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Funding approval for Cloontuskert NS Senator Frank Feighan, left, has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for roof works at Cloontuskert National School, Lanesboro.“I am delighted this funding has been approved for Cloontuskert primary school. This funding allocation is great news for the school and works will proceed once the tendering process has been completed. “Projects such as these also help to stimulate economic activity by supporting jobs in the local economy. “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. “The School Building Unit will issue a detailed letter informing the school of the amount of grant-aid sanctioned by the Department.”

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Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon/Galway, Eugene Murphy has welcomed the commitment by the HSE to provide a five-day nursing-led care at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon by the end of September 2017. Deputy Murphy says he has continually stressed the need for the reinstatement of full five-day nursing-led care at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon and he has tabled a number of parliamentary questions on the matter with the Minister for Health Simon Harris. Deputy Murphy recently received a response from Frank Morrison, Head of Social Care with CHO1 which stated that St. Patrick’s Hospital are currently reviewing the service and plans are in progress to increase the service to five days per week which is planned to be operational by the end of Quarter 3.

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Shane and Nora win €10,000 honeymoon! The Lodge at Ashford Castle, along with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, gave one lucky couple the gift of a lifetime as they presented the winning bride and groom-to-be with a €10,000 luxury 8-day, all-inclusive honeymoon cruise. All couples who booked their wedding at The Lodge at Ashford Castle before 31st of March this year were entered into the draw to win the honeymoon cruise. Earlier in the week, three finalists were chosen at random and invited to The Lodge at Ashford Castle on Wednesday, 24th of May where the winning couple was selected live on air with the Gerry Glennon Show on MidWest Radio. Shane Regan, Roscommon town and Nora Garvey, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon, won the honeymoon of a lifetime as they opened the winning envelope live on air to find a Uniworld voucher inside. There were tears of happiness as the couple, along with the wedding team and management at The

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I am a part-time farmer and I understand that I will inherit my father’s farm after his death. He is quite elderly and in poor health at present. Whilst I will obviously be very grateful for the farm I am very concerned that I may be left with a large tax bill. I believe the farm may be worth around €750,000 at the moment. I understand that the relevant tax date will be the date of my father’s death. Please advise me. At present, a child may inherit up to €310,000 from their parents without being liable for tax. Any inheritance valued in excess of this amount will be taxed at a rate of 33%. This tax is called Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) or more commonly inheritance tax or gift tax. However, farmers may qualify for a very valuable relief called Agricultural Relief. If you qualify for the relief then the CAT will be calculated on 10% of the market value of the agricultural property received as a gift or inheritance. You essentially get 90% of the market value of the agricultural property tax free. Example, if you qualify for Agricultural Relief the value of the farm you are scheduled to inherit will no longer be valued at €750,000 for tax purposes. Instead it will be valued at just 10% of its value and you will be considered to have received an inheritance of €75,000 for tax purposes, well below the tax threshold resulting in €0 inheritance tax liability. In order to qualify for this 90% Agricultural Relief you must pass two tests i.e. be a “farmer” and also an “active farmer” as defined by the Revenue Commissioners. Other criteria also apply. May I respectfully suggest that you liaise with your Accountant and secure tax planning advices so as to ensure you are best placed to qualify for agricultural relief in due course. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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Accident victim Oisin widely mourned The man who died following a traffic accident at Monksland on Saturday was a successful auctioneer who was a native of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. There is widespread grief at the tragic passing of Oisin Allman, a married man who was in his early 40s. The single-vehicle accident occurred on the M6 Athlone between Monksland Exit (junction 13) and Ballinasloe East (junction 14) at 3.20 pm on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. Allman, the driver of the car, was fatally injured. He was removed to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe where he was pronounced

dead. The female passenger was also removed to hospital but with non-life threatening injuries. The late Oisin Allman of Grattan Park, Galway City is mourned by his wife Caroline, mother Theresa, niece Sinead, the extended Allman and Reynolds families and a wide circle of friends. Reposal at O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour in Galway on Friday, 9th of June (from 6 pm) with Removal at 8 pm to St. Mary’s Church, Claddagh. Funeral will follow 11 am Requiem Mass on Saturday, 10th of June. May he rest in peace.

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Planning permission was granted earlier this week for a €6 million solar farm to be developed in Roscommon. However the decision is being appealed by a number of local residents. Despite strong objections from residents, Roscommon County Council granted per-

mission for the large renewable-energy facility to be built at Creevyquinn, subject to 24 conditions. In January, Gaelectric Renewable Energy Developments sought planning permission to build a solar farm on the 34acre site at Creevyquinn, near Roscommon town. The solar farm would provide power to approximately 1,000 homes. Speaking on local radio in the aftermath of Roscommon County Council’s decision, Michael Donnelly, Gaelectric’s development manager, wel-

comed the news. “We put quite a good deal of work into it so we’re very happy with the positive result,” he said. Mr. Donnelly couldn’t confirm the exact timescale for when construction would begin however and admitted that the project “is contingent on securing a grid connection to the local substation.” However, 15 local residents have submitted an appeal, raising environmental, traffic and health concerns as well as claiming that the farm will devalue property.

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Leo: Hope and history rhyming – or just a younger man in a grey suit? All week ’m not sure how we will measure Leo, but let’s see how it goes. It is being heralded as a new era for Ireland, and maybe it will turn out to be just that, and an exciting one into the bargain. Even if the words were carefully scripted, there is something poetic and timeless about that soundbite that rescued his acceptance speech…‘Prejudice has no hold in this Republic.’ Writing these words now, I am thinking back to the stony face of Charles Haughey, an expression captured for posterity when he came to face to face with the wheels of history turning. It was the swearing-in ceremony after the 1990 Presidential election. Mary Robinson and the women of Ireland had rocked the system, not the cradle, and a confident, new Ireland was turning on its past. Behind Robinson, on the podium in Dublin Castle, old men – led by Haughey and Brian Lenihan – wore weak smiles as, lost and confused, they witnessed history turn. And, somewhere out there, as the bell rang for the beginning of the Mary Robinson presidency, alarm bells sounded for the Church authorities too.

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eople are always entitled to hope. Sometimes, we don’t have much more than hope. Now personally, I remain to be convinced that Leo is a Special One, but at the very least his emergence is symbolic of an everevolving Ireland, of men in grey suits being further ushered into the background. I am not at all sure that there will be significant substance behind Leo’s style and smoothness, but I am looking forward to finding out. And I am prepared to give him his chance. It’s kind of exciting. Any move away from the template of the past is, at this stage, worth going with. I know Leo’s rise was predicted in recent times, but five or six years ago, who would have thought that we would have a 38-year-old gay man of Indian origin as our leader? We may have foreseen Leo’s rise in the last year or two, but in historical terms, it’s quite seismic. It’s a big milestone. It’s like we’ve had our Trump moment, but without the buffoonery.

The price ISN’T right – Fitz Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says that proposals to increase energy bills are unacceptable and unfair. In a statement, he said: “The Commission for Energy Regulation has proposed an increase of 40% in the Public Service Obligation charge in domestic energy bills, with businesses facing a 12% increase.” Deputy Fitzmaurice said the proposed increase is totally unacceptable and unfair and he has called for an “immediate and informed debate” about alternative energy sources and how much they are costing. “At the moment, every domestic customer pays a PSO levy of €5.90 per month on their energy bill to support alternative and renewable energy sources and the proposal is to raise that figure to €8.27 per month, which is a 40% increase. The proposals also include a 12% rise in the charge to business users. This is not acceptable.”

ven if Leo turns out to be a poor or even just an adequate Taoiseach, his rise is almost bigger than how he performs in the role; his rise to power feels like a historic moment, a new turn in the country’s history, a further rejection of the old men in the grey suits. And, let’s face it, the old men in the grey suits didn’t always serve us well. Because for all the great things there are about Ireland – and in ways it is the greatest, most wonderful place on earth – there are many rancid skeletons in the cupboards of the nation.

In three years’ time I plan to be Taoiseach! Leo Varadkar, pictured at Roscommon Hospital in 2014, flanked by Frank Feighan and Maura Hopkins, both of whom supported him in last week’s leadership contest. Picture: Andrew Fox

What makes Ireland special is its physical beauty, its traditions and culture, and, above all, its people. Where the darkness lies is where greed and corruption has been allowed to reign. This is a young Republic, and it seems to me that it has been weighed down by greedy, power-crazed golden circles since the foundation of the State. A century of nods and winks and worse. A corrupt little country, if we are honest. Corruption infiltrated our political system. Horrors were exposed in the once-controlling Catholic Church. Corruption seeped into our banking system. Many of our charities were poisoned by greed. Cosy golden circles were occupied by certain politicians, business people, planners and bankers. nyways, I’m not sure how we will measure Leo, but I hope the nod and the wink is finally being removed from Irish life. To be honest, I have no reason to assume that Leo will be a great new leader. The famed television detective, Columbo, when summing up a case, always used to tell his captive audience ‘Just one more thing…’ Well, with Leo’s rise, I say ‘Just two more things…’ Firstly, he is unproven. He has done nothing special in any of his ministries, indeed was highly unimpressive in health. Secondly, pass no heed on the hero-worshipping by Fine Gael TDs and Senators. In fact, worry that they are out of touch with their own membership. They haven’t elected Leo because they are convinced of his leadership potential, and certainly not because they honestly believe he has some great vision for Ireland’s future. Maybe I’m being harsh, maybe he has a vision, but can we honestly say that we have seen it? No, the Fine Gael TDs and Senators

chose Leo – and went against the party’s grassroots – because enough of them convinced themselves that his is the face the people will want to see on election posters. And, once enough of them came to that conclusion, more TDs and Senators followed their lead, like not very sheepish sheep. But it is Leo’s moment, Leo’s time, and I wish him the fairest of winds. And he may turn out to be great. And it does feel quite historic. As to how we will measure him, I’m not sure. Maybe in these parts we need to measure him in the most practical way. Will broadband be delivered? Will the decline of rural towns and villages be reversed? Can I go to Portiuncula without seeing the old people who built the nation being humiliated on trolleys? Is there a hope in hell that our children, in years to come, can help build Ireland, not Australia or Canada? I don’t like the political establishment of today. While politicians on an individual level are very decent people, the culture around them has earned our cynicism. Awaiting fat pensions, they preside over a society in which more and more people are homeless, and our parents and grandparents are subjected to hospital delays and the indignity of trolleys. So I don’t like so much of what we have been and what we still are, and I hope that the wheels of history are still turning. I wouldn’t say I’m particularly optimistic about the Leo era, but I am hopeful and interested. And I wish him well, because if he happens to have that vision thing, it will be good for us all. Even if he’s just a breath of fresh air, a further break with the past, that will be welcome. Anything that gets us further away from the men in grey suits will be worth smiling about.

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Ring of conﬁdence… Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has added her welcome to news that €54,373 in funding is to be provided to Roscommon LEADER Partnership (also known as Roscommon Integrated Development Company). See page 11.

Senator Hopkins stated: “My colleague, the Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring TD has informed me that he is making this allocation as part of funding being provided by the Dormant Accounts Fund.”

Pictured at Breaking Rank, an exhibition by Roscommon Community College in Roscommon Arts Centre were Frank Chambers, Tia Fox, Olivia Farrell and Fergal Timmons. Picture: Andrew Fox

Attended ‘Breaking Rank’ exhibition… Pictured at Breaking Rank, an exhibition by Roscommon Community College in Roscommon Arts Centre were Dylan, Maro, Gisela and Kellie Zarantes. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Naughten tackling litter in Roscommon! Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has announced an allocation of €19,000 to tackle graffiti, dog fouling and litter in Roscommon. This is an increase of €4,000 on last year’s allocation for the county. Nationwide, Minister Naughten is making available a total of €884,000 to 31 Local Authorities under the 2017 Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme (ALAGS).

The Scheme provides funding to local authorities to conduct public awareness and education campaigns at a community level targeting litter, dog fouling and graffiti. Each local authority is responsible for selecting the suitable awareness projects that receive funding. Announcing the allocation, Minister Naughten took the opportunity to praise Roscommon’s recent success in the IBAL competition. He said: “I am proud to say that Roscommon is improving year on year when it comes to littering, which is proven by our county reaching second place in the recent Irish Business Against Litter national survey rankings. “This great achievement is due to the civic pride and hard work of the people and businesses in Roscommon.” Minister Naughten said he was proud to support community and voluntary groups and schools in Roscommon. “Recently, I provided funding of €225,000 – an increase of €57,000 – for the 19th National Spring Clean campaign run by An Taisce which I launched in Loughnaneane Park. “I have also doubled the funding available to tackle the scourge of illegal dumping across the country with Roscommon County Council receiving more than €22,000 to fund five clean-up projects including Salmon Lake to Kilnacarrow Bridge Nature Trail, Suck Valley Way and Kilteevan Bog, The Oaks, French Park, Cuilagh, Scramoge. “The funding will also be used to buy trail cameras and drone technology will be used to try to catch those responsible for fly-tipping in our county.”

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First two-day race meeting of season The punters are a few quid ahead after the first meeting. And they’ll be hoping to empty the bookies’ satchels further at Roscommon’s first two-day of the meeting of the year this coming Monday, 12th of June and Tuesday, 13th of June. The first race on Monday is 5.50 pm and on Tuesday, racing gets underway at 5.40 pm.

It most certainly has been a case of so far, so good. The weather has been good, the ground is good, and the forecast is good. The season got off to a flyer four weeks ago. The glorious conditions contributed to a great evening of racing that saw a very large attendance. Punters enjoyed a productive evening, with the wellsupport Tilly’s Chilli at 3/1

getting things rolling. Act of Valour was well backed too, as was the third winner, Zamira at 11/4. And the good times continued in the fourth race, with Bottleofsmoke backed from 5/1 to 5/2. Noel Meade’s Mr Showtime took the bumper, a 2/1 favourite. “There’s always plenty of cheers as the horses go past the winning post, but

you could sense here a few weeks ago that there was quite a few people on the course on a winning streak. It certainly added to the atmosphere. It was so uplifting to see the first meeting of the year being such a fruitful one,” said racecourse manager, Michael Finneran. The feature race on Monday is the tote.com Connacht National with

Annamatopoeia, trained by Brian Jordan, won the Follow Us On Facebook Mares Beginners Chase at last month’s meeting.

€30,000 in prize money. Last year’s line-up featured a strong field and the race was won by Aranhill Chief for the second year running. Other sponsors on the day are EBF and Foran Equine. The best turned out prize in each race is sponsored by Dalton’s Bar and Lounge, Fuerty. On Tuesday, the feature race is the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Handicap Hurdle with €20,000 in prize money. Other sponsors this day are OCR Waste Management and Connaughton Auctioneers. The best turned out prize in each race is sponsored by YK Signs, Athleague. “With good prize-money feature races on both days, there will certainly be a number of classy performers taking part. We hope once again that the weather will be as beautiful as it was for the first meeting,” said Mr. Finneran. As always there will be music in the main bar after the second last race. On Monday Billy Garvin will provide it while Tuesday will see the first appearance of Michael Regan. Admission for adults is €15 with OAPs/students €10. Pa-

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Blackberry Hearing – Better hearing, much better prices Prior to entering the market, Blackberry Hearing’s market research validated that there was significant consumer dissatisfaction with pricing and after-care service. So, the focus for the company has been on providing quality, affordability, price transparency and simplicity but ultimately ensuring the customer gets the best possible solution for their individual needs. To achieve this the company has instilled an ethos where no stone is left unturned to ensure total customer satisfaction. Employing only BSc qualified audiologists, a rarity in the business, ensures that the customer receives the best possible consultation and thereafter the best possible solution. Price transparency has been a cornerstone of the Blackberry Hearing philosophy. Research again revealed that prices advertised in the industry were rarely available during or after the consultation. To this end, Blackberry Hearing ensures that anyone attending one of their free

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NEWS…at a glance

Mass celebrating 115 years of Scoil Mhuire Mercy education A Mass to be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 17th of June next will be a celebration of 115 years of Mercy education in Roscommon – ahead of the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire and Abbey Boys NS in September. The primary school will be open to past pupils and any other visitors who wish to see the school (from 11 am-2 pm) on Sunday, 18th of June. A selection of photographs and videos will be on display. All are welcome.

Strokestown Show calling all food and drinks producers

Ken Doherty on cue for Ballymoe On Saturday, 17th of June, former world snooker champion Ken Doherty will stop off at Eddie’s Bar, Ballymoe for a special evening of entertainment when he takes on local players in a pool exhibition night. Doherty will play 10 best of 3 matches against local talent in what is expected to be a great night of laughs, jokes and entertainment with the night also including raffle and auction for chances to win some memorabilia and play against Doherty. The Dubliner recently celebrated 20 years since he won the world snooker championship back in 1997 when he beat defending champion, Stephen Hendry. Nowadays Ken is a well-known face on the BBC as snooker commentator each year at the world championship. The night will kick off at 8 pm in Eddie’s Bar, Ballymoe and limited tickets are priced at just €10 each. All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Stephen on 085-1636969.

take place on Saturday, 10th of June in Leisureland Galway at 8 pm. The show, which features talent from schools, groups, choirs and musical societies in the west, is in support of Western Alzheimers. It will be an evening of remembrance of loved ones past, and of those who have Alzheimers. Tickets on sale online at eventbrite.com, or by calling 086-2364513. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Walter, Josh, Ellie Rose and Michelle Young. Picture: Andrew Fox

Lecture on Bog Bodies in Ireland A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday, 13th of June in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown at 8 pm. Following this meeting at 8.30 pm, the Michael Kelly Memorial lecture on the finding of Bog

Bodies in Ireland and the historical and scientific data attached thereto will be given by Eamonn ‘Ned’ Kelly, retired Keeper of Irish Antiquities, National Museum. All are welcome.

‘Lark in the Land’ for Western Alzheimers A wonderful night of music, song and dance will

Following from the success of last year’s Food and Drinks Fair at Strokestown Show, it has been announced that this year’s fair will be held on Saturday, 9th and Sunday, 10th of September during the 151st Agricultural Show. While organisers already have a super variety of stands booked to showcase their wonderful produce, they are also looking for some new innovative food and drinks producers to take part, so if you are in this field why not consider holding a stand at this event which will give you a platform to reach a large audience. Amongst this year’s guests/attractions are Neven Maguire, Gary O’Hanlon, My Nutrition, a wine appreciation masterclass, and lots more. If you have any queries check out website www.flavoursfromtheheartofIreland.com

Prestigious medal for Strokestown company Irish Water Plants from Strokestown, Co. Roscommon has been awarded a Silver-Gilt Medal for its Nursery Garden competition entry at the prestigious Bloom flower and food festival, which was held in Dublin in recent days.

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€54,373 in funding for Roscommon LEADER

The allocation of €54,000 to Roscommon Integrated Development Company from the Dormant Accounts Fund has been welcomed by Minister Denis Naughten and Senator Frank Feighan. “This forms part of an allocation of funding to social enterprises that provide services to, or employment opportunities for, those who may be disadvantaged,” stated Minister Naughten. The funding was provided by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and will be used to cover capital costs (e.g.

Pictured at Breaking Rank, an exhibition by Roscommon Community College in Roscommon Arts Centre were Hannah Ruth Halford and Alda Bajuka. Picture: Andrew Fox

machinery, specialised equipment, refurbishment costs and vehicles) and capacity building costs in social enterprises. Senator Frank Feighan also welcomed the funding, saying: “It will support their work in helping communities, creating jobs and providing enhanced services to those most in need. The allocations follow a competitive call for proposals from social enterprises that provide services to, or employment opportunities for, disadvantaged people, particularly in rural areas.”

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Advice Clinics Friday 9th June 10-11am, Constituency Office, Ballaghaderreen 11-11:30am, Benny’s Deli, Castlerea 12-12:30pm, Percy French Hotel, Strokestown 12:45-1:15pm, Central Bar, Elphin 1:30-2pm- Dodd’s Bar, Boyle 2:15-2:45pm- Lunney’s Cafe, Cortober Saturday 10th June 11-11:30am, Gleeson’s, Roscommon Town 12-12:30pm, Community Centre, Kiltoom 1-1:30pm, Community Hall, Moore

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Did you know that 27 people die of heart attacks in Ireland every day? Heartwave Cardio Screening is coming to Co Galway and Co Westmeath with the revolutionary Bpro pulse wave analysis device, providing affordable and accurate heart and artery screenings. The Bpro and A-Pulse Casp has been developed by Healthstats in Singapore and can calculate a person’s central aortic systolic pressure (CASP) (blood pressure closest to the heart) accurately and non-invasively. The A-Pulse has been validated in clinical trials to have an accuracy of 99.17%, as compared to the angiogram. The BPro Cardio Pulse-Wave screening measures the aortic pressure as well as the flexibility of your arteries. Screenings are carried out by a health stats certified technician and a full printout of the results are given on the day which can be brought back to your own GP or cardiologist if necessary. The procedure is non-invasive and completely pain-free.

The cost of an individual BPro test is €50 per adult with a 10% discount (€90) for a couple. There is also a 20% discount for groups of 12 or more people e.g. Sports Clubs, Business Screening etc. Heartfelt Cardio Screening will bring the Bpro to the following venues in Co Galway and Co Westmeath over the next few weeks: • Tuesday 13th June - Corralea Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway • Wednesday 14th June - Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Appointments are essential and are available from 11.00am until late. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact: Anna on 086 413 5555 or Jimmy on 0862 566 422.Email:heartfeltcardioscreening@ gmail.com Website:http://www. bproheartfeltcardioscreening.com/396161076.

Staff from the catering department are pictured with Patricia Rogers, Catering Manager, RUH and Caroline Escosio, Speech & Language Therapist, RUH.

Roscommon Hospital catering department awarded Hear Me! registered certiﬁcation Hear Me! Communication Awareness Training is a training solution that was co-designed and co-produced by adults with communication impairments, staff and students from NUI Galway Speech and Language Therapy Department and HSE Speech and Language Therapists. Hear Me! Training sessions aim to promote understanding and awareness of communication impairment and equip catering staff with the tools and strategies, e.g. visual menus, use of pen and paper and tick charts, needed to create a communication friendly environment. Three representative from Hear Me! visited Roscommon University Hospital on Tuesday, 23rd of May and audited the staff’s use of the strategies and tools they learned at their training sessions and are now proud to announce that the catering department at RUH is now an approved certified Hear me! registered restaurant demonstrating a communication friendly environment.

Amanda appointed to new Plastic Surgery role at Roscommon Hospital Roscommon University Hospital’s Amanda O’Halloran has recently been appointed as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Plastic Surgery, the first RANP post in Plastic Surgery in Ireland. Amanda completed her general nursing training in St. James Hospital and began working in Roscommon University Hospital in 2005. Amanda has had a keen interest in clinical care and quality improve- Amanda O’Halloran ment since her student days and her interest in plastic surgery came to the forefront when she began to work alongside Dr. Deirdre Jones, Consultant in Plastic Surgery, in late 2011. Amanda completed the Burns and Reconstructive Acute Clinical Pathway in the University of Brighton. She undertook her MSc in Advanced Practice with Nurse Prescribing in NUI Galway. Commenting, Marie Doorly, Acting General Manager, Roscommon University Hospital, said, “The aim of the RANP Plastic Surgery role is to provide a timely service to the plastic surgery patient and provides them with an advanced nursing service. The Plastics service has been extremely successful here in RUH and in 2016 we saw and treated 5869 patients. Many patients travel from outside the county to avail of this excellent service. “In addition, we currently have another skilled and highly qualified candidate preparing to become an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in skin cancer, and we intend to steadily build a strong team of ANPs over the next few years in plastic surgery and across Roscommon University Hospital.”

Local cyclists launch their 2018 Cycle to London Challenge WHAT DO YOUR LOCAL WATERS MEAN TO YOU?

Gerry Donohue, Ultan Flynn, Fintan Cruise, Joe Rogers, Brian Hall, Kevin Hoey and Niall Kilcrann will cycle from Rooskey to London in the upcoming ‘Cycle to London’ challenge, starting out on 13th of March 2018 and arriving in London on 16th of March 2018. Proceeds from this fantastic challenge will go towards a local ‘Sick Children Fund’. A small committee who became aware of many children within a catchment area of approx. 30 miles who were very ill set this fund up a few years ago. The

families involved were under severe financial pressure apart from having to deal with the trauma of having a sick child. To date over 20 families have been helped with some much-needed funding for additional costs like travel for hospital appointments, parking meters, time off work, childcare or special equipment. Over the next number of months the group will be fundraising in conjunction with the ‘Cycle to London’ challenge. Meanwhile, deep gratitude is ex-

pressed to the seven lads participating in this huge task and the generous support of the public is respectfully sought. If you know of any family within the area in question that’s in need of funding, please feel free to contact any of the committee members: Aine Hall (Secretary), Noreen Corcoran (Chairperson), Monica Mahon, Geraldine Flynn (Treasurers), Helena King, Mamie and Michael Gerard Gearty, Una Compton, Triona McGuire or Brid Connellan.

The streams, rivers and lakes of County Roscommon will be discussed in the context of the draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018 – 2021 at public meetings in the following locations: MEETING LOCATION

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Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle

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Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Town

Wednesday 14th June

7:30pm

Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone

Thursday 15th June

7:30pm

If you have an interest in water quality, angling, heritage, biodiversity, tourism or recreational use of your local waters then this is an opportunity to have a say into how they are managed. Your local Community Waters Ofﬁcer will present information on the draft Plan and facilitate discussion on any local issues that arise. The meetings will also be an important networking opportunity. For more info contact 0761 06 5262 or info@lawco.ie For information on water quality in your area or to ﬁnd out what local communities are doing around Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie and sign up for the Catchments Newsletter. Visit www.watersandcommunities.ie and like us on Facebook.

Pictured are Fintan Cruise, Joe Rogers, Kevin Hoey, Ultan Flynn, Gerry Donohue and Niall Kilcrann at Rooskey Bridge where the Cycle to London Challenge will begin on 13th of March 2018. (Missing from picture is Brian Hall).

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Rural Ireland the main focus of Fianna Fáil conference in Roscommon

John Brennan at the tree his father planted during ‘The Gathering’ in 2013.

Eileen Fahey and John Brennan.

Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan makes another visit to Kilteevan The former Director of the CIA, John Brennan, has made yet another return visit to Kilteevan, Roscommon, where his late father was born. Mr. Brennan was Head of the CIA for four years under the Barack Obama administration, vacating the role earlier this year. Mr. Brennan, who has made a number of private visits to Roscommon over the years, came to Kilteevan with his father, Owen, and his brother, Tom, for The Gathering celebrations in 2013. His father has since passed away. It has emerged that Mr. Brennan called to Kilteevan Community Centre this week to see the tree which was planted there by his father in 2013. Mr. Brennan was presented with a book of photographs which recorded Kilteevan Gathering events. Mr. Brennan expressed his delight for the welcome he had received for The Gathering

and said he looks forward to visiting Kilteevan again in the near future. He stressed the importance of the visit for The Gathering to his family and especially to his father, who died in December 2016. A delighted Eileen Fahey, Chairperson of Kilteevan Tidy Towns, says the long-term vision around community development in Kilteevan is becoming a reality.” Commenting that “Kilteevan is definitely on the map!” Ms. Fahey noted that in the past week, eight visitors from the United States have called to the village. Last week as the Kilteevan Tidy Towns group went about their weekly tasks in preparation for adjudication, five members of the American branch of the Mapother family arrived to chat to locals. The Mapother family played a significant role in the history of the Kilteevan area. The visiting family expressed delight in fol-

lowing the Kilteevan Heritage Trail and discovering research that had been carried out on their ancestors in 2004 by Kilteevan Community Development Group. The visiting family, who reside in Georgia in the USA, indicated that they and other relatives of the Mapother family intend returning to Kilteevan in the near future. Other visitors from the USA came in search of a relative that was married in Kilteevan Church in 1843. The visitors were very impressed to find the building (now the Community Centre) was still standing and playing a significant role in the social life of the Kilteevan community. These welcome visitors to Kilteevan highlights the importance of the funding and support given to community and Tidy Towns groups. The supports continue to develop attractions into rural areas and plays an important role in promoting local tourism.

Presidents mark Lions Centenary year – and a possible Rossie connection!

Pictured are Minister Leo Varadkar and Senator Maura Hopkins at the Ballinasloe Showgrounds last week.

Hopkins hails the Leo era!

Senator Maura Hopkins says she believes new Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar will be an excellent leader for the party and the country. She said: “I am very happy to have supported Leo Varadkar to become leader of Fine Gael. I have always had a very strong working relationship with him since being elected a councillor. “I believe him to be a modern, progressive politician and I have every confidence that he will be an excellent leader both for Fine Gael and most importantly for our country.” Senator Hopkins says she now looks forward to working closely with Mr. Varadkar in his new role.

This year is a big one for Lions Clubs worldwide as it is the Centenary year of Lions International. Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman, set up Lions International on the 7th of June, 1917. It now has over 1.4 million members and is the biggest not for profit voluntary organisation in the world, serving communities in over 200 countries. The mission statement of Lions International is ‘to serve’ and for members to use their talents and abilities to serve those in most need of support. On the 1st of June An Post issued a stamp to mark the Centenary year. As part of the celebrations, Lions International President Bob Corlew, a retired Chancellor for the State of Tennessee and a professor of law, recently visited Ireland and met Roscommon

Roscommon Lions Club President Noel Connolly pictured with Bob Corlew, Lions International President.

Lions Club President Noel Connolly who briefed him on the work of the club and also on the possibility of his having ancestral connections to County Roscommon. The anglicised name Corlew was first found in Connacht in counties like Roscommon with place names like Ballymacurley

just outside Roscommon town, and Curley’s Island in the Moore area of South Roscommon. The Roscommon Club President pointed out that Bob was delighted to hear about his possible links with the West of Ireland and was anxious to learn more about these connections.

Fianna Fáil in Roscommon are gearing up to welcome members from across the country to their regional conference, which takes place on Saturday, 10th of June in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon Town. The conference, which will commence at 12.30 pm, is being organised by Ballintubber native and Roscommon Ógra’s Chairperson Seán Óg Higgins and Ógra’s Connacht/Ulster Organiser Tom Cahill, who is a native of Ballinasloe, in conjunction with Roscommon Ógra and the public representatives in the area. Organisers are keen to stress that the event is open to the public as input from the wider community would be most welcome. The theme of the conference is ‘Reviving Our Rural Communities’ and will feature many high profile speakers Éamon Ó Cuív, Anne Rabbitte, Stephen Donnelly, and Roscommon-Galway TD Eugene Murphy, who will open the conference. Deputy Murphy said: “This is the first time such an event has been organised and I am delighted that it is taking part in County Roscommon which is an ideal choice due to its central location. The theme of ‘Reviving Our Rural Communities’ is extremely important and topical. Rural communities are facing many challenges, whether it’s Brexit, the post office network, policing, jobs and investment or the rollout of quality broadband.” Three panel discussions will take place throughout the day: ‘Brexit: The Challenges for Ireland’ which begins at 12.45 pm; ‘Overcoming the Challenges Facing Rural Towns and Businesses’ at 3 pm and ‘Opportunity and Employment: Bringing Life Back to Our Countryside’ which begins at 5.15 pm. Attendees will be treated to a summer BBQ in Castlecoote Lodge at 8 pm, organised by Roscommon Senator Terry Leyden.

Over 400 people on orthodontic waiting list in Roscommon – Murphy Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said dental services at Roscommon County Hospital are bursting at the seams as there are over 400 people on an orthodontic waiting list, many of whom are children. “This latest figure proves that existing dental services at Roscommon County Hospital are bursting at the seams as there are currently 410 patients on an orthodontic waiting list in Roscommon Hospital at grade 4 and 5. Many of these patients are children who have overbites, misalignments, crowded teeth, etc and they are in desperate need of attention. This is simply an outrageous and unacceptable situation. “These families and children are not asking for preferential treatment or to skip the queue; they just want to see their children having access to the services that are supposed to be available in the public health care system. Many of the 410 patients have been left languishing on an ever-growing waiting list and urgent action is required to address this issue. “I have raised this matter with the Minister and posed a number of parliamentary questions in relation to the matter and the HSE has indicated that a new facility for dental services in the area including digital radiography will open in the Roscommon Primary Care Centre in August. The Minister needs to ensure that this opens on schedule with no delays as the existing services are already under pressure,” said Deputy Murphy. The Fianna Fáil TD also raised the issue of a vacant dental surgeon post in the South Roscommon dental services and he noted that a candidate had in fact accepted this post and is currently going through the appointment process.

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Fr om My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

Focus on Leo’s policies and actions – not his origins and identity! As Leo Varadkar continues to make world headlines following his elevation as the new leader of Fine Gael, I personally find it offensive that many international media organisations are still focusing on the fact he is openly gay, the son of an Indian immigrant – and effectively tagging him as a ‘minority leader.’ Now I’ve said it many times; I’m not a fan of Fine Gael, however, if I may just mention that if I did support this party, given the two candidates, Simon Coveney would have been my preferred choice. The simple reason being, when he was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I would have worked closely with his Department when, as an interested party, Ireland’s largest and oldest animal welfare charity, the Dublin SPCA, (I was head of their Education and Communications Department) tasked me with putting together a consultative blueprint regarding what I felt were the core elements required when it came to animal welfare in this country when drafting legislation for the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. I found Mr. Coveney to be quiet, reflective, willing to listen and someone who considered all angles before jumping head first into decision-making. In short, I quite liked him as an individual. And, during the leadership contest hustings, while many had written him off as ‘boring’ or ‘unapproachable,’ ‘aloof’ or even ‘too cautious,’ I have to say I would personally be more drawn to electing someone who engages in the process of careful consideration and synthesis before arriving at a decision. This means, when it comes to our country’s future, I favour emotional maturity over

n’s State protects childre rights? What a joke!

comparisons between the honourable Mr. Varadkar and Donald Chump, I will mention that the former clearly has, er, let’s say, a combative streak…otherwise how could he have risen to the top so quickly? However, as it seems Fine Gael has fallen under Leo’s spell and his revolutionary promises, perhaps I’m wrong to worry. Perhaps this little country of ours is now ready for a charismatic, controversial leader who is effectively painting us a picture of a very different Ireland; I sincerely hope so, and wish Leo (and us) the best of luck. I believe we’re all going to need it, especially given the rest of the world now appears to believe that the trivial details and technicalities of Ireland’s politics aren’t hinged on how Leo is going to protect us in the event of a terror attack, nor is it the resolution surrounding the scandal that is our housing crisis; nay, it’s all hinged on the sexual orientation and race of our cutesy progressiveness in appointing a gay gentleman as our country’s leader! Now while I would hail Leo’s appointment as a wonHollywood heroics; stability over excitability and derfully diverse decision, and I’m sure he’ll do his agreeability and dependability over combativeness very best for our country…(I like that one of his priorities is to set up a Cobra-style agency to prepare for and impulsiveness any day. us for the possibility of terror attacks), insinuating we Look, we only need to look across the globe at the US granted him a hall pass for being gay, or for the sake of to witness the results of appointing an ostentatious, being seen as a diverse nation, is an absolute disgrace self-promoting, narcissistic goon who dominates so- and an insult to both Mr. Varadkar and to us, the people cial media and the front pages of newspapers to under- he’s leading. This conviction diminishes Leo as a man, stand how electing a skilled orator whose only talent and as a politician; skimming over his career and his is his ability to attract and inspire followers, can result success to date, and neither he, nor indeed any of us, in a nation getting lumbered with a lousy leader! Now should ever be defined by our so-called ‘differences.’ while I do not suggest there are, nor would I ever draw I congratulate Leo, and I’ll judge him by his actions. Leo Varadkar

ge 2012 promised our kiddies a ran The Children’s Referendum of tect their innocence, yet, five of safeguards guaranteed to pro m! years later, we’re still failing the man, a thorough man, as est hon an n, nno Sha rey ff Dr. Geo y of tection carried out a huge bod Special Rapporteur on Child Pro ile Gardaí are removing kids t wh work evidently showing us tha Tusla, the agency tasked with ns, atio situ ric’ rba ‘ba tain cer from y often returning them! protecting them, are alarmingl questions regarding Tusla’s This allegation poses a litany of ncy isn’t just having an te age practices, and it’s clear this Sta ctacularly under-performing, spe s it’ her rat , day occasional bad uld be downright ashamed of and we, as human beings sho epting this shoddy treatment of acc ourselves for sitting back and n! dre chil vulnerable but I’m sick of this recurring Tusla does do some great work being ignored and, in some are theme where children’s rights bated. It’s time for major cer exa ng bei is se abu ir cases, the this ered children falling through reforms in order to stop endang ic substandard service; it’s sod agency’s cracks and alleged epi g for 2017 is €713 million) to din fun ose (wh ncy age this for time policy in place and do its job! al ion nat a get a bloody clue, put

I salute the British people’s incredible spirit! I became aware of the nasal-toned, babyvoiced Ariana Grande through her ‘Cat Valentine’ character in Nickelodeon’s ‘Victorious’… my granddaughter, who was a huge fan, forced me to sit through episode after episode with her. I didn’t like Grande then and my opinion didn’t improve following her famous donut-licking “I hate Americans. I hate America,” incident resulting in her petty apology, blaming her disgusting actions on her ‘frustration with childhood obesity.’ However, following her organisation of the ‘One Love Manchester’ concert last week, which I sat through from start to finish, and thoroughly enjoyed, I have to say while I haven’t changed my mind about this ‘singer’, because it’s far too warm for hell to have frozen over – I do like to give credit where it’s due… so, n-n-n-nice one, Ariana. Mind you, for me, the stand-out performance of the event was the moment I spotted the uniformed policeman grasping hands with kid-

dies, dancing and singing, showcasing the very best of British Bobbies, and I was soon sobbing my heart out, the enormity of what’s going on in the world hitting me – we had earlier made contact with my husband’s family in London to clarify they were all safe and sound – and, through that cop’s actions, I felt the incredible spirit, guts, determination and resolve of the British people; and I knew, in that instant, terror and hate will never prevail. Why? Because we will not tolerate it!

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newsbriefs Lip Sync Challenge in Creggs Creggs NS Parents Association presents Lip Sync Challenge in Creggs NS school hall on Saturday, 17th of June at 9 pm. Great night of entertainment guaranteed. Line-up includes Axl Rose & Slash (Grace Curley/Shane Curley), Liam Gallagher (Darragh Connelly), Freddie Mercury (Bobby Jennings), Cher (Elaine Hanley), House of Pain (Eugene Hanley), Kenny & Dolly (Frank Brandon/Jacinta Hanley), 5ive (GAA boys), Meatloaf (Michael Fitzmaurice TD) and a special ‘Sister Act’. Tickets are €10, available in local shops and on the door. Please like our Facebook page ‘Lip Sync Challenge Creggs’.

Roscommon SPCA Church Gate Collection A collection for Roscommon SPCA will take place at Boyle Church on Saturday, 17th June and Sunday, 18th of June. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Ballaghaderreen Community Market This month’s Ballaghaderreen Community Market is taking place on Saturday, 10th of June. The market is held being held at three shop units in Duffy’s SuperValu carpark, and runs from 10 am until 3 pm. There will be a range of craft stalls attending, including jewellery, knitwear, toys, cakes & bakes, jams, chutneys, woodturning and much more. Also attending this month will be the local Roscommon SPCA bric a brac stall. For more details, call Linda on 089-4447788.

Rose Talk in Ardcarne Garden centres A free Rose Talk will be held in Ardcarne Garden Centres, Boyle & Roscommon Town, on Saturday, 10th of June (11.30 am-12.30 pm). Discover the beauty and versatility of roses and how to get the best from this much-loved flower. Free event – all welcome.

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PEOPLE PLATFORM Reader’s response on ‘A&E rumours’ We received the following letter in response to an article which appeared in a recent edition of the Roscommon People: Dear Editor, I had to laugh at Deputy Fitzmaurice’s imaginary rumours regarding Roscommon A&E and so-called promises to reopen it (Roscommon People 26/5/17). No promise was made by either Ministers Varadkar or Coveney on any local issue to secure votes during the recent Fine Gael leadership election. Deputy Fitzmaurice is trying to use the A&E rumours to his own political advantage, just as Denis Naughten did. If Deputy Fitzmaurice was so concerned about Roscommon A&E, why did he choose to sit on the opposition benches and not name his price of restoring A&E in Roscommon in return for supporting Enda Kenny?! Both Deputies Fitzmaurice and Naughten had the opportunity but chose not to make the A&E a red-line issue. Fitzmaurice also says election promises tend to be forgotten. Well he should know…he promised the electorate of Roscommon/East Galway a strong voice, and what do we get? A backbench TD who deals in rumours. It is time for Independent politicians to stop using Roscommon Hospital for political gain. If Frank Feighan managed to secure €20 million investment in Roscommon Hospital, imagine what could have been achieved if Deputies Fitzmaurice and Naughten had worked with him – instead of thinking about the ballot box! Yours sincerely, Gary Stephens, Chairperson, Roscommon Town Fine Gael

Visit of gentleman Ken will evoke happy memories Here at the People offices, we’re loyal fans of the snooker…all the way back (well, in my case anyway!) to the game’s magical, golden era, i.e. the 1980s. In the 1980s we were spoilt with snooker ‘characters’, people like Alex Higgins, Jimmy White, Tony Knowles, Tony Meo, Bill Werbeniuk, Dennis Taylor and Kirk Stevens. Then there was Ray Reardon, Terry Griffiths and of course the ice-cool Steve Davis. Stephen Hendry would claim the 1990s as his decade, but in 1997 the Scottish genius was deposed in the final by ‘our own’ Ken Doherty. Rather like Joe Johnson in 1986, Doherty just seemed to pot everything in sight on his way to a wonderful world title success (he also reached the final the following year). If I am ever inclined to name drop, I can always say that I had the pleasure of sitting down with three of these snooker greats for a half an hour or so. It happened in the Abbey Hotel a few years ago, when Doherty, Jimmy White and Steve Davis were over for an exhibition. I got to interview the three of them – and what a pleasure it was! While Davis and White were extremely nice, I was really taken by Doherty’s easy-going nature and his great courtesy. An absolute gentleman. I now see where the 1997 world champ, a proud Dubliner, will visit these parts again later this month (Saturday, June 17th). Ken is coming to Eddie’s Bar in Ballymoe – for a pool exhibition. He will play several locals on what promises to be a very

Curlieu Wheelers members Declan Noone, Martin Lannon, Des McLoughlin and Eddie Conroy

Team Trojan to race Donegal Ultra Race for Down Syndrome

Preparations are continuing for four local cyclists who will undertake the gruelling 555k Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race in June as a four-person team. Curlieu Wheelers members Declan Noone, Martin Lannon, Des McLoughlin and Eddie Conroy will be accompanied on the race by a very experienced three-man crew, who are crucial for a successful completion of the event, which starts in Letterkenny on June 23rd. Ultra-Race rider Eddie Conroy was a driver for Enda Madden last year, when

he completed this event as a solo rider. This time the roles are reversed as Enda takes over as Crew Chief and is joined by last year’s other crew members, Oliver Donagher (driver) and Michael Sweeney (navigator). The four cyclists have been clocking up the miles over the last number of months to prepare for this very testing event. The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race route follows the Wild Atlantic Way around the stunning coastline of Donegal.

entertaining night. The details are on page 10 this week. Well, we know they’re handy at the soccer down Ballymoe way…can anyone take out the former world champion? – PH

Coming soon: Pride of Place judging! Judging in the 2017 Pride of Place Competition will take place between July and the end of August and that’s a timely reminder to the hard-working communities in Lecarrow and Lisnamult! Pride of Place, an all-island competition, provides an ideal opportunity for community groups to demonstrate their pride in the achievements of their own local community. Roscommon County Council makes nominations to the All-Island competition on the basis of the recent Co. Roscommon Pride of Place competition. The communities that are being nominated to participate in the 2017 Pride of Place Competition are: Lecarrow Benevolent Fund (Category 8) Community Reaching Out Initiative and Lisnamult Residents Association (Category 11) Urban Neighbourhood. If you live in one of the nominated communities (Lecarrow or Roscommon) the Council is encouraging you to get involved in the preparation for judging. If you would like to get involved please ring the Community &

Competitors will depart Letterkenny and take on some of the most scenic roadways to be found anywhere in the world. The Boyle team are hoping to complete the 555 km in under 24 hours and will cycle in a relay format. Once again, they are cycling the event to raise much-needed funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. If you would like to support them, their fundraising page is at: https://give.everydayhero. com/ie/team-trojan-for-downsyndrome

and games grew in the new environment. “We are seeking particular stories rather than people just remembering the night that Joe Dolan, Brendan Bowyer or Dickie Rock played their local hall. “Ideally there should be a bit of tension or drama, humour, love or loss involved in what people send in to us. “With 200 or 300 bands traversing the country every weekend, and dancehalls sprouting up all over the place, everyone has a favourite story from that era.” Co-author Dr. Kearney remembers the influence that showbands had on his own youth working in London. “In the 1960s, many of us spent our time in poor accommodation in Cricklewood, Kilburn, Manchester or Liverpool,” said Joe. “We lived for the visits of the Irish showbands to provide a flavour of the life we had left behind and an escape from the humdrum of ordinary living. “The Galtymore, The 32 Club, The Gresham and the Hibernian in London were meccas for us. “They were packed to the rafters every time the showbands came to town.” Readers are invited to submit stories for inclusion in From The Candy Store to the Galtymore to ballpointpress1@gmail.com before 30th of June.

Enterprise Department of Roscommon County Council at (090) 6637325. The Council will put you in contact with the local contact person for each group who will be co-ordinating their entry.

Calls for stories of Roscommon’s golden showband era Local people with memories of the halcyon days and nights of dancing to showbands are being sought to retell their tales as part of a new publication due out later this year. ‘From The Candy Store to the Galtymore’ will chronicle this unique time in rural and urban Ireland through the stories of the young men and women who religiously went to their local Ballroom of Romance each weekend. The book will be co-edited by PJ Cunningham and Dr. Joe Kearney who are seeking memorable stories from that golden era which saw the beginnings of thousands of romances. “What we want are the stories of romance, of chance meetings or tales that are funny and maybe even mischievous,” said PJ. “All human life gathered for the weekly dances in what was a cultural shift away from the more formal céilís which held sway up until then. “The showband dances were modern and slightly more brash occasions than the country had been used to but, if anything, the number of stories of love and loss, rows and ructions, fun

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Tidy Towns judging to start soon Judging for the National Tidy Towns Competition will commence shortly and will continue until the end of August. Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher would like to wish all members in Tidy Towns Groups around the county the very best of luck in the competition. As Chairperson of Roscommon Tidy Towns for many years, Cllr. Shanagher says she is very aware of the amount of work which is undertaken by volunteers and workers on schemes, all in cooperation with the staff of Roscommon County Council in preparation for the competition. She said: “It’s important to have the support of residents and property owners and businesses who can play their part by keeping their own area in order. “In Roscommon town there are some areas which are privately owned and need attention and I am appealing to owners of property particularly on the approach roads to remove weeds and repair broken signage. “The judges will name and shame when a property is in disrepair and praise where praise is due.”

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First Steps

Expectant mothers… preparing for your very own D-Day!  MIRIAM KERINS

f, like Amal Clooney and Beyoncé, you’ve got a summer baby on the way, it’s likely you’re already in countdown mode for the imminent arrival of your darling little Junebug. However, if you’re one of those expectant mums who’re so laid-back they leave everything to the last minute (and while this isn’t necessarily a bad thing), getting yourself into a flap the week of your due date – when you should be relaxing – is something we’re sure everyone wants to avoid. And so, with that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten items to prepare in the runup to your very own D-Day!

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1: Make sure you’ve fully discussed how you’d like your partner to help with the whole labour and birthing process. Remember, they may have a different outlook to you but, as you’re the star of this show, now’s the time to educate him/her regarding your feelings and expectations when you enter the delivery suite.

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2: Way before the first contractions hit, make sure you’ve got a reliable babysitter on speed dial if you’ve got other children; and if you’ve got pets, have them booked in with a reputable boarding kennel.

know where to park and what entrance to use.

3: Tell whoever is taking you to the hospital to have the route planned and timed; and make sure they

5: Comfy cotton nighties, (short sleeves to make taking your blood pressure easier), dressing gown,

4: Have your bag packed with essential items such as all hospital paperwork, your ID, your RSI number and your reading glasses, etc.

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What to expect when she’s expecting! Tips for dad!  MIRIAM KERINS

aving your first

baby…or any baby for that matter, can be daunting. Remember, just because you’re not the one carrying and giving birth to this infant, your role is still vitally important, so it’s for this reason, when dealing with this beautiful, life-giving Goddess of yours, we’ve put together a down to earth ‘Dad Survival Guide’, advising you how to be her hero and how to make this amazing woman who’s about to make you a proud and glorious dad, feel like she’s won the lotto! Morning sickness: Show her sympathy; mop her brow, hold her hair and clean up her puke! Yep, that’s your job, puke cleaner…she did it for you following that bad pint you had last month, so unclench and grab the Marigolds! Hormone induced cravings: Give in to them… even if that means getting up at 3 am and buying her

a fried egg, brown sauce, Nutella and marmalade roll from the next county’s 24-hour petrol station’s deli. Sure at least you’ll make friends with their night staff! Don’t mention the ‘W’ word: Get your foot out of your mouth and do not tell her she’s put on weight. The odds are stacked against you here so when she asks if she looks fat, the immediate answer is “No! You’re beautiful.” It is not “You’re bound to gain weight darling, and besides, your tummy looks really cute!” She’s carrying another person inside her, Goddammit, and there is not enough room for your son/daughter and her sense of humour in there, so shut up, offer her healthy snacks, be nice and buy flowers! Pregnancy boobs: Yes, she now has Dolly Parton’s proportions…no; you can’t keep commenting on them and telling her she looks like a Telly Tubby! Why? Because she will probably kill you! Treat her like the

Princess she is: Okay, she’s not an invalid, she’s only pregnant! Yes, she is growing another human, (your child), so do cut her some slack and do the hoovering, make the bed, hang the clothes on the line and make sure she keeps any heavy lifting to a minimum…mind you, if she’s like me, the heaviest thing she probably lifts on a daily basis is her hand-

bag. Mine weighs a ton. Have patience: Strange things are happening to her body so be understanding and know when to keep your mouth shut. Remember, your common goal is to deliver a healthy baby and any stress she experiences, the baby also experiences. The things she once loved about you may now make her feel slightly homicidal towards

you, and, if she decides to share those sentiments, try to remain calm and say you’re sorry, ‘cos it’ll always be your fault… even when it’s not. I can guarantee you following the birth she’ll remember how gallant and loving you were and she’ll thank you for it. After that; you’re on your own. Sure it’ll be grand.

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slippers, toiletries, a book and any music that might relax you are essentials. A photo of someone you love can be a comfort to look at, especially when labour pains begin. 6: Have your partner pack a camera/mobile phone with credit, and a charger. You’ll want to document at least some parts of the big event and call family members and friends as soon as junior has made his/her arrival. 7: Tip! If you’ve got older kiddies, pack a small but special gift to give each of them when they come to meet their new sibling; it’s vitally important they know that as the ‘big brother/sister’ they’re not going to be ousted by the new arrival and that you love them all equally and unconditionally.

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8: Bring a pen and notebook to write down any questions you have for the nurse/doctor/ midwife.

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9: Pack a ‘going home’ outfit. Make sure it’s comfy – don’t pack your size eight skinny jeans and a crop top…leggings and an oversized t-shirt accessorised with a pair of flat shoes will do you.

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10: Most important – baby essentials: Nappies and a waterproof nappy bag, baby grows, vests, baby toiletries, soothers, baby wipes, blankets and of course, the all-important car seat…make sure it complies with EU regulation standards. Look up www.rsa.ie for expert advice and information. Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting! You’ll do great.

Monday 10th Welcome Baking: Oaties Snack Cowboy and Cowgirl making/ Paper Plate Hats Sheriff Badge Making Lunch Buckaroo Pin the tail on the Donkey Paper Roll Craft Chalk Drawings

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Frozen Singalong Roscommon Arts Centre Pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre for a screening of Frozen Singalong Cinema were Abigail and Siabh Heavey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre for a screening of Frozen Singalong Cinema were Dee, Emma and Arthur Dean. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre for a screening of Frozen Singalong Cinema were Patricia and Siofra O’Reilly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre for a screening of Frozen Singalong Cinema were Michaela Noone, Carla Grealy and Juliette Fallon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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POLITICAL PEOPLE

‘I’m a blunt, straighttalking man’ (who would vote to leave EU)  PAUL HEALY

What a welcome relief it was…to see a front cover that didn’t involve Yvonne Keating, David Beckham, Amy Huberman, Katie Price, Marty Whelan (er…RTE Guide)… I had walked into a shop in Roscommon Town, done my usual browsing of the newspapers, and then I saw it – a magazine front cover with a new ‘cover face’… Step forward Roscommon/Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who adorns the cover of the latest issue of ‘Ireland’s Eye.’ Now I’m not an Ireland’s Eye reader, but in the interests of local journalism and sheer curiosity, I handed over €1.80. I skipped past the ‘Rambling houses of Ireland’, various short stories and an article on the famous dance, ‘The Tango.’ My fingers danced their way to the centre pages, where, under the headline ‘Man on a Mission’ the very media savvy Michael was featured in a twopage interview. In a typically

straight-talking exchange, Deputy Fitzmaurice gave his views on Brexit, Rural Ireland and various other topics. Fitzmaurice alleges that “many parts of this state are rotten to the core” and he blames controlling civil servants. (He stresses that “not all” civil servants are “bad”). He is generally pro-Europe but against the “rules and regulations” which, he says, have been bad for ordinary people.

In fact Fitzmaurice goes on to say that if there was a referendum in Ireland in the morning, he would vote to leave. Asked how he would like to be remembered, he says: “As a blunt, straight-talking man, no bullsh*t, and someone who calls it as it is.” With that, I skipped over the remaining pages – quickly – for fear I’d come across another Daniel O’Donnell profile.

Deputies Michael Fitzmaurice and Denis Naughten.

Tensions between FG and Naughten remain  PAUL HEALY

If Denis Naughten is to return to the Fine Gael fold in the coming years, wounds will have to be healed between the party at local level in Roscommon and its one-time ‘golden boy.’ Fine Gael was devastated at grassroots level due to the explosive fall-out from the closure of Roscommon A&E in 2011, the subsequent collapse of the Denis Naughten/Frank Feighan dream team, the resignations of two party councillors in Roscommon, the hostility from many quarters towards Frank Feighan and, of course, the departure from the party of Denis Naughten. Some Fine Gael supporters, furious over the party’s handling of the hospital issue, and historically loyal to Naughten, threw their support in behind the now-Independent man. In what was a bitter split, many more remained loyal to the

party and in some cases, hostile to Naughten. At heart, Naughten is Fine Gael through and through, and if his decision last year to support the FGled Government (and Enda Kenny) represents a ceasefire, then Kenny’s departure may well lead to an official reunion of old comrades (FG and Denis). However, tensions between Fine Gael and the Naughten machine in Roscommon remain. In ‘People Platform’ in today’s Roscommon People, a leading Fine Gael officer in the County Town, in the course of taking issue with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, also has a good dig at Deputy Naughten. Gary Stephens, Roscommon Town Fine Gael Chairperson, accuses Deputies Naughten and Fitzmaurice of trying to use Roscommon A&E for their own political benefit. Mr. Stephens says that both Mr. Naughten and Mr. Fitzmau-

rice had the opportunity, after the 2016 election, to insist on restoration of Roscommon A&E as a price for their support for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach (Fitzmaurice subsequently declined to support Kenny; Naughten went into Government as an Independent Minister). Mr. Stephens doesn’t hold back, accusing Denis Naughten of political opportunism. According to the Fine Gael official, Naughten has put his own fate at the ballot box above the fate of the hospital. “It is time for Independent politicians to stop using Roscommon Hospital for political gain. If Frank Feighan managed to secure €20 million investment in Roscommon Hospital, imagine what could have been achieved if Deputies Fitzmaurice and Naughten had worked with him – instead of thinking about the ballot box!” Can this broken marriage really be healed?

Enda who? Why Denis will relish rise of Leo  PAUL HEALY

One man who couldn’t lose regardless of who won the Fine Gael leadership contest was Roscommon’s own Denis Naughten. Naughten is close to both Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney. Many years ago, when Enda Kenny was leader of the opposition, the trio were amongst the brightest rising stars in Fine Gael. They were young, ambitious and – certainly when it came to Kenny’s lacklustre opinion poll ratings – impatient. All three supported the disastrous Richard Bruton-led heave against Kenny in 2010, but while Coveney and Varadkar

survived the fall-out, the ill-fated coup was the beginning of divorce proceedings for Naughten and Fine Gael. Kenny was furious over what he saw as disloyalty by Naughten. Some people link the subsequent closure of Roscommon A&E to Kenny’s broken relationship with Naughten. However, five years on from ‘Hospital-gate’, Naughten and Kenny put their differences behind them and became political bedfellows again. Some people were less than impressed by Naughten’s willingness to support Kenny from the Independent ranks after the 2016 election...not least because Naughten didn’t seek a deal on

Roscommon Hospital in return for his support. But it was hard to argue with the statistics that emerged from that election count; the public voted with theirr fingers and Naughten was returned with a massive poll-topping vote. Naughten iss now a Roscommon voice at the Cabinet table. With Kenny now gone, we may see Naughten return to Fine Gael in the future. In the meantime, Naughten will enthusiastically support Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach – and Leo will always have a Cabinet place for his friend (and one-timee party colleague).

Enda Kenny (right) was furious over what he saw as disloyalty by Deputy Denis Naughten.

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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing in Kiltoom

Ger Aherne, retired Brigadier General, Minister Denis Naughten and Barry Donnelly, St. Brigid’s GAA Club pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Lexi Cunningham pictured at the Kiltoom Sheep Shearing Festival last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured are Elaine Doran and Paul Clabby from Roscommon Leader Partnership at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Kevin Conroy, Loughglynn; Christopher Scally, Roscommon Leader Partnership and Margaret O’Hara, Co. Longford who were speakers at the Digital Skills Assistance Launch at All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh A shearer from New Zealand pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Seamus Dooley, judge, pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Marie Derwin, Debbie Kilbride and Sandra Grislan, Athlone pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Jessica and Patrick Collins from Kiltoom with Nathan Carter at the Kiltoom Sheep Shearing Festival last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Rebecca Collins pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Anna O’Donovan, Athlone pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Irish dancers entertain the audience at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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FarmingPeople Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices – Friday, June 2nd: There were reduced numbers this week. There was a steady trade for bullocks with prices ranging from €2.68 per kilo up to €3.21 per kilo. Heifer prices ranged from €2.41 per kilo up to €3.07 per kilo. Once again there was a good entry of dry cows with lots fetching from €1.79 per kilo up to €2.26 per kilo. Sales as usual tomorrow (Friday 9th) at 11 am for bullocks, heifers and dry cows, also weanlings and suckler cows. Date for your diary: 58th Anniversary Special Sale for Bullocks and Heifers on Friday, July 14th at 11 am. Dry cows made from €685 to €1700. Sample prices: Lim 840 kgs €1700, Lim X 785 kgs €1545, Lim X 745 kgs €1470, Lm 640 kgs €1360, Simm X 750 kgs €1355, Char X 570 kgs €1290, Simm X 575 kgs €1205, Char 615 kgs €1115, Sh 540 kgs €820, Lim X 585 kgs €1185. Heifers made from €475 to €850 over. Sample prices: AAX 735 kgs €1450, Lim X 410 kgs €1260, AAX 545 kgs €1200, Char X 530 kgs €1190, 2 Lim X 447 kgs €1140, Char X 430 kgs €1100, 2 AA 445 kgs €1050, Lim X 420 kgs €1040, Char X 390 kgs €1000, Lim X 330 kgs €880, SAX 435 kgs €1040, Char X 445 kgs €1155. Bullocks made from €485 to €855 over. Sample prices: Char X 605 kgs €1370, Char X 605 kgs €1300, Lim X 415 ks €1270, Lim X 390 kgs €1240, Char X 425 kgs €1200, AAX 395 kgs €1110, Lim X 385 kgs €1100, Lim X 385 kgs €1080, AAX 410 kgs €1060, Lim X 370 kgs €1010. Sheep sale – Wednesday, June 7th: We had a small entry of sheep at this week’s sale. There was a good trade for spring lambs with a top price of €129. There was a steady trade for cast ewes. There were plenty of ewes with lambs at foot again this week and there was a full clearance of lots. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Spring lambs: 49.6kgs €129, 44.3kgs €125,45.7kgs €125, 54kgs €125, 44.8kgs €121, 48.5kgs €121, 44kgs €119, 41.3kgs €110, 41.8kgs €110, 40.7kgs €109, 41kgs €107. Cast ewes made from €70 to €125 per lot. Ewe with two lambs at foot made from €215 to €240. Ewe with one lamb at foot made from €196 to €222.

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‘Average Roscommon farmer’ sees income fall to €24,000

According to a National Farm Survey conducted by Teagasc, the average farm income fell by 9% in 2016. According to the report, the average farmer is now earning €24,060, with low prices being paid in the last year or so. Reacting, IFA President Joe Healy said that the report highlights the critical importance of both price returns and direct supports for farm enterprises. Mr. Healy said there is now an urgent need for a continued focus on both of these issues by the Minister for Agriculture and Irish Government. According to the report, dairy farmers experienced a drop of €10,000, or 17% in income, due to low milk prices in 2016. Mr. Healy commented: “The Teagasc figures highlight the critical importance of the industry returning a strong price to farmers when the market can support it. Based on the current positive market outlook, IFA is clear that co-ops now have scope to increase the May milk price by up to 2c/l.” The IFA President also highlighted the very difficult year that farmers had experienced in the tillage sector, with reduced prices and yields, and an increase in production costs. Overall, tillage farmers experienced a 10% drop in incomes. He said: “The figures show clearly the need for an urgent focus in the Department of Agriculture on a scheme for tillage farmers who lost crops in the 2016 harvest. The Minister indicated he would introduce a scheme for these farmers months ago, and he must instruct his officials to make it happen immediately.” Incomes in the drystock sectors were relatively stable in 2016, with increases in direct payments largely offsetting lower price returns, as measures in the Rural Development Programme have been fully implemented.

Ireland performs well in use of antibiotics in farming The use of antibiotics in Irish livestock is among the lowest in Europe and this puts Irish agriculture in a good position to deal with EU legislation on potential restrictions on antibiotic use in food animals which is due to be introduced over the next three years. This was the view of veterinarian Fergal Morris in an address to the MSD Animal Health conference. “A recent EU report shows that Ireland is near the bottom of the European league in the use of antibiotics in animals. Irish farmers

use one-eighth the amount of antibiotics used by farmers in Spain on a per animal basis, which is the highest user of antibiotics in the EU. “Farmers in Italy use seven times more antibiotics than their Irish counterparts while the average German farmer uses three times more than the average Irish producer,” said Fergal Morris, who is director of ruminant business with MSD Animal Health. He said the lower usage of antibiotics in Ireland is a reflection of our grass-based milk, beef and

sheep production and the relatively low levels of intensive pig and poultry production. “Even Ireland’s pig and poultry producers are much lower users of antibiotics than their EU counterparts. This is due to the strict biosecurity policies which are used by producers combined with a big increase in recent years in vaccination of pigs and poultry to protect against the major disease threats,” he said. He referred to the strides across many EU countries to curb antibiotic use in farm animals. For ex-

ample, antibiotic use by farmers in the Netherlands has been reduced by more than 50% over the past seven years. However, overall antibiotic use is still around 50% higher than in Ireland. “The massive increase by Irish farmers in the use of vaccines to prevent disease has been the big story in Irish farming. The use of preventative vaccines has more than doubled in the past decade and this sets a solid platform for healthier animals which require less antibiotic intervention,” said Fergal Morris.

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Speakers at the MSD Animal Health conference on ‘Sustainable Irish Food Production in 2025’, from left: Mairead McGuinness MEP, Professor Patrick Wall, UCD, Conor Geraghty, Chairman, Food Animal Group Veterinary Ireland and Fergal Morris, MSD Animal Health.

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Fitzmaurice demands compensation payments to tillage farmers Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for compensation to be paid to tillage farmers and says the Minister for Agriculture must put such individuals “out of their misery.” Speaking to the Roscommon People, he said: “With the harvest fast approaching once again I note that the tillage farmers that were so badly affected last year have not yet been compensated for their losses, which

is totally unacceptable. “My information is that compensation measures have been agreed but that the Department of Finance are dragging their feet on this matter and I am calling on those monies to be released immediately. It is well beyond time that these farmers were looked after.” Deputy Fitzmaurice said that the loan scheme agreed on this issue is of little or no benefit to farmers who lost

most of their income last year. “I am asking Minister Creed and the Department to make an immediate announcement with regard to the payment of the compensation scheme to put these farmers out of their misery. “Many of the farmers affected are in the West of Ireland and I will be putting pressure on the Minister and the Department to deliver on this matter” he said.

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‘Minister can end GLAS saga’ – IFA

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IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has insisted to Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed that all farmers due a GLAS payment can have that payment made if he is prepared to pay farmers on the measures in their plan which have been cleared prior to the resolution of issues relating to any other measures. Joe Brady said: “In many of the outstanding cases, a substantial part of the plan is approved, bar some technical issues relating to IT or administrative issues. The Minister can and should allow the payment to proceed on such cases.” He also said that 2,200 farmers are still to be paid and there was “no doubt that the saga of delayed payments must not be repeated later in the year when all 50,000 farmers are due a GLAS payment.” Mr. Brady added: “2,500 GLAS+ farmers, mainly in hen harrier and other designated area sites, have now received their long overdue 85% advance payment under GLAS 1 and GLAS 2. It is now important that the remaining 15% payment is made without any delay, as well as the remaining 15% payment to all GLAS farmers. The 15% payment is worth around €25m to farmers in the GLAS scheme.” IFA President Joe Healy will meet Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to press for the conclusion of the GLAS controversy and to unlock the problems holding up TAMS payments to 500 farmers.

Hopkins encourages farmers to engage with preliminary checks on BPS Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has strongly encouraged farmers to engage with the preliminary checks for the online Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) where necessary. Senator Hopkins stated that “the first run of preliminary checks on farmers’ online Basic Payment Scheme applications commenced this week.” The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. stated, “almost 114,000 or 87% of our BPS applicants applied online this year as we move toward the EU regulatory requirement of 100% BPS online application in 2018. “These preliminary checks will provide very real benefits for farmers applying online for this essential support and help to facilitate the processing of the maximum number of applicants for payment.” Senator Hopkins stated that “it is extremely important for farmers to respond if a preliminary check identifies an overclaim, dual claim or overlap on a BPS

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application. “Where a farmer is signed up for text message alerts, a text will issue to advise them that they have a notification on their BPS account. “Where a farmer has applied online through an advisor, the advisor will receive notification via the BPS online account in respect of any of his/her clients where a preliminary check has identified a dual claim, overclaim or overlap. “The farmer/advisor will then have the opportunity to rectify any non-compliance without penalty by the deadline of 19th June.”

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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that staffing levels at the Roscommon DVO of the Department of Agriculture has fallen by onethird over the past number of years and he has emphasised the need for District Superintendent posts to be filled on a permanent basis to avoid any further downgrading of this vital service. Deputy Murphy recently tabled a number of parliamentary questions with the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed in relation to the District Veterinary Office (DVO) of the Department of Agriculture in Roscommon Town. “The response to my parliamentary question in

relation to staffing levels at the Roscommon regional office reveals that the headcount has fallen from 42 in 2013 to just 28 as of April 2017, which is a dramatic drop of 33.3%. “I also understand that the post of District Superintendent in the ERAD and Single Farm Payment section of the Roscommon DVO have only been filled on a temporary basis over the past number of years and I would like to see these District Superintendent posts being filled on a permanent basis as it is vital that we do not have any further erosion or downgrading of the services provided by the Roscommon office. “The Minister has indicated that an upcoming

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Business Old Convent ‘could be boutique-style hotel’ An iconic Ballaghaderreen building which will go for auction later this month has the potential to be turned into a boutique-style hotel, according to the local Chamber of Commerce. Ballaghaderreen Chamber says the old Convent in the town could be transformed into a boutique-style hotel. The old convent was built in 1876 and features a large convent building,

adjoining chapel and gatehouse. The building sits on a prominent 1.3-acre site with mature gardens and with its rich stonework and gothic design, the old convent is a window to a bygone era. Ballaghaderreen presents many opportunities for a boutique-style hotel as there is a lack of overnight accommodation in the town at present and the Chamber feels that, given

the close proximity to Knock Airport, and the many tourist attractions in the local area, the town is well equipped to attract substantial visitor numbers. In a statement, Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce said: “We will support the development of the old convent for the benefit of the town in any way we can.”

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Launch of Business Person of Month Award A new monthly award to mark excellence and outstanding achievement among Irish business leaders has been launched by The Irish Times. The inaugural Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award, in association with KPMG, will start with the announcement of the June winner. The Awards will be open to Irish business leaders both at home and abroad, as well as international executives leading major companies in Ireland. Welcoming the development, Liam Kavanagh, the Managing Director of The Irish Times said the Awards would recognise Irish and international business leaders who are building and growing dynamic businesses. Shaun Murphy, Managing Partner, KPMG in Ireland commented: “We’re delighted to partner with The Irish Times in this awards programme.

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Pat appointed to National Spar Council Pat Towey, right, from Ballaghaderreen, who operates a Spar Express, was recently elected onto the National Council for Spar Retailers for 2017/2018. The NCSR is a representative body of Spar and Spar Express retailers, encompassing urban and rural based stores. The NCSR operates on a voluntary basis whereby the elected members meet with the management of Spar’s parent company BWG throughout the year to discuss matters of relevance to the wider group. Pat said on his appointment: “I am honoured to be appointed to the NCSR. Being part of Ireland’s

leading local retail group brings great benefits to our community, our customers, our staff. “I look forward to making a contribution to the development of the group strategy and policy for the betterment of the retail industry within BWG.”

doubt that the recipients will act as role models for Irish enterprise.” Each month a winner will be selected by

The Irish Times’ team of business journalists, led by Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. The Awards will culminate

in an annual gala awards night where the Business Person of the Year will be chosen by an independent panel of judges.

Naughten conﬁrms special planning designation for Knock Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed Cabinet has approved plans to designate Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The proposal to make an order for the Ireland West Airport Knock Strategic Development Zone was agreed at the Cabinet’s weekly meeting last week. This designation will facilitate the fasttracking of planning for developments at the airport and projects on the adjoining lands which are related to air services. Following the approval by Cabinet of the special designation, Minister Denis Naughten said: “This designation will help to attract investment at the airport and as a result will be a boost to employment prospects locally, particularly in the vicinity of Ballaghaderreen, after the announcement of recent job losses. “The decision by Cabinet builds on the case that I have made in the past in Dáil Éireann that Knock Airport should be treated equally to the other international

airports in the country. “The intervention by a number of TDs at that time led to an engagement between Government and airport management, which has resulted in Cabinet approval of the special designation of Knock for aviation related developments this week. “I would expect that some of the €38 million funding committed to in the Programme for Partnership Government to support the development of the commercial basis for some of our smaller airports will be made available to Knock Airport to help drive its long-term plans,” said Denis Naughten. “The fact is that this special designation will help attract investment and employment to Knock Airport and that will have a direct impact on employment opportunities in West Roscommon, North Galway and East Mayo,” concluded Minister Naughten. The news was welcomed by Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.

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Pictured at the new Ireland West International Trade Centre in Providence

The Ireland West International Trade Centre (IWITC), the new U.S. landing spot for Irish businesses located in the west coast of Ireland, was formally launched during a reception attended by Mayor Jorge Elorza and business leaders at its Providence, Rhode Island location at 177 North Main Street. The Centre’s mission – supported by six Irish counties – Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway and Clare – is to facilitate international growth of Irish enterprises into the North American market using Rhode Island as their base of operations. In the one-year run-up to the IWITC’s opening, more than 30 Irish companies have come to Rhode Island to set up their U.S. presence

Free workshop on how to use LinkedIn for job searching Roscommon Leader Partnership are running a free course next Wednesday evening, 14th of June at 5.30 pm for third level students and graduates who want to develop their profile on Linkedin. Today 94% of recruiters use social media to recruit and LinkedIn is such a game changer for anyone looking to secure employment. Traditionally only the demand side of the labour market was organised. Employers advertised jobs, candidates examined their advertisements and then applied. Now the supply side of the labour market – i.e. you and me – has a place to get noticed. Employers can now easily find us, with or without a specific job in mind. You are potentially visible to everyone on LinkedIn especially if they are looking for what you have to offer. The aim of the course is to equip

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Mayo County Council, spoke on behalf of the Irish delegation. “The Irish companies in our counties that have been keen to enter the U.S market are now very motivated to do so in a high-value lower cost strategy using Rhode Island as their gateway, as compared to the larger, costlier and highly competitive markets such as New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.” She added: “With the Norwegian Air direct flights to begin this summer between Providence’s TF Green Airport and Shannon Airport in Clare, the Centre is a unique and very real opportunity to create new economic activity between Rhode Island and the west of Ireland.” For more information please inquire at info@irelandwesttradecentre.com

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graduates with the knowledge they need to utilise Linkedin for successful job searching. The course will prepare those attending to best communicate their skills and experience, developing their own permanent ad on the world stage selling the best of ‘themselves’. The course takes place in Roscommon Leadership Partnership offices in the Roscommon West Business Park on the Golf Links Road on Wednesday, 14th of June from 6 pm-8 pm with registration from 5.30 pm. This is a free course, places are limited so email countyroscommonjobs@gmail. com or ring (090) 6630252 to book. For further information contact Siobhan Bigley Roscommon Leader Partnership email: countyroscommonjobs@ gmail.com, L: (090) 6630252, mobile: 086 8395861.

Brexit-voting British ‘misled by fake news’ – Leyden Now Terry Leyden is getting in on the ‘fake news’ craze…

with offices and product displays, and engaged Rhode Island business, academic and government leaders. Mayor Elorza, the keynote speaker, welcomed the delegation from Ireland, which was comprised of Irish CEOS and local government economic development officers from among the six counties. Mayor Elorza said: “It is a pleasure to welcome the IWITC as part of our growing business community. Providence is an international, welcoming, and an inclusive city and it is particularly exciting that we are celebrating this event because of our rich Irish-immigrant legacy.” Joanne Grehan, Director of Services for

week, the irrepressible Terry said the people of the UK had been “misled by fake news” when they voted for Brexit last year. Senator Leyden was speaking as EU Chief Negotiator on

Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden, along with the Irish delegation to COSAC, meets the EU Chief Negotiator for Brexit Michel Barnier and First Vice President European Parliament Mairead McGuinness MEP.

Brexit Michel Barnier addressed the topic ‘Outcome of the United Kingdom on Brexit Referendum.’ In his address, Senator Leyden, who is ViceChairman of European Affairs Committee and Leader of the Irish Delegation from Dáil and Seanad, welcomed the recent visit to Ireland of Mr. Barnier. Senator Leyden stated that the people of the UK were misled by fake news on 23rd of June, 2016 when they voted for Britain to leave the European Union. He added that the final negotiated Agreement should also go before the United Kingdom in a Referendum so that the people could either approve of it or remain in the European Union.

Recently Top Oil in Roscommon ran a colouring competition in conjunction with the Roscommon People. Pictured is Michael Fallon, Top Oil, presenting prize to Alex Thomas, Abbeyville, Roscommon town, winner of the 7 and under category in the Top Oil Easter Hamper competition.

Recently Top Oil in Roscommon ran a colouring competition in conjunction with the Roscommon People. Pictured is Gemma Mulligan, Top Oil, presenting prize to Rian Kingi, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon, winner of the 7-12 years category in the Top Oil Easter Hamper competition.

Bank of Ireland Schools Bond Trader Event Pictured in the Abbey Hotel for a Bank of Ireland Schools Bond Trader Event were Clodagh King, Bernard Walsh, Head of Investment Bank of Ireland, Chloe Conlon, Mena Doherty, Bank of Ireland, Ciara Corcoran, Catherine Murray, Bank of Ireland and Jade Costello, Convent of Mercy Secondary School. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION We often begin Mass with the prayer from today’s Epistle: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” We praise the God who has revealed himself as a Trinity, a communion of persons. Communion with the Trinity is the goal of our worship – and the purpose of the salvation history that begins in the Bible and continues in the Eucharist and sacraments of the Church. We see the beginnings of God’s self-revelation in today’s First Reading, as He passes before Moses and cries out His holy name. Israel had sinned in worshipping the golden calf (see Exodus 32). But God does not condemn them to perish. Instead He proclaims His mercy and faithfulness to His covenant. God loved Israel as His firstborn son among the nations (see Exodus 4:22). Through Israel –heirs of His covenant with Abraham – God planned to reveal himself as the Father of all nations (see Genesis 22:18). The memory of God’s covenant testing of Abraham – and Abraham’s faithful obedience – lies behind today’s Gospel. In commanding Abraham to offer his only beloved son (see Genesis 22:2,12,16), God was preparing us for the fullest possible revelation of His love for the world. As Abraham was willing to offer Isaac, God did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for us all (see Romans 8:32). In this, He revealed what was only disclosed partially to Moses – that His kindness continues for a thousand generations, that He forgives our sin, and takes us back as His very own people (see Deuteronomy 4:20; 9:29). Jesus humbled himself to die in obedience to God’s will. And for this, the Spirit of God raised Him from the dead (see Romans 8:11), and gave Him a name above every name (see Philippians 2:8-10). This is the name we glorify in today’s Responsorial – the name of our Lord, the God who is Love (see 1 John 4;8,16). – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

FRANKLY SPEAKING Yes, it’s a long way to Tipperary – especially if you get lost! FRANK BRANDON’S UNIQUE TAKE ON LIFE ...

It’s bright but not that early on Saturday morning and myself, Carol, and our son Mark are ready to hit for the beautiful south Tipperary village of Bansha, where Colin O’Rourke is due to get wed to his lovely fiancee, Louise McLoughlin. Colin, by the way, is the son of Michael and Carmel, proprietors of Mikeen’s, a place you know so well by now that you probably thought you’d be invited to the wedding – but sadly you didn’t make the cut. My daughter Tara has kindly offered me the use of her car, mainly because she thinks mine might not make the trip, and so I am now sitting behind the wheel in my own driveway ready to hit the road. The only thing is that her car is an automatic and not since I bought the most amazing car ever from Roscommon doctor, Padraig Brennan – a Renault 30, which means it was a brilliant three litre petrol guzzler – nearly thirty years ago, have I piloted an automatic car. However it’s like riding a bike, or is it? Ten minutes go by, blood pressure is rising in the car, but so far no movement to report! I am stuck, and despite making a number of phone calls looking for assistance, I fail to make contact with anyone and it now looks as if the wedding is going to have to go ahead without us. Finally, Carol tells me to get out, she hops into the driver’s seat and immediately the car decides to move and we are on our way. What I was doing, or maybe not doing, I haven’t a clue, but whatever it was it was my fault and not the car’s, but anyway we were now on our way and looking forward to a brilliant day at the wedding in the stunning surroundings of Kilshane House, a couple of miles from the village of Bansha. The wedding venue was booked out and so I had booked a B&B, Ballymacourty House, which was somewhere in the local area. We headed there first, as we all had to put on our finery and doll

ourselves up for the celebrations. The only thing was I had no idea where the house was, we brought no map and so we relied on the sat nav, which Mark yoked up through my phone. Now the sat nav got us there, but even now I can’t tell you how! We went through boreens that were hard set to take an ass and cart. We seemed to be going back the way we came and for a while it looked as if we mightn’t get there ‘till the barbecue the following day. If the blood pressure was high as we tried to take off from Crosswell (that’s where I live), by the time we found Ballymacourty House, we were all fit to

burst. Anyway, we all got sorted, and while we failed to get to the church, we did finally make it to the extraordinary wedding venue that is Kilshane House. A large Victorian house at the end of a big long driveway set in almost 400 acres of private parkland with its own lake and trout river, it truly is an aweinspiring place. It would take a nature writer to fully describe the breathtaking beauty of the whole set-up but all I can say is, if you ever find yourself down that part of the country, make sure you go in for a look. It goes without saying that everything about the reception was out of this world and the attention to

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Siobhán Doolan and Liz Hamrock. Picture: Andrew Fox

Best rugby game I’ve ever seen! On Sunday evening I happened to see the final of the rugby top 14 competition in France between Clermont and Toulon and I have never before seen anything like it. It was such an intense, brutal game and the level of commitment shown by all the players was bordering on the insane. There was total disregard for

personal safety, the level of excitement was almost unbearable, and when the eternal bridesmaids, Clermont, staggered over the winning line, it was such a great feeling. I am not a fan of French rugby but that game was the best I have ever seen, so maybe I’ll watch a bit more of it now. But one frighten-

ing thing for the Lions on tour in New Zealand was the form of discarded All Black, Ma’a Nonu. He was simply unstoppable, although on the losing Toulon team, and if the All Blacks have better centres, it doesn’t bode well for the chances of the Lions, who have started this tour in a very disappointing manner.

detail had to be seen to be believed – so much so that the staff checked to see if you had your napkin in place before you started to eat. We had a lovely table with Jimmy and Nora Connelly, my brother Duff (Sean) and Fiona, and we were joined by Don and Phil Ryan, from near Ennis, whose son Dan was at the top table as a groomsman. We enjoyed the wonderful meal, although in my case, I ate far too much. We sang and danced and even had a pint or two, into the early hours, and remarkably made it back to the B&B and drew the curtains on a most enjoyable day. Mind you, for most of the guests, there was another full day to do, as there was music and a barbecue laid on the Monday. One day is enough for me in my advanced age, and we skipped away at an early enough hour, although funny enough I made it home a lot quicker than the downward journey. Before I leave the whole affair, I have to say that our B& B, Ballymacourty House, was really excellent and I can honestly say that I never got a breakfast anywhere to match it: four sausages, three old-style thick rashers, two fried eggs, loads of brown bread and as much coffee or tea that you wanted. Now that I’m fed, nothing left to do except to congratulate Colin and Louise and wish the happy couple a long happy life together, and thanks for a most memorable day out. Before I leave the subject of weddings, sometimes we are told that the traditional wedding is becoming a thing of the past, well not so in our area as this weekend there were two weddings in our parish, when Patricia Keegan, daughter of the famous Sean (Bags) and Mary, married Gerry Grant, on Sunday, and Marguerite Heavey, daughter of Paddy and Ellen, got wed too. Congratulations and best wishes to both couples, and a long, happy life to them all.

A big night in Creggs… Finally for this week…on Saturday night the distribution of the Barrie Harris Walk funds takes place in Mikeen’s with music, food, fun and craic, so if you still have money to get in from the walk, get it in pronto, as this money makes such a difference to so many people and charities. It all kicks off around 10 pm and I want to see you all there!

‘Till next week, fye for now

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Fundraising Concert for Strokestown parish A parish fundraising concert will be held on Sunday, the 18th of June in Strokestown Church. The concert will feature Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra & Roscommon Solstice Choir as well as local artists including vocalist Eleanor Hanly (accompanied by James Wallace, organist) and Ryan Owens (Sean Nos dancer). Raffle on the night. Doors open at 7.30 pm, concert starts at 8 pm sharp. Admission €10. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Pictured at Breaking Rank, an exhibition by Roscommon Community College in Roscommon Arts Centre were Emma Makowska, Gillian Gannon, Linda Shevlin and Serena Joyce. Picture: Andrew Fox

Great line-up for 2017 Boyle Arts Festival Tickets for a number of headline events in this year’s Boyle Arts Festival are now available to buy. The official BAF 2017 programme will not be launched until later in June and the Festival office will not be open until July, but you can beat the rush by simply logging on to www.eventbrite.ie and following the link for Boyle Arts Festival, to purchase tickets for a selection of events. Check out www.boylearts.com for further information.

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The nationally acclaimed Arts Festival will open on July 20th and continue until July 30th and there are over fifty events to choose from, in an eleven-day calendar of art, music, drama, film, comedy, spoken word, children’s events, workshops and literature. Some of our headline artists this year include: Brian Kennedy, Declan O’Rourke, Eddi Reader, Anúna, Regina Nathan, The Celtic Tenors, David Power & Martin Hayes, Goats Don’t Shave, Miriam O’Callaghan, Rackhouse Pilfer, Michael McHale,

Miriam O’Callaghan

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John McGlynn, Chris Kent, Inishowen Gospel Choir…the list really does go on and we can promise you that this year’s Festival will be the best ever! For more information on Boyle Arts Festival 2017 please go to www.boylearts.com www.eventbrite. ie or email info@boylearts.com Follow us on Facebook. Boyle Arts Festival is supported by The Arts Council, Fáilte Ireland, Local businesses and Roscommon Co. Council.

Free family fun at Roscommon Arts Centre As part of the Bookworms Children’s Festival, Roscommon Arts Centre is hosting a free family show this Saturday (10th) called ‘The Return of Spring’. Every year, as part of the festival, the arts centres offers a small amount of funding to professional theatre-makers to create new work for the Bookworms audience through their ‘First Editions’ commission and this year the recipient is Thomas Johnston. Thomas has created ‘Return of Spring’ which will bring little audience members into the world of Whistleberry Forest where the creatures that live there look forward to the end of winter and the beginning of spring. But this year spring has come a little early and all the animals – except for Huggy the Hedgehog – are still asleep! Join Huggy and his friends in the captivating show for ages 3-5. Tickets are free but booking is required for both the 12 pm and the 2 pm show as seating is limited. Book now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824.

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

Hamrock’s Mike Denver for Race Dance on Monday! Athleague, Co. Roscommon Tel.: (090) 6663325 Friday, 9th June:

Athleague/Tremane Hurling Féile Fundraising Table Quiz Commencing at 9pm. All support on the night would be greatly appreciated Saturday, 10th June:

Tony Nugent + Walk The Line

Race Dance

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at the Abbey Hotel Roscommon This Monday night June 12th it’s a fantastic double bill with 4 hours of entertainment. In the front bar from 9pm it’s

CIARAN ROSNEY (Willie’s shoes) Followed by dancing in the ballroom at 10.30pm with

MIKE DENVER +his band Please note Mike Denver on stage at 10.30pm ….

Follow the crowds to the Abbey Hotel Roscommon this Monday night …

Mike Denver, known as ‘The Galway Boy’, is one of Ireland’s top entertainers, having this year celebrated 13 years in the entertainment scene. His is regarded as the best band for dancing with a 2.5 hour high energy show featuring all of his hits, ‘Wasn’t that a Party’, ‘Tommy K’, ‘Galway Girl’, ‘Paddy’, ‘Hills of Donegal’, his rockabilly selection and his current single, ‘My Oklahoma Home’. Mike Denver is well aware that the people that come to his dances want a good night of entertainment – and that’s what he provides. The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon is delighted to announce the return of Mike Denver and his band to the Abbey Hotel this Monday night, 12th of June at 10.30 pm as part of this year’s race dance series.

Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 10th June:

The Mike Denver Dance is part of a four-hour spectacular, which will kick off with Ciaran Rosney in the front bar. Ciaran is currently enjoying huge success on the live

circuit and is best known for his huge hit, ‘Willie’s Shoes’. The entertainment will start in the bar at 9 pm, followed by dancing in the ballroom at 10.30 pm.

PlacesAthleague Faces &Hamrock’s,

Sunday 11th June:

Ciaran, Conor & Gary

(CCG) - 6 pm in Middle Bar

Pictured in Hamrock’s on Sunday last were Peter Fitzmaurice and Mal Hevehan. Picture: Andrew Fox

* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows- The- Square-Roscommon-Town Pictured in Hamrock’s on Sunday last were John Carlos, Mary and Pat Mullally. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Hamrock’s on Sunday last were Nora McGeeney and Myra McCormack. Picture: Andrew Fox

BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries

Pictured in Hamrock’s of Athleague on Sunday last were Mossy Connaughton and Kellie O’Sullivan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Hamrock’s on Sunday last were Michelle Coyle, Amanda Kelly, Pat Kelly and Kathleen Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Mike Conneely, John Kenny, Declan Jennings, JP Murray, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Niall McConn, Tom Connaughton and Damien Flaherty.

Faces & Places

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Brian, Jamie and Sinéad Larkin.

Athleague Fair & Festival Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Sonia Butler and Caroline Naughton.

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were David and Laura Ward.

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Alan Horohoe and Michelle Byrne.

Pictured are Olivia Molloy, Athleague and Rachel Hastings, Ballyforan with their dogs Jessie and Bella after winning 1st place in their classes at Athleague Fair and Festival.

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Lisiane and Atila Tavares and Thayna Martins Silva.

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Anthony and Agnes Czaja.

Pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival Party in the Park were Zara Feeley, Siobhan Doolan, Eithne Brennan and Alanna Somers.

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Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Miriam Dwyer and Ann Corcoran.

Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Kathleen Curley, John Connor, Sarah Connor and Bernie Hughes.

Faces & Places Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Mary Connor-Quine and Maureen McGuire.

Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Annette and Keith McDermott.

Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Mary McGuire, Maureen McGuire and Gerry Corcoran.

Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Therese Kenny and Annette McDermott.

Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Michelle Conlon, Breda Monaghan and Teresa Rowe.

Pictured at the Oran Gaelic For Mothers & Others Country Rock Night in Cuisle, Donamon were Edel Kenny, Kay Regan and Sue Clavin.

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Pictured at a recent reunion of Ballygar Drama Group were (l-r): Pat McDonagh, Noel O’Malley, Michael Flanagan, Mary Silke, Jimmy Farrell, Norma Holian, Shay Cleary, Mary Murphy, Pat Gilmore, Josephine Raftery, Frank Muldoon, Sean Kilgarrif, and Josie Lohan (seated).

Pictured at a recent reunion of Ballygar Drama Group were Jimmy Farrell and Josie Lohan.

Drama Group to reignite theatre in Ballygar Theatre will be relaunched in Ballygar on Saturday, July 1st when renowned writer and performer, Little John Nee presents his show ‘Small Towns and Potholes.’ Ballygar Town Hall will host the production and it is

a venue which has a strong theatre tradition and had been the scene of many productions right up until the 1990s. At a recent reunion of the Ballygar Drama Group, those present reminisced about the rich history which includes

memories of the famous Anew McMaster’s Touring Theatre Company with Shakespeare’s MacBeth. The stage had been boarded up since the 1990s but thanks to the voluntary work of the Ballygar Arts and Theatre

Murphy’s update on blackspot concerns Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that Roscommon County Council are due to submit a feasibility report to the TII within the coming weeks in relation to an accident blackspot east of Tulsk following his continued efforts to highlight the need for upgrading works on the N5. Deputy Murphy recently raised the matter with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross as numerous accidents have occurred along the N5 route from Tarmonbarry to Ballaghaderreen. The Fianna Fáil TD recently received correspondence from the Minister for Transport Shane Ross on foot of his recent representations on the matter and following a Dáil discussion on the matter under Topical Issues. “Minister Ross has advised me that a meeting took recently place between Roscommon County Council and TII’s Regional Road Safety Engineer to discuss the N5 collision clusters that had been identified for further examination. “With regard to the site in Frenchpark, Roscommon County Council is liaising with local residents and An Garda Síochána to relocate existing parking spaces on the N5, which are within the sight lines adjacent to the junction, before progressing to Part 8 planning for the proposed safety scheme. “In relation to the site east of Frenchpark at Ballaghcullia, works are completed and included upgrading chevrons, the installation of new vehicle-activated warning signs and pavement re-texturing. “Roscommon County Council has been requested to submit a feasibility report to TII within the next couple of weeks for the site east of Tulsk.”

Space and Ballygar Men’s Shed, it has since reopened and can accommodate 60 people. Those present at the recent reunion got to thread the boards once again and the event brought back memories

of an era when the drama group played to packed houses and brought joy, laughter and a rich theatrical experience to all in the community. It is hoped that the venue can once again bring a memorable theatre experience

to the town of Ballygar starting with ‘Small Towns and Potholes’ on Saturday, July 1st. For tickets, contact Louise Holian on 087-7437443 or Sheila Flanagan on 0872141170.

Ronan McCormack Charity Challenge 2017

Jacqueline McCormack, together with her grandson Gavin, presenting Ms. Linda Gill of Pieta House West with a cheque for €12,000, proceeds from the recent Ronan McCormack Charity Challenge.

Gavin Hynes presenting Ms. Bernadette Carr, Roscommon Special Olympics, with a cheque for €5,000, proceeds from the recent Ronan McCormack Charity Challenge.

The Ronan McCormack Charity Challenge 2017 drew to a close recently with the presentation of cheques to the various charities. Organiser, Jacqueline McCormack, thanked all those that were involved in any way with another hugely successful event. A very special word of thanks was extended to Noel and David from Roscommon Sports Partnership. Jacqueline acknowledged the hard work and commitment afforded to the challenge from them in helping participants to get to the start line and ready for their own personal challenge. Luke Concannon, Tommy Beirne, Martin Fleming and Roscommon Darts committee were thanked for their help in organising and setting up the darts competition. The work of volunteers impacts hugely on this event. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of those who helped with registration, time-keeping, cooking and catering, marshalling, stewarding and van driving. It would not be possible to run an event like this without your support. To Kathryn Dennigan and Jimmy Maloney – ‘thank you’ does not express anything near the gratitude we have for you both for your time, commitment and effort to this year’s event. To all who participated, thank you so much for your involvement. If you walked or ran, cycled or threw a dart, please know that without your participation there would not be a challenge. So, to the 600+ that took part this year, we hope you enjoyed the experience, despite the rain! To the businesses that supported us, we cannot say anything more than thank you, even though a simple thank you cannot convey our gratitude to you for supporting us. Please know that your support is more than appreciated and will always be remembered. An extra-special thank you to our very good friends Aiden and staff in MJ Farrell Jeweller in Church Street, Roscommon, to Ian and staff at Dolphin

Car Wash, Racecourse Road, Roscommon, also Padraic and Triona, Foxe’s Bar, Athlone Road, Roscommon, Mary and Eamon at Gleeson’s Townhouse, The Square, Roscommon, Michael and Aisling O’Connor, Roscommon Leisure Zone, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, Paddy Paella Catering, Peter and crew XLNT Signs, Racecourse Road, Roscommon and SNAPFIT Health & Fitness, Golf Links Road, Roscommon. Without the help and cooperation of our sponsors we would not be able to run an event like this, so to Advanced Couplings, All Creatures Veterinary Supplies, ANSAC Credit Union, AOB Therapies, AR Sport Therapist, Abbey Hotel, Automotive Publications, Best For Baby, Civil Service, Credit Union, Cormican’s Book Shop, Corrib Oil, Custom Club Kits, Declan Hanly Motors, Dunnes Stores, Eugene Kelly Taxi Services, Gannon’s Furniture, Hollywood Bar, Hynes Pharmacy, Iris O’Brien Foundation, JP McManus, Ken Kearney Golf Course Design, Lagan Products Ltd., Lanesboro/Ballyleague Credit Union, Larry’s Bar, Lavin & Sons Landscaping (Frenchpark), Lidl, Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan MEP, McGuinness Total Health Pharmacy, McNeill’s Foodstore, McNulty’s Furniture, Michael Connaughton, Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacy, Neilan Mobile Mechanical Services, Nuala McGowan Accountant, OBMG Ltd., Peter Hanley Motors (Ballymahon), Regan’s Gastro Pub, Ros Med, Roscommon Credit Union, Roscommon Leisure Zone, Roscommon Mart, Roscommon Painting & Decorating Service, Roscommon Tyre Centre, Roscommon Yoga, Service Matters, Shane Healy Plumbing, Sinead Gannon (Personal Trainer), Slamon Carpentry & Construction Ltd., Tesco, Tom Crean & Son Painting Services, Topline Ward’s, Waldron Meats, XL Catlin Insurance, we say thank you. We wish to humbly acknowledge the help we received from The Roscommon People and Roscommon Herald newspapers, the staff from the Urgent Care Centre, Roscommon University Hos-

pital, Rosaleen from the Haemochromotosis Association, Nessa Madden Photography, Roscommon Gardaí and Civil Defence and Ballyforan Community Centre. It is important that we also recognise the support we receive from the local cycling and running clubs. Burrenview Child Development Centre is where Ronan’s beautiful niece Zoe has attended playschool for the last three years and as she heads for ‘big’ school in September we cannot thank Burrenview staff enough for the help and encouragement shown to Zoe during her time there. Burrenview Child Development Centre, Galway will benefit from this event by €3,050. The Jack & Jill Foundation provide the gift of time and support to parents and siblings of children with special and extra needs. We are delighted to present them with a cheque for €3,050. Roscommon Special Olympics received €5,000. This donation will go to funding the bowling and swimming Special Olympic clubs and will greatly help run the activities for people with intellectual disabilities. The donation presented to Pieta House West will be used to help provide crucial support to those that require its services. This cheque is presented in the names of four wonderful, funny and unique young men who left this world way before their time – Enda, Kieran, Denis and Ronan. We are thrilled to be in a position to present Pieta House West with a cheque for €12,000. This Ronan McCormack charity challenge started in 2013 and has raised a wonderful total of €131,915. This funding has gone to help those in our society who have greater needs than us and who sometimes struggle with the simple things we all take for granted. It is also our way of trying to make sense of a tragic accident. We have no doubt Ronan would be both humbled and delighted by the effort you as a participant or volunteer put into making this challenge the success it is. So roll on next year and from the bottom of our hearts a huge thank you for your support in 2017.

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NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE C. 24 ACRES OF EXCELLENT AGRICULTURAL LANDS WITH DERELICT RESDIENCE STANDING THEREON C

CORNAMART , KNOCKCROGHERY, CO ROSCOMMON Excellent quality agricultural lands laid out in over one block with residence in need of refurbishment standing thereon. The lands benefit extensive road frontage with site potential subject to planning permission. The lands are located on a hillside setting overlooking the village of Knockcroghery in a highly sought after location convenient to the county towns of Roscommon and Athlone. Price Region: Price on Application. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon C.44 acres of top quality agricultural land in one lot. Consisting of an old house in need of total renovation: electric and mains water on the lands. Folio No - RN3600F GUIDE PRICE: €400,000

Moyvannion, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon C.9 acres of good quality agricultural land. On the main N61 between Athlone and Roscommon, possibility of planning permission to build a dwelling: cattle crush and pen on the lands. Maps provided please contact the office Folio no – RN19051. POA

NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE C. 38 ACRES OF EXCELLENT QUALITY LANDS

BALLYMURRAY, CO. ROSCOMMON C. 38 acres of excellent quality lands located 3 miles from Roscommon Town on the Roscommon Athlone road. The lands are laid out on one block with a listed protected stone building standing thereon, and offering site potential subject to planning permission. The Auctioneer invites viewings and offers. Price Region: Price on Application. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Meehanbee, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Agricultural Land For Sale - 30.00 acres (12.14 hectares). Circa 30 acres of top quality lands close to Athlone Town, in the townland of Mihanboy, Drum, Athlone, which may be suitable for development. POA

Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co. Roscommon LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION This four bedroom detached bungalow standing on ‘c’ 5.5 acres, comprises ‘c’ 136 sq.m., and was built in the late 1960’s with an extension carried out in the 1980’s. It stands on its own site with a private orchard to the rear and a large paddock to the front. The property is in need of modernisation. Price: €225,000

NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE C. 43 ACRES

CORBOLEY & CHIMNEY HALL, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON INCLUDING C.1 ACRE of BOGLAND AT DOOGARY MORE, BALLINTOBER SOUTH, CO ROSCOMMON C. 43 acres set out in 3 lots located 1 mile from Knockcroghery Village and 5 miles from Roscommon Town together with C.1 acre of bog land located at Doogary More, Ballintober South. The said lands are laid out in 3 divisions incorporating a mixture of quality elevated lands and some low-lying lands with river frontage. Standing on the said lands are numerous old cut stone buildings including cattle handling facilities. The lands have potential to build a residence thereon subject to planning permission. Price Region: €99,750. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Brideswell Village, Co. Roscommon This exceptional 5 bedroom detached property comes to the market standing on an extensive site with superb views of the surrounding countryside. The large gardens are beautifully maintained and are surrounded by mature trees. They also boast a large decking area complete with bar and hot tub. This unique property offers tranquil country living, bright, spacious accommodation, ideal for family living, excellent gardens located just 15 minutes drive from Athlone town. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility, conservatory, 1 ground floor bedroom with ensuite, upstairs are a further| 4 bedrooms with master ensuite and walk in wardrobe and a family bathroom. It also offers a large detached garage to the rear. This home must be viewed to be appreciated. Price: €380,000

27 River Village, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE

No 10 ST TERESA’S TERRACE, LISNAMULT, CO. ROSCOMMON

Superb 4 bedroom detached home is located in good residential area within walking distance of amenities such as Supervalu, Athlone Springs Hotel to name a few and is on the main bus route to Athlone town centre. Accommodation: Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/ Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms family Bathroom. This property would make an excellent is in good condition throughout and would make a lovely family home. There is a private & secure garden to the rear parking to the front. It also contains a large attached garage Price: €210,000

Excellent three-bedroom semi-detached residence in good condition. Situated close to all local town facilities with a large private garden to the back of house. Accommodation includes kitchen/dining, utility room, 3 bedrooms and a newly restored bathroom. Price Region: Price on Application. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE

Belville Lodge, Baylin Athlone

NO 3 SHANNON GROVE, BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON

This impressive property combines both country living with a convenient location just outside Athlone in the highly popular area of Mount Temple. The superior design offers spacious living accommodation specifically designed with family in mind. This wonderfully bright detached home stands on a stunning site comprising 0.5 acres with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The gardens are outlined with fencing and a driveway leads up to the home. Mature trees and shrubbery finish off the superb gardens and also boasts a large detached garage. This property must be viewed to be appreciated. Price: €365,000

Impressive 4-bedroom residence nestled in the popular residential area of Shannon Grove, just off the main Roscommon/Lanesboro route. This property would make an ideal family home as its spacious interior boasts both superior and tasteful design. Accommodation briefly includes, Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining, Utility, 4 Bedrooms (Ensuite) and 2 Bathrooms. Price Region: Price on Application Church Street, Roscommon town, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: 090 6627878 FAX: 090 6627877 E-mail info@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

ADVANCED NOTICE ‘C’ 135.39 ACRES AT HODSON BAY, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON COMING TO THE MARKET SOON. NOT TO BE MISSED The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 E-mail athlone@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

JOE NAUGHTON AUCTIONEER

1 Golden Island, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

PSP Licence: 003252

Phone 09064 49090 Email: info@joenaughton.ie Web: www.joenaughton.ie

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PropertyPeople Auctioneers & Chartered Surveyors Main Street, Ballygar. Tel 090 6624531 087 2786664 moranandco.ie PSRA no. 001472

Newbridge, Co. Galway. Forestry For Sale By Private Treaty Total Area c. 37.75 acres Excellent Investment Opportunity The lands were planted in a partnership with Coillte in 2004 and are laid out in three divisions. They can be sold in one or more lots. Inspection recommended. Details from the auctioneers. Newbridge, Co. Galway.

3 Bed. Bungalow

Ballygar, Co. Galway. 3 Bed. Two Storey Semi-Detached

The property has been well maintained by the current owners and it has a nice rural location convenient to Newbridge, Ballygar and Mountbellew. Details from the auctioneers.

Renowned Paddy Finn’s Bar is well worth viewing David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley is this week offering to the market the renowned and established 7-day licensed premises known as Paddy Finn’s Bar, Kilteevan Village, Co. Roscommon. David describes the property as “a highly attractive residential 7-day licensed 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 threebedromed residential accommodation on the 1st floor. ‘Paddy Finn’s’ is a renowned hub for all local functions and holds excellent potential to further develop and enhance its existing trade. Offering a turnkey opportunity to the would-be purchaser, this is a once is a lifetime chance to acquire

Three-bedroomed residence in Kiltrustan, Strokestown Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers have a three-bedroomed detached residence on a circa one-acre site for sale at Kiltrustan,

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms, bathroom and a kitchen. Residence is in need of some modernisation but is

The house is in good condition and is currently let. Great investment opportunity or family home. Kiltrustan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

PSRA Licence No. 001350

one of the region’s best known trading houses. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie/earley.

well located and has development potential, subject to planning permission being granted. The residence is located a short distance from Kiltrustan Church on an elevated site and convenient to a number of lakes. This would make an ideal family home or holiday cottage. Viewing is highly recommended. For further details please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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MOUNTPLUNKETT LECARROW CO. ROSCOMMON

BALLINAGARD ROAD ROSCOMMON TOWN

MOUNT TALBOT CO. ROSCOMMON

CULLAWINNA FOUR ROADS CO. ROSCOMMON

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c.34 Acres • Holding huge potential due location adjacent Lecarrow Village

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c.11.6 Acres

• Prime four-bedroom bungalow in excellent condition

• Huge potential for building site with unrivalled views

• Standing on c.0.5-acre mature corner site

• Standing on a large site area • Garage to side

• Fronting onto River Suck

• Overlooking Lough Ree/ River Shannon

• Located in much sought after residential area

• Located just off Roscommon/ Galway N63 Road

• Lands serviced by mains water and mains sewerage

• Viewing strictly by appointment

• Unique opportunity to acquire lands with water frontage

• Standing on the lands is the famous “Mountplunkett House”, built in 1806 • Ideal renovation project with many original features

• Spacious four bedroom residence in excellent condition

• All offers invited for immediate sale

• Viewing highly recommended

• All offers invited for immediate sale

• Being sold with entitlements

• Call the office today on 090-6663700

• Unrivalled views of surrounding countryside • Detached garage to rear • Convenient to Four Roads, Athleague, Rahara & Ballygar • All offers invited for immediate sale • Call the office today on 090-6663700 to arrange a viewing

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PropertyPeople Sean Naughton MIPAV COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 ((offi office ce)) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY – C.45 Acre Non Residential Farm

CARNISKA, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON LEGAL HANAHOE & HANAHOE SOLICITORS,16 NORTH MAIN ST, NASS CO. KILDARE CIRCA 45 ACRES NON RESIDENTIAL FARM FOR SALE AT CARNISKA, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. Can be sold in lots or entirety to suit demand Price on Application ---------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

GRANGE FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 33 Acres of good quality land for sale at Grange Fourmilehouse Co. Roscommon Dual purpose good quality land, land renowned for its fattening qualities, located approx. 6 miles from Roscommon Town. Can be sold in lots to suit demand Price on Application ---------------------------------------------------------FINAL OFFERS - FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

COOLDERRY, FOUR ROADS, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 20 Acres of Top Quality Land for sale, in Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon Land of excellent fertility. Price on Application.

Attractive bungalow at Tibohine is well worth viewing Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering new to the market this week an attractive three-bedroomed bungalow at Carrowgarriff, Tibohine, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. The residence is located approximately three miles from the town of Ballaghaderreen and is finished to a high standard. Viewing is a must. Offers in the region of €150,000 are being considered. For further details or for any enquiries please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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

38 WOODSTREAM, CASTLEREA CO. ROSCOMMON Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property Comprising of: ● Entrance Hallway ● Sitting Room, ● Kitchen/Diner ● Understairs Toilet ● 3 Bedrooms ● Main Bathroom Total Floor Area: c. 1,300 sq. ft. Ideal Investment Property – Currently Good Rental Demand. Located Within Walking Distance of Castlerea Town Centre.

Luxury residence in Athleague village Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer to the market a four-bedroomed luxury detached residence with a large garden, located in the centre of Athleague Village, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation includes – downstairs: kitchen, dining room, living room, sitting room, utility, toilet & WHB, storage room. Upstairs: four bedrooms (one en-suite), large landing and family bathroom. The property has many additional features, such as solid wooden floors throughout the property, master bedroom en-suite and walkin wardrobe. The property boasts large outside space, with garden to the rear with off-street parking.

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

PRIME STROKESTOWN LANDS PRIME ROADSIDE LANDS OF C. 12.5 ACRES LOCATED AT

MOYGLASS STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON (SELLING IN ONE OF TWO LOTS C.4.4ACRES & C.8.1 ACRES) All offers invited to sell.

Athleague village.

This property has commercial potential due to its excellent location in the centre of Athleague Village. Formerly the old schoolhouse, it has been completely been redesigned to modern standards. This property is in an excellent location, within walking distance of local amenities such as shops,

school, post office and Church, etc. Viewing is highly recommended as this property has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Priced to sell – offers in the region of €180,000. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircim.net.

Three-bedroomed Castlerea residence overlooking Golf Club Paul Lafferty of James Cleary & Sons, Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (094-96 20540/086-2599189) is pleased to present to the residential market, a semidetached, three-bedroomed property in the low density Woodstream development which is located within walking distance of Castlerea Town Centre. The property is set on an elevated site overlooking the lush Green fairways of Castlerea Golf Club. The property is presented in excellent condition throughout and comprises of entrance hallway which has vinyl floor covering for easy cleaning, sitting room featuring timber surround fireplace with granite hearth and marble insert. The prospective new owner’s culinary skills can be set free in the spacious kitchen diner with modern fitted units and tiled flooring. There is also an understairs toilet. The first floor is accessed by a timber staircase providing access to three large bedrooms and main bathroom. All the bedrooms come with carpets and curtains

while in the main bathroom, the floor is fully tiled with the walls being tiled halfway around. Externally, there is double car, off-street parking to the front of the property, while to the rear of the property, the residents can take advantage of the secure, south facing, sun-drenched oasis that is the back garden. This property is an ideal investment property and due to the shortage of rental properties in the Castlerea area, would be easily let. The property would also make an ideal starter home. Offers over €80k would secure this property. For more details, please contact the auctioneer (see above).

Prime Rooskey property new to the market at Earley’s John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a highly attractive four-bedroomed detached two-storey residence of c. 2217 sq. ft. finished to a shell and core level throughout located at Kilbarry, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €150,000 ono to sell. John describes the property as “a quality four-bedroomed new build two-storey residence which was built c. 2009 standing on c. 1.18 acres located in a select countryside area convenient to Whitehall Church and centrally between the towns of Tarmonbarry and Rooskey. This property is currently at shell finish throughout thus allowing for the wouldbe purchaser to put their own individual touch to the finish on same. When finished, accommodation will comprise of a reception/hallway, sitting room, living room, dining room/kitchen, conservatory,

utility room, landing area, four bedrooms in all with master ensuite and family bathroom. There is also planning permission to erect a garage of c. 413 sq. ft. at the side. Services include: septic tank (not fitted) and ESB power at the roadside. 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.

A compact parcel of roadside lands located on opposite sides of public roadway for which the auctioneers invite all offers to sell. Legal: Brid Miller, Solicitors, Athlone Rd, Roscommon. 090 66 27777. -------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIMELY LOCATED 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 1,565 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

A most attractive 4 B/R bungalow residence located in a much sought after residential location of Roscommon town. The said residence stands on a beautifully mature site area of c.0.3 of an acre with a spacious garage set to the side. Rarely does such a quality property come to the market in this location within walking distance of the town center and we now invite viewing and all offers to sell. BER: D1 Legal: Rebecca Finnerty, Solicitor, Goff St, Roscommon town. 090 66 26528. -------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET PRIME MATURING FORESTRY OF C. 22.6 ACRES LOCATED AT

HEATHFIELD, CASTLEPLUNKETT, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Guide: €45,000 ono to sell.

The said lands are comprised in folios RN21027 (plans 4a, 6 & 6a) and comprise of an overall area of c. 22.65 acres in total. Comprised in the said lands are maturing forestry which are c. 21 years old and are set out as follows: • C. 13.5 acres of Sitka Spruce. • C. 8.4 acres of Sycamore. • C. 0.8 aces of Oak. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers for immediate sale.

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Nikola Mielec, Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School, Roscommon Town, was 4th in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. John Naughten, Michelle Cox, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda John O’Connor, Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda. Colette O’Donnell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Sgt. Ronan O’Meara. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Seán Rohan, Ballagh NS, won 6th prize in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. John Naughten, Michelle Cox, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda John O’Connor, Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda. Colette O’Donnell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Sgt. Ronan O’Meara. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Road Safety Poster Competition prize-giving The Road Safety Poster Competition prize-giving took place on Thursday, 1st of June in Roscommon Arts Centre. This is a joint initiative between Roscommon County Council and the Com-

munity Policing Unit of Roscommon Garda District. The aim of the initiative is to promote and create awareness of road safety among primary school children.

Lauren McTiernan, Scoil Bhríde, Fourmilehouse, won 5th prize in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. John Naughten, Michelle Cox, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda John O’Connor, Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda. Colette O’Donnell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Sgt. Ronan O’Meara. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Overall winner in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre was David Gately, Tisrara NS. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

David Gately, Tisrara NS, Four Roads, was the overall winner in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. John Naughten, Michelle Cox, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda John O’Connor, Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda. Colette O’Donnell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Sgt. Ronan O’Meara. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Rebecca McGurk, Camcloon NS, won 2nd prize in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. John Naughten, Michelle Cox, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda John O’Connor, Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda. Colette O’Donnell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Sgt. Ronan O’Meara. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Rachel Clogher, Ballintleva NS, won 3rd prize in the Road Safety Poster Competition at Roscommon Arts Centre. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. John Naughten, Michelle Cox, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda John O’Connor, Cllr. Tony Ward, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Gda. Colette O’Donnell, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Sgt. Ronan O’Meara. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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

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Classifieds FARMING FOR SALE Large selection of calves for sale, available all year round, at our approved premises. Can be delivered if required. Phone Paddy : 087 4116003  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.  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.

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

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

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

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

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

Tel: (086) 1500207  FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD for all your Agri fencing needs. Tel: 087 217 2281

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

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GATES AND RAILINGS  TULLY GATES & RAILINGS: Highest quality wrought iron gates and railings. Also wooden gates. All budgets catered for. Made to spec, also selection in stock. Ring 086 0602173 for brochure.

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

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• 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

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 FOR SALE: Victorian antique table, in need of repair, 54” long x 38” wide x 28” high. Very reasonable. Tel: 086 3756197  FOR SALE: 6 doors for outbuilding, 3 piece bathroom set. Man available painting, gardening, odd jobs. Tel: 086 2200520  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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PLANNING NOTICES ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Stephen & Orla Greene to convert part of a domestic garage to habitable accommodation for use ancillary to an existing dwellinghouse & the construction of a new waste water treatment system at Moyvannan, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Tel: (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. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Parwinder & Annabel Singh for Planning Permission to construct domestic garage to rear of dwelling house at Ballindrimley Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie.

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This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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SITUATIONS VACANT  INTERESTED IN WORKING IN CHILDCARE? Full training and work experience provided to become a qualified Early Years Educator. To be eligible for this training and employment programme, you must be 21 years of age or over and are in receipt of a social welfare/DSP payments for 1 year or more. Successful candidates will receive a top up payment in addition to your Social Welfare/DSP payment. Free childcare may also be provided. Vacancies in Four Mile House, Derrane, Loughglynn, Tulsk, Croghan, and Frenchpark. For further information please contact Kara or Linda on 09498 70111 or 087 6486 457 TAXI/BUS SERVICE required from September to provide a collection service to and from Roscommon Town Primary schools. Please call 090 6626152 for further information. CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to collect and mind child after school. Elphin Area. Tel: 086 3476324

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FamilyNotices

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BURKE Joan

COLLINS John and Mary

KELLY Peggy

Formerly of Cargius, Tulsk. R.I.P.

Thornfield, Ballygar, Co. Galway (17th and 3rd Anniversaries)

The Walk, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) who died on 13th June, 2015

The family of the late Joan Burke, R.I.P. would like to thank all those who offered help, sympathised, sent cards, attended removal, Funeral Mass and graveyard. Thanks to Fr. John Gannon, Fr. Whitney and Fr. McGauran. Thanks to servers and choir, guard of honour and Gardai also. Thanks to Pat and Mrs. McHugh for all their help and to the gravediggers, also The Friary Restaurant and staff in Tulsk. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all.

CUNNINGHAM-WHITE Geraldine

Cherished memories of our loving parents, John and Mary Collins, who died on 10th January, 2000 and 7th June, 2014 respectively Our thoughts are ever with you though you have passed away and those who loved you dearly are thinking of you today.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

Glinsk, Co. Galway & Donneycarney, Dublin The family of the late Geraldine Cunningham-White would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the support, kindness and words of comfort in our recent sad loss. We are grateful to those who called to see us or attended the Funeral, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy. A special thanks to those who travelled long distances to be with us at this difficult time. Also a special thanks to all the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny and the Mater Hospital. Thanks also to Killester Sports Club. A special thanks to Fr. Vasyl Kornitsky and Fr. John Ennis.

CORKERY Jim Formerly of Knocklong, Limerick and Ballinafad, Strokestown (3rd Anniversary) who passed away on 19th June, 2014

Mag FHLOINN Seosamh (Joe Glynn) Corbally, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (4th Anniversary)

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

CALLAN Patrick C (Patsy)

CORCORAN Willie Joe (Billy)

Late of Grange, Fourmilehouse 4th Anniversary occurs on 17th June ,2017 (Aged 68 years)

Cargin’s Park, Donamon, Co Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

Don’t remember me with sadness, don’t remember me with tears, remember all the laughter we’ve had throughout the years.

Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Detty, sons Garvan, Paul and Mark, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 18th June at 11 am in Fourmilehouse Church.

They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal, but neither time or reason will change the way we feel. I want to tell you something, so there won’t be any doubt, it’s wonderful to think about you, but so hard to live without you.

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In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away on 9th June 2013

DOLAN Leo

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.

Munsboro House, Roscommon In loving memory of Leo Dolan who passed away on 4th June, 2009 R.I.P. (8th Anniversary)

Always loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Eibhlín and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 11th June at 10am in Clooneycolgan Church.

KELLY Larry

By your loving wife Diana and children and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 18th June at 10am in Cloonycolgan Church.

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In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and greatgrandfather Always remembered by his loving daughter Caroline, son-in-law Ronald, grandchildren Mark, Adam and Kyle, greatgrandson Ryley, sisters, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and still very dear.

Missed and remembered by all his family and joined in Heaven this year by his beloved Delia. Anniversary Mass on Wednesday, 5th July at 9.30 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

Grange Lake, Curraghboy, Athlone and Great Barr, Birmingham (28th Anniversary)

In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day.

Always remembered by the Kelly family.

Your memories are so precious, 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. You always had a smile to share, a laugh, a joke and time to care. A kindly nature warm and true many lovely memories we have of you.

Always remembered and forever loved by your husband Adrian and sons Enda and Seamus and your daughter-in-law Gillian, and your granddaughter Margaret. Second Anniversary Mass on Saturday 24th June, 2017 at 9.30 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

O’DONNELL Michael

RUANE Mary

Racecourse Road, Roscommon (10th Anniversary) Who died on 5th June, 2007 R.I.P.

Lisnamult, Co. Roscommon (12th Anniversary) Who died on 8th June 2005

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

Sadly missed by his wife and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 10th June at 9.30am.

HOARE James

McCORMACK Padraic

Circular Road, Roscommon (10th Anniversary)

Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon who died on 8th June, 2014 (3rd Anniversary)

Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather, Treasure them all, Some may forget now that you are gone, We will remember no matter how long.

Lovingly remembered by her husband Colm, sons Mickey and Ned, daughters Fiona, Patricia and Rita, grandchildren and sonsin-law.

STROKER William (1st Anniversary)

As we remember Willie with fondness and affection. A Dad’s love is special, a gift beyond compare, you only know the meaning, when he is no longer there. A special time, a special face, a special Dad I can’t replace. With an aching heart, I whisper low, I miss you Dad and love you so.

Sadly missed by your daughters, sons, daughtersin-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and their families.

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

Remembered always by his family.

For if you always think of me I will have never gone I am in comfort I am in peace.

Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday 11th June, 2017 at 10 am.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 11th June in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad at 10.30 am.

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance Call into our office: Abbey Street, Roscommon Phone: (090) 66 34633 Fax: (090) 66 34303 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

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45 APPOINTMENTS PLANNING EXTRA

WESTWARD SCANIA Scania Importer - Ireland S We invite applications for the following vacancies:

Job Title:

L.T.I. Co-ordinator: Enterprise Castlerea Limited

Reporting to:

Enterprise Castlerea Limited

Location:

An Chistin Castlerea, Co Roscommon

Job Summary: The position of L.T.I Co-ordinator involves the Co-ordinator in the delivery and coordination of training on a Galway/ Roscommon Education and Training Board supported Local Training Initiative. The position includes managing and supporting the participants on the Local Training Initiative and ensuring participants receive the required training to acquire a QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery Award and develop other necessary skills, including personal skills. This Local Training Initiative will focus on Professional Cookery. The proposed accredited modules are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Professional Cookery Culinary Techniques Meal Service Pastry, Baking and desserts Menu Planning and applied Nutrition Personal effectiveness Work Practice Food Science and Technology Word Processing International Cuisines

Truck, Bus & Trailer Parts Sales Person We require a person with a good working knowledge of Truck, Bus/Coach, Trailer Parts, and Accessories. You should be self motivated with good communication skills and want to work as part of a well established team. You must be PC literate and have a full drivers licence. Salary negotiable based on experience Ref: SP17 PD

Parts Sales Assistant (Trainee) Dealing with Truck and Bus/Coach customers your duties will include processing customer orders, handling phone enquiries, retail counter sales, stock processing and general warehouse duties. Ref: PT17 PD If you are looking for a job which will offer excellent opportunities to progress please forward your CV to:

Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • •

Provide Training to course participants. Assist in the promotion and recruitment of participants for the programme. Assist in the provision of on-going support to learners to ensure they benefit from and successfully complete the programme. General administrative tasks associated with the design, delivery and evaluation of modules for the LTI. Take part in regular meetings to develop on-going work plans / schedules to ensure smooth management of the project. Assist in the provision of individual support and evaluation to all course participants. Liaise with a range of local stakeholders to arrange volunteer work placement opportunities for learners in the local community. Coordinate in the development of individual learning plans with learners and facilitate progression to other forms of training, education or employment. Assist in the production and retention of all project records in accordance with the requirements of the GRETB/QQI. Assist in the monitoring, recording and reporting of course participants’ attendance to GRETB on a weekly basis. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time or as the programme evolves.

Suitable candidates must have: • A relevant nationally recognised qualification in teaching. • Relevant qualifications in Professional Cookery. • Formal qualifications to QQI level 6 or above in Professional Cookery Skills. • IT Skills including word processing. • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the above. • Knowledge of QQI qualifications and modules. • The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience of working with economically, socially, geographically and / or educationally disadvantaged learners. • Have a high level of general administration and organisational skills. • Extensive knowledge of professional cooking, food preparation, kitchen food production management and service in the hospitality industry.

Selection Process: Application is by cover letter and CV by email only to: anchistinhub@gmail.com Short listing will take place immediately on close of application. Suitable candidates will be employed on a full time basis up to 37 hours a week . Canvassing will disqualify. Garda Vetting may apply.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 23rd June 2017

P.J. Kelly After Sales Parts Manager Westward Scania Strokestown Co. Roscommon pj.kelly@westwardscania.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th June, 2017

THANKSGIVINGS A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER FOUND TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. (Make request). 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 this my necessity. There are none than can withstand your power. O, show me here herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. This prayer must be published. E.M.

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client Mr. Pat McDonagh, for planning permission for the site located in Falledeen Townland, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon; we seek permission for the following: Change of use from former retail/butchery to a) Part residential dwelling b) Part funeral parlour Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon (Ph 0906665341) (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client David & Linda Moran, for planning permission concerning the site located in Newtown Kilcastle, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co Roscommon; we seek planning permission for the following: a) To demolish existing agricultural sheds b) Construct a dwelling house, garage, waste water treatment system and associated site works at the site located in Newtown Kilcastle, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co Roscommon. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon (Ph 0906665341) (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Katie Glynn intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct pre-school accommodation including, toilets, outdoor playground, associated site development works and services, connection to existing services on site and including amendments to site boundary and car parking layout/arrangements associated with planning permission previously granted under P&D Ref 13/206 at Antogher Road, Ardnanagh, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Ltd, Architects, Fallon Avenue, Roscommon, Phone: 090 6626974/086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Bridget Guilfoyle for Retention Permission to retain domestic storage sheds at Lisdaulan, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, 22 Castle View, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950, www. morrislohan.ie This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Sharon Noone & Glynn Mulligan, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for change of house design, site layout and site boundary from that permitted under grants of planning reference PD/11/269 & PD/16/3019 with all associated site development works at Cornagrea Td, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon. Signed: Michael Hennessy Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co Roscommon Tel: 086 1701549 This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Peter & Angela Hickey, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to replace an existing single story dwelling house with a story and a half timber frame dwelling including all associated site works. Works to include alterations to the existing access and upgrading of the existing septic tank. Signed: Peter & Angela Hickey, Cornagill House, Golf Course Road, Letterkenny Co Donegal. This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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NewsPeople THANKSGIVINGS OUR LADY OF CLONFERT PRAYER Our lady of Clonfert I come to you, as one of your children, who will never forget the importance of a woman like you. I come because I believe in you. I come to say thanks for the past and the present and ask you to bless me in the future. You know me, you know how I live and you know my needs. Please help me especially when I need you most. I have problems, worries and anxieties the same as everyone else - help me to cope. So often I would just love to give up when life hurts me and people betray me, but give me the courage never to lose heart. Bless my family, my life and my friends. Help me, no matter what happens to me in life, to believe, to trust and to hope. Our Lady of Clonfert, Pray for us. A.K.

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Clooncagh N.S., Clooncagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, are pictured with Grainne Carey, Irish Water; Cathy Baxter, An Taisce, and Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten; pupils Isabella Kelly, Dillan Casey and teacher Ruth Kelly with Suzanne Dempsey, Roscommon Co. Council, at the presentation of Green Flags by An Taisce Green-Schools at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Clooncagh N.S. was awarded the Green Flag for the Water theme, which is sponsored and supported by Irish Water. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Scoil Bhríde N.S. Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon, are pictured with Grainne Carey, Irish Water; Cathy Baxter, An Taisce, and Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten; pupils Lorcan Rudden, Ashling Cronin, Rachel Tully and teacher Mar Kelly with Suzanne Dempsey, Roscommon Co. Council, at the presentation of Green Flags by An Taisce Green-Schools at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Scoil Bhríde N.S. was awarded the Green Flag for the Water theme, which is sponsored and supported by Irish Water. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin

Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten, pictured with Tom Murray, Lauren Frain and teacher Oliver Brady, St. Nathy’s, Ballaghaderreen (Green School Water Ambassador Programme) and Suzanne Dempsey, Roscommon Co. Council. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Gary Egan and Des Hope hold the Premier Division Cup aloft. See report and pictures on page 44. Picture: Andrew Fox

Doublin’ Town! Ballinasloe ﬁnish with a ﬂourish

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This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses

Racing today is at Leopardstown as they launch the Bulmers Live programme for 2017 with Irish rock band Something Happens with a 5.50 pm start. Tomorrow racing takes place in the south at Powerstown Park in Clonmel at 5.05 pm. Saturday sees the first day of a twoday flat meeting at headquarters in the Curragh, the highlight of which is the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes on Sunday. On Monday, the first two day meeting of the season opens at Lenebane with a mixed card scheduled for 5.50 pm featuring the Connaught National. On Tuesday there is an all NH card of 5 hurdle races and a bumper. In Epsom on Friday, John Gosden’s Enable stayed on strongly to get the better of the favourite, Aidan O’Brien’s Rhododendron, in the Oaks by 5l with another O’Brien filly, Alluringly another 6l away in 3rd. The winner will go to the Curragh for the Irish equivalent according to Khalid Abdullah’s racing manager. On Saturday in the Derby O’Brien took revenge with a 1, 2 as outsider Wings Of Eagles came from another parish to beat well fancied stablemate Cliffs Of Moher ¾ l with Gosden’s Cracksman, the favourite just a neck away in 3rd. Wings Of Eagles was O’Brien’s 5th string, a 40/1 shot, and ridden by Padraig Beggy who was having his first ride in the Derby. Also on Sunday at Chantilly, Brametot completed a French Guineas/Derby double for trainer Jean Claude-Rouget. Taj Mahal finished in 4th the best of Ballydoyle’s 3 runners.

Monday and Tuesday at Lenebane

by Tom Red

Racing on Monday opens with 4 flat races, the first an auction maiden over 7f for 2-Y-O’s sponsored by EBF and Foran Equine with 25 entries followed by the largest entry of 52 an extended handicap

again over 7f. Third on the card is a 3-Y-O only claiming maiden run over 1m 2f with 15 possibles and flat racing closes with 42 entered in a 1m 2f handicap. National Hunt racing opens with the smallest field of the day an 11-entry 2m novice chase. The penultimate race is the featured tote.com Connacht National with €30,000 in prize money. There are 23 entries including winner of the race for the last two years, Aranhill Chief, trained in Galway by Steve Mahon. A very interesting entry is a former point to pointer Anseanachi Cliste winner of 9 of his last 10 races. Racing ends with 33 entered in the beginners chase. The best-turned out prize in each race is sponsored by Dalton’s Bar and Lounge, Fuerty and Billy Garvan provides after racing entertainment in the main bar. On Tuesday an all NH card starts with a maiden hurdle over 2m 4f and is followed by a novice hurdle over the same distance. The third, a 2m maiden hurdle, is sponsored by local auctioneer Ivan Connaughton followed by a 2m handicap hurdle. The feature race is the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Handicap Hurdle again over 2m with €20,000 in prize money. The penultimate race is a 3m handicap hurdle sponsored by OCR Waste Management. The best turned-out prize in each race is sponsored by YK Signs, Athleague and music in the main bar after racing is by Michael Regan making his debut at Lenabane. Admission for adults is €15 with OAP/ Students €10. Patrons can avail of the Ros Special for €30, which includes admission, race card, two-course meal and a €10 betting voucher.

Racing news This year prize-money for the summer festival at Galway will be over €2 mil-

Padraig Beggy on Wings Of Eagles cuts down Cliffs Of Moher and Cracksman in the Derby.

lion. With a boost of €30,000 thetote.com Galway Plate on August 2nd is worth €250,000 and the richest race of the week, the Guinness Galway Hurdle, won last year by Clondaw Warrior, will once again have prize-money of €300,000.

Point to point view The race for the leading rider went down to the wire with only 1 dividing Barry O’Neill from Jamie Codd who both had mounts in the final race. Codd was on the favourite Fivecardstud and O’Neill on Lord Getaway in a 6-horse race. Codd pulled up 2 out and even though he was only 3rd, O’Neill celebrated like he had won the National as he crossed the line. He was 2nd last year after spending the last 5 years in third in the shadow of Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd he was well entitled to celebrate his first title win. Liz Lalor won the ladies title and Shane Fitzgerald the novice rider’s title. We wish Shane Prendergast a speedy recovery from serious injuries received when his mount Jack The Snake slipped

up in the last race on Sunday. Here’s looking forward to next October and Toomebridge.

Competition corner Winners of the 3 pairs of tickets for the 2-day meeting at Lenabane are Kathy Sirle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Declan Martin, Knockcroghery and Matt Jennings, Claremorris. Hope you all enjoy 2 days at Lenabane and don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office in Abbey Street. We have three pairs of tickets for the Kilbeggan Races on Monday, 26th June compliments of Paddy Dunican, racecourse manager and all we want to know is: Which Irish jockey rode the winner of the 2017 Epsom Derby? Answers please on a post card to Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail. com by 12 pm on the 21st of June and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

‘Make or break’ Irish title ﬁght for Cruise  SEAMUS DUKE

astlerea native Darren Cruise faces the biggest fight of his boxing career on Saturday, June 24th when he faces Luke Keeler for the vacant Irish Middleweight title at the National Stadium in Dublin. Darren has been telling the Roscommon People that this is a “make or break” fight for him and that after two months of intensive training he is looking

forward to the challenge. “I fought for the super middleweight title last June and was beaten in that fight and then I went to Syria in October with the Irish army for a six month tour of duty and only got back in April. But I have been training hard since and now I have this big fight coming up and I am really looking forward to it,” he said. Darren says that he has really enjoyed the training since his

Castlerea man Darren Cruise in action against JJ McDonagh in England in 2016.

return: “I stayed in good shape when I was away but I am working again under Pawel Popko who is my long-term trainer in Galway and I have been training twice a day six days a week for this fight which is a huge opportunity for me,” he said. Darren has been travelling around the country sparring in preparation for the fight. “I have worked really hard sparring and I have sparred in Castlerea, Galway and Dublin and even though it will be a year almost to the day since I have been in the ring I feel that I am fresh and ready for the challenge,” he said. The championship bout on June 24th is the main event on a major bill of bouts at the National Stadium that night. Darren said: “It’s the main event and my opponent is Luke Keeler who is trained by Paschal and Steve Collins (former World Middleweight Champion). He is a very good boxer with a record of 12 wins out of 12 with five knockouts so I know that I will be up against it on the night. He is ranked number 9 in Europe so if I beat him I will also take that ranking so this is a huge night for me. Make no mistake this is my make or break fight. After so long in the ring this is now

Castlerea man Darren Cruise lands a uppercut during his fight against JJ McDonagh in England last year.

or never for me and I am so determined to win it and take the title. I have put in the hard work and now I have to go out there and do it on the night. “The first bout on the night will be at 6.30 pm and I am expecting that my fight will be about 10 pm. There is a huge

crowd coming to support me from Galway and Castlerea and a lot of my army colleagues will be there too. Mayo boxer Ray Moylette is also on the bill. It’s his first professional fight on home soil so there will be a big crowd there from Westport and Belmullet and hopefully

they will shout for me as well. I am really looking forward to this fight and I want to take that title. I have been in boxing all my life and this is my big chance. I have the hard work put in and now I have to go out and deliver a performance,” he concluded.

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

Dooner’s season review

ell the Roscommon & District Football

League season has come to the end and what a season it was! Ballymoe FC pipped Ballinasloe Town and Castlerea Celtic to the Premier Division title after what was probably the most dramatic finale ever in the league. The new champions just missed out on a remarkable double however as neighbours Castlerea Celtic retained the Challenge Cup by beating Ballymoe 3-1 in the final at Lecarrow. Ballinasloe Town enjoyed a remarkable end to the season as they won their fourth Connacht Cup and then added the Premier Division Cup last weekend to make it a brilliant double.

Meanwhile, Brazukas and Ahascragh United fell through the relegation trapdoor and will be lining out in Division One next season. In Division One, Dysart took the league title and will be joined in the Premier Division next season by runners-up Cloonfad United who also won the Division One Cup. At the opposite end of the table, Rahara Rovers, Loughglynn United and Glen Celtic were relegated. In Division Two, it was a season to remember for Strokestown United who were promoted as champions before adding the Division Two Cup to their trophy room. Strokestown will be joined by Moore United B and new boys, Hodson Bay Athletic, in

Town on the double in Lecarrow! The Herald Premier Division Cup Final

BALLINASLOE TOWN

MOORE UNITED

Ballinasloe Town’s fine end of season form held up to see them claim the Premier Division Cup at Lecarrow last Saturday night. Following their dramatic Connacht Cup win a week previously, Ballinasloe dealt with the challenge of Moore United without much fuss to claim more silverware. ‘The Town’ took the lead in the 20th minute when Mark Duffy was fouled in

the penalty area and top scorer Eoin McCormack fired home from the spot. Moore threatened a couple of times after that but Ballinasloe doubled their lead in the 35th minute when David Grehan scored with a fine header. Moore were probably the better side in the second half in terms of possession but they could not penetrate a solid looking Ballinalsoe rearguard and

a second major cup win in the space of six days was the predictable outcome. Ballinasloe Town: P Maloney, G Egan, J Woods, D Hope, G Canavan, K Kenny, S Duffy, M Duffy, D Cullen, D Grehan, E McCormack. Subs: J Maloney for McCormack, S Tracey for Grehan. Moore United: D Keenan, S Mulvey, E Kenny, R Keogh, S Pettit, P Kelly, D Concannon, D Harrington, M Butler, D O’Brien, K Brennan. Subs: M Duignan for Butler, G Kelly for Mulvey, I Duffy for Kenny. Referee: Shane O’Brien.

Ballinasloe Town celebrate in Lecarrow last Saturday at the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

Division One next year. Honourable mention must go to Cam Celtic who were beaten finalists in the Division Two Cup and beaten semi-finalists in the Connacht Shield. Finally, my thanks to RDFL officials including Vincent Brooks, Gerry Tully, Conor Fahy and Niall Kelly, club officials, players and supporters, match officials and everyone else who assisted in anyway this season. Congratulations to teams across the three divisions for making it a season to remember and in particular to Ballymoe FC who won their first Premier Division title and Ballinasloe Town, Boyle Celtic and Cam Celtic for representing Roscommon so admirably further afield.

Golden boots There were three stand-out goalscorers across the three divisions this season. Premier Division: Ronan Curran (Castlerea Celtic) 21 goals Division 1: Shaun Kearney (Cloonfad United) 18 goals Division 2: Cormack Sheehy (Hodson Bay Athletic) 21 goals

This week’s awards Game of the Week

n played out St. John’s Athletic and Ballaghaderree The points were end. week last er thrill goal t eigh an 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 means they miss out on the chanceFAI Cup. of the giants of Irish football in the

Darragh Concannon rises high to win possession for Moore United during the Premier Division Cup Final against Ballinasloe Town in Lecarrow last Saturday. Picture: Andrew Fox

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER Sporting week on Huge weekend for Tweet Street two ﬁghting Rossies!

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THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner News reached this column earlier this week of two huge upcoming events for two Roscommon fighters. Firstly, Na Fianna kick-

boxer Shane Lawless from Castlesampson in south Roscommon recently won the Irish 50kg IKS K1 title and will attempt to take the Irish ISKA K1 title when he faces Liam Hand at Takeover 9 in Naomh Olaf GAA Club in Dublin this Saturday night. Lawless was in confident

mood when he spoke to People Sport earlier this week. “I won the IKS title by decision so I didn’t get the knockout. I have a combination that I believe will knock him (Hand) out though if it works out,” he said before adding “I think it’ll be a knockout in the

Shane Lawless (right) pictured with his father Earl (left) and coach Martin Ward (centre) following his Irish 50kg IKS title win.

first round.” The young fighter has been training under Martin Ward in Athlone for the last two and half years and recently enjoyed a successful World Kickboxing Championships in Italy, taking home gold and silver medals. The Athlone Community College student had an ominous message for his opponent: “I’m not leaving without that belt.” Further afield, Roscommon girl Grace Morris is preparing to fight at the world famous Madison Square Garden this Friday night. Morris, who fights as Grace Aveen, will face Nicky Lorinczy in a Muay Thai bout at the Triumph Kombat event in New York. Grace graduated from the Convent in Roscommon town in 2008 before making the move to the Big Apple a few years later. She has since become a Muay Thai fighter and personal trainer and following this bout will be fighting under Evolution Muay

A proposed 12-week ban for Diarmuid Connolly. Proposed. Wouldn’t take anything for granted with this case. (Yeah, they’ll probably give him 12 years in Portlaoise Prison judging by some social media reaction!)

Carlow GAA @Carlow_GAA Roscommon girl Grace Morris will be competing in a Muay Thai event this Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Thai, which has produced UFC fighters such as Angela Hill. Grace is looking forward to making her bow at ‘the Garden’. “This fight is literally a dream come true. I went to Madison Square Garden for MMA fights on New Year’s Eve and I said I was going to fight in that same room someday. I thought it would be years from now, but the opportunity arose only months later. It’s such a blessing to be able to get there,” she said. Looking ahead to the weekend, there could be a Roscommon double, albeit 3,000 miles apart! Both Shane and Grace have assured me that they won’t be leaving anything behind in the ring this weekend.

The sporting brief Golf

Club Classic! Roscommon Golf Club hosted a successful Classic last weekend with over 60 teams taking part. The winning team with 96 points featured Tony Brophy (Castlerea GC), Margaret McGuinness (Strokestown GC), Frank McGuinness (Rathcore GC) and Colm Savage (Rathcore GC). Last week’s ladies’ competition was won by Sheila Fallon with 37 points just ahead of Joan O’Gara in second on 36 and Mary Seymour in third also on 36. The Roscommon Ladies team also enjoyed a win over Athlone in the Mary McKenna competition. The Strokestown Golf Club men have advanced to the zone final of the Interclub competition where they will play Carrick-on-Shannon. Meanwhile, Margaret Cox won the 3Ts competition the weekend before last and Martina Feehily finished in second place. Eileen Lyons won the Cunniffe Cup over the June bank holiday week-

end ahead of Anne Neary and Kitty Dowd. To Athlone, where Gary Kenny (39 points) held off the challenge of Michael Downs and Liam Browne (both 38) to land the recent gent’s competition. The three recent ladies’ competitions winners were Alacoque O’Connor, Clare Dowling and Maeve Holmes. Lady Captain Mary O’Hara took home the President’s Prize in Boyle last Sunday with a score of 72. Tish Perry (also 72) finished a close second while Peggy Feely took the gross and Susan O’Mahony (73) finished third. Elsewhere, Sean Heslin won the men’s 18-hole stableford with a score of 43 points, which was just enough to see of Kevin O’Connor in second place on 42. The Ladies’ Junior Foursomes recently beat Ballaghaderreen to book their place in the Connacht Semi-Final. The Bernie Keane Memorial tournament took place in Castlerea last week with large participation in both the men’s and ladies’ sections.

Bring your Sam, your Hill, your COYBIB, your hats, flags & headbands. Bring Molly bleedin Malone too but understand this: CARLOW IS RISING

Dublin GAA @DublinGAAOfﬁcial Replying to @Carlow_GAA We were just gonna bring some footballs & a few ham sandwiches…(Not even Diarmuid Connolly could lay a glove on Carlow and Dublin’s twitter accounts last weekend.)

In the sporting diary .... Ken Doherty cued for Ballymoe Former World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty will take on local players in a pool exhibition at Eddie’s Bar, Ballymoe on Saturday, June 17th. Doherty will play ten ‘best of three’ matches against local talent as part of a great evening of entertainment. The fun and frames will begin at 8 pm and limited tickets are available at just €10 each. All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Stephen on 085-1636969.

Golf Classic at Strokestown Strokestown Golf Club will host its annual Golf Classic this weekend. The competition is open to teams of four and will take place across Friday, Saturday and Sunday with great prizes up for grabs. Please contact Peter on 086-8538105 or Helena on 0868358633 to book tee-times.

People’s Champions of the Week

Pictured receiving first prize (vouchers for a fourball at Old Head Links, Kinsale) on behalf of his teammates at Roscommon Golf Club recently was Tony Brophy (Castlerea GC). Tony and his teammates Margaret McGuinness (Strokestown GC), Frank McGuinness and Colm Savage (both Rathcore GC) won the Roscommon Golf Club Classic. Also in picture (from left to right) are committee members of Roscommon Golf Club: Annie Timothy (Lady Captain), Tom Costello (Captain) and Paula Connaughton (President).

Dympna McGarry won the ladies’ prize with 39 points while Margaret Henry and Celia Mulligan (both 37 points) finished second and third respectively. The men’s winner was Paraic Newman with 63 nett while Michael Creaton finished second with 64 nett. Gerry McDonagh, Paddy Dolan and Padraig Casey won the various categories.

Pitch and Putt

Woodview winners! There have been plenty of winners at Woodview Pitch and Putt Club recently with Teresa Naughton claiming the best nett and Helen Cunniffe claiming the best gross scores in the Ann Dolan Trophy. Doreen Greene and Mary Sheerin finished second in nett and

gross respectively. Meanwhile, Marie Naughton and Maura Coyle won the ‘Old Pals’ competition which had been running for the last few weeks. Kitty Mitchell and Eithne Greene finished in the runners-up spot. Eithne Greene did taste victory in the competition played last Monday however as she took an impressive win.

Ballinasloe Town completed a double as they beat Moore United 2-0 to add the Premier Division Cup to the Connacht Cup they had won the previous week. Captain Des Hope collected the cup from Niall Kelly of the Roscommon & District Football League last Saturday evening in Lecarrow. Pic: Andrew Fox

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Championship Watch

game of the weekend Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Galway v Mayo on Sunday in Pearse Stadium at 2 pm With respect to what has gone on before, this is the weekend when the championship comes alive in both codes with several great games and there will be huge local interest in this one. Opinions are divided 50/50 about this huge clash. Many feel Mayo are still top three and will not get caught like they were last year by Galway. Just as many feel that Galway are now ready to overtake Mayo as the kingpins in the west. Galway have the players for sure but I just hope that Kevin Walsh trusts them to go out and take Mayo on and not play defensively. Either way it promises to be a mighty game. I am giving a hesitant vote to Galway. Match odds: Galway 7/4, Mayo 4/7, Draw 15/2. Prediction: Galway

Diarmuid Connolly has received a 12-week ban after he placed a hand on linesman Ciaran Branagan during Dublin’s Leinster SFC win over Carlow.

Mundane weekend of championship action

Save for the Clare v Limerick MHC Semi-Final, the championship weekend was mundane Cork were very lucky to beat Waterford and Tipper- enough but there were some talkary will be tough opposition after last year’s heroics. A ing points. tight call here: if Cork have anything at all they should The Dublin v Carlow match was edge it narrowly. dire and very hard to watch. In Match odds: Cork 8/13, Tipperary 13/8. fairness to Carlow they did their Prediction: Cork best to shut down Dublin with 14 men behind the ball but it was Leinster SHC Semi-Final: Wexford v unwatchable and another warning

Munster SFC Semi-Final: Cork v Tipperary on Saturday in Thurles at 5 pm

to the powers that be about the decline of the game and the gap between the teams at the top and those at the bottom. It would seem that Diarmuid Connolly is facing a 12-week ban. What he did with the linesman was harmless enough looking but you cannot put a hand on any official and it is a recurring theme with Connolly. He is a brilliant

player but he will have to learn to control his temper. The Down v Armagh game was very exciting in the first half but it descended into a total mess in the second half. Armagh were very poor and Down deserved to win it. Meath were very impressive against Louth. Their total of 27 points must be close to a record

Kilkenny in Wexford on Saturday at 7 pm

Unsettled Rossies prepare for Leitrim

The most eagerly anticipated hurling championship match of the summer so far. Wexford Park will be bursting at the seams for this one. Wexford under Davy are bristling with confidence but the wily old Brian Cody will have a plan up his sleeve. The result will depend on how far Kilkenny have slipped back. Neither side will not need motivation here. Match odds: Wexford 11/4, Kilkenny 1/3, Draw 10/1. Prediction: Kilkenny

Ulster SFC Quarter-Final: Cavan v Monaghan on Sunday in Cavan at 2 pm Another big game that will see a massive crowd in Breffni Park. Cavan will fancy their chances but Monaghan have some very classy performers particularly up front. Match odds: Cavan 15/8, Monaghan 4/7, Draw 8/1. Prediction: Monaghan

Leinster SFC Quarter-Final: Offaly v Westmeath on Sunday in Tullamore at 3 pm Another hard match to call here. Offaly are improving but Westmeath look to have more attacking quality. But at home Offaly will be hard to beat in this. We haven’t had a draw in the championship yet. Match odds: Offaly 11/8, Westmeath 8/11, Draw 15/2. Prediction: A draw

Munster SFC Semi-Final: Clare v Kerry in Ennis on Sunday at 3.30 pm Clare are a decent side but Kerry will come, huff and puff a bit, and will then go home with an easy win Match odds: Clare 8/1, Kerry 1/14, Draw 16/1. Prediction: Kerry

Lions look like lambs to the slaughter The Lions will have to up their performance level if they are to have any hope against the All Blacks in the test matches coming up. Last weekend’s victory against a team of second division players will not be good enough and Johnny Sexton looked way short of the standard required. Maybe it will take a while for the players to get used to being in New Zealand but it is hard to see them winning the series - or any test match for that matter.

in a championship football game. Kildare were also impressive as they hammered Laois. Hopefully one of them can put it up to Dublin for the sake of the championship. This weekend sees several mouth-watering clashes in football and hurling so hopefully there will be more positive stuff to discuss next week.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal with his Real Madrid teammates as the Spanish club retained the Champions League by beating Juventus 4-1 in Cardiff.

Ronaldo proves he’s one of the greats The Champions League final underlined once again that those of us who love sport are lucky to be around to see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in action. They are two of the all time greats and Ronaldo added to his reputation on Saturday night scoring two goals for Real Madrid

as they retained the title, which had not been done in the Champions League era previously. Ronaldo’s record in big games is phenomenal and for any player to have scored 600 career goals is incredible. Closer to home, Ireland face a massive game

against Austria on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium. Martin O’Neill’s team played really well last weekend against Uruguay and while Austria will travel looking for a win, Ireland have the experience and the tactical nous to win it and take a giant leap towards World Cup qualification.

Woods deserved better treatment I would be the first to admit that I am a big Tiger Woods fan and always have been. He is definitely the greatest golfer of the modern era and possibly the greatest of all time. He may not have 18 majors, but Jack Nicklaus won many of his titles when the opposition may not have been that strong. But that’s an argument for another day. I thought the treatment of Woods by the police last week in Florida was a disgrace. I am not suggesting for one minute that Woods should be treated differently to any other member of the public who has done wrong, but for the police to release

the videos of his arrest on to the Internet which ensured that Woods was humiliated all around the world was wrong. They could have arrested and charged him and brought him home without driving the boot in and making a laughing stock out of him. I know a lot of people have no sympathy for him but ask Rory McIlroy or Padraig Harrington or any of today’s top golfers why they are making so much money and they will give you a two-word answer Tiger Woods. Surely he deserved better treatment than he received.

The Roscommon senior footballers will complete their preparations this week for the big game against Leitrim on Sunday week. They were impressive as they dismissed Sligo in a challenge match in Strokestown last week but as we all know challenge games are so far removed from the reality of championship games that they can be dismissed as a reliable yardstick of form. We will have a comprehensive preview of the big game next week but I would still be worried that Roscommon have no settled spine of the team. John McManus was played full-back last week with Sean Mullooly at number six. Is that what we can expect against Leitrim? We have also tried a number of combinations at midfield which is a worry. Is Enda Smith better deployed in the attack? It would seem that Niall Kilroy will be at number 11 and will play a deep role as he did against Cavan and again last week against Sligo. At full-forward we have plenty of options with the two Murtaghs, Enda Smith and Colin Compton just a few of the possibilities. We may have enough firepower to beat Leitrm. But then it gets serious.

Caulﬁeld looks set for deserved success I got a chance to watch the game between Dundalk and Cork City in the League of Ireland Premier Division last Friday night on the TV and I was so impressed with Cork City. It was a clinical away performance from Johnny Caulfield’s men who are now a whopping 18 points clear of the pack in the title race which is now almost over with less than half the season gone. A lot of Roscommon people are taking a special interest in the performances of Cork City in recent years and now it looks like they will be crowned the kingpins of Irish club soccer this year. It would be a marvellous achievement for Johnny Caulfield who keeps very much in touch with what is going on here in Roscommon and is a regular visitor to see his mum and dad in Lecarrow. He is a lovely man and deserves his success.

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Tribesmen end hurlers’ run U-17 Hurling Celtic Challenge Cup (Round 5) GALWAY TRIBESMEN

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ROSCOMMON Although both sides had already qualified from Group G, Roscommon were well beaten by Galway Tribesmen in Ballinasloe recently. The Tribesmen had already ammased a far greater score difference prior to this encounter and their class showed as they swept past the Rossies quite easily in the end. Roscommon had a bright first half and competed well with both Joey Killian and Fergal Hoare prominent in defence. The warning signs were there however and Galway fullback Jack McCullough was dominant in the air as the Tribesmen took control of the first half and led 1-6 to 0-3 at the break.

0-6 An Andrew Flood point for Roscommon at the start of the second half proved to be a false dawn as the Tribesmen shifted up through the gears and ended the game as a contest with four unanswered points and a Adrian Prendergast goal midway through the half. Roscommon wilted as the half wore on and Galway hit a flurry of late scores. The group stages are now finished and the teams will be graded on their performance and then assigned to one of six divisions prior to the play-offs. Roscommon will play Wicklow this Saturday (June 10th) at Abbotstown. Roscommon: A Donnelly, F Hoare, J Donnelly, J Kil-

ROSCOMMON SLIGO Roscommon U-16s qualified for an All-Ireland final clash with Kildare after this impressive win against

4-13 3-7 Sligo last Friday night in Ballyhaunis. Roscommon led by two points at half-time but turned in a

Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 Fuerty 1-10 Oran 1-7 Pádraig Pearses 1-16 St. Dominic’s 3-9 Fuerty 4-13 St. Croan’s 1-7 St. Dominic’s 1-9 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-5 Pádraig Pearses 5-14 Roscommon Gaels 3-12 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 St. Faithleach’s 3-17 St. Aidan’s 1-8 St. Faithleach’s 1-17 Kilglass Gaels 1-9 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-9 St. Barry’s 1-7 Boyle 2-13 St. Aidan’s 2-11 St. Joseph’s 3-10 Kilbride 1-14 Michael Glavey’s 2-12 Ballinameen 1-9 Kilmore 3-13 St. Michael’s 1-4

GAA Fixtures Saturday, June 10th

Oisin Kelly receives the ‘Best and Fairest’ award from referee Barry Nea after Roscommon’s Celtic Challenge Cup match against Galway Tribesmen.

leen, J Lohan, L Corbett, M Comerford, D Treacy, P Gannon, O Kelly, A Flood,

O Walsh, C McNanara, D Martin, C Murray, E Campbell, D Conlon, M

Kelly, K Morris, L Kilroe, A Farrell, S Lynch, J Why, J Cunniffe, C Finneran.

Lauren leads Rossies to Lilywhites showdown Ladies Football All-Ireland U-16 ‘B’ Semi-Final

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great second half display to overcome a spirited Sligo side. Player of the match was Lauren Shanagher who scored 3-4 and was razorsharp all through. Rachel O’Brien was Sligo’s best player on the night but Roscommon were in con-

trol in that second half and a goal from sub Sheena Kilroe saw Roscommon copper fasten an excellent win. Roscommon now play Kildare in the AllIreland final on July 12th. Roscommon: S Lavin; R Kildea, S Wynne, A Walsh; J Brennan, M

Kelly, K McPhillips; K Nolan, E Irwin; O Kelly, K Colgan (0-2), K Shine (0-3); L Shanagher (3-4), M Keogh, K Earley (0-3). Subs: H Martin for Kelly, S Kilroe (1-0), for Shine, A Griffin (0-1) for Keogh, K Harrington for Martin, T Cronin for Colgan.

Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 3 (8 pm) At Kilglass Gaels: Kilglass Gaels v St. Barry’s At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v Shannon Gaels Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Roscommon Gaels. 8 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 (7 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Kilbride At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Michael’s Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC - Section B At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Strokestown. 8 pm Sunday, June 11th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC - Section A At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Elphin. 12 pm

Underage update Friday, June 9th Casey’s Auto Centre U-14 FL Division 4 Final At Athleague: Clann na nGael v Éire Óg. 7.30 pm Saturday, June 10th Gately Building Stone U-14 Hurling League - Group B At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Tooreen. 7 pm Sunday, June 11th McNeill’s Foodstore U-12 Spring FL Division 4 Knockout At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 12 pm Halligan Insurances U-12 Spring FL Division 5 Knockout (12 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Clann na nGael At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Kilglass Gaels

Connacht Schools Track and Field Championships

Aaron Shannon, from CBS Roscommon, competes in the Minor Boys Long Jump event, during the Irish Life Health Connacht Schools Track and Field Championships at A.I.T, Athlone, in Co. Westmeath. Photo by Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

Saoimhe Starr, from Abbey Community College Roscommon, competes in the Junior Girls Shot Put event during the Irish Life Health Connacht Schools Track and Field Championships at A.I.T, Athlone, in Co. Westmeath. Photo by Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

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WEXFORD ROUTED IN RUN-OUT Murtagh brothers lead from the front Senior Football Challenge ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon footballers posted another impressive total as they easily accounted for Wexford in this challenge game played at the magnificent National Sports Campus at Abbotstown in Dublin on Tuesday night. While the two easy wins against Sligo and Wexford over the past couple of weeks have been very

welcome, they come with a huge health warning, as these challenge games bear absolutely no resemblance to the reality and intensity of championship action. However, it was a valuable exercise to see the team playing as a unit and now we have a fair idea of what the starting 15 might be when the team lines out against Leitrim on Sunday week. But in all honesty Wexford were very, very

poor and Roscommon ran through them like a dose of salts in an embarrassingly lop-sided first half. Roscommon led by 0-7 to 0-3 after 16 minutes with Diarmuid Murtagh scoring three of those points and big brother Ciaráin grabbing two. Roscommon were exploiting yawning gaps in a very poor Wexford defence and the first goal arrived in the 17th minute when Brian Stack was fouled in the large square and Ciaráin Murtagh blasted the penalty high into the Wexford net. Further points from Conor Devaney and

Tadgh O’Rourke saw the score at 1-9 to 0-3 after 23 minutes. Incredibly, Roscommon then scored three goals in 90 seconds as the attack ran riot. Ciaráin Murtagh with two and Diarmuid Murtagh with another saw Roscommon lead by 4-9 to 0-3 by the 26th minute and by half-time it was Roscommon 4-12 Wexford 0-5. Roscommon brought on seven subs at halftime and in that second period Wexford outscored Roscommon by 1-14 to 3-4 which will be a bit of a worry to Kevin McStay and his selectors. How-

ever, a total of 7-16 is impressive by any yardstick and the attack continues to look impressive. Sean Mullooly scored Roscommon’s fifth goal in the 40th minute after a peach of a pass from Donie Smith. Diarmuid Murtagh fisted home another Roscommon goal in the 55th minute and Roscommon’s 7th goal came in the final minute when sub Shane Killoran was on target. But Wexford were much better in the second half and scored a string of impressive points, their goal coming in the first minute of the half. So the preparations are

now almost complete, and with no further injuries to report, Roscommon will face Leitrim on the back of a number of impressive challenge game wins. But it must be stressed that while these games are important to look at the team in action, they reveal very little about possible progress in the championship. Roscommon: Colm Lavin; Davy Murray, John McManus, Niall McInerney; Seanie McDermott (0-1), Sean Mullooly (1-0), Conor Devaney (0-1); Tadgh O’Rourke (0-2), Enda Smith; Fintan Cregg,

Ciaráin and Diarmuid Murtagh led the charge as Roscommon enjoyed a facile victory over Wexford at Abbotstown on Tuesday night. Pics Andrew Fox and Sportsfile/Roscommon GAA

Niall Kilroy (0-1), Brian Stack; Ciaráin Murtagh (3-3, 2 frees, pen), Diarmuid Murtagh (2-3, 1 free), Cian Connolly (0-1). Subs: Darren O’Malley for Lavin, Ronan Stack (0-1) for Kilroy, Tom Fetherston for McDermott, Shane Killoran (1-0) for Devaney, Donie Smith (0-2) for Connolly, Colin Compton (0-1) for Ciaráin Murtagh, Ian Kilbride for Cregg (all half-time), Gary Patterson for Stack (52), Brian Murtagh for McManus (52), Dave Rooney for D Murtagh (67). Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow)