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CONSTITUENCY REVIEW BOMBSHELL…

‘Butchery’ of County Roscommon slammed  PAUL HEALY

Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Mya and Alanna McCormack. See page 13 for report and more photographs. Picture: Andrew Fox

There has been sharp criticism of the recommendation that a significant area of North Roscommon should be moved into a four-seat Sligo/Leitrim constituency prior to the next General Election.

Much of County Roscommon will remain in the existing three-seat Roscommon-Galway constituency, which will also gain additional population from Galway East.

However, areas of County Roscommon including Boyle, Cortober, Keadue, Ballinameen and Cootehall are now all set to become part of a Sligo/Leitrim constituency.

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has described the decision as illogical and called it the “savage butchery” of County Roscommon.

Sinn Fein spokesperson Claire Kerrane described the proposed changes as scandalous and shameful.

Senator Frank Feighan announced that he will now contest the Sligo/Leitrim constituency and is confident of winning a seat. See page 14.

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Alarm at youth unemployment in Roscommon

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – whose members work with over 380,000 young people nationwide – has highlighted concerns at the number of young people in Roscommon who are unemployed for six months or more.

New data from the Department of Social Protection show that the number of young people under 26 in Roscommon in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit for six months or more is 197.

Commenting on the figures James Doorley, NYCI Deputy Director said: “We are concerned at the number of young people who are unemployed in Roscommon, particularly those unemployed for six months or more.

This disappointing figure is mirrored at the national level, where we have over 11,711 young people long-term unemployed.”

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I was walking down a busy street in my local town last week when a person ran up from behind me and snapped my mobile phone from my hand. It happened so quickly there was nothing I could do.

I was distracted so the whole scenario made me a target. I read somewhere that I can arrange to have the phone blocked so that it is useless to the burglar.

Is this possible?

An Garda Siochana website contains excellent advice in relation to mobile phone theft.

The National Crime Prevention Unit of An Garda Síochána offers advice in relation to helping prevent mobile phone theft. They advise that the following steps should be followed: 1. Register your mobile phone with your Service Provider.

2. Take note of your unique 15 digit mobile phone IMEI number. (The IMEI number is located on the back of your phone underneath the battery, or you can locate it by dialling * # 06 # on your keypad).

3. Enable the PIN security feature and keep your phone locked at all times.

4. When out and about, keep your mobile phone out of public view.

5. Never leave your mobile phone behind in an unattended vehicle.

6. Property mark your phone with unique personal letters or numbers.

7. Avoid making calls or texting on your phone while crossing the road.

8. If using your mobile phone in public, always do so with your back up against the wall or a shop window etc. so that you can see around you and reduce the opportunity to be attacked from behind.

9. If you a have a SmartPhone, consider downloading a location finder App. 10. If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, immediately report it to An Garda Síochána and contact your Service Provider in order to have your IMEI number blocked, so that it can’t be used.

Irish Olympian and Fit Foodie Derval O’Rourke, gave fitness lessons to some of Ireland’s youngest future athletes in Airfield, Dublin to celebrate with the top winning primary school children in the National Dairy Council’s Moo Crew – Primary Dairy Moovement.

Two local schools were the overall national winners of the Moo Crew award for this year: Ballyfeeney National School, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon with their teacher, Caitríona McDonnell in the junior category and Siobhan Flynn’s students at Ardnagrath NS, Walderstown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath in the senior category.

Moo Crew is a fun and interactive way for children to learn about the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet and the importance of exercise.

It is available in all Irish schools from Junior Infants to 6th Class and is co-funded by the EU under the ‘Cheese Up Your Life’ Programme. All of

Pictured is Irish Olympian and Fit Foodie Derval O’Rourke with Daragh Duffy (age 5) and Freda Kiernan (age 5), participants from the Moo Crew Junior winning team, Ballyfeeney National School, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

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The top six classes in the Junior Category and Senior Category won an amazing VIP farm experience at Airfield Farm, where they enjoyed a wonderful day packed with adventure. Each of the six schools also won a training session with Moo Crew ambassador Derval O’Rourke. The four finalist teams won a €250 sports voucher each and the two over-

all winning teams won a €500 sports voucher each.

“The great thing about the Moo Crew programme is that it helps children to learn about the importance of an active lifestyle and a healthy balanced diet; to learn about food groups, about portion sizes and to make smart choices about what they eat and drink. Learning these skills at a young age can help to instil good habits and carry them through the teenage years and on into adulthood,” said Derval O’Rourke.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Church Gate Collections Church gate collection will take place at Castlerea, Trien and Cloonbonniffe on the 8th and 9th of July.

Mass for Healing at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre A Special Mass for Healing will take place in Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, on Friday, 7th of July, commencing at 8 pm. The Celebrant will be Fr. Ireneusz Kuzmicki.

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PEOPLE PLATFORM Play Policy in conjunction with Roscommon County Childcare Committee and Roscommon County Council.

Organisers reminded everyone that the nominated charity was ‘The Children’s Medical & Research Unit at Our Lady’s National Children’s Hospital, Crumlin’. The organisers wish to thank all those who gave so generously on the day. A total of €1696.19 was raised for this worthy cause through the donations, face-painting and the balloon race.

Thanks are extended to all the organisations involved in organising the County Playday and a big thank you is extended to staff and volunteers.

Minister Naughten responds to reader’s Open Letter Dear Editor, No-one reading Mike de Jong’s letter on the new guidelines for wind farms (An Open Letter to Minister Denis Naughten, People Platform, 23 June 2017) could doubt his passion and that is something I genuinely admire him for. But when it comes to changing things for the better, we must choose the best course of action in meeting any challenge, we have to be able to step back, and take a clear-eyed look at all the facts.

In his letter Mike points to the motions by various county councils on the distance of wind turbines from family homes. And he uses the upsetting personal experiences of families – some of whom I’ve been in contact with myself – to bolster his position that the new setback measures will not fix the noise issue.

From this, it’s clear that the issue of noise volume has been confused with the separate issue of setback distance.

And that entirely misses the key point: it won’t make any difference to these families how far back a turbine is, if they can still hear it.

No one denies that setback is important. But setback is about visual amenity, not health. Even if it helps deal with individual turbines, the proposed rules on setback won’t solve issues with multiple turbines or wind farms.

In fact, depending on the location in question, setback can be a grossly inappropriate way to deal with the problem of noise.

We all agree that the character and level of wind farm noise is a problem for a significant number of people – even for those residing at distances of two miles or more from the nearest turbine.

The reason for this is that, at long distances, the noise is dominated by low frequencies. Houses provide poor protection against such low frequency noise. None of this is taken into account by those focused solely on setback measures as a solution.

So what approach will work? One that focuses on robust sound standards. With these new guidelines we are taking the strictest World Health Organisation standards, those for night-time noise, and applying them on a 24-hour basis – day and night. This threshold is 43db(a) which is lower than the sound from a bird calling at 44 db(a). On top of that the

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Midsummer’s Day with the Stars Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Emily and Sophie Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox

guidelines introduce additional penalties of 5db(a) each for the main noise problems from wind farms namely tonal, low frequency and amplitude modulation. This would see the noise levels for a problem wind farm pushed down to 28db(a) and if wind farm operators don’t comply they will be forced to shut down.

This makes the rules the most restrictive that I am aware of, anywhere in the world. Therefore the new guidelines will deliver zero tolerance of nuisance noise, zero tolerance of shadow flicker, and real engagement with communities. And that is why I have adopted this approach and not one based solely on setback distances.

I have delivered a new code of practice for industry, and I will ensure that we have effective monitoring of the new noise standards through the Environmental Protection Agency. And they will guarantee a real and longterm community dividend, one that means every project will bring enduring economic benefits to local families and households.

Finally I would remind Mike that, until both myself and Minister Coveney were handed the challenge, little progress had been made for

years on the whole issue of wind turbines. It may be surprising to learn that what motivated us wasn’t ‘brownie points’ or ‘government hacks’ – it was to do right by the individuals, families, businesses and communities that rely on us to defend their wellbeing and safeguard their prosperity.

Yours sincerely, Denis Naughten TD

A thank you from Playday organisers All roads led to Lough Key Forest Park on Sunday, 25th of June for the 10th Annual County Roscommon Family Playday with a massive turnout of over 500 children and over 400 adults.

Celebrating the importance of play in children’s learning and development, Playday was officially opened by thenCathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Tony Ward.

Louise Woods and Carmel Dunne, Childcare Development Officers with Roscommon County Childcare Committee, welcomed everyone to the annual County Playday, which was to raise awareness of the value of play to children within our county and support the implementation of the County Roscommon

Our columnist, Frank Brandon, was recently contacted

by Chris Fogarty of Chicago, USA, regarding a memorial for those members of the Kilbegnet community who died during the Famine…

Thank you, Mr. Brandon, for informing me as to which county Kilbegnet is in. I lived in nearby Kilcooley during the Big Snow of late February, 1947.

Tom Egan, R.I.P., of Ballyglass, Ballymoe is greatly missed. He would know the Kilbegnet people I now seek.

By any chance were you with the Kilbegnet group attending the July 2, 2000 consecration/ inauguration of the roadside memorial in Ballyglass, Ballymoe, to the once-village of Lisnabinnia? Being on the roadside, GAA Official Tom Egan and St. Joseph’s College, Glenamaddy Instructor Tom Fahy arranged for that memorial with County Councillor Tiernan Walshe.

Like that day’s attending groups from Bantry, Co. Cork, from Kilglass, Co. Roscommon, and another, the Kilbegnet attendees sought my help in getting a similarly reverent, truthful memorial installed over their famine grave in Kilbegnet. A few days after the Lisnabinnia event they took me to the area outside the wall of Kilbegnet cemetery where their local famine dead were buried.

We were making progress together when forces intervened. The specific memorial they described is available at long last. It will provide what that Kilbegnet group sought; a reverent, honest witness to Kilbegnet’s famine victims of 1845-1850.

The granite is now ready for inscription and installation at my expense if they or their relatives contact me or Michael Hawthorne, Monument Maker, Patrick Street, Castlerea. Chris Fogarty. Email to fogartyc@ att.net.

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NewsPeople Open Day at Black Donkey Brewery on Saturday!

Black Donkey Brewery in Ballinlough will host an open day as part of Indie Beer Week this Saturday (July 1st) with everyone welcome to visit the impressive facility on the day.

The event will take place from 12 pm to 5 pm and Black Donkey Beer Director

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Padraig Keane Memorial Race is this Saturday The Padraig Keane 10K & 5K Memorial Race takes place this coming Saturday (3 pm), 1st of July in Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Registration will commence at 12 noon in the Michael Glavey’s

Community Centre. This year the committee have decided to select the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and the local Ballinlough/Granlahan Defibrillator Group as the beneficiaries of the race.

Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Tom Beisty, Conor Mulry and David King. Picture: Andrew Fox

Blackberry Hearing – Better hearing, much better prices Prior to entering the market, Blackberry Hearing’s market research validated that there was significant consumer dissatisfaction with pricing and after-care service. So, the focus for the company has been on providing quality, affordability, price transparency and simplicity but ultimately ensuring the customer gets the best possible solution for their individual needs.

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Roscommon Lions Club AGM The AGM of Roscommon Lions Club will be held in Gleeson’s Townhouse, The Square, Roscommon tonight, Thursday, 29th of June at 9 pm. All members are requested to attend.

Cemetery Sunday Mass in Brideswell There will be Cemetery Sunday Mass taking place in Cam Cemetery, Brideswell on Sunday next, 2nd of July at 11 am. All are welcome.

Betty’s MS Tea Day success MS Day: Betty Duffy would like to thank all those who supported her 6th Annual MS Tea Day, to those who called on the day and those who couldn’t make it yet were kind enough to send on donations.

Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of the local community this year €2,405 was raised which will be given to the Roscommon branch of MS Ireland, supporting those in our local community.

American Tea Party in aid of the Mairead McDermott Fund The Strokestown branch of Comhaltas are hosting an American Tea Party for the Mairead McDermott Fund, in the Silver Eel, Strokestown, on Friday, 30th of June at 8.30 pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Annual Kilteevan Graveyard Mass The annual Kilteevan graveyard Mass followed by the blessing of the graves will take place on Saturday, July 22nd at 7.30 pm. Sunday Mass will take place as usual on July 23rd at 10 am.

The usual collection for the maintenance of the area will also take place.

Important public meeting in Kilbride Centre The will be an open meeting between early years educators, parents, childcare providers and politicians on Monday, 3rd of July at 8 pm in Kilbride Community Centre.

With a cast of ten magnificent performers ‘Emerald Storm’ have been captivating audiences right across the midlands and down the Atlantic way. Their charming melodies, powerful vocals, and rhythm of Irish dance, have flipped the script on ‘Celtic’ as we know it. This vibrant spectacle, inspired by four wonderful singers, an accomplished set of musicians and traditional Irish dancers, delivers a unique repertoire of Celtic fusion.

On Sunday, the 2nd of July, Emerald Storm will be performing their brand new show in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, in aid of Pieta House, so book tickets early to avoid disappointment (090-6442000). Doors open at 7.30 pm and show starts at 8 pm sharp. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Pictured at Scoil Bhride’s Film Fest in Fourmilehouse were Roisín Lohan, Sophie Hanley, Roisín O’Reilly and Emily Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Early Years Educator will be discussing issues with the individuals who have the power to change the investment level in childcare.

Deputy Eugene Murphy, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice and Minister Denis Naughten will all be in attendance, as well as local councillors.

All are welcome.

‘Emerald Storm’ Show in aid of Pieta House The experience you have been waiting for has finally arrived. Pieta House and the Hodson Bay Hotel are delighted to introduce the breathtaking show that is ‘Emerald Storm’.

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Auction and raffle in aid of Hospice A fundraising auction and raffle takes place in Frank’s pub, Ballybeg, Strokestown on Sunday, 2nd of July from 5 pm in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice palliative care service.

The event includes BBQ, wellie throwing, children’s fancy dress with great prize for winner, followed by music with Billy Garvin.

All funds raised will go to support local hospice palliative care services for those in need in your community. All donations welcome. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor Thursday I’ve always liked Question Time, the BBC’s current affairs weekly, which is usually as comforting as any favourite pair of slippers or cuppa! If we’re honest, it’s an upmarket version of that old John Bowman classic, ‘Questions & Answers’! Now Questions & Answers had its moments – most obviously the ruthless smash and grab on Brian Lenihan Senior during the 1990 Presidential election campaign – but Question Time is the real standard-bearer in this genre; it truly is the doyen of current affairs’ panel programmes.

Thursday night, before the silly season kicks in, is a current affairs’ fan’s dream, beginning with a bit of Prime Time (it blows hot and cold), the often quite bizarre but usually riveting Nolan Live, the circus that is Tonight with Vincent Browne, and the option – if you still have the stamina – of the formidable veteran, Andrew Neil, and his ‘This Week’ political chat show. Best of all, there’s Question Time, which, partly thanks to grumpy host David Dimbleby, is consistently well worth watching.

As I viewed Thursday’s programme, it brought home to me, yet again, the utter chaos that seems to be prevailing in the UK just now.

Most questions on the night were inspired by the chronic confusion surrounding Brexit.

Watching the panellists, it’s no exaggeration to say that most of them looked lost…decent, articulate people who seem close to being worn down by the enormity of the crisis. And what a crisis. A few weeks ago, there was at least some semblance of a strategy, with Prime Minister May shaping up to play hardball. Then came her catastrophic election call. Now she is a Dead Prime Minister Walking. Panic has completely overtaken

pragmatism. And what will happen next? May to miraculously stagger on for a year or two, with a flimsy mandate? Or another election? Or how about a new, dramatic twist, with the elevation of Boris Johnson to Number 10? Shades of Trumpism, were that to happen.

Meanwhile, back on Thursday night’s Question Time, a member of the audience kept shouting the panel down. Eventually, Dastardly Dimbleby asked the man to leave. The audience cheered. There was something suitably symbolic about it all, as, for the first time, a Question Time audience member had to exit. Everyone else remained, one guy left, and David did a wonderfully stoic British ‘Let’s carry on as if nothing happened.’

‘Worked up’ man forced out of a gathering of his ‘worked up’ peers. Oh well. Remain!

Leave! He left quietly. If only Brexit could be as straightforward.

Saturday Didn’t get up before 8 am on Saturday morning to watch the British & Irish Lions v the All Blacks. Admittedly, I don’t have Sky Sports.

Literally didn’t lose any sleep over it all, due to my decision not to get up. Didn’t rush to ‘the Twitter machine’ to see how the Lions were doing, but yes, I did check out the score, at around 11 am.

Disappointed that ‘we’ lost, but certainly not devastated.

I think the guys on Off The Ball on Newstalk got it right during their post-game analysis. Most people who are interested in a Lions tour are primarily interested out of an allegiance to the players from their country. In all honesty, it’s quite difficult to care that much about the fate of the team as an entity. Sure, we’d love to see the Lions winning,

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Nicole and Caroline McGinley pictured in Strokestown for the Abbey Hotel Ladies SFC match between Strokestown and St. Brigid’s on Saturday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

but, deep down, our primary interest relates to how our lot are faring. I also think the Off the Ball team were right in saying (no doubt others have made the point too) that it’s a ‘big ask’ to expect a cobbled together team to compete with an actual team, in this case, the All Blacks.

As for the hype around the tour, it’s just incredible. There was five pages of coverage on the opening test in the Sunday Times sports section. Is that really reflective of the level of public interest?

The Lions’ tour? I’m interested in it, I wish the touring party well, it’s great for the players – but Lions mania, and this wall to wall media coverage, is hype not quite rhyming with history.

Still, nice try, Sean O’Brien!

Sunday Ah Jim, please say it ain’t so!

True, Dublin manager

Jim Gavin is entitled to his opinion, and he’s certainly entitled to defend his players, but is he seriously suggesting that panellists on The Sunday Game shouldn’t comment on incidents in matches?

It is true that when star forward Diarmuid Connolly made contact with an official during a recent Dublin game, the referee chose to take no action. So one can see why Gavin and the Dublin camp would indeed be unhappy with the media highlighting the incident.

But match analysts like Colm O’Rourke and Pat Spillane surely aren’t restricted to only commenting on the conduct of a player where a referee has taken action against that player! The footage was there and The Sunday Game team were surely entitled to comment on it.

Dublin are aggrieved and feel Connolly is constantly

under fire from the critics; but maybe that’s because he is so often the guy who ends up ‘helping the referee with his enquiries’!

On Sunday, after the very impressive Dubs had brushed Westmeath aside, Jim Gavin did a poor Jose Mourinho impersonation and started playing games with the media.

Cue panic in RTE as a breathless Marty Morrissey announced on radio that the Dublin boss wouldn’t be giving any ‘one on one’ interviews to the broadcast media.

However, during a postmatch press conference, a smirking Gavin, well aware that his media strop was now the story of the weekend, went to great lengths to explain why he was taking a stand.

And so The Sunday Game team were put in their place, Dublin were painted

as victims (apparently Jim is finding it hard to explain to supporters why there is such a lack of balance when it comes to Connolly) and construction work on a siege mentality around the All-Ireland champions was underway.

Look, Gavin’s a great GAA figure and a man who is to be greatly admired. And Connolly’s a terrific player in an awesome team. But this type of silly game-playing, this paranoia presented as principle, is just tiresome. Such amateur psychological antics from managers has already sullied soccer quite enough!

Surely this great Dublin team doesn’t need to go down the ‘siege mentality’ route. Here’s the truth, Jim: Diarmuid Connolly, by and large, has only got himself to blame for his bad boy image, and yet he can still turn that around and continue to be admired by legions of fans. Jim, your team of the ages is beginning to give the impression that it expects preferential treatment from the authorities.

Still, maybe Gavin is being very clever. Kicking up a fuss now about the alleged victimisation of Connolly will probably further strengthen the bonds in the Dublin dressing room, and it may even influence a referee in favour of the Dubs later in the campaign.

It’s a pity to see this sort of stuff becoming more common in the game and many people will find it tiresome. But we live in a cynical age…Jim’s brief is to win All-Irelands, and I guess his ‘performance’ on Sunday is more likely to help than hinder the march of the Dubs.

Relief at return of media-shy woman…

It had been a grim start to the summer. The mutterings had begun at the end of May. At a mart in Co. Leitrim, a concerned young farmer had interrupted three old men who were talking about the price of sheep.

‘She’ll not run, I tell ye’ the man had said, and immediately the brows of the listeners became furrowed. They knew he wasn’t judging an individual sheep’s energy levels.

This was bigger. They knew. This was about Miriam.

And so the four men abandoned all agricultural talk and turned to the serious issue of the past few years: Miriam O’Callaghan and the next Presidential election.

‘But she HAS to run!’ cried one of the elderly farmers, and soon he was surrounded by dozens of his friends, all of them chanting ‘Miriam for the Áras!’ She’s the nation’s darling! We need her!’

But now the younger man cautioned against the assumption that all would be well.

‘I tell you’ he repeated, ‘she’ll not run. Look at the evidence. It’s been at least a fortnight since she featured in the Sunday Independent or the RTE Guide. Miriam doesn’t want to run for the Presidency! I’m sorry to have to break the news! In fact – and I know this is hard to believe – I think Miriam may be gone media-shy. I’m not even sure that she would like the limelight if and when she won a campaign.’

The other men roared with laughter.

“No, it’s no laughing matter. Look at the evidence. This is serious! Miriam hasn’t featured in the media for at least a fortnight…”

The men frowned again.

And soon the speculation spread, and in the pubs and workplaces and GAA fields and in households everywhere, the people worried and fretted and prayed.

When June came and it too brought no news of Miriam, sheer panic overcame the people.

And then, magically, on Sunday, June 25th, all changed when LIFE magazine in the Sunday Independent warmed the hearts of the nation.

For there, on its cover, for the 1000th time (I think) was the smiling, modest Miriam. The nation’s sweetheart was back, across pages 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

And all over Ireland, the people heaved a huge sigh of relief, because now they believed that Miriam could be coaxed out of her media-shyness and that maybe, just maybe, she could actually be persuaded to run for the Presidency, or at the very least to pose for more photospreads and agree to more facile interviews. Miriam was back. There was dancing in the streets, and the people rejoiced in their houses (well, except in Claire Byrne’s). To be continued…(no doubt).

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NewsPeople

Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Patricia Morris, Marguerite Farrell , Christine Mannion, Michelle Flannery. Picture: Andrew Fox

€1.4m for social housing in Boyle Funding approval of €1,422,600 to purchase and refurbish 12 houses in Boyle for the provision of social housing has been welcomed by local politicians. Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has given Roscommon County Council the funding go-ahead to refurbish 12 houses at Silveroe Meadow Estate in Boyle. The new homes will comprise six three-bedroom houses and a further six fourbedroom houses.

“This funding commitment is clear evidence that the Government is helping the County Council to address the social housing shortage” Senator Frank Feighan said.

Senator Maura Hopkins said that the properties at Silveroe Meadows are unfinished at present.

“This funding will allow the properties to be properly finished and brought into use by the Council. I will continue to work with Minister Eoghan Murphy to ensure this funding can be

drawn down by the Council in a timely manner in order to allow these houses be brought into use as quickly as possible.”

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that only 10% of the targeted number of social housing units to be build around the country have been completed so far this year.

He blamed this on inefficiencies at the Department of the Environment and “a huge amount of red tape.”

Wishing Minister Murphy well in his new role, Deputy Fitzmaurice added: “A lot of work will have to be done behind the scenes if the crisis in housing is to be tackled in a meaningful way.

There is so much red tape and unnecessary rules and regulations involved that the pace of progress is painfully slow. Unless that is tackled properly, and building houses for those who need them is made easier, we will never solve the problem.”

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NewsPeople PUBLIC NOTICES

Pupils show their support for Child of Haiti project

COMMERCIAL RATES INCENTIVE SCHEME Roscommon County Council adopted a Commercial Rates Incentive Scheme effective from 01st January, 2017.

Local volunteers to complete works on school later in year

There are two elements to the scheme as follows; 1.

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An incentive for the occupation of vacant commercial premises.

An Early payment Discount of 5% for Rate Payers with a Rates Liability of up to €5,000 when paid in full on or before 30th June 2017.

Both elements of the scheme are subject to Term and Conditions and full details are available at www.roscommoncoco.ie Derek Caldbeck A/ Head of Finance Housing and ICT Roscommon County Council

Locally owned ... in the heart of the community

Scoil Bhríde, Fourmilehouse recently held a fundraiser to support the work of Eamonn Deane for the Child of Haiti charity.

Eamonn travelled to Haiti last year to volunteer on a building project that now includes a new clinic that treats all the children and adults with leprosy in the northern half of Haiti. Without this treatment, leprosy causes life-changing disability and blindness.

An American missionary priest (Fr. John) with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO) runs the centre. Other parts of the building are managed by an order of French nuns, that provide many free services – one is used to train adult women in craft-making, so they can learn skills and earn money to help lift themselves and their families out of the poverty trap.

This year Eamonn and ten other volunteers from Tulsk, Lanesborough, Ballymoe, Mullingar and Limerick will travel to Haiti (next October). They will fully complete a primary school that was unfinished and in a dangerous state.

The essential works includes re-roofing the existing structure and building a toilet block for boys and girls. It’s wonderful that the parents, children and staff would support so generously this work in making a school safe and functional in one of the poorest countries

Pictured are members of the staff and children from Scoil Bhríde, Fourmilehouse presenting a cheque to Eamonn Deane for €915, the proceeds of their fundraiser for Child of Haiti last month.

in the world, while also being heavily involved in fundraising successfully for a new classroom extension in their own school.

All the money raised by Scoil Bhríde, Fourmilehouse will be used to purchase materials in Haiti for the building project. All volunteers pay all their own costs to and from Haiti and the charity owns a building there where volunteers stay while working there. The Child of Haiti charity has no employees or rented offices, and all monies donated or raised go directly to the end uses, which really is lifechanging for the poorest of the poor.

If you would like to assist in any way with this worthy work, you can contact volunteer organisers: Padraic Deane in Roscommon, John Higgins in Tulsk or PJ Maher, Curraghroe, Ballyleague.

PUBLIC NOTICES

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL

FUNDING UNDER PILLAR TWO OF CREATIVE IRELAND PROGRAMME ‘ENABLING CREATIVITY IN EVERY COMMUNITY’ Roscommon County Council BULKY GOODS COLLECTION at Roscommon Civic Amenity Site, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon on Thursday 6th July, 2017 (12.00 Midday – 6.00 p.m.)

The following items only will be accepted at Roscommon Civic Amenity Site for the bulky goods collection on the 6th July, 2017.

Items being accepted include ✓ Mattresses

Fee Single €10.00 Double €20.00 ✓ Furniture including olds sofas €20.00 ✓ Carpets €20.00 ✓ Bathroom Goods €10.00 Please see website for price of other items.

Collection Fees: Cash and Cheques only.

Items that will not be accepted ✗ Old electrical items ✗ Batteries ✗ Anything hazardous ✗ Construction & demolition waste ✗ Asbestos, agricultural equipment, lead etc. ✗ Tiles, Ceramics or Glass ✗ Household waste ✗ Items normally collected at Roscommon Civic Amenity Site will not be accepted on this date i.e. WEEE, Metal, Timber etc.

This bulky waste collection day is for householders only.

Commercial waste will not be accepted.

For further information, please contact Environment Office, Roscommon County Council at 090 6637260 or environment@roscommoncoco.ie

The Creative Ireland Programme is a culture-based programme designed to promote individual, community and national wellbeing. The core proposition is that participation in cultural activity drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement.

Funding has been allocated from the Department of Arts Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government under Pillar 2 of the Creative Ireland Programme to support awareness of the Programme and allow for the implementation of Roscommon County Council’s Culture and Creativity Action Plan in 2017.

This fund is open to not-for-profit organisations, local community groups, arts, heritage and cultural groups, venues and all those involved in the culture and creative sectors.

Applications by individuals must be in partnership with a community, cultural or heritage group. Funding may only be used to support events/projects that focus on cultural activity involving the arts, creative industries, heritage and the Irish language.

Application forms and full particulars may be obtained from Corporate Services, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon F42 VR98 or corporateservices@roscommoncoco.ie or visit www.roscommoncoco.ie The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00 pm on Friday 21st July 2017.

Majella Hunt Director of Services Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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NewsPeople

Staff and students of the Abbey National Boys School pictured at the unveiling of stone to mark the burying of a time capsule. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘An Inheritance Celebrated’ at Abbey Boys NS Book draws curtain on ‘all-boys’ education  DAN DOONER

The launch of ‘An Inheritance Celebrated’ marked the end of all-boys’ education at Abbey Boys’ National School last Saturday.

The book, which is crammed full of history, stories, memories and photos from 80 years of boys’ education at the school was written and compiled by its longest serving principal, Teresa Hand-Campbell.

All boys’ education began in the town in 1937 with the opening of the CBS Primary School and continued until 1987 when they school became Abbey Boys’ NS. While bidding farewell to allboys’ education in Roscommon Town, this event also marked the beginning of an exciting new adventure: the imminent opening of St. Coman’s Wood Primary School. This dual site and co-educational setting will see the sharing of resources and the blending of professional expertise in educating boys and girls side by side into the future.

Saturday’s event was an op-

Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Sarlaith Molloy, Laragh and Niamh Molloy. Picture: Andrew Fox

portunity for past pupils, parents, teachers – past and present – and present pupils to come together to celebrate the wonderful history of CBS Primary and Abbey BNS and launch of a wonderful book.

Speaking at the official launch, past pupil and special guest, Seán Flanagan spoke about his time as a pupil at Abbey BNS during the 1940s and ‘50s before paying tribute to principal Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Sean Flanagan, Monsignor Charles Travers, Teresa Teresa Hand-Campbell for her Hand Campbell and Fr. John Cullen. Picture: Andrew Fox “vision” in putting the publicacontent for ‘An Inheritance Cel- dation and CBS tradition would diligence of the Abbey BNS tion together.

Teresa Hand-Campbell offered ebrated’ before looking to the now form the basis of St. will live on into the future.”

Comán’s Wood and I hope that an insight into the efforts to digi- future.

She said that the “solid foun- the wonderful warmth, care and tise school records and compile

Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Monsignor Charles Travers and Anthony Doolan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of An Inheritance Celebrated were Hanorah Beirne, Marguerite Farrell and Mary Higgins. Picture: Andrew Fox

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POLITICAL PEOPLE

Constituency Review bombshell…

‘Butchery’ of County Roscommon slammed Politically, Feighan the big winner?  PAUL HEALY

T

here has been sharp criti-

cism of the recommendation that a significant area of North Roscommon should be moved into a four-seat Sligo/ Leitrim constituency prior to the next General Election.

The recommendation was made by the Constituency Commission and published on Tuesday.

Much of County Roscommon will remain in the existing three-seat Roscommon-Galway constituency, which will also gain additional population from Galway East.

However, areas of County Roscommon including Boyle, Cortober, Keadue, Ballinameen and Cootehall are now all set to become part of a Sligo/Leitrim constituency.

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has described the decision as illogical and called it the “savage butchery” of County Roscommon.

While expressing concern for the affected areas, from a political perspective Deputy Murphy said he had silenced his critics last time out and was confident that he will retain his seat.

Considerably more upbeat was Senator Frank Feighan, who has confirmed that he will now contest the Sligo/Leitrim constituency on foot of the changes.

Senator Feighan said he believes he is well placed to contest the next election in this reconfigured constituency as “it is very favourable for a North Roscommon candidate.”

He added: “I have already succeeded in two General Elections from a North Roscommon base and I look forward to working towards achieving a second seat for the party in the next General Election.”

Sinn Fein spokesperson Claire Kerrane described the proposed changes as scandalous and shameful.

“The political butchery of my own county, Roscommon, is a terrible attack on democracy in our county. The people living in the affected areas will be totally

disenfranchised and politically cut off. I am calling on Government to reject this recommendation from the Constituency Commission.”

Senator Maura Hopkins that “in this era of new politics” it is essential to have someone from the Fine Gael party as a TD in this area.

She expressed regret at the proposed changes and said it is extremely disappointing for residents in areas such as Boyle, Cortober, Ballyfarnon, Keadue and Arigna areas.

Senator Hopkins pledged to continue to work hard for her constituents and said that Fine Gael members locally will respond to the changes with a “comprehensive plan.”

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Eugene Murphy, Denis Naughten, Frank Feighan, Maura Hopkins and (inset) Michael Fitzmaurice will all be reflecting closely on the new political landscape after a number of constituencies were recommended for re-drafting.

Connaughton not ruling out new General Election bid (But not under Micheál Martin!)

Outspoken councillor, Ivan Connaughton, hasn’t ruled out running for Fianna Fáil in a future General Election – but his position remains that he won’t do so as long as Micheál Martin remains party leader.

After contesting the General Election of 2011, and the bye-election of 2014, Cllr.

Connaughton publicly criticised Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and said that he would not stand for the party again

under the latter’s leadership.

This week Cllr. Connaughton responded to the proposed new constituency boundaries by hinting that he may seek a nomination in the enlarged Roscommon/ Galway constituency.

“My view of the boundary changes from our perspective is that Deputy Eugene Murphy must be a candidate and that Fianna Fáil must select a candidate for the Galway end of the constituency.

Cllr. Michael Connolly is probably the current front-runner, but others may emerge.”

Asked if ‘others’ might include himself, Cllr. Connaughton said that he would not rule out running for Fianna Fáil again in a General Election, but his position remains that he will not do so as long as Mr. Martin remains leader.

“And that may not be for as long as people think!” he added.

The Liturgy this week continues to instruct us in the elements of discipleship. We’re told that even the most humble among us have a share in the mission Christ gives to His Church.

We’re not all called to the ministry of the Apostles, or to be prophets like Elisha in today’s First Reading. But each of us is called to a holy life (see 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:3).

At Baptism our lives were joined forever to the cross of Christ, as Paul tells us in today’s Epistle. Baptized into His death, we’re to renounce sin and live for God in Christ Jesus. We are to follow Him, each of us taking up our personal cross, as Jesus says in today’s Gospel. That doesn’t mean we will all be asked to suffer a martyr’s death. But each of us is called to self-denial, to the offering of our lives in service of God’s plan.

Jesus must be elevated to first place in our lives – above even our closest bonds of kinship and love. By Baptism, we’ve been made part of a new family – the kingdom of God, the Church. We are to proclaim that kingdom with our lives, bringing our fathers and mothers, and all men and women to live as “little ones” under the fatherhood of God and the kingship of the Holy One. We do this by opening our hearts and homes to the service of the Lord, following the Shunnamite woman’s example in today’s First Reading. As Jesus tells us, we’re to receive others – not only prophets, but also little children, the poor and the imprisoned – as we receive Christ himself (see Matthew 18:5; 25:31 -46).

As we sing in today’s Psalm, we are to testify to His favors and kindness in our lives.

We’re to hold fast to the promise – that if we have died with Christ, we shall also live, that if we lose our lives for His sake, we shall find our reward, and walk forever in His countenance.

– Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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FarmingPeople John Kelly, ‘Better Farmer Roscommon’ with Teagasc Advisor James Kelly at the recent Teagasc Sheep Open Day at the Athenry Animal and Grassland research and Innovation Centre.

Photo: Andrew Downes.

Strong beef prices driven by demand – IFA Mr. John O’Beirne, Roscommon IFA Livestock Chairman, said beef prices are holding firm, driven by extremely strong market demand and rising prices in our main export market in the UK. He said: “UK prices have risen each week for the last 10 weeks in a row by over 16c/kg. These price increases, which are continuing strongly, outweigh any change in the sterling exchange rate.

“In addition, beef demand across all

other markets is also very strong and there is not a kilo of beef in store anywhere.”

Mr. O’Beirne said lighter carcase weights and a strong live export trade will help to negate the impact of higher numbers for the second half of the year.

The livestock chairman also highlighted the fact that Irish slaughterings are running 27,000 head above last year.

According to the IFA, carcase weights are down this year. For the first four

months of the year, steer weights are back 9.6kg.

In addition, live exports are very strong this year, up 35,000 head at 116,000 head. Over 90,000 calves have been exported and exports to Turkey are also very strong with one exporter currently filling a contract for 20,000 head. It is expected there will be further contracts as the year progresses.

Finally, grass growth is very strong and cattle are thriving well.

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“Store heifers and weanling heifers attracted the most attention with the top quality lots recording some fancy prices, while the bullocks and weanling bulls reported similar prices to last week. Cows with calves at foot made from €800 to €2000 and springer cows made from €1000 to €1100.”

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Calves

BBx 470kgs €1305, Lm 410kgs €1055, Ch 500kgs €1330, Ch 580kgs €1330, Chx 640kgs €1450, Ch 715kgs €1535.

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Lm 255kgs €750, AA 210kg €620, BA 430kgs €1200, Lm 425kgs €1190, BBx 395kgs €1095.

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Ballintubber digs in ahead  DAN DOONER

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BALLINTUBBER, Co. ROSCOMMON Heritage Festival, July 2nd to August 2nd 2017 Sunday 2nd July Official Opening of Archaeology and Heritage Festival 2017, Ballintubber Castle at 5pm m Recital by Castlerea Brass Band followed by BBQ, Music and Dance in Garvey’s Bar Sing-a-long with Kevin and Friends.

Kenny’s Bar: Music with Christy O’Grady Monday 3rd July Celtic Spirituality Service at St. Bridget’s Well at 7pm Wednesday 5th July Afternoon Suck Valley Way Walk from Clonalis House to Ballintubber Castle Garvey’s Bar: Dancing with Mildred from 7.30pm followed by Ceoltas Session with the Howley Brothers and local musicians Thursday 6th July Recital at Ballintubber Castle at 7pm by Carmen Colleen, (niece of the late famous Delia Murphy) p y) Friday 7th July Kenny’s Bar: Mad Hatter’s Irish and American Fancy Dress Ball Looney Hoppers. Prizes for Best Dressed Saturday 8th July Kenny’s Bar: Irish Party night with DJ Cush Garvey’s Bar: Kevin & Friends with 60s and 70s night Sunday 9th July Kenny’s Bar: Family Day BBQ. Music Madness with ‘Strings Attached’ Sunday night – Music with The Mark Finn Band Garvey’s Bar: Garden Party, entertainment with Amy and Jason. Night Disco with Jason son on Wedneday 12th July Day In The Bog: Experience old-style Turf Cutting, Footing and Clamping competition. n..

Tea, bacon, eggs, brown bread, etc., served. Sponsored by Tom Garvey Garvey’s Bar: Dancing with Mildred, 7.30pm Thursday 13th July Old School House: Ancient Irish Music Presentation, 8.30pm Friday 14th July Kenny’s Bar: Open Mic Night – all welcome Saturday 15th July Garvey’s Bar: Kevin & Friends with Country and Rock Night Kenny’s Bar: 60s Party Night with TD’s Band Sunday 16th July Kenny’s Bar: Party Evening at the Marquee (Lager promotion).

Night Entertainment with Patsy McCaul Band Garvey’s Bar: Official Opening of the New Beer Garden by the Roscommon Rose Deirdre Cribbin BBQ, Music with Amy and Jason George Quinn Memorial Shot Putt Competition. Night Disco with Jason n Wednesday 19th July Garvey’s Bar: Super Concert with Glenamaddy Ceoltas, Liltin, Seanos Dancers, D c s,, Da etc. 7.30pm, followed by The Howley Brothers and local musicians

he initial plan had been to head to Ballintubber to chat with one or two of the locals about the month-long Heritage Festival which kicks off this Sunday in the village. Usually these trips take a couple of hours and you come back with some pleasant group photographs and the relevant information. This trip however, was a bit different.

It started with a trip to Ballintubber Castle where a group of American students and professors have been digging for medieval treasure for the past three years. The land is owned by Pyers and Marguerite O’Conor Nash who have kindly given the visiting group permission to excavate the site.

There is great excitement around this dig which is led by Dr. Niall Brady and his wife Anna, Professor Kathryn Maurer and Professor Sam McConnell from Foothills College, California and Professor Chad Gifford from Columbia University, New York. The participants will arrive in the village this week where they will be accommodated for the remainder of their stay.

Chairperson of the Ballintubber Heritage Festival, Eileen Kenny, said the entire community is looking forward to the return of those involved in the dig.

“This is part of the ‘Castles in Communities’ project and students from Ireland will also be involved in the dig. There is great excitement this year because towards the end of their stay last year the students discovered a medieval village. They’ll return for four and half weeks this summer and they will be housed and fed in the village. We are very grateful to those who accommodate them,” she said.

This year’s digs will be featured by Mimar Productions in Athleague as part of a documentary showcasing the month long excavations in the village.

We left Ballintubber Castle and made our way back to the centre of a village which has regularly wowed Tidy Towns judging panels. The Heritage Festival committee, which includes Eileen as chairperson, Aisling Cunnane as Secretary and Betty Garvey as Treasurer has received a lot of support from people in Ballintubber and further afield.

Eileen said: “The Heritage Festival has brought great excitement to the village and while there were 50 students here last year, we are expecting closer to 75 this year.

The committee would like to thank Pyers and Marguerite (O’Conor Nash) and all departments in Roscommon County Council for their support of this festival. It is greatly

appreciated by everyone here in Ballintubber,” said Eileen.

Not only is Ballintubber one of Co. Roscommon’s most picturesque villages, having won three Tidy Towns awards last year, it is also a place with terrific community spirit and this became evident as Eileen flagged down passing Ballintubber residents so that they could join the committee for a photograph!

Ballintubber Heritage Festival Treasurer, Betty Garvey, welcomed us to Garvey’s Bar where a number of events will take place throughout the month including the official opening of a new beer garden by Roscommon Rose Deirdre Cribbin on Sunday, July 16th.

Tom Garvey is also sponsoring ‘A Day in the Bog’ on Tuesday, July 11th, which will give participants a taste of what turf cutting was like back in the day. Apart from being a great way of getting the turf cut, Tom told me it would be an eye opening experience for visitors to Ballintubber.

“The mini-bus will set off from Garvey’s from 1 pm and the first thing we’ll do when we get there is light a fire and get the kettle boiled for the lunch break!

There will be a few lads footing the turf and the American students will have a go too,” he said.

The collected turf will be transported by a donkey and cart and when those

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of Heritage Festival taking part have worked up an appetite there will be bog boiled eggs, bacon, homemade bread and jam as well as a good cup of tea.

The highlight of the entire festival will be the Heritage Weekend which takes place over Saturday, July 22nd and Sunday,

July 23rd. The weekend will feature an exhibition of traditional cooking, butter making and crafts as well as a ‘Graveyard Talk’ with archaeologist Mary Timoney. There will also be a historical village in Ballintubber over the weekend and great entertainment in both Kenny’s

and Garvey’s as well as tug-o-war between the American visitors and the locals.

There will of course be plenty of entertainment throughout the entire month, including an Irish/ American Mr and Mrs Evening in Kenny’s Bar on Friday, July 28th. Top

class music and dancing will be provided by groups such as Celtic Crú, Strings Attached and the Edna Fahy School of Dance. There will even be an ‘American Wake’ in Garvey’s!

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086 1914565 Members of the community of Ballintubber look forward to welcoming students from the United States. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ballintubber looks set for tourism boost  DAN DOONER

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he excavation work at Ballintubber Castle could be about to provide a major tourism boost to the surrounding area as professors and students once again arrive in the Co. Roscommon village from Foothills College, California and Columbia College, New York.

According to Chris Southgate, who led a Conservation Management Plan in the area last year, the village has the potential to rival Blarney Castle as a major heritage and archaeological resource.

This view is echoed by excavation leader Dr. Niall Brady who believes the digs have the potential to transform the entire village.

“Projects such as this are a great contributor to the local economy. I would get great pleasure and thrill if this project transformed the region which I believe it can,” he said at the recent launch of the Ballintubber Heritage Festival.

There was great excitement among those involved in the excavations last year as a number of important discoveries were made. As well as

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evidence of a medieval village provided by geophysical imaging, a tara brooch, animal bone and coins were also found and those findings will be on display at the Old Schoolhouse throughout Heritage Month.

Ballintubber Castle was built in the 1300s by Richard de Burgh and was among a

number of similar castles built in that era. The structures provided safe passage for families living in the region at that time.

The recent findings coupled with the hope that digging may continue in the area for the next decade means there is an added buzz of excitement in Ballintubber this summer.

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The day a LADA went for £20 in Ballintubber!  DAN DOONER

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resh from our walk around the grounds of Ballin-

tubber Castle, Anthony Waldron regaled us with a story about a successful Ballintubber fundraiser.

Back in April 1988, the Ballintubber Development Association Committee which had Anthony as its Treasurer, Martin Conboy as Chairman, Tom Garvey as Secretary and Sean Kilbride as PRO, held an ‘All in One’ draw in order to raise much-needed funds for the upkeep and redevelopment of the village.

Tickets cost £20 and the first prize was a LADA Riva which cost £20,000.

“The man who won was John Joe Farrell but he never actually drove the car. He never drove any car at all,” said Anthony. Mr. Farrell, who sadly passed away a number of years ago, sold the shiny LADA Riva a short time after his ticket was pulled in the hugely suc- Pictured following the Ballintubber Community Development Association ‘All in One Draw’ in April 1988 were Canon Sean Kelly (RIP); John Joe Farrell, winner of the LADA Riva cessful Ballintubber development draw of 1988.

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Live at the Marquee will run from Friday night (30th) all the way through the weekend and will feature top local talent as well as well-known names from the Irish music scene.

The fun starts tomorrow night at 8 pm with Sync Starz, which promises to be a hilarious evening of music and meme.

Admission is only €10 and there will be acts of all ages strutting their stuff.

On Saturday night (July 1st), Michael English will appear in the marquee with support from Patsy McCaul and his band.

The show starts at 9 pm, admission is €15 and there will be a late bar.

The weekend draws to a close on Sunday (July 2nd) with a family fun day beginning at 2 pm. This will include the official opening of the new stand and facilities at St. Croan’s as well as an U-12 Inter-county club tournament and evening entertainment from a selection of local artists. Live at the Marquee will conclude with a 70s and 80s disco.

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Rich heritage – and history!  DAN DOONER

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allintubber is a place where history and heritage drips from the walls. Whether it be the ivy-clad towers of Ballintubber Castle, the brightly decorated façade of the Moonlight Hall or the peeling interior of the original Kenny’s Bar, which once sat between an RIC barracks and a ladies’ snug.

The old bar, is located right opposite the current establishment, will be open for the duration of the Heritage Weekend (22nd and 23rd July) and James Kenny and his sister Eileen reckon it will be very popular with visitors to the area.

“It’s a listed building,” said James. “Established in 1850,” Eileen added as she pointed to the plaque outside.

The bar still contains some of the furnishing from yesteryear and wonderful features such as the old snug hatch are still standing.

“The ladies would come up to the hatch and you couldn’t see their faces,” said James.

“There would be a bell here and they’d pay and collect their drinks,” he

added as he opened and closed the hatch for effect.

The opportunity of a late night ‘lock-in’ was hampered of course by the presence of an RIC barracks on the opposite side of the bar. There was a similar system for the policemen, with a hatch provided for members of the force to place orders.

Elsewhere in the village there is more history and character with J and C Daly’s old shop facing the church in the main street.

Colm Daly took time away from his bicycles in the workshop next door to explain how the shop came to be populated with products from as far back as the 1950s.

“It opened in the late 1920s and soldiered on until the ‘60s,” he said before explaining how the shop closed for a number of years.

James, who’s so ingrained in the fabric of the local community that he named his dog ‘Tubber’, had a brainwave while out driving one day.

“I was heading somewhere in the car and I saw this shop and it had a few articles in the window so I went home and put some items up in the window myself and it just built up

and up to what you see here today!”

There are treasures between the old world shop and Colm’s bicycle workshop too, including a vintage car with various familiar politicians on board and the Moonlight Hall where “huge dances” were once held.

Colm said the dance hall opened up in the late 1930s and ran right into the ‘50s. The dances led to Colm’s early interest in bicycles.

“When there was a dance on, our yard used to fill up with bicycles we would go around letting the air out of the tyres,” he said with a mischievous smile.

As we prepared to leave, a young cyclist in school uniform pulled up outside the workshop. The polite young man enquired about a bike he had left in for repair. He then asked about the price to which Colm replied “Don’t worry, we won’t be too hard on you!”

As the young man pedalled off, Colm called out “Remind me, what’s your name?”

“Evan,” came the reply as our host logged it in his expansive and ever-growing memory bank.

Eileen and Jim Kenny and Arlene Feeley at the original Kenny’s pub in Ballintubber. Picture: Andrew Fox

Colm Daly pictured in Ballintubber earlier this week. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Business Irial’s Coke shares net €14 million!  DAN DOONER

Castlerea native and Executive Vice-President of The Coca-Cola Company, Irial Finan, recently sold one-third of his Coke shares, reportedly netting him almost €14 million.

Finan, who is also the President of Bottling Investments Group, still holds €32 million worth of shares in the soft drink giant.

The Roscommon man has responsibility for more than €15 billion in revenues and more than 45,000 employees. He is also responsible for leading the company’s equity investments. He began his Coca-Cola career in 1981 and has previously worked as the Finance Director of Coca-Cola Bottlers Ireland, based in Dublin.

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Finan, who is married and has two daughters, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from National University of Ireland in Galway and is an Associate (and later Fellow) of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants. He has also been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from NUI Galway in Ireland.

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New pastures for Orla Cllr. Orla Leyden pictured in the family garden in Castlecoote on Wednesday. Picture: Andrew Fox

As her political career ‘blossoms,’ PAUL HEALY discusses politics and polytunnels with Cllr. Orla Leyden, the new first citizen of Roscommon…

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or a moment, Orla Leyden feared for her life. A moment is a long time when your parachute won’t open.

It was May of 2003, and the woman who became Roscommon’s first citizen last Monday, had decided to face up to her fears. But all wasn’t going well…

“I was doing the parachute jump to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

I’m terrified of heights, but I had decided to give it a go. During the training, we were told that in the unlikely event of the parachute not opening, we shouldn’t worry. You have a second parachute (as back-up). So I jumped from the plane and very quickly I knew that my parachute wasn’t opening as quickly as it was meant to. It was very, very scary. I remember thinking ‘if I pull the chord on the second parachute’ they might get tangled. For a moment, the thought went through my head that I might be about to die. But the first parachute did open and I landed safely in a field of sheep!”

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rla has pretty much been landing safely ever since. A bubbly,

friendly lady, she is one of Roscommon’s most recognisable county councillors (she has served on the Council since 2004, in the Fianna Fáil ‘colours’) and is popular across the political divide. Long before she entered the political arena, she was active and wellknown in the community. She was of course born into a passionate political household (her father is Senator Terry Leyden, her mother, Mary, is also a wise political observer and enthusiast).

Orla lives in Castlecoote with her husband, Pablo Roberto, and the couple’s daughter, Donata Maria. She combines her busy schedule as a councillor with working part-time for her father (“we work well together”).

For years, she has raised eyebrows, including amongst her party’s key strategists locally and nationally, by declining all invitations to pursue a career in national politics. Seen as a particularly efficient councillor, she is less frequently linked with a Dáil bid now than in the past. After all, Orla herself has repeatedly closed that door. But this week, Orla Leyden was elected

Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, first citizen of the county for the next twelve months. People will be seeing and hearing more of her than ever before. And, in this interview with the Roscommon People, she doesn’t rule out contesting a General Election at some point in the future.

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iven that she was born into a political household (her father was a TD for many years, served as a Junior Minister, and is a Senator to this day) she may always have been destined for public service. In the end, it came about through her involvement in community development.

“I felt the community sector wasn’t being heard and I started saying that a lot to politicians that I was meeting.

Suddenly someone said to me ‘Well, why don’t you do something about it?

Why don’t you run in an election?’

She went home, thought about it, and ended up successfully contesting the local elections of 2004. She’s been on the Council ever since. Last Monday, she was unanimously elected to suc-

ceed Cllr. Tony Ward as Cathaoirleach (formerly Mayor). Her good friend, Cllr. Rachel Doherty, was elected LeasCathaoirleach.

She has high hopes for her year with the Mayoral chain around her neck.

There will be countless functions to attend, public duties to perform. She also hopes to be able to effect positive change in the community.

Cllr. Leyden says her priorities are in the area of job creation, tourism and housing. The latter, she says, has become a major issue in the county.

She will vigorously push to have the mooted new Innovation & Enterprise Centre developed at Circular Road. On tourism, she complains that “Roscommon is being completely sidelined”, noting that Failte Ireland withdrew from the Tourist Office in Roscommon town, which is now being run by volunteers. The new Cathaoirleach says a Tourism Officer for the county has finally been appointed and that this appointment will take effect shortly. Cllr.

Leyden says Roscommon’s rich tourism potential, not least “our lakes and

our fishing”, needs to be realised. She intends to initiate a project whereby she will work closely with other holders of the office of Cathaoirleach in counties along the River Shannon which “are similarly disadvantaged.”

Asked if successive governments, many of them led by her own party, have let Roscommon down, she hesitates briefly before replying: “You can’t just blame governments…but yes, we’ve been let down on tourism.”

Her reference to not just blaming governments is linked to her conviction that communities have to be proactive, that saving, maintaining or enhancing rural Ireland ultimately involves everyone. She has a distinguished record of involvement with community bodies and commends the many local groups who have transformed areas of Roscommon, citing, as examples, Tulsk Action Group and those involved in the Suck Valley Way. Liaising with such groups will be central to her term as Cathaoirleach.

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Frank Brandon Who remembers the Welger baler?

It’s one of those beautiful sunny summer evenings that we enjoyed last week and I am out for my daily (well maybe not every day, but nearly) walk, when you could almost say the earth moved for me!

And the reason it did was that an enormous tractor with an equally large contraption behind it passed me by, forcing me to seek refuge in the safety of the nearby hedge. Now the machine was way up in the air, with a load of spikes and wheelie things on it – I presume it was a hay turner – and it was then I realised that of all the things that have changed over the last sixty or so years, the biggest change has come in agricultural machinery.

I told you before about my Uncle Mikey, and how I used to spend most of my summer holidays on his farm down in the lovely county of Tipperary. And so I was nearly always there for the saving of the hay and the cutting of the corn.

Now Mikey was one of the best farmers in the local area and had some of the most up to date machinery around the place, including a Massey Ferguson tractor (a 35), a finger bar mower, a hay rake, a cocklifter, also known as a buckrake, and he even had his own Welger baler. Obviously most of these things have long since become museum items, but one of the memories that will always stay with me is of putting big bags of sand on the bonnet of the Ferguson tractor to stop the front wheels from rising up in the air when a large cock of hay was behind it on the buckrake. I don’t know what it would take to put the wheels of one of the modern massive tractors up in the air but there can be no doubt that agricultural machinery is getting bigger and bigger, and ever more luxurious as the years go by. And in case you are wondering, I think it has to be a good thing – it’s just that some of our local roads are nearly too small to accommodate them. * Thinking of the Welger baler, another big tractor passed me by shortly afterwards and it was pulling a McHale round baler – and I swear to God it was the width of the road. I wondered what Mikey, who was very proud of his bits and pieces, would say if he was miraculously transported back to the present day and could see where modern machinery has come to? I’d imagine he’d be speechless, which, in fairness, he seldom was while he was on this earth.

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Flagging the big showdown!

Reflecting on the weekend of sport, and despite claims from Royal Ascot, where Aidan O’Brien once again did himself and Irish racing proud, and from Down, who had a magnificent Ulster semi-final win over Monaghan, the big talking points were the defeat suffered by the British and Irish Lions in Auckland against an awesome All Blacks, and the total destruction of Westmeath by an equally awesome Dublin football team in the Leinster semi-final on Sunday in Croke Park.

Saturday morning saw me settled in front of the telly by 8.30 am, fortified by the full Irish, confident enough that we, i.e. the Lions, were going to give plenty of it to the home side. Sadly, we were completely overrun and well and truly beaten by a fantastic All Black team, in a game that showcased all that is good about New Zealand rugby. Funny enough, our lads played some magnificent rugby as well, but unfortunately we made too many basic errors and, as we have done all through this tour, failed to finish off some scintillating attacking play.

It would be easy to write off the Lions

at this stage and while we have to assume the Blacks will be even better next Saturday, and it would take a monumental effort to get a visiting win, I am an optimist and I genuinely believe with a couple of tweaks in personnel that we are capable of getting a result and bringing the series to an unbelievable climax in Auckland again on Saturday week.

Here’s to another early Saturday morning and hopefully the Lions will truly roar.

On to the Dubs, and while I don’t like to say I told you so (of course I do), a few weeks ago I wrote about the state of the Leinster football championship and wondered how players from other counties could look forward to playing against the All-Ireland champions and how they could raise themselves to play in a game they and everyone else knew they’d had no chance of winning.

This morning, Offaly are coming to terms with a 31-point defeat and they wouldn’t be human if they weren’t wondering what’s the point of it all. Like all other county teams they will have trained for months, given up all social life and lived like hermits, only to get absolutely hammered by the awesome

city side. I don’t know what the answer is but surely it’s time for a B Championship, where teams like Westmeath, Leitrim, Antrim, Sligo, Limerick, etc., could play meaningful matches for a major trophy.

It’s Kildare next for the Dubs and even though the Lilywhites will be more competitive, you could quite safely hand over the Leinster trophy any time now.

Out here in Creggs it’s still very peaceful in advance of the Connacht final but I expect our noisy neighbours, the Rossies, are getting ready for Sunday week and I’m looking forward to a bit of craic and plenty of banter over the next few days; there’s hardly any flag or bunting to be seen yet, but later this afternoon, I will be digging out the maroon and white and, as they say, I’ll be flying the flag!

We have the hurling to look forward to next Sunday, and the football the week after! Let’s hope we are not heading for the back door in either one but at least if the Rossies manage to beat us, we can always say we are still in the championship and remind them ‘Till next week, of 2001!

Bye for now

The Waterboys set for Carrick Water Music Festival The 13th annual Carrick Water Music Festival will is set to make a big splash from Wednesday, July 12th to Sunday, July 16th. The festival will bring 5 days of musical and cultural discovery to Carrick-on-Shannon. An exciting and innovative line-up is planned with something to please all tastes.

The highlight of the festival and in their only Irish summer show of 2017, The Waterboys play the Landmark Central on Sunday, July 16th. The unique magic between Mike Scott and Steve Wickham and their strong connections to the northwest of Ireland make this concert a rare treat for Carrick-on-Shannon. From the Celtic, gospel, country and rock on the classic Fisherman’s Blues, to the rootsy, funky Modern Blues, this is a night not to be missed!

“People should expect the unexpected from The Waterboys,” says Mike Scott.

The festival opens each day with lunchtime entertainment offering concerts from award winning classical musicians Jessie de Bellis (14th) and South Korean born Young-Choon Park

(16th) to the hilariously funny multiinstrumentalists and comic performers The Von Drip Duo performing a free family street show (15th); something for every age to start the day!

Evening shows bring to town some of Ireland’s foremost contemporary music with Crash Ensemble presenting new work with ‘CrashLands’ (12th) while lovers of operetta and the Silver Screen will enjoy ‘Will You Remember? - A Celebration of MGM legends Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy’ performed by Sandra Oman and Simon Morgan.

The Dublin Gospel Choir (14th) bring their legendary live show to the atmospheric surroundings of St. George’s Church; and the music continues at the Late Night Festival Club, featuring indie rising stars on the homegrown Irish scene including Come On Live Long who released their new album ‘In The Still’ in May, chosen as The Irish Times Album of the Week; and prepare to be bewitched by the sultry indie Nick Drake and Patti Smith influenced sounds of Naoise Roo on Saturday, 15th.

Pictured at the launch of the event are Johnny Towey (left), Jerry Towey (right), and Pat Towey (centre, right) with Zara and Vincent Loftus.

Jerry’s 5-hour cycle a fundraiser for Keith On Friday, 30th of June, local paracyclist Jerry Towey will embark on a 5-hour on-the-spot cycle equalling a total distance of 176km, the same as the journey from Drogheda to Ballaghaderreen.

That evening there will be a social with music from local musician, multiple All-Ireland champion Johnny Towey.

This fundraiser is taking place to assist the family of Keith Gallagher, a

local schoolboy attending Tavrane NS. Keith is a well-known and popular lad who plays for Kilmovee Shamrocks and Caiseal Gaels. Keith has leukaemia and has to travel for treatment over an extended period, which puts extra pressure on him and his family.

All funds raised will go towards easing this pressure and huge expenses that have been or will be incurred, with a view to helping Keith and his family concentrate on his recovery.

Johnny Towey will entertain from 9 pm in Duffy’s Fourways in Kilmovee.

A raffle will take place on the night and the legendary Kilmovee hospitality will be extended to all.

We are also accepting secure online donations via www.kilmovee.info, while sponsor cards are located in local businesses and through committee members. Throughout the day we will be posting updates on Facebook (@ kilmovee).

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ORLA ON… …Taoiseach Leo Varadkar “I’ve never met him. I don’t know (what to say about him)… I don’t get too excited about Fine Gael leaders! He’s a bit too right wing in his world view. His comments about serving people who get up early in the morning were quite telling…as to where he is coming from. Maybe it was a throwaway comment.

Personally, I believe in a more caring society.

People are still suffering. With Leo, we’ll just have to wait and see (how he does)…”

…Denis Naughten

Pictured is new Cathaoirleach Cllr. Orla Leyden with Leas-Cathaoirleach Rachel Doherty and CEO Roscommon Co Council Eugene Cummins pictured at Monday’s AGM. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.

Pictured is Cllr. Tony Ward handing over the mayoral chain to the new Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Co Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden at Monday’s AGM. Also in picture is CEO Roscommon Co Council Eugene Cummins. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.

New pastures for Orla Continued from page 21 –> “I want to empower community groups” she says, “and I’d like to see an improved dialogue between communities and the Council. Where communities have good ideas, the Council needs to look to that community, not just to the state agencies. There is good engagement at present, but we can develop it more.” he has never been as contented in her adult life as she is now. It was the right time to run for the position of Cathaoirleach, she says. She’s busy, and expects to be busier, but there is some time for hobbies. A family passion is gardening and ‘growing their own.’ There’s a polytunnel “with lots of weeds” in the garden and they grow beetroot, tomatoes, redcurrant, cucumber, onions and more besides. She rarely watches television but enjoyed a recent series, ‘This is Us.’ Cllr. Leyden is reasonably active on Facebook, and while she is on Twitter, she says she won’t be tweeting at 4 am in the morning in the manner of US President Donald Trump. Her biggest passion outside politics and family life is art. She loves painting and relishes any opportunity to pursue that interest.

It seems an appropriate time to ask her if she can seriously continue to resist the temptation to run in a General Election.

Orla says it hasn’t been a difficult decision in the past. It’s been very simple: she doesn’t want to miss out on seeing her daughter (who will celebrate her 10th birthday next week) growing up.

If she were to run for the Dáil and get elected, the time spent in Dublin would be at the expense of quality family time at home. And, she says, she is not prepared to pay that price. “We are lucky and blessed to have our daughter and I don’t want to miss out…”

She reveals that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has asked her in the past to run for the Dáil.

And she has come under a lot of pressure from the organisation locally, over the years. When Michael Finneran opted not to run (in 2011) the pressure was intense.

Will she do a u-turn and run in the future?

“I’m not saying never.”

So will you consider it in five or ten years’ time when your daughter is older?

“I’m not saying never, but then I’m not saying never to anything! I might consider it in five or ten years’ time.”

For now, it’s politics (locally), people and the polytunnel. And what flashed through her mind in those frantic moments when she feared for her life during that parachute jump?

“It did actually have a life-changing impact on me. Absolutely. I have taken a lesson from that experience. It taught me to face my fears. It taught me to be fearless.”

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“Denis Naughten is trying hard. I know he’s a genuine hard worker. I understand he is promising (delivery of) broadband here within eighteen months or so. I think more urgency needs to be applied, it’s taking too long. What he is doing on wind turbine distances isn’t adequate. People in the Sliabh Ban area are suffering. But look, we are fortunate to have a minister in the county.”

…Growing up in a political household “I feel a great affinity to Goff Street. I was born there. Later (in the 1970s) we moved in with our grandparents in Castlecoote. My grandmother, Margaret O’Connor, would be taking calls to the house (relating to politics).

My mother, who was a teacher, was also a great political observer. My father was in the Dáil. There were a number of elections in the early 1980s when I was seven or eight years of age. I would have been aware of the excitement and the energy. I used to go with my father when he was speaking outside Churches during election campaigns. Dad was very, very busy with his political career but he tried to be at home as much as possible.

He always encouraged political dialogue and debates in the house. I had a great, happy childhood with a loving family and parents who always encouraged and supported me.”

…Roscommon A&E

Pictured is the Leyden Family: Mary, Pablo Roberto, Donata Maria Roberto, Cllr. Orla and Sen. Terry with CEO Roscommon Co Council Eugene Cummins. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.

(Asked is the issue ‘dead for all time’). “I don’t know if it’s dead for all time. (She accepts that her own party is no longer committing to re-opening it). Well look, what everyone is saying now is that it’s not doable, as there would be so many cost and staffing issues involved. But has anyone actually costed it? It’s too simple to dismiss re-opening it. It’s a scary trek to Galway, or Portiuncula.

We are still too isolated in Roscommon. So let’s have a whole analysis of the costs that would be involved in re-opening A&E.”

…In-fighting amongst (some) FF councillors “Oh I think that was exaggerated (by the media). There was unanimous support from all Fianna Fáil councillors for me! And on Monday night, at the traditional (post-Council AGM) reception in the Abbey Hotel, they were all sitting at the same table, all talking to one another!”

Pictured are councillors with Deputy Eugene Murphy, Sen. Terry Leyden and executive members of Roscommon Co Council pictured at Monday’s AGM. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Orla Leyden

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Two-tier Garda loyalty system?

Promoting a few good women to mollify gender quota brigade is insulting

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan refused to name the ‘retired senior garda officer’ who was a signatory on the now famous finance furore that is the ‘Cabra account’ which “operated over an 11-year period from 1999 until it was closed in 2010”, and fair play to her, she’s right; due process, and all that!

But eh, a little question for ya Noirín…where was your sense of fair play and due process regarding those whistleblowers who were trying desperately hard to highlight what was going wrong within the force?

Where was your allegiance and sense of duty when they were being accused, hung out to dry, their careers and personal reputations shredded for stepping up and doing the right thing? Is there one law for the elite and another for the rank and file? Just askin.’

Leo Varadkar has managed to ignite the wrath of former Tánaiste Joan Burton; with the latter saying she feels Fine Gael’s claims to aim to be a party of gender quotas are “rubbish!” Hmmm, perhaps Ms. Burton should stage a little ‘sit-in’ protest…er, maybe holding it in her car might be a good place to start!

(Haha, only jokin’ Joanie!).

Look, regular readers will know I’m an independent woman who fiercely champions women’s rights and whenever I can, I use my voice to advocate for my own gender’s pursuit of equality; especially when it comes to furthering the sisterhood’s path up the career ladder. Okay, so you get it – I’m passionate about women’s rights.

However I’m also passionate about fairness and I deplore tokenism. So when it comes to choosing the best person for the job, surely Ms. Burton and the other scandalised whingers who’re working their attention-seeking knickers into a knot can see that experience, ability, suitability and merit should always be given priority rather than meeting a gender quota, especially when the candidate pool was, in this scenario, pretty shallow. I mean, how and why did TDs (whatever their gender) elected for the first time last year even think they’d get promoted to a Ministerial position? Sure it beggars belief! Where’s their experience, where’s their proven track record? And so I ask, is it for this reason our rom-com lovin,’ Copper’s goin,’ Brian O’Driscoll soundalike, new Taoiseach chose what he felt, were a few good

men over a few good women when he showcased his male-dominated line-up, appointing only a paltry seven females (out of 35 available positions) to sit at the Cabinet table, including two junior minister positions?

My eyebrows are also raised in question regarding those TDs who assumed a Ministerial role following the result of a flip of a coin. I mean, give me a break will ya lads! I don’t care if it’s historic, and I know he’s a highly decent, much-loved and respected individual, whom I admire for his candour and trojan hard work, but I’d suggest it’d be difficult to determine Mr. ‘Boxer’ Moran’s experience and suitability above those of some of his more tried and tested peers, female or otherwise.

However, I’m keeping an open mind and I wish Minister Moran the very best and mention his appointment as a matter of balance, especially as his new boss reportedly insinuated he ‘wouldn’t be promoting any TDs elected for the first time last year.’ Mind you, Leo does appear to be rewarding his supporters doesn’t he, so ya can kinda see where I’m confused regarding many of his choices.

However, I remain steadfast on my own belief that if we want to effect change in this country, then jobs, (whatever the role and whatever sector they’re in), should only ever be awarded to those most qualified, most experienced and most suited to the position. Token gender equality should never be a consideration. Besides, I’d personally be insulted

Pictured at Creggs RFC Breakfast With The Lions in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon were John Nally, Peter McGuirk and Eddie Conlon. Picture: Andrew Fox

to get a job based simply on the old uterus versus testicles selection process! I hope my female readers would agree with me on this one, because when it comes to diversity, I believe we’ve advanced to being much more than just a token presence!

Impressed by MS Ireland Roscommon ladies!

It appears that generosity of spirit is a longstanding tradition in County Roscommon and that wonderful trait was very much evident last week when I had the pleasure of meeting three delightful (and very glamorous) ladies who were giving their time to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Ireland’s local branch.

I got chatting with regular reader, Patsy Burke and her fellow volunteers as they cheerfully packed bags and helped shoppers in one of Roscommon town’s supermarkets. I do hope the event proved to be a successful fundraising resource for these lovely ladies who’re passionate about helping this very worthy local charity.

I’d like to thank them for doing such a neat job of packing my own shopping. I’m a fuss-pot when it comes to grouping and separating food but Patsy and her pals had it all streamlined down to a fine art!

Well done ladies!

Pictured at Creggs RFC Breakfast With The Lions in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon were Aidan Farrell, Adrian Leddy and Padraic Deane. Picture: Andrew Fox

Eat ‘Breakfast with the Lions’ this Saturday morning The Hollywood Bar in Roscommon Town is once again the place to be this Saturday morning as Creggs Rugby Club hosts its second ‘Breakfast with the Lions’ fundraiser event at 8 am. Tickets are available on the door (adults €15, youths and Mini rugby players €5).

Watch the British & Irish Lions as they look to rescue the series against the mighty All Blacks, with breakfast served at half-time.

See you this Saturday morning to roar on the Lions!

Padraic Deane presenting a signed Connacht PRO 12 winning team ball to John Nally for correctly predicting the result of the match at the Creggs RFC Breakfast With The Lions in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon.

Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured (right) at Creggs RFC Breakfast With The Lions in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon were Berney Higgins, Kevin Brandon and Jack Hegarty.

Picture: Andrew Fox

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Finishing touches applied, but fond Blue Moon memories live on!

NEW FACE, SAME PLACE A series by Carmell Kelly-Palmer

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burst of vibrancy elevates the streets of Roscommon town, with many people in the shops and other business premises’. Change has come, bringing with it a new look and optimism for the future. One striking aspect is where some of the old established buildings are now under different management or ownership.

One such place is Frances’ Finishing Touches in The Square.

A great number of Roscommon people tread daily on the mosaic entrance featuring the motif, ‘BLUE MOON’, and are immediately transported back in time to what was housed there before, the memorable Blue Moon Cinema.

Under its ‘Roscommon Notes’ section of the time, in the autumn of 1938 one local newspaper enthused: ‘The new cinema opened by the proprietors of the Blue Moon Café in Market Square had the ‘full house’ notice out on Sunday night last when the first picture was shown in the new premises. The large audience gave a good send-off to the new venture which was continued on Monday night and again on Wednesday night. A picture was also shown on Thursday night. The appointments

in the new hall are on the most modern lines, with tip-up seats and other comforts for the patrons.

Judging by the sound from the films already shown the acoustic properties are perfect.’

And so it was that the cinema quickly became such an exotic and cherished part of the town’s life and cemented its central role at the heart of the community. Indeed, in the early 1960s it was said that the Blue Moon Cinema, since its establishment some 23 years before, had become one of the best-known picture houses in the West of Ireland.

At the time, the Roscommon Champion said: ‘The Blue Cinema changed ownership this weekend.

It has been in the hands of the McCourt family, Roscommon, since its establishment, founded by Mr. Noel McCourt, who has since gone to the USA. The running of the business was taken over by his sister, Miss Mary McCourt, thirteen years ago. Miss McCourt relinquishes the management on Friday night, and the new owner, Mr. Wm. Molloy, will take over as from Sunday. Mr. Molloy also owns the highly successful Castle Cinema, Castlerea.’

Miss McCourt told The Champion that she had always got a sense of satisfaction out of the cinema business. Now that she was retiring from running the cinema, she said a special ‘thank you’ to the thousands of people who patronised the establishment through the years.

Indeed, it was the McCourt family who, for many of us, will always

Pictured in The Blue Moon shop, probably in the 1970s, were (from left) Miss Mary McCourt, Joan McCourt and Bridie Kirrane. Bridie, later a prolific contributor to local newspapers and journals, worked in the premises for many years.

Photograph courtesy of George & Rosaleen McCourt.

RIGHT: A poster advertising films for the Blue Moon Cinema, from 1953.

LEFT: The Blue Moon is still remembered to the present day on entry to what is now Frances’ Finishing Touches.

be associated with the cinema.

The well-known local historian, Bridie Kirrane, a late Roscommon

Frances Heaney pictured at her business, Frances’ Finishing Touches in Roscommon town. Pic: Andrew Fox

resident, recalled before her death that “I went to work in the Blue Moon. The Blue Moon shop was originally owned by Henry McCourt and his wife Rosie. When I went to work there, their daughter Mary had sold the business to George and Joan McCourt.

“There was a restaurant at the back. In the shop we did a big line in confectionary, greeting cards, toys.”

And in that role, it became an iconic part of so many of our childhoods. Every Sunday there was a matinee and if it was a cowboy picture with Hopalong Cassidy or Johnny McBrown, it inevitably meant a full house of yelling youngsters.

“On occasions, too much hilarity, the film projector would break down and there would be a loud chorus from the screaming kids of: ‘WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK!’ I know, because I was one of them!”

Today, of course, Frances’ Finishing Touches now embraces that prominent position in The Square. Owner Frances Connaughton, who lives in Athleague, opened what is now a large, impressive emporium for textiles and household accessories in 2000.

She says: “It is nice that we don’t get called Roscommon’s Aladdin’s Cave for no reason. In the shop you can get your household curtains, a wide range of ready-made or custom-made, net curtains, bedding, including a fabulous range of quilts, and wool and accessories.”

As regular customers know, and as the shop’s Facebook’s page illustrates, Frances and her team always feature new, vibrant polycottons, a great range of knitting accessories, beautiful serenity rugs, and chair and sofa covers in a range of delightful, unique patterns and colours – an Aladdin’s Cave, indeed.

The Blue Moon Cinema closed its doors in 1997 according to information in the library. For almost 60 years, it had excited and thrilled generations of Roscommon people, and is still so widely vividly remembered and talked about. Our new cinema, the C&L PLEX in town, is a new modern 21st century cinema which we believe will doubtless enthral present and future generations.

But for many of us, the melting ice creams and broken down projectors of the Old Blue Moon is what cinema really was, then at least, all about.

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Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 1st July:

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Brideswell Pattern Festival folk prepare for 60th!

Brideswell Pattern Festival takes place on the last weekend every July and this year’s festival will take place between Friday, 28th of July and Sunday, 30th of July 2017 and will mark Brideswell Annual Pattern’s 60th year since its revival in 1957.

Brideswell Pattern Festival celebrates all aspects of County Roscommon’s heritage, craft, farming and most importantly

– family, in a range of events designed to suit everyone’s tastes. The festival committee’s ambition is to grow and attract visitors from around not only the country, but from around the world too.

For more information, contact us on www.brideswellpatternfestival.com, call Tomas on 086-0876933, email brideswellpf@gmail.com, or find the Festival on Facebook.

Telephone: 090 6626225 Friday 30th June:

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Owen O’Connor, Carol Doran Joyce, Marie Brennan and John Joyce.

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Gerry Keenan, Lecarrow Benevolent Fund, Colin Mullally, Roscommon Tyre Centre, Mary Rohan, Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors and Aidan O’Sullivan, Hodson Bay Hotel.

Faces & P laces The launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Dublin to Lecarrow Charity Cycle in aid of Croi Hearth Foundation was held in Coffey’s, Lecarrow recently.

The charity cycle takes place on Saturday, 19th

Launch of Darragh Kenny Dublin to Lecarrow Charity Cycle of August next. It will start from within Mountjoy Prison and continue to Lecarrow, with a few stops along the way. Closing date to ‘receive a jersey’ is the 2nd of July, so don’t

hesitate to register online at croi.ie for this great event.

A sincere thank you to all our sponsors and to all who attended the launch.

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Connie and Kevin Kenny.

BRIAN CASEY

Psychedelic Pill Saturday 1st July:

MAX MARSHALL (Canda)

Sunday 2nd July:

Ciaran, Conor & Gary (CCG)

* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Amy Coffey, Dermot Kelly and Joanne Coffey.

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Sarah Burke, CROÍ and Liam Kenny.

BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Dermot Kelly, Donal Kilduff, Kilduff Construction, Liam Kenny and Gerry Keenan.

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Darragh Kenny Cycle in Coffey’s, Lecarrow were Shane and Karen O’Grady and Frank and Kathleen Earl.

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Pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert by Roscommon Solstice Choir were Brian Keegan, RoisĂ­n Duggan, Dearbhla Duggan and Anna Mae Keegan.

Pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert by Roscommon Solstice Choir were Mary Caldwell and Margaret Hanly.

Pictured (above) in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert by Roscommon Solstice Choir were Leah, Maureen and Eimear Ronan.

Pictured (right) in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, were Eimear and Andrew Reynolds.

Faces & Places Roscommon Solstice Choir Pics: Andrew Fox Pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert

by Roscommon Solstice Choir were JP and Kay Farrell.

Pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert by Roscommon Solstice Choir were GrĂĄinne Brady and Kerrie Lynch.

Pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert by Roscommon Solstice Choir were members of Roscommon Solstice Choir.

Pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown for a concert by Roscommon Solstice Choir were Eleanor Hanley and Orla Keegan.

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Pictured (above) enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Hallie Fitzpatrick, Hannah Collins and Lydia Rattigan.

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Paul Clabby, Jane Collins, Lorraine Carthy and Ciarán Hoare.

Faces & P laces

Pictured (left) enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Marie and Áine Dowling.

Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Sharon and Marie Carr.

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Roisín Donohoe, Sarah Wright and Trisha Chambers.

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Sarah Kilkenny and Michael McCormack.

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Jean Woods, Eilish Connolly and Marina Cantwell.

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Shauna and Nicole Bergin.

Pictured enjoying the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse were Olivia, Luke and Michelle Lisle.

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Members of Kilteevan Community Development Group pictured with members of Roscommon County Council and assorted public representatives at the location of the new Kilteevan Community Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

Clár funding to help maximise development in Kilteevan Kilteevan Community Development Group and Kilteevan National School have welcomed the allocation of €63,000 in funding under the CLÁR Funding 2017 Scheme.

A grant of €50,000 has been awarded for the provision of a community space, park and playground.

Michael Spellman, Chairperson of Kilteevan Community Development Group, said that the awarding of this CLÁR funding allows locals to progress plans in 2017 and have a safe, convenient location for recreation, exercise and play.

“Complemented by our Community Centre, our new park will be the hub of

the community, drawing together people from all walks and ages of life, breaking down barriers and allowing the community to appreciate the locality.”

Safety was the primary concern in the development of this park, as committee member Cara Cunningham explained.

“Walking along the roads of Kilteevan has become increasingly hazardous as they have now become a main commuter route and we wanted to create a space where young and old could exercise safely.”

Local identity was also a key factor for the development. “As a small village beside a major town, we have had many achievements over the last

few years” according to Will Keane, Kilteevan Community Development PRO. “Winning awards such as a Silver medal in the Pride of Place competition 2015; an endeavour award in the Tidy Towns last year and our small national school winning in the GIY Energia grow it yourself competition for their amazing Sensory garden this year, just underlines the deep sense of community, pride and commitment of everyone involved.”

Mr. Keane added: “We wanted to build a convenient social space for families, the active age community and above all for recreation. Having this

amenity on our doorstep will be of immeasurable importance to community health and wellbeing.”

Meanwhile, a grant of €8,520 has been allocated to Kilteevan National School to allow for the extension of the footpath along the increasingly busy secondary road on which it is situated.

“This grant will mean that the school community will have safe access to many local heritage sites in order to learn first-hand about the history of their locality, as well as the ability to go on nature walks and field trips to learn about the biodiversity of this lovely rural area in complete safety” delighted Principal, Colette Brennan stated.

PropertyPeople On the market with Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market this week a three-bedroomed bungalow located in a quiet cul-de-sac in a much sought after area of Roscommon Town.

Accommodation includes three bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility and bathroom. There is a small gar-

den area to the front and side of the property.

This property is very convenient to Roscommon Town Centre and offers an ideal investment opportunity. Offers in the region of €120,000 (ono).

Also on offer this week is a four-bedroomed luxury detached residence with a large garden, located in the centre of Athleague

New to the Market – FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

CLOONBRACKNA COURT, ROSCOMMON TOWN Athleague, Co. Roscommon

Village, Co. Roscommon.

Viewing is highly recommended and this property has to be seen to be fully

will be considered. For further information, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net

Ballygar.

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

Townhouse in Ballygar On the books of Sean Naughton Auctioneer is a three-bedroomed townhouse, situated in Ballygar town centre, close to shops, schools and all other amenities.

Accommodation includes – ground floor: Kitchen, living room, dining room, study/office.

First floor – three bedrooms (one ensuite), and family bathroom.

The property has additional benefit of built-in wardrobes and garden area to the rear of the property This property is located on the main route from Galway to Roscommon. Offers in excess of €90,000

Finally, Kilteevan Community Development Group also received a grant of €4,920 to provide a secure boundary fence between the new Community Park and the edge of the Clooneigh River, which borders one side of the park.

The development group also intends to roll out a community garden and has been working with Roscommon County Council to establish water harvesting and composting at the park.

Mr. Spellman thanked Roscommon County Council for its support and also thanked local politicians, many of whom were present at the recent launch.

Cloonbrackna Court, Roscommon town

appreciated. Offers in the region of €180,000.

For further information, please contact Sean

Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom. net

Large commercial premises for sale in Moylough On offer this week with Sean Naughton Auctioneer is a commercial and residential premises in centre of Moylough, Co. Galway with an accommodation area of over 4,900 sq. ft. This large commercial premises can be converted into two units and would be suitable for a number of uses.

Offers in excess of €100,000 are invited. For further information, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

3-Bedroom Bungalow located in a quite cul de sac in Roscommon town. Accommodation consists of 3 Bedrooms, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility and Bathroom.

Offers in the Region of €120,000 ---------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY C.13 Acres of Good Quality Land

TORPAN, BALLYFORAN, CO. ROSCOMMON

C.13 Acres of good quality land for sale at Torpan, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon. Can be sold in lots.

Price on Application.

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Bungalow on large site in Ballaghaderreen area Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers are this week offering for sale an attractive threebedroomed bungalow standing on a large site approximately one mile from the town of Ballaghaderreen.

This comfortable bungalow sits on a tarmacadamed driveway which extends to the rear of the residence.

There are many features such as kerbing, mature hedging on side and rear boundaries, range of flower and shrubbery bedding, laid lawns, block wall to front boundary, cast iron gates at entrance and garden shed to the rear.

Killsallagh is a newly built house in Co. Mayo

Stunning…it’s the ‘Connacht House of the Year’

This residence is ready to move into with fully fitted kitchen, wardrobes, wooden flooring in the bedrooms and bathroom fully tiled.

Accommodation consists of a reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/

dining room, rear hallway, three bedrooms and main bathroom.

For further information and to arrange viewing contact the office on 090-6663700. Now taking bookings for evening and weekend viewings.

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has last Friday, 23rd of June, announced Killsallagh by Aughey O’Flaherty Architects, as the winner of Connacht House of the Year at the 2017 RIAI Irish Architecture Awards. The prize was awarded at a ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House, attended by over 400 RIAI members. Killsallagh is a newly built house in Co. Mayo, which boasts views of Croagh Patrick to the east and Clew Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is made from two joined forms, each open ended and orientated towards the two different views. Bedrooms are located in

one end and living spaces in the others. The forms are held apart to make an entrance and staggered resulting in shelter for each outside space; one for morning, the other as an evening terrace.

Speaking following their win Jennifer Duffy from Aughey O’Flaherty Architects said: “We at Aughey O’Flaherty Architects are honoured to have been awarded Connacht House of the Year by the RIAI. We would like to thank the RIAI for hosting this lovely evening.”

For more information, please visit www.irisharchitectureawards.ie and www.riai.ie

Residence near Creggs well worth viewing Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers are this week offering for sale a three-bedroomed two-storey residence in excellent condition with an extensive range of outbuildings to the rear and side of the property. It’s located approximately 15 minutes from Roscommon Town just outside

the village of Creggs.

The residence is in good decorative order internally with the addition of new UPVC windows throughout.

The outbuildings include large hayshed with lean-to, turf shed, machinery shed, kennels and general storage shed. There is

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also an enclosed horse arena to the side. Double entrances to either side, laid lawns, OFCH on a site of c. 2.5 acres in total make this an attractive property worth viewing. The lands hold huge site potential (subject to planning permission).

Accommodation includes

– ground floor: sitting room, living/dining room, kitchen, rear hallway and bathroom.

First floor: three bedrooms and main bathroom. Viewing of this property is highly recommended.

Now taking bookings for evening and weekends. Contact the office on 090-6663700.

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Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013 www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY 28th JULY 2017 @ 2.30 PM Location: The Malt House, Mountbellew, Co. Galway

TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS THIS YEAR

THE SQUARE, MOUNTBELLEW, CO. GALWAY

Six Properties For Sale

By Public Auction

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For Sale By Public Auction 28th July 2017 SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: MICHELLE MELLOTTE SLR, WALKER O’CARROLL & HOGAN, THE NEALE HOUSE, MOUNTBELLEW, CO. GALWAY TEL: 090-9679377

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY ALL OFFERS AFTER €100,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE Spacious Bungalow Residence on c.0.57 Acres at

CURRAGHREEVAGH, CREGGS, CO. GALWAY

• Very spacious four-bedroom bungalow • Attic area c.1,080 sq.ft suitable for conversion • Substantially complete and being sold as it stands • Standing on c.0.57 Acres • Located between the villages of Creggs & Glinsk • Viewing highly recommended • For further details contact the office on 090-6663700

FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 @ 2PM

Location: Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon Town

Prime Commercial/ Residential Property on c.0.5 Acres at 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

PUBLIC AUCTION

HAVE A SPECIAL SALES FEE FOR ALL NEW LISTINGS AND SALES IN 2017 OVER €250,000 (TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY)

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Two Bedroom Residence on c.1 acre at Mullaghroe, Boyle, Co. Sligo Reserve: €25,000 Four Bedroom Bungalow at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon Town Reserve: €70,000 c.5.28 Acres at Lisnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon Reserve: €20,000 c.5.7 Acres at Cloonlaughnan, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon Reserve: €20,000

EX. VAT

UPCOMING AUCTIONS IN 2017 25th AUGUST, 13th OCTOBER, 1st DECEMBER CALL US TODAY ON 090-6663700/ 086-8985013 FOR A FREE VALUATION OF YOUR PROPERTY

Five Bedroom Residence at Glentaun Village, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Reserve: €235,000 c.34 Acres at Mountplunkett, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon Unless Previously Sold For further details, brochure, viewing and solicitors for carriage of sale for each property, contact the office on 090-6663700

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PropertyPeople Kieran Leavy & Associates Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Phone: 071 96 34737 Mob. 087 6025597 Web: www.kleavyauctioneer.com E: property@ kleavyauctioneer.com

TP WALSH Auctioneers Main Street, DROMOD and ROOSKEY Contact: 087 7691518 Mob. 071 96 58652 Email: info@tpwalshauctioneers.ie, Website- www.tpwalshauctioneers.ie

LANDS FOR SALE Lot 1: c. 21.21 acres at

CORRAN, TARMONBARRY, CO. ROSCOMMON The said lands are laid out in one lot and are a good quality grazing lands, close to the village of Tarmonbarry.

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Lot 2: c. 9.13 acres at

SCRAMOGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON The said lands are laid out in one lot on the R371 from Scramogue Cross to Lanesborough. POA. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Lot 3: c. 5.06 acres at

NORTHYARD, SCRAMOGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON The said lands are suitable for grazing and are situated c. 2 miles from Scramgogue. POA. For further information please contact Joint Selling Agents: Kieran Leavy & Associates, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Phone: 071 96 34737 / 087 6025597 OR TP Walsh Auctioneers, Main Street, Dromod and Rooskey. Contact: 087 7691518 / 071 96 58652

Auctioneers & Valuers NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com

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’ most sought after areas and is within walking distance of Roscommon town. The garden if 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

Average Roscommon house prices rose by 12.5% in the past year The price of the average three-bed semi in Roscommon has risen 12.5% to €112,500 in the last 12 months, the latest national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance has found.The average three-bed semi in Roscommon is now taking six weeks to sell, down two weeks from the June 2016 figure, according to Seamus Carthy from REA Seamus Carthy. Prices have remained static for the past three months in Roscommon Town (€135,000) and Castlerea (€90,000). The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi. The average semi-detached house nationally now costs €215,269, the Q2 REA Average House Price Survey has found – a rise of 2.5% on the Q1 figure of €209,944.

Overall, the average house price across the country has risen by 11.2% over the past 12 months – in contrast to the 4.5% increase registered to the full year to June 2016.

While new building is still in its infancy, new developments on sale in small pockets of the country have had an impact on the price and demand for second-hand properties locally.

Well-known Paddy Finn’s Bar for public auction David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley has this week confirmed that the renowned and established 7-day license premises known as Paddy Finn’s Bar in Kilteevan will go for sale by public auction on Friday, 21st of July at 4 pm on the premises.

David describes the property as “a highly attractive residential 7-day licensed premises located in the heart of Kilteevan village, beside Roscommon town and adjacent to the local church and community centre. This character and established property offers a superior standard of fitout with luxury three-bedroomed residential accommodation on the first floor.”

‘Paddy Finn’s’ is a renowned hub for all local functions and holds excellent potential to further develop and enhance its existing trade. Offering a turnkey op-

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

‘’PADDY FINNS BAR’’ KILTEEVAN ROSCOMMON ON FRIDAY 21ST JULY 2017 AT 4 P.M. ON THE PREMISES (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD)

portunity to the would-be purchaser, this is a once is a lifetime chance to acquire one of the region’s best known trading houses.

For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie/earley.

tential due to location and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Price guide: €200,000 ono to sell. BER: D1.

For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners. ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Impressive bungalow at The Walk is new to the market at Earley’s David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a quality fourbedroomed bungalow residence of c. 1,255 sq. ft. located at The Walk, Roscommon. Price guide: €175,000 ono to sell.

David describes the property as “a most attractive four-bedroomed bungalow residence with large detached garage set to side.

The property is finished to a high standard and tastefully decorated by its present owners.”

The residence stands on a large and mature site area

www.propertypartners.ie Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon.

Tel. 090 66 26579. Fax: 090 66 25405.

EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie

Final offers invited for former Permanent TSB building John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley is this week pleased to offer for final offers a quality three-storey building of c. 2,686 sq. ft. located on The Square, Roscommon town.

The former ‘Permanent TSB’ property is described by John Earley as “a primely located commercial property prominently positioned on the town square with the benefit of c. 25 ft. street frontage.”

The property is laid out over three floors with the first and second floors are subject to a tenancy which is holding over at a passing rent of €7,262 per annum (tenant not affected). Ground floor retail area: c. 1,387 sq. ft. (vacant possession). First floor: c. 649 sq. ft; second floor: c. 649 sq. ft.

Altogether, this is a quality town centre property to come available with huge po-

PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

A renowned and established highly attractive residential 7 day licenced premises located in the heart of Kilteevan village, beside Roscommon town. This character and established property offers a superior standard of fit-out with luxury 2 B/R residential accommodation on the 1st floor. “Paddy Finns” is a renowned hub for all local functions and holds excellent potential to further develop and enhance its existing trade.

Offering a turn key opportunity to the would be purchaser, this is a once is a lifetime chance to acquire one of the regions best known trading houses.

LEGAL: MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245.

BER: D1.

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NEW TO THE MARKET SALE OF ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R TOWNHOUSE LOCATED AT

NO. 7 ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON (Price Guide €100,000 o.n.o. to sell Sale of extremely attractive 3 bedroomed townhouse of c. 1,100 sq. ft. located adjacent to the town centre at Athlone Road comprising of a reception hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms on the first floor and yardway at the rear. An ideal family house or investment property due to its location.

LEGAL: MRS. REBECCA FINNERTY, MESSRS. REBECCA FINNERTY & CO. SOLICITORS, GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON. TEL.: 090 6626528.

Viewing strictly by appointment.

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FINAL OFFERS INVITED A Primely located Retail/Office property located on

in this select residential area close to Roscommon town and offers spacious living accommodation throughout.

Rarely does such a quality property come to the market in this location and we now invite viewing and all offers to sell.

Call for final offers for lands in Four Roads Final offers now being accepted

by Sean Naughton Auctioneer on c. 20 acres of top quality land for sale, in Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Land of excellent fertility.

Price on application.

For further information, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net

For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www. propertypartners.ie.

THE SQUARE ROSCOMMON TOWN (Former Permanent TSB)

Price Guide:€200,000 A primely located commercial property of C. 2,686 Sq ft prominently positioned on the town square with the benefit of c. 25 ft street frontage.

The said property is laid out over 3 floors with the 1st and 2nd floors are subject to a tenancy which is holding over at a passing rent of €7,262 per annum. (tenant not affected) Ground floor retail area: c. 1,387 sq.ft. (vacant possession).

1st floor: c. 649 sq.ft; 2nd floor: c. 649 sq.ft.

Altogether, this is a quality town center property to come available with huge potential due location and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.

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172 is off to a ‘series’ start!

From BMW Purchase Contribution Offers, MINI Black Pack Free Upgrade Offers to Half Price Galway Races Tickets, 172 is off to a Series start at Colm Quinn BMW Athlone & Galway.

For 172, Colm Quinn BMW have extended their deposit contribution offers on the BMW 1 and 3 Series models as well as the popular BMW X1 and these will run from the 1st July to the 31st December 2017.

The BMW 1 Series receives updates to the model range in July 2017, including a redesigned interior, latest generation Sat Nav, Servotronic steering and a host of new colours. Com Quinn BMW is offering contributions ranging from €2,500 (Inc. VAT) on SE and Sport models, while M Sport models receive a €4,000 (Inc. VAT)

contribution. Finance packages are available on the 1 Series and feature an APR of 4.9% with BMW Select Finance.

From July 2017, all new BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring models will receive the same enhanced standard equipment as the 1 Series. This includes Servotronic steering, LED headlights and fog lights, the latest generation software for the BMW Navigation system and models fitted with Professional Navigation will feature the larger 8.8-inch display Touch functionality.

For the ‘172’ period Colm Quinn BMW is offering deposit contributions of €3,500 (Inc. VAT) on SE and Sport models and €5,000 (Inc. VAT) on M Sport models. Finance packages are available on the 3 Series and feature

an APR of 4.9% with BMW Select Finance.

The popular BMW X1 will feature and offering of €2,000 (Inc. VAT) and an APR of 5.9% with BMW Select Finance.

Cooper D Clubman. This offer is for a limited time only with a limited number of cars available. WHO’S IN? *Terms and conditions apply.

MINI Black Pack Upgrade Offer

It is that time of year again with The Galway Races thankfully on the horizon. We are proud to announce that Colm Quinn BMW Athlone and Galway are the title sponsor of the festival’s Tuesday card for the second year running, which takes place on August 1st.

Our partnership deal, which runs for three years, has prizemoney valued at nearly €500,000 in total. It extends to three valuable races across a top-class Tuesday card, culminating in the day’s feature race, The Colm Quinn BMW

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Our new Black Pack upgrade offer is available on the MINI Cooper Hatch, MINI Cooper D Hatch as well as the MINI Cooper Clubman and MINI

Half-price tickets for Galway Races

Mile Handicap. The feature takes place at 6.50 pm and is one of the country’s richest flat handicaps, worth a whopping €120,000. As always, with such a big pot at stake, it will undoubtedly be hotly contested, attracting multiple entries from the country’s top trainers To celebrate our Galway Races sponsorship 2017, we are selling tickets for the COLM QUINN BMW TUESDAY at the Galway Races at half price.

Entry tickets, normally priced at €25 for the Tuesday Card are available at €12.50 from our Galway and Athlone Retail Centres. Discounted tickets are for a limited time only so don’t miss out. Visit our showroom or call us for more information.

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UP TO €5,000 OFF SELECTED BMW MODELS. THE BMW YOU EXPECT, AT A PRICE YOU WOULDN’T. Expectations are only ever truly great, when they’re met. And right now at COLM QUINN, you can expect as much as €5,000 off selected 172 BMW Models, along with a highly competitive typical APR from just 4.9%. Here are some examples of what’s on offer:

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Vehicle must be purchased and delivered by 31 December 2017. Finance is provided by BMW Financial Services and is subject to status. Over 18’s in Ireland Only. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. BMW Financial Services (Ireland) DAC is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Fuel prices drop for second successive month Petrol and diesel prices have fallen by an average of 1.5 and 2.5c per litre respectively across the country, according to the latest monthly fuel prices survey from AA Ireland.

On average a litre of petrol now costs 135.1c, while a litre of diesel will cost 123.5c down from April’s prices of 136.6c and 126.0 per litre respectively. The latest drops marks the second successive month in which prices have fallen, with the cost of a litre of both petrol and diesel now at the lowest level seen in 2017.

“While any decrease is certainly welcome news for motorists, this drop of 1.5c or 2.5c per litre depending on which fuel you use only goes so far in counteracting a number of increases that we have seen in recent months,” says the AA’s Conor Faughnan.

“Compared to this time last year the average motorist is paying 6c more for every litre of petrol they use, with drivers of diesel powered vehicles paying

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Finn’s Garage Patrick Street, Boyle We service all makes and models of cars & light commercials over 10c more. All this means that motorists are now paying just under €10 more per month for petrol than they would have 12 months ago, or forking out an additional €15 per month compared to last year’s prices if they own a diesel vehicle.”

Despite the drop in fuel

prices, the motoring organisation has expressed concern over the tax levels imposed on fuel spend.

The fuel prices survey found that tax accounts for 63.67 per cent of the current price of a litre of petrol, and 59.10% of the price of a litre of diesel.

“For many people in

Ireland driving is a necessity due to an absence of reliable public transport, particularly in rural areas, or because the nature of their employment requires that they have access to a car. These people should not be punished by way of excessive taxation because they need a car to

get to commute or access reliable employment,” Faughnan added. “During the recession era the tax on fuel was allowed to rise in response to the emergency situation, but despite the change in Ireland’s fortunes motorists are still being taxed to emergency standards.”

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Women drivers are ‘less confident’ New research by Liberty Insurance shows that 61 per cent of drivers feel under-prepared for the road even after passing their practical test.

Conversely, only 2 in 5 drivers, or 38 per cent, felt very prepared to drive on the road after completing their test.

Half of all drivers under 30 do not feel confident when driving in certain places or performing particular manoeuvres, such as reverse parallel parking and using

major roundabouts with multiple exits. Only 2 in 5 of all drivers claim to be ‘very confident’ in these areas.

In addition to a lack of confidence in their own ability, 7 in 10 drivers think that Irish roads are more hazardous than they were a decade ago.

This opinion is higher among females (81 per cent), older drivers aged 55-64 (76 per cent) and residents of Connacht/ Ulster (79 per cent ).

Among Irish drivers that

lack confidence on the road, feelings of nervousness have been experienced by 60 per cent when behind the wheel, while almost half (49 per

cent) have experienced anxiety.19 per cent report feelings of panic and 18 per cent a sense of fear.

Overall, women drivers are less confident than

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Ford’s ‘100 New Century’ sales offers for 172 As the company celebrates 100 years in Ireland this year, Ford has launched its Ford 100 New Century Sales Event in time for the new 172 registration plate with reductions across the range at participating dealers.

Running until this Friday (June 30th), the promotion also provides three years free motor tax, and extended 7-year warranty on selected models, with terms and conditions apply to all of these offers.

Ford says that customers in the market for a new car are also being offered the chance to follow in Henry Ford’s footsteps and sail in luxury across the Atlantic on a Cunard cruise-liner – that is the winning prize in a testdrive draw that is open to anyone who takes a test drive in one of the selected 172 models before the end of the promotion.

The Ford ‘100 New Century Sales Event’ offers in-

clude substantial discounts on a range of new Ford models including Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport, Mondeo and Kuga. The promotional discounts range from €2,300 off Fiesta models to €4,300 off the sleek and sporty Focus ST Line which is available from the special price of €22,645 excluding delivery and related charges. It adds that other reductions include: discounts of up to €3,300 off EcoSport; €4,000 off Mondeo; and €5,000 off Kuga.

Ciarán McMahon, Managing Director of Ford Ireland told us: “In April, we marked 100 years since Henry Ford established the Ford factory in Cork, what better way to celebrate that 100 years of heritage and motoring history in Ireland than with the great offers in our Ford 100 New Century Sales Event. The promotion has something for every type of motorist

and also has the peace of mind of our extended 7-year warranty on all of the featured models. We are urging customers to

get along to their local Ford Dealer ahead of the June 30th deadline to avail of these great offers.”

Ford is also offering a

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sleek new Fiesta ST Line is available with monthly repayments of just €173.

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Motoring People Castlerea Vehicle Recycling All NCT Failures ● Destruction Certs Issued ● Sale of Second Hand Parts ● Contracted to all Major Car Companies ● Farm Machinery, Old Gates ● Metals, Iron Baths ● Old Cooking Ranges ● Weighbridge on Site ●

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‘Very low enforcement level of new tyre safety regime’ The new penalty point regime for tyre safety came into force in May 2016. Since then only 853 penalty notices have been issued, which compare this with nearly 28,000 notices for mobile phone use.

An analysis of the penalty point notices issued for tyre-related offences shows that there were just

853 detected infringements since the regulations came into force in May last year.

Commenting on the figures, Tom Dennigan of German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres Ireland, said: “In common with road safety campaigners across the country, we welcomed the introduction in May last

year by the then Minister for Transport of the new tyre safety penalty point regime. However, with only a total of 853 notices issued for tyre offences in that year, we have to say that we are very disappointed with the extremely low level of enforcement in this regard. When you consider that a vehicle’s tyres are the only contact

point with the road, their importance to overall road safety can not be overestimated.”

Mr. Dennigan pointed out that in 2016, some 27,755 notices were issued for mobile phone use while driving. “We can all see that mobile phone use behind the wheel is very widespread and we rightly welcome the Garda’s fo-

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We would therefore have expected the number of tyre-related penalty point notices to be much higher than the recorded figure.”

Oliver Grehan • Crash Repairs • Recovery Service Insurance Claims Handled SCRINE, ATHLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON Oliver: 086 8799699 Alan: 086 8984188 Tel./Fax: 090 6623467

New wheels for Civil Defence!

Pictured at the delivery of new Mitsubishi Pajero to Roscommon Civil Defence were Enda Kelly, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon Fire Service, Kevin Houston, Civil Defence Technical Officer, Cllr. Tony Ward, outgoing Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence. Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence, would like thank Cllr. Ward for his support in acquiring the vehicle which greatly enhances the capabilities of Roscommon Civil Defence in responding to emergencies in support of frontline services. Picture: Andrew Fox

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2014 Volvo S60 2.0 D4 SE LUX €19,950

2016 Volvo S60 2.0 D3 BUSINESS EDITION €26,950

2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D TR 4DR €12,950

2012 Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D TERRA €9,500

2014 Ford Galaxy 2.0TDCI ZETEC 140PS €20,950

2011 Bmw 1 series 116D SPORT €13,950

2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Style 90BHP 5DR €8,500

2014 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI TITANIUM 140PS €21,950

2012 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI ZETEC 95PS SALOON €12,950

Lanesboro Road, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon

Phone: 090-6626101 FAX: 090-6665936 Web: www.caseysroscommon.ie MANY MORE CARS IN STOCK & we can also find any car from our many contacts

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

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Phone: (086) 8433433

Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon.

David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland

VHI and Laya Covered

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& orthopaedic sports massage

POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge

Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar.

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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

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.

COMPUTERS

Appointments with Anne:

DC Computer Services

Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

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

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EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle For appointment 085 1503353 086 8538404 Email: m.kilgallon23@ gmail.com

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ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

CHIROPRACTOR

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

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CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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by Laya or Aviva Healthcare For Appointment Contact:

Michael O’Reilly Roscommon Primary Care Centre Golf Links Road Roscommon Town Tel: 087 2979855 email: mormovement10@ gmail.com

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

DOCKERY’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

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

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

Excellent pass rates

Neuromuscular Therapy Providing: • Deep Tissue Massage Sports Massage • Dry Needling • Sports Injury Treatment • Postural Analysis & Corrective Treatment

MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver.

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

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FARMING  FOR SALE: Two Predigree Shorthorn Bulls, sire Creaga Java. Born 2016 in Roscommon. TEL: 086 1016997.

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SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers now available

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

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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.

 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.  TO LET: Fourteen Acres Meadow in Strokestown.

TEL: 087 9280872  TO LET: 20 acres meadow/ silage Knockcroghery aea. TEL: 086 3923227

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

FENCING/GATES

GARDENING

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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

 FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD for all your Agri fencing needs. Tel: 087 217 2281  TULLY GATES & RAILINGS: Highest quality wrought iron gates and railings. Also wooden gates. All budgets catered for. Made to spec, also selection in stock.

Ring 086 0602173 for brochure.

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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

GATELY GARDENING Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on (086) 8749550 or (090) 66 27496  Lawn cutting service available: Small to medium size lawns. TEL: 087 4654011

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LANDSCAPING  LANDSCAPING AVAILABLE for building and ground works, hedge, lawn cutting ,hedge planting and general maintenance TEL: 085 2854468

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

• Strimming and Weeding

CONTACT KEVIN: 090 6630879 087 2835742

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

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

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Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230

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(087) 9201818 RM TOOL HIRE Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon Hire – Sales – Repairs – Construction DIY & Garden Equipment Mini Digger Hire Tel: (090) 6630700 Mobile: (087) 8299628.

FOR SALE  FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging.

Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919.

Gift vouchers now available

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.

CARS FOR SALE  CAR FOR SALE: Citroen Xsara, perfect working order and in good condition. A bargain at €400. TEL: 086 3410928

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

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

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

Tel: (086) 8077313

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KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY 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

• General Maintenance WANTED

SEAMUS HUNT

KATHLEEN KELLY M.I.R.I.L.

FOR HIRE GARDENING SERVICES

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

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

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

• Tarot & Angel Card Reading • Honest & Confidential • Spiritual Guidance • Need Direction?

Phone for an appointment (090) 66 23898 or (085) 7857191 Athleague

PLANNINGS

MORRIS LOHAN Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950 • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES

www.morrislohan.ie Roscommon County Council.

We are applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for the following works on behalf of our client Mr. Sean Keane:Construction of a proposed new single storey extension to Southern side of existing bungalow type dwelling and all associated site works and all other associated site development works at Srah Td., Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: F.J. Coyle & Associates, REGISTERED ASSIGNED CERTIFIERS, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Unit One, Limegrove, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon.

Tel. 090 6630050 Email info@fjcoyle.ie That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

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PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council.

We, Daryl Miley and Emma McCready intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to erect dormer type dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Ballyglass, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon.

Signed Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects, Fallon Avenue Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 086 8115449.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority at Roscommon County Council, Áras An Chontae, Roscommon. Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm, offices closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application.

The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Roscommon County Council.

I, Mary Waldron, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to alter the existing front elevation at Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Moleskin Architecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Roscommon County Council.

We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Michelle Nestor & Shane McCormack for Planning Permission for change of house type which differs to that granted planning permission ref. PD/16/361 at Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Co Roscommon.

Signed: Andrew Morris, Chartered Engineer, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950, www.morrislohan.ie That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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SITUATIONS VACANT CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to mind two children in children’s own home.

Athlone road area.

Required for school collection, two hours every evening preferably non-smoker, references required. Reply to Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon.

Box Number :1029.  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED:Bealnamulla/ Curraghboy/ Kiltoom or surrounding areas.To mind 2 children 3 days per week in childminders own home, 1 school going, school pick up required...starting from end Aug 2017.Contact .086 8622127  Staff required for nighttime work in restaurant in Roscommon Town. TEL: 090 6630503  Experienced Deli Workers required both full time and part time in south Roscommon. TEXT ONLY: 083 8245545  Part time deli assistant required in South Roscommon area. Reply to Roscommon people, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon.

Box Number 1030 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 Roscommon people, Abbey Street, Roscommon town, box number: 1028  Part time experienced chef /cook position ,20 to 30 hours per week. Please forward CV to John Horan, Horan restaurant, Racecourse Road, Roscommon.

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.  Tutor required for 40 hours provision sanctioned by the Department of Education. Hours flexible, Roscommon Area. Must be registered with the Teacher Council of Ireland. TEL: 087 4043093

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

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  TO LET: Double room to let in Knockcroghery Village, Modern house, fully furnished complete with appliances and spotlessly clean. Would suit professional person. TEL: 087 6455777.

House to Rent: 2km from Knockcroghery Village, 3/4 bedroom Bungalow, 15 min from Athlone, 10 min from Roscommon.

Fully Furnished, Oil & solid fuel heating, garden & parking, 550 Euro per month.

Tel: 086 3646210  TO LET two newly renovated apartments in private secure house in Castlrea Town. Two bedroomed and 1 bedroom available, in excellent condition. Would suit elderly person/s TEL: Mary 086 1562637  TO LET: Four bedroomed house in Roscommon Town.

Also two bedroomed house in Roscommon town. Would suit professionals. TEL: 086 0815229 APT TO RENT: Three bedrooms, two bathooms, The Walk, Roscommon. Tel: 087 2822534 (call anytime except Thusdays).

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: Four bedroomed house in Ashbrook, Roscommon Town. Fully furnished with all mod cons. TEL: 086 8247720

SITUATIONS WANTED  Nurse available for nursing duty. Hours to suit care facility or clients. Reply to c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town. Box Number: 1031 KIND, MATURE FULLY QUAILED CARER. 20 years experience working with the HSE. Willing to work in persons own home on a private capacity. Flexible hours, own transport. Certificate and references on request. Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Roscommon Areas considered. Available from the middle of August.

TEL: 087 6413107

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

LEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS Would you like to do Accounting or Business as an extra subject?

Higher or ordinary levels catered for

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849.

REFLEXOLOGY

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

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PHONE: 087-2727888.

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED

Roscommon

 ONGOING SALE: This year screened black hopper turf. Sold in various loads (discounts for multiple loads) TEL: 087 7462440

LOFT LADDERS Aluminium

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FIRST PRIZE €50: Lily Fineran c/o K. Hoare SECOND PRIZE €25: Padraic Muldoon

THIRD PRIZE €20: Eanna McNamara c/o Maureen Bernie

8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Goldie Tiernan c/o M. Rice Colette c/o Byrons Ann and Amy c/o Magnums Michael Igoe c/o D. O’ Shea Helen Farmer c/o K. Hoare Kathleen Finan David Brady c/o K. hoare Teresa Kilduff c/o K. Hoare 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Tomas Hoare Kathleen Hoare P+C Dwyer Ann Hanly c/o Magnums Aaron Dimambro

Total Receipts: €248 Total Prizes: €200

DOGS FOR SALE

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WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn.

We are safety certified and insured. Phone: 086 2437376.

The company that can do all them small jobs 094 96 31880 087 9100477 www.oddjobsolutions.ie

Tel: 087 2264951

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 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.

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

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

 FOR SALE: Turf and firewood can be delivered very good black turf. TEL 094 9861006

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

WINDOW CLEANING

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

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

Contact Vincent on 083 4130827

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

2 Adorable Hand Reared puppies require a Happy & Responsible home. With Ample space to Run/Play. Have been very well cared for since birth via a local vet. Now 10 months old. Regrettably owner unable to look after the 2 puppies.

You Will Fall in Love at First Sight Two Different and Wonderful PERSONALITIES Also Pedigree Patterdale/ Lakeland Terrier cross for sale.

Only True Animal Lovers need reply Phone 089 4484037 (Anytime)

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PLANNINGS EXTRA Roscommon County Council Cornagill House, Golf Course road, Letterkenny Co Donegal We Peter & Angela Hickey, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to replace an existing single story dwelling house with a story and a half timber frame dwelling including all associated site works. Works to include alterations to the existing access and upgrading of the existing septic tank.

Signed: Patrick Hoban Junior Architect, 37 Main St. Ballymoney Co. Antrim, BT53 6AN Tel: 028 2766 7999 Fax: 028 276 65559 E-Mail: patrick@2020architects. co.u Web: www.2020architects. co.uk

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, €20.00, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Roscommon County Council.

The Mill Business Park, Lung Townland, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.We intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for Retention Permission for (a) Retain administration building as constructed on site as opposed to that as granted under PD03/800. (b) Retain existing storage building on site comprising 188 sq.m. (c) Retain fuel storage tanks as constructed on site as opposed to that as granted under PD03/800 and also existing fuel dispensing pumps for retail fuel sales. together with Planning Permission to construct (d) new canopy over existing fuel dispensing pumps as shown (e) alterations to storage building on site mentioned at Item (b) above all in accordance with documents lodged and to include all ancillary site works and services at the above address.

Signed: Drury Oils Ltd. 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 at Roscommon County Council, Áras An Chontae, Roscommon. Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm, offices closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KELLY James Taughboy, Ballyforan Who died on the 5th of July, 2014 (3rd Anniversary)

BURKE (NEE DONNELLAN) Kitty (Kate) Ballydooley, Donamon, Co. Roscommon Who died on 3rd of July, 2016

Also, his dad, Paddy, who died on 21st of February, 2010 You both are never forgotten, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for both of you

Remembered always with love by your family.

Anniversary Mass for James is offered on Sunday, 2nd of July at 11 am in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads.

DUGGAN Eamon

Gone but not forgotten

Missed by Pat, Vincent, Siobhan, Paula, Deirdre and Christina and their families.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 1st of July in Knockcroghery Church at 7 pm.

GLEESON Michael Boher, Roscommon Who passed away on 4th of July, 2009 (8th Anniversary)

We, Kitty’s family, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who offered sympathy, support, shared their memories and to all who supported her and us throughout her illness and on her sad passing.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, those who travelled long distances, those who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters, floral tributes, telephoned and sent text messages.

We offer special thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne who prayed with Kitty in St. Catherine’s Ward, the Sacred Heart Hospital and administered the last rites. Thank you Fr. Sean Beirne, Fr. Francis Glennon and Fr. Con Mullaney for all your help, support and the beautiful Mass. To the altar servers, our sincere thanks.

To Clooneycolgan Choir, thank you for enhancing the Mass so much.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to Ms. Mary Higgins and all staff in St. Catherine’s Ward for your compassionate and dedicated care given to Kitty during her illness and especially in the last weeks of her life. A warm thanks for making it a home from home for her family, relatives and friends to visit, and for your generous supports to one and all. It meant so much to us all.

A special thanks to Dr. Noel Farrell, his colleagues and staff for their expert care and attention throughout Kitty’s life, and to Roscommon Palliative Care Team for their professionalism and compassion in making Kitty’s final days comfortable. Thanks also for their support and help to her family. We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who visited and prayed with Kitty during her illness and especially in her final days. A very special thanks to Loretta, Nancy, Martina and Susan for all your kindness.

We wish to thank Tom and Pat Smyth of Smyth’s Funeral Directors, for their professionalism and personal attention to detail in arranging and carrying out Kitty’s funeral.

A special thank you to the gravediggers who prepared Kitty’s final resting place with such care and attention.

Thank you to Ursula Hannon and staff of Hannon’s Hotel for the refreshments provided. Thank you to all in Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon Castle for the beautiful meal provided after the funeral.

Thank you to Clooneycolgan Hall Committee for the use of the hall and facilities. It is so much appreciated.

A warm thank you to all Kitty’s carers and P.A.s, County Roscommon Disability Support Group (Derrane), Day Care in the Sacred Heart Hospital and Cuisle Holiday Centre, providers of meals on wheels and Roscommon Wheelchair Association for your generous support, help and kindness which afforded Kitty the opportunity to live independently for so many years. We are truly grateful.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Míle Buíochas. Go bhfagá Dia do shláinte agat.

Kitty’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Clooneycolgan Church, Donamon on Sunday, 9th of July at 10 am.

In loving memory of Michael Your life was love And labour Your love for your Family true, You did your best For all of us We will always Remember you

Always remembered by your wife Teresa, sons Eamonn, Miceál, James and David, daughter Mary, daughtersin-law, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass on Monday, 29th of June at 8 am in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

REILLY Kathleen Late of Forest View Ballygar Who died on the 9th of April, 2017

The family of Kathleen Reilly, R.I.P., would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the support, kindness and words of comfort we received on our recent loss.

We are grateful for those who visited Kathleen’s home, attended her Removal, went to her Funeral or sent Mass cards and letter of sympathy. Thanks to Fr. Michael Breslin and Fr. Gerry O’Connor who celebrated her Funeral Mass and Burial.

Thanks to all those who travelled long distances to be with us at this difficult time. Thanks to David Moran Funeral Services, Fallon’s Catering and the gravediggers. Thanks to the Funeral servers and to Bernie Moran for the music.

Special thanks to the staff of the Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim who looked after Kathleen in her final years. Thanks to everyone who were there for us in whatever way.

Always loved and sadly missed by Mary, Michael, Kathleen, Martin, Jerry, Jamie, Amy, Aoife and Lisa.

Such is life.

O’ROARKE Teresa Creggs, Co. Galway (3rd Anniversary)

Mary (nee Gavigan) (7th Anniversary) Late of Aughmagree, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke and time to care A wonderful nature warm and true, Those are the memories we have of you

Lovingly remembered by the Dolan and Whelan families.

Anniversary Mass on 2nd of July at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan.

Late of Cartron, Kilteevan, Roscommon Who died on 3rd of July, 1998 and 13th of January, 2011 respectively

Wife What I would give if I could see you today, To hear your voice and see your smile, Or just to sit and talk a while To me you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will last forever Engraved within my heart Always remembered and loved by your husband, Michael. ~~~~~

Those we hold closest to our hearts Never truly leave us They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives

Always remembered by all the family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 1st of July, 2017 at 7 pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane.

Mum A beautiful nature, a heart of gold, Your loss to us can never be told, A special mother we can never replace, No verse, no flower no tears can say, How much you are loved and missed every day Always remembered and loved by your daughters Ann Marie, Tracey, Niamh, Emma, and son Enda.

Remembering Paddy and Broddy, who died on the 3rd and 26th June 2003

~~~~~ Grandmother Those who we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always here, Still loved, still missed and very dear

Always in my thoughts and prayers.

Remembered by their sister, Phil.

(68th Anniversary)

GILLOOLY Martin and Mary

CONNAUGHTON Paddy & Broddy

Remembering Paddy and Broddy, who died on the 3rd and 26th June, 2003

DOLAN Peter

Family Notice: An apology A ‘Family Notice’ published in last week’s edition of the Roscommon People, relating to the late Christina Lally (nee Fitzmaurice), and the late Joe Fitzmaurice, contained some typographical errors. The Roscommon People accepts full responsibility for these typographical mistakes. To those who submitted said notices, and to the extended families, we offer sincere apologies for any distress or hurt caused by these errors.

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Always loved and remembered by your grandchildren Grace, Caoimhe and Sadhbh and your sons-in-laws Peter and Donal.

Anniversary Mass in St Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 2nd of July at 11.30 am.

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AtYourService

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. LCR THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.IW

HOARE Owensie and Tom (TP) Time and years, Slip gently by, But love and memories, Never die

Forever in our thoughts, always remembered by your family.

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BLINDS

BANAHAN Kathleen

McDERMOTT Frank

Creevy Road, Roscommon In loving memory of Kathleen, who died on the 3rd of July 2014, aged 53 years (3rd Anniversary)

Tonlagee, Roscommon Who died on the 15th of June, 1991 (26th Anniversary)

If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, Then pick a bunch from us, Place them in Kathleen’s arms, And tell her they’re from us Tell her that we love and miss her, And as she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while Remembering her is easy, Because we do so every day, But there’s a pain within our hearts, Which will never go away...

Rest in peace Kathleen. You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.

Your loving parents, Michael and Josephine, and your brother, Michael.

Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon, on Tuesday morning, 4th of July 2017 at 9.30 am.

CARROLL Michael Ballymacurley, Roscommon Who died on the 12th of July, 2016 (3rd Anniversary)

We, Michael’s sons and daughter, Noel, Seamus, John, Daniel, Mary and Deirdre, together with our families, wish to express our thanks to all who sympathised with us on the death of our father, Michael. To all who attended his funeral, sent messages of sympathy and Mass cards, we express our gratitude. A special word of thanks to the priests: Fr. Donal Morris, Fr. Francis Glenon, Fr. Tommy Leahy and Fr. Con Mullaney, as well as the choir, Ministers of the Eucharist and servers.

A sincere word of thanks to Smyth’s Funeral Directors, the gravediggers and our neighbours and friends for their help and support as well as McDermott’s and Cuisle for the refreshments and food.

We are grateful to all who helped care for Michael: home carers, staff of Portiuncula and Roscommon Hospitals, Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill, as well as Dr. Greg Kelly and Kelly Henry Medical Centre.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Sunday, 2nd of July at 11 am.

Time and years, Slip gently by, But memories of you, Never die

Always remembered by your family Anniversary Mass in Four Mile House Church on Saturday, 1st of July at 8.15 pm.

CONNEALLY Kathleen Rookwood, Athleague (18th Anniversary)

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

Always remembered by Denis, Ronan, Ann and family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 1st of July at 7pm in Athleague Church.

CONNAUGHTON Brodie Athleague In loving memory of our father, Brodie Connaughton, who died on 26th of June, 2003

Greatly missed by your family, Martina, Bernard, Mark, Kate and Aidan.

BRENDAN DOOLIN

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds.

The family of the late Mary Ward deeply appreciate and will always hold in grateful remembrance the expressions of sympathy offered to them in their recent sad loss.

We wish to thank those who called to the house, brought floral tributes, sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy, telephoned, who attended the Funeral Home, Funeral Mass and who travelled long distances.

Thanks to our wonderful neighbours and friends who helped in so many ways, by bringing refreshments to the house, supporting us, and helping us in every way during those difficult days.

Thanks also to Dr. John Keenan and Dr. Claire Quinn and their staff who cared for her for so many years and to Dr. Aongus O’Loughlin, Dr. Deirdre Jones and Prof. Walsh, at Roscommon University Hospital for their care in recent years, and also to the Public Health Nurses and Home Help. Mam always looked forward to their visits. Thanks to all at McGuinness’ Pharmacy, Roscommon, for their wonderful service.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Professor Clarke, the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Francis’ Ward, Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, particularly to those who showed such compassion, care and dignity to Mary throughout her short illness, and to us, at the time of her passing. Thanks to Fr. Bernie Costello, Chaplain, who attended to her, with us, as she gently passed away. Special thanks to Palliative care nurse, Helen Ely who ensured mam’s comfort during her final days. We are grateful to our Parish Priest Fr. Lawrence Ebuk for making the journey to the hospital to pray with us following her passing.

Thanks to the paramedics and ambulance personnel who attended to her and took her to the hospital.

Special thanks to Fr. Lawrence Ebuk, MSP, PP and Fr. Pat Hogan, SVD for concelebrating the beautiful Funeral Mass and to the Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristan, Altar Server and the Choir who enhanced the ceremony so well. We are eternally grateful for the members of the Castlerea Brass & Reed Band who rendered the salute to the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Thanks also to all others including the stewards who took care of the traffic at the Church, and to Sean Beirne who did the narration for the offertory gifts.

Thanks to The Castlecoote Lodge and Our Plaice of Creggs for the catering on the evening of her removal, and to Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon for the lovely meal following the funeral.

To Tom, Pat and Rena Smyth of Smyth’s Funeral Directors, thanks for your outstanding professionalism and attention to detail in carrying out the funeral arrangements and to the gravedigger, Sean, helped by Jimmy and Killian, for preparing mam’s final resting place so tastefully.

As it would be impossible to thank you all individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Wednesday, 5th of July 2017 in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet at 8 pm.

A special place within our hearts Is set aside for you As long as life and memories last, We will love and remember you

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Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper.

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

RETAIL PART-TIME/ FULL TIME STAFF REQUIRED Part-time and full-time staff required for new retail store in Roscommon Town.

Quantity Surveyor - Civil Job Description •Quantity Surveyor required for civil/groundwork company based in Roscommon •Estimating and pricing work •Oversee all commercial aspects of the contracts •Liaising with Project Managers and Foremen •Manage interim valuations, variations & final accounts •Responsible for all surveying duties at project level

Glenamaddy Community Care C.E. Scheme Have vacancies for the following on scheme

Apply to Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town, Roscommon.

Box Number: 1032

FULL TIME PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

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Desired Skills & Experience •3+ years proven experience •Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics •Previous experience on Civils/Groundworks projects is essential •Experience of working with Public Works Contract •Familiarity with Microsoft office is essential, and CAD, “costX” desirable Excellent communication, presentation and people management skills. Excellent terms to suitable candidate.

(1) Secretary (1) Assistant Cook (1) Carer (1) Daycare Worker (2) Environmental Workers (2) Caretaker (1) General Operative In order to qualify under DSP guidelines you must be over 25 years in receipt of Job Seekers or similiar payment. Contact your local DSP office or Catherine 094 9659269 for further information regarding any of the above vacancies.

Ideal opportunity for relocation to the midlands/west. Please forward cv/details in confidence to a.gaynor@hartecivil.com

Busy Roscommon Pharmacy seeks to recruit a full time Pharmaceutical Technician.

Closing date for applications July 10th 2017

Apply to Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town, Roscommon. Box Number: 1033

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

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication.

Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper.

Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

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Young Rossies roar!

Hurlers up to the Celtic Challenge Andrew Flood of Roscommon celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge Corn Michael Feery Final match between Armagh and Roscommon at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow.

Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses

by Tom Red

Racing this weekend is concentrated on the level, with Leopardstown Bulmers taking a break, the action is at Tipperary this evening off at 5.40 pm.

Tomorrow, the 3-day Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival starts at headquarters in the Curragh, a glorified building site, with the EBF Ragusa Handicap and the Apprentice Derby for Irish based jockeys starting at 5.45 pm.

The Saturday highlight of the card is the Irish Derby supported by the Group 2 Railway Stakes at 2 pm. The Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes is Sunday’s feature and the card includes the Group 2 International Curragh Cup and 2 Group 3 contests racing off at 1.45 pm. Tickets for the Derby on Saturday are sold out and there is no entry for cash, even children must have a ticket.

The forecast for the week is rain from today and in France when Longchamp was redeveloped the Prix De L’Arc went to Chantilly and in England Royal Ascot transferred to York. Why not the Irish Derby, a 20,000+ attended meeting, to Leopardstown for one year?

There are 12 possibles in this weekend’s Irish Derby at the Curragh, eight trained by Aidan O’Brien, with one English raider John Gosden’s Cracksman 3rd in the English Derby to Ballydoyle’s Wings Of Eagles and meet again, both with different riders. Ryan Moore replaces

Padraig Beggy on Wings Of Eagles and Pat Smullen takes over from the injured Dettori on Cracksman. Andre Fabre runs the French Derby runner-up Waldgeist and Jim Bolger and Jessica Harrington complete the field with Dubai Sand and Grandee. Cracksman is given a confident vote with the booking of Smullen in what the money says is a three-horse race.

Sunday’s Pretty Polly Stakes has 14 declarations and the Curragh Cup 13.

Dermot Weld’s Zuchova is favourite for the filly’s race but will get all to do from O’Brien’s Somehow and Gosden’s Journey. In the Cup Ballydoyle’s Belgravia looks e/w value at 10/1.

On Thursday, we saw the race of the week in the Ascot Gold Cup when last year’s winner, Ballydoyle’s Order Of St. George was pipped by Michael Bell’s Big Orange by a short head. O’Brien had some compensation earlier when Sioux Nation won the opening Norfolk Stakes.

There may be a rematch at Goodwood when Order Of St. George could face Big Orange, seeking a hat trick, again in the Goodwood Cup. Something to look forward to.

On Friday, Ballydoyle completed a Group 1 double with the unbeaten Caravaggio and the filly Winter in the Coronation Stakes and her stable mates Roly Poly and Hydrangea made it a clean sweep for Aidan O’Brien.

Another double for the Master of Ballydoyle on Saturday when September won

Big Orange holds Order Of St George.

the opening Chesham Stakes and Idaho won the Hardwicke under Shamie Heffernan giving O’Brien the leading trainer’s title with six winners.

In the closing race, Willie Mullins’ Thomas Hobson passed Oriental Fox in the rat the distance but Mark Johnston’s horse rallied under J Fanning and denied the Martin Harley ridden horse by 1¼l.

This is another rematch that would be worth seeing. Ryan Moore won the leading rider’s award and Coolmore the leading owner’s award.

The B & M Partnership locally owned Miss Mardan came with a late run under a strong drive from Tom Madder to pip the WP Mullins trained favourite High Haven by the minimum distance of a nose with Powersbomb a short head away in third. She won at generous odds of 10/1 in the concluding Brendan McNutly Memorial Maiden in Ballinrobe on Tuesday considering she had finished 5th in Leopardstown a fortnight ago having met a lot of trouble in running. Trainer Sean Byrne is aiming the very consistent mare, won 2 placed 7 out of 15 races, at a 2m race in Ballybrit.

Racing news

Miss Mardan, yellow, just pips High Haven, green, with Powersbomb 3rd.

Champion conditional rider Rachael Blackmore, the first female to win the title, notched up another hugely significant career landmark when riding rode out her claim in the 2nd at Wexford this day week aboard Sweet Home Chicago for trainer Colin Bowe. One of her best sup-

porters, Shark Hanlon, made last full use of her claim in the next race with Camlann, backed from 9/2 to 7/2, by some wily punters. She retained her claim for the day, only losing it the following day.

As jockey Andrea Atzeni made his way down to the start on Appeared in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes a racegoer threw a pint of beer at him on Friday.

This was a disgraceful act but regular punters are well aware that the sobriety of some racegoers at festivals leaves a lot to be desired and needs to be controlled before a more serious incident occurs.

TV presenter Aisling O’Loughlin will be the celebrity judge at the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Races on Monday, July 10th.

Competition corner Your last chance to win tickets for Lenabane’s 2-day July meeting on Monday and Tuesday evening compliments of Course Manager, Micheal Finneran. To win can you tell us please 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.

Heartbreak for Cruise as title bid fails  SEAMUS DUKE

There was heartbreak for Castlerea boxer Darren Cruise when he lost by a single point to Dublin man Luke Keeler in a thrilling Irish Middleweight title fight at the National Stadium last Saturday night. Both fighters had spells when they were on top and at the end of the ten round fight it was down to referee David Irvine’s decision and he ruled 96 to 95 in favour of the Dublin man.

A huge crowd were present to support both boxers with

the fans creating a cracking atmosphere.

The fight was evenly contested all through and Keeler just about deserved to take the spoils. It will be a setback to Darren Cruise who had his sights set on taking the title and moving up in the European rankings.

He told the Roscommon People on Wednesday that he was very disappointed with the decision.

“I was convinced that I had won the fight easily and I was very disappointed with the decision. I thought I won most of the

rounds. There wasn’t a mark on me after the fight and most of the people I spoke to since the fight said that I had won it. I just want to thank all the people who travelled up to support me and hopefully I can give them that title in the near future,” he said.

“I am hoping for a rematch with Luke and that could happen in November, Katie Taylor is fighting at the 3 Arena and it is likely to be on the undercard for that fight. I’m very hopeful that will happen as I feel that I can beat him this time,” he concluded.

Darren Cruise connects during his Irish Middleweight title defeat to Luke Keeler at the National Boxing Arena in Dublin last Saturday night. Pic: László Geczõ

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Down sketch blueprint for game of the Rossies weekend @SeamusDuke

Championship Watch

Munster SFC Final: Kerry v Cork on Sunday in Killarney at 2 pm On the face of it this looks like a cakewalk for Kerry but looking at the Cork team there are many fine players there and if they have any pride at all they will not go to Killarney and bow the knee to their illustrious neighbours. Kerry are justifiably second favourites to win the AllIreland and should win. But it will be closer that a lot of people think.

Match odds: Kerry 1/7, Cork 7/2, Draw 14/1.

Prediction: Kerry

Leinster SHC Final: Wexford v Galway on Sunday in Croke Park at 4 pm There will be a huge crowd at this game with the massive interest in Wexford, following their great win against Kilkenny and the fact that Galway are many people’s choice as All-Ireland winners this year. Davy will be back on the sideline and that alone will be worth watching. If Galway want to be serious about their title intentions they must win here. But it will be a cracking game.

Match odds: Galway 1/3, Wexford 3/1, Draw 10/1.

Prediction: Galway

All-Ireland FC Qualifiers: Mayo start their journey through the back door this weekend. They should have enough to cater for Derry at MacHale Park. Longford will put it up to Donegal in Ballybofey but the home side should win. Meath should beat Sligo and Laois and Clare will be tight. Maybe Laois to pip the Banner.

All-Ireland SHC Qualifiers: Kilkenny should be too strong for Limerick in the pick of the hurling qualifiers. There should be comfortable wins for Dublin (v Laois), Tipperary (v Westmeath) and Waterford (v Offaly).

The match between Down and Monaghan was the game of the championship so far. It just goes to show that when a traditional county like Down get their preparations right it does not take them long to get back into provincial and All-Ireland contention.

They were superb against Monaghan and while they will probably have to give second best to Tyrone in the Ulster final, they will be very tough opponents through the back door if they lose that provincial final.

Their hard work and intense tackling all over the field was a joy to watch.

Remember that they were 9/2 to beat Monaghan before the game. Roscommon take note. It can be done!

The Dublin v Westmeath game was a horse of the different colour. I, like hundreds of thousands of others, sat down to watch the match and it was a total waste of time. Dublin

were clearly fired up after the Diarmuid Connolly incident and Westmeath paid the price.

I know that there would be little sympathy around the country for Diarmuid Connolly but I admire Jim Gavin and the stance he has taken. He is out giving support to his players and that’s what he has done here, and fair play to him.

I’m afraid there is little he can do about the media circus that surrounded the case. Every little tittletattle that happens now is blown out of all proportion in the media and that’s just the way it is.

On the field, Dublin really put the boot in on Sunday.

In fact, when the Dublin subs came on it got worse for Westmeath as the likes of Eoghan O’Gara, Kevin McManamon and Bernard Brogan were anxious to do well and get a place on the starting fifteen.

I know I wrote about this last week but the sooner we have a ‘B’ champion-

Down provided hope for counties like Roscommon when they shocked Monaghan in the Ulster SFC last weekend.

ship in football, the better.

Humiliation is not good for any player or any team.

Lions set to be mauled!

I got up early to watch the Lions play against the All Blacks on Saturday morning and while I enjoyed the match I won’t be getting up this weekend because the Lions are going to get an even bigger beating.

I know that it was great to see Peter O’Mahony as captain and all the other

Irish players taking part as well but the All Blacks are so far ahead of the Lions it could get very embarrassing this weekend and on Saturday week.

In fact, when you think about it the concept of the Lions makes no sense at all. You take players from four countries and expect

them to gel and compete against the best team in the world in the space of a couple of weeks. It is a victory for hype and the Lions brand exists and thrives purely for financial reasons. I will be amazed if there is any less than 20 points between the teams on Saturday morning.

Underage win boosts Roscommon hurling

Luke Corbett, right, of Roscommon celebrates with teammate Oisín Kelly, left, following their side’s victory in the Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge Corn Michael Feery Final match between Armagh and Roscommon at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The Roscommon hurling scene badly needs a boost.

After a very bad year for the senior hurling team, the SHC started at the weekend with tiny crowds attending the three games.

However, the U-17 team have lifted the gloom with a well-deserved success in the Celtic Challenge at the weekend, beating Armagh in the final of their section.

I did not make it to Dr Cullen Park but in a great innovation, the GAA showed all the U-17 finals on its website and I saw

the game in full. Roscommon did the damage in the first half and they held on to win well in the end.

The trick is now to try and hold on to these lads and try to keep them hurling into their 20s. In the past we have had good underage teams in Roscommon but players are lost to the game in the years 18 to 21 and hopefully this talented team can stay together. Well done to all concerned with the Roscommon U-17 team and to the GAA for organising the competitions.

In the qualifiers, the wins for Wexford and Carlow were akin to them re-arranging the deck chairs on

the Titanic. If they didn’t go out in this round they will be going out in the next one.

From the Internet ‘The words “sit-down protest” and “Offaly” conflate once again. Famously, the 1998 All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Offaly and Clare was blown three minutes early by referee Jimmy Cooney, and amid the furore, the defeated people of Offaly invaded Croke Park to stage a sit-in protest. They got their wish, a replay was ordered, extending the GAA’s greatest saga for another week.

While this is unlikely to echo through time, a Féile Under-14 competition involving an Offaly team ended in controversy last weekend. St Broughan’s of Offaly were facing Cavan’s Gowna in a Division 1 Shield Final.

Gowna won the game by a point, but St Broughan’s believe that they had a legitimate point awarded by the umpire, only for it to not be registered on the scoreboard.

The club then started a sit down protest.

An irate official from the Offaly club spoke to Midlands 103 FM after the game, confirming that she had confronted the on looking GAA president over the controversy, claiming that Gowna had claimed a “tarnished shield”: “I went up to the presentation stand and I spoke to the GAA President, Aogán Ó Fearghaíl. The President of the GAA fobbed me off. He told me that he was going by the referee. I also went to the Gowna management and asked them not to proceed with the presentation because we all know that this game was a draw. We had a point that wasn’t put on the scoreboard and everybody knows it wasn’t put on the scoreboard. This is not a Mickey Mouse match - this is a final and our children have played their hearts out. This is all about sportsmanship and fairness but there is nothing fair about walking away with a win that is not a win - it’s a draw. All we asked for was extra time, and that would have been fair, but Gowna have gone home with a tarnished Shield - they didn’t win.”

(Courtesy of Balls.ie)

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

@dan_dooner

It’s time to bring the craic back!

THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Believe it or not there once was a time when Gaelic games were actually pretty good craic! It was a simple time free from Twitter experts, protein shakes and media bans. Cult heroes like Vinny Murphy and Davy Fitzgerald togged out and players let off some steam over a friendly game of naked pool. Goalkeepers didn’t shun the spotlight like Stephen Cluxton but rather embraced it like Shane Curran. This was a time before Sky Sports when the analysis was rather more straightforward and usually ended with a report in the following day’s papers.

There was no talk of a ‘process’ and managers were blunt in their assessment of players. Players too were more open about what went on in the dress-

ing room. You were more likely to hear: “The manager ate the s**** out of us” than “We made some adjustments at half-time and kicked on”.

The recent debacle involving Diarmuid Connolly, a linesman, RTE pundits and Jim Gavin really brought home the fact that modern Gaelic Football is edging closer to the English Premier League in terms of media coverage and the power certain teams have over those attempting to analyse them.

Jim Gavin has used the situation to create a siege mentality in the Dublin camp a lá Alex Ferguson or José Mourinho, an ‘us against the world’ vibe among players who may have been struggling to maintain the hunger they have shown over the last two years. I don’t blame Gavin, that’s the way the game has gone. His job is to manage the Dublin football team and it’s a job he has done to the highest standards.

I do have one gripe how-

The Mid-Western Girls League U-14 team.

People’s Champions of the Week Well done to the Mid-Western Girls League who fielded teams at U-14 and U-16 at the Gaynor Cup in Limerick last week.

The U-14s reached the shield final where they were beaten by Kildare while the Westmeath U-21s’ goalkeeper Sean Maher in action.

ever and it’s this: the GAA was founded in order to develop and maintain Irish identity, culture and traditions. With every passing year it seems we are moving away from that and closer to a bland, professional sport. The craic and character is slowly ebbing out of the game and with it that unique Irish feel.

Recently a ray of hope has shone through however, and from an unlikely source too! During a re-

cent Leinster U-21 Hurling Semi-Final, one man stood out. A bearded cult hero, wearing a training top in the summer heat, stood firm in the Westmeath goal as Kilkenny forwards advanced. Not only did he pull off some fine saves, he also got in their faces afterwards. Sean Maher is his name and he offers some evidence that the true spirit of the GAA is alive and well and that there may be more like him out there!

The Mid-Western Girls League U-16 team.

In the sporting diary ....

The sporting brief Golf

The 40 Club!

We start our weekly round in Athlone where 40 was certainly the magic number recently! Liam Browne’s 40 points was enough to win last week’s gents’ competition ahead of Eugene Frayne, who also scored 40 points while the ladies’ competition was won by Kathleen McDonnell on 40 points with Imelda Sheerin in second place on - you guessed it - 40 points!

Elsewhere, Eamon Perry was king of the north last Sunday as he won the Monthly Medal competition in Boyle. Perry held off stiff competition from Liam Whyte and Jim Dwyer while Sean Heslin took the gross prize.

Moving to Castlerea next where the recent ladies’ competition was won by Ciara Maher, who finished just ahead of Mamie Creaton and Laura Griffith.

The Mulvihill Cup was won by Patrick O’Connor Jnr. with Tony Reilly in second place.

Very little separated Eric Godfrey and Tom Donohoe in Roscommon

the Men’s ‘C’ grade and Dermot Washington in the Master’s Grade.

Among the young guns Fionn Cusack and Philip Halliday were impressive in defeat.

Table Quiz this Friday

Darts

Soccer master class!

Kilroe’s redemption!

The RDFL Umbro Masters League continues this Saturday night at 7 pm. Ballinasloe Town entertain Shiven Rovers, CB Trotters travel to Dunmore Town and Skyvalley Rovers welcome Glen Celtic.

Following defeat to Mick Egan the previous week, Mick Kilroe hit back at The Hollywood Bar Superleague last Friday night with a convincing 3-0 win over Thomas Concannon.

Elsewhere, there was a superb 148 finish for the previous week’s winner Mick Egan. cently. Both players won a trip to Portugal as well as a Leitrim Crystal trophy.

Phil McWeeney, Geraldine Farry and Esther Feeley also won prizes in the ladies’ event.

Handball

Onewall action!

Kilglass was the venue for top class Onewall action recently with the Connacht Championships

taking place.

Roscommon had two winners at the U-13 grade where Irslam Yakhyaev and Carragh Kennedy clinical as they both overcame Mayo opposition. Yakhyaev beat Peter Doherty 15-5, 15-4 while Kennedy overcame Lucy Brennan on a scoreline of 15-3, 15-9.

Elsewhere, there were some decent performances from Eddie Conboy in

P. Kelly’s in Roscommon town is the place to be this Friday night for local quizmasters! With all proceeds going towards Children’s Medical & Research Foundation in Crumlin, teams of four cost €40. Quiz starts at 9 pm and there will be a raffle and music on the night.

Sporting week on Tweet Street Strokestown GAA @StrokestownGaa

Pitch and Putt

Today’s attendance, 37 people. Possibly a few more with the under 16s in for free. (Strokestown’s Twitter feed is great entertainment.)

Woodview winners!

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly @RossOCK

Captain Tom Donohue presents his prize to Eamonn Higgins at Athlone Golf Club recently.

last Sunday. Godfrey’s 65 did the trick in the men’s competition. In the ladies’, Joan Moran pipped Mary O’Gara and Sandra Crean in the recent Gala Day event. Gerry Keegan, John Cunningham and Mary O’Connor were recent winners in senior competitions meanwhile.

Finally for this week, Joe Bruen and Anne Cox won the President’s Prizes in Carrick-on-Shannon re-

U-16s narrowly lost out on penalties to North Tipperary in the trophy final.

It’s clear from last week’s performances that girls’ underage soccer is alive and well in the region!

Teresa Naughton was in impressive form at Bealnamulla recently as she arrived back at the clubhouse with the best nett score. Kathleen Shaw hit the best gross while Mar O’Loughlin and Sandra Kilkenny claimed the runners-up spots.

I knew the Lions were in trouble when New Zealand didn’t feel the need to hospitalise any of our players in the first five minutes. (Apart from a few bruised egos the Lions should be fit for the second test.)

Rory’s Stories @RorysStories This is a brilliant game of football, as good as I’ve seen this year. Even if Tom Carr makes it sound like a Decade of the Rosary. (Down’s surprise win over Monaghan went down well…mostly.)

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Athleague outgun Dominic’s in opener Kepak Roscommon SHC Round 1 ATHLEAGUE ST. DOMINIC’S  SEAMUS DUKE

The phrase ‘low-key’ was probably invented for matches like this as Athleague got off to a winning start in front of a tiny crowd at Athleague on Saturday night. The difference between the teams was in front of goal as Athleague were much more

Joe Brolly to appear at Boyle GAA event Calling all GAA fans! Boyle GAA club are holding a major event entitled “The Road to Croker” at St Joseph’s Hall this Friday night at 8.30 pm. It is a debate and a night of craic not to be missed. On the panel will be RTE analyst Joe Brolly; former Mayo, Galway and Leitrim team manager John O’Mahony; former Dublin player Collie Moran; former Galway star Brian Talty and RTE analyst and former Mayo and Donegal player Martin Carney.

All controversial topics including the championship format, the current standard of Gaelic Football, and match predictions ahead of the provincial finals are just some of the items that will be discussed. As well as a fundraiser for the club a donation will also be made to the Irish Kidney Association from the profits. Tickets are only €10 each and are selling like hot cakes.

More information from boylegaatreasurer@gmail.com or telephone 086-8526329/086-8154541.

GAA Results Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 Strokestown 1-17 Clan na nGael 0-12 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section A) Kilglass Gaels 2-11 St. Ronan’s 0-4 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section B) Castlerea St. Kevin’s 3-12 Ballinameen 4-8 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC (Section A) Elphin 5-10 Oran 0-9 Michael Glavey’s 1-14 Kilbride 1-9

Ciarán Hunt prepares to challenge David Flaherty. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Fixtures

1-6 economical, and the Knockcroghery men shot a total of 17 wides, 14 in the first half, which was marginally more than Athleague’s total of 13.

Joe Fallon’s goal in the 11th minute gave Athleague a 1-2 to 0-1 lead and with Eamon Flanagan turning in a man of the match display, they led by 1-6

to 0-5 at half-time. They added five unanswered points on the restart to pull clear before John Murray’s 60 metre free went all the way to the Athleague net.

But Mervyn Connaughton’s late goal sealed the win for Athleague who will have to improve if they want to be a factor in the business end of the

championship later on.

Athleague scorers: E Flanagan (0-7, 5 frees), J Fallon (1-1), M Connaughton (1-0), C Kelly and B McGahon (0-2), E Bannon (0-1).

St. Dominic’s scorers: J Murray (1-1, 1 free), J Martin (0-2, frees), S McCormack (0-2), N Connaughton (0-1).

Friday, June 30th Hodson Bay Hotels AFL Division 1 At Orchard Park: Elphin v Roscommon Gaels. 8.30 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section A) At Kilbride: Western Gaels v St. Brigid’s Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section B) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Dominic’s. 8 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC (Section A) (8 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Oran At Enfield: Michael Glavey’s v St Croan’s Saturday, July 1st Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section A) At St. Dominic’s: St. Ronan’s v Clann na nGael. 5.30 pm At St. Dominic’s: Kilglass Gaels v Pádraig Pearses. 7.15 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section B) (7 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Ballinameen Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC (Section B) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Boyle. 7 pm At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7 pm Sunday, July 2nd Kepak Senior Hurling Championship (Group A) At Athleague: Four Roads v St. Dominic’s. 7 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 3 At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Barry’s. 3 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section B) At Kilteevan: Roscommon Gaels v St. Joseph’s. 2 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC (Section A) At Kilglass: Elphin v Kilbride. 12 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC (Section B) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Kilmore. 1.45 pm

LADIES UPDATE Results

Micheál Byrne gets his shot away despite the best efforts of Cormac Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Kepak Roscommon SHC Round-up Champions return Oran 2-17 Tremane 1-13 Oran began defence of their title with an impressive win against Tremane at Athleague on Sunday last. The champions did the damage in the opening half and withstood a late challenge to win by a deserved seven point margin.

Oran burst from the blocks and scored 1-5 to Tremane’s 0-2 after 13 minutes of play with Gearoid Keenan grabbing an opportunist goal. Tremane were attempting to stay in touch but when Enda Morris scored another Oran goal

in first half injury time it helped Oran into a 2-10 to 0-5 lead at the break.

Tremane were much better on the resumption as the Oran management emptied their bench in the final quarter Dylan Keaveney scored a Tremane goal with a minute to go but it was of consolation value only.

Oran scorers: G Keenan (1-6), E Morris (1-1), J Fallon (0-3), E Kenny (0-2), P Kenny, J Crehan, M Dwyer, R Varley and G Concannon (0-1) each.

Tremane scorers: D Keaveney (1-6), P Kellehan (0-6), M Kellehan (0-1).

‘Roads by Four!

Four Roads 1-18 Pádraig Pearses 1-14 A strong finish saw Pádraig Pearses edge out neighbours Padraig Pearses in what was by far the most competitive of the SHC games played at the weekend. The return of Micheal Kelly was crucial to Four roads as the former county star played exceptionally well throughout from play and the placed ball..

Four Roads started well and a Noel Fallon goal after 18 minutes helped them to a two point lead. But Shane Naughton’s goal before half-time helped Pearses

into a three-point lead at the break: 1-9 to 1-6.

Pearses were still in the game as it headed into the final 10 minutes but some top class free taking from Kelly and a crucial late point from Noel Fallon proved decisive.

Four Roads scorers: M Kelly (0-8), N Fallon (1-2), P Kelly and J Coyne (0-2) each, S Curley, T Treacy, B Lawlor and E Rogerson (0-1) each.

Pádraig Pearses scorers: D Glynn (0-8), S Naughton (1-2), M Donoghue, J Donoghue, D Staunton and S Sweeney (0-1) each.

Abbey Hotel Senior Football Championship Strokestown 3-16 St. Brigid’s 2-7 Pádraig Pearses 1-8 Kilbride 8-15 Shannon Gaels 2-11 Clann na nGael 2-16 Hydrotech Water Supplies Intermediate Football Championship Kilglass Gaels 2-07 Boyle 6-12 Western Gaels 4-13 St. Ciaran’s 3-12 Éire Óg 6-21 Michael Glavey’s 10-4 Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JAFC (Group A) St. Faithleach’s 4-2 St. Mary’s 2-8 St. Croan’s 2-12 St. Dominic’s 3-9 Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JAFC (Group B) St. Barry’s 1-8 Ballinameen 0-7 Oran 0-11 Castlerea 0-13

Fixtures Saturday, July 1st Abbey Hotel SFC (7 pm) Strokestown v Shannon Gaels St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses Kilbride v Clann na nGael Hydrotech Water Supplies IFC (7 pm) Michael Glayey’s v Kilglass Gaels Boyle v St. Ciaran’s Éire Óg v Western Gaels Keenans Bar & Restaurant JAFC (Group A) (7 pm) St Dominic’s v St Faithleach’s.

St Croans v St Mary’s, Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JAFC (Group A) (7 pm) Castlerea v St Barry’s Oran v Ballinameen Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JBFC (7 pm) Four Roads v Kilmore Kilbride v Roscommon Gaels

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Pictured is the Roscommon Minor team which was beaten by Galway in the Connacht MFC Semi-Final in Pearse Stadium last night (Wednesday). Picture: Roscommon GAA

Tribesmen overrun brave Minors Electric Ireland Connacht MFC Semi-Final GALWAY

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ROSCOMMON  SEAMUS DUKE

Despite a fantastic, battling display for 50 minutes of this exciting Connacht MFC Semi-Final played at Pearse Stadium last night (Wednesday), Roscommon’s minor footballers were eventually beaten by the home side but not before a titanic struggle.

Playing against the strong breeze in the first half, Roscommon tore into their

1-6 highly vaunted opponents tackling hard and denying them space and time. The Roscommon full-back line of Pauric Halpin, Evan Flynn and Gerry Galvin were outstanding.

Galway opened the scoring through Matthias Barrett in the 7th minute but Roscommon were level when Brian Derwin pointed a free from a difficult angle four minutes later.

Ronan Dowd put Ros-

common ahead in the 16th minute from play and a minute later Darragh Silke had the scores level with a fine Galway score.

Galway were struggling against a determined Rossie rearguard but they edged ahead in the 21st minute through Brian Harlowe. Then in the 24th minute, Roscommon scored a peach of a goal.

Cathal Heneghan turned his man on the end line and found Brian Derwin who blasted to the Galway net. Points from Galway’s best player Liam Boyle, and Brian Harlowe (after a Roscommon mistake)

before half-time saw the sides level at the break 1-2 to 0-5.

Roscommon continued to battle intensely on the restart but Galway had more possession of the ball. Both sides were giving the ball away and scores were hard to come by. By the end of the third quarter, the sides were level once again at Roscommon 1-4 Galway 0-7 with Roscommon’s points coming from Brian Derwin (2), one a free.

In fact, Roscommon crept ahead by two points with superb efforts from Ronan Dowd and Sea Henry, and the Roscommon crowd

were sensing a shock. But Galway shook themselves and took over after that.

They scored four unanswered points to lead by two points after 55 minutes and with three minutes to go Galway finally breached the Roscommon defence when sub Conor Newell was on target with a fine goal.

Roscommon’s woes were compounded in the 59th minute when Brian Derwin’s penalty was saved by Oran Burke and Galway corner-back Eoin McFadden completed the scoring in the 4th minute of stoppage time. The seven-point

margin was very unfair on a Roscommon team who were so competitive for most of this semi-final.

Galway: Oran Burke; Eoin McFadden (0-1), Sean Mulkerin, Gavin Burke; Jack Glynn, Ciaran Potter, Liam Boyle (0-3); Matthias Barrett (0-1), Sean Fitzgerald; Brian Harlowe (0-2), Darragh Silke (0-2), Martin Kerrigan; Rory Cunningham, Evan Murphy (0-1, free), Padraig Costello (0-2, 1 free).

Subs: Conor Campbell (01) for Potter (41), Conor Newell (1-0) for Cunningham (47), Matthew Tierney for Silke (60), Conor

Walsh for Evan Murphy (63).

Roscommon: Aaron Brady; Padraig Halpin, Evan Flynn, Gerry Galvin; Paul McManus, Conall Kennelly, Donnacha Gately; Cian Corcoran, Dylan Ruane; Oisin Lennon, Cathal Heneghan, Sea Henry (0-1); Ronan Dowd (0-2), Brian Derwin (1-3, 1 free), Callum Fahey. Subs: Paul Carey for Fahey (41), Sean Hanley for Lennon (53), John Martin for Ruane (55), Michael Conroy for Halpin (b/c, 60), Andrew Lyons for Carey (62).

Referee: Eamon O’Grady (Leitrim)

Young hurlers claim national title Celtic Challenge (Michael Feery Cup) Final ROSCOMMON

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ARMAGH

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A superb first half performance was the key as Roscommon’s U-17 hurlers won their section of the inaugural Celtic Challenge in impressive fashion in this final played on Saturday afternoon last at Netwatch Dr Cullen Park in Carlow.

Not alone did Roscommon win the final with a bit to spare in the end, but they also did it in front of a national audience as the finals of the competition were streamed live on the GAA website.

With the breeze at their backs Roscommon were excellent in the opening half as they pressed home their advantage. James Cunniffe was the Roscommon goal scorer midway through the half and with Oisin Kelly playing a captain’s part, Roscommon ran up an impressive total of 1-12 to Armagh’s 0-2 by half-time.

Armagh came out fired up in the second half and they

responded with nine points in the opening 13 minutes of the half. But Roscommon regrouped and came again. With goalkeeper Adam Donnelly pucking out well the Roscommon attack got going again. Joey Killion, Fergal Hoare, Jack Donnelly and Oisin Walsh were to the fore as Roscommon steadied the ship.

As the game went on it was clear Roscommon had weathered the storm and they finished with a flourish with Andrew Flood scoring a second and crucial goal in stoppage time.

Roscommon used their bench wisely and all 27 members of the panel were used throughout what was a very successful competition for Roscommon.

Roscommon captain Oisin Walsh was presented with the Michael Feery Cup after the game and the side were expertly managed by Michael Fallon and his team. This great

Roscommon players celebrate after the Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge Corn Michael Feery Final match between Armagh and Roscommon at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo

by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

win is a badly needed boost for hurling in the county.

Roscommon panel: A Donnelly, F Hoare, J Donnelly, J Killeen, J Lohan, M Comerford (0-1), L Corbett, D Treacy, P Gannon, O Kelly (0-8), A Flood (1-1), O Walsh, M Kelly, J Cunniffe (1-3), C Murray (0-2), D Conlon,

C Finneran, C Rohan, C McNamara, D Martin, E Campbell, K Morris, K Kilroe, A Farrell, S Lynch, J Why. Note: Well done to the GAA for streaming the finals live on their website.

It afforded a chance for many people who could not make the trip, a chance to see the games live and share in the excitement.

Cian Murray of Roscommon in action against Tiarnán O’Neill of Armagh during the Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge Corn Michael Feery Final match between Armagh and Roscommon at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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