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Archie’s big day Creggs rugby player Archie Naughton has been nominated by Mazda (who are a major Connacht sponsor and also great supporters of the Join Our Boys Trust) to be the Connacht Rugby mascot for the Connacht v Leinster game in the Sportsground next Saturday. Everyone at Creggs Rugby Club wishes Archie and his family a great day out in Galway on Saturday evening.

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SPCA Cake & Coffee Day A ‘Cake & Coffee Day’ will take place in aid of Roscommon SPCA on Friday, 21st of April at 10.30 am-2.30 pm at the Credit Union, Boyle. Proceeds in aid of Roscommon SPCA.

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Loughglynn honours boxer Jim Coffey The Jim Coffey commemorative committee are pleased to confirm that the unveiling of a commemorative monument to honour and acknowledge the great world heavyweight boxer Jim Coffey of yesteryear will take place on Easter Sunday, 16th of April at 3.30 pm in the village of Tully, Carrowbehy, Castlerea. On Saturday, 15th of April, as part of the exciting weekend festivities and the many visitors that will be attending, there is a planned visit to Jim Coffey’s grave in Loughglynn and home district, followed by a visit to Knock museum and Bascilica. Later that evening, a Jim Coffey ‘Gathering’ will also take place in Fitzers Bar, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis. All are welcome to attend. After the unveiling of the monument on Sun-

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day, 16th of April, a commemorative celebration will take place in Coney Island Bar, Gorthaganny, Castlerea with music and refreshments provided. As part of the festivities a Jim Coffey memorial publication will also be launched, celebrating

the boxing career of this feted pugilist. If you want more information on the weekend festivities, please feel free to contact Seamus Crawley at (087) 8048853, Kathleen Henry at (087) 6572864 or any committee member.

Hannah’s national handwriting Victory! National winner, Hannah Victory (3rd class) of Roxboro National School, Derrane, Co. Roscommon has won a VIP trip to GPO Witness History for her class and great prizes for her school. The An Post/INTO Handwriting Competition asked children to put their best handwriting on show, to describe life in Ireland in the early 1900s. The competition has made a big impact on schools this year with over 50,000 children putting their handwriting skills to the test. An Post/INTO Handwriting Competition is hosted on anpostschoolbag.ie which has become a leading online resource for teachers and schoolchildren. The website offers activities, lesson plans, video and role play options which are curriculum linked to tell the story of Hannah Victory, (3rd class) of Roxboro the post office, its business, history and National School, Derrane, Co. staff. Roscommon Compiled by PAUL HEALY

I note that some personal injury awards have come under the spotlight in recent weeks. I decided to research how personal injury matters were dealt with in times past and I discovered some interesting and novel remedies. Prior to the Norman invasion in 1169, a system of customary law was in place. Customary law was an organic legal system where rules and procedures were decided ad hoc over a period of time. This type of law is now referred to as Brehon Law. During this time, society was organized in regional units under the leadership of the King of the tribe. Society was largely inegalitarian and as a result, there was heavy distinction between classes of citizens namely (i) Nemad – Noble/sacred individuals e.g. Kings, Lords, Professors, Poets, Priests etc; (ii) Doernemed e.g. craftsmen, physicians, druids, judges and advocates; (iii) Fremen (Farmers) and (iv) Doer – slaves. Although early Irish law recognised a distinction between intentional and unintentional injury, any type of injury was still normally unlawful and required compensation. The legal text Bretha Déin Chécht goes into considerable detail in describing the fines based on the location of the wound and its severity. According to that text, the payment was decided by a physician after nine days. Prior to that, the victim was cared for by his family and a physician. Bretha Déin Chécht describes that the wound was measured according to how many grains of a certain plant fit in the wound. The higher status one was, the smaller the grain used. Nine grains were mentioned in the text, from a grain of wheat to a bean. If the wound did not heal, and thus the physical blemish was a problem for the victim’s honour, further payments were required. If the patient would recover but still needed nursing, the injurer was responsible for his care. This was known as sick maintenance. The injurer also had to pay for food for the victim and was obliged to provide someone to fulfill the victim’s duties while he was incapacitated. Happy Easter from all at Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors!

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‘Many obstacles and setbacks – but we never gave up’ HOSPICE DELIGHT AS UNIT TO PROCEED Ms. Cynthia Clampett, who retires from her post as CEO of the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation at the end of April, said: “This is the commitment we have been waiting for and I’m delighted that I can now hand over to Martina Jennings, our new CEO, knowing that the future of both our Hospice Units (Roscommon and Castlebar) is secure. “Over the past ten years we have faced many frustrating obstacles and setbacks but we never gave up. The end goal was so worth fighting for. It was our dream to have

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Green light for 8-bed Hospice Unit Minister for Health Simon Harris has officially confirmed that funding will be provided to staff the long-awaited 8-bed Hospice/Palliative Care Unit which will be built by Roscommon/ Mayo Hopisce in the grounds of Roscommon County Hospital. The new Hospice Unit is part of the masterplan for the hospital site that was signed off by the Roscommon Hospital Management Committee last year and will also include a Rehab Unit. The Hospice Unit will be located at the rear of the hospital and will cost approx. €6 million to build and fit out. The Mayo/Roscommon Hos-

pice Foundation has already raised €3 million towards the building cost and has secured bank facilities to cover the balance. The Foundation plan to launch a ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign in the coming weeks to help meet repayments on the bank facility in addition to existing fundraising activities. Building on the Roscommon Hospice Unit is expected to commence in mid-2019 with completion expected by early 2021. Over the years, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation has contributed almost €1 million to the palliative care service at Roscommon Hospital

through the funding of a specialist palliative care nurse, providing social work support for palliative patients at the hospital and funding ongoing education and clinical support as well as providing capital funding to improve facilities for patients and families. In a statement, the Foundation thanked the people of Roscommon and Mayo for loyal and generous support to Hospice all down through the years. They also acknowledge the assistance received from Senator Frank Feighan throughout the negotiations with the Department of Health.

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25 Card Drive in Athleague on Good Friday Night A fundraising 25 Card Drive (Double Hand) is being held on Good Friday Night in Athleague Community Centre at 8.30 pm in aid of Family Carers Ireland, Roscommon branch. Entry fee is €10 per person with generous prizes. Refreshments served on the night. If you wish to be a table sponsor for €50 contact Ivan Connaughton on 086-8985013. Come along for a good night’s entertainment and if you don’t have a playing partner, we will find you one on the night.

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Senator Frank Feighan said he was delighted to learn that the letter of confirmation to staff the Hospice has been received by the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation. “Last November, I and a number of Oireachtas members had a meeting with Minister Harris and representatives from Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. At that meeting, Minister Harris said he would give a written commitment to fund the staffing of the Hospice when it is built. That letter has now duly arrived, which is very welcome news for all stakeholders. The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation has already made financing provision for the construction costs of the Hospice

and now the funding provision for staffing of the unit has been delivered.” Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice also welcomed news of the funding. “The funding is very welcome and the great work being done over many years by the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice organisation is being rightly recognised.” He said that he will be doing everything he can along with constituency colleagues to ensure that this project is brought to fruition as smoothly as possible. However, Deputy Fitzmaurice called on the HSE to provide an update on its plans for a Rehab Unit at Roscommon County Hospital.

The organisers of a beard shave which took place in Rhattigan’s in Kilroosky in December have announced the final total of funds raised. €1,260 was raised for Mayo/Roscommon Palliative Care Service following the event and the organisers wish to thank all those who participated in or supported the event or helped out in any way.

Easter ‘Wardrobe Appeal’ for Hospice Roscommon/Mayo Hospice invite you to have a cleanout of your wardrobes over the Easter Bank holiday weekend and donate any item of clothing, shoes, handbags, etc. to their shops that you feel you don’t need. Hospice shops are located in Boyle, Roscommon, Castlerea, Westport, Ballina, Swinford, Claremorris, Ballyhaunis, Ballinrobe and Castlebar. The shops are a vital source of income for the Foundation who receive no funding from the State and rely solely on donations to help them continue to provide the only homecare specialist palliative care service in Mayo and Roscommon. Please help them and their patients by supporting this appeal. Phone or text Kathy on 085-7802383 or email kathy@hospice.ie

GAA Table Quiz at Kilronan Castle A GAA Table Quiz will take place on Tuesday, 25th of April at 8 pm in the Ballroom Bar, Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served with top prizes awarded to winning teams. Please register at http://bit.ly/2p8LiYx For more details please contact: andrea. fitzpatrick@nuigalway.ie

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The rain held off last Sunday for what was a very successful inaugural charity walk hosted by the Roscommon Lions Club in Roscommon town. The 5k/10k walk started at Hannon’s Hotel and took in Antogher Road, Ballinagard Road and Mote Park. The event raised much-needed funds for the construction of safe centres in Lebanon for those affected by the Syrian Civil War and also for local causes including the construction of dressing rooms for Roscommon Gaels GAA Club. There was a large turnout on the day with local people including members of Roscommon Lions and Roscommon Gaels joined by members of the Syrian community who are currently being accommodated at the EROC Centre in Ballaghaderreen. The planned safe centres will be used to look after the health, medical and recreational needs of those fleeing the Syrian conflict and will be located in the Beqaa Valley in the Lebanon. The Roscommon Lions Club has joined forces

with Lions Clubs across Ireland and the world in order to raise the €100,000 needed to build a safe centre. Roscommon Lions Club President Noel Connolly paid tribute to the many volunteers involved in making the walk such a success, including members of the Roscommon Lions organising committee, Roscommon Gaels officials, Noel Feeley and Roscommon Sports Partnership, Mairead Nally (Western Alzheimers) and those involved in promoting the event including Finbar Reilly, Decie Walsh, Mary Jo Healy and Jacinta Hoare. He also thanked those who had acted as marshals for the event and the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Primary School Band and Castlerea Brass & Reed Band as well as members of the Syrian community who were accompanied by James Gannon, Debbie Beirne and Mary Moylan. Thanks were also extended to Hannon’s Hotel. * Donations will continue to be accepted until the end of the month by logging onto: www.iregister.ie/lionsclubwalk or by contacting Lions Club treasurer James Donlon on 0862326419. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors have just announced that the firm has been shortlisted for the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards 2017 in the category of Leinster Provincial Law Firm of the Year. The awards aim to identify, honour, and publicise outstanding achievements, while also recognising those who have dedicated their lives to serving in the legal profession. This annual event is designed to recognise excellence in the legal profession of Ireland, commending the achievements of lawyers. Commenting on the announcement, Managing Partner Daragh Byrne said: “We were proud to have been recognised in this category by the Irish Law Awards. During the last 12 months, we have grown significantly particularly in the medical negligence and personal accidents areas. We are delighted to have gained this recognition by being shortlisted for this prestigious award which is a testament to both our growing team in Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors and our loyal clients.”

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Treadmill Marathon for Temple Street Hospital A Treadmill Marathon in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital took place in SuperValu, Monksland on Saturday, 25th of March 2017. €1,480 was raised and a combined distance of 43km completed by nine runners. A heartfelt thanks to all who donated to this very worthy cause.

Transition Year students in Roscommon and across Ireland are being encouraged to get involved in the new Guaranteed Irish video competition launched by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD. The initiative matches Transition Year students and local businesses, with the aim to produce creative videos profiling businesses at community level. Commenting at the recent launch, CEO of Guaranteed Irish,

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Fitzmaurice to press Minister over mental health report Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says he will raise the issue of the long-delayed report into mental health services in Roscommon with Minister Helen McEntee this week. He told the Roscommon People: “After several delays over a period of months we were promised that the report into Mental Health services in County Roscommon would be published at the end of March, but there is still no sign of it. “Local Fine Gael politicians said in the past few weeks that the report would be with the HSE in early March but we still have no indication when the report will be published. “The report was ordered in August of 2015 which is a year and a half ago and it is well past time the report was published. I will be raising the matter with Minister McEntee in Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice the Dáil this week once again.”

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Donamon Dynamos Cycling Club in conjunction with Creggs Rugby Club are once again organising a fundraising cycle for the ‘Sunshine Class’ at Creggs National School. The Sunshine Class at Creggs National School provides education for children assessed within the severe/profound range of general learning disability, as well as children diagnosed with multiple disabilities. At present there are six children enrolled in our class. At present we are fundraising in order to purchase a Poly Tunnel. With a Poly Tunnel the children could experience growing sensory herbs/plants and flowers. The children in the Sunshine Room learn so much through their senses especially the sense of smell and touch. The Poly Tunnel would also foster integration with the mainstream children and promote inclusiveness as all the children would benefit

from planting, pinching out, watering, and caring for seeds/plants/flowers. Growing home produce/vegetables would also encourage all the children to think organically and embrace all our Green Themes and environmental awareness as we aim to be awarded an 8th Green Flag this year. The cycle this year will be held on Easter Monday, 17th of April, and will leave Creggs Rugby clubhouse at 10 am. Participants can sign on in the clubhouse from 9 am and there will be three routes: approx. 100km, 50km and a shorter route for persons not ‘into’ cycling and younger people. An adult should accompany any children taking part. Refreshments will be provided in the clubhouse after the cycle. Further information will be on ‘Donamon Dynamos’ and ‘Creggs Sunshine’ Facebook pages.

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Investing in Children award goes to Frenchpark! Frenchpark & Districts Childcare Ltd. are delighted to announced that they have been awarded the Investing in Children Membership Award. This award recognises and celebrates examples of imaginative and inclusive practice. Investing in Children members are those services that can demonstrate a commitment to dialogue with young people that leads to change. Frenchpark & Districts Childcare are one of only six centres in Ireland that have worked with Tulsa in gaining the award. On Thursday the 6th of April representatives from the afterschool received the award from Fred McBride, Chief Executive of Tusla and Robert Johnson senior project worker for Investing in Children.

Frenchpark & Districts Childcare Ltd began working on The Investing In Children Membership Award in January 2017. The childcare company began with ‘Agenda Days’, an adult free space where the afterschool children can come together to discuss ideas, express their views and opinions and to create solutions to their problems and concerns. Agenda Days have been developed by Investing in Children over the past 21 years as a tried and tested tool for gathering the collective voices of children. The children made a list of activities, equipment and materials they would like in their afterschool. They looked for hula hoops, a pizza day, swimming, more books, different clubs

such as music and football and outings. Staff listened to the children and their requests were granted including a pizza day which takes place once a month and a book swap. An evidence sheet was completed as proof of the facility’s commitment to the Investing In Children Membership Award. Robert Johnson, Investing In Children, travelled to Frenchpark from County Durham. Following this visit he carried out a Skype call with 12 representatives from the afterschool where he was updated on changes. Each child had an opportunity in the ‘hot seat’ to answer Robert’s questions. Robert informed the group that they had earned the Investing In Children Membership Award.

Children from Frenchpark & Districts Childcare celebrate winning an Investing in Children Membership award last Wednesday. Picture: Michael McCormack.

Frenchpark & Districts Childcare celebrated winning an Investing in Children Membership award recently.

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The aim of this programme is to provide you with the personal skills to adapt to the changing economic environment and the opportunity of acquiring knowledge in the area of Childcare. You will achieve a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 Childcare qualification which is internationally recognised. This qualification will enable you to obtain employment in a childcare facility. Participation on this programme is free. Successful candidates will receive a top up payment in addition to your Social Welfare/DSP payment. Participation time on the programme is 19½ hours per week and persons are eligible to remain on this programme for a period of 3 years. Participants who successfully complete this programme will receive assistance in Securing Employment. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this training and employment, you must meet the following criteria:• 21 years of age or over and are in receipt of a social welfare / DSP payments for 1 year or more. • Garda Vetting is a requirement for this programme. There are a number of places available throughout the county for this programme.

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Consultant Psychiatrist ‘turned down Roscommon job over salary’ ‘SERVICES BEING HELD TO RANSOM BY GREED’ – MURPHY  PAUL HEALY

A candidate who has been offered a permanent (psychiatry) consultant post at Roscommon Hospital is baulking at accepting the job unless offered more money. That’s the claim of Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who says consultants are holding the services to ransom over salary scales. According to Deputy Murphy, just one candidate applied for a permanent consult-

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ant post which was recently advertised for Roscommon. The candidate was offered the job and “indicated that he will take up the post if he is paid at the highest point of the salary scale.” Deputy Murphy: “This application remains with the DEPR. Another consultant post will be advertised when the next cohort of higher trainees finish in July. “This (situation) is simply outrageous. We obviously have a major problem in the first place if we can only attract one candidate for a permanent psychiatrist post and now the services are being held to ransom by greed and an unrealistic desire by consultant entrants seeking the highest point of the salary scale.

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Roscommon Cancer Care was established in June 2013 and is affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society. We are a registered charity that provides support to cancer patients and their families, that are either having treatment, awaiting treatment or have completed their treatment. Through the generosity of the people of Roscommon and its environs, we are able to provide a range of support services to the individuals and their family members. This year we have almost 60 individuals attending our services which enhances recovery for individuals and provides support to their families. Our first fundraising event of 2017 is a Golf Classic on the 5th May at

Roscommon Golf Club which we are hoping will be an enjoyable day and we are looking for your support. There are two ways in which you can support us. * Enter a team into our golf classic. €120 Teams of four, (any combination of Ladies/Gents). * Sponsorship of a tee/green for €100. Your sponsorship will be recognised at the event on the day as well as on our website and social media. The time sheet for the day will be on display in the bar at Roscommon Golf Club from Thursday, April the 13th or alternatively call the Golf Club on 090-6626382 to book your place. To sponsor a tee/green call Laura on 087-9334942 or email lauramullooly@vitahouse.org.

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LAMB FESTIVAL NEWSDESK ... LAMB FESTIVAL NEWSDESK ...LAMB FESTIVAL NEWSDESK ... The tenth annual Roscommon Lamb Festival will take place from Wednesday, April 26th to Monday, May 1st. There’s a fabulous variety of family events lined up – coverage this week and every week in the Roscommon People.

Select your twin lambs for Roscommon event Sheep farmers across the midlands and west are asked to select their best commercial ewe and twin lambs for inclusion at a special sheep sale at Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, April 26th, where they will be in with a chance of winning the Oliver Burke Memorial Trophy. The perpetual trophy, which is carved from Lecarrow limestone by local sculptor Mark Feeley, will be presented to the owner of the best ewe and twin lambs in the sale. The trophy commemorates the contribution of Oliver Burke, former CAO of Teagasc in Roscommon, to the Roscommon Lamb Festival. There is a cash prize of €100 for the winner with €75 for 2nd and €50 for third. Wednesday morning will also feature the unveiling of a life-size sculpture of a Roscommon ewe and lamb, which will be put on permanent display in a central location in Roscommon in coming

Mark Feeley pictured working on the life-size sculpture of a Roscommon ewe and lamb.

months. The sculpture is currently being worked on by Mark Feeley. A crowd funding initiative with a target of €5,000 has been set up to fund the commission, with donations being made from Roscommon people all across the globe. The event in the mart on Wednesday morning will also feature

the festival launch, which will be performed by IFA President Joe Healy. Music will be by the King Street Bluegrass Band, who are travelling from Virginia, USA.

Farm events Other items of farming interest include a Farm Walk on the sheep farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice in Athleague, a special farmers’ market for artisan food producers including a sheep cheese stand from Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Galway, Macra events and international sheepdog trials.

Arrival of Bluegrass Band a festival highlight The arrival of a five-piece bluegrass band from Virginia, USA, looks set to liven up events during this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. The King Street Bluegrass Band already has many followers in County Roscommon and fans will have ample opportunity to hear their unique style over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend. The group plays a mixture of bluegrass, country, folk and country blues. Their first encounter with the music of County Roscommon came when they met members of Roscommon Singers’ Circle in Virginia three years ago. Members of the South Roscommon group were asked up to sing on stage with the King Street Bluegrass Band and it proved the beginning of an enduring friendship. Two years ago the band paid a return visit to the Singers Festival in Knockcroghery and members of the South Roscommon Singers’ Circle went to Virginia last year and a good time was had by all. Declan Coyne is one of the main links between the band and the South Roscommon Singers’ Circle. “They like the idea of coming to Ireland, we seem to hit it off and have a bit of craic. They are all top class musicians and do a lot of charity work. We are looking forward to getting them back!” Declan added that much of American folk music was carried to the US by Irish immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. “They keep telling us it’s your music, it’s just our version.” The King Street Bluegrass Band will perform at the street party in The Square in Roscommon town on the Saturday night of the Bank Holiday weekend, April 29th. Their first appearance will be at the Thanksgiving for the Flocks of the Fields event in St. Coman’s Church of Ireland on Wednesday, April 26th. They will play in Ballinasloe on Thursday night and in Murray’s in Knockcroghery on Friday night.

Tribute to ‘Toko’ The Saturday night street party will also include a tribute to Geraldo Marques, ‘Toko’, who was involved with Roscommon Lamb Festival for many years and the funds raised through a Brazilian barbecue will go to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice. Local food businesses will have on-street food stalls while street entertainers and puppet shows will keep all entertained.

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COMMERCIAL RATES INCENTIVE SCHEME Roscommon County Council adopted a Commercial Rates Incentive Scheme effective from 01st January, 2017. There are two elements to the scheme as follows; 1. An incentive for the occupation of vacant commercial premises. 2. An Early payment Discount of 5% for Rate Payers with a Rates Liability of up to €5,000 when paid in full on or before 30th June 2017. Both elements of the scheme are subject to Term and Conditions and full details are available at www.roscommoncoco.ie

Easter Song Sing hope and joy, This Easter morn, Night is past, And light is born. The Lord of life, Is risen see, He comes to us, From Galilee. Sing Joy and Hope, The World over, May Christ and spring, Be with us Ever. – Fr. Cornelius Mullaney

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Enterprising event in Ballyleague/Lanesboro! Lanesborough and Ballyleague will host a Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town event on 12th of May, 2017. Through this initiative, Bank of Ireland and the business community of Lanesborough and Bal-

lyleague will work together to support local enterprise. In addition, organisers will involve the wider community and our local schools through a range of different activities. To learn more about the

Top European prize for Jim Mr. Jim Callery, founder of the Irish National Famine Museum and Archive and owner of Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon, has won a major EU prize for cultural heritage. Mr. Callery is among this year’s winners in

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The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs launched the 2017 CLAR Programme on Friday 31st March 2017. CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in areas that experience disadvantage. The aim of CLÁR is to support the sustainable development of identified CLÁR areas with the aim of attracting people to live and work there. There is a national allocation of €5million for 2017, of which, up to €4.25 million is available under 3 measures to be operated via Local Authorities for a range of School and Community projects. Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures (€2m) Measure 2: Play Areas (€0.75m) Measure 3: Targeted Community Infrastructure Needs (€1.5m) Each Local Authority may submit a maximum of twenty applications. Applications under any one of the three measures are invited from schools/communities for consideration. Only one application will be accepted from schools/ communities. Community groups applying should ensure they are registered with the Public Participation Network. (www.roscommonppn.ie) Closing date for receipt of fully completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 21st April 2017. Applications should be addressed to Community & Enterprise Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon and can also be submitted by email to bcoyle@roscommoncoco.ie Please note that due to the tight timeframe for submission of applications to the Department late applications will not be considered. In order to facilitate schools/communities in preparing an application full details of the scheme and application forms are available on www. roscommoncoco.ie Martin Lydon Director of Services – Planning and Enterprise Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

exciting plans for your Enterprise Town and how you can get involved, come along to the launch of the event on Wednesday, 19th of April at 8.30 pm in St. Faithleach’s GAA Clubhouse. All are welcome.

Jim Callery of Irish National Famine Museum and Archive and owner of Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon

the 2017 EU/Europa Nostra Awards in the category-dedicated service to heritage and the only winner from Ireland. Independent expert juries examined a total of 202 applications, submitted by organisations and individuals from 39 countries across Europe, and chose the winners. The winners will be honoured during a high-profile event on 15th of May at St. Michael’s Church in Turku, Finland. Deputy Eugene Murphy says the award is a fitting tribute to Mr. Callery. “Over the past forty years Jim has spent millions of his own money, along with help from European Union funds, on restoring the house and gardens, as well as creating a museum to the Irish Famine and an archive of the estate documents which number over 55,000 items. “It truly is a remarkable achievement as the restoration and establishment of the world renowned Irish National Famine Museum & Archive has been the largest act of private philanthropy for cultural heritage in the history of modern Ireland” Deputy Murphy added.

Feighan conﬁdent of increased GP service in Knockcroghery Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed confirmation from the HSE that discussions are ongoing to restore the GP service in Knockcroghery from the current one morning a week to four mornings a week. “A number of years ago, the GP service in Knockcroghery had been reduced

to one morning per week at the local community centre. “A number of residents in Knockcroghery have raised this issue with me. They have pointed out that a more extensive GP service is needed, given the number of elderly people living locally along with the fact that there are two

schools and four playschools in the area. “Following my representations to the HSE, I am glad to say that plans are underway to reinstate the service to four mornings a week.” It is understood that the HSE is in discussions with a GP who provides a service in Roscommon town.

Orkambi breakthrough welcomed by politicians Local politicians have welcomed the news that an agreement has been reached ‘in principle’ between the HSE and Vertex on a price for the cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco. Health Minister Simon Harris has indicated that the drugs could become available to patients from next month. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice and Senator Frank Feighan both welcomed the apparent breakthrough.

Pictured at the recent Roscommon Ploughing competitions in Tulsk were Anna May McHugh, NPA Director, Cian O’Leary, U-21 competitor, and his grandfather, Paddy Kelly.

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Developing Portrun: Website launched, new plans unveiled â&#x20AC;˘ Social photographs: Page 26 There was an enthusiastic attendance at the Portrun Development Association Fundraising Night and Website Launch in Paddy Finnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, Kilteevan. Chairperson of the association Gerry Hanlon thanked everyone for turning out to support the night and to the wider community who purchased fundraising tickets. Local businesses were also highlighted for sponsoring prizes for the raffle and thanks were extended to Paddy Finnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar for hosting the event. The funds raised from ticket sales and the raffle will go towards association expenses such as insurance, maintenance tools, fuel and flowers for the area, etc. Mr. Hanlon spoke about projects that the association hope to complete over the next few months which include the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Portrun Heritage Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and conducting a feasibility study to establish the future of Portrun as an amenity for all. Mr. Hanlon stressed the importance of grant schemes to community groups as they provide the seed money to get projects off the ground. The association are also in discussions with Roscommon County Council, Waterways Ireland and Inland Fisheries in relation to a new slipway for Portrunny.

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Mr. Hanlon finished by saying that as the evenings are getting longer we will shortly be recommencing our weekly

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community work. Ms. Cora Mugan officially launched the portrun.ie website and spoke about the content. It is anticipated that the website will become an archive of information relating to the Portrunny catchment area and the focal point to catch up on local news and events. The website was kindly supported by IPB Insurance through their IPB Community Engagement Fund which provides funding to community groups as part of their commitment to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;giving back to societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The website was designed by Opacity Design where Jamie Fergus provided invaluable experience. Ms. Mugan paid tribute to her website development team for their work and dedication to the project. The attendance also heard of plans to hold a Community Arts Day which will reflect on the past, present and future. This day is due to take place during the month of April. Music on the night was performed by Derek Campbell and the association would like to acknowledge the following businesses who supported the raffle: Paddy Finnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar; Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, Lecarrow; Hannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel; Rachel Feeley Designs; Topline Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; East West Travel; Anne Kelly Hairdressing; Post Insurance & Cllr. Orla Leyden.

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NewsPeople Council to buy ﬁve more houses Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed a funding allocation of €642,000 by Housing Minister Simon Coveney to Roscommon County Council to purchase five houses in Roscommon Town. The Council will now acquire five threebedroomed houses at Sunnyside Close, Cherry Drive, Roscommon Town.

Senator Feighan: “This follows on from the Minister’s allocation of €1.35m to Roscommon County Council in March to purchase nine houses at Greenfields Estate in Roscommon Town.” This funding commitment is clear evidence that the Government is helping the County Council to address the social housing shortage, he claimed.

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Is water charges debacle much ado about leadership? f I was still producing and scripting for TV I’d be getting in touch with one of my former colleagues and suggesting we put our heads together pronto and pitch an idea to the Broadcast Authority of Ireland (BAI) around a comedy based on socalled ‘new politics’ and the whole joke that is the water charge recommendations screw-up! Dear God folks, the mileage I could get out of that one; I mean it’s comedy gold, all based apparently around the members in Leinster House b**ching about the word ‘normal,’ a run of the mill adjective that simply means ‘usual’ or ‘ordinary’, yet it’s possibly going to cause detriment… another adjective, to our Government. I mean, can’t you just imagine the jobsworths (no names, no scandal) with their big yellow bingo highlighter markers going rogue on the first paragraph of the five-page report that was BTW apparently already agreed in principle before the entire house ran like destructive schoolkids to stand front and centre on the plinth with their gangs to whimper and whine to the meeja about the others.

Look, d’ya see where this entire cock-up is going folks? It’s not about water at all at all, it’s about leadership and the inner wranglings of Fine Gael. Methinks this much ado about nothing concerns an already approved report, which a Minister, i.e. Simon Coveney, rejected, citing legal concerns, which he is perfectly entitled to do; however, what if more expensive legal advice finds the original report has been sound as a pound all along ‘cos it’s already been scrutinised, but the Minister rejects it once again? Well then, here’s the thing readers, the Minister has no obligation to honour the recommendations contained in this report and, technically, the only decision he is bound by is that of our esteemed Attorney General Máire Whelan SC, who is the legal adviser to the Government, making her not just the only woman to hold this prestigious post, but also the chief law officer of the State. Here’s where it gets tricky…if Minister Coveney rejects the Attorney General’s advice, it could then suggest he has no confidence in her, possibly forcing

Trump – cynical token gesture or genuine change of heart? Knee-jerk reactions and high emotions only serve to guzzle nations into unwinnable wars. Aggressive world leaders who use twitter/social media to communicate only serve to cause catastrophic consequences for the rest of us. We, as in those living in the civilised world, have a humanitarian and compassionate obligation to help those who are suffering from the monstrous effects of war; and we must do our best to relieve and soothe their unbearable hurt, not add to it, and I fear that President Trump’s actions last week may only serve to have caused the latter to be the case. Now I hate to nit-pick…(okay, it’s kinda what I do…just ask my husband), but was Trump’s missile attack on Syria a cynical token gesture, or a genuine change of heart that the welfare

of the US and making it great again, is no longer top of his agenda? Those heart-shredding images of a dad cradling his dead twin babies were soul-destroying and of course these war crimes, labelled by Trump as a “horrible chemical weapons attack,” must not be allowed to continue, but I’m worried about his motives and have to ask if he even consulted with his advisors or if indeed, carried out a vital stress test before going in gung ho, placing the rest of the world at serious risk? While Trump is clearly asserting his position as Commander in Chief, his actions could well prove to be a high-risk situation for the rest of the world. Committing war crimes against your own people is abominable, meaning someone needs to step

up and stop the carnage – and quick! But is the man who in 2013 tweeted ‘Don’t attack Syria; an attack will bring nothing but trouble for the US,’ the one to front the campaign – especially given the volatile Putin’s furious reaction, leading his PM Dmitri Medvedev to reportedly say it all now leaves the US “one step away from military clashes with Russia.” Uh oh, does this mean the ‘bromance’ is over and the hair pulling is about to begin? Either way, let’s hope Trump, whose foreign policy shift has taken everyone by surprise, at least has a strategy to back up last week’s actions and this bullish engagement wasn’t just a publicity stunt to bolster his flagging popularity, which beforehand, withered between 30 and 40 per cent. Time will tell!

her hand to resign, plunging the Government into crisis and a change of leadership or a general election. Ah yes, just another week in Dáil Eireann where our TDs got a pay hike of €2,700 in what’s being sugar-coated as a ‘wage restoration,’ following the recession. And despite calls for politicians to forego this pay boost the results of a survey carried out by the Irish Independent shows over 90 will be accepting the increase. Now I don’t know about you readers, but given the petty squabbling, amateur dramatics, and what appears to be the wilful rejection of a preapproved document, I don’t think we as taxpayers are getting value for our minimum wage money – and I for one am interested in how this childish tiff plays out! However, sadly though as none of us have received a recessionary pay boost and will eventually have to pay for our water anyway, the consequences of our TDs playing Russian Roulette with our money means that when it comes to our turn to bite the bullet, you can be sure there’ll defo be a round lodged in the chamber and we’re the ones who’ll suffer the gravity of the repercussions.

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newsbriefs Roscommon ICA helping Join Our Boys Members of Roscommon ICA Guild recently presented a cheque for €332.16 to Aidan Farrell for the Join our Boys Trust Fund. The money was the proceeds of a fundraiser held with the Roscommon Solstice Choir at Christmas.

Ardcarne Garden Centre Design Event A garden design event will take place at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle on Saturday, 22nd of April from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. Join Jane McCorkell, Landscape Designer and multiGold Medal Winner at Bloom Flower Show for some great design tips and discover which plants she finds essential in her award-winning gardens. Free event. All welcome. Book your place by calling 071-9667091 or email info@ ardcarne.ie

Athlone 10k/5k run and walk in Clonown The Athlone 10k/5k committee is pleased to announce the 8th year of the 5k/10k run and walk in Clonown. There are trophies this year for first, second and third (male and female) in both events. The committee would like to thank Kennedy’s Spar in Monksland, Athlone who continue their sponsorship of the event. They would also like to thank An Garda Siochana in Clonark and Roscommon County Council for their help. The committee are also very grateful to Athlone Tri-club, AIT AC, Moate-Athlone running group, and all runners and walkers for their continuing support. Finally, they would like to thank the people of Clonown and surrounding area for all their help. All proceeds go to Clonown Community Park, which is hoping to build a children’s play area and changing rooms. The run/walk will take place on Sunday, 23rd of April. Registration opens at 12.30 pm on the day in Clonown Community Centre and costs €10 for the 5k run/walk and €15 for the 10k. There will be refreshments served in the community centre afterwards. For further information and online entry, please visit www. clonown.com, email us at athlone10krun@gmail.com or telephone 087-9065757.

Ballinasloe Singers Circle Ballinasloe Singers Circle will hosts its next Circle in The Dunlo Tavern, Dunlo Street, Ballinasloe on Thursday, 13th of April from 9.30 pm. All singers and listeners from far and near welcome. Admission is free. Come early for a seat.

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NewsPeople Castlerea Musical Society reveals all! Castlerea Musical Society has revealed that its show choice for 2018, its 50th anniversary production, will be ‘Titanic The Musical’. The show traces the story of the infamous ‘unsinkable’ ship, Titanic, and many of her passengers and crew, from launch through to the story’s fateful and tragic ending. It first opened on Broadway in 1997, where it won Tony Awards for Best Book, Best Score and Best Musical. Titanic is a show filled with beautiful music and gripping drama, with a wide array of character roles, chorus pieces and technical challenges which will push the Society further than ever before. The Society looks forward to welcoming back as many past and lapsed members as possible, along with both existing and new members, all of whom will be welcome, to join the Society in celebrating its 50th year.

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NEWS…at a glance Roscommon Hospital hosts art exhibition Knockcroghery artist, Anne Rigney, is currently hosting an exhibition of mixed media paintings at Roscommon Hospital. This is a new initiative by the Hospital Arts committee. If you wish to view the paintings please ask at reception for directions to exhibition. The paintings on view are from ‘Water Music’, a series of paintings based on the River Suck, and also a series of paintings which were inspired by the Foxglove flower.

Senator Maura Hopkins pictured with the newly appointed Peace Commissioner, Seán Collins.

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the news that self-employed people can now benefit from free dental and optical exams through the Treatment Benefit Scheme for the first time ever. He says the Treatment Benefit Scheme covering free dental and optical exams has been restored to employees, and crucially is now also being extended to self-employed people for the first time ever. “People who work for themselves and pay PRSI at class S can now get the same regular dental and optical examinations, free of charge, that until now were only available to employees. They can also get a grant for hearing aids of 50% of the cost, to a maximum of €500 per aid, every four years.” Senator Feighan advises that readers can get more details on www.welfare.ie.

Ballygar man is new Peace Commissioner Ballygar man Seán Collins has been appointed as a Peace Commissioner by An Tánaiste & Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD. The appointment of Mr. Collins, an experienced community activist and well-known farmer, has been welcomed by Senator Maura Hopkins. She said: “A Peace Commissioner is an honorary position in Ireland whose role is to receive statutory declarations, witness signatures on documents that are required by various State agencies, and to sign certificates and orders that are required under various Acts of the Oireachtas. “I am pleased that Seán will be available to fulfil this important community role on behalf of the State and his community.”

Lillie Fox and Eva Neilan pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Remind parents of credits for children with incapacity’ Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that the Department of Health should do more to inform parents of children with severe, and permanent, disabilities of the availability of the Incapacitated Child Tax Credit. “The tax credit can be claimed by anyone who has a child who is permanently incapacitated either physically or mentally, and is worth at €3,300 per year per child. “Many parents are unaware of the availability of this tax credit. This information needs to be communicated better to parents by the HSE following a diagnosis,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

Ballinasloe & District Vintage Club Tractor Run Ballinasloe & District Vintage Club are hosting a Vintage Tractor Run to raise funds for St. Theresa’s Paediatric Ward in Portiuncula Hospital this Sunday, 16th of April. Participants are asked to register in Gullane’s Hotel from 9 am with the run commencing at 10 am from the car park at the rear of the hotel. Registration is €15 with all proceeds going to the nominated cause. The run is restricted to pre-1987 tractors only. The run will take in local villages such as Aughrim, Kilconnell, Fohenagh and Ahascragh as it meanders its way through the east Galway countryside. Local businesses have generously supplied spot prizes for a draw, which will take place at Gullane’s Hotel at the finish of the run. Tickets on sale on the morning of the event. If you would like to participate please contact Alan on 085-1437307 or Conor on 087-6636891 or follow us on facebook for more updates.

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Superstar minding his own business attacked by Brolly… Sunday All week, it seems everyone’s been singing the praises of a light lad from Killarney who became a footballing prince. But in today’s Sindo, Joe Brolly hands out the plaudits in one hand while wielding the knife in the other. If they want to be hailed by smug critics, sometimes the last thing sportstars should do is set the highest of standards. When Ronaldo was knocking in wonder goals for Manchester United, while also having the temerity to be far too good looking, Eamon Dunphy and John Giles criticised him for not ‘tracking back’ enough! It might surely have been more appropriate if they had fully acknowledged the magic he was weaving at the other end of the field. Ronaldo was busy doing what the guys who were tracking back could only dream of doing! In a somewhat mean-spirited reflection on Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper’s career

today, Joe Brolly uses a dubious form of logic. The facts are that between 2004 and 2009 ‘Gooch’ won four All-Irelands with Kerry, and scored a fabulous total of 3-18 in those four finals. Yet Brolly actually zooms in on these finals as he sets about taking Cooper down a peg or two. Brolly praises Gooch and says the Kerry man is the most skilful player he’s ever seen, but there’s a few strong verbal digs too. Brolly basically alleges that Cooper didn’t do the business against the very elite teams, was guilty of disappearing from games, was often “anonymous” and just wasn’t there when the going got tough. It’s a harsh critique and leaves a sour taste. Along the way, there’s enough sideswipes at Cork and Mayo to enrage supporters in those counties, with Brolly writing that Gooch only did the business in All-Ireland finals against “star-struck Mayo and Cork teams.” Brolly says that when Gooch was in his prime in those four finals, he was playing against a “terrified” Mayo

and against Cork, “Mayo’s Munster cousins.” Brolly’s conclusion is that Cooper wasn’t a leader in the mould of Peter Canavan (who incidentally won just two All-Irelands). It’s all a matter of opinion of course, and no doubt some people will agree with Brolly’s unsentimental deconstruction of the career and legacy of the Gooch. But hey, maybe last week really should have finished as it began, with due tribute being paid to a wonderful footballing artist. So, yellow card to Joe Brolly and a medal for sportsmanship to Fr. Liam Devine, who more accurately captured the mood of the nation when, in his Roscommon Herald column, he wrote: “I finally met Gooch before the All-Ireland final in Croke Park a few years ago…I thanked him for the great moments of brilliance that he entertained us with down through the years. I think he appreciated it. I doubt if we will ever see his equal again on Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper a football field.” of history makes it a great and quite fascinating hotel to spend time in.

Friday At a press briefing on the status of the Join Our Boys campaign, Aidan Farrell reminds us of what it’s all about: trying to help to find a cure for DMD. Brothers Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who live in Roscommon town, have all been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a lifethreatening condition. The briefing is being held to update the public on the great fundraising drive and on plans to build a purposebuilt home/clinic for the boys. As the brothers play happily in a section of the conference room in Gleeson’s, trustee Aidan Farrell briefly switches the focus back to the boys’ health. There is always hope, he says, adding that great research is being done into DMD, and that nobody is giving up on hopes of finding a cure. Amongst those at the top table are the boys’ parents, Padraic and Paula, and one is again struck by this great couple’s courage, strength and determination. This family, which carries such a cross with such dignity, deserves our ongoing support. The next big project is ‘Miles for Our Boys’, with the public invited to participate in the Dublin City Marathon in support of Join Our Boys (Archie will be taking part). Details on Join Our Boys website and Facebook pages. Get involved if you can!

Later on Sunday We’re in the Bush Hotel in Carrickon-Shannon for a family gathering. It’s my first time here in a good few years

Even later on Sunday In the Central in Roscommon, a few of us are hogging two sides of the counter in the front bar, creating our own Amen Corner, praying for Sergio. By 11 pm, most eyes in the bar are on the television screen; by 11.30, all eyes have joined in. When Sergio sinks the winning putt, to finally claim a major, it’s as if Jimmy White actually potted a world title-winning black ball. Of course it’s even bigger than that! It’s the great majors’ underachiever, the nearly man – some might even say the choker – finally claiming his destiny. At the age of 37, after more than seventy attempts over two long decades, Sergio is finally a major winner. It’s an immensely popular win, hailed by fans all over the world, because just about everyone was willing Sergio to finally and officially join the greats. And what a sporting and dignified guy Justin Rose is. He was magnificent in defeat, and hopefully his Masters’ day will come. No doubt the late Seve Ballesteros, who would have been 60 on Sunday, was smiling down at the courageous new King of Augusta. Pictured at the opening of the new Food Court (incorporating Supermac’s/Papa John’s, Supersubs, Bewley’s) at Casey’s in Roscommon were Matthew and Aoife Haughey. Picture: Andrew Fox

and I won’t beat about the Bush; it’s a lovely, charming, old-style premises. While other hotels have been modernised (and good luck to them), the beautiful, quaint Bush Hotel is relying

on its old-world charm. The staff were friendly, the food was good, the Dublin/Kerry game was on three large screens, but most of all, the unique décor and underlying sense

Tuesday Can somebody haul Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil’s self-styled boot boy, off that Dáil plinth? His arrogant showboating is getting ridiculous. Today, after the latest twist in the pathetic water charges saga

(shame on the lot of them), it was no surprise to see Cowen quickly out to meet the media, flexing his muscles like an Offaly version of a poor man’s Putin. Desperate to claim a win for his party/himself, Cowen smugly invited anyone who gets a water bill in the future to give him a call. Tough guy Barry will sort it out, that was the message. Next week, he’s off to single-handedly fight wild animals in the jungle by day, while sorting out the IsraeliPalestinian conflict in the evenings. Take that, Simon Coveney!

Wednesday An old man is walking in the wrong direction in the middle of a roundabout in Roscommon town. Held up and showing varying signs of amusement/frustrastion are two cars, a jeep, a lorry and a guy on a bike. The old man is in no hurry. In fact he’s quite leisurely about it all. It’s man versus car, and there’s only one winner. It’s as if Henry Ford had never bothered. Trump bombed Syria and there’s a Brexit-shaped crisis on top of us but at this moment in time this old man has slowed the world down – well at least he’s stopped us all in our tracks in Roscommon. Everyone – lorry, cars, cyclist – waits for his next move. He completes his journey. The world moves on again. Fair play to him (not that I’m recommending it of course). Everyone needs a breather and to take stock, every now and again.

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Roscommon Easter Roscommon definitely comes alive during spring with a host of family-friendly events scheduled between now and May. It begins this Easter Sunday with the Roscommon Easter Parade which starts at 1 pm. The parade is a major event on the town’s calendar and last Easter Sunday was a day which went down a treat among spectators of all ages. The town will draw a big crowd again as the many floats make their way down through The Square. Last year, despite not yet being elected US President, Donald Trump made an appearance with his wall. Surely he’ll reappear this year on a state visit? The parade committee has confirmed that there are some great floats entered which should provide strong competition this year. Categories for honours this year include: Community/ Voluntary, Commercial, Shop Window Display, Most Entertaining and Best Overall. The parade is a landmark community event and starts at 1 pm on Sunday and a final call for entries is being issued this week. Anyone interested in taking part should email roscommoneasterparade@gmail. com or call 086-8495751 or 0863147318 immediately. Late entry fees will apply after Thursday evening. With so many pubs and eateries in Roscommon town, you couldn’t ask for a better venue. The fun is expected to continue throughout the day and into the evening also. Pictured at last year’s Roscommon town Easter Parade. Picture: Andrew Fox.

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Are you a parent who’s cowering, trembling and suffering a severe case of angst as you contemplate week two of the long Easter holidays? If so, don’t worry, you’re perfectly normal, because there’s not a mam or dad alive, (well, no sane ones anyway) who enjoys spending two weeks on the go 24/7 with sugar-crazed anklebiters who literally have the power to drive you to the brink of distraction. However, if you can adjust your mindset a tad, as in remember that it’s only two weeks and they’re little munchkins for such a short amount of time, then you’ll be grand. That’s coming from the one who used to approach the holidays with all the pumped-up gusto of a demented cruise ship entertainment’s officer slash Butlin’s chief red coat overdosing on Prozac; meaning I’d pretend the kids were simply two distant relatives who I helpfully booked into dance and drama camps months in advance of the mid-term for fear I’d have to actually entertain them myself. Only joking…or am I? Mind you, if you wistfully bear in mind that

Easter officially marks the end of winter; it’s Mother Nature’s way of launching us full on into summer where the days are longer, the sleeves are shorter, the apple blossom is in full bloom, there’s a host of bank holidays to look forward to, there’s the odd outdoor barbeque and family memories to make and if you can get past the fact that there’s also eight weeks of school summer holidays to face, then you can almost manage to grit your teeth, lift your spirits, get charged up and trawl through this break with the minimum amount of fuss! Ah sure why wouldn’t you enjoy Easter and relish that liberating feeling you get when the very holiday itself gives you permission to embrace your love of all things chocolate with the minimum amount of guilt and shame. When we all go nuts and eat in egg-cess of 1.5 million Easter eggs, (which apparently has enough calories to see one adult through over 32,000 marathons). When worrying research from waste recycler Repak claims ‘almost onethird of people will not fully recycle the packaging waste’ generated by the approximate €40 million we’re set to shell out on chocolate eggs

this year– shame on them. When the average household will crack open and launch into an approximate eight gooey eggs, meaning is it any wonder that the entire country goes into blissful euphoria from 5 pm Holy Thursday until midnight bank holiday Monday when it’s all over and we have to knuckle down, root out the elasticised leggings and head back to work and reality. Ah Easter; when hotels are in the throes of high season, when garden centres are packed with amateur DIYers, and traffic chaos is at its height as everyone tries to make the most of the break. Remember folks, there’s no need to raid the piggy bank and go foreign this Easter. Roscommon boasts a host of attractions situated right on your doorstep so enjoy them, support them and don’t forget to add a bite of lunch to your itinerary in any one of our fabulous restaurants, cafes, hotels and gastro pubs. Whatever you do, we hope you have an egg-ceptionally happy and healthy Easter. And enjoy the Roscommon Parade, the Strokestown Parade and the County Fleadh!

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Pictured at the Join Our Boys press conference in Gleeson’s, Roscommon Town on Friday afternoon last were friends and supporters of Join Our Boys. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Join Our Boys’ house going to tender ... ‘There is hope’

 PAUL HEALY

lans by the Join Our Boys Trust to build a home for Archie, George and Isaac Naughton which will also accommodate a “medical clinic” are continuing thanks to the ongoing generous support of the community. That was the message delivered at a special event last week during which the media was briefed on the current status of the house-building project. No precise date was given for when construction is likely to begin but tenders will soon be sought from suitable contractors to enable the start of the house project. Brothers Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who live in Roscommon town with their parents, Paula and Padraic, have all been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a condition for which there is currently no cure. When the family’s incredible

plight was publicly highlighted in 2014, locals immediately rallied to their support, setting up the Join Our Boys Trust. At Friday’s press briefing, held in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon, Paul Cuttle of the Join Our Boys Trust explained that the three aims of the Trust were: to raise awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; to ensure that the boys have the additional resources they require to experience the best possible quality of life for as long as possible; and to work in collaboration with and support registered charities funding research into trying to find a cure for DMD. These remains their aims. The press briefing heard that funds raised for the Join Our Boys charity to date total just under €1m. A site was purchased with a view to building a house for the boys; the house will in effect also be a specially fitted out medical clinic. Planning permission has been secured and the building

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David Gle cial status of the Trust. details of the current finan l of €988,514 has been raised to tota a t tha were He confirmed se (incl. legal costs, etc.) date. Site costs for the hou (which was on loan from Maz€27,056. Purchase of the car was €19,578. ts da Ireland for the first year) medical and educational cosis and ch ear res s ard tow ds re Fun the t tha ed rm fi con Gleeson amount to €185,699. Mr.ilable funds in the bank. presently €763,880 in avaearch, Mr. Paul Cuttle explained: On the funding for res s of the Trust we are working nt or “In accordance with the aim hope of finding a treatme 99 5,6 with research projects in the €18 ute trib con to e abl been cure for DMD. We have ich will benefit every child with towards that research, wh DMD.”

project will be done in phases. Mindful that some people may feel progress on the house-building project has been slow, Mr. Cuttle said that “behind the scenes, work is continuing to ensure that the house can be built, will be fit for purpose for the boys and will do justice to the efforts

of every single volunteer and donor to the Trust.” Mr. Cuttle said that the support of the community has never been taken for granted. He said: “People the length and breadth of this country have generously given of their time and money to support Join Our Boys Trust. The

money raised has been used exclusively towards achieving the aims of the Trust. The Trustees, fundraisers and everyone involved in the house project are working on a voluntary basis. No wages, no fees, no commission. For that we thank each and every one.”

Aidan Farrell, one of the Join Our Boys trustees, told the press briefing that it was important to state that there is “plenty of hope” at the heart of the community-wide campaign. A tremendous amount of research is being done into DMD, Mr. Farrell said. “This house may be necessary…but there is hope. We are very involved in research (into DMD)…there is very good hope (of finding a cure).”

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Adam Dybkowski, APK Architects & Engineers give a presentation as PJ Moran looks on. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Amongst those present at Friday’s press briefing were architects for the house project Adam Dybkowski and Pat Lavin of APK Architects & Engineers, and PJ Moran, Consulting Engineer. Mr. Dybkowski presented drawings of the property which is to be constructed. Guests were told that what has been designed is “not a standard house…” but more like “a medical clinic” and house. Mr. Dybkowski said that a building with such

unique specialist requirements will cost many times more than a “normal” house. He stressed that it has to be a practical building and must serve its purpose, i.e. meet the needs of the boys. Guests were told that the house (at Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon) will be built on a phased basis. The progress of each phase will be dictated by available funds and the immediate medical needs of the boys. Phase 1 covers the main area of habitation, phase 2 covers the hydrotherapy pool and nurses area and phase 3 covers the garage and laundry room.

Sinead Gannon of Roscommon Harriers AC appealed to people to support the ‘Miles for Our Boys’ fundraising project. Archie Naughton will take part in this year’s Dublin City Marathon. He will take on the 26.2 mile challenge in a special running buggy, assisted by Sinead. Ms. Gannon urged people to “walk, jog or run” the Dublin Marathon. “It’s a huge arena and this will help raise awareness of Join Our Boys” she said. People can also take part in the Women’s Mini-Marathon in June for the Join Our Boys’ cause. Sinead revealed that Dublin City Marathon Race Director Jim Aughney will be coming to Roscommon, along with some high profile athletes, to lend support to ‘Miles for Our Boys.’ Sinead confirmed that Archie Naughton’s first training night will be over 5k on Thursday, April 27th. For further information, see Join Our Boys website and Facebook pages.

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‘Arts centre up there with La Scala and Carnegie Hall!’ NEIL TAKES A ‘HANDSTAND’ IN ROSCOMMON Neil Delamere became a household name in Ireland due to his spot on RTE’s hit talk show The Panel. The Edenderry native came across as the kind of guy who’d be great craic to go for a few pints with. Well, now’s your chance, as the Offaly funny man will be appearing at the Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday, April 21st along with the brilliant Gearóid Farrelly as support, as part of his Handstand tour. Neil recently spoke to Dan Dooner about the upcoming gig, his big break and his evolution as a stand-up comedian. Neil, it can’t be over twelve years since you started out with The Panel? Is it that long? Sure I was only a gassun then! I was doing stand-up a bit longer than that but 2004 was the year I did my first Edinburgh Festival, the Australian Festival, Just For Laughs in Montreal and it was the first time I did The Panel. When did it occur to you that you wanted to make a career out of making people laugh? I didn’t intend to do it as a job at all but I wanted to give it a go. It wasn’t something that you could do where I grew up. It wasn’t until I went to college that I gave it a go. The time I thought I could make a living out of this…I was a software engineer and I was sitting in a café in Smithfield and I was trying to think of how much money I would need to survive basically. And I cut my salary in half and I said ‘Ah I’d say I could live on half of this! Feck it, I’ll give this a go!’

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Was there ever a time when you thought you might have to return to the college degree? Well my mother always goes ‘I’m delighted you got your degree, you can always go back to it.’ I tell her that it’s something that could happen in the future. I don’t draw her attention to the fact that computers might have slightly moved on. I remember saying to a friend at the Edinburgh Festival in 2004: ‘I wonder should I start looking around for something in the IT game again?’ He looked at me and just went ‘You’re too far gone’, like I had some sort of terminal disease! I don’t think I’d have any transferable skills anymore for proper work, you know?

You’d be great craic around the office though… (Laughs) ‘Yeah we’ve hired him, just to keep things light ya know?’ Just walking around providing a half-decent atmosphere. I don’t know if you could do that for nine hours a day or not but I’d give it a go! I wouldn’t rule anything out yet! How do you think you’ve developed as a comic since your breakthrough and did you ever think you’d be performing at the Arts Centre in Roscommon? Well listen, it’s right up there: La Scala Opera House in Milan, Carnegie Hall in New York, Roscommon Arts Centre. I love doing the arts centre. Last year, a fella called Tom O’Mahony did the support. Tom turned up to the Roscommon Arts Centre in a Ferrari. A yellow Ferrari… I was sickened by that! You get better when you’ve done lots of gigs in lots of places – you know how to tailor your show to different audiences. What’s interesting to look at in terms of the older broadcast stuff I’ve done is that the older you get, the better you are at sitting back. When you have an interesting guest they are gold and you give them the space and the whole show basks in the reflective glory. When it comes to hecklers, you favour the rapid putdowns. Is that something that’s always come natural to you in slagging matches for example? When you start you’re so nervous that you think every heckle is a challenge, where actually sometimes the heckle can be kind of supportive. You get much better at judging the tenor and tone of it and you can judge how harsh you can be. If something is funny and it’s adding to the gig I will give someone a high five! I was doing a gig recently in Tullamore and there were some doctors in the front row. I asked them about the weirdest thing they’d come across as doctors. One of the girls said: ‘Well, it was that time you came into the sex clinic!’ It got a massive round of applause and I went over and gave her a high five and said: ‘Yeah it was a bit awkward because that wasn’t the first time we’d met obviously!’ What can the audience expect at Roscommon Arts Centre on April 21st? I think there might be a bit on the oul 4kg of cyanide maybe, which was one of my favourite stories of the last year! When people meet me and come up and say ‘I was at that gig…’ they don’t say ‘I was at that gig when you spoke about x, y, z.’ They far more frequently come up and say ‘I was at that gig where you spoke to the man about working for the Roscommon People.’ They’ll talk about the interaction with the audience.

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Poetry Day Ireland will take place on Thursday, 27th of April, with events happening all over Ireland, including Roscommon. The Strokestown Branch Library presents a reading by local poets and writers on Thursday, 27th of April, at 10.30 am. Tickets are free. Three Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, while hosting a lunchtime event where the poets can read their work. This event will take place in Ballaghaderreen, Boyle and Roscommon libraries, on Thursday, 27th of April, at 1.30 pm. Poet Sarah Clancy is leading a poetry workshop supported by Roscommon County Council in Ballaghaderreen Library, Co. Roscommon, on Thursday, 27th of April at 3 pm. Tickets are free, but booking is essential, at roscommonpoetryday@gmail.com Join James Harpur for a poetry appreciation workshop based on the shortlisted poems for the Strokestown International Poetry Prize. This event is part of the Strokestown International Poetry Festival, and will take place in the Library, Strokestown at 4 pm, on Thursday, 27th of April. Tickets are €10. Sarah Clancy performs at the opening night of the Strokestown Poetry Festival. With music and poetry by members of ‘Epic Award’ winners The Hermit Collective. This event will take place in Strokestown Park House, Thursday, 27th of April, at 7.30 pm. Tickets are free. For full listings/times and other details see: www. poetryday.ie

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Pictured attending the Roscommon Lions Club Inaugural Charity Walk on Sunday last were James Connolly, DJ Hession and Jack Fleming. Picture: Andrew Fox

Glenamaddy group in All-Ireland action Performances next week Glenamaddy Players will take to the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals stage on Saturday, 29th of April in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo with their production of ‘By the Bog of Cats’ by Marina Carr. To reach the finals is a great achievement for any drama group. Throughout the festival circuit cast and crew have been worthily awarded for all aspects of its presentation. The cast have received awards along with many nominations.

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With a cast of fourteen people along with ten backstage crew, this is a massive undertaking. The play is directed by Coman Keaveny. It tells the story of Hester Swane, an Irish traveller, who struggles to come to terms with a lifetime of abandonment. This is the story of one woman’s courageous attempts to lay claim to what is hers: her caravan, her house and her daughter.

On the brink of despair, she embarks on a journey of vengeance as the secrets of her tangled history are revealed. If you haven’t seen this production, it will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy on Easter Monday, 17th of April, Saturday, 22nd of April, Sunday, 23rd of April and Thursday, 27th of April at 8 pm. Booking at 086-2045896.

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NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS Fleadh weekend at Castlecoote Lodge Castlecoote Lodge Bar and Lounge have captured the spirit of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin which is being held in Castlecoote/Fuerty over Easter Sunday and Monday with a host of special guests and traditional music sessions all weekend from this Saturday until Monday. Highlights of the weekend will include a Saturday night session led by renowned musicians John Wynne and John Carlos, commencing at 9 pm. On Easter Sunday at 7 pm, patrons will be treated to a lively session from young musicians and also Griffin Sean-Nòs Dancers. John Wynne and friends will continue the session from 9 pm. On Easter Monday, sessions will continue all day with John Wynne and John Carlos rounding off the night. Join in these lively sessions at Castlecoote Lodge where you are assured of warm hospitality, ceol agus craic. Monthly Trad sessions, held on the third Friday of every month, will continue at the Lodge on Friday, 21st April. Keep the atmosphere of the Fleadh going by joining in the music, song and dance, commencing at 10 pm.

Memorable drama in Glenamaddy The 2017 Glenamaddy Theatre Festival ended after ten nights of memorable drama that both entertained and challenged audiences at Glenamaddy Town Hall Theatre. A combination of greatly-loved favourites together with more contemporary productions were presented by the many visiting groups but in the end it was Corofin Dramatic Society from Co. Clare who won the Premier Award with their

production of The Cripple of Inishmaan with Sillan players, Shercock winning the confined section with their performance of The Trappe Family. The Festival this year was an outstanding success; we thank everyone for their support and for coming out in such huge numbers. We look forward in anticipation to 2018 when the festival will run from 15th-24th of March. The 2017 Festival Award Winners are as follows

– Open Section: Best Director: John Clancy, Corofin Dramatic Society, The Cripple of Inishmaan; Best Actor: Charles McGuinness (Gar Private), Corn Mill Drama, Philadelphia Here I Come; Best Actress: Maura Farrelly (Madge), Corn Mill Drama, Philadelphia Here I Come; Best Supporting Actor: Vincent Moran, Tierney Companta Lir, Claregalway, The Birds; Best Supporting Actress: Catherine Walsh (Maggie

May), Wexford Drama Group, Portia Coughlan; Best Set: Wexford Drama Group, Portia Coughlan; Best Lighting: Corofin Dramatic Society, The Cripple of Inishmaan; Best Sound: Wexford Drama Group, Portia Coughlan. Confined Section – Best Director: Paddy Farrelly, Sillian Players, The Trappe Family; Best Actor: Brendan Farrelly (Freddie), Sillian Players, The Trappe Family; Best Actress: Tina

Ward (Hester Swaine), Glenamaddy Players, By the Bog of Cats; Best Supporting Actor: Cian O’Boyle (Ghost Fancier), Glenamaddy Players, By the Bog of Cats; Best Supporting Actress: Marie Coneran (Mrs Kilbride), Glenamaddy Players, By the Bog of Cats; Best Set: Sillian Players, The Trappe Family; Best Lighting: Sillian Players, The Trappe Family; Best Sound: Sillian Players, The Trappe Family.

Castlerea Musical Society AGM The 2017 AGM of Castlerea Musical Society was held on Monday, 27th of March in the Ashlawn Centre, Castlerea. The following were elected to committee positions for the coming year – President: Angela Webb; Chairperson: Mary Heaney; Vice-Chairperson: Frances Cooke; Secretary: Julie Mannion; Treasurer: Connie Gannon; PRO: Joanne Jordan; Committee members: Julie Heaney, Michelle Cooke, Mary Reilly, Clare Kelly, Margaret Goodwin, Olivia Walshe; Stage Manager: Noel Kelly; Wardrobe: Pauline Glynn. The following were elected to the selection committee for the 2019 show: Majella Flanagan, David Cooke, Derval Flynn and Niall Heaney. The Society’s AIMS representatives for the 2017/2018 season are Majella Flanagan, Mary Heaney and Clare Kelly.

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Pictured is Aisling Lannon, sponsored by Jack Edwards.

Eleven fabulous ladies from across County Roscommon will take to the stage on Saturday, 15th of April in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon for the 2017 Roscommon Rose of Tralee Rose Ball and Selection Night (incorporating Roscommon’s Most Popular Escort 2017). Event Judges are Nuala Cahill, Paul Taylor and Tricia Corrigan. The compere will be Today FM’s Fergal

D’Arcy. Main sponsor are Callington Ltd. (Martin Conneally and John Drea). Tickets are still available by contacting the committee on 086-8646358. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Yvonne Corrigan-Donohue, Roscommon Rose Centre Chairperson and Coordinator said: “Everyone is looking forward to the event and the standard of competitors is extremely

high. The support from businesses throughout the county of Roscommon is absolutely fantastic. “We are delighted to announce that the current International Rose of Tralee Maggie McEldowney will be joining us as our Guest of Honour at the Rose Ball and Selection Night along with CEO Anthony O’Gara and our Roscommon Rose of Tralee 2016, Aisling McNeill.”

Pictured is Deirdre Cribbin, sponsored by The Lilac Rooms.

Pictured is Jill Mullooly, sponsored by Hannon’s Hotel.

Pictured is Tracey McDermott, sponsored by Ann’s Hair Salon, Castlerea.

Pictured is Sarah Louise Keane, sponsored by Young Tiling & Floor Ltd.

Pictured is Nikita Heffernan, sponsored by DS Signs, Ballaghaderreen.

Pictured is Niamh Ward, sponsored by Colaiste Lurgan.

Pictured is Robyne Withers, sponsored by Red’s Bar.

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Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun.ie were Robert Murphy, Ross Mugan and Aoife Mugan.

Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun.ie were Angela Rock, Beatrice Murphy, Kathleen Dunleavy and Patricia Reid.

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Portrun fundraiser Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun.ie were Pat Lyons, Anna Mae Gannon, Denise Lyons and PJ Gannon.

Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun.ie were John Devaney, Cora Mugan and Tony Dunleavy.

Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun. ie were Karol Brennan and Tanya Dillon.

Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun.ie were Tony Dunleavy, Joe Fox and Jimmy Brady.

Pictured in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at a Portrun Development Association fundraising event and the launch of website www.portrun.ie were Sarah Jane Keogh, Catherine Keogh and Teresa Hanlon.

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Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin 2017 Free workshops There will be a series of free workshops on Irish traditional music and culture taking place at St. Ciaran’s Community Centre in Castlecoote on Easter Monday from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. The streams covered will include: Uilleann Pipes with Andrew Newland, Button Accordion with Michael Cully, Songs with Anita Broderick, Concert Flute with John Wynne and Sean Nós Dancing with Micheál Seoige. Pre-booking is required for the workshops and can be done by emailing ccebill@gmail.com or by texting 086-3345817 or 086-2412247.

Programme on sale now! The programme for Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin has been described as a “collector’s item” by Senator Terry Leyden. The colour production features a history of the area, which is a result of research carried out by Senator Leyden’s wife, Mary. The programme, which costs €5 and will be available throughout Castlecoote/Fuerty, is likely to be highly sought after as it features many well-known people from the area. Local musicians including Malachy Donnelly and Lauren McDermott feature. Front cover was designed by local artist, Bob Attenbury.

Patsy Hanly will open this year’s Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in Castlecoote-Fuerty. Andrew Fox

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will take place in Castlecoote-Fuerty this Easter Sunday and Monday. The festival of Irish traditional music and culture will be officially launched by Roscommon’s

own Patsy Hanly at 3 pm on Easter Sunday. Dancing competitions will take place from 4 pm on Sunday with musicians taking centre stage on Easter Monday from 10 am. There will be music sessions in

Dalton’s of Fuerty, the Castlecoote Lodge and PJ’s across the weekend and a gig rig will be set up adjacent to PJ’s. This is the first Fleadh Cheoil of 2017 and the first time the event has been held in such a

rural area. The beautiful area of Castlecoote-Fuerty is ready to welcome musicians and dancers from near and far for what promises to be a wonderful weekend of craic agus ceol!

Pictured at the launch of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in Castlecoote Lodge were Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin committee members. Picture: Andrew Fox

Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin 2017 Castlecoote-Fuerty under the auspices of Athleague Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Easter Weekend, 16th & 17th April 2017 Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin 2017 supported by Roscommon County Council – Ofﬁcial opening by Patsy Hanly, Ireland’s most revered Flute player at 3 p.m. on the Gig Rig with music directly afterwards. Sessions in the three pubs during the Fleadh. Shuttle bus available from The Square, Roscommon Town to the County Fleadh. Crinniù na Càsca 17th April 2017 – Experiential Workshops on Traditional Music and Dance in the Community Centre. Free Workshops: Button Accordion, Uilleann Pipes; Traditional Songs, Flute and Sean-Nòs Dancing, (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in St. Ciaran’s Community Centre, Castlecoote). Easter Sunday, 16th April 2017 DANCING COMPETITIONS TIMETABLE

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Easter Monday, 17th April 2017 Venue A, B, C, D & E VENUE: Fuerty CO. ROSCOMMON

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Time: 4.00 pm Time: 4.05 pm Time: 4.10 pm Time: 4.25 pm Time: 4.30 pm Time: 4.40 pm Time: 4.35 pm Time: 4.40 pm Time: 4.50 pm Time: 5.00 pm Time: 10.00 pm Time: 5.25 pm Time: 5.40 pm Time: 6.00 pm Time: 6.15 pm Time: 6.25 pm

MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CEILI & SEAN NÓS COMPS SET DANCE TEAMS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN MUSIC

Music Competitions Venue: Fuerty National School Duets @ 4pm, Ceili Bands @ 5pm, Grúpaí Ceoil @5:30pm, Trios @ 6pm

VENUE A Fiddle U12....................... 10.00 am 12-15 ................... 11.15 am 15-18 ................... 12.30 pm O18 ...................... 2.30 pm Fiddle Slow Airs U12....................... 3.00 pm 12-15 ................... 3.30 pm 15-18 + O18 ...... 4.00 pm VENUE B Bosca Ceoil U12....................... 10.00 am 12-15 ................... 10.30 am 15-18 ................... 10.45 am O18 ..................... 11.30 am Melodeon 15-18 ................... 12.10 pm Concertina U12....................... 1.30 pm

12-15 ................... 2.00 pm 15-18 ................... 3.00 pm Uillean pipes 12-15 .................. 3.30 pm Piano Accordion 15-18 ................... 3.45 pm VENUE C Whistle U12....................... 10.00 am 12-15 ................... 11.00 am 15-18 ................... 12.00 pm O18 ...................... 2.00 pm Flute U12....................... 2.30 pm 15-18 ................... 2.40 pm 12-15 ................... 3.20 pm O18 ...................... 4.10 pm VENUE D Harp U12....................... 10.00 am

12-15 ................... 10.30 am O18 ...................... 11.00 am Harp slow airs All Ages .............. 11.10 am Mouth organ .... 11.20 am Banjo U12....................... 11.30 am 12-15 ................... 11.45 am Mandolin All Ages .............. 12.00 pm Piano All Ages ..............12.10 pm Miscellaneous All Ages ..............12.15 pm Accompaniment All Ages .............. 2.00 pm Bodhrán All Ages .............. 2.30 pm Ceili Drums All Ages .............. 3.00 pm

VENUE E Comhra Gaeilge 15-18 ................... 10.00 am 11-13 ................... 10.10 am 9-11...................... 10.20 am U9 ......................... 10.30 am Story telling U12....................... 10.50 am 12-15 ................... 11.00 am O18 ...................... 11.10 am Whistle Slow Airs U12....................... 11.15 am 12-15 ................... 11.20 am 15-18+O18 ........ 11.45 am Flute Slow airs 15-18+O18 ........ 12.00 pm 12-15 ................... 12.10 pm U12.......................1 2.20 pm Newly Composed Tune Any Age ............. 12.30 pm

English Singing Boys U12....................... 12.45 pm 12-15 ................... 1.00 pm Irish Singing Boys U12....................... 1.10 pm 12-15 ................... 1.15 pm English Singing Girls 15-18 ................... 2.30 pm 12-15 ................... 2.45 pm U12....................... 3.00 pm Irish Singing Girls U12....................... 3.15 pm 12-15 ................... 3.30 pm 15-18 ................... 3.35 pm Whistling U12....................... 3.45 pm Lilting All Ages .............. 4.00 pm

Under 10 Unofficial Competitions April 17th at 9.30 a.m. – Button Accordion, Whistle, Concertina – Venues (A, B, C) Fuerty N.S.

Easter Sunday: Vintage Tractor display; Castlerea Brass and Reed Band; Novelty acts include, “The Field” (Scene from play presented by Padraic Cuddy, Class Grass). Fleadh Commemorative Programme on sale €5 @ﬂeadhcheoilroscomain2017

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Comáin could hardly have a better venue this weekend. Castlecoote -Fuerty is one of Roscommon’s most picturesque areas, with the River Suck running through it and the awardwinning work of the local Tidy Towns committee a shining example for other areas. Three venues will play host to what promises to be an excellent weekend of music, dancing and

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Pictured at the launch of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in Castlecoote Lodge were Donata Maria Leyden and Jade Gallagher. Picture: Andrew Fox

arrived in Castlecoote. That vision will become reality this weekend and the owner of PJ’s pub couldn’t be happier. “Absolutely delighted that the Fleadh is taking place in CastlecooteFuerty this weekend. It all started as a dream of mine when I first came to Castlecoote. People

rig will be set up here and the tractor run will finish here ahead of the official opening of the Fleadh by Patsy Hanly at 3 pm on Sunday,” said PJ. Of course, this will be a weekend of entertainment and it will kick off on Thursday evening when the South Roscommon Singers Circle perform at PJ’s.

‘Hosting Fleadh a dream come true’ – PJ Naughton laughed at me back then! But when I spoke to Bill Cunningham he was delighted about it. He came out for a peek at our facilities and he then invited the executive committee and that’s how we came to host Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin this year.” PJ’s will play host to a weekend of entertainment and PJ is looking forward to welcoming musicians from near and far. “We are at the centre of the village here. The gig

Food will also be available throughout the weekend from Oscar’s and Joey Kerr from Creggs who will be providing food in the village on Sunday and Monday. Castlecoote-Fuerty is an area full of history and who better to detail it than Mary Leyden, proprietor of Castlecoote Lodge. “Well, Dalton’s used to be an RIC barracks in the 1920s. A big change now! Castlecoote Lodge sits on what was the site of a pub

which was referenced in local newspapers as far back as 1850. In the census of 1901 it was also described as a pub,” she said. There is a vibrant history in the area and stories from the Famine are detailed in the Fleadh Cheoil programme as well as other events from as far back as the 1800s. Speaking of history, Mary is busy preparing for what promises to be another noteworthy weekend in the history of Castlecoote-Fuerty. “We’ve had people come to the Castlecoote Lodge for traditional music since we opened just under four years ago. They come on the third Friday of every month and it is a renowned traditional music venue at this stage. “We have a great mix of young and old musicians and a particular feature is the amount of young musicians who attend,” Mary said. Mary said she was looking forward to a very special weekend of music in the pub: “It’s the very first time that will be

held in such a rural area and we are very excited. Hopefully it’s a wonderful weekend,” she said. Dalton’s of Fuerty will be the very first venue those travelling from Roscommon town will hit and the pub’s manager, Lorraine Gately, is also looking forward to a great weekend. “We haven’t had a Fleadh Cheoil here before so it’s very exciting. Hopefully the weather is great throughout the weekend. Because it’s a Bank Holiday weekend, it’s an opportunity for people to get away for the weekend and where better to go than Castlecoote-Fuerty,” she said. Lorraine highlighted the rich history and heritage in Fuerty, which was on show at last November’s revived horse fair which took place in the area. Irish traditions and culture are certainly making a comeback in CastlecooteFuerty and this weekend promises to be an event which will be talked about in PJ’s, Castlecoote Lodge and Dalton’s for many years to come!

ahara native, Malachy Don-

nelly is set to be honoured with the Gradam award at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil following a life dedicated to the promotion of traditional music. Malachy’s love of music began when he was just a teenager and since then he has been a driving force in the formation of Athleague Comhaltas Ceoltóirí branch in 1992. In fact, Malachy was elected the first chairman of the branch and served as chair until 2013 when he became Vice-Chairman. The button accordion player said he was surprised upon hearing of his award: “Well I was totally surprised. I wasn’t expecting it at all. I only just go play the music and do it for the enjoyment of it. I wasn’t doing it for honours! “At school I started with the tin whistle and then I played the fiddle. My father used to play the fiddle. Then I got an accordion when I was about 14 or 15 and I’ve been more or less playing it since,” he said.

TERRY LEYDEN (087) 7978922 email: terry.leyden@oireachtas.ie

I look forward to meeting you over the Easter Weekend

We welcome Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comain 2017 to Castlecoote / Fuerty under the auspices of Athleague Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Easter weekend. The Craic begins on THURSDAY 14th with a night of singing featuring THE SOUTH ROSCOMMON SINGERS accompanied by local musicians. Sessions continue throughout the weekend with many renowned musicians, singers dancers from all parts of Ireland and abroad. When you arrive call to PJ’s and enjoy the Cheoil, Caint agus Craic • Phone: 090 6663066 • Mobile: 087 6108503 Gmail: pjnaughtonbar@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook

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Cllr. ORLA LEYDEN Pictured at the launch of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in Castlecoote Lodge were Emma Gibbons and Shauna Carty. Picture: Andrew Fox

Malachy to be honoured for lifetime in music This year’s Fleadh will be hosted under the auspices of Athleague Comhaltas Ceoltóirí and it’s only right that a founding member will be honoured in Castlecoote-Fuerty this weekend. Malachy paid tribute to his fellow founding members, who were so ‘instrumental’ back in 1992. There were eight members in total and the first committee consisted of Malachy as Chairman, Dan Moran as Vice-Chairman, Gertie Dolan as Treasurer, Maura Whelan as Secretary and Mary Hamrock as Auditor. “They were the key people at the start as it got going and new musicians came in then. It’s been going since,” he said. As for young people thinking of taking up music as a hobby, Malachy has plenty of wisdom to impart. He said that Comhaltas is vital in order to encourage new musicians and advised youngsters to give traditional music a chance. “Keep at it. Comhaltas encourages and then if you like it, you’ll keep playing it. Then when you get good at it you’ll enjoy it and it will continue. I still enjoy it, it’s my pastime and I look forward to it every week.”

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In proﬁle: Two stars of Fleadh 2017  DAN DOONER

As PRO of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin 2017, I extend a Céad Mile Fáilte to all competitors and visitors to Castlecoote Fuerty for the Fleadh Cheoil under the auspices of Athleague Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.

Lauren ready to perform closer to home  DAN DOONER

Pictured in Castlecoote Lodge for the launch of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin were Kitty Phelan, Malachy Donnelly and Lauren McDermott. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Rahara is certainly no stranger to performing as I discovered on a recent visit to her family home. The McDermotts’ living room is decorated with some of the Shannon Academy student’s many trophies for Irish dancing as well as medals which Lauren earned from playing the flute. This weekend, Lauren will showcase both her dancing and musical talents at the Fleadh Cheoil. She said: “I can’t wait for the Fleadh. I’m really excited for it and especially that it’s really close to us…that we don’t have to travel far to it!” Lauren has travelled to places like Derry, Sligo and Ennis to take part in the Fleadh Cheoil but this weekend will provide her with an opportunity to exhibit her talent closer to home. “I started when I was six and a half in school. Carol Behan used to come into Rahara National School and teach us tin whistle and one day she forgot to bring her whistle and she brought the flute instead. I fell in love with the flute and

she asked me to join the Cornafulla Céilí Band. I’ve been with them six or seven years now,” she said. Lauren has travelled all over the country with the group thanks to the love and support of her family especially her mother Bertha and sister Aoife. This weekend she will be competing in the Céilí Band U-18 section as well as dancing and performing in Dalton’s and Castlecoote Lodge. She will also compete in the flute and tin whistle solos on Monday. It’s a demanding schedule, but also an enjoyable part of the transition year student’s life. Her musical talent extends to being able to learn songs from ear and this is a trait that has been passed down from previous generations, according to her mother. “Her grandfather played the piano and the organ. He played the organ in the church. Her aunt played the button accordion from ear,” she said. Lauren has carried on that talent and said she enjoyed performing: “I just find sessions really enjoyable and you meet loads of friends at them. I’ve old friends and friends who are not so old and I learn a lot from all of them!”

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Preparing for fun weekend!  DAN DOONER

llr. Orla Leyden has said she is looking forward to a fun-filled Easter Weekend with the wonderful Roscommon Easter Parade in Roscommon town on Easter Sunday followed by Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin 2017 being held in Castlecoote/Fuerty with the official opening on Easter Sunday at 3 pm and continuing throughout Easter Monday. She said: “This is the first time that Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin is being held in such a rural area and everyone is assured of a warm welcome with lots of music, song, stories and dance throughout the weekend. A shuttle bus will be available from The Square in Roscommon town to bring people to the Fleadh throughout the weekend.” Cllr. Leyden said that it had been a memorable experience working with the Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comàin committee under the auspices of Athleague

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. She added: “I’m very grateful to the Athlone Municipal District of Roscommon County Council for supporting the event. I’m also thankful for the support of Roscommon County Council in funding Crinniù na Càsca on Easter Monday in St. Ciaran’s Community Centre, Castlecoote as part of the County Fleadh. Cllr. Leyden added: “These free experiential workshops from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm on traditional music and dance in St. Ciaran’s Community Centre will give people of all ages a fantastic opportunity to benefit from the talented tutors in button accordion, uilleann pipes, traditional songs, flute and Sean-Nòs dancing.” She said that Castlecoote-Fuerty will be alive with the sound of music this Easter and that it was a weekend not to miss in the award-winning village of Castlecoote and the heritage-rich Fuerty area.

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Cruinniú na Cásca 17th April 2017 Experiential Workshops on Traditional Music and Dance Roscommon County Fleadh Roscommon County Council is delighted to collaborate with Roscommon County Fleadh in funding Experiential Workshops on Traditional Music and Dance which takes place in Castlecoote/Fuerty on Easter Monday 17th April 2017. The workshops are free of charge and are open and welcoming to people of all levels of skills and competencies. Workshop Details

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Malachy’s book tells it ‘The Way It Was’ Includes tales of jam jar fraud and drunk chickens!  DAN DOONER

alachy Donoghue was born in Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon in 1927. Before he passed away recently at the age of 89, he wrote his autobiography. It’s a wonderful narrative of a life that started in Knockcroghery which continued with work on the Alaskan Pipeline and ended surrounded by his loving family in New York. In his own words, Malachy described the process of compiling memories from his past. “Little did I know how complicated my life had been and when I began, I had absolutely no idea where this was going,” he said.

He added that he was “truly grateful” to his “patient and loving wife Maureen” without whose cooperation the book would never have been written. His son Mike also played a vital role in encouraging Malachy’s writing. Malachy was the fourth of nine children to Jim and Delia Donoghue and the book details his life growing up in the Roscommon village, complete with tales of jam jar fraud and drunk chickens! His father passed away when Malachy was just eleven years old and this led to him growing up quicker than was anticipated. He took charge of the family farm before later emigrating to the United States.

He found work in Fairbanks, Alaska on the Alaskan Pipeline before eventually residing in New York. He met his wife Maureen and they had three children: Jim, Maura and Mike. Malachy Donoghue passed away at the age of 89 on September 27th last year. He left behind this beautiful memoir of a life, which began in the peaceful surrounds of rural Roscommon, travelled through the harsh Alaskan environment and ended among the bright lights of New York. Malachy Donoghue’s ‘The Way It Was’ is available on Amazon where it is currently number 13 on the bestseller list for Irish biographies.

newsbrief Roscommon Garden Club meeting The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club is on Monday, 24th of April at the Abbey Hotel. We will start at 7 pm as it is the annual plant bring and buy sale. The plant sale is a great opportunity for everyone to share all the joys and woes they experience in their own gardens and it is also a good time for everyone to enhance their plant stock at very reasonable prices. At this time it becomes clear what gardening is all about and how easy it is to increase your plant collection. After the plant sale our guest speaker is Marie Kelly who is the Head Gardener at Woodville Walled Garden, Kilchreest, Co. Galway. Woodville Walled Garden is one of the gardens we plan to visit on Saturday, 27th of May as part of our annual outing so it will be a good opportunity for us to have a history and knowledge before our day out. The historic half-hectare enclosure is at the foot of the Slieve Aughty Mountains and the owner Margarita Donohue restored the garden between 2005 and 2009. It is a garden wafting herbaceous boarders, fragrant roses, and a productive kitchen garden. Another feature of the garden is a surviving Dovecote, which is one of the few remaining ‘Garden Follies’ in the West of Ireland and is now home to a family of white fantaildoves. Woodville is so special because of its age and there is a date stone in the arch which revels a date 1750. Being a walled garden, plants are protected and growth is constant in the wet climate we experience here in the West of Ireland. Our talk by Marie is not one to be missed, as she will give us an insight to ‘Woodville’ before our coming visit.

(Above) Pictured attending the Roscommon Lions Club Inaugural Charity Walk on Sunday last were Seamus Brennan, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Marian Brennan and Joe Fox. Picture: Andrew Fox

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(Right)Pictured attending the Roscommon Lions Club Inaugural Charity Walk on Sunday last were Nessa Madden, Eva Beisty and Niamh Raftery. Picture: Andrew Fox

Honouring Bernard Gaffey Commandant Bernard Gaffey was born in the townland of Garrynagowna, Drum, Athlone in 1887. When the War for Independence started in 1919, Bernard and his brother Paddy joined the local Drum Company of the Irish Volunteers. Later, Bernard was elected Officer Commanding of the 3rd Battalion of the Athlone Brigade. In February 1921 an ambush took place in Cornafulla resulting in the death of James Tormey, Mount Temple, Co. Westmeath.

After the ambush the Black and Tans made sweeping raids in the area. Bernard Gaffey and his brother Paddy were taken from their home and severely beaten before being arrested. In the confusion and darkness of the night Bernard managed to escape from his captors and got away. The injuries he received from the beating were to plague him for months afterwards and he succumbed to the wounds on August 17th, 1921. He was buried with full military honours in Drum Cemetery.

This year the Co. Roscommon IRA Commemoration Committee will honour Bernard Gaffey’s memory with a ceremony at his grave on Easter Sunday, 16th of April. The ceremony will commence with a parade from Drum Church, starting at 3.30 pm, headed by a colour party and a pipe band. At his grave there will be a wreathlaying ceremony, the 1916 Proclamation will be read and Roscommon’s Roll of Honour called out. All are welcome.

Roscommon County Council has been allocated an additional €90,000 for flood relief works at Ballymurray, Roscommon, Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed. “The funding for minor flood mitigation at Ballymurray, Roscommon will see works carried out to pipe flood waters away and clean a drain which runs into the River Hind. “These works are practical steps to help solve the threat of flooding the Ballymurray area,” stated Minister Naughten. “The works will help to address the flooding which occurred during winter 2015/16 and is on foot of detailed work performed by a team of dedicated staff at Roscommon County Council.” Minister Naughten thanked Minister Sean Canney for his assistance.

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Fun for all the family in Strokestown! Town to host 18th annual Easter Parade The excitement is building in Strokestown ahead of the annual Easter Parade this Sunday. The parade will begin at 3 pm in the town and the parade committee has confirmed that there are some great floats entered which should provide strong competition this year. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in categories including community, industry and commerce and others. The parade will be taking its usual route through the town and as always, it is expected that there will be a number of floats taking part depicting all levels of activity in the region. Organisers are expecting a wide range of floats from agriculture, industry, novelty, vintage, community and music with various bands attending from across Roscommon and indeed further afield. There will be adjudication on shop windows and prizes will be awarded for the best decorated shop window for Easter. There will once again be games, entertainment

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he Strokestown Community Development Association has said that this year’s Easter Parade promises to be a “fun-filled day for all.” In a statement, the group said: “Every year the parade gets bigger and more colourful and the Strokestown Community Development Association would like to thank all of the businesses, schools, clubs and organisations who support the parade each year. This year the weather forecast looks great for the Easter weekend and we would like to see everyone supporting the parade. “There will be cash prizes for the best Tidy Towns float, the O’Connor Memorial Cup for best vintage piece of

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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus is nowhere visible. Yet today’s Gospel tells us that Peter and John “saw and believed.” What did they see? Burial shrouds lying on the floor of an empty tomb. Maybe that convinced them that He hadn’t been carted off by grave robbers, who usually stole the expensive burial linens and left the corpses behind. But notice the repetition of the word “tomb – seven times in nine verses. They saw the empty tomb and they believed what He had promised: that God would raise Him on the third day. Chosen to be His “witnesses,” today’s First Reading tells us, the Apostles were “commissioned...to preach...and testify” to all that they had seen – from His anointing with the Holy Spirit at the Jordan to the empty tomb. More than their own experience, they were instructed in the mysteries of the divine economy, God’s saving plan – to know how “all the prophets bear witness” to Him (see Luke 24:27,44). Now they could “understand the Scripture,” could teach us what He had told them – that He was “the Stone which the builders rejected,” whose Resurrection and exaltation today’s Psalm prophesies (see Luke 20:17; Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11). We are the children of the apostolic witnesses. That is why we still gather early in the morning on the first day of every week to celebrate this feast of the empty tomb, give thanks for “Christ our life,” as today’s Epistle calls Him. Baptised into His death and Resurrection, we live the heavenly life of the risen Christ, our lives “hidden with Christ in God.” We are now His witnesses, too. But we testify to things we cannot see but only believe; we seek in earthly things what is above. We live in memory of the Apostles’ witness, like them eating and drinking with the risen Lord at the altar. And we wait in hope for what the Apostles told us would come – the day when we too “will appear with Him in glory.” – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club President’s Prize – 1st: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy, 2nd: T. & M. O’Keeffe, Gross: L. Brennan & M. Brennan, 3rd: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath. Session 1: E. Kelly & M. Dermody, Session 2: M. Egan & O. Fahy. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: A. Flynn & N. Hynes, 2nd: M. Egan & M. Moran, Gross: C. McGrath & M. Lalor. East/ West – 1st: G. Kenny & M. Fallon, 2nd: A. Shine & K. Gately, Gross: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: V. & P. Finneran, 2nd: M. McSharry & J. Walsh, Gross: M. Hickey & R. Roughneen. East/West – 1st: M. Mullen & M. Fallon, 2nd: B. Fallon & P. Murray O’Brien, Gross: J. Devaney & G. Spillane. Section B North/South – 1st: S. Farrell & M. Smyth-Molloy, 2nd: H. Earley & M. Hanley, Gross: M. Naughton & K. Gately. East/West – 1st: B. Jordan & A. Kilduff, 2nd: B. Jones & R. McDermott, Gross: A. & M. Costello.

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All hell would break lose… but they were the good old days! egular readers will be aware that I have written before about the days (or nights) of the village carnivals, when, for a fortnight or so every summer, never-to-be-forgotten excitement came to our normally quiet, dull villages when the showband stars of the time arrived in their brightlycoloured buses, togged into their beautifully tailored suits, and – for a few hours – entertained hundreds, sometimes thousands, of their fans in the specially erected marquees –complete, for the benefit of the dancers, with their shiny maple floors. Now I was a young gasun when the carnivals were at their peak, and even though I would go to some of the dances in Creggs – mostly by sneaking across the surrounding fencing and slipping through the canvas on the sides, thereby avoiding having to pay in – I have to admit that at that time I had no interest at all in the opposite sex. So why did I go? I used to like to listen to the bands, maybe like to look at the female lead singers, sometimes I’d get a mineral in the mineral bar, but mostly I went to see the almost inevitable fight. As sure as night follows day, late on as lads were getting contrary at getting no women, and being well full of Guinness, or beer, or even an odd shot of whiskey, a fight would break out and for a while, until the lads on the fences

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Pictured attending the Roscommon Lions Club Inaugural Charity Walk on Sunday last were Orla and Will Connaughton. Picture: Andrew Fox

intervened, all hell would break loose. Immediately on the start of the fight an imaginary ring would be made by the dancers around the protagonists and usually two, but sometimes three or four lads, would throw a few punches, a drop (often a good drop) of blood would be spilt, the shirt that mammy spent ages ironing for the dance would be torn to bits, you’d have some lads being held back, others being egged on, until eventually everyone would be shuffled out of the marquee and the combatants would fade off into the night. I would always stand at the back of the crowd making sure I didn’t get in the way of a stray punch. I would gaze in awe at the fearsome, bare-chested fighters (usually bare-chested as the shirt had been ripped off them) as they sorted out whatever (usually imagined) grievances they had. The next night, probably with different lads, but often with the same ones, it would all happen again, but the good thing is that the format was always the same! A bit of pushing and shoving, a bit of roaring abuse, an odd slap, a lot of bluster, and, apart from a bloody nose or a black eye, no harm done; as they say, it was all good clean fun. Those were the good old days, but later on the whole scene changed; fists were no longer the weapon of choice, bottles and glasses took over, and, later on again, knives and even guns became the norm, and

the taking of life over minor disagreements seemed to nearly be accepted. All this came into my mind today when I read of two appalling decisions taken by members of the judiciary to effectively allow two people who ‘glassed’ others in nightclubs, causing horrific injuries to their victims, to walk free with suspended sentences and be at liberty to carry on with their lives. I have to say that the one thing that fills me with dread is the thought of having a broken glass thrust into my face with force and how any Judge could allow someone who actually did such a thing to walk free is beyond my comprehension. Is it any wonder we have lost faith in the legal system? In one of the cases, where the victim lost the sight of an eye, even after an appeal, the original verdict of a suspended sentence was upheld by three eminent Judges, so all I can ask is – what were they thinking? Sticking with the legal system, I am amazed at the compensation claims that we are continually reading about in the papers – there is no doubt that the so-called compensation culture is at its highest right now, and some of the recent claims have bordered on the ridiculous. Thankfully, in this case, the Judges seem to have a bit of cop-on and have thrown out a load of these outrageous claims –just a pity they wouldn’t be as wise in more serious cases.

Party people! You have often heard the old story of waiting for ages for the bus and how two then come together, (although presently no one comes at all), and so it was, that where sometimes there might be nothing happening in Creggs, last Saturday night we had two big parties in the village. My nephew, James, celebrated his 18th birthday with a bash in his home, while down in Mikeen’s, former Creggs Rugby Club stalwart Ivor Heavey was having a ‘do’ for making it all the way to 40. Each party was very well attended and because I take my writing duties so seriously I did a while at both of them and thoroughly enjoyed my night out, and I wish both James and Ivor by now belated happy birthdays. Down in Mikeen’s, McVeigh, a band consisting of another former Creggs

front row forward, Kevin Garvey, and Alan McDonagh, were busy entertaining the crowd, and they went down a bomb with the party-goers. Their musical programme was varied and very interesting, and I think it was the first time ever that I heard an opera song (done brilliantly, I might add) in a pub set. Kevin sang one of those famous Italian opera songs, so famous that I don’t know what it was, and he was rewarded with a standing ovation for his efforts. I’m told that they are adding two more to their line-up for an appearance this weekend in Kate’s Bar in Castlerea, so if you are down that way, call in to listen to them and you won’t be disappointed – Kevin was a good rugby player, but he’s an even better entertainer.

Appeal for help on Church project Finally, for this week, Delia Harkin from Newbridge, a parish which my own ancestors came from, has asked me to tell you about the efforts the parishioners are making to repair and restore the local (St. Patrick’s) Church. The church is in bad need of repair and it is estimated it will cost up to half a million to fix it, and while the good people of Newbridge have put together €200,000 towards the work, they are appealing for any financial assistance they can get. Parishioners, former parishioners, newcomers, in fact anyone who can help, are invited to make a contribution, which will be confidential, so if you can help in any way, please contact Delia Harkin (Secretary), Gunnode, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, or ‘phone her at 0864093670. It’s a good cause; so if you have a few bob to spare, send it to ‘Till next week, Delia.

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FarmingPeople Roscommon Mart Report Cattle Prices – Friday April 7th: There was a large turnout of stock again this week. There was a positive trade again for bullocks with prices ranging from €2.46 per kilo up to €3.40 per kilo. There was also an excellent trade for heifers with prices fetching from an average of €2.44 per kilo up to €3.09 per kilo. There were good numbers of dry cows on offer with lots making an average of €1.84 per kilo up to €2.32 per kilo. There was a good attendance of customers actively bidding for stock resulting in a very high clearance of lots. No sale tomorrow (Good Friday). Special sale for heifers and bullocks next Friday (21st). Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). Dry cows made from €800 to €1520. Sample prices: Char X 775 kgs €1520, BBX 705 kgs €1520, Char X 765 kgs €1450, Char X 630 kgs €1435, PTX 685 kgs €1380, Char 695 kgs €1380, Lim X 670 kgs €1290, AAX 595 kgs €1160, FR 745 kgs €980, AAX 475 kgs €900, Simm X 560 kgs €800. Heifers made from €490 to €960 over. Sample prices: Lim X 625 kgs €1575, Char X 505 kgs €1440, BBX 460 kgs €1420, Char 570 kgs €1420, 2 AAX 550 kgs €1340, Char X 510 kgs €1305, 2 AAX 550 kgs €1340, Char X 510 kgs €1300, Lim 505 kgs €1300, Lim X 465 kgs €1275, Char X 450 kgs €1215, 3 Char X 510 kgs €1250, Lim X 480 kgs €1230, AAX 545 kgs €1200, 2 Char X 545 kgs €1200, Lim X 495 kgs €1175, 2 Char X 440 kgs €1165, Lim 430 kgs €1150, Lim X 375 kgs €980. Bullocks made from €485 to €960 over. Sample prices: Lim X 775 kgs €1700, Char X 660 kgs €1580, Lim X 590 kgs €1540, Lim X 570 kgs €1530, AX 570 kgs €1490, 2 Char X 575 kgs €1470, Lim X 595 kgs €1470, AAX 575 kgs €1455, 2 Char X 580 kgs €1430, 2 Char X 547 kgs €1420, AAX 595 kgs €1375, Lim X 580 kgs €1350, Char X 510 kgs €1340, AAX 515 kgs €1300, Lim X 470 kgs €1290, 2 Lim X 435 kgs €1100, Char X 405 kgs €1040, Lim X 375 kgs €1215. Tuesday, April 11th: There was another large entry of stock on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. There was a lively trade for weanling bulls with prices averaging from €2.64 per kilo up to €3.72 per kilo. There was a slightly easier trade for weanling heifers with prices ranging from €2.52 up to €3.52 per kilo. There was a large presence of farmers, exporters and agents resulting in a good clearance of lots in particular for weanling bulls. Special sale for weanlings next Thursday (18th) at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 13th). Weanling heifers made from €400 to €790 over. Sample prices: Char X 410 kgs €1175, BBX 360 kgs €1150, Simm X 375 kgs €1105, BBX 355 kgs €1075, Char X 300 kgs €1055, Lim X 345 kgs €1040, Lim X 300 kgs €955, BBX 290 kgs €905, PTX 260 kgs €865, Char X 275 kgs 860, Lim X 305 kgs €845, AAX 320 kgs €805,Lim x 270 kgs €785, Lim X 255 kgs €770. Weanling bulls made from €435 to €875 over. Sample prices: BBX 605 kgs €1400, Char X 560 kgs €1325, BBX 425 kgs 1300, BBX 405 kgs €1255, Lim X 440 kgs €1250, 2 Char X 380 kgs €1125, 2 Lim X 412 kgs €1110, Char X 395 kgs €1105, 3 Char 421 kgs €1100, Simm 425 kgs €1090, 3 Lim x 340 kgs €1040, AAX 395 kgs €1045, 2 Char X 315 kgs €1065, Lim X 310 kgs €995. Sheep sale – Wednesday, April 12th: We had a similar entry of sheep this week. We had some spring lambs on offer and they made up to €120. There was a dip in trade for the finished hoggets with a top price of €114 There was a steady trade for cast ewes. There was plenty of ewes with lambs at foot again this week and all lots were sold. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Sheep scanning service every Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am. Sample prices for spring lambs: 48kgs €120, 56.8kgs €120, 52.3kgs €120, 70kgs €116.5, 50.3kgs €115, 45 kgs €110. Hoggets: 66kgs €114, 63.5kgs €112, 63.3kgs €110, 52kgs €110, 54.5kgs €105. Cast ewes made from €35 to €150 per lot. Ewe with two lambs at foot made from €156 to €220. Ewe with one Lamb at foot made from €148 to €160.

IFA raises Shannon maintenance with Canney IFA Flood Project Team Chairman Padraic Joyce said the Shannon Maintenance Scheme, which is currently being developed, must be implemented without further delay. Speaking following a meeting with the Minister for the Office of Public Works, Sean Canney and Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, TD, Padraic Joyce said the plan being put together by the

Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group is a welcome development that has been long sought by IFA. “It is now important that this plan is implemented, so that flooding can be avoided or mitigated on the River Shannon and we do not get a repeat of the winter 2015 floods or the problems surrounding

summer flooding,” Padraic Joyce said. The IFA delegation to the meeting, which included representatives from counties along the River Shannon, stressed that the protection of households and farmland must be a priority in developing the plan. In addition, Padraic Joyce requested that the relocation scheme, being put together for domestic

dwellings, should be extended to farmyards and other business premises. Other issues raised at the meeting included relief for farmers who are affected by high water levels on turloughs. Mr. Joyce said a solution must be found to address this issue, as otherwise farm incomes will be at a severe loss as land becomes inaccessible. Padraic Joyce also called

on Minister Canney to conclude the review of the cost-benefit analysis, which has been promised for some time: “The current calculation of benefits to determine whether funding is made available for flood defence works, or measures to alleviate flooding does not account for the agricultural losses resulting from flooding,” he said. Roscommon IFA lobby Oireachtas members on the Review of ANC. L-r: Liam McHale, IFA Director of European Affairs, John Hanley, Roscommon IFA Co. Chairperson, Senator Terry Leyden, Joe Healy, IFA President, Elaine Farrell, IFA Oireachtas Liaison Executive, Pat Collins, Chairperson, IFA National Forestry Committee, Jim O’Connor, Roscommon IFA Vice-Chairperson and Padraig Corcoran, Roscommon IFA Rural Development Chairperson.

‘Area protection and more funding needed’ IFA chairperson highlights ANC priorities John Hanley, Roscommon IFA County Chairperson has outlined to TDs and Senators the key priorities for the ongoing review of Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC), including protection for all areas of the county and increased payments for those farming in these marginal areas. Mr. Hanley said it is crucial that funding the ANC Scheme is increased in Budget 2018 in order to restore the allocation to what it was prior to cuts imposed in response to the economic downturn in Budget 2009. He said this

would require an increase from the current funding level of €205m to €250m. He said: “Cuts made in 2009 meant farmers in marginal areas endured reductions of up to €1,000 – a very significant amount for farmers on low incomes. The restoration of these cuts is long overdue and Government must ensure this forms part of the ANC review. Direct payments such as ANCs are crucial to sustain farming on marginal land and they play a critical role in supporting rural economies in peripheral areas.”

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Mr. Hanley insisted that, following the review, ANC payment rates must

reflect the natural disadvantage to ensure farmers with the land most difficult

to farm receive a payment that reflects their higher costs of production.

Local farmers invited to enter Farmer of the Year Awards Zurich Farm Insurance, in partnership with Farming Independent, are calling on farmers in Roscommon to make sure they’re in contention for the 4th annual national Farmer of the Year Awards by the entry deadline on Tuesday, 18th of April. The Awards Ceremony, which will take place in Dublin’s Ballsbridge Hotel on Friday, May 26th, 2017, recognises excellence in the Irish farming industry and celebrates one of the most successful and

important sectors within the Irish economy. There are six categories available for entry as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award. A Grand Prix Award will also be presented to the overall Farmer of the Year for 2017. Each award winner will receive a prize of €2,500. The Awards are free to enter and farmers can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party. Full details of categories and how to enter are available at www.farmeroftheyear.ie.

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At the launch of the 2017 Zurich Farm Insurance Farming Independent Farmer of the Year Awards were Declan O’Halloran, Head of Sales & Agri Business, Zurich Insurance, Claire McCormack, Assistant Editor, The Farming Independent, and Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Michael Creed TD.

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Castlerea Co-operative ve Livestock Mart Ltd.

Final offers sought as farm sales on cards

TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com

(Serving Farmers for over 57 years)

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Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows

THURSDAY WEEKLY:

Every Friday at 11am. ---------------------

SALE OF HEIFERS, COWS,CALVES AND WEANLINGS

No Sale This Friday, April 14th – Good Friday ---------------------

Extra Special Sale of Weanlings

MONDAY WEEKLY:

BULLOCK SALE SATURDAY 13TH MAY:

HORSE SALE FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Castlerea Mart Report Thursday, 6th: 1000 cattle on offer and aided by the recent improved weather conditions and extra grass buyer activity this week trade across the board was very strong for all classes on offer. Quality weanlings in particular were much sought after while breeding stock suck calves and heifers have all witnessed extra demand this week. Sample prices for heifers: Lm 420kgs €1130, Ch 380kgs €1035, Lmx 490kgs €1285, AA 490kgs €1270, Ch 585kgs €1490, Lm 565kgs €1475. Dry cows: Lm 790kgs €1720, Lm 650kgs €1165, Lm 590kgs €1195, Sim 690kgs €1245, Ch 785kgs €1540, Chx 780kgs €1495. Cows with calves at foot made from €1020 to €2020 for a 7-year-old Limousin cow and a Limousin heifer calf at foot. Springers made from €850 to €1780 per head. Calves: Big numbers on offer again this week with prices strengthened by €15 to €30 per head. Dairy crosses ranged from €25 to €125 per head. Hereford and Aberdeen Angus made from €180 to €400 per head. Weanling bulls: Ch 280kgs €1025, Lm 295kgs €1105, Ch 285kgs €950, Ch 455kgs €1295, Ch 415kgs €1190, Lm 480kgs €1180. Weanling heifers: Ch 275kgs €995, Sim 290kgs €895, Lm 325kgs €1080, AA 390kgs €1035, Lmx 350kgs €1005, Ch 260kgs €895. Bullock sale, Monday 3rd: There were 200 bullocks on offer with bullocks making from €350 to €910 with their weight and an average of €645 over paid. The bullock trade was also very strong with demand strongest for the quality forward store bullocks, with farmers, feedlots and agents very active. Sample prices: AAx 455kgs €1270, Lm 470kgs €1215, Ch 530kgs €1305, Ch 590kgs €1480, Lm 610kgs €1480, Ch 790kgs €1700, Ch 600kgs €1435. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. All sales commence at 11 am.

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JOHN GREENE

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Tel. (071) 96 34783 and (071) 96 33344

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651

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Tuesday, April 18th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, April 13th ---------------------

This week Hughes & Company (Roscommon) are confirming that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations for the sale of two farms of land. One is a circa 56-acre residential farm at Carrowkeel, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. Pat is confirming that they are hoping to conclude a sale in the coming weeks and final offers are now being accepted. Meanwhile, at Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon, Hughes & Company are also accepting final offers on a circa 66-acre residential farm. These lands have the benefit of a slatted shed and a number of out-offices. The lands can be sold with entitlements if required. For further information on any property on offer with Hughes & Co. contact the office on 090-6627003 and/or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Carrowkeel, Dysart, Co. Roscommon

Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon

Springtime Special Sales for Bullocks & Heifers Friday, April 21st at 11 a.m. Also Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, April 13th -------------

Late Spring Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, April 28th at 11 a.m. Also Heifers & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th ------------

Church Street, Roscommon.

Two residences new to the market with Pat Hughes New to the market this week with Hughes & Company is a four-bedroomed townhouse located at Church Street, Roscommon.

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. -------------

Newline Road, Elphin, Co. Roscommon

The residence is in need of some modernisation but is located in a prominent location close to the Church, schools and all local amenities.

Show & Sale of Lambs Wednesday, April 26th at 11 a.m. in conjunction with Roscommon Lamb Festival ----------

Sheep Scanning Service Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Enquiries 090 6626352

LANDS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Circa 11.5 Acres

Wishing you all a very Happy & Safe Easter

at Cloonerk, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon

ENQUIRIES 090 6626352 Live streaming of sales from Ring 1 See link on our facebook page or website Email: roscommonmart@gmail.com Visit our website: www.roscommonmart.ie

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Top quality lands, the lands are laid out in a couple of small divisions, good water supply and well fenced. Situated 4 miles from Roscommon Town in a quiet location the sale offers neighbouring farmers the opportunity to enlarge their holdings. For maps and inspection contact the Auctioneer. Solicitors having carriage of sale: Peter A. Connellan & Co., Strokestown, Co. Roscommon ____________________________________

LANDS TO LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION 100 Acres

at Ardakillan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

on the home lands on Wednesday, 19th April 2017 at 7pm for Mr. John Padian

Serving Farmers since 1985

THINKING OF FORESTRY:

• Tax Free Annual payment up to €635/ha • Full grant to cover planting costs • Harvesting/Forest Roads/Felling License • Group Forest Insurance Scheme

Colm Freyne BSc (Forestry)

Galway/Roscommon Ph: 087-6606043

Call in to our office at the Mart in Ballinrobe or call:

Tel: 094 9542668 www.westernforestry.com

Lot 1: Lands of Ardakillan consisting of 31 Acres with yard, sheds, cattle pen & crush, group water. Lot 2: Lands of Bloomfield & Nadnaveigh, consisting of 15 Acres. Lot 3: Lands of Lissaphuca, Tulsk consisting of 46 ½ Acres, cattle pen & crush. Lot 4: Lands of Cloonmurray consisting of 7 ½ Acres. All first time letting. All with Area Aid Maps. TERMS AT AUCTION FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, MAPS & INSPECTION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE PROPERTIES CONTACT THE AUCTIONEER: THOMAS J. COX Auctioneer, Valuer & Livestock Salesman, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Tel: (071) 96 33260 / (087) 2602909 PSRA Reg. No. 002176

New to the market this week with Hughes & Company at Newline Road, Elphin, Co. Roscommon is a three-bedroomed semi-detached residence with a number of stores to the rear. The residence is located in a prominent location convenient to the town of Elphin. The property can be sold with a large site to the side or in two lots if required. For further information on any property on offer with Hughes & Co. contact the office on 090-6627003 and/or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

‘Extremely busy’ with land lettings Pat Hughes say Hughes & Company are “extremely busy” at present with land lettings. The highest price being paid so far this year is €320 per acre. Meanwhile, due to a number of recent sales, Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of properties to sell. If you are thinking of buying or selling, contact Pat and let him advise you – his advice is free. For further information on any property on offer with Hughes & Co. contact the office on 090-6627003 and/or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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House prices rise by almost 8%

Bealnamulla, Athlone

Bungalow in excellent condition on books of Ivan Connaughton

The price of the average three-bed semi detached house in Roscommon has increased by 7.69% to €70,000 in the last three months, a nationwide property survey has found. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide to the end of Q1. The average three-bed house in Roscommon takes eight weeks to sell, up from six weeks in December. According to Seamus Carthy from REA Seamus Carthy in Roscommon town, there are fewer distressed properties and more loan-approved purchasers, but it is taking slightly longer to close sales. The average three-bed semi nationally now costs €191,194, a rise of €2,824 or 1.5% on Q4 2015. The average price of a three-bed semi in Dublin City and County has risen by 0.6% from €332,000 to €334,000 in the first three months of the year. However, this activity is mainly centered on limited new building activity in the north of the county and pockets of south Dublin which have seen the return of the cash buyer to the market.

Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to comfirm that newly on the market is this spacious four-bedroomed detached residence at Bealnamulla, Athlone. It’s in excellent condition and located in a much sought after residential area, close to all amenities. The property is within walking distance of the newly-constructed Cloonakilla National School. This residence is decorated beautifully internally and has many extra features including a fully fitted alarm system. There is a decking area to the rear of the property along with laid lawns, driveway to the front, garden shed and mature hedging on boundaries. Oil-fired central heating and mains water. Viewing highly recommended and by appointment only. Contact the office to arrange viewing or for further information. Tel: 090-6663700.

Auctioneers & Chartered Surveyors MAIN STREET, BALLYGAR. TEL 090 6624531 087 2786664

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Corracoolia, Ballyforan..

Cloonakilleg, Mount Talbot

Lands For Sale

By Private Treaty Total Area c. 17.5 acres This is a mixed holding comprising grazing lands and turbary laid out in two divisions with a good location on the side of the main road. Full details from the auctioneers.

By Private Treaty Total Area c. 35 acres The holding comprises some top quality farm lands and some callow lands laid out in divisions. Potential to construct a dwellinghouse subject to planning.

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Property Sales ● Lettings ● Valuations

Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013 www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie NEW TO THE MARKET: Circa 1.6 acres at

CURRAGHBOY, CO. ROSCOMMON • Prime parcel of lands c. 1.6 acres • Located adjacent to village on Kiltoom road • Huge potential for building sites • Can be divided into lots • Unrivalled views of surrounding countryside For map & further information contact our office on 09066 63700

Ballygar, Co. Galway Exclusive 4 Bed. Two Storey Residence For Sale By Private Treaty This imposing 1950’s residence has a prime town centre location beside all amenities. The residence which is c.143 sq.mts. requires work. It has a ample room to extend subject to planning. It has unlimited potential to be a most attractive family home. BER no. 109671743. 108.7kgCO2/Mt.Sq/Yr. Full details from the auctioneer David Moran.

NEW TO THE MARKET: DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH F.P.P.

BALLYMOE VILLAGE, CO. GALWAY • Full Planning Permission for 8 No. residences • Set out in two blocks • Located in the centre of Ballymoe Village • Convenient to the towns of Castlerea, Roscommon & Tuam • House types 4 x no. 3 bed & 4 x no. 2 bed • Ready to go in an improving residential market For further details, map & copy Planning contact the office on 09066 63700

LANDS TO LET

FARM FOR LEASE

C. 11.5 ACRES IN

C. 48 ACRES

ROSCOMMON TOWN

AGHALATEEVE, CREGGS, CO. GALWAY

• Good quality lands

• Prime Agricultural Lands c.48 acres • Can be let in one or two lots • Slatted shed standing thereon • Being leased for a 5 year term • With entitlements of c. €4,500 p.a. Final Offers by Friday 24th April 2017 at 5pm

• Being let until 1/3/2018 • Sheep & Cattle only For further details and maps contact the office on 090 66 63700

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PropertyPeople Final offers sought for Kilroosky bungalow Hollywell, Derrane, Co. Roscommon

Prime Derrane bungalow new to the market at Earley’s David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a highly attractive four-bedroomed detached bungalow residence of c. 1,700 sq. ft. located at Hollywell, Derrane, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €200,000 ono to sell. David describes the property as “a most impressive residence of c. 1,700 sq. ft. located in a select countryside location convenient to Roscommon town and all amenities.” Standing on a large mature site area, this

property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and offers spacious living accommodation combined with a large detached garage set to the side. This is a select property to come available in this sought after residential location and the auctioneers now invite viewings and all offers to sell. For further details, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, log onto www.propertypartners.ie or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for an attractive new four-bedroomed bungalow residence of c. 1,827 sq. ft. located at Cloonageeragh, Kilroosky, Co. Roscommon and selling to offers after €100,000. David commented: “This is a quality four-bedroomed detached bungalow situated on a generous site area of over c. a half an acre located only c. five miles from Roscommon town in a select countryside area convenient to the local shop, pub and Church. “The property is currently at builder’s finish level, thus allowing for the purchaser to put his/her individual touch to the finish of same.”

€15,000 is asking price for Oran cottage John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering to the market due to cancellation a four-bedroomed residence in derelict condition standing on a prime site area of c.0.86 of an acre located at Clooneenbaun adjacent to Oran GAA grounds on the main Roscommon to Castlebar route (N60) with storage sheds set to the side c. 6.4 km from Roscommon town. The property is selling to all offers after €15,000. 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.

Cloonageeragh, Kilroosky, Co. Roscommon

Country residence in Glinsk

Accommodation comprises of recessed porch, reception/ hallway with hot press off, sitting room with open fireplace, dining room with patio door off, kitchen, utility, four bedrooms (with master ensuite) and bathroom. The auctioneer invites enquiry and viewings. For further details, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, log onto www.propertypartners.ie or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

Connaughton Auctioneers in Athleague are delighted to bring to the market this imposing two-storey country residence on a mature site on the outskirts of the village of Glinsk, Co. Galway. In need of modernisation internally, this building has much to offer in terms of size, location and originality and represents an ideal opportunity to someone who is interested in bringing such a fine house back to its original glory. Accommodation includes, on the ground floor –entrance hallway, living room, kitchen and sitting room. First floor comprises three large bedrooms and main bathroom. There is oil-fired central heating, septic tank and shed to the rear of this residence. For further details and/or to arrange a viewing, contact the office on 090-6663700.

Glinsk, Co. Galway.

PSRA Licence No. 001481

www.propertypartners.ie

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/ LEASE • C. 40 acres located at Lismurtagh, Tulsk from now until the 31st December 2017 (new letting). • C. 16 acres located at Gailey, Knockcroghery. 5 year term. 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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Quality residence at Abbeyville REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present 36, Abbeyville, Roscommon – new to the market. This is a quality 4/5 bedroomed two-storey home situated in a sought after residential suburb in Roscommon town, convenient to schools, shops, medical centre, leisure centre, swimming pool, golf course, etc. Finished to a high standard internally and externally, this residence is set on a generous mature site with its attractive paved driveway and private rear garden. Overall this is a quality family home offering situated in a prime location. REA Seamus Carthy now invites enquiries. Please contact Seamus at 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

New to the Market

CLOONLYONS, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. A quality 4 bedroom Dormer Residence finished to a very high standard on a large mature site area of c. 0.42 of a Hectare. c. 4.km from Strokestown the property briefly comprises of Reception/Hallway, Sitting room, Kitchen cum Dining room, Utility, W.C, ensuite Bedroom, first floor, 3 Bedrooms in all with one ensuite and family bathroom. Viewings and offers now invited.

36, Abbeyville, Roscommon

AMV: €225,000. _________________________________ New to Market

Auctioneers & Valuers NO. 1 ABBEY Y 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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CARROWNALASSON, FOUR MILE HOUSE, ROSCOMMON

ERS F F O L FINA 3 bedroomed cottage on circa 1 acre with access to two roads. Final Offers are now being accepted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday 21st April 2017. Legal: Mr. Roddy McCrann, Solicitor, Thomas V McCrann Solicitors, Church Street, Roscommon. Ph. 09066 26269

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CARROWKEEL, DYSART, CO. ROSCOMMON

NEW TO THE MARKET – for sale at GRANAGHAN-DILLON CURRAGHROE, CO. ROSCOMMON Circa 15 acres of Turbary. The bog has excellent road frontage and is ideal for development. Must be of interest to turf cutters. For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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GLENBALLYTHOMAS, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON

Final Offers are now being considered for this farm which appears to be selling in one lot but can be sold in various lots if required. Legal: Liddy Neilan Solicitors, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Ph. 09066 27498

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ENTITLEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LEASE Contact the office for further information on 090 6627003

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The interior of 36, Abbeyville, Roscommon

A quality family home in Strokestown REA Seamus Carthy are inviting final offers on this quality family home which is in walk-in condition. This is a three-bedroomed semi-detached property situated in a small residential estate in Strokestown. The property requires no work and offers excellent value for money. Seamus advised that final offers are now being invited and readers seeking more information can contact him at 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

S FFER O L FINA Most of the lands are of top quality with the benefit of a range of out offices including a 5 bay slatted shed, silage base, hay shed and various other stores. The residence is a 3 bedroomed farm house. The property has excellent road frontage and is located only a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk road in a renowned farming area. The lands can be sold in one or more lots to suit. The property can be sold with the benefit of entitlements if required. For further information contact the office on 09066 27003.

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LAND TO LEASE

S FFER O L FINA

TARA LAWN, TIMANAGH, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON

• At Fearagh, Ballymurray, Roscommon: Circa 30 acres of top quality land. Well Fenced, Cattle Pen, Crush and mains water supply. Lands are being let with Entitlements. • At Ballinaheglish, Roscommon: Circa 160 acres to let with 2 Slatted Sheds and a Sheep Shed. These lands can be set in one or two lots to suit. Lands are being let with Entitlements. • At Rathconnor & Tonlegee: Circa 60 acres to lease with Entitlements -------------------------------------------------------

LAND TO LET

• At Scrine, Roscommon: Circa 30 acres to let for 11 months. No Entitlements.

Highly important sale of “Tara Lawn”, a substantial 4 bedroom Detached Dormer Bungalow with 4 No. Garages/Outbuildings set on 6.5 acres of land. This superior home comprises of a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, 2 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and Family Bathroom at ground floor. First floor comprises 2 ensuite Bedrooms. Overall 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.

Enquiries Invited. _______________________________________ New to the Market

LISSNAVILLE TOWNLAND, FUERTY, CO. ROSCOMMON

Strong demand for industrial units reported REA Seamus Carthy advise that they are experiencing strong demand for industrial units throughout the region. Since the beginning of the year REA Seamus Carthy have leased in the region of 50,000 sq. ft. of industrial unit space. REA Seamus Carthy recently agreed terms with Frame Space Solutions on the above unit in Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Seamus Carthy advises that there is strong interest in industrial units at present and should you require advice in relation to your industrial unit contact the office at 0906630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Quality 4 Bedroom Family Home on a quality 1 Acre site in a quality location. Comprising Entrance porch leading to bright spacious Hallway, 2 Front Reception Rooms each offering solid fuel open fireplaces, Kitchen with attractive Timber Presses and Oil Fired Stanley Stove, Utility offering excellent fitted presses, W.C, Fully Tiled Bathroom and 4 Double Bedrooms (1 ensuite). Presented in Good condition internally and externally. Viewing is strongly advised with immediate enquiries recommended. With the award winning village of Castlecoote on your doorstep and Fuerty National School only 0.5 miles, Families Take Note. Contact Sole Selling Agents today.

Michael J. O’Rourke

Auctioneer

Creggs, Roscommon. M. 087 2242329

LANDS TO LET

• Circa 26 acres at Four Roads. Excellent quality land all in one unit. Cattle Crush. Cattle to 1st November 2017, sheep to 1st January 2018. • Circa 23 acres at Coalpits, Creggs. • Circa 34 acres at Garraunmore, Creggs.

Enquiries Invited.

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

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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

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS ST. COMAN’S CLUB, ROSCOMMON Tuesday 1pm; Tuesday 9pm; Wednesday 1pm; Thursday 1pm; Thursday 9pm; Saturday 8.30pm; Sunday 12 noon Phone: (01) 4538988 or (091) 767777.

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BOUNCING CASTLES

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

ROSCOMMON CASTLES

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

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.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Phone No: (087) 4136355

Gerrity Bouncy Castles

Complete Chimney Services

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

PHONE NO: 087 4668675

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

Padraic Cryan

• 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 Pwer washing and gutter cleaning services.

Please contact: Tel: 087 2798704

CHIROPODIST

Block & Bricklaying

FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY

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

(Monday to Saturday) Also available in Boyle, Athlone & Carrickon-Shannon -------Chiropody treatment and all aspects of Foot Pain. Orthotics prescribed

By Appointment Only – Tel 087 2982214 Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

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

CHIROPRACTOR

DENTAL

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Dental Design Studio

Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

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

COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY

Kathleen Wynne MCFHP, MAFHP

Foot Care Practitioner

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

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

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

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

 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

COMPUTERS

CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC

Clinical Dental Technician

DIVORCE COUNSELLING

Provided in the comfort of your own home

Patrick Lynch

VHI and Laya Covered

CHIROPODIST

Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare

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

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

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

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

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SYL’s

School of Motoring

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

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

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

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

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

EDT Lessons Available

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

DRIVING LESSONS

ACCOUNTS

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

CARS FOR SALE  FOR SALE: Toyota Corolla Saloon 1999. One careful owner from new. N.C.T until February 2018. Very good condition inside and out. Genuine car drives like new. No private numbers or texts. TEL: 087 2238940

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Classifieds FARMING

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FOR HIRE

FOR SALE

RM TOOL HIRE

Large selection of calves for sale at our approved premises. Can be delivered if required. Phone Paddy : 087 4116003

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

 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.  FOR SALE: 20 British Freisian Dairy maiden heifers. Also 25 New Zealand x Jersey maiden heifers. Fit for service. TEL: 086 8599443.

 FOR SALE: Hay & Silage Fuerty/Castlecoote area. Tel: 087 7671147  FOR SALE: AA and Hereford calves, bulls and Heifers. Can be deliveried. Call Mark on: 086 1996367.  FOR SALE: Bales of Silage Double wrapped/chopped. Athleague area. Tel: 085 7482187  PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439.

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

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.

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

Phone John on 087 2860428

GARDENING PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped. Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member. Telephone: (086) 6077307/(086) 8125165. www.parklawntreeservices.com

 FOR SALE: Silage Bales Creggs area. Tel: 087 2261364 after 6pm.

GARDENING

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

Home Maintenance •Garden Fencing •Patio/Decking •Indoor/outdoor painting •Hedge cutting •General maintenance •No job too small Contact 086 0815802

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

Tel: (086) 1500207

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

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

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WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

FOR SALE

KENNELS

 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.

LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

 FOR SALE: 12x7 trailer of seasoned hardwood timber. €400 Tel: 086 1678876

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,

& orthopaedic sports massage

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

Tel: 087 2721757

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

www.facebook.com/ AOBTherapies Vouchers available online

www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA

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

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

BALLAGHADERREEN: Willowbrook

For all your decorating needs

Natural Healing Clinic

For appointments:

Mobile: 085 1570821

CONTACT JOHN 086 4679798

Email: jill@jillsnaturalherbals.ie

PAT TREACY

Web: www.jillsnaturalherbalpractice.ie

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

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

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

www.aobtherapies.com

GATELY GARDENING

For further details contact Mary (087) 6162191 or Barra (087) 9764250.

ROSCOMMON: Tattie Hoaker, Goff St.

SEAMUS HUNT ● Amatsu Therapy

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR

Master Medical Herbalist

HOLISTIC

● Neuromuscular therapy

Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

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Tel: (086) 8077313 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL  GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO MEET lady companion. Roscommon/Athlone area. Please reply to Box No: 981 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

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PHYSICAL PLANNINGS THERAPIST

PLANNINGS

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 County Council I, Catherine Mullaney intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to extend existing Little Rascals Creche facility by way of additional classroom/toilets, associated site works and services at Ballypheasan, Circular Road, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural+ Design Services Ltd, Architects, Fallon Avenue, Roscommon, Phone: 090 6626974, 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours 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, Kevin Mc Guinness intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural+ Design Services Ltd, Architects, Fallon Avenue, Roscommon, Phone: 090 6626974, 086 8115449. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours 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.

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

086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Deeney Engineering and Planning Services, are applying to Roscommon County Council, on behalf of Jim McGrath, for Retention Planning Permission, to retain, as constructed on site, dwelling house and all ancillary site works at Tullaghanmore or Edmonstown Demesne TD, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. Signed: Deeney Engineering and Planning Services Tel 086 2503109 This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a prescribed fee within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application

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

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, James Dooney, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for an extension and all associated works to the existing dwelling at Sheepwalk, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 348 2387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that 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 intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a revise entrance to our dwelling house (under construction) previously permitted under Planning Register Reference no. PD/15/391 at Camlagh Td., Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed Alan and Maria Kelly 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.

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

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  TO LET: Two bedroomed house, would be suitable for a single or elderly person, in the Tulsk/Elphin area. TEL: 087 4359031/089 4224122  TO LET: One bedroomed apartment in Roscommon Town. All mod cons. Private parking available. TEL: 086 8538519  Ballyleague area: family looking for a 3-4 bedroomed property in Ballyleague for long-term lease. Reference available. Text anytime to 083 1392582. 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.

SITUATIONS VACANT  PART TIME STAFF REQUIRED for Health Food Shop.Experience in pharmacy/health desirable but not essential as full training will be given, Ideal candidate should be flexible and be available to cover school holidays, please forward C.V. to the Roscommon people BOX NO: 1000 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street Nursing & home care people. Immediate need to support couple; Ballintubber, Castleplunkett area. Hours available in the morning, evening, overnight and weekends. Please send CV and Refs to Po Box 999 c/o of Roscommon People, Abbey Street.

REFLEXOLOGY

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

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TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL

GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING

HUGH KILDUFF Hackney Service

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

Tutoring for college students in Business, Accountancy and Taxation.

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.

ROSCOMMON MATHS GRINDS Abbey Hotel Roscommon Experienced Higher Level Teacher Outstanding results record Limited places available

(086) 2479829 KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Mini Bus hire.

PHONE: 087-2727888.

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

Contact by phone/text:

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302 EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

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

Call car direct

(086) 2714879

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

PSYCHIC

PHOTOGRAPHER BC Photography

TUITION

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

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

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

SITUATIONS WANTED Young and proactive graduate with several years experience ICCA of 4 years. Pastries, cold kitchen, a la carte is looking for a new job as a chef, junior chef, chef assistant in restaurant/hotel. TEL: 087 4154254 EMAIL: kikoblasko97@gmail.com

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Peter Lynch 086 8400002 TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

JOHN BEATTIE

 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. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Hardwood - Ash and Whitethorn. Tel: 086 2437376.  FOR SALE: NICE DRY SEASONED TURF .Sold in various size loads. Discount offered on second load. Delivered throughout Roscommon. TEL: 087 3831953.

USEFUL SERVICES  MAN AVAILABLE FOR CHIMNEY REPAIRS, ROOFING, RE-ROOFING AND ALL TYPES OF WORK: Roof lights fitted, re-roofing, facia board and gutter repairs, roofing, flat roofing, timber, slating, tiling, stone work, chimney repairs, Insurance claims handled, attic conversions, lights, general building, etc. All types of farm work, repairs to sheds, cattle crushes, yards, concrete, fencing and painting. Contact: 087 9188170.  FURNITURE REMOVALS DELIVERY SERVICE: Household and office furniture removals. Large and small loads to all areas. Phone for free quotation: 086 2649313. Email: homemoversrc@gmail. com  SAFE ELECTRIC REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE for work. Small jobs a speciality. Call 087 4634888 anytime.  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel Tom on 086 0815802.  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p0862553153@gmail.com

Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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USEFUL SERVICES  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.

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

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Contact Vincent on 083 4130827

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.K PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your Perpetual Glory. Amen. Mention your request. While making the request, promise to either publish this prayer of to circulate the favour. Say prayer for three days. After the third day, the request will be granted.M.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.A.F. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks.A.B. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Also thanks to Our Lady and St. Joeseph. K.E.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES

LEAVY Memorials Lanesborough

DUKE John Joe

MALONEY Noel

MURRAY, Lawrence

RAFTERY Fionan

Castlecoote whose 11th Anniversary occurs on the 5th of May ,2017.

who died on April 20th, 2016 (1st Anniversary)

Kilclough, Newbridge In loving memory of Lawrence (Larry) Murray who passed away on 14th April 2011. (6th Anniversary)

Hyde Court, Roscommon, who died on the 18th of April, 2011

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FAHY BR. BRENDAN, PATRICK JOSEPH SVD Divine Word Missionaries, Donamon Castle, Roscommon, And formerly of Glentane, Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, who died on the 10th of March, 2017.

We, Br. Brendan’s family wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who offered sympathy, support, shared their memories and to those who travelled long distances to be with us at this sad time. We also offer our sincere thanks to our extended families, relations, neighbours and friends who supported and helped us in any way. Also a special word of thanks to the management and staff of Oakwood Nursing Home for the great care and kindness they showed to Br. Brendan over the last seven and a half years. Thanks to Dr. Brennan and the Diabetes Clinic in UCHG who looked after Br. Brendan’s medical needs over the years. Thank you to the doctors and staff of Portiuncula Hospital who cared for Br. Brendan where he passed away peacefully. Also a special word of thanks to Pat Smyth, Undertaker, and also to those who prepared Br. Brendan’s final resting place. We wish to thank the staff of Cuisle for providing a beautiful meal after the funeral. We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Fr. Timmy, SVD and Fr’s. Pat, Jerry, Norman and Michael, SVD Community and all the staff for their kindness and the support they showed not only to our family during this sad time, but to Br. Brendan throughout his life there. To them, the SVD priests and all their fellow priests who concelebrated a thoughtful and meaningful Funeral Mass we offer our sincere thanks. Finally, we would like to thank the choir who added such beautiful music to the Funeral Mass. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deepest gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Br. Brendan’s Month’s Mind Mass will be on Friday the 21st of April at 7.00pm in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballymacward.

CONNAUGHTON Catherine Athleague, In loving memory of our mother, Catherine Connaughton who died on the 13th of April, 2008. (9th Anniversary)

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there.

Sadly missed by his wife Mary B and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote on Saturday, the 15th of April at 8.30pm.

CONWAY James Racecourse Road, Roscommon (12th Anniversary)

Will those who think of James today, A little prayer to Jesus say. Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be. A resting place along the road, To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We all were meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay. Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know, For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slow. But when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord.

A day that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today. To mark the way you left us In such a sudden way. Time slips by, Life goes on, But from our hearts you will never be gone.

Loved and missed by Lisa, Barry, John, Patrick and John Noel’s Anniversary Mass will be on August 6th at 10.30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon

O’ GRADY Noel Chapel Lane, St. John’s, Lecarrow, who died on the 10th of April, 2010.

When you died the world cried. There is no death, only a change of worlds.

Sadly missed by parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass on the 21st of May at 11.30am in St. John’s for Noel and his two sisters, Anne Ryan and Marie Mullen.

CRONIN Margaret Mote Park, Roscommon 17th Anniversary 6th April 2000

Sadly missed and remembered by his wife Peggy and all the family.

Memory drifts to scenes long past, time rolls on, but memories last; sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Greatly missed by your family and your beloved grandchildren, Emily, Abbie and Evan and Vovo in Heaven to Mila and Luca. Anniversary Mass for our mother and father, Brodie Connaughton, is on Sunday the 14th May, at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague.

I’m sending a dove to Heaven, with a parcel on its wings, be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs, to say how much we miss you and send you all our love. We hold you within our hearts, and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we see you again. You are near, even if I don’t see you. You are with me, even if you are far away. You are in my heart, in my thoughts, in my life, always.

Forever loved and dearly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughters Noreen and Martina, son John, son-inlaw Seamus, granddaughter Eleanor and brother Andrew. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Newbridge on Sunday 23rd April at 11.30pm.

CURLEY Michael Scrine, Rahara. (12th Anniversary) 16th of April, 2005.

In loving memory of our dear brother. A special day, Another year, A loving thought, A silent tear.

Always remembered by her husband Sonnie and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery at 7pm on Thursday the 20th of April at 7.00pm.

Time may change many things, But your memory still lives on, and in our hearts.

Still missed, remembered and loved by sisters, Mary, Ann, Veronica and brothers-in-law. R.I.P.

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 wonderful to think of, But so hard to live without.

Forever loved and missed by your wife Helen, children Claire, Sean, Niamh and Jack. Anniversary Mass on Sunday the 30th of April at 11.00am in Sacred Heart Home.

RAFTERY Fionan

HOARE Mick & Grandson Henry Street, Roscommon who died on 17th April (8th Anniversary)

A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled.

Missed and remembered every day, lovingly remembered by your wife Margaret and family. Anniversary Mass on Monday 17th April at 9.30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

BRADY Denis Ballymacurley, Ballinaheglish, and late of Clooncraff, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon Who died on 20th April 2015 (2nd Anniversary)

Hyde Court, Roscommon, who died on the 18th of April, 2011 (6th Anniversary)

Deep in our hearts, Your memory is kept, To love and treasure, And never forget. Always gentle, Always kind, Those are the memories you left behind. As years go by and times move on, Our thoughts of you, are never gone.

Lovingly remembered by your mum Betty, sister Siobhan, brother-in-law Eamon, nephew Darragh, niece Leanne. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday the 19th of April at 9.30am.

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.

Sadly missed by his mother Gertie, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Second Anniversary Mass for Denis, father John, sister Marion and members of the deceased Brady family will be held in in St. Joseph’s Church Kilteevan on April 21st at 8pm.

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KIERNAN Seamus (6th Anniversary) who died on the 16th of April, 2011.

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 Seamus, Our hearts just broke in two, The smallest part is still with us, And the biggest part with you. For the rest of our lives, We will miss you Seamus. Our secret tears still flow, Oh how we really loved you. No one will ever know. We miss your smile, Your joking way, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. You were always there, When we needed you, No task too great or small. With a loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all. Look around your garden Lord, And when he turns and smiles, Put your arms around him, And hold him for a while.

Sadly missed by your darling wife Bridie.

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Dad, sadly gone, but never forgotten by your loving daughter Annette, son-inlaw Tony and grandchildren Daniel, Alicia and Connor

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(nee Hurson) In loving memory of our cherished mother and devoted wife Bridie who passed away on the 14th April 2000. (17th Anniversary)

Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, We place our trust in thee.

Remembered today and everyday, from your loving husband Pat, Caroline, Sinead, Aine, Jonathon, Timothy and Graham, grandchildren Heba and Ayah and son-in-law Ab’dul. Anniversary Mass in Rahara Church on Sunday 30th of April at 10 a.m.

CRAVEN Michael

FARRELL Margaret

Abbeyville, Roscommon and Knockcroghery (4th Anniversary) who died on 10th April 2013

Lanesboro, Roscommon. (20th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear mother and Nana.

A picture of you I carry in my heart, I close my eyes to see it when the world gets dark. A memory of you I carry in my soul I wrap it close around me When the nights get cold. If you ask how I am, I’d say just fine, But the truth is If you could read my mind Not a day goes by That I don’t think of you.

Sadly missed by his family and friends. Anniversary Mass in Knockcroghery Church on Tuesday 18th April at 7pm.

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2017 Golfing Union of Ireland Connacht Provincial Council were pictured at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon a few weeks ago. Standing (L-r): Enda Lonergan (Executive Officer), John O’Donoghue (Strandhill), Tony Slevin (Loughrea), Jimmy Duggan (Galway), Jim Mooney (Boyle), Niall MacSweeney (Athenry), Matt Donohue (Portumna), John Durcan (Co. Sligo), Cathal McConn (Roscommon), John MacDonagh (Castlebar) & Richard Canavan (Tuam). Seated (L-r): Eugene Fayne (Athlone), Fred Perry (Co. Sligo), Michael Evans (Athlone) Hon. Treasurer, Jim McGovern (Castlebar) Chairman, Michael Heaney (Oughterard) Hon. Secretary, Michael Connaughton (Roscommon), Michael Butler (Athlone), & Nicky McLoughlin (Ballina). Missing from photo: Gar Golden (Westport) & Tommie Basquille (Strandhill). Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin

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GAA Fixtures Friday, April 14th REA Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 At Strokestown: Strokestown v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 6 pm At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael. 7 pm REA Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 At Abbey Park: Boyle v Kilbride. 5.30 pm At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Joseph’s. 6 pm At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Ballinameen. 6 pm At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Barry’s. 6 pm At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v St. Michael’s. 7 pm Sunday, April 16th Hodson Bay Hotels AFL Division 1 At Kilmore: Kilmore v Western-Gaels. 12 pm At Strokestown: Strokestown v Clann na nGael. 1 pm At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Croan’s. 2 pm At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Elphin. 2 pm Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 (2 pm)

At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Dominic’s At Rockfield: Oran v Boyle At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Michael Glavey’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Western Gaels Mulryan Construction AFL Division 3 At Parc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Kilbride At Ballinameen: Ballinameen v St. Aidan’s At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v St. Michael’s

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Minor Football League Division 2 (5 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Oran At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards Minor Football League Division 3 (5 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Kilbride At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Boyle At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s Minor Football League Division 4 (5 pm) At TBC: St. Michaels-St. Ronan’s v Michael Glavey’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Éire Óg U-12 Spring League Division 6 (12 pm) At Nash Park: Western Gaels-Frenchpark v St. Ronan’s U-16 Football League Division 4 At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Michael Glavey’s. 3.30 pm Sunday, April 16th U-14 Football League Division 1 (11.30 am) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Michael’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v Roscommon Gaels At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael U-14 Football League Division 2 (11.30 am) At TBC: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Ciaran’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Strokestown At Kilmore: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels v Kilbride U-14 Football League Division 3 (11.30 am) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Kilglass Gaels/ St. Barry’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Western GaelsFrenchpark At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Oran U-14 Football League Division 4 (11.30 am) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Brigid’s At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Clan na nGael At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses

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Penalty heartbreak! Boyle Celtic downed in shootout A dejected Gerry McDermottroe of Boyle Celtic after missing his penalty during the shootout with Evergreen FC at The Showgrounds in Sligo last Sunday. Evergreen won 4-2 on penalties to advance to the FAI Junior Cup Final where they will face current holders Sheriff YC. Pic: David Maher/Sportsfile

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Dowd wonder try can’t save gallant Creggs Creggs seniors – Connacht Junior 1B League: Creggs 17 Castlebar RFC 19. Creggs seniors completed their league campaign at The Green on Sunday. Castlebar started impressively and scored a fine try after 10 minutes. They added a second try midway through the first half to go 14-0 ahead. Creggs replied with a wellworked try by Michael Farrell after crisp handling by the

backline created an overlap for Farrell to touch down in the right corner. At the break, it was 14-5 to Castlebar. Castlebar scored a third try in the 45th minute when the Creggs defence was stretched to breaking point, thus going 19-5 ahead. Creggs hit back immediately with a try by impressive number 8 Kevin Brandon and the game was really in the balance when Shane Dowd

scored a sensational solo try following an 80-metre run, leaving several defenders in his wake. Dowd’s conversion left just two points between the teams but Castlebar held out for a hard-earned win. Creggs: K. Gavin, E. Tully, M. Farrell, T. Callaghan, D. Feeney, S. Dowd, B. Cleary, E. Farrell, B. Coady, K. Loughrey, A. Glennon, D. Nee, D. Nolan, K. Brandon, A. Leech, C. Gore.

There was no Creggs Lotto jackpot winner this week. The lucky dip winner is Seamus Molloy, Lisnacilla, Athleague. Next week’s Creggs Lotto jackpot will be €2,500. We would encourage all our lotto players to support the club and renew their lotto subscription for the year (or six months) ahead. Many thanks. See www.creggsrugby.ie

Making our pitch…

Aidan Leech was in action for the seniors at the weekend.

Michael Farrell scored a try for the Creggs’ seniors at the weekend.

Our development of very necessary new pitches in Creggs is proceeding, but the nature of this work means it is weather-dependent. We would like to thank everyone that has and continues to help us with this major project. Please contact Kieran Dowd or Kieran Brandon if you can assist with the ongoing pitch development work. We ask all our members, parents of players and friends of Creggs to support our work by joining our Creggs Rugby Club Lotto. Your support is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Four Creggs youth teams into semi-ﬁnals It was a great week for Creggs youth teams with all sides progressing through their respective quarter-finals to set up Connacht Cup semi-finals. Connacht U-18.5 Cup: Galwegians RFC 14 Creggs 18. After establishing their credentials as the top team in Connacht rugby this season so far at the 18.5 year age group by winning the Connacht Division 1 League, Creggs travelled to Galway on Sunday evening

‘Simply the best!’ Connacht U-15 Cup quarter-final: Creggs 48 Bucanneers RFC 0. One knowledgeable observer described the display by the Creggs U-15s in this Connacht Cup quarter-final as the best and most clinical he had seen in youths club rugby. In a local derby played in beautiful sunshine on Saturday at The Green the Creggs lads produced flowing rugby to beat Buccaneers RFC by 48-0. Tries from Rory Callaghan, Cian Glennon, Jack Tucker, Mark Purcell, Andrew Naughton and Aaron Lyons and six conversions from Mark Purcell completed the scoring for Creggs. Up front, Conor McNulty, Ronan Lambe, Shane Connaughton, Luke Divilly and Lorcan Maher were outstanding in their ball carrying and off-loading while Brandon Kilcommons led the backs well. Creggs: Ronan Lambe, Conor McNulty, Andrew Naughton, Cian Glennon, Ethan Glennon, Luke Divilly, Lorcan Maher, Rory Callaghan, Kian Moran, Adam Donnelly, Tiernan O’Sullivan, Mark Purcell (C), Aaron Lyons, Brandon Kilcommons, Shane Connaughton, Darren Gately, Mark Silva, Naoise Coyle. Our U-15s now play Monivea RFC in the Connacht Cup semi-final next Saturday at 2.30 pm in Creggs.

last to play a strong Galwegians RFC side in the Connacht Cup quarter-final and emerged victorious by 18 points to 14. Galwegians started very strongly but Creggs grew into the game. Ronan Cahill, Rian Biesty and Melvin Conteh were beginning to get over the gainline and they used their backs to run the ball well. Two Shane Purcell penalties gave Creggs a 6-0 lead. Galwegians gathered the kick-off and a mix-up in defence by Creggs allowed them to touch down under the posts. Galwegians led 7-6 at half-time. Creggs were rewarded for some enterprising play after 13 minutes of the second half when Ronan Dowd touched down in the corner. He converted. After 18 minutes, James Brandon did well to score in the same corner. 18-7 to Creggs. Wegians managed to get another score which they converted to reduce the deficit to 18-14 with five left. Creggs played smart rugby to hold out for an important win. Creggs: Aaron Glennon, Melvin Conteh, Dan Butt, Brian Maloney, David O’Gorman, Rian Biesty, James Brandon, Ronan Cahill, Eoghan Coyle

(C), Shane Purcell, Jason Hoare, Dara Byrne, Cian Gately, Ronan Dowd, Mairtin Quinn, Matthew Curley, Ian Conlon, Amuray Duarte, Edward Clinton, Aidan Conneely, Oisin Keenan. Creggs U-18.5s will now be out again Wednesday, away against Ballina RFC in the Connacht Cup semi-final (12 noon). Connacht U-14 Plate quarter-final: Creggs 53 Galwegians RFC 0. Creggs U-14s continued successfully in the Connacht U-14 Plate on Sunday, beating Galwegians comprehensively. Creggs started strongly with Edimar Filho and Frankie Quinn excelling. Silky hands from the Creggs backline led by out-half Paddy Downey ensured Creggs got well-earned early points. Michael McAteer, Luke Butt and Jordan Kennedy worked very hard around the fringes of the ruck and Robert Colleran’s kicking was excellent throughout. James Murray rucked well while Mark Kilcommons, James Connelly, Brian Costello and Darren Gately tackled bravely. Tries from Edimar Filho, Shane Connaughton, Ciaran Purcell, Tyrese Etete and Ruairi O’Brien helped Creggs on their way.

Creggs: Ruairi O’Brien, Luke Butt, Michael McAteer, Jordan Kennedy, Robert Colleran, Edimar Filho, Frankie Quinn, Shane Connaughton, Ciaran Purcell, Paddy Downey, Tyrese Etete, Mark Kilcommons, James Connelly, Brian Costello, Darren Gately, Dara Hughes, James Murray. There are no details of the U-13s’ semi-final at the time writing. Players will be notified at training. U-13s: Last Wednesday night week under lights in Creggs, our U-13s played a very fancied Ballinasloe RFC side in their Connacht Cup quarter-final. Ballinasloe scored a try almost directly from the kick-off to go 7-0 clear. After good work from Lee Kilcoyne, Michael McAteer, Edimar Fimho and Tadgh Lyons, Jack Fleming was on hand to score. Cormac Dolan converted to level the scores. Ballinasloe then availed of some poor tackling to run in a try in the corner to regain the lead. Creggs began the second half very well and had the better of territory, making their pressure tell after five minutes when Aodhan Looby burst through to touch down. Dolan again converted.

Creggs continued to press and were rewarded after 10 minutes when Ciaran Purcell scored in the corner. 19-12 to Creggs. Ballinasloe were rewarded with 10 minutes to go with a try – going 19-17 ahead. A drop goal with four to go put Ballinasloe in front but Cormac Dolan converted a penalty brilliantly with the last kick of the game to secure a win for Creggs. Creggs: Senan Lambe, Shane Walsh, Daniel Crehan, Tadgh Lyons, Jack Fleming, Aodhan Looby, DJ Hession, Cormac Dolan, Ciaran Purcell, Edimar Fimho, Daniel Flynn, Ben Johnson, Aidan Hoare, Michael McAteer, Aindriu Oates, Lee Kilcoyne, Tomas Tiernan, Sean Curley, Patrick Keane, Logan Gore. Creggs expect to play next week in their Division One Cup semi-final v the winners of Monivea v Galwegians quarter-final replay. Mini rugby: Creggs Mini girls took part in their last blitz of the year on Saturday and played teams from Greystones RFC, Buccaneers RFC, Sligo RFC and Galwegians RFC, defeating all opponents in great conditions. Well done to all on a great season.

Creggs U-18.5s, the Connacht Division 1 League champions, who defeated Galwegians RFC in the quarter-final of the Connacht Cup on Sunday last. Missing from this picture is James Brandon.

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Boyle’s heroes lose Aviva FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final BOYLE CELTIC

EVERGREEN FC (KILKENNY) 1 (Evergreen won 4-2 on penalties after extra-time)  SEAMUS DUKE

Aaron Caplin takes the ball past Evergreen’s Daragh Walsh last Sunday. Pic: David Maher/Sportsfile

Lady Luck deserted Boyle Celtic in the most dramatic and heartbreaking fashion at The Showgrounds last Sunday when they were beaten on penalties after a pulsating battle with Evergreen FC of Kilkenny. The fact that Boyle were the better side over the course of the game and two periods of extra-time will be of little consolation this week as they reflect on what might have been. In front of a huge crowd, (2,475) 90% of whom were supporting Boyle, fortunes in the game swung one way, then the other, but it was Boyle who looked the more likely winners as the game went on. This was a heart-breaking way to bow out of the competi-

tion, but having won in two penalty shootouts in the run to the semi-finals, it was their turn to suffer the agony of losing in this most cruel of ways. One or two crucial decisions did not go their way as well and Evergreen rode their luck on a number of occasions. Boyle were magnificent again on Sunday. Their back four in particular tied up the much vaunted Evergreen attack with a fantastic display of composure, grit and determination. Seanie Purcell and John Connolly commanded the centre while Gerard McDermottroe and Dessie Carlos were very comfortable on the flanks. In fact, Carlos was sensational at right back and was my ‘man of the match’ despite the official award going to another

Boyle player, Danny Browne, who also played very well. Further up the field, Boyle were always competing. Danny Browne was everywhere and he looked so comfortable in this exalted company as did the rest of the Boyle players like Mike Corrigan, Niall Brennan and Shane Battles. In fact, it was Boyle who were by far the fitter team, and in extra-time it was the Roscommon side who looked by far the stronger and the more likely to get a winner. But that never came, and the lottery of the penalty shootout proved their undoing. With at least 2,000 followers roaring them on, there was a mighty atmosphere at The Showgrounds to see if Boyle could become the first team from County Roscommon to get to the FAI Junior Cup final. It was Evergreen who started best in terms of possession over the first 15 minutes but Boyle grew into the game and

Heartbroken Danny hails the fans Danny Browne rued Boyle Celtic’s luck following the heartbreak of Sunday’s penalty shootout defeat but paid tribute to the army of fans who travelled to The Showgrounds in support of their team. He said: “It is just heartbreaking. I think we could have won it in 90 minutes. We had worked on their

long throw-ins during the week but I don’t know what happened for their goal but that’s football I suppose. “We won two penalty shootouts on the way here today so we were out of luck. There was an unbelievable following here for Boyle Celtic today, not alone from Boyle but from the whole area and

Ballaghaderreen as well. I couldn’t believe the atmosphere. I want to thank al the supporters for coming here today. It’s a pity we couldn’t win it for them. “It has been a magical run for sure and we will sit down tonight and tomorrow and reflect on a great run but we are so disappointed right now.”

Snapshot! Boyle Celtic supporters were out in force at last Sunday’s Aviva FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final between Boyle Celtic and Evergreen FC at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Pic: David Maher/Sportsfile

Boyle Celtic supporter Adam McDermott (9) during the FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final between Boyle Celtic and Evergreen FC at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Pic: David Maher/Sportsfile

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shootout lottery were soon on the front foot. There were a few half chances for both sides but nothing serious until the 23rd minute when Mike Corrigan went down heavily in the Evergreen box. There were shouts for a penalty but referee Paul Duddy was not interested. Evergreen forced three corners in a row in the 36th minute but the Boyle defence easily dealt with any threat, and a minute later the Boyle faithful were on their feet as their team took the lead. Dessie Carlos chased a poor back pass to Evergreen ‘keeper Patrick Holden who failed to control it. Carlos dispossessed him and the Evergreen player-manager pulled him down. A stonewall penalty for sure, and Danny Browne sent Holden the wrong way to give his side a deserved lead. Evergreen’s first real chance arrived a minute from half-time when Lee Delaney’s cross was met by Sean Barcoe, whose strong header was well saved by Kyle Suffin, and Boyle led by 1-0 at the break. The ecstatic Boyle following gave their side a standing ovation as the sides headed for the dressing rooms at half-time. Boyle continued to look comfortable on the restart but Evergreen did look a little more dangerous when they got forward. The previously ineffective Mikey Drennan, the former Aston Villa player, moved to midfield where he had more joy. Mike Corrigan and Shane Battles had shots dealt with by the Evergreen defence but then in the 68th minute Evergreen shocked Boyle with an equaliser out of nothing. Tommy Earls’ long throw from the left was allowed to bounce in the Boyle penalty area and Drennan stole in at the far post

to stab home from close range. Then in the 74th minute came an incident that many in the crowd (and the press box) felt had a huge effect in the final result. Evergreen goalkeeper Patrick Holden came out of his area to clear a long ball out of the Boyle defence. He appeared to handle the ball. Boyle players and fans appealed immediately. The linesman flagged furiously for a foul which would have seen Holden receive a red card, but referee Duddy decided following a consultation with the linesman that the ball came off the goalkeeper’s thigh and a free was the only award to Boyle. It was a huge let-off for Evergreen. Gerard MacDermottroe’s 25-yard free-kick in the 80th minute whizzed over the Evergreen crossbar and then in the 5th minute of injury-time Evergreen sub Darragh Walshe ran 70 metres and was through on the Boyle goal, but Kyle Suffin was out quickly to make a crucial save. The two periods of extratime saw few clear-cut chances being created, although Boyle were playing by far the better football and they seemed much fitter with many of the Evergreen players dropping to the turf, suffering from cramp. But there was no further scoring and it was on to the dreaded penalty shootout. Evergreen’s star player Mickey Drennan’s first effort was brilliantly saved by Kyle Suffin but then disaster, as Danny Browne’s excellent shot cannoned off the crossbar with Patrick Holden beaten. Evergreen were ahead when Tommy Earls was successful and then further dismay for Boyle when Gerard MacDermottroe’s effort was stopped by a spectacular save by

Holden. Evergreen sub Darragh Walshe put his side 2-0 up. Then Boyle sub Aaron Murren pulled one back for Boyle. Evergreen were 3-1 ahead when Conor English was on target but Niall Brennan kept Boyle in the hunt converting Boyle’s fourth penalty. But centre-back Niall Andrews was the Evergreen hero, blasting past the unlucky Kyle Suffin to give his side an unassailable 4-2 lead and a place in the final against the holders Sherriff YC of Dublin. As the Evergreen players and management celebrated, the Boyle players, management and fans were devastated. A magnificent journey was finally over and they had lost, beaten in the cruellest way possible. The team were given a massive ovation as they left the ground and the words of the Boyle Celtic song boomed out over the public address system...’We will fight for each other until the final whistle blows ‘cause we’re Boyle Celtic and we’re proud!’ That about sums it up. Boyle Celtic: Kyle Suffin, Dessie Carlos, Seanie Purcell, John Connolly, Gerard MacDermottroe, Lochlainn Conboy, Mick Corrigan, Lee McKillen, Shane Battles, Luka Roddy, Niall Brennan. Subs: Aaron Murren for Roddy (69), Aaron Calpin for Conboy (69). Evergreen FC: Patrick Holden, Tommy Earls, Robbie Quinn, Niall Andrews, Dylan Whearty, Brian Jordan, Lee Delaney, Sean Barcoe, Mikey Drennan, Conor English, Chris Whearty. Subs: Darragh Walshe for Delaney (h/t), Ben Hickey for C Whearty (64), Declan McQuillan for Hickey (94), Sammy Johnston for Barcoe (96). Referee: Paul Duddy (Donegal)

Gerry McDermottroe of Boyle Celtic in action against Conor English of Evergreen FC during the FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final at The Showgrounds in Sligo last Sunday. Pic: David Maher/Sportsfile

Stat Attack Goals: Boyle Celtic (Danny Browne, 37 pen) Evergreen FC (Mikey Drennan, 68) Red cards: None Yellow cards: Boyle Celtic 1 (Shane Battles 71) Evergreen 2 (Lee Delaney 45, Brian Jordan 59) Attendance: 2,475 Man of the Match: Dessie Carlos (Boyle Celtic) The Boyle Celtic team pictured ahead of their Aviva FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final against Evergreen FC at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Pic: David Maher/Sportsfile

Celtic boss proud of his troops’ efforts Boyle Celtic manager, Darren Hurd was understandably disappointed with his side’s semi-final shootout exit at the hands of Evergreen last Sunday. However, he remained extremely proud of his players’ efforts throughout their pulsating run to the last four of Ireland’s premier junior soccer competition. Speaking to People Sport after the match, he said: “We won in two penalty shootouts in this competition so now we

are on the receiving end but I thought we did not deserve to lose here today. We played the better football throughout. They rely on set plays and we have more football in our team. Mikey Drennan was supposed to be an international footballer but he wasn’t in the game at all. We played the better football but our season is not over. We have big games coming up and we have to get back to working hard to prepare for them.

“We had some support here today. There must have been two thousand people here not just from Boyle but from the entire area. I thought we were going to do it but we were undone by a set play, a long throw-in and a lucky goal. “Remember who we were playing here. Evergreen are a huge club. They have won the FAI Junior Cup in the past but we were far better than them today.

I think that the final would have been a better game if we were in it but that’s the way it goes. I don’t think you could name one of their players who stood out today and that’s how well we played. “It was a one-off game and we just didn’t have the luck today. But I genuinely thought we were going to win it. I wish Evergreen the best of luck in the final now. It would be nice to say we were beaten by the winners.”

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This weekend’s action No racing in Ireland today or tomorrow and there is a flat meeting on Saturday at Cork, first race away at 2 pm, the first of 3 days racing on the track. On Sunday, racing returns to Cork with the action taking place over the sticks at 2 pm. Cork race again on Monday with a mixed card, first race off at 1.50 pm and the last 5 races being confined to hunter chasers. Sunday also sees the start of the 3-day Easter Grand National meeting, featuring the Ryanair Gold Cup and the EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Final, both Grade 1 races, starting at 1.55 pm. Bank Holiday Monday sees the Grade A Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse backed up by two Grade 2 hurdles and a Grade 3 Mares Chase first away at 2.45 pm. Tuesday evening hosts the Glascarn Hurdle a Grade A handicap, the EBF Novice Grade B Handicap Hurdle and the Ladies National, check starting time. There are 74 horses left in the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday with leading NH trainer, Gordon Elliott, responsible for 21 of them and champion trainer, Willie Mullins, for 9. The safety limit is 30 and most of the two leading trainers’ horses will probably miss the cut. If either win the race they will be long odds-on to win the championship, so watch what Ruby Walsh, Bryan Cooper and Jack Kennedy choose to ride. A bit long in the tooth now but Martin Brassil’s Double Seven rarely runs a poor race around this track and an e/w or place might pay a dividend. On Sunday at Fairyhouse, the Ryanair

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Gold Cup looks likely to go to Willie Mullins’ Yorkhill who will start odds-on.

Racing news Silviano Conti has run his last race. Paul Nicholls’ 11-Y-O was retired after last week’s Aintree Bowl where he finished 6th. He won back-to-back victories in the King George VI Chase in 2013 and 2014. His last win was in Ascot’s Grade 1 Betfair Chase over 12 months ago. He was seeking a third Bowl success, having won in 2014/15, but could only finished 6th under Noel Fehily.

Aintree report Bred in Bennetsbridge Co. Kilkenny and ridden by Co. Sligo native Derek Fox, One For Arthur won the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, in blue and white cross belts for Scotland and trainer, Lucinda Russell. The 8-Y-O beat Jamie Codd on Cause Of Causes and Saint Are 4½l and 3¾l with Blaklion in 4th another ½l back. Fox had just returned from injury at Kelso on Monday. There were no injuries to either man or beast in the race. There were no Irish trained winners but Irish based jockey Robbie ‘Puppy’ Power won the leading jockey title with 4 wins from Barry Geraghty with 3. Power’s winners were all for his retaining owners Ann and Alan Potts and trained by Colin Tizzard, the leading trainer with 5 winners.

General news Wayne Lordan and Aidan O’Brien were before the Dundalk stewards under the new Turf Club rule 212 - the non-trier rule. Lordan was handed a 5-day suspension and

One For Arthur and Derek Fox at the last ahead of Cause of Causes, Blaklion, Gas Line Boy with Saint Are in background.

ordered to forfeit his riding fee, O’Brien was fined €2,000 and the horse, Music Box, was given a 42-day suspension for finishing 3rd on her debut. All the penalties have been appealed, an option normally not viable for the smaller yards. We await, with bated breath, the outcome of the appeal next week!

Point to point view Unlike last weekend there’s plenty of action this weekend with Saturday racing at Loughanmore in Antrim, where they race again on Easter Monday. A busy Sunday sees three meetings down for decision: at Curraghmore in Waterford, Quakerstown in Co. Clare and Oldcastle in Co. Meath. There is also racing on Easter Monday at Stradbally in Co. Laois. All meetings are scheduled for a 2 pm start except Oldcastle

and Stradbally which both race half an hour later at 2.30 pm.

Competition time Hard to believe we are back with our competitions and first up Kilbeggan is on the 21st of this month. We have three pairs of tickets for the first meeting of the season on this track, compliments of Secretary Paddy Dunican. To win, can you tell us in which county is Kilbeggan racecourse located? Answers please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon town or by e-mail to tomred17@ gmail.com by 12 pm on Thursday, April 20th and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street on Thursday or Friday.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions

he pick of this weekend’s action is at Bal-

lymoe, where Moore United are the visitors in the cup and will be hoping to draw first blood ahead of the vital league game, which will take place in the next two weeks. Last weekend, my pick for the title, Castlerea Celtic went top with a convincing 4-0 win over Brazukas.

Friday, April 14th RDFL First Division Cup Round 1 Lough Harps v Kilkerrin United (8 pm) The hosts should progress against Kilkerrin, who were impressive last weekend. Prediction: Lough Harps

St. Mary’s National School, Strokestown who competed in the SPAR & FAI 5s Schools County Final at RDFL grounds in Roscommon last week. Picture: Andrew Fox

Soccer Results The Herald Premier Division Castlerea Celtic 4 Brazukas 0 Ballinasloe Town v Ballymoe FC, postponed. The Premier Division Cup First Round Moore United 6 Ahascragh United 0 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Lough Harps 1 Dysart FC 0 Cloonfad United 8 Glen Celtic 0 CP Ajax 4 Kilkerrin United 4 The Division Two Cup Quarter-Final Moore United 2 Moylough ’79 1 AET

Saturday, April 15th The Herald Premier Division Ballaghaderreen FC v Shiven Rovers (6.30 pm) The home side have been mixed of late but should have enough about them here. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC Norio’s Takeaway Division One Dunmore Town v Ballinasloe Town B (6.30 pm) Dunmore will make one last push for top four. Prediction: Dunmore Town Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Roscommon United v Moylough ’79 (6.30 pm) It looks like United will finish in sixth regardless of how their last two fixtures pan out. They will

expect to win this. Prediction: Roscommon United RDFL Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Ballymoe FC v Moore United (7.30 pm) Mouth-watering tie in prospect here. Could the result here provide an advantage in the league run-in? Prediction: Ballymoe, narrowly. RDFL Second Division Cup Round 1 Strokestown United v Dunmore Town B (7.30 pm) Only one winner here. Prediction: Strokestown United

Sunday, April 16th The TP Brennan Connacht Cup QuarterFinal

Ballinasloe Town v Manor Rangers (2 pm) The home side have impressed in recent weeks. Hopefully they can squeeze through here. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town The TP Brennan Connacht Shield QuarterFinal Manulla B v Cam Celtic (2 pm) This is a tough test for Cam. They’ve proven me wrong before... Prediction: Manulla B Killeen Sportsground Division Two Ballinagare FC v Cloonfad United B Ballinagare have beaten Cloonfad already this season and this could be an opportunity to grab only their third win. Prediction: Ballinagare FC

This week’s awards Game of the Week CP Ajax and Kilkerrin United had quite the day last weekend according to our sources. Neither team started with a full team and the 4-4 result reflects the amount of space available in Tarmon.

Hosts of the Week Rumour has it that CP Ajax travelled to Kilkerrin to escort the visitors to Tarmon last weekend. A nice touch as it’s easy to get lost in Castleplunkett!

Moan of the Week Boyle Celtic lost out on penalties in their Aviva FAI Junior Cup semifinal against Evergreen in Sligo last Sunday. According to multiple accounts they deserved their big day out in the Aviva. A brilliant cup run nonetheless.

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Forget Augusta, local clubs are where it’s at! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of representing this newspaper at a presentation night at Roscommon Golf Club. There were no green jackets handed out but there were some nice prizes as well as a relatively good turnout considering the drama from the US Masters was being beamed into living rooms across Roscommon that very same evening. I used to be a social golfer. I say social because I enjoyed the walk and the chat between swings more than

searching for my ball following another wayward stroke. I was consistently brutal with flashes of what must have been accidental brilliance. But I enjoyed the fresh air and the whole ritual around it. Like many potential Padraig Harringtons in Dublin at that time, I was forced to give up regular rounds due to finances. The membership fee at Lucan Golf Club back then was the equivalent of the GDP of a small Central American country. According to recent figures, I’m not the only former ‘golfer’ whose clubs are now more cobweb than iron! It’s amazing, however,

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the amount of people who watched Senor Garcia last Sunday. It shows the potential for growth in the game in Ireland, provided it’s marketed correctly. It is of course a two-way street and in a way we have become a nation of spectators and social media commentators. I see it among young people and other sports especially. Kids grow up thinking a perfectly executed through ball on FIFA 17 is the best feeling in the world. If only they knew how the real thing felt. Unfortunately, without getting outside to practice, they never will. Back to the golf, and now that the evenings are get-

Tom Costello, President of Roscommon Golf Club and Dan Dooner, Roscommon People, pictured Seamus Mulryan (on behalf of Francis Noone) Paul McNally and Thomas Higgins. Picture: Andrew Fox

ting longer and the weather is (hopefully) improving, it’s a great opportunity to

visit driving ranges, local pitch and putt or golf clubs and get a little taste of how

People’s Champions of the Week Western Warriors were crowned Lonleitros Basketball Champions for 2017 in Strokestown Sports Hall last Friday night. The Warriors were undefeated in 13 games before they were beaten with a basket on the final buzzer by Longford Torpedos last Friday. It was the Warriors’ night, however, and captain Ruth Kelly was presented with the league trophy after the game. Congratulations to coach Anne-Marie Gunn and the victorious Western Warriors! Warriors now enter into the Top 4 weekend in pole position along with Torpedos, Falcons and Mayo

Mixed weekend St. Coman’s duo Fiona Tully and Lauren O’Riordan were involved in intermediate and senior doubles action last weekend. They started with a 21-6, 21-6 win over Niamh Dunne and Ciara Dowling in their All-Ireland 40x20 Intermediate Doubles semi-final in Laois last Friday. They were then convincingly beaten in their All-Ireland Senior semi-final by Cork’s Catriona Casey and Aisling O’Keefe on Saturday in Cavan on score of 21-14, 21-4. The Cork girls taking advantage of an injury to Lauren O’Riordan in the second game. Elsewhere, Curraghboy’s Philip O’Connor and Paul Kelly beat Kilkenny’s John Morrissey and Noel Doherty in their Over 35 ‘B’ semi-final on scoreline of 21-16, 21-6. It was disappointment for another Curraghboy duo last weekend, however, as Cormac O’Brien and Ger Walshe crashed out of the All-Ireland Golden Masters at

the semi-final stage following a 21-7, 21-12 defeat at the hands of Westmeath’s Robbie McCarthy Snr and Mike Naughton.

Golf

Carrick tees off! We start out weekly tour of Roscommon golf courses in Carrick where the new season finally got under way last Sunday with the Captains’ Drive In. Captains Anthony Noone and Noeleen Moffatt led them off ably assisted by President Jessie Doherty and Club Secretary Paul Reid. The winners on the day were Attracta O’Connor, Joseph Beirne, Derek Rowley and Joey Casey. In Athlone, there were celebrations for Tommy Dolan (43 points) and Kay Vaughan (30 points) who won the men’s and ladies’ 3Ts Charity Competition respectively. Both will now go forward to the regional finals. Meanwhile, there were wins for John Duggan, PJ Naughton, Marie Elliot and Kay Shevlin over the previous week.

ball will land in the sand, but at least you’ll be outside enjoying a walk!

In the sporting diary .... Junior Drive-In at Roscommon The Junior Drive-in at Roscommon Golf Club will take place at 2 pm on Easter Monday (17th). Members are encouraged to attend and show their support.

Harriers continue race series Race 2 of the Roscommon Harriers 5k Race Series takes place tonight (Thursday) from Hannon’s Hotel at 7 pm, registration from 6-6.45 pm, all abilities welcome! Masters. They play Mayo Masters in the T4 semifinal next Friday (21st) in

The Mall, Longford at 7 pm. All support would be greatly appreciated.

The sporting brief Handball

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To Castlerea next where the recent ladies’ competition was won by Teresa Meaney with 38 points ahead of Mary O’Gara (35) and Celia Mulligan (34). Gerry O’Gara (39 points) took the men’s competition ahead of Padhraic Gorham (37). The recent 9-hole competition for ladies and gents was played last week at Strokestown where Gay Clarke was the best of the men and Fidelma Power was the best of the ladies. The men’s 18-hole competition last weekend was won by Martin Crinnegan while the ladies’ 1st round Golfer of the Year competition was won by Sarah Collins ahead of Zoey McDermott. Finally to Roscommon, where I had the pleasure of attending a presentation of prizes last Sunday evening. The men’s competition was the Michael Craven Cup, and that was won by Jackie Somers on 42 points ahead of David Kearney on 40 and Michael Healy on 39. Francis Ferguson took gross on 31. Mary O’Gara (34) claimed last

week’s ladies’ competition ahead of Geraldine Relihan, on 33 and Noreen O’Grady on 30. The ladies’ Winter League was won by Sinead Benedetti, Nuala Costello and Sandra Crean. The winning team in the ladies’ Spring League was Kay Ruane, Kate Walsh, Yvonne Waldron, Frances Penny, Nuala Costello, Geraldine Hoban, Mary O’Gara and Ciara Ryan. The men’s seniors’ competition was won by Frank Kearns while Geraldine Relihan was victorious in the ladies’ seniors.

Sean Keane Tournament in Athleague Athleague Hurling Club plays host to the annual Sean Keane Tournament this Easter Weekend. This year, the games will be 11-aside, 20 minutes a half and both the semi-finals and the final will now be played on Easter Sunday in Athleague. The first match is the semi-final between Athleague and St. Dominic’s at 2 pm, followed by Tremane v Four Roads at 2.50 pm. The Final will start at approx 3.50pm. Please come along on Sunday and support this exciting new tournament, which promises to be keenly contested. An enjoyable afternoon of hurling is guaranteed.

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Double bronze! Maeve Dervan and Shannon Quigley took home bronze medals from the recent National Indoor Championships held in Athlone. The Roscommon AC athletes had missed out on medals earlier in the meet but came good on the final day. Shannon took bronze in the triple jump while Maeve claimed her bronze medal in the 800m.

This should be just settled by who would wear a green jacket better #themasters (He’s popping up everywhere this week!)

Joe Brolly @JoeBrolly1993 Galway v Kildare halftime whistle a relief. Nothing to see here folks (The gap between Division 2 and Division 1 was startling last weekend.)

Grand National Tips @GrandNationalTips Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that she’s happy with the result and doesn’t want a re-run. Well done #OneForArthur (According to my sources, only the second Scottish horse to win the Grand National – bred in Ireland with a lad from Sligo on board. We’ll claim that!)

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Boyle deserved more from cup run @SeamusDuke

Last Sunday was a fantastic day out in Sligo at the FAI Junior Cup semi-final. All that was missing was the most important thing - a win for Boyle Celtic - and they deserved to win the match too. They were the better footballing side and they were far fitter too. In extra-time, it was Evergreen who were hanging on with many of their players down suffering from cramp. The Kilkenny side were lucky that

their goalkeeper and player/manager, Patrick Holden, was not sent off for handball outside the area in the second half, but that’s football. Some days you get the decisions and some days you don’t and referee Paul Duddy did a good job overall. I thought that the Boyle Celtc back four were outstanding all through. Evergreen were confined to just one or two chances throughout the game and Seanie Purcell and company were

very comfortable and in control. In fact, Mikey Drennan, who came into this game with a big reputation, didn’t get a kick until he went to midfield in the second half. It was a pity that Boyle did concede that vital goal and it proved a fatal blow in the end. Everyone knows that the penalty shootout is a lottery and you need luck to survive it. Boyle had won in two penalty shootouts on their way to the last four and this was their turn to

be on the receiving end. After getting to the last four of a competition that starts out with 800 teams, it was a heartbreaker. What a support Boyle had. The official attendance was 2,475 and there were at least 2,000 of those there to support Boyle on the day. They didn’t let down the fans either. They were so comfortable at this level and it is a real pity that they didn’t get to the final. I know that they would have acquitted

Kerry are back after Dubs win I only got to watch the Dublin/Kerry league final on Monday and what a great game it was. Both sides gave it everything and Kerry were the deserved winners. I was never a subscriber to the chorus that we have been listening over the past few years in the national GAA media that Dublin were too strong and that they were unbeatable. I never felt that way about this Dublin team. Yes, they have won four All-Irelands in recent years but two were by one point, one was after a replay, another was by two points and the remaining one by four. Kerry were never going to be gone away for long and they have some marvellous young players on the way up which is ominous for everyone else. I would not be writing off this Dublin team either. I still think that they will win the All-Ireland title in 2017 but their reign is coming to an end. Kerry will be back - and of that you can have no doubt. Well done also to Paddy Neilan who got great praise nationally for his refereeing performance. On The Sunday Game they reckoned that he did very well and got most of the big calls right. Even Joe Brolly praised him so well done! In the Division Two final, Galway won a very dour game. They have plenty of footballers but Kevin Walsh is playing a very conservative brand of football and the he should let his players off the leash at some stage. Galway will win nothing big playing the way they are at the moment. That having being said, they will be a huge threat once again in Connacht and they will have every chance of beating Mayo when the sides meet in Galway in June. They are a coming force for sure and they have some great young players.

From the Internet ‘Kilkenny side Evergreen FC reached the final of the Aviva sponsored FAI Junior Cup final for the first time in 33 years after they overcame Boyle Celtic on penalties on Sunday at the Showgrounds in Sligo. Packie Holden’s side will meet holders Sheriff YC in the May 13th decider at the Aviva Stadium after they came from behind to make it 1-1 and force extra-time before prevailing 4-2 in the shootout. A penalty from Danny Browne eight minutes before the break gave the Roscommon outfit an interval lead but Mikey Drennan equalised on 68 minutes in an actionpacked tie played in front of 2,475 fans. Both goal scorers missed their spot-kicks in the shootout which followed but Evergreen held their nerve, with captain Neil Andrews slotting home the decisive penalty.’ (Courtesy of the 42.ie)

themselves well but it was not to be. I have to say that I really enjoyed my trips to Carrick-on-Suir and to The Showgrounds and it would be great to see Boyle back at that stage of the competition again. It was a fairytale run surely but I suppose all good things have to come to an end. But Boyle went down fighting and that’s all anyone could have asked for. Thanks to all at the club for their cooperation over the past few weeks.

Keeping a lid on things this summer

Boyle Celtic have been terrific ambassadors for soccer in the region and were unfortunate to exit the FAI Junior Cup following defeat to Evergreen FC on penalties at the semi-final stage last Sunday. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Ladies and men join forces for camps Members of the Roscommon men’s senior football team and the Roscommon Ladies football team will run a number of Easter camps over the coming couple of weeks and this to my knowledge is a unique situation in the GAA nationwide. It is the first time that the ladies and men’s teams in any county have come together in this fashion and many other counties will be following suit as it

looks like the camps are set to be a huge success. It is this kind of initiative that is very good for the image of the GAA in the county and well done to both teams and the County Board too for their enterprise in this regard. Although the ladies and men’s games are run by different organisations, it is co-operation like this that will help the GAA plan for the future. The camps are open to girls

and boys aged from 6-13 years of age during the Easter school holidays. The first camps will run from April 12th until the 14th and the second set of camps will run from April 18th to the 20th of April. The camps run from 10 am until 2 pm daily, however on the first day participants are asked to be there at 9.30 am for registration. The cost of the camp is only €50 per child.

Members of the Roscommon men’s and ladies football teams will host a series of Easter camps from April 12th to April 20th.

There has been much debate about football and the county senior team over the past few weeks and as the team get ready to prepare for the championship one of the faults with Roscommon GAA people is that when we win a few games in a row we think we are going to win the All-Ireland and then if we lose a few games in a row we want to sack the manager and get rid of the players. It is madness and we will have to learn to have a bit more patience going forward. I would be guilty of that myself over the years and it is hard to keep a lid on expectations. Another aspect is that there is such a passion for gaelic games and football in particular in Roscommon and almost everyone has an opinion and there is never any consensus. There is also a problem that every little row that happens in Roscommon seems to be highlighted in the national media. I can never understand why that happens. There are plenty of rows that go on in Dublin and Kerry and in every other county but they don’t end up in the national media. I fail to see what the national media’s fascination is with Roscommon football but it seems to be getting worse as the years go by.

Sergio Garcia celebrates winning his first major at the US Masters in Augusta, Georgia last Sunday.

Sergio ﬁnally lands a major

What a great sporting day Sunday was. I was home from Sligo in time to watch the US Masters and once again we saw a classic sporting contest and one of the best finishes to the Masters that I can recall as Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia battled it out for the green jacket. When the two men pulled away from the field it became matchplay and the standard of golf was fantastic as they slugged it out, hole for hole, shot for shot. But what was also exemplary was the standard to sportsmanship. Both players acknowledged each other’s good play all through and it was a pleasure to watch it. I know that most of the crowd, and I presume the TV viewers too, wanted Sergio to win, but Rose is a perfect gentleman and I had the honour of meeting him at the JP McManus Pro-Am in 2011 in Limerick and he could not have been nicer. However, Sergio is over 20 years trying to win a major and after so many near misses I‘d say he thought is chance was gone. But he stuck to his guns on Sunday and refused to give in as he has done so many times in the past, Few in sport will begrudge him his win. It was fantastic sporting drama and the sporting highlight of the year so far.

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Clinical Carlow claim All-Ireland honours All-Ireland Camogie Minor ‘C’ Championship Final CARLOW

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The old cliché that ‘goals win games’ is well used, but very apt in this case as Carlow were able to get in for vital three-pointers at crucial times, including three times in the first half, and that proved the difference between the sides in this “C’ final played in brilliant sunshine at Coralstown/Kinnegad last Saturday. Roscommon actually looked the stronger team in the opening quarter but the concession of three goals in the first half saw them seven points behind at half-time and it was a gap that they could not

bridge in the second half. Grainne Whyte pointed for Roscommon in the second minute but in the sixth minute Carlow’s first score was a goal when Ciara Kavanagh’s ’45 dropped short. Ali Cashin pounced first, driving the ball low to the Roscommon net. Roscommon recovered very well and scored four points without reply. Norah Brennan, Shauna Fallon, Alisha Lenehan and Grainne Whyte all scored from play and Roscommon led by a point by the 15th minute. But after Emma Cody pointed for Carlow, disaster struck for Roscommon in the 18th minute when

Emma Cody’s harmless looking long ball ended up in the net after a dreadful defensive mix-up. Roscommon only scored one more first half point (from Shauna Fallon) while Carlow followed up with points from Ciara Kavanagh and Rachel Sawyer and crucially, an opportunist goal from Ciara Kavanagh after a fine run a minute before the break. Half-time score Carlow 3-4 Roscommon 0-6. Roscommon battled away bravely but they could not get in for the goals they needed to get back into the game. Rachel Sawyer and Ciara Kavanagh were in command for Carlow while Nora Brennan, Shauna Fallon and Grainne Whyte kept the flag flying with super performances for Roscommon.

Carlow’s fourth goal arrived in the 51st minute from Rachel Sawyer which left them 11 points ahead. Shauna Fallon knocked over a few late consolation points but Carlow had done more than enough to take the title despite having goalkeeper Hannah Rapley sent off in the 59th minute for a foul on Roscommon sub Patsy Farrell. Roscommon manager, John Benton, was proud of the efforts of his team on the day. He said: “Unfortunately, Carlow were that bit hungrier than us today and those goals killed us. Their first touch was better on the day. What’s very disappointing is that we did not play to 100% of what we are capable of. I’d say we were 80% but I am so proud of these girls. They

have given 13 weeks of hard training to this and they have been ever so honest. “But the goals in the match came at the crucial times and although we got some nice points, their movement was better than us and that’s why they won it. “I keep saying to these girls it is not about today, it’s about building for the future and pushing the girls on towards the Roscommon senior team and that’s what they should be aiming for at this stage. “I’d like to thank the County Board for their

support especially Geraldine Beattie and Marion Conway. They have been excellent. I’d also like to thank my selectors Geraldine Mulry and Mary Fleming who have been brilliant for me.” Carlow: Hannah Ripley; Leona Lee, Orla Kavanagh, Ellen Murphy; Roisin Meaney, Leanne Nolan, Orla Bolger; Niamh Forde, Emma Cody (1-1); Ciara Kavanagh (1-6, 5 frees), Ann Breen, Eve Sinnott; Ali Cushin (1-1), Rachel Sawyer (12), Maeve Lawless. Subs: Rachel Bible for Lawless (50), Ruby Bolger for Sin-

nott (55), Aine Kennedy for Meaney (58). Roscommon: Ceara Mulry; Niamh Madden, Emer McNally, Eithne Brennan; Lisa Mullen, Meabh Tuernan, Aine O’Meara; Maria Lohan, Nora Brennan (0-1); Alisha Lenehan (0-1), Shauna Fallon (08, 5 frees), Kathy Jones; Grainne Whyte (0-2), Rachel Neilan, Aisling McGrath. Subs: Julie Healy for McGrath (38), Pasty Farrell for Neilan, (42), Anna Fox for Jones (42), Sarah Carty for Fox (55). Referee: Gavin Donegan (Dublin )

Top class Rossies lower The Banner Littlewoods Camogie National League Division 3

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Roscommon turned in a top class second half performance to see off the challenge of Clare in Athleague last Sunday. The win ensures a semi-final clash against Kerry. Roscommon were slightly the better side in the opening half and goals from Kelley Hopkins and Chloe Whyte-Lennon

helped them into a one point lead at half-time 2-5 to 1-7, the Clare goal coming in the dying seconds of the half. Roscommon scored some excellent points in the second period with Kelley Hopkins, Niamh Watson, Rachel Fitzmaurice Chloe Whyte-Lennon, Rebecca Brennan and Fiona Con-

nell getting in on the act. Nikki Kaiser was outstanding for Clare but Roscommon deserved to win and now they face Kerry while Clare will face Dublin in the other semi-final. Roscommon: C Connaughton; E McNally, E Lennon, M Tiernan; S Spillane, E Daly, R Dolan; L Fleming, R Fitzmaurice (0-2); N Watson (0-3), K Hopkins (1-2), R Brennan (0-3); C Whyte-Lennon (1-1), F Connell (0-2), L Kenny. Subs: M Fallon for Kenny.

League Round-up AFL Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup): The game of the day was at Lisnamult where Pádraig Pearses came from two points down at half-time to pip the hosts by a point 1-8 to 0-10. The game was marred by a serious injury to Niall Carty who is recovering. St. Croan’s are now on top of the Division 1 table after they continued their unbeaten run against Tulsk. The Kilmore v Clann na nGael game was abandoned after Kilmore player Colm Garvey sustained a serious head injury but thankfully he is recovering well, according to reports. Elphin and St. Brigid’s shared the points at The Orchard Park. Brigid’s led by 2-3 to 0-4 at halftime but a late Frankie Cregg goal helped the home side to a draw. Western Gaels prevailed by 2-11 to 0-14

against Strokestown with James McDonald and Derek Moran getting the all-important goals. AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup): Boyle were just too strong for Michael Glavey’s on Saturday evening last. Stephen Comer fired two goals for Glavey’s but Donie Smith’s two goals for Boyle helped them to a 4-10 to 2-12 win. St. Faithleach’s put up a big score (0-23) defeating Éire Óg (2-7) at Ballyleague, with Ciaráin and Diarmuid Murtagh starring for the home side. Colm Lavin scored two penalties for Éire Óg. Oran scored a very impressive 2-10 to 0-5 win against St. Dominic’s at Rockfield, the highlight being a great goal from Thomas Fetherston. Meanwhile, Fuerty scored an impressive 3-13 in their win against Castlerea St. Kevin’s (0-15). Fuerty led 2-8 to 0-5 at half-time.

Junior champions Creggs also had a very impressive win against Western Gaels by 3-14 to 1-5. Former underage county star Noel Gately made his re-appearance in that match after two years out with injury and he scored a goal on his return AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup): There were good wins for St. Barry’s against Elphin and Ballinameen who had just a point to spare against St. Michael’s. Kilglass Gaels had six points to spare against Shannon Gaels in a highscoring game and in another high-scoring match St. Aidan’s beat Clann na nGael by three points.

This weekend… All matches are on Sunday this weekend. In Division 1, St. Croan’s will put their unbeaten

record on the line when they travel to Lisnamult to take on Roscommon Gaels. Kilmore and Western Gaels will get the ball rolling at noon in Kilmore. Strokestown will host Clann na nGael at 1 pm while Pádraig Pearses host Elphin at Pairc an Piarsiagh. In The O’Gara Cup, St. Dominic’s will hope to get back to winning ways however they have a difficult trip to Loughglynn to face Éire Óg. Match of the day here could be the meeting of Oran and high-flying Boyle at Rockfield. St. Faithleach’s will be favourites to keep on winning when they face Michael Glavey’s at Ballyleague. Castlerea will face Western Gaels at O’Rourke Park. The Tansey Cup will see St. Barry’s facing Kilbride, Ballinameen at home to St. Aidan’s and Shannon Gaels host St. Michael’s.

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Finneran conﬁdent ahead of Wexford rematch Lidl Ladies National Football League Division Three semi-ﬁnal: Roscommon v Wexford at Clane, Co. Kildare on Sunday at 2.15 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon ladies footballers have a chance to make the National League Division Three Final when they take on Wexford at Clane on Sunday. When the sides met a couple of weeks ago both teams knew that

they had already qualified for the play-offs and there was nothing at stake. On that day Wexford prevailed by 2-7 to 0-11 but Roscommon are confident that they can turn the tables on Sunday and get to the final. The Roscommon manager Michael Finneran says

that he is confident that Roscommon can win this semi-final: “Preparations and training have gone very well and we are welcoming back Natalie McHugh and Nicole Dolan this week as they were out because of concussion for the last game so that’s a boost and

we have a full panel to call on,” he said. “Wexford beat us by two points when we met recently but that was a funny type of game with nothing at stake and we feel we can reverse that result on Sunday. This is a great group of girls. They are

(Left) Roscommon Ladies manager Michael Finneran (left) joins senior football captains Ciaráin Murtagh and Natalie McHugh and Roscommon senior football manager Kevin McStay at the recent launch of the Roscommon GAA Easter Camps.

highly motivated and they are mad to win games and that’s great to see,” he said. So how has Michael found the training and management side of the game since taking over earlier in the year? “I am really enjoying it I have to say, even more than I was expecting. This is a great group of girls and they are easy to manage and train. They want to do well for Roscommon and it makes my job easier. It would be great to get to a national final and we think we can do it,” he concluded. Roscommon will be hoping for a large support at Clane on Sunday to shout them on and in the other semi-final Tipperary will be the favourites to beat Offaly. Note: The Roscommon minor and U-14 teams play Mayo on Saturday. The U-14 match is at 12 noon and the minor match will be at 1.30 pm.

(Above) Natalie McHugh makes her return to the Roscommon panel for this Sunday’s league semi-final against Wexford.

Rossies miss ﬁnal cut ... (page 55) Roscommon’s Shauna Fallon takes a sideline cut in the All-Ireland Minor C Championship Final at Coralstown/Kinnegad GFC, Co. Westmeath last Saturday. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Tom Beary