; J Carty, D Barron, D Creaton; C Lavin (0-1), C Dunne, F Nolan (1-0); T Greene, P Freeman; G Deeney, L Creaton (0-2), S Groarke; L Keenan (0-1), B Nolan (1-1), R Cahill. Subs: R Nolan for Deeney, R Melvin for Groarke, O Loftus for Creaton. Referee: Ollie Kelly.

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ST. AIDAN’S The writing was on the wall for St. Aidan’s when they led by just two points against Oran after playing with the gale force wind in the opening half, and the Oran men delivered in the final quarter to win through to the semi-finals. However, they will have to improve if they want to harbour any thoughts of beating Tulsk in the last four clash after this display. Eoin Fallon, Mike Donoghue and Keith Waldron were prominent as St. Aidan’s led by 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time. However, on the restart Oran set about reducing that lead and points from Shane Regan and Mikey Gunning saw them level. Further points from Regan and Colm Mahon saw them surge ahead and when Mikey Gunning flashed home an Oran goal with seven minutes to go it

0-9 was all over as a contest. Oran: M Whyte; J Concannon, K Concannon, J Casey; A Cassidy (0-1), T Fetherston, M Dwyer; C Mahon (0-1), G Keenan; R Earley, P Kenny (0-1) J Earley; M Gunning (1-2), S Regan (0-7), K Whyte (01). Subs: Mark Gunning for Earley, J Regan for Mahon, J Gunning for J Concannon, D Beirne for Earley, P McCormack for Kenny, R Farrell for K Concannon (Black card). St. Aidan’s: P Higgins; M Higgins, S Beirne, B Coyle; A Higgins, C Mulry, C Daly (0-1); K Waldron (02), D Thompson; P Neary, E Fallon (0-2), J Conroy; J Coyne (0-2), M Connolly, M Donoghue (0-1). Subs: N Corbett for Thompson, F Galvin for Connolly, J Donnelly for Daly, F Coyne (01) for Conroy. Referee: Vivian Hardiman.

Junior Football Championship

Second half comeback Pádraig Pearses pip sends Brigid’s through Ronan’s to make semis Warm and Cosy Homes Roscommon JFC Quarter-Final ST. BRIGID’S WESTERN GAELS A good performance in the second half saw St. Brigid’s into the last four of the Junior Football Championship at Knockcroghery last Sunday. With the elements in their

2-11 1-6 favour, Western Gaels led at half-time by 0-6 to 0-3 but it wasn’t enough of a lead as Brigid’s came storming into the game in the second half. Conor Gleeson and Kevin

Quinn scored second half goals to see Brigid’s pull away and although Derek Ryan did get a Western Gaels’ goal it was their only score of the second half. Scorers – St. Brigid’s: C Gleeson (1-4), K Quinn (10), K Dolan, G Byrne (0-2) each, A Daly, C Walsh, and C Quinn (0-1) each. Western Gaels: D Ryan (1-1), C Sampey (0-5).

Warm and Cosy Homes Roscommon JFC Quarter-Final PÁDRAIG PEARSES

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ST. RONAN’S

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Pearses just pipped a determined Ronan’s in this hardfought and often bad-tempered quarter-final at Fuerty. Playing with the wind in the

opening half, Pearses had goals from Eoin Galvin and Lorcan Daly but Mark McTiernan’s goal for St. Ronan’s kept his side in touch

and by half-time they were only two points in arrears 2-3 to 1-4. Ronan’s levelled the scores with three great points by the end of the third quarter but it was Pearses who finished the stronger and a point from Gerry Kelly in the final give minutes settled the issue.

Scorers - Pearses: E Galvin and L Daly (10) each, N Finneran, K Feehily, G Kelly, J Donoghue, L Feehily (0-1) each. St. Ronan’s: M McTiernan (1-0), A Benson (0-2), R Healy, D Leydon, M Healy, J Earley, and T Guihan (01) each. Referee: Joe Murray.

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Bubbling Boyle book Brigid’s showdown Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Quarter-Final BOYLE ST. FAITHLEACH’S

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Boyle’s superb form continued at Kilglass last Sunday when they turned in another hugely impressive display to qualify for a semi-final tilt against championship favourites St. Brigid’s after a third consecutive high-scoring championship performance. Playing with a gale force wind behind them they went in at halftime leading by 1-11 to 0-3, and the big question was could Faithleach’s make up the gap in the second half with the aid of the elements? But it was Boyle who answered that question in emphatic fashion in the second half, as they added a further 2-4 to run out the emphatic winners. On a difficult day for football, it was Boyle who played with the elements in the opening half

and after Aidan Dooney pointed for the Ballyleague men in the 3rd minute it was one-way traffic after that as Boyle took over. With Seanie Purcell dominant and leading from his position at centre half-back, Boyle began to build up the scores. Points from Enda Smith and Jim Suffin saw them into the lead by the 7th minute and a minute later their opening goal arrived. It came as a result of a mistake in the Faithleach’s defence and Darren O’Connor made no mistake from close range. Further points from Cian McKeon (3, 2 frees) and Darren O’Connor saw the lead out to eight by the 12th minute. Points for Faithleach’s from Diarmuid Murtagh (free) and Ciaráin Murtagh by the 17th minute saw them stay in touch, but it was only brief respite. A string of fine points from Enda Smith, Darren O’Connor, Cian McKeon (free), Killian Cox and Dylan East saw Boyle ahead by eleven points at the break, but given the strength of the wind that gap looked like it might be possible to bridge. Indeed the signs were good for

Ciaráin Murtagh twists and turns to evade a number of challenges. Picture: Andrew Fox

Faithleach’s in the opening couple of minutes of the half when Dave Rooney and Brian Murtagh pointed within two minutes but Boyle settled down after that and they coped very well with the elements and the challenge of Faithleach’s. In the 35th minute, Seanie Purcell burst through the Faithleach’s defence and transferred to Cian McKeon and his pass was fisted to the net by David Callaghan. Then three minutes later the game was all over as a contest when Cian McKeon was upended in the Faithleach’s penalty area and Dylan East fired home the resultant spot-kick and now the gap was a massive 15 points. David Callaghan kicked a mighty free from 35 metres into the wind to further extend the Boyle lead in the 41st minute. Faithleach’s were handed some hope in the 42nd minute when Diarmuid Murtagh was fouled for a Faithleach’s penalty, and although Ciaráin

Murtagh’s spot-kick was saved by Tadgh Lowe, he followed up to net the rebound. But Boyle were much better able to hold on to possession and they saw out the victory in emphatic style. David Callaghan and Darragh Hussey exchanged points by the 46th minute before Cian McKeon (free) and David Callaghan, with a mighty 45’ into the storm, re-established the Boyle dominance. Faithleach’s scored 1-2 in the last six minutes of play but it was too little too late. Brian Murtagh and Darragh Hussey pointed and in the final minute Kevin Farrell got in for a goal but Mick Jordan’s men had done more than enough and now they will set their sights on St. Brigid’s in what will be a mouth-watering semi-final clash. On the basis of their last three championship displays it would be very foolish to dismiss the chances of this very

impressive Boyle side who have scored a massive 10 goals and 39 points in their last three championship games. For them Seanie Purcell was an inspiration and Michael Hanmore, Dylan East, Roch Hanmore, Tadgh McKenna, Enda Smith, David Callaghan, Darren O’Connor and Cian McKeon were excellent too. For a disappointing Faithleach’s side Brian Murtagh, Dave Rooney and Ciaráin Murtagh tried hardest but they were well beaten on the day. Boyle: Tadgh Lowe; Gareth Gilmartin, Michael Hanmore, Cian Beirne; Dylan East (1-1, 1-0 pen), Seanie Purcell, Tadgh McKenna; Kieran Cox, Roch Hanmore; Killian Cox (0-1), Enda Smith (0-2), Darren O’Connor (1-2); Cian McKeon (0-5, 4 frees), Jim Suffin (0-1), David Callaghan (1-3, 2 frees). Subs: Mark O’Donoghue for East (48), Mark Goldrick for Gilmartin (54), Ben Kerins for

Kiaran Cox (56), Mark O’Connor for Suffin (58). St. Faithleach’s: Alan Manning; Brian Scally, Stephen Ormsby, Mikey Cox; John Walsh, Daniel Foley, David Harrison; Brian Murtagh (0-2), Dave Rooney (01); Kevin Farrell (1-0), Ciaráin Murtagh (1-1, 1-0 pen), Senan O’Grady; Diarmuid Murtagh (01), Darragh Hussey (0-2), Aidan Dooney (0-1). Subs: Johnny Hussey for O’Grady (50), Alan Kenny for Foley (51), Henry Kenny for Dooney (54), Shane Phillips for Hussey (57). Referee: Aaron Clogher Wides: Boyle 8 St. Faithleach’s 5 Yellow Cards: Boyle 1 (Seanie Purcell) St. Faithleach’s 1 (Brian Scally) Black Cards: None Red Cards: None Man of the Match: Seanie Purcell (Boyle)

Dogged Croan’s survive again! Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC Relegation Play-Off ST. CROAN’S

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St. Croan’s survived a massive battle to preserve their senior status in Ballintubber last Sunday. With five minutes to go the home side trailed by two points but a late rally saw them over the line against a dogged Michael Glavey’s who battled all the way to the final whistle. Croan’s were slightly the better side early on and they led by 0-6 to 0-4 at halfSenan O’Grady searches for options. Picture: Andrew Fox

time. But Glavey’s were soon level with points from Darren O’Malley and Stephen Comer. Points from Keith Muldoon and Brian Mullin and two from Andy Glennon saw the sides level again with just over 10 minutes to go. Then Darren O’Malley pointed a long-range free and Conor Hussey pointed from play and Glavey’s were looking good with five minutes to go. But Croan’s came with a late rally. Kevin Smyth pointed two frees and then Tommy Garvey and Philip Leech pointed from play. Darren O’Malley pointed a longrange free for Glavey’s but Adrian Collins had the last say for the home side and they had survived again and Glavey’s are

down to the intermediate championship for 2017. St. Croan’s: R Thompson; G Grogan, K Keenan, D Conway; G Connaughton (0-1), R Timothy (0-1), P Leech (0-1); J Connaughton, B Mullin (0-1); P Hynes, K Muldoon (0-2), C Connelly; K Smyth (0-3), M Holland (0-2), A Brogan. Subs: T Garvey (0-1), for Hynes. A Collins (0-1) for Connelly. Michael Glavey’s: D O Malley (0-3); S Markham, S O’Malley, D Freyne; J Brennan, G Patterson, L Cregg; J Finan, C Fitzmaurice; C Hussey (0-1), C Ruane, S Burke (0-1); S Fagan, A Glennon (0-5), S Comer (0-1). Sub: T Murphy for Patterson. Referee; Kevin Naughton.

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Western Gaels blow town team away Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Quarter-Final WESTERN GAELS

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Western Gaels produced a top class second half performance to power their way into a semi-final clash with Pádraig Pearses in this well-contested quarter-final played at Enfield, Ballintubber last Saturday evening. Having played against the strong wind in the opening half, Western Gaels went in at half-time in a good position only one point behind (1-4 to 0-6). They won the second half by 0-13 to 1-1 and won pulling up in the end. Both sides lined out minus influential players. Donal Ward was out through suspension for Western Gaels while Enda Lannon and Paul Gleeson joined longterm absentees Mark Healy, Mark Nally and Scott Oates on the sidelines for the town side. Western Gaels were able to cope much better in terms of their panel and they were the stronger side for most of the game. On a cold, breezy evening the sides shared four points in the first nine minutes with Cian Connolly pointing two frees for Roscommon Gaels and Ciaran Cafferky and Niall Higgins pointing for Western Gaels. Then Western Gaels hit a mini purple patch with points from Niall Higgins and a fine effort from Cathal Cregg on the run. With the backing of the strong wind, Roscommon Gaels needed to get scores

on the board and with David O’Gara driving them on from centre half-back, they came storming back into the game after that. Young Richard Hughes kicked a mighty point from 25 metres under pressure in the 19th minute and then a minute later a superb five man move saw David O’Gara’s goalbound shot saved by Pádraig Cummins. A minute later Cian Connolly kicked a superb point to tie up the scores, and in the 23rd minute Roscommon Gaels struck for the only goal of the game. Cian Connolly and Ronan Gleeson combined to set up Kieran Kilcline who blasted the ball to the Western Gaels net and now the town side led by 1-4 to 0-4. But incredibly that was to be Roscommon Gaels last score for 27 minutes of play as Western Gaels took over completely. Barry Creighton and Niall Higgins (free) pointed before half-time and there was only one in it at the break. Indeed Western Gaels wasted no time in overtaking that narrow Roscommon Gaels lead on the resumption. Cathal Cregg’s point after three minutes levelled the scores and with Barry Creighton and James McDonnell particularly impressive, Western Gaels pulled away. Points from Niall Higgins (free), Kevin Higgins, Barry Creighton and James McDonnell saw the gap at four by the 47th minute. Cian Connolly pointed a

Cian Connolly 1-4 Niall Higgins 0-6 David Callaghan 1-3 Cian McKeon 0-5

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2. 5. Barry Creighton

3. Michael Higgins

6. Seanie Purcell

4. Liam McNeela

7. Ciaran Cafferky

8. Roch Hanmore

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13. Darren O’Connor

11. Enda Smith

14. Cian McKeon

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15. David Callaghan

Friday, September 9th Adult Football League Division 1 O’Rourke Cup Final Clann na nGael 1-15 St. Brigid’s 2-10 Saturday, September 10th Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final Western-Gaels 0-19 Roscommon Gaels 2-5 Mulryan Construction IFC Quarter-Final St. Michael’s 2-12 Clann na nGael 1-10 Sunday, September 11th Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final Boyle 3-15 St Faithleach’s 2-8 Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship Relegation Play-Off St. Croan’s 0-13 Michael Glavey’s 0-11 Mulryan Construction IFC Quarter-Finals Kilmore 1-13 Éire Óg 2-5 Oran 1-13 St. Aidan’s 0-9 Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Elphin 2-9 Creggs 2-4 Warm & Cosy Homes Junior A Football Championship Pádraig Pearses 2-5 St. Ronan’s 1-7 St. Brigid’s 2-11 Western-Gaels 1-6

GAA Fixtures Saturday, September 17th Ciaran Cafferky was instrumental as Western Gaels overcame Roscommon Gaels last weekend. Pic: Andrew Fox

Michael Higgins, Brian Cafferky; Barry Creighton (0-3), Seanie McDermott, Ciaran Cafferky (0-1); Niall Murray, John Duffy; Cathal Cregg (0-2), Niall Higgins (0-6, all frees), James McDonnell (0-3); Finbar Cregg (0-2, 1 free), Derek Moran, Kevin Higgins (01). Subs: Eamon Ryan for B Cafferky (17), Tommy Gill for N Higgins (53), Stephen Ryan (0-1) for Moran (57), Thomas Mahon for Niall Murray (58). Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherston; Ryan Horan,

John McManus, Liam McNeela; Kevin O’Gara, David O’Gara, Aidan Duignan; James McDermott, Kieran Kilcline (1-0); Brian Kelly, Ronan Gleeson, Ollie Hannon; Richard Hughes (01), Cian Connolly (1-4, 3 frees), John Nolan. Subs: Cillian Egan for Nolan (26), James O’Gara for Duignan (h/t), Brian O’Gara for Kelly (40), Johnny Conteh for J O’Gara (black card 45), Brian Cleary for R Gleeson (53). Referee: Paul Daly

Wides: Western Gaels 9 Roscommon Gaels 5 Yellow Cards: Western Gaels 2 (Sean Conry, Niall Murray) Roscommon Gaels 3 (John McManus, Cian Connolly, Brian O’Gara) Black Cards: Western Gaels 1 (Thomas Mahon 63) Roscommon Gaels 1 (James O’Gara 45) Red Cards: None Man of the Match: Barry Creighton (Western Gaels)

BREAKING BALL

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Roscommon Gaels free in the 50th minute and after Finbar Cregg pointed to restore that four-point lead it looked like normal service was resumed for Western Gaels. But with seven minutes to go the town side scored a fine goal against the run of play to reduce the margin to just one. Richard Hughes played a great pass into Cian Connolly, his shot cannoned off the crossbar but he netted the rebound off a defender. But Western Gaels closed out the victory in impressive fashion in the final few minutes. Points from James McDonnell (2), Barry Creighton, Finbar Cregg, Niall Higgins (2 frees) and sub Stephen Ryan saw them home by eight and Roscommon Gaels could have no complaints on the balance of play. For Western Gaels, goalkeeper Pádraig Cummins, Barry Creighton, Ciaran Cafferky, Cathal Cregg, Niall Murray and James McDonnell played very well on the day. The big question now is can Western Gaels repeat this type of performance against Pádraig Pearses in the semifinal? They certainly played well enough here to suggest that they are in with a real chance. For Roscommon Gaels, John McManus, Richard Hughes, David O’Gara, James McDermott and Cian Connolly were most prominent but it has been another very disappointing year for them and the loss of so many players through injury and emigration this year has cost them dearly. Western Gaels: Pádraig Cummins; Sean Conry,

GAA Results

Weekend Talking Points

• Boyle have scored an incredible total of 10 goals and 39 points in their last three games. • Tulsk’s bid to win a muchcoveted intermediate title after losing in the last three finals will now see them play Oran in the semi-final. r football team • Not alone is the search on for a new senio g for an U-21 • Kilmore and Fuerty will face off in the other IFC semi-final. manager but the county board are now lookin ger. • St. Brigid’s and Pádraig Pearses mana team all footb r mino and all footb told • Hurling board Chairman Christy McDermottare speaking may be in the SFC semi-finals Monday’s meeting that Hurling Board officers managers but they are going well in the junior championship too as they to candidates for the vacant senior hurling team have qualified for the semi-finals job this week. the stand by • Roscommon referee Paddy Neilan will be between Kerry following weekend wins against Western Gaels and St. Ronan’s referee in Sunday’s All-Ireland minor decider respectively. and Galway. are as • Clann na nGael will face • The Connacht Club Championship fixturesm on 13th Leitri v n Roscommon Gaels in the O’Rourke mmo Rosco all Footb r Senio s: follow - Roscommon November (semi-final). Intermediate Football r Football Cup (SF League Division 1) final v Galway (winner v Mayo) on 23rd October. JunioIntermediate after they defeated St. Brigid’s in a high-scoring game on Friday - Roscommon v Sligo (semi-final) 23rd October. night last. Final score Clann 1-15 Hurling - Mayo v Roscommon 31st October. s this Brigid’s 2-10. Donie Shine kicked Over 1,700 children took part in the GAA Cul Camp 0-11 in that game to help his side to summer, which is a record. victory.

County Board Briefs

Adult Football League Division 2 (5 pm) At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Éire Óg Adult Football League Division 4 (5 pm) At Enfield: Pádraig Pearses v St. Croan’s Junior B Football Championship (Section A) (5 pm) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Kilmore At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Clann na nGael At Rockfield: Oran v Elphin Junior B Football Championship (Section B) (5 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Faithleach’s

Underage Fixtures Thursday, September 15th East Brothers U-14 Championship Division 2 Knockout (7.30 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Michael’s Friday, September 16th Gannon’s Poultry U-16 Championship Division 2 Knockout (7.30 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Pádraig Pearses FRS Network U-14 Championship Division 1 Knockout (7.30 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Boyle Saturday, September 17th Chillout Firewood U-16 Hurling Championship At Rockfield: Oran v St. Dominic’s. 12 pm Keen Print Minor Championship Division 2 At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Éire Óg. 6.30 pm U-12 Summer League Division 2 Knockout At O’Rourke Park: St. Michael’s v St. Ciaran’s. 4 pm U-12 Summer League Division 4 Knockout At O’Rourke Park: St. Croan’s v Éire Óg. 5.30 pm U-12 Summer League Division 5 Knockout At TBC: Boyle v Roscommon Gaels. 4 pm Drumderrig Nursing Home U-16 Championship Division 4 Knockout At Abbey Park: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Western-Gaels. 5 pm Abbeyview Holiday Rentals U-14 Championship Division 3 Knockout At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Faithleach’s. 5 pm County Photo’s U-14 Championship Division 4 Knockout At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Brigid’s. 12 pm Sunday, September 18th KDM Construction Minor Football Championship Division 1 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 12 pm Chillout Firewood U-16 Hurling Championship At Athleague\Tremane: Athleague\Tremane v Roscommon Gaels. 12 pm Keen Print Minor Football Championship Division 2 At Rockfield: Oran v St. Ciaran’s. 12 pm

Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2016

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