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Calls on Minister to clarify future of Youth Work Ireland Galway Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said the threat of closure over Youth Work Ireland Galway’s free youth counselling service must be addressed as a matter of urgency. Deputy Murphy said that Youth Work Ireland Galway had been providing a youth counselling service for young people aged 12 to 21 years in Galway city and county including Ballinasloe, Tuam and Loughrea since 2012, but there were now question marks over its continued survival due to funding issues. The Fianna Fáil TD has tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone on the matter.

Regional debating success for Abbeycartron NS pupils Congratulations to Abbeycartron NS who won the regional final of the Primary Schools Concern Debating Competition held in Bundoran on Tuesday. The competition was for schools from Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Sligo and Donegal. Well done to Ellie Brady, Karen Kielty and Evan Gunn who brought home the shield.

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Castlerea’s ﬁrst Colour Run next Sunday! The first Castlerea Colour Run will take place on Sunday, July 2nd in the Lidl carpark in Castlerea with proceeds going to Barretstown Children’s Charity. Registration will take place from 11 am to 1.30 pm on the day and the run/jog/walk/crawl will begin at 2 pm. Pre-registration is also available this Saturday (24th) and Sunday (25th) in Lidl from 10 am to 6 pm. The dress code for the colour run is white and entry is €10 per person or €20 for a family of four. Participants will be given a free t-shirt and there will be plenty of family fun including face-painting, a bouncy castle, hot dogs, sweets, balloons and music on the day. So come and run, jog, walk or crawl on Sunday, July 2nd for a very worthy cause.

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Cancer survivor Dean Hall (57), right, from Oregon in the United States plans to be the first person in history to swim the entire length of the River Shannon. No stranger to long distance swimming, Hall is raising awareness of childhood cancer and hopes to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Foundation during this 20-stage swim which started on Lough Allen and finishes on June 27th at Bishops Quay in Limerick. As he continues his great journey, the Roscommon People understands that Dean stayed in Roscommon town on Tuesday night. He is swimming what is considered by Ironman triathletes as 2-3 marathon distances a day to complete this 150-mile swim. Maura Toner of Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCF) said that the charity is very thankful to Dean for choosing to dedicate this incredible endurance swim to raising awareness of childhood cancer. To follow Dean Hall’s journey on the River Shannon, see his blog ‘Swimming In Miracles’ on Facebook or at his website- www.swimminginmiracles. com.

I live on the outskirts of a busy town. I am annoyed at the excessive level of parking on footpaths. Whilst walking my young children I am obliged to leave the footpath and walk on a busy road because of the careless and inconsiderate behaviour of vehicle owners. Is it illegal to drive on and park on a footpath? Please advise me. It is illegal to park in a way which interferes with traffic flow or obstructs or endangers other road users to include pedestrians. The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 sets out a number of parking prohibitions including: • No parking on a footpath (either partly or wholly). • No parking on a roadway marked with double yellow lines • No parking on a section of roadway where a no parking sign has been provided, for the period indicated • No parking within 5 metres of a junction • No parking opposite a continuous white • No parking in any place, position or manner resulting in interference to a fire brigade station, an ambulance station or a Garda station • No parking at a pedestrian crossing or traffic lights, within 15 metres on the approach side or 5 metres on the other side. • No parking at a school entrance. • No parking on a grass margin or median • No parking obstructing any entrance for vehicles except with the occupier’s consent. Driving on a footpath can result in the driver receiving a €60 fine if paid within 28 days or €90 fine if paid within the next 28 days together with 1 penalty point or 3 penalty points on conviction. Parking a vehicle in a dangerous position may result in a mandatory court appearance, 5 penalty points and a court fine.

Pictured is Senator Maura Hopkins with the new Minister for Community and Rural Affairs, Michael Ring, in Roscommon Town, where the two discussed the positive announcements of the week regarding CLAR funding for many projects through the Roscommon/Galway constituency.

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ranted, it would be stretching things to say ‘If Carlsberg made Connacht semifinal days’…but there was something very positive about last Sunday in Roscommon town. There was a giddy excitement in evidence in town all weekend. Well, I suppose we were the last team out in the competition. It’s fair to say the appetite had been well whetted. On Saturday afternoon I saw three men chatting earnestly on the Athlone Road, one of the men sporting a Roscommon GAA cap, the other two sporting no caps at all. It was obvious they weren’t talking about the price of turnips, Donald Trump or the rushed appointment of Máire Whelan from A(G) to B. The men were within the shadow of the Hyde, and as I watched their animated analysis, I knew they had Roscommon and Leitrim on their minds. We encountered the three wise men as we made our way to the Family Fun Day at Scoil Mhuire, where the football stars of the future were trying out their drills on super slides and bouncy castles. Later, on the way home, the open gates of the Hyde was an invitation I couldn’t resist on this beautiful evening. I drove in to have a look around, fuelled by curiosity and the type of anticipation that prompts members of a wedding party to have a ‘gathering’ a night or two before the big day. A small number of people, perhaps eight or nine, were toiling away on various eleventhhour routines. ‘Prunty Pitches’ vehicles were parked close to the pitch and the purr of their machines barely invaded the stillness. A few men were operating machines between the halfway line and the goal on the graveyard end; you could say it was grassroots GAA in action…prior to the main event the following day. It can be a nice experience to gaze on the Hyde Park pitch on the eve of a big game, when there are no players, only unrevealed mysteries. oving forward twenty hours or so, and now it’s Sunday afternoon. As much as three hours before the big game, many fans were gathering in the vicinity of Hyde Park. I left it until twenty minutes before scheduled throw-in. At 3.10 there was quite a long queue for tickets, which I presume

contributed to the short delay in the game starting. For many years now I’ve watched these games from the stand on the near side – the one beside the Hyde Centre. I’m drawn to the raw banter of the terraces, where the soul of the GAA lives. On Sunday however, I decided to reclaim my place in the press box. Things have changed here over the years. Once, when Killoran and Newton ruled the centre of the park, there was just the Herald and the Champion, maybe the Connacht Tribune, then Shannonside when it started up, and then on the day of a Connacht final the handful of local ‘hacks’ were joined by the royalty from the national papers and RTE. Needless to say they always had a great welcome for themselves! These days, the press box is bustling like Grafton Street on Christmas Eve…well, not quite. The Hyde media centre is an enormous, long, narrow corridor, running the length of the big stand on the ‘County Home’ side. Once upon a time, the press box was occupied by a few old-stagers who had seen it all, and maybe a couple of young ‘whippersnappers’ who were starting our on their journalistic journeys and hadn’t seen an awful lot yet. Veteran or newcomer, cynical or mad enthusiast, they got on well enough. They scribbled the scores into their notepads – and tweeted nothing. ‘Who got that last point? Who gave it into him?’ they asked, and someone, even a member of the direct opposition, would always oblige. They cracked in-jokes, complained and complimented the play to excess, sometimes bore the brunt of abuse from nearby supporters, oohed and aahed when the PA man announced scores from around the grounds, and – at all costs – dutifully tallied the wides in the corner of a page. No two reporters were necessarily alike, but they all had one thing in common; they never crossed the ‘Governor’ of the Hyde press box, the late Jackie Brennan. ow, in 2017, dozens of reporters sit in front of their tablets/laptops, glued to the updates from other GAA grounds, the sporting world and life generally. There were perhaps thirty to forty reporters in Hyde Park on Sunday; the Roscommon People and Herald, Leitrim Observer, other Connacht papers, the national newspapers, Shannonside, RTE, Newstalk and God

knows how many more papers, radio stations and television channels. There were also sound men and sound women and other technicians and County Board personnel and stewards and VIPs and some lovely locals who provided the press box occupants with tea, coffee and sandwiches. It is of course a family, a family with a very long and narrow living room. For a good while on Sunday I could hear Willie but I couldn’t see him. Many of these reporters cover the same beat; watching Roscommon wherever they go is the beat that at least eight or nine of them are on. Some of these journalists have been on the Roscommon beat for many, many years; it has rarely been a dull assignment. The notepads aren’t entirely gone yet; many of the reporters still record the action with a pen, before transferring to their laptop or tablet. Many of them tweet as they go; on Sunday one of the contingent recorded the Roscommon penalty on his phone and a couple of us asked him to replay it to see if the Leitrim ‘keeper had got a touch (he hadn’t). It makes you wonder how long the GAA can resist calls for video evidence. Now that I had made a return to the press box, I also made a beeline for the complimentary coffees. Chatting to a few more people along the long walk towards caffeine, we were all in agreement that Hyde Park looked magnificent and that this occasion, sun-draped and all as it was, was a throwback to some of the great days at the Hyde that remain in our memories. When it was all over, several of the journalists headed for the vicinity of the dressing rooms to find out what both camps had to say. Slowly the press box became less crowded. Now I could see Willie but I couldn’t hear him. But all was good; Willie’s words had danced across the airwaves and Roscommon were back in the Connacht Final. There had been a feelgood factor all day. The sun was still beating down. So, a little later, I decided to sample more of the atmosphere. In ‘The Hatch’, Kevin McStay, the Roscommon manager, was enjoying a pint and mingling with the fans. Where else would you get it? The GAA…not a bad movement. Honestly, if Carlsberg made amateur voluntary organisations that, whatever their failings, have a happy knack of reflecting the heart and soul of the people of Ireland…

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‘Meatloaf’ ... aka Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice pictured getting ready for the stage.

‘Meatloaf’ ... aka Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice pictured with Dympna Hurley.

What Michael did next… Yes, it’s Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, as you’ve surely never seen him before! Had this side of ‘Fitz’ been revealed to Enda Kenny & Co. during last year’s Government formation talks, who is to say by how much the course of recent political history might have been changed? And, if some of the occupants of Dáil Éireann are sniffy about the attire of Mick Wallace and others, we can’t imagine what they would

make of the game-for-a-laugh Glinsk man if he turned up for debate as Meatloaf. A short while after these exclusive photos were taken in ‘make-up’ in Creggs on Saturday night, Deputy Fitzmaurice performed as Meatloaf in a Lip Synch fundraiser for the Sunshine Rooms at Creggs NS. There was, writes Frank Brandon (page 24, today’s issue) an “amazing motorcycle entry of local TD Michael Fitzmaurice as Meatloaf…Fitz, and an entourage that would have

done justice to Beyoncé, did Bat out of Hell, and it is doubtful if any Meatloaf performance ever had as big, in every sense, an impact on an audience.” So, well done Michael – over to you, Shane Ross, not to mention Denis and Eugene! * This is the only evidence of Fitz as Meatloaf that we have obtained; for photos of more of the excellent participants, turn to page 33 in our Weekend People section today. –PH

‘More Seáns and Johns than women elected to Dáil’ There have been more Seáns and Johns than woman elected to Dáil Éireann, according to an analysis of all TDs elected since 1918. There were 99 Johns and 31 Seáns elected over the last century compared with just 114 women, according to the analysis for Women for Election. That is according to Caroline Kirrane, Adjunct Lecturer at Trinity College Business School, who analysed the data. Financial expert Kirrane is spearheading an innovative crowdfunding campaign, which aims to raise €50,000 for Women for Election. The campaign was launched last Thursday. Anybody who would like to support the campaign can opt for a number of donation options, offering a range of campaign perks. Full details at www. womenforelection.ie/donate

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Caroline Mockler and David Hynes pictured at Hynes Pharmacy, Roscommon Town. Picture: Andrew Fox

Hynes Pharmacy, Roscommon Town. Picture: Andrew Fox

10 anniversary celebrations at Hynes’ Pharmacy, Castle Street, Roscommon As Hynes’ Pharmacy celebrates its 10th anniversary and ‘Best For Baby’ ofﬁcially opens, DAVID HYNES acknowledges the wonderful support of the local community…

could never overstate how grateful we are to the people of Roscommon and surrounding areas for their support over the past ten years. Without such support we would never had made it this far. It is appreciated not just by myself, but by the full team here at Hynes’ Pharmacy. Speaking of the team, Mariece and I cannot go far enough in thanking everyone who works with us here in the Pharmacy and Baby Store. We feel lucky to be surrounded by such a dedicated and hard-working team, who care every bit as much about this business and its customers as we do, and who constantly go beyond the call of duty. Since opening in 2007, we have done our very best to provide a trusted, customer-focused serv-

ice. Our promise is that we will continue to strive to further enhance the service that we provide to you, to continue to expand the range of products we offer, and to ensure that we remain the best possible value. It is my belief that shopping locally should never come at an extra expense to the customer, and we work hard to make sure that we are, at the very least, no more expensive than anywhere else. It is for this reason that we have implemented a price promise at our Best For Baby Nursery store.

Launch of online store Pharmacy is evolving. That’s why Hynes’ Pharmacy recently launched their online store, www. hynespharmacy.ie As David Hynes explains: “We have designed an online service where you can shop quickly and easily in the comfort of your own home and have the choice either to have your purchases delivered to your door or be made available for collection in the pharmacy. “Using our website, customers can now order their prescription online or by text message.” Hynes Pharmacy also has an app in construction at the moment which will further enhance their accessibility.

Our services We are proud to be able to offer the full spectrum of pharmacy services to the people of Roscommon. We offer cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar testing at no cost to our patients. We have a fully operational Repeat Prescription Service, Prescription Collection & Delivery Service and an Out Of Hours Emergency Prescription Service. To enhance patient compliance with taking their medicines, we offer a blister packing system – also at no cost. We have free in-store hearing tests every second Friday and run ongoing Smoking Cessation, Travel Advice and Weight Loss programmes. We are always available in store or at the end of the phone, for help or advice. Being there for our customers when they need us is the most rewarding and satisfying part of the job. At Hynes’ Pharmacy, we’re proud of our range of cosmetics and fragrances. We’re Roscommon agents for all top fragrance brands, as well as for a wide range of cosmetics including, but certainly not limited to, Clarins, Shiseido, Nuxe, L’Occitane, Bioderma, L’oreal, Rimmel, Gosh, MooGoo and La Roche Posay. We also have exciting launches lined up for later in the summer.

Saoirse Galvin, Linda Gunn and Laura Thomas pictured at Hynes Pharmacy, Roscommon Town.

Orla Keane and Teresa Whyte pictured at Hynes Pharmacy, Roscommon Town. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ofﬁcial opening of ‘Best For Baby’ this weekend

Best for Baby, Roscommon Town. Picture: Andrew Fox

Leading brands at Best For Baby! It has just been confirm Baby’ will become offi ed that ‘Best For from July! Already, all cial Stokke stockists are in stock, including leading nursery brands Mamas & Papas, Maxi iCandy, Uppababy, Teds, Chicco, Axkid, Be Cosi, Quinny, Phil and and many, many more.Safe, Mountain Buggy

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This Friday and Saturday, the official opening of Best For Baby at Castle Street, Roscommon takes place. Siobhan in ‘Best For Baby’ looks forward to welcoming customers over the gala opening weekend. An exciting line-up of guest visitors is promised – there will be goodies to enjoy and special offers in-store during the weekend-long celebrations. David Hynes of Hynes’ Pharmacy told the Roscommon People: “This nursery store was quite a natural progression as our pharmacy has always had a special interest in this area. And, when each of our own three girls were born, we found that we had to leave the town, and indeed the county, to source almost everything that we needed. “Our philosophy is to be able to provide all nursery items locally. We aim to ensure that not only do we have the variety of items people expect, but also that the customer gets as good, if not better, value than anywhere else – hence our price promise.” David told the Roscommon People that customer services are now being implemented in-store, an approach that has proven very successful in the pharmacy. For example, we are now offering a free maternity tens rental service. And, in the coming months we aim to implement a breast pump rental scheme. “We are only too happy to help fit car seats too. Meanwhile, we offer phased payment plans on any purchases and we can have all travel systems assembled before col- Pictured are David and Mariece Hynes with their daughters Tara, lection, if desired.” Shauna and Maria.

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Teresa from Moulded Memories - 10% OFF castings taken or booked on the day. Please contact the shop to make an appointment, places filling up fast. Also there will be an instore competition to win a €100 voucher for Moulded memories.

11.30 - 4.00 pm David Power will be instore to talk about Kiddy Car Seats and the asthma and allergy friendly Pure Zees Baby Cot mattresses.

12.00 - 4.00 pm Shane from Maxi Cosi will be onhand checking that car seats are correctly fitted. So be sure to get yours checked. Ray Lavelle from UPPA UPPAbaby baby will be instore (11 until 3) to do demos on all UPPA UPPAbaby baby Systems

Unveiling our new “Best For Bedtime” (showrooms upstairs)

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Hynes’ Pharmacy 10 Year Anniversary As part of our 10 year anniversary celebrations Bioderma Skin expert Gabriele Misset will be instore from 12-4pm on Friday, 23rd June doing skin analysis and giving skincare advice. Gabriele will have a hamper to give away and customer samples. There will be a FREE GIFT with all purchases instore over the weekend and

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There will be multiple competitions and giveaways instore and on our facebook page over the weekend so keep posted and be sure to call in!

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Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were Cara, Owen and Erin Caulfield. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were Emily Thompson and Roisín Igoe. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were Aoife, Katie and Sinéad Freeman. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pitch perfect day as Rossies shine tions which so tested the patience of players, management, administrators, fans and the business community, it was heartwarming to see Hyde Park looking ‘absolutely fabulous’ and being centre stage again on a big championship Sunday in June. And, while there was hardly any competitive edge to the actual game, the beautiful weather, splendour of the pitch and the commanding Roscommon win all combined to evoke memories of great days at a

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his was more like it... after all that unfortunate business with the Hyde in the recent past – not to mention last season’s tame championship exit – Sunday provided a welcome reminder of happier days. This was a reminder of what we have been missing! After all those big match cancella-

sun-drenched Hyde in decades past. True, the game was desperately one-sided, but Roscommon’s confidence has been fragile since last summer and the management, players and fans were probably all happy to enjoy a straightforward win, one without drama or controversy. Roscommon needed to make this statement of intent – as much to themselves as to anyone else that might be keeping a watching brief.

This was an economic triumph too. There was a good atmosphere in town from Saturday evening. Local businesses enjoyed a busy weekend’s trading, with large crowds of Roscommon and Leitrim fans contributing a welcome spending spree to the local economy! Leitrim, who accepted their defeat with dignity, are struggling just now, but they will have better days. Meanwhile, as they look ahead to

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Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were John and Annmarie Mee. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were Kyle, Leah, Gordon, Seán, Dean and Sharon Casey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were Zara Fallon, Caoimhe and Aideen Walsh. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last were Daithí, Ciara, Rachel and Joe Noone. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School last Saturday, were Shannon Gavin, Grace Maria Burgoyne and Sara Stephens. See page 17. Picture: Andrew Fox

Funding for roof works at Scoil Mhuire Convent School  PAUL HEALY

Friendship Circle meets at The Core Everybody is welcome to the last week of The Friendship Circle at The Core, Church Street/Abbey Street, Roscommon this

Sunday, June 25th, before breaking for summer. Come along for games, music and craic from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School, Roscommon Town, has had an application for roof repairs approved by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton. Senators Frank Feighan and Maura Hopkins both welcomed the news. Senator Hopkins said this vital funding will allow the school to

conduct their teaching in a safe and modern environment. “I will continue to work with Minister Bruton to ensure that the funds are made available to Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School, as soon as possible to allow them to have these roofs repairs completed in a timely manner’, Senator Hopkins said. Senator Feighan, who said works will proceed once the tendering process has been completed, added

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. Senator Feighan, who said the grant will stimulate economic activity, added: ‘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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Road works at Creagh will alleviate safety concerns

Pictured at the 2017 National Play Day launch were Breata Coyle of RCC, Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, Carmel Dunne, Roscommon County Childcare Committee, Nollaig Feeney and Jacinta Carlos Ward, RCC.

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Property Owners – Opportunity to Repair & Lease Vacant Property Roscommon County Council is inviting applications from owners of vacant property under a new scheme called the Vacant Housing Repair and Leasing Scheme which is a key component of the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness. If a property requires repairs to bring it up to the Standards for Letting, Roscommon County Council or an Approved Housing Body will pay for this repair work up-front in return for the property being made available for social housing through a lease for a period of at least 10 years. Roscommon County Council is interested in such properties in its high demand areas such as Monksland and the towns of Roscommon, Castlerea, Boyle, Ballaghaderreen & Strokestown. There are a number of requirements in relation to the Scheme: 1. The property must be vacant for at least one year. 2. There must be a social housing demand for property in the area. 3. The maximum funding allowable is €40,000. 4. Examples of eligible works are new flooring, low grade plumbing / heating works, energy efficiency upgrades, insulation, painting/decorating, windows / doors upgrade/ replacements. 5. Significant structural works are not eligible e.g. extension, roof replacement. 6. The minimum lease term is 10 years, 15 years or 20 years depending on the cost of the works. 7. The lease payments will be based on a. The general terms of social leasing which is set at 80% (85% for apartments) of the current market rental rates in the property location b. A further adjustment to the lease payment to off-set the cost of the repair/upgrade work until the cost of the work has been repaid. 8. Property Owners must prove ownership and be tax compliant and must engage the Contractor. 9. This initiative is not available for private renting. Further details of the Scheme and Application Form are available from the Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council , Áras an Chontae, Roscommon (090) 6637230 or via website on www.roscommoncoco.ie. Mr Derek Caldbeck A/Head of Finance & Housing (to include ICT), Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon F42 VR98

Roscommon Play Day 2017 in Boyle this Sunday

On Sunday, 25th of June, all roads will lead to Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon for the 10th Annual County Play Day (from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm). This is a fun filled day for all the family under the National Play Day Initiative supported by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Roscommon County Council. Roscommon County Childcare Committee, Roscommon Integrated Development Company, Castlerea Inflatables, the GAA and the FAI will provide a range of activities on the day for chil-

dren of all ages. There will be soccer and football games, Irish dancing, storytelling and the Big Blue Play bus. Young children will have free entry to Lough Key adventure playground, experience storytelling, and Lough Key will be enhanced by a number of large inflatables to add drama to the occasion. Face-painting will also be available on the day with donations going to Crumlin’s Children’s Medical Research Foundation along with donations and proceeds from the very popular balloon race. For further informa-

tion please contact Louise Woods from Roscommon County Childcare Committee on 094-9622540.

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins, right, has stated that the completion of road works at Glentaun, Creagh, Ballinasloe is very positive for residents in the area. Senator Hopkins said: “The completion of these roads works is a positive step in improving road safety for the many residents in the area. The road conditions in the area had deteriorated significantly over the past number of years. “Many residents had expressed their concerns surrounding road safety and I want to thank both Roscommon County Council and Galway County Council for their cooperation in the completion of this project, which included a section of road in each county. The works included the widening and resurfacing of the existing route way. “I want to thank residents for being so proactive in raising this issue with me and each local authority for completing the works” Senator Hopkins concluded.

Castlerea Community College held an Awards ceremony recently. Pictured is Female Leaving Certificate Student of the Year 2017, Luana Camargo, and nominees Sarah Mee and Heather Spellman. Also pictured are James Reidy (Year Head), Eileen Ryan (Principal) and Jarlath Burke, Deputy Principal. Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council has decided to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: R371 Ballyleague to Scramoge

Castlerea Community College recently held an Awards ceremony. Gaisce Award recipients are pictured with their ‘PAL’, Ms. Margaret Larkin. Also pictured are Eileen Ryan (Principal) and Jarlath Burke (Deputy Principal). Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Period of Closure: 9.30 am to 3pm on Saturday 15th July, 2017 Alternative Routes: N63 Ballyleague to Roscommon N61 Roscommon to Four Mile House R368 Four Mile House to Farnbeg And vice versa Reason for Closures: To facilitate the cycle event associated with The Two Provinces Triathlon. Eugene Dwyer Head of Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

Castlerea Community College recently held an Awards ceremony. Pictured is Male Leaving Certificate Student of the Year 2017, Andrew Lyons and nominees Evan Flynn and James Fannon. Also pictured are James Reidy (Year Head), Eileen Ryan (Principal) and Jarlath Burke, Deputy Principal. Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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NewsPeople Plans for memorial to the great Gerry O’Malley now at advanced stage Work on a memorial project honouring the late Roscommon GAA legend, Gerry O’Malley, is now at an advanced stage. A special monument is to be erected in his native village of Brideswell at the end of September and will be the first of its kind to represent a dual player. The local memorial committee recently got the planning go-ahead from Roscommon County Council for the memorial. The memorial committee have been overwhelmed by the support for the project and want to acknowledge that the response to their fundraising has been truly fantastic. The support has come from all over the county and country, through ticket sales and many personal and company donations. Gerry was one of the greatest footballers of all time never to win an All-Ireland football medal. However, as a dual player, he did finally win an All-Ireland medal with the Roscommon Junior hurlers when they defeated Warwickshire in the 1965 final. Gerry wore the Roscommon jersey with distinction from November 1947 all the way through to 1964, winning four Connacht Senior Football Championships and six Connacht Junior Hurling Championships. He captained Roscommon to the 1962 All-Ireland Football Final, unfortunately losing out to Kerry. At club level, he won two Roscommon Senior Football Championship medals with St. Patrick’s (St. Dominic’s) before he joined the newlyformed St. Brigid’s club and went on to win four more Senior Championships. As a dual player, he played hurling with Four Roads, winning five Roscommon Senior Hurling Championships. He represented Connacht in football from 1950 to 1962, winning three Railway Cups, and also

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The late Gerry O’Malley congratulates Frankie Dolan after St. Brigid’s won the 2011 County Senior Football title. Picture: Andrew Fox

represented Connacht in hurling over a number of years. In 1961, Gerry was chosen as the ‘Footballer of the Year’ by the Association of Gaelic Sports Journalists in a countrywide ballot. He was selected on the Roscommon and Connacht teams of the century and inducted into the Roscommon GAA Supporters Club Hall of Fame in 2009. Gerry was known for his personal qualities of modesty, loyalty and integrity and as a man who wore his greatness lightly. If you would like to be associated with this tribute to a great footballer and a great man and wish to purchase tickets or give a donation, you can still do so by contacting Charlie Finneran, chairperson (090-6488192), Andy McDonnell, treasurer (087-2394305) or any committee member. It is hoped that the committee will have reached their target by mid-July after which they will not be selling tickets or accepting donations.

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Ballaghaderreen Foróige meets the President! CLUB CELEBRATE WINNING NATIONAL AWARD  DAN DOONER

Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club was rewarded for their success in the recent Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards when young members met President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin recently. The club took the top prize at the awards ceremony at City West in April

for their project welcoming Syrian teenagers to their area. They also won one of the best display prizes. On discovering that seven of the eighty Syrian refugees resettled in Ballaghaderreen are teenagers, this group decided to welcome their peers to the town and undertook a series of welcome actions for their new neighbours. They first made a welcome poster and a welcome folder with individual mes-

sages which they had translated into Arabic. They then extended an invitation to the young Syrians to a social evening for which they made baked goods, taught each other how to pronounce one another’s names, did clay modelling and played pool. Lastly, they presented their new friends with welcome packs of handmade friendship bracelets, woolly hats and chocolate bars.

Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club was competing against 203 other projects on topics such as equality; homelessness; mental health; culture and much more. The Ballaghaderreen youngsters had a day to remember on Thursday, May 30th when they travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin to meet Michael D. Higgins before appearing on RTE radio show ‘Drivetime’.

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Meeting the President was a fantastic experience; it is something I will never forget. He was very friendly and made me feel at ease completely. I felt immense pride in being able to convey my understanding and knowledge of the project to him” – Diarmaid Geever

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Going to Aras An Uachtarain and meeting President Higgins was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Seeing how genuinely interested he was in our project was wonderful and I was really delighted to be able to tell him about our Syrian friends. After Áras, going to RTE was incredible. Getting the opportunity to speak on national radio was a fantastic experience. It was a memorable day and I will never forget it” – Gemma Hallworth

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Pictured above, left to right: Jessica Fahy (15): Young Club Member from Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club, Syrian refugees; Shaima Manaa (12) and Issra Boshi (13), President Michael D Higgins and Young Club Member from Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club; Diarmaid Geever (16) and Gemma Halloworth (15). Pic: maxwellphotography.Ie

The night before our visit to Áras an Uachtaráin, I was so excited to meet President Higgins I couldn’t sleep! Really we had no need to be nervous as President Higgins was very enthusiastic, showed great interest towards our project and asked lots of questions. I had an amazing time representing our club and our citizenship project and it was a day I will never forget” – Jessica Fahy

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NEWS…at a glance €50,000 boost expected from International Angling Festival It’s been confirmed that over 130 anglers from all over Ireland and overseas are on their way to this weekend’s International Pike Classic in the Shannonside town of Lanesborough, Ballyleague, with an estimated boost of over €50,000 for the region. The Lough Ree Angling Hub has worked closely with the Camlin & District Angling Club to host the competition, which kicks off in Lanesborough and Ballyleague on Saturday morning next (June 24th) at 8.45 am. The presentations to the winners take place on Saturday and Sunday night at 8.30 pm in local pubs. The event could not have taken place without the hard work of the Camlin & District Anglers Club. The event is supported by Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland and Fáilte Ireland as well as Bord na Mona, ESB, Longford and Roscommon county councils and Vincent McGowan

Engineering in Lanesborough. The event will also be attended by one of Europe’s top Angling journalists who will write about the festival in France next month. For more information on the festival call Michael Galvin of the Camlin Angling Club at 086-8715207 or email loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com.

Knockcroghery GP surgery back to four mornings a week The HSE has confirmed that the GP surgery in Knockcroghery has been extended from one morning a week to four mornings a week. It had been reduced to one morning a week a number of years ago. Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan is claiming credit for the breakthrough. He says that following his representations to the HSE he is “glad to confirm” reinstatement of the service to four days. “The extended service commenced in Knockcroghery at the start of this month by

Dr. Wojciech Wawrzyneck. Knockcroghery Surgery times now operate from Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm. “Patients have been notified and I understand that the local community group is making arrangements to advertise the enhanced service in the area.” Senator Feighan concluded: “I am very pleased that this more extensive GP service is now in place considering the number of elderly people living locally along with the fact that there are two schools and four playschools in the area.”

Bag-packing fundraiser for multiple sclerosis

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow on Saturday night last were Ann and Ultan Mannion. Picture: Andrew Fox

A bag-packing fundraiser in aid of the County Roscommon branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland will take place in Tesco Store, Roscommon Town, today, Thursday the 22nd of June from 9.30 am to 7 pm. All donations gratefully received and any offers of help on the day appreciated.

‘Rally for Life’ bus to Dublin

Lisnamult Draw results

There will be a bus travelling to the ‘Rally for Life’ which is due to take place on Saturday, July 1st from 2 pm in Dublin city centre. The bus will be leaving Casey’s roundabout in Roscommon town at 8.30 am and will cost €15 per person. Booking is essential, on 086-8462284.

There was luck in the air for some locals when the monthly Lisnamult Draw was held. Results are as follows – €100: Seamus and Katie Kerrie; €100: Catherine Dwyer; €50: Bridie Murphy; €25: Patsy Costello; €25: Mai Feeney; €25: Ita Scanlon.

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Pictured at the Lynch Flooring 10th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday last were Shane Dunne, Trevor Finneran, Gabriel Lynch, Seán Melia, Karine Rodriguez and Douglas Dealmeida.

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10th anniversary celebrations MORE WEEKEND at Lynch Flooring ONE OF SALE MADNESS! Beautiful sunshine was the stunning backdrop to the gala 10th anniversary celebrations at Lynch Flooring last weekend as Gabriel, Annmarie and all the team welcomed customers ‘old and new’ to the renowned flooring business. Lynch Flooring at Golf Links Road, Roscommon is a state-of-the-art flooring outlet with a range of the very best flooring options available. Having opened in 2007, the business has become a popular ‘one-stop-shop’ for all flooring needs and its customer base now encompasses several counties. There was a mood of celebration all weekend as Gabriel and his team acknowledged the milestone and took the opportunity to thank their customers for their loyalty and support. In fact Gabriel has confirmed that, due to huge public interest and demand, their massive 10th anniversary Lynch Flooring sale will now continue up to and including this Saturday, June 24th. “It was lovely to see so many people calling in” Gabriel told the People. “We are very grateful for everyone’s support. We have now decided to continue the celebrations and extend our 10th anniversary sale until this Saturday, June 24th.”(See page 56).

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Pictured at the Lynch Flooring 10th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday last were Karine Rodriguez and Emma Kilmartin. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Celebrationof115yearsof MercyeducationinRoscommon

Dignity and pride as an era ends  PAUL HEALY

Times change, the years drift by, eras end, new beginnings emerge. There was a momentous milestone occasion in Roscommon at the weekend. No doubt, in this busy world, it passed some people by. Of course many more were well aware of it. It truly was a historic moment. And it was acknowledged with dignity, sacredness and indeed pride. A powerful, evocative Mass in the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon was a fitting, indeed beautiful celebration of the milestone. For 115 years, the Mercy Sisters have been involved in education in Roscommon town. Now that distinguished period of service was coming to an end. In 1902, the sisters built the present Primary School, Scoil Mhuire. Over the years, the sisters became immersed in education in the county town. Their contribution over many decades was very significant, but change has come. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a number of events marked the mile- Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School were Hannah Frances Kelly, Emily McDermott, Kara Crehan, Grace McDermott, Una Feeley, Mary McPhillips, Mollie Kelly and Seamus McPhillips. Picture: Andrew Fox stone, as we report here…

First Principal of new school on proud past and challenges ahead Following Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday evening, a special reception was held in Scoil Mhuire. Outgoing Scoil Mhuire Principal, Ms. Una Feeley, addressed guests. Ms. Feeley has been appointed as the first Principal of the new St. Coman’s Wood Primary School, a new school which comes into being following the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire and the Abbey National School. Welcoming everyone to “a celebration of 115 years of Mercy education in Roscommon”, Ms. Feeley paid tribute to the Sisters of Mercy for the contribution they had made for over a century. She welcomed the Mercy sisters, in particular Sr. Bríd Keogh, Sr. Madeleine Morris and Sr. Mary Glynn. A warm welcome was also extended to past and present staff, members of the Board of Management and all who have been involved in the school in any capacity, including all current or past pupils who were present. Ms. Feeley thanked all staff of the school – past and present – and gave a special mention to school secretary Ann Igoe, who has been working in Scoil Mhuire for almost thirty years. She acknowledged the work of volunteers in many capacities over the years, as well all other individuals and groups who have helped in any way. And, she added, “last but not least our pupils who give us so much joy and put a smile on our faces.” Ms. Feeley noted that Catherine McAuley, founder of the Mercy sisters, “had a vision which saw Christ in everyone, be they rich or poor, a vision which has been central to our ethos over the years.” She continued: “We have endeavoured to make everyone feel welcome in Scoil Mhuire regardless of their beliefs, ethnicity or social background. Today we celebrate the way that this welcoming has enriched our

Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School were AJ Tully and David Fetherstone. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School were Eabha, Amy and Alannah Costello, Deirdre, Maddison and Ruth Connaughton. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School were Fanne and Nikki Turiok and Kirsty were Iygul, Saifulla and Zena Mogaive and Patimat Misirova. Picture: Andrew Fox Dimambro. Picture: Andrew Fox

school and the lives of us who have been part of it. “115 years have brought many changes to Scoil Mhuire – many people have come and gone, each leaving their own indelible mark. The building itself

has changed, curriculum has changed, technology has changed and now perhaps the biggest change of all is coming in September as we look forward to a coeducational, amalgamated school.”

Fun – and nostalgia Last weekend’s celebration began with a Fun Day on Friday, followed by a very successful Family Picnic Day in beautiful sunshine on Saturday. 115 ballooms were released at the end of the Family Day in honour of the 115 years of Mercy Education in Scoil Mhuire. In a packed Sacred Heart Church on Saturday evening, Fr. John Cullen commended the generosity and contribution of the Sisters of Mercy. The school choir sang under the direction off teachers Aoife Conlon and Kathryn O’Hara. Following the Mass, a celebratory meal was held in the school. This reception was attended by Sisters of Mercy, staff (past and present), members of Boards of Management and Parents Associations (past and present), members of the Inspectorate and many others who had special connections with the school over the years. They were entertained by members of the school’s ‘Grúpa Ceoil’. On Sunday the school was open to guests for three hours. Old photographs and video footage were on display and refreshments were served.

Role of Sisters of Mercy recalled Sister Mary Glynn reflected on the role of the sisters in education in Roscommon. “On the 22nd of August, 1853, four Mercy Sisters came to Roscommon town from Limerick to open a convent. “The Sisters began their service in Roscommon by visiting people in their homes, in the workhouse and in the prison, but very soon after their arrival in Roscommon they got involved in the field of education.” After initially teaching part-time in the local national school, in 1854 the sisters were given charge of the National School. Then in 1902, 115 years ago, the sisters built the present Primary School, Scoil Mhuire. Sr. Mary said that the provision of a

first class education has always been their goal. “Inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Education is influenced by the teaching and example of Jesus.” She continued: “Over the years the Sisters of Mercy have adjusted and guided their schools to meet the changing needs in society so that Catholic Education would remain vibrant.” However, “because of our aging profile and fewer sisters involved actively in education” trusteeship of the Primary Schools was handed over to the dioceses, in this case the Diocese of Elphin. On behalf of the Sisters of Mercy she thanked the people of Roscom-

mon for their support, including staff, parents, past pupils, clergy and the wider community of parishioners. Complimenting Bishop Kevin Doran and the Boards of Management of Scoil Mhuire and Abbey National School for negotiating the amalgamation of the two primary schools in the town – into St. Coman’s Wood Primary School – she said she hoped it will become a Parish school of excellence. Sr. Mary congratulated Una Feeley on being appointed Principal of St. Coman’s Wood Primary. She wished the staff “every success and happiness in their new school” and said she prays for God’s blessings for another 115 years of Catholic education in this parish.

Pictured enjoying the family fun day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School were Julianna Perez, Larissa Perez and Thayane Alvez. Picture: Andrew Fox

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• Prime Commercial/ Residential town centre property • Former Public House/ Electrical Store • Commercial unit to front c.560 Sq.Ft • Seven-bedroom residence adjoining over two floors • Overall site area c.0.5 acres with huge potential • Extensive range of outbuildings to rear • Viewing highly recommended SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: MICHELLE MELLOTTE SLR, WALKER O’CARROLL & HOGAN, THE NEALE HOUSE, MOUNTBELLEW, CO. GALWAY, TEL: 090-9679377

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FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town Unless Previously Sold

FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town Reserve: €70,000

FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town Reserve: €20,000

c.34 acres at

4 Bedroom Residence at

c.5.28 acres of Land

MOUNTPLUNKETT, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON

BALLINAGARD ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN

LISNAVILLE, FUERTY, CO. ROSCOMMON

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c.34 Acres • Holding huge potential due location adjacent Lecarrow Village • Standing on the lands is the famous “Mountplunkett House”, built in 1806 • Ideal renovation project with many original features • Overlooking Lough Ree/ River Shannon • Lands serviced by mains water and mains sewerage • Also has own water supply • Being sold with entitlements For Sale By Public Auction 14th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: FINTAN O’REILLY SLR, SUITE 5, GATEWAY CENTRE, MONKSLAND, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON. TEL: 090-6490310

• Spacious four bedroom residence in excellent condition • Standing on a large site area • Garage to side • Located in much sought after residential area • Viewing strictly by appointment For Sale By Public Auction 14th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: MARIE CONROY SLR, MAHON SWEENEY SOLICITORS, ROSCOMMON TOWN TEL: 090-6626102

• Prime lands containing c. 5.28 acres • Approx. 4 miles from Roscommon Town in the much sought after area of Fuerty • Fronting onto two roads • Provides an ideal opportunity for farmers in the vicinity to increase their holding • Holds huge potential for building site (subject to P.P.) • For further information, map & brochure contact the office today on 090 66 63700 For Sale By Public Auction 14th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: JENNIFER LIDDY SOLICITOR, LIDDY NEILAN SOLICITORS, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN. TEL: 090-6627498

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FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town Reserve: €235,000

FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town Reserve: €20,000

FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town Reserve: €25,000

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GLENTAUN VILLAGE, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY

CLOONLAUGHNAN, MOUNT TALBOT, CO. ROSCOMMON

Two Bedroom Residence on c.1 acre at MULLAGHROE, BOYLE, CO. SLIGO

• Exceptional 5 bed residence within a 5-minute walk of Town Centre • High specification on decoration internally, in show house condition • C. 3 minutes from M6 Dublin/Galway & adjacent to all National public transport • Large garage to rear with paved patio area • Natural Gas piped heating For Sale By Public Auction 14th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: EIMEAR O’LOUGHNANE SOLICITOR, ST. MICHAELS SQUARE, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY. TEL: 087-3688552

• Prime lands containing c.5.7 Acres in two lots • Located on the Mount Talbot/ Four Roads Road • Holding huge potential due size and location • Ideal for adjoining landowner/ farmer in the vicinity • For further information, map & brochure contact the office today on 09066 63700 For Sale By Public Auction 14th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: BRID MILLER SOLICITOR, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, TEL: 090-6627777

• Charming two bedroom two-storey residence • In need of minor works • Large site c.1 acre with outbuildings • Located just off Gorteen/ Boyle R294 Road near Lough Gara • Fantastic views of surrounding countryside • Very private setting at end of country lane • To arrange a viewing call the office on 090 66 63700 For Sale By Public Auction 14th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: JOHN DUGGAN SLR, CALLAN TANSEY SOLICITORS, CRESCENT HOUSE, BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON. TEL: 071-9662019

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Quality bungalow at Mullymux is Earley’s Property of Week John Earley (FIPAV), of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, is offering a most attractive threebedroomed bungalow residence for sale this week. The property spans c. 1,255 square feet, and stands on a beautifully mature site area of c. 0.32 of an acre in a select residential district close to Roscommon town. Price guide: €150,000 o.n.o. to sell. John describes the property as being “in excellent condition throughout, with the benefit of a spacious detached garage set to the

rear, a quality raised timber deck to the front and panoramic views over the surrounding rolling countryside.” It’s a property that must be viewed to be appreciated and the auctioneers now invite immediate offers to sell. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact John Earley (FIPAV), of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Mullymux, Roscommon.

square feet standing to the side.” The property is finished to the highest standard and is located in the midst of rolling green country-

side with uninterrupted views to the rear. The area is renowned for its scenic beauty and is situated close to many of the region’s most popular fish-

ing lakes, as well as the famous River Shannon. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV), of Property Partners

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

FOR SALE A PRIMELY LOCATED 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 1,565 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

THE GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON.

Quality Strokestown bungalow for sale David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV), of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is offering a superb fourbedroomed bungalow residence of c. 1,996 sq. ft. on to the market this week. The bungalow is located at Paddock View, Tobberpatrick, beside Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €200,000 o.n.o. to sell. David describes the property as “a highly impressive bungalow residence standing on a beautifully mature site area of c. 1.34 acres with the benefit of a large detached garage of c. 410

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Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, via email at ddiffley@propertypartners. ie or by logging onto www. propertypartners.ie.

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 A most attractive 3 B/R countryside residence of c. 1,217 sq.ft standing on a mature site area of c. 0.61 of an acre located at

LOUGHPARK, WILLIAMSTOWN, CO. GALWAY

Tobberpatrick, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Strong interest in townhouse Pat Hughes is confirming that Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers have received a number of enquiries on a four-bedroomed townhouse, which recently went on the market at Church Street, Roscommon. Pat will accept offers in excess of €100,000 for this dwelling. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to acquire a townhouse close to all amenities. For further information or to make an appointment to view the property, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

(Price Guide €100,000 o.n.o. to sell The said property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout having been carefully modernised in recent times. Standing to the side of the property is a spacious detached garage. Altogether, this is a property that must be viewed to be appreciated and the auctioneers invite all offers for immediate sale. BER:E1 -------------------------------------------------------------------

Commercial unit with great potential

A character 4 B/R countryside residence standing on c. 4.54 acres of lands located at

NEW TO THE MARKET

The Walk, Roscommon.

Impressive bungalow at The Walk, Roscommon, new to the market with Earley’s David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV), of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, is offering a quality four-bedroomed bungalow residence this week. The said property spans c. 1,255 square feet, and is new to the market. It is located at The Walk, Roscommon. Price guide: €175,000 o.n.o. to sell. David describes the property as “a most attractive four-bedroomed bungalow residence with a large detached garage set to side. It is finished to a high standard and tastefully decorated by its present owners.” The residence stands on a large and ma-

ture site in this select residential area, close to Roscommon town, and offers spacious living accommodation throughout. David says: “Rarely does such a quality property come to the market in this location and we now invite viewing and all offers to sell.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV), of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners. ie.

Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers have a large circa 25,000 square feet commercial unit for sale at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. The building is currently laid out into a number of separate offices. For further information or to make an appointment to view the property, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

CLASSAGHROE, WILLIAMSTOWN, CO. GALWAY

Knockcroghery site with excellent views of River Shannon Pat Hughes & Co. have a half-acre site for sale at Lisphelim, Knockcroghery with excellent views of the River Shannon. The site is being sold without planning permission with offers in excess of €40,000 being considered. For further information or to make an appointment to view the property, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Seeking properties! Due to recent sales, Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers are urgently looking for all types of properties in and around the Roscommon area for disappointed underbidders. Contact 090-6627003 or info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Price Guide: €65,000 A character 4 B/R countryside residence standing on c. 4.54 acres of lands. The said property is located in a select countryside location convenient to Ballymoe, Williamstown and Glenamaddy and can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: Residence standing on c. 1.05 acres. Lot 3: C. 3.49 acres of lands located opposite the said residence. BER:D2 The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.

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FOR SALE at THE GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON

An impressive 4 bedroomed detached residence on a fully landscaped site. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, large kitchen cum dining room, utility. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms with one en-Suite and a bathroom. The residence is finished to a very high standard and located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas and is within walking distance of Roscommon town. The garden is fully landscaped and maintenance free. Viewing is a must. For further information or to arrange an appointment to view phone 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY or PUBLIC AUCTION at a later date Circa 66 acre Residential Farm at

GLENBALLYTHOMAS, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON

Most of the lands are of top quality and come with the benefit of a range of Out Offices including a 5 Bay Slatted Shed, Silage Base, Hay Shed and various other stores. The residence is a 3-bedroomed farmhouse which would be in need of some modernisation. There is also an old 2 Storey derelict residence on the farm which would be suitable for renovations subject to planning permission being granted. The property has excellent road frontage and is located only a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk road in a renowned farming area. The lands can be sold in one or more lots to suit for further information contact the office on 09066 27003. -------------------------------------------------------

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• Circa 17 acres of meadow at Kilteevan.

• Circa 13 acres of re-seeded manured meadow at Glinsk. • Circa 52 acres of meadow at Tulsk. • Circa 10 acres at Mount Talbot. Large site at The Walk, Roscommon Hughes & Company have a large site for sale at The Walk, Roscommon. The site has the benefit of having already been granted outline planning permission. Auctioneer Pat Hughes is confirming that they are accepting offers in excess of €70,000 for this site. For further information or to make an appointment to view the property, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Large bungalow at Drinagh, Tarmonbarry This prime four-bedroomed bungalow comes to the market in the beautiful area of Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneer, Athleague. Sitting on a large elevated site with excellent views of Sliabh Ban and surrounding countryside, it’s finished to a builder’s finish internally. This residence represents excellent value for anyone wishing to purchase a large family home and put their own unique stamp on decor and finishes. Also, it’s eligible for Tax Incentive Scheme with rebate up to a maximum of 5% of purchase price for first-time buyers. Tarmonbarry is a beauti-

Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon.

ful little village along the River Shannon. There is a hotel and several very good restaurants in the village, including an awardwinning gastro pub, which is also an art gallery. Accommodation consists of reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, util-

ity, four bedrooms with master ensuite and main bathroom. Viewing highly recommended. Contact the office for further details and to arrange an appointment on 090-6663700. We are now taking bookings for evening and weekend viewings.

Exceptional residence just two miles from Roscommon Town On the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneer is this very spacious fourbedroomed dormer residence standing on c. 0.65 acres in excellent condition throughout, with garage to rear. This property is located approx. two miles from

Roscommon Town and all its amenities. There are foundations to the rear which are ideal for outbuildings or stables, with a sand arena adjacent which is in need of minor works. This property is an ideal family home with large rooms internally, includ-

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ing two sitting/living rooms. Some of the many features include laid lawns, post and rail fencing to sides and rear, driveway kerbed and tarmacadamed, range of flower and shrubbery beds, traditional stone wall to front, cast iron gates at entrance, roller door to front of garage with electricity connected. Accommodation consists of: Ground floor – porch to front, reception hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, bedroom with ensuite. First floor: three bedrooms in all, with ensuite and main bathroom. Viewing strictly by appointment. Weekend & evening viewing now available. Contact the office for further details on 090-6663700.

Attractive bungalow with mature lawns This week Hughes & Company have an attractive three-bedroomed bungalow for sale at Carrowgarriff, Tibohine, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. It’s on a large site with a range of out-offices. The residence is in excellent condition, very well maintained and has the benefit of mature lawns, and is lo-

cated only three miles from Ballaghaderreen. For further information or to make an appointment

Castlerea Mart Report There were 550 cattle on offer this week with trade holding firm, especially for the quality stores. In the weanling rings, prices were maintained with strong exporter demand and feedlots anxious for stock, while the dry cows and breeding stock reported good clearances. Sample prices for bullocks: Lim 485 kgs €1205, Lim 435 kgs €1165, Lim 535 kgs €1445, Ch 545 kgs €1395, Ch 585 kgs €1540, Ch 550 kgs €1375, AA 650 kgs €1470. Heifers: Ch 425 kgs €1090, Ch 415 kgs €1080, Ch 485 kgs €1245, Lim 460 kgs €1195, AA 555 kgs €1260, Ch 590 kgs €1445, Ch 580 kgs €1425, Ch 500 kgs €1270. Dry cows: Lim 630 kgs €1385, Lim 660 kgs €1365, Lim 630 kgs €1300, Ch 755 kgs €1290. Cows with calves at foot made from €1000- €2040 for a Sim cow and her heifer calf at foot. Springer cows made from €940-€1320 per head. Calves: Numbers are starting to reduce but trade is still holding strong with prices ranging from €130€410 per head. Weanling bulls: BBx 295 kgs €980, Lim 270 kgs €795, BBx 445 kgs €1250, Lim 290 kgs €870, Lim 325 kgs €990. Weanling heifers: Lim 265 kgs €915, Ch 270 kgs €880, Ch 265 kgs €845, AA 280 kgs €845, Ch 335 kgs €1050, Ch 330 kgs €1025. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. All sales commence at 11 am.

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Fitzmaurice in warning to Irish Water: ‘Don’t use farmers as scapegoats’ Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says farmers are being treated unfairly by Irish Water. Deputy Fitzmaurice says bills for water usage for farmers, issued by Irish Water, have increased substantially due to a new charging system

which the TD claims “breaks an agreement made with the farming organisations some years ago.” Deputy Fitzmaurice is calling on farmers to check their bills to ensure that they are not being overchanged. “Farmers who have land in a

number of locations heretofore paid one service charge for the meter, and then they paid for water usage at all the locations. But now, Irish Water, who have taken over the billing for farmers – as they are treated as commercial accounts – is apparently charg-

ing the service charge for all the locations and it is adding hundreds of euro to the water bills for some farmers. “This flies in the face of an agreement which was made with the farm organisations some years ago. This is a totally unacceptable move,

and farmers should not be used to replace funds that the Government will have to raise in order to pay for water services” he said. Deputy Fitzmaurice said he has contacted Irish Water about this situation. “I am asking farmers to look

Mairead meets Horse Care Ireland on Brexit concerns Mairead McGuinness, MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament, met with Premier Horse Care Ireland (Ballinasloe) to discuss the organisation’s concerns over the potential impact Brexit may have on the sec-

tor, and other current issues, in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon, recently. Pictured (left to right) are: John Joe Fitzpatrick (Chairman of Premier Horse Care Ireland, O’Brien’s Bridge, County Clare), Mairead McGuinness (MEP for the

Midlands North West and Vice-President of the European Parliament), and Premier Horse Care Ireland committee members Catriona Higgins (Williamstown, County Galway) and Denis Bracken (Ballycumber, County Offaly).

carefully at their water bills to see if this extra change has been applied, and I will be following up this as a matter of the most extreme urgency with Irish Water. We cannot allow a situation whereby farmers are used as scapegoats to raise revenue” he concluded.

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Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices - Friday, June 16th: The numbers on offer were similar to the previous week. There was a brisk trade for all lots. Prices for heifers averaged from €2.26 per kilo up to €2.86 per kilo. Bullock prices ranged from €2.15 per kilo up to €2.37 per kilo. There was a good entry of dry cows on offer with prices ranging from €1.69 per kilo up to €1.95 per kilo. Dry cows made from €800 to €1425. Sample prices: Char X 795 kgs €1425, Lim x 710 kgs €1385, Lim X 735 kgs €1365, Char X 680 kgs €1315, Lim X 680 kgs €1280, AAX 695 kgs €1275, Sh 680 kgs €1210, Simm X 625 kgs €1175, Lim 550 kgs €900, SAX 505 kgs €800. Heifers made from €455 to €1018 over.

Sample prices: 2 Char X 672 kgs €1690, Char X 550 kgs €1400, Char X 565 kgs €1340, 2 Char X 500 kgs €1270, Lim x 490 kgs €1195, 2 Char X 470 kgs €1145, HEX 475 kgs €1020, Char X 410 kgs €950, AAX 360 kgs €870, Lim X 245 kgs €700. Bullocks made from €340 to €680 over. Sample prices: 620 kgs €1300, Char X 525 kgs €1150, Lim X 470kgs €930, Lim X 385 kgs €910,Char X 390 kgs €910, Char X 380 kgs €850, Char X 295 kgs €700, AAX 365 kgs €700. Sheep sale – Wednesday, June 21st: There were smaller numbers on offer this week. The trade was slightly easier for spring lambs with the tops making €117 for 48.80 kgs. Prices for cast ewes ranged from €60 up to €120 per

head. Numbers of ewes with lambs at foot were scarce this week but prices were well maintained on previous weeks. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Date for your diary: Special entry of 80 excellent quality Suffolk X breeding hoggets for sale on Wednesday, July 12th in conjunction with usual sale. Spring lambs: 41 kgs, €97, 54 kgs €117, 44.50 kgs €105, 48.80 kgs €117, 51 kgs €110, 41.90 kgs €107, 39.20 kgs €92.50, 46.70 kgs €114, 46 kgs €115, 44.33 €110, 44.3 kgs €103. Cast ewes made from €60 to €120 per lot. Ewe with two lambs at foot made from €185 to €220. Ewe with one lamb at foot made up to €230.

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22 No, we haven’t started an ‘Open Letters to Minister Naughten’ series – it’s just a coincidence that we’ve received further correspondence for the attention of Minister Naughten this week. Last week, Evelyn Killeen Kilcrann raised the issue of solar farms; this week, Mike de Jong takes the minister to task over wind farm guidelines…

Not blown away by wind farm guidelines Aghaclogher, Sliabh Bán An Open Letter to Minister Denis Naughten Dear Denis, Congratulations, the old trick of burying bad news on a big news day worked out well last week. A new Taoiseach and Cabinet did a lot to make sure your publication of proposed new wind farm rules never hit the headlines. I think those wind farm guidelines were always a pain in the neck to you. What, with Longford and Westmeath County Councils passing motions that the distance of wind turbines from family homes had to be ten times wind turbine height, and your own Roscommon County Council passing a motion requiring 1500 metres distance, putting a bit of reality on the situation was always going to be difficult. Those Midlands councillors didn’t understand the pressure you were under from the wind farm developers, the Greens and the government hacks. Your own job as a minister could have been at risk on this one. So, Simon Coveney and you took the safe option, deciding on ‘four times’ wind turbine height distance away from family homes. That was not going to rattle any nerves in government. Yes, there would be a few of the local campaigners upset about this. But a view may have been taken that most people didn’t care as long as they lived far enough away from wind farms that they would never hear the noise. Too bad that that family from Skrine Hill, near Roscommon town, had to walk away from their home because of wind turbine noise. Okay, their house was seven times turbine height away from the nearest turbine (700 metres away), but there’s always going to be the exception. And the thirty families around Sliabh Bán who are hearing the noise from turbines right now? Yes, you met a few of them. Some of them were getting woken up at night from the noise, including their children. Many of them live over a kilometre away from the 131 metre turbines on Sliabh Bán. That’s over seven times turbine height. Not to bother. There is always going to be a few casualties whatever you do. (Too bad that under your new guidelines the minimum distance for turbines the size of the Sliabh Bán turbines would only be 526 metres away). It was awkward when you attended the wind farm meeting in Castlecoote, Roscommon, back in February. They were all opposed to the wind farm and you had to tell them that the new guidelines will ‘address’ the noise issues. ‘Address’ – now that’s one of those great political words. It looks like you’re

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PEOPLE PLATFORM The following tribute to Monsignor Charles Travers, who celebrates his 90th birthday at this time, appeared in the Sacred Heart Church (Roscommon) Mass Bulletin last weekend

Monsignor Charles at 90 Our parish extends prayerful and sincere good wishes to ‘The Mons’, as he is affectionately known, on reaching this milestone of nine decades. This month, he also celebrates the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. In all the changes and challenges that he has lived with, Monsignor embodies a serene attentiveness of one who listens compassionately and creatively to everyone he meets. His presence in our parish reflects his patience, and commitment to prayer, and it is this that renders him a trustworthy person of integrity, fidelity, perseverance and sure steadiness. Yes, he knows how human experience can be difficult, and at times tragic. He understands the murkiness of human motivation and the frequency of human failure. It is this familiarity with the face of humanity, combined with his daily fidelity to prayer, that equips Monsignor for the odyssey of the long haul. Everything that Monsignor does is rooted in his very deep faith and in his innate capacity to spend time with people. He still has an untiring and unwilting concern for the frail, the feeble and the sick in our parish. Monsignor knows the value of presence, and indeed the value of being present. It is the greatest gift that we can offer to one another today doing something about a problem, but we all know it means practically nothing until something actually happens. Anyway you’ve told them all there is going to be ‘stringent’ restrictions on noise from wind farms. Now ‘stringent’ is another one of those important sounding words that could also mean anything. It was a good coup to get the County Councils to enforce these noise limits. We all know that the Councils are making hundreds of thousands of euro every year from wind farm rates and development levies. Hope no one raises that other political phrase – ‘conflict of interest’. Denis, you’ve come a long way from the days when you earned your brownie points by standing up for

– to plug out the ear phones, turn off the iPhones, dispense with the technological gadgets just for a short time and actually be present to one another. Our parish needs people like Monsignor to remind us of the true value of presence and the centrality of prayer. Monsignor, please know that the gift of your presence and prayer is a true blessing that is an inspiration for us all. – Fr. John Cullen

the rights of people by leaving Fine Gael over the closing of Roscommon Hospital. Never mind that a few Roscommon people get woken up by wind turbines and can’t sell their homes. This is your last chance to forge a political career and most people are still afraid to challenge you. Yours until the next election, Mike de Jong

Gary v Michael: It’s Round 4 Fine Gael activist Gary Stephens and Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice have been verbally sparring through the pages of Roscommon’s most popular newspaper in recent weeks. Here’s a quick re-cap:

Round 1: Deputy Fitzmaurice said he had heard rumours that promises were being made during the Fine Gael leadership campaign about re-opening Roscommon A&E. Round 2: Gary Stephens (chairperson of Fine Gael in Roscommon town) hits back –claiming Deputy Fitzmaurice is using A&E for his own political advantage. Round 3: The Independent TD hits back, saying Mr. Stephens “must be suffering from amnesia” as it was Fine Gael and Enda Kenny who closed the A&E Unit. Round 4 (below) sees Mr. Stephens back on the counter-attack… Dear Editor, With regard to my letter concerning Deputy Fitzmaurice and his ‘A&E

Un-bear-able drama: The abandoned teddy bear… A correspondent has been in touch with a story of almost un-bear-able drama…. It seems two “young visitors” (pictured) were alarmed and indeed saddened when they saw an “abandoned teddy bear” in the river at Boyle on a recent Saturday afternoon. “The impressive looking brown bear lay static in the water resplendent in a wine coloured bow” is how our source describes a scene that would leave any kind-natured individual at least a little browned off. The teddy “appeared to be caught on weeds or a rock” and the visitors were unable to rescue it. “The two little girls obviously empathise with the owner – in fact they were moved to prayer. They are appealing for its safe and expeditious rescue and a return to its rightful owner.” We’re well impressed with these kids and we do hope that events took a turn ‘fur’ the better for the abandoned ‘teddy’ of Boyle…

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rumours’ I have to say his reply (last week’s Roscommon People) was weak and lacked substance. He started with the ‘Fine Gael/ Enda Kenny shut A&E’ line that has served independent TDs well in the past, but Deputy Fitzmaurice and all other politicians know the real reason for the closure was lack of investment in Roscommon Hospital by successive governments. It was Fianna Fáil who left the mess that ended up with A&E closure, it was Fianna Fáil who presided over budget cuts, bed numbers being cut and wards closed. It was the failure of Fianna Fáil governments to invest in front-line staff that ultimately led to A&E closure. No matter who was Taoiseach in 2011, the fate of Roscommon A&E was already sealed. Like all Roscommon people I would love if our A&E was open, but thanks to successive Fianna Fáil-led governments, it is closed. Deputy Fitzmaurice states that rumours about restoring A&E came from Fine Gael members. Well Michael, the only place you can find any reference to such rumours is on your Facebook page (posted May 19th)! The reason Deputy Fitzmaurice says he stayed on the opposition benches was because some issues he had raised could not be delivered. Deputy Fitzmaurice fought the last election saying Independents would hold the balance of power and would deliver election promises – and that is why he was elected. No TD gets a mandate from the electorate to sit on opposition benches. Deputy Fitzmaurice, your politics are the ultimate ‘hurler on the ditch’ style politics – just give out about everything and offer no solutions and (you) never have to make decisions! I suppose Deputy Fitzmaurice watched Minister Naughten knock Fine Gael every week for five years and then top the poll (without a digger). I do agree with Deputy Fitzmaurice that the Government should use Roscommon to alleviate overcrowded A&Es. I spoke to Minister Harris recently in Ballinasloe and he did give a commitment to come to a Roscommon Fine Gael branch meeting to listen to listen to members’ views. Finally, Deputy Fitzmaurice made a snide remark inferring that I was making a laugh of the A&E closure. Regarding my use of the phrase ‘I had to laugh’ at the start of my letter, that was in regard to the fictitious rumours you had referenced, but you twisted it to suit yourself. To insinuate that I was laughing at the A&E closure was disgraceful and shows you have no understanding of the history of Roscommon politics as it relates to Roscommon A&E. Members of my family work in Roscommon Hospital and I am well aware of how important services are needed there. I also am well aware that contrary to what independent politicians are saying, Roscommon Hospital is open – and it never closed! Yours sincerely, Gary Stephens, Chairperson, Roscommon Town Fine Gael

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Bernie Nally pictured with Country Music legend Big Tom at ‘Midsummer’s Day with the Stars’ in Roscommon town last year.

Bernie Nally pictured with Country Music star Mike Denver at ‘Midsummer’s Day with the Stars’ in Roscommon town last year.

Monica Lach pictured with her favourite country star, Derek Ryan, (above and right).

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How Roscommon’s Midsummer fans are joining the country music revolution!

This Sunday, it’s country music weekend in Roscommon Town as Midsummer’s Day with the Stars returns…. our DAN DOONER has been speaking to some super-fans of Big Tom, Nathan, Derek, Mike and Co.

olks, I have a confession to make: I never really got the whole Country Music scene. Having two left feet disqualifies me from most dancing-related excursions, while being from Dublin means that my exposure to the likes of Big Tom, Lisa McHugh and Marty Mone has remained minimal. That was of course until I moved to Roscommon! Every wedding and family occasion now includes enquiries regarding my ability to ‘jive’. Luckily, an old war wound from my days playing soccer in Dublin means that those looking to jive with me are left blissfully unaware of my ability to cause havoc on a dancefloor.

Still though, I’ve always been curious as to just what makes country music and the whole dancing thing so popular. So, ahead of Midsummer’s Day with the Stars, I reached out to some Roscommon country music fans and they kindly offered their own experiences as irrefutable evidence that I’ve been missing out all these years. My country music adventure started with Mike Denver fan, Bernie Nally, who told me she was looking forward to this year’s event at Roscommon Racecourse. “I’m really looking forward to Big Tom this year. I’ve met him a few times and he seems to still really enjoy it (performing). Sure he must,

or else he wouldn’t still be doing it!” Bernie, who has been a regular visitor to Midsummer’s Day with the Stars, said she’s a big Mike Denver fan and was delighted to see him at last year’s event. She did however divulge that her earlier experiences of country music came via Big Tom. Bernie admitted her friends were taken aback at first as the scene was thought to be the reserve of older audiences. “I used to go to see Big Tom with my dad…I started going when I was 18 or 19. My friends thought it was strange and asked me why I was going. Then young musicians like Mike Denver, Nathan Carter and Derek Ryan came on the scene

and that drew a younger crowd,” she said. Young musicians or good looking musicians? I asked. (Laughs). “A bit of both!” she admitted. Bernie, who is from Tarmonbarry, assured me I was missing out and that her years of travelling to gigs as far away as Coleraine had provided her with plenty of craic. She loves it and it has led to her making many new friends. Oh, and she says that those friends who didn’t get it at first have been regulars at some of the shows. On account of the “young” musicians, I guess! Nowadays Bernie certainly isn’t in the minority and I was inundated

with messages and tweets from young country music fans on social media earlier in the week ahead of our ‘Midsummer’s Day with the Stars’ coverage. Monica Lach’s name came via a conversation with a colleague, however. Roscommon town native Monica is 21 and has travelled far and wide to hear some of Ireland’s best country acts. “Join Our Boys got me into country music. It’s mad to think that they got me into it but I liked one of the acts at one of their shows and then saw that he was due to play Midsummer’s Day with the Stars a week later and went along to that,” she said. Continued on page 24 –>

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Frank Brandon A night to remember! We had our lip sync challenge in Creggs last weekend. I wasn’t so sure about it during the build-up, but I was wrong; it is widely accepted that there has never been a better night’s entertainment in our village! Not since the halcyon days of the carnivals in the 1960s has as big a crowd attended an event in Creggs. Grace Curley, nee Cunniffe, came up with the idea, i.e. to raise funds for the Sunshine Room in Creggs National School, and in fairness to her she left no stone unturned in her efforts to make it a success. However, in her wildest dreams, she could never have imagined how successful it would turn out. Local legendary DJ Bobby Jennings started it all off as Queen, Eve Smyth, Laura Curley and Kate Hanley were The Supremes, while Eugene Hanley was House of Pain. 5ive were the footballing group of Conor Gore, Shane Dowd, Noel Gately, Enda Conneran and Gerry Keegan – they showed a level of fitness on the stage that we seldom see on the pitch. Elaine Hanley, as Cher, had the unenviable job of following the boys, but she was quite brilliant. Sister Act, comprising Dympna Hurley, Emma Curley, Edel Maloney and Bobby Jennings (again) brought the first half of a super night to a close. The second half started with the winning act, Guns N’ Roses, i.e. Shane and Grace Curley, followed by Anouska O’Grady, who was simply the best as Tina Turner. Then it was our turn – me and Jacinta Hanley

(Gibby), as Kenny and a very well endowed Dolly. We were followed by the personality of the parish – the hair-banded, guitar strumming Tom Connolly, as Dire Straits. Next, Darragh Connelly could have been Liam Gallagher, so good was his take on the Manchester superstar, and then we had the amazing motorcycle entry of local TD Michael Fitzmaurice, as Meatloaf. Fitz, and an entourage that would have done justice to Beyoncé, did Bat out of Hell, and it is doubtful if any Meatloaf performance ever had as big, in every sense, an impact on an audience. It was befitting a true superstar, and brought the curtain, and nearly everything else, down on one of the great nights in the village. One of our own, the very elegant John Mulligan (from Galway Bay FM) was an excellent MC. The three local judges –Councillor Dominick Connolly, former Roscommon footballer, Karl Mannion, and Helena Donoghue – were as entertaining as they were informative. Grace and Shane were the very popular and worthy winners, but in truth we were all winners, because it was such a privilege to have been a part of a great night’s fun, one that will be remembered in our little village for a long time to come. If you didn’t make it in person, the video is being shown in Mikeen’s on Saturday evening at 8.30 pm. I’m sure you can still donate to a very worthy cause.

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No golf scoring thanks to the coring

t’s Thursday afternoon last and it’s one of those June days that makes you think God has hit the gin bottle a bit too hard, and –feeling a bit down – has made us all pay with a strong, squally wind, and equally strong heavy and persistent showers. It’s a day fit for the bed, or the high stool, if you could find a daytime high stool any more, but for some unknown reason – except I suppose my slightly odd make-up – I wanted to go golfing, and so, some time after dinner-time, I hit for that beautiful golfing oasis that is the Castlerea Golf Club. On my way down, I encountered a shower so heavy that it would nearly have taken the paint off the old Almera, but fortunately, she hasn’t had a wash for a long time now, and the mud was caked so thick onto it, that not even the strongest power washer would get through to the black painted exterior, and so she, and I, arrived intact at the gates of Castlerea Golf Club. Amazingly, the rain had disappeared and the sun was making an appearance, and I said to myself it was my lucky day, as I reckoned not too many others would be mad enough to be out on such a changeable afternoon and that the course would be nice and quiet. As I arrived at the gates, I thought I was proved right

as there were only two cars in the carpark. And then I saw the sign…the course was closed until further notice, as there was coring (whatever that is) taking place on the greens. I have never been as disappointed, but there was nothing for it, so I went back into the Almera and headed for home. On the way, I stopped into a shop in Castlerea, the name of which rhymes with, ‘Crispies’, and there I met a young lady who told me she always reads this column, and actually loves it, and, to my eternal shame, being so sad about not getting any golf in, I didn’t ask her her name or anything about her. If you read me this week, my sincerest apologies, and if you see me anywhere again come up to me and we’ll have a right auld chat – it was all down to the coring of the greens.

Well done, Rossies! Finally for this week, well done to the Rossies on reaching the Connacht final, and I’m sure as we close in on the 9th of July, the craic will be ninety in our border village.

‘Till next week, Bye for now

Have (cowboy) boots, will travel Continued from page 23 –> Monica’s love of country music came about completely by chance. Lee Matthews was the performer who got her hooked at that Join Our Boys fundraiser circa 2014, but it was Derek Ryan who became her number one shortly after, as she explained. “We went to the Midsummer gig and there was a singer on stage who we thought was Lee Matthews at first but it turned out to be Derek Ryan. It was mainly him that we’d go and see after that. He’s the main man!” Monica usually goes jiving with good friend Lisa Shannon and the two have even travelled as far as Spain to hit the floor and have even appeared on RTE’s ‘Stetsons and Stilettos’. “We went to Spain for a Nathan Carter show and while we were there the producers of ‘Stetsons and Stilettos’ on RTE called me off Facebook and asked if we’d be interested in going along to The Three Amigos a week later. So we went home for a week and then flew back out to Spain to see them!” The two girls are committed country fans and Monica admitted that they have even appeared in

Ballinamore in Co. Leitrim and Donegal Town in the same night! “One night we started out in Ballinamore and we ended up in Donegal Town. We were jiving that day (in Ballinamore) because John Molloy was recording the video for ‘Don’t Tell Me What To Do’.” There was more dancing to be had in Donegal Town that night however and Monica and Lisa set off! “We stopped off in a shop to get clothes and went to see Patrick Feeney and Gerry Guthrie in Donegal,” Monica explained. I remember (barely) when I was 21 and I certainly wasn’t following country singers around Europe! So what’s the big attraction? “We’re having a bit of craic,” says Monica. “I wouldn’t be into going to clubs really. I’d rather go to a country gig. I’d go to Rockford’s but it’d be mainly for Jack’s Live and I’d be requesting my country music in there!” As well as plenty of craic there’s also a side-effect to all this dancing which makes it unusual for an Irish social gathering. Generally speaking, there’s less

drink consumed, as according to Monica, the dancing is taken very seriously! “I don’t feel the need really (to drink), I’m usually too busy out on the floor!” Monica echoed Bernie Nally’s sentiments when she told me she’d recommend the country music scene to anyone. She’s also made friends far and wide through her enjoyment of it but warned me that while many young people enjoy country music, they are quite slow in admitting it. Having spoken to Bernie Nally and Monica Lach and other country music fans, I’ve gained an appreciation for the dedication they have for the genre. While it might not be for everyone, it’s fantastic that these young people are so passionate about music. And while both Bernie and Monica boasted ‘young’ musicians like Mike Denver and Derek Ryan as their favourites, it’s wonderful to see the appreciation and love they have for artists like Big Tom and the part he and others have played in putting Irish Country Music on the map.

Pictured at 2015 Midsummer’s Day With The Stars were Mike Denver and Shane Earley. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Miriam’s MUSINGS Catfight on a hot tin roof! Cronyism? Surely not! Transparency and fairness?…well, it’s deffo a head scratcher, ‘cos the selection of former Attorney General, the very honourable and eminent Máire Whelan for a position she allegedly ‘never formally applied for,’ is, according to Labour’s Brendan Howlin, “absolutely wrong” and he wants Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to “explain in very great detail,” how this whole debacle came about! Oooh, it’s like a Cat Fight on a Hot Tin Roof folks, what with the Minister responsible for Pens, Pencils and Rubbers…sorry Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor’s obvious displeasure at being demoted, I predict the Leo Roadshow is gonna make for some compulsive commenting… watch this space!

She works hard for the money! My heart bleeds for former Xposé presenter Ruth O’Neill. You see, in what is one of the saddest stories I’ve ever read, poor little orphan Annie Ruthie was actually expected to work “five days a week, sometimes six,” with those slave drivers at TV3 forcing her to do her “own hair and make-up and clothes” and (we were told) “when it comes to the ‘glam’ side, there isn’t really any support.” Never mind diddums, you’ll be snapped up in London, sure aren’t ya a great girl altogether; and it’s obvious you can multi-task, what with wasting our time, being unproductive and slagging off your ex-employer, the offers will flood in!

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Why I’ve got issues with this ‘verified fan’ software!

As someone who writes for a living, I depend heavily upon my laptop and the World Wide Web, so you’d be forgiven for thinking I like to shop online…wrong! I hate it and avoid it whenever possible. Oh I’ve no problem going online for exploration and fact-finding to see what’s on offer and compare and contrast services and prices etc., but when it comes to actually purchasing an item, controlling nut job that I am, I like to conduct the transaction face to face. I like the human touch. It’s so much better, and private…that said, shopping online does have its advantages. However, when I read Ticketmaster, (which sells tickets for approximately eight thousand events annually in Ireland), is ‘considering using software to look at people’s social media to identify if they’re a genuine fan before allowing them to buy a ticket,’ my first reaction was…unprintable…my second one was “invasion of privacy or wha’?” Ticketmaster’s so-called proposed

‘Verified Fan’ software, will allegedly trawl through your personal social media pages to decide if they feel whether or not you, the buyer, an adult, has a right to spend your hard-earned money on their product! The utter cheek! This proposed activity raises all sorts of issues for me…none of which make me feel comfortable, especially if it involves what I would call spying (Ticketmaster would likely call it screening) on your online social activity, something which elevates this organisation into some sort of Demi God, and judge and jury status, telling you what you can and can’t do with your own money! Look, in my view this is not on, and while I’m not suggesting Ticketmaster are proposing to do anything untoward, I feel that consumers who agree to this procedure are either very silly or are clearly living on the corner of Delusional and Desperation Street because nobody should have ‘access all areas’ to your social media sites and

private information and no ticket is worth this invasion. Sure what if I wanted to purchase a ticket for someone who likes Fleetwood Mac (they’re regrouping with Stevie Nicks for a 2018 tour), but I can’t stand Fleetwood Mac…never got their mass appeal, but people close to me would appreciate a present of a ticket. Now as a non ‘verified fan,’ it’s clear, given this ‘sophisticated software,’ or as I call it, ‘uninvited intrusion’ into my private social media status, Ticketmaster would know I don’t like this group, so…does this mean they’ll intercept and block my purchase? And another thing…this possible infraction…what are they proposing to do with the information they find? Are they harvesting it and if so, where will it end up and what assurances are they giving consumers they’ll handle it in a responsible and legal manner? Privacy is a basic human right in this country; as citizens of this State, our Government has obligations

relating specifically to the protection of our personal data. Now before I fall off my high horse, I’ll point out that even though the right to privacy is not specifically stated in Bunreacht na hÉireann (the Constitution), these rights are clearly implied by it and the Courts recognise those personal rights and the implications as set out by said Constitution. (I know, I’m a pedantic wagon). However, I will mention that while so-called ‘fundamental’ rights are not absolute, (certain restrictions can apply when it comes to the common good of citizens), I don’t think the likes of Ticketmaster or any other online seller can argue that the ‘common good’ of the Irish people is at risk if their ‘sophisticated software,’ is prevented from snooping, spying, encroaching and invading our personal social media posts for the sake of selectively selling a few tickets. What’s more important here folks…our Constitutional rights or some ticket vendor’s profit margins?

All are welcome to ‘Breakfast with the Lions’ on Saturday in Hollywood Bar Golf Classic also on Saturday Creggs Rugby Club are hosting a ‘Breakfast with the Lions’ on this Saturday morning in the Hollywood Bar in Roscommon. Doors open at 8 am for this Creggs Rugby fundraiser, with tickets on the door (adults €15, youths and Mini rugby players €5). Watch The British & Irish Lions v the All Blacks on the

big screen or on one of the other televisions in the Hollywood Bar, with breakfast served at half-time. Hopefully there will be a big Irish contingent featuring on the day. There will be a Score Predictions Draw on the morning with a super prize for the winner – a signed 2016 Connacht PRO-12 winning team ball. It’s just €2 a line or three lines for €5. See you in the Hollywood for the Creggs’ roar and a Lions’ breakfast! Meanwhile, the always-popular Creggs Rugby Club Golf Classic

Robbie Henshaw who may be in action on Saturday.

takes place this Saturday (June 24th) at Roscommon Golf Club. This year, you support is especially requested to assist the club with this important fundraiser, with proceeds going to the development of the new pitches. Organisers hope to see all the regular golfers each year at Creggs’ big golf day in Roscommon. And, for everyone else, it’s time to borrow a set or dust off your own clubs for Creggs Rugby and enjoy a great day and evening at Roscommon Golf Club.

This year, the hard-working sub-committee, led by John Cunningham and Anthony Duignan, has secured a prime Saturday for this important fundraising event. If you want to reserve a slot, please call John on 0872485725. This year the event will again see teams play for a very special prize – the Luke Daly Memorial Trophy – in memory of one of our great former players. There will also be a large table of prizes again this year. See you on Saturday!

The Connacht Rugby AGM took place in Galway on Monday evening. Creggs clubman, Adrian Leddy was successfully returned as one

of two Connacht delegates to the IRFU. Congratulations from everyone in Creggs Rugby.

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A section of the crowd at the 2016 Midsummers Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse. Picture: Andrew Fox

It’s back! Racecourse hosts Midsummer’s Day with Stars Sunday is concert day as Country Music fever hits Roscommon this weekend Best wishes to Shannonside Country Music Festival

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he Midsummer’s Day with the Stars country music event which will take place at Roscommon Racecourse this Sunday (25th) is once again expected to attract large crowds from all over the country and further afield. The final preparations for the event, which is also being billed as a family fun day, are well underway with one of the largest stages in Ireland set to be erected on site. The racecourse will also be transformed into a massive playground area to facilitate families with small children. The organisers are keen to remind parents that children under 12 are free but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Roscommon Racecourse is ideally suited to host this major event with its top class hospitality areas which include beautiful purpose-built bars and restaurants, and once again this year

free camping and parking areas will be available on site. The organisers have recently confirmed that ‘The King of Country Music’ Big Tom will perform on the day and he will be joined by some of the biggest names on the Irish country music scene including Nathan Carter, Michael English, Jimmy Buckley, Patrick Feeney, Margo and Philomena Begley. Tickets are now on sale at TicketMaster.ie and local outlets including ETL Roscommon; Cahill’s SuperValu, Castlerea; Topaz, Boyle; Mulvey’s, Carrick-on-Shannon; Towey’s, Ballaghaderreen; Joe O’Brien’s, Lanesborough; Donlon’s Newsagents, Longford; Golden Discs, Athlone; Multisound, Cavan; Sound Quality, Fans pictured at a previous Midsummer’s Day Monaghan; and the Shannonside Northern with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse. Sound studios in both Longford and Monaghan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Hitting the Diff in Roscommon! Marty Mone talks to the People: Page 28

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‘Midsummer’s Day can get even bigger!’ Hotels & B&Bs ‘booked up’  PAUL HEALY

In harmony: Chamber President Sean Mahon and event promoter Joe Finnegan pictured at the concert venue last year. Picture: Andrew Fox

he President of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce, hailing the success of the annual Midsummer’s Day with the Stars, says the event could be further developed through “working in conjunction with other festivals in the town.” Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual Midsummer’s Day with the Stars, the muchanticipated Country Music Concert which takes place each summer at Roscommon Racecourse. The Midsummer’s Day with the Stars attracts patrons from all over Ireland and abroad. The event is a huge benefit to the county town with pubs, restaurants, fast food outlets, hotels, B&Bs, shops and filling stations amongst the many businesses that gain from the influx of country music fans. Joe Finnegan, the event promoter,

and Sean Mahon, President of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce, both said that hotels and B&Bs are all booked up. “The Midsummer’s Day with the Stars has been a phenomenal success” Mr. Mahon told the Roscommon People on Wednesday. “Roscommon town has benefitted greatly, particularly accommodation providers, pubs and restaurants. “In the Chamber, we would hope to see it established as a weekendlong festival. Perhaps it could be developed further in conjunction with other (existing) festivals in the town.” Meanwhile, event promoter Joe Finnegan said that there has been enormous interest in this Sunday’s marathon day with the stars. Amongst the headline acts this year are the King of Country, the great Big Tom, as well as Nathan Carter, Jimmy Buckley, Lisa McHugh and

Best wishes to Joe & Shannonside Country Music Festival

Patrick Feeney. Mr. Finnegan, of Shannonside Northern Sound renown said: “The Midsummer’s Day with the Stars is so established at this stage…we have had massive interest in the event. The location is a superb one, with great parking and accessibility, and of course we will have all the usual top class facilities on site, including food, bar, etc. “This event is now the largest of its kind in the country. Local hotels and B&Bs are full. The fans who come to the event from Ireland and abroad love coming to Roscommon so we are all looking forward to a great day on Sunday and indeed to a great Country Music weekend!” Joe Finnegan acknowledged the great support of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce and its President, Sean Mahon. FESTIVAL LOWDOWN: Pages 26-27.

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arty Mone is no stranger

to Midsummer’s Day with the Stars and the Castleblayney man is looking forward to taking the stage at Roscommon Racecourse once again this year. The popular singer took time out from a hectic schedule to speak to Dan Dooner recently.

Hi Marty, tell us how you got started in country music… I was driving tractors and playing the guitar at a very early age. By 18 I was working full-time driving tractors, diggers and lorries while gigging with a band at the weekends. Somewhere in the middle of all that I started writing and recording my own songs and making my own music videos. Country Music was always a big influence in my life with a lot of big country stars from the same area in Castleblayney. It’s a genre that seems to have grown in popularity over the last few years. What do you attribute that to? Up until a few years ago it was mostly older people who were interested in Country Music and went to all the dances at weekends. Well-known artists started to branch out and to cover more mainsteam bands where pop songs had a country beat to them. Two great examples of this

are ‘Wake me Up’ by Avici and Mumford and Sons. Younger people then started to take an interest and I think it went from there, all ages love it now and the jiving is really pushing the music along. ‘Hit the Diff’ is currently at over 5 million views on YouTube and has become a country anthem. Did you ever imagine such success when you first released it? No not at all! It was such a shock to me when it took off so quickly; it just shows that the public really are the judges of music and what will be a hit. It’s not your first time in Roscommon for Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. Are you looking forward to this year’s event? Yes, I’m really looking forward to it; it is a great day out for young and old. I really enjoy getting a chance to play the same stage as some of Ireland’s biggest artists. It is also a great chance to meet the fans. What can your fans expect from you this year? More new songs, new videos and possibly even a new album, if we get the time! The year is flying. So far, we have started to tour Ireland and UK with my new band so it is all go.

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Summer Festival next weekend in Glenamaddy!  DAN DOONER

lenamaddy is gearing up for yet another weekend of Summer Festival action with events due to kick off next Thursday (June 29th) and run right through to next Sunday evening (July 2nd). The festivities will begin with a ‘Car Treasure Hunt’ at the Community Centre at 7.30 pm with cash prizes for the winners. Thursday evening will also see Declan Nerney performing in the heart of Glenamaddy with a spectacular open-air concert. The Drumlish singer

Declan Nerney will be performing in Glenamaddy with a spectacular open-air concert.

will be on stage from 9 pm. There will also be an ongoing BBQ throughout Declan’s performance with tickets on sale for a terrific draw. Prizes on the night include a fantastic B&B stay at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe which also includes one evening meal, as well as generous cash prizes. The draw will take place on Sunday evening – tickets cost €5 so be sure to grab one to be in with a chance! The fun continues on Friday, June 30th with the hugely popular ‘Drive-in Bingo’ taking place at 8.30 pm sharp. The jackpot stands at a whopping

€1,000 and buses and cars are welcome. There will also be a shop with refreshments available at the Community Cen- tre on Creggs Road and the bingo will be followed by entertainment and craic in all local pubs. Saturday (July 1st) is ‘Market Day’ at Glenamaddy Summer Festival with all stalls invited and free of charge. Stalls will open at 11 am with a pavement art competition for children taking place on the day. This will be followed by a Teenie Boppers Disco in the Community Centre from 4 to 6 pm. Admission is €5, with parents going free. There will of course be further sessions in local pubs afterwards! If you have enough energy left by the time Sunday rolls around then make sure you go along to the Family Fun Day which will be taking place throughout the day. The events start with fun and games for all the family at the GAA pitch beginning at 1.30 pm. One of Sunday’s highlights is the Tug o’ War and Truck Pulling on the Ballymoe Road at 6 pm. This will be followed by a very special performance by Michael Regan on the Ballymoe Road. Winners of the draw will be announced during the performance. There will be entertainment and craic in all of the local pubs afterwards. So head along to Glenamaddy’s Summer Festival where there will be fun for the whole family throughout a jampacked weekend!

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Members of the Tom Morrison Comhaltas pictured at the 2015 Glenamaddy Festival. Picture: Andrew Fox

Locals to ﬂex their muscle at festival Don’t be alarmed if you’ve seen some rather muscular figures hanging around Glenamaddy lately; the locals have just been bulking up ahead of next weekend’s summer festival.

As part of next weekend’s events, the local pubs will go up against each other in a gruelling tug of war event. Battle will commence on the street on Sunday (July 2nd) at 6 pm.

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Not content with going up against each other, the locals will also attempt to take on machines too. Following the highly competitive tug o’ war match, competitors will be asked to pull a truck through

Glenamaddy. The owner of said truck contacted us here on Abbey Street in a blind panic and requested that those pulling the truck next Sunday “take it easy” lest he have to recover it on Monday in Creggs!

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Declan Nerney to rock the Square! Longford native, Declan Nerney, is set to entertain visitors to the Glenamaddy Summer Festival on Thursday, June 29th. The man from Drumlish will take the stage at 9 pm in a special open air concert at the Square. Declan was born during a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop at the time brought us The Beatles,

Elvis and the Rolling Stones while closer to home, the magnificent showband era was about to begin. A young man growing up at that time, Declan was heavily influenced by the showband greats and even got a rare glimpse into their world when the top showbands appeared in Drumlish. Indeed, Declan would often cajole his mother into seeing the likes of Joe Dolan, Big Tom,

Philomena Begley, The Capital Showband, and many more perform when the appeared at the marquee at the end of May and early June. It’s no wonder therefore, that Declan feels at home performing at events like Glenamaddy Summer Festival. Next Thursday promises to be another great evening of entertainment as the popular singer gets Glenamaddy dancing.

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The car will be the star at next weekend’s Glenamaddy Summer Festival as visitors will be able to enjoy two unique events from the comfort of their motors. Kicking off the festival next Thursday will be the ‘Car Treasure Hunt’ which will roll out from the Community Centre at 7.30 pm. Glenamaddy Summer Festival treasurer, Catherine Harte, explained how the treasure hunt works. “Participants will set off from the community centre at 7.30 pm sharp. They will be given treasure maps and

then drive through the town looking for clues. First car back with the completed map wins,” she said. The motor madness will continue on Friday with Drive In Bingo taking place from 8.30 pm. For those of you new to this concept, bingo is broadcast through the car stereo and players tune in and then beep whenever they get a line or a win. The jackpot this year is €1,000 which isn’t bad at all for an evening sitting in your car! Get motoring to Glenamaddy Summer Festival next weekend for some car-azy fun!

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Bonfire Barbeque Music by Padraic Cryan All welcome

Arts boost in Ballygar as stage reopens Saturday, 1st of July (8 pm) will see Little John Nee, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s leading solo theatre performers, present his one-man show ‘Small Halls and Potholes’ in Ballygar’s Town Hall. This will launch a brand new innovative era of Theatre in Ballygar. From the vibrant Ballygar Drama Group’s productions up to the early 1990s to the famous Anew McMaster’s touring company’s Shakespeare productions of the 1950s, memories of these past exciting theatrical events are still to this day fresh in the minds of many people – audience and casts alike. The disbandment of the Drama Group in the early 1990s and the changing uses of this parish building over the years that followed saw the stage being boarded up and sadly allowed to fall into disrepair. This year, seeing the potential and possibilities of the space, Performer & Theatre Maker Louise Holian and Visual Artist Sheila Flanagan of Ballygar Arts and Theatre Space, with help from the local Men’s Shed and support of Tus worker Brendan Corcoran, worked together to repair and reopen the stage to take back its place as a central part of both this building and community. The vision of Ballygar Arts and Theatre Space is to encourage experimental and challenging Theatre, support emerging artists and create broader access to the arts for all. The group aspires to support local talent whilst also being an intimate venue for small touring productions. ‘Small Halls and Potholes’ is an evening of eccentric songs and strange stories, a

Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 24th June:

GRACE WILDE force of nature that lifts the heart like a tornado! Little John’s shows combine lyrical comic storytelling with original music and songs played on a variety of intriguing instruments creating magical soundscapes. Our intimate Theatre venue has a current seating capacity for 60 people and we are extremely passionate, energised and focused about really utilising this valuable space. Tickets for Small Halls and Potholes can be obtained from Louise on 087-7437443 or Sheila on 087-2141170. Early advanced purchase is advised.

Photography Exhibition at The Purple Onion Gallery

exhibition of monbarry recently hosted an The Purple Onion Gallery in Tarally acclaimed photographer John Minihan photography. The internation show included many works that are being officially opened the show. The Ireland. exhibited for the first time in

Sunday 25th June:

- 10 pm in Middle Bar

Pictured is exhibiting artist Jim Fitzpatrick with Eva Harkin, Síona Glennon and Laura Harkin. Photo: Shelley Corcoran.

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- 6 pm in Middle Bar

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Pictured (right) in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were Grace Curley and Shane Curley.

Pictured (above) in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were Conor Gore, Shane Dowd, Enda Conneran, Noel Gately and Gerry Keegan.

Pictured in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were Tom Connolly and Anouska Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grady.

Faces & Places Creggs Lip Sync Challenge Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were Bobby Jennings and Elaine Hanley. Pictured (left) in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were Frank Brandon and Jacinta Hanley.

Pictured in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were John Mulligan and Darragh Connelly.

Pictured in Creggs National School on Saturday night last were Emma Curley, Dympna Hurley, Bobby Jennings and Edel Maloney.

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Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Nicole, Aoleta, Anita, Iwona and Dalia.

Pictured (left) in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Lisa Kilcline and Jane Devine.

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Pictured (above) in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Hollie Fitzpatrick and Olivia Kelly.

Pictured (right) in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Shannon and Nicole Dalton. Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Violeta, Liga and Anetta.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Rachel Lucky, Chloe Mannion and Katie Deehan.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Aisling Casey, Conor Lavin and Oonagh Merriman.

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Preparations & precautions when having fun in the sun!  MIRIAM KERINS

e’ve had some wonderful weather here in Roscommon

over the past few weeks, and, as the State exams are now over, many of us (myself included), are looking forward to a ‘stay-cation’ – enjoying the wonderful sites, cultures and activities this beautiful county has to offer. However many more are heading off – as my dad would say ‘for-den.’ So, with this in mind, we’d like to offer readers a few useful tips on staying safe while still having fun in the sun! 1: Before you go, Google the local hospitals, police stations and the location of the Irish Embassy in the unlikely event you may need to use them. 2: I’d recommend learning some basic First Aid – you never know when you’ll need it. This skill is especially important when travelling with kids! 3: Check in for your flight this end and go straight to the secured areas of the airport. When you arrive at your holiday destination, collect your luggage and leave the airport immediately. If you notice anything suspicious, report it to airport security and leave! 4: When you check into your holiday room/apartment take note of the emergency and fire exits and make sure the

windows aren’t sealed shut! This happened to me in a Florida hotel and I insisted on being moved! 5: When heading out sightseeing, ask the hotel receptionist if there are places you should avoid. For example, are any large demonstrations or gatherings due to take place that day at a specific location? If so, change your plans. 6: If you’re in a hired car, lock your doors and windows and put on the air conditioning…this is especially important when stopped. 7: If you’re holidaying in a family group or with friends, agree on a specific meeting point should there be an incident, before heading off on your separate ways. 8: God forbid – and again it is highly unlikely to happen, but, in these uncertain times, you must be prepared – in the event of a terror incident, if you cannot seek secure shelter, throw yourself flat onto the ground, stay away from windows and try to get behind a solid object. Then, put your phone on silent, dial 999 (or the country’s emergency code), and whisper details to the police. If you must move, crawl on your belly across the floor and only leave when you’re one hundred per cent sure it’s safe to do so – then run like the clappers! When you’re out of danger call home and let them know you’re okay.

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How to put together your capsule holiday wardrobe  MIRIAM KERINS

y name is Miriam

and I’m a compulsive pack-aholic! Yep, I’m a nightmare when it comes to travelling on that ‘relaxing’ summer holiday – something that causes my ‘less is more and none is absolutely perfect,’ hubby endless stress. This is mostly because I tend to throw his ‘useless stuff’ out of the case and re-fill it with my own ‘essentials’. Truth be told, I often need more flunkies than Mariah Carey to carry my luggage! And so, having delivered an assurance that I would ‘only pack the vitals,’ when travelling in the future, I’ve put together this little guide – hubby hopes I can stick to it, but I’m making no promises! 1: Buy one wrinkle-free sun dress; something that’ll take you from strolling along the beach to sipping Pimms at the bar, roll it up and pop it into

your case. 2: Two pairs of shorts – make one of them denim. Topped off with some plain white, nautical red and white, and navy and white stripped t-shirts – this combo will smoothly take you from bargain hunting at the local markets, or sightseeing through those little narrow, maze like streets to enjoying a glass of vino and a pizza at a beach-side cafe for lunch! 3: Add in a few mix ‘n’ match separates – a colourful bangle and one statement piece in case you go to a posh place, a sarong and a bikini or a one-piece swimsuit, and we guarantee you’ll look tan-tastically, trés chic this summer. 4: Contrary to what some stylists tell me, a maxi dress does not suit every body frame and size! As a petite woman, most maxis make me look like a badly shaped potato! So, unless you’re

statuesque and, what I’d call, of average build, or aredeliciously curvaceous or a tall lady, (I’m a short-ass 5’), then avoid the Bo Ho chic maxi and opt for a cool, casual shirt dress or a nice cotton wrapover dress that’ll elongate your frame. Accessorised with a pair of flat slider metallic sandals for day-wear and a pair of mid heel wedges for going dancing – sure you’re sorted! 5: Too cringe-worthy, too unnecessary, too ugly and too 2009! Don’t be a plonker; leave the crocs at home! 6: A pair of bug eye sunnies, factor 50, a little cross over bag for holding cash, lip balm and your hotel key and you’re good to go. 7: And finally – the plane is always cold so bring a colourful Pashmina; it’ll be perfect for throwing over your shoulders for those late evening cocktail bar crawls as the sun sets. Bon Vacances!

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Lake &Legends

l Carniva 2017

The Shambles, Community Resource Centre, Ballaghaderreen

Friday, 14 July - Sunday, 16th July 2017

FRIDAY 14TH JULY 12 – 2pm: Lego Challenges Workshop, The Marquee (10-12 year olds) with the Phoenix Youth & Community Centre Contact Megan on 086 1455456 3 - 5pm: Stop Motion Animation Demo, The Marque (13-18 year olds) with the Phoenix Youth & Community Centre. Contact Megan on 086 1455456

Guthrie th i 11pm ‘till late: Shimmy in the Shambles with Singing Sensation - Gerry G

Douglas Hyde Conference 13 - 15 July 2017 For further information and to book contact Mary Mullins, Arts Officer, Roscommon County Council.

Tel: 090 6637321

SATURDAY 15TH JULY Bouncy 12 - 4pm: Film making workshop with the Phoenix Youth Castles & Community Centre, Contact Megan on 086 1455456 2pm & 2.45pm: West African drumming workshop with Sli na Croi 3 - 4pm: Storytime ‘The Tale of the Gallowglass’ 3pm: Town Treasure Hunt 4pm: Dog Show – Is your dog Crufts or Scruffs? For further information on how to enter contact 094 986 2565 4pm: Turf Throwing Competition 11pm ‘till late: Back by popular demand …. Irish Country Singer - Johnny Brady

Face Painting

SUNDAY 16TH JULY 10am - 4pm: Fishing Competition, Lough Gara, Contact 086 2565302

Lake and Legends Carnival

Family Fun

12 - 5pm: Heritage Tours, leaving from the Shambles 1pm: Blow away the cobwebs with the Bog Trail Walks and the Town Ramblers 3pm: Car Treasure Hunt, follow the clues but watch out for the booby prizes

For ticket information phone: 094 986 2565 or email: ballaghaderreentourism@gmail.com

e are proud to announce

the Lake and Legends Carnival is now in its third year and going from strength to strength. This is a community and family focused event and this year’s theme is a Celebration of our Creativity, Culture and Heritage (#CreativeCultureHeritage). Lake and Legends is a tricounty tourism initiative for Ballaghaderreen and surrounding areas incorporating Roscommon, Sligo and East Mayo, which aims to promote the entire area that is steeped in custom, culture, folklore and history – from the Gallowglass Warriors to the Dillon family, heritage is in the very fabric of Ballaghaderreen and its hinterland. The Festival runs over three days (14th-16th July 2017) and kicks off with interactive workshop sessions in collaboration with the Phoenix Youth and Community Centre, where young people will get a chance to take part in a Lego Challenge and create some Stop Start Animation. Later that evening, we are delighted to have a night of Irish country music hosted by Irish singing sensation Gerry Guthrie.

Johnny Brady, who is back by very popular demand.

The fun continues throughout the weekend, with a fun fair, bouncy castles, and a feast of engaging and fun activities. Imagine meeting a Gallowglass Warrior, learning West African Drumming with Slí na Croí or become directors for a day with our Film Making Workshops. Along with treasure hunts, heritage tours, walking trails and fishing competitions, there’s something to suit everyone. Then, taking to the stage on Saturday night, is country mu-

sic star Johnny Brady, who is back by very popular demand. Keep an eye out for updates and more exciting additions to the programme to be announced nearer the date, by visiting www.loughgaralakesandlegends.ie For further information contact: 094-9862565, email ballaghaderreentourism@ gmail.com, or find us on Facebook (Ballaghaderreen Lakes and Legends), or Twitter (@ LakeandLegends).

Aisling to judge SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Monday, 10th July (E)

€1,200 Cash Prize

Celebrity Judge: TV Presenter & Exquisite.ie Website Founder Aisling O’Loughlin First Race: 5.55pm

Feature Race: Lenebane Stakes (listed race)

€45,000 in prize money!

Tuesday, 11th July (E)

Top Class National Hunt Racing First Race: 5.55pm

TV presenter and Exquisite. ie website founder Aisling O’Loughlin will be the celebrity judge at the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday, July 10th. For the third year in a row, six SuperValu shops in the region have come together to sponsor the annual Ladies Day event, which attracts large crowds every year. The winner of the Best Dressed competition will walk away with a top prize of €1,200, while the nine runners-up will each receive €100. Judge Aisling O’Loughlin commented: “I am really looking forward to judging the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Races on Monday, July 10th. I know how stylish the women in the West of Ireland are, so I know that picking a winner won’t be easy. I will be looking for individual style, lots of colour and outfits that reflect the ladies’ personalities. More importantly, I’m really looking forward to a fun night at the races.” TV presenter and Exquisite.ie website founder Aisling O’Loughlin (pictured here) will be the celebrity judge at the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday, July 10th.

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Visit all the animals at Glendeer Pet Farm! Summer is the perfect time to visit Glendeer Pet Farm. You get to interact with animals such as deer, pigs, llamas, alpaca, emus, goats, donkeys, monkeys, Honey the raccoon and Rio the parrot and many more! Each child will get a bag of food to feed the friendly animals as they make their

way around the 12-acre farm. A season ticket allows unlimited access to the farm until October 1st, and this will allow you check in with animals as they grow. Glendeer is located just 4 kms from the M6 (exit 13), and has something for everyone from the double obstacle course, zipwire

and the maze to the sand barn and Fairy Trail. Pop along any day to see the animals and bring a picnic to avail of the indoor/outdoor picnic areas or relax in the coffee shop. The secluded Fairy Trail is a relaxing walk, but make sure to keep your eyes open for fairies! Open hours until October

1st: Monday- Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday, 12 pm to 6 pm. Admission: Adults €8 and children €8 (under 18 months’, free). Season tickets: Adults €20 and children €40. Adults with a season ticket, are free during Halloween and Christmas events. Group rate available for groups

Pet Farm Under cover facilities of 20 or more, suitable for school tours, birthday parties, special needs groups, etc. For more information contact 090 6437147, info@glendeer.com, or check out our website: www.glendeerpetfarm. ie or follow the animals on www.facebook.com/ GlendeerPetFarm. (Advertorial).

Just another manic Mammy Day!  MIRIAM KERINS

he Post Leaving Cert Holiday is a rite of passage for Irish students! And so, as a manic mammy who panicked, pleaded and probably should have been prescribed Prozac, when both my beauties headed off on their, let’sgo-crazy-drink-Ibiza-dryand-get-a-dodgy-tattoo break, funded by me – I can fully understand what many frantic Roscommon parents are going through this week! As I write, I have flashbacks of me, standing in the Dublin Airport Departure Lounge, wailing like a Banshee, clinging to my eldest as she headed to Crete with a gang – would she ever come back to me safe and sound? Years later, we waved goodbye to our youngest – who’s as crazy as me – as she headed to Ibiza! Oh God, how would I survive those seven days without my baby? How would I

remove the painful mind warp that something dreadful was going to happen to her? But you see, I did survive; and more importantly, so did my babies, and so will yours. However, before they set off, I’d like to share, what I hope is some helpful advice – for you, not for your kids – on how you can best cope during your very own Post Leaving Cert Holiday meltdown! 1: Despite the fact they’re full of bravado, they’re actually scared stiff – they want to cut those apron strings but they’re unsure of themselves. However, they’ve shown a lot of maturity lately, they’ve studied and survived important State exams, so please don’t torture yourself. Try not to focus on your anxieties and let them have their moment. Remember – this is meant to be a fun time for your baby boy/girl, so postpone your breakdown ‘till later!

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Mon- Sat 11am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm 090 64 37147, Drum, Athlone. Exit 13 off M6

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ROSCOMMON

AGRICULTURAL SHOW Hannon’s Ground, Athlone Road, Roscommon

THE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE

ON SATURDAY 19th AUGUST 2/Put plenty of credit on their mobile phone, and tell them they must either ring or text you every single day. No exceptions! 3: Make certain they’re educated regarding safe sex. I know, I know – you don’t even want to think about the likelihood of this happening to your baby – but isn’t it best to have

them prepared? While you’re at it, discuss the dangers of taking drugs! 4: Make sure they know that sometimes, unscrupulous individuals can spike their drinks, so tell them never, under any circumstances, should they leave theirs unattended. Impress upon them to consume alcohol in moderation.

5: Make sure they have access to emergency cash or at least access to a bank account so you can transfer money for them. 6: Get a list of all their friends’ parents’ numbers, and keep in contact with them for the sake of information sharing and emotional support. Good luck!

KING HOUSE 18th century Georgian mansion E

xplore King House, a magnificently restored 18th century Georgian mansion, with the aid of exciting special effects and life-size models in recreated scenes through the long and compelling history of the house and the people who lived in the area. Former President McAleese has kindly donated state gifts from her time as President of Ireland, to the nation, now on display at King House,

along with the awardwinning Boyle Civic Art collection. Visit the Connaught Rangers Museum, historic home of the Special Reserve Battalions and map the regimental history, the Room of Remembrance, or perhaps avail of the facility for tracing soldiers. King House Tea Rooms Café provides freshly cooked breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks in comfortable bright sur-

rounds, with an additional outdoor seating area. Onsite also is traditional craft shop, the Úna Bhán Centre, showcasing a treasure trove of locally produced crafts & gifts, local books & maps, tourist information, accommodation booking service and office services. The award-winning weekly Courtyard Farmers Market provide an excellent range of local wholesome produce and artisan foods.

BIGGER & BETTER IN 2017 Classes for Horses, Cattle, Ponies, Sheep, Dogs, etc. Best dressed Lady/Gentleman, Glamorous Granny, Bonny Baby, Arts & Craft Competiton and lots more

• PRIZE-FUND €30,000 • FANTASTIC FAMILY DAY OUT

Amusements free on the day

Phone Damien Hannon on: (086) 8509845 or Christy Tully (086) 2209338 for further details

King House VISITING CONTACT King House, Military Road 071 966 3242 www.kinghouse.ie Úna Bhán Tourism Centre 071 966 3033 www.unabhan.ie King House Tea Rooms Café 087 6430326 Location: Boyle, Co. Roscommon SatNav: 53.9730,- 8.3019 OPENING TIMES King House Tea Rooms Café & Úna Bhán Tourism Centre: Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 17:00h April to September (Sunday in June, July & August) King House: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 -17:00h April to September (Sunday in July & August) Courtyard Market: Every Saturday 10:00 – 14:00h Admission Rates: King House Guided Tour - Groups, Seniors & Students €3 Adults €5 Parking: FREE

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SummerLiving

Explore historic Clonalis House this summer Nestled in a crescent of cypress and redwood trees and overlooking a parkland of oak and copper beech, sits Clonalis House, a wonderful Irish country house and ancestral home of the O’Conors of Connacht. Clonalis Estate is situated on the outskirts of Castlerea, Co. Roscom-

mon and is a must for anyone exploring the rich history and Gaelic culture of Ireland. The family are direct descendants of Connacht’s traditional ruling dynasty. The present house at Clonalis dates back to 1878 but the expansive parkland over which it looks has been in the pos-

session of the family for 1,500 years. The house is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 11 am and 5 pm between June 1st and August 31st. With guided tours until 3.45 pm each day this is the perfect way to spend a summer’s day. Clonalis House is also a

member of Hidden Ireland and offers guests the opportunity to enjoy bed and breakfast in this beautiful country house. Find out how you can explore one of Ireland’s Historic Houses by calling 094 9620014, emailing: infor@clonalis.com or logging onto www.clonalis.com.

CLONALIS HOUSE Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Tel. 094 9620014 Ancestal Home of the O’Connors of Connacht www.clonalis.com

NOW OPEN FOR THE SUMMER SEASON 1st June - 31st August 2017 from 11 a.m. Last tour 3.45 pm Closed Sundays

Carrick Cineplex – the home of great entertainment this summer! There’s lots to see and do this summer at Carrick Cineplex, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. The award-winning cinema, café and wine bar opens daily during summer holidays, midweek from 1 pm (5.30 pm term time), 11.30 am Saturdays, also late shows every Friday and Saturday night! Watch all the latest releases projected by top of the range Sony 4K equipment in the comfort of reclining seats in luxury screens accompanied by your favourite gourmet snacks, coffees and wines, or enjoy in the stylish Café Paradiso daily until late, or if the sun is shining, outside on the patio.

Summer releases New summer releases include Despicable Me 3 and Cars 3! There’s also lots for grownups including The House, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Dunkirk! André Rieu – 22nd & 23rd July Classical fans will love André Rieu’s 2017 Maastricht Classical Concert, 22nd of July, 7 pm, and encore screening on 23rd of July, 3 pm. Pre-booking highly recommended! Summer Lovin’ – Classic Film Club This summer don’t miss the ‘Summer Lovin’ classic film series, showing some of your favourite classic movies on the big screen once a week this July and August! Check out their Facebook page for more information and make sure to enter the competition to be in with a chance of winning tickets!

Monthly Sensory/Special Needs Screenings Monthly special needs/autism screenings takes place this Sunday, 25th of June, 12 noon (last Sunday of every month). Film choices are ‘Rock Dog’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean Salazar’s Revenge’ – all tickets €4! Lights are left up and volume is down during these relaxed screenings, noise is more than welcome! Rattle & Stroll Parent & Baby Screening The next ‘Rattle & Stroll’ monthly parent, baby & toddler screening takes place this Tuesday, 27th of June; enjoy relaxed film screenings of the latest blockbusters in a social environment. Film choices are Wonder Woman (11.50 am), Rock Dog (12 pm) and Gifted (12.15 pm). Group Bookings Looking to plan an outing for your club, team, colleagues, hen, birthday, etc? Group bookings are a speciality at Carrick Cineplex with something to suit all budgets and requirements. Phone the box office to discuss your needs or email manager@carrickcineplex.ie Further Information Visit www.carrickcineplex.ie for full listings and online booking, phone 071-9672000 or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @ carrickcinepelex!

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SummerLiving Comhairle Contae Ros Comáin Roscommon County Council

Library Services Heritage Week – Library service Date

Branch

Contact

Sat 19th to Sat 2nd Sept Tues 22nd Aug 10am – 12 noon Tues 22nd Aug 2 – 7pm Tues 22nd Aug 2 – 4pm Tues 22nd Aug 6.30 – 7.30pm Wednesday 23rd Aug 3.30pm

Ballaghaderreen Geology exhibition Strokestown Weaving with Frances Crowe

Deirdre Creighton 094 9877044 Heritage Office 090 6637135

Roscommon Roscommon Boyle

Genealogy workshops with Eilish Feeley Weaving with Frances Crowe Thomas Higgins, emigrant, (talk)

Eilish Feeley 087 2940544 Heritage Office 090 6637135

Roscommon

Launch of 11th phase of Folklore & Oral History recordings of Co. Roscommon

Thursday 24th Aug 10am – 1pm, 2 – 4pm

Roscommon

Friday 25th Aug 3pm

Roscommon

Friday 25th Aug 2.30pm Boyle Saturday 26th Aug Roscommon

Summer Events & Activities 2017 Roscommon County Council Library Services is delighted to be hosting a number of events over the coming summer months. Pop into your local library and sign up to be a ‘Summer Star’! All Libraries in Roscommon will be taking part in the second year of this very popular National Reading challenge called ‘Summer Stars’ and this will be ongoing throughout the Summer Months. Children can take part by taking

up the challenge of reading eight books over the July and August period; and in so doing they become eligible for prizes that are given out at various stages as they progress through the challenge! It is proven that Children who actively read over the summer months maintain their literacy skills for their return to school in September! To avoid hearing the usual summer mantra of “I’m bored”, why not send the

children into your local library, where they will enjoy colouring Competitions, activity sheets and filling out book reviews. Ballaghaderreen Library will also be hosting ‘Storytime with Eithne’ for Preschoolers, every Friday in July from 11.00am - 12.00pm. Every Saturday in August, Deirdre will then host a story telling session for 6 - 10 year olds, from 11.00am -12.00pm. There is no need to book! Art Workshops will also be held every Wednesday in July, starting at 11.00am in Ballaghaderreen Branch Library. As part of the Boyle Arts festival, Boyle library will be having a Childrens’ Storytelling session for 3-6 year olds on Saturday July 22nd at 11.00am. Again there is no need to book. The notable author, Ger Siggins will be visiting on Saturday July 29th at 11.30am; this event will be held upstairs in King House to facilitate numbers and everyone is welcome. Boyle library will also host the Boyle Camera Club Summer Exhibition during the Boyle Arts Festival (Friday, 21st July Sunday, 30th July). As well as the Thomas Higgins lecture, there will also be an exhibition of his letters in the library running from Tuesday, 15th August to Saturday, 26th August. Roscommon County Library services will be supporting the Percy French festival (13th-15th July) with Honor Ó Brolcháin, she will give a Lecture on the Election of Count Plunkett entitled “The Roscommon Line in the Snow” at 11.00am in Ballaghadereeen Library. Honor is a grand-niece of Joseph Plunkett and she has given numerous talks around Ireland in relation to the Plunkett family in this centenary year of the North Roscommon Election of 1917. There are a plethora of events planned for Heritage week as outlined in table above. If you want any further details, please contact Meliosa on 090 6637270 or email mmcintyre@roscommoncoco.ie

County Roscommon Folkore & Oral History Network Heritage Office Co. Library 090 6637276 Tom Flanagan Father Flanagan and Boystown: conference to commemorate the opening of the 1st Boy’s school 087 2421070 Co. Library in Omaha, Nebraska in Dec 1917 by Fr Edward Joseph Flanagan. Fr Flanagan was born on July 13th 1186 at Leabeg, Co. Roscommon Caitlin Browne Display of documents from archive of Digby 090 6637272 family, Drumdaff House: This priceless archive of documents dating from 1707 was recently donated to the library by Penelope Bristol - Jones. Songs of Delia Murphy Co Roscommon Historical and Foraging seminar with Frank Symmons, Archaeological Society Environmental Consultant Contact: Mary O’Connell 087 9344790

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Everyone wants it Everyone reads it 80,000 PEOPLE READ OUR NEWSPAPER EVERY WEEK!

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

ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX ADVISERS To farmers and small businesses at fees that the small businessman can afford. Advice and consultations free. Pat Baxter & Company, Accounting Services, Clondra. Tel: (043) 3326125, (087) 2251591. Email: clondra@iol.ie Web: www.patbaxterco.ie

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

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

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

BOUNCING CASTLES Gerrity Bouncy Castles

BOUNCING CASTLES

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

ROSCOMMON CASTLES

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

Phone No: (087) 4136355

CAREER ADVICE CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

Grace O’Reilly B.Sc. Psych., B.Comm., H.Dip. in Ed., MBPS & PSI Registered Occupational Psychometrician Assistance with: • Interview Preparation • CAO & UCAS Course Application • Subject & Course Choice • Study Skills / Exam Preparation

CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Tel . 090-6630760. Email: abbeysidehouse@ eircom.net Facebook: www.facebook. com/careersgraceoreilly Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri.

PHONE NO: 087 4668675

COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY Are you effected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Call Billy (094) 96 59966 Mobile (086) 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com

CHIROPODIST

Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare

Complete Chimney Services

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

• Removes up to 50% more than traditional methods

COUNSELLING

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

CHIMNEY CLEANING

• Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Pwer washing and gutter cleaning services.

Please contact: Tel: 087 2798704

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

CHIMNEY SWEEP • Open fire, stove, ranges • All flues and chimneys • Power brushed & vaccumed • No mess, no fuss • CCTV camera inspections • Detailed report and CCTV recording provided for insurance claims • Fully insured Also available for powerwashing and gutter cleaning fergalkelly@live.com

Fergal 086 1016899 CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY CLEANING POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

Provided in the comfort of your own home Kathleen Wynne MCFHP, MAFHP

Foot Care Practitioner

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

CHIROPRACTOR

DENTAL

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Dental Design Studio

Paul McStay DSA/ADI (UK) RSA

Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

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

VHI and Laya Covered

PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST Mark Kilgallon B.Sc Podiatry (Hons) M.Ch.S.I.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle

• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar.

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

By Appointment Only – Tel 087 2982214 Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC Galway Road, Roscommon Phone: (090) 6626023 (086) 8225575

Clinical Dental Technician

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

● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy

& orthopaedic sports massage

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

Tel: 087 2721757 www.facebook.com/ AOBTherapies Vouchers available on-line

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

MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon

EDT Lessons Available

DRIVING LESSONS

DOCKERY’S R.S.A. Approved Driving Instructor

www.aobtherapies.com FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY

Patrick Lynch

SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

Department of Health Approved

For appointment 085 1503353 086 8538404 Email: m.kilgallon23@ gmail.com

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

Tuition in Car Also 16 seater mini bus Car Available for Tests Gift Vouchers

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

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

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

SYL’s

School of Motoring

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

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ACCOUNTS

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

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

Contact: 085 1348779 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 V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. TEL: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715.

WANTED Bulls, cows, heifers or bullocks. Lame cattle considered. Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon or Longford area. Tel: 085 1743431.

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Classifieds FARMING  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.

BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report D.A.F.M. stickers provided. • Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090-6663069 e-mail:

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

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

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 or 090 66 22328 Over 30 years in business GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc. Chainsaw work also available

Phone John on 087 2860428

thomasneilan4@gmail.com

D.A.F.M. Approved Reg No: EL000083  FOR SALE: Good solid round bales of hay also some nice sheep hay. All baled today 20th of June 2017. TEL: 085 1393639

FENCING DES KELLY FENCING Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on 087 2346364  FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD for all your Agri fencing needs. Tel: 087 217 2281

GARDENING  Lawn cutting service available: Small to medium size lawns. TEL: 087 4654011

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

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 19/06/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Owen Hoare c/ K. Hoare SECOND PRIZE €25:

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

FOR SALE  FOR SALE: 1 cream leather three piece 2.1.1, 1 Hot Point Dishwasher, 1 Zanussi washing machine and 1 phone table/ hall table. TEL: 087 9141128.  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.

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

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms • Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook

HOLISTIC

Mairead Tully c/o Vets Supplies

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

THIRD PRIZE €20: Paul Martin c/o Murray’s

8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Katie and Alfie c/o M. Rice Michael Oates c/o Eight Til Late Frances Doolan c/o K. Finan Kathleen Finan Goldie Tieran c/o Marian Rice Mc Guiness Pharmacy Sean Shannon c/o M. Rice Alex Brady c/o K. Hoare 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: K. Hoare Tomas Hoare Darragh Ward K Gordon Aaron Dimambro

Total Receipts: €264 Total Prizes: €200

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

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

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

KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs

CONTACT JOHN 086 4679798 PLANNINGS

Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon • Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request.

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

PAINTER & DECORATOR • Interior/Exterior • Wooden Floors • Kitchen Units • Spray Painting Since 1993 Full Time Served For Free Quote Phone John: 083 8838022

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

Tel: (086) 8077313 SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people. Safe, reliable and confidential. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250.

facebook.com/moleskinarch Roscommon County Council We, Michael & Hazel Walsh intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for demolition of existing derelict dwelling & boundary walls, construction of a replacement dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area, relocation of existing vehicular entrance, and associated works at Liswilliam, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake. Architectural Services, Trihill, Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. 087 635 8949 sblake2006@gmail.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council I, Mark Concannon, intend to make application to Roscommon county council for planning permission to renovate and extend the existing dwelling house and all associated site works at Aghagower, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 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, Liam & Justina Gavin, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for (a) Retention of Change of Use from Dwelling House & Domestic Garage to Commercial Use as Farm Shop and Restaurant/Café, (b) Retention of Alterations to the Original Building and associated site works inclusive of External Signage, (c) Retention of Free Standing Sign and (d) Permission to construct open canopy to provide additional seating to the front & side of the building, provide additional parking spaces and all associated site works at Elphin Street, Termon Td, Boyle, Co Roscommon. Signed: Michael Hennessy Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co Roscommon Tel 086 1701549

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 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.

WINDOW CLEANING  WINDOW CLEANING: Competitive rates. All areas covered. Also Gutters/fascias. Contact John: (087) 2291931.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL  GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO MEET lady companion. Roscommon/Athlone area. Please reply to Box No: 1019 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council I Catherine Mullaney intend to make application to the Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain minor revision to window fenestration to the front elevation and retention of sluice room extension to side of existing Little Rascals Creche facility at Ballypheasan, Circular Road, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architect, Fallon Avenue Roscommon Phone 090 6626974 086 8115449. The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €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, APK Architects & Engineers, intend to apply on behalf of Peter Geddis for permission for development at this site: Turrock Td., Dysart, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of extension to rear and to side of existing dwelling house and carry out all ancillary site works. Signed:

The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Registered Practice Roscommon Office: 118 Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon. The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. 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

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

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Classifieds PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council I, Gary Conway, intend to make application to Roscommon county Council for planning permission for a new garage and change of house type from that granted under planning reference PD/07/1673 at Tullaghanmore, Edmondstown, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com This Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority.

Roscommon County Council We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Declan Lavin for the following: 1. Planning permission to retain machinery store & workshop with floor area of 91sq.m. which is ancillary to agricultural contracting businesss & 2. Planning Permission to construct new agricultural shed circa 200sq.m. for storage of hay & feed stuff at Cloggarnagh Td, Frenchpark,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 to the Authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority.

Roscommon County Council I am applying for planning permission for retention of domestic store and entrance gateway on site at Cloonlaughnan, Mount Talbot Signed Sandra Noone This Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority.

TUITION  Leaving Cert student 2018 requires grinds for higher level biology and ordinary level maths. Required to start in September or earlier. Box Number :1027. C/O of Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town.

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

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

 TO LET: Three bedroomed, two bathroom house located in Roscommon Town. Fully Furnished.€750 monthly. TEL: 086 1635393  TO LET: A House 2km from Knockcroghery Village, 3/4 Bedroom, Fully Furnished, Tel: 086 3646210.  TO LET: Three bedroomed bungalow near Croghan, Carrick and Boyle. Fully furnished, fully rewired oil heating system with two fireplaces. Double lawn in front of the house, suited for married couple. Also for sale a number of pictures and trunk. TEL: 087 3669200  APT TO LET: The Walk, Roscommon Town, fully furnished, available from 1st June. Tel: 087 6949253

SITUATIONS VACANT  Live in carer in Roscommon Town for elderly lady. Must be patient, caring and kind. Own bedroom, sitting room, wifi and food supplied. Four days a week €200. Could suit young person starting out. TEL: 086 2620514.  PSV LICENCE HOLDER for Roscommon area, fulltime work, must be reliable. Please forward details to Box No: 1023 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

SITUATIONS WANTED  KIND, RELIABLE LADY available for childminding or cleaning. Roscommon town. Tel. 087 7438987.  Childminder available with FETAC Level 5, flexible hours, limited spaces available in Roscommon Town. TEL: 086 7316358

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SITUATIONS VACANT Cleaner required Roscommon Town Area for daily commercial and weekly domestic premises. Own car required, nonsmoker and a good level of English, previous experience essential. Please reply to c/o Roscommon people, abbet street, Roscommon town, box number: 1028

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CLEANOUT Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed? If so ring: 087 9657933/090 6626752

 MAN AVAILABLE FOR CHIMNEY REPAIRS, ROOFING, RE-ROOFING AND ALL TYPES OF WORK: Roof lights fitted, re-roofing, facia board and gutter repairs, roofing, flat roofing, timber, slating, tiling, stone work, chimney repairs, Insurance claims handled, attic conversions, lights, general building, etc. All types of farm work, repairs to sheds, cattle crushes, yards, concrete, fencing and painting. Contact: 087 9188170.  FURNITURE REMOVALS DELIVERY SERVICE: Household and office furniture removals. Large and small loads to all areas. Phone for free quotation: 086 2649313. Email: homemoversrc@gmail. com  SAFE ELECTRIC REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE for work. Small jobs a speciality. Call 087 4634888 anytime.  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel Tom on 086 0815802.  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p0862553153@gmail.com  CARPENTER/BUILDER AVAILABLE for all types of work, also roofing and slating. TEL: 087 6467322

USEFUL SERVICES We buy CARS, VANS, JEEPS, TRUCKS and take-away old cars. Tel: Tel: 085 823 8486

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

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For quick action... Saint Expedite, Noble Roman youth, martyr, You who quickly brings things to pass, you who never delays, I come to you in need: _______ (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Do this for me, Saint Expedite, and when it is accomplished, I will as rapidly reply with an offering to you. (State your vow or promise). Be quick, Saint Expedite! Grant my wish before your candle burns out, and I will glorify your name. Amen. As you say this prayer, light a glass-encased Saint Expedite candle (with the saint’s picture on it) next to a glass of water. Recite the prayer once a day for as long as the candle burns (usually several days) and when your request is granted, pour the water from the water glass into the empty glass container that held the candle. Place some fresh cut flowers in the candle glass, use it like a vase. You may also offer a slice of pound cake. Then place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, to spread his fame. AK 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 wil be granted. Never known to fail. MRM

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Neuromuscular Therapy Providing: • Deep Tissue Massage Sports Massage • Dry Needling • Sports Injury Treatment • Postural Analysis & Corrective Treatment Treatments may be covered by Laya or Aviva Healthcare For Appointment Contact:

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TARMACADAM

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SERVICES: • Tarmacadam • Kerbing • Patio • Domestic & Commercial TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT HRI SCHEME

Contact us for further information Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: (090) 64 93386 M: (086) 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265 E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

INSULATION

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WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS • Door Handles • Door Locks • Letterboxes • Window Hinges • Patio Door Repairs • Misted and Double Glazed Units • Reseal Windows and Doors

Contact David Martin on (087) 9959417

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KENNELS

WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT NEW Luxury heated kennels available now Our kennels are located behind veterinary practice at Cloverhill, just outside Roscommon town. We have 6 large single kennels and 4 double kennels. The security and safety of your pet is our top priority. We have automatic security gates and high security fences around the whole exercise area and safety gates for added security to the main kennels, plus each kennel is fitted with individual security locks to keep your pet safe. Your pet will be cared for by our own veterinary nurse Sarah Louise. We cater for any special requirements your pet needs, medication, diet etc.

ALL PETS MUST HAVE FULL UP TO DATE VACCINATIONS INC, KENNEL COUGH PRIOR TO THERE STAY WITH US. PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED 10% DISCOUNT ON VACCINATIONS WHEN BOOKING INTO OUR KENNELS

To arrange a booking please call our office on 090-666 5555

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Tel Brian on 098 42501 or 086 8478376 or contact Ruth on 086 7913744 (Frenchpark) See our stand at home and Gardening Show in Ballybritt, Racecoarse Friday Saturday and Sunday 23rd to the 25th of June.

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OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES COYNE Harry In loving memory of Harry who died on 7th July 2004 R.I.P (13th Anniversary)

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

Always remembered by your loving wife Phil, Sons Michael and Ciaran and their families Anniversary Mass St. Patrick’s Church Knockcroghery at 7pm on Saturday the 24th of June 2017.

GRADY Michael

We miss you as we awaken, to face each brand new day. We miss you as the sun goes down and quietly slips away. And then as the night time falls, our thoughts are all of you. You are with us every moment, in everything we do.

Lovingly remembered by your mother Rita and brother Andy.

Birthday Rememberance

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SCALLY Raymond

Time goes by without you, the days turn into years. Each moment holds a memory and many a silent tear. Sometimes its seems a lifetime, sometimes just like a day, but in out thought and in our hearts, you are never far away.

Wednesday 21st June

The angels sang Amazing Grace, God came down and touched your face, then he whispered soft and low, come with me its time to go. The gates of Heaven opened wide, the angels lined up side by side, a special guest is on his way, the day they took Raymond away.

Park Head, Celtic Avenue, Roscommon 37th Anniversary occurs on 25th June

Your life was one of thoughtful deeds, A helping hand to others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Wonderful memories you left behind.

This year reunited with his loving wife, Margaret . Sadly missed by Anne, Paul, Simon, Eoin, Tara, Mary & John

HEALY Austin Snr.

Sleaveen, Roscommon. (8th Anniversary)

Cherry Drive, Roscommon (12th Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who died on the 5th of July 2009

You’ll come across reminders and once again they’re there, something’s in a pocket, or that’s slipped right down a chair. You’ll break down and you’ll cry again, Clutching this treasure you have found, maybe your loved one’s telling you, Don’t worry I’m around.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and perpetual light shine upon him Rest in Peace

Always loved and fondly remembered by his wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday the 1st of July at 9.30am.

CULLEN Barbara 4, Lough Road, Roscommon Town Who died on the 25th of June 2015 (2nd Anniversary)

Treasured memories, Catherine, Assumpta, Liz, Siobhan, David, Marina, Elma, Megan, Mikayla and Zoe x Anniversary Mass on the 28th of June at 8am.

KELLY Eamon Pound Road, Ballygar. (4th Anniversary) Died 8th July 2013

Always loved and remembered by Marion, Michael and family.

McDONNELL Bridie Glenview, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) Who died on the 21st June 2015

Loved and missed by Aileen, Heyley, Mum, Dad, Sonya, brothers and sisters, extended family and friends.

O’DONOVAN Paddy

COYLE Thomas

You were so very special and had the nicest ways, You did so very much in life and never asked for praise. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But losing you is the heartache, That never goes away. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold. Life goes on that’s true, But it’s not the same without you.

Always remembered and forever loved by your husband James and family. Bridie’s Anniversary Mass will be on the 23rd of July at 11am in the Church of Christ the Good Shepherd, Four Roads.

Along the road of suffering, you found a little lane. That took you up to heaven, and ended all your pain. You may be out of sight, we may be worlds apart, but you are always mum. In our prayers And forever in our hearts

Softly in the evening you heard a gentle call. You took the hand God offered you, and quietly left us all. We miss your smile, your joking ways, we miss the things you used to say, and when old times we do recall, it’s then we miss you most of all.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Sadly missed everyday by your husband John, Sons John, Jeremy & Simon. Daughter Allison. Daughters in Law Stephanie & Claire. Son in Law Dave. Grandchildren Hollie, Sophia, Thomas, Isobelle, Juliet & Emilia.

Your loving Wife, Anne, daughter, Leanne,sons, David, Alan, Eamon, Ivan & Ronan , daughters-in-law & grandchildren.

MC MANUS Geraldine (nee Murtagh) In loving memory of Geraldine Mc Manus, Aughmagree, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon who passed away on the 24th June 2013. (4th Anniversary)

The Dash I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning…to the end. He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that they spent alive on earth.And now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house… the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.

Sadly missed by her husband Liam, her mother May, her brother Peter and her sisters Annette, Madeline, Bernadette and Catherine, also her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and colleagues.. Geraldine’s Anniversary Mass is on Friday 23rd June at 8.00pm in St. Joseph’s Church Kilteevan.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 24th June, 2017 at 8.00p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet, Creggs.

(7th Anniversary)

Castlestrange, Athleague. In loving memory of Luke whose anniversary occurs on the 24th of June.

It hurts like yesterday You always had time to spare Time to give and time to care A loving nature A heart of gold The very best this world could hold.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Rita and daughter Lorraine Anniversary Mass on Friday 23rd of June in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 10.30 am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A date that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day You left us And gently slipped away

Always rememberd by Derek, Orla, Dillon and Katie and Eloise ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A little tribute Small and tender Just to show We still remember

From son Francis, grandson Evan, Natasha, Emily and Rebecca.

Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email:

Detty’s brother Bernie Joe and sister Josephine nephews, niece and extended family wish to express our gratitude to our neighbours and friends and all who sympathised with us on our sad bereavement. Thanks to everyone who attended the removal the Funeral Mass and Burial, to those who sent Mass cars, sympathy cards and flowers. A sincere thanks to Fr. Eamonn ‘O Connor for a beautiful Funeral Mass, also the con-celebrants Fr. Ciaran Flynn and Fr Ciaran Whitney, to Miriam Gunne and James Wallace for their beautiful singing and music. A special word of thanks to Pat Mc Hugh Funeral directors for the wonderful, courteous and professional manner in the arrangements of handling Detty’s Funeral, also the grave diggers who prepared her final resting place. To the management and staff of the Percy Frency Hotel for the lovely meal they provided. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Anniversary Mass will take place in Carniska Church on Sunday the 25th of June at 10.00 am.

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Always remembered by Margaret and family Anniversary Mass in Athleague on Sunday the 25th of June at 10am.

Lannon Bernadette (Detty) Northampton England and formally of Ballinafad, Strokestown. Who died on the 24th of June 2016. (2nd Anniversary)

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DONNELLY Bridie

BRENNAN JOHN John

GRADY Michael

Dublin Road, Athlone (Formerly Cloontogher, Kilteevan, Roscommon) Who died on 23rd June 2016

Carnamadda, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. 30th Anniversary 20th June 2016 In loving memory of Michael

(12th Anniversary)

To hear your voice To see your smile To sit and talk with you a while To be together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today.

Fondly remembered by her husband Sean, daughters Pauline, Geraldine and Martina, sons Joe and David, daughter-inlaw Jayne, sons-in-law Jonathan, Gerard and Enda and grandchildren Laura, Lochlainn, Keelan, Grace, Olivia, Jessica, Carla, Hazel, Ava and Sean. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Will those who think of her today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters ,Annie, Ellie and Sheila, their husbands and families. Anniversary Mass in Rahara Church on Sunday 25th June at 10am.

SLIMAN Michael Rathconnor, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (3nd Anniversary)

As we lovingly remember John on the 1st anniversary of his death, his mother Dette, brothers – Larry, Henry, Padraig and Oliver; sisters – Mary, Rachel, Catherine, Majella and Stephanie and extended family wish to offer our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and sympathy we received on our sad loss. To all who attended John’s Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, Many whom travelled long distances and to those who called to our home, sent messages of sympathy, mass cards, enrollment’s and floral tributes – we are forever grateful for such thoughtful gestures. A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne for celebrating John’s funeral Mass so beautifully. Thanks to the Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister and Mass servers. A special word of thanks to Aileen O’Connor for her beautiful music and singing and to John Wynne for his moving rendition at John’s final resting place. Special thanks to John’s work colleagues and friends in Lund and those in the Taxi and Bus Business including his loyal customers. Sincere thanks to our very kind neighbours and friends who brought food and refreshment’s to our home. Many thanks to the grave diggers who prepared John’s final resting place with great attention to detail. To St. Joseph’s GAA Club for organising the guard of honour, we are so very grateful and know John would have been very proud. Special thanks to Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and sensitivity shown to us. Thanks to Dr. Graham Kearon for his care and kindness to John over the years and to Athlone Gárda Siochanna for their help and sensitivity. Thanks to the management and staff of the Abbey Hotel for a lovely meal and also to Signature Flowers. It is impossible to thank everybody individually but we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deepest gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

In gods care you rest above. In our hearts you rest in love. Never more than a thought away. Loved and remembered every day.

Always loved and sadly missed by his sister Anne Noone and family and extended Sliman and Kelly families Anniversary Mass will be offered in Knock Shrine.

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McNEILL Lena

Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

& deceased members of the Mc Neill’s Family

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

PAT QUIGLEY: 087 7799076 PAUL O’CONNOR: 086 6052649

No. 3 St. Theresa Terrace, Lisnamult, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

• Headstones • Kerbed Memorials • Grave Site Care • Headstone Cleaning • Monument Levelling • Gravestone Repair

John’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday June 25th at 10 am.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts is always kept for you.

Ros Memorials

Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather and tresure them all. Some may forget now that your gone, We will remember no matter how long. For love itself lives from and cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one is gone. For as long as there is a memory, You’ll live on in our hearts.

Always in our prayers and thoughts, your wife Peg, daughter Tara and son Mark, son in law Brendan and daughter in law Cait.

NEARY, Michael Francis, South Africa & formerly of Fortview, Roscommon. (1st Anniversary) On his first anniversary, March 08 2017,his wife Olive,

KEIGHER Bernard (Bertie)

Grange (22nd Anniversary)

Late of Cork and Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) Who died 27th June 2014

To hear your voice, To see your smile, To sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way. Would be our dearest wish today.

Always remembered by Una and family. Anniversary Mass in Fourmile House Church on Saturday the 24th of June at 8.15pm.

Time and years slip gently by But treasured memories never die

Always loved and remembered by his wife Mary, daughter Mary, sons Bernard and Joseph, daughter-in-law Yvonne, grandchildren, brothers and sister,extended family and friends.

We the family of the late Christina Lally, Kettering, England and formerly of Ballymacfrane, Donamon, wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised and supported us following our sad bereavement. Our deepest gratitude to all those who attended the Funeral Mass and Burial, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes.

Lena’s Anniversary Mass will take place on Tuesday June 27th at 8am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon town. Remembered by their loving family.

A sincere thank you to Fr. Glennon for celebrating Christina Funeral Mass, FR. Hogan for a touching homily, Fr. Leahy, the alter boys and Clooneygolgan choir for the beautiful music.

KELLY Marie

A special word of thanks to all our neighbours and friends, both in Kettering and Roscommon. In particular we thank the gravediggers who prepared Christina’s final resting place with great care and attention, those who prepared the church and took part in the Funeral Mass and Smyths Undertakers for their courteous and professional manner.

daughters Vanessa,Polly,Leonora& Clara, brother James,sisters Marie,Anne, Olivia & Carmen,along with extended family, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised & supported us since Mick’s passing.

THANKSGIVINGS The Miraculous Prayer Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask this special one. (Mention it) take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen Say this prayer for three days promise publication and favour wil be granted. Never known to fail. AMK 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 wil be granted. Never known to fail. AMK

Carroward, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon (18th Anniversary)

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for our intentions. Sadly missed ~~~~~~~~

Fitzmaurice Joe

sons Michael,Victor & Keith,

To those who sent letters, cards & shared happy memories, we will be forever grateful.

NEARY Willie

LALLY Christina (Nee Fitzmaurice)

Don’t remember me with sadness Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter we’ve had Throughout the years

Late of Ballymacfrane, Donamon and Corrib Park, Galway. The family of the late Joe Fitzmaurice wish to thank the following people more sincerely for their sympathy and support at the time of Joe’s sad passing on the 16th of June 2016. All those who prepared Joe’s final resting place, attended the removal and the Funeral, telephoned, called to his home, sent Mass cards or flowers, Fr. Francis Glennon and Monsignor Charles Travers, Tom and Pat Smyth, the Alter servers, Clooneycolgan Choir and the ladies who provided refreshments after the Funeral. Special thanks is due to the lovely staff of Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague who cared for Joe so well during his years there. Mass will be offered as a gesture of thanks and appreciation. His memories are so precious, His presence missed so much, He will always be remembered and loved by all of us.

Christina Moth’s Mind Mass and Joe’s first anniversary Mass will take place in Clooneycolgan Church on Friday the 23rd of June 2017 at 7.30pm.

Family Notices

MARIE You are not far You are always near In the memories that You hold most dear. In the hearts that still care, In the love that goes on, You will never be far You will never be gone.

Love Mickey and family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

KELLY Marie Late of Carroward, Kilrooskey Time may close the book of grief Like the smile that hides the tears But memories turn back every leaf Despite the passing years. Your life is a beautiful memory Your absence a silent grief

Sadly missed by your sisters and brother and their families. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 25th June at 11am in Ballyleague Church.

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday. We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

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Stepping into summer! Rossies return for Salthill showdown Tadgh Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke battles to win possession for Roscommon during last Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connacht SFC Semi-Final victory over Leitrim. Roscommon will now face Galway in the final in Pearse Stadium on July 9th. Full match report and reaction on pages 53 to 56. Picture: Andrew Fox

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GAA Results Friday, June 16th Hodson Bay Hotels AFL Division 1 St. Croan’s 5-13 Strokestown 1-12 St. Brigid’s 3-8 Clann na nGael 1-7 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 3 Elphin 1-13 St. Ronan’s 2-10 Saturday, June 17th Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 Michael Glavey’s 3-12 Creggs 2-10 Oran 1-17 Éire Óg 0-8 Boyle 3-16 Fuerty 1-10 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 3-10 St. Faithleach’s 1-8 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 3 Kilglass Gaels 2-13 Clann na nGael 3-10 Kilbride 2-9 St. Michael’s 1-10 Shannon Gaels 3-16 Ballinameen 1-10 St. Aidan’s 2-13 St. Barry’s 1-9 Sunday, June 18th Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 Western-Gaels 2-12 St. Dominic’s 1-15

Fixtures

Oran and Four Roads will both be aiming for supremacy in the Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship. Pic: Andrew Fox

Who will grab this year’s senior hurling title? Championship action returns this weekend  SEAMUS DUKE

This weekend sees the Roscommon SHC start for another year. Oran broke the stranglehold of Four Roads in 2016 after they had won eight championship titles on the trot. Their win will have give teams like Pearses, Athleague and others renewed hope that they can be successful this year. However, having won the league title recently, Four Roads remain the team to beat. The championship is divided once again into two Groups with Athleague, Four Roads, Pádraig Pearses and St Dominic’s in Group A with Ros-

common Gaels, Tremane and Oran in Group B. This year, former Roscommon manager Seamus Qualter is in charge of Athleague, while Pádraig Mannion will be hoping to restore Four Roads to the top of the club hurling tree. Pádraig Pearses will be hoping to shake off the bridesmaids tag under Mike Malone while Micheal Mulry will be adding his expertise to St. Dominic’s. Colm Kelly once again takes charge of the county champions Oran who have a lot of injuries at the moment, Sean Mulry will manage Roscommon Gaels and Tom Healy

will be in charge at Tremane. The four semi-finalists look likely to be Oran, Tremane, Four Roads and Athleague but the other three clubs will have their chance to impress over the next couple of months.

This Weekend

good players and they will certainly be hoping to win this opener against St. Dominic’s who have a lot of young players on their panel this year. St. Dominic’s’ Micheal Mulry is an excellent manager but Athleague should have the edge. Prediction: Athleague

Athleague v St. Dominic’s on Saturday in Athleague at 7 pm

Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses on Sunday in Athleague at 5 pm

With Seamus Qualter in charge this year, Athleague will be hoping to do well in the championship. They lost to Four Roads in the league final but they have plenty of

Another clash of the neighbours and both teams will be anxious to put down an early marker. Four Roads do not like to lose and they will be determined to get the Mickey

Cunniffe Cup back this year. Pearses are a good side but very inconsistent. Four Roads should win it. Prediction: Four Roads

Oran v Tremane in Sunday in Athleague at 6.30 pm Tremane are short a lot of players and even though Oran have a few absentees themselves the champions will be anxious to start their campaign with a win. They look to have enough to account for Tremane on this occasion. Prediction: Oran

U-17’s set for ﬁnal Young hurlers continue Celtic Challenge run ROSCOMMON

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LOUTH

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Roscommon put Louth to the sword at the Centre of Excellence in Abbotstown last Saturday to reach the Celtic Challenge Cup Final. Roscommon started brightly with Oisin Kelly firing over three early points, two of which were frees Good work by the Louth goalkeeper and wayward shooting meant Roscommon’s early dominance was not

reflected on the scoreboard, however. Louth had started to make inroads but their ship hit a rock on 20 minutes. The swashbuckling Andrew Flood won the ball and passed to full-forward James Cunniffe who finished with aplomb for Roscommon’s first goal. Not to be outdone Cian Murray scored a fine goal after a pass from the influential Jack Lohan. Matthew Comerford scored a long-range point and Roscommon were in cruise contrail and 2-7 to 0-3 up. A brief defensive lapse then allowed

Louth to raise a green flag. However, just before half-time a speculative lob by Cian Murray deceived the Louth rear-guard and dropped in under the bar for a third Roscommon goal. The half-time score was Roscommon 3-7 Louth 1-6. Louth started brightest in the second half but they were always playing catch-up. After swapping scores, Roscommon started to expose Louth’s limitations with fine performances all over the field.

This latest test was passed with flying colours and the team now go on to the Celtic Challenge Cup Division 5 final against Armagh in Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow this Saturday. Roscommon panel: A Donnelly, F Hoare, J Donnelly, J Killeen, J Lohan, L Corbett, M Comerford, D Treacy, P Gannon, O Kelly, A Flood, O Walsh, J Cunniffe, M Kelly, C Finneran, C Rohan, C McNamara, D Martin, C Murray, E Campbell, D Conlon, K Morris, L Kilroe, A Farrell, S Lynch, J Why.

Friday, June 23rd Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Strokestown. 8.30 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC – Section A At Orchard Park: Elphin v Oran. 8 pm Saturday, June 24th Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Group A At Athleague: Athleague v St. Dominic’s. 7 pm Hodson Bay Hotels AFL Division 1 At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Kilmore. 7.30 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC Section A At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v Kilglass Gaels. 7 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC Section A At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Kilbride. 8 pm Sunday, June 25th Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Group B At Athleague: Oran v Tremane. 6.30 pm Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Group A At Athleague: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 5 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC Section B At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 12 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC - Section B At Abbey Park: Boyle v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 12 pm

Underage update Thursday, June 22nd Oakwood Nursing Home U-14 FC Division 2 (7.30 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilbride Rogue & Co Cafe U-14 FC Division 3 (7.30 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Oran At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Western Gaels-Frenchpark Casey’s Auto Centre U-14 FC Division 4 (7.30 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Roscommon Gaels At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Elphin-Ballinameen At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Boyle At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Éire Óg Sunday, June 25th U-16 Football Championship Division 1 (12 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Dominic’s At Rockfield: Oran v Boyle Noel Carr Accountants U-16 FC Division 2 (12 pm) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Roscommon Gaels At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Michael’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Castlerea St. Kevin’s Monday, June 26th U-16 Football Championship Division 1 At Strokestown: Strokestown v Clann na nGael. 7.30 pm

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This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Racing today is at Leopardstown and again in the Bulmer’s Live programme for 2017, entertainment is by Ham Sandwich from Kells with a 6 pm start to racing. Tomorrow, national hunt racing takes place in the north at Down Royal at 5.45 pm and in the south there is flat fare at Limerick off at 5.30 pm. On Saturday, there is a flat meeting in Down Royal featuring the Ulster Derby and Oaks away at 2 pm. At Gowran Park, an all-national hunt meeting takes place starting at 1.45 pm and on Sunday the action is on the level at 2.05 pm. On Monday, 4 hurdles, 2 chases and a bumper provide the action at Kilbeggan starting at 5.55 pm. With the defeat of Rhododendron, Aidan O’Brien still awaits a win in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly. Senga trained by Pascal Bary and ridden by Stephane Pasquier led home a French 1, 2, 3 with Rhododendron pulled up. O’Brien also has failed to win the Prix du Jockey Club on the same course. Frankie Dettori rode Shutter Speed, finished 4th, in the Prix de Diane on Sunday in Chantilly but afterwards stood down for the week due to his arm injury sustained in Yarmouth last week.

The tricolour was kept flying by Willie Mullins with Thomas Hobson in the Ascot Stakes ridden by Ryan Moore. The southern hemisphere and the Melbourne Cup beckons for the winner. Sound And Silence completed a Godolphin treble winning the last for Charlie Appleby and William Buick. The opening race yesterday was an international battle between France and Ireland with the favourite Le Brivido coming late to deny 66/1 Ballydoyle outsider Spirit Of Valour under Donnacha O’Brien. Ballydoyle came good in the richest race of the week when Ryan Moore steered Highland Reel to victory in the Prince of Wales Stakes over Decorated Knight and Ulysses. In the last, Con Te Partiro upset a gamble on Aidan O’Brien’s Rain Goddess, 14’s morning price to 7/1, cutting through the field under Jamie Spencer to collar the gamble and completing a meeting double for American Wesley Ward. Racing continues today and Order Of St. George, a very short price, will give Aidan O’Brien his 2nd Group 1 of the meeting in the Ascot Gold Cup and on Friday O’Brien’s unbeaten Caravaggio is a warm order to maintain it in the Commonwealth Cup with Harry Angel the main danger.

Royal Ascot

Monday at Kilbeggan

There were 3 Group 1 races on opening day of Royal Ascot last Tuesday and they went two to the hometeam and one to the USA. Godolphin provided us with a winning favourite in the Queen Anne Stakes with Ribchester and they doubled up with Barney Roy winning the St. James’s Palace Stakes. The former trained by Richard Fahey and ridden by William Buick, the latter by Richard Hannon and James Doyle. In between, the American sprinter, Lady Aurelia, won the King’s Stand Stakes trained by Wesley Ward and John Valazquez who stood in for the injured Detorri.

Racing at Kilbeggan on Monday evening opens with a 2m maiden hurdle. Next up are two 3m hurdles with a Novice Hurdle followed by a handicap. The final race over the minor obstacles on the day is a 2m 3f handicap. Racing over the fences starts with the 2m 3f Carmel Fay Novice Chase sponsored by Paul Fay and his family from Granard. The penultimate race is a handicap chase sponsored by the EBF again over 2m 3f. The usual bumper over 2m, for qualified riders only, brings the meeting to a close. With 202 entries a great evening’s racing is guaranteed. Winners may be difficult to

Le Brivido gets the better of Spirit Of Valour in the Jersey Stakes.

come by in big fields but Noel Meade has a strong hand in the Novice Hurdle with Ladysingstheblues and Mr Showtime, both seeking a hat trick of wins.

Racing news Philip Carberry has retired from race riding after a long and successful career in the saddle at the age of 36. Now based in France with his wife, trainer Louisa, he has ridden seven Grade 1 winners including Sublimity in the 2007 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. He also rode the mare Princesse D’Anjou to win the Grand Steeplechase de Paris twice for trainer Francois-Marie Cottin. TV presenter Aisling O’Loughlin will be the celebrity judge at the SuperValu Ladies’ Day at Roscommon Races on Monday, July 10th. The overall winner of the Best Dressed competition will walk away with a top prize of €1,200, while the nine runners-up will each receive €100. The competition is

sponsored by the six Supervalu stores in the area.

Competition corner Declan Martin, Marie Keane and Seamus O’Donnell are off to Kilbeggan on Monday thanks to Paddy Dunican and don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office in Abbey Street. Now for your first chance to win tickets for Lenabane’s 2-day July meeting compliments of Micheal Finneran course manager and to win please tell us who will be the celebrity judge of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Roscommon on Monday the 10th? Answers please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm on 5th July 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.

St. Aidan’s launch ‘NO SMOKING’ policy St. Aidan’s GAA Club made its own bit of history recently when it played host to the launch of a ‘No Smoking’ policy at club grounds in Ballyforan, making them the first club in Roscommon to do so. The policy was officially launched in Ballyforan parish hall last Friday week and was attended by representatives of Croke Park, the Connacht Council, Roscommon County Board and various other local clubs and organisations. The move was the latest step in the Healthy Club project that has been adopted by St. Aidan’s GAA and has involved over 20 different initiatives in the last year, and the club’s efforts were warmly welcomed on the night by Niamh Gately, who travelled from Croke Park to attend the launch. “It’s government policy to have Ireland as a smokefree country by 2025 and while that is an ambitious target, the GAA has got on board and will be fully supporting this goal. St.

Stephen Harney, Health and Wellbeing Officer; Thomas Murray, Ballyforan NS; Shay Galvin, Chairman, St. Aidan’s GAA Club; Lorraine Naughton, Mount Talbot NS; Aileen Cramer; Gary Kelly and Larry Tiernan, Tisrara NS, Four Roads and James Kelly, St. Aidan’s Minor Board Chairman, at the launch of St. Aidan’s GAA Club’s smoke-free initiative held in Ballyforan Hall last Friday week.

Aidan’s are the first club in Roscommon to take this initiative and we want to congratulate them on what’s been done so far, both in terms of putting this programme in place and for all their work as

part of the GAA’s Healthy Clubs initiative,” she told those in attendance. Children from five local National Schools in the parish were on hand to proudly show off the posters they designed to back

up the new initiative, and they received a huge round of applause when introduced to the audience by Stephen Harney, who has been heavily involved in the Healthy Club project. “As a club, we’re here for

everyone – non-playing members and people who up to now have never set foot in the ground, as well as footballers and club members young and old,” he explained. Mattie Kilroy of the Con-

nacht Council and Brian Carroll of the Roscommon County Board also paid tribute to the St. Aidan’s club, their committee and the work done by Stephen Harney. Mattie Kilroy highlighted how his own

club Caltra had learned so much from the Fit4Life initiative at St. Aidan’s, that sees up to 100 members travel to Ballyforan twice a week to run, jog or walk in a safe and social environment under the floodlights.

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Championship Watch

game of the weekend Ulster SFC Semi-Final: Down v Monaghan on Saturday in The Athletic Grounds at 7 pm With Tyrone already impressively into the final, Monaghan will be the hot favourites to join them, and deservedly so too. They have a very seasoned looking team with several top class players, especially up front. Down were impressive against Armagh but this is a big step up. Down will give a good account of themselves but Monaghan will win it. Match odds: Monaghan 2/7, Down 7/2, Draw 10/1. Prediction: Monaghan

Championship throws up surprises The football championship is throwing up some surprisingly good and high-scoring games so far and last weekend we saw two very impressive displays. Tyrone caught most people on the hop with a top class attacking display against Donegal and they are now back in the reckoning as All-Ireland contenders. I was of the opinion that Donegal would be too strong for Tyrone but it

was the complete opposite as Tyrone blew them away and they look very strong all over the field. Kildare were the other side to really impress. They are the fittest team I have seen in a while and they have some outstanding forwards. If Dublin are slipping like some people seem to think that they might be then they will get a severe test from this Kildare

team. It might not be a one horse race in Leinster after all. Elsewhere, Roscommon’s easy win against Leitrim taught them nothing about what might happen in the Connacht final and there were routine wins in the qualifiers for Sligo, Laois, Derry and Longford who are a team who love the qualifiers. They have a tough test in the next round against Donegal but

they will go into that game with confidence. In the hurling, Cork were majestic against Waterford. It is amazing that when a traditional county like Cork come back and get their team selection right they shoot right back to the top. They are now certain All-Ireland contenders. Galway were impressive too against Offaly but much bigger tests lie ahead.

Lions face stern All Blacks test

Leinster SFC Semi-Final: Dublin v Westmeath on Sunday in Croke Park at 4 pm For the third year in a row Westmeath meet Dublin in Leinster and while they were never disgraced they usually hold out until the final quarter before Dublin pull away. People will be looking at Dublin for signs that they have slipped back a bit but they will win easily here. Match odds: Dublin 1/100, Westmeath 20/1, Draw 33/1. Prediction: Dublin All-Ireland SFC qualiﬁers: There should be wins this weekend for Limerick (v Wexford), Carlow (v London), Armagh (v Fermanagh), and Cavan (v Offaly) and in the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers: Laois (v Carlow).

Niall Kilroy carries the ball forward for Roscommon during last Sunday’s Connacht SFC Semi-Final at Dr Hyde Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

The first test between the Lions and the All Blacks on Saturday will draw a huge TV audience despite being on early in the morning. It is hard to see the Lions winning though. They have been very inconsistent so far and it will be very interesting to see what team Warren Gatland puts out. It looks like Tadgh Furlong, Peter O’Mahony, Sean O’Brien and Conor Murray are certain to start. Johnny Sexton may have to be content with a place on the bench unless he picks Owen Farrell and Sexton in the backline. On their best form the Lions have a chance. If they are anyway off at all they could get hammered.

Time for a ‘B’ Championship? I met a good friend of mine from Leitrim on Sunday last in Dr Hyde Park. He is a Leitrim GAA man to the bone and has been involved all his life. He was one of these people who was always optimistic and years of defeats and disappointments never really affected him that much. He just dusted himself down and got over it every time. But last Sunday after the match I never saw this man as downbeat. “We will have to do something

about this,” he said to me. “Look at our players. They have trained as hard and put in as much effort as any other team but we just were not at the races today and it’s not fair on them to suffer that hammering that they got today,” he said, and he is right. The quicker the GAA cop on and start up a ‘B’ championship the better. With the minor grade going this year why not play the All-Ireland ‘B’ final as the curtain raiser to the All-Ireland final proper and give the

weaker counties something realistic to work towards. I felt sorry for Leitrim last Sunday, they were simply outclassed and they were never going to win the match. Why would any Leitrim young lad want to make such sacrifices when they have no chance of winning. The same will happen to Westmeath next Sunday. It’s time that the system was changed to make it fairer. The gap between the top teams and those at the bottom is growing with every passing year.

The days of the Tiger are long gone

Brooks Koepka won the US Open last weekend.

One of my picks from last week, Brooks Koepka, came home at the head of the field in the US Open at Erin Hills and he won by an impressive four shots. It was incredible that the top three players in the world all missed the cut and I would say that if Rory McIlroy had his time back again he would not have given that press conference when he said that anyone who missed the fairways at Erin Hills did not deserve to be there. He himself missed the fairway about 10 times and paid the price with a missed cut. With every passing major it is clear that there is no golfer out there capable of dominating the sport the way Tiger Woods did when he was in his prime.

Conor McGregor looks set for another big payday for his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr.

McGregor Mayweather all about the money It looks like the McGregor Mayweather fight will go ahead after all. It will be the biggest fight in boxing history in terms of money generated and I’m sure the whole world will be watching. Both men will get something like 100 million dollars. But it is a slur on boxing that this is going ahead.

In fact it’s a joke. Mayweather will put McGregor out through the ropes in 30 seconds if he wants to, but hey, who am I to complain? There will be tens of millions of people prepared to pay big money to see it on TV. It’s all about the money honey!

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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Come back Sky Sports, all is forgiven! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Much has been made recently of the Sky Sports coverage of Ireland’s sacred Gaelic games and I believe that not only should our national sports be free to air but that plenty of coverage should be given to them also. Unfortunately however, it appears that once you step outside certain counties, coverage becomes increasingly hit and miss. Last weekend for example, social media was buzzing with stories of misinformation, cut scores and glaring errors. RTÉ’s Sunday Game added two new Murtagh brothers to the Roscommon panel midway

through the Connacht Semi-Final. The previously unheard of siblings, Daryl and Darren, linked up almost telepathically with brother Diarmuid to cause the Leitrim backs all sorts of problems. Meanwhile, one national newspaper went against the grain and, in protest against the black card, gave Donie Smith the man of the match award. Donie may have only played fourteen minutes, but what a fourteen minutes it must have been! The real man of the match, Donie’s brother Enda, will have to learn to be more efficient with his time on the field if he wants to make the nationals it would seem. Elsewhere, Colm Lavin had the performance of his life, no, two performances of his life! Not content with merely keeping goal for Roscommon, the

Éire Óg man defied the hot summer sun and appeared between the Leitrim sticks too, denying man of the match Enda (not Donie) Smith before being beaten by Conor Devaney. From a distribution point of view, Colm’s kick-outs may have been good for Roscommon but unfortunately he couldn’t replicate this form for Leitrim and they only won nine of his restarts in the first half. All in all, a busy day at the office for the five Murtagh brothers, unofficial man of the match Donie and ultimate sweeper-keeper Colm Lavin as Roscommon ran out comfortable winners. Daryl, Darren, Diarmuid, Brian and Ciaráin now have another Connacht Final in Salthill to look forward to. Let’s just hope there’s enough room on the bus!

Diarmuid (AKA Daryl AKA Darren) Murtagh and last Sunday’s alternative man of the match, Donie Smith, pictured at the recent Roscommon GAA press night at Dr Hyde Park. Pic: Andrew Fox

The sporting brief

In the sporting diary ....

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Onewall action! The annual national ranking Mount Talbot Onewall tournament was held last weekend. The Men’s Open was won by Tyrone man, Ruairi Kelly, who beat reigning 40x20 champion Charlie Shanks of Armagh in the final. The Ladies’ Open went to reigning 60x30 senior champion Martina McMahon from Limerick. From a Roscommon perspective, Michael Egan won the Men’s Open Plate win. He accounted for Mayo’s Ian McLoughlin, Galway’s Cian O’Conghaile and Ballaghaderreen’s Vinny Moran. Roscommon had a double in the U-14 grade when Carragh Kennedy and Philip Halliday both overcame Galway opposition. Kennedy beat Skylyn O’Malley in her final while Halliday defeated Jack Glynn. Kilglass’ Eddie Conboy lost the Men’s ‘C’ Plate final narrowly, while Fionn Cusack won the U-18 Plate competition. Liam Egan was beaten in his grade by eventual winner Nathan Kelly of Galway, but he went on to win the Plate very comfortably. Eoghan Carthy fared the best of the trio of Roscommon players in the U-12 grade, winning his first match easily, before going out to eventual winner Fiachra O’Duill from Armagh.

Golf

Higgins’ prize We tee-off in Athlone where Eamon Higgins beat Gary O’Connor to secure the Captain’s Prize following a very successful event last Sunday. Alacoque O’Connor, meanwhile, just pipped Maeve Holmes to take the honours in the ladies’ competition. Elsewhere, Helen King, John Burns and Paul Burke won the Captain’s 12-Hole Scramble.

Darts Superleague at The Hollywood The Roscommon Darts Superleague continues tomorrow night (Friday) with the draw at 8.45 pm and first darts at 9 pm. Entry is confined to 20 registered players. Contact David on 086-0823180 for more details.

Open Week at Roscommon Golf Club Roscommon Golf Club’s Open Week will take place from next Monday (26th) to Sunday, July 2nd. Men’s 18-hole competitions are €15 for visitors while Ladies’ 9-hole competitions cost €8 for visitors.

Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club ladies recently qualified for the Senior Women’s Golf Society All-Ireland Final in Woodbrook Golf Club. Pictured with lady captain, Noeleen Moffatt (left) are Molly Daly, Lorna Baker and Kathleen Loftus.

The Jimmy Bruen team beat Loughrea and now play Ballinasloe in the next round. In Castlerea, Alan Devine and Michael Doyle went head to head in the recent Mulligan Matchplay. It was a case of ‘Devine inspiration’ as Alan emerged the winner. Speaking of Mulligan success, last Sunday’s club competition was won by Michael Mulligan with 44 points. Christopher Foley finished in second on 42. In Roscommon, the Senior Cup was won by Liam Casey with a round of 75 while the Junior Scratch Cup was won by Michael McHale on 77. The winner of the Intermediate Scratch Cup was Kevin Connaughton with 81 and the Minor Scratch Cup was won by Andy Lawlor with a score of 88. John Walker and Fionn Hoare were recent winners in men’s competitions while Niamh Lennon and Mary Mullen triumphed in the ladies’.

The ladies’ inter-club foursomes team beat Gort at Ballinasloe last Sunday.

Darts

Sporting week on Tweet Street Damien McEvoy @McEvoyDamien This video technology is a joke! Ruining the game. #ConfederationsCup (Where’s the craic in being 100% correct all the time?)

Concannon tops! Thomas Concannon won last Saturday’s INDO ranking event in Strokestown with an emphatic 6-3 win over Offaly’s Shane O’Hara in the final. Concannon had beaten the other Roscommon hopeful, James Sharkey, in the quarter-final. Elsewhere, The Hollywood Bar Superleague kicked off last Friday in Roscommon town. The pick of the early highlights was provided by Mark Dolan who hit a superb 164 checkout. In the end, it was a tale of two Micks as Mick Egan took on Mick Kilroe in the final. It was Egan who took the win convincingly in the end, on a scoreline of 3-0.

rob&dave kearney @boringkearney Breaking news, anybody holding a Welsh passport in the vicinity of the Southern Hemisphere have been asked to report to the Lions camp. (It is rumoured that even Warren Gatland didn’t want Robbie Savage and Craig Bellamy around however.)

Ryan Lavner @RyanLavnerGC What is Brooks Koepka’s caddie Ricky Elliot gonna buy with his (likely) $200,000 paycheck? “A 12-pack of Heineken,” he said. #USOpen ($200,000 for a 12-pack of Heineken? Must be hitting Temple Bar!)

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Adrian Greally, Abbey Hotel Roscommon, (Sponsors of Ladies Senior Club Championship) pictured with representatives from Shannon Gaels, St. Brigids, Clann Na nGeal, Kilbride, Strokestown and Pádraig Pearses.

Ladies ready for Championship throw-in! Summer of action begins this weekend Abbey Hotel Ladies Senior Football Championship This year’s Abbey Hotel sponsored senior football championship has to be one of the most eagerly anticipated senior championships in a long time as at the start of the competition not much separates all six contenders for the Gerry O’Malley Cup. The action gets under way this weekend as Kilbride attempt to retain the title they won last year.

The Teams Kilbride Last year: Champions Manager: Oliver Lennon Captain: Siobhan Tully Key player: Siobhan Tully Prospects: Still the team to beat, will have aspirations of repeating the heroics of 2016, a final appearance at least.

Strokestown Last year: Semi-finalists Manager: Trevor Lyttle Captain: Feena Beirne Key player: Aisling McAuliffe Prospects: Went very close to dethroning Kilbride in the league, will hope to go one better in the championship.

Clann na nGael

Michael Glavey’s

Last year: Semi-finalists Manager: Colum McDaid Captain: Ruth Finlass Key player: Ruth Finlass Prospects: Were unlucky last year to lose only one match in the entire campaign. Will be hoping to take it a stage further this year and make the final.

Last year: Junior A Champions Manager: Brendan Cregg Key Player: Joanne Cregg Prospects: Will be hoping to build on momentum of last year’s junior success.

Keenan’s Bar and Restaurant Junior A Championship

St. Brigid’s Last year: Runners-up. Manager: Eddie Nestor Captain: Aine O’Brien Key player: Aine O Brien Prospects: Always seem to put it together for the championship but league form is a worry. They will still be hoping to be there at the business end though.

Pádraig Pearses Last year: Intermediate Champions Manager: Mike Feehilly Captain: Carmel Killeen Key player: Jenny Downey Prospects: Will be hoping to carry last year’s momentum into this summer and could be a dark horse.

Shannon Gaels Last year: Group stages Manager: Pat Leonard Captain: Sorcha Bruen

Pictured at Dr Hyde Park recently were the Ladies Intermediate FC teams with sponsor Michael Casserley (MCL Argi supplies and Casserley’s Spar, Lanesborough).

Key player: Sorcha Bruen Prospects: Will be hoping to build on league success. Home games will be key to their chances.

Hydrotech Water Services Intermediate Championship (Paddy O’Brien Cup)

The Teams Western Gaels Last year: Runners-up Manager: Sean Creighton Key player: Jenny Higgins Prospects: Will have big

ambitions of going the whole way in 2017.

Prospects: Should be in with a shout come September.

Kilglass Gaels

Boyle

Last year: Semi-finalists Manager: Louise Dooner Key player: Natalie McHugh Prospects: They will have ambitions of at least making the semi-finals, after that who knows.

Last year: Group stages Manager: Vinny Flanagan Key player: Roisin Wynne Prospects: First couple of games will be crucial.

St. Ciaran’s Last year: Semi-finalists Manager: John Fitzmaurice Key player: Laura Fleming

Éire Óg: Last Year: Relegated from senior ranks Manager: Shane Nolan Key player: Rebecca Finan Prospects: First job will be to stop the slide and get back to winning ways.

Almost all the protagonists will have serious hopes of claiming success in this competition but unfortunately there can be only one winner. Going on last year’s form, St. Faithleach’s will be the team to beat. They also boast a number of county stars between minor and senior but St. Barry’s were the team that reached the Division 3 league final and only lost narrowly to senior outfit Shannon Gaels. St. Dominic’s, after Junior B success last year will be hoping to continue their good progress. The ladies from St. Mary’s too are a team laden with county talent and will be one to watch out for. Then there are St. Croan’s and Ballinameen, who both lost narrowly in

the semi-finals last year so they will be hoping to press on this year. Old warhorses Castlerea and Oran meanwhile will be hoping to bounce back from recent relegations. Teams: Ballinameen, St. Barry’s, Oran, St. Faithleach’s, St. Dominic’s, St. Mary’s, St. Croan’s, Castlerea St. Kevin’s.

Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant Junior B Championship Always a competitive division and this year will be no exception. Kilmore look like the team to beat after making the final last year, but it was Four Roads who made it to the league final against higher opposition so watch out for them. By entering a second adult team, Kilbride are showing how well things are in the camp and they will be competitive here. Finally, Roscommon Gaels did compete at a higher level in the league so that should stand to them. All in all, it promises to be a tough and well contested championship. Teams: Kilmore, Roscommon Gaels, Four Roads, Kilbride B.

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Ladies’ brave effort falls short TG4 Ladies Football Connacht IFC Round 2 ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon won this high-scoring thriller at Tubbercurry on Saturday night but the one point

margin was not enough as a confusing set of new rules only agreed this year meant that Michael

Jenny Downey scored 1-4 for Roscommon as they narrowly beat Sligo in Tubbercurry last Saturday evening. Pic: Andrew Fox

Finneran’s charges had to win by five so they made a disappointing exit from the Connacht championship for another year. It was a cracking game full of attacking football. Sligo started brightly and led by 0-4 to 0-1 after five minutes. But Roscommon were level by the end of the first quarter with Jenny Higgins, Jenny Downey, Aisling McAulliffe, Natalie McHugh and Amanda McLoone playing well. Sheila Brady then scored a fine Roscommon goal on the rebound after her initial effort was blocked. However, in the 25th minute Emma Keaveney struck for Sligo’s only goal after a mistake in the Roscommon defence and Sligo forged ahead and by half-time they led by 1-14 to 1-8. Roscommon did score

a few nice points on the restart but Sligo could always keep them at arm’s length in the third quarter. Then points from Joanne Cregg, Rebecca Finan and Sheila Brady narrowed the gap to three. After two Sligo points, Jenny Downey gave Roscommon hope when she converted a penalty with six minutes left. Sligo were three ahead coming up to the final whistle before Jenny Higgins fisted home a Roscommon goal as the game slipped into injury-time and Jenny Downey’s free two minutes later meant that Roscommon had won by a point but it wasn’t enough for them to qualify. This spirited performance sets Roscommon up nicely ahead of the All-Ireland qualifiers in a couple of weeks’ time.

Roscommon: H Cummins; C Gunning, A McLoone, G Dufficy; A McAulliffe, B McHugh, S Kenny; J Cregg (01), T Taylor; A Kelly, J Downey (1-4), L Fleming; N McHugh (0-3), S Brady (1-3), J Higgins (1-3). Subs: L Brady for Kelly, R Finan (0-2) for Taylor, S Dowd for B McHugh, N Feeney for McAulliffe, M Freyne for N McHugh. Sligo: N Gormley; G O’Loughlin, E Flanagan, J Mulligan; L Boles, E Codd, R Goodwin; B Byrne, S Reynolds (01); A Gormley (0-5), S O’Reilly (0-1), LA Laffey; C Gorman (0-8), E Keaveney (1-4), D McGrath (02). Subs: AM Coleman for Goodwin, E O’Reilly for S O’Reilly, S Naughton for Laffey. Referee: PJ Rabbitte (Galway)

Members of Roscommon Intermediate Ladies Panel back row l-r: Niamh Feeney, Louise Brady, Shannon Dowd, Michael Finneran (manager) Marie Kelly (selector) Mikaela McHugh. Front row (L-r): Sinead Kenny, Joanne Cregg, Jenny Higgins & Natalie McHugh.

YOUNGSTERS WIN CURTAIN RAISER! Connacht U-17 Football Semi-Final ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon eased past Leitrim and into a Connacht U-17 final meeting with Galway after this curtain raiser at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday. A well-taken goal from Ciaran Sugrue just after half-time was the crucial score that gave Roscommon a substantial lead and they never looked back after that. The first half was a low key affair and Roscommon were marginally the better side with Paul McManus, Peter Gillooly, Andrew Lyons and Ciaran Sugrue playing well up front. The sides were level at 0-3 apiece after 15 minutes but then Roscommon scored five unanswered points from Sugrue (2), Andrew

Lyons and Peter Gillooly (2). Roscommon were on top and they were helped by two very questionable umpire calls, which gave two points that looked wide. As it was, Roscommon led by 0-8 to 0-4 at half-time. Ciaran Sugrue finished off a fine Roscommon team move for the only goal of the game inside the first minute of the second half and they never looked back after that. Jack Keane, Niall Higgins, Shane Cunnane, Peter Gillooly, Ciaran Sugrue, Andrew Lyons, Paul McManus and sub James Larkin were best for Roscommon on the day. For Leitrim they had the consolation of having the best player on the pitch

in corner forward Oisin McLoughlin. Roscommon: Michael O’Donnell; Dylan Horan, Jack Keane, Pearse Frost; Niall Higgins, Darren Duff, John Martin; Thomas McManus, Shane

Cunnane (0-2, frees); Paul McManus (0-1), Peter Gillooly (0-5, 2 frees), Ciaran Lawless; Ciaran Sugrue (13, 3 frees), Andrew Lyons (0-1), Paul Carey (0-1). Subs: James Larkin (0-1) for Carey (44), Darragh

Murray for Sugrue (58), Ryan Donoghue for Lawless (61), Shane Surlis for Frost (63). Leitrim: Jack Gallogly; Ciaran Cullen, Cathal McHugh, Conor O’Dwyer; Mark Keegan, Donal Ca-

sey, Dylan Maguire; Aaron Hoare, David O’Connell; Cian Mallon, Stephen Goldrick, Mark McGee (01); Jordan Reynolds (0-3,2 frees), Mark Diffley, Oisin McLoughlin (0-5, 2 frees). Subs: Diarmuid Kelleher

for O’Connell (23), Aaron Cawley for Keegan (38), Vincent Sweeney (0-1) for McGee (40), Daithi McGloin (0-1) for Casey (42), Tom Prior for Mallon (58). Referee: Garry McMahon (Mayo)

Stat Attack Wides: Roscommon: 6 (1 first half ), Leitrim: 11 (6 first half ) Red cards: None Black cards: None Yellow cards: Roscommon: 1 (Shane Cunnane), Leitrim: none Scores from play: Roscommon 1-9, Leitrim 0-6 Man of the Match: Oisin McLoughlin (Leitrim)

The Roscommon U-17 panel which defeated Leitrim in Dr Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Roscommon GAA

Minors braced for daunting Salthill trip Eirgrid Connacht Minor Football Championship Semi-Final: Galway v Roscommon at Pearse Stadium on Wednesday 28th June at 7.30 pm.  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon minor footballers face a daunting task when they play raging hot favourites Galway in the last ever Connacht MFC in Salthill next Wednesday. Galway have already beaten Mayo convincingly and both sides know that to lose this game will end their interest in the championship. Roscommon might be the rank outsiders but their manager Karl Foley feels that his side have prepared well and are well capable of going into the lion’s den

and causing an upset. “Our preparations have gone well and we have put in a huge effort over the past few months. It is a pity that we have a few injuries and Darragh Walsh will be huge loss to us. Mikey Conboy and Patrick Fannon are back training after injury but they are doubtful,” he said. “We had mixed results in the Connacht Minor league but we used it to prepare our squad for the championship and it is a great competition to be involved in. Since that league finished we played

five challenge games and we won all of those and we played some nice football along the way and we are pleased the way we have prepared. “Galway will be the overwhelming favourites to win this game. We won’t be given a chance and that suits us fine. We have a definite game plan worked out for the game and we intend to give it a right good rattle. We are travelling to Galway to cause an upset. “The game was only fixed for Salthill last Sunday so we have had to get our heads around that but we knew that we

would be playing at a Galway venue anyway. We are under no illusions about the task ahead. They were in the AllIreland final last year and they want to go one better this year but we will have something to say about that,” he added. “We have a great mixture of lads on this team and some superb players and we are travelling up to Galway very determined it would be great to have two Roscommon teams in the Connacht final on the 9th of July and we intend to be there,” he concluded. I certainly admire the confidence that

Karl Foley has in his team and in his players and I know that they have put in a huge effort in preparation over the past few months. Having said that, it is a huge ask to overturn what is a classy Galway side with a lot of superb players. But the performances of Strokestown Community School in this year’s colleges championship and the form of the team in recent challenge games suggest that Roscommon are going into this game with a real chance. At minor level you never know.

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GAA PEOPLE Your weekend starts here Our GAA fortunes to come full circle?  DAN DOONER

Pictures by Andrew Fox.

SIDELINE VIEW

Seamus Duke

McManus: ‘We want a crack at Galway’ J

Short Passes Missing scores, but hey, we’ve all done it! All of us in the media have been responsible for misprints we might prefer to forget, so hopefully our friends in the national media will forgive us a mischevious mention of some ‘own goals’ we spotted in their coverage of Roscommon’s win over Leitrim. On the RTE website, a report on Kevin McStay’s postmatch comments, which could still be read on Monday, carried an incorrect scoreline: Roscommon 2-12 Leitrim 1-9. We really could have done with the missing eleven points being acknowledged! Meanwhile, in one of Monday’s national newspapers, the man of the match award erroneously went to Donal Smith (they meant Enda). This follows several instances during the league (in various national newspapers) of the names of Roscommon players being mixed up!

ohn McManus was understandably pleased with Roscom-

mon’s performance last weekend and is looking forward to meeting Galway in a Connacht Final once again. Speaking to People Sport at the final whistle last Sunday, the Roscommon Gaels clubman said: “We stuck to our game plan all through and we played really well in the first half and at half-time we chatted about last year in Carrick and the way we let the game drift away from us so we decided that if we were serious about trying to win a Connacht title we would maintain our intensity. I suppose the intensity dropped off in the final 10 minutes but it is hard when you are leading by so much to keep it going. It was very important not to let Leitrim get any momentum going after they got the goal and we stuck to our game plan and we kept using the ball and the wings and got our runners into the game. “We are looking forward to another crack at Galway. We didn’t give a very good account of ourselves against Galway in the replay last year so we really want a crack at them and we are delighted to be there now.”

hose taking their seats early at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday were met with quite a strange sight down at pitch level. No, it wasn’t Roscommon PRO Hugh Lynn’s aerodynamic new haircut, but a rather fit looking man performing acrobatics in a big steel hoop. Former Roscommon and Elphin footballer, Ronan Brady, took his Cyr wheel onto the perfectly manicured Hyde pitch and it’s safe to say his performance went down a treat with those there to witness it. “It was great craic,” Ronan told me on Wednesday, “I wasn’t sure how it was going to go. Hugh Lynn (aforementioned PRO) got a few lads to whip up the stage because you obviously couldn’t do that on grass!” Ronan is certainly no stranger to Roscommon GAA having been a member of the Connacht winning panel in 2010, but just how did Sunday’s performance compare to lacing up a pair of boots? “It was completely different, but there was nothing daunting about it. I had been there before performing in a different way so it was like I went away and learned new skills and then returned to share them. “The two worlds don’t collide that often and that was probably the first time they met so that was good,” he said. Ronan is currently a very busy man with rehearsals for the THISISPOPBABY production ‘Riot’. Just like Roscommon’s footballers, he hasn’t yet ruled out an appearance at Croke Park in the future however. “I’d love to do something like that,” he said. Fingers crossed Roscommon GAA will also be present preparing for their own performance.

Popular with the Gaels – and countywide too! There was a nice mention for our neighbour in Abbey Street, one John O’Gara, in Sunday’s match programme. Roscommon native Donal Keenan, who wrote a very considered and balanced article, which accurately assessed the ‘state of play’ with Roscommon and which was very fair to both Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay, was making the point that Fergal had managed, through his career, to remain popular not just within Rscommon Gaels, but with gaels from all over the county (despite being from ‘The Gaels!’). It was an achievement on the ‘universally liked’ scale, quipped Keenan, only matched by John O’Gara! John McManus pictured at the recent Roscommon GAA press night at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Andrew Fox

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Gulf in class as Leitrim melt in the Hyde heat The Verdict Seamus Duke

he 17-point margin did not flatter Roscommon in this one-sided romp at a sun-drenched Dr Hyde Park last Sunday. But such was the ease of victory it will not tell Roscommon players management or fans anything about how far their side will go in this year’s championship or indeed about their chances of beating Galway in the

Connacht final on July 9th. Manager Kevin McStay wasn’t getting too carried away at the final whistle. “We prepared very well for this game today and the good weather and fast pitch suited us and we got some good early points that settled the younger members of the team. We are in the final now in comfortable enough cir-

cumstances but that game today bears no resemblance to what lies ahead of us now,” he said. Since the league campaign ended all Roscommon’s preparations were focussed on this Connacht semi-final and Kevin McStay and his management team will not have concerned themselves with the quality of the opposition. However, in all the years that I am going to Connacht championship games (and that’s quite a few) this was the weakest Leitrim team I have ever seen. In fact, Roscommon

could have won this match by at least 10 points more such was their superiority. They were clinical in front of goal and having scored four great points at the start of the game, they were rocked back on their heels when Darragh Rooney scored a fine Leitrim goal. But it was a momentary lapse of concentration and long before half-time this game was over as a contest. Leitrim boss Benny Guckian felt his side didn’t do themselves justice on the big stage. “It was Division One against Division Four and that showed today. There were times when we could not compete when Roscommon ran at us and

they look in great shape. The two goals killed us in that first half and it was very hard to come back from that to be honest. “We were looking for a performance today and we didn’t get that and that is the most disappointing thing…They put in the same effort as every other team but we have to dust ourselves down now and come back in the qualifiers.” From a Roscommon point of view, goalkeeper Colm Lavin did well and his kick-outs were good. The defence was solid but were not tested and they will never have an easier day at the office. Conor Devaney and Sean Mullooly got forward

Cian Connolly twists and turns as he attempts to extract himself from the pressure and tackles of Michael McWeeney and Ronan Gallagher. Picture: Andrew Fox

Teams & scorers Roscommon: Colm Lavin; Gary Patterson, John McManus, Niall McInerney; Seanie McDermott, Sean Mullooly, Conor Devaney (2-1); Enda Smith (0-3), Tadgh O’Rourke; Fintan Cregg (0-2), Niall Kilroy (0-1), Brian Stack (0-2); Ciaráin Murtagh (0-4, 0-1 pen, 3 frees), D Murtagh (0-7,1 free), Donie Smith (0-1). Subs: Cian Connolly (0-1) for Smith (14 b/c), Colin Compton for Connolly (45), Ronan Stack for Kilroy (45), Shane Killoran (0-1) for Patterson (48), Brian Murtagh for B Stack (60), Thomas Featherston for C Murtagh (65). Leitrim: Brendan Flynn; Noel Plunkett, Donal Wrynn, Paddy Maguire; James Rooney, Michael McWeeney, Oisin Madden; Shane Moran, Damien Moran (0-1); Dean McGovern, Conor Gaffney, Ryan O’Rourke; Keith Beirne (0-3,1 free), Brendan Gallagher (0-1), D Rooney (1-2). Subs: Niall McGovern for D Moran (38, b/c), Ronan Kennedy (0-2) for D McGovern (41), Gary Reynolds for McWeeney (45 b/c), Conor Cullen for O’Rourke (47), Ronan Gallagher for Wrynn (58), Gary Plunkett for Gallagher (67). Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow) Ciaráin Murtagh puts the ball over the bar after Brian Stack wins a penalty for Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Media watch

Match Day Tweets Club Rossie @clubrossie Final score Roscommon 2-23 Leitrim 1-9. We’re back in the Connacht Final.

Brian Carroll @bcarroll17 Just a little note for @JohnKennyMedia and @TheSundayGame his name is Diarmuid Murtagh not Daryl or Darren and by god he’s good!!

Andy Quinn @Andy_J_ Quinn Few great #Rossie scores ended up on the cutting room floor in Sunday Game studio, pity!

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay and selector Liam McHale pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Two goals from wing-back Conor Devaney in the first-half saw Roscommon ease past Leitrim into the Connacht final after this straightforward victory at Dr Hyde Park. Diarmuid Murtagh kicked six points from play for Kevin McStay’s side, while Enda Smith looked powerful and fit with a driving performance from midfield. With four points in the first five minutes Roscommon showed they were in form and in the humour to inflict some pain on Leitrim, but Leitrim’s generous defending certainly aided their start. Eight minutes in, Leitrim mustered their first attack on the Roscommon goal which ended with Darragh Rooney firing a brilliant shot across Colm Lavin to cut the lead to one point. But at the other end points came easy to Roscommon. Two in a minute from Fintan Cregg and Niall Kilroy put Roscommon three clear, but when Conor Devaney turned a rebound into the Leitrim net after 16 minutes they were well in control. After Donie Smith was black carded, Diarmuid Murtagh became the dominant force in the Roscommon full-forward line and he kicked four first-half points, but two minutes from the end of normal time Devaney struck his second goal which gave Roscommon a 2-9 to 1-2 interval lead.’ (the42.ie)

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Rossies advance frequently and Devaney’s two goals were brilliantly taken. In fact, he should have got at least one more goal. Enda Smith was the pick of the midfield pairing and he scored three fine points from play. In attack, Diarmuid Murtagh was superb scoring seven points, six from play, and he looks back to his best, which is good news for all Roscommon fans. Niall Kilroy and Fintan Cregg worked ever so hard all through and young Brian Stack had a great second half and he kicked two nice points from play and he was also pulled down for a penalty which Ciaráin Murtagh fired over the bar.

Sub Cian Connolly was doing well until he got injured and Donie Smith will be back for the final after a needless black card picked up as early as the 14th minute. Despite some sloppy play in the second half when the game had already been won, Roscommon will be very happy to have put up a total of 2-23. There are far bigger fish to fry now however, and Roscommon will be rank outsiders when they face Galway in the Connacht final in Pearse Stadium. Memories of that heavy defeat in last year’s replay should be a huge motivating factor for Roscommon on July 9th.

Kevin McStay was under no illusions at the final whistle however and admitted that the hard work would begin in earnest ahead of the Salthill showdown on July 9th. “We have no right to be considered alongside Mayo or Galway. The Connacht final was last week for all intents and purposes and I am not happy about that but that’s the way it is. We haven’t done anything to break into that bubble. But that’s not to say that we won’t do anything. We are going to go to Galway to make up for a lot of the stuff that went on there last year. It’s a long time since Roscommon have taken

out Galway or Mayo in the championship so we intend to be super competitive in that final in three weeks’ time. “Every day is critical now in the build-up to the Connacht final and we have to use our time well. We will be underdogs going into the Connacht final. The reality is that we are number three in Connacht and we will remain that way until we take out one of the big guns. We can’t be whinging that we are the underdogs because our performances to date have made us that way. We have to be super, super competitive against Galway and that’s the bottom line.”

Sean Mullooly wins possession for Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Key Moments Seamus Duke First Half Roscommon hit the ground running with Ciaráin Murtagh pointing after 20 seconds. Quickfire points from Diarmuid Murtagh, Enda and Donie Smith follow by the 5th minute. Leitrim score a fine goal in their first real attack when Darragh Rooney beats Colm Lavin after a great pass from Dean McGovern. Roscommon respond with points from Fintan Cregg, Niall Kiltroy and a peach of a score from Diarmuid Murtagh from 40 metres in the 14th minute Roscommon’s first goal arrives a minute later. Enda Smith’s shot is saved by Brendan Flynn but Conor Devaney follows up to finish. Devaney comes close to a second goal on 28 minutes but he is denied by Brendan Flynn. Five minutes later, Devaney does get his second. Diarmuid Murtagh does the spadework and Devaney blasts home from 13 metres.

Half-time review The game is already over as a contest as Roscommon race to a 2-9 to 1-2 half-time lead. They could and probably should be further ahead.

Second Half Roscommon are 18 points ahead within ten minutes of the restart. It should probably be more as Ciaráin Murtagh lifts his penalty over the crossbar following a foul on Brian Stack. Leitrim hit three unanswered points at the end of the third quarter but Roscommon are never in any danger. Darragh Rooney leads Leitrim’s token resistance with a return of 1-2 on what is a forgettable day for Leitrim football. Kevin McStay empties his bench in the final quarter and a number of subs get valuable game time as the Connacht final looms on July 9th at Pearse Stadium. Final score: Roscommon 2-23 Leitrim 1-9.

Roscommon played their first championship game in Dr. Hyde Park since the redevelopment. Picture: Andrew Fox

PANEL PLAUDITS…

Stat Attack

THE SUNDAY GAME REACTS “This year Roscommon have changed their preparations and they were concentrating on a Connacht semifinal and Connacht final so they are coming right at this stage. It’s crazy though that Roscommon played their first game in the championship today and there are four teams already out of the championship. I have enjoyed the football championship so far; we have seen teams putting up huge scores and there is not that much defensive football.” - Pat Spillane “Roscommon are very low profile this year and remember there was a lot of fanfare about them last year. Galway do

not handle the favourites tag very well we have seen that in the past. Kevin (McStay) is being very shrewd and he is writing them off. He is playing it down and Roscommon will come in under the radar but Roscommon will put it up to them but if Galway are tuned in Roscommon could struggle but it will not be a rout.” - Ciaran Whelan “Bear in mind that Roscommon drew with Galway last year and had a chance to win that game. I would agree with Ciaran, Galway will be the raging hot favourites, I think that this will be a lot closer than a lot of people think and we could even have a surprise.” - Pat Spillane

Wides: Frees awarded: Red cards: Black cards:

Yellow cards:

Seanie McDermott searches for options. Picture: Andrew Fox

Scores from play: Man of the Match: Attendance 8,844

Roscommon 12 (5 first half) Leitrim 8 (4 first half) Roscommon 16 (12 first half) Leitrim 17 (8 first half) None Roscommon 1 (Donie Smith 14) Leitrim 2 (Damien Moran 38, Michael McWeeney 45) Roscommon 0 Leitrim 2 (Shane Moran and Paddy Maguire) Roscommon 2-18 Leitrim 1-8 Enda Smith (Roscommon)

Roscommon People Friday 23 June 2017

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