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Elderly people living in County Roscommon and throughout rural Ireland will be more vulnerable than ever to “city thugs” if new proposals to reduce drink-driving limits proceed. That’s the stark view of a new group of ‘rural residents’ which has been formed in County Roscommon and which aims to have an impact nationally. The ‘Rural Life Residents Association’ – which meets tonight to formalise a national campaign – says “unnecessarily restrictive” blood/alcohol limits will destroy rural life and lead to the closure of pubs, restaurants and other businesses. Stressing that members under no circumstances condone or excuse drunken driving, the group say that further isolating elderly people in rural Ireland will leave these individuals “even more vulnerable to the roving gangs of thugs who drive out of our cities in the dead of night to torture and kill the oldest and most vulnerable.” Full story on page 9.

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Mediator needed! Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, right, has called for an independent mediator, agreeable to both sides, to be appointed to work on the Bus Eireann dispute “before it gets out of control.” “With no sign of talks taking place and a threat to train, school transport and other services imminent it is vital that every effort is made to try to bring the sides together to try to find a formula for talks to take place.”

Anam Cara hosts Parent Evening Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is hosting its monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Wednesday, 5th of April from 7.30 pm to 9 pm in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Galway (main reception/café area). The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief. For more information you can email info@ anamcara.ie or ring their Information Line on 085-2888888.

Castlecoote Tidy Towns Green Dog Walkers campaign Castlecoote Tidy Towns are launching the Green Dog Walkers campaign next Saturday, 1st of April, in the Church carpark at 11 am. This is a non-confrontational friendly way to change attitudes about dog fouling. It is about finding good ambassadors that will wear the GDW hi-viz jackets and act as a friendly reminder to other dog walkers to clean up after their dogs and are happy to be approached to lend a dog waste bag to those without. All are welcome to this launch so please come along. Our clean-up day will take place on Saturday, 8th of April starting at 10 am, meeting in Church carpark. Please wear a hi-viz jacket. The Fleadh Ceoil takes place over Easter Weekend so a great effort will be made to have all approach roads and village litter-free. This clean-up is open to everyone in the community and all help would be appreciated.

Portrun Development Association website launch on Saturday On Saturday the 1st of April Portrun Development Association Ltd. 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. Portrun is one of Roscommon’s most scenic and historic amenity settings. There will be a fundraiser, with Derek Campbell providing music. There will be refreshments and a raffle on the night. Without your support our association cannot function. Tickets are available from any committee member.

Dolores Gacquin Solicitor Tel: 090 6478433 info@bccsolicitors.ie Boyle Celtic have now beaten Ed Sheeran in the iTunes download chart!

Boyle Celtic take charts by storm!  DAN DOONER

Fresh from clinching their place in the Aviva FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final, Boyle Celtic have now beaten Ed Sheeran in the iTunes download chart! The new song called ‘The Boyle Celtic Song’ reached number one in the chart for a time, ahead of Sheeran’s version of ‘Galway Girl’. The song, which was recorded in Paul Gurney’s studio in Longford, was written by Dónal O’Connor and features the vocal talents of Kevin Hickey. Dónal, who’s a keen supporter of Boyle Celtic, says it was a real team effort. “We were coming back from the quarter-final in Carrick-on-Suir and Sabrina Kiernan said: ‘Dónal you write songs, write a song about Boyle Celtic!’ “I put the success of the song down to

the fantastic vocals from Kevin Hickey. He does a great job. Also, himself and Eddie Conroy deserve great credit for promoting it” Dónal said. Dónal and Kevin also received great assistance from other supporters on the Boyle Celtic bus that day, as the singer song-writer explains: “The girls were all singing on the bus and they sang backing vocals on the track too!” The backing singers include a who’s who of Boyle Celtic supporters and club members: Aaron O’Connor, Monica McDermott, Lisa McDermott, Christopher O’Connor, Sabrina Kiernan, Michelle McKillen, Michelle Corrigan, Senator Frank Feighan (that’s right), Brendan Gaffney and Mandy O’Connor (Donal’s wife). ‘The Boyle Celtic Song’ can be purchased and downloaded from iTunes now!

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The Interim Board of Management of Coláiste Chiaráin, Athlone has announced the appointment of Marguerite Quinlan as Deputy Principal of the College. Ms. Quinlan will take up the post at the beginning of September 2017. Originally from Tipperary, Marguerite has worked in St. Tiernan’s Community School, Dundrum, Dublin for the last twelve years as a Business and Accounting teacher, teaching across a range of programmes.

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HIRE PURCHASE AGREEMENT I bought a car almost two years ago and I am paying for it by way of a hire purchase agreement which I signed with my bank. I recently lost my job and I can no longer afford to make the payments. I only used my car for work so I no longer need it. Please advise me of my rights. Hire purchase is an agreement allowing a consumer to hire goods by paying agreed installments for an agreed time period. The agreement is signed by the consumer (the hirer) and the lending institution (the owner). If there is a retailer involved, e.g., a garage, it also signs the agreement and supplies the goods in question. You do not actually own the goods until the last installment is paid, although you will have full use of the goods throughout the repayment period. You can terminate the agreement at any time by giving notice in writing to the lending institution but penalties will be applied for breaking the agreement early. The Half Rule Process is a consumer friendly rule allowing a consumer to end a hire purchase agreement if they have paid half of the hire purchase price. You may return the car and give notice, in writing, that you are ending the agreement. You are not obliged to have paid half the hire purchase price prior to returning the car using the half rule. However, you will still owe the difference between the payments you have made and half the hire purchase price. You should check the hire purchase agreement to ascertain exactly what amounts to half of the hire purchase price. You will also be responsible for any repairs and any arrears owing. The half rule process benefits consumers in that it will not affect a consumer’s credit rating unlike if they voluntarily surrendered the goods or if the goods were repossessed by the lending institution. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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Concerns over threat to local health centres Others may close when new Boyle facility opens  PAUL HEALY

Local TDs Michael Fitzmaurice and Eugene Murphy have voiced concerns over a possible threat to health centres in Ballaghaderreen, Strokestown and Elphin. Independent TD Fitzmaurice said: “Proper planning needs to be put in place if it is true that a number of smaller health centres in Ballaghaderreen, Strokestown and Elphin are to close due to the opening of the new Primary Care Centre in Boyle.” Deputy Murphy pledged to raise concerns with Health Minister Simon Harris. Deputy Fitzmaurice continued: “The HSE

have said that they are going to carry out a review of the operation of these smaller health centres with the imminent opening of the new Primary Care Centre in Boyle at the end of this year. If these centres do close I am calling for some joined-up thinking between the different agencies to ensure that everyone will be able to access the new services. “There are many elderly people who may not have transport and who live a long way from Boyle and I am proposing that the HSE liaises with local transport services to ensure that patients are able to attend the new Primary Care Centre at a suitable time. “The HSE need to sit down with the local transport operators to ensure that people are facilitated and can avail of the enhanced facilities in Boyle.” Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy is seeking urgent clarification from the

Minister for Health in relation to the speculation that some rural HSE care centres may be under threat of closure when the new Boyle Primary Care centre opens to the public. “It’s important to point out that at this stage this is only speculation but I would be totally opposed to any move to downgrade or close a thriving rural health centre such as the one in Elphin. “It is a vital service in the local community and it’s also important to point out that many of the people using the centre are elderly. They may have limited mobility and transport would be a major issue if services were merged with the new primary care centre in Boyle. “I have tabled a parliamentary question on the matter with the Minister for Health Simon Harris this week seeking urgent clarification on the matter.”

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Roscommon Harriers Athletic Club are hosting their annual race series in April. This year all races are 5km in distance, perfect for beginners, improvers or for runners wishing to achieve a 5km personal best. The course, which is flat and fast, is set around the roads of Roscommon town. The series is held over the four Thursdays in April, with a start time of 7 pm for each race. The start line is at the entrance gate to Hannon’s Hotel, which also plays host to Race HQ. A popular addition to last year’s successful race series was Roscommon’s Fittest Team. Teams of businesses and groups are invited to take part in the first race of the series (5 per team) and the winners receive bragging rights and the coveted Roscommon Fittest Team perpetual trophy! Vista Med were the inaugural winners and hopefully they will be back this year to try and retain their title!

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newsbriefs Church Gate Collection for MS There will be a church gate collection for the County Roscommon branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland on Saturday, 1st and Sunday, 2nd of April 2017. All donations gratefully accepted.

Jehovah’s Witness Bible Talk Jehovah’s Witnesses warmly invite all the community to a free event to be held at the Kingdom Hall, Lough Road, Roscommon Town on 11th of April at 8 pm. There will be a 45-minute discourse entitled ‘Appreciate what Christ has done for you’. Last year over 20 million people worldwide attended this special event with 12,077 attending throughout Ireland. This will be followed by a special Bible talk on Sunday, 16th of April at 10.30 am, entitled ‘How to Cultivate Peace in an Angry World’. All seats are free and no collections will be taken.

Register online with Pop Up Races or enter on the evening at Hannon’s Hotel from 6-6.45 pm. Enter all four races and receive a discounted price of €30 for all four races and a free technical t-shirt. Each race is priced at €10. This event is an AAI approved, clock timed. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in Hannon’s Hotel. We welcome all abilities – looking forward to seeing you in April. Our annual 10 mile race takes place on July 8th, this year. Another great racing event to save in the diary. Registration for this race is open with an early bird offer of €20 until May 1st. This year all entrants receive a technical t-shirt, medal and goodie bag. Enter online with Run Ireland, Pop Up Races and Athletics Ireland. Follow us on Facebook: Roscommon Harriers Race Series, Roscommon Harriers 10 Mile.

Pictured in the C&L Plex on Saturday night last for the Roscommon Rose of Tralee launch were Katie Taylor, Nikita Heffernan and Jill Mullooly. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Roscommon Town Easter Parade is just three weeks away and organisers are calling for entries for this year’s event, which takes place on Easter Sunday, 16th of April. It’s set to be another bumper Easter Sunday in Roscommon with large crowds expected. Organisers are anticipating a great mix of community participation, colour and pageantry with prizes in the following categories: Community, Commercial, Most Entertaining, and Best Overall. Businesses are again being encouraged to add to the sense of occasion in town by taking part in the Shop Window Display. The official entry form can be downloaded from the parade’s Facebook page and website www.roscommoneasterparade.com or by emailing roscommoneasterparade@ gmail.com.

Coffee Morning in Ballygar There will be a Coffee Morning fundraiser on Thursday, 30th of March (10 am -2 pm) in the Old Courthouse, beside St. Mary’s Church, in Ballygar. It is in aid of Aoife Beades’ volunteer trip to Zambia in Africa. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Ros FM Table Quiz Ros FM, your local, community radio, are holding a table quiz in Carthy’s Bar, Castle Street, Roscommon on Friday, 7th of April at 9 pm. Table of 4 costs €40. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Fitzmaurice in plea to Coalition over bus strike Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice is calling on the Government to intervene in the Bus Eireann strike to ensure payments are made to local private bus operators who transport children to local schools. He said: “Private bus operators

provide a service to local schools and are paid by Bus Eireann. These bus operators have been informed their payments are being deferred due to industrial action. “The operators are now under huge financial strain as they

provide their own bus, driver and diesel and are now expected to fund the service out of their own pockets until the strike is over. “The operators need the Government to intervene and guarantee their payments regardless of the outcome of this strike.

“If the strike goes on indefinitely the operators have told me they will find it increasingly difficult to continue with the service. “The Government can intervene on their behalf and make sure the children of our county have a bus service to school.”

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New-look Casey’s Supermac’s to open next week Everything changes at Casey’s Supermac’s and Papa John’s on Friday, 7th of April when the family open its new state-of-the-art food court style family restaurants. The exciting new unit will add a SuperSubs and a Barista as well as Supermac’s and Papa John’s Pizza restaurants in what will be a modern food court with seating for up to 160 people. This is a significant investment in

the town by the Casey family, who have strong ties with the region, which will lead to the creation of some 20 full and part-time jobs. Speaking on behalf of the Casey family, Site Manager Jim McCausland said that they were delighted with the new development. “We undertook this significant development of our facility here in response to our customers,” he said.

“The unique relationship with our customers is part of what makes Supermac’s so special and customers wanted a variety of choice and food. Here at Casey’s our customers looked for a modern food restaurant offering a variety of food. They wanted a venue for birthday parties and club events that was convenient with an array of choices and with Supermac’s, Papa John’s, SuperSubs and The

Barista they will have all that from Friday, April 7th,” Jim said. “We would like to thank our customers for their patience whilst our renovations were underway but we are sure that the wait will be worth the while and we will be delighted to welcome you all to our new-look food court and service station. Until the fully refurbished site opens on April 7th, it’s service as usual,” he said.

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Pictured enjoying the 60th birthday celebrations of Joachim Dunne in PJ’s, Castlecoote on Friday night last were Joachim Dunne, Kieran and Ann Connell and Angela Dunne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Mote Park Conservation Group Homecoming event A Mote Park Homecoming event will take place from the 22nd to 24th September 2017. As part of the event, an exhibition will be held which will focus on the history and heritage of the townlands in and around Mote Park/ Ballymurray/Tremane . These townlands, which were part of the wider Crofton estate, will be researched to document local and family history and it is hoped that residents of the general area can come on board to assist in gathering this information for the exhibition. If you have an interest in local history or have some time to spare to be involved with this project please come along to a meeting which will be held on Sunday evening next 2nd April at 6pm in the Girl Guides Centre, Mote Park. Your involvement would be much appreciated, and please feel free to notify others whom you think may be interested also. For more details, contact: Eilish Feeley or Patricia Blighe, 087 2940544.

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INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC TEACHERS IN ALL GENRES to attend an

INFORMATION MEETING Roscommon Music Education Partnership (MEP) has been re-established to submit an application for funding to Music Generation Phase 2. Roscommon Music Education Partnership is led by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board in partnership with Roscommon County Council and Roscommon Leader Partnership Company. Roscommon MEP is hosting two information and consultation meetings for musicians and music educators and is interested in hearing directly from them about what supports they need to assist them in their work and what they identify as the gaps in music education provision for young people in County Roscommon. A database is currently being compiled of all music teachers in Roscommon and music teachers can register by email to roscommon.mep@gretb.ie

Pictured at the Strictly 10k Fun Run in Lecarrow were Sylvia Kilcline, Frances O’Dea and Liosa Kilcline. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strictly 10k Fun Run in Lecarrow were Tracey Frawley, Claire Kelly and Breda Keenan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strictly 10k Fun Run in Lecarrow were James and Megan Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Strictly 10k Fun Run in Lecarrow were James, Lisa and Sarah O’Rourke. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Strictly 10k Fun Run in Lecarrow were Maeve Gately, Rachel Dolan and Roisín Mahon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Reducing drink-drive limits ‘will destroy rural life’ not only unfair and inconsiderate, but unwise in that it severs the vital link between ‘Police’ and ‘Public’ and is seen as evidence of a total disconnect between rural Ireland and urban Ireland, where the effects are minimal. “Most importantly however is the concern people have for the old and elderly who wish to live on in their homes and who always did so with the blessing and assistance of their neighbours…this latest restriction can only increase their isolation from their neighbours and friends and leave them even more vulnerable to the roving gangs of thugs who drive out of our cities in the dead of night to torture and kill the oldest and most vulnerable. If we can’t look after the old and weak amongst us, we are nobody.” Emphasising the group does not condone or excuse drunken driving, Mr. Keigher said that the present blood/alcohol limits are already amongst the strictest in Europe and that further reduction of same would be devastating for pubs, restaurants, tourism and rural dwellers who do not have the public transport options available to “city dwellers.” Mr. Keigher said that the group are due to meet again later this week to formalise their plans.

Pictured enjoying the 60th birthday celebrations of Joachim Dunne in PJ’s, Castlecoote on Friday night last were John Hannon, Joachim Dunne and Ann Hannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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A new group which has been formed in Roscommon is to embark on a national campaign opposing proposals to further reduce the drink/driving limits. The group says “unnecessarily restrictive” blood/alcohol limits will, if current trends continue, destroy rural life and lead to the closure of pubs, restaurants and other businesses. Group spokesperson Donal Keigher of Castle Street, Roscommon, says there is no public demand for the changes and expresses the fear that further isolation of older people will leave them more vulnerable to “roving gangs of thugs.” Donal Keigher told the Roscommon People that the ‘Rural Life Residents Association’ was formed recently. In a statement, the group said: “We have serious and very real concerns about the plans or proposals to reduce the blood/alcohol limit, which will significantly increase the level and danger of disqualification from driving for a large proportion of the rural population, especially those who depend for their life and living on their own transport, in a country where the alternatives are practically nil, if available at all. “It’s very easy for the urban popu-

lation to be objective about this matter, where they have several forms of public transport available to them, night and day, and where they have all the services within a short distance of their home or workplace, and where there is no known prospect of any such services planning to close down, and leave them stranded, as is the case in rural Ireland in everincreasing frequency.” The group say that “having spoken to and consulted with several people both locally and around the country” it is clear that there is “a grave disquiet…at the prospect of life in rural Ireland under such a stifling restriction, for which there is no need or popular calling.” The last such reduction, the group argues, had a seriously detrimental effect on life and business, with no appreciable benefit in proportion. The statement continues: “None of us condone or excuse drunken driving, nor have we any sympathy for such an offender. “The present proposal has no relation to such an offence, but by the use of an intricately designed technicality the legislature has chosen to merge together all those decent people who always obeyed the law with those who never did so. This is

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PCP Ambition 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Brilliant Silver, Bluetooth,1K...................... â&#x201A;Ź288 Ambition 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Brilliant Silver, Bluetooth, 8K..................... â&#x201A;Ź250 RS 2.0 TDI 184BHP, Corrida Red, Black Sports Seats, Cruise,11K... â&#x201A;Ź326 RS 2.0 TDI 184BHP, Metal Grey, Black Sports Seats, Cruise, 40K.... â&#x201A;Ź341 Elegance 1.6 TDI, Black Met, Bluetooth, Cruise, 31K......................... â&#x201A;Ź243 Elegance 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Race Blue, Bluetooth, Cruise 32K........... â&#x201A;Ź245 Elegance 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Black Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 40K............ â&#x201A;Ź267 Elegance 1.6 TDI DSG, Metal Grey, Bluetooth, Alloys, 20K............... â&#x201A;Ź296 Combi L&K 2.0 TDI 150Bhp, Topaz Brown, Black Half Leather, 45K. â&#x201A;Ź295 Elegance 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Beige Met, Alloys, Bluetooth, 31K............ â&#x201A;Ź244 Ambition 1.6 TDI, Rio Red, Bluetooth, Alloys, Air Con, 26K................ â&#x201A;Ź230 Ambition 1.6 TDI DSG 105BHP, Rio Red, Bluetooth, Alloys, 67K....... â&#x201A;Ź251 Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Silver Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 31K............. â&#x201A;Ź216 Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Black Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 40K............. â&#x201A;Ź237 Elegance 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Race Blue, Bluetooth Alloys, 55K............ â&#x201A;Ź235 Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Silver Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 45K............. â&#x201A;Ź238 Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Silver Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 45K............. â&#x201A;Ź238 Style 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Black Met, Cruise, Bluetooth, Alloys, 41K....... â&#x201A;Ź255 Style 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Beige Met, Cruise, Bluetooth, Alloys, 31K...... â&#x201A;Ź253 Elegance 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Beige Met, Cruise, Alloys, Bluetooth, 32K.......... Ambition 1.2 TFSI A/T, Metal Grey, Cruise, Alloys, Bluetooth, 38K............... Ambition 1.6 TDI 105Bhp A/T, Cappacino Beige, Alloys, NCT....................... Ambition 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Rosa Red, Alloys, A/Con, NCT............................ 1.6 TDI 105Bhp A/T, Blue Met, Alloys, Air Con, NCT.....................................

Skoda Rapid

Volvo

Skoda Superb 2017 2017 2016 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2013

PCP 2017 Citigo Ambition 1.0MPI 60BHP, Silver, Alloys,1K...... â&#x201A;Ź166 â&#x201A;Ź12,500

2016 Avensis 2.0 D4D, Grey Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 10K............. â&#x201A;Ź25,950 2014 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura, Grey Met, Alloys, 34K...................... â&#x201A;Ź15,950 2012 AYGO 1.0 5 DR, Blue Met, Alloys, 42K, NCT....................... â&#x201A;Ź6,950

Quality Used Skoda PCP Style 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Business Grey,Leather,Sat Nav,Bluetooth,1K.. â&#x201A;Ź388 Ambition 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Magneitic Brown,Leather, Bluetooth, 1K .. â&#x201A;Ź372 Ambition 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Metal Grey, Leather, Bluetooth, 20K ......... â&#x201A;Ź374 Combi Ambition 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Lava Blue, Leather, Bluetooth, 45K â&#x201A;Ź255 2.0 TDI 140Bhp, Grey Met, Beige Leather, Bluetooth, E/Seats, 32K.. â&#x201A;Ź340 Ambition 2.0 TDI 140Bhp, Silver Met, Leather, Bluetooth, 44K .......... â&#x201A;Ź255 Ambition 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Beige Met, Leather, Bluetooth, 42K .......... â&#x201A;Ź242 Elegance 2.0 TDI 170Bhp DSG, Black Met, Leather, E/Seats 32K .... â&#x201A;Ź319 Combi Elegance 1.6 TDI, Beige Met, Alloys, Bluetooth, 54K ..............

Skoda Citigo

â&#x201A;Ź25,950 â&#x201A;Ź22,950 â&#x201A;Ź29,950 â&#x201A;Ź24,950 â&#x201A;Ź18,950 â&#x201A;Ź18,950 â&#x201A;Ź18,950 â&#x201A;Ź22,950 â&#x201A;Ź22,950 â&#x201A;Ź18,950 â&#x201A;Ź16,950 â&#x201A;Ź17,950 â&#x201A;Ź16,950 â&#x201A;Ź16,950 â&#x201A;Ź16,950 â&#x201A;Ź16,950 â&#x201A;Ź16,950 â&#x201A;Ź17,950 â&#x201A;Ź17,950 â&#x201A;Ź17,950 â&#x201A;Ź11,950 â&#x201A;Ź11,950 â&#x201A;Ź10,950 â&#x201A;Ź10,950

Volkswagen Caddy 2016 TDI 75BHP, Pure Grey ............................................... â&#x201A;Ź10,950 +VAT 2015 MAXI 1.6 TDI 102BHP Pure White ............................ â&#x201A;Ź10,950 +VAT 2011 TDI 75BHP, White ...................................................... â&#x201A;Ź7,250 +VAT

Volkswagen Crafter 2017 35 LWB 109BHP HR, Candy White............................. â&#x201A;Ź26,300 +VAT 2015 35 LWB HR 2.0 109BHP, Candy White....................... â&#x201A;Ź18,950 +VAT

Volkswagen Transporter 2017 Drop Side Pick Up, Double Cab, Black Pearl.............. â&#x201A;Ź27,950 +VAT 2017 PVL 3000 140BHP, Cherry Red................................... â&#x201A;Ź24,950 +VAT 2017 PVL 3000 102BHP, Candy White................................. â&#x201A;Ź21,950 +VAT

Toyota 2014 HI-LUX 3.0DSL A/T Invincible, Rev Cam, 60K............ â&#x201A;Ź22,500 +VAT

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Audi Athlone Ultimate Used Car Sales Event Sale Extended this Week only! Wednesday to Friday - 9am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 4pm

2.9% APR Finance available. Year

Tel: 090 6403900 PCP

Model A7 Range

Price

Monthly

171

3.0 TDI 218Bhp Quattro S-Tronic S-Line - Daytona Grey, Full Flint Grey Leather, 20” Blade Alloys, MMI Sat Nav, H/Seats, D-Reg ....

€694

€73,950

151

3.0 TDI 218Bhp Quattro S-Tronic S-Line - Daytona Grey, Full Flint Grey Leather, 20” Blade Alloys, Privacy Glass, Sat Nav 50K ........

€49,950

141

3.0 TDI 204Bhp Quattro S-Tronic S-Line - Shiraz Red Pearl Eﬀect, Full Black Leather, MMI Plus Navigation, Convienece Key, 33K ..

€592 €491

141

3.0 TDI 204Bhp Quattro S-Tronic S-Line - Floret Silver, Black Leather/Alcantara, Sat Nav, 19”Alloys, Bluetooth, 57K ....................

€39,950

131

3.0 TDI 204Bhp Quattro S-Tronic S-Line - Ice Silver, Black Leather/Alcantara, 19” Alloys, Sat Nav, Privacy Glass, 64K ....................

€462 €503

€41,950 €35,950

Monthly

A6 Range 162

2.0 TDI 150Bhp S-Tronic SE - Brilliant Black, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, 18” Alloys, Parking Sensors, Bluetooth, H/Seats .......... 2.0 TDI 190Bhp Full S-Line Manual - Mythos Black, MMI Sat Nav, Chrome Exterior Pack, H/Seats, LED’s, S-Line Alloys, 24K ..........

€338 €355

€40,950

161 161

2.0 TDI 150Bhp S-Tronic SE - Floret Silver, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Chrome Exterior Pack, H/Seats, 13K ...............

€359

€39,950

161

2.0 TDI 150Bhp S-Tronic SE - Mythos Black, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, Xenons, 18” Alloys, H/Seats, Bluetooth, 14K .................

€319

€39,950

161

2.0 TDI 150Bhp SE Manual - Moonlight Blue, Full Beige Leather, Xenons, MMI Sat Nav, 18” Alloys , H/Seats, 18K ........................

€285

€37,950

151

2.0 TDI 190Bhp S-Tronic SE Business - Floret Silver, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav Plus, 18” Alloys, Memory Seats, 30K ..................

€296

€36,950

151

2.0 TDI 150Bhp S-Line Manual - Misano Red, Full Leather, MMI Sat Nav, LED’s, 18” 7 Spoke Alloys, H/Seats, 23K ........................

€363

€36,950

151

2.0 TDI 150Bhp SE Manual Choice - Full Leather, 18”Alloys, Sat Nav, H/Seats, Parking Sensors, Bluetooth ..................................

€281

€32,950

142 141

2.0 TDI 177Bhp SE Manual Avant, Brilliant Black, Full Leather, Upgraded Alloys, MMI Sat Nav, Bluetooth, H/Seats, 45K ..............

€30,950

2.0 TDI 177Bhp A/T S-Line Avant, Quartz Grey, Full Leather, MMI Sat Nav, Xenon Headlights, Upgraded 19” Alloys, 28K ..............

€363 €410

141

2.0 TDI 177Bhp Full SE A/T - Moonlight Blue, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, H/Seats, Parking Sensors, 17”Alloys, 46K ..................

€268

€28,950

141

2.0 TDI 177Bhp A/T SE - Brilliant Black, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, H/Seats, Parking Sensors, 17” Alloys, 65K ..........................

€253

€27,950

141

2.0 TDI 177Bhp A/T SE - Mythos Black, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, H/Seats, Parking Sensors, 17” Alloys ...................................

131 131

2.0 TDI 177Bhp Full S-Line A/T - Ice Silver, H/Seats, Sat Nav, 18” Alloys, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, 57K ..................................

€270

€26,950

2.0 TDI 177Bhp SE Manual - Moonlight Blue, Black Leather, MMI Sat Nav, LED’s, Chrome Exterior Pack, 17”Alloys, 65K ...............

€232

€23,950

2.0 TDI 177Bhp S-Line Manual, Brilliant Black, Leather/ Alcantara, H/Seats, Upgraded 18” Alloys, Bluetooth, 70K ......................

2.0 TDI 177Bhp SE Manual - Quartz Grey/Brilliant Black, Leather Interior, 17” Alloys, Chrome Exterior Packs, H/Seats .................

€26,950

€23,950 €18,950

171 171 162 162 161 161 152 151 151 141 141 141 131 12

2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI

162 161 152 152 151 151 141 131 131 12 12

Saloon 1.6 TDI 110Bhp Full S-Line - Daytona Grey, Leather/Alcantara Sports Seats, Xenon Lights, 18” Alloys, 16K ........................ Saloon 1.6 TDI 110Bhp SE, Glacier White, Leather/Alcantara, Xenon Lights, Bluetooth, 17” Upgraded Alloys, 11K .................... Saloon 1.6TDI 110Bhp - Choice Floret Silver/ Brilliant Black, Leather/Alcantara, Bluetooth, 17” Alloys, Crusie Control, 33K .......... Saloon 1.6TDI 110Bhp SE, Mythos Black, Leather/Alcantara, 17” Alloys, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, 24K ...................................... 3 Dr 1.6TDI 110Bhp Full S-Line S-Tronic - Brilliant Red, Leather/Alcantara, 18” Alloys, Xenon Lights, 18K .................................... S/Back 1.6TDI 110Bhp SE S-Tronic - Brilliant Black, Leather/Alcantara, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, 27K ...................................... Saloon 1.6 TDI SE 105Bhp - Brilliant Red, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, Cruise Control, 16” Alloys, 40K ......................................... 3DR 2.0 TDI 150Bhp SE (New Model) - Brilliant Black, Leather/Alcantara, Bluetooth, 17” Alloys, 56K .......................................... S/Back 1.6 TDI 105Bhp S-Line - Brilliant Red, Leather/Alcantara, Xenons Lights, BOSE Sound System, 18” Roatar Alloys ............... S/Back 1.6 TDI 105Bhp S-Line - Brilliant Black, Leather/Alcantara, Xenons Lights, BOSE Sound System, 18” Roatar Alloys, 50K ..... S/Back 1.6 TDI 105Bhp SE, Floret Silver, Alcantara, Electric Sunroof, Roof Rails, Bluetooth, 17” Alloys, 66K .................................

162 162 162 151 141

S/Back S/Back S/Back S/Back S/Back

141

Q5 2.0 TDI 177Bhp SE Quattro A/T - Argus Brown, Beige Leather, Xenon Lights, MMI Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Pan Roof, 50K ..............

131

Q5 2.0 TDI 143Bhp SE Quattro - Scuba Blue, Beige Leather, 17” Alloys, Bluetooth, CD, Electric Tailgate, D-Reg, 75K .....................

€341 €291

161

Q3 2.0 TDI 120Bhp SE - Hainan Blue, Beige Leather, H/Seats, 17” Alloys, Advanced Key, CD, 12K .................................................

€337

141

Q3 2.0 TDI 140Bhp SE - Monsoon Grey, MMI Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, CD, 17” Alloys, 47K ........................................

€269

162

Q2 1.6 TDI 116Bhp Full S-Line - Myhtos Black, Black Leather/ Alcantara, MMI Sat Nav, Xenon Lights 18’’Alloys, 1K ......................

€414

162

2.0 TDI 184Bhp Sport - Alluminium Silver, Black Leather/ Alcantara, Xenons, Bluetooth, 18”Alloys, 1K .......................................

S-Line - Mythos Black, Leather/ Alcantara, MMI Sat Nav Plus, 19” RS Spoke Alloys (Host of Extras) 0 miles .......... SE Ultra - Florett Silver, Full Leather, Full MMI Sat Nav, Virtual Cockpit, D-Reg, 0 miles ....................................... SE - Mythos Black, Beige Leather, Sunroof, E/Seats Memory, Rev Camera, Bluetooth, 17”Alloys, 6K ..................... SE Ultra, Brilliant Black, Beige Leather, Sat Nav, 17”Alloys, Bluetooth, Xenon Lights, 11K ................................... S-Line S/Tronic - Mythos Black, Leather/Alcantara, 18” Alloys, MMI Sat Nav, Xenon Lights, 18K ........................... SE, Floret Silver - Beige Leather, Bluetooth, 17” Alloys, MMI Sat Nav, Xenon Lights, 14K ..................................... SE/S-Line - Mythos Black, Beige Leather, S-Line Exterior Pack, Xenons, MMI Sat Nav, Bluetooth, 21K.................... SE/S-Line - Scuba Blue/ Brilliant Black, Biege Leather, S-Line Exterior Pack, 18”Alloys, MMI Sat Nav, 51K ............. SE/ S-Line - Brilliant Red, Beige Leather, MMI Sat Nav, Chrome Exterior Pack, Xenons, Bluetooth, 56K ................. SE Avant - Mythos Black, Biege Leather, 18’’ Alloys, CD, Bluetooth, Chrome Exterior Pack, 56K ............................ SE - Brilliant Black,Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, Chrome Exterior Pack, 17”Alloys, 38K ......................................... SE - Brilliant Black, Leather, 17” Alloys, CD, Bluetooth, Chrome Exterior Pack, 60K ............................................. - Mythos Black, 17’’ Alloys, Chrome Park ,Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, 42K ......................................................... SE - Choice from Lava Grey/ Brilliant Black Black Cloth, 17’’ Alloys, Bluetooth, Cruise Control...............................

Full S-Line Competition Pack - Sepang Blue, Black Leather/ Alcantara, MMI Sat Nav, 19”Roatars, 16K ....... SE/ S-Line - Monsoon Grey, Full Leather, Xenons, MMI Sat Nav, H/Seats, 12K ........................................... SE/ S-Line - Ibis White, Full Leather, 19” Rotar Alloys, Xenons, H/Seats, MMI Sat Nav, 13K....................... SE - Mythos Black, Full Leather, 18” Alloys, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, H/Seats, 43K .............................. SE - Brilliant Black,Beige Leather, 18” Alloys, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, H/Seats, 40K ..........................

€406 €314

€37,950 €35,950

€362 €370 €271

€37,950 €35,950 €28,950

€279 €261 €271 €279 €266 €215

€27,950 €26,950 €24,950 €24,950 €23,950 €18,950 €16,950

€336 €296 €292 €289 €324 €284 €264

€30,950 €27,950 €24,950 €24,950 €25,950 €24,950 €21,950 €17,950 €16,950 €14,950 €13,950

€380 €358 €380 €317 €268

€40,950 €39,950 €39,950 €31,950 €26,950

Monthly

Q Range

€35,950 €27,950 €33,950 €25,950 €36,950

Monthly

TT Coupe

€506

€42,950

Monthly

A1 Range 152 141

€44,950 €40,950

Monthly

A5 Range 150Bhp 150Bhp 150Bhp 136Bhp 136Bhp

€386 €301

Monthly

A3 Range

2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI 2.0 TDI

€34,950

Monthly

A4 Range 150Bhp 150Bhp 150Bhp 150Bhp 150Bhp 150Bhp 150Bhp 120Bhp 120Bhp 120Bhp 120Bhp 120Bhp 120Bhp 120Bhp

€41,950

SB 1.6 TDI S-Line Admire - Floret Silver With Contrasting Black roof, Black Cloth, 17” S-Line Alloys, CD, Bluetooth, 24K ...................... SB 1.6 TDI 90Bhp, Scuba Blue with Contrasting Silver Roof, Black Cloth, Media Pack, Bluetooth, M/F Steering Wheel, 30K .................

€178 €163

€19,950 €15,950

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E: mmoore@audiathlone.ie

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Subject to lending criteria. Typical PCP example: Audi A4 Sal 2.0TDI 150BHP SE @ €35,950.00 Deposit of €10,785.00 36 monthly payments of €370.15 (€85.48 weekly). Optional ﬁnal payment (GFMV) of €13,396.00 Total Hire Purchase Price €37,656.40. Includes Documentation Fee (€75) and Completion Fee (€75). Minimum Deposit 10%. This oﬀer is made under a Hire Purchase Agreement. Audi Finance is a trading style of Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland who are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules and regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany. Typical APR 2.9%.

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Walking with the Lions on April 9th!

PUBLIC NOTICES

Church Gate Collection for MS There will be a church gate collection for the County Roscommon branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland on Saturday, 1st and Sunday, 2nd of April 2017. All donations gratefully accepted.

Jehovah’s Witness Discourse and Bible Talk Jehovah’s Witnesses warmly invite all the community to a free event to be held at the Kingdom Hall, Lough Road, Roscommon Town on 11th of April at 8 pm. There will be a 45-minute discourse entitled ‘Appreciate what Christ has done for you’. Last year over 20 million people worldwide attended this special event with 12,077 attending throughout Ireland. This will be followed by a special Bible talk on Sunday, 16th of April at 10.30 am, entitled ‘How to Cultivate Peace in an Angry World’. All seats are free and no collections will be taken.

Housing of the Working Classes Act 1890 Article 6 As amended by paragraph (1) Article 2 of the Third Schedule to the Housing Act 1966 Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, 1919 Property Values (Arbitrations and Appeals) Act, 1960 Roscommon County Council Compulsory Purchase Order (No. 4) 2007 (N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass Road Scheme)

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATOR AND DATE OF ARBITRATION Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the Property Values (Arbitrations and Appeals) Act 1960 of the appointment of Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, F.S.C.S., F.R.I.C.S., C.I.Arb., Property Arbitrator, 1A Bindon Street, Ennis, Co. Clare, to hear and decide on claims for compensation arising out of the acquisition of lands by Roscommon County Council which are the subject matter of Roscommon County Council, Compulsory Purchase Order (No. 4) 2007 (N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass Road Scheme) and as more particularly shown as Plot ref. 558a.201 in the townland of Rathra, County Roscommon. Copies of all maps and schedules prepared in connection with the above Compulsory Purchase Order have been deposited at the offices of Roscommon National Roads Regional Office at Racecourse Road, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon, and may be inspected by any person desirous of inspecting same on any day from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.15 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The hearing is scheduled to take place at 10.30 a.m. at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon on Monday, 10 April 2017. Dated this day the 20 March 2017. Eugene Dwyer Head of Roads Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon Town F42 VR98

COUNTY ROSCOMMON PRIDE OF PLACE COMPETITION 2017 Roscommon County Council would like to invite communities to participate in the County Roscommon Pride of Place Competition 2017. Category winners will be nominated by Roscommon County Council to the All Island Pride of Place Competition organised by Co-Operation Ireland. Pride of Place is about the celebration of community group’s contribution to local society and the creation of civic pride through communities working together.

Noel Connolly, Roscommon Lions Club President and Teresa Hession, Roscommon Gaels chairperson pictured with Roscommon Gaels U-12 team and management for the launch of the Roscommon Lions Club Charity Walk in aid of the Syrian Safe Centres and Roscommon Gaels dressing room development. The Roscommon Lions Inaugural Charity Walk takes place on Sunday, April 9th at 2 pm from Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon town. Picture: Andrew Fox

PUBLIC NOTICES

Roscommon County Council proposes to nominate suitable groups under one or more of the following categories. The categories for 2017 are as follows: • Category 1 = Population 0 – 300 • Category 2 = Population between 300 – 1000 • Category 3 = Population between 1000 – 2000 • Category 4 = Population between 2000 – 5000 • Category 5 = Over 5000 • Category 6 = Community Based Youth Initiative • Category 7 = Creative Place Initiative • Category 8 = Community Reaching Out Initiative • Category 9 = Housing Estates • Category 10 = Islands & Coastal Communities • Category 11 = Urban Neighbourhood Entries should be received on or before Friday 21st April 2017 This competition is open to all communities in County Roscommon with the exception of communities that have been nominated to the All Ireland Competition within the last three years. Applications received from different groups in the same area may be treated as one. Groups should, where possible, work together and submit one joint application. Application forms and full details are available from: Community & Enterprise Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae Roscommon. Tel: 090-6637325 E-Mail: jcarlos@roscommoncoco.ie Martin Lydon, Director of Services, Roscommon County Council

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Roads to be closed: L 14253 (Cul de Sac) at its eastern end for a distance of 350 metres in the townland of Ballyduffy, Strokestown. Period of Closure: From Sunday 30th April, 2017 to Friday 30th June, 2017 Reason for Closures: To facilitate construction of Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the undersigned to arrive not later than Friday 7th April, 2017 Eugene Dwyer Head of Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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Local students receive prizes at NUI Galway NUI Galway recently presented prizes to a select group of students for coming top of their class. The awards were made at a special ceremony, which included sponsors and parents, and were presented by NUI Galway President, Dr. Jim Browne.

Study IT at National Learning Network in Castlerea NLN’s IT and Business Administration training course is a ﬂexible blend of classroom-based, home-based and work-based learning. Computer equipment, software, training materials and manuals will be provided to students. If you’ve had an accident, long-term illness, or have a disability and need extra support, this programme offers you the personalised support you need to gain a QQI Level 5 qualiﬁcation in Business Administration & Information Processing. Find out more, contact Brendan at:

Pictured receiving the Athenry Prize for Second Arts for Creative Writing from NUI Galway is Stephanie Breslin from Lanesboro.

094 962 0374 or Freephone 1800 234 323 brendan.doyle@nln.ie www.nln.ie facebook.com/NLNIreland This programme is funded by the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board. Eligibility criteria applies.

Pictured receiving the Deloitte Prize in Taxation and Financial Accounting from NUI Galway is Aoife Sweeney from Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The Neil Smith Graduate Research Award will annually recognise the most outstanding student on the MA in Environment, Society and Development.

Pictured receiving the School of Physics Second Year Laboratory Gold Medal from NUI Galway is Farid Hounat from Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

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Organ Donor Awareness Week

Why I’m in favour of a Dáil dress code!

Organ Donor Awareness Week will take place from Saturday April 1st to Saturday April 8th. The Roscommn Branch of the Irish Kidney Association are looking for volunteers to sell Forget Me Not flowers, emblems, etc in Roscommon town and Castlerea town on Friday April 7th. If you are willing to help out, please contact Maura at 086 8969670. Organ Donor cards can also be obtained by phoning the Irish Kidney Association – Lo Call 1890 543 639 or Free text the word Donor to 50050. Visit websitewww.ika.ie.

MIRIAM KERINS

Well folks, this is probably the hill that I’m going to tumble down, but I’m going to climb it anyway and say it’s about feckin’ time the Dáil sat down, discussed, and decided upon a suitable dress code! Now while this matter may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things and while the whole Dáil Committee on procedure sound like a fun gang – I’ll try to pace myself when reading their thrilling codes of practice, if a report is ever released – the fact is, it always has been my opinion that ‘Leisure Wear Wednesday’ and ‘Dress Down Friday,’ are clearly looks that, unless you’re playing sports,

are working out in the gym, or are an extra on Fair City, should never be earmarked at the front of your wardrobe as satisfactory, custom made, ‘go to’ business wear. Let me spell it out for you readers, there is absolutely no call for any public figure, male or female, rockin’ in to work to represent the electorate looking like a slobby ragamuffin or by giving those who voted for them the impression they’re taking style advice from Rab C Nesbitt! Dressing appropriately for certain jobs/situations/occasions/positions is not about snobbery, it’s about respect, it’s about dignity,

The late Martin McGuinness, RIP.

Martin McGuinness: The man who walked a political tightrope According to former US President Barack Obama, former Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, (who sadly passed away last week) “was instrumental in turning the page on a past of violence and conflict that he knew all too well.” And indeed, while it will be extremely difficult for some listening to and reading all of the tributes and accolades, and while I do not wish to be insensitive in any way to any readers; the fact is, Martin McGuinness, (who was actually christened James Pacelli), was a man who played a major role in gaining peace on our island. I’m sad that like my hero Michael Collins, I never got to meet Mr. McGuinness, because I cannot help but find similarities between the pair. Like Collins, McGuinness undertook a remarkable journey in his own personal life and the boy from the

Bogside turned into the Statesman who walked a political tightrope and realised nobody can bomb and murder their way to peace. He was Sinn Fein’s chief negotiator during the 1998 Good Friday Peace Agreement, which ended the violence, secured the IRA arms decommissioning, and the sharing of Government with former adversaries in Belfast as Deputy First Minister. Martin McGuinness never denied his IRA membership or activities, saying he was “proud that I was a member of the IRA.” I believe, but I could be wrong, that the shooting dead of two Catholics by soldiers one day in Londonderry, (Derry) saw him become an IRA activist. He explained: “We found ourselves in a situation where the British Army and the RUC were on our streets murdering our citizens.” However, while most associate

Martin McGuinness’ path with reconciliation as having begun in the ‘90s, it’s a fact that his first attempt at peace-making was in 1972, where, as part of a seven-member IRA delegation, he travelled to meet the then Northern Ireland Secretary of State, William Whitelaw. History tells us the process was unsuccessful. Whatever way you remember Martin McGuinness, and while there’ll always be a conflict in trying to get the balance right – and I’m not trying to glorify him – nobody can deny he died a brilliant leader and strategist; and like The Big Fella, Martin died a man who made history and forged strong bonds with former enemies. He was a remarkable man who championed peace when all around told him the prospect of attaining such a thing seemed elusive. May he RIP.

it’s about applying and adopting a professional blueprint for yourself. Look, I’m no Gok Wan and I’m not pointing the finger at anyone, but ahem, now we’re on the subject, I have to call out to Wexford TD Mick Wallace, who I’m sure is a capable professional and a lovely gent, but who rather puts me in mind of a boyband reject, and I’m sorry Mick, while you are clearly not in any way, in the words of a Wheatus song, “a teenage dirt bag baby”, I have to ask, why is it that you appear to favour dressing like one, pet? I raise this question given those two obsessions regarding the unswerving fashion passion for the faded, wrinkled pink polo shirt and the soccer jersey, and a penchant for what appears to be a determination to flout the Dáil’s custom and practice, which is to request that members “dress in a manner which reflects the dignity and decorum of the House.” You see, maybe I’m old school, but I like to save the thrown together look for when I’m off duty. Look, like it or not, professional attire matters! End of. And while some TDs/public figures appear to be vastly skilled at getting more attention for their casual clobber, the truth is, they represent us; the Irish people, and dressing appropriately doesn’t diminish their ability whatsoever to do their job, nor does it in any way prune or serve to shrink their quirky individualities or personalities. I feel it’s an insult to try and make us believe that using street grunge, (naming no names here) to hoodwink us into thinking they oppose the very system that they do in fact actively participate in, and by the way, are happy to draw the large salaries from; is offensive and wounding to our intelligence! Look, you’re a political product, otherwise you wouldn’t have sought office, and now that you’re elected… act and dress the part! I mean, if our TDs are going to lecture us on our own obligations then they at least should start dressing like leaders and stop looking like they’ve spent the morning rummaging through a neighbour’s skip! It’s not about aesthetic authoritarian beliefs, it’s not about adults having to be told what to do; I mean I’m not your parent! What it is about is knowing that your public persona is reflected in your public attire, and this matters greatly when you’re representing my country and me on the world stage. It’s about being respectful enough to both yourself and to your constituents, it’s about extending our country’s brand, which is, ready and willing to do business and not ‘good to go busking on a street corner’ or ‘prepared to clear out the garden shed.’ Mind you if you need to be told this, perhaps you do need a parent, or at the very least, a stylist!

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As that wayward maveek described pregnant wife Storm Ronan Keating last we ” who has “that natural ability as “a real Earth Mother,a mammy, I feel I have to set him and connection,” to be fully dilated and moved from straight. Wait ‘till she’s pelvic ripping, ‘me lady bits are gas-induced delirium toto me,’ freak show! Ah yeah, Ro Ro, splittin’…you did this e is then… I’d book the epidural let’s see how ‘earthy’ sh now…for yourself!

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Lisnamult Monthly Draw The results of the March Lisnamult Draw are as follows: €100 Dermot Hughes; €100 Nuala Gately; €50 Christina Walker; €25 Ann Callery; €25 L O’Connor; €25 Mary Banahan. SPCA Street Collection

Roscommon SPCA Roscommon SPCA are holding a street collection in Strokestown on 31st of March and 1st of Apirl from 11 am-3 pm. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Daffodil Day 2017 in Castlerea The Irish Cancer Society is grateful to all who made Daffodil Day 2017 a huge success with their generous donations. Thank you to all who donated fresh daffodils. Thank you to all the outlets in the town who sold pins; Anthony Cahill of SuperValu for sponsoring the hamper on his premises and all who helped on the day. The total amount collected in Castlerea was €4,788.

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Poetry Now Award goes to Strokestown The Director of Strokestown Poetry Festival, Paddy Bushe, has won the prestigious Irish Times Poetry Now award. He was among five shortlisted poets for the coveted award, winning for his collection ‘On a Turning Wing’, published by Dedalus Press. The judges described Paddy’s work as a ‘meticulously crafted book filled with the authentic voice of poetry’. Paddy writes in both Irish and English. He will be facilitating a workshop and reading at Strokestown Poetry Festival, 27th of April-1st of May.

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Beginning 10th April for 48 week’s Monday – Friday On completion of the course the learner will gain a QQI L5 Award in ebusiness. Title of Minor Award Minor Award Code eBusiness Studies 5N1369 The Internet 5N1611 Web authoring 5N1910 Entrepreneurial Skills 5N1951 Work Experience 5N1356 Start your own Business 5N1418 Book keeping Manual and Computerised 5N1354 Digital Marketing 5N1364

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Apply to your nearest DSP office to confirm eligibility and to be waitlisted for the course, you can also log onto www.gretbtrainingcentre.ie to register your interest for the course or alternatively you can call: 090 66 32903. For more detail i.e. entry requirements, eligibility etc. log onto fetchcourses.ie and search e-business Ballaghaderreen.

Pictured above at a coffee morning to mark International Women’s Day were Fiona McWilliams, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Nora Fahey, Hannah Petty and Maria Harris. Picture: Andrew Fox

Celebrating International Women’s Day…

newsbriefs Camino for Hospice Information evening Roscommon/Mayo Hospice invite you to an information evening on the Camino Walk at Bosh Bar, Castlebar (upstairs) on Wednesday, 12th of April at 8.45 pm. All interested are welcome to attend. Individuals, families and groups catered for and trip organised by hospice team. If you cannot attend please contact 094-9388666 for more information. Make this a trip of a lifetime while helping local hospice palliative care services.

Woodlands Run/Walk On Sunday, April 30th Loughglynn will once again host its annual Woodlands Run/Walk. This annual timed event has proven to be a great success and this year’s proceeds will go to the CPR/defibrillator project.

Scoil Mhuire Strokestown Parents Association Social The Parents Association of Strokestown Secondary School are holding a fundraising social in the Percy French Hotel this coming Saturday, 1st of April at 9 pm. Music by local band ‘Back To That’ featuring past pupils Declan Donoghue and Donnacha Crosbie. Tickets cost €10 and are available on the door.

Pictured at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon in advance of his April 1st Sponsored Cycle in aid of Pieta House from Croke Park to Killimor, is Eamon Duane along with Geraldine Grealy, Marketing Manager, Abbey Hotel.

Pictured to the left at a coffee morning to mark International Women’s Day were Kathleen Candon, Marilyn O’Connor and Pauline Doyle. Picture: Andrew Fox

Rare Coal Mining Archive donated to NUI Galway NUI Galway has received the archive of Flynn and Lehany Coal Mining Company Limited as a gift from the Flynn family. Its archive, one of a very small number on mining in Ire-

land, is a significant source of information about the mining industry, State energy policy, the operation of the company and the social and economic history of the mines at Arigna.

The Flynn and Lehany Company operated the coal mine of Glackaundareagh, Altygowlan, in the central part of the Kilronan Mountain in Co. Roscommon from its foundation in

1949, and subsequently at Gubbarudda. The company worked on contracts with hospitals and other public buildings through the 1950s, and it was a supplier to the coal-

From left, John Cox, NUI Galway Librarian, Dr. Jim Browne, NUI Galway President, Lorna Flynn, Denis Flynn, and Fr. Tomás Flynn.

burning ESB power station at Arigna after that station was built in 1958. The power station closed in 1989 and the site is now a quarry operated by Hillstreet Quarries Ltd.

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EASTER COLOURING COMPETITION Aidan Thomas, Roscommon Town at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

Senan Landy, Curraghboy, visited Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

World Down Syndrome Day marked at Civic Ofﬁces World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21st every year to help raise awareness of what Down Syndrome is, what it means to have Down Syndrome, and how people

with Down Syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities. Roscommon County Council marked the occasion with a display of the colour purple, which

is the signature colour for Down Syndrome Day. Representatives from the Roscommon Down Syndrome branch visited Áras an Chontae to celebrate the event.

Tommie, Liz, Cian, Cathal and Conor Mulry, Roscommon Town attended Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

2 Easter Hampers to be won! 2 AGE CATEGORIES: For Children aged 7 and under AND For Children aged 7 - 12 years-old HOW TO ENTER: When you have finished colouring, add your name, address and a contact tel. no. and submit entry to Top Oil, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon by Wednesday, 12th April. Submit as many entries as you wish.

Winners to be announced subsequently in The Roscommon People Aaron, Niamh and Aoife Conneely, Donamon visited Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

Mike, Lorraine and Holly Lynch, Mote Park at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

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Roisin Kennedy, Golf Links Road and Laura Casey, Boyle Road, Roscommon at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

Deborah and Darragh Condron, Cloverhill Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION As we draw near to the end of Lent, today’s Gospel clearly has Jesus’ passion and death in view. That’s why John gives us the detail about Lazarus’ sister, Mary – that she is the one who anointed the Lord for burial (see John 12:3,7). His disciples warn against returning to Judea; Thomas even predicts they will “die with Him” if they go back. When Lazarus is raised, John notices the tombstone being taken away, as well as Lazarus’ burial cloths and head covering – all details he later notices with Jesus’ empty tomb (see John 20:1,6,7). Like the blind man in last week’s readings, Lazarus represents all humanity. He stands for “dead man” – for all those Jesus loves and wants to liberate from the bands of sin and death. John even recalls the blind man in his account today (see John 11:37). Like the man’s birth in blindness, Lazarus’ death is used by Jesus to reveal “the glory of God” (see John 9:3). And again like last week, Jesus’ words and deeds give sight to those who believe (see John 11:40). If we believe, we will see – that Jesus loves each of us as He loved Lazarus, that He calls us out of death and into new life. By His Resurrection Jesus has fulfilled Ezekiel’s promise in today’s First Reading. He has opened the graves that we may rise, put His Spirit in us that we may live. This is the Spirit that Paul writes of in today’s Epistle. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will give life to we who were once dead in sin. Faith is the key. If we believe as Martha does in today’s Gospel – that Jesus is the resurrection and the life – even if we die, we will live. “I have promised and I will do it,” the Father assures us in the First Reading. We must trust in His word, as we sing in today’s Psalm – that with Him is forgiveness and salvation. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club North/South – 1st: L. Shine & L. Curley, 2nd: A. Rafferty & V. McManus, Gross: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday. East/West – 1st: P. & M. Mellett, 2nd: L. Curley & M. Molloy, Gross: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: T. Smyth & L. Shine, 2nd: G. Neilan & K. Holmes, Gross: L. Curley & S. Cooney. St. Coman’s Bridge Club Maureen Mulryan Memorial – 1st: V. Clarke & K. Jones, 2nd: M. Naughton & A. Shine, Gross: M. Egan & M. Moran. North/South – 1st: K. Hanley & J. Walsh, 2nd: M. Egan & M. Moran, Gross: C. Tierney & M. Dermody. East/West – 1st: E. Mulry & V. Whelehan, 2nd: B. Maher & M. Madden, Gross: G. Kenny & M. Fallon. Ballymurray Bridge Club President’s Prize (Mary McDermott) –1st Session – 1st: M. Doyle & K. Walshe, 2nd: G. Bannon & J. O’Gara, 3rd: S. & M. Quinn.

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Traumatic week in Derry, a city close to our hearts in Creggs T

here has always been something about the city of Derry that has made it a special place, even for those of us who live down here in the south, and even though we may have never ventured across the border to see and visit its hallowed, famed and historic walls. Maybe it was the beautiful Rosemary Browne, who as a schoolgirl under the stage name of Dana, sung her way into the hearts of the nation when she won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with the lovely ‘All kinds of everything’ that set me on my lifelong love of the northern city, but one way or another, it has always been a place in which I have had a special interest. I suppose because I am from the generation that remembers what they call ‘The Troubles’, people like the great John Hume, also a Derryman, made big impressions on me as a young lad, and boxer Charlie Nash, and of course singer-songwriter Phil Coulter are other great sons of Derry who made huge

names for themselves in their respective fields all over the world. Then in the early 1980s, down here in Creggs, we welcomed the one and only Adrian Leddy to our little rugby club. Adrian was a stalwart of the City of Derry Rugby Club and before too long he had annual trips going both ways as we went northwards to Derry for the weekend, and the Derry lads came to us for visits. When the final history of our rugby club is written, they will feature in our all-time great club folklore. The love affair that developed between Derry RFC and Maureen Pigott’s bar, and indeed Maureen herself, is legendary, and the fun they had there will live long in my memory. And so to this week, a week that saw Derry back in the headlines of the world, this time for the death of former IRA Commander Martin McGuinness, and also for the untimely passing of the City of Derry soccer captain Ryan McBride, at the tender age of 27 years.

Now it is not for me to comment on how history will judge Martin McGuinness, but judging by the thousands who turned out for his funeral from all over the country, it is obvious how his fellow countrymen viewed him and his part in achieving peace in Northern Ireland can never be forgotten. I won’t pretend that I knew Ryan McBride, but from what I have read about him he represented all the values that appear to have disappeared from the modern game of soccer. He was tough, uncompromising, committed, and brave, and in these days of diving, feigning injury, and overpaid primadonnas, he was a throwback to the days when soccer was still played by men who classed themselves the same as their working class supporters. I always remember the story about Bill Foulkes, who was a similar tough centre-half as McBride with Manchester United in the 1960s, and he lived in a row of terraced houses

Aidan deserved to win Dancing with Stars seem to be the only man who admits to having watched Dancing with the Stars, and while Kerry footballing legend Aidan O’Mahony, left, would probably be the first to admit that he was the third best dancer in the final, in a strange way he was a most deserving winner of the trophy. His two opponents, Denise McCormack, and Aoibhinn Garrihy, are both well-known actresses, who would be well used to acting schools and in the case of the Red Rock actress (McCormack), dancing classes, while O’Mahony obviously hadn’t a clue at the start, and so for him to get to the stage that he got three 10s for his final dance was a monumental achievement and made him a worthy winner. I suppose you have to be a dogged competitor to win five All-Ireland medals and he certainly proved that he was prepared to give his all to come out on top and be crowned King of the dancers. Well done Aidan and I, as a male fan, really enjoyed the series.

near the ground and would join the fans and walk with them to Old Trafford with his boots hanging over his shoulders. To get near today’s players you’d have to get past bouncers and security officers and probably policemen, and then they wouldn’t talk to you anyway. However, back to Derry, and you could feel the raw grief felt by the entire city as they buried the two iconic figures last week and I have to say it was a grief felt by a lot of people around the country, and I can only hope they will rest in peace. As for Adrian Leddy, he is still a huge part of Creggs Rugby Club and I am reliably informed that by next Saturday, 1st of April, he will be entitled to the free travel – so make use of it Adrian, and Happy Birthday.

My drama date Tonight, Tuesday (as I write), I am going to the Glenamaddy Drama Festival to have a look at the famed Martin McDonagh play ‘The cripple of Inishmaan’, which is being performed by the Corofin Players from Co. Clare. My brother Billy went to see it a few weeks ago in Roscommon and he said he nearly burst himself laughing, and he told me not to miss it if it was around the place again. So I’m off to it later on, and next week I’ll tell you if Billy got it right – I have a feeling it will be worth it, so here’s hoping.

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week, Bina Harris asks me to remind ye all to bring back your sponsorship cards for the Barrie Harris Walk as she wants to sort it all out and distribute the funds to all the needy and worthy charities. So get out the cards, and especially the money, and get them back as soon as possible. Also all you quizzers out there, don’t forget the Tidy Towns table quiz in Mikeen’s on Friday, 7th of April – ye’d all come if it was the following Friday, Good Friday, but it’s not! So, no excuses for the 7th. I’m retained as quizmaster, so see ye all there.

‘Till next week, Bye for now

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Sharon brings her cursed accordion home to Roscommon Sharon Mannion is originally from Milltown in Castleplunkett but has become wellknown for her appearances on shows like Republic of Telly and Bridget and Eamon over the last few years. The comedian is set for a return to Roscommon tonight (Thursday) with her one-woman show ‘The Curse of the Button Accordion’ in association with Speckintime productions. She recently spoke to Dan Dooner about returning to the Roscommon Arts Centre and the need for a national forum for up and coming comedians. Sharon, tell us about The Curse of the Button Accordion… It’s a show about me and my life growing up in rural Roscommon and more specifically about learning the button accordion and initially thinking ‘this is great’ and I was going to be the next Sharon Shannon. Then, there’s a moment in the play where I freeze on stage and I have basically a bad experience with the accordion. From then on I decide that the accordion has turned against me and is cursing me and my life or whatever! It’s loosely based on me; I’d like to think I’m not quite as mental! How difficult is it to perform by yourself? I’ve done a lot of stand-up over the years and I’m used to the idea of being alone on stage. This isn’t stand-up obviously but the idea of being on my own on stage doesn’t bother me. There are pros and cons, in some ways there’s a lot of freedom with it. There

are other characters that appear in the show, like my mother and my father are in it. I like the idea that I get to play those characters as well. On a pure energy output level, it’s pretty intense being on your own for the 60 or 70 minutes, but it’s good craic! Stand-up and your background in ‘improv’ come in handy, I suppose? I’ve done so much improv that I found the idea of learning lines quite nerve-wracking. This is sort of a like a happy medium. It’s scripted and written but I’ve written it myself so I know it inside out. It feels very natural to me, speaking my own words. I suppose it’s a mixture of both (scripted and improv). Are you looking forward to coming back to Roscommon? I debuted this last year at a festival of new work at Smock Alley in Dublin and from the word go I felt that this was a show for home. It’s so much about where I’m from and where I grew up so I always envisaged it at the arts centre. I felt it would have a natural home there. I’ve done a couple of shows in the arts centre and in terms of an actual venue it’s a great space and a great location for it and then the fact that it’s home and I’m referencing a lot of local stuff. Obviously family and friends will be able to come too and that only adds to the occasion.

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Mikel Murfi as Pat Farnon. Pic: Vitaliy Piltser

Mikel is back with new show You’ve also been involved with some of Ireland’s finest TV comedy! What does the future hold there? Bridget and Eamon is coming back; we’re filming that in July. It won an IFTA for best show, which we were delighted and surprised about. That went down a treat – as soon as it came out people really liked it. It’s so important to have those shows so that new and up and coming comedians can do little bits. When you think of Republic of Telly and The Rubber Bandits and then Bridget and Eamon and the stuff that came out of it. People doing sketches and building up a body of work…it would be a shame if nothing came out of it (Republic of Telly’s final series). Finally, what can the audience expect tonight? It’s definitely a comedy, well hopefully anyway! (Laughs). Ah no, it’s definitely a comedy! There are some songs in it too, which is a slightly newer aspect to it. It’s funny and nostalgic to an extent. Something that Roscommon people will get a kick out of, I think, is that somebody said to me in Smock Alley that Roscommon is like an extra character in it. You don’t always see plays where Roscommon features heavily! * Sharon Mannion returns to Roscommon Arts Centre with ‘The Curse of the Button Accordion’ tonight (Thursday, March 30th) at 8 pm. Booking available on 090-6625824.

When actor Mikel Murfi began working with older people as part of a Bealtaine project, nobody knew how successful the collaboration would be. It was to be the inspiration for what is a very magical theatrical experience: ‘The Man in the Woman’s Shoes’ – a show that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the country (including twice in Roscommon). The play has gone on, unsurprisingly, to win numerous awards, touring extensively in Ireland since 2012. It has played twice in Manhattan and ran for three weeks at The Tricycle Theatre, London in 2016. But the story doesn’t end there, because Murfi has taken time to develop a new companion show, entitled ‘I Hear You and Rejoice’ and having seen it, Roscommon Arts Centre are thrilled to report that it is equally as uplifting, moving, joyous and bursting with affection as the original. Now, as part of its very first national tour, ‘I Hear You and Rejoice’ comes to Roscommon Arts Centre for one performance only on Tuesday, April 4th and it comes highly recommended. The play tells the story of Pat Farnon, the cobbler and all-round contented man, who late in life marries the redoubtable football referee Kitsy Rainey and what happens thereafter. A tender and joy-filled account of a most unlikely marriage – this is a match made in heaven, in more ways than one! Meet Huby Patterson and Magic Mick as well as Sylvie, Eugene and Tony Cleary – the amazing no instrumental man in what promises to be a show that you will be talking about long after you leave the theatre! Written and performed by Mikel Murfi, this is a theatre highlight not to be missed. Booking now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 0906625824/www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

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Hamrock’s Reeling in the Athleague, Co. Roscommon Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 1st April:

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Elphin Years – it’s back already! A Variety Show depicting life in Elphin over the past 70 years – which was recently staged to great acclaim – is back for one night only! A second performing of ‘Reeling in the Elphin Years’ will be staged this Friday night, 31st of March at 8 pm. The venue once again is Elphin Community Centre.

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This is a trip down memory lane told in music and drama – with a pinch of comedy thrown in. ‘Reeling in the Elphin Years’ is back by popular demand. It’s a night not to be missed. Admission is €10. Proceeds this time are to Elphin Agricultural Show. Businesses: Reach your target market!

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‘Say Yes to the Dress’, say yes to Mother’s Day! A very successful ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ event was hosted at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Sunday. Enjoying a magical Mother’s Day mood were many mothers who were present with their daughters who are ‘brides to be.’ Also present were a number of local businesses and a large number of members of the public. * Photos courtesy of www. monika.ie.

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Faces & Places Rockford’s Roscommon Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Rockford’s, Roscommon were Deirdre Kelly, Emma Crehan, Karen Ridge and Emma O’Rourke.

Pictured in Rockford’s, Roscommon were Catherine Mullaney and Chloe Cumberland.

Pictured in Rockford’s, Roscommon were Jessica O’Gara and Susan Buckley.

Pictured in Rockford’s, Roscommon were Erin Kelly and Rachel Dolan.

Pictured in Rockford’s, Roscommon were Hollie McHugh and Katie Flynn.

Fleadh Cheoil to be launched this Saturday in Castlecoote!

Pictured enjoying the 60th birthday celebrations of Joachim Dunne in PJ’s, Castlecoote on Friday night last were Angela and Joachim Dunne. More social pics from this event in next issue. Picture: Andrew Fox

Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin 2017 will be launched this Saturday (April 1st) at 8 pm in Castlecoote Lodge Bar & Lounge when details of the County Fleadh will be unveiled. This year’s County Fleadh will be held in Castlecoote Fuerty, Co. Roscommon under the auspices of Athleague branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann on Easter Sunday (April 16th) and Easter Monday (17th). The official launch will be officiated by Majella Hunt, Director of Service, Governance and Corporate Affairs, Roscommon County

Council and attended by Oireachtas members. County councillors have also been invited to attend. The Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin committee are delighted that Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland initiative will host traditional workshops on Easter Monday in St. Ciaran’s Community Centre, Castlecoote. This will further enrich Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil’s Easter weekend’s programme of events with competitions, music, song and dance in Castlecoote Fuerty. It promises to be a mem-

Free Music Workshops in Castlecoote There will be free music, song and sean-nós dance workshops in the Community Centre, Castlecoote on Easter Monday in conjunction with Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in Castlecoote-Fuerty. They will be held, courtesy of ‘Éire Ildánach’ or ‘Creative Ireland’, a Government initiative, celebrating ‘Cruinniú na Cásca’ and administered by Roscommon Co. Council. These workshops will be open and welcoming to people of all levels of competencies and skills and both young and old will learn and improve their proficiency in an enjoyable, entertaining and fun

way, with friends and family. Streams covered will be: Uilleann Pipes: Andrew Newland; Button Accordion: Michael Cully; Songs: Anita Broderick; Concert Flute: John Wynne; Sean-Nós Dancing: tutor not yet selected. It is planned to have two modules on the Monday at 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm and hopefully a short tutors’ concert at the end. Food will be available in Castlecoote all day on both Sunday and Monday. For obvious reasons, including planning, etc. it will be necessary to advance-book places for the

free workshops on or before Saturday, 9th of April. This can be done via email to ccebill@gmail.com, or by text to 086 3345817/086 2412247, stating your full name, address, contact details, stream interested in, and level of competency. Age is not a barrier but a parent should accompany younger participants. Fleadh competitors should note that competitions for all ensembles, i.e. duets, trios, céilí bands and grúpai ceoil, plus all dancing, including sean-nós dancing, will take place from mid-afternoon on the Sunday. All solos will take

place on Easter Monday, starting at approximately 10 am. Ireland’s most revered flute player, Roscommon’s own Patsy Hanly, at 3 pm approx. on Easter Sunday, will perform the Official Opening. Those who would wish to perform on the gig-rig, which starts at 2.30 pm on Sunday, should use the contacts abovementioned. Official Launch of the fleadh takes place on this Saturday night, 1st of April at 8 pm in Castlecoote Lodge. All sponsors are invited to attend. A shuttle bus will operate during the fleadh. Particulars later.

orable County Fleadh Cheoil, the first to be held in Ireland in 2017 and it is expected to attract visitors from all over the country. All are welcome to attend

the launch night. Young musicians will perform at the beginning of the night and this will be followed by a traditional music session.

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Pictured in Castlecoote Lodge on St. Patrick’s Night were Pat and Bernie Watson.

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Pictured in Castlecoote Lodge on St. Patrick’s Night were Kitty Phelan, Malachy Donnelly and Lauren McDermott.

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STROKESTOWN! Football heroes return with cup  SEAMUS DUKE

undreds of people gathered in Strokestown last Saturday evening to welcome home the victorious Scoil Mhuire team who had won the All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ title earlier in the day beating De La Salle, Bagenalstown in an exciting final in Moate. The team, with the Dr. Eamonn O’Sullivan Cup in tow, were met at the Westward Garage at 6.30

pm and members of the Raheen Pipe Band led the team to the welcome home podium which was located on Bawn Street. The Chairman of the Strokestown GAA Club Brendan Kelly, Scoil Mhuire Principal Eamon Corrigan, team manager and teacher Aidan Dooney and team captain Keith Murphy addressed the crowds and there were bonfires lit to welcome to team back to the town. The celebrations continued later at the Percy French Hotel where the team had a

well-deserved meal. This was the second time that the school won this All-Ireland title and the first since 2009. There are representatives from several local clubs such as Kilglass Gaels, St. Barry’s Tulsk, Western Gaels and Elphin as well as Strokestown. Having beaten Ballyhaunis CS in the Connacht final, Scoil Mhuire defeated Munster champions Dungarvan in the semi-final. In the final against Bagenalstown on Saturday,

the team withstood a late rally from the County Carlow school to take the title by two points 1-14 to 2-9 with full-forward Callum Fahey scoring 0-8 and corner forward Robert Regan scoring the only goal of the game in the first half. (See full match report on page 4 of this supplement) The team is managed by St. Faithleach’s senior player and Scoil Mhuire teacher, Aidan Dooney, and the selectors are Johnny Murphy, Damien Rooney and Joseph Carroll.

‘A great day for the school!’

Scoil Mhuire’s Mikey Kavanagh has the strength of his jersey tested by Niall Roche during the All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ Final in Moate last Saturday. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

of his ney, was understandably prouds Allay’ Scoil Mhuire manager, Aidan Doo urd Sat last to ve-wracking finish team’s efforts following a ner ate. Mo in l Fina ‘C’ s ege Coll were Ireland was a tight finish but I think we He told Roscommon People: “It l at the end for them gave us a bit of a on their the better team overall. The goa ed it. A lot of our lads were out scare but I thought we deserv was a great goal from Robert (Regan). I feet in the last 15 minutes. It he just swivelled and the goalie didn’t thought he would lay it off but anyone. see it. and I don’t want to single out “We were very accurate today saw that out there today. We were you These are a serious team and our tackling was mighty. We never give superb in defence and some ofs a great day for the school our first title up. It’s been a long year and it’for the lads involved.” since 2009 and I am delighted

Thomas Murray challenges Bagenalstown’s Danny Doyle during last Saturday’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ final. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

Robert Regan celebrates his stunning goal during the All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ Final in Moate. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

Colm Hayes presents the Dr. Eamon O’Sullivan Cup to Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown captain, Keith Murphy following last Saturday’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ Final in Moate. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

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ural towns across the country are desperate to attract the euro that often lands in the tills of bigger cities with tourist attractions like theatres, theme parks, five-star restaurants, airports, sea ports, blue flag beaches and large hotels, etc. However, heritage, history and the simplistic values of rural life can prove very attractive to those visitors who are seeking that something different, i.e. the idyllic retreat delivered with a large dollop of the aul Céad Míle Fáilte; and of all the things Roscommon has to offer, the welcome of the friendly locals is possibly up there with this county’s most attractive features, meaning we’re well placed to entice, accommodate, promote and showcase our pride in our natural amenities. Year in, year out, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Ireland with each one spending their hard-earned cash on shopping for souvenirs, dining out, guided tours, fashions and accessories and entertainment. However, for those who come from the big bustling cities, outdoor rural life, working farm visits, national parks and good ol’ down to earth home cooking, not forgetting the fact they’re supporting jobs and local enterprise, (a fact that is hugely integral to their unique adventure), serve to provide many enticing reasons to don the wellies and the jeans and embark on a Rural Roscommon Adventure. Rural tourism, as in providing the authentic, bespoke experience with a modern-day take, is absolutely vital if Ireland is to develop and sustain rural communities. Not everyone wants the typical sun, sea, sand and sangria holiday, with many now looking for farmers to share their old-fashioned, passed down from father/ son/mother/daughter skills and knowledge of the local land, and view the whole producerto-punter experience as refreshing, different, enriching, worthwhile, educational and nostalgic. However, while it’s easy to place a focus on the economic benefits of rural tourism and the gains it brings regarding job creation, it would be devastating for the likes of Roscommon to lose out in the long run, especially in the event the county becomes too reliant on the visitors’

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veg, despite me being a vegan), which is possibly the best mental image my lot could bring away from this county. Oh, not forgetting the museums, the boat tours and water sports; the loop walks, the cycling trails, the health and relaxation related breaks, the golf courses and the historical heritage tours providing every visitor with an experience they will enjoy to the extent they’ll be motivated to want to return. Remember, even though setting yourself and your farm/lifestyle up as a rural tourism destination where visitors get, for a week or two a year, to enjoy the slower, more relaxed pace of life can be a challenge, (and I have to say I’m a bit of a Basil Fawlty so it’s probably never going to be a successful enterprise for the likes of me who gets into a flap if you leave a loo roll unravelled), but with the right person, the right product and the right planning, Roscommon could well be Ireland’s new Rural Highway to Heaven!

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Ploughing ﬁnals in Tulsk on Sunday  DAN DOONER

There was a sizeable gathering at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown for the recent launch of this year’s Roscommon Ploughing Championships. This year’s championships are due to take place on the farm of Peter Kelly in Clooncullane, Tulsk on Sunday, April 2nd. Taking place on the day will be 2 and 3 furrow tractor ploughing in open and refined categories as well as horse and vintage ploughing. Competitors are expected to travel from as far away as Derry, Donegal, Fermanagh and Monaghan according to the event’s organisers. There will of course be a big contingent from Roscommon and neighbouring counties also.

A loy digging event will also take part at this year’s championships and this always draws a crowd. One man who knows all about loy digging is Gerry Browne. Gerry came second in the Loy Junior Competition at the National Ploughing event six years ago. The championships will also see the return of the very popular sheepdog trials and these will be run under the expert supervision of Con McGarry. Mr. McGarry appeared on the BBC television programme ‘One Man and his Dog’. Of course the International Sheep Dog Trials took place in Kilbegnet, Co. Roscommon just two years ago and this has added to the interest in this event. Visitors to the championships can also step back in time at the miniature craft village

which will feature displays from coppersmiths, weavers, blacksmiths, basket makers and many other attractions. The Roscommon Ploughing Championships usually has something for everyone and this promises to be another fun-filled family event with plenty of free children’s entertainment on the day. It’s also an opportunity to learn about the many different traditional forms of farming and agricultural and rural traditions. Gerry Browne will also be giving a demonstration on how to grow a vegetable garden on the day. So all roads lead to the farm of Peter Kelly in Clooncullane, Tulsk on Sunday, April 2nd for what promises to be another fun-filled family day at the Roscommon Ploughing Championships.

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Cllr. Laurence Fallon Pictured at the launch of the 2017 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in the Percy French Hotel were County Roscommon Ploughing Association committee members. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The organisers of this year’s Roscommon Ploughing Championships thanked the event’s numerous sponsors and stakeholders over the last few years at the recent launch night at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown. PRO Noel Moran said: “To stage an event of this magnitude takes a lot of planning and expense. This year we are pleased to announce that the Sweeney family in Strokestown are on board as our generous main sponsor. We extend our gratitude to them for their generous support for this year’s event.” Mr. Moran then went on to thank the many local businesses which play their part in the ploughing championships. “I wish to thank the many local businesses who have contributed so generously and our loyal sponsors who have given

so generously over the past 22 years of the event. Without their support this event would not take place. Sponsorship opportunities still exist for this year’s event and anyone wishing to be associated, can speak to any member of the committee. “I also want to thank the many local organisations who have rowed in behind us to ensure that this year’s event is a success for their locality.”

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Con McGarry puts Tara and Cora through their paces as he prepares for the World Sheep Dog Championships. Picture: Andrew Fox

One man and his dogs set for world stage  DAN DOONER

Con McGarry answered the phone on about the fourth ring. “Howiya Con, I think I’m lost,” I said. The patient sheepdog handler redirected me back onto the right road and hung up. His directions in the first place had been completely accurate, in all honesty. The fact that I ended up two houses away provides evidence, if any were needed, that I wouldn’t make it as a Con McGarry sheepdog. I eventually found the entrance to the McGarry homestead, which featured two ornamental sheepdogs on either pillar. Con was quick to explain how he became involved in the world of sheepdog trials. “I’ve been doing it since 1998. I went to an agricultural show in Elphin and there was a sheepdog trial there. I was just after coming back from England and I had a young family at the time. I used to ride horses when I was younger but I thought it was a dangerous game for a fella with a young family so I had a go at the dogs,” he tells me. It proved to be a good decision. Con has enjoyed plenty of success in the field and even featured on the BBC Television programme ‘One Man and His Dog’. That wasn’t the only international success Con had tasted. “Between doubles and singles, so that’s one dog and two dogs, I would have represented Ireland at international level about 23 times,” he says. He has also run at all but one of the world trials in that time. He was even a judge at the one he didn’t compete at. He’s also preparing to represent Ireland at the world trials in The Netherlands this July with his two dogs, Tara and Cora. So how does it all work? How does one know which dogs are good enough to compete on the world stage and how can you tell when a dog has had its day? “They keep revolving. For a top class trial you won’t get much out of a dog after she’s nine. It’s harder on dogs than ordinary flock work. There’s a lot of fast going and there’s twisting and turning,” Con says. His current dogs are in their prime: Tara’s six and Cora’s four. Con reckons he has the real

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deal. “Tara would be as good as anything I’ve ever seen. I wouldn’t put any dog ahead of her. Cora’s coming up and has been on the Irish team. I’m expecting great things from her but Tara’s exceptionally good,” he says. Con’s a firm believer in practice and using hurler Henry Shefflin as an example, he explained to me the importance of “keeping that edge up” ahead of major trials. Looking ahead to this Sunday’s Roscommon

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Ploughing Championships, Con detailed the process involved in judging competitors. “They’ll be judged on a course of out run, lift, fetch, drive, shed and pen. There will be a system of points given for that. The dog will have to run out maybe 300 metres either side and pick up four sheep without giving them any hassle and take them in a straight line through a set of obstacles to the handler’s post. Then he’ll have to turn them around the handler’s post and drive them in a triangular drive for 400 metres, take them back to the handler and divide them two by two and put them in the pen. He will start off with 100 points with deductions for any mistakes,” he explained. Shortly after, I bid farewell to Con McGarry and wished him luck for the year ahead. I drove away from the McGarry farm and in what I thought was the direction of the N5. Two wrong turns later and I cursed the fact that I didn’t have Tara and Cora to drive me home.

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A ﬁne day in Tulsk this Sunday (hopefully!)  DAN DOONER

Following the launch of this year’s Roscommon Ploughing Championships, I spoke with PRO Noel Moran, who was looking forward to a great day in Tulsk this Sunday – although he did admit that he was hoping for a fine day weather-wise! One thing was certain, he was expecting to see a large number of participants from Roscommon and further afield attending Peter Kelly’s farm in Clooncullane. “We have ploughmen coming from Donegal, Monaghan, Derry and the midlands – all the neighbouring counties. “If we have a fine day it brings out the crowd. The families come out too. It’s a great family day out and there’s free children’s entertainment too. There’s an awful lot there for the children to learn from days gone by,” he said. As well as the free entertainment for the younger generations, Mr. Moran said there would be lots to see and do on the day. “The loy digging is a big attraction and Gerry Browne will be there on the day and he’ll be giving a demonstration on the loy digging and on vegetable gardens. Before the plough

was ever invented, the loy was the old way tillage was done,” he added. Young visitors to the championships will be able to see how rural Ireland operated many years ago as there will be a craft village in operation on the day. Noel Moran said it was an opportunity for children to observe older traditions. “There’s a craft village with a blacksmith, weaver and basket maker; all old traditions. The way modern things are going, children growing up today have never seen things like that before. It’s a big opportunity on the day to see that,” he said. As well as being a day for education and competition, Sunday is also a very important day on the Roscommon agriculture social calendar, according to the PRO. “It’s a great opportunity for neighbours and old friends who maybe haven’t seen each other in 12 months to get together. “It’s unbelievable the amount of ‘vintage men’ coming from the north also,” he concluded. As for the venue, Mr. Moran said he was delighted that the championships were once again returning to the site and he expected optimal ploughing conditions, whatever the weather!

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in the Percy French Hotel were competitors, back row (l-r) James Coffey, Gerry Browne, Seán Ward, Paddy Beirne and Paddy Shaughnessy. Front row (l-r) John Hanley, Pauline Lavin, Noel Moran and Michael Geraghty. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in the Percy French Hotel were Gerry Connellan, Peter Connaughton, Pat Dockery, Tim Fox, Cathal Quinn and Tom Tighe. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Together we can regenerate rural Roscommon  MIRIAM KERINS

As Ireland’s ranking position within the EU continues to improve – in fact, according to latest reports we ranked first on being Innovators and scored high in the Economic Effects categories – we’re obviously accelerating regarding our financial returns. In addition, when it comes to the minimum wage issue, we pay the second highest of any country in the EU; with that last little nugget of info coming from Eurostat, who found that “the minimum wage for Irish workers works out as €1,563 per month, behind only Luxembourg, whose minimum wage is €1,999 a month.” However, while this may be a fact, anyone on the minimum wage, which is most of us, will tell you it’s barely enough to scrimp by on and with poverty in rural Ireland on the rise, it’s a sad fact that many communities are being left behind on a number of levels. First we had the mass closure of Garda stations with approximately 139 of them being shut to date since 2011…some of these have since been sold off with the remainder be-

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in the Percy French Hotel were Pauline Lavin, Mena Doherty, Bank of Ireland, Tim Fox, County Roscommon Ploughing Association Chairman and Louise Greene, Bank of Ireland. Picture: Andrew Fox

ing maintained at a cost of €846,560 to the taxpayer who has been left feeling not just out of pocket, but vulnerable to criminal thugs and socially isolated without the friendly face and reassurance of their community Garda. However, it’s not just our Garda services that have been lacerated. It appears our population is also declining and just as myself and my husband left the big shmoke and relocated among you in search of

our rural idyll, it appears (according to Census 2016), that there’s a distinct increase in deserted villages across rural Ireland, clearly reflecting the changing priorities of not just the Government and their policies, but the people they affect, with residents now opting for urban living, or worse, emigration, severely wounding the essential contribution of agriculture and fishing to the local economy, resulting in it rapidly declin-

ing towards a spiralling downward slope. Next, we have the scrapping and scaling down of Bus Éireann’s transport service…which is hilarious, given the country’s only State carrier provider’s website logo declares they’re ‘at the heart of the community’ delivering a contradictory slap in the face to rural commuters who depend on the critical public service they provide! (Or profess to provide). Also, given the

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Pictured at the launch of the 2017 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in the Percy French Hotel were Tim Fox, Tommy Joe Hennigan and Cllr. Liam Callaghan. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Craft Village will once again return to the Roscommon Ploughing Championships and organiser, Gerry Browne, says that once again, there will be plenty of traditional crafts on offer. “It’s all about time and dedication for these people. It’s a real labour of love. This year we have a basket maker from Roscommon and CELT from Clare will also be there. There will also be woodcraft too with Muintir na Coille,” said Gerry. The Craft Village will provide younger visitors in particular with an insight into what life was like in rural Ireland in the past. With most of traditional crafts represented on the day, this is certainly one attraction at the Ploughing Championships not to be missed!

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Continued from page 32 –> equate supply, how can farmers and business owners expand their crafts and functions and create jobs, and how can new businesses even consider setting up in the first place? And, as our neighbours in Longford experience the ‘slowest average speed’ of broadband at 1.98Mbps it’s a fact that Roscommon, along with Mayo and Leitrim, falls into the bottom five. But wait, the Government do have a rural development plan in the pipeline which we are assured will resurrect rural villages with a €60 million investment that’s set to create

over ‘100,000 jobs in rural communities over the next three years.’ And as there are plenty of derelict buildings sitting idle across our lovely county we are certainly on course to provide the Government with plenty of opportunity, never mind skilled professionals and natural resources. In addition, our very own lovely Communications Minister Denis Naughten assured the media at the initiative’s launch back in January that, “there will be a renewed focus (on rural Ireland) within government departments,” declaring “not only will I be holding government to account, rural Ireland will

be holding me and the government to account.” And I for one have no doubt this honourable gentleman, who is also a Roscommon man, will keep his word. In the meantime, the cost of a postage stamp is set to rise from 0.72c to €1.00, which I personally think is still good value. Then again, I don’t use the post that often, however, what I do use quite a lot are their services for paying bills, etc., and I find it worrying that, an (as yet) unpublished review of the future strategy for An Post, which is reported to have been devised by businessman Bobby Kerr, and is aimed at stopping losses of up

to €12 million per year, is understood to recommend the closure of 80 post offices…another devastating bullet delivered by a State-owned enterprise and aimed right into the very heart of rural Ireland whose knock-on effect will further erode local services. No matter how you look at it the fact is, the numbers and the problems are stacking up against rural Ireland and rural living, and to be honest, as someone who relocated here from the big job in the big city, this greatly disturbs and destabilises me. With each month that goes by and each high profile, highly

paid job offer that I decline back in Dublin where the streets could be, for me anyway, paved with gold; the thing is neighbours, you’re not getting rid of me that easily, I’m happy here; hubby and me think Roscommon is a fab place; and while that alone is not enough to pay the bills or encourage others to relocate here, sure it’s a start, and, if we all pull together and ensure, nay stamp our wellies and demand that we get a big juicy slice of the government’s €60 million rural budget, we can put our heads together and get to work regenerating Roscommon. C’mon… who’s with me?

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With summer approaching – and if last week’s weather is anything to go by we’re in for a scorcher – we all know there’s nowhere nicer on this planet than County Roscommon when the sun shines. However, it’s vital to remember that while we’re all embracing the feel-good vibes that naturally come along with the fine weather, and as we stroll, work or play around the farm this summer, we mustn’t allow the sun go to our heads and forget all about the most important aspect of agricultural life, and that is safety. With many farm workers experiencing occupational hazards each year, including accidents, and in some incidents deaths, with the number of fatalities occurring on farms significantly increasing with 21 reported last year compared to 18 occurring in 2015, it’s clear that farmers must up their game in the safety stakes. Now while we know that carrying out health and safety checks is vital, as is proper training and certification, these alone don’t necessarily guarantee a tangible impact on farm safety and keeping your wits about you is key; which is why we’ve put together a few simple tips for you to follow when going about your daily routine. Children, including those living on the farm and visiting friends, should be educated regarding farm safety. Supervise kids at all times. If an older child is working on/around the farm,

provide training and only allow them to carry out work you deem them fit to do, making sure they’re taking essential rest breaks. Never allow kiddies near or around open water or slurry tanks. Kids less than 13 years must never drive, operate or be carried as a passenger on tractors or other farm machinery. If an older teen is driving or operating a farm vehicle, make sure they’ve received intensive training specific to the vehicle and insist they wear a seatbelt. Keep kids at a safe distance from all livestock, especially bulls or rams and female animals with new-borns or indeed any animal that has a history of becoming anxious or agitated. Roscommon farm workers often have to cope with working long hours, financial concerns, floods due to bad weather, and very often, isolation and loneliness. All of these issues can lead to stress, and this is how we would suggest you try to manage it and hopefully lessen the risk of accidents occurring. Try to chat with a friend, family member, your local priest or religious advisor or your family doctor about what’s bothering you. Talking about your concerns clears your head and often that confidante may be able to provide a solution, or at the very least a sympathetic ear. Try to eat a well-balanced diet and limit your alcohol intake. If you’re a smoker, try to cut down a bit. Eating well offers long-term physical and mental health benefits. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep and limit your online activity immediately before bedtime. Re-

member, studies have shown that exposure to the blue and white light given off by our mobile ‘phones or laptops last thing at night can prevent our brains from switching off’. Try to limit caffeine and alcohol intake. According to www.drinkaware.ie ‘Alcohol can actually increase anxiety and stress rather than reduce it.’ Try to keep up any routine services and maintenance on machinery, replace worn tyres and service breaks, including handbrakes, etc., on tractors in order to eliminate the possibility of having a breakdown or malfunction, which will, in turn, help to reduce your stress. Always wear High Viz clothing when working around the farm. Know your animals’ behaviour. Remember maintaining routine and remaining calm when dealing with animals is key. Approach all animals from the front, be kind to them and treat them humanely and compassionately, especially those that are in pain and never turn your back on cattle…but you already know that. As farmers are at a high risk of getting the aul tan and we all adore soaking up the rays, too much exposure without proper protection is not good for our fair Irish skins, so slathering on the factor 50 plus is strongly advised. If you think we’re being too dramatic here, then just remember the National Cancer Registry has approximately 5,500 incidents of skin cancer reported per year in this country. Finally…try to stress less and savour more this summer.

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How to get legally hitched!  MIRIAM KERINS

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people who have the ability to drive a car probably feel they also have the ability to pull a trailer…I wouldn’t be one of them. I’m driving since my late teens, but have always felt that I’d need to be in a simulator with a qualified instructor sitting next to me who tests me to my limits and then passes me with a certificate of competency before I’d be allowed out onto the main road pulling a trailer. However, while I’m told by hubby, an experienced, licensed artic driver, that “towing a trailer is simple,” I’d imagine that mistakes could make for serious, and, in some cases, tragic circumstances. So with that in mind, and with the help of information garnered from www. rsa.ie, we thought we’d help you to get hitched, because given the updated standards for new and existing agricultural vehicles relating to all sorts of regulations from speed rating, weight, dimensions and coupling etc., it’s best to be informed. Especially in the event you are unprepared, or are pulled over by the Gardaí,

because you’re likely not only to find yourself in a legal minefield, but your vehicle insurance could be severely affected. First of all, what are your entitlements? Quite simply the category of your driving licence will determine the type of vehicle you may legally drive. Take a look at that document now and make sure you’re not driving a vehicle and/or towing a trailer for which you are not covered. Most drivers in Ireland who’ve passed their test will hold a category B full driving licence. This would entitle the licence holder to tow a small trailer where the maximum authorised mass of the trailer does not exceed 750kg – this means the weight of both the trailer and its load. However, if the maximum authorised weight of the trailer exceeds 750kg, the combined maximum authorised weight of the vehicle towing the trailer and the trailer itself shouldn’t be greater than 3,500kg. Load-carrying capacity of your vehicle? Check out your owner’s handbook. However, handbooks get lost, especially when vehicles are sold on, so check out the manufacturer’s

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September www.strokestownshow.com plate, which will be affixed to your vehicle. Ring your vehicle’s authorised dealer for more information and clarification. Bear in mind, it would be unlikely that a category B licence would entitle the holder to pull a horsebox or a livestock trailer as it would generally exceed the 3,500kg restriction, meaning you’ll need a BE licence! Getting a BE licence? Most farmers will need to tow a livestock, general duty trailer or a horsebox, and this means getting a BE licence learner permit and instruction in towing a trailer from an approved driving instructor. Once you hold this permit, you

can drive a car, a van or a 4x4 with a maximum authorised mass that doesn’t exceed 3,500kg and you can pull a trailer so long as the laden weight of it doesn’t exceed the manufacturer’s specified towing capacity for the vehicle doing the towing. Put simply, the weight of the trailer and your towing vehicle must never exceed 7,000kg. The small print? Remember, BE learner permit holders who are learning to tow a trailer must be accompanied by a qualified driver who themselves holds a full BE, C1E, CE, D1E or DE licence for at least two years. In addition, and this is me being

a control freak, simply complying with your legal licence requirements and having full insurance cover doesn’t mean you’re automatically good to go because policies vary according to insurance companies’ specifications, so check, check and check again with your insurance provider and get everything in writing. Safe driving, and remember, the above information is for guidance purposes only, please refer to www. rsa.ie, An Garda Síochána, your vehicle’s approved dealer and your insurance provider before even thinking about setting out on the road pulling a trailer.

‘Ban Brazilian meat imports’ IFA push case in Brussels I FA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has met with Irish MEPs, senior officials in the EU Commission in DG Sante, DG Agriculture, Commissioner Hogan’s cabinet and COPA, to reiterate the IFA call for a ban on Brazilian meat imports.

He said IFA received strong political support for a ban on Brazil and secured agreement that Commissioner Andriukaitis will be called before the Agriculture or Environment Committee in the European Parliament to answer questions. Mr. Woods said: “Com-

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missioner Andriukaitis is going to Brazil and he must tell them in the strongest possible terms that Europe will not accept substandard meat imports that fail to meet European standards.” In the European Parliament, the IFA Livestock Chairman met with Irish

MEPs Mairead McGuinness, Sean Kelly and Marian Harkin as well as Northern Ireland MEP Jim Nicholson. “All of the MEPs were very strong in their views over the meat scandal that has emerged from Brazil in the last week.” Angus Woods also met

with senior officials in DG Sante and in Commissioner Hogan’s cabinet. “We made it very clear to the Commission that there are systematic failures in the controls in Brazil and the EU can no longer credibly rely on the authorities there to certify meat exports to the EU.”

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Dogs will be dogs…it’s up to humans to keep them under control MIRIAM KERINS says dog owners need to be responsible – and that means keeping their pets under control… As a dog parent, it’s your responsibility to know and understand the laws governing your beloved furry family member. This means in order to protect your pet, yourself, other dogs, members of the general public and farm animals, it is your duty to accompany your pet when he/ she is out for walkies, and keep him/her under effective control. Sadly, in my experience, this is not always the case. The results of a poll carried out in 2015 by Agriland found that ‘over 60% of sheep farms had suffered a dog attack’. If you’re walking your pet in a rural area and if there are grazing sheep about, you really need to get a clue and make sure your dog, no matter what the breed specification, no matter what the size, no matter what the age, is on a lead – because it’s important that no ewes or lambs are distressed or injured this year. In addition, as an animal lover and responsible dog owner, I believe it’s important that no dogs are unnecessarily destroyed as a result of foolhardy, negligent owners. You see, dogs will be dogs, they’ve got a predatory nature and, put simply, it is not their fault if they worry sheep; it’s up to you, the human in charge, to keep them safe and secure; however, if you’re

the scatter-brained, erratic eejit who allows your pet to wander freely, fouling everywhere and putting their lives and the lives of sheep at risk, then I’m afraid you shouldn’t have a dog in the first place. Let’s be clear about your responsibility as a dog owner, and, although I know this law inside out for brevity, I’m paraphrasing here. Under the Control of Dogs Act, Section 21.—(1) you, the owner will be liable for injury done by your pet to any livestock. But do yourself a favour and look up www.irishstatutebook.ie for more information. Under current legislation all dogs should be microchipped, and I would add that vaccinations and annual boosters, spaying/ neutering are all part and parcel of being a responsible dog parent, as well as picking up and responsibly disposing of their poo. On the other hand, as we are discussing the dangers to sheep relating to dog attacks, it’s im-

portant that farmers should be alerted to the responsibility they have regarding their livestock when it comes to keeping them securely fenced off because there are certain liabilities associated with this practice. For example, if livestock wander onto a dog owner’s land, spurring the innocent dog to attack, well then, the dog owner would not be held liable in this instance. Look, nobody wants a situation where an animal is injured or killed. Therefore, if everyone got a grasp of this serious issue with dog owners keeping their pets under effective control, or to be honest, on a lead while out in public – because sheep attacks are devastating to farmers not to mention the poor sheep and their lambs – and farmers put in place intervention strategies to keep their sheep securely fenced off, in an ideal world, no animal would ever lose its life violently and no farmer’s livelihood would suffer.

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It’s not very often one is afforded a private lesson in Loy ploughing from one of Roscommon’s masters, but that is what this reporter experienced on Monday evening last when I visited Gerry Browne. First of all, Gerry is a busy man. Not only is he deeply involved with the Roscommon Ploughing Championships; he is also the chairperson of the Roscommon Lamb Festival. Thankfully he took time out of his busy schedule to demonstrate just how a traditional loy works. Gerry led me to a patch of grass where he hammered what appeared to be a builder’s line into the earth. “Converting grassland into tillage land, the tool involves no moving parts only elbow grease and time,” he told me as he measured out a spot with his feet. We fell into a conversation about modern machinery and the fact that the human race seems to have even less time these

days in spite of technology. “It’s one of the paradoxes of our time,” Gerry said as he sunk the loy into the ground. “You have to score a line like this,” he started. (In Dublin, “scoring a line” has a slightly different meaning but I didn’t mention this to Gerry). “And the depth of the score determines the depth of a clean sod you can turn over. During competition you’ll see people paying great attention to this initial part of the job,” he added. “A clean, straight scoring line will give you a clean, straight edge on your sod when it’s turned over,” said Gerry as he provided an example. To begin, a competitor must set up three lines with six pegs 46” apart. The plot, consisting of two ridges, should be 92” wide. Before digging begins, all three lines should be ‘nicked’ or ‘scored’ and lifted before digging commences. The ridge will consist of two sods turned towards each other, leaving a verge in the centre. “You don’t have to lift it, you lever it over,” said

Pictured is Roscommon Lamb Festival chairman Gerry Browne at the launch of the festival in Aras an Chontae last week. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Photography

Gerry as he expertly turned the soil. He then repeated the action to demonstrate what a finished bed would look like. “This is in what’s called lay ground, or grassland. It wouldn’t work in tilled ground because there would be nothing to hold the sod together. There you have it anyway,” said Gerry as he stood back and admired his handiwork. Time consuming it may be, but loy ploughing has a

certain charm to it. It was a fine Monday evening and we were out in the fresh air working the soil. Farming as done in the Ireland of yesteryear with no need for modern technology or even a horse. We were back to basics and for a few minutes it was just the loy and the labourers. It was grand and peaceful until my smartphone buzzed and transported us back to modern, hectic Ireland.

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Castlerea Mart Report Thursday, March 23 : There were 700 cattle on offer with a strong trade reported from all three rings. Weanlings in particular have noticed the most price increases with strong farmer activity and export demand present. Heifers, dry cows and breeding stock all reported good clearances while the suck calves also reported good demand. Sample prices for heifers: Si 410kgs €1105, Ch 390kgs rd

€1030, Ch 490kgs €1280, BBx 450kgs €1185, Ch 580kgs €1400, Lm 515kgs €1340, Ch 645kgs €1480. Dry cows: Si 490kgs €975, Lm 745kgs €1450, BBx 825kgs €1535, Lm 720kgs €1400, Fr 375kgs €510. Cows with calves at foot made from €830 to €1790 for a Aberdeen Angus cow and her Limousin bull calf at foot. Springer cows made form €920 to €1690 per head.

Calves: Large entry of calves again this week with dairy-type calves making from €20 to €130. Hereford and AAX calves made from €120 to €350 and continentals making up to €390. Weanling bulls: Chx 280kgs €865, Ch 250kgs €850, Ch 260kgs €835, Ch 430kgs €1235, Lm 485kgs €1235, AA 295kgs €855. Weanling heifers: Sim 295kgs €1035, Lm 260kgs €995, Ch 305kgs €1135, Lm 365kgs

€1030, BB 290kgs €985. Bullock sale – Monday, March 20th: There were 100 bullocks on offer with increased demand on offer especially for the quality in-spec store bullocks. Sample prices: Chx 470kgs €1220, Lm 450kgs €1180, Ch 530kgs €1315, Lm 510kgs €1265, Ch 580kgs €1400, Lm 600kgs €1400, Lm 650kgs €1500. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. All sales commence at 11 am.

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Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices – Friday, March 24th: There was a large entry of excellent quality cattle on offer at last Friday’s sale. There was an electric trade for bullocks with the tops making up to €1145 over their weight. Average prices for bullocks ranged from €2.54 a kilo up to €3.45 per kilo. Farmers and agents were very active resulting in a very positive trade and a high percentage clearance of lots. There was a lively trade for heifers with prices ranging from €2.43 per kilo up to €2.91 per kilo. Average prices for dry cows ranged from €1.87 per kilo up to €2.23 per kilo. Special sale for bullocks tomorrow (Friday, March 31st) with 65 pens on offer and a special breeding heifer sale with 25 pens on offer. Dry cows also available. There will be an extra-special sale of bullocks and heifers on Friday, April 7th. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, March 30th). Dry cows made from €900 to €1680. Sample prices: Char X 770 kgs €1680, Lim 705 kgs €1570, Simm X 835 kgs €1515, Lim X 760 kgs

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kgs €1120, 8 Char X 351 kgs €1130. Tuesday, March 28th: There was another good entry of top quality stock on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. There was a brisk trade for weanling bulls with a 97% clearance of lots. Prices ranged from an average of €2.65 up to a high of €3.33 per kilo. There was an excellent trade for weanling heifers with prices ranging from an average of €2.62 up to €3.64 per kilo with a clearance of 87%. Once again this week there was a large presence of farmers, exporters and agents all actively sourcing stock. No sale on Tuesday next (April 4th). Special sale for weanlings on Tuesday, April 11th at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday, April 6th. Weanling heifers made from €345 to €910 over. Sample prices: Lim X 345 kgs €1255, BBX 365 kgs €1185, Char X 405 kgs €1135,2 BAX 357 kgs €1070, Char X 375 kgs €1080, Simm X 365 kgs €980, Char 325 kgs €950, AAX 450 kgs €950, Char X 315 kgs €940, Simm X 340 kgs €930,Char 290 kgs €900, 3 AAX 355 kgs

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The crowds flocked to Aras an Chontae last Friday for the launch of the Roscommon Lamb Festival – a couple of lambs were even granted admission to the plush new County Council offices for the occasion. This year’s festival – the tenth instalment –was officially kicked off by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten. Minister Naughten was full of praise for the organisers and highlighted some of the many events taking place throughout the festival during his address. “It’s something very distinctive about County Roscommon. It’s something that we should be very proud of and it’s great to see it’s gone from strength to strength over the last ten years. That’s down to the work that’s been put in by Gerry Browne as the chairperson and the volunteers on the committee and all of the people who have helped out in relation to this event right down through the years,” he said. Minister Naughten added that one of the event’s strengths was that it showcased the entire county. He said that “it’s not just about farming, it’s not just about food, it’s not just about heritage; there’s always something else added

Roscommon Lamb Festival committee members at the launch of the festival in Aras an Chontae last week. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Photography

in. I think it’s a great showcase of what we have in County Roscommon.” Chairman Gerry Browne paid tribute to friends of the festival who had gone to their eternal reward including Geraldo ‘Toko’ Marques, Paddy Coffey and Oliver Burke, before acknowledging the ten-year milestone. “So it’s our tenth birthday. Looking back, a very short ten years. We look forward to 2027 and it seems like an awful long time. But time passes very quickly and it’s how we use our time that matters.”

He continued: “With thanks to John Hanley, our festival will be opened at the mart (Roscommon) on the Wednesday by Joe Healy, President of the IFA, and at that stage, Mark Feeley will have a new life-sized sculpture of a ewe and lamb to unveil.” Mr. Browne also highlighted some of the events scheduled to take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend with the festival set to culminate in a family fun day on Sunday, April 30th. Jerry Fallon was the jovial MC for what was an entertaining curtain-raiser

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to this year’s lamb festival. The final two speakers on the night were Roscommon IFA Chairman, John Hanley, and Will Keane, local farmer and community activist. Mr. Hanley was full of praise for the organisers and said he was looking forward to attending as many events as possible. “Out of small acorns, grow big oaks, Gerry. I think you have to be complimented, and the committee, for what you’ve done not just for the town of Roscommon but for the county of Ros-

common over the last ten years,” he said, before paying tribute to the work of local organisers. Will Keane provided details of an online crowdfunding campaign to pay for the lifesize sculpture of a ewe and lamb by local stonemason Mark Feeley. The sculpture is set to be unveiled on the opening day of the Roscommon Lamb Festival at Roscommon Mart. The tenth annual Roscommon Lamb Festival will be held from Wednesday, April 26th to Monday, May 1st.

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ful football, Scoil Mhuire Strokestown won the All-Ireland ‘C’ title at Moate last Saturday in what was a superb game of colleges football played in brilliant sunshine and in front of a big crowd. It’s the second title for the school at this grade having won the title in 2009. The two point winning margin would suggest a very tight game but the Carlow school staged a late, desperate rally which yielded a goal and a point in injury-time but Strokestown thoroughly deserved to win the game on the balance of play. The exchanges were well contested all through and by the end of the first quarter the sides were level at 0-5 to 1-2. Strokestown began best

and points from Tony Lavin, Keith Murphy and a Callum Fahey free saw them three up by the 7th minute. But Bagenalstown were dangerous on the break and an excellent point from Cian Doyle was followed in the 14th minute by a super goal from Robbie Kane, and now the Leinster champions were ahead. Two Callum Fahey points and a Cian Doyle free saw the sides level by the 19th minute. Then Strokestown, with Cian Corcoran, Gerry Galvin and Keith Murphy playing well in the central positions, took over and they outscored their opponents 1-3 to 0-1 from there to half-time. Two points from the excellent Callum Fahey (one a free) were followed in the 28th minute by a fantastic goal. Keith Murphy found

Bagenalstown’s Danny Doyle is tackled by Scoil Mhuire’s Thomas Murray during last Saturday’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ Final in Moate. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

Robert Regan with a rapier like pass, and the cornerforward swivelled and buried the ball in the bottom corner. A Cian Corcoran point shortly after that helped Strokestown into a 1-8 to 1-3 lead at half-time. Strokestown continued to play well on the resumption and they kept the Carlow side at arm’s length. Three points without reply

from Keith Murphy, Robert Regan and Gerry Galvin saw Strokestown ahead by 1-11 to 1-4 by the 36th minute and then when Callum Fahey scored two points (one a free) by the 46th minute, Strokestown were ahead by eight points and cruising to the title. But there was a kick left in Bagenalstown, and

Strokestown’s Aaron Convey gets out in front of John Martin and Cormac Lomax during last Saturday’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ Final in Moate. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

Strokestown were only to score once more in the game. Aidan Lucas and Robbie Kane (2) knocked over points to narrow the gap to five by the 52nd minute. Callum Fahey lifted the siege in the 53rd minute with a pointed free and that seemed to be the winning score. But the Carlow lads kept searching for the scores they needed and in the fourth minute of injury-time, Robbie Kane pointed a free and a minute later Padraig Hynes drilled home a goal through a forest of legs and now the gap was down to two. But there was time for no more and Strokestown had taken the title in glorious fashion. There were wild celebrations as the Dr. Eamon O’Sullivan Cup was presented to the Strokestown captain Keith Murphy. Best for a very impressive Strokestown side were full-back Thomas Murray who had a superb game, Stephen Lennon, Dylan Carbin and Gerry Galvin were also excellent in defence and some of the Strokestown tackling was top class. Cian Corcoran had a mighty game in the middle of the field while up front, Keith Murphy and Callum Fahey were outstanding with cornerforward Robert Regan turning in a man of the match display. But it was a real team ef-

Bagenalstown’s Padraig Hynes jumps with Scoil Mhuire’s James Bennett during last Saturday’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ final. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

fort and congratulations to everyone involved. It’s a badly needed boost to the underage football scene in Roscommon and it was great to see such a big support there on the day. Scoil Mhuire Strokestown: Dylan Jordan; Dylan Carbin, Thomas Murray, Stephen Lennon; Aaron Convey, Gerry Galvin (0-1), James Bennett; Cian Corcoran (0-1), Kevin Shiel; Mikey Kavanagh, Keith Murphy (0-2), Tony Lavin (0-1); Robert Regan (1-1), Callum Fahey (0-8, 6 frees), Niall Higgins. Subs: Andrew Fahy for Lavin (51), Alex Gleeson for Murphy (58, black card),

Oisin Cusack for Regan (61), Darragh McGuire for Kavanagh (63). De La Salle Bagenalstown: Paul Martin; David Lillis, Tadgh Roche, Sean Smithers; Jack Rowan, Niall Roche, Mikey Bambrick; Jamie McCabe, Martin Bridgett; Danny Doyle (0-1), Robbie Kane (1-4, 2 frees), Padraig Hynes (1-0); Michael Murphy, John Martin, Cian Doyle (0-2, 1 free). Subs: Cormac Lomax for Rowan (26), Aidan Lucan (0-2) for Doyle (37, black card), Tommy McDonnell for Martin (50), Stephen Crowe for Bridgett (55). Referee: Fergal Smith (Offaly).

Stat Attack Wides: Strokestown 6 (4 first half), Bagenalstown 5 (3 first half) Red cards: None Black cards: Strokestown 1 (Keith Murphy 58), Bagenalstown 1 (Cian Doyle 37) Yellow cards: Strokestown 1 (Mikey Kavanagh), Bagenalstown 4 (David Lillis, Niall Roche, Martin Bredgett, Michael Murphy) Scores from play: Strokestown 1-8, Bagenalstown 2-4 Man of the Match: Robert Regan Attendance: 1,300

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Strokestown Further Education Centre hosts Awards Ceremony Strokestown Further Education Centre in Co. Roscommon recently held their Awards Ceremony in The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown. Seventeen learners received their QQI (Previously FETAC) awards at Levels 4 and 5 from Ken Farragher, Area Training Manager at Galway/Roscommon Education and Training Board. Encouraging and supportive speeches were made to the past and

present learners and their guests, by Ken Farragher, GRETB; Fiona Kilbane, Community Development Officer with GRETB and by Mary Butler, Secretary of The Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Company. Strokestown LTI (Local Training Initiative) is run as a joint initiative by the County Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Company and the Galway/Roscommon

Education and Training Board (GRETB). The LTI training room is located in the St. John’s Church of Ireland, Church Street, Strokestown beside the national school. The LTI programme provides much-needed training in the Strokestown and surrounding areas. Content includes training in skills such as Bookkeeping, Payroll, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases, Digital Me-

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dia Skills, Communication Skills, Work Experience and Mathematical Skills. Awards are offered at QQI Levels 3, 4 and 5 and these are used as a gateway to employment or progression to higher levels of training and education. Anyone interested in enquiring about the course please contact Fiona Murray (Course Co-ordinator) on 071-9634935.

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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the creation of more than 120 jobs last year in Roscommon by small businesses supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO). “It is very encouraging to see that 121 new full and part-time jobs were delivered in 2016 by small businesses in Roscommon that have been supported by the Local Enterprise Office. These businesses support more than 700 jobs in total in the county. “We must recognise once again how important SMEs are to local economies, providing valuable employment to local people. “As our economy continues to grow and with the unemployment rate at 6.6% down from a high of 15.2% back in 2011, I look forward to more jobs being created with the assistance of Roscommon LEO.”

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‘Minister Naughten showed empathy… but we want action’ Sliabh Bán Group meet with Minister  DAN DOONER

The Sliabh Bán Community Group met with Minister Denis Naughten last week in order to raise noise concerns as a result of the Sliabh Bán wind farm. A member of the group offered details from last Monday week’s night’s public meeting in Kilbegnet: “Three or four people spoke very vividly of how it’s affecting their lives at the

moment, not being able to sleep. One woman having to move out of her house the second night because she couldn’t (sleep).” That public meeting was followed up with last Thursday’s meeting with Minister Naughten at his constituency office in Roscommon town. Members of the group said that patience was running out among the residents of Sliabh Bán. “In fairness to Denis Naughten he showed compassion and he empatised with us all but sure what good is empathy? We’re tired listening to it. He did say he will go back to the wind farm company and get them to engage more with the community and more with the people affected. But we’ve seen that engagement. The engagement is that they have come to some of

the properties, stood outside or inside, listened and left again. Is it good enough? I wouldn’t think it’s good enough,” the group member said. There were some encouraging signs for the group, however, and members believe that Minister Naughten is “eager” to deal with the issues. “In fairness, he has gained a lot of knowledge and he seems to be eager, in his representations to us, that he wants to get this right. It will be interesting to see who he gets it right for. The legislation he has promised is nearer now than it ever was. There is no timeframe but it’s imminent,” said the group’s spokesperson.

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Murphy mmon/Galway Eugene Fianna Fáil TD for Rosco surrounding wind farm has said the guidelines ted and ill-informed and he Denis developments are outda ter for Communications has called on the Minis t the new guidelines are finalised Naughten to ensure tha as quickly as possible. problems and issues of the Sliabh “I raised the ongoing nister Naughten in the Dáil last Bán wind farm with Mi current guidelines are out of week. I stressed that thelocal people. kilter with the needs of ties with noise and the public “There are huge difficul factor can be extremely are not happy. The noised there is no buy in for the local annoying for people an sent system. community into the premaintained on Minister Naughten “Pressure needs to be le and he needs to deliver on tab as he is at the Cabinet lines. the new windfarm guidethe cabinet table in this “We have a Minister at ter for Communications Denis constituency. The Minisliver on the issue of legislation Naughten needs to dending wind farms,” said Deputy and regulation surrou Murphy.

Solstice Choir Epic Awards presentation in Kilbride

‘The Walk Road’ Roscommon Dear Editor, This last week the residents of The Walk Road here in Roscommon town have had to deal with the disruption of the road being closed to traffic due to essential sewer repairs. This in itself has been fairly well managed and is due to continue for this coming week. My letter is not to complain about the disruption, but to express my delight that we have not had to tolerate the endless procession of articulated heavy goods vehicles using the road as a shortcut to Roxboro. From early mornings, throughout the day, and late into the night, we have to put up with heavy vehicles, some travelling at well over the speed limit, howling past our homes and rattling the very fabric of the buildings. Am I correct in the understanding that heavy goods vehicles are required to use Lanesboro Road and Blackstick Lane to reach Roxboro? If this is the case then why are they not doing so? The short section of Blackstick Lane does not give the drivers time to reach any sort of speed before they reach the corner for Roxboro, unlike the Walk Road – by the time they reach halfway they are driving at breakneck speeds. The Walk Road is a residential area with many properties being occupied by young families. I have witnessed for myself during holiday periods and weekends when kids are off school playing with balls, etc., dicing with death as these wagons come howling along with little chance of stopping if a child was to chase a ball into the road. It’s only a matter of time before there is a serious accident. Would it not be easier for the Council to impose and erect a weight limit sign at each end of the road to prevent these wagons from using it as a ‘rat run’? It takes no more time to use Lanesboro Road and Blackstick Lane than to use The Walk Road. Ever since the road has been closed, it has been a pleasure not to hear the rumbling of heavy wagons not just throughout the day, but late into the night, when you can physically feel the wagons flying past. You don’t realise how much noise and danger they create until they are stopped, albeit for a short time. Yours sincerely, A Walk Road resident (Name and address with Editor)

Murphy says Naughten must deliver

Pictured are choir members Mai Byrne, Bridget Giblin and Liam Byrne collecting the award from poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan in Gateshead recently.

Have a cuppa and support Alzheimers’ Tea Day! Irish sports commentator and television presenter Marty Morrissey was on hand recently to help launch Western Alzheimers’ upcoming Tea Day, which takes place this year on Friday, 21st of April. Marty said he was delighted to support such a worthy charity as Western Alzheimers and he urged people to support the Tea Day by attending one of the hundreds of Tea Day locations throughout Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. Pictured, left to right: Áine Kilgallon (Fundraising Manager, Western Alzheimers), Marty Morrissey (Irish sports commentator and television presenter) and Mary Freeley (Western Alzheimers). Call now for registration pack and posters: Roscommon: 090-6627816, Mayo: 094-9364900 or Galway: 091-565193 or log ontowww.westeralzheimers.ie

Roscommon Solstice Choir would like to say a massive thank you to everyone from Roscommon and beyond who voted for the choir in the recent Epic Awards 2017 People’s Choice Award. The award will be formally presented to the choir at an event in Kilbride Community Centre on Friday, 7th of April at 8 pm and everyone is invited to attend. Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD sent a message of congratulations. She said: “Winning the People’s Choice Award is also an incredible accolade for the Roscommon Solstice Choir and reflects the huge achievements of the choir in building a supportive local creative network as well as raising significant funds for charities locally and further afield.”

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PropertyPeople Prime Kilroosky lands and residence available John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market prime lands and a residence containing c. 11.5 acres located at Aughamuck, Kilroosky, Co. Roscommon. John describes the lands as “an attractive roadside property which commands substantial road frontage located c. 3 miles from Strokestown set out in 2 lots.” Lot 1 is the entire, lot 2 is main body of lands (c. 9.8 acres) on which stands storage sheds, including hay barn. Lot 3 is a one-storey residence in need of repair on a site area of c. 1.7 acres. This would be an ideal property for the horse and pony enthusiast due to its location in a select countryside setting. The property can be sold in one or two lots, is keenly reserved to sell and the auctioneer now invites offers to sell. Guide price: €80,000 ono. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley, FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/propertypartners.earley.

Bungalow at Runnabracken Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have for sale at Runnabracken, Roscommon a four-bedroomed detached bungalow on circa half-acre site, with a range of out-offices. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, utility, four bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence also has the benefit of solid fuel and oilfired central heating. There is also an option of purchasing an old stone dwelling, a three-bay hay shed, lean to, cattle pen and crush if required. For further details please contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Attractive cottage on two acres

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Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering new to the market an attractive two-bedroomed cottage on circa two acres with a range of out-offices including a large workshop and two pony stables at Tibohine, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. The property is situated only 15 minutes from Ireland West Airport and 45 minutes from Castlebar. This would make an ideal holiday home or start-up home. is located in a picturesque setting. Viewing is highly recommended. The For further details or for any enquiries company are accepting every offer in ex- please contact the office on 090-6627003 cess of €60,000 for this fine property which or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Industrial lands for sale

Townhouse for sale Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have a twobedroomed townhouse for sale at No. 33, Convent Court, Roscommon. The residence is currently rented and generating an annual rental income of €7,500. For further details please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

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. 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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Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have circa 3.5 acres of zoned industrial lands for sale at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. The site is located in one of the most sought after areas in town and would be suitable for various enterprises subject to planning permission being granted. For further details please contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Lands to Let by Public Auction Circa 120 Acres in usual Lots At Kelly’s in Dysart on Tuesday, 4th April 2017 at 8.00 p.m. sharp. -------------------------------------------------------

LANDS TO LET Circa 30 acres at Scrine, Roscommon. No Cattle after the 1st November 2017 Circa 30 acres at Curries, Ballymoe

Residence at Galway Road, Roscommon

Final Offers are now being accepted on circa 30 acres at Roxboro, Roscommon with an 8 Bay Slatted Shed.

Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have a four-bedroomed detached residence for sale on a fully landscaped site with a small garden shed at the Galway Road, Roscommon. The residence, which only recently went on the market, is generating a lot of interest. Viewing is highly recommended. For further details please contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com. PSRA Licence No. 001481

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Final Offers are now being accepted on circa 160 acres at Ballinaheglish, Roscommon. The Lands can be let in 1 or 2 lots to suit. The Lands have the benefit of 2 Bay Slatted Shed and a sheep shed. No Cattle after 1st November 2017. 5 Year Lease.

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

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 20TH APRIL 2017 AT 3PM IN “THE CENTRAL BAR”, ROSCOMMON TOWN. (UNLESS (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD) A PRIME PARCEL OF LANDS CONTAINING C.15.7 ACRES SET OUT IN TWO LOTS WITH A 3 B/R RESIDENCE AND FARMYARD STANDING THEREON LOCATED AT

RATHMORE, FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON

A COMPACT PARCEL OF LANDS CONTAINING C. 25.06 ACRES IN TOTAL LOCATED AT

CLOONASTIALLAS, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

A QUALITY 3 B/R END OF TERRACE RESIDENCE OF C. 1,018 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

5 ARD RI, GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON

LANDS TO LET c. 34 acres located at Knockalaghta, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon from now until the 1st November 2017. Enquiries invited. ------------------------

WANTED URGENTLY – LANDS SUITABLE FOR FORESTRY

AMV: €150,000 • A quality parcel of lands in a good agricultural district. • c.6.5 km from Roscommon town on the main Roscommon/ Tulsk road. • The said lands are all of top quality and must be of interest to neighbouring farmers wishing to increase their existing holding. • Standing on the said lands is a 3 B/R residence in need of modernisation • The said farmyard comprises of 2 number storage sheds, cattle crush and pen and 2 bay hay shed. The said lands can be sold in one or more lots as set out below: Lot 1: The entire. Lot 2: Residence standing on c. 0.5 acres. Lot 3: Lands to the rear of the said residence of c. 11.6 acres. Lot 4: Stand alone field of c. 3.6 acres. LEGAL: MESSERS PA CONNELLAN & CO, BAWN ST, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. 071 96 33009.

We urgently require lands suitable for forestry to fulfil a large European order. Top prices paid. Replies in confidence to the office. ------------------------

WANTED WANTED – IN BOYLE TOWN AMV: €100,000 • A prime parcel of lands. • Set out in one main lot and comprised in folio RN31077. • This said sale offers neighbouring land owners a prime opportunity to acquire a manageable holding of lands in this select farming district. LEGAL: MR PADRAIG KELLY, SOLICITOR, FARNBEG, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. 071 96 33666.

AMV: €110,000 • A spacious 3 B/R end of terrace property. • Finished to a very high standard throughout. • Spacious living accommodation throughout with a generous rear garden area. • An ideal family home or investment property due to location. LEGAL: SEAN MAHON, MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350.

Site required in Boyle town suitable for commercial purposes. Must have commercial zoning. Replies in confidence to the office.

FULL LEGAL PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION FROM 2PM ON THE DAY OF FROM THE APPOINTED SOLICITOR.

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LIST OF PROPERTIES SOLD AT LAST AUCTION:

17 BALLYCLARE COURT, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON

Three-bedroomed semi-detached house located on the outskirts of Elphin.

Three-bedroomed house on market Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers & Co. are offering new to the market a three-bedroomed semidetached house located on the outskirts of Elphin. The residence is large internally with an open plan kitchen/dining room with double doors leading into the sitting room located at the front of the house with views of the green areas in Hazelwood Park estate.

Accommodation consists of – ground floor: reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and utility room. First floor: three bedrooms (one ensuite) and main bathroom. This property represents excellent value in today’s market and would be an ideal starter home or investment opportunity. For further details and to arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700.

Landmark 7-day licensed premises to let in Roscommon town David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a character and landmark 7-day licence premises to let in the heart of Roscommon town. ‘An Tobar’ is described as a primely located public house set in the midst of all town trade and commands an excellent high profile position. The property offers a traditional bar and lounge area, storage facilities and service yardway set to the rear, which incorporates a smoking area. David Diffley says: “The property offers excellent potential to further develop the trade. Rent terms are negotiable and we now invite all offers for immediate let.” For further details, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners. ie/earley.

1 ROSELAWN DRIVE, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

Forthcoming London Exhibition by Earley’s CLOONAKILLEG, MOUNT TALBOT, CO. ROSCOMMON

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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 say 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.

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Select property in Ballintubber area Graffogue, Scramoge, Co. Roscommon

Successful sale of ‘stunning’ country home to couple from USA

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present the highly important sale of ‘Tara Lawn’, a substantial four-bedroomed detached dormer bungalow with four garages/outbuildings and set on 6.5 acres of land. With the award-winning village of Ball-

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to announce that they have successfully sold this impressive six-bedroomed country home in Graffogue, Scramoge, Co. Roscommon to a couple from the USA. This stunning property recently sold for in excess of €350,000 to a couple based in the USA who are looking to come back and settle at home in Ireland. REA recently found that in a survey conducted by Amárach Research/Irishcentral.com it was revealed that almost 60% of those surveyed said that location was influenced by their ancestral links and it was interesting to note that 55% would prefer to own a property in rural Ireland as opposed to an urban location. This couple were no different as they are originally from Cavan and South Roscommon and now believe the time is right to come back home. Seamus Carthy was again in the US, in Boston last Thursday exhibiting properties from our office to potential purchasers in Boston. The event was a great success and valuable contacts were made. REA Seamus Carthy believe that now is the time to tap into the American market and the sale of this substantial property proves that. REA Seamus Carthy advise that they have American buyers on their books seeking properties in Ireland for both family homes and residential and commercial properties that will provide an income. Should you wish to speak to Seamus confidentially in relation to our US buyers please contact us on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

intubber on your doorstep, this is a select property to come on the market and is an ideal family home for which the auctioneer invites viewings and all offers to sell. Please contact Seamus at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie.

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to bring this original stone house to the market. The property dates back some 120 years with stone outbuilding and is set on a large 1.28 acre mature site and is steeped in history. The property is situated in a beautiful setting in a quality rural location. Offering six rooms including a w.c., a labour of love awaits. All services are available. Offers now invited for what is considered a rare opportunity. Please contact Seamus at REA Seamus Carthy on 0906630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

‘Tara Lawn’, Ballintubber

A quality residence near Strokestown REA Seamus Carthy newly present this well-appointed property to the market. This quality four-bedroomed dormer residence is finished to a very high standard by its present owners with many extra features and boasting spacious living accommodation throughout. The property stands on a large mature site area of c. 0.42 hectare (1.03 acres) and is situated ap-

proximately 4km from Strokestown. Accommodation comprises reception/hallway, sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, utility, w.c., ensuite bedroom, while the first floor provides three bedrooms (one ensuite) and family bathroom. REA Seamus Carthy now invite viewings and offers through our office and can be contacted at 090-6630001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie. Dormer residence 4km from Strokestown.

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• c.30 acres of good quality lands

• c.60 acres of excellent quality lands

• First time letting

• Set out in one lot

• Set out in 4 lots in close proximity

• Four bay slatted shed thereon

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• Entitlements of €2,656

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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

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

BOUNCING CASTLES

Party Pat’s Bouncing Castles 087-7859960 • Castles • Slides • Obstacle Courses Good rates available

CAREER ADVICE 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.

CARS FOR SALE • 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

•Serving County Roscommon and surrounding area • For all Special Occasions • Standard Castles, Combi Castles, Obstacle Courses and much more.

PHONE NO: 087 4668675

CHIMNEY CLEANING

 FOR SALE: 2008 Kia Picanto. NCT’d until 2018. 1L. €2,200. Tel: 086 8676406.

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

Padraic Cryan Block & Bricklaying • House & Commercial Developments CONTACT PADRAIC ON: 086 2867950 OR EMAIL padraiccryan@gmail.com

Complete Chimney Services

CHIMNEY CLEANING

• Power brush and vacuum technology for cleaning chimneys, stoves, ranges and open fires

• Removes up to 50% more than traditional 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 CHIMNEY CLEANING POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

CHIROPODIST

Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare Provided in the comfort of your own home Kathleen Wynne MCFHP, MAFHP

Foot Care Practitioner

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

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

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

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

By Appointment Only – Tel 087 2982214 Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

CHIROPODY

Galway Road, Roscommon Phone: (090) 6626023 (086) 8225575

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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

DRIVING LESSONS

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

EDT Lessons Available

VHI and Laya Covered

Telephone: (094) 96 20099 Mobile: (086) 8936012

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

 DOES YOUR COMPUTER NEED A SPRING CLEAN? Call Colm 086 6099968 for all your PC/ laptop repairs and services. Call out service available.

COUNSELLING CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC

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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

 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.

DRIVING LESSONS

DOCKERY’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

R.S.A. Approved Driving Instructor Tuition in Car Also 16 seater mini bus

This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation

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School of Motoring

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

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

Car Available for Tests Gift Vouchers

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

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TEL: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

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

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Classifieds FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R VI 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.

WANTED Bulls, cows, heifers or bullocks. Lame cattle considered. Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon 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.

CALVES FOR SALE: Large selection of calves available weekly. Can be delivered. Milk replacer also for sale. Contact: Darragh 086 8713864.

 FOR SALE: 20 British Freisian Dairy maiden heifers. Also 25 New Zealand x Jersey maiden heifers. Fit for service. TEL: 086 8599443.  FOR SALE: 20 bales of good quality silage, Fuerty area. Tel: 089 4196597

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

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.

 FOR SALE: Round bales of silage. Tel: 087 2943213.

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.

Home Maintenance •Garden Fencing •Patio/Decking •Indoor/outdoor painting •Hedge cutting •General maintenance •No job too small

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

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

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

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

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

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 FOR SALE: Bales of silage, double wrapped/chopped. Athleague area. Tel: 085 748 2187.

GARDENING

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

WALTER BEGLEY

(087) 9201818

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

Gift vouchers now available

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

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& 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

HEALTH & WELL-BEING 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

HERBALIST Herbal Medicine Iridology Natural Healing

Jill Farrell MA, MH, Ir, Master Medical Herbalist

PAINTING & DECORATING PAINTER & DECORATOR 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

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

ROSCOMMON: Tattie Hoaker, Goff St. BALLAGHADERREEN: Willowbrook Natural Healing Clinic

For appointments:

Mobile: 085 1570821 Email: jill@jillsnaturalherbalpractice.ie Web: www.jillsnaturalherbalpractice.ie

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

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

PAT TREACY • Painting and Decorating • Commercial & Domestic • Spray Painting • Wallpapering • Power Washing

Tel: (086) 8077313

moleskin architecture@gmail.com

 GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO MEET lady companion. Roscommon/Athlone area. Please reply to Box No: 981 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

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SOCIAL DANCING

KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

Starts Wednesday 5th April 2017 from 9pm – 11pm.

Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Music by J K Sound.

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

086 3482387

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Social Dancing at Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon

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

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

Tea/coffee served. Admission €5.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Very Rev. Jaroslaw Maszkiewicz P.P. intend to apply for Permission for I. The construction of a single storey dwelling house including the installation of a septic tank, sewage treatment unit and raised percolation area. II. The renovation of an existing dwelling house for the use of a prayer room including the demolition of two-storey extension to rear of the dwelling. III. The demolition of 2 no. existing outbuildings. IV. New entrance onto public road along with connections to all services and all other associated site works. At: Newtown Td, Whitehall, Co. Roscommon. 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 in writing to the 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.

Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects, Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Tim and Mary Farrell intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a dwelling house and install a waste water treatment unit with polishing filter at Killeglan, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co, Roscommon Signed: Fergal Costello 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 in writing to the 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, Karen Hughes-McDonnell & Sean McDonnell, hereby give notice that we are applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning to erect a dwelling house and domestic garage/ fuel store and install a septic tank system and soil polishing percolation area and all associated site works at Kilbegnet, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Lo-Holmes Limited, Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon., Tel. 090 6621941 Mobile: 086 8551835 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 in writing to the 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, Nicola Hughes, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning to erect a dwelling house and domestic garage/fuel store and install a septic tank system and soil polishing percolation area and all associated site works at Kilbegnet, Creggs, Co. Roscommon Signed: Lo-Holmes Limited, Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Tel. 090 6621941. Mobile:086 8551835 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 in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission

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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, Mick O’ Toole, intend to apply for permission for development at Knockanyconor, Lecarrow, County Roscommon. The development will consist of the construction of two new four bedroom dwelling houses to have new connections to public services and all associated site development works. Signed: Mick O’Toole. The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Declan & Deirdre Hussey for planning permission to demolish existing house and construct replacement dwelling house with domestic garage and upgrade existing septic tank system with new proprietary treatment system & percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Roxborough Td, Roscommon,Co.Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Sean & Veronica Murray for planning permission to construct extension to existing house and upgrade existing septic tank system with new proprietary treatment system & percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Garrynagawna Td, Athlone, Co.Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Brendan & Emma Healy for planning permission to construct dwelling house with domestic garage and treatment system with percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Stonepark Td, Roscommon,Co.Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PHOTOGRAPHER BC Photography Available for: Christenings, Holy Communions Confirmations, Portraits. TEL: 094 988059. Mobile: 089 9530397.

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

 FOR RENT: Three bedroomed house, with two bed-roomed attic conversion, all mod cons, fully furnished, Ballygar area. Tel: 086 382 3105 / 087 4621830  FOR RENT: One bedroomed apartment to let. All mod cons. Private parking. Tel: 086 8538519

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SITUATIONS VACANT  PART-TIME BAR STAFF required 5 miles outside Roscommon Town. Reply to Box No. 995 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  BAR STAFF REQUIRED for busy pub in Castlerea, Monday-Friday, experience required. Reply to Box No. 996 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CLEANER WANTED: Glenamaddy area, two hours per week, general house work. Send applications stating details to Box No. 992 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED five mornings per week in child’s own home, Rahara area. Contact: 086 3326108.  PERSON REQUIRED to mind two children 9 and 11 years in their own home for 1 week at Easter and for approx 7 weeks over the summer holidays. Must be fluent in English and have own car with full clean driving licence. Reply to Box No. 994 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CHILDMINDER WANTED: To mind two young childen either in childminders home or in children’s own home. In South Roscommon Area. Phone: 087 3282507

SITUATIONS WANTED  FETAC LEVEL 5 CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE, playroom set up with hot dinners and snacks. Full/part-time places available Monday to Friday. Limited positions. Tel. 086 7316358.  EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE Ballygar town. Contact Liz Tel. 089 2342708  CARER AVAILABLE if required. Tel: 089 9608472

SPECIAL NOTICE A SEVENTH SON HEALER will attend in The Coffee Drop, Main Street, Ballygar, Co Galway this Friday 31st March at 12 noon to 4:30pm. Cures for depression, headaches, blood pressure, ear noise, vertigo, migraines, sinus, back pain, chest asthma, rheumatism, arthritis, blushing, lack of confidence, panic attacks, nerves, anxiety, stress, shingles, eczema, psoriasis, fatigue and many more, big success rate. No appointment needed, call on day in private. Any enquiries to 049 4335497 or Mobile: 086 1921955 anytime.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670

TUITION GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING Tutoring for college students in Business, Accountancy and Taxation.

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Peter Lynch 086 8400002 KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Mini Bus hire.

PHONE: 087-2727888.

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

(086) 2714879

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

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849. CASTLEREA/TULSK: Leaving/Junior cert Maths, Irish, French. Private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437. MATHEMATICS TUITION AVAILABLE for Junior and Leaving Certificate to all levels, also Applied Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. One to one tuition in students own home. Tel: 086 1237232.

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

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

HUGH KILDUFF Hackney Service (086) 2479829

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

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

Contact: 087 6718564

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

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone: 086 2437376.  THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free. €75 DEAL: 1 tonne logs + 1 tonne turf, 2 bags 20kg coal + 1 free bale briquettes: for €75 • Tonne bags of turf and timber €35 delivered. ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf, delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Hardwood - Ash and Whitethorn. Tel: 086 2437376.  FOR SALE: April Special Sale on 2014 seasoned, shed stored turf. Sold in various size loads. Tel: 087 1413238.

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

Contact Vincent on 083 4130827

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UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. M.K. 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. S.L. 3 DAY NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in my necessity (your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands, after each prayer, say 9 Hail Marys. You must publish and it will be granted to you. S.L.

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PLANNING NOTICE ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL. FURTHER INFORMATION. Applicant- Contact Trading Ltd. Old Tuam Road, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. PD/16/415. Significant further information in relation to the application has been furnished to The Planning Authority and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph- (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail.com A submission or observation in relation to the further information may be made in writing to the planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than two weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the Planning Authority. There will be no fee payable on a further submission/ observation if it is accompanied by a copy of the acknowledgement of a previous submission/observation.

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ROSCOMMON MABS ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING TO RECRUIT A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATOR ON A SPECIFIED PURPOSE CONTRACT

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Drivers Required For Milk Collection Artic Truck, HGV Licence essential Must be honest and punctual Please forward CVs to: Box no. 993, Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a national, free, conďŹ dential and independent service, providing advice and support to people in debt or in danger of getting into debt. Each MABS company is rooted within the communities they serve and staff work with clients to enable them to cope with immediate debt problems and assist them to develop good money management skills. The Role: The MABS Administrator position provides reception, secretarial and administrative support to the Company. The responsibilities of the Administrator will include records management, ďŹ nancial recording, data collection and database maintenance. Candidates must display empathy with those who ďŹ nd themselves in ďŹ nancial difďŹ culty; familiarity with the provision of an advice, support and advocacy service; together with excellent communication, organisational, administrative and IT skills. Applicants must be proďŹ cient in spoken and written English and be legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland. Skills testing may apply.

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Brendan Mullen, Knockadangan, Athleague,Â Co. Roscommon is aÂ second year physiotherapyÂ studentÂ at UCD. As part of the UCDÂ VolunteerÂ Overseas (UCDVO) DevelopmentalÂ Education Programme for 2016/17, this summer, he will be part of a volunteer project in schools in Tanzania for four weeks where he will be providing computer and IT training programmes to teachers, teaching English language classes to children, summer camps and library development projects. Each volunteer isÂ required to raise funds for the charity of â&#x201A;Ź2,600. Therefore, he has set up a fundraising event for nextÂ Friday, 31st of March, in Earleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pub, Bushfield. The fundraiser will be in the form of a 25 Card Drive, with the winner getting first prize of a ewe and lamb andÂ second prize being a â&#x201A;Ź75 fuel voucher. There will also be refreshments and a raffle on the night, with loads of other prizes to follow. All are welcome. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Vegetable growing event at Ardcarne centres There will be a vegetable growing event at Ardcarne Garden Centres in Boyle and Roscommon town on Saturday, 8th of April. Pick up some great tips and advice from the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading organic grower, Klaus Laitenberger, from 11 am-12.30 pm at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle and from 3 pm-4.30 pm at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Roscommon. Free event. All welcome.

Castlerea CCE Castlerea CCE will hold their next session on Friday, 7th of April in Dohertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Railway Hotel, starting at 9.30 pm. Reels and jigs from box, flutes, pipes and fiddles. All are welcome.

Hospice seeks participants for Kilmovee 10K

Career Opportunity Available Garveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Roscommon are currently seeking applications for the position of Plumbing and Heating Sales Advisor The ideal candidate must have previous plumbing and heating sales experience. As the Plumbing & Heating Sales Advisor you will deliver a superior standard of customer service to all of our customers. Working on the plumbing & heating counter the successful candidate must have a friendly and welcoming manner alongside the ability to work well within the wider team. The role will also entail the achievement of sales and margins therefore you must be a highly motivated target driven individual. If you believe you have what it takes to rise to this challenge, please email your CV on or before Tuesday 4th April 2017. Email: hr@gmroi.ie Internal Recruitment Reference #1742

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation is appealing to all runners, joggers and walkers to get ready for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kilmovee 10k on Holy/ Easter Saturday, 15th of April at 1 pm. Registration fee for the race is â&#x201A;Ź20 and by taking part you are supporting local palliative care services in Mayo and Roscommon. All involved in this 10k including the Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA Club have raised over â&#x201A;Ź42,000 over the last seven years for local hospice/palliative care services. If you would like Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice to send out a sponsorship form for any category, call the office today on 094-9388666 or email Josephine on info@ hospice.ie. You can register online https://kilmovee10k.com/ kilmovee-10k-registration/

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DUKE Eileen

CONNELLY Miko

who died 1st April 2016 (First Anniversary)

Newtown, Glinsk who passed away on 30th March 2000 (17th Anniversary)

Ag Criost an Siol Ag Criost an Fomhair In Iothlainn de Go Gastar sinn

Sadly missed, loved and always Remembered by Seamus, Frank, Declan, Mairead and Deirdre, and also by Tess, Carmel, Marie, Eoin and Tom. Missed also by her sister-in-law Maureen and cousin Mary McGrath, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Eileen’s First Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 1st April in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 7 p.m.

FEENEY Tommie

Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory Fond and true In our hearts you Will live forever Because we thought The world of you Always remembered by his wife Bridgie and family.

WALSH MICK (23rd Anniversary)

Ballyglass, Ballymacurley (22nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband and father who died on March 31st, 1996.

They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time or reason, Will change the way we feel. I want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to do without.

- Always remembered by his wife May and family. Anniversary Mass on 30th March at 7.30p.m. in Ballinaheglish Church.

LARKIN Anthony St. John’s, Lecarrow. (7th Anniversary) Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you will always belong.

Loved and missed by his family.

MURRAY Seamus

CONNELLY Noel

Lisphelim, Knockcroghery and Galway Road, Roscommon. who died on 30th of March 1988 (29th Anniversary)

Ballinakill, Glinsk. who died on 3rd of April 2015 (2nd Anniversary)

Anniversary Mass in St Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Sunday 2nd April at 10am

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Mick Walsh, Moher, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon who died on the 30th March 1994

Quietly today your memory is kept No need for words We will never forget No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there

by Tom Red

Forever loved and missed more every day by your loving wife Mary ----------------------Softly in the morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all. The day you left us Daddy, Our hearts just broke in two, The smallest part is still with us, And the biggest part with you..

Forever loved and missed more every day by your sons Micheal and Seamus; daughters Martina and Georgina; Declan, Annette, Marian and Grandchildren.

In an all-local finish, Carrow Queen beats Miss Mardan and Fromdollarstoeuros in a 2013 Ballinrobe bumper.

His nature was loving and giving, His heart was made of gold, And to those who truly loved him, His memory will never grow old. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, cherish and never forget.

Remembered dearly by Phil and Fiona. -----------------------

Dear Seamus, you are not forgoteen, Though on earth you are no more. Still in memory you are with us, As you always were before. I miss you in so many ways, I miss the things you used to say, And when old times I do recall, It’s when I miss you most of all.

Always remembered by your sister, Geraldine.

SWEENEY Michael (Todd) Lanesborough Road, Corrigeen, Strokestown. (11th Anniversary)

Time slips by and life goes on But from our thoughts you are never gone

Always rememebered by his wife Angela, children Pearse, Michael, Elizabeth, Emmett and grandchildren. Mass offered.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quielty remembered every day, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Loved and missed by your wife Catherine and children Katie, Aoife and Michael. Always in our hearts, Foever in our thoughts and prayers. Your loving mother, sisters, brothers and families. Anniversary Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Sunday 2nd April at 10am.

SHANNON Philomena 10 The Spinney, Abbeytown (2nd Anniversary)

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

Always loved and remembered by your husband Tony, sons Anthony and Paul and extended family. ----------------------Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Sadly missed by your sister Marie Healy, nieces and nephews. Anniversary Mass on Tuesday, 4th of April at 10.30 am in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. RIP

This weekend’s action

Racing news

Racing in Ireland today is at Limerick with first of a national hunt card away at 1.45 pm. Tomorrow’s meeting is on the flat at the all-weather in Dundalk with stalls opening for the first at 6 pm. Saturday’s racing is at Navan with the first away at 4.35 pm. On Sunday, racing is at Fairyhouse, featuring 3 Grade 2 races, the Norman Groves Chase, the Rathbarry and Glenview Studs Novice Hurdle and the Easter Festival April 16th to 18th Novice Hurdles starting at 1.50 pm. There is a flat card in Cork away at 2.05 pm featuring the Cork Listed Stakes over 6f. The going at all the national hunt tracks this weekend is forecast soft. Cork which hosts a Flat meeting on Sunday is heavy on both tracks. There are plenty of good races but no fancies this weekend. On the local scene trainer Adrian Joyce has a couple in Navan on Saturday and Padraig Nolan’s Carrow Queen is entered in Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Harry Fry is aiming stable stars Neon Wolf in the Champion Novice Hurdle and American, 2014 winner in Rockfield, in the Champion Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival depending on there being a give in the ground. All going to plan, Churchill, winner of the Dewhurst and National Stakes, will probably go straight to Newmarket for the 2000 Guineas according to trainer Aidan O’Brien seeking his eight win in the race.

Aintree Grand National news What a day’s racing at Aintree in prospect this day week with Gold Cup runners Cue Card and Native River looking likely to take one another on again in the Aintree Bowl, Apple’s Jade, Winner of the Mare’s Hurdle set to meet Champion Hurdler Buveur D’Air in the Aintree Hurdle and Defi Du Seuil, Triumph winner at Prestbury, will turn out in the Doom Bar Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle. Riding arrangements for the big race see Davy Russell teaming up with Tom George’s Saint Are, runner up to Many Clouds two years ago, with stable jockey Adrian Heskin giving his vote to Double Shuffle. Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies has given Noel Fehily the ride on leading fancy Blaklion with Sam TwistonDavies riding Gold Cup fifth Saphir Du Rheu. Willie Mullins will be sending a small team of horses to Aintree next with Pleasant Company and Alelchi Inois aimed at the big race. The Co. Carlow yard will probably have representatives in the Aintree Hurdle, Topham Chase and the bumper. Punchestown is the meeting at which he will be aiming his top horses, hopefully including Annie Power.

General news The suits are at it again. At an appeal hearing in the turf club this week into the non-triers decision of the Gowran stewards when the odds-on General Principle ran out an easy winner from Cloudy Mornings and Theturnofthesun, there were only two finishers out of 4 and both were 25/1 shots. What happens? The non-trier charge against Cloudy Morning was dismissed but then trainer Declan Queally and jockey Barry John Foley were referred under the schooling in public rule. Theturnofthesun’s trainer, Matthew Smith, had his €2,000 fine quashed but jockey Andrew Lynch had his appeal against a 5-day ban dismissed and the 42-day ban on the horse was upheld. Another case of damned if you do and damned if you don’t.

Point to point view There is plenty of action this weekend with Saturday racing taking place at Loughbrickland in Co. Down in the North at 2 pm. With the cancellation of Templemore Sunday sees two meetings down for decision, at Ballynoe on the Cork/Waterford border at 1.30 pm and much closer to home at Castletowngeoghan outside Mullingar starting at 2 pm. There are wholesale changes on the Galway point to point circuit next month with the cancellation of the East Galway’s point to point meeting at Lisbeg on April 30th. The Blazers have again moved their rescheduled meeting at Loughrea on 9th April to Sunday, 30th April. The North Galway meeting at Belclare, which was cancelled on 12th March will now take place on the 9th April.

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Creggs RFC Report

THE GAIN LINE

Late try seals Connacht Final win for Creggs Connacht Division 1 League Final: Creggs 17 Corinthians 10. Creggs U18.5s won the Connacht Division 1 League title last Sunday with a 17-10 victory over Corinthians RFC at Dubarry Park in Athlone. In beautiful conditions and in front of a large and vocal crowd, Creggs came out on top in a tight and exciting encounter. Corinthians began the better and in the opening 10 minutes kept Creggs pinned back in their own 22” and had a series of scrums before taking a 5-0 lead after eight minutes. Creggs then began to take a foothold in the game and up front Rian Biesty, Dan Butt, Ronan Cahill and Danny Arnold were now getting over the gain-line. In the set-pieces Brian Maloney and David O’Gorman were securing ball for the Creggs backs to work with. However, it took right up to 34 minutes before the Creggs boys eventually broke through the excellent Corinthians defence when Melvin Conteh broke a tackle and made a 20 metre run before eventually being hauled down just short of the line. Eoghan Coyle moved the ball quickly out to Shane Purcell at 10 and the ball moved swiftly through all the backs for Tim Lambe to score in the corner. Purcell converted from near the touchline to give Creggs a 7-5 half-time lead. Creggs continued to have the upperhand in the early parts of the second half but it was Corinthians who took the lead after 12 min-

utes from a block down kick. They kept the ball alive to score in the corner. Again, they failed to land the conversion, so it was 10-7 and advantage Corinthians. Having lost to the same opposition in the U-17 League Final last year, it would have been understandable if the Creggs boys thought it was going to be one of those days – but they did not! Creggs continued to their game plan and got their reward and drew level from a penalty through Shane Purcell after 20 minutes, following Corinthians being caught offside at the ruck. Creggs continued to attack and just when it looked like a draw was the likely result Creggs were awarded a penalty with two minutes remaining, Ronan Dowd stepped up and kicked the very difficult penalty which just dropped short but the follow-up from Mairtin Quinn proved decisive when he pounced brilliantly on the loose ball and touched down under the post. Ronan Dowd converted to give Creggs a 1710 lead with only a minute remaining and Creggs regained possession and with time up, kicked the ball out, securing the Connacht Under-18.5 Division 1 League title. Creggs: Melvin Conteh, Danny Arnold, Dan Butt, Oisin Keenan, Amuray Duarte, Aaron Glennon, Ian Conlon, Matthew Curley, Diarmuid Collins, Cian Gately, David O’Gorman, Brian Maloney, Rian Biesty, Ronan Cahill, Edward Clinton, Eoghan

The Creggs captain, Eoghan Coyle, collects the Connacht Division 1 League title trophy from the Senior Vice-President of the Connacht Branch of the IRFU, Brian O’Beirne.

Coyle (capt.), Shane Purcell, Jason Hoare, Dara Beirne, Mairtin Quinn, Tim Lambe, Ronan Dowd. Connacht Junior League: Creggs 24 Tuam RFC 23. Creggs overcame Tuam by the narrowest of margins at The Green on Sunday. In perfect conditions the teams scored three tries apiece and Tuam will rue some dreadful place kicks which ultimately cost them the match. Creggs never trailed from start to finish, albeit holding on for dear life at the death, all of their tries coming from close-in forward drives, the first to Mike Blighe, the second to Eoghan Farrell and the third a penalty try. Full-back Kevin Gavin and out-half Shane Dowd accounted for the remaining scores from the tee. Throughout the game the pack were in control with Blighe, Tom Fleming and Brian Donoghe especially prominent. Behind them, Mark Brandon moved the ball impressively and further afield Luke Meehan and Gavin both had fine outings. The pack performance however will best please Pat Cunningham and his coaching team, with both drive and discipline in evidence throughout. There is only one game left for decision in this year’s league, Creggs v Castlebar, date and venue yet to be decided. Sligo are the outright winners and are promoted automatically with Corinthians pipping Tuam for the play-off. Creggs are safely positioned in mid-table, with Ballyhaunis relegated. Creggs: Kevin Gavin, Stephen Crehan, Michael Farrell, Tom Callaghan (capt.), Luke Meehan, Shane Dowd, Mark Brandon, Tom Fleming, Sean Og Higgins, Aidan Leech, Michael Blighe, Alan Glennon, Peter Lohan, Kevin Brandon, Brian Donoghue, Eoghan Farrell, Brian Cody, Conor Gore, Damien Nolan. Connacht U-16 Cup Quarter-Final: Creggs 5 Ballinasloe RFC 21. Creggs bowed out of the Connacht U-16 Cup last Saturday afternoon. Playing cup favourites Ballinasloe was always going to be a big ask for Creggs, but

Hail the all-conquering heroes – Creggs U-18.5s, the Connacht Division 1 League champions.

Shane Purcell converted from near the touchline to give Creggs a 7-5 half-time lead.

they have improved greatly this season and were not lacking in confidence. This was very much evident from the kick-off when Jack Tucker put in a strong tackle on the Ballinasloe flanker and this set the tone for the afternoon. After some strong carrying from the Creggs pack, scrum-half and captain Aodha Hession snipped over for the opening try after barely five minutes. The intensity and tackling in defence by the Creggs team got them to half-time without conceding and they well deserved their 5-0 lead at the break. Ballinasloe responded well at the start of the second half and were rewarded when their out-half got

through for a try and added the conversion to put the visitors in front. Creggs responded well but were unlucky when two Creggs defenders collided and a gap opened for an impressive Ballinasloe centre to run the length of the pitch to score. Creggs fought valiantly to get back into the match but gaps were appearing as players tired from the efforts and when a Ballinasloe player broke free down the wing to score, the match was over as a contest. Their out-half again converted and the visitors had survived a scare to advance to the semi-finals 21-5. Creggs: Thomas O’Brien, Roddy McGuinness, Tom

Pictured is the Creggs U-16 panel.

Farrell, Jack Tucker, Jack Hanley, Rory Callaghan, John McDonnell, Jack Keegan, Aodha Hession (capt.), Mark Purcell, Richard Walsh, Lorcan Maher, Jonathan Whyte, Aaron Hannon, Diarmuid Quinn, Eric O’Doherty, Kaylem Holian, Colin Walsh, Aaron Lyons, Ethan Glennon, Leigh Doyle, Micheal Beirne. Connacht U-14 Plate: Creggs 38 NUIG 0. Creggs U-14s had a comprehensive win over NUIG last Saturday in The Green. Creggs took control of the game in the opening quarter thanks to a dominant performance from the forwards where Rory O’Brien, Shane Connaughton, Robert Colleran and Anthony Gorman were outstanding. The half-backs Mark Dowd and Paddy Downey controlled the game very effectively while others to impress in the backline were Mark Kilcommons, Tyrice Etete, Dara Hughes and Kieran Purcell, who scored a superb hat-trick of tries. A feature of the game was the tackling of Edimar and Darren Gately. All players in the squad played very well and showed good skills and teamwork. The U-14 team now play Galwegians RFC in the next round of the Connacht U-14 Plate competition. Creggs: Darren Gately, Sean O’Rourke, Tyrice

Etete, Mark Kilcommons, Frankie Quinn, Paddy Downey, Mark Dowd, Shane Connaughton, Edimar Fimho, Robert Colleran, Breen Costello, James Murray, Anthony Gorman, Luke Butt, Rory O’Brien, Dara Hughes, Kieran Purcell. Creggs’ Mini Rugby: Last weekend the Creggs U-8, U-9, and U-10 squads took part in their Connacht Blitzes. This weekend, it is the turn of the U-11 and U-12 squads to finish their seasons at their respective Connacht Blitzes with the U-11s going to Buccaneers RFC while the U-12s will go to Loughrea next Saturday. Youth Rugby: Creggs U-13s take on Ballinasloe RFC in the quarter-final of the Connacht U-13 Cup next Wednesday in Creggs at 7.30 pm. Please come along and support the boys. Following their big win over NUIG in the Connacht U-14 Plate, our team will play Galwegians RFC in the quarter-final in two weeks’ time. Creggs U-15 and U-16 squads will go on tour to Wales next weekend and good luck and safe journey to all the lads. Creggs U15s were due to play Buccaneers RFC in the quarterfinal of the Connacht U-15 Cup next weekend but that has been postponed to accommodate their tour.

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Visitors from Colorado hosted in Creggs… A 42-strong travelling party from Colorado in the USA were hosted by Creggs Rugby Club on Wednesday evening. The visitors’ U-18 team (pictured with their opponents) played a Creggs’ U-16/U-18 selection in an entertaining rugby challenge, won by the home side. After the game Creggs RFC hosted a reception for the American visitors, made up of 30 players and 12 mentors. The Colorado visitors, who very much enjoyed their visit to Creggs, continued on to Galway later on Wednesday night.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions

hankfully I was broke after

Cheltenham and didn’t put any money on last weekend’s predictions. A minor blip and glad to be proven wrong by both Ballinasloe and Cam in the Connacht Cup! This week sees more cup action with a special game between Ballinasloe ‘A’ and Ballinasloe ‘B’. A club derby with reputations on the line!

Game of the Week Ballymoe and Boyle played out a seven goal thriller in the Connacht Cup. Boyle just edged it 4-3 after extra time.

Performance of the Week Cam Celtic and Ballinasloe Town enjoyed wins in Connacht last weekend and share this award.

Saturday, April 1st RDFL Challenge Cup Round 3 Shiven Rovers v Ballymoe FC. 7.30 pm Ballymoe put it up to Boyle last weekend. The next few weeks will be interesting. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Castlerea Celtic v Skyvalley Rovers. 7 pm I just can’t see past the home side here. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Cloonfad United B v Dunmore Town B. 7.30 pm On league form, the visitors have the edge. Prediction: Dunmore Town B

Sunday, April 2nd TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3 Iorrais Aontaithe v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm Hard to look beyond Boyle Celtic in any game these days. Prediction: Boyle Celtic

This week’s awards

Moan of the Week

Seamus Coleman’s horrific injury over-shadowed what should have been a cracking Celtic derby last Friday. Ireland should have punished the Welsh and hopefully that doesn’t come back to haunt us!

Soccer Results Pictured is the victorious Dysart FC team which won the 2017 Norio’s Takeaway Division One title.

RDFL Challenge Cup Round 3 (2 pm unless stated) St. John’s Athletic v Brazukas. 11 am Brazukas enjoy trips to Lecarrow but John’s will fancy this. Prediction: St. John’s Athletic Moylough ’79 v Ballaghaderreen FC The Premier Division side to advance. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC Ballinasloe Town v Ballinasloe Town B Home advantage can swing this…no, not really! Serious inquiry if this goes the other way.

Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Ahascragh United v Lough Harps The home side may find the going tough here. Prediction: Lough Harps Dysart FC v Moore United A massive test for Moore here. Prediction: Moore United CP Ajax v Strokestown United This is an interesting one. Prediction: Strokestown United narrowly. Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two (2 pm) Castlerea Celtic B v Hodson Bay Athletic

Hodson Bay may be going up a division this year. This should be entertaining a least, particularly with some star names amongst the visitors’ ranks. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic Roscommon United v Skyvalley Rovers B The home side will want to move up the table. Prediction: Roscommon United Shiven Rovers B v Cam Celtic I underestimated Cam last week. That won’t happen again! Prediction: Cam Celtic

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3 Ballymoe FC 3 Boyle Celtic 4 AET Ballinasloe Town 1 Corrib Celtic 1 AET (Ballinasloe won 4-2 on penalties) TP Brennan Connacht Shield Round 3 Cam Celtic 3 Athenry FC B 2 The Herald Premier Division Ahascragh United 0 Shiven Rovers 2 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ballinasloe Town B 1 Cloonfad United 7 Dysart FC 2 Kilkerrin United 2 CP Ajax 2 Dunmore Town 3 RDFL Premier Division Cup 1st round St. John’s 3 Skyvalley Rovers 0 Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Hodson Bay Athletic 3 Cloonfad United B 1 Dunmore Town B 4 Moore United B 0

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Bright lights fade on Roscommon adventure THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

A year in Division Two may aid the development of this relatively young Roscommon team. Pic: Andrew Fox

Now for something completely different… Match point at the badminton Lanesboro/Ballyleague Badminton Club would like to congratulate Noel Moran and Emer Farrell on their recent marriage. We wish them a lifetime of health, happiness and obviously lots of badminton!

Last Saturday night’s drubbing in Croke Park could have happened to any team. Dublin were in that kind of mood when things just click and any team caught in their cross hairs was going to get a merciless beating. Unfortunately, the fixture list had a young Roscommon team down to play the Dubs on the evening they were attempting to beat Kerry’s record. It was a case of Roscommon lambs to the slaughter. The term ‘team in transition’ is

bandied about a lot but in Roscommon’s case it is quite appropriate. It’s quite easy to sit in the stand and play ‘fantasy Roscommon football’ with players who are no longer committed to the cause. However, as Kevin McStay pointed out following his chastening experience on the sideline last Saturday evening, those players were available last year and it wasn’t the Rossies going for an unbeaten record last weekend! I have to say, I enjoyed Roscommon’s first half endeavours and feel that there are plenty of positives going forward. In particular, the performances of the Smith and Murtagh brothers were enjoyable. Football played the way it should be; fast, attacking and direct. They

opened Dublin up a couple of times and were unlucky not to convert a couple of goal chances. Division Two is the destination for next year and it could be coming at the right time for some of these young players. It won’t be easy but Roscommon will at least be competitive. The national media spotlight, which has been a burden on management and players this year, will also dim dramatically. On the other hand, there will be no more excuses and the Roscommon GAA public will quickly run out of patience if there are any abject performances. In the meantime, there is one more Division One fixture left and a chance to boost confidence ahead of what will be a tough summer.

People’s Champions of the Week McDermott’s are this week’s winners after they won their 4th county title in a row with a 5-3 win over An Bothar Rua.

Sporting week on Tweet Street Paddy Power @paddypower Welcome to Ireland, the spiritual home of the trumpet. (There was an even better trumpet related tweet from Conor McKeon but I swore I’d be well behaved this week.)

Roscommon GAA @RoscommonGAA 08mins 2nd half Roscommon: 0-7(7) Dublin: 1-18(21) A Diarmuid Connolly comes on! (At this stage there was still hope that it wasn’t THE Diarmuid Connolly. It was.)

Wayne Rooney @WayneRooney Hope Seamus Coleman gets better soon. Horrible tackle. (The world of football rallied as our captain was stretchered from the field of play.)

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Season climax! McDermott’s won their 4th county title in a row with a 5-3 win over An Bothar Rua. Thomas Concannon and Mike Fallon won the first doubles game 2-0 against James Sharkey and Thomas Fitzgerald. Gary Concannon and Joe Elliffe followed, beating Mick Egan and Padraig Beirne 2-1 before Mark Finneran and Mark Concannon beat Matthew Hynes and Martin Murphy by the same score. In the singles, Mick Egan clawed one back for An Bothar Rua against Thomas Concannon (3-1) before Gary Concannon made it 4-1 to McDermott’s by beating Thomas Fitzgerald. Matthew Hynes gave the Elphin outfit hope with a 3-1 win

over Joe Elliffe before James Sharkey brought them within one game following his win over Mark Finneran. There was no panic from the champions, however, as Mike Fallon overcame Martin Murphy and McDermott’s retained the title again.

Golf

Neary wins in Athlone We start our weekly golf round in Athlone were there have been plenty of winners over the past week. In the ladies’ competitions, Catherine Fitzgerald pipped Kay Delaney most recently while Anne Neary from Strokestown was announced as the winner of the Shamrock Special over St. Patrick’s weekend. In the gent’s, Thomas

O’Connor saw off the challenge of John Burns last week while Liam Browne took the 15-hole competition and Eamonn Hughes was victorious in the Wednesday Open. Up the road in Roscommon, Conor Merriman just about edged Andy Lawlor in the recent men’s competition while Declan Browne and Joan Moran celebrated success in the respective senior’s competitions. Moving north, and Jim Mooney, Michael Gilmartin, Paul Connolly and Paddy McLoughlin were top of the pile in the Boyle Courthouse Classic last weekend. Joey Mullaney, Carmel McGarry, Carmel Conlon and Mary O’Hara claimed glory in the ladies’ competition. Meanwhile, Lorcan Egan boasted the longest drive while

Tom Kearney was nearest the pin. Out west in Castlerea, Padhraic Gorham sparkled in the sunshine as he won the recent Harmac Medical competition. The ladies are out in the Interclub Scotch Foursomes in Strokestown this Sunday (April 2nd). Finally to Carrick where the weather allowed the resumption of rounds four and five of the Spring League. Most teams completed the 4Man Scramble with some impressive scoring, suggesting the lay-off didn’t do any harm. It certainly didn’t do Kevin O’Rourke any harm, as he had an albatross on the 7th hole, holing out the second shot on the par 5. It came as a surprise to him though as he was looking for his ball in the usual spot: behind the green near the pond!

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Sad to say goodbye to Division One

Kevin McStay has called for patience as Roscommon prepare for the Connacht Championship.

This National League campaign for Roscommon footballers is becoming harder and harder to report on and write about as the weeks go by. If you say what you see you are being told that you are being too negative yet if you don’t you are accused of not wanting to rock the boat or of taking sides. This has not been a good league campaign. I would not pass that much heed on last Saturday night in Croke Park because I do not think that there is any team who could have lived with Dublin in the mood that they were in. That having been said, a 21 point beating was very hard to look at. In all the years that I have been watching Roscommon this was right

up there with the worst defeats. There was one in Crossmaglen against Armagh about 2008 and another in Parnell Park about the same time. I didn’t expect Roscommon to beat Dublin last Saturday night and neither did anyone else but I hate to see lads who train so hard and put in so much effort being beaten out the gate. But slagging off the management or calling on them to step down is madness. And replace them with what? Kevin McStay has asked for patience and I for one will not give any verdict until we are out of the championship. Let’s review it then. The players that I have spoken to so far this year have all been happy with the set

-up and say that there is a good spirit in the camp. There are far too many stories about Roscommon football in the national media and there are people who are getting a platform to give their opinion who don’t deserve that platform. However, I have to say that there are worrying signs. I know that we have 11 weeks between the end of the league and the Leitrim/London game but on the evidence of what we have seen so far Roscommon will need every one of those 11 weeks. Roscommon might be able to handle Leitrim or London but at this present moment in time we are miles off Mayo or Galway. That may well change in the 3 months before the Con-

nacht semi-final but a mountain of work needs to be done. I am not too confident that we can win on Sunday either. Cavan come to Dr. Hyde Park needing to win and they will bring a huge crowd of supporters with them. They probably will not survive as Mayo will be hot favourites to beat Donegal in Castlebar but Cavan have made a great recovery after a very poor start in Division One and they will be determined to go down fighting. Make no mistake. this will be no easy game for Roscommon. But it’s a game that Roscommon can win if they really put in a shift. To beat Cavan would restore pride and would be a huge boost going into the sum-

Mixed emotions for young footballers

Minor All Stars honoured The All Star awards are one of the highlights of the inter-county off-season and now they’re coming into the minor football and hurling championships. That was announced earlier this week. All-Ireland minor championships sponsors, Electric Ireland, announced on Monday that 2017 will be the inaugural year of the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Awards. The 15 best performers in each position from the entire season, across provincial and All-Ireland series, will be chosen by a combination of a four-man awards selection panel and a public vote on social media. The selection panel consists of Clare selector Donal Og Cusack, Armagh legend Oisin McConville, AllIreland winning Cuala boss Mattie Kenny and Meath boss Andy McEntee. I think it’s a great idea.

mer but a defeat would have the opposite effect. Sitting in the press box in Croke Park last Sunday it is a pity for players, team management and supporters that we are waving goodbye to Division One. I said it before, but the crowds, media attention, standard of football and general hype in Division One is fantastic. There is no doubt that it’s the place to be playing football. It might be a while before we are back. Just look at how competitive it is in Division Two. Galway and Kildare are looking good for promotion but when you see teams like Meath, Cork, Down and Fermanagh struggling, it is no easy task to get back into the top grouping. But that’s for 2018.

Scoil Mhuire’s Robert Regan in action during the school’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ Final win over De La Salle, Bagenalstown in Moate. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

Careerending injury for Coleman? It was sickening to see the tackle on Seamus Coleman last Friday night in the Ireland v Wales game. I hope he recovers but the injury is so severe that it may well finish his career. It was a very poor game to look at with a nasty undercurrent all the way through although it was totally overshadowed by the tackle on Coleman. Ireland are in a good position now and they have a chance to qualify for the finals. I have a fear that Ireland will be without their captain though and Everton will be without their best player for Ireland’s Seamus Coleman faces a lengthy spell on the sideline following Neil Taylor’s horror tackle during last Friday night’s World Cup Qualifier. at least 12 months.

It was very disappointing that our U-21 team lost out to Sligo last Wednesday night in Kiltoom. Even though they came back well at the finish, Sligo deserved to win. It was another blow to Roscommon football and last week was one to forget in general. However, it was not all bad news. I was in Moate on Saturday to see Scoil Mhuire Strokestown win the All-Ireland Colleges ‘C’ final. It was a super performance by this very well coached side. There are some very impressive performers on this team and hopefully they will form the backbone to a successful Roscommon minor team this year. It was also great to see so many people from the general Strokestown area and around the county at the match and I am sure the celebrations were memorable on Saturday night and over the weekend.

Last chance saloon for hurlers The Roscommon hurlers will have one last chance to remain in Division 2B of the league when they Mayo at the weekend and on the basis of what we saw in Athleague last Sunday, they have a great chance of survival. In that match, Mayo looked so far out of sight at half-time Roscommon looked as if they would be beaten by 20 points. But in the end they only lost by four and short several players, manager Johnny Kelly and the players will be in a confident mood as they prepare for the match. It would be a big boost for the team to remain in this division and also a lift with a tough Christy Ring campaign just a month away.

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Allianz National Football League Division 1 (Round 6): Dublin 2-29 Roscommon 0-14

Deadly Dubs rout The Verdict Seamus Duke

ven the most committed Roscommon fan was not expecting a win at headquarters last Saturday night, however a 21 point drubbing was not expected either and this forgettable league campaign cannot come to an end quickly enough for Roscommon players, management and fans. It was up there with the heaviest defeats we have seen over many years past. To their credit, the Roscommon players never gave up trying and they created at least five clear-cut goal chances throughout this game but in fairness that is in the clutching at straws department as the All-Ireland champions ruthlessly tore Roscommon apart, putting up a massive score in the process. The yawning gap between Roscommon and the rest of the teams in Division One is worrying, but equally worrying for every other team is the yawning gap between Dublin and the rest. They were approaching their best at times last Saturday night and on the evidence of what we saw here the Sam Maguire cup will be remaining in the capital come September. Who will beat them? After the opening 10 minutes, when Roscommon held their own, the floodgates opened after Paul Flynn’s goal in the 14th minute and after that it was one-way traffic as the Dubs attacked at will. Bernard Brogan and Paul Flynn were making their first starts of the year and they were lethal, with Flynn scoring 1-6 from play and returning to the form that won him four All Star awards in a row in recent times. Enda Smith was Roscommon’s best player. Conor Devaney kept plugging away to the bitter end and there were glimpses from Diarmuid Murtagh, Donie Smith and sub Cian Connolly, but Roscommon were under severe pressure in defence and at midfield. Roscommon were so far behind in terms of physicality and strength that Dublin were able to brush aside the challenges that were made and when Kevin McManamon waltzed through the belea-

TIME ADDED ON…

Ultan Harney in action against Dublin’s Niall Scully (left) and Michael Fitzsimons during last Saturday’s Allianz NFL Division One match in Croke Park. Pic: Brendan Moran/ Sportsfile

guered Roscommon defence in the 57th minute for Dublin’s second goal, he passed four Roscommon defenders en route. Kevin McStay said afterwards that Roscommon were three years behind the likes of Dublin in terms of strength and conditioning and that remains a major worry. This has been a disastrous league campaign for Roscommon and with an improving Cavan up next at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday it could end up that Roscommon might not get any league points at all. Remember

Cavan will be going all out for a win to give themselves a chance of avoiding relegation. After a great campaign last year in Division One, Roscommon have looked completely out of their depth in the division this year. There will be an 11-week gap between the end of the league and the start of the championship for Roscommon and they will need all that time to prepare for the challenges ahead. With regard to the league position, Division Two is a very competitive

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Dublin and it is a long road back to being competitive in this company. Just a word about Dublin, who broke the competitive unbeaten record on Saturday night. They are a magnificent team who play football in the right way. On Saturday night they brought four subs on in a ten minute period in the second half, namely: Diarmuid Connolly, Jack McCaffrey, Michael Darragh Macauley and Paul Mannion. Three Footballers of the Year and a possible future Footballer of the Year. It says it all. Other counties could only dream of such riches.

TEAMS AND SCORERS Dublin: Stephen Cluxton; Philly McMahon, Michael Fitzsimons, Darren Daly; Davy Byrne, Cian O’Sullivan, Eric Lowndes (0-1); Brian Fenton (0-2), Ciaran Reddin (0-2); Paul Flynn (1-6), Kevin McManamon (1-1) Niall Scully (0-2); Dean Rock (0-3, 2 frees), Paddy Andrews (0-3), Bernard Brogan (0-3). Subs: Shane Carthy (0-1) for Byrne (30), Jack McCaffrey (0-1) for Daly (40), Conor McHugh (0-3, 2 frees) for Rock (40), Diarmuid Connolly (0-1) for Fenton (44), Michael D Macauley for Reddin (47), Paul Mannion for O’Sullivan (50).

Roscommon GAA @RoscommonGAA Michael Dara McCauley on. Third footballer of the year coming on and Kilkenny is still on the bench. Stephen Mulligan @stephenmulligan All the cows will be milked in Roscommon tonight.

section. Every team there is trying desperately to be promoted and there is no guarantee that Roscommon can bounce straight back up again. The amount of criticism being aired at national level about Roscommon in recent weeks is doing no good at all for anyone and there are a lot of people from the county who are getting a national platform who should not be getting that platform. But that’s for another day. The facts are that Roscommon have struggled badly in the games against Mayo Monaghan and

Club Rossie @clubrossie A bad evening.

Roscommon: Darren O’Malley; Davy Murray, John McManus, Niall McInerney; Seanie McDermott, Ultan Harney, Ronan Stack; Thomas Corcoran, Tadgh O’Rourke; Gary Patterson (0-1), Conor Devaney, Enda Smith (0-2); Donie Smith (0-2), Diarmuid Murtagh (0-3, 1 free), Ciaráin Murtagh (0-2, 1 free). Subs: Cathal Compton for Corcoran (h-t), Shane Killoran (0-1) for Harney (h-t), Cian Connolly (0-2,1 free) for D Murtagh (53), Brian Murtagh for McDermott (53), Fintan Cregg for D Smith (53), Niall Kilroy (0-1) for C Murtagh (65). Referee: Cormac Reilly (Meath).

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Allianz National Football League Division 1 (Round 6): Dublin 2-29 Roscommon 0-14

ragged Rossies

Key Moments Seamus Duke First half Two excellent Enda Smith points from play were matched by Niall Scully and Paddy Andrews to leave the sides level after seven minutes but that’s as good as it got for Roscommon. Dublin’s first goal arrived in the 14th minute. Bernard Brogan made an excellent catch before off-loading to Flynn who blasted past Darren O’Malley. Two good points from Diarmuid Murtagh kept Roscommon in touch but Brogan (2), Eric Lowndes, Niall Scully and Flynn (2) added to the Dublin score and by half-time they were 11 points to the good. Roscommon did miss three first half goal chances. Enda Smith had one saved by Stephen Cluxton and Ciaráin Murtagh had two, one from a quick free in the 27th minute and another in the 32nd minute but both were cleared

Half Time Review Dublin 1-14 Roscommon 0-6. The writing was already on the wall for Roscommon as Dublin were totally dominating and the question at half-time was how much Dublin would win by.

Second Half

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Dublin’s Kevin McManamon charges through the Roscommon defence during last Saturday’s Allianz NFL game in Croke Park. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

The game in quotes

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I wouldn’t have said that it was a humiliating experience tonight. That would suggest that the players downed tools and that did not happen. It was a very difficult experience for sure. We were playing against a team who have brought the game to another level and were chasing an unbeaten record.” – Kevin McStay (Roscommon manager)

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It’s always about the next

game. It (the record) was never mentioned among the players. We’ll review tonight’s game and learn what we can from it.” – Jim Gavin (Dublin manager)

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The gap was far more than we wanted. We planned to keep it competitive but we missed six goal chances again tonight and that is killing us and I said that at half-time. Then at the other end of the field we were very loose. We tried a sweeper defence system again tonight and we have done a fair bit of that this year and last year too but they were too mobile and too powerful for us.” – Kevin McStay

didn’t get the complete one, and that’s what we’re always striving towards.” – Jim Gavin

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The currency we deal in is performance. That’s what we strive for every day. We got a good performance tonight but we

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We started reasonably Ok and we were in it for 10 or 15 minutes but we gave away a poor goal and then missed three goal chances. I am not for a minute suggesting that we could have changed what happened but we could have been closer.” – Kevin McStay I thought that Roscommon were competitive. They tackled hard. I’ve looked at them over the league, and they were so

close against Donegal. That must have been frustrating for them. I thought that they were unlucky against Kerry. They’ve been very close in games.” – Jim Gavin

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Dublin are right up there at

the top and there is a big gap between them and the number two team. They are not worried about our troubles but people have to be patient with us. I know the patience is wearing thin at home. It’s a young team. They’re three, four, five years behind these big teams in terms of conditioning.” – Kevin McStay

DIVISION ONE AT A GLANCE

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Cavan 1-10 Kerry 0-13

‘No laps of honour in Croke Park on Saturday night. Dublin performed a controlled demolition and then disappeared, leaving everyone else with the task of appraising that 35-game unbeaten record they had just set. They’ve long since mastered the art of hammering mid-to-lower-ranked teams in Croke Park and Saturday night’s exhibition was a classic of the genre - inspired by a renaissance performance from Paul Flynn. Next up is a crack at winning a fifth league title in a row (Mayo hold the record with six), and a date with Monaghan in Clones on Sunday. Roscommon had to deal with a couple of Dublin’s most decorated players locating form of old, albeit under no discernible pressure. Flynn, starting his first match of the year, had his most prolific game for Dublin, scoring 1-6, and his allround display ensured the man of the match award was decided by half-time. Bernard Brogan, also in Gavin’s line-up for the first time this year, played in that spot closest to goal where he thrives, scored 0-3 and set up Flynn’s 15th-minute goal, the one that ended any notions that we might have a contest. Later, Gavin brought on three former Footballers of the Year, Jack McCaffrey and Michael Dara Macauley, as subs. Connolly, for the first time this season, was another.’ (Independent.ie)

Cavan threw themselves a lifeline with a well earned draw against Kerry at Kingspan Breffni Park. A Seanie Johnston free saw the sides level after 70 minutes and now Cavan will be hoping that Donegal can beat Mayo in Castlebar on Sunday and they can win in Dr. Hyde Park to stay in Division One.

Donegal 1-11 Monaghan 1-11

An excellent game in Ballyshannon and as we predicted here last week there was nothing between these two very good sides. If Donegal can beat Mayo on Sunday next they will qualify for the final, which would be a marvellous achievement.

Mayo 1-10 Tyrone 0-12

Kevin McLoughlin’s injury-time point gave Mayo a vital win in Omagh. It was a tough, uncompromising game but Mayo deserve great credit for going to Healy Park and taking home the points. Their match against Donegal next Sunday will be the game of the day with so much depending on the outcome.

The dominance of the home team continued with a string of points from all angles as Jim Gavin emptied his bench. By the 57th minute, Dublin led by 1-22 to 0-10 Diarmuid Murtagh (free), Ciaráin Murtagh, Subs Cian Connolly and Shane Killoran scored Roscommon points during the few times they made it past the half-way line. Killoran was unlucky not to score a goal as Stephen Cluxton made a spectacular save to deny the Elphin man with 22 minutes gone in the second half. Dublin’s second goal arrived in the 57th minute when Kevin McManamon drove in along the Hill 16 endline and rifled a shot into the roof of the net to make it 2-22 to 0-10.

Second Half Review Dublin, so impressive in the first half, were even more so in the second period as they emptied their bench and drove on scoring almost at will. To their credit, Roscommon kept going until the end but it was one of the most one-sided games of football that you will ever see at this level.

Wides:

Dublin 9 (3 first half), Roscommon 12 (5 first half)

Frees awarded:

Dublin 14 (8 first half), Roscommon 11 (6 first half)

Red cards:

None

Black cards:

None

Yellow cards:

None

Scores from play:

Dublin 2-25, Roscommon 0-11

Attendance:

20,500

Man of the Match:

Paul Flynn (Dublin)

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‘Pot shots from over the fence are hilarious!’ Deﬁant McStay calls for more patience  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon manager, Kevin McStay, was in defiant mood following his team’s 21-point defeat to AllIreland champions Dublin at Croke Park last Saturday evening. McStay defended his young team and called on the Roscommon GAA public to be patient. He also described those “taking pot shots” at the management team as “hilarious”. Addressing the gap between Roscommon and the “big teams”, he said: “Dublin are right up there at the top and there is a big gap between them and the number two team. They are not worried about our troubles but people have to be patient with us. I know the patience is wearing thin at home. It’s a young team. They’re three, four, five years behind these big teams in terms of conditioning.” McStay then called for more patience and vowed to stick with the current crop of players. “People just have to be patient. They’re 22, 23 years of age. We’ll

Rossies crush Limerick to reach semis Lidl Ladies Football National League Division Three ROSCOMMON LIMERICK

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Roscommon’s great run in the Ladies National League so far saw Michael Finneran’s charges secure a semi-final spot with a very impressive 12 point win against Limerick in Kilmallock last Sunday. It was Limerick who started best with two goals from Mairead Kavanagh in the opening ten minutes suggesting that Limerick would provide stiff opposition. But it wasn’t long before Roscommon hit back and goals from Jenny Higgins and Natalie McHugh before half-time saw Roscommon ahead by a point at the mid-way mark, 2-2 to Limerick’s 2-1. But Roscommon totally dominated on the restart and they scored some super points from Martina Freyne, Natalie McHugh, Jenny Downey and Shiela Brady and when the third goal arrived in the 42nd minute it was game over and Roscommon were in the play-offs with a game to spare. Roscommon play Wexford in their final group game this coming weekend on Sunday in Kiltoom at 2 pm and the draw for the semi-finals will be known after that. Roscommon: Carol Manning; Caroline Gunning, Amanda McLoone, Nicole Dolan; Aisling McAulliffe, Rochelle Mullanney, Sinead Kenny; Laura Fleming (0-2), Caoileann Beirne; Alice Kelly, Eilish Fannon, Jenny Higgins (2-1); Rebecca Finan, Natalie McHugh (1-3), Martina Freyne (0-3). Subs: Karin Roddy, Aoife Beades, Sheila Brady (0-1), Gillian Dufficy, Tara Taylor, Rachel Brady, Bronagh McHugh, Joanne Cregg, Jenny Downey (0-1).

get a good season in Division Two. Please God, we’ll get out of that and get back to Division One and people just have to hold their nerve and stay with it. “If they want to chop and change and get rid of half them young fellas and bring back what? It doesn’t work like that. I’ll make the point again, we had all those guys last year that everyone is harping on about and we got hammered by Galway, Clare, Mayo and Kerry. And all that experience and knowhow and physicality that everybody is dreaming is somehow out there, that was all supposed to be there last year too, and it wasn’t.” The Roscommon manager admitted that there was no quick fix: “We’ve moved on to a longer term plan. Three years. I’ve spoken to the board about it. That’s what I want to do. And it would be nice if people hold their nerve and stay with it. It is difficult. These experiences, they’re not simple ones, obviously.” Keen to look to the future, McStay said the signs were positive. “They are a great bunch of young

guys; the training last Tuesday was fantastic but it has not been a good spring for the management or the players and we have been struggling to be competitive in three of our games but these are harsh lessons. But we will learn from them. In three years’ time, if this group stays together, they will be a decent team. And nobody can tell me otherwise. “I’m watching them train three or four days a week. They’re very good but they’re under power. It’s like watching a very decent car with a very little engine in it. And that’s essentially our problem at the moment; our conditioning is way behind the top teams.” McStay said that while training was going well, more work was needed ahead of the Connacht championship. “I don’t know if lads are tightening up or what but we are missing a lot of goal chances. The hope is that we will improve on that but our defence is under huge pressure because the tackling is not going on out the field that’s predicated on the fact that this time last year we had twenty more

sessions done. We train Tuesday and Friday at the moment and not on Saturdays. That will step up now when the league is over and we will get into championship mode.” As well as calling for patience, McStay seemed to hit out at former Roscommon managers, who he claimed were “pot shotting”. “I am asking people to be patient. This torrent of criticism and negativity is doing nothing for anybody. It is certainly not doing anything for the morale of the players and not for the management either. I don’t want everybody to be worshipping everything that the players and management are doing. Everyone is entitled to criticise but it should be reasonable criticism. This is a young team and people have to hold their nerve about what we are trying to do in Roscommon. “People having pot shots from over the fence, people who had a go at this (team management) over the years and now they are coming back pot shotting. It’s just hilarious to be honest,” he concluded.

Second-half showing provides lift before play-off Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B MAYO

1-21

ROSCOMMON

2-14

 SEAMUS DUKE

Round one to Mayo as these two sides meet again next weekend to decide who will be relegated from Division 2B. This was the proverbial game of two halves in the sunshine at Athleague last Sunday. Mayo completely dominated the first half and went in at half-time leading by 16 points. But Roscommon came roaring back into the game in the second period and incredibly Mayo were hanging on by the full-time whistle. Short a number of regulars, Roscommon were second best in the first half as Mayo ran riot scoring almost at will. Their goal arrived in the 18th minute when Padraig Hickey was on target and by half-time the visitors led by 1-16 to 0-3. Two Cathal Kenny points from play and a Gary Fallon free is all Roscommon had to show for their first half efforts.

But Roscommon were a different proposition in the second half. The home side outscored the Mayo men by 2-11 to 0-5; Gary Fallon’s free taking was outstanding as the home side took charge. Roscommon’s first goal came in the 62nd minute, a free from sub Eamon Flanagan, which reduced the gap to Mayo 1-21 Roscommon 1-10. After four more points, frees from Gary Fallon, Eoghan Costello blasted home Roscommon’s second goal in the 68th minute. A Gearoid Egan point in injurytime completed the scoring but Mayo had done enough to hold on. Best for Roscommon were Pat Nolan, Peter Kellehen, Gary fallon, Cathal Kenny and sub Eamon Flanagan. Of far more importance will be the clash between the sides this coming weekend. Roscommon manager, Johnny Kelly, was pleased with his team’s second half showing, however. “We were disappointed at how we played in the first half but it was all shadow boxing really. It’s all about next week but we were happy with the response from our boys in the second

Action from Roscommon vs Mayo in the Allianz National Hurling League in Athleague on Sunday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

half. We have plenty to work on and we have a lot of young fellows there and as I said before it is a pity we don’t have all the hurlers that we could have, but it is what it is, and the lads that are there are trying fierce hard. There is character in these lads and it’s all about next weekend now. We will train a couple of times this week and we will be ready for next weekend and hopefully we will get the result,” he concluded. Roscommon: David Dowd; Micheal

Byrne, Pat Nolan, Alan Moore; David Loughnane, Peter Kellehan, Gearoid Egan (0-1); Shane Curley, Conor Coyle (0-1); Tomas Seale, Dylan Keaveney, Jerry Fallon; Eoghan Costello (1-0), Gary Fallon (0-8, 7 frees), Cathal Kenny (0-3). Subs: Naos Connaughton for J Fallon (25), Eamon Flanagan (1-1, 1-0 free), Jason Kilkenny for Loughnane, Adam Finnerty for Coyle (60). Referee: John O’Brien (Tipperary)

Hurlers face ultimate survival test in Castlebar Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B Relegation Play-Off: Roscommon v Mayo at Elvery’s MacHale Park on Saturday at 5 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

After round one, won by Mayo last Sunday in Athleague, the sides have far more to play for when they meet again, in the relegation play-off in Castlebar on Saturday evening. Mayo won the toss and that’s why they are hosting the game this time around. Last weekend’s game will provide very few clues as to how this crucial

game will go on Saturday. Mayo led by 16 points at one stage but were hanging on at the finish after a rousing Roscommon revival. Roscommon were short a number of players who will be back for this weekend’s showdown. Roscommon manager Johnny Kelly says that this match is all about the result: “We will have a number of players back who didn’t feature last weekend and we will be giving this game every-

thing. It is crucial that we stay in this division and a good win would be a boost ahead of the Christy Ring campaign. We have been improving as the league went on and if we can improve again, we are in with a great chance on Saturday. It’s not easy going down to Castlebar but it is a game that we are well capable of winning,” he concluded. There is no doubt that Roscommon did not show their full hand last weekend

and the way some of the fringe players performed in that second half will give Johnny Kelly and his selectors a few selection headaches for Saturday’s game. But experienced players like Shane Curley, Gary Fallon, Jerry Fallon, David Loughnane, Tomas Seale and Eamon Flanagan should have enough to see Roscommon survive. Prediction: Roscommon

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GAA PEOPLE Your weekend starts here View From ... Cavan Paul Fitzpatrick (Chief GAA Reporter Anglo Celt Newspaper) “Cavan are playing well and especially in their last two games but they have a very poor record against Roscommon and Cavan people are very wary about this game on Sunday. “The view here is that while Cavan might be able to beat Roscommon, Mayo will beat Donegal in Castlebar but there is no doubt that Cavan will be going to Roscommon to win. The worry is that this is a game that Roscommon would be targeting as one that they can win and they are sure to put in a huge effort. We are expecting a very tight game here. “The most positive thing from a Cavan point of view is that they have a full panel and with Cillian Clarke, Dara McVeety, Gearoid McKiernan and Martin Reilly playing well they will be confident after a number of good displays. “I am expecting a very big crowd of Cavan supporters there on Sunday. There have been huge crowds at the games this year and the fact that Cavan are in with a chance of staying up will draw a big crowd. Given the results against Roscommon over recent years Cavan will be hoping that they can break that hoodoo on Sunday.”

Seamus Duke’s Crystal Ball… Monaghan v Dublin in Clones on Sunday at 2 pm With Dublin’s place in the final secured and the unbeaten record safely in the bag, they travel to Clones to face a home side who can still make the final with a win. I am very impressed by Monaghan this year again but can they stop the Dubs? Probably not, but it should be a good match. Match Odds: Monaghan 100/30 Dublin 30/100 Draw 17/2 Prediction: Dublin

Kerry v Tyrone in Killarney on Sunday at 2 pm I have not been impressed by Tyrone in this league so far. I thought they were much better. Kerry have been in reasonable form and there is a very outside chance that they could be relegated but they should record another win here. Match Odds: Kerry 8/13 Tyrone 13/8 Draw 15/2. Prediction: Kerry

Mayo v Donegal in Castlebar on Sunday at 2 pm This is a huge game for both sides. Donegal have been the surprise packets in this division and a win here will put them in the final. But Mayo need at least a point to stave off a relegation threat if Cavan win in Dr. Hyde Park. Mayo are very hit and miss so far this year but they should have enough to edge this one. Match Odds: Mayo 8/15 Donegal 15/8 Draw 15/2 Prediction: Mayo

Down memory lane… The last time they met

Pictured is John Doorly of John Doorly School of Motoring with Roscommon captain, Ciaráin Murtagh and Seán McDermott ahead of last Saturday’s Allianz NFL match against Dublin. John was the winner of the recent Club Rossie Business Draw which saw his company feature on Roscommon jerseys during the match against Dublin.

All-Ireland SFC Qualiﬁers Round 2 at Kingspan Breffni Park on July 4th 2015

Nowhere to run, nowhere to Hyde! Boost needed ahead of championship  DAN DOONER

ell that Division One campaign didn’t exactly go according to plan…Cavan were supposed to be one of two, maybe three teams Roscommon overcame on their way to safety this year. Instead Cavan are rolling into town as possible survivors while the Rossies stare down the barrel of a pointless campaign. How many Roscommon fans would have predicted this scenario at the start of the year? How many would have predicted that Cavan would be favourites to win at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday? Those involved with Roscommon football can hardly wait until the final whistle is blown on this

disastrous campaign. What kicked off with a startling jolt in Omagh against Tyrone has finished with a bone-rattling reality check in Croke Park against Dublin. The view from Cavan may be one of respect but in reality they wouldn’t choose any other team to play a make or break league match against at this moment in time. If Roscommon were to lose their seventh game on the bounce this Sunday, nobody will be talking about the hatful of near goal misses or the fact that the impressive Donegal and Kerry have been run close. Cavan have been impressive at times this year and have certainly surprised plenty of pundits but this is a game Roscommon can win. In fact,

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for the sake of pride and as a badly needed shot in the arm ahead of the championship, it’s a game Roscommon need to win. It’s hugely disappointing that the fabulous new surface at the Hyde will play host to Roscommon’s last Division One game until at least 2019 this Sunday. However, it is one last opportunity for Roscommon supporters to get behind their team ahead of the Connacht championship. The team and management won’t need to be told that the league campaign was a letdown; they’ll have eleven whole weeks to contemplate it ahead of the Connacht semifinal. What they need now is the support of the county as they attempt to avoid an Allianz whitewash.

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‘Despite results, the mood is positive’ – Devaney I

n spite of the heavy defeat in

Croke Park last Saturday night, the Roscommon players are determined to give this game against Cavan one big lash and to sign off the league campaign with a win. Conor Devaney is one player who gave it everything last weekend in Croke Park and he is very upbeat going into Sunday’s game. He told People Sport: “Last Saturday night was not easy for anyone. Dublin went flat out and we paid the price. But having said that, we are missing far too many chances in front of goal and we are going to have to make those chances count. It’s good we are creating the chances but our finishing is not good enough at the moment.”

“We want to get a good performance before we start training for the championship. The league certainly did not go the way we wanted but we want to win a game before the league ends and this is our last chance. We are training hard and the effort that we are putting in has not been shown in any of our games so far. Hopefully that effort will come to the fore on Sunday with a good performance. “Despite the results the mood in the camp remains positive and we are looking forward to this final game and we will be putting in a huge effort to win it. It’s a home game at Dr. Hyde Park and we want to sign off this campaign with a win for sure,” he concluded.

Cavan 1-16 Roscommon 3-17 Roscommon scored an emphatic win over Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park to move into the third round of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers. Martin Reilly and Roscommon’s Cathal Cregg both struck early goals, but points from Ultan Harney and Donie Shine helped the Rossies to a 1-7 to 1-6 interval lead. After the dismissal of Cavan’s Tomas Corr, Enda Smith netted a second Roscommon goal before Smith’s second goal sealed it for John Evans’ side in stoppage time. Cavan: R Galligan; J McLoughlin, J McEnroe, K Brady; N Murray (0-2), F Flanagan, D O’Reilly; C McKiernan (0-1) T Corr; C Mackey (0-3, 2 frees), D McVeety, M Reilly (1-3); R Flanagan, M Argue (0-1), N McDermott (0-1, free).Subs: T Hayes for McDermott (18), C Moynagh for Flanagan (h-t), B Reilly (0-3, 2 frees) for Brady (47), C Brady (0-1) for O’Reilly (50), M Dunne (0-1) for Flanagan (58), P Smith for Argue (68). Roscommon: D O’Malley; S McDermott, N Collins, D Murray; N Daly, D Keenan, C Cafferky; I Kilbride, K Higgins; C Daly (0-2), C Cregg (1-1), E Smith (2-1); U Harney (0-3), D Shine (0-3, 2 frees), C Murtagh (0-3, 1 free). Subs: D Murtagh (0-3) for Higgins (44), R Stack for Kilbride (51), D Smith for C Murtagh (55), B Murtagh for Shine (60), T Featherston for Murray (64), C Connolly (0-01) for Cregg (66). Referee: D Gough (Meath).

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Conﬁdent Cavan can leave Rossies pointless Allianz National Football League Division One (Round 7): Roscommon v Cavan at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday at 2 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon have one last chance to garner a couple of league points when they face a resurgent Cavan side in the final round of matches at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. When the fixtures for this division of the league became known this was one game that Roscommon would have earmarked for two points. But as we all know now a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then. Roscommon’s league campaign had been poor enough until we ran into the Dublin juggernaut last weekend and that huge defeat has left many people disillusioned and bewildered. Kevin McStay’s men now face a Cavan side who have to win on Sunday if they are to have any chance of avoiding relegation. If Cavan win they will be depending on Donegal to beat Mayo in Castlebar and if that happens Mayo will go down and Cavan will stay up. On the basis of what has happened in the league so far, it is very hard to see Roscommon winning this game against a Cavan side who have improved dramatically in recent weeks after a disastrous start

to the campaign. Cavan have drawn with Monaghan and Kerry and they went to Castlebar and beat Mayo; results that didn’t seem possible after the start that they made and they will come to Dr Hyde Park in a confident mood. Roscommon on the other hand, will try to recover from the Croke Park mauling at the hands of a rampant Dubs. The 21 point loss is tough on players and management and it will be a monumental task to lift the players for one more push before this league campaign is over. But there are a few glimmers of hope. Roscommon’s kick-outs have improved immeasurably and even in Croke Park last Saturday most of Darren O’Malley’s kicks found their target. Roscommon are also creating goal chances and the attack is performing well with very limited possession, with the Smith brothers, Conor Devaney and the Murtaghs showing glimpses of what they can do. But Roscommon’s problems have been further out the field where physicality and tackling power has been absent. Cavan will not present anything like the awesome power that Dublin did but they

still have classy performers who can mix it wtih the best. Gearoid McKiernan is their stand-out performer and Roscommon will have to try to curb his influence at midfield. But Cavan have Killian Clarke at full-back with the very impressive Conor Moynagh filling the number six jersey. Dara McVeety is one of the most improved players in the country up front and with subs like Cian Mackey and Seanie Johnston to call on, manager Mattie McGleenan will hope that he has enough firepower to win the important match-ups on Sunday. Even though Roscommon are relegated, a win would be a massive boost to the game in the county; to the players, management and fans, and it would also lessen the criticism and negativity that has been growing in recent weeks and months. Roscommon have a great record against Cavan over the past few years and I know from speaking to many Cavan fans that they are treating this trip to Roscommon with the utmost caution. It is a fact that a number of times in recent years Cavan have been favourites to beat Roscommon only to

suffer defeat. Let’s hope that trend can continue on Sunday I just hope that Roscommon produce a performance because the last thing that we need is another heavy defeat. It will be hard to banish the memories of Croke Park in the space of just a week. But Cavan travel desperately seeking a win and unless they suffer a collapse of form they should be able to take the points they need. However, it is unlikely that Donegal will win in Castlebar so a win for the Breffni men might be in vain. It’s all to play for though. Roscommon fans will be desperately looking for some rays of hope as this very disappointing league campaign comes to a close. Cavan supporters will come in their thousands and there will be a great atmosphere. I hope Roscommon come in numbers too. They have not had a lot to shout about so far this year. Hopefully that will change on Sunday but it is hard not to fancy Cavan to win. Match odds: Roscommon 7/4 Cavan 4/7 Draw 15/2 Prediction: Cavan

GAA Result

Mullooly out of Cavan game! Seán Mullooly will miss Sunday’s Allianz National League game against Cavan at Dr. Hyde Park due to a hamstring problem. The Strokestown defender was scheduled to start against Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday last, but he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury in training. He’s now likely to be sidelined for a month and is due to return to training at the end of April. There were no other injuries reported following Saturday’s heavy defeat to the All-Ireland champions. Roscommon face Cavan in their final Division One game this Sunday at 2 pm.

Seán Mullooly will miss the Cavan game this Sunday due to a hamstring injury he picked up in training ahead of the Dublin game. The Strokestown defender is likely to sidelined for a month. Pic: Andrew Fox

Adult Football League Division Two (O’Gara Cup) Boyle 1-16 St. Dominic’s 1-9

GAA Fixtures Friday, March 31st Adult Football League Division One (O’Rourke Cup) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 8.15 pm Saturday, April 1st Allianz NHL Division 2B Relegation Play-off At Castlebar: Mayo v Roscommon. 5 pm Adult Football League Division Three (Tansey Cup) At Orchard Park: Elphin v Kilglass Gaels. 6 pm Adult Football League Division Five At Abbey Park: Boyle v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 6.30 pm Sunday, April 2nd Allianz NFL Division One At Dr. Hyde Park: Roscommon v Cavan. 2 pm

Underage update Thursday, March 30th U-16 Football League Division Two (6.45 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Pádraig Pearses. At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s U-16 Football League Division Three (6.45 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Aidan’s At Nash Park: Western Gaels-Frenchpark v St. Ciaran’s U-16 Football League Division Four (6.45 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Éire Óg Saturday, April 1st Eurona Brisknet U-14 Hurling Feile (11 am) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Dominic’s At Athleague\Tremane: Athleague\Tremane v Four Roads At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses Sunday, April 2nd Minor Football League Division One (11 am) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s V Roscommon Gaels At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Pádraig Pearses Minor Football League Division Two (11 am) At Rockfield: Oran v Elphin-Ballinameen At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Ciaran’s At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels Minor Football League Division Three (11 am) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western-Gaels At Parc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v St. Dominic’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Kilbride Minor Football League Division Four (12 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Michael’s/St. Ronan’s At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v St. Croan’s U-14 Football League Division One (11 am) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael U-14 Football League Division Four (12.15) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael