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Sarah Jane a star of stage! Dublin Institute of Technology student Sarah Jane Woods from Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon, played the role of ‘Girl, Belvile’s servant’ in the graduate production of The Rover by Aphra Behn which was held in the Samuel Beckett Theatre, Trinity College last weekend. It was previewed on International Women’s Day to reignite the voice of female playwright Aphra Behn. Sarah is studying a BA Drama (Performance). In Aphra Behn’s The
Rover, it’s carnival time in the Mediterranean. Three strong-willed Spanish women disguise themselves in search of desirable men. They happen upon three lusty English cavaliers. When a famous Italian courtesan arrives in town, female and male desires converge in an explosion of love, deception and intrigue. Aphra Behn – poet, novelist and spy – was not only one of the first professional female playwrights but also the most successful
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New flags guide visitors to local attractions Visitors to Roscommon town will be guided to Loughnaneane Park, Roscommon Castle and the Dominican Abbey by new flags which were funded by the Roscommon Town Team. The sub-committee, which includes Caitlin McConn, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher and Rita Oates, would like to thank the residents in Castle Street,
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25 years since the great Roscommon horse Montelado first won at Cheltenham, and in the week of the great festival, we look back on a Roscommon sporting legend…
Superstar Montelado remembered 25 years on DAN DOONER AND TOM RED
It’s 25 years since the Roscommon owned horse, Montelado, raced clear to land the Bumper at Cheltenham. Those who witnessed Richard Dunwoody decked in blue and gold and steering Montelado up the hill might have been excused for believing they were seeing a fluke or a one-hit wonder. However, Montelado came back with Charlie Swan on board the following year and produced another barnstorming performance to win the Supreme Novices Hurdle, therefore becoming the only horse to win two races consecutively at the great festival, albeit in two different years. Montelado’s first appearance was in a bumper at Thurles in November 1991 and he followed up by winning another bumper at Limerick, thus earning himself a crack at the Cheltenham Bumper in 1992. He was owned by a Roscommon quartet compromising of the vet Donie O’Roarke from Castlerea, who also bred the horse;
solicitor Brian Neilan, Roscommon Town; JJ Fallon from Strokestown and Ollie Hannon, Roscommon Town. Montelado was trained in Co. Waterford by Pat Flynn. On March 12th, 1992, Richard Dunwoody stormed to victory by 12 lengths from an Aidan O’Brien trained favourite, Tiananmen Square, in what was the last race of the ’92 festival. Charlie Swan took the reins in 1993 and won the opening Supreme Novices Hurdle from Lemon Mill, again by 12 lengths, to enter the history books. He returned to the Festival in 1995 to run in the Champion Hurdle in which he finished 9th. The horse had fragile legs and only ran in nine national hunt races of which he won five and was unbeaten in three runs on the flat, including the Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh when ridden by MJ Kinane. He is honoured in Lenebane with the Montelado Bar located under the main stand.
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Irish Times columnist and Independent Chair of Ireland’s first LGBT National Youth Strategy, Una Mullally, will officially launch ‘LGBT Friendly Roscommon 2017’ at Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon town next Tuesday (21st). The initiative, organised by the Roscommon Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), will support local service providers, community groups and sporting organisations to become more LGBT friendly through a series of awareness raising workshops and a code of practice. Will Keane, Roscommon farmer and star of RTÉ’s ‘Only Gay in the Village’, will also speak at the event about his experiences as a gay man in Roscommon. The initiative has been developed with the input and support of children and young people in Roscommon, including Luke McEvoy, a secondary school student in Elphin Community College, who designed a logo for the initiative to help makes public spaces in Roscommon more LGBT friendly. The launch of ‘LGBT Friendly Roscommon’ will take place at 2.15 pm in Hannon’s Hotel next Tuesday (21st).
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Murphy moves Bill on ‘Monksland boundary’ Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has confirmed that he is set to move a Bill which seeks to amend the Local Government Act in a bid to tackle the ongoing uncertainties over the Monksland boundary issue. Deputy Murphy: “This is an issue which is of the utmost importance and one which is firmly on my radar. The Bill will come before the Dáil in the coming weeks and there will be an opportunity for all public representatives and members of the Save Roscommon
group to attend the introduction of the Bill in Leinster House if they so wish. I gave a firm commitment prior to election on behalf of the Fianna Fáil party in relation to the Monksland boundary issue and I am honouring that commitment 100%,” said Deputy Murphy. “Unless a number of stipulations from the boundary report are adhered to then the controversial boundary changes could still go ahead in four years’ time. Let nobody be fooled this matter has been framed in such
a way which could very well lead to an annexation of the Monksland area in four years’ time,” said Deputy Murphy. The Bill is an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1991 to ensure that the county status of a community shall not be altered without the explicit consent of the majority of its electorate. The Bill would not allow a county boundary to be altered unless a binding plebiscite was held in the area affected by such an alteration.
Pictured at a coffee morning to mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 8th of March were Gail Murray, Angelina Madden, Kathleen Hogan Roache and Cllr. Orla Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox
Upcoming events in Portrun Portrun Development Association will be holding a major litter pick in the Portrun area and approach roads on Saturday morning, 25th of March as part of the National Spring Clean-up 2017. Residents are invited to meet at the playground at 10 am. It is expected that the litter pick will take two hours. Last year this initiative resulted in a massive turnout of local residents who gave up two hours of their time which made a great difference to our area. We are hoping to repeat this again and litter picks gloves and highvisibility vests will be provided. If you are available, please come along and lend a hand. On Saturday night, 1st of April we are holding a fundraiser night at Paddy Finn’s Bar. This is following on from the success of last year’s fundraiser. The money raised will go to the ongoing costs of the association such as insurance, tools, equipment, flowers, etc. On the Fundraising Night we will be officially launching our new website – www.portrun.ie. This website promises to be an archive of our folklore, heritage and all Portrun has to offer. Derick Campbell will be entertaining us on the night and refreshments will be served. Your support is greatly appreciated and all are welcome.
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NewsPeople Tractor Run in aid of St. Dominic’s Strictly Come Dancing Michael Naughton and Maura Quigley who are taking part in St. Dominic’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ are holding a Tractor Run on Sunday March 19th leaving Roscommon Mart at 12 noon. Registration is 11 a.m. to 11 45 a.m. Entry fee is €20. There will be a raffle and fefreshments served afterwards. Please support.
Buster the Bullock raffle in aid of ‘Jack & Jill’ charity The raffle for Buster the Bullock (in aid of Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation) will be taking place on Saturday, 18th of March at Millar’s Bar, Ballydangan, Co. Roscommon with tickets now on sale for €5 each or book of 5 for €20. The winning ticket will be picked between 11-11.30 pm by local TD Michael Fizmaurice. For further information visit www.jackandjill.ie or contact Edelle on 045-894538.
St John’s 10km/5km Fun Walk/Run St. John’s Strictly 10km/5km Fun Walk/Run will take place from St. John’s Community Centre in Lecarrow on Sunday, 19th of March at 3 pm. Refreshments will be available afterwards in St. John’s Community Centre. This event is hosted by Sylvia Kilcline. Your support is gratefully appreciated.
Roscommon Daffodil Day launched Roscommon Daffodil Day Committee launched Daffodil Day 2017 last Friday, 10th of March, at a coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s on Main Street, to support the growing number of people being diagnosed with cancer in Ireland. Eilish Humborg, Chair of Roscommon Daffodil Day Committee, said: “Since 1988, €66m has been raised on Daffodil Day to support thousands of people affected by cancer. People of Roscommon have been instrumental in raising
these funds and we thank you for your staunch support to date. “As cancer incidence increases, we need your support more than ever before to ensure no one in our community faces cancer alone. Please give what you can on Daffodil Day and make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.” Night Nurse Patricia McKiernan, who cares for patients in Roscommon said: “When I go into a patient’s home I try to bring a sense of calm-
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Boyle Daffodil Day also recently held a formal launch. Monica Commons, Chair of the Boyle Daffodil Day Committee said: “Since 1988 €66m has been raised on Daffodil Day to support thousands of people affected by cancer. People of Boyle have been instrumental in raising these funds and we thank you for your staunch support to date. As cancer incidence increases, we need
your support more than ever before to ensure no one in our community faces cancer alone. Please give what you can on Daffodil Day and make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.” To volunteer to collect on Daffodil Day contact Monica Commons or to make an online donation visit www.cancer. ie/daffodilday
Ploughing press night at Percy French Hotel Roscommon Ploughing Association will officially launch the 2017 Ploughing Championships and Family Day at a press night in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown on Thursday, March 23rd at 8.30 pm. The official sponsor will be unveiled on the night.
Members of the local business community who would like to become involved with the event – the biggest outside of the National Ploughing Championships – are also invited along to the launch. The 23rd Annual Roscommon County Ploughing
Championships & Family Day will take place on Sunday, April 3rd in Clooncullane, Tulsk on the farm of Peter Kelly. Further information can be obtained by contacting 087-4113617 or 0872755738.
Wind farm meeting next Monday Organisers of a recent meeting in Castlecoote concerning a proposed wind farm in the area will hold a follow-up public meeting next Monday night (20th) in Kilbegnet Hall in Creggs. All Oireachtas members and county councillors have been invited to this meet-
ing, which is scheduled to start at 8 pm. The organisers will be presenting a sustainable development proposal, which was submitted to Coillte recently, before deciding on the next steps that those opposed to a wind farm in the community will take.
Elphin is ready for the 30th in annual Daffodil Day. The Elph volunteers, with the support of the staff at Bank of Ireland andbe the business community, will promoting the event with the sale of silk daffodils and pins. The outdoor stall will also be in place on Main St. with fresh daffodil blooms and some promotional items. This is the 30th year of the event, and the Elphin community have been involved each year. Happy birthday Daffodil Day – from all involved in Elphin!
newsbriefs Top floral expert for Garden Club meeting The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club is on Monday, 27th of March in the Abbey Hotel at 8 pm. Our demonstrator is Ethel Mitchell who has been a floral demonstrator for many years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Full details in our next issue.
Public meeting in Ballaghaderreen A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, 21st of March at 8 pm in Durkin’s, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, regarding the Ballaghaderreen-Kilfree Greenway project. All interested parties are welcome.
St. Dominic’s ‘Strictly’ Progressive 25 Ann and Alan will host a Progressive 25 Card Drive in Murray’s Bar, Knockcroghery on St. Patrick’s Night at 8.30 pm. There will be a raffle and refreshments served on the night. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Pictured at a coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s for Daffodil Day on Friday morning last were Eilish Humborg, Ann Flynn, Lorraine Toner, Gertie McDermott, Catherine Healy and Margaret Clarke. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at a coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s for Daffodil Day on Friday morning last were Majella Tully and Celina Tully. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at a coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s for Daffodil Day on Friday morning last were Paula Connaughton, Ann Connaughton and Mary Conry Candler. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at a coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s for Daffodil Day on Friday morning last were Maura Galvin, Janette Finneran and Ann Farrell. Picture: Andrew Fox
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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor
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It’s March – time for men to go back to the shed? ll of a sudden it’s mid-March. The seasons change, the year moves on. We might lament time’s passage but the dividend is spring, then summer, and just lately that welcome arrival of a heartwarming brightness at the opening and closing of the day. And the suspense is over, the waiting – thankfully – has ended. The big issue of our times has finally been resolved. Not Brexit – Des-exit. I had pledged not to watch Dancing With The Stars – and I didn’t – but it was impossible not to see some of the gory goings-on every now and again, and, even if you sold your telly, the whole circus was in your face via the Internet or the newspapers. Such hype! Most guilty of all, it seemed to me, was the Irish Independent. Across pages 4 and 5, reports of tragedies – and ‘Dessie’s Dancing Diary’ across pages 2 and 3? Anyways, Des Cahill is a nice man, and a lighter one now after his exploits on the show. He’s been eliminated – but we may never
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.... “once they move into middle age, men tend to gravitate towards the shed, often for long spells”.
be able to erase from our minds that image of Des as Austin Powers. id-March indeed, and time to check out the lawnmower. The lawnmower sits in silence in the shed, surrounded by a kind of controlled clutter. The shed…where it’s usually hard to see the things you need and easy to see
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the things you’ll never need. Almost a metaphor for life! There is no sign of the hammer or the screwdriver or the plunger – definitely no sign of the plunger – but there’s an abundance of utterly useless knickknacks which you have been hoarding for years. As the years move on, the shed becomes a museum of knick-knacks
– useless things, bits and pieces that should have been thrown out long ago. These are the items that you actually stood beside a skip with. You looked at obscure, funny-shaped, useless items and you had a choice: Skip or keep? And you actually said to yourself ‘Ah sure I’ll keep it, it might come in useful some time…’ And so that utterly useless collection of utterly useless things takes up space in your shrinking shed, the ‘What’s this for?’ items squeezed in between almost-empty paint cans and chipped flower pots and broken toys from long-vanished summers. The shed is largely forgotten about during the winter, except for occasional visits, but now, in mid-March, the shed is back in the game. The junk in the shed which is now exposed by bright mornings and evenings and the onset of the ‘outdoor season’, even includes some of last year’s newspapers. For some reason, there are bulky papers, complete with magazines, stacked on a shelf, relegated from pride of place in the living room to junk status in the shed. Obviously I must have done a clearance of newspapers from the house – but had felt the need
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the consultation. To this end, Blackberry Hearing ensures that anyone attending one of their free hearing consultations is aware beforehand of the cost of hearing aids for them, should they want to proceed. This then is backed up by a 45-day cooling off period, where a customer has the assurance they can return the hearing aids for a full refund should they not be fully satisfied. The ultimate measure of a company’s success in providing customer care must come from the customers themselves. Blackberry Hearing has expanded rapidly and now holds over 60 fortnightly clinics. The feedback from both clinic partners and customers has been overwhelmingly positive. An example of comments from letters sent to the regional press include “I can only say that the service was top class”. “We did not necessarily set out to be disruptive” according to John “but our low pricing and strong customer care seems to
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to find a new home for them. Last summer’s headlines tell of Leicester’s remarkable journey and newspapers from later in the year chart the unravelling of the mad ambition of Donald Trump. He’s obviously going nowhere. As I and others have observed before, once they move into middle age, men tend to gravitate towards the shed, often for long spells. Men will say they are working, sceptics will say they are in fact hiding out. Surely we can all agree on ‘pottering about’? Anyways, Trump is going to drain the swamp; I’m going to drain the shed. STARTLING/STAGGERING HEADLINE OF THE WEEK DEPARTMENT: ‘Figures reveal that RTE spent a staggering €337,000 on Nicky Byrne’s failed Eurovision bid.’ Can I suggest a quick cost-saving measure? How about we spend just €300,000 on making sure he doesn’t represent us again – and we put the other €37k to a worthy cause? But seriously…€337,000…how many hospital trolleys?
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NewsPeople newsbriefs AGM of Ballintubber Community Alert The AGM of Ballintubber Community Alert will take place in the Old School on Tuesday, 21st of March at 8 pm. Sergeant Paul McDermott, Crime Prevention Officer, Bernie Kearney, Muintir na Tire, Sergeant Kevin Sexton, Castlerea and Patricia Johnson of Helplink South will be in attendance. All are welcome.
Charity Ride in aid of Moore Playground Countryside Drag Hunt Kiltormer will be holding a Charity Ride on Friday, 17th of March in aid of Irish Wheelchair Association (Athlone branch) and Moore Community Playground. Registration is from 11 am at the Birchgrove Pub, Ballinasloe. There will be food, music and an auction afterwards. For more contact Paul on 087-2374192 or Dan on 087-2648170.
Arrival of refugees delayed again DAN DOONER
Syrian refugees due to arrive in Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday are not expected to arrive for another few days at least. Last night (Wednesday) there appeared to be no sign of activity at the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the Abbeyfield Hotel. EROC manager, Jacqueline Mullen, told the Roscommon People that the refugees were due to arrive “in the next few days” and added that they would spend St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Meanwhile, sources in Ballaghaderreen have also
Contrasting views on health supports PAUL HEALY
There’s some confusion this week about the precise status of health supports for the refugees who are due to arrive in Ballaghaderreen. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed an allocation of €97,000 by the Department of Health to put in place health supports and interpretation facilities for the Syrian refugees – but Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has expressed concern about what he says is a lack of planning with regard to provision of medical services. Deputy Fitzmaurice criticised the “lack of proper planning” with regard to providing medical services for the refugees. Deputy Fitzmaurice says the two GPs in the town, who “are already operating to capacity” have had just
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tacting the relevant Ministers and the HSE this week to seek out answers. In contrast, Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy welcomed an allocation of €97,000 by the Department of Health to put in place health supports and interpretation facilities for the Syrian refugees. Deputy Murphy said the Minister for Health Simon Harris had informed him on Friday last that the Department of Health had allocated €97,000 to the HSE from the Dormant Accounts Fund to put in place health supports and interpretation facilities for the new residents. Welcoming the news, Deputy Murphy said: “However we must to continue to monitor the situation and ensure that such allocations are sufficient to meet the ongoing needs of the Syrian refugees.”
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Progress at Community Sports Park Cllr. Orla Leyden has welcomed the completion of the new carpark at Roscommon Community Sports Park, Lisnamult. She said that the car park is another important milestone in the project and greatly enhances the facility. Phase 1 saw the development of a floodlit Astro Turf pitch with the support of Roscommon LEADER Partnership and local fundraising and a long-term lease secured from Roscommon County Council. With the carpark now complete,
Cllr. Leyden, chairperson of Roscommon Community Sports Park, said: “A Sports Capital Grant application has been made for the development of dressing rooms, toilets and showers at the facility. The dressing rooms and toilets are required to facilitate greater usage of the AstroTurf pitch.” Cllr. Leyden thanked the committee for their continued commitment to the project and Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Municipal District Fund 2016 for finan-
cial assistance towards the car park. Cllr. Leyden acknowledged the co-operative approach of Lisnamult Residents Association and support for the development of what is a fantastic community sports park for all the community in Roscommon. Cllr. Leyden concluded by saying that the Community Astro Turf pitch is in great demand and is “ideal for clubs, schools and groups of friends to hire.” * For bookings, phone James on 086-0741318.
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Relaunch of Heritage Barge in Ballyleague on Saturday A major maritime historical event will take place this Saturday, 18th of March at 2 pm in Ballyleague, when an 80-year-old steel Barge will be relaunched by Christy McCann,
Chief Scout, and Dawn Livingstone, CEO of Waterways Ireland. Back in 1937, Thos Hughes from Athy, Co. Kildare purchased a 62foot Barge from William McMillen
of the Ringsend Dockyard Company, stated to have cost £1,175 pounds. The 113B worked on the Barrow line and on the Grand Canal carrying mixed cargo, and was subsequently bought by the OPW and used as a maintenance boat on the Shannon in the early 1950s to replace the original Fox, which the late Sid Shine, from Athlone had bought. The 113B was renamed the Fox and plied its trade on behalf of a number of Government agencies throughout the years maintaining the waterways from Lanesborough up to Lough Allen and further afield until it was decommissioned a number of years ago. Following negotiations with Waterways Ireland, the 12th Roscommon Scout Troop (part of Lough Keel Scout County) took possession of the 113B Fox under a licence agreement just under three years ago. The Barge was brought up to Hanly’s Marina in Ballyleague where a major restoration and refurbishing programme was undertaken by a dedicated team of Scout Leaders which will culminate in its relaunch for use by the Scouting movement.
Miriam and Alan Hughes launch 2017 LauraLynn Heroes Ball Miriam O’Callaghan and Alan Hughes recently got their glad rags on for the launch of the LauraLynn Heroes Ball which takes place on Saturday, 6th of May. Celebrating all the little heroes who benefit from the support of LauraLynn, the gala evening will take place in the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, raising muchneeded funds for the specialist palliative care LauraLynn provides to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The LauraLynn Heroes Ball will be a memorable evening with Miriam acting as MC, music by crowdrousing band Perfect Day and The Dionnes and an auction presided by Allsop’s Robert Hoban with some jaw-dropping items up for grabs. Carmel Breheny, Chair of the LauraLynn Heroes Ball said: “After the success of our first ball in 2016, we are really excited to announce the 2017 LauraLynn Heroes Ball. I am very grateful to Miriam and Alan for their continued support for LauraLynn. We are really looking
Vincent is Red Cross Carer of Year… Pictured is Vincent Callaghan from Fairymount, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, who was presented with the Red Cross Carer of the Year Award in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon last Friday. Vincent received the award for looking after two of his children with special needs for nearly 40 years. Photograph shows Vincent being congratulated by his daughter Christina, who nominated him for the award. Photo: Brian Farrell.
A number of local pharmacists recently graduated with an Edexcel Pharmacy Services Diploma (QCF). The graduation ceremony was held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on Monday, 6th of March. Pictured on the occasion of their graduation are Claire Sinead Kelly, Brogan’s Pharmacy, Boyle; Patricia Geever, McSharry’s Pharmacy, Castlerea; Martina Scanlon, Ryan’s Pharmacy, Boyle; Elaine Carney, Chemco Pharmacy, Roscommon and Kayleigh Nally, Cunningham’s Pharmacy, Athlone. They are pictured with Joe Ausena of Edexcel and Daragh Connolly, President of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU).
Government ‘giving two fingers to forgotten farmers’
Pictured are Miriam O’Callaghan and Alan Hughes launching the LauraLynn Heroes Ball on Saturday, 6th of May.
forward to another fantastic event, with proceeds going towards helping the little heroes we see every day in LauraLynn.” Tickets are priced individually at €150 each or €2000 per corporate
table of ten. Ticket price includes drinks reception, five-star gala dinner with wine, entertainment throughout the night and an afterparty. Tickets are available from www.lauralynn.ie.
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says there is “total confusion” over the ‘forgotten farmer’ saga. On Tuesday, Deputy Fitzmaurice said he had been in contact this week with the Department of Agriculture on the vexed issue of funding for the ‘forgotten farmer.’ However, he got no satisfaction. “Now they are saying that they cannot take the funding out of the National Reserve. There seems to be total confusion about this matter. I have asked for the numbers of farmers involved and I am still waiting for that information. “The Single Farm Payment forms are out this week and it would be a travesty if Fianna Fáil and others persist in sup-
porting this Government when there is a commitment written into the Programme for Government which states that the ‘forgotten farmer’ issue must be sorted out – yet it is blatantly disregarded again this year. “We have talked often enough about the demise of rural Ireland and we have seen the numbers in farming dropping and yet here we are again with the Government giving the two fingers to young farmers who lost out in the past and the same thing is happening once again. “I am calling on the farming organisations, Sinn Fein, Fianna Fáil and others to increase the pressure on the Government on this issue.”
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Thousands to attend local St Patrick’s Day parades Thousands of people are expected to attend St. Patrick’s Day festivities throughout the region tomorrow (Friday, 17th of March). A number of parades will be held in County Roscommon and adjoining counties. In Ballaghaderreen, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at Ballaghaderreen Business Park on the Dublin Road at 2.30 pm before making its way through Main Street and up by Market Square. The 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballintubber will feature a great line-up including special guests Mickey Mouse, many more Disney characters – and Bozo the Clown is back to host a free show for kids! The parade in Ballintubber will start at 3 pm sharp. There will be a number of prizes across a range of categories. The overall winner will receive the Jacinta O’Toole Memorial Cup in loving memory of Jacinta, a much-loved local lady, and daughter of Parade founder, Frank.
In Ballyleague/Lanesboro, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at St. Faithleach’s GAA Club at 2.30 pm and make its way through the Main Street before finishing at the Community College. Great prizes on offer! Among the highlights at Friday’s Boyle Parade will be the Brazilian Samba Dancers and the Irish Army Colour Party. Excellent prizes on offer in a parade which kicks off at 3.30 pm. The annual Elphin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at 3 pm. There will be €1,000 in prize-money with the best overall float winning €500 and the Seamus Nolan Perpetual Cup. The Glenamaddy Parade will be hosted by the Glenamaddy & District Residents & Traders Association and promises to be a great family occasion. The Rooskey Heritage Festival Committee are holding Rooskey’s first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 5 pm. The committee are anticipating in excess of 35 various different groups.
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Fr om My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS
Morphing into Mammy! “Being a mother means one day you’ll realise you’re doing and saying all the things that peed you off about me when you were a child. Yep… the signs are there, you’re officially morphing into me, you can’t deny it; the transformation’s begun.” Am I cruel or wha’? That was the conversation I had with my eldest last week when she rang to say Happy International Women’s Day and that she’d tagged me on Facebook as one of the women she couldn’t live without. Bless her. Number one daughter, whom I love to distraction, (but who takes fashion cues from deluded dopes who get attention for doing zilch… the Kardashians), proceeded to tell me she’d just been prescribed reading glasses and without realising it, had chosen a pair identical to mine! Aaagh! The shame of it! “Eh, there’s only 18 years between us, so what’s wrong with that? However, if you find yourself getting more excited about a trip to TK Maxx than is necessary, blow the ESB bill money on scented candles and novelty table napkins ‘cos there’s cute little Easter bunnies all over them…seek help!” Cue rapid eye rolls…I couldn’t see her but I could sense her standard reaction to my ‘corny’ jokes, and I could hear the vibrant smile travelling from Dublin to Roscommon, so I continued the slagging. “And wait ‘till you start speaking Irish to the dog…oíche mhaith, suí, or fán.” To which she replied, “scary though that’ll be mam, it’ll never happen ‘cos all I know is cáca milis, but if I’m ever watching d’telly and suddenly run out to take the clothes off the line ‘cos it’s raining on Coronation Street, that’s when I’ll get counselling.” Ouch! She may scoff, but I reminded her that nobody ever has, nor ever will, love
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her as I do, even though, during her teenage years, we acted more like sparring partners than mother and daughter. And in the run-up to Mother’s Day, I’d safely say our relationship is probably similar to the type of dynamic between many Roscommon mammies and the daughters who fought hard not to turn into them.
Mind you, my youngest is fecked. She’s beyond redemption…she’s already me, she was born me; I’d say she’s a mini me but at 5’10” she’s a whole lot taller me. She’s the one who, like me, forensically separates clothes and washes according to the label’s instructions; the carefree eldest stuffs everything, irrespective of colour or
Methinks the Bieb’s reality check has bounced! We’ve all got a fundamental right to privacy, even those who live their lives in the glare of the media spotlight. On the other hand, it could be perceived that when one desires and courts public adoration, fame and riches, they really should know what they’re getting into and expect certain aspects of their lives to fall under scrutiny. Especially when it comes to ‘pop idols’ and the young fans who buy their records/products/tickets, etc., and who hang around all day desperately waiting for a glimpse, or even a photo of their hero. And so last week, instead of coming across like an assertive gentleman who knows what he wants, Justin Bieber, pictured right, displayed his usual brattish behaviour prior to his Melbourne concert when he was insolent towards an admirer. Now, while the initial advance appeared to begin constructively with the young fan approaching the spoiled whippersnapper, innocently asking “Hey Justin, can we have a photo?” things appeared to deteriorate markedly when the singer – who seems to be abrupt, boorish and blunt no matter what the
occasion – reacted by saying “You’re invading my privacy, I don’t want a photo.” Fair enough, Bieber’s entitled not to have his photo taken. However he couldn’t leave it at that and the situation went downhill when he insulted the young woman by adding “Look at you, you make me sick.” Justin, I’ve got news for ya mate…Copernicus called, and, er, it appears, you’re not the centre of the universe!
material, into the machine, throws in the powder and hopes my granddaughter’s school uniform doesn’t come out small enough to fit a Barbie doll. She also washes clothes with a ‘dry clean only’ label on them! But she’s confident, she’s secure, she runs a successful business and she marches to the beat of her own drum; and I have never, ever seen her get flustered…even when her jumpers shrink small enough to fit her Shitzu. Instead she laughs and, never focusing on the negative says, “Mam, it was a fiver in Penney’s, what’s the big deal?” And ya know what, she’s right, what is the big deal? I suppose it’s all about perception, isn’t it? While I perceive the shrunken item as wasteful, she perceives it as an opportunity to go clothes shopping. However, cruel wagon that I am, I reminded her that lately I’ve noticed many of my ‘annoying’ habits – I call them quirks – are coursing through her genes. Like the time she ran back to the apartment for a jacket in case it got cold later, or when I realised she didn’t see herself as part of the young ‘wan demographic anymore, ‘cos she announced: “I’m not drinking there again, it’s full of sloppy kids downing shots.” So I’ll say this as plainly as I can mammies, the day will come when your daughter realises being a mother is not always the idyllic experience that spills out of the pages of a fairytale. Her own daughter will take her for granted and fail to see the diamond she actually is, that’s the day she’ll hold you, her own mammy, close in her heart and realise she’s blossomed and matured into you, and welcome it ‘cos it’ll no longer frighten her; it’ll excite her… we hope!
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newsbriefs Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, a pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit Athlone on 21st of March. It was blessed by Pope Francis on 11th of January and was crowned by Archbishop Eamon Martin on 3rd of March in Armagh and from there it is travelling around Ireland. It will be in the Diocese of Elphin in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone on Tuesday, 21st of March, arriving at 6 pm for public veneration and confessions. Holy Mass commences at 7 pm.
2006 minors set for ‘Strictly’ fundraiser Culleen Hall in Knockcroghery will be the venue for tonight’s fundraiser (Thursday, 16th of March) in aid of St. Dominic’s Strictly Come Dancing. Con and Anita’s ‘reeling in the win’ will focus on Roscommon’s 2006 All-Ireland Minor Football Final replay win over Kerry. The night will be presented by Willie Hegarty of Shannonside FM and special guests will include players and management of the 2006 AllIreland Minor winning team. The Tommy Markham Cup will also be making a special appearance! Admission is €10 and tea and refreshments will be served.
Volunteers needed for Roscommon Women’s Network Would you like to volunteer a few hours a week for a local charity? Roscommon Women’s Network (RWN), support women and their families throughout the county and surrounding area. Our volunteers support the work of the organisation as shop assistants, administrative volunteers, and fundraising volunteers and as members of our Board of Directors. Training will be provided if necessary. All volunteers are Garda vetted. If you are interested or would like to find out more, please contact Nora on 094-9621690 or 087-9097934 or nfahy@rwn.ie. Visit www. rwn.ie for more information on RWN.
Lisnamult Draw The Lisnamult Residents Association will be collecting in your area in the coming weeks as we commence a new year for our monthly draw. The profits from the draw are used for development of grounds, pitches and other facilities in Lisnamult and used by the wider Roscommon community. The draw takes place monthly in the Hyde Centre. There are two €100 prizes, one €50 prize and three €25 prizes each month. The draw costs €20 for the year. We are most grateful to all our supporters.
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As someone who just loves to entertain family and friends, especially now we’ve got such a beautiful garden, and if we get the weather, an impromptu barbie is likely to be on the cards. Therefore, my next project is to try to create a cosy outdoor space on a shoestring budget. And so, in order to fashion a rural oasis where we can relax, wine, dine or just read a book, this is what I am planning to do. Make the space feel cosy with a functional patio set consisting of four chairs and a round table in either green or blue. You see, bright colours work best up against grey exterior walls. I’ll also buy a selection of poufees (or as the Americans call them…ottomans) to scatter around and provide extra seating and focal points in the garden. Additionally we have an old, drop leaf table with chairs that collapse and store underneath. This can be sanded, repainted to match the patio set, and once opened up set up beside it to create a food prep area that doubles
as a bar with the chairs and cooler boxes placed around it and underneath it. Setting up a small nest of tables or mismatched coffee or occasional tables with appetisers and crisps, dips and nuts will not only allow guests to mingle; it’ll also make a small outdoor area appear larger. If you have a moveable metal cart, or find one at a car boot sale, clean it up and cover it with a fancy tablecloth; it can look fab as a mobile drinks trolley and can be wheeled in or out whenever it’s needed. A must-have for outdoor entertaining is fairy lights; they brighten the food prep area, make it easier for your guests to see where they’re going… especially the tipsy ones, and they add a magical atmosphere to the evening, making everything more enchanting and welcoming. Candles will add a certain amount of charm to your outdoor area, but place them in appropriate and recommended lantern holders, terracotta pots and other suitable containers designed to hold them. Remember to make sure to extinguish them before
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Revamping your kitchen? Here are some key kitchen trends for 2017 MIRIAM KERINS
Like most Roscommon families, our kitchen is the heart of our home, and because of its open plan design and fabulous big windows, it’s also my favourite room and I love nothing more than sitting down first thing in the spring sunshine, mug of coffee in my hand, watching the robins and blue tits performing acrobats around the bird feeder and listening to the swans’ bugle call as they fly overhead. Absolute bliss. I can safely say I love my kitchen. However, the trend for 2017 demands functionality, usability, practicality and maximising every ounce of space in order for the cook to produce lashings of gourmet delights with the ease and sophistication of Mary Berry; I’m personally more of a Keith Floyd culinary artist myself. Yep, I use wine when cooking; and some of it even manages to make it into the food. The linear look is all in for 2017. In fact if you looked at last week’s Home of the Year on RTE you’d have noticed handle-less units were a design feature in one of the homes. This trend is popular with those who like a sleek and more modern look to their units. Clutter-free worktops are definitely something I can get on board with.
I hate clutter and insist, (though nobody takes notice), that once used, everything is put away. I mean, we have units with shelves and compartments clearly marked with little decorative tags (too much?) for spices, jars, cans, soups and sauces and having clean and clear worktops on which to prepare the main meal not only makes the kitchen look larger, it also makes it easier for the fastidious, nit picking person who’s making your dinner! The kitchen colour trend du jour is for units to be in neutral earthy tones with kettles and other appliances being in copper or teal. However, only last week I managed to become uncharacteristically over-excited concerning a humble and necessary kitchen utensil when I bought the most beautiful paisley designed electric kettle in Roscommon town. It’s gorgeous and perfectly matches my feature wall. When it comes to the other walls, personally I love bright, vibrant colours that reflect the sun and if you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a total or even partial kitchen make over right now, investing in some paint and matching utensils like cups, a kettle, a big cookie jar and a cafetier, will absolutely lift your spirits and shake off that design slump for another year.
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If you’ve got a small bathroom – and many homes have – then decorating it may seem like a difficult task. However, with a bit of creativity – as in making sure every bit of available space has functionality and is storage friendly – your miniscule small bathroom immediately becomes a serviceable, colourful room. Here’s what we’d suggest. Don’t overdo it on the colour scheme and instead, plan your colour palate around warm neutrals like greens, blues, silver grays and soft pinks that promote tranquillity and can open up even the smallest of bathrooms. Go easy on the knickknacks and instead spend the budget on a large mirror that doubles as a medicine cabinet. This will draw light into the room. However, if you don’t have the cash to splash, why not customise your original mirror by
painting the frame or by stencilling a frame on the wall around it. Accessories like taps, shower curtains, soap dispensers, towel rails, door hooks and blinds can all be bought quite inexpensively; but remember, a bathroom will look much bigger if all the accessories match in both colour and finish, so try to buy them all in the one shop. We all know that keeping the bathroom clean adds to the overall fresh experience. And as limescale and mould can be a pain and make a bathroom (especially a small one) look grubby, I’d suggest scrubbing the bath and behind the taps with a solution of baking soda and vinegar – it’s what I do, and not a week goes by without my shower curtain spending time airing on the clothes line. That said, to prevent mildew building up, wiping down the tiles after every shower/ bath and opening the windows, is not (despite
what my family says) the sign of a screwball aul wan; it’s common sense. I also place a little dish of baking soda on the floor behind the loo to soak up any nasty smells. Coca Cola (or any cola product) is not just for my vodka, you know; I often
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Remember your diversity drives their creativity MIRIAM KERINS
Any parent who has either raised or is currently raising a teenager will probably understand me when I say their bedroom can sometimes be considered a health hazard. In fact, when my eldest was a teenager, such was the mess I even considered getting an anti-tetanus booster before I entered her room to change the sheets! She even convinced me one day that the smell travelling down the stairs into the living room was due to a science project she was doing for her mocks, until I realised she didn’t do science and what she was actually cultivating was mouldy bacteria as a result of the half-eaten sandwiches and filthy dishes hidden under her bed! And so, if like me you’ve had to run the gauntlet of knickers, tops and towels carpeting the floor when there’s 50 empty hangers in the wardrobe and an
unused linen basket in the corner, and you know that threatening to ground them is only punishing yourself ‘cos it’ll have no effect on your rebel without a clue kid, then you’ve already lost that battle. My advice is chill…and try the following: As patiently as you can, discuss the untidiness with your teen and make it a team effort to tackle the situation by telling them you plan to redecorate but you’d like them to make suggestions around the colour scheme, etc. Clear away the clutter, making sure to throw out, donate or store anything your teen no longer uses or needs. If possible, and in order to remain within budget, fix any furniture that’s broken. Set up a desk for homework, making sure to add a lamp and a comfy chair. Add shelves to store school books and give them a gift of a cool vintage case or storage trunk they can lock and
Michael Hughes Heating & Plumbing Contractor stash away personal items or make-up, etc. If space is limited, add a beanbag or some large throw cushions in a corner for your teen to use as a lounge around area. A chalkboard wall will give your teen a blank canvas on which to express
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Thinking inside of the box (room) MIRIAM KERINS
According to researchers at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute, too much clutter affects our ability to focus…or something like that. I’m not really sure ‘cause I’m currently distracted by the mountain of papers/technical magazines/’phone chargers/ tools/other stuff hubby has dumped, sorry stored, on the shelves and the floor in the box room. So, let me get this straight: it’s taken a group of scientists years and probably lots of cash to come up with something I’ve been nagging about all along – that hoarding stuff is not good for you. Well it’s not good for you if you live with me! And so, if you’ve realised that the benefits of living and working in an uncluttered space is more attractive and better for your health, and that once the debris is cleared, you’ve actually managed to unearth a perfectly usable box room, then I’ve got a few tips for you. Go through your items one at a time and ask yourself why you got them in the first place. Then ask yourself if I saw this in a shop/car boot sale now, would I buy it? Would I have any use for it? If the answer is “no,” but you’re still not ready to part with it, pack it into a box, label it and store it in the attic/shed ‘till your neat freak partner has
made up your mind for you. Get rid of any furniture you don’t need and replace it with multifunctional items such as a desk with drawers that doubles as a locker/lamp stand. If you’ve got lots of paper work/documents, scan what you can into the PC, and back it up on a USB stick, that way you’ve got an electronic copy and you can vacuum pack the hard copy and store it in the attic…out of sight! Repaint walls and ceilings using lightcoloured paint. Remember dark colours can make an already small room look closed in, so go for light greens or blues or antique whites, and open up the window area to allow in as much natural light as possible. When hanging curtains, choose a colour identical or lighter than your walls; it’ll make the window frame look bigger. A well-placed mirror on one wall, or even mirrored cabinets, can really open up a box room and create a focal point. Remove any large rugs or heavily designed carpets, replacing them with smaller, neutral coloured scatter rugs that’ll visually expand your floor space. Consider floor to ceiling shelving and store your books and other items by colour coordinating them; believe me, it pulls the entire look together and, as an added bonus, makes your room appear more streamlined and neat.
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Plant ideas in your kids’ heads … by getting them to plant flowers in the garden MIRIAM KERINS
The sun is out so now is the time to wean the kids off the sofa and away from the TV and video games by slathering on the sunscreen, and getting them excited about spending some time with you in the garden. First of all, if you’ve got a decent-sized garden, allow each child to choose a small plot, fence it off and identify it by placing their name tag on it. Your next task is to bundle them into the car and bring them along to your local garden centre this weekend. The friendly staff will be happy to advise and encourage the munchkins to plant and grow their own seasonal flowers and/or vegetables. Create an insect hotel: We’ve put one on one of our posts to attract and encourage more bugs into the garden; and this has really got our resident little robin and the ladybirds
excited, leaving the bird feeder for the wrens and the blue tits who adore filling up and chatting with their reflections in the garden mirrors. BTW, those lovely ladybirds can eat approximately 5,000 greenfly in their own lifetime, so encourage your kiddies to protect them. Give a bee a home by placing some additional little bee hotels; available in supermarkets, DIY shops and garden centres across Roscommon, around your garden. This will provide much needed nesting sites for solitary bees. This could be a good project for an older child, say around 10 years upwards, who could plant a mass of flowers for effective foraging like white clover or dandelions, which bees love, and large shrubs or small flowering trees like wild cherry or willow that provide pollen and nectar for our little friends.
While at the garden centre, buy some outdoor bowls and get some pebbles or marbles to fill them and create a surface. Encourage the kiddies to fill these bowls daily with fresh water and place them in their own personal garden plots so that the bees can land on them without drowning and get a drink. You see, our bees need to drink water to keep hydrated, which they then evaporate to cool their hives. Bees usually find a source of water first thing in the morning by collecting the dew from the garden leaves; however, encouraging kiddies to nurture nature and experience the bees, who are vital to our gardens, buzzing from flower to flower, knowing they’ve helped them along will really give them an appreciation, not just for the wildlife that lives in our gardens, but also for the wonder that is both the bumble bee and
the honey bee. For younger kiddies, creating a seed tray and
encouraging them to sow their own summer veg or pansies on a window-
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Minister told of concern over disability cutbacks Minister Finian McGrath visited a number of locations in County Roscommon on Monday, meeting various advocacy groups in the process. Deputy Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fáil) had issued the invitation to Mr. McGrath, who is Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Justice & Equality and Health, with Special Responsibility for Disability Issues. During his visit the Minister called to the Hub Café in Strokestown, The Brothers of Charity in Roscommon Town and the Irish Wheelchair Association, Cuisle, Donamon. Deputy Murphy commented: “I was delighted that the Minister accepted my invitation to visit the county as I was anxious to highlight various issues of concerns to various advocacy groups and disability services in the county. “The Minister met with the staff and service users of the Hub Café in Strokestown which is funded by The Brothers of Charity. The Café aims to give young adults employment and training.
“The Minister also met with the local knitting group who volunteer in the services and also knit various items for people with Autism and people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” When he visited the Brothers of Charity in Roscommon the Minister was told (by Aoife Hegarty, the chairperson of the Advocacy Group) how funding cuts have resulted in the Brothers of Charity being left with a substandard level of transportation, something which impacts directly on people with disabilities. Margaret Glacken, Director of Services of The Brothers of Charity, also raised concerns that all areas of the services they provide have been subject to severe cuts. According to Deputy Murphy, the Minister gave a heartfelt reaction to their concerns. The Minister also noted on a personal level that he understood their struggles as his daughter has special needs and he has experienced many battles to ensure that she had access to services. He stressed that he is working hard to improve all aspects
of life for people with special needs. At the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon. Jean Coleman, Centre Manager, proudly showed the Minister around the facilities.
Pictured at Irish Wheelchair Association’s National Holiday Centre, Cuisle are: Antoinette Hughes from Strokestown and Anne Crean from Roscommon with Minister Finian McGrath. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured in Cuisle Holiday Centre’s accessible gym are (L-R) Cllr. Liam Callaghan, Deputy Eugene Murphy, Fergus Moffit (Duty Manager, Cuisle), Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Senator Maura Hopkins, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Jean Coleman (Manager, Cuisle Holiday Centre) and Minister for Disabilities, Finian McGrath. Picture: Andrew Fox
Murphy: ‘Give residents a wind turbine!’ Fianna Fáil TD calls for free electricity DAN DOONER
Minister of State Finian McGrath pictured with Audrey Murphy, Manager of the Hub Cafe in Strokestown and Deputy Eugene Murphy.
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said that the provision of a single wind turbine could provide the local community in Sliabh Bán with free electricity. Deputy Murphy said that he had raised the issue with Coillte officials within the past week and urged them to consider the possibility of a wind turbine under the ownership of the local community. He was speaking following complaints from residents over noise pollution caused by the wind farm development in Sliabh Bán. Deputy Murphy said: “I accept
that noise pollution is a major issue for some families in the area at the moment, however there is legislation to deal with noise pollution issues and I have spoken to Coillte officials this week who informed me that the turbines are not fully commissioned yet and the noise levels will be adjusted. “I have received complaints from four different families about noise issues – some people are affected by the noise while others are not but it is important that those who are affected have their views represented,” said Deputy Murphy. The Fianna Fáil TD also called on the Minister for Communications, Climate Change and the Environment Denis Naughten to release renewable energy guidelines that were due at the end of last year. He said: “There’s a huge development proposed for wind farms
at sea, off the east and west coasts. My understanding is that they’re being held up because they’re not being signed off by the Minister.” When asked about proposed changes to guidelines, Deputy Murphy lay the blame directly at the Government’s door. He said: “I accept that we have to change the guideline, but the Government has promised and promised to bring in the new guidelines and they haven’t brought them in. “There are obviously some issues but I have tabled a few parliamentary questions that the Minister will have to give clear answers to and we’ll find out if his hands are tied or not.” A further complaint those living near Sliabh Bán and other wind farm developments have had is the lack of communication between Coillte, Roscommon County Council and local resi-
dents’ groups. Deputy Murphy believes responses to issues raised have been forthcoming. Deputy Murphy: “The people who have come to me – and I’ve made representations to both Coillte and the Council – in both cases I’ve had virtually an instant response and not a response dismissing people.” When it was put to him that Coillte and Roscommon County Council may be quicker to respond to a member of the Dáil rather than other residents in Sliabh Bán, Deputy Murphy said: “Local residents should get a response and I will take that up with Coillte because that’s very important. They did meet those people the other night (Tuesday 7th). People with a genuine issue or complaint should be listened to and they should get an immediate response.”
‘Minister needs to put people first’ LETTER TO EDITOR Aghaclogher, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Dear Sir, The Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, Denis Naughten, left the
Fine Gael party because he believed that standing up for the health of Roscommon people who voted for him was more important than his own political career. He strongly opposed the Fine Gael Government’s decision to close Roscommon Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department and he knew that his opposition would mean
that he would have to leave the party. Mr. Naughten now needs that same determination to protect the health and welfare of the nineteen families from Sliabh Bán in Co. Roscommon who are being woken up at night by noise from nearby wind turbines. Mr. Naughten has promised to bring forward new wind energy guidelines
this month which will define noise limits for wind turbines. He will be under a lot of pressure from wind energy developers, the green lobby and government officials to meet greenhouse gas emission targets by keeping wind energy viable in the midst of rural communities. Once again Mr. Naughten is faced
with the choice of prioritising a government policy or protecting the health and human rights of rural people. As his campaign slogan states, this is his chance to ‘put people first.’ Yours sincerely, Mike de Jong, Sliabh Bán Community Group
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Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy 56th Annual Theatre Festival were Cathal Moran and Amy Ward. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy 56th Annual Theatre Festival were Coman Keaveny, Peter Keaveney and Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy 56th Annual Theatre Festival were Patricia Keady, Margaret Keaveny and Bríd Walsh. Picture: Andrew Fox
Great line-up for 56th Glenamaddy Theatre Festival Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy 56th Annual Theatre Festival were John Donlon, Mary Brady, Ann Molloy and John Molloy. Picture: Andrew Fox
Glenamaddy 56th Annual Theatre Festival 2017
The 56th Glenamaddy Annual Theatre Festival opens on Thursday, the 23rd of March for 10 nights, with the closing night being Saturday, 1st of April. The venue is the Town Hall Theatre. At the recent launch, chairperson of Glenamaddy Annual Theatre Festival Peter Keaveney complimented the hard work of the festival committee and thanked all the sponsors of the festival. Peter highlighted the great programme of plays that are on offer in the festival this year and which are certainly not to be missed! Festival Director Coman Keaveny outlined who the ten competing groups are and gave a synopsis of each play. From Thursday, March 23rd, groups from across the country will take to the stage at Glenamaddy Town Hall Theatre.
The opening night will feature Flann O’Brien’s ‘The Third Policeman’ performed by The Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry. Other groups will take to the stage over the following nights and the festival will feature many renowned plays, including ‘Philadelphia Here I Come’ and ‘The Cripple of Inishmann’. Doors open each night at 7.30 pm with curtain down at 8 pm. Admission is €12 (Season tickets: €80). For more information on all the performances and to book or buy an €80 season ticket, please contact 086-2045896 from 11 am-4 pm daily. Like our new Facebook page (Glenamaddy Annual Theatre Festival) or check out www.glenamaddydrama.com.
(Under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland)
Thursday March 23rd – Saturday April 1st 2017 Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy Adjudicator – Walker Ewart Thursday March 23rd
Friday March 24th
Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry (Confined)
Wexford Drama Group (Open)
“The Third Policeman”
“Portia Coughlan”
by Flann O’Brien
by Marina Carr
Saturday March 25th
Sunday March 26th
Newtownstewart Theatre Company (Confined)
Cornmill Theatre Group, Carrigallen (Open)
“The Hen Night Epiphany”
“Philadelphia Here I Come”
by Jimmy Murphy
by Brian Friel
Monday March 27th
Tuesday March 28th
Glenamaddy Players (Confined)
Corofin Dramatic Society (Open)
“By the Bog of Cats”
“The Cripple of Inishmann”
by Marina Carr
by Martin Mc Donagh
Wednesday March 29th
Thursday March 30th
Compantas Lir, Claregalway (Open)
Ennis Players (Open)
“The Birds”
“The Colleen Bawn”
by Conor McPherson
by Dion Boucicault
Friday March 31st
Saturday April 1st
Nenagh Players (Open)
Sillan Players, Shercock (Confined)
“Ariel”
“The Trappe Family”
by Marina Carr
by Seamus O’Rourke
Curtain: 8.00 p.m Admission: ¼12
Doors Open: 7.30 p.m Season Tickets: ¼80
Booking Office: Tel: 086 2045896 11.00 am - 4 pm (Daily from Wed 8th March) Website: www.glenamaddydrama.com Find us on facebook: Glen Drama Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy 56th Annual Theatre Festival were David Burke and Tracey Comer. Picture: Andrew Fox
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DRAMA IN ROSCOMMON 10th annual Drama Festival a great success Last Saturday night the curtain came down on the last performance of the ninth night of Roscommon Drama Festival, the 10th since the revival of the festival in 2007. Chairperson Caroline Egan thanked everyone who had contributed to the success of the festival and expressed her gratitude to the local businesses that were once again generous in their sponsorship. She thanked the adjudicator Tom Byrne for his insightful commentary on each presentation, which the patrons eagerly awaited and added to their enjoyment. She then called on him to carry out his final task and name the winners of the various awards. Mr. Byrne started by thanking the Drama Festival Committee for the hospitality he had experienced and for making his stay in Roscommon a most enjoyable and memorable one. He identified passion as “a musthave” ingredient in the presentation of top class drama. He said that we had seen plenty of passion over the nine nights of wonderful drama. He then announced the following results: Perpetual Award went to Corofin Dramatic Society for ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ by Martin McDonagh, sponsored by Charlie O’Brien, ROSMED Pharmacy and presented by Joe Sheehy. Main Award Open went to Corofin Dramatic Society for ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’, sponsored and presented by Canon Eugene McLoughlin. Main Award Confined went to Glenamaddy Players for ‘By The Bog of Cats’ by Marina Carr, sponsored by Marie and Pat McCrann and presented by Marie McCrann. Best Director Open went to John Clancy for ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’, sponsored by Casey’s Centra and presented by Maria Casey. Best Director Confined went to Coman Keaveney for ‘By The Bog of Cats’, sponsored by Finn Electrical Expert and presented by John Finn. Best Actor
Adjudicator Tom Byrne (centre, front row) pictured with members of the Roscommon Drama Festival Committee. Picture: Alan Hunt. (More photographic coverage in our next issue).
Open went to Jackie Scanlon as Myles-na-Coppaleen in ‘The Colleen Bawn’ by Dion Boucicault, sponsored by Paul Beisty Acorn Life and presented by Paul Beisty. Best Actress Open went to Mairead Connaughton as Dr. Martha Livingstone in ‘Agnes of God’ by John Pielmeier, sponsored by Hugh Baxter, Cerena Consulting Ltd. and presented by Hugh Baxter. Best Supporting Actor Open went to Neil Harran as Babbybobby in ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’, sponsored by Roscommon Drama Group and presented by Bernie Maher. Best Supporting Actress Open went to Eileen Lahiffe as Kate in ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’, sponsored by Down the Hatch and presented by Larry Brennan. Best Actor Confined went to Kenneth Blowers as Tommy in ‘The Night Alive’ by Conor McPherson, sponsored by
Eurona Brisknet, Dominick Connolly and presented by John Connolly. Best Actress Confined went to Tina Ward as Hester Swane in ‘By The Bog of Cats’, sponsored by Timothy’s Londis and presented by Annie Timothy. Best Supporting Actor Confined went to Sean Carty as Dean in ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ by Billy Roach, sponsored by McGuinness Total Health Pharmacy and presented by Oliver McGuinness. Best Supporting Actress Confined went to Marie Coneran as Mrs Kilbride in ‘By The Bog of Cats’, sponsored by The Comfy Café and presented by Daire Stephens. Best Stage Setting went to Mike Scanlon for ‘The Colleen Bawn’ by Dion Boucicault, sponsored by McCrann’s Bar and presented by Zoya McCrann. Adjudicator’s Award went to Paul McNulty for Light-
ing in ‘The Birds’ by Conor McPherson, sponsored by Roscommon Lions Club and presented by Noel Connolly. The Pat Connaughton Memorial Award for A Magical Moment in Theatre went to Babbybobby telling his story to Kate in ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’, sponsored by Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group and presented by Anne Carly. Canon Eugene McLoughlin, President of Roscommon Drama Festival Committee, closed the festival by thanking Caroline Egan and her committee, the adjudicator Tom Byrne, the sponsors, the nine groups who had presented, the staff of the Arts Centre, the local media, and the patrons who had supported the festival. He said that we can look forward with confidence to Roscommon Drama Festival 2018.
Roscommon Drama Festival chairperson Caroline Egan (left) and Stephanie Egan. Picture: Alan Hunt. (More photographic coverage in our next issue).
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Art exhibition by Boyle father and daughter The preview of the ‘Earth and Water’ Art Exhibition by James and Sally Maidment from Boyle, Co. Roscommon will take place on Tuesday, 21st of March at 6 pm at Hyde Bridge Gallery, Sligo. The exhibition will be opened by playwright John McDwyer, director of the BeezNeez Theatre Company and it is open to the public. Father and daughter team James and Sally Maidment’s art exhibition ‘Earth and Water’ is an exhibition of painting, installation and photography and will be open in Hyde Bridge Gallery from 22nd of March -11th of April from 10 am-5 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays. Both graduates of the Fine Art Department at the Institute of Technology, Sligo, the artists invite visitors to the exhibition to share their fascination with skill, place, identity and experience.
Celebrating Roscommon’s musical heritage A talk will be held at Granlahan Community Centre, on Sunday, 19th of March 2017 at 12.45 pm. This talk will be on John O’Gorman, the renowned uilleann piper, the 100th anniversary of whose death occurs in 2017. John O’Gorman was born in Derrylahan in 1861. He was a blind piper who travelled around Roscommon, Sligo Leitrim and Mayo, and he had a considerable influence on the greatest fiddle players of the 20th century. He died near Drumshanbo in 1917. The talk will be followed by traditional music. A further commemorative event will be held at John O’Gorman’s burial place, the Famine Graveyard, Murhaun, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim at 4 pm. There will be traditional music afterwards in Conway’s Bar, Drumshanbo.
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Telephone: 090 6626225 Pictured at Kilbride GAA Strictly Come Dancing on Friday night last were Jennifer Fannon, Orla Flanagan and Eilish Fannon. Picture: Andrew Fox
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Saturday 18th March:
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St. Patrick’s Night - Dancing to the venitile
St. Patrick’s Day
The Square House Social - 10 pm
Back by popular demand
Food served from 1.30 - 6.30 Come and enjoy a relaxing meal prior to the Parade ● Club Finals shown on BIG screen
Friday 17th March:
Pictured at Kilbride GAA Strictly Come Dancing on Friday night last were Johnny Litter, Padraig Hopkins, Barbara Feerick, Fintan Feerick, Tom Corcoran and Sheila McDermott. Picture: Andrew Fox
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Sunday 19th March:
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Telephone: 094 96 55211 WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
P. Kelly’s Bar & Lounge CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON
LIVE MUSIC FRI+SAT NIGHT ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Club Finals & Cheltenham Races shown on BIG screen ALL LIVE sport shown
Castlecoote Lodge BAR AND LOUNGE
Castlecoote, Roscommon Friday 17th March St. Patrick’s Night
IrishTrad Night starting at 10pm
WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS W A VERY HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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Pictured at Kilbride GAA Strictly Come Dancing on Friday night last were Noel Shanagher, Ann Sheeran, Rachel Creighton and Brian Sheeran. Picture: Andrew Fox
St Patrick’s Irish Trad Night at Castlecoote Lodge On St. Patrick’s Night, Friday 17th of March, an Irish Trad Night will take place at Castlecoote Lodge Bar & Lounge, Roscommon, commencing at 10 pm. All musicians, dancers, singers and storytellers, customers and friends are welcome to attend and enjoy our National Holiday in the comfortable surrounds of Castlecoote Lodge Bar & Lounge. The Irish Trad Night, which is
held on the third Friday of every month, attracts great support from Roscommon and surrounding counties of Galway, Longford and Westmeath. The Trad Night was featured on RTE’S popular ‘Nationwide’ television programme and also on the recent documentary film ‘Along By the River, Discover the River Suck’. The area of Castlecoote and Fuerty is busy preparing for County Roscom-
mon Fleadh Cheoil 2017 which takes place under auspices of Athleague branch of CCE and will be held over Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, Easter Sunday, 16th of April 2017 and Easter Monday, 17th of April. Press launch will take place at 8 pm on Saturday, 1st of April in Castlecoote Lodge Bar & Lounge (with reception). Young musicians and dancers will perform.
* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows- The- Square-Roscommon-Town
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NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS Kennedy’s Hay Loft Bar
Kids’ Magic Show in Culleen Hall
Bridge Street, Strokestown
Music St. Patrick’s Night h Friday, 17th March
A Kids’ Magic Show will be held in Culleen Hall, Knockcroghery on Sunday, April 2nd next. The show is a fundraiser for St. Dominics GAA as it’s part of the ‘Strictly’ campaign of Louise Duffy and Patrick
Kelly. The Magic Show will begin at 3 pm and continue until 5 pm and will be presented by Bozo The Clown. It’s not to be missed, it’s gonna be magic! (See advertisement).
DJ Conor Lenihan Sunday, 19th March: Live music with
April 2nd, 3-5pm Culleen Hall with Bozo the Clown Admission - Special Family Price
Ann and Alan will host a Progressive 25 Card Drive in Murray’s Bar, Knockcroghery on St. Patrick’s night at 8.30pm. There will be a raffle and refreshments on the night
Telephone 071 96 34384
Vinegar Bill a tasty treat at new-look PJ’s of the best exponents in that medium of our culture that is so appreciated throughout the world. So come along with family and friends for a wonderful night’s entertainment. We would also like to remind you of our music sessions every Tuesday night that have gone from strength to strength and always guarantees a great night’s entertainment.
1 Child €10 ● 2 Children €15 ● 3 Children €20 Support Louise Duffy & Patrick Kelly
St. Domnic’s Strictly Progressive 25 Card Drive
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Elphin Street, Strokestown
St Patrick’s Weekend
Great Weekend’s Entertainment Friday, 17th March:
David Donnelly 6-9pm Pictured at Kilbride GAA Strictly Come Dancing on Friday night last were Yvonne Creighton and Amanda Gavigan. Picture: Andrew Fox
Great line-up for Ballintubber Parade Jacinta O’Toole Memorial Cup for overall winner The overall winner at Friday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballintubber will receive the Jacinta O’Toole Memorial Cup in loving memory of Jacinta, who sadly passed away last year. Jacinta was involved in the Ballintubber Parade with her father, Frank, the founder of
Kids Magic Show ●
Saturday, 18th March:
PJ, Bernie and the Naughton family would like to wish all our customers and friends a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Continuing the celebrations in PJ’s Bar on Saturday 18th, we are delighted to welcome back ‘Vinegar Bill’ in our newly-refurbished lounge at Castlecoote. For many years Vinegar Bill have reflected our culture in song, music and dance. They are truly one
In aid of St. Dominic’s Strictly
the parade. The 2017 parade in Ballintubber will feature a great line-up including special guests Mickey Mouse, many more Disney characters – and Bozo the Clown is back to host a free show for kids! The parade starts at 3 pm.
* In our preview last week of Friday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballintubber, we published two photographs of attendees at the 2015 Parade in the village, but included incorrect captions with same. We sincerely apologise for this mix-up, and are happy to clarify matters this week.
Saturday, 18th March:
Kiltrustan Race Night 9pm till Late Sunday, 19th March:
Adam Daly 7-9pm Sunday, 26th March
Colm Bourke 6-9pm FREE MUSIC SUPPLIED FOR ANY PARTY BOOKED IN 2017
Kenny’s Lounge Ballintubber March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day
Live GAA Games on large screens FREE Bozo’s Magic Show in the far lounge
Followed by music madness with STRINGS ATTACHED and special guest Come and join us - Craic agus Ceol St. Patrick’s Night
Gala Ball with CHRISTY O’GRADY Prizes for best dressed St. Patrick’s Day Themed Sunday 19th March:
The Mark Finn Sound All parties catered for with complimentary refreshments Pictured at the 2015 Ballintubber St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Cliodhna O’Brien and Ella Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at the 2015 Ballintubber St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Chloe Hanmore, Clara Bailey, Roisín Shanagher and Aoibhínn Shanagher. Picture: Andrew Fox
Call Eileen on 087 2308895 or James on 087 6029990
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Pictured in John’s of Doughill enjoying the birthday celebrations of Margaret Lackey were Seán, John, Margaret and John Lackey.
Faces & Places Birthday celebrations: Margaret Lackey John’s of Doughill Pics: Andrew Fox
Pictured in John’s of Doughill enjoying the birthday celebrations of Margaret Lackey were Mary Kenny, Jim Kenny and Patricia McFadden.
Pictured in John’s of Doughill enjoying the birthday celebrations of Margaret Lackey were Joe and Nuala Farrell.
Pictured in John’s of Doughill enjoying the birthday celebrations of Margaret Lackey were John, Shirley, Margaret and Caroline Lackey.
Pictured in John’s of Doughill enjoying the birthday celebrations of Margaret Lackey were Myra Skelly, Martina Lackey and Beatrice Rudden.
Pictured in John’s of Doughill enjoying the birthday celebrations of Margaret Lackey were Dolores, Benny and Catherine McCabe.
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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The Israelites’ hearts were hardened by their hardships in the desert. Though they saw His mighty deeds, in their thirst they grumble and put God to the test in today’s First Reading – a crisis point recalled also in today’s Psalm. Jesus is thirsty too in today’s Gospel. He thirsts for souls (see John 19:28). He longs to give the Samaritan woman the living waters that well up to eternal life. These waters couldn’t be drawn from the well of Jacob, father of the Israelites and the Samaritans. But Jesus was something greater than Jacob (see Luke 11:31-32). The Samaritans were Israelites who escaped exile when Assyria conquered the Northern Kingdom eight centuries before Christ (see 2 Kings 17:6,2441). They were despised for intermarrying with non-Israelites and worshipping at Mount Gerazim, not Jerusalem. But Jesus tells the woman that the “hour” of true worship is coming, when all will worship God in Spirit and truth. Jesus’ “hour” is the “appointed time” that Paul speaks of in today’s Epistle. It is the hour when the Rock of our salvation was struck on the Cross. Struck by the soldier’s lance, living waters flowed out from our Rock (see John 19:34-37). These waters are the Holy Spirit (see John 7:38-39), the gift of God (see Hebrews 6:4). By the living waters the ancient enmities of Samaritans and Jews have been washed away, the dividing wall between Israel and the nations is broken down (see Ephesians 2:12-14,18). Since His hour, all may drink of the Spirit in Baptism (see 1 Corinthians 12:13). In this Eucharist, the Lord now is in our midst – as He was at the Rock of Horeb and at the well of Jacob. In the “today” of our Liturgy, He calls us to believe: “I am He,” come to pour out the love of God into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. How can we continue to worship as if we don’t understand? How can our hearts remain hardened? – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)
THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Club Pairs (Session 1) – 1st: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath, 2nd: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy, 3rd: M. Egan & O. Fahy. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Club Pairs (Session 1) – 1st: B. Ferguson & K. Kelly, 2nd: L. Curley & S. Cooney, 3rd: M. Kearns & P. O’Shaughnessy. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. Lalor & K. Gately, 2nd: K. Hanley & J. Walsh, Gross: M. Law & M. Pullinger. East/West – 1st: V. Clarke & G. Hoban, 2nd: B. Weir & P. Pierse, Gross: G. Relihan & H. Lynn. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: M. McDermott & K. Jones, 2nd: V. & P. Finneran, Gross: A. Shine & K. Corcoran. East/West – 1st: E. Curley & A. Hewitt, 2nd: F. Neilan & K. Blighe, Gross: K. Coyle & M. Dolan. Section B North/South – 1st: S. Farrell & M. Smyth-Molloy, 2nd: F. Keane & B. Gillooly, Gross: D. & E. Bruen. Section B East/West – 1st: J. O’Gara & G. Bannon, 2nd: R. Roughneen & M. Hickey, Gross: M. McSharry & J. Walsh. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: A. Igoe & G. McDermott, 2nd: P. Dowd & P. Clogher, 3rd: E. Dowling & M. Farrell. East/West – 1st: L. Hussey & M. Hussey, 2nd: C. Neilan & M. Regan, 3rd: S. Macken & S. Farrell.
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Irish defeat can’t dampen my love for Cardiff It is a lovely sunny Monday morning and I am back in the real world, at work in the shop, Lynn Antiques (in case you’ve forgotten), after spending the weekend in that most wonderful Welsh Capital – my favourite city anywhere – Cardiff. Before I say anything at all about our tour or about the very disappointing rugby, I must tell you why it’s my favourite city. If God told me he’d send me back for a second run at it, but I couldn’t make a reappearance in Ireland, I’d ask him to drop me off in Cardiff. First of all, everything is within walking distance, the Principality Stadium (always thought it was the Millennium Stadium, but they must have changed its name), and the Cardiff Arms are more or less back to back, so I could go to all the big rugby games. The people are lovely and they can all sing, there is a great shopping area that I didn’t see this time, and the pubs offer everything you would want. But the crowning jewel is the magnificent park just off the city centre. A few weeks ago, I went to Dublin for a visit to my daughter, Lisa, and she brought us for a stroll in the Phoenix Park, and I am ashamed to say that I never knew how big or how impressive that park is and, in fairness, it’s also very accessible from the centre of the city. Anyway, I headed off on a beautiful Friday morning for a walk in the Welsh park, over the big bridge across the River Taff, along the daffodil-lined footpaths, down past the many soccer pitches, intrigued by the numbers of grey squirrels that seemed to be everywhere. And it was almost surreal to think that less than a kick of a ball away, 82,000 rugby supporters were looking forward to the big game at eight o’clock that evening. The sheer size of the park meant that even with my two hips in good working order, I only saw, or got to, a tiny part of the total area. But I have to say it was sheer bliss and a most beautiful start to what turned out to be a disappointing match-day. And going back to the match and the eight o’clock start, I read a piece on one of the Welsh local papers yesterday about the great success it was, and how the closed roof, and the huge amount of alcohol consumed by most of the spectators, made for a fantastic atmosphere. I couldn’t disagree more with the writer in his assessment, and if he spoke to the members of our little touring party, he would have painted a very different picture! One of our members was unfortunately in the way of a flying column of vomit (hope you are not too sensitive), which came from a very drunken Welshman, who was seated several rows above us, and along with landing on the balding head and lovely new jacket of our man, it also hit several more unlucky punters who were also in the line of very accurate fire. The drunken vomiter was escorted horizontally from the stadium, and you would think that would be that; but you would be wrong, because directly in front of us were a few lads who, as well as drinking for Ireland, were continually standing up and spoiling our view. Now as far as I know, the introduction of all-seated stadiums was to make it easier to see the action, so as these boys kept standing up, another member of our party was getting more and more annoyed, and eventually he
Tom and Geraldine O’Brien pictured in P. Kelly’s watching the Six Nations Rugby on Friday night last. Picture: Andrew Fox
decided it was time to sort it out and he gave them a bit (actually quite a big bit) of his mind. For a time I thought there was going to be a good old-fashioned brawl, but eventually things settled down and we managed to see the rest of the match, unencumbered by either standing supporters or flying vomit.
After the game After the game as I left the stadium, I joined a good few onlookers who were enthralled at the efforts of an Irish couple who were literally trying to walk up the road – notwithstanding the huge number of people that were milling all over the place and almost carrying them along. Our green-clad pair just couldn’t make any headway at all. They were so ossified they took two steps forward, and then at least five backwards. I don’t know if they are still vainly trying to get out of Cardiff, but my advice to them in the future would be to go to the earlier kick-off and stay out of the pubs, or if they can’t do that, at least leave their colours at home. We made it into the clubhouse of the Cardiff Blues, and even though there was a good crowd there, we got a nice corner for ourselves and drank a few nice pints of Guinness until the bouncers cleared the house at the stroke of midnight and all were out inside ten minutes. Saturday morning found us back in Cardiff Arms Park for an 11.30 kick-off between the Irish and Welsh women, and after the poor effort the evening before, the women put in a most committed performance and deservedly beat the home side by 12 points to 7. Some of the rugby was of the highest order and it was a great advertisement for the women’s game, so it was a pity that we couldn’t get programmes anywhere, and to get tickets to the game we had to queue for ages to buy them in the only outlet that had them. Maybe the crowd was bigger than expected, but they could learn from the GAA, who
would have had multiple ticket-sellers all over the place. But that is a minor enough complaint and we were all very impressed with the quality, standard, and physicality of the women’s game. Once upon a time, if anyone told me that I would enjoy a women’s game more than a man’s, I would have said they were crazy, but that is what happened in Cardiff and I am surprised to realise that it looks like I will get to the end of this piece without having to make any report on the actual defeat the men’s team suffered. For us, one of the special moments of the weekend came when four of us were invited into the famous trophy room of the Cardiff Blues. We were allowed as much time and space as we wanted to look around, take pictures, and wallow in the nostalgia and memory of some of the greatest Welsh legends. One amazing article was a 1905 All Blacks jersey, which was worn in the international between the teams, which Wales won, and our guide told us the jersey in question is worth a staggering one hundred thousand pounds. For some reason our request to try it on was politely, but firmly, declined. Anyway, it’s all over for another year, and all thirteen of us made it home safe and sound and happy to have had another very enjoyable tour behind us.
And finally… Finally for this week, just a reminder that on Thursday night, 16th of March, the Tidy Towns Committee are holding a table quiz in Mikeen’s, starting at 10 o’clock, and everyone is invited. I have the honour of being the quizmaster, and I look forward to seeing you all there.
‘Till next week, Bye for now
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Well some mothers do ‘ave ‘em…selfish gits who forget to honour the women; the saints, whose once fabulous figures are now a map of stretch marks and who painfully spent a week in labour pushing them into the world. And while these amnesiac offspring are now all grown up respectable members of Roscommon society and so busy they haven’t yet given a thought to how they’ll honour d’mammy this March 26th, we, your loyal local newspaper see it as our duty to help them in their endeavours to secure that last-minute special and loving gift. Indulge Mammy with a rare treat and give her an overnight stay with spa treatments and breakfast in bed in any of our county’s fabulous hotels. Think freshly-baked croissants, mouth-watering pastries, coffee…strike that… champagne, roses and the newspaper of
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wonderful woman the scent of spring in a bottle with two of my personal favourites, Miu Miu’s L’eau Bleue or Victoria’s Secret Bombshell fragrance mist, both are affordable yet exclusive
enough to show your appreciation. And as there are plenty of chemists and perfume shops around the county stocking a mountain of fragrances and combo sets, and whose friendly staff will most likely gift wrap them for you, sure you’ll be sorted in no time. The ultimate Mother’s Day gift guaranteed to impress mammy is probably a nice designer handbag or silk scarf and matching glove set; or indeed a beautiful bunch of blooms delivered to her door with a voucher for afternoon tea or dinner in one of Roscommon’s fine dining emporiums. However it doesn’t
always have to be the big gesture or designer pressie, as in the price tag doesn’t have to be outrageous. One of my most cherished gifts is an angel brooch given to me by my now 24-year-old when she was a six-yearold cherub. I still have it and wear it daily and, while one of the angel’s little stones has gone missing, I will treasure my youngest daughter’s loving gift forever knowing the thought behind this pressie’s gesture will last way longer than the countless designer purses and perfumes she’s since brought me back from her worldwide travels down through the years.
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March Sunday 26th
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HOTEL Pamper your mum on Mother’s Day at Abbey Hotel ABBEY ROSCOMMON Why not pamper your mum with a special celebratory lunch at the Abbey Hotel in our award-winning restaurant. This Mother’s Day (March 26th) we have a special treat in store for all ‘Mothers of the Bride’ visiting the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Simply pop by the ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ event in the ballroom from 12 noon to 4 pm with your
daughter, and have a complimentary digital photo taken by events photographer Monika.ie. ‘Brides to Be’ and their bridesmaids can also have a memento digital photo taken at this unique bridal event which will showcase a selection of leading bridal boutiques, hat hire suppliers, wedding accessories, jewellery from local Ballyforan company ‘Something Pretty’ and a stun-
ning selection of Mother of the Bride attire. There will be some super giveaways on the day. Brides wishing to book on the day will also avail of a special one-day only 10% discount offer on all Abbey Wedding packages. Make your pre-appointment to meet Lisa, our Wedding Coordinator, on 090-6626240. There will be complimentary Mini Makeovers done for
‘Brides to Be’ by local make-up artist Lisa Naughton as well as an opportunity to have hair trials done in our pamper zone. Don’t miss this fun Girls’ day out at the Abbey Hotel this Mother’s Day. Free admission. If you are a bridal shop/hat hire or wedding accessories supplier, you can still book your stand by calling 086-3276584. Follow us on Facebook for more.
When mammy is not always perfect! MIRIAM KERINS
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As a mother, I know that while we can sometimes on those rare little occasions, er, ya know, dislike our kids just a teeny, tiny little bit, (because they may have hurt us or behaved in a way we would find unacceptable), we still unconditionally love them with a ferocious strength that is so pure, so devoted, so unequalled, it began right at the moment the blue line appeared on the pregnancy test to the moment we will eventually draw our last breath. Mind you, as I was only 17 when I got pregnant on my first child, giving birth to her at 18, I’d say uncontrollable shock rather than love when the doc said “it’s positive,” was my first emotion… but you get my drift. What I’m trying to say though, is that a mother’s love for her children, (my love for my children) whether they’re kiddies or grown adults, is like no other. As mothers, we’re the ones who shape the destiny and purpose of our ankle biters’ futures. We’re the first ones up in the morning and the last ones to hit the pillow at night. We’re the ones who somehow manage to juggle lots of balls in the air, from working both inside and outside of the home, raising them and cherishing them, and teaching them to become respectable, functioning members of society. However, as mothers we can often be filled with a sense of inadequacy or a sense of loss, and perhaps this is because we’re not perfect, and we don’t always get it right. Sometimes we’re not as good as we’d like to be at being d’mammy and we need to stop beating ourselves up over those moments when we’ve snapped instead of giving a hug. When we’ve lectured rather than ignoring a teenage tantrum because we’ve projected our fears, anxieties and family worries onto our kids. My kids have often joked: “I wish you’d believed in slapping us mam, ‘cos a kick in the ass
would’ve been less painful and boring than your ranting.” As mothers we all remember our babies when they were young and wish we’d had the power to reach out, grab time and make it stand still, because even though we marvel and brag at how wonderful they’ve turned out, we wonder how in the blink of an eye, they seemed to grow up overnight. And sometimes, as I’ve often felt, our kids can make us lose our very fragile grip on sanity – this Mother’s Day will hopefully be one of those occasions where we can sit back, relax, enjoy and forgive any of our motherly mistakes, because ya know wha’ girls, we all did bloody great.
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The Castle Restaurant in Cuisle, Donamon are now taking bookings for Mother’s Day Lunch. Cuisle is the ideal venue for all your family occasions and celebrations. For reservations and enquires please contact Cuisle on 090 6662277 Booking is essential. Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon, Co. Roscommon Email: cuisle@iwa.ie Web: www.cuisle.com
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ment project seeking one million head of livestock. He said the Ambassador explained that Ireland has been prioritised as one of the top countries with which Egypt seeks co-operation in the acquisition of top breeds of livestock. The IFA President thanked the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating the meeting with IFA and the Ambassador and also for his work in advancing agriculture trade issues on his visit to Egypt. Joe Healy said IFA has requested the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed
Lambs & Cast Ewes
Friday, March 10th: There was another good entry of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale. Once again there was brisk trade for all classes. Prices for bullocks fetched from €2.27 per kilo up to €2.85 per kilo. Heifers ranged from an average of €2.41 up to €2.84 per kilo. There was a large entry of dry cows with prices ranging €1.73 up to €2.18 per kilo. Please note – There is no sale this Friday (17th) as it is St. Patrick’s Day. Mid-spring special sale for bullocks and heifers on Friday, March 24th at 11 am. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, 16th). Dry cows made from €620 to
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to prioritise a trade visit to Egypt around live exports. He said IFA and the De-
€1590 per lot. Sample prices: Lim X 730 kgs €1590, Char X 740 kgs €1470, Lim X 695 kgs €1420, Simm X 740 kgs €1395, BBX 635 kgs €1255, Sim X 615 kgs €1200, Lim X 440 kgs €935, Lim X 575 kgs €1145, Simm X 685 kgs €1360. Heifers made from €510 to €1040 over. Sample prices: Char X 635 kgs €1675, Char x 630 kgs €1620, Lim x 620 kgs €1600, Char X 570 kgs €1560,BBX 590 kgs €1500, Char X 535 kgs €1440m, 2 Lim X 555 kgs €1390, 2 Char X 542 kgs €1370, Char X 490 kgs €1305, 3 Char X 488 kgs €1290, 2 Lim X 475 kgs €1275, Lim X 480 kgs €1275, Char X 470 kgs €1230.
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IFA President Joe Healy had a very positive meeting on live exports with the Egyptian Ambassador Soha Samir Nashd Gendi this week, facilitated by the Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl (l-r): Mostafa Hassanien Youssef, Second Secretary Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, IFA President Joe Healy, Egyptian Ambassador Soha Samir Nashd Gendi, and Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl.
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IFA President Joe Healy had a very positive meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador Soha Samir Nashd Gendi in Dublin recently, and discussed the opportunities around the live export trade to Egypt. The meeting was facilitated by the Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl, following his recent visit to Cairo, where he met with the Egyptian Minister for Agriculture. Joe Healy said there are real live export opportunities for Irish cattle in Egypt and the Ambassador outlined details of a Govern-
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Bullocks made from €425 to €835 over. Sample prices: Char X 540 kgs €1375, Char X 1265, Lim X 470 kgs €1230, 2 Char X 462 kgs €1190, Lim X 480 kgs €1185, Lim X 520 kgs €1185, Lim X 445 kgs €1155, Char X 455 kgs €1110, AAX 510 kgs €1110, 2 Char X 452 kgs €1110, 3 Char X 430 kgs €1105, Char X 395 kgs €975, Char X 340 kgs €970. Sheep sale – Wednesday, March 15th: We had large entry of sheep this week. There was a similar trade for the finished hoggets with a top price of €120. There was an improvement in trade for cast ewes. We had a large entry of in-
lamb ewes and ewes with lambs at foot again this week. There was a full clearance of lots. Sales continue every Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Sheep scanning service every Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am. Sample prices for hoggets: 57kgs €120, 72kgs €120, 65.3kgs €120, 58.3kgs €116.5, 50kgs €115.5, 55kgs €113, 49.1kgs €112, 50.2kgs €108.5, 47.7kgs €105, 42.5kgs €94. Cast ewes made from €50 to €141.50 per lot. In-lamb ewes made from €120 to €210 per lot. Ewe with two lambs at foot made from €146 to €230. Ewe with one lamb at foot made from €100 to €140.
Castlerea Mart Report Thursday, March 9th: There were 690 cattle on offer with increased demand for stock this week. Weanling and quality store cattle in particular reported a very strong trade with increased farmer, feedlot and export activity. Bullocks and heifers also recorded good clearances and the dry cow and breeding stock reported strong demand also. Sample prices for bullocks: Lmx 470kgs €1290, Ch 500kgs €1310, Lm 520kgs €1335, Ch 565kgs €1405, Ch 600kgs €1370, Ch 555kgs €1360, Lm 610kgs €1360. Heifers: Lm 425kgs €1090, Lm 390kgs €1030, Lm 455kgs €1210, Ch 440kgs €1185, Ch 570kgs €1370, Lm 515kgs €1295. Dry cows: Lm 490kgs €1020, Lm 780kgs €1505, Ch 740kgs €1495, Lm 400kgs €690. Cows with calves at foot made from €1480 to €1740 per head. Springer cows made from €830 to €1790 per head. Dairy cows made from €950 to €1155 per head. Calves: Plainer dairytype calves made from €30 to €65 per head. Fr. Bulls €60 to €125 with
Hereford cross making from €150 to €340 and continental-types up to €365. Weanling bulls: Ch 240kgs €850, Ch 220kgs €810, Lm 280kgs €800, Ch 335kgs €1090, Ch 430kgs €1135, Lm 315kgs €1025.
Weanling heifers: Ch 280kgs €870, BBx 270kgs €840, Ch 310kgs €950, Ch 390kgs €1040, Sim 260kgs €765. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart with all sales commencing at 11 am.
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PropertyPeople ey Property Partners Earl ing listing for their forthcom April Multi Auction now listing for
mon are Property Partners Earley, Roscom tion. They are pleased to auc lot lti mu il Apr their forthcoming ber of quality properties num a e advise that they already hav ent properties. listed from farmlands to investm successful public auctions Following on from a number ofs, Property Partner Earley over the past number of month ent in market sentiment have witnessed a big improvemlts from some have increased and as a consequence, the resu significantly. residential, commercial, Properties of all types such as being sought in the current are ds public houses and farm lan gest databases of clients and climate and with one of the bigrs Earley are best placed in underbidders, Property Partnety sold and they offer a free the market to get your proper appraisal service. appraisal of your property For further details or for a free id Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of contact John Earley, FIPAV or Dav mon on 090-6626579, Property Partners Earley, Roscom ers.ie, or log onto www. email jearley@propertypartn propertypartners.ie.
Prime Galway Road property available at Earley’s David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this offering to the market a quality threebedroomed terraced-style residence of c. 1,018 sq. ft. for sale at Ard Ri, Galway Road, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. David describes the property as “a spacious three-bedroomed residence finished to a very high standard throughout located in the established Ard Ri development on the Galway route.” He added that the property boasts spacious living accommodation throughout over two floors with a spacious rear garden and unrivalled location beside Roscommon town. Accommodation comprises of a reception/hallway, sitting room/dining room, kitchen, WC, first floor, three bedrooms with master ensuite and bathroom. The
auctioneer invites viewing and all offers to sell. Price guide: €120,000, for immediate sale. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners. ie.
PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481
www.propertypartners.ie Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon. Tel. 090 66 26579. Fax: 090 66 25405. EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie
NEW TO THE MARKET ONLY 3 REMAINING IN THE CURRENT PHASE AN EXCITING DEVELOPMENT OF THREE BEDROOM HOMES LOCATED AT THE EXCLUSIVE
“OLDWOOD” DEVELOPMENT, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN. Last 3 remaining in the current phase from €186,000.
Ard Ri, Galway Road, Roscommon town
Earley’s preparing for forthcoming London Exhibition Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week advising patrons of their forthcoming London Exhibition and are pleased to advise that listings are progressing well. As property prices are still very affordable in this region, consequently we have enjoyed a huge enquiry and sales from the UK as they recognise the excellent value to be found in all areas. They are drawn to Ireland in particular for lower cost or living, and also the great
value for money to be found. The Property Partners brand is one of the best recognised in property and the propertypartners.ie website is one of the best platforms to advertise any property on a worldwide basis. With over 30 years experience in the property market, Property Partners Earley says they are best placed to offer your property for sale in the current market and offer a free appraisal service to any client
wishing to list their property for sale in their London exhibition. For a free property appraisal or to include your property for sale in the exhibition, contact either John Earley, FIPAV or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie, or log onto www. propertypartners.ie.
Sean Naughton MIPAV NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE
STUNNING VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE
CORBOOLEY, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON Excellent 4-bedroom bungalow situated on an elevated 0.5-acre site with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Located 1 mile from the picturesque village of Knockcroghery and within easy access of Roscommon and Athlone town centres. Price Region: €230,000
On the edge of Roscommon town, Oldwood is an exclusive development in stunning surroundings exclusively designed for modern living. With an “A” BER rating, you will find a level of finish that will not fail to impress. On offer are 3 bedroom semi-detached residences located adjacent to Roscommon County Hospital and all town amenities. For further details or copy brochure, contact the office. BER A3. LEGAL: BILLY BRANDON, MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO. ROSCOMMON. Viewing by appointment with the sold selling agents. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 (offi (office ce)) Mob: 086 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net Web: www.seannaughtonauctioneers.ie
AN ATTRACTIVE NEW 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 1,827 SQ.FT LOCATED AT
FINAL OFFERS: FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
Final offers after €105,000 to sell.
CLOONAGEERAGH, KILROOSKY, CO ROSCOMMON.
C.56 ACRES AND OLD RESIDENCE
FARRAGHER, FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON Sole Selling Agents
FOR SALE
LARGE SITE WITH FULL PLANNING FOR DORMER BUNGALOW
RINNEGAN, LECARROW, CO ROSCOMMON Prime site with full planning permission located in a quiet rural location with excellent views over Lough Ree. This site is situated 2 miles from the village of Lecarrow and convenient to the towns of Roscommon and Athlone. Planning permission is granted for a 4-bedroom dormer bungalow. REF: Roscommon County Council PD 14/3037 Price Region: €60,000
FOR SALE
6 BEDROOM DORMER BUNGALOW
FRIARYLAND, CREGGS, CO GALWAY Quality 6-bedroom dormer style residence fully finished on a spacious site with a large workshop to rear. The property is in a quiet countryside setting 3 miles from the village of Creggs, 12 miles from Roscommon Town and 40 miles from Galway City. This spacious residence is only 40 minutes from Ireland West Airport Knock. Price Region: €150,000
FOR SALE NO 17 SHANNON GROVE, BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON Impressive 4-bedroom residence nestled in the popular residential area of Shannon Grove, just off the main Roscommon/Lanesboro route. This property would make an ideal family home as its spacious interior boasts both superior and tasteful design. Price Region: €140,000 Church Street, Roscommon town, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: 090 6627878 FAX: 090 6627877 E-mail info@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie
The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 E-mail athlone@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie
Lot 1: Entire Farm. Lot 2: Old residence on 8.9 Acres & 2.2 Acres of Bog Lot 3: 32 acres of top quality land, Lot 4: 14 acres of top quality land. . This is one of the most desirable farms to have come on the market in recent years in a much sought after area. Price on application. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5pm on Thursday 23rd March. SOLICITOR REBECCA FINNERTY,GOFF ST, ROSCOMMON
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FINAL OFFERS: FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 19 THE STONECOURT, ROSCOMMON TOWN Large 2-Bedroom Penthouse Apartment for sale by private treaty in Stonecourt Centre, Roscommon Town. Accommodation briefly consist of 2 bedrooms (one ensuite), Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room and Bathroom. Price on Application. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5pm on Thursday 30th March.
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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY COOLDERRY, FOUR ROADS, CO. ROSCOMMON 20 acres of top quality land for sale, in Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Price on Application.
Quality 4 B/R detached bungalow situated on a generous site area of over c. 0.5 of an acre located only c. 5 miles from Roscommon town in a select countryside area convenient to the local shop, pub & Church. The property is currently at builders finish level thus allowing for the purchaser to put his/her individual touch to the finish of same. The Auctioneers now invite final offers after €105,000 to sell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEW TO THE MARKET QUALITY 5 B/R LUXURY DETACHED RESIDENCES OF C. 1,700 SQ.FT EACH LOCATED AT
49, 50, 51 CASTLEMANOR, RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN. Prices from €134,000 - €210,000
Luxury 5 B/R detached houses located in the exclusive Castlemanor development. The said residences are finished to various levels of completion. Offering an excellent opportunity to acquire a part finished or finished property to individual standards. BER: C1 - C3 (provisional). -------------------------------------------------------------------------
LANDS TO LET c. 38 acres located at Attirory, Taughmaconnell. Enquiries invited. To let c.15 acres at Kilnalossett Curraghroe Enquiries invited.
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Final Offers Invited
BROOKLAWN, LOWER DEERPARK, BOYLE 4 Bedroom Detached Storey and a Half traditional style Residence set on what is considered a most prime elevated and mature site on the outskirts of Boyle Town.
AMV: €95,000 _______________________________________ New to Market
TOBERELVA , CASTLEPLUNKETT, CO. ROSCOMMON. Traditional 3 Bed Bungalow with Detached Outbuildings set on a mature site. Modernised and presented in excellent condition. Immediate offers invited.
AMV: €105,000
Sean Naughton accepting final offers on a number of properties Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to accept final offers on a number of properties this week. These include an old residence with 56 acres of top quality land at Farragher, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon. Lot 1: entire farm; Lot 2: old residence and 8.9 acres and 2.2 acres of bog; Lot 3: 32 acres of top quality land, suitable for dual purpose agricultural uses, with excellent road frontage. Lot 4: 14 acres of top quality land with old residence together with old outbuildings. This is one of the most desirable farms in a much sought after area to have come to the market in recent years, located only six miles from Roscommon town. Price on application. Final offers to the office, on or before 5 pm on Thursday, 23rd of March. Final offers are also been accepted on a three-bedroomed cottage on 3.5 acres at Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of kitchen, living room, sitting room, three bedrooms and bathroom. The property has additional benefit of a solid fuel stove; this property is full of old world charm with wooden ceilings and beams. The cottage has been beautifully restored and is located in a scenic area of rolling countryside with unspoilt landscape. It offers magnificent views of surrounding areas. This property must be seen to be appreciated and viewing is highly recommended. Open to realistic offers. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5 pm on Thursday, 30th of March. Finally, Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to accept final offers on a two- bedroom penthouse apartment at Stonecourt, Roscommon town. Accommodation includes: kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedrooms (en-suite) and bathroom. This property has additional benefit of large spacious apartment with separate dining and living rooms. Would offer ideal investment property in Roscommon Town. Price on application. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5 pm on Thursday, 30th of March.
Residence in good location is suitable for further development
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CASTLECOOTE, ROSCOMMON Exceptional 4 Bedroom Detached Residence offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. This superior residence comprises of large open plan Reception Hallway/Dining Room with feature red brick fireplace and solid fuel inset stove, Large open plan traditional style Kitchen, Fully Fitted Utility Room, Four Bedrooms (3 ensuite), Bathroom and open plan First Floor Lounge area with double doors leading to Balcony area.
Offers Now Invited
ROSCOMMON TOWN. T: 090 66 30001 W: www.reacarthy.ie
Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have a threebedroomed detached residence on a large site for sale this week, at Ardanagh, Roscommon. The property is located convenient to the railway station, Church, schools and all local amenities. While the residence is in need of modernisation, the property is well located and suitable for further development, subject to planning permission being granted. For further details please contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.
Auctioneers & Valuers NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com • Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com
**URGENTLY REQUIRED ** • All types of property are urgently required in and around the Roscommon area. Due to a lot of recent sales Hughes & Company require properties for disappointed under bidders.
New to the Market – For Sale at THE WALK, ROSCOMMON
If you are thinking of buying or selling contact Pat, let him advise you his advice is free. Please contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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New to the Market – For Sale at GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON 4-bedroomed detached residence on a large fully landscaped site. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Kitchen Cum Dining Room, Utility, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom and a small Shed to the rear. The residence is finished to a high standard. Viewing is highly recommended.
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Large site with the benefit of outline planning permission. The site is located in one of Roscommons most sought after areas. Selling to every offer in excess of €70,000. -------------------------------------------------------
Circa 66 acre Residential Farm for sale at GLENBALLYTHOMAS, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON
For Sale by Private Treaty or Public Auction at a later date circa 56 acre Residential farm at
CARROWKEEL, DYSART, CO. ROSCOMMON
The residence is a three bedroomed farmhouse in need of modernization. These lands appear to be breaking up and selling in lots with a huge local interest. Pat is hoping to conclude a sale in the near future. FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT: LEGAL: LIDDY NEILAN SOLICITORS, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON. PH. 09066 27498
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FOR LEASE Circa 180 acres convenient to Roscommon Town. Sheep Shed, Slatted Shed. All of the Lands are of top quality and fenced. Lands are being let with Entitlements. For further information contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com
This property is generating alot of interest. Most of the lands are of top quality with the benefit of a range of out offices including a 5 Bay Slatted Shed, Silage Base, Hay Shed and various other stores. The Residence is a three bedroomed farm house. The property has excellent road frontage and is located only a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk road in a renowned farming area. The Lands can be sold in one or more lots to suit. Viewing is highly recommended. Pat is encouraging local farmers to talk to him, this is an ideal opportunity to increase your holding. -------------------------------------------------------
LANDS TO LET Circa 30 acres at Roxboro, Roscommon. All Top Quality Land with the benefit of an 8 Bay Slatted Shed. No Cattle after 1st November. Tenant is allowed to cut meadow or silage. Circa 56 acres convenient to Tulsk with Entitlements. Sheep only.
Sale of old AIB bank in Roscommon agreed
Offers in excess of €180,000 sought for bungalow
This week, Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that they have sale agreed on the old AIB bank, Church Street, Roscommon. The property was available for final offers by 5 pm last Friday. Pat is confirming that they sold the said property to a local investor shortly after 5 pm on Friday. There was a lot of interest generated in this fine landmark building over the last number of weeks, with the bidding coming down to two people on Friday evening.
Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have a large fourbedroomed bungalow for sale this week, at The Walk, Roscommon. The property is located on a corner site with a large shed to the rear. Pat is considering offers in excess of €180,000 for this property. For further details please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.
Racecourse Road apartments could be a winning purchase! Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have a block of four one-bedroomed apartments for sale at the Racecourse Road, Roscommon.The apartment block stands on a large site with plenty of parking. The property is in prominent location convenient to Roscommon Town. For further details please contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.
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Connaughton sells five properties at auction Lissnaville Townland, Fuerty
Quality home in beautiful Fuerty REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to offer new to the market a quality four-bedroomed family home situated in the sought-after residential location at Lissnaville Townland, Fuerty. This quality family home comprises entrance porch leading to bright spacious hallway, two front reception rooms (each offering solid fuel open fireplaces), kitchen incorporating oil-fired Stanley stove, utility, WC, fully-tiled bathroom and four double bedrooms (one ensuite). Viewing is strongly advised with immediate enquiries recommended. Contact Sole Selling Agents today – REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town, on 0906630001.
Prime commercial unit for lease in Roscommon town Connaughton Auctioneers in Athleague are offering for lease a prime ground floor commercial unit at Castle Street, Roscommon Town comprising c.450 sq.ft. and available from February 2017, as current tenant is relocating. The unit comprises large office to front with counter and private office to rear with toilet and kitchenette servicing. There is also a private enclosed yard to rear. This unit is suitable as retail or offices. To arrange a viewing or for further information contact the office on 090-6663700.
Connaughton Auctioneers in Athleague held a very successful Property Auction last Friday in Gleeson’s Townhouse, The Square, Roscommon where five of the six properties that were offered for sale were sold. (Negotiations are continuing with interested parties for lot number six). The five properties sold for a combined figure of almost €500,000. A three-bedroomed house at Ballyleague/Lanesboro sold for €117,000. A three-bedroomed bungalow at Roselawn Drive, Ballygar sold for €117,000. Three sites at Ardsallagh More, Athlone Road, Roscommon fetched €120,000, while a site at Mount Talbot sold for €15,000. A four-bedroomed bungalow in Lisacul sold for €80,000.
Meanwhile, a residential farm comprising c. 37.11 acres was withdrawn and is now for sale by private treaty. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton said: “We were very happy with our first auction of 2017. “The level of interest clearly shows the market is buoyant at this time and with the shortage of property on the market there was substantial interest in all lots, with almost €500,000 worth of sales. “We now invite entries for our next Auction which is on May 12th, 2017 in Gleeson’s Townhouse at 2 pm. “Anyone interested in listing their property for this auction, please contact the office today on 090-6663700.”
Superior family home – it simply must be viewed! REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present to the marketplace a unique and superior property in a wonderful setting. Westgrove Lodge, Dring, Co. Longford is a quality four-bedroomed family home with detached outbuilding/stable on one acre. Masterfully reconstructed and extended in 2004 and of superior artistic quality, this extensive two-storey house gives a total floor area of c. 301 sq.m (c. 3,240 sq.ft.). With superior quality decor throughout, Westgrove Lodge comprises a solid oak timber porch leading to impressive hallway with three reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, utility, two spacious bathrooms, four bedrooms (two ensuite). With its natural stone construction and natural
slate roof, this home blends into the landscape, providing an exclusive and tranquil setting which is second to none. Immediate enquiries advised. Contact Sole Selling Agents today – REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town, on 090-6630001.
Nos. 1 & 2 St. Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon town
Two quality bungalows in heart of Roscommon town Currently on the books of Oates Auctioneers in Roscommon are two quality four-bedroomed bungalows, for sale in the heart of the county town. Nos. 1 & 2 St. Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon town have both been extensively refurbished and finished to an exceptionally high standard. Both properties comprise of an entrance hallway, four bedrooms, master ensuite, sitting room, kitchen/dining room. Also, utility and family bathroom. Outside are detached garages and landscaped grounds. Benefits include: Dual central heating with solid fuel stoves, solid timber floors, quality fitted kitchen and utility, together with fully tiled bathroom and ensuite. These properties can be sold independently should market interest dictate. All enquiries to Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon Town on 090-6627878/email info@oates.ie.
last Friday, After a very successful Public Auction their next tioneers are delighted to announce ForAuc Sale Connaughton
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Property Sales ● Lettings ● Valuations
Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013 www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie
NEW TO THE MARKET STONEPARK, ROSCOMMON TOWN RESIDENCE Price Region: Offers in Excess €100,000
• Prime three bedroom bungalow • Garage adjoining suitable for conversion • Located approximately 1 mile from Roscommon Town • Unrivalled views of surrounding countryside • Viewing highly recommended.
SITE Offers in Excess €20,000 • Prime site with huge potential (subject to P.P) • Overall area c. 0.32 acres • Approximately 1 mile from Roscommon Town • Excellent views of Mote Park & surrounding countryside Residence & Site can be sold in one or separate lots
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RINNAGAN, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 20.3 acres in two lots
Price Region: Open to Offers • Prime parcel of lands fronting on to the River Shannon • Set out in two lots comprising c.20.3 acres • Lot 1: c.17.3 acres of excellent quality with potential for building sites (subject to P.P) • Lot 2: c. 3 acres of excellent quality with potential for building site (subject to P.P) • Located approximately 2 miles from Lecarrow Village c. 10.8 acres of woodlands • Unique property to come on open market • c.10.8 acres of mature woodlands • Located in world renowned “St. John’s Wood” • Holds huge historical significance • Wood proven to be of special nature conservation interest Enquiries in confidence to the office on 090-6663700
CARRIGAN’S PARK, DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Region: Open to Offers • Prime parcel of lands c.41 acres • Set out in one lot, holding huge potential • Entitlements included • Mixed quality, suitable for many uses • Located just off the Donamon to Roscommon/Castlerea road For maps and further details contact the office
NEW TO THE MARKET SITE WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 8 NO. RESIDENCES BALLYMOE VILLAGE CO. GALWAY Price Region: Offers in Excess €100,000
LANDS FOR LEASE • c. 21.25 acres at Four Roads Village, Co. Roscommon • c. 32 acres in two lots at Lismaha, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon • c.50 acres at Dysart, Co. Roscommon (with entitlements €6,500) All lands short term only Sheep & Cattle only
For a FREE valuation or to answer any questions you may have for short or long term lettings CONTACT IVAN TODAY ON
086 898 5013
From 1st April 2017 to 1st February 2018
PRIME FARM FOR LEASE ADJACENT TO • 4 no. x 3 bedroom c.1,020 sq. ft. each • 4 no. x 2 bedroom c. 905 sq. ft. each • Huge potential and ready to go • Located in the centre of Ballymoe Village • Convenient to Castlerea, Roscommon Town & Tuam For copy Planning Permission, plans & map contact the office
MOUNTBELLEW TOWN, CO. GALWAY • c.60 acres of excellent quality lands • First time letting • Set out in 4 lots in close proximity • Four bay slatted shed thereon • Entitlements of €7,000 • Being leased for a 5 year term (Sheep & Cattle only) VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Contact the office for further details
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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.
BOUNCING CASTLES ROSCOMMON CASTLES
• New Crocodile 50ft Obstacle Course • Soccer Stadium • New Castles with slides - all weather obstacle courses • Pillow Basher and big slides
Phone No: (087) 4136355
Gerrity Bouncy Castles
THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON! The local paper!
Padraic Cryan Block & Bricklaying • House & Commercial Developments CONTACT PADRAIC ON: 086 2867950 OR EMAIL padraiccryan@gmail.com
CHIMNEY CLEANING
CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY CLEANING POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING
TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752
CHIROPODIST
Phone No: 087 4668675
CAREER ADVICE
Complete Chimney Services
• Removes up to 50% more than traditional
CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE
Grace O’Reilly B.Sc. Psych., B.Comm., H.Dip. in Ed., MBPS & PSI Registered Occupational Psychometrician Assistance with: • Interview Preparation • CAO & UCAS Course Application • Subject & Course Choice • Study Skills / Exam Preparation
CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Tel . 090-6630760. Email: abbeysidehouse@ eircom.net Facebook: www.facebook. com/careersgraceoreilly Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri.
CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC Galway Road, Roscommon Phone: (090) 6626023 (086) 8225575
MCFHP, MAFHP
Foot Care Practitioner
071 9637984 / 086 3562718
CHIMNEY CLEANING • Power brush and vacuum technology for cleaning chimneys, stoves, ranges and open fires
methods
• Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted
Please contact: Tel: 087 2798704
CHIMNEY REPAIRS
CHIMNEY SWEEP • Open fire, stove, ranges • All flues and chimneys • Power brushed & vaccumed • No mess, no fuss • CCTV camera inspections • Detailed report and CCTV recording provided for insurance claims • Fully insured Also available for powerwashing and gutter cleaning fergalkelly@live.com
Fergal 086 1016899
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
Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare Kathleen Wynne
•Serving County Roscommon and surrounding area • For all Special Ocasions • Standard Castles, Combi Castles, Obstacle Courses and much more.
COMPUTERS
Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie
Provided in the comfort of your own home
CHIROPODY To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!
BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING
PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved Every Monday - Cuan Aire Resource Centre, St. Patrick’s Street, Castlerea
For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233 • Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed
CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:
• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN
Phone: (086) 8433433
Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland
VHI and Laya Covered
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
DENTAL Dental Design Studio • Natural Cosmetic Dentures • Palate Free Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Repairs & Re-lines • Express replacement of lost/broken dentures
DIVORCE DIVORCE OR SEPARATE IN WEEKS: Couple use qualified mediator instead of Solicitors and Barristers saving thousands on legal fees. All documentation prepared for court. Contact Galway Divorce and Separations, tel: 087 3727283.
CARS CAR FOR SALE: 2007 FORD MONDEO 1.6 petrol Zetac, Taxed and NCT until August 2017 266,000km, good condition, and Metallic colour. €2100. Tel: 086 1010153. 2010 MITSUBISHI L200 LIFE with canopy, 4 x 4 Jeep. Tow Bar to be fitted will fit for free. Blue tooth, reversing camera, all electric windows, very clean Jeep, CD and radio, central locking, Taxed. Just fully serviced and tested until December 17. A full Service History from new. Price €11,950 Contact 086 8740649. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 151 DIESEL. Low milege. Excellent condition. €17500 ONO. Call 0862343713
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
Patrick Lynch
(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909
Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE: 090 66 65917 087 228 8780
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To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!
CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC
THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Clinical Dental Technician
SYL’s
School of Motoring
Learn to drive from approved Driving Instructor SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers now available
Call (085) 1348779
O TOW WI RN T TH A E SYL’s School of Motoring
Have you a licence to tow a trailer? Car/Jeep & Trailer Training available
Contact: 085 1348779
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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RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER
CONTACT: (090) 66 61102
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Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor
FARMING A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. TEL: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715.
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Classifieds FARMING CALVES FOR SALE: Large selection of calves available weekly. Can be delivered. Milk replacer also for sale. Contact: Darragh 086 - 8713864. 20 BALES 2016 SILAGE FOR SALE. Ballagh/Kilrooskey area. Tel: 087 9701400
WANTED Bulls, cows, Heifers or Bullocks. Lame cattle considered. Letrim, Sligo, Roscommmon or Longford area. Tel: 085 1743431 CALVES FOR SALE: Large selection of calves from our approved premises. available at all times. Contact Paddy: 087 4116003
FENCING
To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Dining Room Table with 6 chairs and 2 Carvers. Good condition, Roscommon Town. First €200 secures. Tel: 086 258 3852
GARDENING PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped. Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member. Telephone: (086) 6077307/(086) 8125165. www.parklawntreeservices.com
DES KELLY FENCING
Home Maintenance
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
•Garden Fencing •Patio/Decking •Indoor/outdoor painting •Hedge cutting •General maintenance •No job too small Contact 086 0815802
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
FOR HIRE RM TOOL HIRE Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon Hire – Sales – Repairs – Construction DIY & Garden Equipment Mini Digger Hire Tel: (090) 6630700 Mobile: (087) 8299628.
FOR SALE FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919.
WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance
Contact Walter on 087 9519873
GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc. Chainsaw work also available
Phone John on 087 2860428
PLUMBING PLUMBER AVAILABLE FOR: Installation and repair services of plumbing, heating systems and oil boiler servicing. All work guaranteed. Covering Athlone, Ballinasloe and South Roscommon areas.
Tel: 089 2396383
GARDENING
HOLISTIC
PAINTING & DECORATING
DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE
SEAMUS HUNT
PAT TREACY
• Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting
Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 or 090 66 22328 Over 30 years in business
GATELY GARDENING Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on (086) 8749550 or (090) 66 27496
GATES AND RAILINGS TULLY GATES & RAILINGS: Highest quality wrought iron gates and railings. Also wooden gates. All budgets catered for. Made to spec, also selection in stock. Ring 086 0602173 for brochure.
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
• Massage & Sports Therapist • Holistic Massage • Injury Assessment & Treatment • Ultrasound & Infra Red Available
Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon Phone: (086) 1930766
KATHLEEN KELLY M.I.R.I.L. • Reflexology • Reiki • Indian Head and Shoulder Massage • Gift Vouchers Available • Evening appointments available
Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon
Phone: (086) 3614230
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
(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available
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PAINTING & DECORATING
• Painting and Decorating • Commercial & Domestic • Spray Painting • Wallpapering • Power Washing
Tel: (086) 8077313 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO MEET lady companion. Roscommon/Athlone area. Please reply to Box No: 981 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes Can we help you? Call us today to enquire
Ph. 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com We are now located at: 2 Castleview, Castle Street, Roscommon F42 C902
PLANNINGS
PAINTER & DECORATOR
● 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
Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given
Telephone Alan on: (090) 6661635 or Mobile: (087) 2683079
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs
CONTACT JOHN 086 4679798
Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural
086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch
PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council I wish to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a 2-storey entrance porch extension to existing dwelling house and associated site works at Gortacarnan Townland, Rahara, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Eddie Fallon The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application.
Roscommon County Council We Kilronan Castle Hotel Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at a site at Lough Meelagh, Kilronan Castle Hotel, Castletenison Demense and Carrowmore townlands, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, Co Roscommon. The development will consist of the construction of a 4 berth marina consisting of pile retained linked pontoon moorings, access walkway and bridge extending c20.6m from an existing landing stage and ancillary works at Lough Meelagh. Wojciech Odrobina M.Sc.Eng. Arch.MRIAI 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 I, Helen Lyster, am applying for planning permission for construction of an agricultural storage shed and all associated site works at Toberpatrick Td., Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Brandon O’Brien Ltd. (Agent) Consulting Engineers 11 Abbey Street Roscommon. Tel: 090 6625005 The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council We, Michael & Noleen Casey, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for (a) construction of extensions to the rear of existing dwelling house, (b) construction of a new domestic garage, (c) construction of new entrance wing walls & boundary walls along the public road and (d) construction of temporary entrance onto the public road for construction traffic purposes during the proposed works with all associated site development works at Breanletter Td, Keadue, Boyle, Co Roscommon.
Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co Roscommon Tel 086 1701549 The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
Roscommon County Council We, Mc Sharry Bros. Manufacturing (old brick site) intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to demolish existing office, refurnish and extend existing front elevation to include new entrance, office, reception area and spare parts two storey store, associated site works and services at Coolteige, Co. Roscommon.
Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue Roscommon. Phone 090 6626974 086 8115449 The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing 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 We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Steven Crisp for retention permission for as constructed dwelling house at Brogher TD, Ballaghaderreen, 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 on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
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MORRIS LOHAN Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950 • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES
www.morrislohan.ie Roscommon County Council I, Michael Connaughton intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for change of use of retail outlet (Ros Office Supplies) to dwelling, Associated works and services at Goff Street, Ballypheasan, Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural+Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue Roscommon. Phone 090 6626974 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that 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.
Roscommon County Council I, Douglas Reed am applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Retention Permission to retain an existing outbuilding (garage / store) to the rear of my existing property at Kilvanloon Td., Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Michael Archer (Agent for Douglas Reed) Archer Consulting Engineers, Mill Road, Boyle Co. Roscommon Tel: 071 9663360 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.
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TO LET – two bedroomed house in Castlerea Town. All mod cons. Rent reasonable. Tel: 090 6625104. TO LET: three bedroomed house to rent. Roscommon Town. All mod cons. Oil fired central heating. Contact: 087 6800646. APARTMENTS TO RENT 2-bedroom and 4- bedroomed apartments now available – newly refurbished, new appliances, Oil central heating, Close to Athleague. Call P.J. on 086 8164026. TO LET: Old Style 3 bedroom Bungalow with all mod cons to let in Knockcroghery Village from 2nd week in April. Contact 086 4016223 TO LET: Two bedroom house for rent. Elphin area. Solid fuel and oil central heating. Tel 087 4359031 TO LET: Three bedroom house to rent. Roscommon Town. All mod cons. Oil fired central heating. Contact: 087 6800646 TO LET: One bedroom flat , The Walk Roscommon. Would be suitable for single person or married couple. Fully furnished. Tel: 087 6949253 TO LET: One bedroom apartment. Own sitting room and kitchen. All mod cons. Fully Furnished. Private entrance. Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 086 3907719
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Te l : 0 8 6 7 3 4 2 8 0 8 between 7-8pm DELIVERY DRIVER REQUIRED. Part-time and holiday relief. Must have a Clean Licence. C1 Licence required. Reply with C.V to Box No. 988 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon town. TREE SURGEON REQ U I R E D : in the Galway area. Previous timber cutting experience with ESB networks is essential. Excellent rates for suitably qualified candidates. Contact: 086 8076766.
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CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE. Creggs/Donamon/ Castlecoote area. Tel. 086 8693154. UNEMPLOYED HANDYMAN SEEKING work. No job too small building, plastering, carpentry and maintenance work. Call 087 7561101 GUITARIST AVAILABLE for work with group or country band. Doubling on bass and vocals. Contact 087 6431406. EXPERIENCE CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: FETAC level 5 Thursdays and Fridays with full time considered, Monday to Friday. Playroom setup, hot dinners and snacks provided, Roscommon town. Tel: 086 7316358 CHILD MINDER AVAILABLE in Kiltoom area on the N61 Roscommon/Athlone Road. Tel: 086 7389237
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Contact Vincent on 083 4130827 MAN AVAILABLE FOR CHIMNEY REPAIRS, ROOFING, RE-ROOFING AND ALL TYPES OF WORK: Roof lights fitted, re-roofing, facia board and gutter repairs, roofing, flat roofing, timber, slating, tiling, stone work, chimney repairs, Insurance claims handled, attic conversions, lights, general building, etc. All types of farm work, repairs to sheds, cattle crushes, yards, concrete, fencing and painting. Contact: 087 9188170. FURNITURE REMOVALS DELIVERY SERVICE: Household and office furniture removals. Large and small loads to all areas. Phone for free quotation: 086 2649313. Email: homemoversrc@gmail. com SAFE ELECTRIC REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE for work. Small jobs a speciality. Call 087 4634888 anytime. ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel Tom on 086 0815802. ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p0862553153@gmail.com SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.
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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MANNION Martin
CONNAUGHTON Michael
BELTON Basil
KERINS Donal
DOORLY Mary
Curragh, Castlecoote. (7th Anniversary)
Clogher, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (12th Anniversary)
Church Street, Strokestown (9th Anniversary)
Rokfield, Roscommon (5th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear Mother and grandmother who died 13th March 2013
We think of you with love each day The things we used to do and say. That brings a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish that you were here.
In loving memory of our beautiful son and brother Basil who died on the 17th of March 2005 RIP.
Always remembered by Anne Mae, Kay, Marie, Sean and extended family. Anniversary Mass in Castlecoote Church on Friday, 24th March at 7pm.
DUIGNAN Sheila (1st Anniversary) In loving memory of Sheila late of Clooncalaghy who died on the 20th March 2016
A silent thought, A quiet prayer, For a special person, In God’s care.
Sadly missed by Brian, Catherine and family and all the Forde family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 18th March at 8pm in Ballinlough Church.
Our hearts are full of memories. With pride we speak your name. Although life goes on without you it will never be the same. Those special days will not return, When we were together, but with love and memories in our hearts, you will walk with us forever.
Love Mammy, Daddy, Edward, Andrew, Michael, Annie, sisters-in-law Jacinta, Aoife, Fiona; nieces Ciara, Aoife, Aoibhinn; nephews Darragh, Cillian and Joseph. xxxxx Anniversary Mass for Bazz, Friday 17th March at 11am in Ballinaheglish Church.
DONLON Ellen Ballymacfrayne, Donamon, Co. Roscommon. (41st Anniversary)
DOLAN Buddy Cloonslanor Strokestown 12th Anniversary died 15th March 2005.
Always remembered by his wife Mai, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother and sisters. Anniversary Mass on 19th of March in Carniska Church at 10am.
A smiley face, A heart of gold, In your memory, We will always hold.
Always remembered by her loving family. Anniversary Mass St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March the 17th in Clooneycolgan Church at 10am.
Though absent you are always near. Still missed, loved and always dear.
Teresa and family Anniversary Mass in the Parish Church, Strokestown on Monday, March 20th at 7.30pm
FALLON William Ballyglass, Dysart, Ballinasloe Who died on the 18th March 1992 (25th Anniversary)
Quietly today your Memory if kept, No need for words We will never forget. No longer in our Lives to share, But in our hearts You are always there.
Always remembered by Ann, Michael, Ann Marie and Patrick. Anniversary Mass in Cloverhill Church on Saturday, 18th March 2017 at 8pm.
Carntleva, Four Roads, Roscommon. (15th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who died on 22nd March 2002.
ROGERS Thomas Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife Phil, children Martina, Adrian, Deirdre and families. Anniversary Mass in The Church of Christ the Good Shepherd, Tisrara on Wednesday, 22nd March at 7.30pm May his gentle soul, Rest in Peace.
NEILEN Delia Creemully Castlecoote Died 20th March 2016
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Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall. Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true. And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. Them special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.
Those who remember him today a little prayer to Jesus say
Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife and family. Anniversary Mass in Dysart Church on Saturday, 18th March 2017 at 8.15pm.
Late of Scramogue, Strokestown, who passed away on the 23rd of March 2014 (3rd Anniversary)
On the first anniversary Edel, Claire, Noel, P.J and the extended family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us at the time of our sad loss. Thanks to all of you who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass, Burial and those who sent Mass cards, messages of sympathy and floral tributes. We thank Canon Liam Devine, Fr. Kazimir, Fr. Milton for celebrating her Funeral Mass and to the choir who participated during the ceremony. To Smyth’s Undertakers for the support and professionalism with the Funeral arrangements. Thank you. A heartfelt thanks to all the gravediggers who prepared her final resting place with such care and attention. We are grateful to Sr. Christine for her regular visits and to Ann Corcoran for her duty of care. For our wonderful neighbours and friends who visited her home down through the years and the staff in Oakwood Nursing Home where she spent her final weeks. We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our gratitude.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, sons Anthony, Raymond, Brendan and Gary, daughters Marea, Josephine, Angela and Tina, Love to a special granddad from all his grandchildren, extended family and friends. Will those who think of Tom today a little prayer to Jesus say. Anniversary Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue on the 19th March at 10.30 am. A smile for all, A heart of gold, The very best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind.
Sadly missed by daughter Marea, son -in-law Ronan, grandchildren Rachel and Conor.
Delia’s first Anniversary Mass will take place in Creemully Church on Sunday the 19th of March at 11.30 am.
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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DOWLING Teresa (Nee Dowd) Carnagh East, Kiltoom, Athlone, died 9th October 2016
The family of the late Teresa Dowling wish to offer their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and sympathy they received on the death of their mother, Teresa. We thank most sincerely and take great comfort from, the huge numbers who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial and especially those who travelled long distances and queued for so long at the funeral home. We wish to thank Dr. Michael Lynn, Dr. Fiona Sweeney and the Clerical Staff at the Medical Centre, Roscommon, for their professionalism and courtesy in tending to our mother’s medical needs over the years. In the later months of her life we are indebted to the Palliative Care Team under Marie Crehan and the Night Nursing Service of the Irish Cancer Society for their high standard of nursing care to our mother, ensuring her comfort and dignity in her own home towards the end of her life. Thanks to the Public Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist attached to Monksland Health Centre and to Lisa, Colette and Jennifer for their assistance over the few months. We wish to acknowledge the care and kindness shown to our mother at the Sacred Heart Day Centre by the staff during her all too short time spent with you We are indebted to our mother’s good neighbours, Maura and Chloe for their dedication down through the years and to Marguerite, Pam and Jenny who were so kind and helpful during her illness. To all those who sent Mass Cards, messages of sympathy, letters, phone calls and text messages, we were deeply touched by your thoughtfulness. To Rev. Fr. Milton P.P, the chief celebrant of her funeral mass, con-celebrant Rev. Fr. Michael McManus P.P, Rev. Fr. Brendan Payne SMA and Deacon Gacquin- thank you- together with the number of other clergy who attended at mother’s reposing in Smith’s Funeral Home. A special word of thanks to Paschal Brennan, Soloist and P.J. Stacey, Organist, who greatly enhanced the Funeral Mass with the very appropriate hymns. We thank Pat and Tom Smith for their courtesy and dignified manner in which they carried out mother’s funeral arrangements. We appreciate and are thankful to our neighbours who dug and prepared our mother’s final resting place. Thanks to Paddy, Alan, Warren and the Staff of the Shamrock Lodge Hotel for providing a meal after the Funeral. As it is not possible o thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deepest gratitude and appreciation.
THANKSGIVINGS MCCRANN Frank
HOLIAN Tom
The Walk, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Kilcare, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. who died on 15th March 2016.
Racecourse Rd, Roscommon. 11th anniversary on 24th March. Rest in peace.
As we approach the first anniversary of our beloved Frank’s death, his wife, children, grandchildren, brother, sisters and extended family would like to offer our sincere thanks to all those who bought us comfort and support during this sad time. To all those who attended Frank’s Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial and to those who travelled long distances to be with us, thank you, we will always be grateful. Thank you for all your kind messages of sympathy, Mass cards and floral tributes. We greatly appreciate such thoughtful gestures. A heartfelt word of thanks to Fr. Eugene McLoughlin for his house visits to Frank which meant so much to him and brought him great peace in his final days. We would also like offer our deepest gratitude to both Fr. Eugene and Monsignor Travers for ensuring that Frank’s funeral mass and burial was so personal and memorable. To the choir who sang so beautifully and to all those who partook in the celebration of Frank’s life, we thank you. We would also like to thank Niall O’ Connor for reading our tribute to our dad on behalf of our family. A special word of thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Sweeney McSharry who took such great care of Frank during his illness and for her continued support to our family. We are forever indebted to the dedicated Palliative Care team, especially nurse Caroline Smyth who helped us offer Frank great dignity and care in his final weeks. To Pat Smyth Funeral Directors, we will be forever grateful for the guidance, professionalism and sensitivity, he provided at this difficult time. We acknowledge the thoughtfulness of our great neighbours, the Dayton family for all their support and generosity. As it is not possible to individually thank everyone who helped us through this difficult time, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our profound appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. To our wonderful, precious Frank, you are forever in our thoughts and hearts. May you rest in peace. Frank’s Anniversary Mass will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, the 18th March at 7pm.
Life is but a stopping place. A pause in what’s to be. A resting place along the road. To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We are all meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay.
LYNCH Kathleen and Eamon Mote Park Roscommon 18th and 4th anniversary
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
HANNON PJ Lisnamult, Roscommon (11h Anniversary)
Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance
In loving memory of a dear dad, who died on March 17th 2007 Still sadly missed but your memories live on dad. Loved always, by your daughter Cathy, Tommy, Catriona, baby Noah and Raymond
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The hands of time keep turning. The years have passed away. But in our hearts and memories, Ye are with us every day.
Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, 18th March at 7.00pm.
Sadly missed by Nuala and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Thursday, 23rd March at 10.30am Dad. Memory drifts to scenes, Long past, Time rolls on, But memories last. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.
Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Kathleen, Robert, Ella and Robyn xxxx Dad. Precious memories never grow old, They are locked in our hearts, Like letters of gold. Flowers may wither and the sun will set, But the heart that loved you, Will never forget.
Forever in our hearts, Caroline, Richie, Ben, Sean and Rebecca. xxxx
THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH O glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death and the special favour we now request. (mention your request). O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O glorious St. Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.A.H
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THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this you for this special favour. (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. Say for three days and promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible.A.H NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks.M.K
P R AYE R TO T H E H O LY S P I R I T Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your Perpetual Glory. Amen. Mention your request. While making the request, promise to either publish this prayer of to circulate the favour. Say prayer for three days. After the third day, the request will be granted.M.K NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. M.K NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. A.H 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.
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Boyle Celtic into the last four Mick Corrigan of Boyle Celtic celebrates after scoring a goal against Carrick United in the FAI Junior Cup quarter-final at Tom Drohan Park in Carrick-on-Suir. Full match coverage on page 42 & 43 ‌ Pic Matt Browne/Sportsfile
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This weekend’s action
Horses for Courses by Tom Red
Racing in Ireland this week is limited to a meeting on the all-weather at Dundalk today with first away at 5.25 pm. Tomorrow, St. Patrick’s weekend racing starts on the turf at Down Royal off at 1.50 pm and down in Wexford at 2.20 pm. Saturday racing is back to normal after the highs and lows of Cheltenham with the first of a two-day meeting at Limerick, first away at 1.35 pm with Sunday racing starting at 1.50 pm. There is also racing at Proudstown Park outside Navan starting at 2.10 pm. Adrian Joyce’s Ken’s Sam’s got in as 2nd reserve in Dundalk last Friday and made it a winning run getting up late by ½l and 1¼l from Your Pal Tal and Bubbly Bellini. The 4–Y-O mare owned by Tommy Kelly and trained in Curraghboy and was ridden by Shane Foley. London Prize, winner of Sandown’s Imperial, qualified for a bonus of £50,000 if he wins any race at Cheltenham but was not rated high enough to get a run in any the handicaps at the Festival. Miss Mardan ran a very respectable 5th in the Listed Hurdle at Naas on Sunday in her first venture at this level. She ran well enough to earn an entry in a Grade 3 mares race at Limerick on Sunday. Gigginstown House Stud’s maroon colours were carried by all 4 runners in
the Grade 3 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase on Sunday. Ball D’Arc carried Bryan Cooper with the maroon and white star cap and duly landed the purse from Gangster, Prince of Scars and Alamein.
Racing news North Yorkshire flat handler David ‘Dandy’ Nicholls, known as “Sprint King” has quit training due to financial reasons. A former jockey, Nicholls rode over 400 winners including the Nunthorpe Stakes at York, Newmarket’s July Cup, Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp, the Haydock Sprint Cup and major sprint handicaps such as the Ayr Gold Cup before taking up training in 1992. His stable star, Sovereign Debt, was his last runner at Doha in Qatar last month and made it a winning finale for Nicholls. Former English international footballer Michael Owen is about to take up another sport close to his heart, race riding. He part owned and bred, Brown Panther, an Irish St Leger winner and now is hoping to ride in the Prince’s Countryside Fund Charity Race at Ascot next November.
General news Don Poli, 3rd in last year’s Gold Cup and twice a Cheltenham Festival winner has suffered a setback and is out for the season. This year’s race has lost among others the winners of the last 2 Gold Cups
Ken’s Sam’s beats Your Pal Tal at Dundalk.
in Coneygree through injury and the now retired Don Cossack along with Thistlecrack the early ante post favourite.
Point to point view Action on Saturday at Maralin between Lurgan and Moira in the North this weekend at 2 pm and Sunday sees
3 meetings in the south, in Co Cork at Dromahane off at 1 pm, at Ballyraggert in North Kilkenny starts at 1.30 pm. The meeting at Dartfield Museum outside Loughrea has been postponed to the 9th of April and the recently postponed meeting at The Pigeons between Athlone and Ballymahon has been rescheduled for a 2 pm start.
Cheltenham 2017
Solid start for the Irish at Cheltenham Irish 1-2 kicks off day one This year’s Cheltenham Festival had an almost perfect start with an Irish trained 1, 2 in the opening Supreme Novices Hurdle. Unfortunately for the Irish punters Gordon Elliott trained outsider, Labaik, defeated the WP Mullins joint favourite Melon by 2¼l with River Wylde 8l back in 3rd. Young Kerryman Jack Kennedy rode the winner giving him his first Festival winner. Consul De Thaix suffered a fatal fall in the race. The second race went with the punters as the long odds on fav Altior beat Cloudy Dreams and the Henry de Bromhead trained Ordinary World by 6l and 9l. The winner is trained by Nicky Henderson and was ridden by Nico de Boinville. Un Temps Pour Tout, trainer David Pipe and jockey Tom Scudamore ran out winners in the Grade 3 Handicap Chase, repeating last year’s win in the race by a short head from the odds on favourite Singlefarmpayment with the Gordon Elliott trained Noble Endevour 3rd. The winning distances were a short head and 3½l. In the Champion Hurdle, Nicky Henderson completed a training double when Noel Fehily brought Buveur D’air home 4½l in front of the winner’s stablemate My Tent or Yours, repeating last year’s 2nd, both horses are owned by JP McManus. Henry de Bromhead had his second 3rd placing of the afternoon with Petit Mouchoir. The Mares Hurdle provided the best finish of the day with Elliott’s Apple’s Jade and Bryan Cooper battling
back to beat the Mullins/ Ricci pair Vroum Vroum Mag, last year’s winner, and Limini. Elliott completed an opening day double. This was the first 1, 2, 3 of the meeting and went to the Irish with 1½l and a nose separating the first 3 home. In the JT McNamara National Hunt Chase, Lisa O’Neill also rode her first festival winner bringing home Gordon Elliott’s, his third winner of the day, Tiger Roll by 3l from the Warren Geatrix trained Missed Approach with WP Mullins’ Haymount ¾l back in 3rd. Joseph O’Brien reports Edwulf ok after collapsing on the run in. In the final race, the Novice Chase, with the score standing at 3-3 Tully East trained by Alan Fleming for Barry Connell made it 4 for the Irish with his 1¾l and a neck win over Gold Present and Two Taffs under Denis O’Regan. Jockey Willy Twiston-Davies was hospitalised after fracturing two vertebrae in a fall off the fav Foxtail Hill in this race. At the end of day one Ireland lead Britain by 4 races to 3, the reverse of last year.
Day 2 The opening Neptune Novices Hurdle saw the first British 1, 2, 3 as Willoughby Court beat Neon Wolf and Messire Des Obeaux a head and 3 ¾ l. The best of the Irish was WP’s Kemboy in 5th. The RSA Chase for novices was won by Nicky Henderson’s Might Bite with Nico de Boinville in the plate, 10l and 8l ahead of stablemate Whisper ridden by Davy Russell with WP Mullins’ Bellshill.
Another Irish outsider powers home as the Jessica Harrington trained Supasundae wins the Coral Cup under Robbie Power beating Taquin Du Seuil and Who Dares Wins by 2l and 2½l to give the Irish their first Day 2 and 5th overall winner. The Queen Mother Champion Chase saw 10 come under orders and another Irish victory but again not the well backed Douvan from Willie Mullins’ yard but to Special Tiara who had finished 3rd for the last two years for Henry de Bromhead. Noel Fehily made every post a winning one and stayed on up the hill to finish a head in front of Fox Norton and another 6l to Sir Valentino in 3rd. The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase back to normal after an English horse Any Currency won last year with an Irish 1, 2, 3, 4 as Gordon Elliott’s Cause of Causes won from stablemate Bless The Wings with Enda Bolger’s Cantlow and Auvergnat 3rd and 4th. The French horse Amazing Comedy finished 5th, Ballyboker Bridge 6th and Colour Squadron 7th. The penultimate Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle had 22 runners and the best finish of the meeting so far as Flying Tiger won by a neck and the same from Divin Bere and Nietzsche in another British 1, 2, 3. Racing closed with the 22 runner Weatherby’s Champion Bumper and don’t say you didn’t hear it in the column Fayonagh, photograph an all last week, with Jamie Codd came late to win for Gordon Elliott by 1¼l and 1½l from another Irish horse Debuchet trained by
Mags Mullins and ridden by Danny Mullins with Nicky Henderson’s Claimanttakenforgan. After 2 days Gordon Elliott heads the leading trainer award for the Irish Independent sponsored Dessie Hughes Trophy on 5 from Nicky Henderson on 3 and leading jockeys are Noel Fehily, Nico de Boinville and Jamie Codd each on two winners. After two days racing, Ireland lead Britain by 8 winners to 6. Preview of days 3 and 4
Cheltenham today In the opening JLT Novice Chase, 8 runners go to post, 4 Irish and 4 British. Top Notch will provide the main home defence to the double Irish challenge of WP Mullins’ Yorkhill and Noel Meade’s Disko. Horses for courses Yorkhill, last year’s Neptune winner, naturally gets my vote. The Pertemps Final with a full complement of 24 runners and the layers going 13/2 the field is one of those handicaps best left alone but if you must have a bet stick a pin in the paper. Two that catch the eye are Philip Reynolds’ Presenting Percy trained in Co. Galway by Athenry’s Pat Kelly and Tobefair, unbeaten in 7 races since March 2015. A race definitely best left alone. Eight go to post in the Ryanair Chase with Un De Sceaux WP Mullins’ choice. Empire of Dirt, who was pulled out of the Grand National and is still in the Gold Cup should keep Michael O’Leary’s money home if he runs. The sponsor also supplies Sub Lieutenant and he
Apple’s Jade skips the last between Vroum Vroum Mag and Limini.
might be worth an e/w punt. In this year’s World Hurdle, 16 are declared but there are three non-runners and Harry Fry’s Unowhatimeanharry is definitely the one they all have to beat and he could end up odds on. Jezki is the best of the Irish and will have to improve on his last run in Gowran behind Tombestone. He will now be ridden by Robbie Power after Mark Walsh suffered concussion in a fall of Consul De Thaix in the first yesterday. The Handicap Chase has also a full field of 24 runners and similar comments as above in the Pertemps apply. Diamond King from Gordon Elliott’s yard could put in a good show but Sizing Codelco, formerly trained by Henry de Bromhead looks a reasonable e/w chance. The 16 runner 2m Mares Novice Hurdle looks set for export and Mullins’ Let’s Dance will be very hard to beat. Her biggest dangers are her stablemate Airlie Beach and my e/w chance in the race Barra. The Kim Muir is wide open with a full complement of runners. Most of the top Irish amateurs have mounts in the race and the most striking of these for
me is the booking of Lisa O’Neill for Doc Harper by David Pipe. At odds of 16/1 and coupled with O’Neill’s win on Tuesday this will be my bet. Derek O’Connor, Barry O’Neill. Jamie Codd, Patrick Mullins etc. all have mounts in the race. The St. Patrick’s Derby, a charity race over 1m 5f on the flat brings the third day of the festival to a close. My e/w Yankee selection for today is Presenting Percy, Sub Lieutenant, Sizing Codelco and Doc Harper.
Cheltenham tomorrow Triumph Hurdle opens racing tomorrow with 23 still in with 6 Irish trained, 2 from Willie Mullins, 2 from Elliott’s, and 1 each from Aiden O’Brien and Tony Martin. The Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle, with 74 declarations, is as usual wide open and is normally best left alone. Gordon Elliott has an interesting entryfor Gigginstown in Tombestone and he is in top form having beaten Jezki and Rashaan recently at Gowran. A small field of 38 in the Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle again sees a large contingent of 14 from Clonsutton and whatever Ruby Walsh
decides to ride will carry my money. A field 14 are set to face the starter in the Blue Riband of the festival as WP Mullins still seeks to win his first Gold Cup with Djakadam. Colin Tizzard has a worthy double sub for the injured ante post favourite Thistlecrack in Native River and Cue Card. Dont rule out Gigginstown whichever horse they run, either Empire of Dirt, in the Ryanair today, or Outlander. Even taking into account Willie Mullins’ horses form Djakadam is taken to give WP his long awaited first Gold Cup. The amateur Gold Cup, The Foxhunters, has 35 declared and the favourite will probably be On The Fringe, Enda Bolger’s sole representative but don’t rule out the wild card entry Stephen McConville’s Anseanachai Cliste winner of point to points on the trot in Ireland. Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle for conditional jockeys still has 115 runners. Watch out for top Irish claimers as the Irish crop of young riders appear head and shoulders above their British peers. There are 54 still in the final race of the festival and the layers go 8/1 the field in the Grand Annual Chase.
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Suffin’s redemption Aviva FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final CARRICK UNITED
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Action from the FAI Junior Cup quarter-final between Carrick United and Boyle Celtic in Carrick-on-Suir last Sunday. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile
Boyle Celtic’s team of soccer heroes wrote another glorious chapter in the club’s history with a breath-taking, heart-stopping win against a much fancied home side in this pulsating quarter-final tie played in front of a huge crowd at Tom Drohan Park in Carrick-on-Suir last Sunday. The hundreds of Boyle people who made the long journey to the southeast were rewarded with a victory that will be remembered for many years by those who were lucky
enough to have been there to see it happen. Boyle’s reward is a home draw against Evergreen from Kilkenny and a chance to become the first team from County Roscommon to qualify for the final of the FAI Junior Cup. There was so much drama packed into this tie it would take several pages to detail it all. It was a roller coaster of emotion for the Boyle Celtic team, their management and fans as fortunes swayed one way then the other over this marathon tie that took two periods of extratime and 16 penalties to
settle. Consider Celtic goalkeeper Kyle Suffin for one. He played very well throughout the match until the 94th minute when, in a desperate attempt to rescue the match at 2-1 down, Carrick made one last attempt to equalise. Thomas Ryan lofted a cross into the Boyle penalty area, Suffin came to collect but dropped the ball at the feet of Carrick danger man Jack Doherty, whose snap shot hit the crossbar before sub Keith Walsh poked home from six yards. The home crowd went wild while Suffin had his head in his hands. Would Boyle rue that devastating lapse? But in the manner of this incredible tie it was Suffin who emerged the Boyle hero, saving Jack Walsh’s penalty kick in
the shootout at the end of the game. It put his side through to the last four and the celebrations on the field afterwards had to be seen to be believed. Boyle had come to Carrick-onSuir and dumped out the favourites. Played on a fine but very blustery day, the opening half was well contested and it was Carrick who were probably the better side, with the skilful Jack Doherty looking the most likely to open the scoring. The match then burst into life in the 38th minute. Anthony Power lifted a clever ball into the path of Doherty who volleyed past Kyle Suffin from 12 yards for a superb goal for the home side. But Boyle were not about to sit back and admire Carrick’s handy work, and within two and a half
SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS
This week’s awards
Soccer Results The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC 3 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Brazukas 0 Ballaghaderreen FC 2 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cloonfad United 1 CP Ajax 0 Dunmore Town 1 Kilkerrin United 2 Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Strokestown United 3 Castlerea Celtic B 2 Roscommon United 1 Moore United B 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 0 Hodson Bay Athletic 3 Shiven Rovers B 1 Moylough ’79 2 The RDFL Challenge Cup Round 2 Cam Celtic 1 Dysart FC 0 The T P Brennan Connacht Cup 2nd Round Castlerea Celtic 1 Corrib Celtic 4 Corrib Rangers 2 Ahascragh United 0 Ballinasloe Town 3 Moore United 1 Straide & Foxford United 2 Ballinasloe Town B 0 The T P Brennan Connacht Shield 2nd Round Merville United 6 Lough Harps 1 Cloonfad United B 0 Galway Bohs B 2
Performance of the Week
Boyle Celtic’s penalty shootout win in Tipperary goes down in history!
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‘Surprise’ of the Week
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Moan of the Week The dream is alive! Boyle Celtic’s Gerard McDermottroe and Dessie Carlos and Killarney Celtic’s Padraig Hartnett pictured with the FAI Senior Cup at FAI HQ in Abbotstown. Boyle Celtic will take on Killarney Celtic in the FAI Senior Cup qualifying round. Pic: David Maher/ Sportsfile
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ast weekend wasn’t so bad in terms of predictions. As for football, a mixed weekend for Roscommon teams but there was one stand out performance and result. Congratulations to Sligo Superleague side Boyle Celtic from Co. Roscommon who beat Waterford League side Carrick United from Co. Tipperary in the FAI Junior Cup quarter-finals last Sunday.
Thursday, March 16th The Herald Premier Division Ballinasloe Town v Ahascragh United. 8pm The home side have only conceded eight goals in the league this season. Ahascragh on the other hand have only scored eight. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town. Norio’s Takeaway Division One Glen Celtic v Ballinasloe Town B. 8 pm The home side will be out for revenge for defeat earlier in the season and they might just get it! Prediction: Glen Celtic.
Friday, March 17th The RDFL Challenge Cup Round 2 Hodson Bay Athletic v Moylough ’79. 11 am
Hodson Bay were comfortable winners in Skyvalley last weekend, expect more of the same this weekend. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic. The Herald Premier Division Castlerea Celtic v Ballaghaderreen FC. 11 am I still fancy Castlerea to steal in and take the league title. This won’t be easy but it’s a must-win as the champions face Moore United and Ballinasloe in their remaining fixtures. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic. Moore United v Brazukas. 11 am United are in a great position to take the title. They face Ballymoe and Castlerea after this. Prediction: Moore United. Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Skyvalley Rovers B v Shiven Rovers B. 11 am It looks ominous for the home side as they still await their first win. While it would be great to see them take the three points, the smart money is on Shiven. Prediction: Shiven Rovers B. RDFL First Division Cup Round One Lough Harps v Kilkerrin United. 11 am
Fair play to Kilkerrin who upset the predictions last weekend. Can they do it again? Prediction: Lough Harps.
Saturday, March 18th The RDFL Challenge Cup Round 2 Strokestown United v Cloonfad United. 7.45 pm This is a good test of Strokestown’s credentials. Cloonfad to edge it. Prediction: Cloonfad United.
Sunday, March 19th The TP Brennan Connacht Cup 2nd Round Boyle Celtic v Ballymoe FC. 2 pm All Roscommon tie and Boyle will be on a high following their Junior Cup heroics. Prediction: Boyle Celtic. The RDFL Challenge Cup Round 2 Ballinasloe Town B v Dunmore Town B. 11 am The hosts will have enough here. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B. Cloonfad United B v Cam Celtic 2 pm Cam inflicted a rare defeat on Dysart last weekend and that’ll give them confidence as they travel to Cloonfad.
Prediction: Cam Celtic. Moore United B v CP Ajax. 2 pm The visitors will fancy their chances in Moore. Prediction: CP Ajax. The Herald Premier Division Ballinasloe Town v St. John’s Athletic. 2 pm This could prove to be a huge weekend for Ballinasloe Town. Two wins and they’re right in it. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town. Norio’s Takeaway Division One Rahara Rovers v Lough Harps. 2 pm Lough Harps have a busy weekend but should end it with a place in round two. Prediction: Lough Harps. Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Castlerea Celtic B v Ballinagare FC. 2 pm Both sides need the points but home advantage should swing it. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B. Roscommon United v Moylough ’79. 2 pm United have the firepower to hurt most teams in this division. Prediction: Roscommon United.
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as Celtic make semis they were level. Danny Browne played the ball into the danger area and Michael Corrigan’s fantastic looping header flew into the top corner from ten yards out. The sides went in one apiece at the break. Boyle, with Seanie Purcell and John Connolly controlling matters at the back, grew in confidence as the game progressed and restricted the hosts to a couple of half chances. The visitors looked far more likely to score and in the 65th minute they went ahead. This time Danny Browne and Niall Brennan did the spadework before Corrigan poked home his second goal of the game from eight yards out. Boyle controlled the game from there to the finish but at 2-1 there was always a chance that the home side might equalise
and that’s what happened in the 94th minute. Boyle fans were distraught but as the teams prepared for extra-time it was clear that Boyle were fiercely determined not to leave the southeast without a win. The two periods of extratime produced a lot of hard endeavour from both sides but when referee Donal Power blew the final whistle it was down to the lottery of a penalty shootout and the drama was only beginning. Boyle scored their first three penalties from Danny Browne, Gerard McDermottroe and sub James Carty while the home side missed one and Kyle Suffin saved another. Boyle only needed one more to win it but incredibly Seanie Purcell and Shane Battles both had penalties saved as the home side scored both to level the scores at 3-3.
Boyle scored their next three spot-kicks (Dessie Carlos, Luka Roddy and John Connolly) while the home side scored their first two. Now it was Jack Walsh against Kyle Suffin and the Boyle man dived low to his right to save the kick and send the Boyle fans into delirium. The scenes out on the field after the game were something that will live long in the memory as Boyle players, management and fans celebrated the greatest day in the club’s history and not only that but there is plenty more to come as well. Note: The set-up at Carrick United was superb and there was a huge crowd and a great atmosphere and also a special word for referee Donal Power who was excellent in his handling of the game.
Stat Attack
Teams
GOALS Boyle: Mick Corrigan (2) 41 and 65. Carrick: Jack Doherty 38, Keith Walsh 94. YELLOW CARDS Boyle: 1 Shane Battles (51), Carrick: 3 Anthony Power (45), Stephen Kerwick (96), Jack Doherty (102). RED CARDS None MAN OF THE MATCH: Seanie Purcell (Boyle Celtic) Attendance: 1,500
BOYLE CELTIC: Kyle Suffin, Dessie Carlos, Gerard McDermottroe, Seanie Purcell, John Connolly, Lochlainn Conboy, Shane Battles, Mick Corrigan, Niall Brennan, Danny Browne, Luka Roddy. Subs: Aaron Calpin for Conboy (17), Sean McCormack for Brennan (79), James Carty for Corrigan (99).
Creggs RFC Report
The game in quotes
The Boyle Celtic team which took on Carrick United in the FAI Junior Cup quarter-final in Carrick-on-Suir last Sunday. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile
“Kyle Suffin is unbelievable. He made the mistake but was the hero in the end. We would not be here today if it was not for Kyle - he saved four penalties against Ballina in the last round.” Darren Hurd
CARRICK UNITED: Adrian Walsh, Dale O’Mahony, Joseph Hart, Anthony O’Donnell, Eoghan Burke, John Walsh, Jack Doherty, Gerry Walsh, Anthony Power, Thomas Ryan, Keith Walsh. Subs: Stephen Hahessey for G Walsh (5), Stephen Kerwick for O’Mahony (72), Ian Cleary for Hart (79), Jack Walsh for T Ryan (86), John Keyes for Hahessey (86). Kyle Suffin saves Jack Walsh’s penalty to send Boyle Celtic into the semi-finals of the FAI Junior Cup where they will face Evergreen FC of Kilkenny. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile
Referee: Donal Power
“It’s beyond words really. I can’t believe that we won it to be honest. Carrick are a great team, they are tough and strong but we played some great football. I think that we were the better footballing side on the day. It was incredible that we almost had it won but they got back into it in the final minute. I cannot believe that we are in the semi-finals” – Darren Hurd (Boyle Celtic manager) “It’s an unbelievable day for us all, the team and the management in particular, we are thrilled. We started off last August and we have great confidence and we are not afraid of anyone. We will take them all on and we don’t pass any heed on what the opposition have won or how good they are supposed to be.” – Mick Corrigan (Boyle goalscorer) “Incredible scenes here today but it is so important to win whatever way it comes about. When we conceded the late goal we didn’t panic. The same thing happened against Ballina a few weeks ago - we are resilient and there is a dream there and we want to achieve it. I don’t know what to say to be honest but it is fantastic.” – Sean Purcell (Man of the Match)
“I said to Kyle you have the chance to be the hero again and he did it again. He loves saving penalties. I am rushing home as my wife is overdue since Tuesday so hopefully all will be ok.” – Sean Purcell
THE GAIN LINE
Creggs up and running in the cup U-16 Connacht Cup: Creggs 31 Corrib RFC 3. Creggs gave a clinical display of rugby to see off a spirited Corrib team in the first round of the Connacht Cup. Early nerves saw Creggs knock-on from the kickoff, putting their defence under pressure. Corrib took a 3-0 lead through a penalty right in front of the posts. The promised rain held off and with both teams looking to move the ball wide, the game was opening up. The Creggs setpiece, scrum and line-out were functioning the better of the two teams, they were making fewer mistakes and winning more ball at the breakdown. Their reward came on 15 minutes when the impressive tight head prop Thomas O’Brien powered
over for a try, the conversion drifted wide but Creggs were now on top. On 22 minutes, Jack Hanley finished off an excellent move for the Creggs U-16s to increase the lead and on the stroke of half-time Jack Tucker broke from a ruck after a fine drive from Tom Farrell to score under the posts, Mark Purcell added the extras and Creggs led 17-3 at the break. Corrib started strongly in the second half but the physicality of the game had taken its toll and they lost two influential players to injury and along with a player in the sin-bin were not able to keep Creggs out. The excellent John McDonnell who covered an immense amount of territory and led the tackle count for the home team
was rewarded with a converted try following several phases with the Creggs forwards in the ascendancy. The try of the day was scored by winger Aaron Hannon who had one of his best days in a Creggs shirt and a wonderful conversion by Mark Purcell saw the home team into the next round, comfortably in the end 31-3. U-13s: Creggs travelled to Westport last Saturday for their last league game and came away with a very good 34-12 victory. Played in beautiful conditions, this was a very enjoyable game of rugby and a good warm-up game for our U-13s who start their cup campaign with a tough draw at home on Sunday against Galwegians at 12 pm. U-15s: Creggs will start
their Connacht Cup campaign next Saturday at home against Ballina RFC with a 12.30 pm kick-off time. U-18.5s: Creggs Connacht League Final has again been put back to facilitate the lads from both sides who are in the Connacht U-19 squad who have a game next weekend. Creggs are scheduled to play Galwegians away in the Connacht U-18.5 Cup the following weekend, so the Connacht League Final will most likely be put back until after that cup tie. Mini Rugby: Creggs will train next Saturday in Creggs at 11 am. The Connacht Blitzes for all underage players will take place over the next couple of weeks. The Connacht U-8/ U-9 Blitz takes place in Castlebar on Saturday, March
The Creggs U-16 team which defeated Corrib RFC in the first round of the Connacht Cup.
The Creggs U-13 team which overcame Westport in the league last weekend.
25th. The Connacht U-10 Blitz is the same day in Ballina RFC. The Con-
nacht U-11 Blitz takes place on Saturday, the April 1st in Buccaneers
RFC. On the same date the Connacht U-12 Blltz takes place in Ballinasloe RFC.
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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER
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‘Roscommon Giant’ lives on in Gorthaganny THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Earlier this week something a little different arrived into the People sports desk. A few pictures and a write-up on a recent tournament that was held in Gorthaganny. The event was called the Jim
The Roscommon Giant, Jim Coffey, who was born near Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon in 1891.
Coffey Memorial Boxing Tournament and featured talented boxers from across Roscommon and further afield. For those of you who don’t know Jim Coffey, he was a world-class heavyweight who was born near Loughglynn in 1891 and emigrated to America at the age of 19. Coffey has been described as “extraordinarily handsome” and stood at 6 feet 4 inches. He fought at least 74 fights between 1912 and 1921, losing only six. He also won 28 of his 33 recorded knockout victories inside five rounds. The man known as the ‘Roscommon Giant’ worked his way up the world rankings and was just one fight away from a shot at the world title when Frank Moran knocked him out in the third round in Madison Square Garden in 1915. In the rematch, Coffey was ahead on points when Moran once again knocked him out in the ninth round. Coffey went on to fight big
names from the various weight divisions before retiring permanently from the fight game in November 1921. He returned to Loughglynn in 1919 and married Kathleen Kenny, who was a teacher in Gorthaganny NS and they had four children. Jim spent the last five years of his life in Dublin. Back to present day Gorthaganny, the recent boxing tournament was organised by Frank Warde and Loughglynn Boxing Club. Jim, who himself trained local boxers on his return to Ireland, would no doubt have been pleased with the event and the level of skill on show. There were plenty of prizes handed out on the night with Les Darcy from the Ballaghaderreen Boxing Club winning Best Male Boxer, Lisa O’Rourke of Castlerea Boxing Club taking Best Female Boxer and the Austin Mahon Perpetual trophy presented to Cian Mullen of the Ardagh/Cross Boxing Club as the overall best boxer of the tournament.
John Joe Fitzmaurice presenting the Austin Mahon Perpetual trophy for the ‘Best Overall Boxer of the Tournament’ award to Cian Mullen of the Ardagh/Cross Boxing club. (Right) Some members of the boxing committee that organised the recent Jim Coffey Memorial Boxing tournament at the Marian Hall in Gorthaganny. (L-r): JT Smyth, Liam Smyth, Kathleen Henry, Gerry Sharkey, Seamus Kenny, Frank Warde, Frances Mulhern, Seamus Crawley and Kathleen Fitzmaurice.
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People’s Champions of the Week
Golfing weekend A ladies and gents open singles will take place in Athlone Golf Club this weekend from Friday (17th) to Sunday (19th).
Road trips!
Congratulations to the Carrick-on-Shannon Community School U-14 ladies football team who defeated Ursuline, Sligo on a scoreline of 3-2 to 1-6 in the recent Lidl Connacht PPS U-14 Final. Pic: J. Bambrick
Two road trips for GAA fans this Paddy’s weekend. It begins tonight with a handy spin up the motorway to Ashbourne where the hurlers are in action against the impressive Meath (7.45 pm). Meanwhile on Sunday the footballers are looking for their first points against Monaghan in Inniskeen at 2 pm.
Sporting week on Tweet Street
The sporting brief Golf
Winter winners! We start our weekly tour of Roscommon Golf in Athlone where Team 5 led by Conor Quilty won the men’s Winter League. They overcame Team 14 led by Seamus Feeney. In the ladies event, Team Carter featuring captain Kathleen McDonnell, Bernie Stapleton, Rhone Fitzgerald, Maeve Holmes and Bree Meagher took home the title. Meanwhile, the ladies 12-hole competition was won by Margaret Byrne with 26 points. This weekend, Carrick will host the St. Patrick’s Weekend Open. It’s the first open competition of the season and a great opportunity to shake off the cobwebs. In Castlerea, Tony Brophy took home the De Lacy Staunton Cup with 39 points. Tony finished just ahead of Seanie Connell on 38. To Strokestown, where John Neary, Nora Beirne and Jonathan Cassidy held off the challenge of Tommy Reid, Brid Connellan and Frank Costello to land the first competition of the year. A great crowd turned out in support of captains Peter Lally and Helena King and president
Kathleen Henry and Frances Mulhern, grandnieces of Jim Coffey, presenting the Jim Coffey Memorial Boxing tournament ‘Best Female Boxer’ award to Lisa O’Rourke of the Castlerea Boxing club.
Fidelma Power as they got the golfing season under way. The first men’s competition of the year, the Demac Cup, was won by Coman Neary. Finally to Roscommon, where Charlie Farrell won the first men’s 18-hole competition of the year with 41 points ahead of Brian Feeley in second on 39 points.
thepunterspage.com @ThePuntersPage A bet of €400,000 has been placed on Altior to win the Arkle Chase at #CheltenhamFestival. (Back in the real world, some of us are living on cuppa soups until payday!)
Kieran Joyce @joycek87 Pogba is chasing shadows while Costa is falling over them. (Sums up the FA Cup quarter-final on Monday night.)
Handball
Coman’s Connacht quest
Our congratulations to the Castlerea Kings who were recently crowned Londritos senior basketball champions recently. The team finished strongly this season to take the title!
St. Coman’s Ladies Junior ‘B’ pairing of Linda Connolly and Siobhan Tully were victorious in the Connacht semi-final over Galway’s Janet Flanagan and Karen Finnegan last Sunday, winning 21-2, 21-6. Fiona Tully will be confident of adding yet more silverware this Saturday when she takes on Clare’s Clodagh Nash in Ladies Intermediate All-Ireland Final in Co. Cavan. The Junior Doubles combination of Sean Jennings (Lisacul) and Darren Beatty (St. Coman’s) went down to the Galway pairing of Seamus Conneally and Conor Noone 21-6, 21-18 in Lisacul last Friday. The two were put together due to confusion over
the eligibility of Sean’s regular partner Denis Creaton and did well in the circumstances. Out of the eight Connacht Juvenile B semi-finals held in Lisacul recently, there was just one Roscommon winner. Shauna Corrigan defeated Galway’s Grace Hanley 15-11, 15-8 in the U-11 grade.
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Shield win! The Roscommon Youths A team took home the Shield from last weekend’s All-Ireland intercounty event in Ennis. Following the difficult Cup group stages, Roscommon beat Waterford B (3-1) in the quarter-finals of
the Shield before repeating the result against Laois B in the semi-finals. This set up a final showdown with Carlow, and the Rossies edged it 3-2. The Roscommon B team performed well before exiting the shield at the quarter-finals stage where they were beaten by eventual finalists Carlow. In the Youths Singles event, which had over 65 entries, Tom Byrne made it to the semi-finals. Closer to home, the league finals will take place in Hannon’s Hotel on Saturday, March 25th with An Bothar Rua taking on McDermott’s for the cup and Flanagan’s playing the winners of Creaton’s and The Hollywood in the Shield.
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Boyle’s heroes into the semi-finals I have to say I didn’t know what to expect when I decided to make the long journey to Carrick-on-Suir to see Boyle Celtic play the local Carrick United side in the quarter-finals of the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday. I was delighted that I went and it was one of the best sporting occasions involving a local sports team that I have been at in many years. There were over 300 people from Boyle there and the game was played at a fantastic ground. The facilities
that Carrick United have are superb with two AstroTurf pitches and two full-size pitches and they also have a state of the art clubhouse with dressing rooms and ample car parking facilities as well. There was a crowd of 1,200 to 1,500 people at the match and there was a cracking atmosphere. The details of the heart-stopping match are elsewhere in the sporting section this week, but it was as dramatic as one could get and Boyle came out on top after a penalty shoot-
out. It is a marvellous achievement for Boyle to get to the semi-finals of this competition in which 800 teams start out in search of glory. They have also secured a home draw for the semi-finals and the hope will be that the game can actually be staged in Boyle. There were some suggestions that the game might have to be played at McSharry Park in Sligo but hopefully the authorities will relent and allow Boyle to play at home. It would be a huge day not
only for the club but for the town as well. On the evidence of what we saw in Carrick-on-Suir last Sunday, Boyle are well capable of getting through to the final. It was a real team effort last Sunday but special mention to Seanie Purcell whose wife is pregnant and was due last Tuesday. Sean was unsure whether to travel to the game or not on Sunday. Boyle will be glad he did because the former Roscommon county footballer was the man of the
match and an inspirational leader throughout. There is a bit of sporting snobbery in this country, which maintains that the only memorable local sporting occasions happen in the GAA. That myth was exploded in no uncertain terms in Carrick-on-Suir last Sunday. To see the people of Boyle celebrate with the players and management out on the field after the game would warm the heart. Congratulations to all concerned.
Young Rossies face strong Sligo
Barca comeback will never be seen again
On Wednesday night next, Roscommon’s U-21 footballers take on Sligo in the Connacht semi-final at Kiltoom and one would normally expect that at home, Roscommon would be the strong favourites to advance but this game might not be so straightforward. Sligo have a very strong team and were in the North West Cup final where they lost to Mayo and they will come to Kiltoom in confident mood. Roscommon’s preparations have been stop/start with a lot of injuries, only middling form in the Hasting’s Cup, and the absence of several well known players from the panel for one reason or another. Let’s hope that the players who line out are ready for the fray. A Connacht final appearance would be a big boost to the county at this stage.
We all know that there is far too much hype about sport these days and big time soccer is probably the sport worst affected. However, last Wednesday night’s comeback by Barcelona in the Champions League was something that was never witnessed before and will never be witnessed again. At 3-0, Barca had a slight chance but when PSG scored I thought it was all over. I know many people who turned away from the match at that stage. I stayed with it because I like watching Barcelona anyway. With three minutes of normal time to go, Barcelona still needed three. With five minutes of injury-time played they had got them. Neymar was the hero this time. It was breath-taking stuff. It’s why I love sport. You cannot beat that kind of drama.
An evening of nostalgia in Dublin Twenty years ago this Thursday I was in Dublin for the official opening of Ireland’s second national radio station, Radio Ireland (now Today FM). On St. Patrick’s Day my first sporting assignment was to cover the All-Ireland club finals in Croke Park. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then but Today FM has gone on to be a successful national station and an alternative to RTE, which is always good for competition and for the listener. I really enjoyed my time working there and I am glad I did it. I made many great friends there and the original workforce is meeting again in Dublin to relive the ‘good old days’ in a couple of weeks’ time. It should be a bit of craic. It’s hard to beat a bit of nostalgia
Cats aren’t finished yet! Just a mention for the hurling game between Tipperary and Kilkenny last Saturday night in Thurles. If there has been a better game of hurling played at this time of the year then I would like to see it. It was a thrilling clash and Kilkenny showed that they are far from a beaten docket. There is no doubt when hurling is played well there is no finer spectacle.
Ireland v England rugby matches are usually feisty affairs and this Saturday’s installment at the Aviva Stadium promises to be no different.
Can Ireland spoil English party? Last week in this column I said that while I expected Ireland to win against Wales in Cardiff, if they were not 100% Wales would win and that’s what happened. Ireland were a lot less than 100% on the night and it was a very disappointing result and performance too. This weekend, Ireland
will try and spoil the England party at the Aviva but on the evidence of what we have seen so far Ireland do not have much chance of doing that. England are not only going for the Grand Slam but they are attempting to set a new world record of 19 games unbeaten. They ran through Scotland like a
Rossies up against it in Monaghan This Sunday Roscommon face another extremely difficult task in the league when they may the long journey to Grattan Park in Inniskeen to take on Monaghan. The match is previewed in much more detail elsewhere but Monaghan are a very accomplished side. They are not in the same league as Dublin, Tyrone or Kerry but they will be very hard to beat at home and what’s worse from a Roscommon point Kevin McStay will be hoping Roscommon can earn their first of view, they need the points in this year’s Allianz NFL Division One when they travel to Monaghan this Sunday. Pic: Sam Byrnes/Sportsfile points.
dose of salts last Saturday and remember that was a Scotland team that easily beat Ireland. Ireland v England games always take on a life of their own and surely there will be a lot of pride to play for from an Irish point of view. But it is very hard to see anything other than an England win.
Neymar was in top form as Barcelona overcame a four goal first leg deficit to dump PSG out of the Champions League at Camp Nou.
No home game for hurlers? Roscommon hurlers went down badly again last Sunday against Derry, which is disappointing, but what I find very odd is the decision to re-fix the league game between Roscommon and Meath for Ashbourne on Thursday night at 7.45 pm. First of all, this is a home game for
Roscommon so why is it being played in Meath? It is also being played at a time and a venue that will ensure that very few people from Roscommon will be attending. What’s wrong with Athleague or even Dr. Hyde Park? It’s very disappointing.
Paddy’s Day a huge day of sport St. Patrick’s Day will be a big one in sport and I am looking forward to the club finals in Croke Park. In the hurling, Cuala will attempt to become the first Dublin club ever to win the hurling title but I have a feeling that Ballyea, powered by the brilliant Tony Kelly, might be too strong. In the football final, Colm Cooper will
probably have his last chance to win an All-Ireland club medal on Friday with Dr. Croke’s but it will not be easy. I was so impressed with Slaughtneil against St. Vincent’s and it promises to be a cracking match. Both sides have been here before and fallen at the final hurdle. I have a slight fancy for Croke’s.
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‘We’re focussed, bring on Sligo!’ Dockery insists that young Rossies are ready Eirgrid Connacht U-21 FC Semi-Final Roscommon v Sligo in Kiltoom on Wednesday, 22nd March at 7.30 pm SEAMUS DUKE
Roscommon face a tough challenge when they host Sligo in the Connacht U-21 semi-final in Kiltoom on Wednesday night next. Roscommon will be favourites to win but Sligo will travel with confidence followng some very good displays in the North West Cup earlier in the year which included a win against All-Ireland champions Mayo, however Mayo defeated Sligo in the final of that competition. Roscommon’s Hastings Cup displays were mixed with the team going out of the competition proper,
however they recovered to win the shield beating Westmeath in the final by a point after extra-time. Adrian Dockery is the Roscommon U-21 team manager and the Western Gaels man says that the squad is looking forward to the challenge in Kiltoom and he played down any rumours of some breaches of discipline in recent weeks. “Any problems that there may have been in terms of discipline have been dealt with in-house and everyone is now singing off the same hymn sheet. There was nothing serious and we are satisfied with how
we have prepared and are focussing on the Sligo game which is the most important thing. “We are happy enough with our preparations and we are getting ready for a tough game. Sligo are a very good team and we will have to play very well to beat them. They reached the final of the North West Cup and beat Mayo en route so they will pose a significant threat and it’s their best U-21 team in seven or eight years but we will be ready for the challenge. “We played Armagh, Tipperary, Limerick, Donegal and the Roscommon seniors in recent challenge games and we have developed our play and thankfully we have no injuries. It’s a great chance for the
team to get to the Connacht final and we are looking forward to the game. “We have a number of experienced players like Cian McKeon, Hubert Darcy, Brian Stack and Aengus Lyons to name a few that we will be hoping can lead us to victory. Sligo will be confident but we are determined to win through to the final,” he concluded. Roscommon will be relying on the likes of Regan Fahey in goal, Michael Cox, and Aidan Dowd in defence. Gearoid Keenan and Hubert Darcy may well be the midfield partnership with Aengus Lyons operating in a sweeping role. Up front, Brian Stack, Cian McKeon, John Gannon and Aidan Brogan are expected to feature. Sligo will have some very
solid performers on show like Luke Nicholson and Sean Power in defence. Paul Kilcoyne at midfield. Up front, the prolific free taker Paddy O’Connor and Sligo senior player Kyle Cawley will also expect to be prominent. This will be a very tough assignment for Roscommon and Sligo will come expecting to win. If Roscommon can get at least a share of the spoils at midfield, the home attack looks potent enough to get the scores to win it. But I am expecting a titanic struggle. Prediction: Roscommon narrowly. Note: Exclusive match report coverage in next week’s Roscommon People!
Derry capitalise on bright start Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B (Round 4) DERRY
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Roscommon took to the field facing into a strong breeze and it was Derry who got a dream start with an opportunist goal from Aaron Kelly. This left the
Rossies trailing by 1-2 to no score after just three minutes. Following this tough start, the Rossies didn’t settle until the last ten minutes of the half, with scores from Robbie Fallon (2) Cathal
Kenny (2), and Naos Connaughton. Derry led 1-10 to 0-7 at the break. Roscommon started the second half as they finished the first and narrowed the Derry lead with scores from Robbie Fallon (2), Johnny Coyne, Adam Finnerty and Eamon Flanagan. Things were looking good after fifteen minutes of the second half but Derry upped their game
and completely outplayed Roscommon for the rest of the match. The home side finished deserving winners with two well-taken goals from full-forward Oisin McCloskey and man of the match Darragh Cartin. This was not the result that Roscommon were looking for as they travel to Ashbourne tonight (Thursday 16th) to play Meath at 8 pm in the game
that was postponed a couple of weeks ago. Roscommon: J Fallon; M Beirne, D Loughnane, A Moore; S Curley, E Flanagan (0-1), P Nolan; T Seale, P Kellehan; P Kelly, J Coyne (0-2), J Kilkenny; C Kenny (0-2), R Fallon (0-5, 4 frees), N Connaughton (0-1). Subs: C Dolan for Moore, A Finnerty (0-1) for Curley, C Coyle for Fallon, E Costello for Seale.
Regan strike gives Scoil Mhuire final place All-Ireland Colleges SFC ‘C’ Semi-Final SCOIL MHUIRE STROKESTOWN
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A goal from corner-forward Robert Regan with ten minutes to go was the key score as Scoil Mhuire Strokestown advanced to the All-Ireland final following this deserved three point victory over St. Au-
gustine’s on the AstroTurf pitch at Heywood in Co. Laois last Saturday. Strokestown were the better side in the opening half although there was never much between the two. Strokestown led
by two points when the Dungarvan side scored an excellent goal from Jason Dunford. However, Kevin Shiel and Callum Fahey replied with points for the Roscommon lads. Three points in a row then saw the Waterford side edge in front again. But five minutes from half-time influential centre half-back Gerry Galvin scored an excellent solo goal to get Strokestown
back level again and Callum Fahey’s free saw them ahead at the break. Two early points for Augustine’s saw them back in front again but a wellstruck Callum Fahey ’45 saw Strokestown level and then that vital goal from Robert Regan arrived in the 50th minute. It was score for score after that but the goal had given Strokestown the edge and they held out for a de-
served win and a place in the All-Ireland final. Scoil Mhuire Strokestown: Dylan Jordan; Dylan Carbin, Thomas Murray, Stephen Lennon; Aaron Convey, Gerry Galvin (10), James Bennett; Cian Corcoran Kevin Shiel (02); Mikey Kavanagh (0-2), Keith Murphy (0-1), Tony Lavin; Robert Regan (1-2), Callum Fahey (0-3), Niall Higgins. Sub: Andrew Fahey for Lavin.
GAA League Round-up O’Rourke Cup Division One St. Croan’s and Western Gaels are setting the early pace in the O’Rourke Cup League Division One after both sides won their second game in a row last weekend. Croan’s travelled to Johnstown and beat Clann na nGael by two points 1-14 to 1-12 while Western Gaels had a great win against county champions St. Brigid’s at Frenchpark 1-15 to 1-10. A goal from John McManus helped Ros-
common Gaels to their first win in Kilmore. The town side won by 2-9 to 1-7. Tulsk were the very impressive 1-19 to 3-8 winners against Elphin in a very competitive local derby. Meanwhile the game of the day was at Strokestown where the home side pipped Pádraig Pearses by a point 2-11 to 1-13.
O’Gara Cup Division Two There was nothing between Western Gaels and Michael Glavey’s who shared the spoils
0-10 to 1-7. Fuerty will have the local bragging rights after a derby win against Oran 1-10 to 1-6. St. Faithleach’s came out on top ina high scoring game at Ballyleague against Creggs 3-10 to 2-9.
Tansey Cup Division Three There were handsome wins for St. Aidan’s and St. Michael’s against St. Ronan’s and Elphin in Division Three. Clann na nGael edged out Ballinameen by three points.
Roscommon U-21s will take on Sligo in the Connacht semifinal next Wednesday. Hubert Darcy will be hoping to play a pivotal role in this year’s campaign. Pic: Andrew Fox
Old foes in total control Connacht Minor Football League MAYO
2-13
ROSCOMMON
0-10
Mayo were the masters in this opening round Connacht Minor League game played at Ballinlough last Saturday. Roscommon did well in the opening quarter but once Mayo scored a fine goal from Tommy Conroy in the 13th minute, they assumed control and at half-time they led by 1-5 to 0-4. Two quick points on the restart stretched the Mayo lead and although Roscommon were competing well, the game was over as a contest when Nathan Moran scored Mayo’s second goal with ten minutes
to play. Best for Roscommon were goalkeeper Michael O’Donnell, Paul McManus, Cathal Heneghan and Ronan Dowd. Roscommon: M O’Donnell; E Flynn, M Conroy, J Martin; P Halpin, P McManus (0-2), D Ruane; N Murray, J Larkin; C Heneghan (0-1), S Henry (0-2) A Lyons (0-1); R Dowd (0-3), C Farrell, P Carey. Subs: M Finan for Halpin, F Doyle for Ruane, E Minagh for Carey, S Hanley (0-1) for Farrell, D O’Neill for Murray, C Lawless for Henry.
Kerry goals down Rossies Littlewoods National Camogie Division 3 (Round 3) KERRY
3-7
ROSCOMMON
0-8
Roscommon lost to Kerry in the National League last Sunday at Tremane. The three goals for Kerry were vital and the team now travel to Carrickmore on Sunday next to play Tyrone. Roscommon: Caroline Connaughton; Rachel Dolan, Eimer Lennon, Maebh Tiernan; Joanne Beattie,
Elaine Daly, Eimear McNally; Kelley Hopkins (0-7), Rachel Fitzmaurice; Susan Spillane, Rebecca Brennan, Niamh Watson (0-1); Laura Fleming, Shauna Keenan, Fiona Connell. Subs: Julie Healy, Chloe Whyte-Lennon, Brigid Moylan, Lorraine Kenny, Micheala Fallon, Emer Earley.
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GAA PEOPLE Your weekend starts here SHORT PASSES… Club Rossie Draw offers exposure at GAA HQ Bell anecdote didn’t fully ring true…
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magine seeing your com-
pany logo on the Roscommon GAA Senior Football Team jersey when they face the reigning All-Ireland and Allianz Football League champions Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday, March 25th. Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie are offering the lucky winner of the third annual Club Rossie Business Membership Draw this fantastic prize. Imagine how much that would be worth to your business?
The game is being show live on eir Sport and across the world on GAAGo, Highlights will be shown on RTÉ 2 and TG4. In addition it will be covered by local, daily and Sunday newspapers, sports websites and social media. And the cost? A lot less than you think. In recent years, Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie have been working with local businesses to help boost the development of
It’s a short passes ‘down memory lane’ special this week as we reflect on events in 1954 and 1979 that did not involve Roscommon GAA teams! Readers of the Sunday Independent’s recent extensive and worthy celebration of the poet Brendan Kennelly were presented with an anecdote about the 1954 All-Ireland Minor Football Final. Kennelly, now aged 81, was playing for Kerry in that final and thinks a bad refereeing call cost his team the title. He recalled that Kerry were winning by two points when Kennelly made a fair tackle on an opposing player; however, the ref gave a free against Kerry, and the opponent – Vinny Bell – planted the ball into the net. Alas, the anecdote included an error, because readers were told that it was Roscommon who defeated Kerry that day. Not so – have we ever had a Bell toll for us? – in fact it was Dublin who played Kerry in that 1954 final. As for Kennelly the footballer, one hopes that some reporter of that era might have had the fortune or vision to describe him as ‘poetry in motion.’
Gaelic Games in Co. Roscommon and to help owner boost their businesses. In addition to the jersey sponsorship, other prizes include club competition sponsorship, Business of the Week promotions, an ‘opportunity matching’ scheme and much more. To find out more just email business@clubrossie.ie, call 086-839 9584 or 086-8217184. The Draw takes place this Saturday night – act now to avoid disappointment.
View From ... Monaghan
Après Match almost ‘do’ Roscommon!
Legendary Northern Standard GAA journalist John Graham says that Sunday’s game in Inniskeen is one that Monaghan will be expecting to win. “It would have been generally felt before the league started that Monaghan, Roscommon and Cavan were the counties in most danger of relegation and while Roscommon and Cavan have struggled to get points on the board, I don’t think that there is a lot between those three teams. Having said that, Monaghan know that with five points already on the board, they can secure their Division One status for certain with a draw or a win on Sunday. “Monaghan have played in fits and starts so far. They were excellent in Killarney and that was by far their best display so far. To go to Castlebar and Killarney and come home with wins was fantastic and four unexpected points. “I think this will be a very tough game for Monaghan but they know that a draw or a win will keep them in the division and at home they should be able to do enough on the day.”
Seamus Duke’s Crystal Ball… Kerry v Dublin on Saturday in Tralee at 7 pm This is one of the most eagerly-awaited league matches in many years. Dublin can break Kerry’s long-standing unbeaten record with a draw or a win but Kerry will have more than something to say about that. The 12,500 tickets for this game have been sold out for the past six weeks. Dublin are a magnificent team but I have a feeling that Kerry will pip them this weekend. It should be a cracker. Match odds: Kerry 5/4 v Dublin 4/5; Draw 7/1. Prediction: Kerry.
Donegal v Tyrone on Saturday in Ballybofey at 7 pm Tyrone are on a roll and they were devastating in the second half against Cavan last Sunday. Donegal are in bonus territory now and will put it up to Mickey Harte’s men at home. But you have to fancy that Tyrone will win again. Match odds: Donegal 13/10 v Tyrone 5/4; Draw 15/2. Prediction: Tyrone.
Mayo v Cavan on Sunday in MacHale Park at 2 pm Mayo were shocking against Dublin and Cavan can expect a backlash here in MacHale Park. Mayo are probably not as good as they looked against Roscommon or as bad as they were against Dublin. Cavan are struggling and unless there is a miracle they will return home empty-handed. Match odds: Mayo 1/5 v Cavan 4/1; Draw 12/1. Prediction: Mayo.
John McManus receives a pass from Davy Murray during Roscommon’s defeat to Mayo in Castlebar in February. Pic: Andrew Fox
SIDELINE VIEW
Seamus Duke
‘We’re enjoying our football!’ J
ohn McManus will be
sitting out Sunday’s game against Monaghan after his red card against Kerry. While he admits that he is very disappointed that he won’t be playing, he is adamant that the spirit in the Roscommon camp is excellent with the players enjoying their football and he says that a win is the target for the team on Sunday. “I’m disappointed that I won’t be playing on Sunday because I had a good run in the team recently
but there will be plenty of lads to step in. Training is going well and there is a great spirit in the camp. From some of the coverage we have been getting recently, you might think the camp is in turmoil but nothing could be further from the truth. We are all enjoying our football and everyone is very happy and determined to do well. “We still have a target of two wins from the matches against Monaghan and Cavan and let’s see what happens in
Croke Park. The mood is excellent and Roscommon will be travelling to Monaghan to win. I would say most of the Roscommon players have never played in Inniskeen before but the preparations have been excellent and we have a great chance going up there. “We are aiming for two wins. It might not save us from relegation but we are looking ahead to the summer and we will be giving it everything on Sunday,” he concluded.
Moving on from a game we weren’t involved in back in 1954 to one we weren’t involved in a quarter of a century later… The often brilliant ‘Après Match’ guys are back on RTE 2, on Monday nights. Part two of the series (this week) saw Barry Murphy, Risteard Cooper and Gary Cooke give the spoof treatment to the 1993 World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which was played in a very tense atmosphere at Windsor Park. Part one had featured the 1979 All-Ireland Football Final between Dublin and Kerry, as well as Pope John Paul’s visit to Ireland. This is where, had history taken a slightly different course, the Rossies might have featured. Nothing to do with the Pope, I refer to the football. Roscommon folk still talk about ‘1980’, but of course we had reached the All-Ireland semi-finals of 1977, ’78 and ’79. In 1979 we faced Dublin, a place in the final at stake. It was my first time in Croke Park, and the atmosphere was sensational. I was so far up in the Hogan Stand that I occasionally felt faint. And it was no place for the faint-hearted. My recollection is that it was a fiercely-contested game, with tough tackles and end to end football. Heartbreakingly, Roscommon lost out by a point (0-14 to 1-10). So, no Roscommon role then in the recent Après Match edition, where the guys showed footage of the Kerry/Dublin final, adding their spoof commentary while also impersonating presenters of the day back in studio. They also gleaned some comedy from the Pope’s visit and, as ever, the showing of old television ads (sometimes with a bit of Après Match embellishment) was a jawdropping reminder of what Ireland was like then. A highlight of the programme for me was the images of the real Mick Dunne (RTE presenter) and the Après Match version of him. Meanwhile, back in 1979, the real Paul Healy left Croke Park along with thousands of equally dejected, mostly long-haired (the fashion at the time) Roscommon supporters. We were indeed devastated. We had just lost a third successive AllIreland Senior Football semi-final. To the Dubs in their home patch. By a point. Yeah, that was 1979. But sure there was always ‘next year’… – PH
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Inside: Preview of the Eirgrid Connacht U-21 Championship opener on page 46…
Rossies running out of road!
GAA Fixtures and Results Adult Football League Division One (O’Rourke Cup) Western-Gaels 1-15 St. Brigid’s 1-10 St. Croan’s 1-14 Clan na nGael 1-12 Roscommon Gaels 2-9 Kilmore 1-7 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-19 Elphin 3-8 Strokestown 2-11 Pádraig Pearses 1-13 Adult Football League Division Two (O’Gara Cup) Western-Gaels 0-10 Michael Glavey’s 1-7 Fuerty 1-10 Oran 1-6 St. Faithleach’s 3-10 Creggs 2-9 Adult Football League Division Three (Tansey Cup) St. Aidan’s 2-11 Elphin 0-8 St. Michael’s 1-14 St. Ronan’s 0-4 Clann na nGael 2-10 Ballinameen 2-7
Long trip to Monaghan in search of points Allianz National Football League Division One (Round 5): Monaghan v Roscommon on Sunday at Grattan Park Inniskeen at 2 pm SEAMUS DUKE
I think that it is fair to say that Roscommon are definitely in the last chance saloon when it comes to the fight against relegation when they travel to Inniskeen on Sunday. However, there was enough to suggest in the performance against Kerry at Dr. Hyde Park two weeks ago to suggest that a win is entirely possible. Roscommon have not had much luck in the games that they have played in so far in terms of refereeing decisions and in general play as well, but a change of fortune might well see Kevin McStay’s men record their first victory of the league campaign. What a boost that would be if it were to be achieved. The performance against Kerry two weeks ago certainly gives Roscommon fans hope as they face the long journey on Sunday. Many people expected that Monaghan would be one of the teams that were going to struggle this year but their campaign is much like the one that Roscommon enjoyed last year. Malachy O’Rourke’s men went to Castlebar in the opening round and came back with two points after a very hard fought game. They then drew with Cavan in a dour encounter at Clones before going to Killarney and playing some super football to emerge victorious. They lost to Tyrone but they still have amassed five points and they know that a draw or a win on Sunday will ensure that they will stay in Division One for 2018. In fact, a win will put them in with a chance of making the final.
They have some superb players. In Rory Beggan they have probably the best goalkeeper in the country after Stephen Cluxton. In defence, Drew and Ryan Wylie are top class defenders although Monaghan will be without the very influential Colin Walsh who is out through injury for the rest of the league campaign. Darren Hughes and Kieran Hughes form a very effective midfield partnership while up front, Ciaran McManus is once again the main man. Roscommon followers will remember him from last year in Kiltoom. But this year Jack McCarron and Gavin Googan have emerged as excellent ‘wing men’ for McManus. It’s a strong looking Farney outfit. This will be a very tough and closely contested game. Monaghan are in a good position in the league table while Roscommon’s performances have suggested that they are not far away from a morale boosting win. Roscommon will have to get at least a 50/50 break at midfield and continue the progress that they made with the kick-outs from the Kerry match. If they do that, the Roscommon attack can do some damage on the home rearguard. The odds suggest that Monaghan will win this game easily but I have a feeling that an improving Roscommon can upset the applecart on Sunday and emerge with a win. It’s a long journey to Inniskeen but it could well be worth it. Match odds: Monaghan 4/11 Roscommon 11/4 Draw 15/2 Prediction: Roscommon, narrowly.
Fixtures Friday, March 17th
Thomas Corcoran will partner Tadgh O’Rourke at midfield for Roscommon’s trip to Monaghan in Allianz NFL Division One this Sunday. Pics: Andrew Fox
Sunday, March 19th Adult Football League Division Four (12.30 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v Pádraig Pearses
Underage update
Roscommon team to play Monaghan:
Saturday, March 18th The Pepper Mill Minor Hurling Championship At Rockfield: Oran v Athleague\Tremane. 4 pm U-16 Football League Division Four At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Croan’s. 6 pm
1 Darren O’Malley (Michael Glavey’s)
2 Sean McDermott (Western Gaels)
5 Gary Patterson (Michael Glavey’s)
3
4
Thomas Featherston (Oran)
Niall McInerney (St. Brigid’s)
6 Seán Mullooly (Strokestown)
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Sunday, March 19th
David Murray (Pádraig Pearses)
8
Thomas Corcoran (Strokestown)
9 Tadgh O’ Rourke (Tulsk)
10 Fintan Cregg (Elphin)
13
Ciaráin Murtagh (Captain) St. Faithleach’s
11 Conor Devaney (Kilbride)
14
Donie Smith (Boyle)
12 Enda Smith (Boyle)
15 Cian Connolly (Roscommon Gaels)
SUBSTITUTES: Colm Lavin (Éire Óg), Paddy Brogan (Strokestown), Ciaran Cafferkey (Western Gaels), Cathal Compton (Strokestown), Ultan Harney (Clann na nGael), Shane Killoran (Elphin), Niall Kilroy (Fuerty), Fergal Lennon (Clann na nGael), Brian Murtagh (St. Faithleach’s), Diarmuid Murtagh (St. Faithleach’s), Ronan Stack (St. Brigid’s).
Adult Football League Division Four (12 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Fuerty At Lisnamult: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Croan’s Adult Football League Division Five (12 pm) At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v St. Aidan’s At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Faithleach’s At Parc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Michael Glavey’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Kilglass Gaels At Kilteevan: St. Joseph’s v Boyle At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Kilmore
Corcoran to partner O’Rourke in midfield
Roscommon manager Kevin McStay yesterday named his team to play Monaghan on Sunday in Inniskeen. The team sees changes from the one that played Kerry two weeks ago in Dr. Hyde Park with the return of Thomas Featherston to full back and
the introduction of Gary Patterson to wing back in place of John Mc Manus who is serving a one match suspension for a red card he picked up in that game. Thomas Corcoran will start at midfield with Tadhg O’Rourke as his partner.
U-16 Football League Division One (11 am) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Boyle At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown U-16 Football League Division Two (11 am) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Tulsk Lord Edwards At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Pádraig Pearses At Rockfield: Oran v St. Michael’s U-16 Football League Division Three (11 am) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Ciaran’s At Kilmore: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels v St. Aidan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Western Gaels-Frenchpark U-16 Football League Division Four (11 am) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Éire Óg