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‘HOW MY DAD SAVED JOE FRAZIER’ We talk to a Castlerea native about how Roscommon businesses can shine on the world stage ... and Joe Frazier (See pages 6-7)

COUNCIL STRIKE THREAT OVER?

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Roscommon County Council and SIPTU to meet next week to pursue a solution (See page 2)

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‘CAN’T LAST ON THIS WAGE’! BALL BOYS! John Curran and David Farrell pictured at the Roscommon & District League Oscar Traynor Cup game in Lecarrow last Saturday night. RDFL beat the Mayo League 2-1. Picture: Andrew Fox

Dan Dooner talks to a young Garda (See page 31)

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Council strike threat suspended BOTH SIDES TO MEET NEXT WEEK TO RESOLVE DISPUTE < DAN DOONER

Feighan opens new constituency ofﬁce in Roscommon Town Senator Frank Feighan (pictured with auctioneer Sean Naughton) has opened a new constituency office in Roscommon Town. “I am delighted to open this new office in the county town, which is in the heart of the Roscommon/Galway constituency. “As a member of the Oireachtas, I want to provide a service to people in a location which is central and easy accessible. Having this new office nearby will allow me to continue to deliver on ongoing and future developments at Roscommon Hospital. “This includes the development of a Medical Rehabilitation Unit and a 20-bed Palliative Care Centre. These projects will follow on from the opening this year of a new Endoscopy Unit. “On behalf of constituents, I look forward to working on a range of other issues such as farming, trade, tourism and rural development. “I look forward to providing assistance to people from this new office.”

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The proposed industrial action by Roscommon County Council workers has been suspended pending a meeting between the two sides next week. Roscommon County Council management and SIPTU, which represents the staff involved, will hold a meeting next Wednesday (16th) in a bid to find a resolution. 123 county council outdoor staff voted

recently to take industrial action following the use of GPS tracking system data by the council in taking disciplinary action against four workers. The four workers had been placed on administrative leave but SIPTU was adamant that the tracking system should not have been used to discipline staff. SIPTU spokesman, Anthony McCormack, speaking yesterday, said: “Roscommon County Council has invited us to meet with them so we will be attending that meeting to see how that goes. (This means) that the industrial action will be put on hold while there’s any hope of talks or negotiations taking place. We would be hopeful that the meeting will further things.”

Local painting ﬁrm’s TV take-off! < DAN DOONER

Roscommon’s Tom Crean & Son Contractors Ltd. are set to feature on the sixpart UTV documentary, ‘The Airport up in Knock’, which goes behind the scenes at Knock Airport as part of the airport’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The series started last Monday night and father and son, Tom and John Crean, will make an appearance next Monday night. John told the Roscommon People earlier this week how it all came about: “We were working on the airport at the time (of the series being filmed) and they filmed us. Then, we got the contract for the Basilica in Knock and the producer of the UTV programme said ‘God this is brilliant!’ He said ‘The fact that Fr. James Horan is the main focal point of all this and the fact that you’re doing the two jobs, can we follow you to the basilica?’ So, they came to the basilica with us and they filmed us with the priest there.” What started as a oneman operation in 1970 with Tom at the helm, has gone from strength to strength and is now a thriving limited company employing local craftsmen and operating nationally. Specialising in domestic, heritage, commercial, and industrial projects, the company have had the pleasure of working on some local Roscommon

Roscommon man, Tom Crean, is filmed painting Knock Airport as part of UTV’s series ‘The Airport up in Knock’.

The Knock Basilica, which was also painted by Tom Crean & Son Contractors Ltd. and will feature in a later episode of ‘The Airport up in Knock’ on UTV.

landmark projects in recent times including Roscommon Civic Offices and the new Endoscopy Suite at Roscommon Hospital among others. John, who has worked with the company since his days as an apprentice, is slightly nervous ahead of the episode airing next Monday evening. “I texted the manager of the airport because I saw him on the show last night (Monday). I said ‘You looked fantastic!’ and he

said to me ‘Oh, wait til next week!’ And I don’t know what he means by this, but he said ‘You were priceless!’ (laughs).” Keeping their (painting) trays in the upright position, Tom and John Crean are set for take-off next Monday evening at 8 pm on UTV with the episode featuring the Basilica set to air on December 5th. The company will also feature on Dermot Bannon’s Room to Improve later in the year.

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Inheritance Tax I recently received a substantial inheritance from my uncle. I am aware that the tax free threshold amount increased in the recent Budget when an inheritance is received from a parent. Did the Budget alter the inheritance bands for inheritances received by a niece or nephew? I am worried about receiving a large tax bill. Please advise me. A person is entitled to receive a gift or inheritance up to a certain value without being liable for inheritance tax which is also known as Capital Acquisition Tax. The amount of tax payable depends on the amount of the gift or inheritance and the relationship between the parties. The tax-free amount, or threshold, varies depending on your relationship to the person giving the benefit. For tax purposes the relationships are categorised into three different groups namely Group A, B and C. Group A applies where the beneficiary i.e. the person receiving the gift or inheritance is a child of the person giving that gift or inheritance (disponer). This includes a stepchild and an adopted child. It may also include a parent, foster child, and a favourite niece or nephew in certain limited circumstances. Group B applies where the beneficiary is a grandparent, grandchild, great-grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece of the disponer. A parent who does not qualify under Group A will fall into Group B. Group C applies to any relationship not included in Group A or Group B. The amount that can be received tax free is known as the threshold. The threshold for Group A (a child) increased by €30,000 from €280,000 to €310,000 in the recent Budget. However, the threshold for Group B (such as a nephew) increased by just €2,350, going from €30,150 to €32,500. Similarly, the threshold for Group C increased by just €1,175, going from €15,075 to €16,250. A gift or inheritance up to the threshold amount does not attract Capital Acquisition Tax. A gift or inheritance above the threshold amount will attract tax of 33% on that amount in excess of the threshold.

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Morning after the night before: ‘It’ll be a long hard ﬁght ahead’ We received this quick and no-holds-barred response from an American citizen, via a friend in South Roscommon, very shortly after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the Presidential election…

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The Democrats fed them the same old status quo, and those who buy into Trump just wanted to see Hillary hurt and bleed, as they feel that nothing has been done for them. When that party is over, they can go back to pulling the wings off flies for fun, still not realising that Trump has

nothing to offer them in the way of jobs, education and prosperity, to say nothing of a future in pensions, healthcare and social security-type benefits when they get old, as they’ve offered no solutions to replace them. He’s only offered some convenient scapegoats to hate, and if some jobs DO come back in this New Isolationism of theirs, it will be at low, unprotected wages. Whereas immigrants strived to become citizens on the same level as us, the GOP wants to put the US worker back toward immigrant status. By insulting friendly nations and trying to keep folks out, we will start using our own resources at unprecedented levels with public lands and seashores open to

drilling, fracking and mining, environment and pollution be damned. All those billions spent on advertising and lobbying will never reach the blue collar citizen while corporate tax shelters overseas will go unchecked, leaving us with the bills. Textbooks will be dumbed down and history rewritten to please the religious right wing, sending people to use the Bible for things it was never intended for. Ignorance of history and science will open up wholesale rape of the environment and poor healthcare with increased diseases. Enough people asked for it, and now they’ve got it, dragging the rest of us down, as well...it’ll be a long hard fight ahead.” TRUMPED: Read Paul Healy & Seamus Duke on page 19

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On Thursday, 27th of October The Irish Wheelchair Association Roscommon (IWA) launched its national fundraising campaign, Angels.

IWA ‘Angels’ campaign starts today The Irish Wheelchair Association Roscommon (IWA) recently launched its national fundraising campaign, Angels, which kicks off today, Thursday, 10th of November. Joining the Association for the celebrations in Cuisle Holiday Centre, The IWA National

Holiday Centre, were local members, volunteers, the IWA Day Centre and guests on holiday in Cuisle. The Association’s national fundraising campaign, Angels, takes place on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, and Friday 18th, November 2016.

The easiest way to support IWA this November is to text ANGELS to 50300 to make a €2 donation. If you would like to support the Angels Campaign by volunteering your time or to arrange an event please contact Tina Kelly on 090-6662277 or email tina.kelly@iwa.ie.

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‘Roscommon can prosper on world stage – but you have to have the highway to get out!’ Gerald Farrell, a Castlerea native who became a major ﬁgure in the pharmaceutical industry, talks to Paul Healy about the GAA, how Roscommon can shine on the world stage…and how his father once rescued Joe Frazier! < PAUL HEALY

e never meant to crash the wedding, and, in fairness, we didn’t. By the time the wedding guests had arrived and begun to socialise, we were probably the only two people in the then buzzing lobby who were discussing the pharmaceutical industry, a scary experience in Castlerea for world boxing champion Joe Frazier (I will explain), and how a global business can be run from a supposedly dying village in the heart of Roscommon. I had suggested to Gerald Farrell that we should meet in the warm and inviting newlook lobby of the Abbey Hotel. We had never met before. The 56-year-old Castlerea native, who lives in Dublin, recently retired from a successful career at a high level in the pharmaceutical industry, and was relaxing on his own in the lobby when I arrived for our appointment. It was quickly evident that the lobby would not be ours alone. I knew the red carpet wasn’t for the journalist and the Castlerea native. “There’s obviously a wedding due here” I said after our handshake. We agreed to order coffee, proceed with the interview and mind our business when the bride and groom arrived.

hile the ‘pharmaceutical world’ would take him to another world, he is relaxed, indeed enthused, when talking about Castlerea and his youth there. His father, Harry Farrell, was a very wellknown Garda, who served in Ballymoe, Ballintubber and Castlerea, while his mother, Catherine, was a schoolteacher in Ballymoe. “My father was a Mayo man. He played for the Mayo minors and used to bring me to Mayo games. Apart from following the GAA, he had a big interest in horses, and at one point was chairman of the Connacht Showjumping Association. My mother was a national schoolteacher, in Ballymoe, and that’s where I went to school.” “Everyone knew Garda Farrell” he says of his father, while poignantly revealing that his dad was meant to have been in the patrol car with John Morley and Henry Byrne on the day they were murdered following a bank raid in 1980. Gerald’s dad was meant to be working that day but, due to a mix-up with the rota, had left home to go on a shopping trip when the Garda car called to collect him. A while later, Morley and Byrne were gunned down near Loughglynn. Garda Harry Farrell was a good friend of Morley in particular and was “badly shaken” by the tragedy. Gerald Farrell was born in 1959 and raised in the family home on the Ballindrimley Road, Castlerea. His memories of those times are fond ones. “In the late 1950s and the 1960s, Castlerea

Paul Healy pictured with Castlerea native Gerald Farrell. Picture: Andrew Fox.

was a good market town. It was a popular shopping town which had so much to offer… cinemas, shops, schools, a Fair Day, all of these things brought people into Castlerea. The psychiatric hospital was a big employer.” Before going to school in Drimatemple NS, Ballymoe, Gerald had attended Mean Scoil Iosef Naofa, Castlerea (known as ‘Mary O’s’). Great friendships were formed and his memories of Castlerea are happy ones. “We played football on the streets” he recalls of an era long before the social media age, a time when children gravitated towards open fields and streets, rather than to a virtual world. He was a sports enthusiast, winning an AllIreland Long Jump title in 1977, and, long before that milestone, falling under the spell of the GAA. “Danny Burke coached everyone in Castlerea” Gerald says when I mention the great Castlerea man, before going on to praise the phenomenal time and interest that Danny has devoted to Gaelic games. Playing with Castlerea GAA Club was a big part of Gerald’s youth, but, in a reference to the dominance in the 1970s of the club from the county town, he recalls wryly “we could never beat the Gaels!” Be that as it may, he remembers Castlerea stars fondly, guys like Mickey Freyne and Harry Keegan.

College education was gained in NUIG, where he graduated with a Bsc Hons, and in UCC, where he gained a PhD in Plant Biotechnology. He had already decided that, while family members were “all teachers, or certainly civil servants, that was not for me.” After gaining his PhD he went to work in Canada as a Research Scientist for the Canadian Government. While ‘Canada’ was a good experience, Gerald wanted to get into the business side of the pharmaceutical industry. He subsequently returned to Ireland and joined a small bio-tech company in Dublin. In 1989, he married Mona, a Clare native. When he returned from their honeymoon, there was a new job offer – a chance to join Eli Lilly, an American global pharmaceutical company which was on the point of introducing the revolutionary Prozac drug to Ireland. He took a gamble, joined the company, and never looked back. He became National Sales Manager in Ireland, and rose through the ranks here and in the UK. Ultimately he was offered the role of MD in Ireland and served in that capacity from 2003 until 2015. The company which he headed employs about 1300 people in three locations in Ireland. “They were a great company to work with. I saw the world and I enjoyed my work” he reflects. Gerald was President of the IPHA (Irish

Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association) from 2008-2010. He is now working with a number of companies as a consultant and a board director. He is a non-executive director of Presbia, a medical device company which has developed a procedure to correct longsightedness which does away with the need for reading glasses. Gerald says he can’t really understand why people buy drugs off the Internet. In the pharmaceutical industry, the most stringent standards apply (“you could eat your dinner off the floor of our manufacturing plants”) and he hails the tremendous positive impact new drugs have had in addressing health concerns in areas such as oncology, psychiatry, diabetes, etc. “Prior to the 1920s, being told you had diabetes was a death sentence. Medicines save lives now. Prozac, when introduced, immediately began to save lives. “People wonder about a cure for cancer…I think there’s an explosion of knowledge now in science and IT areas. It’s difficult (to answer the question on cancer). Will it be eradicated in ten years’ time? No. Will more people survive than now? Yes.” Nowadays, there’s more time to enjoy family life. Gerald and Mona have three children…Grace, Ruth and David. There’s also time to pursue other interests (slightly bashfully, perhaps because we’re basking Continued on page 7 –>

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Continued from page 6 –> in the glow of Connacht’s rise, he admits to being a Leinster season ticket holder!). Although both his parents passed away in 2013, he visits County Roscommon regularly and is keenly interested in its economic and sporting fortunes (he’s a keen Roscommon GAA supporter). Two of Gerald’s sisters live locally. Mary lives in Donamon and Joan is in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. Another sister, Cathy, is in Cork, and his brother, John, is based in London. Observing how towns and villages in rural Ireland are struggling, he’s well aware of the shop closures, the emigration, the fact that “Roscommon has one of the lowest rates of FDI (foreign direct investment).” He makes the point that a lot of Irish people are in senior positions with companies across the world. They, and their peers, are aware, he says, of the excellent education and skills of Irish people. Besides, he feels the “narrative” about rural Ireland can be simplistic, and says that reviving our fortunes is not all about tax breaks or initiatives, that towns and villages won’t be re-built in the traditional way. Instead, we need to think in a new way, one that truly embraces the Internet Age. He speaks of “local/global thinking” and stresses how anyone with a good idea can bring it to the world stage from the most remote part of Co. Roscommon. Well, he does concede that good broadband is essential but, in reference to Denis Naughten’s recent appointment to Cabinet, adds wryly “you have the right man in the right place.” “People need to be allowed to start and fail and start again. It doesn’t matter where you are, but you have to have the highway to get out…!” He points to our good, affordable housing, good schools and quality of life. People “don’t want to be stuck in a commute.” For reasons such as these, people will remain

in Roscommon, and others will move here. His message is positive. Emigrants can be tempted back to enjoy Roscommon’s quality of life and to pursue successful careers, availing of the opportunities provided by the Internet Age. Local/global thinking will see more small businesses being brought to the world stage from our smallest villages.

he lobby in the Abbey Hotel is filling up with wedding guests. We have reached the ‘Joe Frazier story.’ Frazier is the legendary former world heavyweight boxing champion who will forever be linked in public consciousness with his great foe, Muhammad Ali. Bizarre it may seem, but Frazier briefly toured Ireland with a band back in the 1970s. It was “an exotic occasion” when Joe and his band – ‘The Knockouts’ – arrived to perform at The Casino Ballroom in Castlerea. A huge crowd turned out to see the boxing superstar turned ballroom singer. But all would not go smoothly. Gerald’s recall is that the admission fee was increased and this did not go down well with some of the fans. Ructions started at the entrance to the ballroom. “When the trouble started, my dad (then a Garda in town) was sent for. Joe Frazier was in his dressing room, shivering with fear! My dad rescued him and took him to the barracks in Castlerea. He was very grateful!” While I’m still visualising the man who, with Ali, survived the most epic fights in boxing history, cowering in a Castlerea ballroom, the bride and groom arrive in the lobby beside us. They’re starting a new future together in Roscommon, and, from chatting to this proud Castlerea native, I’m left in no doubt that there’s a bright future to be enjoyed here. We didn’t crash the wedding; we left as quietly as Joe Frazier slipping out of Castlerea…

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Lion welcomed home to Mote Park < DAN DOONER

There was a good turnout in the Mote Park sunshine last Sunday for the official unveiling of the renovated lion

at Lion’s Gate. The lion had guarded the gate for 229 years but had recently travelled to the UK to be restored. Believed to have initially been designed by James

Gandon and placed on the gate by the Croftons, the lion was restored by Coade Stone in Wiltshire in southern England. Continued on page 9 –>

The lion has returned to Mote Park following renovation work which was carried out at Coade Stone in Wiltshire in England.

Kilduff calls on Martin to launch inquiry into ‘secret recording’ < PAUL HEALY

Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Kilduff has issued a challenge to party leader Micheál Martin on the occasion of his visit to Roscommon town today (Thursday). Cllr. Kilduff, a party member for over fifty years, has called on Deputy Martin to initiate an internal party inquiry into the alleged secret recording of Cllr. Kilduff at a Fianna Fáil meeting in Strokestown. Deputy Martin has engagements throughout County Roscommon today and was due to meet flood-affected residents in South Roscommon last night (Wednesday). Some time ago, Cllr. Kilduff was the subject of a Fianna Fáil inquiry into comments he is alleged to have made about Cllr. John Keogh. On foot of that inquiry, Fianna Fáil censured Cllr. Kilduff last year. Separately, comments made by Cllr. Kilduff at the Stroketown meeting – on the issue of same sex marriages – were recorded and leaked to the media. Cllr. Kilduff claims that “for some time now” Fianna Fáil at the highest levels has been “aware of the illegal conduct of some members of the party in Roscommon.” Elaborating, the former Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council says he is referring to the “illegal and secret recording of private party meetings, the selective editing of said recordings and subsequent release of these edited extracts for the purposes of coercion and as leverage to try to influence the democratic decisions of elected Fianna Fáil members.” Cllr. Kilduff says that attempts by him and

concerned colleagues to have these matters investigated by party HQ have fallen on deaf ears. The lack of action by HQ, he observes, could be construed as condoning the behaviour in question, but he “hopes this is not the case.” Calling for Deputy Martin to act on the issue, Cllr. Kilduff says that Fianna Fáil members in Roscommon are now afraid to “participate fully and to share their views freely.” He says: “I am calling on our party leader Micheál Martin TD to denounce all such illegal behaviour and to initiate an internal party inquiry into a very serious breach of trust at a party meeting in Strokestown where I was recorded without my knowledge or consent. “The structures exist within the party to investigate misconduct by members and I am calling on those presiding at party HQ to demonstrate Cllr. Paddy Kilduff. that they are not selective about what they choose to investigate and deliberate on. “I am not for a moment suggesting the frivolous expenditure of party members money on external senior counsel or plush hotels for such an inquiry as has happened previously. A simple place for the inquiry to start would be with the member sign-in sheet for the illegally recorded private party meeting. The Comhairle Ceantair concerned will have this sign-in sheet. The inquiry could start by questioning attendees who would not normally attend meetings of that Comhairle Ceantair. “I am sure that with the will of those presiding over the governance of the party that this matter could be resolved quickly and that this illegal behaviour could be stamped out from Fianna Fáil party meetings.” Fianna Fail Party Leader, Michéal Martin.

What next for this rocky relationship? COMMENT < PAUL HEALY

It’s a relationship that is going through a prolonged rocky period – that’s the one between Cllr. Paddy Kilduff and the Fianna Fáil top brass. The Lecarrow man has been a party member for over fifty years, a councillor since 2004, and is a former Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. However, Cllr. Kilduff and FF HQ have been at loggerheads for some time. Now some observers believe that what was once a happy political marriage may even end in divorce. Kilduff was censured by the party last year after he and Cllr. John Keogh went through a long drawn out saga, much of it in public. The controversy arose after Cllr. Keogh alleged that his party colleague, Cllr. Kilduff, had made a disparaging remark about him. Now Cllr. Kilduff has directly challenged Fianna Fáil Leader Micheal Martin to launch an investigation into a secret recording of Cllr. Kilduff addressing a Fianna Fáil meeting in Strokestown. In that speech, Cllr. Kilduff made comments about samesex marriages. A recording of the comments was later leaked to the media. Cllr. Kilduff says he did not know he was being recorded, that it was illegal activity, and that party members are now afraid to share their views openly. He is angry that FF HQ failed to investigate the recording at the meeting in Strokestown and that requests for the party to do so have fallen on “deaf ears.” Cllr. Kilduff is now calling on Deputy Martin to personally intervene. The message from PK in Lecarrow to FF in Dublin is a blunt one: Paddy Kilduff hasn’t gone away, you know.

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Mary O’Connor, who cut the ribbon on the day, has been a member of the Roscommon Heritage Group since it was founded in 1983 and described Sunday’s unveiling as “a dream come true.” She said: “For me it was like a dream come true. I had been trying to get something done for many years. We got a new heritage officer who seemed interested and the heritage group and the other people involved were also very interested. It was local enthusiasm and of course the Irish Georgian Society who are a nationwide group.” Mary also praised the work of Gerry Dervin who carried out construction work at the site and Frank Scott, who brought the lion to England. She also had some interesting infor-

mation about the lion. “It was brought back to where it was first made (to be renovated). It was Eleanor Coade who first discovered how to make Coade stone. She invented it. It’s much more durable than real stone,” she said. David Molloy, chair-

person of the Roscommon Heritage Group, which was the driving force behind the project, said: “The renovation work is a significant achievement for the group. We are now looking for new members to consider further projects

in the area and we are meeting in Gleeson’s Townhouse next Tuesday at 8.30 pm.” For more information on heritage projects and the Roscommon Heritage Group, visit the Roscommon Heritage Group Facebook page.

Mary O’Connor of the Roscommon Heritage Group cuts the ribbon to officially unveil the renovated lion at Lion’s Gate in Mote Park.

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EU-Canada Trade Agreement signed On Sunday 30 October, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada (CETA) was signed by EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, EU Council President Donald Tusk, Slovakian PM Robert Fico and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. The deal will benefit exporters, big and small, creating opportunities for European and Canadian companies and their employees, as well as for consumers. Almost all – 99% – import duties will be eliminated, saving European exporters of industrial goods and

‘Stop taking our services by stealth!’ WARD’S CONCERN OVER DENTAL SERVICE IN BALLYFORAN < PAUL HEALY

agricultural products more than €500 million a year. As the EU’s most advanced and progressive trade agreement to date, CETA is a landmark accord that sets the benchmark for future agreements. It includes the most ambitious chapters on sustainable

development, labour and the environment ever agreed upon in bilateral trade agreements. New Eurostat figures show the EU had a record €7 billion trade surplus with Canada in 2015 - Ireland’s trade surplus with Canada amounted to €428 million.

The Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has called for a dental service which has been withdrawn from Ballyforan to be restored. Cllr. Tony Ward says that the dental service which has been available in Ballyforan for around 25 years ceased recently. “The service was available every Wednesday and served a huge catchment area, especially when you take into

account all the schools there are locally. “There was no consultation whatsoever about this. The current dentist has retired and he hasn’t been replaced. There was no consultation with the local community. I want this service continued and I will be raising this issue as a matter of urgency at this month’s meeting of the HSE (West) Forum.” Cllr. Ward said that the withdrawal of the service – “by stealth” – was yet another worrying example of rural decline. “I’ve seen social welfare offices close, garda stations, post offices too…as a country we seem to keep closing services. These services were all put in place in an era when we really didn’t

have resources…back in the 1950s and ‘60s, for example. Yet now we are withdrawing them. Another example, and something I’m working very actively to resist at the present time, is the ongoing cutting of home help hours.”

Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council

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A bleary-eyed (blame Hillary and Donald) Paul Healy on…Regretting not seeing Ireland play the All Blacks; Regretting seeing a stilted RTE sports quiz; Long faces on the train… And a slightly surprising development over in America… Saturday I saw the All Blacks doing the Haka on BBC on Saturday evening, just before 8 pm. Delighted, I pressed the button to record. We were just leaving the house to attend a social evening in Ruby King Chinese Restaurant in Roscommon Town. Ireland were playing the All Blacks in Chicago, 8 pm kickoff, Irish time. I was delighted that I could record it, just in case we did something special against the aristocrats of world rugby. Then I studied the screen and realised that what the BBC was showing was the All Blacks versus Australia in Rugby League. Oh well, it’s not like we were likely to win in Chicago, was it? On arrival in Ruby King, friends inform us that Ireland have raced ahead against New Zealand. We proceed to keep in touch with the drama via our phones. Most of our focus is obviously on the delicious food and great company, but every now and again we get score updates from what is obviously an epic match. When Ireland’s incredible win is confirmed, it adds an extra glow to the evening. But one very keen rugby fan whom I got talking to made a very relevant point: why had this game not been shown live by RTE or one of the established channels? There was a real feeling of having lost out. Three days on, I don’t know anybody who actually saw the game, and to my knowledge, RTE, BBC, TG4 and others haven’t even got access to highlights. For those of us who don’t have eir Sport, Ireland’s greatest

ever rugby performance is being replayed in our imagination only!

Sunday This evening, flicking through the channels, I came across an RTE sports quiz presented by Jacqui Hurley. It was dismal stuff, in my opinion (no reflection on Jacqui). It was slow, stilted, wooden. Attempts at humour were pretty wretched. Team captains Shane Byrne and Ruby Walsh tried gamely, but didn’t have the charisma one associates with a certain BBC programme on which it is clearly based. Maybe the guys deserve a better format or, dare I say it, the aid of a script. That BBC programme I’m referring to is the long-running ‘A Question of Sport’, which has somehow maintained its high standards over the decades, and which is fast, slick, entertaining and always marked by a sense of fun. What happened next? I switched channels pretty quickly…

Tuesday The blank ‘page’ is formidable. It’s like the yips for golfers, where the afflicted player finds they can’t make the required motion with their putter. They freeze. It happens to darts players too, where even a world class competitor can suddenly find they can’t release the dart at the desired moment. So maybe there’s a writing version of the yips, the ‘staring at a blank page’ feeling. But now we’re up and running. I’m writing this column on a train, painstakingly typing on a tablet with one finger, hunting down the keys

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like a tortoise pursuing a fly. It’s not exactly ‘party central’ so it’s just as well to be occupied. Everyone has a long face this morning. It’s Tuesday and it’s wet and miserable. Thirty or so of us are huddled in Athlone station, watching the rain and the time. The train is five minutes late. The only openly cheerful person is the Irish rail employee who punches our tickets. Then a loud confident voice breaks the silence and a tall, well dressed man with a briefcase, scarf and impressive head of hair begins to laugh and joke with the ticket seller. From behind, with his briefcase and his fine hairstyle, he reminds me of the conman, aka Lord Melbury, who incurred the wrath of Basil in Fawlty Towers. In fact, when he turns around, it turns out he’s a priest. The train pulls into Athlone, five minutes late. We shuffle to our seats. Long faces getting slightly less long. Silence, except for two women in the distance. They chat non-stop. They surely can’t keep that up, can they? I open the blank page and idly start chasing keys with one finger, slowly chasing a column

all the way to Clara.

Tuesday/ Wednesday I may have missed Chicago (Ireland v the All Blacks) but I didn’t miss the circus (Clinton v Trump). 1.30 am, Wednesday morning: I head for bed after watching the first couple of hours’ of coverage of the US election results. I’m bleary-eyed, but the impression I’m left with from the bewildering series of graphics on various channels is that Clinton is on course for her expected victory. Trump is doing okay, but he has to win just about every ‘swing state’ or key battleground and that, the pundits assure us, is not going to happen. The wise Andrew Neil on BBC is as reliable as any of the American anchors and I’m not ruling out a re-run of what happened with the Brexit Referendum, when millions of people went to bed believing the UK had voted to remain, only to wake up in the morning to a seismic shock. 4 am: I wake up, turn on the television, and it’s quickly apparent that Donald Trump has been

winning some of those battleground states. The quiet confidence of the Democrats has turned to nervousness and actual fear. Incredibly, against all predictions, Trump is on the march. 5.10 am: I’m awake again – channel-hopping again, bombarded with more graphics of the map of America, with the various states shaded in either blue or red, some of them already declared, some ‘called’, others still the subject of speculation. The presenters love playing with those graphics! The message is clear: Donald Trump is the candidate with momentum, Donald Trump is on course to cross the winning line. Soon it’s official – Donald Trump is Presidentelect of the USA. Or am I still asleep? The American people have spoken, and they’ve told their ‘Apprentice’ host, ‘Donald, you’re hired!’ Amazing. For more reaction from a suitably stunned Roscommon People newsroom, turn to page 19, and see ‘Letter from America’ on page 3. After that, you’re on your own – God bless America!

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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. “The four plants which remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore, North East Regional WSS, and North Roscommon Regional WSS. The boil water notice was lifted on the North East Regional scheme in September and a temporary water treatment plant is now in place until such time as the permanent water treatment plant is com-

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‘Once I went looking, he was easy to ﬁnd’ Noel Hoare is a proud Roscommon man who is passionate about the history and heritage of his native place. Noel (53) is a native of Henry Street, Roscommon. He is married to Josephine. The couple have three daughters, Laura, Lisa and Sarah, and one son, Keith. Writing this major book on St. Comán has been a labour of love for him, but nonetheless an extremely demanding and timeconsuming process. Noel took on the project because

of his great interest in the subject and because he believes that current and future generations ought to know as much as possible about St. Comán’s life and legacy. “St. Comán’s influence is not just in Roscommon town, it’s very much countywide” Noel said this week. Noel began studying his subject in NUIG in 2014, taking a twoyear Diploma in History. He says he was “blessed” with the “scholars” he encountered there! Noel says there has been much

misinformation about St. Comán, not least about when he actually lived. “One report published in 2012 said he existed in the 15th century…that’s really what inspired me to write the book. I am satisfied from my research that Comán died in 747.” Noel says that “unlike someone like St. Colambanus”, not much is known of the life of St. Comán. However, through his extensive research and the help of many experts, Noel has now compiled

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Author Noel Hoare has sought to address historical errors or myths wherever possible during the course of writing this major book on St. Comán. He says: “I grew up knowing little or nothing about Comán and even today students believe the Dominican Abbey was associated with him…this is what they have been told over the years but this error is easily understood when you read the informational panel beside the Abbey Boys National School. This sign incorrectly associates Comán with this site. “The only connection in my work that associates Comán with the Dominican Abbey is this sign. It was an error and we all make them but it is only proper that we correct such errors in the interests of accuracy.”

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a thorough assessment of the man and his legacy. “Not much is known of his life…but once I went looking, he was easy to find. “The legacy of St. Comán has traversed every century. He’s always remembered. Look at all the examples today of where his name has been used. Main Street in Roscommon was named St. Coman’s Street in 1902. He is associated with many places and entities throughout the county.”

Noel Hoare pictured speaking at the official unveiling of An Trian Mór-Mounting Stone in 2014 – it was a Dysart Rural Men’s project. Picture: Andrew Fox

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This drawing of a Monastic Settlement in Roscommon is the work of a renowned artist, Uto Hogerzeil. It features in Noel Hoare’s book. The buildings depicted, such as the churches and round tower, are found in the historical record for Ros Comáin in the 11th century. It was a ruralbased economy and over time people came to live around the monastery. Uto also depicts a cemetery and cross slabs found in Roscommon Town have a dating period to the 9th century. The drawing would cover the period for c. 700-1200AD. During the 12th century it is known that a royal workshop existed in the town and one item made here was the Cross of Cong. In the 12th century many changes took place because of church reform and different kinds of buildings were constructed.

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As a teenager growing up in the town of Roscommon I knew very little about the origins of its name and never did I envisage then that one day I would write about it. Roscommon, in Irish ‘Ros Comáin’, has a

number of translations, examples being the ‘Wood of Comán’, ‘Comán’s Marsh’ and ‘The Pleasant Place of Comán’. It is named so because a missionary named Comán mac Faolchon founded a church during the early Medieval or Christian period (400-1200) in what is

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now Roscommon Town. I was spurred into writing this book by an article I read in June 2012 in a local paper in Athlone. The article referred to buildings of historical interest in Roscommon Town. I was aware of the uncertainty about when Comán died, but when I read this article which said that he founded a monastery in the fifteenth century in Roscommon, I knew this was innacurate. Nevertheless there were two other dates almost 200 years apart for Comán’s period and needless to say, both could not be correct. The timing was right for me to try and understand why this ambiguity existed, with dates in the sixth and eighth century. In the autumn of 2012 I embarked on a twoyear part-time evening Diploma in History at NUI Galway. I completed my course and used this time to carry out research relating to Comán and continued with this until 2016 as time permitted. Over the two years of my course, I studied a number of modules pertaining to European and Irish history and the module relating to the period of St. Patrick and the coming of Christianity informed me enough to start this book in the fifth century.

The book is divided into three parts, starting in the fifth century and finishing in the present and in this regard it has a chronology to it, but nevertheless all sections are interconnected and need to cross over…in my opinion and based on my research, an understanding of the history of the early Irish Church is necessary to an appreciation of the formative years of Comán’s Church. Part One covers the period from the year 431 (the official date for the introduction of Christianity in Ireland) to the start of the twelfth century. Part Two covers the period from the twelfth century to the end of the seventeenth century and this was a momentous period in Irish history. For many reasons for which there is an abundance of reading material, the spotlight is put on St. Comán’s in far greater detail. Politically, Connacht hits centre stage under the most prominent Irish family at this time, the O’Conors. In the twelfth century, politics and church were intertwined and both played a role in implementing church reforms that had already being ongoing in Europe. Part Three covers the period from the beginning

of the eighteenth century until the present, but as I have mentioned above, all three periods overlap and need to. The ownership of what was monastic land would continue to remain in English ownership and we also learn more about the communities of people who lived in the County Town and how the legacy of Comán lived on with them. The last section of Part Three finishes without a conclusion and instead the story goes back to the period Comán lived and to the community today. The Town and County it has become owes its existence to an early missionary who belonged to one of the most interesting periods of Irish history and today I believe our community can benefit because of this. There are times I wished I was more knowledgeable on the subject to hand but nevertheless this is my attempt to find out more about the patron saint of Ros Comáin and why his legacy did not disappear from the memory of countless communities of people. It is a story I have a close connection to, as my ancestral home is located in the same vicinity where some historians believe Comán founded his monastery.

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key figure in an initiative which is having a tremendous positive impact on the lives of the men involved. Anthony was Agriculture Co-ordinator with what was then called the Roscommon Partnership when the seeds for this simple but brilliant project were sown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was working with farm families at the time and I remember coming back into the canteen one day after meeting a particular farmer. I remember reflecting on the meeting

and suddenly wondering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What did that man actually want?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; One of the ladies in the canteen said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lonely.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That was it.â&#x20AC;? That brief exchange in 2002 brought home to Anthony something we are all familiar with now: the fact that loneliness amongst elderly men in rural Ireland is a huge issue, and one that can have serious repercussions. Spurred into addressing this issue, Roscommon Partnership contacted people and groups who had any involvement with

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older men, inviting them to an exploratory meeting. From that meeting, the Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group concept was born. There were some models to learn from, such as a Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group in Leitrim, one in Dingle, and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perhaps particularly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one in Aughnacliffe in Longford. A pilot scheme in Drumboylan in 2005 led to the formation of the first Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group in the county â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in Drumboylan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that same year. Groups were subsequently established in Ballaghaderreen (2006) and in Dysart (2007). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our model was differentâ&#x20AC;? says Anthony Dockery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an open door policy. Every man is welcome, married or single. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about addressing rural isolation.â&#x20AC;? The groups have been a success from the outset. The men in each of the three areas meet in a local centre and a variety

of events are organised throughout the year. The feedback from the men is generally heart-warmingly positive. Being a member of a Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group does wonders for oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-esteem. It is tackling loneliness, and in that sense, it is a positive mental health project. It is a social outlet, one that creates confidence, happiness and a sense of belonging. Anthony Dockery: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see so many benefits. It is providing a social outlet for rural men in rural areas. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s providing education and promoting their mental and physical health and well-being. Another benefit is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to provide the men with information on their rights, often addressing questions they were previously afraid to ask. The other positive we have found from our evaluation of the project

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There are three Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Groups in County Roscommon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the dream of many more being established remains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going forwardâ&#x20AC;? says Anthony Dockery, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see the project rolled out in every single parish in Roscommon.â&#x20AC;? Anthony says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see â&#x20AC;&#x153;greater synergiesâ&#x20AC;? within each community, whereby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example â&#x20AC;&#x201C;groups like farm organisations and the GAA come together with other volunteers to help establish and sustain Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Groups.

He makes the point that many of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ingredientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are already in place, in that each parish has its own facilities, community groups and volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The men are thereâ&#x20AC;Śthe facilities are thereâ&#x20AC;Śthe need is there.â&#x20AC;? Each existing Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group has a voluntary committee or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;working groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involved. Anthony speaks highly of the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed project. The Sheds are â&#x20AC;&#x153;first cousins once removedâ&#x20AC;? of the Rural Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Groups, he quips! Such community responses are an attempt to bring men together, to

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newsbriefs Visit the ‘Myths and Legends’ Art Exhibition An exhibition of paintings by local artist Joan Attenbury is on show in Roscommon Library for two weeks since 7th of November. After returning to Ireland, after retiring from nursing, Joan’s love of art led her to attempt painting. Although she had never done so before, she found the experience to be very rewarding. Most of her works relate to Irish myths and stories that she recalls from childhood. Joan enjoys building figures and has now produced 26, which are arranged around her garden. They featured on Irish TV on ‘Roscommon County Matters’ last Monday.

Roscommon Disability Support Group Christmas Gifts & Crafts Fair Roscommon Disability Support Group are holding their Annual Christmas Gift and Crafts Fair on Sunday, 13th of November at the Resource Centre, Derrane from 11 am-5 pm. There will be lots of stalls and great gifts. The Fair incorporates a show for adults and children with 25 classes to enter. Show schedules available from Mary Ganley on 090 6625852 (ext. 230) or late entries on the day will be welcome until 11 am.

Pictured on Tuesday were members of Dysart Rural Men’s Group. Picture: Andrew Fox

is that it is keeping older men in their home longer. It is keeping them out of residential care…that can be down to exercise, diet, the various activities, etc.” Noel Hoare and Ray Doory are diligently overseeing the Rural Men’s Groups and both are very dedicated to this work. Noel, who has decided to contribute proceeds from his book to the Groups, says it is wonderful to see the positive impact on the men. “They are great men…they have proven that age is no barrier to older people contributing

Financial support is appreciated Trying to fund the Rural Men’s Groups is an ongoing challenge. To date, there has been great support from the Department of Social Protection, the GRETB, Roscommon LEADER Partnership and Roscommon County Council. Ultimately, funding has come from a variety of sources – including from the men themselves.

Do you want to help with Men’s Groups? Anthony Dockery says Roscommon LEADER Partnership would welcome more volunteers getting involved in the Rural Men’s Groups’ project. Noel Hoare oversees the Dysart Group while Ray Doory oversees the Ballaghaderreen and Drumboylan Groups. Call 090-6630252 for more details.

to their communities. “The Men’s Groups have given these men something to cherish and enjoy. It gives them confidence. The men open up and talk about their problems. It’s a great outlet for them.” Anthony Dockery nods in agreement. “The needs of the various men are very simple. What they need is an outlet. They are always very appreciative. “The Rural Men’s Groups have been a lifeline for a lot of these men. People’s lives have been transformed.”

Croí says thanks! A sincere word of thanks to all who attended or contributed so generously at the recent ‘Croí’ function held in Hamrock’s Lounge, Athleague. The organisers would like to say a special word of thanks to all those who gave spot prizes on the night. The proceeds of €1030 will go towards the Heart Unit at Roscommon County Hospital. Thank you so much!

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From My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

The Old Man and the Pill! It’s the 21st century and the lives of women across the world were about to change forever…until a few big Jessies threw their toys out of their prams. Oh yeah, last week I was elated to hear that groundbreaking trials have revealed a male contraceptive injection that lowers sperm count has proved to be 96 per cent as effective as the female contraceptive pill. Brilliant! Fantastic! At last the heavy burden of birth control can be lifted from our shoulders and shared (not handed over, because I believe in fairness and equality), with our partners. Ah, but alas girls, the fairytale proved too good to be true, because, hot on the heels of that report came the revelation that, due to some unpleasant side-effects, of oh, mood swings, muscle pain, weight gain and acne, some twenty delicate little cupcakes decided to drop out of the programme, halting the trials early. Well to those drop-out mammies’ boys, let me equip you

with the curriculum vitaes of Roscommon women; the ones who’ve had to endure your pathetic pimply-faced, puffy-ankled little side-effects for decades. Let me enlighten you regarding the perspectives of those of us who have, for decades, had to duck the scythe of the grim reaper due to the possibility of maybe suffering a life-threatening blood clot, a side-effect of the contraceptive pill. In addition, what about those of us who have a strong family history of breast cancer but, with no other ‘foolproof’ birth control method option open to us, pulled on our big girl leggings, and, in the name of planning to be baby-free for a few years, took the slightly increased risk of developing the disease and swallowed that pill religiously each night, let me say that, in my opinion, you’re a shower of wimpy handbags! Now, I know there are indeed many men who would be happy to take on the burden of birth control, and I do want to acknowledge that be-

cause this is not about ‘man bashing,’ at all. I admire those men who take equal responsibility when it comes to planning their families; well done to you. But you see, when I was having my family with my first husband, despite the fact that bringing a baby into the world is the responsibility of both parents, the question of contraception never raised its head because, as I was the one who wanted to control the amount of children we had, it was down to me to er, ’man up’ and swallow my bitter pill. I knew what time of day to take it; I had the alarm clock on the radio set to remind me…just in case. In fact, so ingrained was the need to avoid an unplanned pregnancy, I didn’t even drink alcohol and I refused to take antibiotics because I was told they could possibly lower the effectiveness of it. I’d say this may be the case for most women who’re trying to plan their families and juggle a career, so I’m not looking for a medal; just a bit of equality, a bit of recognition for the sis-

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newsbriefs Burlington/Atlantic Mills Reunion – meeting next week There will be a reunion of former employees of Burlington Sportswear/ Atlantic Mills formerly of Clondra, Co. Longford in the Longford Arms Hotel on Friday, 20th of January. A great number of people expressed a wish to mark the occasion by also remembering the deceased members of the workforce. As a result, there will be a Mass of Remembrance at 7.30 pm in St. Mel’s Cathedral, before celebrating the reunion in the Longford Arms. A Reunion committee has been formed and will be holding a meeting in The Longford Arms Hotel on Saturday, 19th of November at 12 noon to plan events for the Mass and Reunion.

Bóthar fundraising auction in Curraghboy The Cam Bóthar committee is holding a fundraising auction on this Friday (11th) in McDermott’s Lounge, Curraghboy. There will be animals and other items for auction. Music in the lounge will be provided by Shane Moore and there will be a number of raffle prizes on the night. Your support would be gratefully appreciated.

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terhood; and some shared side-effects. Look readers, on the other hand, and on balance, and, as I said, not to ‘man bash’, I think that if I were planning a family today, hand on heart, I wouldn’t trust the old man, even though I love him to bits and he’s highly responsible, to be in charge of contraception, unless of course, I could be the one to open his gob, pop that pill inside and hold

his nose ‘till he swallowed it down. Then again, I’m the control freak who doesn’t trust anyone to choose the bedroom curtains. My point is, if some men (not all, and not mine) can’t find a clearly marked jar of jam in the press or remember to put out the bins, how the hell can they be trusted to do something that avoids us ending up legs akimbo in a labour ward?

All she wants for Christmas is to keep her gigantic diamond ring! As details of the draft document between Pariah, sorry, Mariah-why screech one note when 15 will do-Carey and her now ex, James Packer’s unsigned pre-nup have been leaked – showcasing a list of rules and regulations a mile long, including an alleged condition that Packer would give the final nod as to when it was or wasn’t appropriate for Carey to ‘use one private jet, of his selection’ for her or her children’s personal application – I have to say, the diva’s defo dodged a bullet by breaking up with this domineering man. Well if reports relating to the constraints are true, it appears the magnate was clearly not her ‘Dream lover,’ er, ‘Cause (he didn’t) wanna share forever

with you baby’…unless it was on his terms. Now, while the excuse being peddled by Mariah’s flunkies is that the pair had a massive row regarding her extravagant spending during a recent Greek holiday, and that’ll usually do it, I have to say I wouldn’t care how successful or minted a man was, I’d rather eat dirt than have him dictate to me how I spend my own hard-earned money. Besides, as Carey reportedly raked in $27 million last year, I would ask why she’d ever agree to allow herself be talked into considering (let alone signing) a pre-nup that reads more like a tacky, vulgar contract for a mail order bride than a declaration by a couple in love.

Castlerea Ladies Gaelic Club are celebrating their 20th anniversary on the 12th of November in the O’Rourke Centre at 9.30 pm. Music and light refreshments on the night. All past and present players and members welcome. Contact Martina on 0872522231 for further information.

Autojumble Sale in Rooskey Leitrim Vintage and Heritage Club will be holding their second Vintage Autojumble and Car Boot sale in Rooskey Village, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 27th of November. There will be a large number of Autojumblers and traders from all over Ireland specialising in a vast array of new and used vintage and classic vehicle parts, tools, books and manuals, etc. as well as an assortment of antique items and memorabilia. This Autojumble is well worth a visit for any one with a vintage/classic car, tractor, or motorcycle and is the last autojumble of the 2016 season. If you would like to book a space in the car boot section, phone 087 6537510 before Monday, 21st of November to book your space (charges apply). We look forward to seeing you all back again in Rooskey this year, to enjoy a bigger and better Autojumble than ever. Refreshments and food will be available on site and admission will only cost €5 per person. Open from 10 am-5 pm.

Proposed ‘Traditional’ Singing Class Roscommon Comhaltas branch would like to hear from those with an interest in traditional singing (either in English, Irish or both), with a view to starting a class in the near future. Expressions of interest can be sent to branch rúnaí, Liam Ó Cuinneagáin by text to 086 3345817, by email to ccebill@gmail.com, by phone on 090 6626729 or to branch PRO Patricia Morris at 087 9316673.

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An electoral earthquake DONALD TRUMP STUNS HILLARY – AND THE WORLD < PAUL HEALY

It must rank as one of the most remarkable election outcomes – and, in fairness, achievements – of all time. Indeed, when you bear in mind that this latest bombshell result to be delivered by an electorate happened in the US Presidential election, it is arguably the most incredible electoral earthquake we have ever witnessed. Just reflect on the enormity of what has happened. Donald Trump has been around for a very long time. As far back as twenty years or more ago, he was viewed as a figure of some notoriety – it was accepted that he was phenomenally rich, and a very successful businessman, but he was seen as a flamboyant extrovert, sometimes depicted in the media as a cartoonish figure, a brash celebrity who belonged in the tabloids, not the corridors of power. In fact, there was never any mention of political corridors for Donald; he was a (business) boardroom bruiser and good at what he did. Glimpses of him usually involved sleek cars, casinos and glamorous ladies. He was showbiz – a crass enough version – not substance. In recent years, new generations became familiar with him as host of the US version of ‘The Apprentice.’ Now, the man whose catchphrase was ‘You’re fired’, has been hired by the American people. When Trump, who, shall we say, doesn’t lack for ego, decided to seek the Republican nomination, hardly anyone took him seriously. He was seen as a joke figure, a novelty candidate. Say what you will about him, but it was an extraordinary achievement by Trump to see off all opponents and secure the Republican nomination. For Hillary Clinton, it must have seemed like very good news. A quite bizarre campaign followed. While millions of people continued to struggle with the very idea of a Trump candidacy, much less a win by this totally unpredictable and unconventional political novice, we all soon discovered that while Trump said some dis-

Donald Trump who will become 45th President of the USA on January 20th, 2017.

tinctly ‘un-pc’ things, he was striking a chord with huge sections of society. ‘The Donald’ consistently polled well, but when Trump’s degrading comments about women were exposed, it seemed to take the wind from his sails. Briefly, Clinton soared in the polls. Trump rallied a bit in recent days and in the run-up to Tuesday’s election there was still a sense that a ‘Brexit’ moment might actually happen…that American voters might be ready to rock their own establishment like never before. Hillary Clinton has many fine qualities, but not only was she simply not trusted by people, she was ultimately rejected because she is part of ‘the system,’ and because people wanted change. Many millions of Americans are hurting and angry…feeling left behind, believing that the America they knew is changing for the worse. Trump was speaking directly to them when he spoke of millions of jobs leaving America, of poverty-stricken areas being ignored, of a divided nation, of a country overrun with immigrants, of breakdown of law and order and of an America losing its status on the world stage. Hardly anyone on the planet could have imagined that the brash host of ‘The Apprentice’ was America’s saviour-in-waiting. But Trump has played a blinder. He may be as surprised as the rest of us that he has ended up as President of America. But, unlikely as

it all is, he has proven to be the right man in the right place for the majority of Americans. Of course the campaign was very ugly and one would be worried that this ugliness, with its underlying racism and layers of hate, was the momentum behind this vote and reflects a very unpleasant new, divided and unattractive America. Ultimately, Hillary Clinton and a complacent establishment – media included – got this bombshell because people felt disenfranchised and angry, and Donald Trump tapped into that in the most extraordinary way. As with Brexit, jobs was an issue – but immigration was perhaps the prime factor. What will Trump do on immigration now? Will his tone (and actions) be softened now that he is in office? What lies ahead in Trump’s America? Only time will tell, but what a fascinating and astonishing phase we have moved into. Trump’s America! As for that ‘first female President of America’ distinction, should we now put our money on Michelle Obama?

US Election on Tweet Street Donal J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will never be forgotten again. We will all come together as never before. (The new US President addresses his followers.) BBC News @BBCWorld Donald Trump will be the 45th US President – first to have never held public office or served in military. (A rapid rise in politics.) Gareth Mulhall @GarethMulhall1 Hillary spent 40 years of her life building her career to lose the presidency to man who picked up politics as a hobby last year. (A sobering day for the Clintons.) Des Bishop @Desbishop The U.S. dollar recovered a bit when Trump wasn’t an a**hole in his acceptance speech. (Temporary relief as the new President makes nice.)

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“Well, Holy God” as Miley might say. The political turmoil that has enveloped the world in the past five years was taken a stage further on Tuesday night when Donald Trump won the race to become 45th President of the USA. I told family and friends over the past week that this was going to happen but I am still shocked that it has! It is a truly seismic result and the world waits to see if Trump will act on even half of what he promised during his campaign. If he does, then be ready for upheaval and turmoil. Just remember that this is a man who has: insulted women, immigrants, the political establishment, gays, Muslims, Latinos and several other groups during the course of his campaign, has never stood for election before, has no policies except for his hang-ups, went bankrupt at least five times, and has openly admitted to fiddling his taxes (and in some cases paying no tax

at all). Added to all this, even a lot of the senior Republicans disowned him. But on January the 20th, 2017 he will become the most powerful politician in the world. I had to give in watching the TV coverage at about 3 am. I was flicking between RTE1 (Bryan Dobson), BBC1 (Andrew Neil), Fox News and CNN and I stuck mainly with CNN as the legendary Wolf Blitzer commanded their coverage in typically authoritative fashion. When I finally left it, it looked like Florida was going the way of Trump and after that the writing was on the wall for Hillary. When I got up at 7 am it was all over. Trump was set for a sensational victory. His low-key victory speech was like listening to the father of the bride at a wedding thanking everyone for coming. Even he looked shocked at what had just happened. He even congratulated Hillary! What I could never understand in this election campaign was how the USA with a population of 300 million people

ended up with these two people running for President. That Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump shows how poor a candidate she was. Even Beyonce, J-Lo, John Bon Jovi, Jay Z, Bruce Springsteen and James Taylor could not convince the American people that she would make a good President. The other fascinating trend is one that political anoraks like myself should heed. Opinion polls are now probably redundant. We have had the UK General Election, our own election, Brexit and now this US poll. The likes of Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel may look out, and I mean that, because their days are numbered. The political scene worldwide is in complete meltdown and in many cases the establishment have only themselves to blame. On January 20th, Donald J Trump will take the oath and become the President of the USA. Sitting on the stage close by will be the Bush family, who admitted that they could not vote for him. Bill and Hillary Clinton will be there swearing allegiance to the new

Hillary Clinton lost out to Donald Trump who will become 45th President of the USA on January 20th, 2017.

President. Donald wants Hillary locked up, remember. Barack and Michelle Obama will be there too. Donald Trump questioned Obama’s nationality and accused him of being a founding member of ISIS. You couldn’t write this script. The author Terry Prachett famously

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The hazards of winter bring many challenges for the elderly and infirm with emotional concerns regarding isolation from friends, or not being able to go to the post office to collect their pension and physical concerns such as being cold and not having enough heat or food in the house. Due to this we’ve put together a small check-list we hope will help you to keep the elderly living in your community safe and warm this winter. Identify risks: Visit them and identify and eliminate potential risks by doing a recce of their home. Avoid possible falls by making sure they have shoes/slippers that grip and keep their drive-in and gardens clear of ice and snow. Make sure they’ve got working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, talk to them about fire

hazards such as burning candles and smoking in bed and the dangers of leaving Christmas lights and electric blankets plugged in. Keep them active: Take them out for a coffee or bring them to bingo at least once a week. Take them shopping and keep an eye on purchases in order to make sure they’re receiving the proper nutrition. Encourage them to buy vitamin and protein-rich canned food and make them hot drinks whenever you visit. Emergencies: Get them a mobile phone and/or a personal alarm in case of an accident. In addition, make sure they’ve got a torch with fresh batteries on standby in the event of a power cut. Clothing: We lose a lot of body heat through our heads so buy them some nice stylish hats and gloves for when they go outdoors and encourage

them to wear lots of layers when indoors. Lighting: Make sure they’ve got nightlights placed in walkways, hallways and up along the stairs; in fact, offer to put a hand rail on the stairs and encourage the elderly to sit on the edge of their chair or bed for a minute or two rather than getting up quickly; especially if they’re alone. Falling/bumping: Tape down the edge of carpets, mats, lino or any other flooring that’s loose and roll up electric cords and, with their consent, rearrange any furniture that could pose a potential tripping hazard. Encourage them to keep kitchen and bedroom press and wardrobe doors shut to avoid bumping and bruising incidents. Remember, offering to help doesn’t limit or diminish their independence, it simply shows you care.

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and weekly newspapers. Hairdressing and chiropody services are offered on site. Nightingale Nursing Home is VHI approved and registered and provides the following care services: Long-term nursing care, short-stay care/respite, care/convalescence care, specialist nursing care. Additional services include: physiotherapy – included in the fee. Chiropody as required – also included in the fee. Speech and language therapy and occupation-

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Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has welcomed the publication this week of Positive Ageing 2016 by Minister for Health and Older People Helen McEntee TD. Justin Moran, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Age Action, said: “Monday’s report is important in setting out clearly where we are suc-

ceeding and where we need to do more to implement the National Positive Ageing Strategy. “It should be seen as a call to action for the Government and State agencies, and a challenge to groups like ourselves to work together to ensure the strategy is fully implemented. “Growing old in Ireland should not be a source of fear. It should be a positive

experience, where the dignity and independence of older people is protected, and their contribution recognised. “There is a lot of work ahead of us to make that vision a reality but today’s report will be an enormous help in that task and we look forward to working with the Minister in the months and years to come.”

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onas Nursing Homes are represented by two entrants in the finals of the upcoming Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards 2016, which will take place on Wednesday, 16th of November at CityWest Hotel Dublin. The awards are the premier national celebration of the outstanding care being delivered in nursing homes in communities across Ireland. Dermot Fallon of Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill is a finalist in the Nursing Home Ancillary Worker Award Category. Dermot is originally from the local area of Cloverhill, Roscommon, and started working in maintenance at Sonas Cloverhill in 2014. Dermot has a background in electronics and automation. Since joining Sonas, Dermot has undertaken

many innovative projects which have greatly benefitted residents, and has become an integral part of the Nursing Home Community. Seamus Crawley, a Roscommon native and Director of Sonas, congratulated Dermot. “For Dermot to reach the final of this national awards is a fantastic achievement. Dermot’s work ethic, innovation and approach to work greatly benefits all in the community of Sonas Cloverhill – staff and residents alike. We are grateful and proud to have Dermot as a member of our team in Cloverhill.” Sonas Nursing Homes also have another finalist from Sonas Ard na Greine, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. The Quality of Life Committee was nominated in the Innovations in Dementia Care category,

the Committee seeks to improve the lived experience of residents with dementia in the Nursing Home. The NHI Care Awards 10 award categories recognise nurses, carers,

ancillary workers, activity co-ordinators, catering in nursing homes, innovation in dementia care, community initiative, end-of-life care and the contribution of residents to nursing home life.

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Dermot Fallon of Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill is a finalist in the Nursing Home Ancillary Worker Award Category.

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Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Margaret Glackin and Ernest Brennan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Marian Lynch, Nora and Cllr. Tony Ward, Chairman of Roscommon County Council, Joan O’Connor and Mary Dervin. Picture: Andrew Fox

County Roscommon Association 50th anniversary celebrations

Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Joan Keavaney, Teresa McHugh and Martin McHugh. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Michael, Oliver and Mary Hanley and Mamie O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Mary and Senator Terry Leyden, Paddy and Phil Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Breda McMahon, Paddy Rogerson and Bernie O’Toole. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Geraldine Connolly, Gabrielle Barrett and Marion O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were Bláthnaid, Marion, George and Catriona O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Heart-warming theatre for Arts Centre A man who’s recently had a heart transplant thinks that his new heart is talking to him. Is he insane, suffering side-effects from the medication, or is it possible? Could this really be happening? When his new heart persuades him to embark on a major quest, his life is turned inside out; his world turned upside down. His beliefs, assumptions and view of himself are questioned, tested and challenged. ‘Have A Heart’ is a wonderfully dynamic and visually engaging piece of theatre about love and obsession and it’s on in Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday, 17th of November at 8 pm. It’s written by and stars Seamus Moran, who has possibly been in every living room or kitchen in the country… not as himself but as beleaguered Bistro

Owen Wang, Ruby King’s; Paul Healy, Editor, Roscommon People; Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and Daniel O’Loughlin, MC on the night. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

owner Mike Gleeson in RTE’s Fair City. Have A Heart is Seamus’s second one-man play but the first one he’s written and it’s a treat! Have A Heart is a head versus heart type of show... DJ is the head, the brains, the one with experience and memories; Ray is the heart, erratic and impulsive. He is devoid of memory and experience but has intense sense memories around touch, smell and sound. Working independently, they flounder and make faltering progress. But working together and with the help of some ‘friends’ they meet along the way they find the answers they’re seeking. But will these answers please them both? Booking now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 09066 25824/www. roscommonartscentre.ie.

Jack Liu and Sophia Zhou from the Irish Chinese Newspaper in Dublin, pictured here with Roscommon People editor, Paul Healy and Owen Wang, proprietor, Ruby King’s restaurant, Roscommon town. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Night of celebration at Ruby King… < PAUL HEALY

Representatives of the Chinese business community in Dublin and locally were amongst the guests at a Social Evening held in Ruby King Chinese Restaurant in Roscommon town on Saturday night. Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, praised the contribution made by Owen Wang and his wife Lena since they opened the business seven years ago.

Mr. Wang has strong links with the Chinese business community through his involvement in the Irish Fujian Business Association, and has pledged to continue to work to attract Chinese investment to this region. The Irish Fujian Business Association was represented on the night. Members of the Chinese press in Dublin were also present. During his address to guests, Cllr. Ward spoke of the importance of small businesses in the local economy, praised Owen and Lena

and their staff and wished them continued success. The restaurant was packed to capacity on what was a very enjoyable social evening. Masters of Ceremonies on the night was Daniel O’Loughlin (who impressively addressed guests in Mandarin and English), while a lively music session was provided by ‘Odd Sox.’ Owen Wang thanked the Roscommon public for their continued support.

Nora Regan, Kilrooskey; Fiona Healy, Ballymurray and Philomena O’Loughlin, Mountbellew, pictured at Ruby King’s Chinese restaurant Night of Celebration. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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

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25 Card Drive Commences this Friday, 11th November For hamper at 10pm sharp Big screen with Sky Sports and Setanta Sports. Enquiries: (090) 66 63534/(087) 8133406/(087) 6598078

Glenamaddy Twinning Committee to host Festive Weekend Glenamaddy Twinning Committee are holding a Festive Weekend from 25th-27th of November. A festive Food, Fashion & Fun Friday will take place on Friday, 25th of November from 7.30 pm-10.30 pm in Glenamaddy Community Centre. There will be a wine reception (mulled wine and fruit punch), followed by food tasting and demonstrations, as local businesses will be showcasing their products. Spot prizes on the night. Admission €10. Santa Claus will be visiting Glenamaddy Credit Union on Saturday, 26th of November. A festive Food & Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, 27th of November from 11 am-4 pm. Nancy the Clown will be in the Community Centre to entertain the children with a magic show, face-painting and balloon modelling. There will be 40 stalls to browse, a bumper raffle, and refreshments served on the day. Admission is free. All are welcome. All support would be greatly appreciated as Glenamaddy Twinning Committee are celebrating 25 years of work in the spring of 2018 and hope to organise a week-long free programme of activities for everyone to enjoy.

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

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BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (15A)

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DOCTOR STRANGE 2D (12A)

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FINDING DORY 2D (G)

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JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK (12A)

12:30; 21:35

NINE LIVES (PG)

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STORKS (G)

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THE ACCOUNTANT (15A)

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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (15A)

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THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A)

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BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries Pictured at the County Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs 50th anniversary celebrations were members of the executive of the County Association Supporting People with Special Needs, back row (l-r) Marie Baggott, Anna Rogerson, Eileen Brennan, Marion O’Connor and Geraldine Connolly. Front row (l-r) Pat Daly, Sr. Jacinta Cullinane and Carol Moore. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Christmas party season ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but not too jolly < DAN DOONER

It’s almost that time of year again; the clocks have gone back, the mornings are getting darker and colder, but fear not Christmas is around the corner and that means it’s time to party! We all know there’s a certain fear asso-

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ciated with partying with your boss, and then showing up for work the following Monday. We at the Roscommon People think it’s only fair to arm you with the best possible advice ahead of the busy party season. Below are some dos and don’ts to help you through the minefield that is the office Christmas party, whether you follow them is entirely up to you. Do show up: Let’s face it, you probably have to work with these people for the rest of the year, whether you like them or not! Showing up shows that you’re willing to make an effort and that you’re a bit of a team player at least. Plus, remember telling your boss you were outgoing at the interview? Now is your chance to back it up. Do drink responsibly: We’ve

all been there haven’t we? Too many shots at the bar and then Journey comes on and before you know it you’re kneeling on the bar with your tie around your head. No? Just me? OK, well try to pace yourself in order to enjoy the night and keep your dignity. Do get friendly with your colleagues, but not too friendly: I know, I know, the new guy in the office is a dreamboat. Just remember you have to work with him next Monday so telling him how much he reminds you of Jamie Dornan is probably a bad idea. Don’t corner your boss and tell him/her that you really deserve a promotion and a wage rise and that it’s not fair that ‘Brian’ gets all the good jobs and that you’re left doing all the boring work in the cold corner

of the office and you feel really under appreciated and you deserve to be treated so much better. Just don’t. Don’t dress inappropriately: Check the dress code before you go so that you’re not under or overdressed. Also, maybe the little black dress you normally wear when out on a girls’ night is probably, maybe a little too short? Lads, make an effort, and Christmas ties are always cool! Really. Do enjoy yourself: It’s a party so try to have fun. Just don’t be that person everyone is talking about on Monday morning. You know, the guy who started playing Don’t Stop Believin’ on his air guitar before telling the new guy he looked like Jamie Lee Curtis, then telling his boss to give him a raise and ‘stuff’ before falling asleep on a chair.

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Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Tom Flynn, Chris Duffy, Dick Thompson, June Duffy, Danny Burke, Michael Conroy, Patsy McCaul and Seán T Kelly.

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Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Cameron Duke and Mr. Ed.

Creggs Harvest Festival Photographs: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Eleanor and Susan Foxe.

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Mary Kelly, Kitty and Frankie Whyte and Padraig Kelly.

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Bonnie Kelly and Fiona Curley.

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Padraig Kelly, Danny Burke, Padraig Whyte, Mary Kelly and Seán Beirne.

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Annie Carroll, Kevin Kelly, Teresa Hanlon and Margaret Greene.

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

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Ciaran Hickey and Lori Victory.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Majella Thompson, Patricia Thompson, Aisling Brehony and Mary Rogers.

Faces JJ Harlow’s (Roscommon ) & Places Photographs: Andrew Fox Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Linda Durkan and Lisa Newman.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Martin Rogers and John Keane. Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were John, Tara and Ita Kelly.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Francis Fannon, Emma Creavin, Emma Fannon and Paul Griffin.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Jenny Harte and Kevin Finneran.

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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION It is the age between our Lord’s first coming and His last. We live in the new world begun by His life, death, Resurrection and Ascension, by the sending of His Spirit upon the Church. But we await the day when He will come again in glory. “Lo, the day is coming,” Malachi warns in today’s First Reading. The prophets taught Israel to look for the Day of the Lord, when He would gather the nations for judgment (see Zephaniah 3:8; Isaiah 3:9; 2 Peter 3:7). Jesus anticipates this day in today’s Gospel. He cautions us not to be deceived by those claiming “the time has come.” Such deception is the background also for today’s Epistle (see 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3). The signs Jesus gives His Apostles seem to already have come to pass in the New Testament. In Acts, the Epistles and Revelation, we read of famines and earthquakes, the Temple’s desolation. We read of persecutions – believers imprisoned and put to death, testifying to their faith with wisdom in the Spirit. These “signs” then, show us the pattern for the Church’s life – both in the New Testament and today. We too live in a world of nations and kingdoms at war. And we should take the Apostles as our “models,” as today’s Epistle counsels. Like them we must persevere in the face of unbelieving relatives and friends, and forces and authorities hostile to God. As we do in today’s Psalm, we should sing His praises, joyfully proclaim His coming as Lord and King. The Day of the Lord is always a day that has already come and a day still yet to come. It is the “today” of our Liturgy. The Apostles prayed maranatha – “O Lord come!” (see 1 Corinthians 16:22; Revelation 22:20). In the Eucharist He answers, coming again as the Lord of hosts and the Sun of Justice with its healing rays. It is a mighty sign and a pledge of that Day to come. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Hurley Cup – 1st: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath, 2nd: M. Egan & M. Moran, 3rd: M. Kearns & L. Curley. 1st session: P. & S. Cooney. 2nd session: M. & P. Mellett. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: L. & L. Curley, 2nd: C. Ansboro & E. Kelly, Gross: M. & V. Brennan. St. Coman’s Bridge Club Ado O’Donnell Memorial – 1st: M. & P. Lalor, 2nd: G. Spillane & M. Hickey, Gross: M. Egan & M. Moran. 1st session: V. Clarke & K. Jones. 2nd session: S. Hickey & B. Jordan. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: M. Fallon & A. Kilduff, 2nd: A. Shine & K. Corcoran, Gross: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney. East/West – 1st: M. & S. Gregory, 2nd: P. Kelly & F. Neilan, Gross: E. Mulry & R. Roughneen. Section B North/ South – 1st: N. Rogers & P. Donnelly, 2nd: G. Spillane & J. Devaney, Gross: J. O’Gara & G. Bannon. East/West – 1st: E. Curley & A. Hewitt, 2nd: T. McManus & M. McSharry, Gross: J. Walsh & M. McSharry. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: J. Hunt & M. Fallon, 2nd: P. Dowd & E. Dowling, 3rd: L. Hussey & P. Donohoe. East/West – 1st: T. Moran & B. Gillooly, 2nd: M. Mullen & A. McCourt, 3rd: B. Moran & F. Keane.

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Stags (just) ﬁnd their range, Ireland and Creggs on target too! It’s another beautiful November Monday morning, maybe a little chilly, but it continues an extraordinary run of fine dry weather that we seem to have had for ages. I am reflecting on an amazing weekend, which saw me visiting the town of Ennis for my future son-in-law Ray’s stag party. In sport we saw Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time ever and also saw our local lads, Creggs, qualify for the Connacht Club Final by beating the Sligo champions St. Michael’s in a nail-biting encounter in Sligo’s Markievicz Park on Sunday afternoon. But firstly and back to Friday, I hit off for the County Clare town early enough. I was safely installed in Queen’s Hotel, where my son Paul and Ray’s brother, Joe, as chief organisers of the stag, had negotiated an amazing weekend deal. It wasn’t long until darkness fell and was all set for a bit of good fun and craic in a town that for the time of year was absolutely crazy. Friday night came and went and we did what lads on stag parties do, some more so than others. On Saturday afternoon a large gang of us headed out to a place called Tullhassa Shooting Range, where we were going to partake in a spot of clay pigeon shooting. According to all the information that we had, this shooting range was only a 15-minute drive from Ennis, but I would safely say it took me 35-40 minutes to find it. We travelled on country roads that had grass growing in the middle of them and prayed we wouldn’t meet anything else on them. We were on the motorway at one stage and in truth we hadn’t a clue where we were going, but eventually we found ourselves at the shooting range in the middle of nowhere. Now at least 45 years ago, I fired the only shot I have ever fired when the Gunner, Jim Roarke, let me have a go with a shotgun – and my shoulder is still sore. So, despite much encouragement from all the lads, I was the only one to give it a miss, but the rest of the crew had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed it. It proved that you could make money if you know how, anywhere – no matter how remote. To reinforce how remote it is, the rest of the lads travelled by taxi but the taxi driver had no idea how to get to it, even though he was based in Ennis. Joe Fallon was the worthy winner of the shooting competition but for me the real winner was the wonderful fresh mountain air. After two or more hours standing in the cold looking at the boys, the cobwebs from Friday night were well and truly gone by the time we followed the taxi driver back into Ennis. He had done his homework in the meantime and the return journey, although still on very narrow country roads, only took about the 15 minutes we had expected. Just as we got back to the Queen’s, two busloads of hen party ladies were arriving and

James and Kathleen McKeague, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice and Michael Tiernan pictured supporting Creggs footballers in Sligo on Sunday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

the single lads in our group perked up notably. How it all worked out later on is for another day. We had a meal together on Saturday evening, but for me my focus was now on matters in Chicago, where the big rugby match was to take place at 8 pm, our time. And so I was parked on a high stool in Nora Culligan’s Bar well in advance of kick off and privately afraid we were going to get a hammering. When I went in, there was hardly anyone on the premises, but by the time the game started the place was hopping and the atmosphere was great. Many years ago when I played rugby for Ennis, we used to socialise in the very same bar, except that time it was owned by Peter Considine, a good friend of my brother, the Rasher. In fairness, the pub hasn’t changed a lot since I was last there and it was great to be there for a historical night for Irish rugby. Game over and a few pints of good Guinness later, I headed for the bed, but if I thought I was going to sleep, I was sadly mistaken. As I said, Ennis was crazy and the sounds of the nightlife, loud blaring music, shouting, laughter, at least one fight (not our lads) and all the rest of the goings-on kept me awake well into the early hours. Sunday morning came very quickly and after a very generous breakfast, I was on the road at nine o’clock. I was heading via Galway, where I picked up my son Mark and onto Creggs, where Carol joined us and we headed to Sligo for the Creggs game. As usual with the Sligo venue, parking was a major problem, but eventually I got a spot outside a house.

Lisa should have gone solo… As I wound down last night (Sunday) after the weekend, I happened to tune into the Nathan Carter Show, and in fairness to him he has adapted to television like a duck to water and is very comfortable and confident in front of the cameras. The show itself was reasonably entertaining, although as a Lisa McHugh, right, fan, I thought it

was a pity she didn’t get to do a solo song. And if I had a fault with Nathan, good and all a singer as he is, it’s his tendency to do duets with all his guests. The only one who got to sing on his own was Phil Coulter, and even though he’s not much of a singer, I suppose at this stage of his life he deserved to do so. I still wish Lisa did as well!

I had thought that I had left the car barely blocking a foot or two of the gate, but leaving ample room for the ancient Volkswagen van to get out. However, sadly (for Carol) I was wrong, because with ten minutes left in the game and Creggs losing by a point, the dreaded announcement came over the sound system: ‘Will the owner of car registration 08 XX XXX, please move the car immediately as it is causing an obstruction’. Maybe it was a good omen as by the time she got back, we had moved into a match-winning two-point lead and held on for a famous victory. I have to say these are great times to be from Creggs and especially so after waiting so long for championship success in what is such a small area. We had great support at the match on Sunday, including quite a number from our neighbouring parishes. It was great to see so many people there and one of the first I met was Johnny Kennedy, one of our greatest-ever full-backs, who is now living in Manorhamilton. He was delighted to be there to support the maroon and white. It shows how strong the pull of a local club can be, when you consider that Johnny is long since gone from the village. I also met David Callaghan from Castlerea, who is living in Sligo, who really only came for a look, but he told me he really enjoyed the match and that it was a top class game of football. We have another day out in a couple of weeks and while we will be the underdogs, who knows where this journey will end?

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week, by the time you read this we will have handed over the proceeds of our recent dance in Dowd’s, Glinsk, to representatives of both charities – Cancer Care West and the Lourdes Invalid Fund. We broke all our previous records, with just over €5,400 raised. Once again a huge thank you to everyone who supported us in any way!

‘Till next week, Bye for now

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‘I can’t see myself lasting on this wage’ Dan Dooner got the view of a young Garda… Last Friday’s industrial action by Gardai may have been averted, but the issues at the centre of the dispute remain. New recruits are the ones feeling the biggest pinch. In recent days I spoke to a serving member of the force who wished to remain anonymous. The member gave me an insight into what life as a young Garda was like, and the challenges a new recruit must face. “I got a call at 7 pm on Thursday night and I was told to report for duty at 7 am on the Friday morning. I got into the car and started the two-hour drive to where I’m stationed, only to be told I wasn’t needed at about 11.30 pm. Because I’m on probation, I had no real option but to report for duty. My future career

may have been in jeopardy had I not.” The Garda had not been expecting to report for duty until Monday morning but those plans changed with the threat of industrial action. The Garda then told me that if it weren’t for the love of the job it would be hard to remain in their current financial position. “I receive €304 a week after all the deductions and I can’t really see myself lasting until 2018 when the increment comes into effect to be honest. Unless you’re doing a lot of overtime it’s not worth it, to be honest.” The Garda was clearly passionate about the job and enjoyed the “not knowing what each call would be” element. However, the new recruit was only made aware of the possible financial difficulties while training in Templemore. “I know that when I started, and when a lot of people started, we didn’t know the wages would be so bad. We were in a lecture in

Templemore when an instructor said: ‘as you know, the rent allowance is gone’. We were shocked because that was the first we’d heard of it. “The pay isn’t what I expected but I do this job because it’s what I’ve always wanted. It’s tough and it’s dangerous but it’s the career I want.” It was clear from our phone call that this Garda was not only committed to the work, but enjoyed the day-to-day challenges, in spite of the danger. The Garda told me about various hairraising incidents including members coming under attack while on patrol and violent domestic disputes which were turned on Gardaí. It’s a stressful job, and according to other new members I have spoken to this week, the low starting salary and the struggle to make ends meet compounds this stress.

Almost €9 million in funding for Roscommon organisations in 2015 Community organisations and childcare providers in County Roscommon shared in close to €9 million in grants administered by Pobal on behalf of Government, the EU and other bodies according to a new report. Pobal’s annual report, launched recently by Catherine Byrne TD Minister for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy, outlines how total funding of €8,864,831 was allocated to organisations in Roscommon that address disadvantage, tackle social exclusion, provide employment services and offer subsidised childcare. The report shows that over €457,000 was spent in Ros-

common on the Community Childcare Subvention programme which reduces the cost of childcare for disadvantaged families. More than €2 million in wages were provided via the Community Service Programme which supports community enterprises and over €2,203,520 was allocated to workers on the Rural Social Scheme. In County Roscommon, other grants awarded included: €59,663 in Early Years Capital grants for pre-school providers to expand their services, €27,527 from the Dormant Accounts Fund and €2,001,947 in payments to individuals participating in Tús placements.

Town and Village Renewal Scheme hailed by Feighan Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the news that eight towns and villages in County Roscommon are to benefit from total funding of €380,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Castlerea, Cootehall, Keadue, Monksland, Roscommon and Strokestown are among the 172 towns and villages across the country set to benefit from funding under this scheme. The Min-

ister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, announced the funding this week. Senator Feighan: “Details of the funding and projects are as follows: Ballaghaderreen €61,475 (Painting derelict buildings, improve streetscape and renovate buildings); Boyle €62,216 (Renovate courthouse); Castlerea €61,476 (Enhance streetscape); Cootehall €2

0,400 (Undertake Health check); Keadue €37,514 (Painting and streetscape improvements); Monksland €3 8,250 (Modernise and refurbish playground); Roscommon €59,994 (Prov ision of CCTV Project) and Strokestown €38,675 (Town seating, restoration of stone well, prepare final report to develop Heritage status). “I also welcome funding of €63,000 for the reconstruction and enhancement of footpaths in Ballinasloe.”

Lecarrow Benevolent Fund Chairman, Billy Kelly, presents a cheque for €1,000 to St. John’s NS. Pictured are David Kelly, Ms. O’Connor, Fr. Ray Milton, Michael O’Connor, Ms. Evelyn Kilcline, Sam Wark, Billy Kelly (Chairperson) Martin Dolan and Sandra Kahler.

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Cork City manager and former Co. Roscommon resident, John Caulfield, was delighted with his side’s last-minute extra-time FAI Cup win against Dundalk last Sunday, but admitted that they were “probably due” some silverware following a couple of seasons of close calls. Caulfield guided City to second in the league this season, the third time the Leesiders have finished runners-up to Dundalk and the man who spent much of his childhood in Lecarrow, wasn’t taking anything for granted during last weekend’s cup final. “Like all teams, you practice penalties beforehand. It did look like it was going to penalties but we were prepared for that. Because we scored at that time, it didn’t give them an opportunity to come back,” he said. With the week that’s in at and with Ireland playing Austria in Vienna this weekend, John said “it was great to see” Roy Keane and Martin O’Neill at the match and that along with the selection of Dundalk’s Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan augured well for the League of Ireland. As for a glamour friendly in Lecarrow?

John reckons Roscommon officials may have to wait, but he didn’t rule out the FAI Cup paying a visit! (Laughs). “Well, I won’t be bringing a team at the moment, they’re all finished now because the season’s over. I’ll certainly bring the cup back up. “We’re due back for pre-season in midJanuary and we’ve to plan for that. I think certainly the cup will be back up! We were up there a few years ago. It was probably one of the coldest nights of the year (laughs).” John also had some advice for young players and coaches looking to make it in the game. “Certainly the talented players coming through need to get up into trials with the better League of Ireland teams. I watch a lot of junior football in Cork which is probably similar to junior football in Roscommon and a lot of players don’t understand the difference between the speed and pace and strength (at League of Ireland level). “Any coach who has a very talented player, he should see it as a progression to get those players to a top League of Ireland club to let him train in the environment to see where they’re at.”

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SIMI/DoneDeal Report said: “The auto industry is still performing strongly, but there have been clear signs of deceleration in sales in recent months. Looking ahead to 2017, the outlook for car sales is extremely uncertain. New car sales in 2016 should be close to 147,000 and similar outturn for what is expected to be a very uncertain market due to Brexit effects.” The Review also indicates the changes in the costs of motoring since last year. The cost of a new car has decreased by 3.5% since September 2015, while the cost of petrol is down 5.0% and diesel is down 4.6% in those 12 months. However the price of motor insurance has increased 25.1%

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Factory prices ‘causing huge frustration among cattle farmers’ Frustration and anger among beef farmers is very high at the moment, IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said. “Severe cuts in beef prices are damaging store and weanling prices and seriously undermining confidence in the sector. IFA representatives are meeting with factories at local level across the country to highlight the rising anger and concern for the future among farmers over loss-

Castlerea Mart Report There were big numbers of stock presented for sale again last week with store heifers a similar trade to the previous week. Weanlings, both bulls and heifers, noticed an improvement in prices with increased demand from customers, especially for the quality lots on offer. Breeding stock also noticed an improvement in demand while dry cows reported good clearances. Sample prices – heifers: Lm 420kgs €1070, Ch 390kgs €1020, Lm 400kgs €1000, Lm 495kgs €1175, Ch 480kgs €1100, Ch 560kgs €1195, Ch 520kgs €1190. Dry cows: Ch 930kgs €1645, BBx 715kgs €1335, Lm 680kgs €1190, Ch 925kgs €1545. Cows with calves at foot made from €1045 to €1565 per head. Weanling bulls: Ch 260kgs €880, Lm 270kgs €795, Ch 280kgs €1055, Ch 410kgs €1160, Ch 335kgs €990. Weanling heifers: Ch 285kgs €880, Ch 260kgs €800, Lm 275kgs €800, Ch 360kgs €940, Ch 300kgs €895, Lm 490kgs €1275. Monday’s bullock sale (31 October): There were 325 bullocks on offer last Monday week with bullocks making from €300 to €765 over their weight with an average of €508 over paid. Trade noticed a slight improvement with extra customers in attendance trying to source quality stores. A good clearance of lots was reported. Sample prices: Ch 465kgs €1205, AA 545kgs €1205, Lm 485kgs €1140, Ch 520kgs €1235, AA 545kgs €1205, Ch 585kgs €1365, Ch 590kgs €1360, Ch 610kgs €1315. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart with all sales commencing at 11 am.

making cattle prices.” Angus Woods said despite the weekly kill of the past six weeks running on average at over 4,500 ahead of the same weeks last year – or 65,242 cattle in total ahead of last year – market demand for suitable inspec cattle is strong. The IFA Livestock Chairman said factories are eroding the confidence of beef finishers by quoting as low as €3.60/kg and €3.70/kg respectively for steers and

heifers while having to pay 5-10c/kg above quotes to secure cattle. He said €3.65/kg is available throughout the country for steers with up to €3.70/kg paid. €3.75/kg is available for heifers with up to €3.80/kg paid. The Livestock Chairman said supplies of suitable in-spec cattle are not meeting demand and farmers should not accept the lower and unjustified quotes by factories.

THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER:

SALE OF HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 A.M. 3 RINGS IN OPERATION. ALL STOCK PRE BOOKED. YARD OPENS AT 8 A.M. SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER:

HORSE SALE (ALL HORSES PRESENTED MUST HAVE CORRECT IDENTIFICATION) MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER:

WEEKLY BULLOCK SALE THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER:

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Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices – Friday, November 4th: There was a big entry of excellent quality stock on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a special sale of bullocks. There was a brisk trade for bullocks with prices fetching as high as €2.88 per kilo and an average of €2.21 per kilo. There was a good trade for heifers with prices averaging from €2.14 per kilo up to €2.60 per kilo. There was a big number of dry cows presented for sale with prices averaging from €1.49 per kilo up to €1.83 per kilo. There is a special sale of heifers tomorrow (Friday) at 11 am with 75 pens on. Cattle must be penned by 10 am to be included in the draw. Next Friday, there will be a special winter sale of bullocks. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). Last week, dry cows made from €785 to €1385 per lot. Sample prices: BBX 790 kgs €1395. Lim X 825 kgs €1375, AAX 850 kgs €1225, Lim X 665 kgs €1215, Fr 715 kgs €975, Simm 665 kgs €970, Lim X 590 kgs €960,

Char X 765 kgs €1250, Lim X 595 kgs €830. Heifers made from €395 to €790 over. Sample prices: Lim X 710 kgs €1460, Char X 495 kgs €1285, AAX 580 kgs €1200, AAX 570 kgs €1140, PTX 445 kgs €1105, 3 Char 431 kgs €1050, AAX 455 kgs €975,Lim X 450 kgs €1020, Char X 440 kgs €1055, Lim X 405 kgs €945, 2 Lim X 372 kgs €900. Bullocks made from €450 to € 1015 over. Sample prices: Char X 560 kgs €1575, Char X 530 kgs €1525, 2 Char X 595 kgs €1405, Char X 560 kgs €1410, Char X 530 kgs €1525, Lim X 560 kgs €1365, BBX 565 kgs €1350, Char X 475 kgs €1275, Char X 625 kgs €1425, Char X 445 kgs €1075, AAX 500 kgs €1120, 4 AAX 581 kgs 1245, Char X 390 kgs €990, Lim X 480 kgs €1110, 2 Lim X 440 kgs €940. Tuesday, November 8th: There was another large entry of excellent quality stock on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. The trade for bull weanlings was brisk with prices ranging

from €2.39 per kilo up to €3.67 per kilo. There was an improved trade for heifers with prices averaging from €2.39 per kilo up to €3.59 per kilo. There was good demand again this week form exporters with farmer activity stronger than the previous week. A special entry of springers made from €1320 up to €1400. Cows with calves at foot made from €1200 to €1650. There will be a show & sale of weanlings next Tuesday (15th) at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). Weanling heifers made from €395 to €785 over. Sample prices: Char X 315 kgs €1100, Lim X 270 kgs €970, Sim 370 kgs €965, 3 Char X 340 kgs €960, Char X 290 kgs €905, BBX 335 kgs €855, Lim X 300 kgs €845, Lim X 260 kgs €780, BBX 355 kgs €855, Simm X 325 kgs €765, Char X 220 kgs €665. Weanling bulls made from 400 to €705 over. Sample prices: Char X 485 kgs €1195, Char X 410 kgs €1095, Lim X 335 kgs €1040, BBX 375 kgs €1000, 2 Char X 322 kgs

€945, Si 385 kgs €940, Char X 370 kgs €935, 2 Char X 370 kgs €930, Lim 340 kgs €900. Springing heifers made from €1320 up to €1400 while cows with calves at foot made from €1200 up to €1650. Sheep sale – Wednesday, November 9th: We had a small entry of lambs for sale this week. The top price for ewe lambs was €110. There was a better trade for the finished lambs with lambs making as high as €102. The trade for cast ewes was on a par with the previous week. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Sample prices - Mixed lambs: 49.10kgs €102, 52.7kgs €102, 56.8kgs €102, 52kgs €101, 51.3kgs €100.50, 52.1kgs €100, 52kgs €98.50, 46.50 €95. Store lambs: 41.8kgs €86, 42.2kgs €85, 40.9kgs €83, 39.5kgs €81, 38.8kgs €81. Ewe lambs: 47kgs €110, 45.9kgs €103, 47.3kgs €95, 46.4kgs €95. Cast ewes made from €60.50 to €92.50 per lot.

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Hyde runs afoul of GAA after soccer match The following is an extract from ‘Forgotten Patriot – Douglas Hyde and the Foundation of the Irish Presidency’ by Brian Murphy. The extract details Douglas Hyde’s run-in with the GAA in 1938… On 17 December 1938, the GAA Central Council revoked the patronage of Douglas Hyde, the President of Ireland, following a complaint made by the Patrick Pearse Club in Derry. The background to this extraordinary decision by the GAA was that, on 13 November 1938, President Hyde, accompanied by the Taoiseach and Oscar Traynor, the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs and a patron of the Football Association of Ireland, attended the Ireland versus Poland soccer match in Dalymount Park. Hyde’s attendance at the soccer match was deemed by the GAA to be in direct violation of Rule 27, the ban on “foreign games.” The GAA’s decision to expel Hyde was hugely controversial, but it actually reverberated positively on the office of the President. Hyde’s removal generated a media storm, which was generally condemnatory of the GAA’s action. In its editorial, the Irish Press castigated the GAA, stating that “the President is the head of the whole state and not of any section in it. He owes an equal duty to all citizens whatever views they may hold, or whatever form of recreation they may indulge in.” Almost en masse, the country’s provincial and national newspapers editorialised strongly against the GAA’s action and public sympathy was also largely with Hyde. This was amplified by the dignified manner in which the President dealt with the controversy. He wisely decided not to drag his office into a running battle on the matter and chose to remain silent, declining all media requests for a statement. The standing of the President and his office was also enhanced by a widespread impression that Hyde had acted in a proper and impartial manner in attending the soccer game and in refusing to favour one sporting organisation over the others. This impression was further reinforced when, in February 1940, Hyde, undeterred by the GAA’s action against him, attended a prominent rugby fixture. In his own unassuming fashion, Hyde was determined to be a President for all Irish people, irrespective of their sporting preferences. Eamon de Valera had wanted to take the GAA to task immediately following Hyde’s expul-

RIGHT: Ireland’s first President, Dr. Douglas sion, but the President, not wishing to inflame TOP Hyde, has his patronage revoked by the GAA after matters further, prevailed upon the Taoiseach he attended an international soccer match. not to make any public response. De Valera acquiesced in maintaining a silence, but his position was that “no single organisation had any right either to approve or bar the presence of the President of Ireland at any public function.” It was a point of principle in relation to which de Valera would bide his time, but ultimately return with a vengeance. In August 1945, following Hyde’s retirement, de Valera finally got his opportunity to make his views forcefully clear to the GAA’s top officials. This occurred when the President of the GAA, Séamus Gardiner, and the GAA’s General Secretary, Padraig Ó Caoimh, wrote to Seán T. O’Kelly requesting a meeting with the new President of Ireland to pay their respects. O’Kelly had been a cabinet member at the time of Hyde’s expulsion and would have been well aware of de Valera’s annoyance with the GAA. The upshot of this was that rather than How times have changed! Current President of getting an invite to the Áras, the GAA officials Ireland, Michael D Higgins, is a big fan of soccer received an unexpected summons to meet with and regularly attends League of Ireland games. the Taoiseach in Government Buildings for the Here he is breaking state protocol in the Republic Ireland dressing room with Jon Walters, David purpose of establishing the reason for their re- of Meyler and Robbie Brady following last year’s playquest to the office of the President, given the off win against Bosnia-Herzegovina. action taken against President Hyde. This meeting took place on 10 August 1945 position as head of state meant that an intolerand the Taoiseach, in the presence of the As- able situation was brought to an end whereby sistant Secretary to the Government, Padraig future Presidents would or would not be welÓ Cinnéide, subjected the two most senior comed at Croke Park – especially for national officials from the country’s leading sporting events, such as All-Ireland Finals – depending organisation to a verbal dressing-down. Ac- on their willingness to boycott other sporting cording to Ó Cinnéide’s valuable minute of the bodies. De Valera’s firmness on this point ensured that meeting, the Taoiseach forcefully impressed upon the GAA representatives that the organi- the office of President was able to transcend the sation must understand that “the President is petty politics of the ban. This was an imporPresident of all sections of the community and tant victory for the standing of the presidency cannot in any circumstances put himself in in Irish life and helped it to develop into an such a position as to seem, by implication or office that was seen as truly representative of otherwise, to discriminate against any section the entire community. This had been Douglas Hyde’s intention in initially accepting an invite of the community.” Following a meeting of the GAA’s Central to a soccer match, and his courage and dignity Council Executive Meeting on 17 August in not acceding to the GAA’s pressure to use the 1945, the GAA fully assented to de Valera’s presidency as a tool in their efforts to ostracise view. De Valera’s insistence that the GAA bow other sporting organisations deserves to be recto the President’s precedence and his unique ognised as politically astute and laudable.

HAC happy with Harris response The Hospital Action Committee (HAC) issued a statement to the Roscommon People this weekend expressing thanks to Health Minister Simon Harris for his response to concerns raised by the organisation in a meeting between the parties which was held in September. The meeting was also attended by Roscommon/Galway Oireachtas members. In his response Minister Harris outines that a specialist rehabilitation unit is to be established at Roscommon County Hospital. The project has progressed to planning stage and the project

team is being assembled. Approval was received to appoint a consultant in rehabilitation medicine to Roscommon University Hospital in association with the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire. “The recruitment campaign failed to identify a suitable candidate but the post is with the Public Appointments Service and will go to advertisement as soon as possible.” Responding, Cllr. Valerie Byrne of the HAC welcomed this development and said she is confident the Consultant can be appointed.

Minister Harris said that business cases are currently being developed to seek funding for the provision of a dedicated new CSSD unit (steralisation) and to upgrade and extend existing theatre capacity. Cllr. Byrne: “This is an extremely important project for the hospital if we are to keep our two theatres operating.” Minister Harris confirmed that it is proposed to deliver a new community nursing home at the Sacred Heart Hospital by 2021. The project, which is at appraisal stage, will replace

existing beds. Cllr. Byrne welcomed the news, adding “we cannot afford to lose any beds in the Sacred Heart Hospital.” She added: “In relation to the Medical Assessment Unit and Minor Injuries Unit, the Minister’s letter refers to a national review under which opening times of Roscommon’s MAU and MIU will be looked at.” Cllr. Byrne thanked the Minister for his letter and thanked Senator Frank Feighan for organising the meeting as well as Oireachtas members for attending.

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Abbey Street property sold! Hughes & Company have confirmed this week that they have been successful in selling a townhouse at Abbey Street, Roscommon which needs some modernisation.

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Beautifully ﬁnished residence with garage Due to cancellation, Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to present this four bedroomed residence in excellent condition standing on approximately 0.65 acres near Kilteevan. This property is located a mere 2 miles from Roscommon town and all its amenities. It comes with a garage to the rear (18’7” x 12’) with outdoor tap. There is a sand arena to the rear of the property which was previously used for horses and foundations complete with piped electric supply for outbuildings 70’ x 30’ in size. The accommodation includes, ground floor: porch to the front, reception hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, downstairs WC and bedroom with en-suite bathroom. First floor: Three bedrooms (master ensuite) and hotpress. There is also a traditional stone wall to the front with cast iron gates at the entrance, driveway kerbed with tarmacadam, which extends to the rear, laid lawns with a range of flower and shrubbery beds. Good energy rating coming in at C3. Due to size and location, this property comes highly recommended for viewing. For further details and viewing contact the office on 090-6663700. (Visit our website www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie to view all properties on our books.

Luxury family home available at Cloverhill John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week offering to the market, due to cancellation, a magnificient four bedroomed luxury residence of approximately 2,700 sq. ft. located at Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon (just off the main Roscommon to Castlerea route N60). John says that the property is “a stunning architecturally designed residence is located convenient to Roscommon town and stands on a beautifully mature site area of 0.9 of an acre with superb gardens. “This superb property has the benefit of a large double detached garage with double electronic doors to the side. The property is presented behind electrified gates in a peaceful

Good agricultural land near Mt. Talbot! Connaughton Auctioneers have, new to the market, 3.8 acres of prime lands located between the towns of Ballygar and Athleague on the main N63. In one parcel, with water thereon, good agricultural lands with access just off the main N63. For further details, map and viewing contact the office on 090-6663700. Visit our website www. connaughtonauctioneers.ie to view all properties on our books.

Plenty of interest in 66-acre farm and scenic community adjacent to Cloverhill Church and national school.” Accommodation comprises briefly of: reception/ hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, four bedrooms with an en-suite. John added: “Rarely does a property of this quality come on the market and as a result, viewing comes

highly recommended by the auctioneers. Price guide, €295,000 ono 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.

At Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon, Hughes & Company have for sale, a 66-acre residential farm with a range of out offices including a 5 bay slatted shed, silage base, hay shed and various other stores. Pat is confirming that the lands can be sold in one or more lots to suit perspective purchasers and is attracting a lot of interest. The land, which is located approximately 3 miles from Tulsk village and just off the main Ballaghaderreen to Tulsk road in a renowned farming area is creating a lot of interest. Viewing is highly recommended. For further information please contact the office on 09066 27003.

New to the market at Hughes & Co New to the market this week with Hughes & Company at Ardanagh, Roscommon, an attractive 3 bedroomed detached residence on a large site with excellent development potential subject to planning permission being granted. For details on any of the above properties or any property on offer with Pat Hughes & Co. you can contact the office on 09066 27003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

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TO LET At Lanesboro Road, Roscommon Circa 9,500 sq ft of Garage Space. Can be let in one or two lots to suit. For further information please contact the office on 09066 27003

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Oakwood Retirement Apartments to rent

Two bedroomed apartments located at Oakwood Retirement Village, Hawthorne Drive, Roscommon.

David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley is this week offering to the market quality two bedroomed apartments located at Oakwood Retirement Village, Hawthorne Drive, Roscommon. David describes the properties as: “Quality two bedroomed apartments finished to the highest standard throughout and located adjacent to the established Oakwood nursing home. The units are finished to turnkey standard and have the benefit of safe and secure living accommodation and with additional care services available from the adjacent nursing home. We now invite immediate enquiries and viewings. Price Guide: €450 per month.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 66 26579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A QUALITY 5 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF C. 1,900 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

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Luxury and value available at Oldwood

Oldwood development located just off the Athlone road, Roscommon town.

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Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are offering to the market the new release of the 2nd phase of properties located in the Oldwood development located just off the Athlone road, Roscommon. John Earley said: “We enjoyed a hugely successful launch of the first phase of this exclusive development. All properties in the first phase sold out in a short space of time and viewers were hugely impressed with the level of finish of each of the houses and the attention to detail. With construction now well under way, pre-sales of three bedroomed semidetached houses are very strong and same are priced at €176,000. “Showhouse viewings are by appointment only

and in order to secure a property in this phase of construction, early booking is advised.” John added: “While Oldwood’s location is important, what sets it apart is the attention to detail throughout every facet of its design and build. Each property is finished with a luxurious and stylish finish, with sleek fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms, high efficiency Panasonic Heat Source Pump Air to Water heating systems, triple glazed uPVC windows and a warming log burner for the lounge area.” For further details, please contact John Earley FIPAV or David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 66 26579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

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• Attractive residence with hay shed & outbuildings • Excellent quality elevated lands all newly fenced • Full Planning Permission for dormer residence with garage • Located approx 1 mile from Lisacul Village • Close proximity to Ireland West Airport • Unrivalled views of surrounding countryside Price Region: Excess €119,000 Contact Sole Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 to organise viewing.

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• Residence in need of some renovation • Extensive outbuildings including stables and hay shed • Good quality lands • Convenient to Elphin, Ballinagare & Ballinameen • Property holds huge potential • Viewing Highly Recommended Price Region: Excess €65,000 Contact Sole Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 to organise viewing.

Thinking of letting your land in 2017?? • We have suitable clients looking for land – all areas & all sizes • With or without farm buildings • On short and long term lettings Contact the office today for a free evaluation of your lands Connaughton Auctioneers on 090 666 3700 or 086 898 5013

Strong interest in Dysart farm Hughes & Company have confirmed that they have strong interest in a 56-acre residential farm at Carrowkeel, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. The lands can be sold in one or more lots to suit. The residence is located approximately 1 ½ miles from the village of Dysart in a nice rural setting. All of the lands are of top quality with a nice three bedroomed farmhouse which is in need of modernisation. For further information please contact the office on 09066 27003.

Four bedroomed property at The Walk This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale at The Walk, Roscommon, an attractive four bedroomed bungalow on a corner site with the advantage of a large workshop to the rear. The residence is in excellent condition and located in a prominent position. Viewing is highly recommended. Pat is accepting offers in the region of €200,000. For details on any property on offer with Pat Hughes & Co. you can contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

A highly impressive 5 B/R dormer style residence located in a much sought after residential location adjacent to Roscommon Hospital and within walking distance of Roscommon town centre. The said property has been carefully maintained to the highest standard by its present owners and comes to the market in excellent condition throughout. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers for sale. BER: B3. -------------------------------------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS INVITED A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 4 B/R DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C. 1,496 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

12 GRANGE MANOR, TULSK VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON Final offers after €110,000 to sell

A beautifully presented 4 B/R detached residence located in the Grange Manor development conveniently situated on the edge of Tulsk village. The said residence is selling as it stands and is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout with the benefit of a spacious detached garage set to the rear. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €110,000 to sell. BER: C1. LEGAL: THOMA QUEALLY, MESSERS MICHAEL F BUTLER & CO, LONGFORD. 043 33 41118. -------------------------------------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS INVITED A QUALITY 3 B/R MID TERRACE TWO STOREY PROPERTY OF C. 1,312 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

5 THE BARONY, ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Final offers after €60,000 to sell

A quality 3 B/R mid terrace two storey residence located in the select Barony development adjacent to the centre of Strokestown. The said property offers spacious living accommodation throughout together with the benefit of a low maintenance exterior and is situated in a quiet enclosure of only 10 number houses. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €60,000 to sell. BER: C3.

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Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, will officially launch the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme at 7 pm on Thursday, 10th of November in Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. Under the Programme, funding of €250 million will be provided nationally with Roscommon successful in securing €8.8 million to support and facilitate the continued development of rural communities all over the county. Members of the Roscommon Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) who have responsibility for all decisions on the programme will be in attendance as will representatives from Roscommon County Council who is the Financial Partner. Roscommon LEADER Partnership Company (Implementing Partner) staff will also be in attendance to provide information and answer your questions. LEADER is a funding initiative open to all! From community and voluntary groups to private individuals and small to medium enterprises, LEADER can offer grant aid and support to projects aiming to promote the quality of life and economic opportunities for Roscommon dwellers within the framework of the approved Local Development Strategy (LEADER Plan). For more information, please contact Roscommon LEADER Partnership on (090) 663 0252 or check out the website at www.rosleaderpartnership.ie.

Boyle and Roscommon conﬁrm bids for ‘Most Enterprising Town’ Boyle and Roscommon town are both entered in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Towns Competition 2016. The Boyle Town Team has submitted Boyle into the Bank of Ireland Most Enterprising Town Programme, in association with Boyle Chamber of Commerce. The most Enterprising Town is a new pilot initiative to find the most enterprising town in County Roscommon. Bank of Ireland’s Enterprising Town Awards are being run as part of a pilot in four counties this year. The aim of the Awards is to promote enterprise by bringing business and community groups together to showcase the spirit of enterprise in their town. The judging panel will meet with business, community and public sector groups in the nominated towns and decide who will be selected as the respective County Winners and will also decide the Overall Winner across the four participating counties. The prize amount for the County Winner is €3,000, with the potential to be awarded an additional €10,000 as Overall Winner. In addition, the judges will, at their discretion, nominate up to

eight specific initiatives for merit award funding from a total prize fund of €8,000. Chairperson of Boyle Town Team Brian Nerney said the Town Team and Chamber are eagerly looking forward to the judging, which will take place in Boyle on November 30th.

Roscommon bid: Have you won a top award? Roscommon town is entered in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Towns Competition 2016. The town will be judged under various categories including ‘Recognition awards town/clubs/individuals’. If you, your club/organisation have won a National, a European or World medal/award in recent years, we would like to add your name to the town achievements section. Judging will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, 1st of December in the Council Offices. If people have trophies, medals and certificates for their achievements the organising committee would like to put them on display for the judges. Catchment area for the competition is Roscommon town only. For further information please contact Kathleen Shanagher on 086-3726743 by Monday, 14th of November.

Roscommon People Friday 11 November 2016

Classifieds

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

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

ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX ADVISERS To farmers and small businesses at fees that the small businessman can afford. Advice and consultations free. Pat Baxter & Company, Accounting Services, Clondra. Tel: (043) 3326125, (087) 2251591. Email: clondra@iol.ie Web: www.patbaxterco.ie

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

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

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

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

ROSCOMMON CASTLES

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

Phone No: (087) 4136355

CAREERS

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

Tel: 087 2798704 CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY CLEANING

CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge

Grace O’Reilly

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

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

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

CARS FOR SALE < FOR SALE: 06 Toyota Yaris Luna Automatic. 1.3litre petrol, 5 door, silver metallic. 86,000kms, taxed until 06/17, NCT 07/17, Excellent condition, one lady owner. Athlone area, price €5,900. Phone: 087 6810731. < FOR SALE: 2003 Toyota Corolla Saloon 1.4 petrol. NCT’d until 03/17, blue in colour, in very good condition. Tel: 087 2570497.

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

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

CHIROPRACTOR

DENTAL

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Dental Design Studio

Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

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

FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY (Monday to Saturday) Also available in Boyle & Athlone -------Treating all aspects of Foot Pain. Orthotics prescribed

By Appointment Only – Tel 087 2982214 Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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

BUPA & VHI Covered

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

DRIVING LESSONS

SYL’s

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

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time Please call us on 090-6634633 OR email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie TO HAVE YOUR ADVERT SEEN BY OVER 80,000 PEOPLE EVERY WEEK ADVERTISE WITH US!

DRIVING LESSONS

DOCKERY’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

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

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

School of Motoring

Excellent pass rates

Learn to drive from approved Driving Instructor

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

SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers now available

Call (085) 1348779

O TOW WI RN T TH A E

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TEL: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

SYL’s School of Motoring

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

Contact: 085 1348779

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

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

BOUNCING CASTLES

ACCOUNTS

Paul McStay

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

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

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

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.

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

Tel: (086) 1500207 DES KELLY FENCING Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on 087 2346364

FORESTRY FORESTRY Thinking of planting land? For more information Contact Frank Nally, SWS Forestry Ltd

087 2348206 Roscommon

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

FOR HIRE: Self drive mini Digger and Dumper. Will cover Mayo and Galway areas.

CONTACT: 087 3885666

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Classifieds 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: Parkinson Cowan 4000 white gas cooker in perfect condition. Phone: 086 3422207.

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.

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

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

Phone John on 087 2860428 < For Sale: Leaf blower in perfect condition. Tel: 086 3573881.

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

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook

Woodchipping & Shredding Splitting service also available Insured and c2 Registered Contractor

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

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

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230

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

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

www.parklawntreeservices.com

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

HOLISTIC

● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy

& orthopaedic sports massage

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

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

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

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

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

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

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL < GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO MEET lady companion. Roscommon/Athlone area. Please reply to Box No: 945 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

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.

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

Ph. 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com We are now located at: 2 Castleview, Castle Street, Roscommon F42 C902

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of Kilteevan Community Development Group Ltd for Planning Permission to construct a Community Park to include a car park with a new entrance, realignment of existing roadside boundary wall, a play area, all weather pitch, security fencing along the river, a footbridge, walking/ running track with various exercise equipment, community garden and lighting columns at Cloonmurly 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 We are applying on behalf of Dermot and Fiona Sutton for Planning Permission for a change of use from an existing office facility to a child Sensory Therapy Facility at Ballypheasan Td., Goff St., Roscommon. Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile: (086) 8167365

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Tommy Ward, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a dwelling house with proprietary treatment system and filter unit, and all assoiated site works at Tully, Kilglass, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Moleskin Architecture, Mote Park, Roscommon. 086 348 2387 moleskinarchitecture@ gmail.com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of John Kelly for Planning permission for the construction of (1) 3 bay slatted house/creep area, (2) Concrete silage apron, (3) Hay storage shed and manure pit, (4) Underground water/effluent holding tanks together with all necessary site services and ancillary siteworks at Lackan, Rahara, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Surveyors, Project Managers & Building Consultants. Tel: (090) 6623417 Mob: 086-8546035.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of 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.

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 Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Wayne and Claire Kilmartin for planning permission to construct extension to rear and side of existing dwelling house and carry out all ancillary site works at Aghmagree Td., Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of 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.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission, on behalf of John Flynn, to retain an extension to the front of his dwellinghouse at Greatmeadow Townland, Boyle. Signed: Mary O’Hara & Associates, Civil Engineering Consultants, Market Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 094 98 61515 The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house with proprietary sewerage treatment plant and percolation area, and domestic garage at Ballycreggan, Kiltoom. Signed: Mairead Hannon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Permission sought to construct dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage and fuel store at Grange, Four Mile House on behalf of James Brennan. Signed: Hubert Deane and Associates Tel: (094) 9643079 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 and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT REIKI HEALER

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

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SHORT TERM PROPERTY LETTING SHORT-TERM PROPERTY RENTAL REQUIRED Short-term 1-bedroom property rental required in our near Roscommon town for mature and reliable tenant. Tel: 087 7737063.

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Classifieds PROPERTY FOR SALE

SITUATIONS VACANT

FOR SALE: Modernised Farm House furnished, three bedrooms, set on 3 acres. Potential building plot, sand paddock, barn, tractor, digger and ride on mower included. €225,000 at Derry, Kilkerrin. Tel: 086 2281535.

HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER/COOK REQUIRED for two to three days per week. Rooskey/Kilglass area. Must have own transport and good spoken English. Please reply to Box No: 956 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED

< ENTHUSIASTIC GENERAL OPERATIVE REQUIRED in busy manufacturing company. Starting salary €10 per hour. Adjacent to Roscommon town. Please apply with CV to Box No: 955, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

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

REFLEXOLOGY

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

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

SEPTIC TANKS

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

< CARER REQUIRED: Seeking kind, reliable person to care for elderly person in their own home. Dysart/Ballyforan area. Light housework duties. Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm plus flexibility with evening and weekend work if required. Fluent English essential. Please apply to Box No: 959, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind children in their own home. Fourmilehouse/Cloverhill area, Roscommon. 4/5 days per week. Own car essential. Also required to do some light housework. Enquiries to 087 2058526 after 5.30pm.

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE We are looking for a highly motivated team player, sales experience an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. This person must be available to work flexible hours Monday – Saturday.

Please apply with CV to: hr@csshq.ie < THE BEES KNEES HEALTH STORE, BALLYGAR are seeking PART-TIME STORE ASSISTANT. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and good communication skills. Training in the area of complimentary medicine will be provided, however a proven interest in the area is essential • Person must be flexible • Retail experience is an advantage • An interest in the Health Food industry is essential. Hours include mid-week and weekends. Please forward CV to Majella, Bees Knees Health Store, Unit 3, High Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway. FULL TIME WAITING STAFF REQUIRED Gleesons Townhouse & Restaurant Experience an advantage Please send cv to: info@ gleesonstownhouse. com

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie SITUATIONS WANTED < TRUCK AND BUS DRIVER AVAILABLE with all CPC’s up-to-date. All areas of Roscommon and surrounding areas considered. Would also consider farm work. Contact: 087 1271122. EXPERIENCED MATURE LADY AVAILABLE to mind children in her own home, can do school pick – ups in Rooskey, Kilglass area. Contact: 086 8745146. < RELIABLE EXPERIENCED college student available for babysitting at weekends (days or evenings). References available. Roscommon town and surrounding area. Tel: 086 2236721. < EXPERIENCED FEMALE CARER AVAILABLE with FETAC Level 5 qualification for day and night duty, Monday to Friday. Roscommon area. Excellent references. Please reply to Box No: 958 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

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

• Tarmac • Asphalt • Paving •Tar Spraying • Chippings Private and commercial houses/businesses Restoration of old mossey drive to new with hot bitchumen sealer

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Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849.

HUGH KILDUFF Hackney Service

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

< CASTLEREA AREA: Leaving/Junior Cert English, Maths, Irish and French. Private tuition in your own home. Phone: 086 3282437. < 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 TUITION: Junior Certificate, Roscommon town. Education and guidance professional. Mobile: 083 4843192 email: Mariag21@eircom.net < IRISH GRINDS: 5th year student requires grinds in Irish. Phone or text: 086 0653757.

TARMACADAM

MIDLAND TARMAC & ASPHALT

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

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

(086) 2479829 SOULMATES

TUITION

ROSCOMMON MATHS GRINDS – Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

ABBEY HOTEL, ROSCOMMON Leaving Certificate Higher and Ordinary Level Experienced Higher Level Teacher Outstanding results record Excellent notes provided Contact by phone/text:

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302 EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL < THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber €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. €75 DEAL: 1 tonne logs + 1 tonne turf, 2 bags 20kg coal + 1 free bale briquettes: for €75 delivered • Tonne bags of turf and timber €35 delivered. ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf, delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439.

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL 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. < TURF FOR SALE: 10 x 6 loads of turf, also bags of turf. Can be delivered. Tel: 086 3776948. < NOVEMBER SALE ON large quantities of this year’s shed stored turf. Sold in various size loads. Discount on 2nd load. Too good to be missed. Tel: 087 1413238. < COAL FOR SALE: 20kg bags of household coal only €7 per bag delivered. Buy 20 bags, get 1 bag free. Contact Tom: 086 2628439.

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VACANCY FOR GAMES PROMOTION OFFICER Roscommon GAA wishes to recruit a Games Promotion Officer to support the County Coaching and Games team in delivering the county coaching programme to schools, clubs and county development panels The successful candidate will be employed by Roscommon GAA and will report to the Roscommon GAA Games Manager and will be responsible for the following: • Coaching and skills development with schools, clubs and county development panels • Managing and supporting county development panels including the identification, recruitment and training of key personnel within Clubs and Schools to effectively develop Gaelic Games in the county • Developing and supervising a programme of courses and workshops appropriate to the requirements of Coaches and Administrators to fulfil their various functions in a Games Development context • Working to develop and deliver Social Inclusion initiatives with Roscommon GAA and Roscommon County Council THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: • Excellent Gaelic Football Coaching Skills and at least 3 years practical coaching experience • Appropriate GAA Coaching Qualifications • Completed the Gaelic Games Child Protection in Sport Awareness programme • Exceptional interpersonal skills • Suitable Administrative and IT skills • Excellent communication/presentation skills • The ability to build and sustain good relationships and manage conflict • The ability to manage projects and deadlines • An appropriate Third Level Qualification (desirable) • Clear and detailed knowledge of the GAA’s coaching schemes and initiatives OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS • Own car with a full clean driving license • Ability to work and attend evening and weekend meeting/activities in addition to normal day to day activities Salary details and detailed job specification will be available on request from Roscommon GAA. CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY BY SENDING A COVER LETTER AND UP TO DATE CURRICULUM VITAE TO:

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FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 05/11/2016 FIRST PRIZE €50: Tom Madden, Main Street SECOND PRIZE €25: Kathleen Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Grant Leonard, c/o K. Hoare 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Peter and Alison, c/o Mary Hicks; Goldie Tiernan, c/o M. Rice; Margaret Fallon, c/o K. Collins; Winnie Giblin, c/o K. Hoare; Mia Fallon, c/o K. Collins; M.J. Farrell Jewellers; Ellen Tully, c/o Veterinary Supplies Roscommon; Sadie Mulryan, c/o Veterinary Supplies Roscommon. 5 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Kathleen Hoare; Breda Healy; K. Gordon; Joe Hoare; John Kerrigan. TOTAL RECEIPTS: €358 TOTAL PRIZES: €200

THANKSGIVING NOTICES PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. M.K. THANKSGIVING Sincere and many thanks to: St. Ann, St. Jude, St. Anthony, Our Lady and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. T.L.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. K.D. PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. M.M.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CONNOLLY Tomás (6th Anniversary)

NEILAN Mary

In loving memory of Tomás Connolly, Cloonakilleg, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon, who died on the 13th November 2010 We only had one brother Patient, kind, funny and true No other friend in the world Will ever be the same as you. As we look upon your picture Sweet memories we fondly recall Of a face so full of sunshine and a smile for one and all. Sweet Jesus take this message to our dear Tomás up above Tell him how much we miss him and give him all our love.

Forver missed by your loving sisters, Sarah and Brigid, brother-in-law Ian and nieces Deirbhle and Clodagh. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tomás

Castlecoote, Roscommon (26th Anniversary) Who died on 5th November 1990

NEILAN Thomas (Jnr)

Dearly loved and sadly missed, your Godmother Sheila, George, Hugh and Matt.

DOYLE Clare

CUMMINS Jerr

Goff St., Roscommon and Sligo Also remembering her brothers Tom, Patsy and John Always remembered and prayed for by Josephine (Hennigan) and family.

11 St Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon Who died on the 22nd November 1965

Rathkineely, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on the 17th November 2015 May he Rest in Peace

BRENNAN Bernard (6th Anniversary)

(44th Anniversary) Who died on 16th November 1972 Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by your loving family.

CUNNINGHAM Mary Late of Keelogues East Whose 4th Anniversary occurs on November 10th R.I.P. Also remembering our father Thomas and brother Patrick May they Rest in Peace No special day is needed For us to think of you, For you were someone special We thought the world of you.

Loved and remembered always by your daughter Geraldine and son-in-law James.

CUNNINGHAM Mary A special smile, A special face, In our hearts, A special place.

McDERMOTT Janet

Keelogues East, Williamstown, Castlerea, Co Galway Who died on November 10th 2012

COMISKEY Peter

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

Who died 10th November 1993 (23rd Anniversary)

Lovingly remembered by Jim, Tom, Ursula and family.

In loving memory of Bernard Brennan, Highlake, Ballymacurley If I could have a lifetime wish, And a dream that would come true, I would pray to God with all my heart, Just to see or speak to you. A thousand words won’t bring you back, I know because I’ve tried, And neither will a million tears, I know because I’ve cried. You left behind broken hearts And precious memories too, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Mary, sister Marian, daughters, Miriam, Josephine, Caroline, Anne, son Bernie, son-in-law Joe and granddaughters. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Sunday 13th November at 11am.

TOOLAN Liz

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

Loved by your brother Seamus, sister-in-law Joan, Natasha, Jackie and James.

In our home you are fondly remembered Sweet memories cling to your name. Those who loved you in life dearly Still love you in death just the same.

Fondly remembered by daughter Ann, son-inlaw Liam, grandchildren Darragh, Deirdre and Pádraic.

Loved and missed always by your loving daughter Bridie, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

CONNOLLY Treasa (17th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Treasa, late of San Francisco, Glinsk, and Roscommon who died on the 15th November 1999 A silent thought, A quiet prayer, For someone special In God’s care.

Always remembered by Michael, Lisa, Shane, Marc and grandchildren.

LOHAN Kathleen & Sean (10th Anniversary)

Drinagh, Curraghroe (10th Anniversary)

CUNNINGHAM Mary (4th Anniversary) Remembering our dear mother, Mary, who died 10th November 2012 Also remembering our father, Tom and brother Pat

Remembered with love BELOVED MOTHER Many things have happened, We needed you and wished that you were there. We think about you always, And talk about you too. So many happy memories, But we wish we still had you.

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

Lovingly remembered by all her family. Anniversary Mass at 10am on Sunday, 13th November in St. Cecelia’s Church, Curraghroe.

In loving memory of our parents, who passed away on 12th and 13th November 2006, late of Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon Silent thoughts, Sincere and true, From a family that thought the world of you. Time passes, Memories stay. Quietly remembered every day.

Remembered with love, Padraig, Mary, Seanie, Attracta, Eleanor and Michael and our families. Anniversary Mass in Kilbegnet Church, Creggs on Sunday 13th November at 11.30am.

We miss your smile, Your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all

The family of the late Jerr Cummins would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on his passing. Thank you to those who called to our home, to those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thank you to those who travelled long distances. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful relatives, neighbours and friends who supported us in so many ways. To all the emergency services, ambulance services, fire services, staff of Sligo and Mayo General Hospital and an Garda Siochana. We really appreciate those who organised the refreshments, traffic management and parking. To Gene Farrell and James Moran, whose heroic bravery will never be forgotten. Thanks to Brid Molloy for her kindness and care during Dad’s final months. Thank you to all those who sent Mass Cards, Mass Enrolments, letters of sympathy, phone calls and text messages. To Fr. Donnelly and Fr. Kelly who celebrated the Funeral Mass and gave such a beautiful Homily. To Carmel McLoughlin for her help choosing and performing so beautifully at the Removal and the Funeral Mass. Thank you to Tom Sharkey Funeral Undertakers for his professionalism, kindness and help throughout the Funeral. Thank you also to all the gravediggers who prepared his final resting place. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Jerr’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Sunday 13th November at the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare.

NAUGHTON Michael Emmet and Michael (4th and 15th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Michael Emmet and his son Michael, Turpane, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon, who died on 27th October 2012 and 29th January 2001 Two golden hearts stopped beating Hard working hands now rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, son Peter, daughters Marie and Bernadette. Anniversary Mass on Friday 11th November in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan at 7.30pm.

NESTOR Stephen

Bridget

(17th Anniversary)

(6th Anniversary)

Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Athlone You may be out of sight We may be worlds apart But in our hearts you always stay Each and every passing day.

Loved and missed by all their family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 11th November in St. Bridget’s Church, Curraghboy at 8pm.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BRENNAN Gerard

CONNOR Maisie

MALONEY Noel and Dolores

LOHAN (nee Kelly) Mary

100 Acres, Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 23rd September 2016 His birthday occurs on Friday 8th November

Ballinagard Road, Roscommon (1st Anniversary) 13th November 2015

Carrownabrickna, Racecourse Road, Roscommon In loving memory of Noel, who passed away on 20th April 2016 and Dolores who passed away on 1st August 2016

Main Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway Wwho died on 13th October 2016

Gerard’s wife Jeannette, daughters Caroline and Martina, his brothers Frank and Michael, his mother and father-in-law, his brothers and sisters-in-law and extended family were humbled and overwhelmed by the volume of support we received from so many people during the days of Gerry’s Funeral and in the months during his illness. We thank in a special way our wonderful neighbours, relations and friends who worked tirelessly directing traffic, providing refreshments and catering in our home. We will always be grateful for their help, generousity and also for their ongoing support and kindness. Thank you to all who called to our home, telephoned us, and attended the Funeral, to those who travelled long distances to be with us, to all who sent Mass Cards and gave donations to MayoRoscommon Hospice. Thank you to his friends who shared treasured memories of Gerry with us. Thank you to all who orgainised and took part in the Guard of Honour on Friday night and on Monday, Gerry would have been humbled by the esteem in which you all held him and the respect you showed him. Thank you to all the staff of the Beaumont Hospital and U.C.H. Galway and his GPS Dr. Patrick Noone, Dr. Caroline Noone, Maura Noone and their staff, also the Palliative Care team. Thank you to Fr. Brendan McGuinness, Canon Michael Goaley and Fr. Paddy Mooney for concelebrating Gerry’s Funeral Mass with such meaning and dignity. Thank you to Fr. Joe Feeney, Fr. Tom Commins and Fr. Robert MacNamara who attended to Gerry throughout his illness and gave untold support to him and us. Thank you to Karen Ronane and Mary Burke for the beautiful singing and music. Thanks to the Sacristian, Altar Servers and Eurcharistic Ministers. Thank you to the gravediggers who prepared Gerry’s final resting place so beautifully. Thanks to B.P.H. for the lights throughout Gerry’s Funeral. Thank you to Paul and Susan Gaynor of Gaynor’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism and personal attention to each little detail in arranging and carrying out Gerry’s Funeral arrangments. Thanks to the Griffin’s Inn, Cloonfad and Heneghans, Glenamaddy for refreshments and to all the ladies who helped with the catering. Thank you to Garda Gerry McDonagh for his help throughout the Funeral. We are indebted to all the wonderful people who helped in any way. We would love to thank each of you individually but as that would be impossible we hope that you will accept this thank you. We have offered a Mass for all your intentions.

On the First Anniversary of the death of our loving aunt Maisie - Valerie, Fiona, Martin and extended family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks and express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us on our sad loss. Sincere thanks to all those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, to those who travelled long distances, called to the house, made phone calls, sent mass cards, floral tributes and letters of sympathy. Your sincere kindness will never be forgotten. A special word of thanks to our wonderful and kind neighbours, relatives and friends who helped and supported the family, prepared and brought refreshments to our home and shared treasured memories. We will always remember your kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness. Heartfelt thanks to Tom and Pat Smyth, Smyth’s Funeral Directors for the courteous, dignified manner in which they carried out the Funeral arrangements and to the gravediggers who prepared Maisie’s final resting place. Sincere appreciation to Monsignor C. Travers, Fr. E. McLoughlin, Fr. Irek and Fr Beirne for your kindness shown to the family and for your contribution to the beautiful ceremony. Our thanks also to the folk group choir, Altar Servers, Sacristan and all those who participated and enhanced the Funeral Mass. Thanks to Hannons Hotel for providing catering after the Funeral. A very special thanks to the management and staff of the Sacred Heart Home who were a great source of comfort and help in attending to Maisie’s needs, in particular during her final few days. We will forever be indebted for the kindness and dignity they showed her. As it would not be possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Of all the special gifts in life, However great or small, To have you part of our family Was the greatest gift of all.

- Love today and always from your family xxx

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May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

Maisie’s First Anniversary Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Home Church on Sunday November 13th at 11am.

The family of Noel and Dolores Maloney - Barry, Lisa and John and our extended families, wish to express our deepest gratitude to our relatives, friends and neighbours and all who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavements. We will always be grateful for the kindness and support shown to us. Our heartfelt thanks to all who called to the house and brought food and refreshments, texted, telephoned, sent Mass Cards, attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial and particularly all who travelled long distances to be with us at these difficult times. A special thanks to Monsignor Charles Travers who celebrated the Mass and called to the house during the year, the Priests who concelebrated with Monsignor Travers, the Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, choir and organist Miriam Hunt. A sincere thanks to Pat Smyth for his professionalism and sensitivity in carrying out his duties. Thank you also to the gravediggers who prepared Noel and Dolores’ final resting places. Thank you to the members of Roscommon Garda Síochána, Roscommon Gaels and Roscommon VEC for their support. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Martina Hanratty and the staff of Mullingar and St. James’ Hospitals and the Galway Clinic. Thank you for all your care. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest appreciation. - Barry, Lisa and John Maloney. BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Birthday Remembrance for

BANAHAN Kathleen Creevy Road, Roscommon Whose birthday occurs on Friday 11th November 2016

We’re sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us, Throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Rest In Peace Kathleen.

Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts, mum, dad and your brother Michael.

Mary’s family would like to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who supported and sympathised with us on our recent loss. A special word of thanks to all those who called to the house, attended the Reposal, Funeral Mass and Burial, and all who travelled long distances. Thank you to all who sent messages of condolence, Mass Cards and donations to Palliative Care, Aras Mhuire. A heartfelt thanks also to the staff of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Tuam, who looked after Mary so well. We extend our deepest gratitude to Fr. Louis Lohan who celebrated Mary’s Funeral Mass, the choir for the beautiful music during the Mass, David Moran, Undertaker, for his professionalism and advice and our neighbours who prepared her final resting place. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Saturday, 12 November at St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar at 12noon.

SPELLMAN Martin Joseph (Joe) Muff, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (8th Anniversary)

HANNON James (Jimmy) Bornacurra, Ballygar, Co.Galway (2nd Anniversary)

THANKSGIVINGS 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 own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. E.F. 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. E.F.

Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone. God of Love and Compassion, You look with tenderness on your beloved sons and daughters, Who have been saved by the death and resurrection of Jesus. We ask you to show that same embracing compassion and tender mercy to Joe and the Holy Souls.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Rose and family.

In loving memory of our uncle Jimmy, who died on 2nd November 2014 Rest in Peace Our wish is just a simple prayer, God bless and keep you in His loving care. Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

Lovingly remembered by your sister Mary Kate, nephews John, Joseph, Kevin and your nieces Ann and Mary. Remembrance Mass on Sunday 13th November at 9.30am in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar.

THANKSGIVINGS NOTICES 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. M.L. PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. M.L.

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Creggs set ﬁnal date! See match report page 55 Brian Taaffe attempts to wrestle possession away from James McKeague during last Sunday’s Connacht Club JFC Semi-Final in Markievicz Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Spot-on Rossies up and running!

Concannon holds nerve to get RDFL off to ﬂier

Oscar Traynor Cup Group Stages ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE

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Roscommon made an excellent start to their Oscar Traynor Cup campaign with a deserved win against Mayo in Lecarrow last Saturday. The home side went ahead early but were pegged back in an evenly fought first half. They were the better side in the second period and they held out for a wellmerited win. Roscommon team manager, Enda Concannon, was understandably pleased after the game: “I felt that we were a bit out of sorts in the first half to be honest but we had a chat at half-time and reorganised and once we got going we played well. We could have scored two or three more goals and you fear sometimes that if you are missing chances that you might get punished, but we stood up to the pressure well and Mayo had very few chances in that second half. “We are playing Galway next and there has never been much between ourselves Galway and Mayo and I would be confident

that we can improve from tonight for that game. If we work hard, I think we can do really well against Galway but we are very happy here tonight,” he said. In a very evenly contested opening half, it was Roscommon who struck first. In the 6th minute Enda Kenny’s long ball set Andy Nevin through and his low shot flew past Mayo goalkeeper off defender Danny Broderick. But Mayo only took 10 minute to equalise. Impressive midfielder Finian Brady was fouled 30 yards from the Roscommon goal and Mayo captain Danny Broderick stepped up to arrow a brilliant left foot free into the top corner past Noel Fallon for a superb goal. It was evenly contested after that and Mayo probably had the best chance of the half in the 22nd minute when Liam Hughes fluffed his lines when in a great position 15 yards from goal. Both sides looked strong in defence and a 1-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of the balance of play at the half-time whistle.

But Roscommon were the better team in the second period. Mayo opened with a couple of half chances but Roscommon were ahead again in the 55th minute. Ronan Curran worked his way into the box and was tripped by Brian McMorrow and referee Eugene Deering pointed to the spot. Darragh Concannon coolly

converted the penalty kick. Mayo did have the ball in the Roscommon net in the 60th minute but Keelan McDonnell was ruled offside. Then, in the 67th minute, Roscommon missed a golden opportunity to make the victory safe, Garry Canavan supplied a brilliant cross but Ethan Keogh missed the ball altogether from five

yards and following up, Andy Nevin scooped it over the crossbar. Then, a minute later, Darragh Concannon’s freekick from 25 yards whizzed over the Mayo crossbar. Roscommon were doing really well and in the 84th minute, Dominic Bligh’s header from a Darragh Concannon corner was cleared off the line by Mayo

Finian Brady evades the challenge of Dominic Bligh. Picture: Andrew Fox

Friday, 11th November Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round 4 Castlerea Celtic v Ballinasloe Town. 8 pm Difficult one to start with! It’ll be close but Celtic to advance. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic The Herald Premier Division Moore United v Skyvalley Rovers. 8 pm Great opportunity for Moore to leapfrog Castlerea. Prediction: Moore United Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Glen Celtic v Kilkerrin United. 8 pm Glen will be looking to recover

from last weekend’s thumping. Prediction: Glen Celtic Killeen Sportsgrounds Division 2 Shiven Rovers B v Strokestown United. 8 pm Hard to look beyond Strokestown for the title. Prediction: Strokestown United

Sunday, 13th November Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round 4 Boyle Celtic v Shiven Rovers. 2 pm Boyle have enjoyed themselves against RDFL opposition. Prediction: Boyle Celtic The Herald Premier Division Ahascragh United v St. John’s Athletic. 2 pm

Andy Higgins for Curran (68), Joe Hunt for Nevin (85). Mayo: Gary Cunningham, Lee Lyons, Danny Broderick (Capt.), Conor Heneghan, Brian McMorrow, Liam Hughes, Finian Brady, Keelan McDonnell, Paul Moran, Paul Fitzpatrick, Gary Concannon. Subs: Matthew Lenehan (68) for Concannon, James Devanney for Hughes (78). Referee: Eugene Deering

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defender Lee Lyons. Roscommon held out for an excellent win and now they will look forward to the next round when they face Galway away from home. Galway were defeated by the other team Clare in the other game. Roscommon: Noel Fallon, Garry Canavan, Jack Higgins, Enda Kenny (Capt.), Joe Woods, Dominic Blighe, Ethan Keogh, Ronan Curran, Peter Farrell, Darragh Concannon, Andy Nevin. Subs:

Both sides looking for their first one. Prediction: St. John’s Athletic Ballaghaderreen FC v Brazukas. 2 pm Home side performing better. Prediction: Brazukas Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Lough Harps v CP Ajax. 2 pm Very little between these sides. Prediction: Draw Dunmore Town v Loughglynn United. 2 pm Home side can still challenge Dysart. Prediction: Dunmore Town Rahara Rovers v Dysart FC 2 pm Dysart are running away with the title at the moment. Prediction: Dysart FC Killeen Sportsgrounds Division 2

Ballinagare FC v Moore United B. 2 pm Moore have to keep winning to have any hope of catching Strokestown. Prediction: Moore United B Dunmore Town B v Cloonfad United B. 11.30 am Home side should be comfortable. Prediction: Dunmore Town B Hodson Bay Athletic v Castlerea Celtic B. 2 pm I fancy the home side here. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic Moylough ’79 v Cam Celtic. 2 pm Close one to call. Prediction: Draw Skyvalley Rovers B v Roscommon United. 2 pm The visitors to extend Skyvalley’s winless run. Prediction: Roscommon United

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Soccer Results FAI Oscar Traynor Trophy Roscommon & District League 2 Mayo League 1 Norios Takeaway Division 1 Cloonfad United 3 Kilkerrin United 1 Dunmore Town 5 Glen Celtic 0 Loughglynn United 2 CP Ajax 3 Killeen Sportsgrounds Division 2 Roscommon United 1 Dunmore Town B 1 Skyvalley Rovers B 2 Moylough ’79 2 Castlerea Celtic B 1 Strokestown United 3 Hodson Bay Athletic 0 Cam Celtic 0 Moore United B 3 Cloonfad United B 0 Ballinagare FC 2 Shiven Rovers B 2 Cloonfad United B 3 Ballinagare FC 4 Strokestown United 4 Cam Celtic 0 Hodson Bay Athletic 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 0

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SportsPeople It’s a quiet weekend on the racing front with no meeting today. Tomorrow evening, the action starts under lights on the allweather at Dundalk, stalls open for the first at 6.05 pm. On Saturday, Naas hosts an allnational card at 12.25 pm and Sunday racing is in Proudstown Park in Navan at 12.35 pm with two Grade 2 races down for decision, the Lismullen Hurdle and the Fortria Steeplechase. Busy weekend cross channel with the 3 day Open Meeting at Cheltenham. There are quite a few Irish entries over the three days and all should be watched closely. Some of the horses may be having a run on the course with the festival in mind.

Maze last Friday afternoon for trainer Colin Kidd and Sean Flanagan, beating odds on favourite and dual Grade 1 winner, Apple’s Jade 1½l with Petit Mouchoir a further 1¾l away in 3rd. Kidd said after that the horse needs good ground to show his best. Valseur Lido made the long journey from Co Waterford to the Maze on Saturday pay off with a victory in the feature race, the JNwine.comChampion Chase, for trainer Henry de Bromhead and jockey Ruby Walsh. The Gigginstown owned 7-Y-O, former inmate of Willie Mullins, accounted for the Paul Nicholls’ English trained raider Silviano Conti by 11l with Lord Scoundrel back in 3rd another 4½l away. De Bromhead also won the Grade 2 Titanic Belfast Chase for Gigginstown with Sub Lieutenant.

Review of the Week

General News

Rashaan, winner of the first juvenile hurdle in 2015 at Lenebane, showed a return to that form winning the WKD Hurdle at The

Freddy Tylicki’s doctors have confirmed that he has a T7 paralysis, meaning he only has movement in the upper half of his

This weekend’s action

Valseur Lido and Ruby Walsh at the Maze on Saturday

Horses for Courses by Tom Red Three-time Cheltenham Festival winner, Vautour, pictured here with Ruby Walsh on board, has been put down after breaking his leg in a freak accident.

body. Tylicki remains in intensive care and is not receiving any visitors for the foreseeable future. The 30-year-old jockey was champion apprentice in 2009 and rode the first of his two Group 1 wins this season on Speedy Boarding in the Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville in August. Vautour the Willie Mullins trained second favourite for the 2017 Gold Cup was put down following an accident in the paddocks. The Rich Ricci-owned 7-Y-O was winner of the 2014 Supreme hurdle, the 2015 JLT Hurdle and this year’s Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. He won 10 of his 16 races and was 2nd twice. Later in the day at Naas Mullins lost another star in Hennessy Gold Cup second favourite who had to be put down after pulling up at Naas in the Grade 3 Brady’s Family Ham

Supporting Kildare GAA Poplar Square Chase. The 6-Y-O ran in the colours of the Supreme Racing Club.

Point to Point Corner It’s a busy weekend on the point to point circuit with four meetings starting at Loughbrickland in Co Down on Saturday. There are three meetings in the south on Sunday at Ballinaboola in Wexford, Dromahane in Cork and at closer to home at Corbeagh House in Longford between Ballinlee and Edgeworthstown. All four meetings down to start at 12 pm. There is a report on last week’s Co. Roscommon Hunt meeting at Rockfield elsewhere in the paper.

Rockin’ in Rockﬁeld On a beautiful crisp and sunny November afternoon, the Co. Roscommon Hunt held a very successful point to point at Rockfield last Sunday. A very good day’s racing was enjoyed by a very large attendance combined of the racing fraternity and a large local support. Racing opened with the Kepak 4-Y-O maiden where 12 went to post and we saw a very decent horse lead the field home as Poli Roi justified favouritism under Jamie Codd for Denis Paul Murphy from Wexford. The winner is related to a Group winner in France, should progress into a very good track performer. The 2nd race, the Connolly Red Mills 5-Y-O maiden, Dashing Perk, 8/1 to 2/1, won by 4l and 1l from Fightfirewithfire and Equal Status. The winner is trained in Co Kildare by Shane Nolan, was ridden by Noel McParlan and was the best backed horse in the race. The Dermot Hughes Cars Ltd and Sean Doyle & Sons Winners of One was won by Sizingdowntherhine trained by Jim Dreaper

in Co. Dublin and completing a double for Jamie Codd. The 6-Y-0 was 1l and 8l clear of Froggy and Puff My Pistons at the line. Jamie Codd then made the dash to Naas where he obliged in the bumper on Brelade. The Open Lightweight was won by Michael Larkin’s Rosc Catha. In what is very much a family affair, the horse is trained by his son Eoin in Eyrecourt and ridden by his niece Shauna. Shauna deprived Jamie Codd of a treble aboard Sizing Solution which was beaten 3l into 2nd with Follow The Moon 3rd another 12l back. The winner holds an East Galway hunter cert. In the 5-Y-O + Mares Maiden trainer, Tom Keating from Clonmel produced Flirting Lesa to provide young Eoin O’Sullivan with a winner beating Kilganer Queen and Ar Fheabhas Ar Fad 2l and 10l. In the closing 6-Y-O + Gelding’s Maiden for novice riders was nearly a re-run of the older horses maiden in Loughrea and was won by Kilbrogan who finished 3rd there. The Nidge Man

and The Greenvet were 2nd and 3rd. The horse, trained by Shane Ryder in Laurencetown, made it a double for the East Galway hunt. There was an award for the groom of the best turned out horse in each race and this was sponsored by Michael and Fintan McSharry of McSharry Bros Manufacturing Ltd of Four Mile House. The bookies doing business at Rockfield on Sunday Of the 78 horses entered there was an excellent 70% turnout of 54 runners which was the highest at any meeting so far this season. With winners coming from Wexford, Dublin Tipperary and Galway the meeting is proving most popular among the point to point fraternity. The committee thank all the sponsors, the local businesses who supported the race card, the hunt members who worked tirelessly on the day, and especially the farmers of County Roscommon who allow the hunt run over their lands. Looking forward to next year’s meeting which will again be the first Sunday in November.

Rosc Catha and Shauna Larkin lead Busty Brown over the 5th fence in the Open.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT

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Local sporting action trumps all! What a few weeks of club action we have seen over the past five or six weeks. It has definitely been the busiest few weeks that I can remember covering local sport in many years. We had all the major county finals, three of which went to replays and two of them to

extra-time in the replays. We can talk about the Irish international teams and the Premier League until the cows come home here every week, but it is the local club action in all sports, but particularly in GAA that gives the greatest satisfaction and generates the most interest every

year. Even down to the county finals at Division Three and Four level, the excitement generated is incredible and there is hardly a parish in the county that is not involved at some stage or other. There are only so many that I can get around to but looking at the likes of Creggs’

junior footballers, Oran’s hurlers, the Kilbride ladies senior team, the Athleague camogie team and the many others winning titles over the past month or six weeks it brings home what a fantastic community organisation the GAA is. The vanquished will return

home, lick their wounds but they will come again. Their day will come at some stage. Last Sunday, we saw Creggs’ memorable year continue and after 33 years waiting for a county title they will contest a Connacht junior club final too. Let’s hope St. Brigid’s can join them on

From the Internet We know that commentators have a tendency to get a bit excited whenever something impressive happens, but normally it’s due to them getting caught up in the moment as it happens live. Just ask Martin Tyler. But legendary BBC commentator John Motson has been truly blown away by Chelsea’s outstanding win at home to Everton on Saturday, and after taking time to truly let what he has seen sink in, he has described it as the best Premier League performance he has ever seen. It is extremely high praise, and that may be an understatement, but Motty was fully convinced as he told BBC Radio 5 Live that exactly why he felt as though he had never seen a better performance, and why Chelsea were his pick to win the league. Safe to say he was pleased with what he saw. We can debunk one argument straight away. “If it was a live game we would be talking about it for weeks!” - It was a live game, it was broadcast on BT Sport which apparently Motty doesn’t know exists, and people have pretty much stopped talking about it already. That’s not to see Chelsea were impressive, far from it, they were irresistible for the most part as they overwhelmed Everton and put them to the sword with a performance to let everyone know that they are serious title contenders... But the greatest Premier League performance of all time? That’s quite a statement. Everton were indeed awful as Motty admitted, and goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg will be very disappointed to have conceded the first two goals, but Chelsea were sensational, so maybe we should be talking about this game a bit more. (Courtesy of The 42.ie)

Cracking club contests in Connacht Ger Dowd and members of the Creggs management team pictured in discussion at half-time during last Sunday’s Connacht Club JFC Semi-Final win over St. Michael’s. Picture: Andrew Fox

Dowd’s diary just got busier! I congratulate Ger Dowd on his appointment as a new Roscommon football selector. He certainly is a busy man as a selector with St. Brigid’s, joint team manager with Creggs and now a Roscommon selector. Speaking after Creggs’ super win last Sunday, Dowd said: “It has been a bit of a roller coaster for me personally over the past few weeks surely but I am delighted to be involved (with Roscommon) and as long as I can offer something I’ll do my best to help out and I’m looking forward to that too.” There are plenty of rumours flying around as to who is on the Roscommon senior panel and who is not and I presume that there will be an announcement soon. Re-

tired are Geoffrey Claffey and Niall Carty who have both given excellent service to the county. I wish them well in the future. It will be a tough assignment for Kevin McStay and his side in 2017 and the training will have to start soon. On the national scene, I was glad to see that Lee Keegan was named as the Footballer of the Year last weekend at the All Stars. He was my choice when I attempted to name the All Star team here a few weeks ago. I also chose Austin Gleeson as the Hurler of the Year but it was a bit stupid to have given him the young hurler of the year as well. Surely they could have picked out someone else.

Ireland upset the odds in Chicago Reading the national sporting press on Saturday morning last, I have to be honest that I didn’t give Ireland a snowball’s chance in hell of beating the All Blacks in Chicago on Saturday night. Whatever chance they had when the sides meet in the Aviva Stadium in a few weeks’ time, they surely had no chance in Soldier Field. Shows you how much I know! I was at the Roscommon v Mayo soccer match in Lecarrow and when I heard that Ireland led 25-8 at half-time, I was bursting to see as much as I could. I got to Knockcroghery and

saw the second half and it was mesmerising stuff. When New Zealand reduced the margin to four points with five minutes left I (and many more in the packed Claypipe Bar) reckoned that the All Blacks would score a try and it would be another honourable one point defeat. But not this time. Ireland kept their nerve and Robbie Henshaw got over for a match winning try. Incredible stuff surely. History was made. At the final whistle it was like Ireland had won the World Cup. People jumped up and cheered and hugged each other. One hundred and eleven

Sunday next. Good luck as well to Athleague’s camogie side this coming weekend. I have to say that travelling around the county to all the various big games over the past six weeks was a pleasure and a big thank you to all the clubs for their courtesy and consideration.

years of defeats were banished in Chicago. There were many Irish heroes but none more than Conor Murray who turned in a quite magnificent display at scrum half. Remember that this All Blacks team had been touted as the greatest rugby team of all time. It is some achievement to beat them. Our regular sour puss George Hook has always been a harsh critic of Joe Schmidt and if it was for that alone that Ireland won last weekend it was worth it. It’s about time that George hung up his knife and venom. When

There are two cracking club games in prospect this weekend in the Connacht senior football championship. In Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim champions Aughawillan will be fancying their chances of knocking St. Brigid’s out of the championship. The game is previewed in more detail elsewhere in the paper this week but Brigid’s should be able to withstand the loss of Garvan Dolan and Ian Kilbride to qualify for the final. However, the other semi-final will attract huge interest. There are two possible All-Ireland winners, namely Corofin and Castlebar Mitchels, in action and the fact that it is being shown live on TV underlines the importance of this game. There won’t be much in it and the winners will certainly have an eye in the title in March but I have a feeling that Castlebar might be too sharp for their old rivals. They were hammered in the All-Ireland club final in March and they are determined to get back there again. It might be motivation enough.

Karol Mannion and St. Brigid’s will be in Connacht Club action this Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon against Aughawillan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Johnny leads Cork to cup win

Robbie Henshaw touches down for a vital try against New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, last Saturday.

we had Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara, Gordon Darcy and Paul O’Connell it was ‘the golden generation’ and most of us thought we would never see their likes again. This

Irish team is a better one and Joe Schmidt has made it happen. Watch the All Blacks snap up Joe when he is next available. It was one of Ireland’s greatest wins at any sport.

We have all marvelled at the exploits of Dundalk this season but I was thrilled to see my old neighbour Johnny Caulfield lead Cork City to that dramatic FAI Cup victory last Sunday. Before they headed out to Lecarrow, Johnny and family lived in Celtic Avenue in Roscomon Town and I remember Johnny as an excellent player with searing pace and indeed his brother Danny was a very accomplished athlete. Apart from playing for Cork City for many years Johnny also played plenty of club and county football in Cork over the years and I remember meeting him in Roscommon town not so long ago as Cork City stopped off on their way back from Sligo. Dundalk have been a revelation in League of Ireland terms this season but it was nice to see Johnny get his bit of glory last weekend.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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UC Monaco ‘iTaps’ into Rossie talent! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Donamon cyclist, Daire Feeley, has signed for the Union Cycliste de Monaco U-23 team for the 2017 season. The 19 year-old has raced for Team iTap for the last three seasons and enjoyed a successful year this year. Back in June, he finished in 7th place in the National Championships while winning the bronze medal in the U23 category. Daire was “absolutely delighted” with the announcement and excited for 2017. He also expressed “massive thanks” to Team iTap for the last three seasons. The Team iTap U-23 development program has been instrumental in Daire’s recent development.

“The plan was to go over (to Monaco) and suss it out. We had dinner and I heard everything I needed to hear in terms of development,” he said. Monaco will be the Roscommon man’s new home and Daire was clearly looking forward to the move. He added: “You have the likes of Chris Froome living near you and those guys are good in terms of going out on the bike with you. You can learn so much from them in a couple of hours.” Daire will continue to train at home before making the move to Monaco in time for the beginning of the cycling season next February.

Pictured are Guido Possetto, UC Monaco team manager, Daire Feeley and Umberto Langellotti, President of the Cycling Federation of Monaco. Pic: Irish Talented Athlete Programme

Na Fianna ﬁghters return with medals

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Na Fianna Kickboxing Club in Athlone recently had three representatives at the Unified World Championships in Italy. Martin Ward, Jordan McCarthy and Shane Lawless returned home with five gold and three silver medals to a hero’s welcome last week. Ward dominated the 81kg division in K1 to take gold while Castlerea’s Jordan McCarthy took two gold in the 57kg Kickboxing division and the Low Kick Kickboxing 57kg division, before adding a silver medal to his collection. Meanwhile, Shane Lawless was also among the medals, taking home gold and silver in his divisions.

I went to the shop to buy a packet of rolos and the man asked if I got up to much yesterday, I said oh not much just beat the all blacks (The Kearneys had a quiet enough weekend!) Gavin McLaughlin @McLaughlinGavin All 30,000 people that live in Dundalk should pay a euro a week for 5 years to keep Daryl Horgan in the town. (I’m sure they’d gladly pay it!) Paddy Power @paddypower

People’s Champions of the week Pictured are Na Fianna kickboxers, Shane Lawless, Martin Ward and Jordan McCarthy who claimed five gold and three silver medals at the recent Unified World Kickboxing Championships in Italy. Pic: Na Fianna Facebook

The Sporting Brief Darts

McDermott’s impress at Creaton’s The third round of The Hannon’s Hotel sponsored Roscommon Darts League was played last weekend with some great darts on show. McDermott’s were impressive as they stormed past Creaton’s 6-3 while Flanagan’s edged Dalton’s and An Bóthar Rua narrowly beat The Hollywood Bar in their rescheduled round two match. This week sees McDermott’s entertain The Hol-

lywood, Dalton’s take on Creaton’s and Flanagan’s visit An Bóthar Rua.

Pool

ry’s entertain Railway Bar, Ned’s travel to Rattigan’s, Hollywood meet Dalton’s and Claypipe welcome An Tobar.

Railway lead the way!

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The Railway Bar stormed to the top of the Roscommon Town & District Pool League last weekend as they beat Holly Tree 6-2. Elsewhere, there were impressive wins for Hollywood, An Tobar and Rattigan’s while Claypipe and Larry’s played out a draw. This weekend, Charlie’s take on Holly Tree, Lar-

We start our tour of the county’s golf courses this week in Roscommon, where Michael Healy won the men’s 16-hole competition. Healy was impressive as he saw off Terry O’Keefe and Eamonn Smith. Meanwhile, M. O’Connor was the winner in the senior ladies and Frank Mullen won

Healy does it!

the 9-hole competition. Dara Bruen won the final men’s competition for this year in Castlerea, just pipping Ignatius Hayden for the win. 15-hole competitions will continue however as the club gears up for 2017. To Carrick-on-Shannon, where Noeleen Moffatt organised a successful day out in Roscommon recently. Lorna Baker was victorious with Anna Smith in second place. Sticking with Carrick, the recent 3 Person Shambles was won by Tommy Aherne and Declan and Jason Loftus with 94 points. Spare a

thought for Kevin Ward, Paul Reid and Liam Bruen who finished in second place with 92 points following a scratch on the 17th! To Athlone, where Anna O’Brien took the ladies’ Christmas Hamper competition, just ahead of Denise Lally. Elsewhere, PJ Naughton took last Thursday’s competition while Ger Rowlands was victorious on Wednesday. Finally to Boyle, Gary Carty won last Sunday’s turkey voucher competition with 17 points, while Sean Heslin won the winter open ahead of Seamus Gallagher.

If Man Utd finish third in the group they should be trapped in Europa League for the rest of the season, kind of like the Crystal Maze. (Certain players need their own Brexit!)

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on The number of former Roscomm their captains who have announcedfootball retirement from inter-county ey this week. We wish Geoffrey Claff and Niall Carty all the best. ed, As the New Zealand players huffHaka, puffed and roared through thea the Irish players assembled in of silent and still figure 8 in honour9. Anthony Foley. Ireland won 40-2 It took 120 minutes for John ner Caulfield’s Cork City to find a win Final against Dundalk in the FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium.

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Oran run out of gas as Higgins stars AIB Connacht Club IHC Semi-Final BALLYHAUNIS

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Hopkins hoping to soar on Sunday The Junior Soaring Star award winners Ciara Donnelly, Armagh; Bernie Murray, Armagh; Eleanor Treacy, Carlow; Ciara Quirke, Carlow; Kelley Hopkins, Roscommon (back row, third from left) and Dinah Loughlin, Westmeath, are pictured with Camogie President Catherine Neary, Joan O’Flynn, Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Alan Johnston from Liberty Insurance at the Camogie All-Star awards in Dublin last Saturday. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Athleague can ‘bridge the gap All-Ireland Junior Camogie Semi-Final Athleague v Johnstownbridge (Kildare) at Cusack Park in Mullingar on Sunday at 2.45 pm < SEAMUS DUKE

Athleague, the Roscommon champions will attempt to reverse last year’s All-Ireland club final result when they face Johnstownbridge in Mullingar on Sunday. But having won their second title in Roscommon just a few weeks ago and the Connacht title in recent weeks, there is a quiet confidence about this Athleague team as they prepare for battle on Sunday.

1951 All-Ireland Minor winner passes away The death has been announced of Fr Edward O’Connor in Georgia, USA. Fr Eddie had been a priest in Georgia for many long years. Before joining the priesthood, Fr Eddie was a corner back on the Roscommon Minor football team that won the All-Ireland of 1951. Fr Eddie is a first cousin of Mrs Patsy O’Bradaigh of Galway Rd, Roscommon Town. May he Rest in Peace.

I have been talking to Athleague ace Kelley Hopkins who will be hoping to play a leading role on Sunday. “Things have gone very well since we won our second county title in a row. We went into the Connacht intermediate club final three weeks ago and as you might know we were beaten by 28 points in the same competition last year. We were three points behind this year against Cappataggle and we held them scoreless

in the second half and won it by seven points in the end so there is a big difference this year. “We are in a great position now, we have had a few challenge games since that Connacht final and we have worked hard and we intend to give it a good lash on Sunday. We feel that we have improved from last year and remember when we played them in that final we were short Laura Fleming and Niamh Farrell so

we are a lot stronger this time around. “It’s only one game at a time but we are quietly confident that we can do it and get back to an All-Ireland final. We are unbeaten since November 2015 so hopefully we can keep that record this Sunday,” she concluded. Under joint managers, Liam Gordon and Ciara Moran, Athleague have a great blend of youth and experience and Elaine Daly,

Kelley Hopkins, Annette McGeeney, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Nora Brennan, Niamh Farrell and Laura Fleming are all top class performers and can lead the others on the team. In last year’s final, the Johnstownbridge girls prevailed by 2-10 to 0-7 but this is a different Athleague they are facing on Sunday. Athleague can reverse that result and get to the final. Prediction: Athleague

Kelly named as new hurling boss Former Portumna and Galway U-21 boss, Johnny Kelly, will take over as the Roscommon hurling manager for 2017.

Roscommon GAA have announced that a new Roscommon senior hurling team manager, Johnny Kelly from Portumna, has been appointed to succeed Justin Campbell who was manager for the past three years. Kelly comes with a wealth of hurling knowledge and experience as a former Portumna team manager who won two All-Ireland senior titles with the club. He also managed Galway U-21 and intermediate county teams and he has also managed at senior level in Offaly. He will announce his backroom team in the next week or so.

Speaking after the announcement, PRO of the Roscommon hurling committee, Robert McConn, said: “We wish Johnny the very best of luck with our County Senior Team and look forward to a successful season ahead.” Roscommon GAA also announced that the minor hurling manager, Stephen Glennon, has stood down from his position to manage the Galway Senior Ladies football team. Roscommon GAA thanked Stephen for his hard work with the county and wished him the best of luck in the future.

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The huge effort that Oran put into dethroning Four Roads in the replayed Roscommon county senior hurling final proved too much as they went down to Ballyhaunis last week at the Connacht Centre of Excellence at Bekan last Wednesday night. Oran battled well but they could only manage one point from play during the course of the game and that cost them in the end. Oran were neck and neck with Ballyhaunis in the opening half and at half-time were only a point behind 0-8 to 0-7. All Star footballer Keith Higgins was having an in-

creasing influence on the game for Ballyhaunis and when he crashed home a fine goal with 8 minutes to go, Oran’s challenge was over. But Oran will still have great memories of 2016 and a famous year for the club. Oran: P McInerney; M Gunning, P Crehan, K Crehan; D McCormack, P Kenny, H Rooney; J Crehan, M Dwyer; G Keenan, T Fetherston, J Fallon (0-4); C Kenny (0-5), D Ryan, S McDermott. Subs: C Mahon for Ryan, G Concannon for Gunning, R Varley for J Crehan, K Carty for McDermott.

GAA Results AIB Connacht Club JFC Semi-Final Creggs 0-14 St. Michael’s (Sligo) 2-6 Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 1 - Section A Pádraig Pearses W/O Western-Gaels Dermot Hughes U-20 Division 1 - Section B St. Brigid’s 1-11 Roscommon Gaels 2-7 Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 2 - Section B St. Faithleach’s 3-10 St. Croan’s 2-12 Dermot Hughes U-20 Division 2 - Section A Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-8 Boyle 0-11 Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 3 - Section A Éire Óg 5-26 St. Aidan’s 1-6 Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 3 - Section B Michael Glavey’s 6-15 St. Barry’s 2-8 Adult Football League Division 5 Semi-Final Kilmore 1-11 Fuerty 2-8 Junior B Football Championship - Semi Final Clann na nGael 3-8 Kilbride 0-14

GAA Fixtures Sunday, November 13th AIB Connacht Club SFC Semi-Final At Carrick-on-Shannon: Aughawillan (Leitrim) v St. Brigid’s Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 1 - Section A (12 pm) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Strokestown At Western-Gaels: Western-Gaels v St. Dominic’s Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 2 - Section B (12 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Croan’s Dermot Hughes U-20 Division 2 - Section A (12 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels Dermot Hughes U-20 - Division 3 - Section B (12 pm) At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Barry’s Junior B Football Championship Semi-Final (12 pm) At Lisnamult: Elphin v Roscommon Gaels

Underage update Saturday, November 12th The Pepper Mill Minor 9 Hurling Knockout (12 pm) At Athleague: St. Dominic’s v Four Roads The Pepper Mill Minor 9 Hurling Knockout (2 pm) At Athleague: Pádraig Pearses v Athleague\Tremane Sunday, November 13th Féile U-13 Division 2 At Strokestown: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels. 11.30 am At Ballyleague: St. Ciaran’s v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s. 11.30 am

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Two former Roscommon captains retire

Geoffrey Claffey issues instructions while keeping goal for Roscommon.

Earlier this week, Roscommon GAA announced the retirement of two members of the 2016 senior football panel. Geoffrey Claffey, former county goalkeeper and team captain, and Niall Carty, former team captain, both indicated their intention to retire from inter-county football prior to the formation of the 2017 Roscommon inter-county panel. Claffey also indicated that he is also retiring from club football while Carty hopes to continue playing with his club Pádraig Pearses. Geoffrey Claffey made his championship debut against Galway in 2006

and over the years has contributed impressively to Roscommon’s cause as the county’s goalkeeper and was Roscommon captain in 2012. Niall Carty made his championship debut against New York in 2011. He captained Roscommon to win Division 3 and Division 2 Allianz National Football League titles in 2014 and 2015. He was also a member of the 2006 All-Ireland winning minor team. Niall has however been dogged by injury in recent times. Seamus Sweeney Roscommon GAA County Chairman said: “I would like to thank you both for

the fantastic service you have given the county. You both contributed to some of our happiest days out, while I understand Geoffrey has retired from football I’m sure I’ll see Niall wearing the red and white of his club Padraig Pearses in the future.” Kevin McStay, Roscommon manager, said: “Like all Roscommon people, I wish both men well, they made significant contributions to two of the greatest days in recent Roscommon history. Niall in the All-Ireland minor final victory in 2006 and Geoffrey in the Connacht Final victory of 2010.”

Young guns shoot down Lilywhites Fr Manning Cup Final ROSCOMMON

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KILDARE Roscommon’s U-16 footballers scored a memorable win in the Fr Manning Cup final in Glennon Brothers’ Pearse Park last Saturday last. Stephen Sheeran’s men were seven points down at the end of the first quarter but they produced some splendid football thereafter to win their first title in this competition since 2009. Kildare blitzed Roscom-

2-9 mon from the throw-in and when Billy Maher slid home a goal for the Lillywhites in the 14th minute followed by a Liam Horan point two minutes later, Kildare led by 1-4 to no score. But Roscommon battled away and they slowly got a foothold. The outstanding Darragh Walsh opened the scoring in the 21st minute and two

minutes later Paul Carey scored a very well worked Roscommon goal after great work from Niall Higgins. Then three points in a row from Ciaran Lawless (2) and Darragh Walsh saw Roscommon within two points at half-time. Ciaran Lawless began the second half with another Roscommon point and then in the 35th minute Roscommon sub Peter Gilhooly scored a fine goal to put his side ahead for the first time. But the lead was short lived when Kildare struck for a second goal from Bill Ma-

her three minutes later. Roscommon then scored 1-6 without reply to grab the game by the scruff of the neck. Darragh Walsh and Andrew Lyons points added to another splendid goal from Peter Gilhooly after more trickery from Darragh Walsh saw Roscommon in the driving seat. Further points from Paul Carey and Billy McDonnell saw Roscommon eight points to the good with five minutes to go. Kildare managed three late points but Roscommon had done enough and the title was theirs.

Roscommon had many heroes throughout the field on Saturday but it was a superb team performance, which augurs well for the underage scene in Roscommon over the next few years. Roscommon:MO’Donnell; D Horan, J Keane, O Lennon; S Surlis, J Martin, N Higgins; P McManus, J Larkin; B McDonnell (0-1), C Sugrue, C Lawless (0-3); D Walsh (0-4), A Lyons (01), P Carey (1-1). Subs: P Gilhooly (2-1) for Sugrue, D Brennan for Higgins, R Donohoe for Lawless. P Frost for Lennon.

Niall Carty leads Roscommon out against Cavan in 2014. Pic: Andrew Fox

GAA News • Western Gaels’ Adrian Dockery is set to be named as the Roscommon U-21 football team manager this week. Roscommon are drawn to play Sligo in the 2017 championship in March. • Karl Foley of Kilmore will be the new Roscommon minor football manager. Both appointments are expected to be ratified by the County Board this week. • Roscommon’s new centre of excellence will be officially named after Dermot Earley at a black tie function being organised by Club Rossie at the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday, November 26th. Special guest on the night will be Pat Spillane. Tickets are on sale for the night price €50 each. • A poker classic in aid of the Roscommon Ladies Football Association will be held in PJ’s Bar Castlecoote on Friday night (11th) at 9.30 pm. Tickets are €20 each.

Kilmore refute Council’s postponement claims < DAN DOONER

Kilmore GAA have hit back at claims by the Connacht Council that no request for a postponement was made prior to Kilmore’s Connacht intermediate championship quarter-final against Galway champions Monivea/ Abbey. The Roscommon intermediate champions refuted the Connacht Council’s claims in a statement, which was sent to the Roscommon People earlier this week. Part of the statement reads: ‘At 11 am on the morning of Sunday, October 23rd, Kilmore GAA, through its chairman, contacted the County Secretary, Brian Carroll, and asked him to contact the Connacht Secretary, who is also CCC Secretary, John Prenty, to seek a postponement of the game in Tuam as a mark of respect to the late Frank Dennehy. We submitted the request through the County Secretary rather than contacting Connacht Council directly as this was the correct procedure. This request was made verbally, on one of the Kilmore busses (sic) bringing Kilmore players to Tuam. In the

company of a number of Kilmore players and officials, the Roscommon Secretary, who is a Kilmore Club member and was on board the bus, rang the Connacht Secretary to convey this request. The conversation opened with John Prenty expressing regret over the death of Frank Dennehy. In light of this, Brian Carroll then enquired about the possibility of getting the game called off. John Prenty responded that that would not be possible as it was too late and the referee and others were on their way to the game. That is a factual account of what took place and there are a number of witnesses, including club officers, team management members and players, to confirm it. We therefore, utterly refute the assertion of the Connacht Council that no such request ever took place. We wish to point out that the minute’s silence referred to (in the Connacht Council statement) was only agreed after the Connacht Secretary had indicated that a postponement of the game would not be allowed. We are very disappointed that the Connacht Council issued this statement which is at variance with the facts.’

Kilmore GAA maintain that Roscommon County Board Secretary, Brian Carroll (pictured earlier in the year with chairman, Seamus Sweeney, and PRO Hugh Lynn), called the Connacht Secretary to request a postponement of Kilmore’s Connacht championship quarterfinal. Pic: Andrew Fox

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Creggs storm back to make ﬁnal AIB Connacht Club JFC Semi-Final CREGGS (ROSCOMMON)

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One of the busiest men in Roscommon sport, Ger Dowd, oversaw yet another victory last Sunday and now has another big day out in Kiltoom to look forward to. He highlighted an improved performance in the second half from his charges: “It was a huge performance from our lads in the second half today. We were really up against it when it came to half-time but I knew that there was more in our lads and we upped our performance by 20% and there was massive commitment shown out there today.” It started brightly enough and Creggs led briefly inside the first five minutes, but it was only with three minutes to play that they took the lead again and they withstood a few late scares

to qualify for the provincial decider against Louisburgh of Mayo on Sunday week. Creggs had plenty of heroes on the day, not least James McKeague, who was outstanding at centre halfback and he played a real leader’s role throughout. Creggs were also impressive up front and their ability to score quality points from the likes of Shane Dowd, Enda O’Rourke and Enda Conneran was crucial. Ciaran Dowd and Eugene Hanley were also impressive on another great day for the club. All six Creggs forwards scored and only two points came from frees which is an excellent return. On a bitterly cold but bright day, the home side played with the strong breeze in the opening half but it was Creggs who were fastest out of the blocks, with

points from Kevin Gavin and Enda Conneran in the opening five minutes. But then in a five-minute spell, starting in the 9th minute, St. Michael’s had put 2-1 on the board without reply. First, Paul Flanagan pulled on a loose ball soccer style and it flew into the top corner, and then after a Dwayne Kelly point in the 11th minute, Paul Flanagan set up Kyle Carty who shot low past Eugene Fleming for a second Michael’s goal. In fairness to Creggs, they fought back after that and points from play from Enda Conneran, Shane Dowd and Enda O’Rourke saw the gap down to two by the 22nd minute. But the final few minutes of the half belonged to the home side. They were on top at midfield and they had further points from Peter Murray, Brian Taaffe (a free) and Dwayne Kelly before the break, with Creggs’ only reply coming from Shane Dowd. The half-time score: St Michael’s 2-4 Creggs 06.

James McKeague goes to ground under the challenge of Paul Flanagan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Creggs opened the second half with three unanswered points to reduce the margin to just one, Matthew Browne, Ronan Kelly, and Shane Dowd all on target. But just when it looked that Creggs would kick on, St. Michael’s came again, and points from Brian Taaffe (a free) and Alan Taaffe stretched their lead again by the 40th minute.

A well-taken Ronan Kelly point for Creggs in the 41st minute saw the Roscommon men reduce the gap. Then, a real chance. Shane Dowd made a super run into the heart of the Michael’s defence before setting Enda Conneran free. The Creggs full-forward was flattened by the St. Michael’s goalkeeper Enda McLoughlin who was

duly sent off on a second yellow. It was a penalty for sure but there was a delay as Michael’s had to bring on sub goalkeeper Paul Clarke. His first duty was to face Enda O’Rourke’s spot kick, which he saved brilliantly with his very first touch! Creggs were indeed making heavy weather of making up the deficit. In the 50th minute, Kevin Gavin pointed to reduce the margin to just one, and three minutes later a pointed free from 25 metres from Enda O’Rourke levelled the scores at 0-12 to 2-6. But it was not until the 57th minute that Creggs finally got ahead, when Shane Dowd kicked a good point on the run from 30 metres out, and when Enda O’Rourke pointed a free from 25 metres in the 59th minute, Creggs had a small bit of breathing space. They survived a few scares in injury-time and missed a couple of chances to make it safe but they had done enough. Joint manager, Ger Dowd, was understandably delighted: “Kevin Gavin, Colin Canny and all the lads were super. James McKeague showed what a super leader he is, a great example. I thought on balance we deserved to win that game

out there today. The two goals in the first half rocked us and it was disappointing to be losing by four points at half-time but we rallied well. It is a huge day for Creggs to think we are in a Connacht final, I can’t believe it!” Creggs: Eugene Fleming; Conor Gore, Ciaran Dowd, Eugene Hanley; Kevin Raftery, James McKeague, Sean Dermody; Colin Canny, Tom Fleming; Matthew Browne (0-1), Shane Dowd (0-4), Enda O’Rourke (0-3, 2 frees); Ronan Kelly (0-2), Enda Conneran (0-2), Kevin Gavin (0-2). Subs: Sean Quinn for Kelly (black card 44), Padraig McKeague for Raftery (59). St. Michael’s: Enda McLoughlin; Gavin Walsh, Colm McTiernan, Paul Flanagan (1-0); Jack Haran, Gavin McGowan, Paddy Kelly; Paul McTiernan, Brian Taaffe (0-2, frees); Ross McLoughlin, Dwayne Kelly (0-2) Kyle Carty (1-0); Oisin Gilmartin, Peter Murray (0-1), Alan Taaffe (0-1). Subs: Jason Boles for McLoughlin (41), Paul Clarke for Walsh (46), Stephen Clerkin for B Taaffe (58), Robbie Taaffe for Flanagan (62), Referee: Declan Corcoran (Mayo)

Stat Attack Wides: Creggs 9 (3 first half ), St. Michael’s 8 (5 first half ) Red Cards: Creggs 1 (James McKeague, 2 yellows, 62), St. Michael’s 1 (Enda McLoughlin, 2 yellows 45) Black Cards: Creggs 1(Ronan Kelly 44), St. Michael’s None Yellow Cards: Creggs 5 (James McKeague (2), Kevin Raftery, Tom Fleming, Enda Conneran), St. Michael’s 6 (Enda Mcloughlin (2), Colm McTiernan, Brian Taaffe, Ross Mcloughlin, Alan Taaffe) Seán Quinn gathers possession ahead of Colm Tiernan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Man of the Match: James McKeague (Creggs)

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FRANKIE CAN’T RELAX! St. Brigid’s manager looking to avoid Sunday shock AIB Connacht Club SFC Semi-Final Aughawillan v St. Brigid’s on Sunday at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon at 2 pm < SEAMUS DUKE

St. Brigid’s will be the hot favourites to reach another Connacht club final when they face Leitrim kingpins, Aughawillan, in Carrick-on Shannon on Sunday. The form book would suggest an easy win for St. Brigid’s and the bookmakers show the Roscommon champions at odds of 1/100 but the reality is that it might not just be as easy as that. Brigid’s will recall a number of tight games

over the years against Leitrim opposition, however, it would be a massive shock were Frankie Dolan’s men not to prevail and reach the final against Castlebar or Corofin (who play in the other semi-final on Sunday). St. Brigid’s team manager Frankie Dolan is recovering from an appendix operation this week and he says that Brigid’s will be showing Aughawillan full respect on Sunday. “We are without Ian Kilbride (gone abroad) and

Garvan Dolan (suspended) and they will be big losses but we have everyone else available and we have prepared well for this match on Sunday. It’s a new competition for us now and we intend to give it everything to see where it takes us,” said Frankie on Tuesday. “The fact that we are favourites to win makes no difference at all. We still have to go out and perform and Aughawillan are a well-drilled outfit. They won their championship

St. Brigid’s manager, Frankie Dolan (pictured on right), says the Kiltoom club will “pay full respect” to Leitrim opponents Aughawillan in this Sunday’s Connacht club semi-final. Pic: Andrew Fox

well and they are at home and they are used to playing in Carrick so we will be paying them full respect. We know that we will have to play well to win and hopefully we can do that,” he concluded. Aughawillan will go into this semi-final with noth-

ing to lose. Everyone expects St. Brigid’s to win and they would love to cause a shock. They beat Glencar/Manorhamilton by a point in the county final and they have a number of notable players such as Ciaran Gilheaney, Barry Prior, Mark and

Gary Plunkett and Morgan Quinn and they are well managed by Tommy McCormack. But Brigid’s were very impressive in the recent county final and still have loads of top class, experienced players who have been there so many times

before. You never see onesided games in the club championship particularly at this time of the year yet it would be a major shock if Brigid’s were to be overturned here. Prediction: St. Brigid’s by four points.

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