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newsbrief Solstice Choir available for concerts Roscommon Solstice Choir is currently taking a short break before returning to rehearsals for a very busy autumn/ winter season. Apart from accompanying the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year and performing at the Rescue 116/RNLI fundraiser in Cootehill, Cavan in August, the choir will also be appearing on stage eight times before Christmas. So watch out for us in your area and please come along and support our charities! We are also planning our concert schedule for 2018! If you are involved with a hard-working committee for a charity/ community organisation/voluntary committee and would like this International award winning choir to perform for you, FREE OF CHARGE, then please get in touch as soon as possible. Email roscommon.solstice.choir@gmail.com with your proposal and contact details. Concerts are strictly limited, so please don’t delay. You can follow us on www.facebook. com/roscommon.solstice.choir.

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Strokestown Support Group of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice wish to thank all the ladies who took part in the recent VHI Ladies Mini Marathon in Dublin. A sincere thanks to all the sponsors. The total amount raised for Mayo/Roscommon Hospice was €4,170.

This week’s church gate collections for Roscommon SPCA will take place on Saturday, 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July. Your support is greatly appreciated. Pictured is Cormac Fleming, Hyde Court, Roscommon, who won the Comhra Gaeilge U-9 competition at the Connacht Fleadh held recently in University College Galway. Cormac has qualified to take part in the All-Ireland Fleadh in Ennis in August.

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Steve Garrigan, Mark Prendergast and Jason Boland will be by Vinny’s side on the wedding day as they are expected to be part of the Bridal Party. The Roscommon People contacted Pamela Diver, Senior Sales Executive at Lough Rynn Castle who has confirmed the wedding is taking

place at the Castle. However she is keeping tight-lipped on any of the details regarding celebrity guests that may be in attendance! Pamela has stated her main priority is “ensuring Carina and Vinny along with all their friends and family have an enjoyable and memorable experience at the castle.”

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Lough Rynn Castle to host wedding of Kodaline star Vinny and Carina The Roscommon People has learned that Lough Rynn Castle will host the glamorous wedding celebration of Carina Elliot and Vinny May, right, on Saturday, 22nd of July. Vinny is the drummer in the world famous Irish band, Kodaline. Vinny popped the question to Carina in New York back in 2014. The couple visited the picturesque Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens shortly after their engagement and decided on the magnificent Estate & Gardens to host their Glamorous Wedding Celebration. Vinny said: “We want to have a big wedding, with all of our family and friends. Planning a wedding outside Ireland would eliminate a lot of people, so it’s important that all of our friends and family can be there. It makes it that little bit easier.” Band members

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Peggy Finn, Goff Street, Roscommon town, celebrated her 90th birthday recently by taking a spin with Liam Kenny of Oldcastle, Co. Meath! Happy birthday Peggy!

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Call to Hanly Motors…newly located at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon A renowned ‘one-stop shop’ for all your motoring needs has just moved to a fabulous new, state-of-the-art location in Roscommon Town. Hanly Motors, run by Declan and Roberta Hanly, is now newly-located at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. The beautiful, spacious, modern premises, located in the heart of the

bustling county town, is a prime new location for the well-established business. Hanly Motors caters for all aspects of car maintenance, servicing, repairs, etc. – as well as sales! “We do sales, servicing, crash repairs, 24-hour recovery, tyre services…everything really, we’re a com-

plete one-stop shop” Roberta said as she brought the Roscommon People on a quick tour of the premises. And what a premises it is! The building is 6,000 sq. ft. in size and there is extremely spacious parking on site, meaning Hanly Motors at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon is extremely accessible and customer-friendly!

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Students from Shannon Academy of Dance pictured in Ruby King’s at a celebration night for the World Open Irish Dance Championships. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured in Ruby King’s at the Shannon Academy of Dance Celebration Night for the World Open Irish Dance Championships were Ciara Roddy, Aisling Dolan and Aoife McManus. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Ruby King’s at the Shannon Academy of Dance Celebration Night for the World Open Irish Dance Championships were Shirley Donoghue and Sinéad Glynn. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured in Ruby King’s at the Shannon Academy of Dance Celebration Night for the World Open Irish Dance Championships were Kevin Glynn, Megan Healy Cribbin and Lee Donoghue. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Community in mourning following tragic drowning  DAN DOONER

Called to the Bar…. Pictured is James Daly (Clooneskert, Ballymurray) who recently graduated from King’s Inns as Barrister at Law and was called to the Bar in the High Court on the 12th of July. James is a past-pupil of Knockcroghery National School and Community College Roscommon and CBS Roscommon. He will now practice as a Barrister in Dublin.

The community of Newtownforbes in Co. Longford was in shock this week following the tragic drowning of 17-yearold Damola Adetosoye who lost his life swimming with friends in the River Shannon at Tarmonbarry on Tuesday evening. In a heartfelt tribute on social media site Facebook, Templemichael College said Damola will be remembered as a very talented, enthusiastic and hard-working student, who was due to begin his Leaving Certificate studies in September. He was also a keen sports enthusiast who had recently joined Clonguish GAA in Newtownforbes and was also an important member of the Attic House Youth Centre soccer team. Templemichael College has said that supports have been put in place for students coming to terms with the tragedy. Fianna Fáil Deputy, Eugene Murphy said that the community of Tarmonbarry was in shock at the news of Damola’s death. “I understand the young man who died was from County Longford and had been enjoying the evening sunshine and

went swimming with friends and got into difficulty. Damola was a member of the Clonguish GAA U-16 team and the Attic House Youth Centre in Longford which opened this week to provide support to his family and friends,” said Deputy Murphy. Deputy Murphy went on to highlight the importance of water safety. “While we want everyone to enjoy the summer, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers and treat the water with respect. It can look appealing to go for a swim in a river or loch but strong undercurrents and unseen objects beneath the surface, such as rocks, are very real dangers. Furthermore, open water can become very cold just a few feet down, capable of causing cramps or even Cold Water Shock. “This can affect stamina and ultimately someone’s ability to swim deteriorates rapidly. I would urge everyone to please think carefully before entering the water,” concluded Deputy Murphy. Meanwhile, members of Lough Ree Sub Aqua Search and Recovery Unit issued sincere thanks to all those involved in the search in Tarmonbarry on Tuesday. In a brief statement, the unit offered its heartfelt condolences to Damola’s family.

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‘Super trooper’  DAN DOONER

Ballintubber businessman James Kenny has called on the Government to extend the air ambulance service, which he says saved his life after he suffered a heart attack at work last month. Mr. Kenny was working in Kenny’s Bar and Lounge in Ballintubber when he fell ill. His sister, Eileen Kenny, contacted the emergency services and James was transported to University Hospital Galway within twenty minutes of the air ambulance arriving at the scene. Speaking to the Roscommon People earlier this week, Mr. Kenny, an avid cyclist, said that the symptoms arrived out of the blue and that he had cycled long distance the day before without any sign of a problem. “I was working at the bar and experienced a tightness in my chest which worsened as the day went on. “Luckily, family members including my sister Eileen, her

Heart attack victim praises emergency service husband Jay and their children Arlene and Evan were there at the time. Eileen called the emergency services who instructed

her to get the local defibrillator, which is situated in the middle of village. “I was in danger. The chest

pain came from nowhere. The previous day I had taken part in 20km time trials on the bike and felt absolutely fine. I had really pushed myself, but felt good,” he said. James’ sister Eileen called the emergency services and was instructed to try to keep

The air ambulance prepares to land in Ballintubber to collect James Kenny who suffered a heart attack while working at Kenny’s Bar and Lounge.

James comfortable until the advanced paramedic and FAST ambulance arrived at the scene. Eileen was kept up to date on the progress of the ambulance, which arrived approximately 25 minutes later. James continued: “My sister went to get an overnight bag for my stay in the hospital and in the meantime the advance paramedic had contacted the air ambulance (based in Costume Barracks in Athlone). “The paramedic informed Eileen that I was having a heart attack and that I would need to be airlifted immediately. He said that it would take 1 hour and 25 minutes by ambulance but that the air ambulance would be in Galway in 12 minutes and that I’d be in theatre within 15 minutes approximately.” James was under no illusions as to how serious the situation had become. “It was a matter of life and death and the air ambulance saved my life. It’s a great re-

lief to know that the service is there,” he said. James was taken by air ambulance to University Hospital Galway where he was successfully treated. He had high praise for the advance paramedics, the air ambulance crew and the staff at the hospital who were involved in his care. “I’m indebted to all the medical staff and doctors who took care of me that day. I’m thankful too that Eileen (his sister) was here and that she acted so quickly,” he said. James also had special praise for the air ambulance service and the crew of AC112 which is currently available from 9 am to 8 pm each day. “Obviously it should be made more available. It’s a great achievement to transfer a patient to theatre in less than twenty minutes. The air ambulance is a wonderful service and I am delighted to know that they are now contemplating providing this service at nighttime also. It’s saving lives.” Continued on page 7 –>

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James! Continued from page 6 –>

Thankfully, James has since made a full recovery and is back enjoying life to the full. He recently appeared in the St. Croan’s Sync Starz fundraising event as a member of an Abba tribute act. Thanks to the professionalism of those who tended to him that day in Ballintubber, James could see the lighter side of his ordeal. “Two months ago I was asked by Trish Smith, Angela Kenny and Howard Simpson to take part in the St. Croan’s GAA event ‘Live at the Marquee’ for the official opening of their new stand and thankfully I was able to keep my promise. All the acts were terrific on the night and I was so glad to be able to take part! “I couldn’t believe it when we won the competition as Abba. John Lynch (Shannonside FM) was the MC on the night and he asked ‘How did you feel when you hear you’d won?’ I told him I nearly had another heart attack!”

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James Kenny (left) has made a full recovery and was part of the ‘Abba’ entry which won St. Croan’s GAA’s ‘Sync Starz’ event recently. Also pictured are Trish Smith, Angela Kenny and Howard Simpson.

Roscommon Agricultural Show 2017 update The 47th annual Roscommon Agricultural Show will be held in Hannon’s Grounds, Athlone Road, Roscommon, on Saturday, the 19th of August. Gates will open at 8 am. There will be prize-money of €30,000 to be won, and free kids’ entertainment on the day. It’ll be a bigger and better show than ever!

The show’s schedule will be available next week, and running classes can be viewed on our website: http:// roscommonagriculturalshow.com/ Volunteers are needed, and new members are welcome. Meeting every Thursday night at 9.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel.

Pictured at the recent Roscommon Harriers 10k Road Race were members of Roscommon Harriers. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople Helping Trócaire to address food crisis in east Africa The Catholic Church in Ireland has announced that a special collection will be taken up at all Masses in Co. Roscommon and right across the country on the weekend of 22nd/23rd of July to help people caught up in the current food crisis in east Africa. Trócaire, the overseas development charity, says that 25 million people in east Africa are facing starvation in the coming months and millions could die unless they receive immediate assistance. Severe drought, driven by climate change, is currently affecting Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia and this has resulted in failed harvests and the widespread death of livestock. To make a donation or to find out more about Trócaire’s response to the food crisis in east Africa, visit www.trocaire.org

NEWS…at a glance

Saturday, July 22nd at 7.30 pm. Mass as usual on Sunday, 23rd at 10 am. The usual collection for the maintenance of the area will also take place.

Annual Tea/Coffee Morning for Hospice Gail and Friends are holding their ninth annual coffee morning in Glenamaddy Community Centre on Friday, 28th of July from 10 am to 2 pm in aid of Galway Hospice. Thanks to Gerry Tully and the FAI, we have two premium international match tickets for the Republic of Ireland v Moldova game (at the Aviva Stadium on 6th of October) up for auction. We are taking bids from now until the 28th of July. It’s open to everyone to enter, text 086-8981013. It’s a brilliant prize for a great cause, so please come and support us. The highest bidder gets the tickets. So far we have donated over €25,000 to the different cancer organisations. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Roscommon Friends of Breastfeeding On Saturday, 19th of August, Roscommon Friends of Breastfeeding Mum2Mum Group will be celebrating one year of providing peer breastfeeding support in the local area! All mums-to-be, mums and their children are welcome to join us in Hannon’s Hotel at 10.30 am for breastfeeding information, support and a cuppa and cake! The group meets on the third Saturday of every month. Contact Julie on 087-7554385 for further information or check out our Facebook page.

Lisnamult Monthly Draw winners The results of the Lisnamult Monthly Draw for the month of July are as follows – €100 Jacinta Johnson; €100 Bridie Hussey; €50 Jimmy Hoban; €25 Lisa O’Neill; €25 Bridie Beatty; €25 Margaret Gibbons.

Annual Mass at Athleague Holy Well Pictured at the recent Roscommon Harriers 10k Road Race were Annmarie Cox, Deirdre Ward and Seamus Fallon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ceilí in the Thatch! A ceilí will take place in Kilmovee’s Thatch Cottage every Tuesday night for the months of July and August. Come and bring your dancing shoes for a miniceili with Mildred Beirne in Kilmovee’s Thatch Cottage. It will take place from 8.30 pm-11.30 pm. Admission is €5 and includes refreshments. All ages are welcome.

Meanwhile, a fun summer film screening for children will take place in the Thatch Cottage, Kilmovee, from 2 pm-4 pm on Thursday, 24th of August. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Movie, popcorn and drink costs €5. All are welcome.

Annual Mass at Kilteevan Graveyard The annual Kilteevan Graveyard Mass followed by the blessing of the graves will take place on

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The annual Mass in Cluain Patrick, Athleague’s Holy well, will be held this Friday at 7 pm. Everyone is most welcome. As is customary, the pilgrims who are walking from Dublin to Knock will be in attendance. In the event of rain, Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church.

St Coman’s Cemetery Mass – change of date Due to Roscommon playing in the All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter-Final, the Annual Cemetery Mass in St. Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon which was due to take place on Sunday, 30th of July at 4 pm, is now changed to 4 pm on Saturday, 29th of July. Please note change of day.

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

beforehand of the cost of hearing aids for them, should they want to proceed. This then is backed up by a 45-day cooling off period, where a customer has the assurance they can return the hearing aids for a full refund should they not be fully satisfied. The ultimate measure of a company’s success in providing customer care must come from the customers themselves. Blackberry Hearing has expanded rapidly and now holds over 60 fortnightly clinics. The feedback from both clinic partners and customers has been overwhelmingly positive. An example of comments from letters sent to the regional press includes “I can only say that the service was top class”. “We did not necessarily set out to be disruptive” according to John “but our low pricing and strong customer care seems to have done just that. Being able to hear again is transformative to people with hearing loss. Research shows that people with hearing loss retreat from social interaction with family, friends, and colleagues with drastic

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Olympics and all that: Ross and Feighan thinking big! Let the Games begin? First we had Transport Minister Shane Ross suggesting that Ireland could stage the Olympic Games in the future…then along came Roscommon Senator Frank Feighan, renewing his previous call for us to stage the Commonwealth Games. Senator Feighan says Ireland should submit an All-island bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Senator Feighan: “I think this could be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the island of Ireland to the world and also send out a strong message about the power of peace and reconciliation. “The Good Friday Agreement has allowed people living in Northern Ireland the choice

of either Irish or British citizenship and I am of the strong opinion that we should look at sport here on an All-Ireland basis as much as we can.” Senator Feighan even suggested that the rowing facility at Lough Rynn in County Leitrim could be used in any such Games. People columnist Seamus Duke wasn’t attaching much credibility to either proposal. Responding to Minister Ross on the Olympics, Seamus tweeted: ‘The Olympics in Ireland? Shane Ross needs to lie down #fantasy – and Frank Feighan’s proposal didn’t wash with Seamus either, as he tweeted – ‘Frank Feighan wants us to stage the Commonwealth Games – what are they on this week?’ – PH

Minister Shane Ross.

…and Fitz wants a super stadium Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for a new all-purpose sports stadium for the West of Ireland. He says: “The West of Ireland needs a major sports stadium,

which could host major sporting events like big GAA games, rugby and soccer internationals and other major events like concerts. “I would also like to see a state-of-

the-art conference centre located at the stadium. The facility would also create a lot of employment when under construction and when in operation.”

Frankly speaking… Yes, Senator Frank Feighan wants to run in Sligo/Leitrim in the next election, and yes, he says he’s confident he can win a seat…but he doesn’t want people to presume that he is welcoming the division of County Roscommon, as recommended by the Constituency Commission. Senator Feighan: “Understandably, there has been concern about the recommended changes in the Constituency Commission report which affects County Roscommon. “It is important to remember, however, that the submission made by Fine Gael in Roscommon to the Constituency Commission proposed that the county boundary be kept intact in its entirety.” Senator Feighan has pledged to “continue to carry out my work in Roscommon-Galway and keep my office in Roscommon Town open for the foreseeable future.”

Deputy Fitzmaurice claims that his proposal has already been very well received and he intends to hold a number of meetings on the plan in the coming weeks.

It’s good to talk… Deputy Eugene Murphy has spoken on 217 occasions in the Dáil so far this year, according to an analysis of Oireachtas speeches. It makes him, by some distance, the most prolific current contributor of our local TDs. Mind you, even Deputy Murphy’s own ‘people’ admit that he has an ‘advantage’ in this unofficial league table – due to the fact that he frequently deputises as Ceann Comhairle! The analysis is taken from KildareStreet.com, a searchable database of everything said in the Oireachtas. The average number of contributions for a TD is 85. Deputy Murphy has spoken 217 times. As leas-ceann comhairle, any time he has to remind deputies of their responsibilities in the house, or has to interrupt them on the floor, it is taken down as part of the record. Minister Denis Naughten has spoken 55 times, while Independent Michael Fitzmaurice has made 66 contributions.

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Ardcarne Garden Centre Pictured at the Douglas Hyde Interpretive Centre (Portahard, Frenchpark) for the opening of the Douglas Hyde Conference (2017) are John Connor, Rhumna and Noel Lavin and David Bell. Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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Strokestown playground ofﬁcially opened amid great celebrations Strokestown playground will be a centre of fun and enjoyment for children and families for generations to come. That’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy who was speaking at the recent opening of the Strokestown Community Playground. The playground which is located on the Boreen Road in Strokestown was officially opened by Childhood Cancer Survivor, Isobel (Izzy) Cullinan from Strokestown while the Mayor of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cllr. Valerie Byrne, chairperson of the Boyle Municipal District, Cllr. Joe Murphy and Cllr. John Cummins were also in attendance. Local Parish Priest Fr Eamon O’ Connor also blessed the playground and joined in the celebrations. Deputy Murphy, who is the

chairperson of the Strokestown Community Development Association noted that it had been a long and often difficult journey over 12 years to bring the playground into realisation but it would now be a fantastic facility for generations to come. The Fianna Fáil TD acknowledged the recent CLAR funding of €50,000 towards the playground while he noted that Coillte had also generously contributed to the facility. Deputy Murphy also praised the Ulster Community Fund for putting the financial structures in place while the efforts of Roscommon County Council and the many generous donations from members of the public and local business community were also acknowledged. Deputy Murphy also praised the Kompan Playground Equipment for

their workmanship and their patience. Speaking in relation to the recent CLAR funding Deputy Murphy acknowledged the work of his fellow committee members Ann McNamara who vigorously pursued this grant and indeed Shane Lynskey and other committee members for all their hard work on this project. “The €50,000 in CLAR funding will allow the completion of Phase I of the playground and will also go towards developing Phase II of the playground which will provide further enhancements for the children as well as some seating area for adults. This playground is a fantastic facility for the children of Strokestown and wider afield and will be a huge asset for the town and visitors to the area for years to come. Huge praise must go to the hard-working committee.”

Dr. Aoife Beirne, daughter of Michael and the late Attracta of Granny, Ballinameen, pictured recently at the conferral of her Ph.D. in Law from Trinity College. Aoife is a past pupil of Ballinameen N.S. and Abbey Community College. She is also a graduate of the University of Cambridge and the Honourable Society of King’s Inns, and is a practising barrister.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Proposed Sale of Rural Housing Plots Roscommon County Council is offering for sale by tender (14) fourteen rural Housing Plots. “Expressions of Interest” and “Offers subject to contract for Purchase” of any plot from the list will be received by Corporate Services Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon up to but not later than 12 .00 noon, Friday, 11th August, 2017. Derelict Rural Housing Plots available Address Pictured at the recent opening of the Strokestown Community Playground were back row (l-r): Michelle Dockery, committee member, Cllr. Valerie Byrne, Linda Hanly, Cllr. John Cummins, Shane Lynskey, Treasurer of Strokestown Community Development Association, Maureen Hanly, Secretary of SCDA, Mary Owens, committee member and Emmet Corcoran, Town Team. Front row (l-r): Ann McNamara, committee member, Annette Feeley, committee member, Deputy Eugene Murphy, chairperson of the SCDA, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Isobel (Izzy) Cullinan who officially opened the playground.

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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Government to enforce the existing drink-driving legislation properly instead of pursuing new measures to address the issues. Deputy Fitzmaurice says more Gardai are required in order to adequately enforce the existing laws. He told the Roscommon People: “If the Gardaí were given the proper resources and extra numbers to enforce the drink-driving laws that are there, there would be no need for additional measures to be introduced by Transport Minister Shane Ross.” Deputy Fitzmaurice said he is totally opposed to

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anyone engaging in drinkdriving but is satisfied that the current legislation “carries stiff enough sanctions.” Emphasising the need for more policing, he said: “It is boots on the ground that will ensure that there

are higher detection rates. Remember that 93% of people who are caught drink-driving are over the 80mg limit that exists at the moment, so the solution to this problem lies with extra detection,” he said.

Deputy Fitzmaurice also claimed that the poor state of rural roads contributes to the number of road accidents and accordingly, he argues, there is an onus on central government to increase Council budgets.

Gerry O’Malley Memorial update The Gerry O’Malley memorial committee would like to announce that they have now reached their fundraising target and will no longer be selling raffle tickets or accepting donations towards the project. The committee would like to thank everyone for the support that they have received throughout the parish, from the

clubs and people throughout the county, country and abroad through raffle ticket sales, personal and company donations. Due to Roscommon’s participation in the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Football championships, the raffle draw will now take place at 9 pm in the marquee at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday, 30th of July.

A map of each site and tender documentation may be viewed on the website at www.roscommoncoco.ie or alternatively they may be requested from the Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon during normal office hours by telephoning (090) 6637230. Roscommon County Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 – 2014. NOTE: Envelopes containing “Expressions of Interest” and “Offers subject to contract for Purchase” should be clearly endorsed “Sale of Rural Housing Plots 2017”. A separate bid must be made for each plot. Mr. Derek Caldbeck A/Head of Finance & Housing (to include ICT), Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon F42 VR98

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Fáilte Ireland failing Roscommon? Local businessman hits back at tourist group  DAN DOONER

Are counties like Roscommon getting a fair slice of the Irish tourism pie? Or is more of an effort being made to promote areas such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Dublin and Ireland’s Ancient East? Local businessman, Eamonn Gleeson, who along with his wife Mary runs Gleeson’s Townhouse (and B&B) in Roscommon town, certainly feels more should be done to promote Roscommon and the Midlands and Lakelands regions of Ireland. Indeed, Mr. Gleeson made his feelings abundantly clear to Fáilte Ireland after they issued an email appealing for businesses in the hospitality sector to renew their membership with the tourism group. Gleeson’s Townhouse has been a member of the group for many years but proprietor Eamonn questioned whether a renewal was worthwhile in an email that he recently sent to Fáilte Ireland. In the email, Mr. Gleeson highlighted the work his business has done in promoting Ireland as a tourist destination while criticising

Husband and wife team, Eamonn and Mary Gleeson established Gleeson’s Townhouse and Restaurant in 1991.

the high costs associated in taking part in various fairs and exhibitions. He stated: “We worked for years with Tourism Ireland as ‘stowaways’ on Tourism Ireland’s very successful promotions abroad and certainly played a part in that success. We paid for our flights and sometimes Tourism Ireland paid for one night’s hotel accommodation. “There is no doubt that Tourism Ireland benefitted by having a ‘live’ accommodation provider with an Irish accent on their stand. We always sold ‘Destination Ireland’ first

and then hopefully we would benefit if the traveller chose to visit the Midlands/Roscommon area. “We did on occasions benefit directly from contacts made from having a presence with Tourism Ireland. “Tourism Ireland (are) charging €990 for the upcoming fair with Tourism Ireland at Italy’s main travel trade event in Rimini from October 12th to October 14th – plus we are liable for all our travel and accommodation expenses. “Another example: it will cost

Feighan welcomes new urology services at Roscommon Hospital Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the recent addition of day case urology services at Roscommon Hospital. “I am delighted to learn that Consultant Urologist Eamon Rogers recently commenced day case urology services at Roscommon Hospital. “Dr. Rogers is carrying out day sessions two days per month initially and I understand there are plans to expand this service.

“This new service will further enhance the existing out-patient and theatre urology services already in place at the hospital. “Indeed, new equipment has been purchased to support this additional workload at the hospital. “The above services facilitate and treat patients on hospital waiting lists and I am pleased that another new service has been introduced at Roscommon Hospital.”

Pictured are Tom and Bonnie Garvey with the Roscommon Rose Deirdre Cribben at the opening of their new beer garden last Sunday in Ballintubber.

€1,500 to attend the 2017 USA Jump Into Ireland events in November 2017. “Small family-owned hotels and accommodation providers, which are the backbone of rural tourism, simply cannot afford these fees. “The Lakelands/midlands area is totally forgotten, we don’t feature at all. The three areas taking pride of place on www.failteireland.ie are the Wild Atlantic Way, Ancient East and Dublin. “There are more and more unregistered accommodations using

Airbnb, TripAdvisor and booking. com to get business in which is totally understandable but not in the best interests of regulation and ensuring that the visitor has the best possible experience while visiting Ireland.” Mr. Gleeson went on to state that his business hadn’t met with a tourism officer in recent years and that one hadn’t been available in Co. Roscommon. He added that the entire midlands and Lakelands region had been forgotten about by those promoting tourism in Ireland.

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Long overdue Mental Health Review ‘should be’ ready next month  PAUL HEALY

The long overdue External Review of mental health services in County Roscommon has been further delayed. The HSE now says that “the final review document” is itself under review and the final report should be available “by the end of August.” The report was commissioned in August 2015 following a series of

controversies concerning mental health services in County Roscommon. A number of deadlines for expected publication of the report have been missed and the ongoing delay has been strongly criticised by both Government and opposition politicians. Earlier this year the HSE gave an assurance that the report would issue in March. That deadline and subsequent deadlines was missed.

Mr. Tony Canavan of the HSE updated Roscommon/Galway Oireachtas members last Friday (by email). Mr. Canavan said that the review team have submitted their final review document to the National Director for Mental Health Services, Anne O’Connor. He added: “Over the coming weeks Ms. O’Connor will review the document. She will seek clarifi-

cation from the review team where this is required and she will then formally accept the review document. It is only after its commissioner formally accepts the document on behalf of the HSE that it will be made available to relevant stakeholders. We expect this process to take a number of weeks and therefore the review document should be available to interested parties by the end of August.”

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins says it is “completely unacceptable” that the external review of mental health services in Roscommon has been delayed to the extent that it has. She told the Roscommon People: “The report was first commissioned on 28th of August, 2015 and the fact that it will have taken two years to complete is simply not good enough.” Senator Hopkins said that it is critical that the latest projected date for publication – late August – is met. She says that the Review will inevitably highlight weaknesses with the Mental Health service across the county. She expects that it will outline a series of improvements which can be made to services across County Roscommon. Senator Hopkins added: “It is extremely important that the report is – as far as is possible – made available to the public. Once the report is made available, I will be working closely with Ministers Simon Harris and Jim Daly and also in order to ensure that we can achieve improved outcomes for users of Mental Health services across Co. Roscommon.” Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy called the situation “a debacle” and said the fact that it has been going on for two years is “simply outrageous.” Deputy Murphy said mental health services in Roscommon were in crisis mode, while he also pointed out that St. Brigid’s in Ballinasloe had been closed while services in Galway were very poor. Noting the latest delay, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said it is absolutely essential that the Report is published by the end of August. He said: “There are serious gaps in the services available to people who require mental health treatment and assessment, and until this report is published we cannot deal with those problems.”

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RETAINED FIRE-FIGHTERS (PART-TIME) CASTLEREA FIRE BRIGADE Applicants must reside and work within a 2 mile distance (by public road) of the Castlerea Fire Station. Application forms and particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon: e-mail: telephone: or visit:

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Pictured in Pearse Stadium, Salthill at the recent Connacht Final were Padraig Duignan, Catriona Kilmartin and Paddy Duignan. Picture: Andrew Fox

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PEOPLE PLATFORM ‘What a day to be a Rossie’ Ray Gannon from Carrick-on-Shannon was inspired to write the following after Roscommon’s great Connacht Final win… Dear Editor, What a day to be a Rossie! A great day was had by all in Pearse Stadium, Salthill. There were scenes that a younger generation have never witnessed before. Many of us had a sour taste since last year with a drenching from the wild Atlantic and traffic jams infused our memories of same with negativity, but hats off to the Gardai and Connacht Council for a job well done this year. There was comfort in exiting Salthill with all traffic lights turned off and all junctions manned by Gardai waving match traffic on. It looked a better decision this year to send us out the western side of the city via the Quincentenary Bridge and not down dockside as was the case last year. I was in the company of my brother-in-law, with our youngest family member Katlyn and her two cousins. Fair play to Willie on Shannonside for mentioning our two exiles, Karina and Laureen, one in San Francisco and the other in Tanzania (both tuned in online). What a performance from a team, hunger is a great sauce. Compliments must go to management after all the debate and controversy over the last while. Kevin McStay & Co., all is forgiven – you have delivered on the big stage and fair play to all concerned. Sitting beside one of the finest true Rossies, Mr. George Bannon, was a pleasure. What a man to read a game. He had an English gentleman in his company and was going into great detail to explain the teams and positions –and no better man to entertain any visitor. There were handshakes and hugs all round come the final whistle; ah well, sure everyone knows George. Our Katlynn was down pitch-side, ready for the invasion – and what a sight. We haven’t witnessed the likes since the glory days of the 1980s. I had seen grown men cry with delight. Croke Park here we come and we can take Mayo (if it is Mayo).

Delighted Rossie fans pictured in Roscommon town after the Connacht Final.

I spotted Pat Lindsay and Gerry Fitzmaurice in deep conversation at half-time – great to see them looking as fit as ever. Lindsay could easily do a few laps of the pitch. Tony McManus was there, as was Paul Earley. We were back in the big time. Seamus Killoran was in the company of Haulie O’Rourke with their beautiful wives. Teresa McCormack was with her sister and friends a few

seats down lower from us. We were in truly great company. It’s great to be able to pass on to another generation what Roscommon blood means. We are unique followers through good days and the not so good. My late father brought me as a raw 10-year-old in short trousers to my first match in 1974 to a league final against the might of Kerry and John Egan (RIP) robbed us with a late goal

which forced a replay. I’ve covered many miles since, in search of the Holy Grail. This victory was sweet and well overdue. ‘Twas a pity we couldn’t delay for a while in Salthill and have a beach party with a few choc ices, but duty called back home, with a stop in Gleeson’s to sample their fine cuisine. All home safe at 7.30 pm. The best is yet to come! As we get older, it gets sweeter.

When a Bill seeking to legalise medicinal cannabis was shelved last week, furious People Before Proﬁt TD Gino Kenny labelled the Dáil a ‘kip’, and was quickly denounced by Ceann Comhairle Declan Breathnach. Long-time legalisation of cannabis campaigner Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan MEP responds to the controversy in this article for the Roscommon People...

Yes, our Dáil IS a kip (because TDs abdicate responsibility)  LUKE ‘MING’ FLANAGAN

Vera Twomey and family have been forced to leave Ireland and Gino Kenny’s Medicinal Cannabis Bill has been thrown out of the Dáil. There’s something amiss! The system is failing to even look after itself. Political parties like Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein have a great reputation for surviving. Their first instinct has always been to ensure that they do not introduce something that will jeopardise their power base. But now they have taken their eye off the ball. While the FG/FF/SF brigade are a conservative lot at the best of times, it seems that they are allowing the machinations of the Dublin bureaucracy to run the show now – much to their own detriment. The support for medicinal cannabis

is overwhelming. When Vera Twomey walked to the Minister’s office in Dublin from Aghabullogue in Co. Cork, she had tremendous support. School children came out and marched with her. School brass bands marched with her. Parents shook her hand. Everyone could see that she was fighting for the good of her child Ava; an honest battle, a humane request. But now Vera, her husband Paul and their four children have left Aghabullogue and are living in The Hague in the Netherlands. I spoke with Vera last week. She was extremely sad. Not because she has had to move away from Ireland, from her mother and her family. Not because she has been forced to set herself and her family up in

a new country and a new culture –they are managing very well, thankfully – none of these reasons. Vera, like most Irish people, had faith in the ‘system’. She always reckoned that eventually common sense would prevail and that the political parties who run our country would see the light. Unfortunately she has been betrayed by the same system. What has brought sadness to Vera was the news that Deputy Gino Kenny’s Medicinal Cannabis Bill was brought to a halt in the Dáil. Despite all the evidence presented to the Health Committee on medicinal cannabis, in face of the fact that country after country are making provision for medicinal cannabis, our TDs and Senators have let Ava and thousands

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of other Irish citizens down. Those who suffer chronic pain, glaucoma, MS, arthritis, epilepsy and other ailments have been let down. What amazes me about this is that the political parties have nothing to lose on this issue. This is not a contentious issue. Children in national schools have asked me about medicinal cannabis. They can see that it’s a humanitarian issue. How then has this come to such a sorry state? The Minister and the other public representatives have not done their job. They have abdicated their duty to a faceless institution called the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). We need politicians to represent the people of Ireland. For as long as the Oireachtas is peopled with abdicators, it will be a ‘kip’. * Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is an MEP for Midlands-North West constituency

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Roscommon People meets the fans on Road to Croker

The People … Behind Roscommon GAA

We meet the fans… on the road to Croker  PAUL HEALY

With Roscommon’s Connacht Final win very fresh in the memory, and with the countdown underway to an All-Ireland quarter-final, the Roscommon People has embarked on a special campaign….meeting the people behind Roscommon GAA! We’ve set off on a ‘GAA Roadshow’ as Roscommon’s most widely-read newspaper gets

out and about and meets the fans! The Roscommon People is locally owned and locally produced. We’re in the heart of the community and our aim is to always support everything that’s positive about County Roscommon. With football fever sweeping the county following Roscommon’s exciting win over Galway, we’re calling to villages and towns to sample the atmosphere amongst GAA supporters and the public at large.

On Tuesday night SEAMUS DUKE hosted an All-Ireland series chat with some well-known personalities in the renowned Roscommon GAA pub, Down The Hatch. On Wednesday morning, DAN DOONER assembled a cast of GAA enthusiasts in Loughglynn, where the presence of the Nestor Cup was a reminder of the excitement that has gripped the county!

In next week’s Roscommon People we’ll be reporting from a number of further locations as we join Roscommon’s passionate fans on the road to Croker! The Roscommon People – your locally owned local paper, supporting local communities! See pages 16 & 17.

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Roscommon People meets the fans on Road to Croker

The People … Behind Roscommon GAA On quarter-ﬁnal…  INTERVIEWS: SEAMUS DUKE

Christy Grogan

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“The team are well managed and well prepared and playing well so I couldn’t care less who they play – well, except for Tyrone – and we can’t meet them until the final. I think we will probably end up playing Mayo and if that’s the case we should have absolutely no fear of them if we play the way we did against Galway.”

John Corcoran

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“After the last day I don’t think we will have fear of any team but I would prefer to see them playing Mayo. Roscommon would not be afraid of Mayo this time around.”

Domnick Connolly

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“I’d like to see Roscommon play Cork to be honest and I think they (Cork) have a big chance of beating Mayo this weekend. There is a big game in Cork and we would have absolutely no fear of Cork after what we did to them last year in Pairc Uí Rinn in the league. If we play Mayo the pressure would be on to beat them.”

Seamus Hayden

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“I’d like to see Roscommon play Mayo in the quarterfinal because I am a traditionalist and I feel that when you get to a semi-final you should have everyone in the West beaten. That’s the way it was when I was playing. I think we are capable of beating Mayo if we play with the same intensity as we did in the Connacht final.”

Larry Brennan

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“We are in bonus territory and we will have no fear of any of the three teams we could meet in the quarterfinal, if we play up to the standard we saw in the Connacht final. If I had a slight preference I would say Donegal. But we have nothing to lose. I am not ruling out Cork against Mayo either.”

Pat Lindsay

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“I think Mayo will beat Cork. If Roscommon play Mayo our defence will give them plenty to think about. I said before the Connacht final that if we got 60% possession in the middle of the field we would win it and we did that. Against Mayo we have got to get a lot of possession if we play them.”

In general… John Corcoran

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“Football is far more open this year than the last few years. Look at Kildare last Sunday. They scored 1-17 and were still beaten. You have to be able to score or you will not be at the races.”

Domnick Connolly

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“One thing that is so important in football now are the kick outs. In the Connacht final we got it right and Galway slipped up in that regard. That made a huge difference in the finish.”

Cllr. Domnick Connolly, John Corcoran, Seamus Hayden, Larry Brennan, Seamus Duke and Christy Grogan pictured in Down the Hatch. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon football fortunes looking up…in Down The Hatch!  PAUL HEALY

n the Hatch on Tues-

day night, there wasn’t a word about Leo, Donald or Brexit. There was token acknowledgement of the fine weather and, after that, it was football, football, football. Not knowing yet who Roscommon will be playing in the All-Ireland quarter-final gave a curved dimension to the conversation, but added lots of space for speculation. With Cork, Donegal and Mayo all possible opponents, we had to assess their respective qualities, but mostly we basked in the afterglow of Roscommon’s thrilling victory over Galway in the Connacht Final. When I arrived in the

Hatch (in Church Street, Roscommon) there were three or four well-known ‘GAA personalities’ wisecracking at the bar counter. In The Hatch, noone ever needs an excuse to talk football, or sport in general, but there’s an extra feelgood factor just now. As more customers arrived, you could feel and see how positive this win has been. Winning a Connacht title (just our third in 27 years) has really lifted people. And, as co-proprietor of Down The Hatch Seamus Hayden said, the fact that we have beaten Galway for the first time in 16 years makes it all the sweeter, all the more meaningful. By 9.30 or so, Seamus Duke had called his ‘panel’ to order. The

Christy Grogan

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Christy Grogan

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“If Roscommon don’t win it then I hope Dublin do because they play football the way it should be played.”

“If Roscommon don’t win it then I think it might be Kerry’s year.”

Domnick Connolly

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“I am finding it hard to rule out Tyrone and the way they are playing this year. They are so had to beat.”

Seamus Hayden

Christy Grogan

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Chamber President Sean Mahon, enjoying a pint at the counter, took a call about delivery of scores of Roscommon flags which will be erected around town. The buzz is back. Roscommon are Connacht champions and it is a very welcome lift for the county and its people. As the guests posed for one last photograph, the banter continued. The formalities ended. Then we sat back and caught our breath. Then, we talked football, football, football.

All-Ireland winners…

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“Roscommon are a hungry team this year. Last year we were a tired team after putting such an effort into the league. This year they were a fresh team going into the championship and it showed in the Connacht final.”

“It was great to see the euphoria around the county for the few days after we won that Connacht final. It’s as good as a small factory to the county I always say.”

a pint, as had further great Rossies, Padraig & Kathleen Walshe and their son, Henry. Back at the top table, Seamus Duke’s guests were in full flow, discussing Roscommon’s season, their future prospects and which teams appear best placed to challenge for the Sam Maguire. It was an ordinary Tuesday night, but these aren’t ordinary times. Andrew Fox’s camera was flashing relentlessly and Emma Healy was filming for social media.

John Corcoran

“We have leaders on the field that we didn’t have for a few years. There are leaders in almost every line.”

Seamus Hayden

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‘top table’ consisted of well-known GAA men. There was Christy Grogan, John Corcoran and Domnick Connolly. Seamus Hayden and Larry Brennan operated a very effective subbing system, with Seamus stepping in and Larry stepping out and vice versa. The great Pat Lindsay arrived and, modest as ever, had to be cajoled into the group. Willie Coffey, a mighty Roscommon fan, was also present, with relatives and friends. Soon, the bar counter was lined with customers, and most of the conversation remained firmly fixed on Roscommon’s win over Galway and their upcoming quarter-final. Robbie McConn and Peter Mullen had popped in for

Cllr. Domnick Connolly, John Corcoran, Seamus Duke, Christy Grogan and Seamus Hayden pictured in Down the Hatch. Picture: Andrew Fox. Picture: Andrew Fox

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“I think Kerry will win it this year.”

Roscommon People Friday 21 July 2017

Roscommon People meets the fans on Road to Croker

The People … Behind Roscommon GAA On Connacht Final… James Hester

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“I’ve been at 48 Connacht Finals – including replays. As for favourite memories…Derek Duggan’s long-range free in Castlebar would be one of them, Gerry Lohan’s two goals in Roscommon in 2001 and last Sunday week in Salthill; they’d be the three highlights for me.”

Mick Jordan

“ Joseph Hester, Fr. Liam Devine, Kevin Murtagh, James Hester and Tom Morris pictured in Loughglynn on Wednesday. Picture: Andrew Fox

A Canon, a cup and a garage in Loughglynn

“People outside (the camp) don’t really know what’s going on inside and anyone who asked me in the run-up to the game I would have repeated the party line that we were hoping for a good performance. Genuinely, talking to the players, I knew deep down the belief that was there in the squad. It was a fantastic performance.”

Canon Liam Devine

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“Ironically, the two finals I’ve missed have been 2010 and last Sunday week (laughs). Maybe there’s an omen there; keep away from Connacht Finals when Roscommon are playing!”

On quarter-ﬁnal… James Hester

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“Roscommon won’t be afraid of anyone in the quarter-final. We’ll be there too, there’s four of us travelling together, we go to all the games and we’ll be heading up on Sunday week.”

 DAN DOONER

Mick Jordan

n first viewing, there was nothing

extraordinary about the Roscommon outpost of Loughglynn. It appeared neat and tidy on the drive up, and the locals certainly weren’t afraid to put out the bunting in support of their team – be it Éire Óg, Roscommon or…Dublin! – but all in all, it was quiet. However, a murmuring could be heard at Hester’s Garage last Wednesday morning. The scene there caused a craning of the neck from passing motorists and a doubletake from those on foot. The new parish priest, Canon Liam Devine, was sitting in a chair chatting football with James Hester and his son Joseph, Mick Jordan, Roscommon PRO Hugh Lynn and Kevin Murtagh, uncle of Ciaráin, Diarmuid and Brian. Sitting proudly in the middle of them was the JJ Nestor Cup, won so convincingly in Salthill ten days previously. The lads were discussing the Connacht Final win and the various permutations ahead of this weekend’s qualifiers. They were in good spirits as they admired the silverware, which had been hoisted up on a jack. Canon Devine greeted me warmly. He missed the action in Salthill due to a hospital appointment, but assured those present he’d be fighting fit for Croker. Throughout the course of the morning his encyclopedic knowledge was mined by the rest of the group as great games were recalled and local heroes remembered. None of those present had to borrow Canon Devine’s memory bank for the most recent local success, however, and the PRO, Hugh Lynn, himself an Éire Óg man, led the glowing tributes to local goalkeeper Colm Lavin as well as his Roscommon teammates. The general consensus was that this young Roscommon team was heading to Croke Park on merit and that whoever emerged from the weekend’s games would be given a rattle!

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“The last time we were up there this year it wasn’t such a great evening. I was involved that evening and afterwards we had a meeting and it was highlighted that we had created plenty of goal-scoring chances against Dublin, which many people didn’t notice. There were positives taken out of the game. It’s a very young side on a learning curve and we’re really looking forward to the quarter-final.”

Joseph Hester

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“It was a brilliant performance against Galway. There are eleven players under 23, they came through from U-21 and they got to two All-Ireland Finals and were unlucky not to have success at that level. As for the quarter-final, it’s always good to get a trip up to Croker and we’re hoping for Mayo!”

In general… Canon Liam Devine

“ People gather at James Hester’s in Loughglynn for the Roscommon People interviews. Picture: Andrew Fox

(Right) Joseph Hester speaking to Dan Dooner, Roscommon People. Picture: Andrew Fox

“I have the distinction of being the PRO of two County Boards – not all at the one time of course! I was six years in Sligo and then when I came to Roscommon I was five years here, so eleven consecutive years as PRO of County Boards. It’s a very difficult job, it’s demanding, but Hugh (Lynn) has done a wonderful job.”

Mick Jordan

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“The one thing about all the players in Roscommon, that I’ve come across, is that they’re wonderful ambassadors. I was with them for the homecoming on the bus and my God they’re wonderful young men.”

Canon Liam Devine on his new parish…

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“The goalkeeper Colm Lavin and of course one of the greatest full-backs we ever had was from this parish, Pat Doorey, and of course Dermot Earley, so it’s an historic parish and it’s a great GAA parish and it’s great to meet people like James (Hester) here, who is such a GAA fanatic.”

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Ballintubber Heritage Festival

Ballintubber Heritage Festival hosts ‘Heritage Weekend’ The highlight of this year’s Ballintubber Heritage Festival 2017 will be the Heritage Weekend which takes place over Saturday 22nd of July and Sunday, 23rd of July. The weekend will feature an exhibition of traditional cooking, butter making and crafts as well as a ‘Graveyard Talk’ with archae-

ologist Mary Timoney. There will also be a historical village in Ballintubber over the weekend and great entertainment in 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, 28th of July. Groups such as Celtic Crú, Strings Attached and the Edna Fahy School of Dance will provide top class music and dancing. There will even be an ‘American Wake’ in Garvey’s!

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG… American students arrive in Ballintubber

BALLINTUBBER Heritage Weekend Pictured in Ballintubber were Teddy Ivanova, Andrew Bair and Christina Galarza. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Ballintubber were Katelyn Graff and Matthew Ferr. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Ballintubber were Eva Stoneburner, Anna Marcella Goeller and Nora Magee. Picture: Andrew Fox Congratulations to Ballintober Heritage Festival also to Saint Croan’s GAA on their new grounds development

Pictured in Ballintubber were Rhona Garvey, Luna, Catalina and Gael Connell. Picture: Andrew Fox.

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Saturday, July 22nd 11am: Talk in Old Graveyard with Mary Timoney - Archaeologist 12 noon: Official opening at Old Schoolhouse. Followed by Butter Churning, Bread Making & Crafts. Visit Jimmy Hussey’s Forge. Guided Tours of the Castle, display of any findings. Car booth sale. 2pm: Historical village walk followed by Traditional Meadow cutting in Biodiversity Garden. Tea served in Old Schoolhouse, Face Painting, Tug-o-war, Potato picking, Music & Dancing. Sunday, July 23rd Traditional Hay Making. Followed by a visit to Willsgrove Hall at 4pm Dancing at the Crossroads Wednesday, July 26th Experience an American wake at Garvey’s. Music dance & stories Friday, July 28th American/Irish Mr. & Mrs. Competition in Kenny’s Fun filled evening promised July 29th & 30th Music & dance in Kenny’s and Garvey’s Monday, July 31st Kenny’s Bar - Grand Finale BBQ music and dance, various artists Tuesday, August 1st Garvey’s ... American/Irish dance competition with Mildred Pony Rides, Traditional meals served

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Special exhibitions this year include vehicle displays from the Kilmore Vintage Club (Sunday), boats from the Heritage Boats Association (Saturday/Sunday) and The Aidan Dockery Collection, one of the largest private collections of Irish stamps, coins, postcards and GAA programmes in the country. The highly popular and successful Craft and Food Fair is returning also, with an expected 25 plus stall of treats and artisan product.

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Rooskey Heritage Festival

28 – 30 July, 2017

Pictured enjoying some of the water activities at last year’s Rooskey Heritage Festival.

Pictured at the 2016 Rooskey Heritage Festival were Edel Beirne, Laura Beirne and Ciara Compton. Picture: Andrew Fox

Nightly entertainment in Big Red Barn! Nightly activities during the upcoming Rooskey Heritage Festival will be centred around the Big Red Barn. On the Friday night there’s ‘Music

Madness.’ The incredibly popular Patrick Feeney headlines on Saturday (support 4Degrees West), and our now traditional line-up of local

artists will close out the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday night. This year’s headline act is Gobsmacked.

Pictured enjoying the musical entertainment in the Big Red Barn at last year’s Rooskey Heritage Festival. Pictured at the 2016 Rooskey Heritage Festival were Eleanor, Phil, Anthony, Maria, Evan, Tony, Ann, Laoise, Mary and Niamh. Picture: Andrew Fox

Rooskey Heritage Festival 2017 28th July - FRIDAY 8:30 pm

Opening Ceremony – with Rooskey Rose Natasha Mahady followed by Music Madness in The Big Red Barn (with The Looney Hoppers, DJ Ronan Nugent)

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Pictured at Rooskey Heritage Festival were Anna, George, Nina and Karolina. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Water Activities: Kayaking / Canoeing / Zorb Balls Boat Trips Big Blue Play Bus Climbing Wall. Magic Show, (Community Centre, 4:00pm) Buskers on the Streets (Busking Competition, 3:00 to 5:00pm) Craft & Food Fair Adrian Dockery Collection in Community Centre (talk at 3:00pm) Pet Farm / Land Train / Bouncy Castles Exhibition: Tin Smith Exhibition: Heritage Boat Association Exhibition: Heritage Wall (local history articles)

Evening Activities

Music in the Big Red Barn: Support 4Degrees West, Headlined by: Patrick Feeney

30th July - SUNDAY

Pictured at the 2016 Rooskey Heritage Festival were Ciara Rogers, Georgia Cassidy and Alannah Fallon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Daily Activities (1:00pm to 6:00pm unless stated)

Water Activities: Kayaking / Canoeing / Zorb Balls (sponsored by Waterways Ireland) Boat Trips Climbing Wall Buskers on the Streets Magic Show (Big Red Barn, 6:00pm) Junior Disco (Big Red Barn, after magic show) Craft & Food Fair Lecture: Adrian Dockery Collection (in Community Centre – talks at 2:30 & 4:00pm) Pet Farm / Land Train / Bouncy Castles Dog Show (Opposite Weir Lodge 2:00-4:00pm) Exhibition: Wood Carver Exhibition: Heritage Boat Association Exhibition: Heritage Wall (local history articles) Vintage Rally by Kilmore Inn Vintage Club

Evening Activities

Local Acts in the Big Red Barn: A selection of local bands playing from evening to late night. A great way to celebrate the talent in and around Rooskey village. 2017 is headlined by Gobsmacked. The MONSTER DRAW (top prize a Cruise sponsored by Emerald Star) takes place as part of the evening activities on Sunday.

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Brideswell Pattern Festival is back, bigger and better! T he launch of Brideswell Pattern Festival was held recently in Hamrockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, Brideswell. Guest speakers on the night included Mr Ireland Darren King, Cllr. Tony Ward, Eugene Murphy TD & Minister Denis Naughten. TomĂĄs Beades acted as MC on the night and thanked everyone for coming out to support the launch. The Festival, which gets underway at 8 pm on Friday, 28th of July, promises to be even more popular and enjoyable than in other years. Events will get underway this year with an excuse to get your dancing shoes on in the form of a Stensons and Stilettos night in the festival marquee. There will be American style BBQ, Line Dancing followed by live band â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Buckleysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aka â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Groomsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This promises to be great night of entertainment for all the family. Tickets are â&#x201A;Ź15 for adults, â&#x201A;Ź7.50 for kids and â&#x201A;Ź40 for a family of four and can be purchased on the door. Bright and early the following day, Saturday 29th, boasts a number of

Pictured is the Brideswell Pattern Committee and supporters at the launch of Brideswell Pattern Festival 2017.

festival highlights including The Inaugural Brideswell Pattern Cycle (in support of Cancer Care West) with three routes offering something for cyclists of all abilities; a challenging 120km route, 50km route or a 10km family cycle, including a food stop and after cycle refreshments. There will be a walk in association with the local defibrillator group from the Festival marquee and at 3 pm

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we will have a GAA blitz for the local teams followed by refreshments in the marquee. This will be followed by dancing with Declan Nerney and his band supported by Seamus Moore and Shane Moore in the Festival Marquee till late. Tickets are â&#x201A;Ź15 and can be purchased on the door or in local pubs. Sunday, 30th of July will also play host to an actionpacked schedule of events

starting with the Annual Pattern Mass at 12 noon in the village followed by a cake sale in aid of Brideswell National School, Wheel of Fortune. There will also be childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshops, entertainment and amusements, and traditional stations at 4 pm. At 4.30 pm we will have a kids tractor run and an Inaugural Brideswell Soapbox Run. Due to Roscommon playing

Pictured at Brideswell Pattern Festival launch recently were TomĂĄs Beades (Chairperson, Brideswell Pattern Festival), Cllr. Tony Ward, then Cathaoirleach Roscommon County Council, Eugene Murphy T.D. and Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

in Croke Park, The Gerry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley Memorial Raffle will now take place on Pattern Sunday evening at 9 pm sharp and Derek Ryan and his band will take to the stage on Sunday night for what is promised to be an electric night of dancing. Tickets are â&#x201A;Ź20 and can be purchased on the door or in local pubs. There is a special â&#x201A;Ź30 combo ticket for Saturday and Sunday night

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‘To this day, when I go to my head for images or ideas, they are all in Ballaghaderreen’ ‘The loss of communities is the loss of who we are’ says Theatre giant Garry Hynes as she reﬂects on the inﬂuences of her Ballaghaderreen childhood… The following is an abridged version of the speech Ballaghaderreen native Garry Hynes gave to the Douglas Hyde Conference in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, last Friday. Garry is the co-founder and artistic director of the Druid Theatre company.

Some time in December 1959, a 6½-year-old girl looked at a familiar yellow electric clock on top of the wireless in her kitchen. She noticed the clock was stopped at nine minutes to eight. The family was moving house and the clock had been unplugged at that time that morning. What she didn’t realise then was that she was never to forget that sight and, although the clock stayed in the family in subsequent new homes, she would never look at it again without seeing the actual as well as that shadowy, stopped time. That person, of course, was me. We were moving from our house, built on my grandfather John F Morley’s land at Bothar Buí, to Monaghan where my father had been appointed chief executive of the Vocational Educational Committee there.

Pictured are Garry Hynes (Guest Speaker) and Patsy McGarry chatting with Neasa O’Callaghan (blogger) and Sinead Mangan at the recent Douglas Hyde Conference in Ballaghaderreen. Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Subsequently we moved to Galway, my father’s county. I went to secondary school and university there and eventually with friends I founded Druid Theatre in Galway in 1975. But much as I could never see that clock again without remembering the stopped time, all my experience of the world was to be forever shaped by the landscape of my first six years. To this day, when I go to my head for images or ideas they are all in Ballaghaderreen. My idea of far away is always the horizon at the end of the flat fields behind our house on Bothar Buí. A stream is the one a field away from the house

where I first caught leebeens. A church is St. Nathy’s Cathedral with the long, slightly spooky tree-lined walk to the door. A bridge is the one at Crennane where my mother and my aunt took me for walks. A bog is our bit of bog in Aughalaustia. Just as surely as I will go into the earth at the end of my days, the Ballyoughter earth (near where our house was built) from the beginning of my days is in me. There is nothing new in this. It is the root of Heaney’s poems, of Friel’s plays. Tom Murphy’s Newcastle. The big town near the small town where his

Pictured are Martina Earley, Cllr. Orla Leyden (Cathaoirleach), Cllr. Liam Callaghan, Garry Hynes (Guest speaker), Senator Maura Hopkins, Richie Farrell (Chairperson /Convenor) and Dr. Sandra Collins (Director of National Library of Ireland) at the recent Douglas Hyde Conference held in Ballaghaderreen. Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

plays take place is Galway to Tom’s native Tuam. Many years later – 1980, to be exact – when I had the privilege of being in the Guildhall in Derry for the premiere of one of the most important plays of the 20th century, Brian Friel’s ‘Translations’, my head nearly burst open when we came to the love scene. There, with brilliant theatrical mastery, he had an Irish woman and an English man, neither of whom spoke the other’s language, express their love for each other by repeating the names of townlands around them. I will never forget the thrilling mo-

ments of them calling out their love through Lis na nGradh, Carraig an Phoill, Carraig na Rí, Loch na nÉan, Loch an Iubhair, Machaire Buidhe, Machaire Mór, Cnoc na nGabhar, Mullach, Port, Tor, Lag. Suddenly I understood why the place names of an area I had not lived in since I was six had such an incantatory power over me. Hearing or speaking words such as Bothar Buí, Kilcolman, Lisacul, Kilmovee, Carracastle, Monasteraden, Gurteen, was, I realised, an expression of my own love of that place. When I hear or speak those names I am hearing the voices of my mother, my aunt, and people long since gone like my grandmother and grandfather and others before them. In other words, I am affirming that I belong to the world of other people, that the essence of the human condition is the sense of connectedness to people and place. I am affirming that I am part of a community. When we lose our communities we lose, at a fundamental level, the sense of who we are. And who we were. In a word, we lose our culture. A short while ago, I read that everyone dies twice; once when they physically pass from the world, the second when the last person ever says their name. To finish I am speaking aloud the names William Morley and Maria Morley, my great-grandfather and great-grandmother respectively. I never met them. But they are alive still. As is Ballaghaderreen.

Pictured is Richie Farrell (Chairperson /Convenor) of the recent Douglas Hyde Conference which was held in Ballaghaderreen. Picture: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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Helping ill children: Please support this important fundraiser Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin is one of our best-known national institutions and many thousands of sick children have been treated there over the years. Next Saturday night Shirley Whyte and the good people of Fuerty are holding a fundraising night in D’Alton’s in aid of the aforementioned hospital. There will be a barbeque, music and auction on the night with a special €200 hamper for the Best Dressed Farmerette, which is why the night is being called Craic for Crumlin and Shirley promises the craic will be 90.

There is also a raffle taking place and at the moment they are busy selling tickets with the first prize of a heifer and calf, or €1,500, along with loads more prizes. There is a nice story behind the first prize. A few years ago Liam and Bernie Heavey donated a calf to another local fundraiser and Ann Gacquin bought the calf at auction; she asked Liam to hold on to it, until another deserving cause came up and in the meantime, as calves do, the calf grew up and had her own calf. When Ann heard of this present cause she kindly donated the heifer and new calf – charity cattle, if you

will. I don’t have to emphasise the importance of Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital, so if you can at all get to D’Alton’s on Saturday night, bring plenty of money with you, buy loads of tickets, have a mighty night’s fun and make a contribution to what I’m sure will be a very successful fundraising event. I intend to make the long, maybe sad journey to Sligo on Saturday night to see Galway and Donegal, so I might not be back in time. If I am, I will hopefully see you all in Fuerty and, once again, meet all the Rossies.

Can anyone stop the Dubs? Some weeks ago while gazing into my crystal ball, I predicted that the Leinster football championship was a foregone conclusion and that no-one would come within ten points of the all-conquering Dubs. Last Sunday I was proved wrong when a battling Kildare side got to within nine points of the seven-in-a-row winning Leinster champions. However, I have to say that I saw nothing last Sunday to suggest that the Dubs are in any way faltering and in fact, the list of well-known All-Ireland medal winners who didn’t start at all, is absolutely terrifying. Bernard Brogan, who came in and proved he is still untouchable as a scoring forward, Paul Flynn, Michael Dara McCauley, Eoghan O’Gara, Diarmuid Connolly, Johnny Cooper, and Kevin McMenamon, are just a few of the marquee players who were on the bench – and yet they weren’t missed at all. Con O’Callaghan gets a start in the Leinster final and scores 12 points, six

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from play, Cormac Costello, who came in as a sub in last year’s All-Ireland final and scored three points seems to have disappeared altogether and the signs are ominous for the rest of the remaining counties as we head into the business end of the season. As for Kildare, Keith Cribbin, Danny Flynn and David Slattery were as good as you would see on any county team, while the exhibition of high fielding by the midfielder Kevin Feely was absolutely outstanding. I was surprised that very few of the sportswriters mentioned him at all in Monday’s papers. I didn’t see the Ulster final but again it went as expected (to be fair, the Rossies are the only ones who upset the predictions in any of the four provinces), and whatever way we look at it, it still looks as if the eventual winners will come from one of the big three, Tyrone, Kerry, or the Dubs. I really hope I’m wrong so come on Roscommon, or Mayo, or someone else, and strike a blow for the small counties.

Finally for this week, my good friend Sean Beirne tells me that the big annual Open Day in Donamon Castle that was to take place on Sunday week, 30th of July has been postponed due to the outrageous action of the Roscommon footballers in beating Galway, winning the Connacht final and thereby qualifying for the All-Ireland quarter-final, which will take place in Croke Park on the same day. Sean (kindly) pointed out to me that a large number of Galwegians will be free on that day, but in view of the fact that the entire county of Roscommon will be in Dublin, the very wise decision to postpone the event was taken and it will now take place on the Sunday of the bank holiday weekend, 6th of August. It is still one of the great days of the summer entertainment season, so keep it in your diary, and make sure you get to Donamon Castle on that new date.

A blog worth viewing Almost four years ago Geraldine Lavelle, a friend of my daughter, Lisa, was involved in an accident that left her with life-changing spinal injuries that have confined her to a wheelchair. Geraldine, who was only in her mid-20s at the time, has taken it on herself to try and raise awareness of spinal injuries and their effect on the people themselves, their friends and their families. Now she has started a very interesting blog, ‘spinalcordinjury.ie’. Her aim is to help anyone who has to deal with what she admits can be a very devastating occurrence and I would ask you all to take a little bit of time out and have a read of a very interesting, thoughtprovoking blog.

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€14,000 raised for Keith Gallagher Fund

Former All-Ireland champion Andy Moran, centre, pictured with Chloe and a delighted Keith Gallagher.

On Friday, 30th of June last, Irish para cyclist Jerry Towey embarked on a mammoth 5-hour on-the-spot cycle ride covering the same distance as from Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon to Drogheda, Louth, some 176 Km. This was followed by a social in Duffy’s Four Ways, Kilmovee where former All-Ireland champion Andy Moran was one of the special guests. It was all in aid of a local schoolboy Keith Gallagher (12) as he fights leukaemia. With online donations via www.kilmovee.info (still open until end of July), sponsorship cards and the collection buckets that were available throughout the day, and the enormous generosity of friends of the family, team-mates, school friends, locals and passers-by, a grand total of approximately €14,000 has been raised. Jerry Towey, chairperson of the Keith Gallagher Fund committee said: “All the monies raised will be used to relieve the stress of travel and increased expenses incurred during the battle Keith faces.” The committee of the Keith Gallagher Fund sincerely thanks everyone who has supported the appeal to date.

Irish para cyclist Jerry Towey, Ballaghaderreen, embarked on a mammoth 5-hour on-the-spot cycle ride covering the same distance as from Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon to Drogheda, Louth, some 176 Km.

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Trump: An idiot abroad? Much comment has been made of French President Emmanuel and First Lady Brigitte Macron’s relationship, mainly due to the large age difference between the pair. Personally, I believe it’s nobody’s business that Mrs. Macron is significantly older than her husband! However, in the world of an ill-mannered individual whose labelled some women as dogs, pigs and slobs, where wives are seen as pretty young things, nay, arm candy, Donald Trump’s remarks regarding Mrs. Macron’s looks were not just patronising and downright insulting. They were also perfectly in keeping with what we’ve come to expect from this lumbering oaf, whose diplomatic skills I couldn’t locate even if I had NASA’s sophisticated electron microscope! How Melania copes being manacled to this revolting individual, who’d hit on the Pope if He drove a better car (no disrespect to the Holy Father), is anyone’s guess, but cope she does; and we must give her credit for having a strong stomach! Perhaps she loves him! Or perhaps she just craves designer shoes and handbags! Me too; but girls, given the choice of marriage to Trump and copious financial fringe benefits, or jumping into a lion’s den with a pork chop tied around my neck, I’d say marinate me in apple sauce, stick a rosette on my ass and lower me in lads! Look I’m not criticising Melania, I’m not…no woman – including this gorgeous, intelligent one with oodles of potential – wants

Paschal’s pandora’s box You’ve gotta love Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, the man who never uses one sentence to confuse us when he can flower it out with a load of bulls**t. Of course I’m referring to his pledge to spend a portion of the money we don’t have, on crap we don’t need, like Metro North! Anything else in that box, Pandora? I don’t know about you folks, but I’m texting Hell to ask about the Devil’s exchange programme!

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to be treated like an ornament, so perhaps the marriage is a kind of business arrangement. She’s got the looks and the Tiffany bracelet; he’s got the money and the mansion. However, wouldn’t it be great if Trump had some manners too, and refrained from looking another woman up and down, evaluating her in a highly objective and sexist manner, then making salacious and titillating comments about her in front of the world and the mother of his youngest child, as was the case where he so publicly dehumanised Madame Macron last week! I mean, how uncomfortable must it have been for Melania when her meal ticket, sorry husband, clasped Brigitte’s hand and with a twinkle in his eye we haven’t seen since Hilary’s emails were hacked, exclaimed “You’re in such good shape,” and then, practically high-fiving her bewildered husband, turned to him and repeated…“she’s in such good physical shape.” Well I’m certain that’s what Trump said readers, I mean his penis was shouting so loud at the sight of a captivating female in a short(ish) dress, I couldn’t quite hear his voice! Look, maybe it was just a clumsy compliment, maybe I’m over-reacting, I mean at least the sleazebag didn’t revert to form and disgracefully grab the poor woman by her lady parts as he’s admitted he’s so fond of doing.

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Issues surrounding the Jobstown trial continue to rumble, with TD Paul Murphy reportedly accusing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of ‘defaming’ him when the latter accused the former of ‘thuggery’ during a Dáil debate last week relating to the protest. I feel Mr. Murphy is milking great mileage out of this trial, in which he and his co-accused were acquitted. Now, I don’t support Joanie or Paul, nor do I condone violence, but I’m glad all accused in this case were acquitted because we have a right to protest peacefully, yada, yada, yada… However, as I understand, under Dáil privilege, comments can be made (and reported providing they’re accurate accounts of what was said in the House chambers) and protection is afforded to TDs (as enshrined in the Constitution) whereby they may speak freely and have an open debate, which is what Leo was doing. So I really cannot see where Mr. Murphy is going with this claim. And speaking of ‘claims,’ why did Anti Austerity Alliance TD Murphy, who’s entitled to an annual wage of €87,258 before tax, claim legal aid for the trial? Okay, he says he takes a ‘young worker’s wage’ of €1,800 a month after tax, but according to the Sunday World, he also ‘claimed €80 a day Dáil expenses every day during the trial’ and I find this an absolute disgraceful use of taxpayers’ money and feel he has a brass neck! What also irks me is that Murphy continues to refer to three individuals whom he claims…there’s that word ‘claims’ again… committed ‘co-ordinated perjury’ during his trial, and these individuals, although not directly named but rather alluded to, haven’t been given their own right to reply. Now, again, I’m not taking anyone’s side, but in my view that’s grossly unfair and I want to ask if Mr. Murphy sees his own comment regarding a possible Garda conspiracy against him as an abuse of his own personal Dáil privilege?

Minister Humphreys to open Boyle Arts Festival today Minister for Arts and Culture, Heather Humphreys will officially open the eagerly-anticipated Boyle Arts Festival today, Thursday, 20th of July in King House at 8 pm. Ms. Humphreys will also officially open the 28th annual Visual Arts Exhibition and this will be celebrated by an outdoor musical perform-

ance by the group Jawbone, and the magical inflatables of the Castlerea Carnival Group. This year’s main exhibition is entitled ‘Facing West’ and it will focus on works by established and emerging artists from this region and further west. They will present work in a range of media including

ation, For more inform ll in to The ca or e m program arian’s next door to M Festival office, e office is open on Bridge St. Th ding Sundays) from lu every day (exc th of July. For more 30 til un w ts. no to www.boylear information go 071-9663085. ll com, and/or ca earts.com or find yl bo @ fo in l ai painting, drawing, sculpture, textile, Em . us on Facebook ceramics and photography. This

exhibition, which has been curated by Paul McKenna, aims to engage, enthuse and inspire. The Main Visual Art exhibition is open between 11 am and 6 pm every day and during events in King House, from Friday, 21st of

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Great ﬁlm options at Boyle Arts Festival Anyone thinking of going to ‘the pictures’ in the next few days, need look no further than Boyle Arts Festival! There is a top class projection and surround sound system installed in the auditorium in King House and four major film presentations to see this week. First up and for children is ‘The Jungle Book’. It’s on in King House, Friday, 21st of July at 3 pm. Duration: 106 minutes. Classification: PG. Photographer and filmmaker Darren Purcell moved to Boyle in 2013 and was quickly bowled over by the beauty of the town and the warm, welcoming nature of its people. ‘Boyle – Above & Beyond’ is a short film exploring Boyle in a way never

done before with sweeping vistas and spectacular aerial viewpoints. This new version will be presented at BAF 2017 on Wednesday, 26th of July at 4 pm. Duration: 25 minutes. One of the highlights of the forthcoming Festival will be a chance to see a specially extended version of the film, ‘Boyle – Through the Magic Lantern’. This film offers a unique glimpse into life in Boyle in days gone by, as seen through the eyes of three local motion picture enthusiasts, Walter Cahill, Gerald Dodd and Jim Duffy. ‘Boyle –Through the Magic Lantern’ was very well received when it premiered during BAF 2012 and now it has been expanded with fascinating new local footage. The

film has been compiled and edited by Brendan McGee, with the assistance of the families of the three cameramen and the Irish Film Institute. It takes a look at life in the Boyle area between the late 1950s and the late 1970s and it will showcase rarely seen colour film footage of events like summer horse shows, school openings, sports days, local pantomimes, the changing face of the town over the years and the only known movie film of the fire in St. Joseph’s Church, which took place exactly 40 years ago, in 1977. Thursday, 27th of July at 1 pm. Duration: 50 minutes. ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’: Boyle Arts Festival are delighted to be able to present this classic Australian cinema

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masterpiece, celebrating its 40th anniversary in Europe this year. You can see it on Saturday, 29th of July at 3 pm.

July until 18th of August. The Local Artists Expo in the Parochial School provides a forum for artists who would otherwise find few opportunities to display their work. The renowned Boyle Camera Club, with over 60 members, will showcase a rich and diverse range of their photographic images in the town library at King House, during library hours from 21st-29th of July. Also on 20th of July, local artist Naomi Draper will be opening her studio in the Harrington Studios at King House. It will also be open between 11 am and 6 pm on 21st-22nd of July. ‘Familiar’ by local beginners photography group Fotofit will present an exhibition of their recent work in the Family Resource Centre, every day from 11 am to 4 pm, until 27th of July. The exhibition will open on 20th of July at 7 pm. Also, keep an eye out for ‘pop-up galleries’ and small exhibitions in various shop windows in the town, during the course of the Festival. Please note that entrance to all exhibitions is free.

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longest running such events, will take place from Thursday, 3rd of August to Tuesday, 8th of August in Ballygar, Co. Galway. This will be the 73rd anniversary of the first staging of the event. Each year, people travel from far and wide to experience the great entertainment provided at carnival time in the north east Galway town. From top entertainers like Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Lisa McHugh, Hot

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Fuss and Marty Mone, to the street entertainment of the Fair Day, Truckin, Tug O’War and the Carnival Parade, there is something for everyone. This year the local committee have again done a fabulous job in organsing what promises to be a great carnival, featuring fun for all the family! On Thursday, 3rd of August the carnival will be officially opened at the Mattie McDonagh Centre with renowned Irish chef, Neven Maguire (at appox. 8 pm).

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he year was 1945, the war was just edging to an end and a new Parish Priest – Canon John Feeley – had just arrived in Ballygar. At the time, the church had no heating system and straight away the Canon purchased the radiators and piping from Mount Talbot House and a new solid fuel central system was installed. The heating system was a great improvement but now Canon Feeley was faced with another problem – large numbers of people were coming to Sunday Mass with many forced to remain outside as there was simply not enough room for the entire congregation inside. Canon Feeley decided that for once and for all the Parish Church now needed to be extended in order to accommodate all the people of the parish. And so the story begins…Canon John Feeley needed to raise much-needed funds in order to extend the Parish Church and he felt that a new idea, that had already been tried in some parts of the country – known as ‘The Carnival’ – might be

a good way to raise those much-needed funds. The first Ballygar Carnival was planned and organised in a most detailed and precise manner, and it became a total community effort involving everyone in the parish and most of all a dedicated Ladies Catering Committee, and such is the story today 73 years on! Ballygar Carnival has been held every year since. In the 1950s, Murray’s supplied the amusements. Their huge steam traction engine was an amazing sight as it pulled into town, towing many wagons and trailers. Chris Hynes of Newbridge provided the PA system. Ballygar public houses, about twelve in those days, got an extension to normal hours for the duration of the carnival. Most people came to the carnival on bicycles. Some came by pony and horse traps. Hundreds of bicycles were parked around the church walls and stretched as far as the Town Hall and High Street. The carnival was always well advertised and the posters, hand leaflets and dance passes were distributed.

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Martin Joe Moran’s Hillman Minx was specically fitted with a roof rack to accommodate large loud speakers to advertise the carnival around the locality. Bert Flynn’s band from Roscommon played every night during the early carnivals. As the years went by, many of the country’s best bands came to town – such as Brose Walsh, Stephen Garvey, Des Fretwell, Johnny Butler, The Melody Aces, Jimmy Sturrock and Ivy Benson and her all-girls band!

This year we celebrate 73 years of Ballygar Carnival which down through the years is getting bigger and better than ever, probably Ireland’s oldest and longest running Carnival, with record crowds each year. Ballygar Carnival is run totally by volunteers with all profits redistributed back into the community for many worthy groups and organisations. It’s a fun-filled six-day event catering for young and old. Dancing in the Dome (as people still call it, now the state-of-the-

art Mattie McDonagh Centre) with top bands secured is a huge attraction as are Murray’s Amusements and street entertainment for our visitors from far and wide who travel home annually to be part of the carnival. We look forward with great enthusiasm to this year’s celebration of 73 years of Ballygar Carnival. We thank you for your support over the years and hope to see you come to Ballygar for this hugely promising carnival weekend.

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Talking history! From 12 pm to 1 pm on Friday, 4th of August, Galway Bay FM will be live from outside the courthouse on the Market Square. Valerie Hughes of Galway Bay’s Wagon Wheel Show, will chat to local people about the history of Ballygar carnival, the showbands of the early years and the line-up for this year’s event.

Join super chef Neven Maguire for a special cookery demonstration in the Mattie McDonagh Centre from 8 pm on Carnival opening night (Thursday, 3rd of August). Preceding this, there will be food stalls on display in the centre from 6.30 pm.

Nature walk On Tuesday afternoon after a hectic weekend, Elaine O’ Riordan, ecologist with NUI Galway and Galway County Council will lead a nature walk and scavenger hunt for kids in Aughrane forest. The group will assemble at the gazebo which is at the entrance to the forest at 2 pm. The event is open to all ages. Parking for this is available at Coláiste Mhuire car park beside the forest.

Nathan Carter On Saturday night, 5th of August Ireland’s supestar of country music, Nathan Carter will perform. Carter will be supported by ‘Forceps’ a very popular Belfastbased band at 9 pm in Mattie McDonagh centre.

Truckin’ & Tractor! The Truckin’ and Tractor Run will take place in aid of Western Alzheimers and Galway Hospice. The event will be held from 4 pm on Saturday, 5th of August on the Main Street. There will be music, barbeque and children’s entertainment throughout the evening.

Youth Fest At 6 pm on Friday, 4th of August, Ballygar Youth Club will host the carnival’s first ever ‘Youth Fest.’ This will include Bubble Soccer, Felcro Football, Frisbee Golf and much more. This event will be held in association with Ballygar Carnival and Foróige, Ireland’s leading youth organisation.

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Carnival Fair Day on Monday, August 7th On Monday, 7th of August the town will come alive for the annual Carnival Fair Day. This year there will be new stalls, street entertainment, Pride of Place Ballygar Tent, where local voluntary groups will present their achievements, face-painting, magician, food stalls, craft stalls and much more. Professional Sheep Dog Demonstrator Eamon Egan, will present demonstrations in the Niall Walsh Community Field from 12 noon to 4 pm. Eamon has demonstrated the art of sheepdog training at many national shows and sheep-

dog events all over Ireland including the Tullamore Show, the International Sheepdog Trials and Teagasc National Events. His courses have featured on Ear to the Ground and Nationwide TV programmes. Demonstrations will be held every half hour. Marty Mone, singer, performer and songwriter will sing on the street later in the day, he will also meet and greet fans throughout the evening. Marty will perform again in concert in the Mattie McDonagh Centre from 11.30 pm.

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History talk On Saturday, 5th of August, there will be a history talk and walk presented by local historian Paul Connolly. Paul is the author of ‘Mount Talbot: A Journey Through the Ages’ and ‘Ballygar and the Surrounding Areas during the Revolutionary Years, 1913-1923’. The talk will take place in the Courthouse, Market Square, Ballygar and after the talk Paul will lead a walk through Aughrane Forest, Ballygar. Paul will present the history on the Denis Henry Kelly estate and he will highlight key sites of historical importance.

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Orienteering event At 12 noon on Sunday (6th of August) there will be an orienteering event in Aughrane forest. Each participant will be presented with a map to follow a given route. More competitive participants can run the course and record times. This event is for beginners to orienteering and does not require any former experience or training. It’s great fun and promises to be a great event for all the family.

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Tug O’War – then top party band! At 8 pm on Sunday, August 6th the local Tug O’War Club will host a fun evening of competition and craic. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Later in the centre, Ireland’s top

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Pictured (right) at the 2016 Ballygar Carnival were Gerri, Shauna, Caitlin and Carmel Mee and Erin McNulty. Picture: Andrew Fox

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This year’s Parade The 2017 Ballygar Carnival will feature the annual Parade on Sunday, 6th of August. The colourful parade will begin at 5 pm, starting in the Main Street.

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entertainment and much more At 3 pm on the Sunday the annual Carnival Fancy Dress will take place in the Mattie McDonagh Centre.

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Pictured at the 2014 Ballygar Carnival were Ellie Ann McFadden, Michael McFadden and Addison Doyle. Picture: Andrew Fox

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An evening of music at Castlecoote Lodge The summer sun may have vanished for now, but traditional musicians, singers and dancers are keeping the holiday atmosphere alive at Castlecoote Lodge tomorrow night (Friday, 21st). A great session of music, song and dance will gladden the heart of partici-

pants and all who attend this renowned session. All performers are most welcome to join in so if you play, sing, dance or tell a good yarn, come along to the Lodge for the session which will commence at 10 pm. You’re sure of a warm welcome.

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Pictured in Ruby King’s at the Shannon Academy of Dance Celebration Night for the World Open Irish Dance Championships were Tania Ferguson, Patrick Lambert and Rachel Byrne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Ruby King’s at the Shannon Academy of Dance Celebration Night for the World Open Irish Dance Championships were Cerys Bryer, Áine Halpin and Lauren McDermott. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Jon and Mary star in ‘The Successful TD’ at Arts Centre There is a theatrical treat taking to the arts centre stage this week as the dream team of Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy and Michael Scott make a welcome return to Roscommon Arts Centre. Following on from last summer’s sell-out performance of ‘The Matchmaker’, Jon Kenny, Mary and Michael will now delight audiences with their adaptation of John B. Keane’s ‘The Successful TD’ on Thursday, 27th and Friday, 28th of July at 8 pm nightly. ‘The Successful TD’ follows the trials, tribulations, misadventures and hilarious antics of Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dáil in the October Elections. Written by John B. Keane in 1967, he displays his edge for humour and satire which is un-

comfortably close to the politics of today! Peppered with Keane’s gallery of madcap characters, this show will have you laughing at politics (in a good way) from the start. Tull has roped in the help of his faithful daughter Kate while his wife nurses her various ailments in either bed or Lisdoonvarna, but his arch-enemy, Flannery the local school teacher, plans to scupper the election for Tull… Based on ‘The Letters of A Successful TD’ and ‘An Irish Minister of State’ by John B. Keane and adapted for the stage by Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy and Michael Scott, this is a summer’s evening of theatre that you simply won’t want to miss! Booking now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824/ www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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Pictured at a going away party for Sinéad Casey and Emily Holmes in Carthy’s Porterhouse were Sinéad Casey, Diana Nash and Emily Holmes.

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Pictured (above) at a going away party for Sinéad Casey and Emily Holmes in Carthy’s Porterhouse were Gerry Connaughton and Ann Corcoran.

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Pictured at a going away party for Sinéad Casey and Emily Holmes in Carthy’s Porterhouse were Patsy Casey and Sharon Brandon.

Pictured at a going away party for Sinéad Casey and Emily Holmes in Carthy’s Porterhouse were Sinéád Casey and Gerry Corcoran.

Pictured at a going away party for Sinéad Casey and Emily Holmes in Carthy’s Porterhouse were Ciara Corcoran and Ciarán Casey.

Pictured at a going away party for Sinéad Casey and Emily Holmes in Carthy’s Porterhouse were Diana Nash, Sinéad Casey and Ciarán Casey.

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Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were John Harkin and Caoimhe Gaughan.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Emily Caltagirone, Kellie Staunton and Kate Ward.

Faces & P laces Rockford’s Pics: Andrew Fox Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Megan Kelly and Rachel Harte.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Áine O’Connor and Neasa Hanley.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Laura Thomas and Olivia Fullard.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Shannon Sullivan and Emer Kelly.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Holly Noone and Nicole Keavaney.

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Create that classic cottage appeal  MIRIAM KERINS

According to property website Daft.ie, an area in Roscommon has “the lowest value of anywhere in Ireland”, with houses on average costing around €58,000. Now we think that could be seen as a positive…and here’s why! People are spending money again and with some fears around travel to certain areas of Europe, the concept of owning your very own holiday let, your pied a terre, your maison d’été, (that’s summer house for those reading in black and white), has never been more alluring. And with these prices, it’s also never been more achievable. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to spend the summer in beautiful Roscommon meaning locals could be quids in if they were to buy now and do up that ol’ house and lease it out to city slickers seeking a hidden love shack or a quiet country retreat. So, what’re you waiting for…go get DIYing ‘cause someone, somewhere wants to kick back, relax and spend the last weeks of summer in your very own, bought for a bargain, Roscommon retreat. Here’s what you do! Forget carpets; priceless Persian rugs are out; tiling’s in. Yep concrete surfaces have come a long way with tiling being not only the new interior fad. It’s also low maintenance, durable, is no longer relegated to bathroom floors, and above all, it’s easy on the pocket. Our top tip! Opt for the versatility of a vintage Moroccan palate, it’s strong, it’s bold and it makes a statement. For a quick interior fix to create space let the tiles do the talkin’ and paint your walls white –make sure the paint is washable. You see, looking at it from a psychology point of view, white can trick the eye into believing things are further away, so white walls will make smaller rooms feel open, airy and larger. If

you think white is too clinical, then opt for a feature wall in pale yellow or a mint green to add an air of sophistication and summer warmth. Many old buildings/farm houses have low ceilings and if your new summer let is low rise, don’t worry, a quick lick of metallic

paint, (very in vogue this summer) will create a shimmering candle-lit effect. It’ll also bring your decor directly into the golden autumn months. However, if metallic oozes a bit too much oomph then use a satin finish or a semigloss white finish on your ceilings to reflect the sun’s rays and give the illusion of height.

Our top tip! Give your low ceiling a lift by extending it down your wall. Draw a line along your walls approximately six inches down from your ceiling, and then paint it the same colour as your ceiling. This instantly gives the illusion of increased height. Viola! You’re welcome.

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What’s beyond the front door? ... Choosing a front door with glass panels can let light stream into your hallway. Picture courtesy of Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd. ‘Odyssey Hardwood Doors’ collection.

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Create a functional, family-friendly hallway  MIRIAM KERINS

Nobody likes a damp, dark, dingy hallway. Especially one the kids (and hubby) use as a dumping ground for bags, balls and mucky boots meaning many DIY-ers often tend to overlook this particular area in the home, seeing it as a waste of time. However, with the right palette and the right storage facilities, your hallway can become a bright corridor into the rest of your home. A neutral colour will always give a sense of light, airy “welcome to our home” feel. Blues, apple greens or pale yellows say a cheery “hello, come in” while a few family photos hung decoratively around the walls provide a sophisticated flair to this otherwise often uninteresting and forgotten about room. Add a narrow console style table – you’ll pick up an interesting vintage style one at a car boot sale/market or antique shop for a song – pop a plant on top and your hallway immediately becomes a well-planned interior design feature in your home. Consider a mirror! A ceiling to floor length mirror in a small room gives the illusion of depth. And it adds balance. Our top tip! For a dramatic effect, place a spotlight behind the mirror to create a warm glow. While I’m not an expert on Feng Shui, apparently placing a mirror in your hallway gives visitors a welcome feeling. Add hooks and/or coat stands to give the kids somewhere to hang their stuff. A slimline storage unit provides the perfect and practical solution for dog leads and hats, and is ideal for hiding those boots and runners and other knick-knacks the family usually throw on the floor. No room for a storage unit or a coat stand, no problem; add a shelf and a peg rail for hanging stuff! If your stairs are in your hallway, don’t allow their underneath space go to waste. Utilise every ounce of space by putting in a

With the right palette and the right storage facilities, your hallway can become a bright corridor into the rest of your home.

vintage style apothecary chest of drawers or some built in bookcases to give a reading room appeal. Remember, your hallway is usually the first place you leave easy to lose items like keys, mobile phones, letters, purses and wallets; so make sure the room that doubles as your house entrance and the transitional space to the rest of your home, is functional, practical and is in keeping with your family’s unique style.

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Summer holiday prep for your garden ...  MIRIAM KERINS

August is looming and with it comes not only the beautiful golden hues of autumn. It’s also the time when many families take their annual sun holidays. With that in mind, we’ve got some useful hints to help our readers prepare their summer gardens; keeping them in tiptop shape. So, if you want to relax while you’re away…read on. The usual warm and wet August weather will make your grass grow so mow the lawn before you leave. Dead head all plants, especially roses – don’t worry, they’ll be in full bloom when you get back. Remove weeds! They’ll grow again while you’re away but at least the new ones won’t have taken too

much of a grip, making them easier to get rid of on your return. We apologise for using the ‘C’ word in July, but if you want those traditional Christmas flowers this year, now’s the time to get planting those narcissus and hyacinths. Feed and water all houseplants and move them away from direct sunlight. Our top tip! You could stand small potted plants on damp towels in the kitchen sink or in the bath. Don’t be tempted (like me) to squirt bleach down the loo as your parting shot; the enclosed fumes can actually harm your plants and may kill them. If you’re a kitchen gardener, then try to pick ‘n’ freeze what you can before you go, and water what’s left. Lock up any expensive, eye catching garden ornaments

in a secure shed. Then take a picture, and use a marker to brand anything large like garden seats, garden sculptures or giant pots that they’re left outside. In the unlikely event they’re stolen while you’re away, you’ve at least got something for the Gardaí to work from. Don’t give the burglars a helping hand to either steal your tools or use them to break into your home. Tidy up and lock away all garden utensils, gadgets and machinery like lawn mowers, strimmers, spades, and ladders etc. If your shed is full, bolt them to a wall. Burglars are not the only summer scourge when it comes to garden maintenance, so treat any pest/parasite problems as you leave and before the kids knock six bells out of each other waiting in the car.

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Members of the Roscommon senior football team brought the JJ Nestor Cup to Ladies’ Day at Roscommon Racecourse. Some of the players are pictured with race committee personnel, sponsors and other guests. Pic: Andrew Fox

At the Races...

David Diffley, John and Helen Earley, Property Partners Earley pictured making a presentation to Tom and Nuala Brennan after Aspen Belle won The Property Partners Earley Auctioneers Fillies Handicap Race. Picture: Andrew Fox

Annmarie, Ryan, Ella and Gabriel Lynch, Lynch Flooring pictured presenting a sponsorship cheque to Michael Finneran, Roscommon Racecourse Manager for the Best Turned Out Award. Picture: Andrew Fox

Anthony Cahill, Supervalu Castlerea, Shane and Orla Fleming, Fleming’s Supervalu Roscommon, Bernard Keane, Supervalu Lanesboro and Padraig Glancy, Supervalu Carrick-on-Shannon pictured making a presentation to Willie O’Brien after Tom Dooley won The Supervalu’s Roscommon Apprentice Handicap Race. Picture: Andrew Fox

Sandra Hughes, Roscommon Racecourse and Charlie O’Brien, Rosmed Pharmacy and The Lilac Rooms pictured making a presentation to Brian, Sinéad and Ann McMahon after Powersbomb won The Lilac Rooms Maiden Race. Picture: Andrew Fox

Dick O’Brien, Roscommon Racecourse pictured making a presentation to John and Catriona Oxx and Susie and Ciaran Connelly after Flying Fairies won The Lenebane Stakes (Listed Race €45,000). Picture: Andrew Fox

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NEWSDESK Monument to be unveiled in memory of Garda heroes Funding for AIT welcomed

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All is on schedule for the unveiling of a monument to honour Det. Garda John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne on 28th of July at 3 pm. The two Gardaí lost their lives in the service of the State on the 7th of July, 1980 after a bank robbery in Ballaghaderreen. Th monument was put in place at Shannon’s Cross last week. Work at the site under the supervision of John Green of

the Community Employment Scheme is well underway. It has been confirmed that the Minister of Justice and Equality, Mr. Charlie Flanagan, will unveil the monument. Also in attendance will be Assistance Commissioner for the Western Region Ann Marie McMahon. After the unveiling, the Byrne and Morley families will plant two oak trees in memory of their loved ones. A book launch

will take place after the tree planting. The book is stories and memories from local people, colleagues and friends recalling the terrible events of that time. Fr. Joe Kennedy, Chaplin to An Garda Siochana, will bless the monument. We are expecting a large gathering, including family and friends from the sporting world and former colleagues from

An Garda Siochana, dignitaries and a large crowd of local people. There will be parking at the James Timothy memorial Park (Eire Og GAA pitch) and Loughglynn Church car park. Minibuses will be available to ferry people to Shannon’s Cross from the village. After the unveiling there will be refreshments available in the Community Centre, Loughglynn. All are welcome.

Senator Frank Feighan has said the recent allocation of €853,285 in funding to support apprenticeship programme at Athlone Institute of Technology is good news for the region. “The funding will enable AIT to purchase equipment and carry out enabling works for the implementation of new programmes for existing apprenticeships in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics and Plumbing. “Apprenticeships and traineeships can provide an exciting career path for many young people living in Roscommon, Galway and across this region. “The Government is committed to improving existing apprentices and training programmes and also to opening new apprenticeships to cater for changing technology and workplace needs. “The funding is being provided by the Department of Education and Skills through the Higher Education Authority (HEA). “The Government plans to more than double the number of annual Apprenticeship and Traineeship registrations to 14,000 by 2020.”

100th Anniversary Commemoration of Rising Leader in Ballaghaderreen

Pictured on receiving her award was the Guaranteed Irish Science Hero, Professor Louise Kenny, Director of INFANT, the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research.

The search is on for Roscommon’s Music Hero Business membership organisation, Guaranteed Irish is calling on individuals and businesses in Roscommon to nominate their ‘Music Hero’ as part of the ‘Guaranteed Irish Hero Awards’, which recognise individuals who have been ambassadors for Ireland both at home and abroad. Members of the public are invited to nominate their music hero before the deadline of Friday, 11th of August 2017. Artist, Maser; Captain of Irish Women’s Rugby team, Niamh Briggs; and Director of INFANT Research Centre, Professor Louise Kenny, have so far been recognised as awardees for their contributions to art, sport and science, respectively. Launching the call for the Guaranteed Irish Music Hero, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, Brid O’Connell said: “This award is a great opportunity to commend someone who you consider to be a Guaranteed Irish Music Hero. Ireland has a rich musical history and heritage, and we believe it is time to champion Irish contri-

butions to music. What better way to do that than to nominate a Guaranteed Irish Music Hero? “We’re calling on businesses and individuals in Roscommon to get involved and put forward names of anyone who has demonstrated a real commitment to creating a better Ireland with music through jobs, community and provenance. As the music festival season is now in full swing, if you know someone who fits that bill, then we want to hear from you” concluded Brid O’Connell. The remaining Guaranteed Irish Heroes for food and technology will be awarded later in the year. To get involved and to nominate your Guaranteed Irish Music Hero, simply email info@guaranteedirish.ie before Friday, August of 11th 2017 or use the dedicated hashtag: #GIhero on social media with your nomination and a link to the artist’s song or music video.

Childcare funding welcomed Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that up to 70 pre-school childcare providers across Roscommon-Galway have received significant funding to improve facilities and services. “More than €783,000 has been provided by Government to 70 pre-school providers across Roscommon-Galway. The money is available to draw down immediately and will ensure building and maintenance works and outdoor play areas are improved and enhanced for the benefit of children,

staff and parents. New childcare places will also be created under this allocation,” stated Minister Naughten. “This funding will also provide a boost for local construction jobs as providers are set to undergo building and maintenance works over the coming weeks. “The total level of funding for pre-school providers nationwide is €8.4million and is being allocated through the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to 683 providers. Under the leadership of my Independ-

ent Cabinet colleague, Minister for Children Katherine Zappone, this amount has been doubled since March 2017. “This funding will benefit children, families and providers and will contribute to the development of infrastructure that is ready to meet the new approach to subsidising childcare outlined in Budget 2017 by the Government,” concluded Minister Naughten. Senator Frank Feighan also welcomed the funding.

This month marks 100 years since the death of Captain William ‘Bill’ Partridge, a leading member of the Irish Citizen Army who grew up and was buried in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Partridge fought in the College of Surgeons with Michael Mallin and Countess Markievicz during the 1916 Rebellion of Easter Week. He was sentenced to 15 years penal servitude and deported but got early release due to a bad downturn in his health, having contracted Bright’s Disease. He died on 26th of July, 1917. Roscommon Sinn Féin will hold a commemorative event on Saturday, 22nd of July at 3 pm in Ballaghaderreen in his memory. Roscommon Sinn Féin Claire Kerrane said: “William Partridge is a pivotal figure in the history of Ireland’s struggle for freedom and self-determination. He was a committed trade unionist and republican who wanted to see an Ireland free from British rule and where economic equality was guaranteed. “Partridge moved to Dublin in 1893 when he was about 19 years old to continue his apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter at Broadstone Station, after which he took up a job at the railway works in Inchicore, but his roots in Ballaghaderreen are well founded. His family moved to the town from Sligo shortly after he was born and he spent his childhood and teenage years here attending the Christian Brothers’ school along with the Shouldice brothers, the Kellys, the Flannerys and more, all who were interred after the 1916 Rising. “He was also influenced by the Land League movement, which was heavily active in the East Mayo/West Roscommon area when he was growing up. Indeed at a Land League meeting in Ballaghaderreen on 2nd of April 1881, when Partridge was 7 years old, live ammunition was fired on crowds and two people were killed with many more injured. “There can be no doubt that Ballaghaderreen had a significant impact on Partridge’s life and outlook, so much so that he was determined to return to the town before he passed away. “On Saturday, 22nd of July, Roscommon Sinn Féin will hold an event in memory of this great man including a talk in Ballaghaderreen Library from 3 pm with Dr. Conor McNamara of the Moore Institute at NUI Galway followed by a procession led by Colour Party to the grave of William Patrick Partridge in the Old Kilcolman Cemetery where an oration will be given by Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn and wreaths will be laid by members of the Partridge family. After the wreath-laying ceremony there will be refreshments and a raffle held in the Fiddler’s Elbow, Ballaghaderreen, to which everyone is welcome. “I would encourage people available on the weekend to attend this worthwhile event. Ballaghaderreen and County Roscommon should remember with pride both the contribution that William Patrick Partridge made to the course of Irish history and the message that he had for Irish people, as relevant today as it was 100 years ago.”

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FarmingPeople Serious concerns for farmers about price competition IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods led an IFA delegation with senior officials in the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Dublin recently. Angus Woods told the CCPC Director of Mergers that farmers do not believe that there is adequate price competition in the beef sector. He made it very clear to the CCPC that it is their responsibility to guarantee robust competition in the beef-processing sector. “Farmers have seen no evidence from the CCPC that they are prepared to take any action to tackle the competition issue at processing level,” he said. Angus Woods said the recent developments on mergers in the beef and sheep sectors raise seri-

ous concerns for farmers about price competition and increasing the power of processors. The Authority is currently considering the merger between Dawn and Dunbia and IFA was meeting the Authority on this matter and the broader issues around the lack of competition and transparency in the beef sector. Mr. Woods said the lack of transparency around market returns, wholesale prices and profits across the meat chain from processing right through to retail level is unacceptable and impedes competition. He called for action at national and EU level to address this issue and pointed to the clear and robust system of transparency in place in the USA.

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Top Oil to fuel this year’s National Ploughing Championships NPA are delighted to once again be partnering with Top Oil as the official fuel sponsor for this year’s Ploughing. Highlighting this successful pairing, over 100 road sign billboards have been erected at strategic locations throughout the country for this epic event, which takes place from 19th-21st of September. With visitor enjoyment levels always at the forefront of the NPA’s consideration, this year will see the length of trackway increased to a

massive 30km for ease of movement throughout the site in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. At this week’s launch, Managing Director of the NPA, Ms. Anna May McHugh, along with management staff from Top Oil and the Top Oil mascot Mr. Ted, erected the first of these advertisements. As the billboard went up, Ms. McHugh spoke of how she looked forward to working very closely with Top Oil in the run-up to the championships and stated: “I am delight-

ed that Top Oil have come on board again this year as sponsorship partners of the event. Top Oil are a very well-known brand throughout Ireland and instantly recognisable throughout the rural community.” Last year’s National Ploughing Championships was attended by a record-breaking 283,000 visitors and this year promises to be even better, with over 1,700 diverse and exciting exhibitors already booked in.

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Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 480 cattle on offer this week with trade and prices similar to previous weeks. Bullocks, heifers and store cattle repaorted very strong demand this week, while the breeding stock and dry cow trade also remained firm. “In the weanling classes strong prices were also reported especially for the quality lots with good export demand as well as feedlots and strong farmer buying. “Cows with calves at foot made from €980 to €2060 for a Limousin cow and her AA bull calf at foot. Young calves made form €120 to €420 with stronger runners making from €300 to €600 for continental types. “Sales continue today (Thursday) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves and weanlings on offer. All sales commence at 11 am.”

Lmx 460kgs €1310, Ch 450kgs €1230, Lm 455kgs €1205, Ch 555kgs €1255, Ch 580kgs €1475, Lm 570kgs €1450, AA 645kgs €1470, Ch 675kgs €1500.

Heifers Chx 400kgs €1155, AA 410kgs €1120, Ch 425kgs €1085, Ch 490kgs €1295, Ch 510kgs €1355, Ch 510kgs €1295.

Roscommon Mart sample prices Lim 400 kgs €1020, Char X 365 kgs €965, Dry Cows BBX 515 kgs €1400, Char 440 kgs €1100, Lim 875 kgs €1845, Lim X 800 kgs €1640, Lim X 750 kgs €1585, Lim X 805 kgs €1560, AAX 610 kgs €910, Simm X 625 kgs €1080, Char X 665 kgs €1245, Lim X 520 kgs €1020, BAX 720 kgs €1235.

Heifers Char X 670 kgs €1670, Char 625 kgs €1650, Char X 600 kgs €1650, Lim X 625 kgs €1570, 2 Char 660 kgs €1500, Char X 590 kgs €1480, Lim X 565 kgs €1465, Lim X 585 kgs €1375, BAX 515 kgs €1400, Simm X 610 kgs €1340, Char 525 kgs €1350, Char X 520 kgs €1340, AAX 585 kgs €1325, Char X 430 kgs €1180, Lim X 435 kgs €1185, Simm X 475 kgs €1020, Lim 385 kgs €800,

Lim X 395 kgs €1105.

Bullocks 2 AA 852 kgs €1860, 6 Char X 734 kgs €1830, 4 Char X 713 kgs €1820, 4 Lim X 681 kgs €1775, Char X 580 kgs €1590, 4 Char X 578 kgs €1450, 3 Char X 491 kgs €1445, Lim 500 kgs €1425, 3 Char X 491 kgs €1445, 3 Lim X 515 kgs €1425, Char 430 kgs €1000, Lim X 585 kgs €1540, Lim X 535 kgs €1200, AAX 565 kgs €1480, AA 495 kgs €1100, 3 Char X 480 kgs €1360, Char X 435 kgs €1300, Char X 335 kgs €900, Char X 370 kgs €1130.

BBx 670kgs €1385, Lm 640kgs €1350, Lm 635kgs €1300, Ch 645kgs €1295.

Weanling bulls Ch 295kgs €905, Lm 270kgs €850, Lm 255kgs €740, Ch 400kgs €1095, Lm 410kgs €1100.

Weanling heifers Lm 280kgs €835, Ch 380kgs €1190, Lm 380kgs €1030, Lm 330kgs €910, Ch 410kgs €1070.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a great turnout of excellent quality stock for Roscommon Mart’s 58th Special Anniversary Sale on Friday last. There was a good demand for all classes from the large attendance of buyers resulting in a very high percentage clearance of lots. “Prices for bullocks fetched from €2.42 per kilo up to €3.09 per kilo; an average increase of 16¢ per kilo compared with the same sale last year. Average prices for heifers also showed an increase of 13¢ per kilo from last year’s figures with lots averaging €2.41 per kilo up to €3.06 per kilo. “Prices for dry cows ranged from €1.82 per kilo up to €2.14 per kilo. Sales as usual tomorrow (Friday) for bullocks, heifers, weanlings, suckler and dry cows. “Dates for your diary include our Weanling Show & Sale on Tuesday, August 8th and special sales for heifers and bullocks on Friday, August 11th.”

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ICMSA welcomes Department update on payments The Deputy President of ICMSA has welcomed a position update from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food confirming that they are ahead of schedule in processing this year’s BPS/Greening payments and expect to meet this year’s timelines without a repeat of the “chaos” that accompanied, for instance, the recent GLAS payments. Speaking following a meeting of the Farmers Charter, Pat McCormack said that farmers would be encouraged by the update but final judgement will be retained until the actual timelines were reached and performance could be more accurately assessed. “Autumn is the season of farmers’ bills and it’s hugely important that that the ANC payment is made as early as possible in September while the BPS/ Greening payment must be paid on 16 October for all farmers with the advance

payment of at least 70% made as usual. “This is permitted under EU regulations and we want the maximum amount possible paid to farmers in the first instalment as has been the case in recent years so that bills are paid and no extra interest is accrued on outstanding debt”, he said. “With that timeline in mind, we stressed at the meeting how crucial it is that the Department inform farmers of problems or errors as speedily as possible so that issues can be resolved and finalised well in advance of the payment date. No issue is a cause of more complaint or frustration then farmers getting get correspondence from the Department close to – or even after – the payment date citing issues that are holding up their payment and it is essential that all such queries are issued to farmers before 1st of September.”

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Members of the Dysart Rural Men’s Group pictured at Boyle Abbey.

Dysart Rural Men’s Group: Celebrating 10 years In October 2007 Dysart Rural Men’s Group was formed under the auspices of Roscommon LEADER Partnership. In Dysart the men’s group meet in the local Community Centre every Tuesday from October to April. Tuesdays are a hive of activity during this period, which is evident from the organised talks and projects pertaining to improving life and wellbeing including physical activities aided by Roscommon Sports Partnership. Time is also made for song and banter provided by numerous musicians down through the years. As part of this year’s programme, on the 5th of July last, the men’s group, with family and friends, visited Rath-

croghan Visitor Centre, King House, and Boyle Abbey and a visit to Glenview Folk Museum in Ballinamore Co. Leitrim culminated in an enjoyable outing on what was a beautiful summer’s day. In December 2011 they produced a unique calendar detailing important heritage sites in County Roscommon. All 750 calendars sold within a short period to places as far away as Germany, Australia, America and New Zealand and the profits were used for another community project initiated by the men’s group, which became known locally as the Mounting Stone Project. An intergenerational programme, which they initiated, ensures that pu-

pils today in participating primary schools receive first-hand knowledge about life in a school era that are now a distant memory.

native trees been planted in a large number of primary schools in County Roscommon with the aim of bringing awareness of the patron saint of

Upcoming events A lecture in memory of Tom Kelly, formerly of Grange, Currraghboy and a founding member of the group, will be delivered as part of Heritage Week on Thursday, 24th of August in the Handball Complex in Curraghboy. A night of music and craic will take place in Dysart Community Centre on Sunday night, 29th of October (bank holiday weekend) with renowned musician John Dunning and local artists who are kindly providing their services for free.

Two TV documentaries were filmed in Dysart and vividly captured the important need for men’s groups/sheds. A community initiative spearheaded by the men’s group in 2014 resulted in

Roscommon, St. Comán. The numbers of men participating are set to increase further now that a bus service is been provided by Rural Link. As the group Co-ordinator Noel Hoare pointed

out: “Not having a bus service meant some men were unable to come to Dysart as there are no regular transport services available locally and we are extremely grateful to Camilla Kelly, manager at Rural Link and the staff who will now provide this service when the group starts activities in October of this year.” An article that made front-page news in the Irish Independent on Saturday, 8th of July shows how County Roscommon has an increasing older rural population and in the years ahead action will need to be taken to help mitigate against issues such as rural isolation in an ever-changing society.

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Residence in a nice rural setting! Cloontymullen, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon

‘Fisherman’s Cottage’ on the market in Kilteevan Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering for sale a lovingly restored Fisherman’s Cottage at Cloontymullen, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon, located on a circa half-acre site. The cottage has been lovingly restored and is located close to the River Shannon. Accommodation consists of a living room, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. The residence stands on circa half an acre and is located a short distance off the main Roscommon to Lanesboro Road. Offers in excess of €80,000 will be accepted for this residence. Viewing for this property is a must. For further information or to arrange an appointment to view phone 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering an attractive four-bedroomed residence on a circa one-acre site for sale new to the market. This property has the possibility of a separate apartment at the side. The residence is in excellent condition. It is located less than three miles from Roscommon Town in a nice rural setting. For further information or to arrange an appointment to view phone 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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For sale in Elphin Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering a three bedroom semi-detached residence for sale this week at Newline Road, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. The said residence stands on a large site, which would have development potential subject to planning permission being granted. Viewing is highly recommended. For further details or to arrange an appointment contact Pat on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

Attractive residence on the market Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering an attractive four-bedroomed detached residence for sale this week at Aran Court, Galway Road, Roscommon. Accommodation consists of sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, utility, downstairs toilet. Upstairs consists of four bedrooms, with one ensuite, and a bathroom. The residence is finished to a high standard. Viewing is a must. For further information or to arrange an appointment to view phone 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Final offers sought for four-bedroomed house Pat Hughes & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers & Valuers are reporting that they are accepting final offers on an attractive four-bedroomed detached residence on a mature site at Galway Road, Roscommon, which went on the market recently. Accommodation consists of a sit-

ting room, large kitchen cum dining room, and utility room. Upstairs consists of four bedrooms with one en-suite and a bathroom. The residence is finished to a very high standard, has a private garden to the rear and is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas and is

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• Prime Commercial/ Residential town centre property • Former Public House/ Electrical Store • Commercial unit to front c.560 Sq.Ft • Seven-bedroom residence adjoining over two floors • Overall site area c.0.5 acres with huge potential • Extensive range of outbuildings to rear • Viewing highly recommended

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Paddy Finn’s Bar for auction this Friday, 21st of July

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon. Tel. 090 66 26579. Fax: 090 66 25405. EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie A SUBSTANTIAL 8 B/R RESIDENTIAL FORMER PUBLIC HOUSE AND BUTCHER SHOP LOCATED AT

MAIN STEET, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY All offers after €50,000 (the entire)

A substantial property located in the heart of Ballygar town. The said property stands on an extensive site area with the benefit of rear access together with an array of out buildings. The property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate as follows: Property 1: Former public house with 3 B/R accommodation. Property 2: Former commercial property (butcher shop area) with 5 B/R accommodation. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €50,000 to sell. LEGAL: MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245.

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FINAL OFFERS INVITED AN ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R TOWNHOUSE LOCATED AT

Prime leasehold interest in Jack Edwards Hairdressers for sale opportunity to acquire a prime leasehold interest in one of Roscommon town’s most recognisable hairdressing salons. ‘Jack Edwards’ occupies a premium trading position on Roscommon’s main street with a high profile dual fronted shop unit of c.730 sq. ft.”

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David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley is this week reminding patrons of this week’s public auction of the renowned and established 7-day license premises known as Paddy Finn’s Bar, Kilteevan Village, Co. Roscommon. The auction will take place at 4 pm on the premises tomorrow, the 21st of July (unless previously sold). David describes the property as “A highly attractive residential 7-day licensed premises located in the heart of Kilteevan village, beside Roscommon town and adjacent to the local church and community centre. This character and established property offers a superior standard of fit-out with luxury threebedroomed 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 opportunity to the wouldbe 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 0906626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners. ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie/earley.

David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering for sale new to the market a prime leasehold interest in a renowned hairdressing salon located at Main Street, Roscommon town. David commented on same: “This is a unique

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The said shop unit is fitted out to the highest standard and is in turnkey condition throughout together with an extensive and established clientele. The property is held on favour-

able lease terms, which are available on request. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell for this prime leasehold interest. For further details or to

arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

NO. 7 ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Final offers after €100,000 to sell. An 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. Viewing strictly by appointment. BER: G. Final offer erss after €100,000 are now invited. LEGAL: MESSERS REBECCA FINNERTY & CO. SOLICITORS, GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26528.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 1,761 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

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FOR SALE AT GLENBALLYTHOMAS, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON Circa 40 acres that are being sold in two lots. The lands are located a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk road in a renowned farming area. Lot one is circa 26 acres with excellent road frontage. Lot two is circa 14 acres with an old 2-storey derelict residence on the farm along with a cattle pen and crush. For further information contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesaucitoneers.com

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MEADOWS TO LET • 60 acres at Racecourse Road, Co. Roscommon • Circa 12 acres at Culleen, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon • Circa 10 acres at Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon • Circa 52 acres convenient to Tulsk, Co. Roscommon • Circa 13 acres at Glinsk, Co. Galway • Circa 22 acres of meadow convenient to Lecarrow.

Price Guide: €215,000 ono to sell

Jack Edwards’ occupies a premium trading position on Roscommon town’s Main Street.

Attractive residence at Tonlagee 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 character twobedroomed bungalow residence located at Tonlagee, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. David describes the property as “a most attractive and character countryside bungalow residence standing on a large site area of c. 0.56 of an acre in a select residential district close to Roscommon town. “The property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout having been completely renovated in recent years. A property that must be viewed to be appreciated and the auctioneers now invite

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

A quality 4 B/R bungalow residence of c. 1,761 sq.ft standing on a beautifully mature site area beside Roscommon town. The said residence is finished to a high standard and has been tastefully decorated by its present owners. Standing to the side of the property is a substantial detached garage of c. 375 sq.ft. Altogether this is a quality residence to come available within walking distance of Roscommon town and the auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and viewings. BER: C3. LEGAL: MESSERS CONLETH HARLOW & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 25939.

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Tonlagee, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon.

• c. 40 acres of lands to let for meadow and silage located at Laragh, Ballintubber. • c. 50 acres of lands to let for meadow and silage. Tulsk area. Enquiries invited.

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Local hoteliers report positive outlook for summer season Hotels and guesthouses owners in Roscommon and across the country have seen an increase in business levels during the first six months of 2017 according to the latest quarterly barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). As the latest CSO figures show overseas visitors up over 3% to the end of May, the industry survey shows that the domestic market is increasing also, with seven in ten (71%) hoteliers nationally saying business levels are up compared to this time last year. The strong performance for domestic tourism looks set to contin-

ue into the busy summer season. Over two-thirds (68%) of hoteliers say bookings are up while six in ten (59%) report that advance bookings for staycations for the remainder of 2017 are up too. However, Fergal Ryan, Chair of the Roscommon branch of the Irish Hotels Federation warned that Brexit is already impacting on tourism performance. “Visitor numbers are up, which is good news, and the growth in domestic tourism is particularly encouraging as it extends beyond the traditional tourism hot-spots and its impact on local economies

Kepak Group, an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading food innovators, has scooped a whopping six awards at this year’s prestigious World Steak Challenge. Flying the flag for Ireland, Kepak beat off stiff competition not only from Ireland but from large beef-producing countries such as Japan and Brazil to take home gold, silver and bronze accolades across a number of different categories. Kepak was the only Irish company to achieve three gold medals, one silver and two bronze at the competition; in addition Kepak picked up awards in both grass and grain-fed categories. The World Steak Challenge, held annually in London, offers leading steak producers across the globe the chance to benchmark their products against competitors, and aims to highlight the benefits of eating steak as part of a healthy balanced diet. Commenting on the achievement, John Horgan, Managing Director of Kepak, said: “Kepak is extremely proud of its significant award haul at this year’s World Steak Challenge. Kepak’s heritage is grounded in crafting meat for our retail and foodservice customers based on our butchering and maturation expertise fine tuned over many years. As an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading food innovators, engaged in processing and marketing a full range of meat proteins in varied formats and presentations, it is an honour to be recognised at such a prestigious global industry event.”

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help and this is underpinned by important measures as the zero rate travel tax and the 9% tourism VAT rate which brings us into line with other countries in Europe. “We must also continue to invest in product development and marketing. Enormous strides have already been made in the development of our products and brands including the Wild Atlantic Way, for example. However, the recovery has not been felt to the same extent throughout the county more needs to be done in terms of regional marketing in particular.”

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can be felt more widely. However, the latest CSO figures show a continued fall in UK visitors, our biggest market nationally, which illustrates the fragility of the tourism recovery.” Mr. Ryan stated: “Many of the consequences of Brexit are largely outside our control, so it is imperative that we mitigate the risks and potential damage where we do have some control over our destiny. Continued growth remains a priority for the sector, which is the country’s largest indigenous employer. Ireland’s competitive tourism offering will certainly

Bridgestock’s CEO addresses Construction Summit

Search for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs of 2018 Michael Gillen, CEO, Bridgestock

Bridgestock’s CEO Michael Gillen was a guest speaker at the 2017 National Construction Summit in the RDS recently. Bridgestock (based at Castle Street, Roscommon) are the proud holders of the EIQA’s prestigious National Quality Management Systems Award (QMark) and Michael was invited to the summit to share some of the ingredients of Bridgestock’s success in being crowned All Ireland winners. In his address, Michael outlined how Bridgestock has adopted a simple but effective approach to Quality Management Systems that involves three basic steps all wrapped within a culture of quality and continuous improvement: setting direction, staff engagement, and strategy execution. This overall approach to managing its business has bought Bridgestock from just being another SME to being the reigning National Quality Management System Award Winners and Michael’s address appealed to a wide audience at the summit.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald and Minister of State for Business, Pat Breen have launched the national search to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs of 2018 (IBYE) through the Local Enterprise Offices. IBYE is a programme run by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), including LEO Roscommon with the support of the Department of Enterprise & Innovation and Enterprise Ireland. The competition is open to people between the ages of 18 and 35 with an innovative business idea, new start-up or established business. Now in its 4th year, IBYE has an investment fund of up to €2 million. The closing date to enter this year’s competition is Friday, 29th of September and there is a €50,000 county investment fund on offer to local winners and runners-up in Co Roscommon. With an IBYE investment fund of €50,000, LEO Roscommon will award up

to six investments to three category winners and three runners-up at county level. The local winners in the Best Start-Up and Best Established Business categories at county level will receive investments of up to €15,000 each and the two runners-up will each receive up to €5,000. The Best Business Idea winner at county level will receive an investment of up to €7,000 and the runner-up will receive up to €3,000 of investment. These winners at county level will progress to Regional Finals early next year and the national IBYE finals will be held in March 2018. To enter, local entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 should visit the IBYE website at www.ibye.ie, to submit their applications online. The closing date for entries is Friday, 29th of September and there are no entry fees. Further information and details are also available from the 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide through www.localenterprise.ie.

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

RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

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

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

Paul McStay DSA/ADI (UK) RSA

School of Motoring Excellent pass rates

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

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TEL: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

EDT Lessons Available

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

EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle

DRIVING LESSONS

CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC

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Department of Health Approved

DRIVING LESSONS

DRIVING LESSONS Learn to drive with ....

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

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

SYL’s

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

Call (085) 1348779

ACCOUNTS

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

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

Contact: 085 1348779

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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

FARMING  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.

FOR SALE Round bales of hay in Fourmilehouse area. TEL: 086 8510528  TO LET: 12 acres meadows in the Strokestown area. TEL: 087 9280872

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

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

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

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 or 090 66 22328 Over 30 years in business

thomasneilan4@gmail.com

D.A.F.M. Approved Reg No: EL000083  PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439.

FENCING/GATES DES KELLY FENCING Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on 087 2346364  FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD: For all your agri fencing needs. Tel: 087 2172281.  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.

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

FOR SALE  FOR SALE: 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.

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

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

Phone John on 087 2860428

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

HOLISTIC

ALL ABOUT THE GARDEN • Roscommon Town • Grass and Hedge Cutting • General Maintenance

● Amatsu Therapy

• Strimming and

● Neuromuscular therapy

Weeding

& orthopaedic sports massage

CONTACT KEVIN: 090 6630879 087 2835742

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

Garden Clearance Complete garden clearance services with debris disposed of. Safety certified and insured. TEL: 086 2437376

HOLISTIC

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

Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com www.facebook.com/ AOBTherapies Vouchers available online

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

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

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

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230

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

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

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

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook  A SEVENTH SON HEALER will attend the Coffee Drop, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway. This Saturday the 22nd of July 11.30am to 3.30 pm. Cures for depression headaches, sinus, blood pressure, ear noise, migraines, back pain, chest asthma, panic attacks, nerves, stress, anxiety, shingles, rheumatism arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, vertigo, blushing, lack of confidence, fatigue and many more. Big success rate. No appointment needed. Call in on the day in private. TEL: 04943 35497 or 086 1921955 anytime.

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 Members of IBKCA

PAINTING & DECORATING PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs

CONTACT JOHN 086 4679798 PAINTER & DECORATOR Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given

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

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

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

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

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

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facebook.com/moleskinarch Roscommon County Council I, Ronan Devanny intend to make application to the Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dormer type dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Fairymount, Kilroosky, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue Roscommon 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 We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Des Kerins for planning permission to retain as constructed dwelling house which differs to that granted permission under PD/00/1160 at Carrowndangan Td, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. This Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority

Roscommon County Council Planning Permission is sought for retention of conversion of former residential use to shop and amendments to front elevation at Barrack Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon for Gareth Johnston. 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 Planning Permission is sought for retention of former residential use to; 1. Ground Floor: proposed waiting room ancillary to existing surgery. 2. First floor; proposed storage ancillary to existing surgery at Barracks Street Castlerea, Co. Roscommon for Dr. Therese O Reilly. 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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Classifieds PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council We, Michael and Anne Marie Joyce, are applying for permission to retain a domestic garage ancillary to our dwelling house, at Knockroe, Castlerea Signed:- Michael and Anne Marie Joyce The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Roscommon County Council I, Micheal Keane intend to apply for Permission for the construction of a two storey extension and renovations to front and rear of an existing dwelling house along with connections to services and all other associated site works. At Cloonbrackna Drive, Cloonbrackna Td, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090)6634421 Fax: (090)663423 Email:info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

 TO LET: One bedroomed flat, fully furnished, The Walk, Roscommon with all mod cons. TEL: 087 6949253  TO LET: Large spacious apartment, The Walk, Roscommon Town. Call anytime except on Thursdays. TEL: 087 2822534.

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

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 15/07/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Mary Fogarty c/o K. Hoare SECOND PRIZE €25: Doreen Conlon c/o Mary Mulhern

THIRD PRIZE €20: Andrea Mulhern c/o Mary Mulhern

8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: S. Conway c/o K. Collins, Breda Healy The Square, Eight Til Late, Diarmuid Feeley Beech Grove, Kathleen Carr c/o K. Collin, Mary Barry, Joe Rooney c/o K. Hoare, Agnes Donellan c/o K. Hoare

SITUATIONS VACANT  Teacher Required: To give grinds in higher level German and higher level Biology for leaving cert student, starting in September. Reply to Box No: 1043 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: for two days a week, to mind three children, 6 months, 3 and 4 years. Must be available to collect them from playschool and school. In the Ballinlough area. Telephone Laura on : 087 6626808

5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH:

Michael Ward Maureen Bernie Bread Healy Breda Healy Breda Healy Total Prizes: €200

SITUATIONS VACANT  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to look after two children in Ballyleague/ Lanesboro area. School going age, Monday – Friday. Must have own car, garda vetting and references essential. Please Reply to box No: 1038, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  PERSON REQUIRED: to teach 12 year old boy touch typing before September. Please reply to box No: 1036 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  PERSON REQUIRED: For three hours daily as per school year to collect one school going child. Own transport necessary. Also includes light house work. References required. Reply to Box Number: 1044 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town.  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Athleague area. To mind two young children in children’s own home. Experience and fluent English essential. 5 days per week 8.30-4.30. TEL: 087 1947130  WANTED: Kind reliable lady to mind four school going children, two hours per day ( 2pm-4pm), four days per week. Cloverhill area, Roscommon. Starting September. Please reply to Box No: 1042 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  Childminder Required: to look after 3 children in children’s own home. Must have fluent English, in Strokestown area, flexible hours. Garda vetting and references essential. Reply to Box No: 1041 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  WANTED: Person with mechanical experience welding and body restoration, 5 to 6 hours per week (evenings). Please reply with details of experience. Reply to Box No: 1040 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

SITUATIONS WANTED  Childminder Available: Flexible hours, limited spaces, Roscommon Town. TEL: 086 7316358 for more information.

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

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

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Mini Bus hire.

PHONE: 087-2727888.

TOMMY GILLIGAN

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Would you like to do Accounting or Business as an extra subject? Higher or ordinary levels catered for

JOHN BEATTIE

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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Peter Lynch 086 8400002 CAR FOR SALE  FOR SALE: 2005 Audi A4, NCT’d, steel grey in colour. Price: €2000. TEL: 087 2719977 (evening only)

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USEFUL SERVICES Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

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TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD  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.  FOR SALE: Top quality turf, 10 x 6 trailer loads of turf with crates packed up for €450 delivered. Also bags of turf of €350 delivered. TEL: 086 382 4585

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

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TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

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

Carpentry • First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring

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

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

Eugene Quinn

to do that small job, or you haven’t got the time ...

DOG WALKER/ PET SITTER  PET SITTERS AND DOG WALKING SERVICE Roscommon Town and surrounding areas . TEL: 083 8070169.

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 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  PJ’S SWEEP AND CLEAN: complete cleaning service, carpet and upholstery cleaning, chimneys, windows, gutters and power washing. TEL: 086 3189982

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PLANNING EXTRA Roscommon County Council We Western Gaels GAA Club intend applying for Planning Permission to demolish existing Flag room and to construct public toilets, connect to existing services together with all associated site works at Frenchpark Demesne Td., Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed Gary Jordan, Secretary, Western Gaels GAA Club, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission

Roscommon County Council We Lua and Teresa Ryan seek planning permission for development of a 3 bedroom dwelling house and garden shed, and all associated site works at Barrymore, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Roscommon County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning 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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• Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

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

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Contact David Martin on (087) 9959417

Contact Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories

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uPVC WINDOW AND DOOR PARTS NOW IN STOCK TO SUIT ALL BRANDS • Handles • Hinges • Locks • Letter Boxes • Double Glazed Units supplied and fitted Fully insured

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

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

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The next of the edition of the Roscommon People will be in the shops on Thursday 5th January. DEADLINE for this edition is STRICTLY 2.30pm on Tuesday 3rd January 2017

TARMACADAM Contact: Gerry Monaghan

091 768 768

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Roscommon People Friday 21 July 2017

FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MCGARRY Pearse and his father Tom

SMYTH Eithne

The Square, Ballaghaderreen (1st Anniversary) Pearse, who died on the 2nd of July, 2016 And Tom who died on the 24th August, 1999 (18th Anniversary)

Weekfield, Roscommon (13th Anniversary)

BURNS family Mount Dillon, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Joey Annie Carmel Conor

10th Anniversary

We, the family, wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with us on his sad death, to all those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, and to all who travelled long distances. Also, thanks to those who sent Mass cards. Special thanks to Sharkey’s Funeral Directors for the kindness shown to us as the final arrangements were made. Many thanks to the consultant, Silvia Blascova, his physiotherapist Miriam Flatley, palliative care staff, all the nurses and staff at ICU Galway. A word of thanks to the doctors, nurses, staff and palliative care in ICU Sligo. A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Martin Henry and Fr. Joseph Gavigan for celebrating Pearse’s Funeral Mass, to all the gravediggers, Bernadine Casserly (who sang) and also palliative care in Roscommon for all their help. There is a gift you cannot buy It’s very rare but true It’s a gift of a wonderful Father and son like the one we had in you

Sadly missed by his wife Rachel, children Teresa, Rachel, Tommy, Mary, grandchildren, son-in-law Niall, also his mother Teenie, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and in-laws. A sincere word of thanks also to Tommy Madden, his first cousin. First Anniversary and 18th Anniversary Mass for Pearse’s father, Tom will be celebrated at St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen at 8 pm on Saturday, 22nd of July, 2017.

KENNEDY Christy

TREACY Al

Corbo, Kilrooskey (14th Anniversary)

Frenchlawn, Ballintubber and Burt, Co. Donegal (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Christy, who died on the 22nd July, 2003 We sat beside your bedside Our hearts were crushed and sore We did our duty to the end ‘Till we could do no more In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away And though our hearts were breaking We knew you could not stay You left behind some aching hearts That loved you most sincere We never shall and never will Forget you, father dear.

Loved and remembered by Marie, Vincent, Philip, Alex, Christopher, Hilary, Eva, Frank and greatgrandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 22nd July in Derrane Church at 7 pm.

In loving memory of our dear brother Al, who passed away on 23rd July 2010 Rest in Peace Remembered with love always by Sylvie, Nora and family.

HARRIS Barrie Corlackin, Creggs, Roscommon (22nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband and father, who died on 17th of July, 1995 Always remembered by Bina and family. Anniversary Mass on Friday, the 4th of August at 7 pm in Kilbegnet Church for Barrie and deceased members of the Harris family.

In loving memory of Eithne Smyth, who died on the 20th July, 2004 (R.I.P.) It does not take a special day for me to think of you Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say is offered up to you You’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without

Always remembered and missed by your loving husband, Johnnie Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, 23rd of July at 11 am.

17th Anniversary

41st Anniversary

8th Anniversary

It’s sometimes hard to put in words Just what I’d like to say But always know you’re thought of in a very special way Though the distance in between us keeps us miles apart There’ll always be a special place for ye within our hearts

BRENNAN (Nee Keane) Eileen

Always remembered by your loving family Anniversary Mass on the 23rd of July in Curraghroe Church at 10 am

BURKE Damian

O’GRADY Margaret

Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis, Co. Roscommon Who died on 21st July, 2014 (3rd Anniversary)

Lanesboro Street, Roscommon (11th Anniversary)

CARTY JOEY Ballydooley, Donamon Thinking of you, Joey, on this, your 8th Anniversary (19th of July)

Your life was a gift we will treasure with pride For twenty short years you were by our side, We think about you always and talk about you too We have lots of precious memories but we wish we still had you

Lovingly remembered always, by your family and friends Joey’s Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, July 22nd in Cloverhill Church at 8 pm.

(1st Anniversary) Mountmary Ballygar

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why A thousand times we’ve needed you And just as much we’ve cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God took you Home

Forever in our hearts… love fro, Mam, Dad, Declan, Eugene and Amanda. Damian’s 3rd Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad on Sunday, 23rd July at 10.30 am.

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Treasured memories of Margaret, beloved mother and friend, who died on 31st July, 2006 R.I.P. Also in memory of her late husband Martin Loved and remembered by her sons Martin and Philip and extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 21st July at 9.30 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

We the family of Eileen on her first Anniversary would like to thank all who sympathised, sent Mass cards and attended her Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thanks to Fr. Breslin and Fr. Reynolds who celebrated Mass. To David Moran Undertaker for his support. Thanks to the gravediggers and to Bernie and the Choir. We are eternally grateful to all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church Ballygar on Friday the 21st of July at 7.30pm

Moneymore, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember and love you

From Noreen and all your family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 22nd July at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery.

KELLY Tina and her treasured son, Joey Kelly-Cahill Doranstown, Ballygar, Co. Galway (1st Anniversary)

LANGAN David 11 St. Ciarans Park, Roscommon Who died on the 20th of July 1993 (24rd Anniversary)

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In loving memory of Tina & Joey Who died on 24th July, 2016 As we look upon your pictures with loving thoughts of you We recall all the special moments of happy times we knew We think of you always with special love and pride But the sorrow in our hearts is very hard to hide

Loved and remembered always by your loving parents and grandparents Tom and Margaret, sister and aunt Sabrina, brothers and uncles David and Pat. Anniversary Mass on Tuesday, 25th of July, 2017 at 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

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Roscommon People Friday 21 July 2017

Sports People

Terrence Kelly attempts to extract himself from a tackle as Roscommon Masters faced Galway Masters in Ballintubber recently. See page Picture: Andrew Fox

Reeling in the years! The Masters return to Roscommon

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Roscommon People Friday 21 July 2017

SportsPeople This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

The Killarney racing festival draws to a close today starting at 1.35 pm and at Leopardstown the Bulmer’s Live Music series continues with The Riptide Movement supplying the music and flat racing, beginning at 5.50 pm. Tomorrow, racing takes place across the Shannon in Kilbeggan at 5.50 pm. On Saturday, there is a flat meeting at Gowran Park, off at 1.40 pm and an allnational hunt meeting at Greenfield Park in Limerick away at 2.35 pm. Sunday’s action is on the level in Fairyhouse, starting at 1.55 pm and over the sticks at Tipperary off at 2.05 pm. On Monday the first of a two-day meeting is on in the west at Ballinrobe. Enable, daughter of Nathaniel, won the Irish Oaks at the Curragh last Saturday by 5½l and 2l pulling away from Rain Goddess and Eziyra to complete an Oaks double having won at Epsom. John Gosden’s dual Oaks heroine may now take on the colts in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot but is more likely to head to York for the Darley Yorkshire Oaks. The Prix de l’Arc at Chantilly on October 1st may be on the radar but she will have to be supplemented for Europe’s premier middle-distance race.

Friday at Kilbeggan Racing starts with the Tom McCormack Memorial Mdn Hurdle over 2m 3f with 19 entries. The second race has an entry of 20 running in a 2m Maiden Hurdle. Next up over 2m is a handicap hurdle with 14 and the last hurdle on the card, the Michael Moore Car Sales Handicap Hurdle, is over 3m and has the largest entry of 38 horses. The first chase on the card is the Irish Stallions EBF beginners Chase over 2m 6f with an entry of 22. The penultimate race is the featured Midlands National worth €50,000 with €30,000 going to the winner and place money for the first 6 home. There is a fine entry of 19 for this race and some of the runners may be bound for the Galway Plate. Racing ends as usual with a 14-horse bumper for Qualified Riders only over 2m. In the Midlands National on Friday evening in Kilbeggan there are 19 entries with a limit of 14 runners. JP McManus

Riviera Sun and Mark Walsh win at Kilbeggan in May.

owns 5 of the 14 guaranteed a run and Riviera Sun, a winner here in May could be the one but watch what Mark Walsh opts for. Denise O’Shea has Supreme Vinnie, twice a winner here last year over the minor obstacles, and he will be ridden again by Rachel Blackmore. Black Zambezi is seeking a course treble having won in May and June for Peter Fahey when ridden by Roger Loughran and could be e/w material. The first reserve, Jessica Harrington’s A Sizing Network, has plenty of experience in novice chases and makes his handicap of what looks a very fair mark. Special Ted will be very skinny in the bumper at Killarney this evening but a few bob e/w on Scheu Time might pay a decent return. Katie Walsh appears very

loyal to this horse that rarely runs a poor race for James Nash.

Racing news Aidan O’Brien’s daughter Ana was air lifted from the track at Killarney on Tuesday evening to UHC after Druid’s Cross, trained by her brother Joseph, fell at Killarney. She has fractured vertebrae in her neck and back along with other fractured bones but is hopeful of a full recovery. She will be sidelined for at least 4 months. On Sunday at Sligo Robbie Power took a nasty fall when Jacobs Well came to down at the first flight. He received treatment on course and was taken to Sligo Hospital for further treatment from

Ladies Football round-up

Meath too strong for Rossies! All-Ireland Minor B Semi-Final Meath 4-11 Roscommon 2-7 There was no luck for Roscommon’s minor ladies at Kinnegad last Saturday. Meath dominated possession all through but only made that show on the scoreboard in the second half against a Roscommon side who never gave up. Roscommon competed well in the opening half and were rewarded when Sinead Glennon scored an opportunist’s goal in the 15th minute. But Meath were back in front when Lauren Grier converted a penalty a minute lat-

er. Roscommon were back in the game by half-time when Sinead Glennon scored a second goal and there were only two points between the teams at the break: Meath 1-7 Roscommon 2-2. However, the Royals were much sharper on the resumption. Sarah Lynch rattled home an early goal and that set them on their way. A few minutes later Lauren Grier scored Meath’s third goal and Roscommon’s chances were fading. Sub Paula Doran added another goal for Meath late in the game. Roscommon finished defiantly with points from Louise Brady (2) and Sarah Scally but Meath ran out the comfortable winners. Best for Roscommon were Louise Brady, Shannon Dowd, Sinead Glennon and Sarah Scally. Roscommon: M Kelly; M Tiernan, S Dowd, S Fleming; A McLoughlin, R Wynne, A Curley; L Brady (0-3), N Shanagher (0-1); C Corcoran (0-2), S Far-

rell, M McHugh; L Curran, S Scally (0-1), S Glennon (2-0). Subs: A Hanmore for Curran, A Malone for Corcoran, S Caulfield for Glennon, S Hoare for McLoughlin.

Cruel exit for youngsters! All-Ireland U-16 B Semi-Final Kildare 3-8 Roscommon 1-12 Roscommon were unlucky to have lost out in this thrilling AllIreland semi-final on Wednesday last. Kildare were the better side in the opening half and aided by a goal from Orlaith Sullivan, they led by 1-6 to 0-4 at half-time. Roscommon played much better in the second half and were rewarded when the outstanding Kayleigh Shine converted a pen-

alty in the 43rd minute. A string of excellent points saw Roscommon surge into the lead (by five points) with only six minutes to go. But Kildare were not finished and they scored a second goal from the penalty spot through Orlaith Sullivan. There was then incredible drama in the 7 minutes of injurytime. Sasha Lavin saved a Sullivan penalty but it rebounded straight back to Sullivan and she scored at the second attempt to put her side a point ahead. A pointed free shortly after was the final score. It was a cruel way to lose for Roscommon who had played so well. Roscommon: S Lavin; E Kildea, S Wynne, A Walsh; K McPhillips, J Brennan, S McVeigh; K Nolan, E Irwin; K Shine (1-8), K Colgan, M Kelly; L Shanagher, N Munelly (0-2), K Earle (0-2). Subs: S Kilroe for Colgan, C Galvin for Phillips, M Keogh for Nolan.

where he was eventually discharged suffering from concussion, lacerations and teeth injuries. He expects to be back in action for the Galway Festival starting Monday week.

Competition corner Going racing in Kilbeggan tomorrow evening are: Domnick Tobin, Creggs; Joe Rooney, Oran and John Earley, Roscommon, compliments of the course manager Paddy Dunican. Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office and hope you all enjoy Ladies’ Day, the fashion as well as the races. Our next competition will be for tickets to Roscommon on the 8th of August starting next week.

Roscommon GAA newsﬂash Croke Park have advanced Roscommon County Board €350,000 to help them ease their finances. It is an advance on money that would be due to the board in 2017 and 2018 in the form of grant monies. An interim finance committee comprised of members from Croke Park, the Connacht Council and Roscommon County Board will monitor the board’s finances. The GAA at national level have instructed Roscommon GAA not to embark on any spend-

ing on capital projects until the financial situation has stabilised. The Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence will be the next priority of the County Board in terms of development according to the Chairman of the Board Seamus Sweeney. The Club Rossie draw will take place on Monday, August 7th. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that no third level colleges will be taking part in the FBD League in 2018 and the competition will be confined to the five Connacht counties.

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Off-ﬁeld development needed in Roscommon Roscommon GAA is on the crest of a wave at the moment but behind the scenes there are two major developments that are pressing and they are going to cost the County Board serious money over the next five to ten years. The first is the training centre for county teams. Everyone acknowledges that a centre where

county teams can prepare and train is essential. But these projects cost a lot of money and while great work has been going on in terms of fund-raising, it will cost millions of Euro to put a state-of-the-art facility there for the benefit of all county teams. Several people have questioned the suitability of the

site at Runnabracken for such a development, but the site is there now and we will have to develop it. However, alongside the need for a county training facility there is Dr Hyde Park which needs to be upgraded as well. My information is that if Roscommon reached a Connacht senior football final again in

2018 the way things stand it may not be played at Dr Hyde Park if it is their turn to play there. You could imagine the kind of uproar that would cause, and rightly so too. Work needs to be carried out on the turnstiles and other work as well, and that would run into hundreds of thousands of euros. We have a state-of-the-art pitch but

the other work needs to be done as well to bring the ground up to the required standard. The facts are that Roscommon is a small county with limited resources. We are very lucky to have people like Sean Mulryan, Tom Hunt and others who are outstanding and generous sponsors but they cannot pay for everything that is going

National plaudits for Rossies!

Kildare can be proud of ﬁnal display I really enjoyed the Leinster final. Even though Kildare were beaten by nine points they played some great football and to score 1-17 was an excellent return. They are a team going in the right direction. You can say what you like about Dublin but they are a super team to watch. They play football in the right way with lots of kick passing and interchanging and they are all super athletes who are supremely confident. They might have a weakness in defence under the high ball but they are still the team to beat. They also seem to be able to unearth class players every year. Young Con O’Callaghan is a case in point. He scored an incredible 0-12 in his first Leinster final last Sunday without much fuss being made about him. Then we had Dean Rock having to go off with a black card. In comes Bernard Brogan and he scores 0-5 from play and young O’Callaghan kicks every free over the bar. Will Rock get back in the team? He will be lucky. Elsewhere, Tyrone were very good against Monaghan and they have the players to trouble Kerry and Dublin but I am not sure that they are good enough to win the All-Ireland. This weekend’s matches will be of huge interest here and although a lot of the Roscommon players would like to meet Mayo I would prefer to avoid them to be honest.

Not Fed up just yet! Roger Federer is a sporting phenomenon. He has $100 million in the bank yet he comes back year after year trying to win the biggest prizes in tennis. He must have amazing motivational powers to keep coming back. To have won Wimbledon for the 8th time is some achievement and he shows no sign of slowing down.

Roger Federer showed no signs of slowing down as he won his 8th Wimbledon Championship last weekend.

It was great to see Enda Smith win the GAA Player of the Week award last week and named as the joint sports star of the week in the Irish Independent. It is great to see Roscommon players getting recognition and they are actually getting their names right in the national media too! I know that it’s a team game but another good display from Enda Smith and maybe Conor Devaney too will put them in line for an All Star award at the end of the year. Let’s see how it all pans out first.

Championship Watch

game of the weekend All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Final: In attendance during the 2017 GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Series National Launch at The Argory were from left, Ronan McNamee of Tyrone, Ciárin Murtagh of Roscommon, Killian Young of Kerry, and Ciaráin Kilkenny of Dublin, with the Sam Maguire Cup. Photo by Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

McGregor surpasses himself in build-up The build up to the Mayweather/McGregor bout is boring already with McGregor surpassing himself in terms of racism, bad manners and depravity if that were possible. I can never understand why people are prepared to make allowances for this alleged hero and apparently it is ok for him to say anything he wants. I don’t care if he is to earn $100 million from this fight. He is welcome to it. Eamon Sweeney (formerly of this parish) wrote an excellent article on this socalled fight and ‘our hero’ in the Indo on Sunday. I am quoting from his article and it’s better than anything I can say about our ‘sporting icon’ McGregor...

Wexford v Waterford on Sunday at Pairc Uí Caoimh at 4 pm There will be huge interest in both hurling quarter-finals and the re-opening of Pairc Uí Caoimh. But this match will be all about Davy Fitzgerald, who spent three years with Waterford. Wexford will bring a massive following with them and it is sure to be a sell-out. Waterford finally got rid of the Kilkenny hoodoo the last day out and they look to be a better bet. But it will be a cracking game in a white-hot atmosphere. Odds: Waterford 1/3, Wexford 3/1, Draw 10/1. Prediction: Waterford

All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Final: Tipperary v Clare on Saturday in Pairc Uí Caoimh at 3 pm The Tipperary juggernaut seems to be gathering pace as the qualifiers go on. Clare were very disappointing against Cork but surely there is a major kick in them especially when they see the Tipperary jersey. However, the champions are on a mission and they should be good enough to advance to the last four. Odds: Tipperary 2/7, Clare 7/2, Draw 12/1. Prediction: Tipperary

All-Ireland SFC Qualiﬁers Round 4: Floyd Mayweather Jr and Conor McGregor have created their fair share of controversy throughout the promotional tour ahead of their fight on August 26th in Nevada.

‘The 21st century ginger man’s appeal goes beyond the bounds of class or sex. He has cross-gender moron appeal. He represents

not toxic masculinity but toxic imbecility. He may not be black from the waist down but he is blank from the neck up.’

Open at Birkdale holds fond memories The British Open takes place this week at Birkdale and it brings back so many happy memories of one of the greatest sporting events that I ever had the pleasure to attend and that was the Open championship in 2008. Sitting in a pub in Roscommon town one night in late 2007, four of us decided that we would go to the British Open at Birkdale in 2008 and we booked accordingly. We stayed from

on. It is exciting times for Roscommon GAA on the field but spare a thought for those who are trying to juggle the finances behind the scenes, which is a very tough job. Of course success breeds success, and let’s hope our teams keep winning but the reality is that it costs a fortune as well and there is only so much money there.

Wednesday to the following Monday in a small hotel in the city of Liverpool. Of course what happened that week will go into Irish sporting history. Not only were we lucky enough to go to the golf on all four days, we saw Padraig Harrington come from behind to win it in sensational fashion. The atmosphere on that Sunday was something I will never forget and there were many other highlights that

week too. We were interviewed by Dan Walker of the BBC on the Thursday evening alongside the 18th fairway and we celebrated long into the night on Sunday after Harrington won the Claret Jug. It was some experience to have been there. It is unlikely that Ireland will have winner this week but I am going to put a few bob on Harrington each way for old time’s sake!

Cork v Mayo on Saturday at the Gaelic Grounds at 5 pm There will be big interest here in Roscommon in these games. Mayo have been coming back to form as the qualifiers have gone on and they should have far too much for a Cork team who are under-performing all year. Odds: Mayo 2/11, Cork 5/1, Draw 14/1. Prediction: Mayo

Donegal v Galway on Saturday at Markievicz Park at 7 pm Not much to choose between these two teams. A lot will depend on how Galway react to their ninepoint beating by Roscommon in the Connacht final. Michael Murphy will again be the key player for Donegal. Odds: Donegal 4/6, Galway 6/4, Draw 15/2. Prediction: Donegal

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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The Masters return to Roscommon THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Masters football made a very welcome return to the county last week as Roscommon entertained the mighty Galway in their opening game of 2017. Sadly there was to be no repeat of the Salthill heroics as the Rossies were defeated narrowly on a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-9. Anthony Carroll and his management team of Liam Butler, Charlie Reynolds, Dermot Washington and Damien Garvey were pleased with what they saw however. Speaking to the Roscommon People earlier this week, Carroll said: “We had 33 togged out and eve-

Big names set for RDFL! The Roscommon & District Football League announced this week that FAI Junior Cup semifinalists Boyle Celtic and Athlone side St. Peter’s FC would be joining the league this coming season. The sides will enter a twelve-strong Premier Division for 2017/18 in what is seen as quite the coup for the RDFL.

ryone got on at some stage! We were missing the likes of Nigel Dineen, Stephen Tonra, Sean Casey and Alan Brehon also.” With Don Connellan raising the green flag from the penalty spot, Roscommon were well in the game heading into the closing stages. Anthony Carroll was satisfied with the abundance of heart shown by this recently assembled team. “We were seven points down at one stage and we did well to get back to within a single point. Galway were strong though and they got two points towards the end to finish

The Roscommon Masters football team which took on Galway in Ballintubber recently. Pic: Andrew Fox

us off.” Despite the defeat, Anthony says those who togged out were in good spirits. “They are delighted to get out. They just love playing football and representing

Roscommon. We have players from clubs across the county. We’re out again on Wednesday week against Offaly and we’d be confident of doing well this year.”

The Masters don’t fall under the GAA umbrella and therefore as well as sponsorship from the likes McGovern Directional Drilling and Drumderrig House Nursing Home,

Fancy footwork in Ballaghaderreen!

Youngsters impress! Roscommon AC athletes impressed last weekend at the All-Ireland Juvenile Championships in Tullamore. Shannon Quigley was in sensational form as she took home a bronze medal in the pole vault. Shannon went head to head with Mikaela O’Hanlon from Monaghan and nothing could separate the two athletes who tied for third following some breath-taking clearances at 2m 40. Elsewhere, there were impressive performances for Hollie Kilroe (U-12 Turbo Javelin) and Hazel Kelly (U-12 600m) who both claimed top 12 finishes. Abby Gooney had a

across the county. Anthony also assures me that there will be no shortage of players looking to book flights for a scheduled trip to London in September!

In the sporting diary .... Athlone welcomes golﬁng families!

Pictured are some of the participants at a recent 5-a-side tournament which took place in Ballaghaderreen. Ten teams battled it out for honours with James Kilcoyne Wanderers taking the cup and Spell’s Bar claiming the Shield.

Athlone Golf Club will play host to a family fun evening this Saturday (22nd) at 6 pm. This evening is open to all members and their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for a fun golf evening. Cost is €2 per person. To register just put your name down on the entry sheet outside the pro shop or email athlonegolfclubcomms@ gmail.com.

Club fundraiser in Castlerea Castlerea Golf Club’s Club Fundraising Classic will take place over the August bank holiday weekend (Friday 4th to Sunday 6th). Teams of four of any combination are welcome and there will be lots of prizes on offer. All support welcome!

Roscommon Captain’s Day date change!

The sporting brief Athletics

players pay membership fees at the start of the year. Clubs across Roscommon have been a great help however and while training takes place in Kilbride, games are played right

steady run in her first U-14 800m race at national level while Etaine Moran just missed out on a place in the U-12 60m final on the photograph. Oisin Stephens impressed in both the 800m and 3000m, just missing out on a medal place in the longer distance. His brother, Luke, finished fourth in the U-15 2K Walk. Finally, Maeve Dervin knocked almost 10 seconds of her personal best time in the U-18 Steeplechase.

Darts

Kilroe wins again Mick Kilroe and Mick Egan once again went head to head at the Hollywood Bar Superleague last Friday night.

Both men stormed to the final following convincing wins in the group and knockout stages. Egan started brightly in the final but Kilroe eventually got to grips with his rival and powered to a 3-1 win.

Golf

Athlone top spot! The Athlone team of Jed Moylette, Thomas Lennon and Jack Fitzgerald took the top qualifying place at the recent Kenny Cup qualifying round in Ballinasloe. They will now go on to represent the club in the Provincial Finals in Galway Bay GC in August. Margaret Byrne won the ladies’ competition last weekend with 39 points.

Second place went to Carol McGetrick with Maeve Holmes in third. Castlerea meanwhile defeated Ballinasloe in the first round of the Jack O’Sullivan competition last week. Meanwhile, last week’s ladies’ competition was won by Laura Griffith with Breege Cullen and Celia Mulligan in second and third respectively. Over in Roscommon, Niall Murphy took the recent men’s competition ahead of John Lennon and Conor Merriman. Annie Timothy won the ladies’ competition with Rosemary O’Brien and Niamh Lennon just behind her in second and third. In the senior category, John McGrath was the recent men’s winner with 37 points while Margaret

Brennan was best of the ladies. Finally, congratulations to Tom Higgins on winning the Munster Boys U-14 Open Amateur Championship at Kanturk. It was also a great week for Cian O’Connor, Fionn Hoare and Tom Higgins who were selected to play on the Connacht U-14 Interpro team and Simon Walker who was selected to play on the U-16 team.

Masters Soccer

Town champs! Congratulations to Ballinasloe Town who secured the RDFL Umbro Masters League title this week with two impressive wins. The final round of league games takes place next weekend.

The date for the first day of the Captain’s Prize at Roscommon Golf Club, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, 30th July, has been changed to Saturday 29th July. Please enter your name on the time sheet, in the clubhouse foyer, before 6 pm on the 28th of July. The planned St. Dominic’s Classic scheduled for 29th of July will now take place at a later date.

Sporting week on Tweet Street paul galvin @pgal10 The more football I watch the more I wonder what various managers & coaches actually do all year. The bad habits players pick up are awful (A few weird looking solos last weekend to be fair!)

Neil O’Riordan @noriordan Saw a Cork City fan walking into the Carlisle Grounds with a plastic bag with ‘Caulfield’s Super Valu’ on it. Functional and opinionated. (The Roscommon man is providing value for money down in Cork this season.)

Gary Lineker @GaryLineker Fullback, Kyle Walker becomes the world’s most expensive defender at £50m plus. Imagine how much he would cost if he could cross the ball. (1990: Denis Irwin transfers from Oldham to Man United for £625,000. We’re officially going backwards.)

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Who will face champions in last 8?

In attendance during the 2017 GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Series National Launch at The Argory were, from left, Killian Young of Kerry, Ciarán Kilkenny of Dublin, Ronan McNamee of Tyrone, and Ciaran Murtagh of Roscommon, with the Sam Maguire Cup. Photo by Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

Twelve left on road to Croker!

 SEAMUS DUKE

Their excellent league form is a distant memory now. However, they have a huge game coming up against Down and a win there changes everything for this summer. Odds: 50/1

On RTE’s Sunday Game last weekend, the panel rated the twelve teams left in the race for Sam. This weekend that number will be reduced to ten when Galway face Donegal and Mayo play Cork. Roscommon could face Cork, Mayo or Donegal but not Galway. Here, People Sport takes a look at the teams that are left and their long-term chances:

1. Dublin

3. Tyrone

Look stronger than ever with such a strong panel. They play football the way it should be played and are a joy to watch. They look a bit dodgy under the high ball in defence and Kildare’s total of 1-17 last Sunday will give Kerry and other pretenders hope. But it looks almost oddson that Sam will be staying in the capital for the third year in a row. Odds: 11/10.

Are the one team who will not fear either Dublin or Kerry. They are playing more attacking football this year and look to have a very talented bench too. They would want a dog fight to have a chance of beating either of the two big guns but don’t rule them out. Odds: 5/1.

2. Kerry Were very sharp against Cork in the Munster final and their full-forward line looks lethal. But there are question marks about their defence and strength in depth. Their league final win against Dublin is a sign that they could have the measure of the Dubs. They should get to the final. Odds: 5/2.

4. Mayo They come back year after year and confound the critics and they seem to get stronger with every game through the back door. The form of Aidan O’Shea is a huge plus for them but they still look short of options up front again. They will win this weekend though and should get to the last four at least. Odds: 8/1.

final performance. The draw will be vital after this weekend’s games. A lot of the Roscommon players would like to face Mayo but I would think that Roscommon would have a better chance against Donegal. It will be brilliant experience for Roscommon who are definitely on an upward curve. Odds 33/1.

Were shocked to be handed a nine-point beating by Roscommon in the Connacht final. How they react to that beating will determine how they do against Donegal this weekend. They have some great players but they will have to perform on the day if they want to progress. Odds: 66/1.

6. Donegal Have been very disappointing in the championship and will have a lot to prove when they take on Galway this weekend in what looks like a 50/50 game. Michael Murphy is still their ‘go to’ man. But they will look at the Galway game as one they can win which would put them in the last eight. Not the force of the last few years though. Odds: 33/1.

5. Roscommon Roscommon’s young team are in bonus territory after a fantastic Connacht

8. Galway

7. Monaghan One of the surprises of the

9. Armagh

In attendance during the 2017 GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Series National Launch at The Argory was Ciaráin Murtagh of Roscommon with the Sam Maguire Cup. Photo by Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

championship has been the poor form of Monaghan. They scraped by

Cavan before losing out to Down and they limped past Carlow last weekend.

Have done well to get this far and their win against Tipperary was unexpected. Kieran McGeeney has done a good job with a limited enough panel but they look to have gone as far as they can. Odds 80/1.

10. Down After great wins against Armagh and Monaghan they were brought back down to earth against Tyrone. It is almost certain

that Monaghan will be waiting in the long grass for Down the weekend after next and their championship summer will be over very soon. Odds: 125/1

11. Cork Amazing that a county with so many excellent players are so poor. They have struggled in every single game they have played in this championship and with Mayo coming up it looks like curtains for the Rebels on Saturday. If they get their act together they are a possible top four side but they look in disarray at the moment. Odds: 125/1

12. Kildare It is not often a team beaten by nine points in a provincial final can have plenty to be happy about but that’s the case here with Kildare who have a young team that will definitely improve and they could cause a few problems through the back door. They can beat Armagh and get into the last eight and take their chances there. Odds: 66/1.

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INSIDE: TWELVE LEFT ON THE ROAD TO CROKER. SEE PAGE 55.

Roscommon will face Mayo, Donegal or Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final at Croke Park on Sunday week.

Team on Sunday, tickets on Tuesday!  DAN DOONER

Kevin McStay is expected to name his team for Roscommon’s All-Ireland Quarter-Final this Sunday evening following the Roscommon GAA press event. However, Roscommon’s opponents remain unknown heading into this weekend’s qualifiers between Cork and Mayo and Donegal and Galway. Roscommon will play Cork, Donegal or Mayo for a place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final next Sunday week. The permutations are as follows: If Galway beat Donegal, the Rossies will play the winners of Cork v Mayo as Kevin McStay’s men cannot play Galway again in the quarter-final. If Donegal and Cork win, the Connacht champions will face Cork as

Cork can’t play Kerry and finally, if Donegal and Mayo win, a draw will take place on Sunday July, 23rd and Roscommon will be drawn to play either Donegal or Mayo. The exact time of throw-in will be confirmed on Monday morning. Due to the uncertainty of quarter-final match-ups, tickets will not go on sale until after the game has been confirmed. Tickets will go on general sale in the Roscommon GAA offices on the Racecourse Road, Roscommon next Tuesday morning (25th) at 10 am. Tickets will also be on sale in SuperValu and Centra. The prices are as follows: Hogan Stand (No Concession) - €35, Cusack Stand - €35, Terrace - €25. Family tickets Cusack and Davin Stands: Adults - €35, Juveniles - €5.

GAA Results

GAA Fixtures

Ladies update

Underage update

Hodson Bay Hotels AFL Division 1 Western Gaels 2-18 Clann na nGael 2-10 Strokestown 1-9 Kilmore 0-8 Pádraig Pearses 2-12 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-9 Elphin 0-13 St. Croan’s 0-4 Roscommon Gaels 2-5 St. Brigid’s 0-7 Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 Western Gaels 2-16 Éire Óg 0-9 Boyle 1-11 St. Faithleach’s 0-11 Fuerty 1-12 Michael Glavey’s 1-12 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-15 Oran 1-6 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 3 Shannon Gaels 4-16 Elphin 1-2 St. Michael’s 1-17 Clann na nGael 0-11 St. Aidan’s 2-8 Kilbride 1-9 Kilglass Gaels 1-13 Ballinameen 0-13 St. Barry’s 1-12 St. Ronan’s 0-7 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 St. Brigid’s 8-16 Oran 1-11 St. Dominic’s 1-14 Clann na nGael 2-9 Strokestown 1-21 St. Croan’s 2-11 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-11 Pádraig Pearses 2-6 Fuerty 2-12 Roscommon Gaels 0-12 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 Ballinameen 1-10 Kilglass Gaels 0-11 Michael Glavey’s 3-21 Boyle 2-12 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-18 St. Aidan’s 2-2

Friday, July 21 Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Creggs. 8.15 pm Saturday, July 22nd Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 3 At Croghan: Clann na nGael v Shannon Gaels. 7 pm Sunday, July 23rd Kepak Senior Hurling Championship (Group B) At Athleague: Roscommon Gaels v Oran. 1 pm Kepak Senior Hurling Championship (Group A) At Athleague: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s. 6 pm At Athleague: Athleague v Four Roads. 7.30 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section A) At Ballyleague: St. Brigid’s v St. Ronan’s. 2 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC (Section B) (2 pm) At Enfield: St. Joseph’s v Ballinameen At Orchard Park: Strokestown v Castlerea St. Kevin’s Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC (Section B) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Kilglass Gaels. 2 pm

Abbey Hotel Ladies SFC Kilbride 7-17 Shannon Gaels 0-7 Strokestown 4-13 Pádraig Pearses 3-11 Hydrotech Water Supplies Ladies IFC Western Gaels 2-17 Kilglass Gaels 2-15 St. Ciaran’s 7-16 Éire Óg 1-5 Boyle 3-12 Michael Glavey’s 1-3 Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JAFC (Group A) St. Faithleach’s 8-14 St. Croan’s 2-6 St. Mary’s 7-12 St. Dominic’s 1-6

Thursday, July 20 Integrated Risk Solutions U-14 FC Division 1 (7.30 pm) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Clann na nGael Roscommon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Boyle Oakwood Nursing Home U-14 FC Division 2 (7.30 pm) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Strokestown At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Michael’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels Rogue & Co. Cafe U-14 FC Division 3 (7.30 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v Elphin-Ballinameen At Nash Park: Western Gaels-Frenchpark v Tulsk Lord Edwards, Casey’s Auto Centre U-14 FC Division 4 (7. 30 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Faithleach’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v Elphin-Ballinameen At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Croan’s

Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JBFC Four Roads 10-12 Roscommon Gaels 0-3 Kilmore 5-16 Kilbride 0-3

Fixtures Sunday, July 23rd Abbey Hotel Ladies SFC (12 pm) Kilbride v Strokestown Shannon Gaels v St. Brigid’s Pádraig Pearses v Clann na nGael Hydrotech Water Supplies IFC (12 pm) Western Gaels v Michael Glavey’s St. Ciaran’s v Kilglass Gaels Éire Óg v Boyle Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant JBFC (12 pm) Kilbride v Four Roads Roscommon Gaels v Kilmore

Friday, July 21st O’Rourke Fireplaces & Stoves MFC Division 1 (7.30 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Roscommon Gaels

At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Strokestown At Rockfield: Oran v Clann na nGael iQ Financial MFC Division 2 (7.30 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses At Kilmore: Kilmore-Shannon Gaels v Tulsk Lord Edwards Paul Earley Consulting MFC Division 3 (7.30 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Éire Óg At Abbey Park: Boyle v Kilbride King & Moffatt Building Services MFC Division 4 (7.30 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Western Gaels King & Moffatt Building Services MFC Division 4 (7.30 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s v St. Croan’s Sunday, July 23rd The Pepper Mill U-17 Group A (12 pm) At Four Roads: Four Roads v Oran The Pepper Mill U-17 Group B (12 pm) At Athleague\Tremane: Athleague-Tremane v Roscommon Gaels Monday, July 24th Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms U-16 FC Division 1 At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Dominic’s. 7.30 pm