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Praying a Public Rosary for Ireland PLEASE JOIN US Ireland is at a historic crossroad. Secularists are trying to push God from the public square. They reject His action upon society. We must stop the secularist advance and pray to God for help. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re launching the Public Square Rosary Crusade

Sacred Heart Church Grounds, Roscommon on Saturday 13th May at 4.00 pm Further details from: Mary Fallon, 085 8503191 Coordinated nationally by Ireland Needs Fatima. Email: rosary.rally@isfcc.org. Tel. 01 8429640 Find us on Facebook

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People WATCHING Major success in UK for Roscommon-bred greyhound! Mashmad Eyebrows, bred at the Mount Cashel Kennels in Kilrooskey by Martin Tucker, won the UK’s top sprint competition live on SKY last Tuesday night week. The Category One BresMed Northern Sprint at Sheffield, had attracted the top sprinters in training and ‘Eyebrows’ upset the odds-on favourite and English Laurels Champion Hiya Butt in the final. From her favourite trap one draw, Eyebrows out-trapped current National Sprint Champion Trapstyle Jet and raced into the opening bend with the favourite, who couldn’t get by her, as she went on to win by half a length and land the £8,000 winners prize for her owners John

Scofield, Alex Antoniou and trainer Kevin Hutton. A delighted breeder Martin Tucker said: “I was delighted for the lads, as they are my principle owners and currently have around 30 pups and broods here with me on the farm. Eyebrows’ litter sister Mashmad Candy currently has a two- week-old litter here, whilst her half-sister

Mashmad Genie is due to whelp a litter next week to top stud dog Tyrur Big Mike. From day one Eyebrows showed a lot of promise up our own gallop and was clocking fast times, so it was lovely to see her go on to land a major prize. The lads have decided that when she comes in season, she will be retired back here for breeding.”

The County Roscommon Disability Support Group CLG recently held an Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser. The group would like to thank all the people who contributed to the day. Monies raised – €127 – will go to the Let’s Get Crafty Group which meets in our resource centre every Monday.

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A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place at 8 pm on Tuesday, 9th of May in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Following this a lecture will take place on the The Barons Crofton Regattas at Galey, Roscommon and given by Vincent Dowling, Architect and MA (hist.). He will show why the extent of the boating Regattas organised by the Croftons of Mote Park, with their families and friends in summertime when hunting was out of season, was so popular. Regattas at this tourist location of Galey Castle brought visitors from far and wide to Roscommon. All are welcome.

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Pictured is Nic Brereton, CEO of BresMed, presenting winning owner John Scofield with his trophy, after his Mashmad Eyebrows had won the final of the Category One BresMed Northern Sprint live on SKY. Winning trainer Kevin Hutton is on the left.

Brian Campbell gives his 100th Blood Donation Brian Campbell from Galway Road, Roscommon who is donating blood for fifty years gave his 100th donation recently in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Brian is not only a blood donor but also is the Local Voluntary Organiser for Roscommon. Brian promotes clinics by putting up posters and contacting the media so not only has Brian given 100 pints of blood – he is responsible too for thousands of donations over the years. He does all of this on a voluntary basis – giving up his own time for this worthy cause which is saving countless lives.

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I would like to burn some overgrown hedgerows on my land but I am anxious not to fall foul of any law prohibiting this. I understand that I cannot burn vegetation at certain times of the year but I am not sure what dates are restricted. Please advise me. Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity and therefore a review of the current legislation was initiated to ensure that it remains both effective and balanced. Farmers may be considered ineligible for payment under Department schemes, including Basic Payment Scheme, GLAS and other area based schemes if vegetation on land is found to have been burned outside of the legal season. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has initiated many prosecutions in recent years relating to individuals for breaches of section 40 of the Wildlife Act for the burning of gorse and vegetation. Fines were imposed in all cases and said fines ranged from €50 to €600. In some cases, those prosecuted were ordered by the court to pay legal costs and expenses. Members of An Garda Síochána are also authorised officers to prosecute breaches of the Wildlife Acts. Further, under Section 39 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, if you intend burning within one mile of a forest which you do not own, you must notify your local Garda Station and the forest owner, who has the right to object by counter-notice, at least seven days in advance, in writing. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in you being held responsible for the loss of a neighbouring plantation.

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Furious Hopkins hits back over ‘personal attacks’ from Doherty The man himself has spoken the gluten-free lifestyle is not just a fad!! That’s great news for our team at Honest headquarters because we exclusively produce gluten-free confectionary ranging from our classic apple pie to our contemporary rocky road. But don’t feel excluded, our food is for everyone to enjoy. Since we began trading in 2014 it has been our dream that Honest goods would be enjoyed by coeliac and non-coeliac alike. So just in time for Coeliac Awareness Week, which is the 8th to 15th of May, we are running a Facebook competition. All you need to do to be in with a chance to win a deluxe Honest hamper is go online and find us @ Honest Bakery - gluten-free indulgence, give us a like and follow, and then like, share and comment on our latest post. It’s just that easy!! Speaking of giveaways, just last weekend, we were out and about at the Roscommon Lamb Festival here in Roscommon town to give away some tastings. In fact, because of the great reception we received and the craic we had, we’ve decided to do it again. This Saturday at 4:15 am we will be supporting the Darkness Into Light Walk here in Roscommon. We are delighted to be able to help support Pieta House on their endeavour to prevent suicide and to help the thousands of families here in Ireland that it affects.

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Work on North East Roscommon water plant ‘ahead of schedule’ Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy says that work on the new water treatment plan for North East Roscommon is ahead of schedule and construction should be finalised by mid-summer. “Construction works on the long-term solution for North East Roscommon are continuing and this involves constructing a new water treatment plant and intake works which will abstract and treat water from a new source at Grange Lough. “This treatment plant will ultimately replace the temporary plant in operation at Lisheen Lake and I understand that works are ahead of schedule and construction should be finalised by mid-summer with testing and approval and the ultimate roll out by the end of 2017. This plant, when commissioned, will remove this scheme off the RAL subject to approval of the EPA,” said Deputy Murphy. The Fianna Fáil TD received assurances in relation to the North East scheme while speaking with senior Irish Water officials while attending the recent sod-turning event on the €10 million extension of the Lough Mask regional water supply for Ballinlough and Williamstown.

Intel boost for Kilglass Gaels On Tuesday Intel celebrated the success of its 2016 Matching Grant initiative, rewarding 124 community organisations and schools from across Ireland with €502,378. Kilglass GAA Club in County Roscommon was part of the 2016 Matching Grant Scheme and thus will receive funding in the amount of €4,000.

Padre Pio Mass in Strokestown Padre Pio Mass will be celebrated in Strokestown Parish Church on Tuesday, May 16th at 8 pm. Fr. Angelus O’Neill of the Capuchin Friary will be the celebrant. Blessings with the St. Pio mitten after Mass.

Oireachtas members to meet Minister over cigar factory closure  PAUL HEALY

Senator Maura Hopkins (right) has described criticism of her by Cllr. Rachel Doherty as “completely unacceptable, inappropriate and without foundation” At a meeting of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Doherty (Fianna Fáil) had accused Senator Hopkins of ‘wringing her hands” with regard to challenges facing Ballaghaderreen, including the upcoming loss of 38 jobs at the town’s cigar factory. Cllr. Doherty said she was “tired” of Senator Hopkins “standing idly by” and “appearing absolutely exasperated” in media interviews. Senator Hopkins (Fine Gael) has hit back, telling the Roscommon People that Cllr. Doherty is “clearly more interested

in personal attacks rather than working on issues.” She said: “My focus in the Seanad is entirely on the job and working in the best interests of people – unlike that of Cllr. Doherty. “Cllr. Rachel Doherty would be far better served if she used her energies to focus on working together to resolve issues in North Roscommon rather than on making personal attacks against me.” Senator Hopkins invited Cllr. Doherty to contact her and “visit Ballaghaderreen to address any concerns she has in relation to the many issues that I am working very hard on.” She continued: “I have been in regular contact with Minister for Jobs, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and have strongly emphasised

the need for a proper priority to be given to Ballaghaderreen and North Roscommon in terms of employment opportunities. “A meeting of all Oireachtas representatives with Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor, relevant state agencies (IDA, Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Office) and Roscommon County Council along with representation from Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce and Ballaghaderreen Town Team will take place next Wednesday afternoon, 10th of May.”

NEWS…at a glance Hannon’s Hotel to host Catholic Nurses meeting The Guild of Catholic Nurses Ireland will host its national meeting in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town on Thursday, May 18th. A lecture entitled ‘Human Dignity through the life course’ will be given by Senator Ronan Mullen. Registration will take place at 2.30 pm with Senator Mullen’s presentation taking place at 3 pm. There will be tea and coffee to conclude. To reserve a place, call Mary on 086-8136365 or Maureen on 087-6361979.

Strokestown Poetry Festival – Schools’ Poetry Competition The Schools’ Poetry Competition held as part of Strokestown International Poetry Festival was held on Friday, 28th of April in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. The Judge, Noelle Lynsky, said that the standard was extremely high this year and commended both pupils and teachers for the quality of poems entered. There was a new prize given this year, which was for a teacher in both Primary and Secondary who has consistently supported the competition with quality work, encouraging new writing talent in the schools. The Primary school teacher winner was Karen Ronane from St. Anne’s NS, Castlerea and the Secondary teacher was David Leonard. The Primary School results are as follows – 1st: Catriona Soares, ‘Final Curtain’ – St. Anne’s NS, Castlerea; 2nd: Eimear Tighe, ‘Last Friday Evenings Tea’ – St. Mary’s, Strokestown; 3rd: Olivia Bruen, ‘Goodbye’ – The Don, Ballaghaderreen. The Secondary School results are – 1st: Megan McKenna ‘Teenage Minds’ – Abbey Community College, Boyle; 2nd: Gillian Brennan, ‘Finale’ – Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown; 3rd: Niamh Petrie, ‘A Poem for the Forgotten’ – Convent of Mercy, Roscommon.

Equipment installation underway at €6m Boyle Primary Care Centre Senator Frank Feighan has confirmed that the installation of equipment has got underway at the new €6m Boyle Primary Care Centre being built on the grounds of the Plunkett Home “This equipping process marks another significant milestone towards the completion of this major health project for the North Roscommon area. “Work on the 17,000 square foot two-storey building is well underway and it is scheduled to open at the end of August. “The Primary Care Centre entre will ensure that

the local community has improved access to a greater range of health services on their own doorstep and under the one roof. “The facility will offer GP suites, consulting rooms, dental services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy suites along with a separate dental wing. “Mental health outpatient clinics, paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy and ophthalmology clinics are among the other services which will be available there.”

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These shocking photographs reveal that some irresponsible person or persons has been illegally dumping in one of the county’s most beautiful areas. The village of Keadue in North Roscommon is a former overall winner of the national Tidy Towns Awards and consistently amongst the leading entries in the competition. But this scandalous dumping took place about a half a mile from the picturesque village, on the Boyle Road. Well-known Keadue community activist Paraic Noone was in contact with the Roscommon People to highlight what he called “a major example of illegal dumping of refuse.” The dumping was discovered when local volunteers were engaging in a Clean-Up as part of An Taisce’s Spring Clean. The dumping took place on the Boyle Road about a mile from Keadue in the townland of Litra. Upwards on 40 plastic animal feed bags of rubbish, mostly containing silage wrap, were collected. Other items collected including a sofa, electrical goods, household rubbish, plastic bottles and cans. They are all recyclable. The Environmental Department of Roscommon County Council and the Gardai have been notified.

4,062 asthmatics in Roscommon are not using their inhalers correctly, leaving them at risk of a serious asthma attack and even death, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland. Currently there are 6,154 people with asthma in Roscommon. Two-thirds of those don’t use their inhaler correctly. The Society has teamed up with Boots Ireland for World Asthma Day (2 May 2017) and Asthma Week (1-8 May 2017). To mark the awareness week, Boots is providing free ‘Let’s Breathe Easy’ asthma consultations and support packs in its 83 pharmacies throughout the country during the month of May. According to the CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Averil Power “up to 60 per cent of all asthmatics don’t use their inhalers correctly and so don’t have their asthma under control.” She adds: “As a result, someone ends up in A&E every 26 minutes with a seri-

ous asthma attack and 50 people die each year from the condition. Tragically, the vast majority of these deaths could be prevented through proper asthma management. This partnership with Boots will provide asthmatics of all ages with an excellent opportunity to discuss their asthma with a pharmacist and get advice on how to manage it better.” Minister for Health Simon Harris, is also encouraging people to take the opportunity to have their asthma management checked this World Asthma Day. According to the Minister: “With proper management, people with asthma can live full lives, symptom-free. However, poor asthma control leaves them at risk of having a serious attack at any time. I would encourage everyone with asthma to avail of the advice of their pharmacist to ensure they are taking their inhalers correctly and managing their asthma to the best effect.”

Five Roscommon schools named regional ﬁnalists in Our World Irish Aid Awards Five Roscommon primary schools have been named regional finalists in the prestigious annual Our World Irish Aid Awards. Pupils and teachers from Ballyfeeney National School, Scramogue; Brideswell National School, Athlone; Scoil Bhride, Four Mile House; St. Michael’s National School, Castlerea; and St. Michael’s and St. Patrick’s National School, Boyle will showcase their projects alongside those from 10 other schools across the region at the north-west regional final event taking place in Sligo on Monday, 15th of May 2017. Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Joe McHugh T.D. said that the standard of project entries this year had been exceptionally high. “My warmest congratulations go to the teachers and pupils at Ballyfeeney National School, Scramogue; Brideswell National School, Athlone; Scoil Bhride, Four Mile House; St. Michael’s National School, Castlerea; and St. Michael’s and St. Patrick’s National School, Boyle on being named regional finalists,” he said. Thousands of primary school pupils across Ireland taking part in the Awards have been learning how they, as global citizens, can make a tangible difference to the lives of others in developing countries, and help to protect our environment for the future of the planet. They have also discovered how the Irish people, through Irish Aid, have been supporting some of the world’s most vulnerable people in Ireland’s eight partner countries.” Now in their 12th year, the Our World Irish Aid Awards help primary school pupils learn about the lives of children and their families in developing countries.

Pictured marking Asthma Week were Susan O’Dwyer, Healthcare Development Manager with Boots Ireland and CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Averil Power. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

Funding approval for Special Education Teacher room at St Ronan’s NS Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for a new Special Education Teacher (SET) support room at St Ronan’s National School in Clonloo, just outside Boyle. “I am delighted funding has been approved for a new 1 x 15m2 SET room

at St Ronan’s National School. “This funding allocation is great news for the school and works will proceed once the tendering process has been completed. “It is important to note that no details are given in relation to the amount of the grant-aid approved as the publication of the

level of funding could prejudice the tendering process. “Projects such as these also help to stimulate economic activity by supporting jobs in the local economy. “This welcome funding for St Ronan’s has been sanctioned by the School Building Unit at the Department of Education.”

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Now that I’ve got your attention, I’d like to highlight the important work being done by the Roscommon Tidy Towns team. The voluntary group is back on the streets of Roscommon town as preparations intensify for Tidy Towns judging, which is due to take place from June to September. The team went back to work last month in a bid to improve on the silver medal wins of the last two years. Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher says the intention is to go one better this time around. “Over the last three years Roscommon town has been awarded one bronze

and two silver medals. We were at the higher end of the silver medal last year so we’re going for gold this year!” Last year the emphasis was on a swift project with places designated for nest boxes to house the birds. This year the emphasis is on Roscommon town’s bee population as part of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. According to my sources, the bee population is vital in order to maintain plants and flowers and team members have been busy planting flowers around the town. There’s clearly more to Tidy Towns than just picking up litter! With Tidy Towns judging due to start within the

Christine Walker, John Larkin and Noellle Jefferies pictured at St. Ciaran’s Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

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mon Tidy Towns meet every Tuesday at 7 pm in The Square, Roscommon town.

First Roscommon Race meeting of 2017 on Monday Summer has officially arrived. And soon the first sounds of horses galloping and the cheers of the crowd at the Roscommon Racecourse will be heard. This Monday, 8th of May, marks the first race meeting of the year at the Lenabane track. The first white flag will be raised at 5.30 pm. It has been a fascinating couple of months on the racing calendar following the action at Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown. And while racing followers pay close attention to the formbook all over the globe, the local track holds a special place in their hearts. The unique atmosphere at Roscommon, where friends meet and enjoy the thrills and spills of the day, forever maintains its appeal. “We’ve been counting down the days to our first meeting and have been kept busy getting everything in place for what we hope will be a successful year that everyone will enjoy,” said racecourse manager, Michael Finneran.

“There’s always that buzz of anticipation at this time of year,” he added. Mr. Finneran is delighted that once again the Board of Roscommon Race Course CLG with the support of Horse Racing Ireland, under the Capital Development Programme, have improved the facilities at the track. Roscommon Race Course CLG continues to improve facilities at the track and an upgrade of the bars, toilets and restaurant has been carried out over the winter. “At the end of each season we assess how best we can improve our facilities. You cannot stand still, so we always strive to have the track looking well and that the customer is well catered for,” the course’s manager pointed out. Monday’s card is made up of four flat, two chases and a bumper. Race Sponsors on the day are Kilrane O’Callaghan & Co. Solicitors, Kepak, myITdepartment.ie and EBF. The best-

turned out prize in each race is sponsored by Hamrock’s Bar & Lounge, Athleague. A large crowd of Kepak guests will once again be in attendance. Patrons are advised to keep an eye on the start time as in the event of a race divide, which has happened in the past, the first race will be an half an hour earlier. Catering will be provided by Lydon House Catering, Galway with music in the main bar after the second last race by The Usual Suspects. Admission is €15 for adults and €10 for students and OAPs. There is a Ros Special available, which includes admission, twocourse meal and a race card for €30. Log into www.roscommonracecourse.ie to keep up to date with all the details and offers available at Roscommon and follow the racecourse on facebook. Deals are available on group bookings. For further details contact 087 2203288 or email: roscommonracecourse@eircom.net

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In an effort to make it as easy as possible for householders in Roscommon to recycle their electrical and battery waste, WEEE Ireland, will be hosting two collection days where any household item with a plug or battery will be accepted free of charge on the 6th of May in the Arts Centre Car Park (opposite the Livestock Mart) in Roscommon Town from 10 am-4 pm and on the 13th of May on Church Street Car Park in Strokestown from 10 am-4 pm. Any appliance, small or large with a plug or battery will be accepted at these collection events for recycling. This includes small appliances such as hairdryers, irons, power tools, children’s toys and larger household items such as fridges, washing machines and dishwashers. Waste batteries and energy saving light bulbs will also be welcomed. These will all be accepted free of charge and the collection events are open to all members of the public. WEEE Ireland’s message to the people of Roscommon is to keep your county ‘clean and green’ and help put it on the

FREE ELECTRICAL RECYCLING DAYS Roscommon Town Sat 6th May, 10am – 4pm

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Strokestown Sat 13th May, 10am – 4pm

map as the WEEE recycling capital of Ireland. In 2015 the people of Roscommon recycled approximately 9kg per person in the county, and a total of 5,701 tonnes of electrical waste was recycled at WEEE Ireland collection events nationwide. If you can’t make either of the collection days, remember you can still access your local

Roscommon recycling centres at Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, Lanesboro Road and Station Road all year round to recycle all of your electrical, battery and lighting waste for free. Don’t forget every battery you recycle with WEEE Ireland helps raise funds for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice.

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Any household waste electrical items, batteries or energy saving lightbulbs accepted, large or small! From Fridges to Phones, Laptops to Lawnmowers, Toys to Power Tools, and everything in-between, WEEE recycle anything with a plug or battery! weeeireland.ie

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NewsPeople Join Our Boys’ Wear Orange Day is this Friday

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MAURA HOPKINS

Join Our Boys’ fourth Wear Orange Day takes place on Friday, 5th of May. The aim of Wear Orange Day is to raise awareness of DMD, with a view to finding a treatment and cure. Donations to the Join Our Boys fund are welcome. Join Our Boys is a community organisation which was established in 2014 to raise awareness about Dunchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and to raise funds to support the three Roscommon brothers Archie, George and Isaac, all of whom have DMD. May 1st was George and Isaac’s seventh birthday. This fund is to support the boys, and to raise awareness to bring about an improvement in services in Ireland. There are a number of treatments for DMD in the pipeline, and Join Our Boys want to make sure every child in Ireland can have access to effective treatments. Join Our Boys invites all readers to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and to use social media to spread the word about DMD. For further information and updates check out our website www.joinourboys.org .

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Advice Clinics Friday May 5th Ballaghaderreen, Constituency Office, 10-11am Castlerea, Benny’s Deli- 11-11:30am Strokestown, Percy French Hotel, 12-12:30pm Boyle, Dodd’s Bar, 1-1:30pm Cortober, Lunney’s Cafe, 1:45-2:15pm Saturday May 6th Monksland, Athlone Springs, 11-11:30am Kiltoom, Community Centre, 12-12:30pm Roscommon, Gleeson’s, 1-1:30pm

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HEALING BIO-ENERGY

O’DOHERTY & GRIFFIN CLINIC Held in Gleeson’s Townhouse, The Square, Roscommon Monday 8th May – Thursday 11th May Plexus Bio-Energy treats all ilness, i.e. Asthma, Arthritis, Skin Problems, Depression and Back Problems, etc. FOR APPOINTMENT RING:

Tel: (094) 95 40068 • Mob: (087) 2060781

IRELAND’S ONLY INSTITUTE OF BIO-ENERGY

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Use the body’s natural bio energy ﬁelds More and more people suffering from all kinds of ailments are turning to alternative forms of treatment, one of which is bio-energy. Bio-energy is the name given to the lifeforce energy within and around the human body. It cannot be seen by the naked eye but it can be photographed and measured using special equipment. Its existence is recognised by the World Health Organisation. Bio-energy healing involves the use of healing techniques that work by rebalancing this life force energy without actually touching the patient. If the flow of energy through the body becomes blocked, imbalanced or disturbed in any way, it has an automatic effect on the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical body. The body

will not function normally and disease can set in. During a healing session a trained therapist will locate these disturbances using a series of hand movements through the energy field around the body. The blockages are then released. Treatment is carried out in half-hour sessions over four days at the end of which the patient’s energies will be balanced and the body can begin to return to full health. Bio-energy can treat many diseases and has also given people relief from asthma, arthritis, migraine, skin problems, depression, back problems sports injuries and so on. For an appointment at the forthcoming bio-energy clinic to be held in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon, call (094) 95 40068 or (087) 2060781.

Frankie Dolan and Liam Dolan pictured at the launch of the Kepak All-Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017. The Championships will take place in Kiltoom this June Bank Holiday Weekend with a packed programme of events. Picture: Andrew Fox

Darkness Into Light Walks this Saturday! The annual Darkness Into Light Walk, held in numerous locations nationwide, is the main fundraiser for Pieta House, the suicide and bereavement charity. This unique event begins in darkness at 4.15 am as people walk or run a 5km route as dawn is breaking. This Saturday (6th),

walks will be held in a number of locations in Roscommon and East Galway. In Roscommon town, people are asked to assemble at the Convent Gym for the 5th Roscommon Town walk. Registration is online www.pieta.ie or at Hynes Butchers on Main Street today (Thurs-

day) from 5 pm to 8 pm. Ballygar will also be hosting its fifth walk while Glenamaddy is preparing for its very first. The Glenamaddy walk will commence at Glenamaddy Community School. All walks will take place at 4.15 am on Saturday (8th) morning.

Emergency Services hosts Open Day this Saturday Roscommon Fire Station will play host to the first ever Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day this Saturday (6th) from 11 am to 3 pm. On the day the public will be invited to attend and meet members from An Garda Síochána, the Fire Service, Ambulance Service and The Civil Defence. It will also be an opportunity to see the Garda vehicles, ambulances and Fire Brigades up close. The RSA roadshow will also be present with their car and bike simulators as well as their roll-over car, which will demonstrate just what happens when a vehicle is involved in an accident. It is also hoped that the Garda Mounted and Garda Dog units will also be in attendance and it is also hoped that the Garda helicopter will perform a ‘hover over’ on the day. There will be face painting and other entertainment for children on the day it is hoped that the event will provide the public with an opportunity to meet the ‘human face’ behind the county’s emergency services. The event will take place from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday at Roscommon Fire Station. All are welcome to attend.

newsbrief Úna’s work selected for national publication Renowned leather accessory designer, Úna Burke from Knockvicar in Boyle, has been selected by an international panel for inclusion in ‘PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 20172018’, the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s biennial publication showcasing the work of Irish designer-makers. Úna will also have her work featured in Narratives in Making, an exhibition showing at the National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny from May 12th until July 5th. Now based in London, Úna is one of 28 designermakers to be selected.

Items wanted – for a good cause Wanted! Clothes and accessories. Drop your unwanted items into Athleague National School before the 12th of May. Items welcome include – clothes (clean, dry and reusable), paired shoes, trainers (tied), handbags, belts. Not required: underwear, duvets, pillows, sheets, bedding. All proceeds from this clothes recycle will go towards Aoife Beades’ Volunteer trip to Zambia.

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Fitzmaurice proposal on cigar factory jobs ‘useless’ – Murphy Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon Galway Eugene Murphy had described the proposal for the establishment of a task force to deal with the fall-out of recent job losses in Ballaghaderreen as a cosmetic exercise that will lead nowhere. Deputy Murphy said that a direct route to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor was necessary following the news that 38 jobs are to be lost in Ballaghaderreen with the impending closure of the Exclusive Cigar Manufacturers Ireland plant. The Fianna Fáil TD said a proposal by Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice to set up a task force with Enterprise Ireland and the IDA to tackle the jobs losses in Ballaghaderreen was shortsighted and would be a useless exercise. “We all know that these task forces are a waste of time. They are simply a

PUBLIC NOTICES

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy.

cosmetic exercise which ultimately will lead nowhere. The Government are continuing to ignore the regions in its job creation strategy and we need a direct route to the Minister for Jobs in relation to this matter. Let’s cut to the chase. What have the IDA ever done for this area? Look at the facts – there

have only been three IDA site visits to Roscommon in 2015 and 2016. “There has been no sense of urgency in the Government’s attempts to secure investment for the county and this is blatantly obvious in these figures. The IDA has all but ignored Roscommon. “The fact of the matter

is this Government has buried its head in the sand in terms of regional development, and Roscommon is suffering as a result. The impending job losses in Ballaghaderreen are just a further example of this and a direct route to the Minister for Jobs is necessary,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

Road to be closed:

L1812 (County Home Road) From Railway Crossing to junction with L1814 (Ballinagard Road)

Period of Closure:

6.00 am on Monday 22nd May, 2017 to 5.00 pm on Friday 30th June, 2017.

Alternative Routes:

Traffic travelling south from Scrine Cross on the L1812 to Roscommon town will divert left onto the Ballinagard road (L1814) and then turn right for Roscommon at the junction of L1812 with the N63(Athleague/Roscommon Rd.) Traffic travelling north to Scrine Cross will take the left turn for the Ballingard Rd L1812 on the N63 (Athleague/Roscommon Rd) and then turn right onto the L1812 with its junction with the L1814.

Reason for Closures: To facilitate essential repairs along the River Jiggy. Objections in respect of the proposed closures may be made in writing to the undersigned to arrive not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 10th May, 2017. Eugene Dwyer Head of Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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Walking back in time at Willie John’s farm…

An old dresser pictured inside the cottage of the farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice. Picture: Andrew Fox

Willie John Fitzmaurice pictured on his farm on Friday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

A walk at Willie John Fitzmaurice’s fascinating 300-year-old farm in Athleague was one of the highlights of last week’s Roscommon Lamb Festival…

John Hynes, Dermot Coyle and Eamon Began pictured on the farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice on Friday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

PUBLIC NOTICES

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL SOCIAL HOUSING ASSESSMENT 2017 Roscommon County Council will shortly carry out a Social Housing Assessment in accordance with Section 21 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009. Persons who wish to be included in the Assessment should submit a completed Housing Application Form to the undersigned not later than Friday 19th May, 2017. Application forms are available from the Housing Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. If you have been included on the Housing List before the 9th June, 2016 you are required to complete a form to update your information and provide documentary supporting evidence and return to Roscommon County Council, Housing Business Unit, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon

Mary and Valerie Hynes pictured on the farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice on Friday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

on or before Friday, 19th May, 2017. If you fail to return this information within the specified time period (i.e 19th May, 2017) your application for Social Housing will be CLOSED and therefore, you will not be considered for future offers of Social Housing Support. Roscommon County Council is subject to the provision of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 as amended. Derek Caldbeck A/Head of Finance & Housing (Incl ICT) Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae Roscommon 2nd May, 2017

Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice shearing a sheep on the farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice on Friday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

Marie O’Brien, Conor Cashin and Mary Hynes pictured on the farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice on Friday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

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‘It’s all about showcasing communities’

Committee; Mena Doherty (BOI Roscommon), Tina Dowd (Shannon Gaels), Sean Beirne, Alan Horohoe, Helen Feeney, Joe O’Brien, Debbie Tierney, James Nolan, Ita Gray, Alan Farrell Photo by Shelley Corcoran

Bank of Ireland to host Enterprise Town event in Lanesborough and Ballyleague P reparations are

continuing for what promises to be a great showcasing of everything positive that the Lanesborough/Ballyleague area has to offer when Bank of Ireland hosts a major Enterprise Town event there. The venue is Lanesborough Community College and it all happens on Friday evening, 12th of May when the community in the beautiful Shannonside location will be out in force to showcase the tremendous range of attractions, facilities, services and voluntary organisations in the area. Bank of Ireland says: “Our aim is to help people grow local economies while helping to foster a renewed sense of purpose and identity for the whole community. The Enterprise Town initiative has grown from one town to over 50 in just three years and we continue to develop it further by rolling it out to more towns in 2017. In every town we reach, local people tell us it provides a spark that is igniting further action in the community.” At the forthcoming event in Lanesborough and Ballyleague the emphasis will be in business and community interests and

indeed sporting organisations too. Coming together will be local small and medium enterprises, all availing of the opportunity to showcase their businesses and to network with each other. Sporting heroes will be present too and local schools will have a key role on the evening. There will be an U-8 and U-12 sports blitz for kids and then at 5 pm on Friday, 12th of May the official opening will take place. There will be musical entertainment, fun for children (face-painting, etc.), the showcasing of all that’s positive in the community and that all-important business networking. Debates/workshops featuring special guests will be held and Guest of Honour will be Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte, a renowned motivational speaker. For more information, please call Ita Gray (Manager, Bank of Ireland, Longford) on 087-2141390 or Mena Doherty (Manager, Bank of Ireland, Roscommon) on 086-8212311. More details on this event in our next issue. * Free admission and free parking.

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Fr om My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

HSE apology to ‘Grace’ reminds me of Lady MacBeth …but without the sincerity! You’d imagine with a landmark settlement worth a cool €6.3 million the young lady we all know simply as ‘Grace,’ would have it made. It’s the type of money one can only dream of having languishing in the bank. However, for a gentle, highly vulnerable soul, born with overwhelming difficulties to a mother who could clearly provide love, but who obviously felt, through no fault of her own, that she couldn’t provide the adequate care and supports her beloved little girl so desperately needed and deserved, it’s an award that’s essentially come too late. Grace’s mother’s inability to cope, (we would imagine), was why the life-altering and ultimately disastrous decision was taken to hand her over to so-called professionals whose remit it was to source and provide her child with specialist care, but who we now know failed spectacularly, both in their moral and in their legal obligations to her. It’s highly likely that, but for the intervention of two social workers, one

of which was reportedly described by Mr. Justice Peter Kelly as displaying ‘particular advocacy and dedication,’ we would never have known about the horrors that befell this young lady in our country, and in our name. I say ‘our name,’ because the foster home in which Grace was placed, nay discarded like a contaminated, worthless piece of trash, was Statefunded. Yep, you and me paid for Grace’s care; we contributed the finances that went to the scheming, evil, devious people who harmed her. We will also foot the bill for her rehabilitation. Now I don’t know about you readers, but this case leaves me with such a repulsive taste in my mouth, I’m worried it’ll produce enough acid to burn a hole in a ship’s hull! In fact, as a mother, I’m angry and baying for blood because a vulnerable fellow human being was forced to endure such abhorrent torture for over 20 years and yet nobody appears to be culpable; nobody is being punished and nobody is shouldering the blame…but we, the

taxpayers, are bearing the financial brunt – and this is wrong. So, if we’re contributing to the settlement, we need to know why those lazy, useless, empty HSE husks entrusted with Grace’s care didn’t do their jobs. We need to know why their vetting and monitoring networks were so undeniably flawed, and why their so-called ‘system’ appeared to have shamefully abdicated all responsibility of her to a family whose idea of nurturing was to leave her with what has been described as a psychosis. While there are decent people working within the HSE – and we must acknowledge this fact – it’s clear, in Grace’s case, that there was the minimum amount of communication and interaction between those tasked with her placement; otherwise someone, anyone, (unless they had the IQ of the faceless cockroaches who abused her), would have picked up signs that Grace’s days were spent being physically, emotionally and possibly sexually exploited and defiled and that her only source of solace and

comfort came from a little toy, which, according to reports, she still clings to today for dear life. In its apology, the HSE, whom, I have to admit, now puts me in mind of Lady Macbeth, but without the sincerity, said the care Grace was meted out “fell short of the compassionate, caring and personalised support that she was entitled to.” No s**t Sherlock! And the tragedy is, Grace’s unbearable abuse led to her childhood and her innocence being stolen. And, while some may feel her settlement was large, believe me when I tell you that no amount of money will ever compensate this young woman for the life she has lost, and, despite it coming from the taxpayers’ purse, she deserves every euro of it. I wish Grace an abundance of happiness and healing, but above all I wish her peace. As a mother, I extend my sincere empathy and compassion to Grace’s mammy who must be absolutely inconsolable but who needs to know that she too is a victim of a failed and toxic ‘system.’

Depression is NOT a eaknesingsto a sign of w ing that sadly, accord

Holles Street hospital to move to St Vincent’s site.

Forget Coronation Street, we have Holles Street! Wow folks, does anyone else think the whole National Maternity Hospital drama has reached a kind of soap opera status with a seedy tabloid appeal complete with a family feud starring the dashing Dr. Peter Boylan and his beautiful sister-in-law, Dr. Rhona Mahony, in the lead roles? Last week it was a case of me trying to contain my annoyance when news broke that the Sisters of (no) Charity were to be given sole ownership of the new NMH; but this week I’m struggling to contain my amusement given the petty text message exchanges generated by the board…or was that the bored? Now I could be devilishly subtle and sim-

ply accept I believe a strong woman like Dr. Mahony really feels “the text (from her broin-law) was quite intimidating and quite unacceptable” but here’s the thing – I need to be blunt, ‘cos otherwise how will Rhona et al, ever get my point – which is this…turning over the medical and emotional care of women to a religious order that presided over abuse is akin to throwing a bottle of JD into the middle of an AA meeting…it ain’t gonna end well! Look, this entire farce looks so bad for these intelligent people and I for one find it quite disturbing that, when they’re not squabbling, their day job is to deliver babies! For God’s sake, grow up the lot of ya!

I find it very worry ly e Change, approximate survey carried out by Se Ireland would hide the fact in four in 10 people living How h problem from others. alt he l nta me a d ha y the ders? heartbreaking is that, rea of May, Pieta House’s 6th y, da tur Sa s thi so, d An which aims to remove Darkness into Light Walk, by providing what has ess illn e to the stigma of mental help and support servic become a vital lifesaving ce across four continents pla those who need it, takes . be glo around the le corner of the world, But here, in our own litt at s four meeting points… County Roscommon ha scommon Ro d an rea stle Ca , yle can Ballaghaderreen, Bo like to urge anyone who Town, at 4.15 am, and I’d ase do so. ple support this initiative to is not unique, nor is it a on ssi pre de ks, You see fol feel have our sad days, we all r sign of weakness; we all ou of ge sta e som at uggle vulnerable, and we all str may have that internal us of e som , ver we Ho s. eal live us if we speak out and rev message bearer telling e . W led gs, we’ll be ridicu our soul-crushing feelin an won’t. is not you, depression is Remember, depression n’t do u yo an me I l; ’t visua illness; an illness that isn you look ‘normal’ then if wear a bandage for it, so ling ‘normal,’ however if fee are u yo e um people ass tell someone. They don’t this is not the case, please u’re feeling this way…just y yo need to understand wh need their support, and u that you are, and that yo e. lov ir the e above all, all 116 123 – free, any tim * Samaritans Helpline – c from any ‘phone.

newsbriefs Roscommon youths into National Young Environmentalist Final Young people from Roscommon were jubilant at being shortlisted for the allIreland ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards Final Showcase and Awards Ceremony to be held in the Mansion House, Dublin, on 23rd of May. From a list of 84 national finalist groups from across Ireland and Northern Ireland that will showcase their environmental action projects at the event, two from St. Joseph’s College, Summerhill, Athlone and Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown have reached the prestigious finals with their innovative projects that range from raising awareness of stray dogs, to investigating the amount of carbon in different types of hedgerows and how important hedgerows are for wildlife. The young environmentalists recently travelled to the Connaught ECO-DEN at the NUI Galway to pitch their environmental action projects to a panel of experts. The young people were challenged with the task of carrying out action project in their school or community to make a positive contribution to the environment and raise awareness of environmental issues. While hoping that their work will sufficiently impress the judges to take home a prestigious award, they will also seek the public’s support through the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award is one category that is out of the judges’ hands, with the public having all the power! From 2nd-15th of May, the public can vote online for their favourite project at www.ecounesco.ie.

Strokestown Library to host Bealtaine exhibition Strokestown Library is delighted to host the 2017 Bealtaine exhibition called ‘All Together Now.’ The exhibition displays the talents of all the members of the local Strokestown Active Age participants. The official launch is on Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm at Strokestown Library and event will run until Saturday, May 20th. All are welcome to attend.

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Some of the photographs that were taken by the late Michael ‘Mickcie’ Farrell have been saved for posterity thanks to the initiative of Pat Hughes and Sean Browne.

Extensive photograph collection preserved for posterity

PHOTOGRAPHS A RECORD OF ROSCOMMON’S SOCIAL HISTORY

 PAUL HEALY

Thousands of photographs that were taken by the late Michael ‘Mickcie’ Farrell have been saved for posterity thanks to the initiative of two wellknown local men. Auctioneer Pat Hughes this week formally handed over the collection to Sean Browne of Castle Studios in Castlerea. Sean says there are “thousands of negatives” in the collection left behind by Mr. Farrell, who died in 2005. Mr. Farrell was a prolific professional photographer for many years. “There are photographs from all kinds of community events, including weddings, communions, parades – and indeed from outlying towns and villages” Sean Browne told the Roscommon People. Mr. Hughes purchased ‘Mickcie’ Farrell’s house in Church Street, Roscommon some years ago. When he unearthed the massive photo collection he was anxious that they would be sal-

vaged. Pat contacted his friend, Sean Browne, who is vastly experienced in the video and photography business. Sean expressed delight this week. “I think it’s a great credit to Pat Hughes that he had the vision to retain them and then pass them on. They will now be kept for posterity. It would take years to go through them all but I certainly look forward to scanning them…it will be time-consuming, but it will be an adventure! After all, they are a wonderful record of our social history.” Also handed over to Mr. Browne were a Kodak Kodascope Cinema Projector and Junior Sanderson Camera which ‘Mickcie’ Farrell worked with, and which were included with the sale of the property to Mr. Hughes. On this page we reproduce some images of Mickcie’s – courtesy of Sean Browne – taken on Fair Day in Roscommon Town in 1952. * If anyone wishes to view the photographs online please see facebook. com/seanbrownevideo

Pat Hughes and Elaine Fallon, Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. present a Kodak Kodascope Cinema Projector and Junior Sanderson Camera to Seán Browne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Some of the photographs that were taken by the late Michael ‘Mickcie’ Farrell which were taken in Roscommon town on a Fair Day in 1952.

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NewsPeople Celebrating 100th anniversary of Jimmy Murray’s birth On Friday, May 5th, Murray’s Bar, Knockcroghery will have a celebration to mark the 100 anniversary of Jamesie Murray’s birth in the house where the pub still stands. It will be a chance to remember his life and times as a proud Knockcroghery man. His CD, the West’s Awake, is being re-issued for the 100th anniversary of his birth next Friday and can be purchased on the night for €10. All proceeds will go to creating a new seating area on the village green. Vinegar Bill will provide the entertainment on the night and there will be a host of local celebrities covering the songs on the album. All are welcome.

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Response on Fleadh: ‘Just hop on and off the bus’ In last week’s issue, reader Henry Hughes (from Castleplunkett) suggested that Castlecoote/Fuerty may not have been an ideal Fleadh venue as “there’s too much distance” between the pubs in the area. Other readers have been in touch this week to disagree. Robert Attenbury writes: “I read in ‘People Platform’ section of Roscommon People that a Henry Hughes thought Castlecoote was not an entirely suitable location for the Fleadh because of the distance between the three pubs. Unfortunately he did not appear to know that those who organised the event also considered that. That is why a free bus service was available. Buses travelled between the pubs, Roscommon town, and Athleague, every few minutes – just hop on and off!” Meanwhile, Bill Cunningham of the County Fleadh committee, adds: “I can’t understand why Henry didn’t see all the information regarding Fleadh shuttle buses – and they did operate as arranged. Mind you, Henry wasn’t the only one

Roscommon Lamb Festival: Sheila, Megan and James Molloy pictured on the farm of Willie John Fitzmaurice on Friday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

who failed to notice. If the Fleadh is there again in 2018, a more refined/ definite bus timetable will apply, as was discussed at our recent meeting in Castlecoote.”

pages 12, 36 and 37. Congratulations to the hard-working committee and the huge number of volunteers and participants who help to ensure the event runs smoothly.

A ﬁtting celebration for Lamb Festival!

An era ends as Charlie’s closes

Massive congratulations from the Roscommon People to the organisers of the 2017 Roscommon Lamb Festival. This wonderful event, in its 10th year, was a great success and locals and visitors alike were highly complimentary about the festival. We have photographic coverage throughout this week’s edition – see

An era ended in Roscommon Town on Sunday night when one of the bestknown pubs in the region – Charlie’s (formerly The Sportsman’s) – closed its doors. Proprietors Eamonn and Margaret Smith, who opened the premises in 1990, have decided to call it a day after a memorable 27 years in business there.

There were some great nights down through the years in this public house and the venue was of course also famous for hosting pool, snooker and darts competitions. A large crowd attended on Sunday night where there was quite a lot of emotion and nostalgia as customers who became friends of the Smith family turned up to wish Eamonn and Margaret a happy retirement and to enjoy one last big night in the Church Street premises. And a great night it was too! So, as this era comes to an end, we wish Eamonn, Margaret and their family good health and every success in the future – and thanks for the memories! – PH

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Roscommon Town hosts major Historical Conference this weekend One of the biggest historical conferences taking place this year will be held in Roscommon town this Friday and Saturday. ‘1917 – Centenary Reflections’ will debate the major historical events that shaped the emergence of the modern Irish state. The event is a unique collaboration between the County Roscommon Archaeological & Historical Society, the Heritage and Library services of Roscommon County Council and the Moore Institute of NUI Galway. The event is free and open to all members of the public. The Conference will begin on Friday evening at 8 pm in Gleeson’s Townhouse with a panel discussion on the implications of the 1917 North Roscommon bye-election, featuring contributions from Lecarrow native Reina Donlon from NUI Maynooth and Honor Ó Brolcháin, a direct descendant of Count George Noble Plunkett. Later on Saturday, the Conference will begin at 9.30 am in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town. Discussion will begin with a debate on women, families and popular politics one hundred years ago, followed by a discussion on local and other perspectives of 1917. Featuring in this local discussion is well-known author Padraig Yeates who will access the career of socialist republican William Partridge while Pauline Scott will discuss the effects of the changing political landscape on the Pollok estate in the Glinsk-Creggs area. The Conference keynote speaker will be Marie Coleman of Queens University in Belfast who will talk about the overall consequences of the realignment of Irish politics during this revolutionary period. Registration is now open by emailing conor.mcnamara@nuigalway. ie though a registration desk will be operational both on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Sadness at passing of renowned GAA ﬁgure, Pat Dennehy  SEAMUS DUKE

Just a few days after the death of Donie Shine, another Roscommon GAA legend, Pat Dennehy, passed away on Monday evening at Roscommon Hospital following an illness bravely borne. One of the best-known GAA personalities in the county, Pat Dennehy was a lifelong St. Brigid’s man, having joined the club in 1963. He played for St. Brigid’s and won a county senior title in 1969. Pat Dennehy served on the execu-

tive of the St. Brigid’s Club for over 50 years and oversaw the development of the club into a powerhouse of Roscommon football at all levels, culminating with their historic All-Ireland win in 2013. Indeed he sang at the homecoming in Kiltoom as the victorious St. Brigid’s team were welcomed back to the parish. Pat Dennehy attended hundreds of club and county games every year in ladies and men’s football, club and county, from underage to senior, and he was a constant presence in the press box in Kiltoom on

match days, adding his own take on the games that were being played. He loved St. Brigid’s and Roscommon and will be sadly missed by the local community and throughout the county. The late Pat Dennehy is mourned by his wife Tessie, daughter Diane, grandson Dylan, sister Mary, brother Jack, further family members, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. He will be laid to rest in Cam Cemetery after requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday morning in Curraghboy. May he rest in peace.

Anthony Geraghty and the late Pat Dennehy (right) pictured at the homecoming celebrations after St. Brigid’s won the 2013 All-Ireland Club Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The late Donie Shine: An Appreciation  SEAMUS DUKE

When I sat down to write this piece about my good friend, the late Donie Shine, I made several failed attempts to get started. Where do you start to describe someone like Donie Shine? He was such a larger than life character and someone that I have admired for almost a lifetime. My first contact with Donie Shine was through the GAA – of course. He played for Clann na nGael, who were bitter rivals with our own club, Roscommon Gaels. Donie was always a very likeable guy even though he would do anything he could to help his beloved Clann to win. I remember Donie playing in a county senior final (against St. Brigid’s) when he actually headed the ball over the crossbar for a point close to the end of the game. There was always a bit of devilment in Donie. When he took over as manager of Clann na nGael their subsequent record was incredible. He steered them to five All-Ireland club finals, including four in a row, and they won eight Roscommon titles on the trot at one stage. The record of Clann winning six Connacht club championships in a row is a feat that will probably never be beaten. He was a Clann man through and through, and he was incredibly proud of their achievements. He was also in big demand elsewhere and he was manager in Athlone and Longford Slashers, among others, in his time. No matter where he went, Donie was popular. He had a massive knowledge of the game and his even temperament was a huge advantage as he patrolled the sidelines for many years at club level. That’s not so say that there weren’t rows – but they never lasted long with Donie. Needless to say he also served as Roscommon senior manager (from 1994 to 1997) and during his term there were a number of unlucky defeats, notably against Mayo in 1996

when Roscommon lost by three points at Dr. Hyde Park and in 1997 when Sligo beat Roscommon, also by three points, at Markievicz Park. In 2001 he was appointed the Roscommon minor team manager and he served two years. He was also a member of the Roscommon County Board executive for a number of years, serving for five years as Development Officer from 2004. But such was Donie’s enthusiasm for the GAA that despite losing his job as Roscommon senior manager in fairly acrimonious circumstances, he just brushed it off and got on with it. There was never any bitterness towards the County Board or anyone else for that matter. He was back the following weekend just as enthusiastic as ever. Anyone else would have got the hump and left the GAA. But not Donie Shine. When I was sports editor with Shannonside I was looking around for someone to assist with commentary and do the analysis at the matches. There was no one better qualified than Donie and he jumped at the chance to help out when I asked him. I know that many a referee felt the wrath of his words during his term! But there was never any malice whatsoever in anything he said. His double act with Willie Hegarty attained legendary status over the years. To quote the man himself, “It certainly did Willie.” One thing that gave him the greatest satisfaction (although he never really admitted it) was the emergence of the great minor team of 2006, with his own son Donie one of its stars. He was immensely proud, and rightly so, as Donie played a huge part in that memorable Roscommon All-Ireland victory. The fact that young Donie also played a starring role when Roscommon won the Connacht SFC in 2010 was also something he was hugely proud of. But it wasn’t Donie’s many achievements as a player and team manager that marked him out as a special

To honour the late Donie Shine, the tricolour flew at half-mast at last Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup match between Roscommon and London at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Andrew Fox

person. He was fantastic company and a great guy to meet. With his wife Lil always at his side, whether it was at a match or a training session, in the pub for a few pints, at a meeting, for a cup of coffee, or just on the road, it was a pleasure to be in his company. He loved the craic and we shared so many stories and jokes over the years. Many times on the phone over the years we discussed the latest controversy, big match, or story that was happening in Roscommon GAA. He never lost his love for the GAA and he had some marvellous ideas as to where the GAA should go, on the field and off it. A great Clann man but a great Rossie too. He had a long career at Roadstone

and in latter years in the auctioneering business, but it was through the GAA that I knew Donie best. Donie Shine was one of those people that makes you feel better after you have just met him. Reflecting on those many great times on and off the field, in the commentary box, at away matches all over the country, in Dr. Hyde Park, in Johnstown, or down in Connaughton’s pub, I and so many more will miss Donie Shine. The last time I met him was about six weeks ago in Rogue Cafe on Main Street in Roscommon Town when he was in for a cup of coffee. Even though he was seriously ill all he wanted to chat about was how Roscommon were doing and all the

latest news about the GAA scene. He showed incredible bravery and fortitude throughout his illness, but then again that was Donie Shine through and through. The word legend is certainly not adequate in this case. They certainly do not make them like Donie Shine any more. “They certainly don’t Willie.” It was a pleasure to have known him. To Lil, Karen, Susie, Clodagh, Donie Junior, Mark, and to all his many relations and all the people – particularly those in his beloved Clann na nGael – who will be heartbroken at his loss, I extend my deepest sympathy. Ni bheidh a leitheid an aris. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Huge crowds pay respects to family man, businessman and GAA great  SEAMUS DUKE

Donie Shine (left) and Frank Geraghty celebrate after Clann na nGael returned to the summit of Roscommon football by winning the 2015 County Senior title. Picture: Andrew Fox

Hugh crowds paid their respects earlier this week to auctioneer and wellknown GAA figure Donie Shine following his untimely passing. A famous figure within the GAA, Donie Shine served as Roscommon and Clann na nGael manager and more recently as match analyst on Shannonside Radio. Mr. Shine, an immensely popular figure, died on Friday last after a brave battle against illness. When the news spread of his untimely death there was a huge outpouring of grief and sorrow at the passing of a GAA legend, who was known and respected all over the country. Aged in his mid-60s, Donie Shine came to prominence in a GAA context as a player with Clann na nGael, with whom he won seven SFC

medals. When he retired from playing he managed Clann to complete domination of Roscommon club football, with the team winning eight county titles in a row. Indeed Clann na nGael’s achievement of winning six Connacht titles in a row under Donie’s management is a feat that will probably never be equalled. While All-Ireland club success eluded Clann, Donie went on to manage the Roscommon senior team from 1994 to 1997. Donie also managed Roscommon minor and U-21 teams over the years and for many years was a member of the County Board Executive. In latter years he was a regular analyst on Shannonside Radio alongside commentator Willie Hegarty. Donie worked in Roadstone for many years before setting up an auctioneering business. He was known all over the country not only for his

GAA feats but for his business and family connections too. Donie was popular wherever he went and his engaging, outgoing personality made him great company whether it was through business, the GAA world, or socially. Huge crowds attended the removal, requiem Mass and burial, with people travelling from all over the country over the course of last weekend. The chief celebrant for the requiem Mass was family friend Fr. Liam Devine and there were Guards of Honour from the Clann na nGael club and Roscommon GAA. The late Donie Shine is mourned by his wife Lil, daughters Karen, Clodagh and Susie, sons Donie and Mark, brothers Pat, Michael and Enda, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, further relatives and a wide circle of friends.

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PropertyPeople Lands for sale by Moran & Co. Auctioneers Currently on the books of David Moran & Co. in Ballygar: At Cloonakilleg, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon, c. 14.16 hectares (35 acres) of land are for sale. The lands comprise some good quality farm lands, grazing lands, callow lands, turbary and outbuildings. This sale offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a holding of lands or to acquire additional lands. There is also the opportunity to construct a dwellinghouse subject to planning permission. The lands will be offered for sale in one or more lots. At Corracoolia, Ballyforan c. 7 hectares (17.5 acres) lies a mixed holding comprising of grazing lands and turbary, laid out in two divisions with a good location on the side of the main road and potential to build a dwellinghouse subject to planning permission. Full details from the auctioneer, David Moran, MSCSI MRICS, Ballygar. Tel. 090-6624531/087-2786664.

Residence at Ardanagh, Roscommon

Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that the company have a threebedroomed detached residence on a large site for sale this week, at Ardanagh, Roscommon. The property is located convenient to the railway station, Church, schools and all local amenities. While the residence is in need of modernisation, the property is well located and suitable for further development, subject to planning permission being granted. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Keen interest in bungalow at The Walk This week Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are reporting a lot of interest in a large four-bedroomed bungalow for sale at The Walk, Roscommon. The property is located on a corner site with a large garage to the rear. The residence is in excellent condition. Accommodation consists of a sitting room,

kitchen cum dining room, four bedrooms with one ensuite and a bathroom. The residence is located a short distance from Roscommon Town centre and close to all local amenities. Pat is considering ever offer in excess of €200,000 for this property. Viewing is a must. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that they have a four-bedroomed detached bungalow on a circa half-acre site (with a range of out-offices) for sale at Runnabracken, Roscommon. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, utility, four bedrooms and a bathroom. The

residence has the benefit of solid fuel and oil-fired central heating. There is also an option of purchasing an old stone dwelling, a three-bay hay shed, lean to, cattle pen and crush if required. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Contact Pat Hughes for lands and properties On entitlements, auctioneer Pat Hughes is advising farmers that the deadline is fast approaching – the 15th of May 2017. Anybody looking for entitlements needs to contact them immediately. Due to a number of recent sales Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of properties in and around the Roscommon area for disappointed underbidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling contact Pat and let him advise you – his advice is free. For further information call Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013 www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

E L A S R O F N O I T C U A C I L B U P BY Friday 26th May 2017 Date: ouse, Roscommon nh w To ’s on es le G : on ti Loca

BY PUBLIC AUCTION 26TH MAY 2017

c.14.75 Acres at CALTRAGH, RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON

c. 7.75 Acres at RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON

Site with Full Planning Permission at LISHEENTEIGE, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

c.41 Acres at CARRIGANS PARK, DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c. 14.75 acres in two lots • Located in close proximity to Rahara Village • Huge potential for sites with fantastic views • Can be sold in one or two lots • Ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a private area to reside • For map & further information contact our office

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c. 7.75 Acres • Located just outside Rahara, on the Curraghboy road • Huge potential for building site • Ideally locally c.10 miles from Athlone • For map & further information contact our office

• Prime site containing c.0.56 Acres • Located just outside Ballygar Town • Full Planning Permission for Bungalow Residence c.1,728 Sq.Ft • For copy planning, map & further information contact our office

• Prime parcel of lands c.41 Acres • Set out in one lot with huge potential • Entitlements included with the lands • Mixed quality, suitable for many uses • Located just off the Donamon to Roscommon/ Castlerea Road • For maps and further details contact the office

BY PUBLIC AUCTION 26TH MAY 2017

unless previously sold

Solicitor for Carriage of Sale: Jennifer Liddy Solicitor, Roscommon Town. Tel: 090-6627498

Solicitor for Carriage of Sale: Mr. Roddy McCrann Solicitor, Roscommon Town. Tel: 090-6626269

BY PUBLIC AUCTION 26TH MAY 2017

Site with Full Planning for 8 no. Residences at BALLYMOE VILLAGE, CO. GALWAY

Prime property on c.1.47 Acres at WINDFIELD DEMESNE, BRIERFIELD, ABBEYKNOCKMOY, CO. GALWAY

c.1.21 Acres at CORNALEE, CURRAGHBOY, CO. ROSCOMMON

c.0.60 Acres at ROOKWOOD, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

• Prime parcel of lands c. 1.21 Acres • Huge potential for building sites (subject to planning) • Located between Curraghboy & Dysart • Convenient to Athlone • Viewing highly recommended • For map & further information contact our office on 09066 63700

• Prime parcel of lands c. 0.60 Acres • Huge potential for building site (subject to planning) • Previously had planning, but since expired • Located convenient to Ballygar & Athleague • Viewing highly recommended • For map & further information contact our office on 09066 63700

• Prime development lands beside church & community centre • 4 x 3 bedroom c.1,020 sq. ft. each • 4 x 2 bedroom c. 905 sq. ft. each • Huge potential and ready to go • Located in the centre of Ballymoe Village • Convenient to Castlerea, Roscommon Town & Tuam • For copy Planning Permission, plans & map contact the office

• Two bedroom residence in need of renovation • Full Planning Permission for two storey residence c.2,093 sq.ft • Extensive historical significance, former Jameson Estate • c.20 miles from Galway City Centre • Viewing highly recommended • To arrange a viewing call the office

BY PUBLIC AUCTION 26TH MAY 2017

Solicitor for Carriage of Sale: Mr. John Glynn Solicitor, Patrick Hogan Slrs, Ballinasloe. Tel: 090-9642107

Solicitor for Carriage of Sale: Kevin P. Kilrane Solicitors, Mohill. Tel: 071-9631170

Solicitor for Carriage of Sale: Sean Mahon Solicitor, Roscommon Town. Tel: 090-6627350

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Prime property in Castledaly on market with Ivan Connaughton A prime property comprising ‘Gate Lodge’ and formerly part of Castledaly Manor Estate is for sale on the books of auctioneer Ivan Connaughton. The property has the benefit of planning permission for an extension in place. Situated in the heart of Castledaly village (Co. Westmeath) with all amenities –Church, school, shop, pub, GAA grounds with

walking track and children’s playground. There is an option to acquire extra land with the sale if so wished. Without doubt this is a unique opportunity to acquire an historic property in unique setting with close proximity to Athlone Town and M6 Motorway. For details please contact the office on 090-6663700.

Attractive bungalow in Castleplunkett Bushfield is the location of this exceptionally well decorated and well kept bungalow standing on a large site of c. 0.55 acres of land with two garages. It’s on the books of Athleaguebased auctioneer Ivan Connaughton. This property is finished to a very high standard with a host of extra features both internally and externally.

There are mature trees and shrubbery on site with an established vegetable garden laid out to the rear. Decking area with stunning views of the surrounding countryside is located outside the kitchen/dining area. The gardens are landscaped with two separate gated entrances to the property. Accommodation includes entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms and

main bathroom. Extra features include oil-fired central heating, greenhouse to rear, private well water system with pump and filtration, block wall to all boundaries. It is situated on a corner site in a picturesque location. All enquires welcome and viewing by appointment. Contact the office for further details on 090-6663700 to arrange your evening or weekend viewing.

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FINAL OFFERS BY 5pm WEDNESDAY 24th MAY 2017

NEW TO THE MARKET

STONEPARK, ROSCOMMON TOWN

c.16.5 Acres of Agricultural Lands at

Residence on c.7.85 Acres at

TOBERAVADDY, ATHLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON

DRINEY, LOUGHGLYNN, CO. ROSCOMMON

• Prime three-bedroom bungalow on c.0.65 acres • Being sold in one lot • Garage adjoining suitable for conversion • Located approximately 1 mile from Roscommon Town • Unrivalled views of Mote Park and surrounding countryside • Potential for additional site (Subject to Planning) or extension to existing residence • Viewing highly recommended Contact the office today to arrange a viewing on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings and weekends accommodated on all our properties

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c. 16.5 Acres • Located between villages of Athleague and Castlecoote • Huge potential for sites with unrivalled views • Fronting onto River Suck • All offers invited for immediate sale

FINAL OFFERS BY 5pm, WEDNESDAY 24th MAY 2017

For map & further information contact our office on 090-6663700

SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: TERRY O’KEEFFE SOLICITOR, ROSCOMMON TOWN. TEL: 090-6626239

SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: PETER JONES SOLICITOR, ROSCOMMON TOWN 090-6626925

NEW TO THE MARKET

• Charming twobedroom residence near completion • Traditional cottage with new extension to rear • Altogether standing on c.7.85 Acres • Outbuildings with stables standing thereon • Located in close proximity to Loughglynn Village • Ideal property for purchaser requiring a private location • All offers invited for immediate sale • Viewing highly recommended & strictly by appointment only For brochure & further information contact our office on 090-6663700

FARM ENTITLEMENTS

The deadline of May 15th is fast approaching If you have entitlements to lease or sell Call Ivan Connaughton Auctioneer on 090-6663700

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PropertyPeople PAUL LAFFERTY ON 086 2599189 OR 094 96 20540 OR 094 96 20011 E: clearyauctioneers@eircom.net

Lands to Let In The Following Areas: Frenchpark: c. 17 Acres. Tibohine: c. 15 Acres {In 2 Lots}. Tulsk: c. 1.18 Acres. Kilrooskey: c. 9 Acres. Four-Mile-House: c. 2.7 Acres. Donamon: c. 25 Acres. Ballymoe: c. 6 Acres. Lanesboro: c. 5.3 Acres. Castlerea: c. 3 Acres Gurteen Co. Sligo: c. 70 Acres.

Michael J. O’Rourke

Auctioneer

Creggs, Roscommon. M. 087 2242329

LANDS TO LET • Circa 43 acres at Dunmore. • Circa 34 acres at Garraunmore, Creggs. • Circa 9.26 acres at Garraun South. • Circa 8.4 acres at Garraun South with entitlements. • Circa 4.37 acres at Corlacken with entitlements. • Circa 21 acres at Corlacken with entitlements. • Circa 18 acres at Garraun South with slatted shed, outhouses and entitlements. ----------------------------------------------------------------------

SHORT TERM LETTING

• Circa 14 acres rough grazing at Corramore, Athleague • Circa 111 acres at Gorteencloogh, Athleague suitable for meadow.

Online BidX1 Auction facility now available at Earley’s Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are pleased to announce that they are now able to offer prospective vendors the ability to sell their property using their secure online BidX1 auction system. John Earley commented: “We are delighted to launch our new facility which is an exciting new initiative that has proved successful thus far. As the market continues to improve at a very steady rate, the methods that people wish to communicate and bid for properties also continue to evolve. We now find a large portion of our prospective purchasers come from the UK or the USA and the online auction system is of great benefit to these clients as they may not be available to attend the conventional public auctions. They also like the speed and transparency of the online auction system which means that they can complete a deal a lot

quicker that the conventional private treaty method. BIDX1 technology, a secure, transparent, online bidding process. “All interested parties will have online access to Contracts and Title prior to bidding. There will be a formal record of all offers, and the highest bidder will benefit from the certainty of a binding contract with the vendor. Bidders can bid confidentially from anywhere in the world, on any device. Independent

security and process testing provided by Ernst & Young. Following on from a large volume of recent successful transactions, we invite listings for our next online auction.” For further details or for a free appraisal of your property contact John Earley, FIPAV or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie, or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Luxury dormer at Bealnamullia on market John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a highly attractive fourbedroomed dormer-style residence of c. 2,942 sq. ft. located at 1, Burnbrook, Bealnamullia, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €350,000 ono to sell. John describes the property as “a highly impressive cut-stone facade luxury dormer-style residence of c. 2,942 sq. ft. situated in a private enclosure of only three houses beside Athlone town. “The property is presented for sale in pristine

condition throughout with beautifully mature elevated gardens, offering a sunny aspect and spacious living accommodation throughout. A property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and the joint agents now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell.” Joint Selling Agent: Joe Naughton, Auctioneer, Golden Island, Athlone. 090-6449090. For further details, please contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, logonto www.propertypartners.ie or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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

NEW TO THE MARKET THE RENOWNED AND ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL 7 DAY LICENCED PREMISES KNOWN AS

“PADDY FINNS BAR”, KILTEEVAN VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON

A highly attractive residential 7 day licenced premises located in the heart of Kilteevan village, beside Roscommon town and adjacent to the local church and community centre. This character and established property offers a superior standard of fit-out with luxury 3 B/R residential accommodation on the 1st floor. “Paddy Finns” is a renowned hub for all local functions and holds excellent potential to further develop and enhance its existing trade. Offering a turn key opportunity to the would be purchaser, this is a once is a lifetime chance to acquire one of the regions best known trading houses. BER: D1. LEGAL: MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIME 6 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF C. 2,220 SQ,FT LOCATED AT

MULLYMUX, BESIDE ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

A luxury detached family home, standing on a mature site area of c.0.5 of an acre with an excellent BER rating. Conveniently located in a highly sought after residential area C. 4km from Roscommon Town and all amenities. Finished to a very high standard by its present owners with many extra features including solid larch flooring throughout, walk-in shower and jacuzzi bath. Exterior buildings housing separate gym & workshop. Children’s playground, mature hedging/ trees and flower beds. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: B3.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIME 5 B/R SEMI DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C. 1,245 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

6 VESNOY, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Guide: €45,000

Final offers sought for prime leasehold interest John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for the prime leasehold interest in the renowned Mark Raftery Ltd. Jewellers located at Main Street, Roscommon town. John commented: “Property Partners Earley offer for sale the leasehold interest in this well renowned and regarded local business. Established in 1983, Mary Raftery Ltd. Jewellers has traded successfully and amassed an extensive base of

customers due to its location, reputation and esteemed service. Offering any potential purchaser a vehicle to quickly establish themselves within the market and a solid foundation from which one could expand. The auctioneers now invite final enquiries and final offers to sell. Viewing by appointment only.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

A spacious 5 B/R semi detached residence located in the Vesnoy development conveniently positioned within walking distance of Strokestown town center and all amenities. The property is in need of renovation throughout and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: E1. Legal: Ms Marie Connellan, Messers PA Connellan & Co, Bawn St, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. 071 96 33009.

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PRIME FARM NEW TO THE MARKET A prime farm of quality lands, of c. 67 acres, on which stands a substantial 4 B/R two stroey farmhouse residence in excellent condition and a comprehensive farm yard. Located on the Roscommon side of Athlone. For further details, apply the office.

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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Easter’s empty tomb is a call to conversion. By this tomb, we should know for certain that God has made Jesus both Lord and Messiah, as Peter preaches in today’s First Reading. He is the “Lord,” the divine Son that David foresaw at God’s right hand (see Psalms 110:1,3; 132:10-11; Acts 2:34). And He is the Messiah that God had promised to shepherd the scattered flock of the house of Israel (see Ezekiel 34:11-14, 23; 37:24). As we hear in today’s Gospel, Jesus is that Good Shepherd, sent to a people who were like sheep without a shepherd (see Mark 6:34; Numbers 27:16-17). He calls not only to the children of Israel, but to all those far off from Him – to whomever the Lord wishes to hear His voice. The call of the Good Shepherd leads to the restful waters of Baptism, to the anointing oil of Confirmation, and to the table and overflowing cup of the Eucharist, as we sing in today’s Psalm. Again on this Sunday in Easter, we hear His voice calling us His own. He should awaken in us the response of those who heard Peter’s preaching. “What are we to do?” they cried. We have been baptized. But each of us goes astray like sheep, as we hear in today’s Epistle. We still need daily to repent, to seek forgiveness of our sins, to separate ourselves further from this corrupt generation. We are called to follow in the footsteps of the Shepherd of our souls. By His suffering He bore our sins in His body to free us from sin. But His suffering is also an example for us. From Him we should learn patience in our afflictions, to hand ourselves over to the will of God. Jesus has gone ahead, driven us through the dark valley of evil and death. His Cross has become the narrow gate through which we must pass to reach His empty tomb – the verdant pastures of life abundant. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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ne of the most divisive subjects in our house is whether or not boxing is a sport. I am a fully committed fan, but my wife, Carol, will not look at any fight, and claims it is a barbaric, cruel form of entertainment that is totally alien to the world of sport. I am well aware that she is not alone, and that very many lobby groups exist which effectively want to ban and outlaw all forms of professional boxing, and, in truth, they can come up with very persuasive arguments, particularly in the area of brain damage and long-term debilitating lifechanging effects. In Carol’s defence, it is not that she is anyway squeamish, and she has broken wild horses as good as any man, but she thinks two grown, fit men – or women – hammering eachother in a ring, for loads of money, and for the enjoyment of others, is morally wrong – and maybe she’s right. Anyway, back to Saturday night, and the young fellow told me he had booked the big heavyweight clash

between Anthony Joshua and Vladamir Klitscho, and needless to say it was a pay per view promotion, which, in fairness, he paid for. I like boxing, but paying twenty or more euro to see a fight would certainly test my enthusiasm. So, there I am, just in from work, and having the dinner, when he lets out a shout that Katie is on. The Katie, of course, is the darling of all Ireland, the lovely Katie Taylor, and I am amazed to hear that she is fighting at that hour of the evening. We are all being fed the line as to how big a star she is already, and how big she is going to be, but seeing her box in an almost empty stadium with absolutely no atmosphere was not very inspiring. I told you a couple of weeks ago about the odd bouts of fisticuffs in the dance marquees years ago, and there was always a bigger and noisier crowd around them than was in Wembley to see Katie win in a pretty impressive manner. In the world of professional boxing all the right words

are being said about the Bray girl, and world title fights are on the way – maybe they are, but it has to be disheartening to parade her wares in front of a tiny, disinterested crowd, and, for her sake I really do hope it’s not all empty words, and that she does hit the big time as she so deserves to do. On to the big bout of the night, and, in fairness, it was one of the best heavyweight battles of all time, and Anthony Joshua is on his way to being one of the wealthiest sports people ever, and will be king of the heavyweights for a long time to come. The performance of 41-yearold Klitscho was unbelievable, and, in my opinion, he should bow out gracefully now after an extraordinary career. The last thing he should do is let the lure of another big pay day cloud his judgement as even if he was to be offered a return it’s highly likely he would be badly beaten up the second time round. It was a great night’s entertainment, at least for my side of the house, as there were also a few other good fights

Hair-raising stuff – for good causes As I had a quiet pint in Mikeen’s towards the back end of the year, as the Creggs footballers were beginning to build the momentum that was to lead them to both league and championship success, I made a throwaway remark that if we won the championship I would get my hair cut. One member of the company that night was the ex-trainer of the Creggs team, John Small, and he came up with the idea that at some time in the near future, he would organise a shave, wax, or dye fundraising night for charity (last Sunday night, still in Mikeen’s). John’s idea came to fruition, and more than €2,500 was raised for Cancer Care West and the Breast Cancer foundation. Five volunteers came forward – Killian White, who had his broad back and chest waxed, John Small himself, who got his legs waxed, Laura Keegan, who had her hair dyed a strong shade of pink, me, who did my impersonation of Bob Marley with having my hair plaited, and also getting my beard shaved off, and Eugene Hanley, who got rid of a lifetime’s growth on

both his head and face. It was all carried out by the very capable hands of Grace Curley. Local independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice was the highly amusing MC on the night and the musical entertainment was provided by the one and only Tommie Donlon. It was a really good night. A huge crowd turned up, and two charities will be very glad to receive the very impressive receipts. We all had specially commissioned t-shirts, which were printed free of charge by XLNT Printing – fair play to them – and all I can say is well done to John and all those who gave him their support. Many years ago I had my hair dyed for People in Need – it was several months before it washed out. My daughter refused to allow me feature in any of her Confirmation photos, I played an Ard na Cregg rugby semi-final looking like a hairy orange and was subject of several smart remarks. For Laura’s sake, this time I hope it comes out a bit quicker. Anyway, I’m sure the success of the night will ensure there will be more of them, so here’s to next year.

Katie Taylor produced another dominant display at Wembley last weekend – but in front of a tiny crowd, as our columnist notes.

on the undercard, but, for me, long after the excitement of Joshua’s win has faded, the memory of seeing Katie Taylor fighting in an empty arena at teatime, will make me real-

ise what a tough job it is to be a woman in a male-dominated sport, and how hard it will be for her to get the recognition her talent, bravery, and total commitment deserves.

Jack The Lower and the hot water bottles I’m told the Lamb Festival was a huge triumph again this year with big crowds in attendance at all the events and the American Bluegrass band, who packed out PJ’s in Castlecoote on Sunday night, were the talk of the place. However my spies tell me they were suffering from the cold in town on Saturday night and that was where my friend, Jack the Lower, came in. He was spotted with two hot water bottles, which, I am reliably informed, were used to warm up the Bluegrass band members; I’ve heard of gas heaters, and electric ones, even extra clothing or hot whiskeys, but when all is said and done it’s hard to beat the hotty; an unusual but very effective way of solving a major problem.

Let’s enjoy these guys! Finally, for this week, because of the beautiful sunshine I didn’t watch last evening’s Champions League semi-final, between the two Madrid mega clubs, and it wasn’t until later that I saw the latest extraordinary hat-trick scored in his extraordinary career by the brilliant Portuguese footballer, Ronaldo. I have never hidden my admiration for Ronaldo since his days with Manchester United, and still cannot understand the constant criticism that he is subjected to by soccer pundits who wouldn’t be fit to lace his boots. Sometimes I wonder does jealousy come into it? The other thing that annoys me is the never-ending comparisons with that other unbelievable player, Lionel Messi…as to who is the better player. To my uneducated eye, they are very different players, but each is outrageously good in their own right, and we should just be grateful we have had the privilege of seeing the two of them at their absolute peak over so many years. It’s safe to say we will never see two such talented footballers ek, on the world stage at the same time ‘Till next we w again, so let’s just enjoy them while Bye for no we can!

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‘These championships are very special…a never-ending story’ PAUL HEALY on the magic of the never-ending club championship story…and poignancy at the passing of one of the great ﬁgures in the game here…

ate 1980s. Clann. A machine. Ruthless. Awesome. Merciless. Stylish too. Joey Connaughton dancing up the wing. Mike Keegan all but grinning and holding a ‘Thou Shalt Not Pass’ sign aloft. Eamonn Junior weaving and tormenting. Wily Senior – lethal. Fran Nicholson, calm and composed. Paul McManus, oiling the machine. The sublime Tony Mc, twisting the feet of defenders before striking with clinical intent. And on the sideline, Donie, wise head on a young man…Donie staring at every movement, every motion of the game…Donie thinking, pondering, learning…directing. Donie. We were in awe of Donie, Donie and his ruthless team of the ages.

loughing my journalistic furrow in Longford and Cavan, I had got the call from home – the offer of a job at the Roscommon Champion. It was 1988, sports reporting was my business, but I knew very little about club football in Roscommon. Although I was an enthusiastic fan of the Roscommon County GAA team, the club scene had passed me by, save for a few outings supporting Kilglass Gaels (Highlight: 1985 County Junior title win). At grassroots level, I was more of a Junior Soccer man, having played with little distinction (trust me) for Dynamo Rooskey and then Strokestown United FC. As a reporter, I had been immersed in club football in Cavan and Longford, under the tutelage of Eugene McGee, then a local newspaper Editor. On arriving in Roscommon with notebook and pen, I surveyed the GAA landscape of 1988. I quickly discovered that in a field of dreams just outside Athleague, men from small but proud hurling strongholds clashed the ash. And I discovered that a host of football clubs, many with success-laden histories, others with aspirations of glory, were utterly frustrated, indeed demoralised, because of the presence of a ruthless footballing machine in Johnstown. Based in Johnstown but happy to bring their mercilessness on tour, were mighty Clann na nGael. And I discovered, very, very quickly, that Donie Shine, their manager, was a young man who was becoming a GAA colossus before our eyes. Clann won thirteen county titles in sixteen years, including an eight-in-a-row. And they won six Connacht titles in succession (seven in all). They reached, but lost, five All-Ireland finals, including four in a row. Following them around the county and country, I soon became familiar with this exceptional team. On a good day, they destroyed opponents, Clann bagging huge scores. They had many

stars, but it was their togetherness that made them so formidable. They were truly a team; every man worked for the cause, not for personal glory. How those of us who were outside the Clann camp wondered about that man Donie Shine. He would only have been in his mid-30s at the time, and yet he was managing this group of players to extraordinary success. He was unassuming and friendly, but I was in awe of him. They were a mystery that no team in Roscommon or Connacht could solve. They were the untouchables.

hese club championships, whether for the victors or the vanquished, are very, very special. What makes this club structure so special is perhaps the fact that it is full of ordinariness. It is uncomplicated. We are drawn to the GAA, because it is our history and tradition and identity wrapped up and presented before us on cold evenings and sunny afternoons. It’s the never-ending story with interchanging characters but the same plot. The glamour is in Croke Park and at provincial grounds on certain days, but the heart of the GAA is in small villages and towns, where the pitch is a kind of promised land. The pitch, the park, the clubhouse… the grounds…they belong to the people and this is where the club championships reveal their mysteries. As a journalist I’ve observed the great passion that exists in small parishes for the club championships. In recent years I haven’t gone to

Kilmore players celebrate winning the 2016 Intermediate Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

matches as much as I used to. I regret that and intend to reverse the trend. Because there is something very precious about these games, and about how they add so much to our lives. As a young sports reporter I enjoyed the annual odyssey…from Hyde Park to Athleague to Johnstown, Tulsk, Castlerea, Elphin and other venues… watching the contests that meant so much to the locals. In the club championship, local bragging rights are at stake. Local derbies are so special. On the pitch, the players carry the weight of the expectations of

James McKeague and Colin Canny lift the Roscommon JFC trophy aloft following Creggs’ victory over Kilglass Gaels last year. Picture: Andrew Fox

the people of the parish. On the sideline, yesterday’s heroes now directing the inheritors of the great tradition. In the stands, the critics and amateur comedians! It has been a pleasure watching so many stylists, some mighty hard men, not to mention quite a few characters. And while Tony Mc and Frankie Dolan and Nigel Dineen and others thrilled us with their class, it has been a pleasure also to see the quintessential club players – men who might never get a county call – modestly display their quality week in, week out.

The late Donie Shine (left) was pictured as his beloved Clann na nGael clubhouse before the 2015 final, along with Declan Rock and Gerry O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

he characters change, the plot

doesn’t. The years go by but the grass in the park waits, the green stage awaiting its cast. In the last few days, the GAA in Roscommon organised a photocall to kick-start publicity for the 2017 club championship in Roscommon. You can see some of the photos on the ould twitter machine. It’s all a long way from the late 1980s. At senior level, St. Brigid’s are now the team that everyone is trying to beat. They of course reached the All-Ireland summit in 2013, and what wonderful ambassadors they have been for Roscommon football. At every level, men and women will enter the fray driven on by sheer love of the game, love of the club. We all want intercounty success; but the real magic of the GAA is in these small grounds, with their epic pasts and their promise of a great future. As the Roscommon GAA family prepared last week for the upcoming Championship 2017 throw-in, a very special man passed away in the company of his loving family. Donie Shine, only in his mid-60s, succumbed after a brave battle with illness. He was a friendly and modest man. In constructing his team of the ages, I don’t know what his secret was. What he and his players chieved with Clann will never be surpassed, never forgotten either. I was in awe of him. Donie. Donie and his team of untouchables. I’m sure his wish would be that every man, woman and child who stands at a club game in Roscommon in the future savours the unique magic of what we have, savours their own journey at the grounds that Donie graced with such distinction.

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The St. Brigid’s All-Ireland Club Championship winning team of 2013 was one of the best to ever compete in the Roscommon Senior Football Championship. Pic: Andrew Fox

Are these the greatest club teams of the past half century? We asked SEAMUS DUKE to choose the ﬁve best club sides he has seen in Roscommon…. or a small county, Roscommon has produced many great club football teams which have performed consistently well at provincial and All-Ireland level. Roscommon clubs have won a total of 14 provincial titles since the competition’s inception in 1966. In no particular order, here are five great teams from the Roscommon club scene in the past 50 years…

Roscommon Gaels (1970s)

Castlerea St Kevin’s (1970s)

Roscommon Gaels won three titles in the 1970s and two Connacht club titles (1974 and 1975). In 1976 they contested the All-Ireland club final when they were beaten by St. Vincent’s of Dublin. Mick McNeela, Mickey Menton, Mick McNamara, Hughie Griffin, Larry and John O’Gara and John McDermott were their main men. Their rivalry with Clann na nGael was an intense one as the 1970s were coming to a close.

At the end of the 1960s and the start of the 1970s Castlerea had a marvellous team full of fantastic footballers. When you consider that Harry Keegan, John Kerrane, Jimmy Finnegan, Adrian O’Sullivan, Tom Heneghan and Mickey Freyne were all on that team, it’s a wonder that they did not win far more. They won one Connacht club title – in 1968 – and three county senior titles, in 1968 (captained by Tommy Curran), 1971 and 1973.

Clann na nGael (1980s and early 1990s) No club ever dominated Roscommon club football like Clann did in the period from 1981 to 1996. In that time they won an incredible 13 county titles. Only Kilmore in 1983, Strokestown in 1992, and Roscommon Gaels in 1994 interrupted their incredible run of success. They also won seven Connacht club titles, including six in a row, and they appeared

in five All-Ireland finals, including four in a row, all of which they lost. Tony McManus, Mike Keegan, Eamon McManus Senior, Eamon McManus Junior, Jimmy McManus, Owen McManus, Joey Connaughton, Gerry Lennon, Paul McManus and so many more were household names in a team that was managed for most of its successful years by the late Donie Shine.

Roscommon Gaels (1994-2004) Roscommon Gaels won five titles in a 10-year era (1994-2004) and Fergal O’Donnell was a major factor in all five wins. But there were other excellent performers in that team too like Brian McNeela, Michael Ryan, Clifford McDonald, Ciaran Heneghan, Ross Shannon, Liam McNeill and Michael McHale. They were beaten in two provincial finals, by Ballina and Crossmolina.

St Brigid’s (1997 to 2016) The record of St. Brigid’s

in Roscommon in recent years is almost as impressive as that of Clann na nGael in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Brigid’s have taken ten county titles in that period including three in a row (2005 to 2007) and five in a row (2010 to 2014). Of course they won four Connacht club titles too and in 2013 they defeated Ballymun Kickhams to land the first senior All-Ireland club title ever to come to Roscommon. Frankie Dolan was their inspirational leader but Senan Kilbride, Karol Mannion, Darragh Donnelly, Cathal McHugh, Peter Domican, the Sheehys, Garvan Dolan and Ian Kilbride were just a few of the players who made history for their club and the county.

in 1983. * Strokestown winning the title for the first time in 59 years in 1992 and following that up with another title in 2002. Both teams were captained by Donal Hanley. * Kilbride winning the championship for the first time in 86 years in the year 2000, powered by the Lohan brothers – Stephen, Eddie and Gerry – and by Seamus O’Neill. * Castlerea St Kevin’s

came with an outstanding team to take title wins in 2008 and 2009. Nigel Dineen was their inspiration as player and team mentor. There have been many more great teams who have been so near and yet so far over the years. The likes of a St. Aidan’s team powered by the Grehan brothers, Padraig Pearses, who have yet to win a title, and Western Gaels, who have had a very strong team for

the past decade but who have yet to make the breakthrough. Elphin and Michael Glavey’s in the 1980s and ‘90s were close to winning titles too. Will one of the fancied teams win the Fahey Cup in 2017 or can a team emerge from the field to cause a shock like Kilbride in 2000, and Kilmore in 1983? All will be revealed over the next few months!

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‘We won’t be knocked off our perch yet!’ Like most St. Brigid’s supporters, Colm Lennon has grown used to seeing his team lifting silverware at the business end of the year. Last year was no different as the Kiltoom team returned to the top of the county pile with victory over Pádraig Pearses in Kiltoom. Colm believes that the conveyor belt is still ticking over in south Roscommon and that Brigid’s will be hard to beat this year. “So far it’s been a bit disappointing in the league but Brigid’s are still Brigid’s when it comes to the championship. We’re in transition at the moment but you’ve some serious footballers coming through. “This year there may be four or five more teams jumping the final fence with them though. It’s touch and go this year. Brigid’s are still going to be hard beaten this year although the chasing pack is getting closer. “The championship is a great day out and we’ve had many great years with that Brigid’s team of 2013. Players like Senan Kilbride, Karol Mannion, Garvan Dolan. There’s serious talent coming through and we won’t be knocked off our perch yet!”

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ally played football competitively but jumped at the chance to become treasurer of Kilglass Gaels in 1986. Since then he has filled a number of posts on the committee and has even been involved with the County Board. For Seamus, Kilglass GAA is about far more than just football. “I do it just for the love of it really. If I didn’t have the GAA, I’d have nothing! It’s a social event. We come here on Tuesday night and play cards. I’ll be involved all next week too because I’m assistant treasurer on the County Board so I’ll be involved with that and meeting people at gates and everything like that. You enjoy having the craic and the banter with people! “I remember one time…Rooskey were playing a game of football and I wanted to go to the match but we had hay down. My father’s policy was if you had hay down it was more

important than football. I remember being in the field and the man in the field next to us (was delayed) by the rain. A ditch divided the two fields and the rain didn’t fall on the field we were in. I was cursing the shower that it didn’t come so I could go and watch the match! “We’re all looking forward to the championship here. If you’re not looking forward to the championship, you can forget about it! Championship is the thing, whether it be club, county or a junior ‘b’ championship. To win a championship is what you want to do and that’s your aim from the start of the year. We’re a junior club and we were so disappointed that we lost out on a replay (last year). This year you’re back out and you start again and (you) aim for that day again when you’re in the county final and then win it at all costs – as long it’s done fairly!’

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Sunday if you didn’t go to a match that was your social life finished! “Since I was four years of

age I remember going to matches. When my father was secretary he wouldn’t bring me one day to a match. I ran off in a sulk, fell and hit my forehead and he had to bring me into casualty, so he didn’t get to the match either! “There’s another great story of one referee called Sean Mullaney and sure I’d abuse him the minute he went on the pitch, he could do nothing right (in my eyes)! The last game he refereed was in Knockcroghery and there were

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“The intermediate team, the last time they won it was 2007 and it’s ironic really because we were the first winners of the Jimmy Murray Cup. Now his tenth anniversary is upon us and I hope, in his honour, they bring the Murray Cup back to Knockcroghery, it would be fantastic. “I hope they go all the way but they are a young team. You need the blend of youth and the older fellas. But we should beat Michael’s and then Kilbride – bring it on!”

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Group 1: St. Brigid’s, Pádraig Pearses, Roscommon Gaels, St. Faithleach’s, Boyle, Roscommon Gaels

Roscommon Gaels Manager: Liam McNeill (third year). Last year: Quarter-finals, beaten by Western Gaels. Key players: David O’Gara, John McManus, Cian Connolly, Ciaran Kilcline, Enda Lannon, Mark Healy. Prospects: Patchy form so far but are making a huge effort at the championship this time around after flattering to deceive over the past few years. The return to action of Mark Healy is a big plus for the Gaels this year but they have a huge amount of improvement to make if they are to make a serious bid for the title. The scoring department might well be their Achilles’ heel. Having said that, it would be a shock if they don’t make the quarter-finals at least. First game: St. Faithleach’s in Ballyleague on Saturday, May 6th. Odds to win the title: 13/2.

Pádraig Pearses Manager: Philip Donoghue (first year). Last year: Beaten in the final by St. Brigid’s. Key players: Davy Murray, Conor, Daly, Niall Daly, Hubert Darcy, Seanie Fahy, Emmet Kelly. Prospects: It is hard to believe that Pearses have yet to win a county senior football title but after appearing in the last two finals, this

could be their year. The recent injury to Niall Carty is a blow, but with Francie Grehan adding his expertise to the management, hopes are high that they can finally make the breakthrough this year. They have the players, but it is the inner belief that they now need to finally bring the Fahey Cup home. First game, against St. Brigid’s, will tell a lot. First game: St. Brigid’s on Sunday, May 7th at Johnstown. Odds to win the title: 7/2.

St Brigid’s Manager: Frankie Dolan (second year). Last year: Won the title, beating Pádraig Pearses in the final. Key players: Senan Kilbride, Brian Stack, Garvan Dolan, Ronan Stack, Cathal McHugh, Mark Daly. Prospects: St. Brigid’s are still the team to beat in this championship although they might not be as strong as they have been in recent years. Clann na nGael, Roscommon Gaels and Pádraig Pearses would feel that they have the beating of them this year, but that remains to be seen. They should be in the semi-finals at least. Senan Kilbride will again be key man for the champions and the return of Ian Kilbride is a boost. Their odds to win the title look a bit skimpy to me. First game: Pádraig Pearses on Sunday, May 7th at Johnstown. Odds to win the title: 7/4.

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St Faithleach’s Manager: Gareth Johnston (second year). Last year: Beaten by Boyle in the quarter-final (came from Group 2). Key players: Ciaráin Murtagh, Brian Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh, Dave Rooney, Kevin Farrell, Darragh Hussey. Prospects: With the firepower that they have up front, Faithleach’s will always be a threat, but it would be a shock if they were to win the title. They may not be strong enough overall but they have been scoring well in the league and will be hoping that Senan O’Grady is back and fit. Their first round game against Roscommon Gaels is huge for their prospects this year. First game: Roscommon Gaels in Ballyleague on Saturday, May 6th. Odds to win the title: 12/1.

Boyle Manager: Tom Morley (first year). Last year: Beaten by St. Brigid’s in the semi-final (came from Group 2). Key players: Donie Smith, Enda Smith, Evan McGrath, Cian McKeon, Seanie Purcell. Prospects: If they can get a full team out and play to their potential, Boyle could prove to be a dark horse this year. They have some excellent players including a very strong full-forward line. They are unbeaten in the O’Gara Cup but they may not have the panel to challenge for the title. Their clash with Western Gaels will be very interesting. First game: Western Gaels on Sunday, May 7th in Strokestown. Odds to win the title: 12/1.

Western Gaels Manager: Gerry Nolan (second year). Last year: Beaten by Pádraig Pearses in semi-final. Key players: Cathal Cregg, Finbar Cregg, Seanie McDermott, Ciaran Cafferky, Kevin Higgins, Derek Moran. Prospects: Western Gaels are a team with vast potential but too often they have slipped on the big stage. Last year they thrashed Roscommon Gaels in the quarter-final only to then lose out to Pearses. On their best day they are a match for any team in the county. But they will have to become more consistent. The return of Ciaran Cafferky this year is a huge boost. First game: Boyle on Sunday, May 7th in Strokestown. Odds to win the title: 15/2.

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Group 2: Castlerea St. Kevin’s, Elphin, Strokestown, Clann na nGael, St. Croan’s, Kilmore

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Manager: Dermot Lyons (first year). Last year: Dropped out of Group 1. Key players: Ger Heneghan, Fintan Kelly, Darren McDermott, Enda Kenny. Prospects: Castlerea slipped out of Group 1 last year and have not been as strong as in recent years. The loss of Cathal Dineen is a big one and they are still very reliant on Ger Heneghan for scores. With Clann and Strokestown in this division they will be up against it. First game: Strokestown in Strokestown on Sunday, May 7th. Odds to win the title: 25/1.

Manager: Johnny Maher (first year). Last year: Stayed in Group 2. Key players: Fintan Cregg, Shane Killoran, Frankie Cregg, Paddy O’Connor. Prospects: Elphin have been holding their own in the SFC on a consistent basis and they will be hoping to do so again this year. Their clash with St. Croan’s in the first round could be a benchmark as to how they will do this season. Clann and Strokestown will be the favourites to emerge from this group but any slip-ups will see Elphin waiting to take advantage. First game: St. Croan’s on Saturday, May 6th at Enfield. Odds to win the title: 40/1.

Manager: Damien Garvey (first year). Last year: Stayed in Group 2, defeated Michael Glavey’s in the relegation play-off. Key players: James Connaughton, Ross Timothy, Maurice Connaughton, Aidan Brogan, Kevin Smyth. Prospects: Croan’s have been flying in the O’Rourke Cup and Damien Garvey has been getting a great tune out of the players. The league will give them a boost for the championship but they could find it harder going here. To stay in up would be a great achievement for Croan’s. They will be targeting their opening game against Elphin as one they can win. First game: Elphin at Ballintubber on Saturday, May 6th. Odds to win the title: 33/1.

Strokestown Manager: John Rogers (first year). Last year: Stayed in Group 2. Key players: Cathal Compton, Paddy Brogan, Kevin Finn, Thomas Corcoran, Colin Compton. Prospects: Strokestown are a team of massive unfulfilled potential. They have a lot of very good young players and should be contesting the play-off stages every year, but that has not happened. Maybe this will be their year but they will have to become far more consistent if they are to challenge. Semi-final a possibility if Strokestown can get their act together. First game: Castlerea St. Kevin’s at Strokestown on Sunday, May 7th. Odds to win the title: 20/1.

Clann na nGael Manager: Fergal Shine and Paul Whyte (first year). Last year: Dropped out of Group 1. Key players: Donie Shine, Ultan Harney, Jamie Fahy, Jack Connaughton, Cathal Shine, Fergal Lennon. Prospects: After a very disappointing defence of their title last year Clann look very strong this year and are deservedly one of the title favourites. They have played well in recent weeks and it would be a surprise if they don’t make the quarter-finals out of Group 2. Potential champions if they steer clear of injuries to key players. First game: Kilmore at Johnstown on Sunday, May 7th. Odds to win the title: 11/2.

Kilmore Manager: Jimmy Langan (first year). Last year: Won the Intermediate Championship. Key players: Paul Garvey, Derek Connellan, John Gannon, Colm Garvey, Jason McEvoy. Prospects: Having come up as intermediate champions, many will expect Kilmore to go down again – but there is a massive spirit and never-say-die attitude in this team and anyone who thinks they will go down without a fight has another think coming. Hard to see them getting anything out of their first game though. First game: Clann na nGael on Sunday, May 7th at Johnstown. Odds to win the title: 50/1.

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Played in the same format as the SFC – the top two in Group 1 qualify for the semi-finals. Third and fourth in Group 1 and the top two in Group 2 will qualify for the quarter-finals. The bottom two in Group 2 will play off to avoid relegation to the JFC.

Prospects: After a number of years in the doldrums, the graph is moving in the right direction once again for Aidan’s and they have been doing well in the league and putting up big scores. But they will be up against it to make the play-offs and they will be looking for a solid display this year. If they could stay in Group 1, they could build for the future after that.

Prospects: They are a club on the way up and deservedly got out of Group 2 last year. They will need to fire on all cylinders to be a factor though and they might find Group 1 to be tough going. The opening local derby game against Michael Glavey’s could well be crucial.

Prospects: Have maintained their intermediate status over the past few years and this year may be a battle as well for the Cootehall side. Their first two games, against St. Dominic’s and Kilbride, will be vital for their survival chances.

Group 1: Oran, Tulsk, St. Aidan’s, Fuerty, Michael Glavey’s Éire Óg

Fuerty Oran Prospects: The ‘nearly team’ from last year – losing in a final replay to Kilmore – and they will be there or thereabouts again if they can avoid injuries and get their best team out on the field. The fact that they won the Senior Hurling Championship meant that a lot of their players were playing every week towards the end of the season. The likes of Thomas Fetherston, Matthew Whyte, Cathal and Paul Kenny, and Gearoid Keenan, will have huge roles to play.

Tulsk Prospects: Having lost in three finals in recent years Tulsk are also certain to be in the shake-up for honours. Tadgh O’Rourke is playing great football this year and all eyes will be on young Callum Fahey as the talented youngster will surely get his chance this year. If Gerry Lohan and Seamie O’Neill can get the best out of this Tulsk squad they can go close again.

Prospects: Another side who will have designs on the Jimmy Murray Cup this year. They were pipped in the semi-final by Kilmore last year but they have plenty of good players and a nice blend of youth and experience. Niall Kilroy is the key man but Fuerty are a side that on their best day could beat anyone in this championship. They should get to the semi-finals at least.

Michael Glavey’s Prospects: Down from the senior ranks last year and they have to be considered in any short list for honours. The fact that this championship is so competitive means that it will certainly not be easy for them. If they can get their full team out and secure a couple of early wins, they should make the quarter-finals at least.

Group 2: Creggs, St. Barry’s, St. Dominic’s, St. Michael’s, Kilbride, Shannon Gaels Shannon Gaels Prospects: Having won the JFC a year previously, Shannon Gaels did very well to copper-fasten their intermediate status in 2016 and they will be hoping to push on this year. It looks a very competitive group and to get into the top two would be a huge achievement.

Kilbride Prospects: Kilbride have slipped down the ranks in recent years but they will be one team who will certainly be eyeing a quarter-final. In addition to the outstanding Conor Devaney, they have a number of excellent young players and if they can get a couple of early wins they could be a dark horse.

St Dominic’s Prospects: It is surprising to see St. Dominic’s in Group 2 as they have been consistent challengers for the title in recent years. They have been performing poorly in the league so far this year but I expect to see a huge improvement for the championship. Would be a surprise if they are not challenging for a top-two spot.

St Barry’s Prospects: Another side who will be hoping to retain their intermediate status first before looking any higher. Their game against last year’s junior champions Creggs in the opening round will be a vital indicator for them.

Creggs Prospects: A big step up for Creggs who will play in the intermediate ranks after 33 years. If they can get their full team out they can compete with any team in this group and they may even have a chance of making the top two. If the enthusiasm and level of effort is there from last year’s campaign I expect Creggs to do well.

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Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon ommon SFC - SEAMUS DUKE DUKE’S S WEEKE WEEKEND END PREV PREVIEW VIE Group A: St Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses on Sunday in Johnstown at 2 pm A repeat of last year’s county final will give both sides a chance to put down an early marker. Brigid’s are still the team to beat but it will be interesting to see if they still have the intensity needed to stay at the very top. Any team with the likes of Senan Kilbride, Ronan Stack, Cathal McHugh, Brian Stack, Ian Kilbride, Garvan Dolan and Darren Dolan in their side must be respected and there is a very welcome return for Peter Domican after two years away. Pearses have been so unlucky in this competition in recent years and it is hard to believe that they have yet to win the title. Davy Murray, the three Dalys (Conor, Niall, and Ronan), Seanie Fahy, Hubert Darcy, Mark Richardson and Aaron Fehily are just some of the very talented players Pearses can call on. With Francie Grehan assisting new manager Philip Donoghue, this could be their year to finally get their hands on the Fahey Cup. Losing this game will not be the end of the world, but both sides will be anxious to make a good start. It will be tight, but Pearses look to be the better bet. Prediction: Padraig Pearses.

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Croan’s have been going well in the league but championship may prove a little more difficult for Damien Garvey’s men. Ross Timothy, Maurice Connaughton, Kevin and Shane Smyth, Aidan Brogan and Mike Holland will be hoping to get their side off to a good start at home. Elphin will have Shane Killoran, Fintan and Frankie Cregg, Paddy O’Connor and Brian Higgins to call on. This looks another tight call. Maybe home advantage will swing it. Prediction: St. Croan’s.

Group B: Clann na nGael v Kilmore on Sunday in Johnstown at 3.45 pm Clann na nGael are this writer’s fancy to win the championship this year and they should start with a victory here. Donie Shine, Cathal Shine, Ultan Harney, Johnny Dunning, Fergal Lennon, Jack Connaughton and Cathal Callinan are excellent players and they should prove too good for a Kilmore side who will be looking for inspiration from the Garvey brothers, Derek Connellan and John Gannon. Prediction: Clann na nGael.

Group A: St Faithleach’s v Roscommon Gaels on Saturday at Ballyleague at 7.30 pm Roscommon Gaels have flattered to deceive in recent years and this time around they are again fancied to make a good run at winning the championship. Their league form has been patchy, to say the least. They will look to Liam McNeela, David O’Gara, John McManus, James McDermott, Ciaran Kilcline, Cian Connolly and Enda Lannon to supply the required scores. St. Faithleach’s have been going well in the league and have put up some big scores. Diarmuid Murtagh is almost back to his best and with brothers Ciaráin and Brian, the Ballyleague outfit carry a big scoring threat. Add in Kevin Farrell. Aidan Dooney, Darragh Hussey and Senan O’Grady and Faithleach’s are certainly not without hope on their home patch.

Group B: St Croan’s v Elphin in Enﬁeld on Saturday at 7.30 pm

Team in transition: Roscommon SFC Champions St. Brigid’s will be hoping Senan Kilbride (left) can fire them to another title this year while Karol Mannion (right) has hung up his boots. Pic: Andrew Fox

It will be tight, but if Roscommon Gaels want to be serious about their intentions this year they will need to be winning this game. Prediction: Roscommon Gaels.

Group A: Boyle v Western Gaels on Sunday in Strokestown at 2 pm Boyle were surprise packages during last year’s championship but with a vastly changed team

and the loss of a number of players they will do well to repeat last year’s heroics this time around. Enda and Donie Smith will lead the charge but the loss of Seanie Purcell (playing with Boyle Celtic) is big. Western Gaels have been going well and with Seanie McDermott, Finbar and Cathal Cregg, Ciaran Cafferky and Kevin Higgins all ready to go again this year, it is hard to see anything other than a Gaels’ win here. Prediction: Western Gaels.

Group B: Castlerea St Kevin’s v Strokestown on Sunday in Strokestown at 3.45 pm Strokestown are another team who have outstanding players but who have been very disappointing in recent seasons. It would be a shock if they were not to get into the playoff stages at least. Castlerea may well have a battle to stay in this division this year and once again they will depend on Ger Heneghan, Enda Kenny, Fintan Kelly and Darren McDermott. Prediction: Strokestown.

Mulryan Construction Roscommon IFC (Round one) - SEAMUS DUKE’S WEEKEND PREVIEW Group A: Éire Óg v Michael Glavey’s on Saturday in Castlerea at 7.30 pm This derby is a cracking start to the IFC and there will be no quarter asked or given here. The Nolans, Denis Barron, Colm Lavin and Lee Keenan will be hoping to inspire Éire Óg, while Gary Patterson, Conor Hussey, Darren O’Malley, Andy Glennon and Stephen Comer will be hoping that Glavey’s can get back into the senior ranks as soon as possible. Glavey’s might just edge it. Prediction: Michael Glavey’s.

county star Niall Kilroy for inspiration and they have a very good side who will surely be there at the business end of the championship. Tulsk might start with a win here though. Prediction: Tulsk.

Group A: St. Aidan’s v Oran on Sunday in Ballyforan at 3.45 pm

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After a few years in the doldrums, Aidan’s are improving again and this looks to be an intriguing game. Oran are a very strong side but they have a lot of injuries and they could struggle here. They might just scrape home by a couple of points. Prediction: Oran.

Tulsk v Fuerty on Sunday in Ballyforan at 2 pm

Group B:

This is certainly the game of the weekend in the IFC. The new Tulsk management team of Gerry Lohan and Seamie O’Neill will be hoping to get them back to the IFC final this year and they have been playing some nice football in the league. Fuerty will be depending on

St. Barry’s v Creggs on Saturday in Kilbride at 7 pm All eyes will be on the junior champions Creggs as they play their first intermediate championship game for 33 years. If they can get their best team out on the

field they should start with a win here. Prediction: Creggs.

Group B: St. Michael’s v St. Dominic’s on Sunday in Elphin at 2 pm Dominic’s have slipped back over the past year or so and they will have it all to do against St. Michael’s who will be looking at this game as an opportunity to make a winning start. Dominic’s might just have enough. Prediction: St. Dominic’s.

Group B: Shannon Gaels v Kilbride on Sunday in Elphin at 3.45 pm This looks another tight match. Conor Devaney is the Kilbride inspiration and if his colleagues can get it going they might just be good enough to beat a Shannon Gaels side who will be looking to consolidate a position in the IFC ranks again this year. There will not be much in it. Prediction: Kilbride.

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A feast of Irish culture in Roscommon Arts Centre FUNDRAISER FOR PATIENT COMFORT FUND FOR CANCER SERVICES

Pictured at the Little Bo Peep competition at Roscommon Lamb Festival were Michelle Coyle (judge), Roscommon Rose Deirdre Cribbin and Caroline Walsh (judge).

A variety show takes place in Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday, 18th of May. This is a fast moving show with some top performers such as Vinegar Bill, Patsy Hanly (flute) and John Carlos (flute and banjo). Padraig King will add some humour with a mixture of traditional and humorous songs. Padraig hails from Tuam in Co. Galway and he will be accompanied in his journey

by a very talented singer and concertina player from that neck of the woods by the name of Ann Kirrane. Ann is daughter of the legendary Chris Droney. Brian Geraghty will provide the dancers whilst Christina Pierse will make the journey from Dublin to be with us and she has many All-Ireland titles for her traditional singing. There will be some side-splitting stories told by her dad, Vincent Pierse, on the night. All proceeds go to Patient Comfort Fund for Cancer Services University College Hospital, Galway. The show starts at 8 pm. Tickets (€15) from Roscommon Arts Centre. Tel: 090-6625824.

Race Dance returns at the Abbey Hotel The Race Dance returns to the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon this Monday, 8th of May. A fantastic programme of live dancing is planned as the race dance season begins with a special double bill featuring Ciaran Rosney live in the hotel’s front bar from 9 pm, followed by dancing in the ballroom from 10.30 pm with Jimmy Buckley and his band. Speaking to the People this week, promoter Joe Finnegan outlined details of what is planned for the race dances over the summer: “We have changed the format slightly with the introduction of a super three and a half hour programme of entertainment which starts at 9 pm in the front bar with the Ciaran Rosney show. Ciaran is well-known for his fantastic uptempo show. The Ballycumber native had a huge hit in 2015 with ‘Willie’s Shoes’ and we are delighted to have him as part of our show.” The Race Dance this Monday night will start at the earlier time of 10.30 pm with dancing continuing until 12.30 am. See you all there! Jimmy Buckley

Ciarán Rosney

See The Henry Girls in concert at Roscommon Arts Centre Donegal sisters, The Henry Girls, launched their new album, ‘Far Beyond The Stars’, this year and to coincide with the launch the sisters are embarking on a nationwide tour, stopping off at Roscommon on Saturday, 13th of May. Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin were brought up by music loving parents who introduced them to an eclectic array of sounds from The Beatles, Johnny Cash and Ella Fitzgerald as well as traditional Irish music. The sisters, in their own music have a unique rootsy sounds which blends their native traditional Irish folk

music with hints of Americana, bluegrass and blues. Renowned for their fine harmonies and musical arrangements, their lilting voices will give you goosebumps. Their new album is a recent RTE Radio 1 Album of the Week and The Irish Times also hailed it as their album of the week back in March. In recent years, the sisters have appeared as guest vocalists on Mary Black’s album ‘Stories from the Steeples’, performed a duet with Imelda May and have become one of the most talked about folk/root acts to come out

of Ireland as they make waves throughout the UK, Europe and America, particularly in Nashville! Their repertoire is scattered with old and new and their style reflects their many influences and tastes. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the hugely talented The Henry Girls. See them live and you will drift away with Celtic harmonies, folkish melodies, and a dollop of that world famous organic Donegal style! Booking now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824/www. roscommonartscentre.ie

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

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Gaelscoil de hÍde reach All-Ireland Drama Finals

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this Monday night, May 8th 9pm IN THE FRONT BAR it’s the fantastic

Ciarán Rosney

(Willie’s Shoes), followed by live dancing with

Jimmy Buckley & his band Please note Jimmy Buckley on stage 10.30pm ……dancing til 12.30pm ….

Pupils from 4th class, Gaelscoil de hÍde, Roscommon will perform the popular musical ‘Annie’ at the finals of the Scoildrámaíocht Drama Festival which take place in Mullingar between 24th of April-4th of May. This National Schools Drama Competition has been held annually for almost one hundred years and more than 10,000 children from the four corners

of Ireland take part. Some well-known actors who have performed in the competition include Liam Neeson and Domhnall Gleeson. ‘Annie’ was produced and directed by 4th class teacher, Laoise Nic an RÍ. “The excitement has been building in the Gaelscoil for the past few weeks as we put the finishing touches to our production,” she explained.

“It’s a great honour for us to be taking part in this year’s All-Ireland and the children have had an amazing time working on perfecting their lines, dance routines and songs for the big day. We are really looking forward to bringing ‘Annie’ to Mullingar and I wish my students every success in the competition,” she added.

Open Mic Night

– All welcome, sign up at 9pm Saturday 6th May:

Stephanie Nilles & Thomas Deakin (USA)

Sunday7th May:

Ciaran, Conor & Gary

Ballygar bookie, Tracey Mannion on a winner at the Ballinrobe Races on Tuesday.

Faces & Places

(CCG) - 6 pm in Middle Bar

Ballinrobe Races Pic: Michael McCormack

Winner alright! Rooskey man Jimmy (James) Cox celebrates a winner at the Ballinrobe Races on Tuesday.

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Bookmaker Brian Keenan at Ballinrobe Races on Tuesday.

Michael Callaghan (from Ballaghaderreen), his wife, Caroline, and Martin Robinson (from Newcastle).

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Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were Michelle McCoy, Callum Murray and Aoife Neilan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were Brian Kearney, Gemma Liddy, Nicola Kearney and Chris O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

Faces & Places JJ Harlow’s, Roscommon Pics: Andrew Fox Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were David Gilfoyle, Michaela Dillon, Simon Broderick and James Winans. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were Ewa Zbrzezniak and Mark Mulryan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were John Kelly, Elisa Romero, Martin Kelly, Patricia Kelly, Kim Chew and Declan McLoughlin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were Alan Noone, Colm Noone, Lorraine, Casey and Nicky Wilmott. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Sunday night last were John Allen, David Gilfoyle and Amy Donnelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Meeting with senior Department of Agriculture officials IFA President Joe Healy said the current Regional Veterinary Laboratory structure is recognised internationally as the optimum disease surveillance structure and must be built on to enhance the services already provided to farmers and the agriculture industry. He said, as a leading exporter of farm produce, Irish farmers invest heavily in ensuring the highest health and welfare

standards of our animals which is vital to optimise the highest value export markets for our produce. The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and his Department must support these efforts and investments by upgrading all the current regional laboratory sites and enhancing the services provided by them to farmers. Joe Healy said in the context of the challenges facing Irish farmers over the next number of years which include issues such

as Brexit, AMR and new and emerging disease threats it was never more important to have a fully resourced Regional Veterinary Laboratory network to support farmers and the agri-food industry. He said the next phase of the process is to set terms for a cost benefit analysis of the options put forward by the Departments own working group. IFA is demanding direct involvement in establishing these terms and in carrying out the analysis.

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IFA President Joe Healy leading a delegation of county chairpersons, to outline IFA’s demands to senior DAFM officials to maintain and enhance the current RVL structures (l-r) JP Cowley, Sligo IFA Chairperson; Willie Hanrahan, Clare IFA Chairperson; IFA President Joe Healy; Bert Stewart, Ulster Regional Chairperson; and John Bambrick, Kilkenny IFA Chairperson.

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Brexit is the greatest threat to Irish farming in our lifetimes and there is a huge responsibility on Irish, EU and UK politicians to get the negotiations right, IFA President Joe Healy said this week. The IFA President was speaking at a major IFA event attended by more than 800 farmers and addressed by EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed as well as farming and agri-food industry representatives. Joe Healy said: “The livelihoods of thousands of farm families and the future of the agriculture and food industry are at stake in Brexit negotiations. Commissioner Hogan, Minister Creed and the Irish Government must ensure that farming and agri-food issues are top of the EU’s Brexit agenda. This is about Europe

showing its commitment to Irish farming, and Ireland’s farmers expect politicians to deliver.” The IFA has identified three key priorities to safeguard Irish agriculture in Brexit negotiations: the closest possible trading relationship between the EU and the UK; the value of the UK market must be maintained; and a fully-funded CAP must be secured. Joe Healy reiterated the importance of agriculture to the Irish economy saying, “Farming and food generates economic activity in every parish, village and town across Ireland, supporting 300,000 jobs directly and indirectly.” On Thursday this week, Joe Healy will travel to Brussels to build support among farm leaders from across Europe for IFA’s campaign.

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NewsPeople Sheep shearing championships for Kiltoom: will ewe be there?

Roscommon Mart Report Friday April 28th: There was a good entry of excellent quality stock on offer at last Friday’s sale. There was a lively trade for bullocks with lots making from 2.45 per kilo up to €3.51 per kilo. Heifers averaged from €2.39 per kilo up to €2.88 per kilo. There was a large entry of dry cows with prices fetching from €1.79 per kilo up to €2.26 per kilo. Prices are remaining very strong with farmers still actively sourcing stock. Special sale of heifers tomorrow (Friday, 5th). Next Friday (12th), there is a special sale of bullocks - bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, 4th). Dry cows made from €725 to €1720. Sample prices: Char 760 kgs €1720, Lim X 730 kgs €1435, Char X 665 kgs €1400, Simm X 755 kgs €1385, AAX 705 kgs €1200, Lim X 605 kgs €1250, Char X 555 kgs €1050, Simm X 565 kgs €1210, Char X 570 kgs €1200, Lim X 510 kgs €1000, HEX 525 kgs €905. Heifers made from €430 to €835 over. Sample prices: 2 Char X 502 kgs €1310, Char X 470 kgs €1300, AAX 445 kgs €1215, AAX 475 kgs €1215, Char X 420 kgs €1080, Simm X 460 kgs €1020, Char X 400 kgs €1010, 4 AAX 418 kgs €900, Lim X 360 kgs €870, Lim X 285 kgs €750. Bullocks made from €450 to €1135 over. Sample prices: Char X 720 kgs €1855, BBX 780 kgs €1620, AAX 670 kgs €1500, Char X 540 kgs €1420, Lim X 550 kgs €1400, AAX 590 kgs €1355, 2 Lim X 540 kgs €1350, Lim X 515 kgs €1320, AAX 530 kgs €1310, HEX 585 kgs €1280, Char X 490 kgs €1280, 10 Char X 342 kgs €1200, Char X 405 kgs €1215, Char X 435 kgs €1125, AAX 435 kgs €1200, 2 Char X 405 kgs €1215, Char X 395 kgs €1030, Lim X 390 kgs €1125. Weanlings - Tuesday May 2nd: There were large numbers on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. There was a lively trade for bull weanlings with prices averaging from €2.61 per kilo up to €3.52 per kilo. Prices for heifer weanlings averaged from €2.58 per kilo up to €3.51 per kilo. There was a good demand from exporters, agents and farmers resulting in a good clearance of lots. Special sale of weanlings next Tuesday (9th) at 5 pm. Also springers and suckler cows. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, 4th). Weanling heifers made from €375 to €770 over. Sample prices: Char 505 kgs €1275, BBX 530 kgs €1180, BBX 425 kgs €1175, Lim 375 kgs €1055, BBX 345 kgs €1010, BBX 330 kgs €990, Lim 325 kgs €980, Lim X 310 kgs €965, Char X 275 kgs €915, Lim X 300 kgs €880, Lim X 260 kgs €840, Simm X 355 kgs €835, Char X 270 kgs €745, AAX 310 kgs €725. Weanling bulls made from €450 to €975 over. Sample prices: Lim X 515 kgs €1405, Char X 405 kgs €1380, Lim x 435 kgs €1365, BBX 460 kgs €1350, Char X 390 kgs €1290, Lim X 385 kgs €1160, Char X 370 kgs €1155, BBX 430 kgs €1150, Char X 350 kgs €1145, Char X 310 kgs €1080, AAx 385 kgs €1025, Char X 330 kgs €1010. Cows with calves at foot made from €1260 up to €1500. Springers made up to €1450. Sheep sale – Wednesday, May 3rd: We had a smaller entry of sheep at this week’s sale. Spring lambs made up to €121. There was a steady trade for hoggets with a top price of €126.50. There was a dip in trade for cast ewes. There was plenty of ewes with lambs at foot again this week and there was a good clearance of lots. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Sample prices for spring lambs: 51kgs €121, 47.7kgs €120, 45.8kgs €117.5, 45.6kgs €116, 45.4kgs €115, 47 kgs €110. Hoggets: 54.4kgs €126.5, 74kgs €123, 63.3kgs €120, 51kgs €108. Cast ewes made from €55 to €108 per lot. Ewe with two lambs at foot made from €210 to €235. Ewe with one lamb at foot made from €130 to €250. Ewe with three lambs at foot made €250.

Pictured at the launch of the Kepak All-Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017 were Tommy Dolan, Amanda Mee, Tomás Beades and Elaine Doran. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Kepak All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017 were launched last weekend with a live sheepshearing exhibition. The Championships will take place in Kiltoom this June Bank Holiday Weekend with a packed programme of events. The weekend-long championships will be hosted in conjunction with the Irish Sheep Shearers Association on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club in Kiltoom, and offer a host

of exciting events both on and off the field and organisers are appealing for people to come forward to offer help in the run up to the event. To keep up to date with this event and all other events planned for the Sheep Shearing weekend or to buy tickets log on to www.sheepshearingkiltoom.com or like the pages on Facebook: St. Brigid’s GAA Club Kiltoom and All Ireland and All Nations Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017. #willewebethere

Fitzmaurice slams ongoing delay on mental heath report Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says the HSE has to be made accountable for the extraordinary delay in the publishing of a long-awaited report into mental health services in Roscommon. “The fact that the report into mental health services in Roscommon/Galway has not yet been published is a disgrace” he said this week. Deputy Fitzmaurice said that it’s time the HSE were made accountable for their “lack of action in this sector.” Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday

night, Deputy Fitzmaurice noted that publication of the report has been postponed many times. “Frankly, it is a disgrace that this report remains unpublished. As far as I can see the HSE are a law unto themselves and no one seems to be accountable. They attempted to close down day care centres in recent months and they have ignored public representatives and treated them with contempt. “There are so many problems facing people with mental health problems getting adequate treatment in

rural areas. For example, people having to go through A&E in order to be assessed is wrong. There should be a more accessible and compassionate assessment system. “With regard to alcohol problems, which are often linked with mental health problems, there is a reluctance for the authorities to get involved for various reasons and we have to review the way we are dealing with people who need help. The quicker that this report is published and that we can deal with the fall-out from it the better” he concluded.

A group of volunteers who took part in recent National Spring Clean in Kilteevan.

Kilteevan springs into action Locally owned ... in the heart of the community

More than 50 people participated in the recent An Taisce’s National Spring Clean in Kilteevan. The people of Kilteevan demonstrated once again what community spirit and pride of place is all about. Kilteevan Tidy Towns would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who participated and to Roscommon Co. Council for their

support and help. Kilteevan Tidy Towns is working to promote and foster best environmental standards. Illegal dumping and litter pollution is the most visible form of pollution and its presence immediately creates a negative impression of the area. As well as being unsightly, the material being dumped creates health

concerns as well as contaminating water courses. Kilteevan Tidy Towns Committee is now asking everyone in the community to get involved and to speak out if they see someone littering or dumping illegally. The committee is encouraging the community to use Roscommon County Council’s Low Cost

Litter Line: 1850 - L-I-T-T-E-R (54 88 37) or call 090 6637260 if they are aware of illegal littering in Kilteevan. Roscommon Co. Council Environment complaints forms can also be completed and emailed to environment@roscommoncoco.ie if anyone wishes to make a complaint.

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Updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf goes on sale The updated Volkswagen Golf has gone on sale with a starting price of €20,895 and it features revised styling, more technology, improved connectivity and a revised engine lineup. Over 136,000 Volkswagen Golfs have been sold in Ireland since it was launched and worldwide, more than 33 million Golfs have been sold. The Golf has always been about bringing the best in quality and innovation to the masses and with this latest Golf this is no exception with LED rearlights now standard across the range. Most models across the Golf hatchback and estate models are now offered with a new generation of larger and more sophisticated touchscreen infotainment systems. The new Golf is heavy on technical innovation with the new Discover Navigation Pro radio-navigation and online system featuring gesture control. This system features an impressive 9.2-inch screen and sits alongside the Active Info Display, also new in the Golf and

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which is standard on all Highline and Performance Golfs. There is also a larger range of online services and apps available. The Irish line-up retains the now-familiar Trendline, Comfortline and Highline specification with the majority of customers now opting for the Highline specification thanks to Volkswagen’s innovative staggered APR which is 5.9% on Trend-

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Roscommon People Friday 05 May 2017

Motoring People

Ford Ireland marks its Centenary in great style Ford has marked 100 years since Henry Ford & Son Limited was established in Cork on April 17th, 1917. It also kicked off a weeklong series of activity that saw the great-grandson of Henry Ford and Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, William Clay Ford, Jr., arrive in Cork to mark the centenary and participate in a number of commemorative events. These included a visit back to the ancestral home of the Ford family. He unveiled a plaque in Ballinascarthy marking the centenary, and an event recognising the contributions of Henry Ford & Son Ltd. pensioners at a Civic Reception hosted by the Cork City Lord Mayor Cllr. Des Cahill. Mr. Ford also established the Ford Centenary Quercus Scholarship to commemorate the centenary of Ford in Ireland. It will run

for five years, beginning with the 2017-18 academic year and will run until 2022. UCC’s Quercus Talented Students’ programme, has been running since 2015 and seeks to support and promote excellence for prospective undergraduate students and students already registered in UCC. The new Ford Centenary Quercus Scholarship will target in particular students who show outstanding promise in the areas of Active Citizenship and Innovation/ Entrepreneurship, seeking to nurture the talent of each student through support, challenge and mentoring. Over the five-year scholarship period, the new programme will help approximately 50 talented students to realise their potential and to fully develop their talents through educational and practical support.

The week-long celebration concluded with a Gala Event at Cork City Hall on Friday evening April 21st. Henry Ford’s father, William Ford, with his siblings and parents, emigrated from Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork, to the US in 1847 during the Famine and Henry was subsequently born in Michigan in 1863. Always proud of his Cork roots, he came back to the city and opened the first purpose-built Ford factory outside of North America here in April 1917. Commenting on the centenary, Ciarán McMahon, Managing Director of Ford Ireland, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Ford to Cork for the centenary celebrations. What a great opportunity to mark the wonderful legacy and contribution to Cork and indeed, Ireland, that Ford has made in that 100 years.”

William Clay Ford Jr. in Cork and his wife, Lisa and two sons.

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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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

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DENTAL

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DRIVING LESSONS

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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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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

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

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

Roscommon People Friday 5 May 2017

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

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: AA and Hereford calves, bulls and Heifers. Can be deliveried. Call Mark on: 086 1996367.  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.  FOR SALE: Good Pit Silage Tel: 086 4063368  FOR SALE: 6 stores suitable for out buildings €90 the lot. Calf Creep feeder, almost new. Tel: 086 2200520

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

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

Tel: (086) 1500207

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

Phone John on 087 2860428

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.

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.

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FARMING 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 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

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

BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report D.A.F.M. stickers provided. • Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090-6663069 e-mail: thomasneilan4@gmail.com D.A.F.M. Approved Reg No: EL000083

FOR SALE

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 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.

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 FOR SALE: 4 Camera Security Kit (Night Owl) with an 8 Channel 960H DVR with internal hard drive. remote access. (Brand new, never installed) Longford/ Roscommon area Tel: 086 4076462.

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Roscommon County Council

Full planning permission is being sought off Roscommon County Council for the following: (a) the proposed demolition of existing front porch, side & rear extensions of existing cottage type dwelling house, (b) the proposed construction of a single storey porch to the front façade of existing cottage type dwelling house, (c) the proposed construction of a single storey extension to the side & rear of existing cottage type dwelling house, (d) the proposed re-roofing of existing cottage type dwelling house with an increased roof pitch and all ancillary works at Corraun, Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon for Mr. Brendan Farrell. Signed: Mark Cunningham Design & Planning Ltd. Block C, N4 Axis Centre, Longford, Co. Longford. 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.

Members of IBKCA

Roscommon County Council

We buy CARS, VANS, JEEPS, TRUCKS and take-away old cars. Tel: 085 8276994

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes Can we help you? Call us today to enquire Ph. 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com We are now located at: 2 Castleview, Castle Street, Roscommon F42 C902

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

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Tel: (086) 8077313

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

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Permission sought to change existing thatched roof to slate finish at Glenvela, Castlerea on behalf of Tom Bailey. Signed: Hubert Deane and Associates Tel: (094) 9643079 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made 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

Further Information/Revised Plans: Name of Applicant; Kevin Doherty Ref Number of the Application; PD/16/433 The development, at this site Cuilmore Townland,Cootehall, Boyle, Co Roscommon, as per amended description, applied for consisted of: a) proposed ground floor kitchen area extension to the kitchen area previously permitted and granted under Planning ref: PD/09/16 and An Bord Pleanála ref: PL.20235612 to the eastern elevation, b) proposed ground floor dining area extension to the dining area previously permitted and granted under Planning Refs. PD/09/16 and An Bord Pleanála Refs: PL.20235612 to the western elevation with omission of the shop chandlery previously permitted and granted under above Planning and An Bord Pleanála Refs. c) proposed free standing building including toilets, showers and bin storage facilities on the western curtilage side of the proposed restaurant building, d) Re-allocation of the proposed carpark spaces with total number increased from 40 previously permitted and granted under Planning Refs. PD/09/16 and An Bord Pleanála Refs: PL.20235612 to 44 as per following configuration; 2 no for people with disabilities, increase from 7 to 14 no for restaurant quests, 26 for marina users, 2 no for apartment quests, omission of 3 no for the shop chandlery. e) all associated site development works at Cuilmore Townland, Cootehall, Boyle, Co Roscommon. Signed: Kevin Doherty Significant further information and revised plans in relation to the application have been furnished to the Planning Authority, 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 intend to apply to Roscommon, County Council for planning permission for change of use from Store to Shop. Original grant of planning permission Ref: PD/04/2572 Signed: Peter McGarry. 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 am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of John & Aoife Connolly to construct a dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system & associated siteworks at Castlecoote Td, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph (087) 2222874, Seamusmurray60@gmail.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 submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application & such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Roscommon People Friday 5 May 2017

Classifieds PLANNINGS

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

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SITUATIONS VACANT  Experienced “Live-in” Carers Needed. Immediate need to support couple in Ballintubber, Castleplunkett area. Please send CVs etc to Box No: 1005, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  Experienced “Live-in” Carers Needed. Immediate need to support couple in Ballintubber, Castleplunkett area. Please send CVs etc to Box No: 1005, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  Live-in Carer - Roscommon Town for nice elderly lady, must be very patient, kind and flexible. Own bedroom, sitting room, wifi, food provided. 4 days per week €200. Tel: 086 3595957  Groundwork/Concrete Finisher - Experienced ground worker wanted for concrete pouring and pipe laying in Dublin. Own transport needed. Wages dependant on experience. Candidates must have safe pass and manual handling. Please send CV to kcgroundworks@gmail.com

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

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BURKE Oliver

CONNOR Carmel

(late of Ardsallagh Woods, Roscommon) 3rd Anniversary

Tuam, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon 1st Anniversary

In Loving Memory of Oliver. Sadly missed, by his loving wife Anne, sons Liam and Oliver, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, the Rogan family, neighbours, friends and former colleagues in Teagasc. Anniversary Mass at 10:30am on Thursday 4th May in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon town.

CORCORAN Willie Ballygurry, Knockcroghery 2nd May 2010

Just a prayer from those who love you, just a memory ever true, in our hearts you will live forever because we thought the world of you.

Always remembered by his wife Martina and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 7th May in St John’s Church, Lecarrow at 11:30am.

GEOGHEGAN Helen Lismehy, Strokestown 3rd Anniversary occurs on May 6th 2017

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, all I have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I’ll never part, God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.

Sadly missed by your husband Jerry ~~~~~~~~~~ God looked around his garden and found an empty place, he then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace be thine”. It broke our hearths to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home

Rest peacefully Mam, love always Sacha, Ann-Marie, Vanessa, Caryl, Steve, Gerard and extended families x Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters, brothers and their families. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 7th May at 10am in Carniska Church, Strokestown.

Carmel’s 1st anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 6th May at 8pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballagh.

CAULFIELD Jack Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.

Jack’s daughter Eleanor and son John along with his family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent loss. A special thanks to everyone who called to the house, attended the removal and Funeral Mass, many who travelled long journeys from England and various parts of Ireland. Thank you to those who sent Mass cards, flowers and gave donations to their chosen charities. Thanks to our friends and neighbours for providing and helping with refreshments in our home, also to the friends that helped with traffic management. Your support was exceptional around the Funeral. A special word of thanks to Fr. Michael Donnelly and Fr. Michael Kelly for prayers and Funeral Mass also Sister Elizabeth for Funeral preparations. Thank you to Carmel McLoughlin for her beautiful singing, thank you also to the Altar Servers and Eucharistic Minister. Sincere gratitude to Tommy Sharkey, Undertaker for his professionalism and courtesy during this sad time. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our wonderful neighbours for preparing Jack’s final resting place. Many thanks for refreshments provided in The Goal Post. Thanks also to Breege, Oliver and staff of Hester’s, Castlerea for providing a lovely meal. A special word of thanks to Dr. Catherine Donnelly and staff of Frenchpark Medical Practice for their wonderful care down through the years, also to the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon University Hospital and Mayo General Hospital. We would like to say a special thank you to the carers who looked after Jack so well while he was at home. Also thank you to the Intermediate Care Team. A very special thanks to Fearna Manor Nursing Home whose care for Jack was exceptional in his final weeks. Also to the Palliative Care Team who cared for Jack in his final days. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare on Friday 5th May at 7pm.

GRAHAM Patrick

DONNELLY Brian

Rathbrennan, Roscommon and Clapham, London who died on 8th May 2016 1st Anniversary

Funshinagh, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon Who died on 11th May 2014 (3rd Anniversary)

On the first anniversary of Patrick’s death his children Timothy, Noel and Anne, grandchildren Cara, Hayley, Chloe and son-in-law Graeme wish to thank all who sympathised and supported us in our sad loss. Thank you to all our neighbours, relatives and friends who visited Dad during his illness. We are grateful to all who attended Dad’s reposing, his Funeral Mass and burial, those who travelled long and short distances, those who telephoned, sent Mass cards and floral tributes. We are forever indebted to our wonderful neighbours who brought food and refreshments to our home, to those who looked after the traffic arrangements and to those who supported us in so many ways. We wish to thank Fr. Irek Kuzmicki for his visits to our home and for celebrating Dad’s Funeral Mass, also Monsignor Charles Travers, Canon Eugene McLoughlin, Fr. Jim Heneghan and the other concelebrants. Thank you to the altar servers from the Abbey Boys National School. Thank you also to Smyth’s Undertakers, Roscommon, who looked after all the arrangements for us with such sensitivity and dignity and thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Dad’s final resting place. We wish to acknowledge Dr. Brennan, Dr. Morris, nurses Mary Kelly and Mary Tiernan for their professionalism in taking care of Dad over the years. Our thanks are also due to Bernie Mea, Dad’s home help. It would be impossible for us to extend our thanks and appreciation to everyone who showed kindness to us in any way during those sad and difficult days. Please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our appreciation and gratitude. Finally, we are also filled with gratitude to the Lord for Patrick’s long life, his unwavering faith and deep love for his family. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th May at 10:30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. May he Rest in Peace.

Memories are precious they don’t fade away, we remember you always not just today. Although we sadly miss you, we know we are not alone. For you are watching over us from a place you now call home.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mam, Dad, James, Paul and Granny. Anniversary Mass on Friday 12th May at 7:30pm in Four Roads Church. ~~~~~~~~~~~ BRIAN Your kind and gentle soul has passed But you will forever remain in our hearts and minds.

Lovingly remembered by the Lynch family, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins.

HOARE Bernie Circular Road Roscommon 15th Anniversary on 6th May

GACQUIN John William Kilderney, Curraghboy, Co Roscommon Died 10th April 2017.

We the family of John William wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who offered sympathy and support to us in our sad loss. Thanks to all who called to his home sent Mass cards and attended his funeral. Thank you to our loyal neighbours and relatives who were such a support to the family. A special thank you to those, who prepared John’s final resting place in Cam cemetery. We offer special thanks to Fr Hugh Lee main celebrant of the Funeral Mass and to Bishop Kevin Doran, Fr Michael McManus, Mons Charles Travers, Fr Francis Beirne, Fr Sean Beirne, Fr Sean O’Dowd who concelebrated. Thanks also to the permanent deacons of Elphin Diocese. Our thanks to the staff of St Francis Ward, Portiuncula Hospital who took care of John William in his final illness. Finally out thanks to Enda McHugh, Undertaker and to Donal Hamrock for their attention to detail. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all. John William’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 6th May at 8pm in St Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy

BARRY David and Breda Abbeytown, Roscommon

(29th Anniversary) (21st Anniversary) In loving memory of our dear mum and dad, Breda and David, Abbeytown, Roscommon, David who died on the 10th April 1988 and Breda who died on 19th May 1996 A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God could have spared you If just for a few more years.

Loved and sadly missed by your family.

For all you were to us in life and all the joy you brought, your memory is still with us in every single thought. The pain we felt when losing you will never go away but knowing that you’re in our hearts helps us through each day. When you were here we always felt that nothing could go wrong but you’re still our inspiration and your memory keeps us strong

Remembered always with love by your family.

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KENNEDY Michael 24 Beech Grove and Corbo, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) Who passed away on 9th May 2015

I hold you close within my heart, and there you shall remain, to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you’ve done, I pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.

JOYCE Thomas

MURRAY Bridie

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RATTIGAN Thomas Corlackin, Creggs (7th Anniversary)

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Always loved and sadly missed by his daughter Eva, son-in-law Francis, granddaughters Nikita and Sophie. ~~~~~~~~~~~ The Angels sang Amazing Grace God came down and touched your face Then he whispered soft and low Come with me, it’s time to go. The gates of Heaven opened wide The Angels lined up side by side A special guest is on his way The day they took Michael away.

Love from your sister Marie, Vincent, Philip and Alex. ~~~~~~~~~~~ As we look upon your picture sweet memories we recall A face so full of sunshine a smile for one and all. Though your heart has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch we shall never lose those memories of a brother we loved so much.

Love from your brother Christopher and Hilary.

Your memories are so special your presence missed so much you will always be remembered and missed by all of us. Our thoughts are always with you in a very special way not just on your anniversary but every single day. No matter how life changes no matter what we do a special place within our hearts will always be with you. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

To lose a mother I loved so much, brings pain beyond belief, there are no words to ease this pain, my sadness and my grief. I feel I’ve lost someone so close, so wonderful and so dear, I think about your special ways and still wish that you were near. But although you have left this world, you’ll stay within my heart, guiding like an angel, even though we are apart. For love is everlasting and so are my memories. Your legacy will always be there to light the way for me.

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Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, You are always near, Still missed, still loved, and always dear.

O’FARRELLY Larry Lenanamalla, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon and 1 Riverside, Clonroadmore, Ennis, Co. Clare (2nd Anniversary)

Always remembered and never forgotten, Geraldine.

Sadly missed by Tommy, Mickie, Maureen, Chrissie, Eileen, Sean, Stephen, Cyril, Carmel and Sheila and extended family and friends.

MONAGHAN Carmel and Paddy Cargins, Tulsk (4th and 21st Anniversaries)

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

Lovingly remembered by all their family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 7th of May in the Church of St. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk at 11.30am.

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Remembered always by his wife Ann, family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 7th May at 11.30am in Kilbegnet Church.

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Always loved and remembered by Nora.

The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I just can’t help remembering the way it used to be, the days, the months, long past now keep coming back to me. They say you never miss the good times until they’ve been and gone, I only wish those good times could have just gone on and on. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives,that we will meet again.

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It’s almost two years now Since you heard a gentle call you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all. For the rest of my life I will miss you my secret tears will flow oh how I really loved you no one will ever know. But I know you are watching me helping me to learn how to live in the world alone and for me not to yearn. Even though I no longer see or hear you I know you are not really gone we weren’t seperated because our souls are still one.

Your loving wife Helen. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 6th May at 7pm in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads

Treasured memories of Paddy, who passed away on May 5th 2013 Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone. May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Tess, his sons Joseph, David and Kenneth, his daughtersin-law Catherine, Mary and Sinead and his adored grandchildren Niall, Aoife, Lisa, Mark, Ella and Isa. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 6th May 2017 in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 9.30am.

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With fond and precious memories of our wonderful son and brother, who left home on May 8th 2010 RONAN,

Beautiful memories are wonderful things, They last the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away, To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always last.

Loved, cherished and remembered every minute of every day by your heartbroken family, Bob, Jacqui, Angelina, Fiona, Clement, Shane, Andy, Anne Gavin, Zoe and Dylan. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague at 8pm on Friday 5th May.

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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 favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. C.F. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.F. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. S.F. PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen .S.F.

PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY Oh St. Anthony, Saint of Miracles; Saint of help. I also have need of your assistancel I have need of this special favour (mention your favour). Grant me th help with full confidence I hope for. Amen. (Mention your favour). Make the sign of the cross. S.F.

3 DAY NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in my necessity (your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands, after each prayer, say 9 Hail Marys. You must publish and it will be granted to you.

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Total funding of €21,610 is being offered to the seven successful stations: Community Radio Youghal (CRY); Cork Community Television (CCTV); Dublin South FM; Phoenix FM; ROS FM; Tipp Mid-West; and, West Limerick FM. A panel of assessors, including independent personnel, who made recommendations on the funding to be allocated,

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S.F. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus. The name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes you as the Patron of Hopeless Causes, of matters despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable. I implore of thy particular privilege to bring visible and speedy help where help is most despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consultations and succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and suffering, particulary (request). That I may bless God with thee and all Blessed throughout eternity. I promise thee, O Blessed Judge, to be ever mindful of this great favour and I will never cease to honour thee as my special and powerful Patron and do all in my power to encourage devotion to thee. Amen. Thank you, St. Jude. Say for three days and publish. S.F.

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The Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs will close for submissions at 3 pm on Wednesday, May 17th. Announcing the funding were Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, Conor Carmody, Dublin BIC and Sarita Johnston, Enterprise Ireland.

Enterprise Ireland’s call to female entrepreneurs Enterprise Ireland’s €750,000 Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for Female Entrepreneurs opened for applications on Wednesday 3rd of May. Up to €50,000 in equity funding is available to a maximum of 15 successful female applicants with early stage startup companies. Last year, one in three companies who received CSF investment from Enterprise Ireland were female-led. As well as securing up to €50k in funding, 10 of the successful applicants will also have the opportunity to participate in Dublin BIC’s INNOVATE accelerator programme. Delivered over a 12-week period in the Guinness Enterprise Centre, the interactive INNOVATE programme will increase the capabilities of the participants and move them to investor-ready within a short period. The purpose of this CSF is to accelerate the growth of

female-led start-up companies that have the potential to employ more than 10 people and achieve €1 million in export sales within three years. The fund is designed to enable those companies reach key commercial and technical milestones, which will ensure delivery of their product or service to an international audience. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD said: ”Enterprise Ireland’s dedicated Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs was put in place five years ago to encourage more women to start businesses and to provide a launch platform for business women in the Manufacturing and Internationally Traded Services sectors. Last year, 34% of CSF recipients were female entrepreneurs and this new €750,000 fund for 2017 will provide valuable and

practical support for the next generation of femaleled companies with global ambition to compete in export markets”. Sarita Johnston, Female Entrepreneurship Manager, Enterprise Ireland added: “Working with ambitious start-ups led by women is a key focus for Enterprise Ireland and the purpose of the CSF is to accelerate the growth of start-up companies that have the capability to become High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) companies.” Full details on the Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs, including the application form and eligibility criteria, can be accessed on the Enterprise Ireland website www.enterprise-ireland. com/FemaleCSF The Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs will close for submissions at 3 pm on Wednesday, 17th of May.

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London mauling! Hurlers suffer heavy Christy Ring defeat Alan Moore and Neil Rodgers battle to win possession during last Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christy Ring Cup match between Roscommon and London at Dr. Hyde Park. Match report on page 53. Pic: Andrew Fox

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs are Connacht champions!

Creggs U-13s celebrate after winning the Connacht Cup.

Creggs RFC 19 Ballina RFC 14: In a nail-biting finish Creggs had to withstand a late comeback from pre-match favourites, Ballina to claim the Connacht Division 1 U-13 Cup. It was a dramatic final played in front of a large crowd in the Sportsground in Galway last Sunday. Creggs had led 19-0 as the game entered the final quarter but two converted tries by a valiant Ballina side, brought them back into the game. However, Creggs held out in the final play, which saw them hold on for the win to take home the Simon Lynn Memorial Cup. Creggs began the game well with Tomas Tiernan, Aindriu Oates, Edimar Fimho and Lee Kilcoyne prominent in the early stages, Creggs moved the ball wide through DJ

final attack. The Creggs defence held firm with Michael McAteer, Patrick Keane, and Aidan Hoare putting in some crucial tackles and Purcell got a vital turnover at a ruck with time running out as Creggs held on for victory. Credit to both sides for playing some outstanding rugby and well done to Creggs on an excellent victory cheered on by the large and vocal Creggs support in the Sportsground. Captain Edimar Fimho accepted the Simon Lynn Memorial Cup from Dr. Michael Lynn, Roscommon. The cup is in memory of Simon Lynn who tragically passed away from cancer at just age 19. Simon played rugby for Creggs and his family put up the cup in his memory - gone but not forgotten.

Hession before Aodhan Looby floated a superb pass out to flying winger Tadhg Lyons who raced clear to finish brilliantly in the corner. Cormac Dolan converted to give Creggs an early 7-0 lead. Ballina responded by putting some good phases of play together with their main threat coming from their centre partnership. However, some excellent defending from Jack Fleming, Ciaran Purcell and Cian Dolan kept Ballina scoreless in the first half. Another Tadhg Lyons try five minutes into the second half moved Creggs further in front. Lyons broke from inside his own 22 before chipping ahead and running clear for an outstanding score to stretch the lead to twelve points. Minutes later, Jack Fleming showed mag-

Creggs U-13s celebrate after winning the Connacht Cup.

nificent anticipation to grab an interception on the half-way line and run clear to score in the corner. Shane Walsh scored the conversion from a difficult angle to give Creggs a seemingly unassailable 19-0 lead. Ballina didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go down without a fight, however, and they responded with a converted try of their own to reduce arrears. With their tails now up, Ballina scored a second fivepointer in the left corner with four minutes remaining. This was converted to leave them within five points heading into the closing stages. The nerves were beginning to show among the Creggs players and from the kick-off the ball failed to go the requisite 10 metres, which gave Ballina a scrum on half-way from which they launched one

After accepting the cup Edimar gave a short speech where he thanked all the Creggs players and coaches, as well as Ballina for the game. He commented on the great occasion and thanked the amazing support that was there. Creggs: Senan Lambe, Shane Walsh, Jack Fleming, Aodhan Looby, Tadhg Lyons, DJ Hession, Cormac Dolan, Lee Kilcoyne, Aindriu Oates, Tomas Tiernan, Michael McAteer, Patrick Keane, Aidan Hoare, Edimar Fimho (C), Ciaran Purcell, Daniel Crehan, Sean Curley, Logan Gore, Daniel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessy. And a special mention for Ben Johnson and Daniel Flynn who both missed the final but played an important role in this team all season.

The Creggs Connacht U-13 winning captain Edimar Fimho being presented with the Simon Lynn Memorial Cup by Dr. Michael Lynn, Roscommon. The cup is in memory of Simon Lynn who tragically passed away from cancer at just age 19. Simon played rugby for Creggs and his family put up the cup in his memory.

Creggs winger Tadhg Lyons on his way to the first of his two tries.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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Sporting variety is vital as athletes develop THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

Word reached this column earlier this week that the Western Warriors basketball team had added yet more silverware to their growing collection. The recently crowned Lonleitros League champions were crowned Top 4 Cup champions in Edgeworthstown recently following impressive wins over Mayo Masters and Longford Torpedoes. This is of course just the latest basketball success in this neck of the woods following Castlerea Community School’s All-Ireland heroics a few months ago. The game is clearly developing in the region and it’s fantastic to see so much local success in this global

sport. The emergence of different sports is also important for young athletes, who have the opportunity to try as many as possible, particularly as they’re developing. Hand-eye coordination, footwork, agility can be developed in many different ways and it’s amazing to see how certain sports seem to complement each other. By only playing one sport the body becomes used to the same mechanics and therefore agility tends to suffer – older soccer players complaining about tight hamstrings for example. Therefore, it’s great to see athletes like Jenny Higgins (Western Warriors and Roscommon football) and Sean Purcell (Boyle Celtic and Roscommon) crossing over into different codes. It goes to show that

it is possible to play a variety of sports; particularly once care is taken with developing bodies. The trick is to find balance between each sport and that’s where organisations such as the GAA, FAI, RDYSL and IRFU come in. It’s important that young athletes aren’t over-trained and therefore a proper, structured plan should be put in place for fixtures. Working abroad as a coach has opened my eyes to the potential benefits to be had from working with athletes who play both basketball and soccer, for example. Not only are these athletes quicker off the mark, they’re more agile and have better balance too. Movement is key and the more varied this movement is, the better it will be for young, developing athletes.

The Castlerea Community School U-15 basketball team which will be hoping to win the school’s third All-Ireland Basketball title when they travel to the National Basketball Arena next Monday.

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Castlerea CS bid for All-Ireland treble! Castlerea Community School will be hoping to win a third All-Ireland Basketball title this year when they travel to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght next Monday (8th). The school has already made history this year with the U-16 girls’ league and cup double. The school entered the U-15 cup with low expectations given the inexperience of the squad. Most of the team is made up of first and second years but significantly they do have two starters from the cadet team: captain Megan Keaveney and prolific scorer Lisa O’Rourke, who scored 75 points in the three play-off games. Next Monday, the team will take on Rochfortbridge from Westmeath in the semi-final at 12.30 pm with the winners taking on the winners of the semi-final between Causeway Comprehensive from Kerry and Rathdown from Dublin. The All-Ireland final will be played on the same day.

Congratulations to the victorious Western Warriors who recently added the Top 4 Cup to the Lonleitros League title they won earlier in the year.

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Tully victorious again! Fiona Tully took home the Ladies 19&under national title in Galway last weekend. Fiona stormed past Galway’s Aisling Ni Mhaolain 15-2, 15-4 in the last four to set up a final showdown with her old rival, Tyrone’s Elisa McCrory. Fiona recovered from a slow start to win the first game 15-12. She then raced into a 11-2 lead in the second and then withstood a McCrory comeback to win 15-8 to add another title to her haul. In the Boys 11&under event, St. Coman’s had three strong representatives in brothers Rory and Eoghan Carthy and Irslam Yakhyaev. In a testament to the ability of all three, they won 14 out of the 15 games they played. Philip Halliday and Eanna Moran had chastening experiences in the 13&un-

der event in Williamstown. Both lads were quite impressive in beating Clare opponents in their last 16 matches before they were both well beaten in the quarter-finals by Galway’s Mikey Kelly and Wexford’s Mark Doyle respectively.

Golf

Athlone’s 125th anniversary! We start our weekly golf round in Athlone where they recently celebrated 125 years. Over 250 people attended the events last weekend including many past members. Meanwhile, Maeve Holmes walked away with the Committee Prize last week with a score of 76 nett. The ladies had a busy weekend of interclub matches. The Revive Active team beat Longford recently in the first round while the Junior Foursomes team was narrowly beaten by Mountbellew in

Ballinasloe last Saturday. To Castlerea next where Margaret Henry took last week’s ladies’ competition with a score of 35 points after a count back. Margaret finished just ahead of Deirdre Hawkshaw and Ciara Maher. Congratulations also to the many winners during a very successful fundraising classic last week. In Carrick, The Murphy Cup annual charity event for Sligo Hospice was held in Carrick-on-Shannon over the May bank holiday weekend. Victorious in the ladies’ competition was club president, Jessie Doherty with 36 points. Congratulations also to Carrick-on-Shannon ladies who won their first round match in the Intermediate Cup interclub match against Athlone. Finally to Roscommon, where Andrew Prior won the Wool Merchants’ Cup which was part of the Roscommon Lamb Festival. Andrew’s score of 62 was enough to see off Willie

Rahara Rovers FC AGM The AGM for Rahara Rovers FC will take place this coming Saturday (6th) at 7 pm at the club. New members are very welcome to attend.

Gaelic4Mothers & Others at Western Gaels Fiona Tully receiving her 19&under national medal from Moycullen’s Tony Audley in Galway last week.

Doyle in second place. The ladies’ 9-hole competition was won by Patricia Donnelly on 21 points with Mary Lennon in second. Gerry Finn won the men’s seniors’ competition with 39 points while Margaret Egan took the ladies’.

Masters 62-55 in the semifinal, the Warriors faced the talented Torpedoes in the final. Inspired by Emer Healy’s MVP performance, the Warriors clinched the double following an intense battle.

Basketball

Pitch and Putt

Double delight!

Margaret’s Shield!

Western Warriors added the Top 4 Cup to their Lonleitros League crown recently when they defeated Longford Torpedoes following an epic battle in Edgeworthstown. Having beaten Mayo

The Betty and Joe Egan Shield took place on Monday with captain Margaret O’Connor taking home the prize ahead with a personal best score.

Western Gaels Gaelic4Mothers & Others training resumes on Monday, May 15th at 8.30 pm in Frenchpark. All new members welcome. For any queries contact Phil O’Connor on 087-7538377.

Sporting week on Tweet Street Sligo Rovers @sligorovers Replying to @andy_cooper9 Nobody cares about your bet. Thanks. (Sligo Rovers had no time for complaints about failed accumulators last week.)

Dustin The Turkey @DustinOfﬁcial AP has so many injuries he could be part of the current Man Utd squad. #BeingAP (There are also a few turkeys in that current United squad.)

Boyle Celtic @BoyleCelticFC All 3 stone of Fish has buckled the 6 foot 15 stone centre back. Treatment on. He’s going to be OK. #KlitschkoFish (If you haven’t followed a Boyle Celtic match on Twitter, you’ve been at nothing!)

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT U-21 Championship bows out in style @SeamusDuke

The last ever All-Ireland U-21 football final was won by Dublin in fairly convincing fashion in Tullamore last Saturday and it brings to an end a competition that I have had great time for in its 53-year history. It has been a great grade of football for Roscommon and we have had great success in that competition over the years. Roscommon won nine Connacht titles and were beaten in the provincial final an incredible 18 times over the years. In addition, we won two All-Ireland titles (‘66 and ’78), and were beaten in four finals. Some of the football that we saw in the U-21 grade was fantastic.

The players were almost at senior standard yet there was none of the cynicism that you often see at senior level. Many of the games were open and attacking high-scoring affairs. Over the years there were many matches that will remain long in the memory. I don’t recall our first AllIreland win in the 60s but I can certainly remember being in Dr. Hyde Park in 1978 when we defeated Kerry by a point in front of a massive crowd. Younger readers will also remember reaching two AllIreland finals in recent years only to run into two outstanding Dublin teams. But one game that noone who was there for will ever forget

was the Connacht final in 2015 in Tuam when Roscommon pipped a super Galway team to win by 3-14 to 3-11. The football played by both teams that day was scintillating and it was heart-stopping stuff right to the final whistle. Another great memory was the All-Ireland semifinal against Cork in Portlaoise a few years ago, which was another epic. I know that all these things move on and next year we will have an U-20 competition there to replace it. One thing is for certain: if the new competition gives us all as much as the old U-21 competition then we will be well satisfied.

Dublin claimed the last ever All-Ireland U-21 title last weekend against Galway.

No better GAA man than Donie I have a tribute piece to Donie Shine elsewhere in the paper this week but if there was a better GAA man in the country than Donie then I’d like to meet him. He was an infectious character and although he has very strong ideas about how the game should be played and how the GAA should be run he was never arrogant or pushy with anyone. He was marvellous company and a gentleman to the bone. Apart from the meetings, matches and the few pints in the pub, many a long chat was had in the company of his wife Lil before matches in Dr. Hyde Park and elsewhere. I am known to go to matches very early and be in good time and Donie and Lil were the same and we chatted about the prospects for the game ahead and the state of the GAA in general usually in his car at the back of the stand in Dr. Hyde Park. Everyone will have their own fond memories of Donie, who was not only a Clann na nGael and Roscommon GAA legend, but a lovely man as well. To Lil and Donie, Mark, Clodagh, Karen and Susie and to his brothers Pat, Michael and Enda to all his extended family, all those in his beloved Clann na nGael and his huge number of close friends who are heartbroken at his passing I want to extend my deepest sympathy. The massive crowds from all over the country who attended the removal, requiem mass and burial were a testament to the popularity of the man. I have seldom seen such an outpouring of genuine sadness and total respect. They just don’t make them like Donie Shine any more. A dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Club championships throw-in this weekend

Alan Moore evades the challenge of Oisín Gately and Shane Lawless. Picture: Andrew Fox

Hurlers face second relegation this year The Roscommon hurlers bowed out of the Christy Ring Cup with barely a whimper last Saturday at Dr. Hyde Park and despite some reasonable performances this year, the reality is that at the moment Roscommon are not good enough for the Christy Ring Cup and too good for the Nicky Rackard Cup. It’s been a seesaw situation between the two in the past number of years. There are probably about eight divi-

sions in hurling and even though the secondary competitions like the Ring, Rackard and Meagher Cups have been a great idea, there are divisions within divisions and to see a team getting a heavy beating like we witnessed last Saturday night is not serving any worthwhile purpose at all. The lads who were there put in a huge effort and should be commended but it is also a reality that there are many more players who could have

been on that Roscommon panel who are not prepared to commit to the cause for one reason or another and that’s a pity. There is one last game left, a game against Mayo to avoid dropping down to the Nicky Rackard Cup next year. It is a game that Roscommon are capable of winning. It would be a very bad year for Roscommon hurling if we were to be relegated in the league and championship.

AJ and Klitschko put on a show I am not a huge boxing fan but I was lucky enough to see the fight at the weekend between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko and what a clash it was. This was a proper fight with both men down on the canvas before Joshua knocked out the resilient Ukrainian in the 11th round after an exhilarating fight. In several quarters it has been described as the best heavyweight title fight in many years. But even more than the fantastic fight what I liked was the

genuine respect between the two men before and after the fight. There was none of the usual trash talking and name calling that we see before every single fight in the professional game nowadays. It is possible to be respectful and mannerly and fill a 90,000-seater stadium as well. Conor McGregor and friends take note. I didn’t see the Katie Taylor fight as it was held much earlier in the evening but according to all reports she will shortly be a world champion. It is great for

This weekend the senior football and intermediate football championships begin for another year and the battle for the Fahey Cup looks the most open in many years. I see several teams in with a realistic shout. St. Brigid’s are still the team to beat but Pearses, Roscommon Gaels, Western Gaels, Strokestown and Clann na nGael all have a chance this year. There are comprehensive previews elsewhere this week but my choice if they get their act together are Clann na nGael. It is surprising that they are in Group 2 but they can reach the quarter-finals and go on and win it if they can get their best team out on the field. The same would apply to Pearses and Roscommon Gaels who I would rate next best. But there is a huge amount of football to be played. In the IFC, the same situation applies. My fancy would be Oran but again they have to get their best team out on the field. On their best day Oran are an excellent side but Tulsk, Fuerty, Michael Glavey’s and St. Dominic’s will also have a say. I will also be watching Creggs. Even though they are just up from the junior ranks it will be interesting to see how they get on at this level. If they get their best team out and stay free of injuries they could be a surprise package to go well. I love the start of the championships. I know that they are lopsided and after round two next weekend we will have to wait a number of months for round three but let the action begin!

José needs to quit whinging! Chelsea have one hand on the Premier League title and they have been the best team this season by far and Spurs have been the second best team by far too. Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool have been stuttering and have not been great. Manchester United are a poor side and will not get into the top four. I know that they have to play a lot of games but I am sick of listening to Jose Mourinho whinging every week after his side have drawn again. He is giving out non-stop about his players having to play eight games in a month. Most of them get over £100,000 per week. There are GAA inter-county players who are training three times a week and playing at least twice a week at this time of the year for no payment at all. It’s time that Jose just shut up and got on with it. He’s like a broken record at this stage.

One year on from New York… Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko put on a world class show last weekend.

her, for women’s boxing and for women’s sport in general. But her achievements have not received much in the way of coverage so far. Maybe it’s be-

cause the women’s boxing scene is not nearly as as big as the men’s, and in truth it’s hard to get too excited about it so far, but maybe that will change in time.

As a lot of people reminded me over the weekend that this week last year a lot of us were in New York to see Roscommon play in the Connacht championship and it is hard to believe but the championship will begin once again this coming Sunday in Gaelic Park when Sligo are the visitors this year. I still get the shivers thinking about the match last year when New York were probably unlucky that they didn’t actually win the game. That result and New York’s performance has sounded alarm bells in Sligo and my information is that they have trained hard and will be well prepared for the match. It might not be plain-sailing but I expect Sligo to win fairly easily.

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Rossies face Christy Ring exile after London defeat Christy Ring Cup Round 2 LONDON

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Roscommon hurlers will not have too many happy memories of their first competitive game on the magnificent new pitch at Dr. Hyde Park when they were totally outclassed by a powerful London team on Saturday evening last. The small crowd which gathered on a fine but cold evening, witnessed a total mismatch that was over long before the referee even blew the half-time whistle. London exploded from the starting blocks in the first half and they completely overwhelmed a dispirited home side and by half-time they had already won the game when they led by a whopping 22 points. The second half saw a slight Roscommon improvement in the third quarter but London kicked on again towards the end of the game to record as easy a win as they could ever have hoped for. The Exiles were 0-6 to 0-0 up after 13 minutes with the outstanding Kevin O’Loughlin in razor sharp form and Edmund Kenny

was not far behind with two fine early strikes. Roscommon got their first point, a Robbie Fallon free in the 15th minute, but it was brief respite as London totally dominated proceedings. PJ Rowe flicked home a 16th minute goal and by the 20th minute it was 1-9 to 0-1. Roscommon did score two frees in succession by the 25th minute but in the final 10 minutes of the half, London pulled away even further. In the 29th minute Martin Duggan pulled first time to the Roscommon net for goal number two and less than a minute later Kevin O’Loughlin fired home London’s third goal. By half-time the score was an incredible 3-17 to 0-4 with the home side’s only first half point from play coming from Robbie Fallon in the 28th minute. With an entire half of hurling still to be played the game was over. In fairness to Roscommon, they made a fist of things in the third quarter, but it may have been more a case of London taking their foot off the accelerator. Points from Padraig

Kelly and Shane Curley were followed by a goal in the 49th minute when Naos Connaughton’s shot was half blocked down but was flicked to the net by Johnny Coyne. By the 50th minute it was 3-20 to 1-9, but London kicked on again in the final ten minutes. The sides had a number of subs on now as the game meandered to its inevitable conclusion, but there was still time for Shane Lawless to fire home a 68th minute goal to complete the rout. I doubt if London will have had many easier championship games and they will surely have sterner tests ahead. For Roscommon this was a hammering that will do no good for the morale of the side. The reality is that even with competitions like the Christy Ring Cup there are a couple of divisions in terms of standard and they were just totally outclassed on the day. It was a very disappointing end to their Christy Ring Cup campaign, particularly as they had scored 1-20 in Ballycran the previous week. A relegation clash against Mayo now awaits Johnny Kelly’s men and the management team will have a huge job on their hands to get the players ready for that encoun-

Kevin O’Loughlin takes control of possession for London. Picture: Andrew Fox

Padraig Kelly clears the danger as he carries the sliothar out of the Roscommon defence. Picture: Andrew Fox

ter in three weeks’ time. For London, Enda Cooney, Shane Lawless, Edmund Kenny and man of the match Kevin O’Loughlin were outstanding while for a very poor and totally outplayed Roscommon side, Shane Curley, Robbie Fallon and Padraig Kelly did well. But it was a day the home side will want to forget.

Teams & Scorers

London: Eoin Kelly (0-2, frees); Mark Conroy, Ger Mahon, Paul Horkan; Stephen Bardon, Brian Regan (0-1), Oisin Gately; Tadgh Healy (0-1), Enda Cooney (0-3); Martin Duggan (1-0), PJ Rowe (1-0), Shane Lawless (1-3); Kevin O’Loughlin (1-7, 3 frees, 2 ‘65s), Edmund Kenny (0-3), Mark Dwyer (0-3). Subs: Neil Rogers for Kenny (h/t), Daryl Roberts for Rowe (43), Shane O’Donnell (0-1) for Duggan (49), Richard Murphy for O’Loughlin (61), Alan Griffiths for Cooney (67).

Roscommon: Noel Fallon; Pat Nolan, Peter Kellehan, Alan Moore; Micheal Byrne, Padraig Kelly (0-1), Tomas Seale; Shane Curley (0-4, 2 frees, 1 ’65), Cathal Dolan; Gary Fallon, Gearoid Keenan, Naos Connaughton; Eamon Flanagan (0-1), Johnny Coyne (1-0), Robbie Fallon (0-3, 2 frees). Subs: Hugh Rooney (0-1) for R Fallon (39), David Loughnane for Nolan (45), Jerry Fallon for Gary Fallon (46), Eoghan Costello (0-1), for Coyle (55), Gearoid Egan for Moore (63). Referee: Gearoid McGrath.

Neil Rodgers get his shot away on goal despite the best efforts of Alan Moore. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Racing today is at Powerstown Park in Clonmel with a 5.20 pm start. Tomorrow, racing takes place in the south, at Cork at 5.05 pm and in the north at The Maze in Downpatrick, off at 5.15 pm. On Saturday, there is a flat meeting at Cork at 1.30 pm and an all-national hunt meeting in Wexford at 2.25 pm. Sunday’s action is on the level at Leopardstown at 1.10 pm featuring three Group 3 races, the Amethyst Stakes, The Derrinstown Stud 1000 guineas and Derby trials. On Monday, the season opens at Lenebane with a mixed card scheduled for 5.30 pm, 5 pm if a race divides. Cross channel, the first of the classic races takes place on Saturday at Newmarket with the 2000 Guineas followed on Sunday by the 1000 Guineas. On Saturday Irish interest is provided by Aidan O’Brien with 4 of the 12 remaining entries headed by Churchill at 13/8 favourite and on Sunday, Aidan has 5, with Rhododendron the 9/4 favourite, and son Joseph 1 of 18 remaining. Grand National winning jockey Derek Fox returned home and rode a winner at Ballinrobe on Tuesday night for his uncle Mark McNiff on Andratx.

Horses for Courses

Monday at Lenebane Racing at Lenebane on Monday opens with four flat races starting with an EBF sponsored colts and geldings maiden over 1m 2f with 16 entries followed by a handicap for 3-Y-O over a similar distance with 35, the largest field of the night, going to post. Third on the card is a 1m 3f maiden for fillies again run under the EBF banner and has the smallest field of the day with 10. The last flat race on the card is the Kilrane O’Callaghan & Co. Solicitors 1m 3f handicap with 27 possible runners. National hunt racing, with good entries in all races, opens with the 2m 4f Kepak sponsored bumper for qualified riders, with 28 possibles. The penultimate handicap chase is sponsored by myITdepartment, an IT support service based at Hazelbrook, Athleague. The race is run over 3m with 21 entries and racing closes with a 2m 5f beginner’s chase of 15 runners. Best turned out is sponsored by Hamrock’s Bar & Lounge, Athleague. There will be music as usual in the main bar after the second last race with Henry and the Usual Suspects. Going as of Wednesday is good, good to firm in places on the flat and good to firm for

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national hunt racing. Best wishes to Michael Finneran, his committee and all their hard working team for the 2017 season.

Punchestown wrap-up On Thursday, Robbie Power and Jessica Harrington continued with their great run when Bobabout won the opening handicap hurdle. Onwards and upwards for Jessica as Don’t Touch It won the second with Mark Walsh in the saddle for JP McManus. The longest race in Ireland, the La Touche, Bapaume leads over the last from Mega Fortune, Landofhopeandglory and Meri Devi. was up next and Enda Bolger was out of luck once again as in a driving finish Barry Cash got Tent Or Yours by 1½l and with Arctic Fire a again is Michael O’Leary in the guise of GigTreo Eile up in the shadow of the post to beat neck away in 3rd, Mullins turned the €148k ginstown Stud. odds on favourite Cantlow by a head. Third deficit into a €19k lead. was former Grade 1 winner First LieutenPatrick was on the mark again in the sec- Racing News ant who was ridden by JJ Slevin, son of Shay ond Grade 1, the Champion Novice Hurdle, Papillon, winner of the Grand National in trainer of the winner. getting his dad’s Bacardys up to beat Finian’s 2000 for the father and son Ted and jockey The first Grade 1 race of the day, The Stay- Oscar a short head on the line. Death Duty Ruby Walsh, has died at the age of 26. This er’s Hurdle, went for export as Harry Fry’s filled the 3rd place for Gordon Elliott 7l back. follows closely on the death of locally owned Uknowhatimeanharry stayed on best to win Mullins leads Elliott by €77,420. Seabass. He was a 20 year old Ruby’s first under Noel Fehily. The Shamrock EnterprisIn the champion Hunter Chase, Ballins- mount in the famous race and went on to fines’ Grade B Hurdle saw Harry Fry and Noel low, a former Mullins and Elliott inmate, won ish 4th the following year. The son of LafonFehily complete a quick double with Minella from Mendip Express and Minella For Value taine, who ran his last race in 2003, enjoyed Awards. his retirement at Walsh's stables in Naas. and was ridden by Derek O’Connor. The Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase the The cancellation of the Sligo’s 2nd meeting, Patrick Mullins completed a quick treWillie Mullins trained front runner Great Field ble on Montalbano beating Ruby Walsh on scheduled for Monday 22nd May, has led to put him back in the trainer’s title race winning Riven Light by a neck, both trained by Wil- Horse Racing Ireland announcing that a refrom Odinary World and Ball D’Arc under a lie Mullins, who now holds a lead of over placement National Hunt meeting at Punchride from Jody McGarvey. Despite the step up €93,000 in the title race. estown on the same day. in class, the locally owned Miss Marsdan put in On Saturday, there were two Grade 1 races Point to point view a satisfactory display in the Mares Novice Hur- the first, The Champion Hurdle, was won by dle where Asthuria made it a double for Willie Elliott’s Apple Jade and Bryan Cooper, open- Saturday’s racing takes place at Taylorstown Mullins with Ruby Walsh in the saddle. ing the door to the trainers championship outside Newry in Co. Down. Sunday sees The bumper went for export to Neil Mull- slightly. But immediately Mullins replied three meetings down for decision at Rathholland’s Dead Right ridden by Jonjo O’Neill with Beaupame in the Champion 4-Y-O Hur- cannon in Co. Limerick, Ballindenisk in Co. Wexford and at Grennan in Co. Kilkenny. Jr. who beat the favourite Next Destination and dle under Ruby Walsh. Midnight Stroll by 4l and a neck. In the penultimate race, Open Eagle sealed Rathcannon has a 2.30 pm start and the rest On Friday, The Grade A Novice Handicap it for Mullins. He was ridden by Patrick who are off at 2 pm. Chase provided yet another winner for Jessica moved to one behind Jamie Codd, with both Competition Corner Harrington and Puppy Power as Woodland riding in the last and this championship was Opera held on by ¾l from Abre de Vie with down to the wire. Neither featured in the last Your last chance to win tickets for Lenabane’s first meeting of the season on Monday Balko Des Flos third 1¾l further back. In an race of the season. incident packed - 13 of the 17 runners finished So we reach the end of another national evening, compliments of Micheal Finneran, - Glencarrig Lady Mares Handicap Chase, hunt season, with Willie Mullins winning an- course manager. To win, can you tell us in which county is Definite Ruby’s win under Jack Kennedy put other trainer’s title for Gordon Elliott, Ruby more daylight between Gordon Elliott and Wil- Walsh winning the jockeys title for a record Punchestown Racecourse located? Answers lie Mullins. 12th time, the amateur title went to Jamie please on a post card to The Roscommon On to the first Grade 1 of the day, the Cham- Codd winning his first title preventing Patrick People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by pion Hurdle, where Mullins had his hand cut from making it 10th on the trot. Rachael e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm at the start when Dikali was withdrawn, leav- Blackmore rode 32 winners to become the today and don’t forget to include your name, ing him with 4 of the field of 10. Not to worry first lady to claim the champion conditional address and a contact phone number with all though as son Patrick led from the front on jockey accolade, with Nina Carberry leading competition entries. Tickets will have to be Wicklow Brave to beat the English raider My female amateur and the leading owner once collected in the office in Abbey Street.

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Dooner’s weekend predictions

ast night’s game between

Moore United and Castlerea Celtic (result unknown going to press) would have had a huge impact on the title race (I would have backed Castlerea Celtic to get a result!). Looking ahead to the weekend and there are crunch Connacht Cup games for both Ballinasloe Town and Boyle Celtic. Boyle were unfortunate to lose 1-0 away to Killarney Celtic last Saturday evening in the FAI Cup preliminary round but will be hoping to claim silverware in this competition.

Friday, May 5th Second Division Cup QuarterFinal Strokestown United v Shiven Rovers B. 8 pm The Division Two winners will be heavy favourites to make the last four. Prediction: Strokestown United

Saturday, May 6th Premier Division Cup QuarterFinal Moore United v Shiven Rovers. 7.45 pm Moore will be hoping to remain in the hunt for silverware on at least one front this week. Prediction: Moore United RDFL Challenge Cup SemiFinal Moylough ’79 v Castlerea Celtic. 7.45 pm The visitors will avoid an upset here. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic

Sunday, May 7th TP Brennan Connacht Cup Semi-Finals St. Bernard’s FC v Ballinasloe Town. 2 pm Ballinasloe’s league title hopes were dented by Ballymoe last week but they have the meanest

defence in Roscommon and that can be the platform for Connacht success. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town West United v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm What a season Boyle have had! On form, they are the best side in Connacht but can they bag the silverware to back it up? Big couple of weeks for the Sligo Superleague side with a title showdown against Carbury FC also in their cross hairs. Prediction: Boyle Celtic TP Brennan Connacht Shield Semi-Final Cois Fharraige v Cam Celtic. 2 pm Cam Celtic have enjoyed a terrific run to the last four in spite of my predictions! Hopefully they can produce another gutsy performance to make the final. Let’s not jinx it at this stage! Prediction: Cois Fharraige

RDFL Challenge Cup SemiFinal Ballymoe FC v Lough Harps. 2 pm Lough Harps have produced some wonderful moments in this season’s competition but Ballymoe are due some silverware. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Second Division Cup QuarterFinals Hodson Bay Athletic v Cloonfad United B. 2 pm Hodson Bay clinched promotion to Division One last weekend and on current form are well capable of adding the Division Two Cup. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Moore United B v Castlerea Celtic B. 2 pm Moore will have too much for the visitors. Prediction: Moore United B

This week’s awards Game of the Week

n played out St. John’s Athletic and Ballaghaderree The points were an eight goal thriller last weekend. wind. shared as both sides put caution the

Performance of the Week

Athletic’s Hard to choose between Hodson Bay s’ penalty heroics. promotion heroics and Lough Harp Both deserve the award.

Moan of the Week

Killarney Celtic Boyle Celtic’s narrow defeat against to take on some ce chan the on out miss means they FAI Cup. of the giants of Irish football in the

Soccer Results The Herald Premier Division Ballinasloe Town 1 Ballymoe FC 1 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Ahascragh United 3 St. John’s Athletic 4 Ballaghaderreen FC 4 RDFL Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals Strokestown United 2 Castlerea Celtic 3 Lough Harps 2 Ballinasloe Town 2. AET (Lough Harps won 4-3 on penalties) Brazukas 0 Moylough ’79 3 First Division Cup Semi-Finals Kilkerrin United 0 Cloonfad United 2 Dysart FC 2 Ballinasloe Town B 1. AET Division One/Two Promotion/Relegation Play-off Glen Celtic 1 Hodson Bay Athletic 3. AET Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Ballinagare FC 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 0

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Rossies suffer more ﬁnal heartbreak Wides prove crucial as Dubs prevail Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 3 Final DUBLIN ROSCOMMON  SEAMUS DUKE

It was another case of what might have been for Roscommon’s camogie side. They were probably just as good as Dublin in terms of the overall balance of play in this final but several missed chances, notably from frees, were very costly as Dublin came good in the second half to take the title. The match was played at the splendidly appointed Coralstown/Kinnegad club grounds in blustery conditions on Sunday in front of a big crowd and it was an intensely fought battle throughout. The difference was that Dublin took their chances in front of goal while Roscommon did not. The final wides tally of ten to Roscommon and four to Dublin tells a lot. Having missed a number of chances, Roscommon were still good value for their two point interval lead. But Dublin were far better on the re-start and they scored some excellent points while Roscommon could only manage two points in that second period. For Roscommon, Susan Spillane was outstanding throughout and she did not deserve to be on the losing side. Rachel Fitzmau-

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It’s hard to know what either side got out of this very disappointing challenge game played at bitterly cold St. Conleth’s Park in Newbridge last Friday night. From a Roscommon point of view, the team competed well in the opening half but when the teams emptied their

Sunday, April 30th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 St. Brigid’s 2-12 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 3-8 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 Kilbride 3-9 Kilmore 2-10 St. Faithleach’s 4-13 Ballinameen 0-6 St. Joseph’s 3-13 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-10 Boyle 0-13 St. Barry’s 2-6

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rice, Elaine Daly, Caroline Connaughton and Shauna Fallon were also excellent on the day but it has to be said that a number of other players were disappointing. Dublin had the first two scores on the board when Laoise Quinn and Caragh Dawson pointed inside the first five minutes. But Roscommon were on top after that. Points from Niamh Watson and Shauna Fallon (free) had Roscommon level after 13 minutes. But by that stage Roscommon had posted five wides and those misses were to prove very costly later. Points from a Shauna Fallon free and Aoife Butler for the Dubs saw the sides level after 15 minutes but the second quarter belonged to Roscommon. An outstanding long-range point from Susan Spillane and a Kelley Hopkins free saw Roscommon ahead at the break 0-5 to 0-3. But Dublin were much better on the resumption and by the 42nd minute they led by 0-7 to 0-5 with points from Laoise Quinn (3) and Caragh Dawson. Roscommon again missed a number of chances as their wides tally mounted before the sides exchanged points through Shauna Fallon (free) and Laoise Quinn (free) by the 51st

Senior Football Challenge ROSCOMMON

Friday, April 28th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 St. Aidan’s 2-7 Michael Glavey’s 1-8

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Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section A At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Roscommon Gaels. 7.30 pm Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section B At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Elphin. 7.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC - Section A At O’Rourke Park: Éire Óg v Michael Glavey’s. 7.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC - Section B At Kilbride: St. Barry’s v Creggs. 7 pm Sunday, May 7th

minute. Points from Roisin Drohan for the Dubs and a fine Shauna Fallon point meant that with just three minutes left on the clock Roscommon were only two points down (0-9 to 0-7). But Dublin closed out the game and claimed the title with late points from Caragh Dawson in the 58th minute, Aoife Bulger (free) and Rosin Drohan in injury-time. So, having reached three national finals in the past two and a half years Roscommon have yet to taste victory. Hopefully they can put that statistic right in the junior championship later in the year. Joint team manager Noel Finn agreed afterwards that missed chances were the major factor in Roscommon’s defeat. “That match is easy to analyse. If

you don’t take your chances then you won’t win. It’s as simple as that. We missed very easy scores today and the margins are so tight in these finals that it will cost you, and it did,” he said. “I know that all the girls tried their very best again but the bottom line is that when you have so many wides you are in trouble. We were probably the better team on the day. I have to say that we had a lot of players who played well but we had others and it just didn’t happen for them today and you feel sorry for them. But they will be back. We worked hard all season and they are good bunch of girls and although we are disappointed, we have the championship to look forward to,” he concluded.

Dublin: Aisling Spillane; Ciara Buchannan, Laura Walsh, Emma O’Flynn; Emma Barron, Deirdre Johnston, Grainne Free; Eimear O’Riordan, Roisin Drohan (02); Roisin Baker, Aoife Bulger (0-2, 1 free), Caragh Dawson (0-2); Laoise Quinn (0-6, 4 frees), Emer Keenan, Sinead Nolan. Subs: Grainne Power for O’Riordan (h/t), Niamh Gleeson for Walsh (39), Aoife Walsh for Baker (53). Roscommon: Caroline Connaughton; Eimear McNally, Eimear Lennon, Meabh Tiernan; Susan Spillane (0-1), Elaine Daly, Joanne Beattie; Rachel Fitzmaurice, Laura Fleming; Niamh Watson (0-1), Kelley Hopkins (0-1, free), Rebecca Brennan; Shauna Fallon (04, 3 frees), Fiona Connell, Lorraine Kenny. Subs: Julie Healy for Connell (13), Chloe Whyte/Lennon for Kenny (h/t), Rachel Dolan for Lennon (38). Referee: Aiden O’Brien (Wexford)

Kildare set benchmark in disappointing challenge KILDARE

GAA Results

1-16 1-9 benches in the second half Kildare took over and won with a bit to spare in the end. Kevin McStay and his selectors brought on eight subs at half-time and three more half-way through the second half as every fit Roscommon player at the game got a run. On the positive side, Enda Smith and Tadgh O’Rourke did well at mid-

field, Fintan Cregg and Conor Devaney did well up front and Diarmuid Murtagh is showing welcome signs of returning to his best, although he blazed a penalty wide with ten minutes to go. On the negative side, Roscommon kicked 15 wides and their strength in depth was not as good as Kildare’s in that second half when the changes were made. Niall Kilroy played in a sweeping role in the opening half and Roscommon restricted the Kildare attack impressively. Fintan

Cregg scored a fine goal for Roscommon after 25 minutes following a super pass from Conor Devaney, and at half-time Roscommon led by 1-4 to 0-5. But Kildare were by far the stronger side in the second half and midfielder Paschal Connell blasted home a goal in the 52nd minute to give his side a lead that they were not to lose. Ultan Harney went off after 33 minutes of the first half with a concussion injury and Ciaráin Murtagh and John McManus were not togged.

Roscommon: Colm Lavin; David Murray, Sean Mullooly, Niall McInerney; Ronan Stack, Ultan Harney, Seanie McDermott; Tadgh O’Rourke, Enda Smith; Fintan Cregg (1-2), Niall Kilroy, Conor Devaney (01); Diarmuid Murtagh (03), Colin Compton, Cian Connolly. Subs: Fergal Lennon (first half ), Donie Smith (0-2), Darren O’Malley, Thomas Fetherstone, Shane Killoran, Gary Patterson, Ciaran Cafferky, Kevin Higgins (01) - all at half-time, Thomas Corcoran, David Rooney and Brian Stack (all at 54 minutes).

Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section A At Strokestown: Boyle v Western Gaels. 2 pm At Johnstown: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s. 2 pm Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section B At Strokestown: Strokestown v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 3.45 pm At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Kilmore. 3.45 pm Mulryan Construction IFC - Section A At Ballyforan: Fuerty v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 2 pm At Ballyforan: Oran v St. Aidan’s. 3.45 pm Mulryan Construction IFC - Section B At Orchard Park: St. Dominic’s v St. Michael’s. 2 pm At Orchard Park: Shannon Gaels v Kilbride. 3.45 pm

Underage update Thursday, May 4th Integrated Risk Solutions U-14 FL Division 1 (7 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Roscommon Gaels Oakwood Nursing Home U-14 FL Division 2 (7 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilbride At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Ciaran’s Rogue & Co. Cafe U-14 FL Division 3 (7 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Aidan’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Oran At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s Casey’s Auto Centre U-14 FL Division 4 (7 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Roscommon Gaels At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Pádraig Pearses At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s Friday, May 5th Connacht Ice Baths U-16 FL Division 4 Knockout At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael. 7 pm Saturday, May 6th Donnellan & Co. U-12 Spring FL Division 1 (12 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s Hannon’s Hotel U-12 Spring FL Division 2 (12 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilbride At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Western Gaels-Frenchpark Axe Forestry U-12 Spring FL Division 3 (12 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Aidan’s At Rockfield: Oran v Michael Glavey’s McNeill’s Foodstore U-12 Spring FL Division 4 (12 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Éire Óg At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Barry’s Halligan Insurances U-12 Spring FL Division 5 (12 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Pádraig Pearses At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Brigid’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Kilglass Gaels Gleesons Restaurant & Rooms U-16 FL Division 1 Knockout At Ballyleague: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown. 5.45 pm Roscommon People U-12 Spring FL Division 6 (12 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Ronan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Western Gaels-Frenchpark Sunday, May 7th Donnellan & Co. U-12 Spring FL Division 1 At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Clann na nGael. 12 pm Noel Carr Accountants U-16 FL Division 2 Knockout At Enfield: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Oran. 12.30 pm Cryan’s Hotel U-16 FL Division 3 Knockout At Enfield: St. Aidan’s v Western Gaels-Frenchpark. 6 pm

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