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Feighan reminder on deadline to apply for EC traineeships Senator Frank Feighan has encouraged young graduates in Roscommon to explore a career in European Affairs as the deadline for traineeships is Thursday, August 31st. “The traineeship with the European Commission is one of the best possible ways of kicking off a career in European public affairs or for gaining an insight into various sectors at the highest possible level. Trainees receive a monthly grant of €1,159.40 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Accident and health insurance can also be provided. “Applications for the March-July 2018 traineeship with the European Commission is open until August 31st. To apply, interested graduates should log on to www.ec.europa.eu/ stages.”

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My young son wants me to bring him to watch a football match in the UK in September. We hope to stay there for a few days. Sadly, his father does not take any interest in my son but he can behave spitefully on occasion. I am not married to the father of my son and I wonder do I need his permission to bring our son out of the country? Can he prevent us from going? Please advise me. The answer to your query very much depends on whether the father of your son is also his legal guardian. In Ireland, a mother of a child is an automatic guardian of that child. A father who is married to the mother of his child also has automatic guardianship rights in relation to that child. This applies even if the couple married after the birth of the child. However, the same does not apply to a father of a child who is not married to the child’s mother. In order for a father of a child to obtain guardianship rights he must either: 1. Sign a Statutory Declaration for guardianship with the mother of the child. This Statutory Declaration must be witnessed by a solicitor or commissioner for oaths. 2. Seek a Court Order for guardianship. 3. Live with the mother of the child for a period of 12 months, 3 months of which are after the birth of the child. It is important to note that the naming of the father of the child on the birth certificate does not give him automatic guardianship rights. It is an offence to remove a child under 16 years from the State in the following circumstances: 1. Without the consent of each person who is a guardian to the child. 2. In defiance of a Court Order. 3. Where a summons has been served in respect of a court application by a father seeking guardianship. If the father to your child does not have guardianship rights or if he has not initiated the guardianship process through the Courts then you may bring your child on holiday without his consent.

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Four teenagers from Roscommon attended Foróige’s Leadership for Life International Youth Conference in Kildare last week. The conference brought together 250 teenagers from India, the USA and Ireland to learn how to become leaders in their own lives. During the week-long conference the teens learn crucial life skills such as empathy, decision-making, communication skills, critical thinking and team-work. Pictured (l-r) are Diarmaid Geever, Aoife Coleman, Orla Coleman and Jack McDonnell.

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Irish Country singer John McNicholl surprised one of his biggest fans, Shannon Sullivan, on the Wednesday evening last. Shannon was getting ready for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Graduation Dance when John called in to wish her well!

What do Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and WB Yeats have in common? They’re all poets whose work features in an exciting orienteering event at Strokestown Park House. As part of Heritage Week, ‘Orienteering Meets Poetry’ takes place on Saturday, 19th of August when families will be challenged to find hidden clues dotted along the paths in the grounds of Strokestown Park House. The trail is around 1.5km long and suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Participants will receive a map and clues to navigate their way around

the course, with snippets of poetry and words from popular songs hidden at various stops. An adult must accompany children, although the challenge is suitable for everyone and is untimed, so you can walk, jog or take your time to enjoy the lovely surroundings. ‘Orienteering Meets Poetry’ is a free event, taking place between 11 am and 1 pm (you can start at any time between those times) on 19th of August. Successful orienteers will go into a draw for poetry-inspired prizes. Booking on 087-4110293.

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NewsPeople Lisacul man dies in Mayo car accident The young man tragically killed in a road accident near Charlestown in Co. Mayo on Saturday afternoon was named as 25-year-old Alan O’Dowd, who was a father-of-one from Lisacul, Castlerea. Mr. O’Dowd was the sole occupant of a car which left the road some time between 3 and 4 pm and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a member of a well-known and popular family who live in the townland of Currasallagh, Lisacul.

Fitzmaurice fears for jobs due to broadband crisis As a new survey out this week reveals that Ireland’s broadband speeds are among the slowest in Europe, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice has said that jobs will be lost if the National Broadband Plan is not stepped up and delivered upon much quicker. “The survey reveals that 21 EU countries including Estonia,

Slovakia and Slovenia have average broadband speeds faster than those available here. It is clear that the non-availability of a proper broadband service is affecting the competitiveness of many small firms based in rural areas and jobs will be lost unless this is addressed immediately.” Deputy Fitzmaurice added: “ISME and IBEC have indicated their concern at the figures and

I agree with them that the red tape and unnecessary planning and administrative processes associated with this plan should be removed to allow it to be delivered upon more promptly. “Eir have been given the job to make 350,000 connections by 2020 but there is still concern at how long it will take to make the remaining connections after that, and the

timeline for that contract to be completed. A reliable and efficient broadband service is now one of the essentials for doing business of any kind and it is imperative and the Broadband Plan is speeded up so that businesses do not lose out and that no jobs are lost as a result of the poor broadband service which exists in many areas at present,” he concluded.

You could win a car in Caislean Óir rafﬂe! Caislean Oir – Glinsk Community Childcare – is holding its Car Raffle Fundraiser this Saturday (12th) in Dowd’s Pub, Glinsk. Music on the night will be provided by Shane Moore. The top prize is a brand new Dacia Sandero car or €10,000 in cash! Second prize is a €500 voucher for East West Travel in Roscommon and the third prize is a €250 voucher for the Westport Hotel Group. Tickets are only €10 and can be purchased from the crèche, local families and businesses and can also be purchased online at www.caisleanoir.com. Please support this great fundraiser to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice will be attending to pull the winning ticket. All proceeds go towards the running of the non-profit community crèche.

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Local communities ‘are embracing Heritage Week’ Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Maura Hopkins attended the launch of National Heritage Week 2017 recently. Senator Hopkins stated: “National Heritage Week 2017 takes place from 19-27 August, this year’s focus is on our natural environment and how it can be preserved for future generations. Communities right across Co. Roscommon have embraced this year’s Heritage Week. “46 events are planned across the county from Kiltoom to Tulsk, Strokestown and Ballaghaderreen among others. There is a great variety of events ranging from walks, lectures, tours, music and scavenger hunts. These events will give

our communities a great opportunity to explore, share and celebrate their heritage in a way they may not have done previously. “This year there is a focus on showing people how we can preserve our natural heritage and protect our endangered species. One example locally is an event taking place in Taughamconnell on the bog restoration work that has been done by Bord Na Mona locally.” Senator Hopkins concluded: “National Heritage Week is an important opportunity for us locally to celebrate the rich tapestry of heritage which exists in our area. I would encourage people to get involved and attend events throughout the week. For more see www.heritageweek.ie.”

The annual Duck Race run by Castlecoote Tidy Towns will take place on Sunday, the 20th of August at 4 pm. Ducks cost €5 each and are available at all locations in the village so come along and enjoy all the fun at the River Suck with delicious burgers and sausages sponsored by Castlecoote Stores in aid of Tidy Towns to help defray the costs of maintaining the village to its high standard. For the children there will be ‘duck dress-up’ and some novelty games as well as a mystery prize for the last duck home. After the duck race there will be music by Billy Garvin and a BBQ in PJ’s to round off the evening so a great day’s entertainment is forecast. Tidy Towns would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Orla Leyden on becoming Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council recently and wishing her every success for the coming year. For National Heritage Week there will be a Castlecoote Looped walk on Sunday, the 27th of August from 3 pm to 5 pm meeting beside the phonebox at Castlecoote Stores. This walk is organised by the Suck Valley Development Cooperative and Castlecoote Tidy Towns. You are invited to discover the River Suck, walk along lanes and fields to the Derryhippo River, cross the river via a bridge into the forestry near beautiful Stoneham’s Lake with its ancient Crannog and continue to Black’s Lake then back to the picturesque village of Castlecoote. For a relaxing walk, come along and enjoy the rural landscape of the area.

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Monday Nightmare on Jones’ Road. But, a mere two days on (as I write), I’m pretty much over it. It was one of those days when hope and ‘horror show’ rhymed. We travelled in hope, but everything possible went wrong. When we spent 15 minutes trying to find a parking meter that actually worked, we should have known. One of those days. Portent of things to come. Found a machine and a queue of perplexed Rossies and Mayos. Two-hour limit. Grim faces as we ‘did the maths.’ Then a Mayo fan took control: “I met a Kerry man who said ‘get two two-hour tickets and put them on the car window and it’ll be fine’.” We all agreed that a Kerry man should know the score. Now, the word is that there was free parking on Monday ‘cos it was a bank holiday. I don’t want my €6 back – they can use it towards putting up some ‘no charge on bank holidays’ signs! When a bird made a small deposit on my jacket (seriously) in a crowded Dorset Street before the match, I should have known that it was likely to be another portent of things to come. I went into Quinn’s to deal with the bird’s ‘delivery’ and the place was rocking with Rossies (and Mayos). It was still only 12.30. Black Betty was belting out and it was like the 1980s all over again. “Damn thing gone wild, bam-ba-lam” – another portent of things to come (from Mayo) perhaps. In Quinn’s these days, they like to keep the fans moving towards the back, to free some ground for incoming thirsty folk. I watched as a tough looking bouncer who appeared to have poor enough English frowned as a middle-aged Mayo fan unwittingly blocked the main thoroughfare. Eventually the bouncer humourlessly gestured to the Mayo man to move over. The Mayo man nodded apologetically, which is precisely what I would have done, had I been challenged by the bouncer. The Mayo man had a craggy face, he was about 50, and he was in his element. He moved out of the way and the bouncer remained ungrateful and expressionless. All that mattered, it seemed, was that more customers could flood in. All over and done with? Nope. Suddenly, having made way for the flow of human traffic, the Mayo man waltzed back over to the bouncer, blocking people again, and said: “Ah, you know yourself…sure we love the craic when we’re out!”

Pictured at Croke Park on Monday last were Ciara Dowd, Katie Heneghan and Alison Corrigan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Forty minutes on and we were seated in wonderful Croke Park, nervous but quietly confident. We had no idea there was a tsunami brewing. Soon 6-0 down, we were despondent. Then Roscommon scored two points and hope briefly surfaced. Then the ruthless reality of this day flexed its muscles and hope retreated. Three quick Mayo goals, their fans rose into the air to claim their destiny and complete command of Croke Park on what we had expected to be a day of equals. We sunk back in our seats and into the uncomfortable bosom of our greatest fears. By 3.40 or so it was over. A few days on, it feels okay, not the end of the world. We met a super team and we were caught on the hop (or two hops, in the case of Mayo’s first goal). No complaints. Best of luck to Mayo. Go and win Sam. You are exceptional warriors. And well done Roscommon on a great season. We’re Connacht champions and we can become a force in the next year or two. We can be warriors. We can make hope and Hyde rhyme.

Tuesday One moment my American relation was scanning the menu, the next moment she was getting to the point.

“So Paul, have you seen our great new reality show?” For a second I was actually trying to wrack my brain. New American thrillers I am reasonably familiar with, but a new reality show? Nothing was registering. Then, within a second or two, the dime dropped. “Yes, we are watching it! Pretty chaotic!” She was of course talking about Trump in the White House. We were having a bite to eat in The Brandywell in Dromod, now under new management, and as welcoming as ever. I don’t think my American aunt and her son (my cousin, also present with two of his children) will mind me outing them as MBTs (mortified by Trump). How representative their views are of their fellow Americans, I can’t really say, though President Trump’s decreasing approval ratings suggest that he’s struggling to maintain momentum with the public post his stunning election triumph. As for my relations, they are simply mortified/deeply embarrassed by what they see as the circus in the White House. Listening to good, decent Americans speak with actual shame of their ‘reality show’, you have to feel sympathy for them. Ordinary Americans – a majority anyway – feel a huge sense of embarrassment about Trump and his

The new Mrs Brown(e) The gifted Brendan O’Carroll (even his critics surely agree he is gifted?) cannot go on forever. He’s not quite as young as he used to be, and all that physical slapstick humour requires an awful lot of energy, not to mention a capacity to withstand bruises and bumps. Besides, with his money, why wouldn’t Brendan consider retirement some time soon? Never fear! A worthy replacement has been unearthed. My good friend, Sean Browne, the charismatic Castlerea cameraman, has shown us another stunning string to his bow. At the Castlerea Rose Festival, Sean revealed a largely hidden talent – for all these years, he has been hiding his acting prowess. Sean appeared as ‘Mrs. Brown(e)’ and a damn good Mrs. Brown(e) he was too! The nation can breathe again. If and when Brendan O’Carroll decides to hang up his apron, there’s a potential successor in Castlerea. From Hell’s Kitchen to Mrs. Brown’s kitchen. Only thing is, Sean could never do the effin and blinding. Not his style. But he’d still make a fair go at the comedy. And some would say the Sean Browne, aka Mrs. Brown, pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade. Picture: Andrew Fox wig even suits him.

chaotic White House regime. Now I know there is a counter-argument, and that some people see Trump, for all his eccentricities, as a breath of fresh air. But I can only report on my own little insight this week, this chat over Dinner. For the record, my American relations believe the soap opera/ reality show is a huge embarrassment. They are counting on Trump being impeached and say he’ll be gone this time next year. When they put this endgame to me, I am sceptical, and suggest it won’t be that easy to impeach him. They are placing their faith in the Russian involvement in their election bringing the Donald down. I can see that the conversation is depressing them, so we return to our menus and I change the subject. I begin to tell them about the exploits of the Roscommon footballers. My aunt (in America most of her life, but a native of Knockvicar, Boyle) asks “How can Roscommon be Connacht champions if they got beaten by Mayo yesterday?” Wow. I really wasn’t expecting that. I calmly explain that we legitimately won Connacht and were then unfortunate enough to ‘draw’ Mayo later in the championship. Could have done with Mayo being impeached, but I guess you need some grounds.

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Progress on N5 Ballagh to Scramogue Road project – Feighan Senator Frank Feighan has said that Government work on progressing the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue Road project has taken another step forward. “Earlier this year, Roscommon County Council submitted the business case for this vital road project to the Department of Transport. “The Department has completed its review of the business case and has now issued it to the Central Expenditure Evaluation Unit in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) for separate approval. “I am also very encouraged to learn that both the N5 and N4 upgrade are top priorities in the capital expenditure report published recently by the Budgetary Oversight Committee. The work of the Committee is a key element

in how next October’s budgets will be considered by the Dail and Seanad. The Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue project has been in the pipeline for a very long time and hundreds of thousands of euro have already been spent on the pre-construction stages of the project.” Senator Feighan said that funds of more than €100m are required to complete this project and he pledged to keep the pressure on the Government and Transport Minister Shane Ross to ensure this badly-needed road scheme is delivered as soon as possible. Senator Feighan concluded: “For anyone who is familiar with this dangerous stretch of road, it’s very evident from a safety perspective how urgent this road project is for residents and motorists alike.”

Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Donata Maria Leyden, Katie Thomas and Ella Morrison. Picture: Andrew Fox

Naughten angling for funding applications

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Joan Murphy, Corina Harlow, Tom Murphy, Mary Rose McNally and Linda Doorly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Michelle Coyle and Alan Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Carol Murray, Gail Murray and Teresa O’Brien. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Lisa Coyle and Kenneth Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Caoimhe Kelly, Kitty Kelly and Evelyn Kilcline. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Fiona Fallon and Jenny Collins. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday last were Liz Healy and Breda Glennon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment is urging angling clubs, community groups and local authorities in Roscommon and the broader Midlands region to apply for funding under a new €2 million investment programme announced by Inland Fisheries Ireland for angling projects and conservation initiatives. The funding call, which is open to communities nationwide, consists of three separate funding streams which will help ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced into the future. The Inland Fisheries Ireland Funding Call 2017 is made up of the following funds: Salmon Conservation Fund to a maximum of €500,000; Midland Fisheries Fund of €50,000; National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD) Fund of €1,500,000. Minister Naughten said: “This is a community led initiative and I am encouraging angling clubs, community groups and local authorities to apply to Inland Fisheries Ireland for funding across a range of areas from fisheries habitat enhancement and sustainable development works to marketing and promotional projects for angling.”

Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

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NewsPeople Cloontuskert Sunday Cemetery Mass Cemetery Sunday will be celebrated in Cloontuskert Cemetery on Sunday, 13th of August at 6 pm. This year Mass will be celebrated in the new cemetery to facilitate the blessing and dedication of the new monument of the scene from the Garden of Gethsemane to the memory of all interred in both cemeteries. All are welcome.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Bishop Kevin Doran will lead the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 28th of August-2nd of September this year. To book, phone Joe Walsh Tours on 01-2410810. For information for assisted pilgrims, contact Fr. Ray Milton on 090-6661115.

First Aid course at Boyle Family Centre A basic First Aid course incorporating CPR will take place in the Boyle Family Resource Centre on Tuesday, 15th of August

NEWS…at a glance from 9.30 am to 5 pm. The cost is €60 per person. The trainer will be James McLoughlin. You will learn the necessary skills to give immediate treatment to an adult who has been injured or taken ill suddenly, prior the arrival of the medical services; how to provide treatment where no further medical treatment is required; and how to preserve life, prevent further injury and promote recovery. On successful completion of courses, each participant will receive a certificate issued by Absolute Safety.

Meet Roscommon team at RSG Family Fun Day County Roscommon Disability Support Group are holding a Family Fun Day at the Resource Centre, Derrane, Roscommon on Friday, 18th of August from 12 pm-3 pm. Activities include a meet and greet with the Connacht Championship winning Roscommon team with the Club Rossie Bus! Family fun and games for all the family. Refreshments served. Raffle on the day. All are welcome. For further enquiries call 090-6625852.

Interactive Dry Stone Wall Demo in Kilmovee

Trinity Arts Centre Race Night Trinity Arts Centre is holding a fundraising Race Night on Saturday, 19th of August in Hester’s Golden Eagle, Castlerea. Horses and jockeys on sale now from the committee. Winners double their money! Great prizes on the night for the following titles: Most Inappropriately Dressed Couple, Most

Pictured at the Lough Ree Monster Festival were Trisha and Marian Feeley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Outrageous Lady and Spectacular Hat. Get you imagination into overdrive and join us for a

great fun night. For further enquiries or to offer your support, please contact 0879310827.

An interactive dry stonewall demonstration with Master Stonemason Dominic Keogh will take place as part of Heritage Week in Kilmovee’s Thatch Cottage on Saturday, 26th of August from 12 noon-4 pm. This event is free. Refreshments will be provided. All ages are welcome.

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Archive papers on display at Roscommon Library Roscommon Library has recently been presented with the valuable archive papers of the Digby family, formerly of Drumdaff, Kilbride. The collection, dating from 1707, will be on display in Roscommon town library on Friday, 25th of August from 3 pm, as part of Heritage Week. Local historian, Jim Ganly, will give a talk on the Digby family and their place in the social history of the area. Among the large number of documents are tenants’ rent books, maps, letters, etc. This is a valuable resource for people interested in the history of their local area. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

Trocáire Emergency Appeal: a thank you Thank you to all who generously donated to the recent Trocáire Emergency Appeal for the East Africa hunger crisis. A total of €6,720 was raised. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has called for the reopening of the leisure centre, including gym and pool facilities, at the former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Senator Hopkins stated: “I have put a proposal to the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, David Stanton TD regarding the reopening of this leisure facility and have emphasised to him the positive benefit for the community that such a reopening would have. “Following numerous discussions with both Minister David Stanton and Department officials, I have been informed that consideration is being given at present to the proposals I have put forward.” Senator Hopkins added: “The reopening of this facility would be of major benefit for the Ballaghaderreen community as well as the refugees living within the Emergency Response and Orientation Centre at the Abbeyfield site.” Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins

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€3,752 presented to UCHG Patient Comfort Fund Vincent Pierse wishes to sincerely thank all the people who helped to make the Variety Show in the Arts Centre, Roscommon on 18th of May such a great success. Thank you to all the artists who gave their services free: Vinegar Bill, Patsy Hanly, John Carlos, Ann Kirrane, Padraic King and Brian Geraghty’s School of Dance. Thank you to Will Keane for the design of the posters and flyers. A big thank you to all the generous sponsors, too numerous to mention here. Also thanks to the people who made donations as they could not attend or get tickets on the night! Thanks to all who attended. Thanks to the ladies who did the raffle. Thanks to Avril and staff of the Arts Centre for their help and cooperation. A cheque for €3,752 has been presented to the Haematology/Oncology Ward Patient Comfort Fund UCHG.

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Roscommon pianist, Peter Regan

Roscommon pianist set for National Concert Hall

Roscommon County Council Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named local government organisation for the financial year ended on the 31st day of December, 2016 will be commenced by Ms. Mary Keaney Local Government Auditor, on the 16th day of August 2017. In accordance with article 17 of the Local Government (Financial and Audit Procedures) Regulations 2014, objections to any matter or matters contained in the said several accounts will be considered by the Local Government Auditor during the audit.

Pictured at the Queen of the Woodlands Rose Festival in Loughglynn is Cllr. Michael Creaton presenting Kate Egan (Rose 2016) with a piece of crystal. Picture: James Hunt.

Written notice of any proposed objection, setting out the relevant particulars and grounds on which it is to be made, should be sent to the above Local Government Auditor c/o Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon within ten days of the commencement of the audit. The annual financial statement will be available during office hours for the inspection of all persons for a period of seven days before the commencement of the audit. Dated this 3rd day of August 2017. Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council

The Hanna Greally International Literary Awards happens in conjunction with SiarScéal Festival, held in Roscommon every year since its inception in 2007. This year’s 10th anniversary festival takes place over two days: Friday and Saturday, 20th-21st of October at Roscommon County Library in Roscommon Town, from 10 am to 4.30 pm on each day. The full programme of events has been announced and is posted online (also available to download in handy brochure format). Winners in this year’s Hanna Greally International Literary Awards will be announced and prizes presented as part of the formal proceedings that follow the Official Launch. There will be much anticipation and excitement surrounding the announcement of the Overall Winner, who will take away the prize of seeing his or her book published professionally and formally launched at the following year’s SiarScéal Festival (dates to be announced). The estimated value of this prize, which is sponsored by The Manuscript Publisher, is put at €2,000. In addition to the Overall Prize, there is also a first prize – a cash prize of €700 – with trophy prizes for Highly Commended entries in the various categories of poetry, prose/short stories. The Ger Hanily Memorial Cup will be awarded to the best local entry received. Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 Hanna Greally International Literary Awards. They may consist of poetry and/or prose compositions, previously unpublished, on the theme of Beneath Western Skies. The closing date for entries is 5 pm on Tuesday, 10th of October. Full details of how to enter (including how the facility to enter online), terms and conditions, rules of entry are available from SiarScéal.

Pictured at the Queen of the Woodlands Rose Festival in Loughglynn is James Creaton (main sponsor) congratulating the newly crowned 2017 Rose, Niamh Niland from Lisacul, while committee members Annette Morris and Olivia Doory makes a presentation of a piece of crystal and a floral presentation to the new Rose. Picture: James Hunt.

Roscommon pianist, Peter Regan, has enjoyed a busy summer schedule, spanning an exciting performance programme in Toronto, to delighting audiences in Biel, Switzerland. Luckily for audiences closer to home, Peter is in Roscommon for a few short weeks and will give two solo performances. Winner of both the Hamilton Harty Cup 2017, and the Mabel Swainson Pinaoforte Award 2017 in Electric Ireland Feis Ceoil, Peter has been selected to participate in Clandeboye, one of Ireland’s premier music festivals, under the artistic direction of Barry Douglas and his orchestra Camerata Ireland. This Saturday (12th) will see Peter perform in the prestigious Clandeboye Festival in the magnificent surrounds of Clandeboye Estate in Bangor, Co. Down. Peter has also been invited to give a recital in the National Concert Hall, on Tuesday, August 15th at 6 pm where audiences will be delighted by the spellbinding music of Messiaen, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and a piece by Irish composer, Jonathon Nagle – definitely a musical treat!

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turnout last Thursday night in Hannon’s Hotel for the launch of the 47th Annual Roscommon Agricultural Show, which will take place on Hannon’s grounds on the Athlone Road on Saturday, August 19th. This year’s show has a prize fund of €30,000 on offer across an array of sections including: Horses, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Poultry, Pets, Farm and Garden Produce, Arts and Crafts, Photography and more. Roscommon Show Chairman, James Gleeson, welcomed all those in attendance to the launch before describing some of the hard work involved in bringing the Roscommon Show together each year. “It is a yearly event and it does take the year to bring everything together. “Roscommon Show showcases the best of Irish farming and exhibits in garden produce, cookery, art and crafts, flowers, cattle, horses, ponies and sheep. “The show has free entry to all children and free entertainment for children all day. “We have a very high standard in all sections

including All-Ireland qualifiers,” he said. Mr. Gleeson was addressing an audience which included sponsors, volunteers, local representatives and officials from the local marts as well as Strokestown and Elphin Shows. He highlighted the importance of the show’s many sponsors. “I would like to thank our sponsors, without whom we would have no show. We have a prize fund of €30,000 together with overheads and expenses. “Our main sponsor in the cattle and dog sections is John O’Rourke from the All Creatures Veterinary Clinic. John also provides an on-call service throughout the day. “The Hannon family and Horse Sport Ireland are behind the Horse section and all of our other sponsors have been loyal throughout the years. “I would also like to thank the Hannon family for the use of their field and hotel throughout the year,” he said. The chairman also paid tribute to the all those who help the Roscommon Show to run so smoothly each year before inviting new members with new ideas ahead of this year’s show. “I wish to thank our com-

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mittee members for all their hard work during the year including secretary Ursula Hannon, Christy Tully our PRO, and also the voluntary organisa-

tions who help us out on the day. “I’d also like to thank the Department of Agriculture and the Gardaí who provide traffic control.

“New (committee) members are always welcome and of course new ideas. We are looking forward to seeing you all on August 19th,” he concluded.

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It’s not all about the animals at this year’s Roscommon Show of course and there will also be keen interest in the Home Industries section. As well as Farm and Garden produce there will also be Baking sections for all ages as well as an opportunity for participants to showcase their jams, jelly, chutneys and curds. The Easterlicious Cook of the Year qualifier for the Moate Show will also take place as well as the Pastry Food Tray competition as part of the Virginia Show later in the month. Molloy’s Bakery Champion Junior Baker Awar d will also be presented to the baker who catch es the experts’ eye and of course €100 and brag ging rights is up for grabs in the Roscommon Show Signature Cherry Cake Grand Prix!

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oscommon Show Chairperson James Gleeson provided those in attendance with details of this year’s cattle section at last Thursday’s launch in Hannon’s Hotel. The cattle section will

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feature pedigree and non-pedigree breeds with terrific prizes up for grabs for a range of classes including Best Pedigree Angus Bull and Overall Angus Champion to name just two. “We have qualifiers to all Irish Angus Bull Calf Championships and All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship. The Overall Angus Champion will receive the Willie Stroker Memorial Cup,” he said. Mr. Gleeson went on to highlight the five new

Limousin classes, which would run in conjunction with the North Western Breed Limousin Society as well the Roscommon Mart sponsored non-pedigree Charolais bull and heifer classes. The Best Continental Heifer with no permanent teeth class is sponsored by Ulster Bank while AIB sponsor Best Bullock with two or more permanent teeth. “We also have the Best Weanling Male and Female born in 2017,” said

James, “and that’s sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic with €1,000 in prizes.” The local butchers will also have a say in this section with the Best Butcher’s Heifer sponsored by Madden Meats in Roscommon town and the Overall Champion of the Show sponsored by Harte Butchers. Further local sponsorship comes in the Champion Breeding Heifer and Best Calf classes with Gleeson’s and Walsh’s

providing backing. It won’t be just cattle in the spotlight however, as the prize for the best stockperson under the age of 16 will be sponsored by Macra na Feirme and there will also be a prize for the best lady handler of any age and any breed. James concluded by thanking John O’Rourke and all the sponsors while also urging the people of Roscommon to come out in numbers and support this year’s Roscommon Show.

Pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Agricultural Show in Hannon’s Hotel were Gerry Farrell, Roscommon Mart Chairman, Eamon Gleeson, Gleeson’s R&R and Tracey Owens, Roscommon Agricultural Show Treasurer. Picture: Andrew Fox

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There is a prize pot of €8,500 up for grabs in this year’s horse section at the Roscommon Show. There are 26 classes at this year’s show with the highlight being the Roscommon Irish Draught Yearling Filly AllIreland Championship. This event is part of the Horse Sport

Ireland National Showjumping series and has a prize fund of €2,000. There are also numerous qualifiers taking place on the day and €750 in prize-money for each class. The Mayo Roscommon Breeders Group return once again with their performance classes and Noel Kilroy from the group says this year will be better than ever. “We are a group of 30 breeders

and have been organising events at the show for the last five or six years. “We had 20 mares and 20 foals last year which was as big as any show in the country. We’ve had a lot of good feedback from last year,” he said at last Thursday’s launch. While he admitted the prizemoney remains impressive, Noel described the performance

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is bigger and better than ever, so much so that it will even have its own separate car parking next Saturday (19th)! Organiser Annette Tully is busy putting the finishing touches to what promises to be another hugely successful section. “The Dog Show is always very popular and this year we have great parking which we never had before. It means that cars can park close to the ring and it will be more convenient for owners,” she said. Annette praised sponsors such as All Creatures and

Red Mills as well as her own team. “We have a good team behind the Dog Show including Irene Hanlon who will be taking classes. “We will have 28 handling classes as well as one champion and runnerup class which will feature the Marie Mullen Memorial Cup. There will also be trophies, dog food and treats on offer in classes,” she added. Due to the popularity of this year’s event Annette has called on owners to ensure judging runs as smoothly as possible. “We’d ask that all dogs be kept on a lead and controlled so that they remain in the Dog Show area and

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Cookery, Arts & Crafts in the marquee at 10.15 am. The Pony Classes will be judged at 11 am while the Ridden Classes will take place at 2 pm. The highly competitive Cattle and Sheep sections will be judged at 11.30 am. One section of the event which continues to grow is the Dog Show and judging will take place at 1 pm. Judging of pets, fowl and cats will commence at 2.30 pm.

There are some top class horse classes of course and the judging for these will begin at 1.30 pm with the All-Ireland Final of the Irish Draught Yearling Filly. This will be followed at 3 pm by the All-Ireland Lunging competition. There will then be the exciting Puissance Wall competition which takes place in conjunction with the Roscommon Hunt at 3.30 pm. Also at 3.30 pm, those present

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generosity of sponsors. “My appeal is to the public to come and support this year’s show. I’d also like to thank those people who always come and support it and those who sponsor classes and generously give money. “The show is worthy of support and there are people working very hard to organise it,” he concluded.

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he message was clear at last Thursday’s launch and many of those called on to speak echoed a similar sentiment. The future of the Roscommon Show rests with the youth of the county and everything should be done to encourage and include youngsters in this year’s event. This approach was evident among the head stewards also. Young Kenneth Hanley is just

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will also be free classes for those children under 14 years of age,” he said. Kenneth’s participation was praised by many of the more experienced stewards as well as the committee. Not bad for a man who just five years ago would have been competing in one of the free classes in his section! Irish Shows Chairman, Paddy Joe Foy, also highlighted the importance of youth involvement in agricultural shows across

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This prize winning heifer sold for €2,250 during Roscommon Mart’s recent Annual Show and Sale of Weanlings.

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Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart

BULLOCKS

Ch 435kgs €1175, Lmx 485kgs €1200, Ch 500kgs €1330, AA 500kgs €1255, Ch 630kgs €1570, Ch 610kgs €1435.

“Bigger numbers of stock presented for sale this week with prices and trade holding firm. Quality stores once again were in strong demand while breeding stock and weanlings reported good clearances. “The dry cow trade was similar to previous weeks while increased numbers of runners met a lively trade. Cows with calves at foot made from €1000 to €1800 per head while springers made from €1230 to €1350 per head. Young calves made from €220 to €355 per head with stronger runner types making up to €645. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.”

HEIFERS

BBx 395kgs €1175, Ch 390kgs €1120, Lm 395kgs €1075, BBx 480kgs €1250,Lm 450kgs €1230, Sim 635kgs €1530, Lm 500kgs €1500, Ch 620kgs €1500. DRY COWS

Ch 850kgs €1705, Lm 760kgs €1490, Lm 850kgs €1925, Lm 705kgs €1395, AA 810kgs €1555. WEANLING BULLS

Lm 250kgs €815, Lm 285kgs €845, Lm 370kgs €1095, Ch 365kgs €1055, AA 435kgs €1095. WEANLING HEIFERS

Lm 285kgs €865, Ch 365kgs €1070, Lm 305kgs €930, Lm 290kgs €860, Lm 330kgs €950.

Roscommon Mart sample prices WEANLING HEIFERS

Dates for your Diary Pedigree Charollais Sheep Show & Sale Saturday August 19th Full details of all our sales on our Website and Facebook pages Full details of all our sales on our Website and Facebook pages

ENQUIRIES 090 6626352 Live streaming of sales from Ring 1 See link on our facebook page or website Email: roscommonmart@gmail.com Visit our website: www.roscommonmart.ie

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Macra na Feirme/FBD Young Farmer of the Year are (l-r) Joe Healy, IFA President; Carolyn O’Hara, FBD; Kevin Moran, 2016 Macra/FBD Young Farmer of the Year and James Healy, Macra na Feirme National President.

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BBX 350 kgs €2250, BBX 525 kgs €1350, BBX 390 kgs €1330, Charx 405 kgs €1205, Lim X 410 kgs €1185, BBX 400 kgs €1200, 2 Lim X 342 kgs €1050, 2 Lim X 327 kgs €103, AAX 325 kgs €1000, Char X 305 kgs €1000, Lim X 310 kgs €780, Simm X 270 kgs €700. WEANLING BULLS

Char X 610 kgs €1645, Char X 485 kgs €1500, 2 Char X 487 kgs €1460, BBX 520 kgs €1415, AAX 540 kgs €1280, Char 440 kgs €1270, BBX 405 kgs €1240, Simm X 485 kgs €1240, BBX 425 kgs €1210, AAX 560 kgs €1175, Lim X 405 kgs €1130, Lim X 405 kgs €1130, Char X 385 kgs €1110. Dry cows Lim X 805 kgs €1520, AAX 635 kgs €1130, Lim X 600 kgs €1100, Lim X 610 kgs €980, HEX 635 kgs €940. HEIFERS

Char X 545 kgs €1210, Char X 515 kgs €1140, Char X 455 kgs €1080, Char X 420 kgs €1050, Char X 470 kgs €1000, Char X 375 kgs €950, Lim X 325 kgs €900, Lim X 350 kgs €855, Lim X 370 kgs €850, Lim X 290 kgs €750.

BULLOCKS

Simm X 590 kgs €1320, Char X 525 kgs €1320, AAX 455 kgs €875, 2 AAX 390 kgs €850, Lim X 255 kgs €625, AA 350 kgs €765.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart

“There were similar numbers on offer this week. There was an improved trade for bullocks with prices ranging from €2.16 per kilo up to €2.51 per kilo. Heifer prices ranged from €2.38 per kilo up to €2.77 per kilo. There were smaller numbers of dry cows on offer this week with prices averaging from €1.73 per kilo up to €1.89 per kilo. “There was also a large turnout of excellent quality weanlings on offer at the AnWEDNESDAY’S SAMPLE SHEEP PRICES nual Show and Sale of Autumn born calves. FINISHED LAMBS 55.3 kgs €111, 49.70 kgs €108, 50.2 kgs €108, There was an electric trade for all classes 46.5 kgs €106, 48 kgs €105, 50.3 kgs €105, with one super prize-winning weanling 44.2kgs €103. heifer, weighing 350kgs, making €2250. EWE LAMBS “Weanling heifers averaged from €2.66 up 44.7kgs €120, 49.3kgs €110, 46.5kgs €106, to €6.43 per kilo. Weanling bulls averaged 44.2kgs €100. from €2.55 per kilo up to €3.34 per kilo. STORE LAMBS Cows with calves at foot made from €1050 41.2kgs €90, 41 kgs €85, 34.8 kgs €85, up to €1400.” 37.1kgs €80.5, 37.1 kgs €79, 36.60 kgs €77, 36.5 kgs €75.5. BREEDING EWES

There was a large entry of top quality breeding sheep on offer at the opening sale of the season held on Saturday last. There was a firm trade for breeding ewes with good prices. There was a lively trade for breeding hoggets with tops making €215 per head. This Saturday (12th) there will be a Premier Show and Sale of Suffolk Rams. Show at 11.30 am and sale at 1.30 pm.

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IFA update on concerns over Knowledge Transfer Programme IFA says it has secured agreement from Teagasc that Knowledge Transfer data to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture will not be held up pending resolution of client fee issues. IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said IFA is insisting that the Department of Agriculture makes the Knowledge Transfer payment of €750 to farmers by the end of October and that there must be no excuses or impediments put in the way of that. IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy pointed out to Teagasc that farmers are asked to pay for veterinary charges and adding in an additional fee for Teagasc diminishes the value of the €750 payment to the farmer under the scheme. In addition, Richard Kennedy has already told the Department of Agriculture that IFA wants veterinary fees abolished from the Knowledge Transfer programme.

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy had called for the confusion surrounding the fees being charged by Teagasc for farmers taking part in the Knowledge Transfer (KT) programme to be addressed as a matter of urgency. He said he had been contacted by a number of farmers who were being charged up to €460 to be a part of the Teagasc Knowledge Transfer programme. Deputy Murphy said that the farmers were not notified of the fees before they entered the programme and are now being told that if the fees are not paid their paperwork will be withheld from the Department of Agriculture until the fees are paid in full. Deputy Murphy said he would be seeking clarification in relation to the fees structure from the Department of Agriculture to ascertain what exactly the farmers are paying for in relation to the administration costs.

Pictured at the IFA Farm Safety & Standards for Agriculture Vehicles Open Day in Mountbellew Agricultural College are (l-r) John Hanley, Chairman, Roscommon IFA; Barry Carey, IFA Theft Stop; Pat Murphy, Chairman, Galway IFA; Francis Bligh, Teagasc Roscommon; Joe Healy, IFA President and Adrian Leddy, IFA Regional Development Officer.

‘Good news on livestock exports’ IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said the veterinary certificate negotiated by the Department of Agriculture for fattening cattle for live export to Egypt is good news for the livestock sector and increases the possibility of a resumption of exports. Mr. Woods said IFA has been working on getting the health certificate on live cattle to Egypt extended to cover fattening cattle for some time. He said since the original veterinary certificate for slaughter cattle was agreed back in

February 2016, no shipments have been made but this new development now increases the possibilities. Mr. Woods said quarantine remains an issue for live exports to Egypt and the length and costs involved are excessive. The IFA Livestock leader said IFA is anxious that the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed would include a visit to Egypt on live cattle in his autumn schedule on market access. He said this is very important in terms of the efforts to get the trade resumed.

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IFA launches ‘Secure Summer’ campaign to tackle rural crime Launching a new campaign to increase security awareness among farmers, IFA National Treasurer Jer Bergin stressed the importance of being safety conscious and marking and securing property to reduce the chance of a theft occurring. Mr. Bergin said: “Marking your property, photographing it, and making an inventory will, firstly, go a long way towards preventing it being stolen and, secondly, significantly increase the chance of recovery if it is stolen.” In addition, he encouraged all farmers to take time to close gates at night and during periods of absence. “Be proactive in securing your property; make sure to lock gates, out-house doors and sheds. Be observant; report any unusual or suspicious activity in your area to An Garda Siochana who will investigate all reports.” IFA has prepared some essential crime prevention tips as part of the IFA’s Secure Summer campaign and will be issuing monthly reminders and security Pictured are Pat Leahy, Assistant Garda Commissioner and Jer Bergin, IFA National Treasurer launching the IFA Secure Summer Campaign to tackle rural notices to members. crime.

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ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Phone: 071 96 34737 / 087 6025597 Web: www.kleavyauctioneer.com Email: property@ kleavyauctioneer.com

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION C.26.78 Acre Residential Farm at

Bunnamuck and Mountbrown, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Sales of the week at REA Seamus Carthy REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to announce the sales of the following properties this week…

On Friday, 18th August at 4pm in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon This is a top quality holding in a prime farming area off the main Strokestown to Tulsk road. The holding will be offered to the market in two lots.

Lot 1: Two Bedroomed Residence on Circa 18.47 acres. The lands are of good quality grazing lands extending down to Lough Lee, a renowned and well stocked fishing lake.

Lot 2: Circa 8.64 acres at Mountbrown, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The lands are of dual purpose agricultural nature with site potential.

Quality three-bedroomed home conveniently located in the popular market town of Castlebar. Finished to a high standard, the property is situated in a small residential estate of 12 semi-detached and 1 detached home. REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to advise that the property is now ‘sale agreed’ in excess of the asking price at €128,500.

Millstream House, Castlerea

FOR MAPS AND PARTICULARS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE 071-9634737 Legal Messers M.F. Butler & Co Solicitor, Longford 043 33 41118

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

FOR SALE AT 7 BANK GARDENS, HENRY STREET, ROSCOMMON

Attractive 3-bedroomed Townhouse. Accommodation consists of Sitting Room, Kitchen cum Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The residence is located a short distance from Roscommon town centre and is currently generating €7,800 per year rent. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact Pat on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

SITES FOR SALE BALLYMURRAY: Circa ¾ acre site with the benefit of full planning permission. THE WALK, ROSCOMMON: Large site with the benefit of outlying planning permission.

TO LET To let circa 10 acres of after grass, Kilteevan area

Substantial commercial investment property laid out over three floors. The ground floor is let under an informal tenancy agreement while the 1st and 2nd floor are available to lease. The property is approximately ten years old and offers good profile to the Williamstown Road. REA Seamus Carthy were delighted to recently achieve in excess of the asking price at €186,000. Advertorial

Contact REA Seamus Carthy today! REA Seamus Carthy have invaluable experience in selling property similar to yours. We are best placed to advise you on the most appropriate sales and marketing campaign for your property. If you are thinking of selling and would like a free sales appraisal please contact Seamus at our Roscommon Town office, 090 663 0001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie. September is traditionally a strong time for buyers so be prepared and get your free valuation now. Rest assured that this is a no obligation and completely confidential offer. Contact Seamus today.

CLASSIC HOMES Lissnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon

3, 4, 5 & 6 Market Court, Ballygar 7, Kilkenny Close, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

PSRA Licence Number 002782

6.8 acres of land at Ballinlough Quarter, Ballinlough

Compact parcel of land extending to 2.78 hectares/6.8 acres. The land is accessed off the N60 between Castlerea Town and Ballinlough Village. It was recently ‘sale agreed’ at €30,000 which equates to approximately €4,500 per acre.

These Town Centre homes situated in the heart of this picturesque village, benefit from their convenient location to all amenities, shops, schools, Church etc. These properties were recently sold individually.

Original stone house dating back some 120 years with stone outbuilding and set on a large 1.28 acre mature site. Beautiful setting in a quality rural location. The property provides six rooms and all services are available. We are delighted to advise that this property recently sold for €50,000.

Cloonlyons, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Quality 4 bedroom Dormer Residence finished to a very high standard on a large mature site area of c. 0.42 of a Hectare. Offers Invited Price Guide: €199,500

Cremully, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon 39, Tarmon Manor, Castlerea

Carrowmore, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford

4 Bedroom Family Home on a quality 1 Acre site. With the award winning village of Castlecoote on your doorstep and Fuerty National School only 0.5 miles. Viewing is strongly advised. Families Take Note. Every Offer Above €200,000

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to confirm that a three-bedroomed semidetached dormer bungalow situated in the highly regarded and sought after Tarmon Manor residential development has been sold. The property comprises a kitchen/dining room, living room, utility room, wc, three bedrooms (one ensuite) and a bathroom. * We have a number of underbidders seeking properties in various locations throughout the region. Should you be considering selling your property please contact Seamus confidentially at 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

Final Commercial Rates deadline is September 2017 Commercial occupiers within County Roscommon are currently undergoing a rating revaluation, which means the levels of rates they currently pay will change. REA Seamus Carthy advises that they act on behalf of many commercial occupiers throughout Roscommon county in respect of the ongoing commercial rates revaluation and if you have not already sought advice in relation to this we recommend you do so immediately. Aishleen, left, of REA Seamus Carthy advised that they act on behalf of numerous clients against the Valuation Office and ongoing negotiations and discussions have transpired that reductions are expected. Aishleen advised that 2,076 Proposed Valuation Certificates were issued in County Roscommon and 457 representations were made, which indicates that 22% of occupiers were unhappy. It is interesting to note that out of all the counties undergoing a revaluation Roscommon had the highest level of representations. Aishleen also advised that on the 15th of September 2017 Final Valuation Certificates are due to be issued. If parties are still dissatisfied with the valuation there will be 28 days whereby they can appeal to the Independent Valuation Tribunal. As these rates will be applicable for a period of 10 years it is imperative that all occupiers ensure that they are happy with the levels payable. Should you have any queries in relation to your rates please contact Aishleen or Seamus at REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town on 090-663 0001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie.

c. 0.5 Acre Site with the benefit of Full Planning Permission (PD13/3050). Set on the outskirts of Castlecoote Village, the said site has a grant of F.P.P for highly impressive Two Storey Residence (235 Sq.M/2500 Sq.ft). Price Guide: €50,000

1 Antogher Court, Roscommon Town Quality 4/5 Bedroom Two Storey home situated in a sought after location. Overall this is a quality property to come on the market and REA Seamus Carthy invites final enquiries. Price Guide: €250,000

HOMES UNDER €100,000 DEERPARK, BOYLE: 4 Bedroom Detached on what is considered a most prime elevated and mature site on the outskirts of Boyle Town. Price €95,000

SOUTHPARK, CASTLEREA: 3 Bed Bungalow with Two Storey Stone outbuilding: Price Guide €85,000

BRIARFIELD, LISACUL: 2 Bedroom Cottage Style Residence: Price €45,000

BALLINDRIMLEY, CASTLEREA TOWN: 3 Bed Two Storey on 0.61 Acre site with Two Storey Stone Outbuilding. Price €80,000

CLOONFOWER, CASTLEREA: 3 Bed Bungalow with detached workshop on an elevated 0.5 acre site. Price Guide €70,000

WANTED FOR CASH CLIENTS • Detached Bungalow in Roscommon Town • Commercial unit in Roscommon Town • Large family home in Roscommon Town Contact our office today in Confidence.

ROSCOMMON TOWN T: 090 66 30001 • W: www.reacarthy.ie

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Final viewings and offers invited for Ballymurray property David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final viewings and offers for an attractive two-bedroomed bungalow residence located at Clooncondra, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. Final viewings on Friday, 11th of August from 5-6 pm. Final offers with proof of funds by 12 noon on Wednesday, 16th August, 2017. David describes the property as “an attractive countryside residence standing on c. 0.44 of an acre with the benefit of spacious out-buildings standing thereon.” The property is conveniently located only c. 5.8 km from Roscommon town just off the main Athlone/Roscommon route (N61) close to Portrunny amenity area and the famous River Shannon. The auctioneers now invite final viewings and final offers to sell. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie Clooncondra, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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

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

FINAL OFFERS ON ALL LOTS

TO BE TAKEN 4pmFRIDAY 18th AUGUST

LANDS FOR SALE Lot 1: c. 21.21 acres at

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

Lot 2: c. 9.13 acres at

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

Lot 3: c. 5.06 acres at

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

Strokestown lands are well worth viewing David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for prime roadside lands of c.8.26 acres set out in two lots located at Muckanagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. David describes the lands at as “prime lands set out in two main lots located in a select agricultural district overlooking Kilglass Lough.” The said lands can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate, as follows – Lot 1: The Entire; Lot 2: c. 6.59 acres with the benefit of dual road frontage and with a mobile home standing thereon; Lot 3: c. 1.4 acres (stand-alone field). The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers to sell. To arrange maps or for further details contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/

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

NEW TO THE MARKET CURRAGHBOY VILLAGE, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON

An extremely attractive parcel of dual purpose agricultural lands with excellent road frontage and holding potential due location adjacent to Curraghboy village and all amenities. The said lands are set out in one lot and are of excellent quality throughout. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers for immediate sale. LEGAL: JENNIFER LIDDY FEHILLY, MESSERS LIDDY NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27498. -------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIMELY LOCATED COMMERCIAL GARAGE PROPERTY OF C. 2,000 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

CLOONEYOGAN, CLASHAGANNY, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Guide: €80,000 ono to sell.

an array of out-buildings.” The property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €60,000 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.

Mountbellew property fetches €155,000

Connaughton Auctioneers successfully sold, by public auction, the well-known ‘Fleming’s’ in Mountbellew recently. With over 50 people in attendance at the auction in the Malt House the property received an opening bid of €100,000 with four bidders in all. The property was put on the open market and sold for €155,000 to a local business. Speaking to the Roscommon People, auctioneer Ivan Connaughton said: “We were delighted to be agents for the sale of this landmark property. With improving market conditions and higher demand for town centre property like Fleming’s, we now require properties both

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A PRIME HOLDING OF QUALITY LANDS CONTAINING C. 25.57 ACRES LOCATED AT

Final offers after €60,000 sought for prime Ballygar property David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers after €60,000 for a primely located eightbedroomed former public house and butcher shop of c. 5,000 sq. ft. located at Main Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway. David describes the property as “a substantial property being a former residential public house and butcher shop located in the heart of Ballygar town. The said property stands on an extensive site area with the benefit of rear access together with

PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

A primely located and self advertising commercial garage property, prominently positioned on the main N61 Roscommon/Sligo route. The said property offers spacious commercial space throughout and offers c. 15 ft of clear roof height internally and is serviced by a large sliding door to the front elevation. An ideal property for the would be purchaser to operate a garage or workshop which benefits from a paint kitchen and paint/spray booth. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell. LEGAL: MESSERS TV MCCRANN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26269. -------------------------------------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS INVITED A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE NEW BUILD 4 B/R TWO STOREY RESIDENCE LOCATED IN

KILBARRY, ROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON. Final offers after €85,000 to sell

residential and commercial in Mountbellew Town for disappointed underbidders. “In particular we have a client looking for a bungalow residence adjacent to the town centre for use

as a retirement property. We intend to hold more individual auctions for properties in the coming months and invite anyone who requires a free valuation to call our office 090-6663700.”

A highly attractive new build 4 bedroomed two storey residence of c. 2,217 sq. ft. A quality 4 b/r new build two storey residence which was built c. 2009 standing on c. 1.18 acres site located in a select countryside area convenient to Whitehall Church and centrally between the towns of Tarmonbarry and Rooskey. This property is currently at shell finish throughout thus allowing for the would be purchaser to put their own individual touch to the finish on same. BER: C3 LEGAL: MR. GERARD CARTHY, MESSRS. CONNELLAN SOLICITORS, 3 CHURCH STREET, LONGFORD. TEL.: 043 3346440

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PEOPLE PLATFORM ‘We could be kingmakers’ Reader wants rural Ireland to elect a group of like-minded TDs We received this interesting proposal from a Galway-based reader who feels a ‘rural platform’ could be formed by electing of group of rural TDs… Cill Chiaráin, Conamara, County Galway Dear Editor, The deal struck between the DUP and the British Government has a clear lesson for the people of Rural Ireland. (By Rural Ireland I mean all the areas outside the cities as outlined by the CEDRA Report, which was chaired by Pat Spillane). We, living in these areas, need a similar strategy to wring concessions from a system which is unduly centred on Greater Dublin. In April, Paddy McGuinness highlighted the enormity of the problem when he announced he would not be seeking reappointment to the chair of the Western Development Commission after four years in the post: “I believe strongly that there is absolutely no commitment at either political or administrative level to balanced regional development, nor is there any worthwhile plan do address rural decline,” he said. I spent two terms as an Independent on Galway County Council, three terms on the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, as well as being a member of the Western Regional Authority and of the Border Midland and Western Assembly. Early on I realised that most of our efforts were in vain. Indeed, at one meeting of the Western Regional Authority I suggested that we should all resign together to expose the whole charade. Pessimists amongst us say that the power is in Dublin and that we can do nothing about it. Yes, but the balance of power could be in Rural Ireland. Imagine if we organised a movement and got 10 committed TDs elected on a carefully crafted rural platform. The days of majority Government in Ireland are gone. Our 10 TDs could very well be the kingmakers after the next election. If any one of your readers is interested in the idea please put forward your views in this newspaper or contact me per email ocuaig@hotmail.com Yours sincerely, Seosamh Ó Cuaig

Roscommon team and subs pictured at Croke Park last Monday. Picture: Andrew Fox

Far from being downhearted by Roscommon’s crushing loss to Mayo on Monday, TONY FALLON says we should concentrate on the positives from an encouraging season – after all, we are Connacht champions! Tony sent us this poetic reﬂection on Roscommon’s season….

The Rossies: We love you still By Tony Fallon I know you are coming home from Dublin in a bit of a daze But by God, we love you still and you deserve a lot of praise Our history has never been great when it comes to replays We are proud of what you did, there were many great displays Does it matter who won or lost but how you played the game You filled the jerseys with pride and sullied no-one’s name You burst upon the scene when it was least expected And with your youth and vigour, we all became infected In those first three games, you really put on a show

Tom Kelly Memorial Lecture in Curraghboy Noel Hoare has been in contact to tell us about an important Memorial Lecture which is coming up in Curraghboy. Tom Kelly was native of Grange, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon, who passed away seven years ago having reached the age of 93. All who knew him fondly remembers him and his knowledge of local heritage was truly remarkable. He contributed to local publications and others often cite his contribution to the work of the Irish Folklore Commission during the 1960s in preserving local heritage. People frequently visited Tom’s home trying to find answers to their family roots and because of his exceptional knowledge of families who lived in the area, he was able

to help them with their queries. Tom Kelly also had a deep appreciation for past generations of peoples, which was evident from his understanding of archaeological monuments and his reading of historical sources. As part of Heritage Week 2017, a lecture in his memory will be held on Thursday, 24th of August starting at 7.30 pm in the Handball Complex, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. This talk is organised by the Dysart Rural Men’s Group, which is run under the auspices of Roscommon LEADER Partnership. The lecture will concentrate on the archaeology and history of Lough Croan and will be presented by his friend Noel Hoare with whom he shared so much information. As part of this talk, a number of images that have never appeared in the public domain will be shared for the first time. This is a free event but donations can be made in support of the ongoing

But when you had the chance you should have put away Mayo If Jamesie, Gerry and Dermot had been up there in the crowd They would have cheered wildly and have been very proud We Rossies walked a little prouder and we talked a little louder We banished from our midst those who doubted And anyone who criticised or those who even pouted You have no idea the hope you set in motion At home and in many places far across the ocean So as you walk the streets you should never be harassed You have brought back great longings and memories of the past work of the Dysart Rural Men’s Group and we hope you can share in the remarkable work people like Tom Kelly have done in preserving our heritage for future generations to enjoy. Access to this site is with permission of landowners.

Why we shouldn’t ‘Repeal the 8th’ We received the following letter from a Ballaghaderreen reader… Dear Editor, Before I watched the documentary ‘A world without Down’s Syndrome?’ (shown on RTE 1 last week), I had never heard about the horrifying statistics surrounding the abortion of babies with Down Syndrome around the world. I didn’t know, for example, that in England and Wales 90% of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome

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in the womb are aborted, or that 100% of those babies are aborted in Iceland. This is truly horrific – and it’s something that we have to think about much more in Ireland. People look to us as an exemplary country when it comes to encouraging people with disabilities – they only have to witness the Special Olympics where Irish people bring so much to the table in terms of volunteering and commitment. Are we now going to end this respect for people with disabilities by repealing the Eighth Amendment and introducing abortion? I very much hope that all those who think ‘Repeal the 8th’ is a campaign worth fighting for will reflect on how the removal of the Eighth Amendment would do untold harm to the protection that people with disabilities rightly receive from our laws. Yours faithfully, Pat Cummins, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Goddess-worshippers and rebels in Roscommon As a roving reporter for the past three decades, Geraldine Comiskey has always been on the look-out for unusual stories, and has built up a loyal following of readers all over Ireland and even further afield, who love her ‘strange but true’ tales. And some of the quirkiest can be found in the updated edition of her best-selling book ‘Wacky Ireland’, which got rave reviews in newspapers from Boston to Mumbai when it was originally published in 2012.

Of particular interest to Roscommon readers are the items on the Goddess Festival in Tulsk (a new chapter), Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan’s unorthodox rebellion on the bogs (updated), the ‘Birdman of Lanesboro’ (aka Paddy Farrell) and Roscommon pilgrims who saw visions at Knock. Other new additions to the book include a list of little-known Holy shrines (including Ogulla spring and shrine at Tulsk), and chapters on the ancient Fair at Maam Cross

(Co. Galway), Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland and Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s wacky protest against cattle marts. There’s also more about ghosts, feisty farmers, monster plants, Obama, Joe Dolan and the mystery of the Boleyn sisters, as well as an explanation of gaelic terms – and a countryman’s guide to ‘culcher’. And there’s less of the racy stuff (which has been moved to a follow-up book to be released soon: ‘Racy Ireland: the Naughty Bits’).

Geraldine has also published some novels she wrote back in 2003 – including two dark comedies aimed at women who absolutely hate chick-lit, and two actual chick-lit books (for anti-snobs). She’s also written children’s books and film scripts. Wacky Ireland, Floozies, Shampoo & Sympathy, Chasing Casanova, Still Life, Skin Deep and Deadly are all available on Amazon.com and Createspace.com

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The Establishment’s message to Rural Ireland…

We’re at your (lip) service!  PAUL HEALY

oments after leaving the Shannonside Radio studio on Friday morning, I was kicking myself. So to speak. I’d been ‘talking to Joe’ – but there was something I hadn’t said. Minister Heather Humphreys was also on the panel, also reviewing the week that was. When the chat came around to the sacking of Kevin Myers (over a controversial column published in the Irish edition of the Sunday Times), Joe and I vented our opposition to the herd mentality – Joe particularly. Joe more or less said that he didn’t have an issue with what Myers had written. I said I accepted that some of the content of the column had been objectionable, but I absolutely didn’t believe that The Sunday Times was right to sack Myers on the spot (or at all). Asked for her view (which she’s obvi-

ously entitled to), Minister Humphreys said it straight. And entirely predictable. More sheep mentality. Blah, blah, blah. Baa, baa, baa even. The minister’s view? The Sunday Times was right to sack the outspoken columnist. Taoiseach Varadkar had been right to jump in with his tuppenceworth. Safe to assume most or all ministers would have sung from the same hymnsheet that day. It’s amazingly coincidental how often they adopt similar positions. Whatever about actual Garda numbers, the politically correct police will never want for support as long as our play-itsafe politicians are around. The question I wished I’d asked? ‘Hey, Minister…if one of your colleagues stereotyped the Jewish community or made offensive comments about women – and ‘on mature reflection’ was quick to apologise for offence taken – would you jump in and demand that they resign or be sacked?’ (I’m no particular fan of Mr. Myers, but it’s easy for ‘playing it safe’ politi-

cians to kick a journalist when he’s down, and in the knowledge that it’s populist. When was the last time an Irish politician lost their well-paid job due to making a few loose remarks?). his time last year, they talked about new politics like we had discovered something special or like our old politicians had suddenly experienced some sort of epiphany. Truth is, there is no such thing as new politics – just new reality. All that was new after the 2016 General Election was the new look to the Dáil seating arrangements. There was no big beast in the corner (Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael), instead, a fragmented landscape. The people had delivered a troublesome verdict, a verdict so awkward that the politicians had to think outside the box for a few weeks and then package their self-serving behindclosed-doors talks as some alleged fresh new concept. We are told that the confidence and supply arrangement

(whereby Fianna Fáil, while still in opposition, props up a Fine Gael minority Government) is new politics, and maybe it is in one sense. But it is more pragmatism than pioneering. A long-standing lack of courage and leadership in Irish politics remains. While politicians are quick to wade in with populist views (‘Myers had to be sacked’ arguably being the latest example), familiar problems and challenges remain unaddressed by a decidedly unimaginative political establishment. Priests are in the business of saving souls, not banks (or, more accurately, villages) but here in County Roscommon, the lines have been blurred again, as in the past. Fr. Francis Beirne, PP in Four Roads, and a great community champion whom I’ve known for many years, has spoken out on plans by the Bank of Ireland to withdraw services in rural areas. Well said, Fr. Beirne, but how damning of our political establishment than the clergy and the wider community have to resort to this. Over

thirty years ago bishops in the West of Ireland began a campaign to try and prevent the decline of the West. Then, and now, the people of our towns and villages have often been left with very little support from central government as they too fight for the survival of rural Ireland. ndividual politicians are well meaning, hard-working, genuine in their aspirations for our society. But there is no collective willingness to seriously address rural Ireland’s needs. Central Government merely pays lip service. The ‘permanent Government’ – our friends high up in the civil service – barely even bother with the lip service. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and we’re being fed tripe. In Roscommon town the other day, I noticed three new businesses in a row. A pub, a ‘nail bar’ and a barber’s. It is heartwarming. It is also thanks to the sheer courage of individuals. Continued on page 27 –>

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Frank Brandon

Tipp-ing my cap to Joe and Co. – ‘Are you watching, Neymar?’ It’s early Sunday morning and once again all my Saturday night plans have come unstuck. I had intended to get to PJ’s in Castlecoote to hear the Luke Kelly soundalike, Jim Gallagher, who I’m told played to a full house and was just brilliant, and then I was going to go to Nathan (like Elvis – no need to mention his surname) in Ballygar, but I ended up going nowhere. Anyway, I’m up early on Sunday morning when I get a phone call from a friend of ours who is travelling on the motorway outside Athlone. She is actually heading south but she can’t get over the number of cars on the road that are flying Galway flags. She wants to know if Galway footballers are playing in the All-Ireland final in Croke Park (she is not that well up in sport), and I tell her that hell will have frozen over before that happens again, that Donald Trump will be Pope, and that Elvis will have made a comeback, and many other crazy things will have occurred, but that today the Galway hurlers are once again heading to the Capital hoping to get to the final and have another shot at ending the almost thirty-year wait for the McCarthy Cup.

During the week, Neymar, the Brazillian superstar footballer, moved from Barcelona to Paris St. Germain for €222 million, and after getting a paydeal worth more than €575,000 a week, told us that he didn’t move for money; that he felt he needed new challenges and that he felt a spell in Paris would provide those challenges. His arrival in the French Capital might also be to do with his reputation for partying, as rumour has it that he likes to burn the candle at both ends. Also during the week, the hurlers of Tipperary and Galway were going about their ordinary daily chores in whatever jobs they have as they prepared for their All-Ireland semi-final meeting for the third year in a row. It is now Monday afternoon, and almost twenty-four hours later, I am still buzzing at the unbelievable game of hurling that unfolded in Croke Park yesterday and while Galway’s victory makes the buzz even better, the fact remains that it took two teams, almost forty players, every one of whom left everything on the pitch, to serve up a contest that absolutely fizzled for the entire game. Sure, there were loads of

TOP: Members of St. Joseph’s GAA Club (Kilteevan) pictured at a recent kit presentation in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan. Picture: Andrew Fox

New kit for ‘The Joe’s’ RIGHT: Members of St. Joseph’s GAA Club (Kilteevan) with club tops that were provided by the people of Kilteevan. Picture: Andrew Fox

mistakes, and the Galway first touch was not so good (as a player who once got to a Junior County Hurling Final with Creggs, I’m more than qualified to pass judgement), but the sheer intensity, the quality and power of the hits, the manliness of all the players, and of course, the outrageous score that Joe Canning produced to win the match, meant that this was an epic contest that will never be forgotten by this maroon and white scribe. All of these players are amateurs who will be back on the day job this week and as I thought about Neymar’s more than half-a-million a week, I wondered what price Joe Canning or Seamus Callanan or Galway’s man mountain Gearoid McInerney. As all of us who followed the great team of the 1980s know his father Gerry was a member of one of the greatest half-back lines of all time – alongside Tony Keady and Pete Finnerty – and it’s some tribute to his son that he seems to be just as good as his father. Anyway, I rang my friend after the game to tell her not to go on the motorway on the 3rd of September, as all Galway will be heading to Dublin that day.

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Appalling murders Yet again last weekend we have seen two more knife deaths; a homeless Polish man was stabbed almost 40 times before his body was dumped, while in Kilkee, 25-year-old father-of-one Karl Haugh was fatally stabbed in what a senior Garda said appeared to be a fight that got out of hand. Now that latter fact alone is a very worrying state of affairs, as it seems now that protagonists have no hesitation in producing and using dangerous weapons. I have said before that in our young days, fists were used to settle differences that eventually moved on to kicking and uncontrolled use of the boot, and presently the use of the knife or the gun. Whatever happened in Kilkee, neighbours say several young men went door to door looking for the eventual victim, so obviously there was something brewing. All I can say is I hope the thugs that murdered both men firstly get caught and secondly get the proper sentences their appalling crimes deserve.

McStay graceful after Rossie exit I have no doubt the sports pages will dissect and analyse every aspect of the big Mayo win on Monday. For me the biggest thing was the realistic approach that Roscommon manager Kevin McStay took to the result. His interview immediately after such a disappointing defeat, was sensible, calm, realistic and graceful, and in my opinion, a credit to him in difficult circumstances. As for the Rossies, while it was a sad end to a great year, the challenge for them is to build on their Connacht final win. The challenge for all counties is to close the gap on the big four (like Elvis and Nathan I don’t need to name them), and I have to say that it will take an enormous effort from those who make up the rest.

And finally… Finally for this week, Dowd’s in Glinsk is the place to be next Saturday night, when Caislean Oir are holding their big fundraising dance with the mega draw for the car or €10,000 taking place, so make sure you get your ticket because if you’re not in, you can’t win.

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Arrivederci to all the president’s men! Does anyone remember ‘The Thick of It,’ the British sit-com that satirised the inner workings of a modern government? My hero was the Malcolm Tucker character, the fictional PM’s equally fictional spindoctor whose famous line goes…“If you resign after a week it looks like you’ve f***ed up; if the PM sacks you after a week, it looks like he’s f***ed up” (or something like that). Well that very sentiment sprang to mind last week when, following a series of controversial meeja appearances, Anthony Scaramucci, the fleeting White House Communications

Director, was sacked after just 10 days in the job. Now personally I felt the man whose communications strategy was to go on a vulgar expletive-laden tirade should have been given his P45 immediately following his profane invective to reporter Ryan Lizza from The New Yorker where his cardinal mistake was to forget using three very important words…’off the record!’ You see, if he’d said this, Lizza, like all professional journos, would probably never have quoted him. Look, Trump’s administration has all the ingredients of a hilarious reality

show, which would be grand if it wasn’t real life and Chump wasn’t seen as the most powerful leader of the free world; a situation that’s seriously worrying, because other leaders have historically looked to the US for guidance and direction. I mean, in a profoundly moronic and sobering moment of reflection, I realised while writing this, that Trump has done absolutely nothing, nada, zilch, zero since he was elected to office, other than to sack the director of the FBI. I mean, he’s passed no relevant legislation because he’s too busy tweeting

‘A great day in the White House,’ and ‘Fake news,’ and Doofus continues to do this while Russia is carrying out drills on NATO’s border and North Korea launches missiles. To be honest, there’s a clear pattern emerging with this amadán and it’s this… he’s completely forgotten he’s been elected, that he’s actually now on the clock and it looks like he’s still campaigning for the Presidency. I’m not sure about you readers, but personally I cannot wait for James Comey’s tell-all tome!

Is Celebrity Big Brother defining fame in a downward slope? I’m lovin’ ‘Celebrity Big Brother’. It’s my end of summer guilty pleasure; but seriously, who are these people? These no marks who doddered into da’ house like a pack of abandoned outcasts from that barren no-man’s-land they once called stardom? Oh yeah, this year we’ve got the Who’s Who of Nobody-Ville all vying to pick up a desperately needed few bob before their mansions are repossessed! Once deemed ‘a social experiment’, it’s really interesting to see how this previously promising series has gone from the first episode’s scraping the bottom of the barrel formula, to recently plummeting to record depths

of mediocrity by securing wannabes desperate for free stuff and the glare of the spotlight. For example, Derek Acorah, a psychic with his own spirit guide whose notable achievement is that he can communicate with the dead! Oh that’ll be useful, because when this series finishes, dippy Derek is gonna need a séance to resurrect his dearly departed career! Then, as if the production company’s guest booker decided to define fame in a downward slope, we got a contestant who appears to be trying to turn every aspect of her life into an opportunity – gangsta’s moll Marissa Jade, (known for her little turn on US reality show Mob Wives). Classy!

Not really…not when you’re a woman who clearly thinks shacking up with a jailbird affords you some hard-nosed diva-esque street cred! It doesn’t, hon! You see, dropping names and er, picking them up again, and falling for an ex-con, doesn’t make you special at all, rather it makes you sooooo basic and sooooo boring! Now these two ‘celebrity housemates’ alone make me wonder if the nauseous underclass are slowly rising to dominate our viewing time once again folks. You see, looking at the show’s latest bunch of needy nobodies, it strikes me that, when put together, the collective wattage

of their entertainment value shines barely brighter than a lava lamp. As for former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding…what happened to this stunning girl’s looks? Despite much controversy and a marked difference in her once flawless appearance, Harding has denied having cosmetic surgery…er, so why does the best looking one in the group now look like a squirrel is storing his nuts for winter inside her gob? And how come she couldn’t remember the words to her “favourite” Girls Aloud song, ‘The Promise’, and needed a cue card during what was (in all honesty) a pretty, eh, promising performance! I have to hand it

to Sarah, the girl can sing. I predict a record deal…ker-ching! However, with spite in her voice, I was disappointed to see that jealous Marissa, perpetuating the myth of the narcissistic green-eyed monster, had a dig at Sarah, saying if the warbler were one of the Spice Girls she’d be ‘Unseasoned’ Spice. Oooh quick, you’d better copyright that kooky little label Marissa before some unscrupulous hack steals it on you! Seriously folks, and I say this without any hint of cynicism whatsoever, but methinks the Daz Doorstep Challenge couldn’t even clean up the acts on this season’s washed out line-up! But I’m lovin’ it!

We’re at your (lip) service! Continued from page 25 –> All over Roscommon new businesses are popping up, while others are closing because their race is run. They have swam heroically against the tide but have had to abandon their dreams. Those SMEs who have started up are brave and deserve our support. We cannot really give any credit to central Government for these entrepreneurial flourishes. In Roscommon town and county we are patiently awaiting decent jobs initiatives, but they are not forthcoming. Most of the employment comes from heroic small businesses. Meanwhile, the crass destabilising of rural Ireland continues. Our banks simply cannot be trusted to stay in our towns and villages and maintain the fight. The banks are driven at local level by good people, but their faceless masters are busy behind the scenes planning withdrawal from the rural front. Our post offices are under long-term threat. The establishment ruthlessly pulled bus services from some of our rural areas and have had their eyes on train services too. Hammered by commercial rates and lack of incentives, many shops, pubs and other businesses have closed their doors. In terms of infrastructural investment, we have been victims of discrimination. Our A&E departments have been either closed or turned into places of chaos, heroic staff forced to fight almost impossible odds. Planning

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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 Àights and sometimes Tourism Ireland paid for one night’s hotel accommodation. “There is no doubt that Tourism Ireland bene¿tted by having a ‘live’ accommodation provider with an Irish accent on their stand. We always sold ‘Destination Ireland’ ¿rst

and then hopefully we would bene¿t if the traveller chose to visit the Midlands/Roscommon area. “We did on occasions bene¿t 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

€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 of¿cer 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.

In Roscommon, we are largely ignored on the tourism front, left to fight our own corner, as Roscommon businessman Eamonn Gleeson recently highlighted in the Roscommon People in July.

laws have been, shall we say, less than conducive to bolstering dwindling towns and villages. Numbers involved in farming and manufacturing are

falling. In Roscommon, we are largely ignored on the tourism front, left to fight our own corner, as Roscommon businessman Eamonn Gleeson

recently highlighted. The decline of rural Ireland isn’t all the fault of our politicians or civil servants, but they are certainly negli-

gent. There is either a deliberate bias towards the east and urban areas, or else – just as bad – careless negligence. Every now and again a new report on rural Ireland and ‘the regions’ is launched. When the cameras have stopped clicking and the coffee cups have been put away, the process of breaking promises begins. Of course there are all sorts of reasons why rural Ireland faces challenges, including due to huge social and cultural changes. But the great communities in these challenged areas have received little enough meaningful help from successive governments, state agencies and (in some cases) big businesses. Now we live in the Leo era. So Leo, make a real difference. Give us less soundbites and more substance. I won’t be holding my breath. As for the politically correct police, that’s one area where we could do with redundancies. We live now in a society where people are almost afraid to open their mouths and where minorities rule. Will ‘the Establishment’ only finally be happy when all old traditions have been turned on their heads and when all rural towns and villages have been stripped of their facilities, when we all think and act the same and dance to the tune of our faceless masters? And, if I’ve offended Minister Humphreys, I guess I’m sorry – but I won’t be resigning.

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Castlerea Rose Festival Parade

Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were members of Roscommon Civil Defence with Deirdre Cribbin, Rose of Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Okay, it rained on our parade… but we still enjoyed it! Jayden Wrightson pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Mairéad Monaghan, Brenda Monaghan, Laura Monaghan, Siobhan Monaghan and Mary Molloy. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Oisín O’Flanagan, Jonathan Flynn and Cian McLoughlin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Lisa O’Rourke and Hollie Hopkins. Picture: Andrew Fox Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Maeve Kelly and Clodagh Donlon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Catherine Collins, Breege O’Callaghan, Valerie Rabbitte, Marian Caulfield and Maureen Claffey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Ella Fleming and Michaela O’Flanagan and Ciara Sarsfield. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Fr. Pat Hogan, Olivia Smyth, Bert Curley, Bina Harris, Seán Beirne, Danny Burke and Seamus Ward. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Fr. George Millar, Fr. Norman Davitt, Willie Treacy and Bernard Burke. Picture: Andrew Fox

Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Reece, Josh and Georgina Clarke. Picture: Andrew Fox

TOP: Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were John Duke, Jade McCormack, Ellie Lohan and Laura Curley. Picture: Andrew Fox

RIGHT: Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Natalia Clooney, Sophie Walsh and Bernard Clarke. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Oliver Hanley, Celia Dowd and Mary Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Finn Kelly, Edel Keane, Annmarie Keane, Nan Keane and Aaron Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Open Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle were Tracey McGovern, Denis Barrett, Amy McGovern, Francis McGovern, Joseph McGovern and Pat Barrett. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured in The Central Bar for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were former students. Picture: Andrew Fox

Faces & P laces Class of 1997 Reunion The Central Bar, Roscommon town Pictured in The Central Bar for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were Tara Gately and Bernie Moran. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pics: Andrew Fox Pictured right are Sinéád Neilan and Siobhan Dalton.

Pictured (top) in The Central Bar for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were Onagh O’Grady and Mary Pictured in The Central Bar for the Convent of Jo Healy. Picture: Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were Andrew Fox Rachel McCormack and Bernadette Nolan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in The Central Bar for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were Nicola Connaughton and Breda Murray. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in The Central Bar for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were Aoife McPhillips and Niamh Casey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in The Central Bar for the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Class of 1997 Reunion were Sinéád Leyden, Elaine O’Neill, Noreen O’Neill, Lisa Fleming, Mairéád Leyden and Fiona Fleming. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured (above) at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Orla Glynn, Aoife Lydon and Ann Kelley Mason. Pictured (right) at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Bridget Coleman and Michelle McCarthy. Pictured (above) at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were SeĂĄn and Ciara Collins. Pictured (left) at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Barbara Victory and Martina Mullen.

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were MairĂŠad Donnellan and Caroline Delaney.

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Pictured at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Rose Nelson and Karen Egan.

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Claire and Bernie Coen and Aoife Bligh.

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Mary Keane and Colette Mullen.

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Saturday night last were Paul and Margaret Geraghty.

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A guide to promoting happiness in the classroom  MIRIAM KERINS

In a world where we place so much emphasis on results we tend to forget that the classroom environment is not just for learning it’s also a place where happiness and a sense of belonging should be promoted. And so, if you’re a teacher/ facilitator/lecturer preparing to return to your students, we’ve got a few teaching strategies that might help you transform their response to learning and promote their sense of wellbeing. You never know, it might just encourage them to pay more attention in class. Get to know your students: It’s not enough to know their names; teachers should also understand their kids’ personalities and family situations and be sensitive to any additional emotional and physical needs they may have. Inject a bit of humour into their day by telling a joke: Make sure it’s appropriate for

their age group. You could also provide some light relief by playing music and having a bit of a singsong. Alternatively you could set aside some time to let them lead the way regarding what subjects they want to learn on a specific day. This not only promotes independence and encourages students to have their say and make decisions; I’ve also found that learners become more engaged and retain more knowledge if lessons become relevant to them. Allow students a couple of brain breaks during the day: As someone who lectured for many years in schools, colleges, universities and correctional facilities, I found injecting a few humorous brain teasers into my classes kept students energised and motivated. Mind you it didn’t prevent two members of An Garda Síochána once falling asleep during a PowerPoint when I used to train them regarding animal welfare and its link with domestic violence. I’m sure

they were tired…or bored! It’s up to the teacher/lecturer to promote and ensure they establish a positive environment, meaning students should know there are certain behaviours that will not be tolerated. Both teacher and students should be respectful, fair, and at all times act in an appropriate manner towards each other. Reinforce positive behaviour by way of giving little prizes or certificates to students: They’ll quickly make the connection between their performance and their rewards and how it makes them feel good about themselves. It’s important that teachers also look after themselves. Have a support system where they can laugh (or rant) with colleagues. Remember, teachers not only have a duty to care for their students, they must also place emphasis on their own physical and mental health. This means not trying to be perfect, and instead, trying to be human and accept that

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sometimes they may need to do things differently. It’s no secret that if we cannot manage our own positive well-being we cannot be expected to help others manage theirs.

September Courses

SEP 25th 2017 Psychology Level 7 with NUI Maynooth Why do we think, feel and act the way we do? Psychology explores these issues, and more, it looks into the underlying story behind the story! We are delighted to announce that registration has commenced for our very popular one-year Level 7 Certificate in Psychology. The timetable comprises Monday evenings, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, and some Saturday lectures. Course Aim:To enhance self-understanding and to gain an insight into the many perspectives on social behaviour in the family and in the professional workplace. Self Care to Wellness Programme: A self care management course for people living with an on-going or long term healh condition. Thursday mornings 10.30am - 1pm.fees 20euro. Applications to Jackie Morrisroe on selfcaretowellness@rsg.ie or call 0838478076 Understanding Self & Others - Donal Spring Focuses on the themes of self-understanding and self-acceptance of both self and others.Saturday Sept 30th 10-5pm. Fee 50euro

Vita House Abbey Street Roscommon F42 N677 0906625898

Bereavment Support Group - Mary T helpful information, advice and support around coping with or managing your grief. Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm Rainbows -Children can experience a lot of changes when there is a separation or bereavement in a family. This course provides support to help them deal with feelings and gradually rebuild their lives. Wed 20th Sept 6.30-7.30 Parenting When Separated-6 week programmes in conjuction with Rainbows. Aims to solve co parenting problems in a positive way that helps both parents and chrilden. Wed 20th Sept 6.30-8.30

October Courses CBT Brian McClean: Cognitive behaviour therapy explains how emotions are not simply results of events but of interpretations of events, which can be changed to be more helpful or realistic. Starts Thursday 26th Oct at 7.30 (6weeks) 60euro

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November Courses Part 2.Ennegram: Growing in Personal Power- Donal Spring Saturday 11th November 10-5pm- This workshop focuses on how the insights of the Enneagram can help

December Courses

Dreams Workshop - Kathleen Duffy. exploration of the meaning of dreams and a guide to finding and analysing the knowledge of our dreaming mind. 3rd Dec 10-5pm Fee 50 euro

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Fun and learning at The McDermott School of Classical Ballet If your child has expressed an interest in dance and enjoys moving to music, we would love to have them join our ballet school. We run 16 levels of classes in age appropriate groups from 3

to 18 years and deliver the internationally recognised Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus. Each September we look forward to welcoming our new ballerinas in their pink ballet shoes and pret-

Now Enrolling for September 2017 Kilbride Community Centre and St. Colman’s Wood Primary School Thursday, Friday & Saturdays €70 for a 10 week term and a discount for siblings www.mcdermottballetschool.com Telephone: 090 6627033

ty pink uniform. Pre-ballet pupils are encouraged to develop their imagination and communication skills, which in turn helps build self-esteem and confidence. Students make new friends and look forward each week to working together in a group. Dancers then progress to the Royal Academy Dance syllabus appropriate for their age. We offer once-a-week classes up to grade eight and all students are offered the option of taking examinations. Selected students are offered the RAD vocational programme up to Advanced 2 RAD. RAD qualifications are recognised on the QCF and NQF in England and Northern Ireland. These pre-professional classes have been the pathway for many of our past students who have progressed to third level dance or dance education degree courses. Earlier this year one of our students, Ciara, successfully auditioned for the Royal Academy of Dance and starts a three-year degree course in London in September. This December the school will present a magical production of the much-loved classic Cinderella in Roscommon Arts Centre. The wonderful dancers from the McDermott School of Classical Ballet and Dance

will thrill audiences with their skill and enthusiasm. The staff at The McDermott Ballet School work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of dance education in a fun and happy learning environ-

ment. Our fees are very reasonable, from €70 for a ten-week term. All our teachers are highly qualified RAD registered teachers and absolutely love teaching classical ballet.

We aim to maintain a happy, friendly, hardworking atmosphere at our classes. Please contact us through Facebook or from our website www.mcdermottballetcshool.com You

may also telephone us at 090-6627033 so that we can find a suitable class for your child to trial. We have classes in three locations in Roscommon over five days so we are sure to have a class that suits you.

Great PLC courses at St Louis Community School A limited number of places remain for our PLC courses Level 5 & 6 starting in September 2017

2017

Delivery skills and knowledge for over a decade! St. Louis Community School in East Mayo has been offering PLC courses for over a decade now and more than 1100 graduates can testify to the benefit of returning to education and achieving a level 5 or level 6 award there. But is it simply a case of ‘going back to school’? Not so, according to FE Coordinator Suzi Ottewell. “The perception of PLC courses has changed

dramatically over recent years with many people – including recent school leavers and adults returning to education after a time away – choosing to use them as an alternative route into higher and further education.” Today’s PLC courses are very much focused on delivering the skills and knowledge needed to progress both in further education and the workplace. Great

emphasis is put on honing practical skills, applying theories, encouraging self-motivation, developing personal skills such as communications, and gaining real insights from work experience. “It’s important to remember that 8 distinctions in a level 5 or level 6 QQI course is equivalent to 390 points in the Leaving Cert, too” adds Suzi. Over the last decade this change in perception about PLCs has led to a great increase in what St. Louis CS offers. Today there are courses in sport, childcare, business/IT, nursing, community care, hairdressing and beauty therapy. The facilities on offer have expanded too,

and now include dedicated beauty and hairdressing salons, exercise and cardio vascular rooms, IT rooms, and internet access with networked printing for research and project work. Off-site access to course resources and information is also available. All the further education courses at St. Louis are open to people with a Leaving Cert or equiva-

lent qualification, although it’s important to check individual course entry requirements. Enrolment is now open for courses that will start in September 2017. Forms are available from the school (094-9381228) or by online application through www.stlouiscs. com. Places are limited so early application is very much recommended.

Find out more Further information about all the courses and application forms are available from: wwww.stlouiscs.com, or from Suzi on 094-9381228.

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Beating the school bully… our tips to empower your child  MIRIAM KERINS

As loving and protective parents, we sometimes feel the overpowering need to try and control every aspect of our children’s lives; especially when it comes to our desire to see them doing well at school. However, while choosing the right subjects and getting the right grades may be top of most parents’ wish-lists for their kids, the fear of them being bullied comes in a close second. And, given last year’s statistics, where the national anti-bullying research conference found that worryingly, more than half of Irish primary schools were aware of homophobic bullying incidents in classrooms, is it any wonder parents are concerned? And so, with the academic year starting pretty soon, we’ve got what we hope are some useful tips to help you empower your child to show confidence and resilience when it comes to dealing with those nasty, cowardly, weak-willed, spineless sissies who think they can pick on them. We hope they help. Spot the signs. Very often, kids won’t tell you

they’re being bullied. However, if your child continuously suffers from headaches, stomach aches, (particularly on schooldays but are fine on weekends), become overly clingy or, in the case of teens, isolate themselves, please take note and investigate. While a good deal of harm caused by a bully is preventable, it’s wise to remember that the individual who thinks he/ she is a bad-ass thug will never just pick on anyone; they’ll target the weakest of the herd, the sensitive child, the loner, and the child with specific and additional needs, etc., so teach your child to make friends because bullies are less likely to target someone with a good social support network. Enrol them in after-school clubs and get them involved in sport at a young age. Remind your child that no baby is born a bully. No infant enters this world equipped with the distorted need to humiliate, hurt or degrade another human being. Rather they’re raised to do it by irresponsible parents who refuse to make them accountable for their bad behaviour. A child who bullies will try to gain control and

superiority over someone they see as weaker and inferior, so change your own child’s perspective of that creep who’s making their lives miserable by showing them that he/she is just a puny saddo lacking in social skills. When the bully approaches your child, teach them to project their voice with authority and shout “Get away from me now. Stop! Someone get the teacher, XYZ is bullying me.” Tell them to immediately report the incident to an adult. Many children who’re bullied remain silent; too petrified to speak out. Teach them to take control of the situation by shouting out and exposing the bully. Remember, while the typical mean girl/boy who has a predisposition to act aggressively and abusively is making your child’s life hell, it’s wise to realise they’re probably witnessing or experiencing physical and/or verbal abuse at home and while we must never excuse or accept their behaviour, their home environment needs to be investigated. Bullying is a major red flag that all is not right in the family dynamic.

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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

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

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

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

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 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.

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FARMING

FOR SALE

 PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439.

 FOR SALE: 5 drawer chest of drawers (2), bedside locker, mahogany sideboard and bookcase in MDF. Price reasonable. All as new Tel: 086 2333414

 LARGE LORRY LOADS OF TURF for sale, screened and delivered. Tel: 086 – 7236301  SALE ON: Large quantities of 2017 shed stored stone black screened hopper turf in trailer/truck loads. Tel: 087 – 4350736  ROUND BALES OF HAY: For sale. Can be delivered locally. Tel: 086 – 3776948

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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.

 FOR SALE: 05 Nissan Almera Hatchback, 112,000 miles, NCT Jan 18, Taxed until Sept 1st. Perfect condition. €1200.00 Tel: 086 – 3776948

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

PLANNINGS

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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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: Two bedroomed house in Roscommon town. Both en suite. No open fires. Oil heated and broadband. Available for viewing early August. TEL: 086 2601438  TO LET: 2 Bedroom flat to let in Castlerea Town, newly renovated, quiet area. Rent Allowance welcome. Call Mary on 086 – 1562637.  TO LET: 3 Bedroomed bungalow to let Knockcroghery Village, beside all amenities. Tel: 086 – 4016223.  TO LET: Three bed house in Abbeycourt Frenchpark. Dual central heating (oil & solid fuel). Back & front garden. References required. Call Eilish 0864577675

5/8/17 c/o K. Collins Mary Fogarty c/o K. Hoare John Kilcline c/o John Igoe James Dalton c/o K. Collins Kerri & Lorraine Barry c/o M. Barry Maura Quigley Alan Connaughton Frances Penny c/o K. Finan

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SITUATIONS WANTED  BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: 16 year old girl available for babysitting at weekends and evenings. Derrane/Kilteevan/Roscommon area. Please apply to Box No. 1048 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Childminder with FETEC LEVEL qualification is available to collect children after school and pre-school in Derrane area and to mind them in her own home. Please contact: 0868443951  TYPIST AVAILABLE: For all your typing needs, large and small. Fast efficient service, reasonable rates. Please contact: 086 1670557  CARER AVAILABLE: Experienced, kind and trustworthy mature lady available to look after elderly person in their own home. Part-time or nights. Can be flexible. Excellent references available on request. Please contact: 086 3361111  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Childminder available in the Roscommon area with nine years experience and own car. References available on request. Please contact (by text only): 087 1762080  KIND RELIABLE LADY AVAILABLE: For childminding or cleaning in Roscommon town. References available on request. Please contact: 087 1448964

GARDENING 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

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: thomasneilan4@gmail.com

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Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT  HAIR STYLIST REQUIRED: Male or female fully qualified hair stylist for a busy salon in Roscommon Town. Must have experience in all aspects of hairdressing. Call Ramune on: 085 1600663  INTERESTED IN WORKING IN CHILDCARE ? Full training and work experience provided to become a qualified Early Years Educator. To be eligible for this training and employment programme, you must be 21 years of age or over and are in receipt of a social welfare /DSP payments for 1 year or more. Successful candidates will receive a top up payment in addition to your Social Welfare/DSP payment. Free childcare may also be provided. Vacancies in Croghan, Derrane, Loughglynn, Tulsk, Frenchpark and Ballaghaderreen. For further information please contact Kara or Linda on 09498 70111 or 0876486457  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED in the Ballyleague/ Lanesboro/Curraroe areas, Monday-Friday, to mind two children aged one and five. Own car needed for school drop-off/pick-up. References required. Please reply to BOX NO: 1049 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  PERSON REQUIRED: To mind three children for three days a week in Ballinlough area. Own transport required for school collections. Please reply to BOX NO: 1047 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  PART-TIME BAR PERSON REQUIRED: For pub five miles outside Roscommon Town. Please reply to BOX NO: 1050 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CARER WANTED: To help with caring for elderly gentleman Ballymoe area. Healthcare/nursing qualification and /or experience desirable. Phone 087 9539349  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to collect and mind two school going children in children’s own home. Own transport (full driver’s licence) and references are essential. Three days per week ( Tues – Thurs) as per school year. Cloverhill area, please reply to Box No: 1046 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH GRINDS Highly Experienced Teacher and State Examinations Corrector Classes Commencing in September. Open to 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Year Students • Expert tuition • Detailed study notes • Effective exam techniques and student motivation incorporated into each lesson • Weekly assessments Contact: Aidan O’Connor 086-6078154 asconnor@icloud.com

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  FIREWOOD FOR SALE Tel: 086 2437376  TURF FOR SALE: High quality turf- one tonne bag €45.00 delivered. TEL: 086 0442967 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

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PLANNING NOTICES ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Planning permission is sought for: 1. Construct a spectator shelter walling with canopy abutting the southern main stand, 2. Construct a two storey extension to the side of the existing building on the northern gable consisting of (a) Ground Floor: Extension to existing dressing rooms to include new shower/toilet block, multi purpose sports hall, running track, meeting room and store. (b) First Floor: Gymnasium and press box. 3. Construct 4 column/20 metre high pitch lighting for main pitch. 4. Extend and renovate existing ladies and gents toilet block attached to existing bar/function room. 5. Extend existing public toilet and store at the main southern entrance, renovate existing building and turn stiles including new roof. 6. Construct new machinery store at northern side of site to the rear of main pitch, demolish existing machinery store at rear of existing hurling wall on the northern end of site and complete all associated site development works at Clooneen, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon for Padraig Pearses GAA Club. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 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 change of use from former residential use to shop. Retention and completion of amendments to front elevation and internal layout arrangements 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 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 a fee of €20.00 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. Signed: Gareth Johnston

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of James Bracken for planning permission to construct a dwelling house and garage with wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site development works at Ballinderry Td. Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon. Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers, C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile: (086) 8167365 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 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 Barrack 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 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 a fee of €20.00 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. Signed: Dr. Therese O’Reilly

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KELLY (Nee Conboy) Peggy Late of Tonlagee, Roscommon (First Anniversary)

FITZGERALD Bridie

MURRAY Margaret

O’DONNELL (née McLoughlin), Paula

Late of Jamestown, Ballyforan. Who passed away August 19th 2016 (First Anniversary)

Markievicz Heights, Sligo. Who passed away on June 13th 2017.

Cappagh Road, Barna, Galway.

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God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be Thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

Lovingly remembered forever by Husband Michael. Softly in the morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all. The day you left us mother, Our hearts just broke in two, The smallest part is still with us, And the biggest part with you. For the rest of our lives we will miss you mother, Our secret tears still flow, Oh, how we really loved you, No one will ever know. We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things, you used to say, And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all. You were always there when we needed you No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all. Look around Your garden Lord, And when she turns and smiles, Put Your arms around her, And hold her for a while.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Sons Marty & Michael. Daughters Deirdre, Sandra, Michelle & Valerie. Grandchildren. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true; You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

Fondly remembered by Brother Seamus. First Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th August 8.15pm in Four Mile House Church

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

The family of the late Bridie Fitzgerald wish to sincerely thank those who offered support and sympathy on the sad passing of Bridie. Thanks to Fr. Francis Beirne, to the Eucharistic Ministers and choir for the beautiful Funeral Mass. Thanks to Michael Dempsey, the gravediggers and the wonderful staff at the I.C.U. and St. Clare’s Ward, Portiuncula Hospital. We especially thank our neighbours and friends for their kindness and support. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation.

Missed always by your loving family. Bridie’s Anniversary Mass will take place in the Church of the Good Shepherd Four Roads on Thursday August 17th at 7.30pm.

The brother and family of the late Margaret Murray wish to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. To Margaret’s loyal friends and neighbours who staunchly supported her and gave generously of themselves in her time of failing health, we thank you. We are grateful to all those who mourned her passing and provided support by attending the removal in Sligo and Funeral Mass in Roscommon, those who sent Mass cards, floral tributes and other messages of condolence. We wish to thank in particular Fr. John Cullen P.P. Roscommon and the supporting priests who kindly concelebrated the Funeral Mass, those who participated in the readings, prayers and offertory procession, as well as the organist, soloist and choir. We thank Margaret’s teacher colleagues from the staff of Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Sligo and the Sligo Samaritan volunteer community who jointly provided a Guard of Honour at the removal. Our thanks to Sean Feehily and his staff at Feehily Funeral Services, Carton Cross, Sligo for their professionalism and empathy and to the cemetery staff for their kindly services. Thanks also to the management and staff of Gleeson’s Restaurant Roscommon for providing refreshments after the funeral. We appreciate those who attended Margaret’s Month’s Mind Mass at St. Anne’s Parish Church Sligo on July 22nd. Sincere thanks to the Samaritan organisation in Sligo, who paid a moving tribute to Margaret on that day. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

THANKSGIVINGS NOTICES THANKSGIVING Thank you so much to St. Clare for the reduction of the lump on my head and for the other two favours. NOVENA TO SAINT CLARE Ask Saint Clare for three favours; one business and two impossible. Say nine “Hail Mary”s for nine days. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on the ninth day. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified, today forever and always AMEN. Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised.

PRAYER TO SAINT EXPEDITE FOR FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES I call forth the Power and the presence of St. Expedite in my time of financial trouble. I offer my body, heart, mind and soul upon your altar of light. I have faith and trust and complete confidence that you will be my strength in this time of need. Quickly come to my assistance. Bring to me ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) My financial need is urgent. Be my Light and Guide in this situation so that I may live with peace, love, prosperity and abundance and in the Praise of God. Amen. S.F

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

Paula’s husband Harry and daughter Moya, her brothers and her in-laws would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on the recent death of Paula. Those who attended the removal and the funeral Mass, those who sent messages of sympathy, those who phoned our home, and sent Mass cards, especially those who traveled long distances to be with us at this difficult time, a big thank you. To the doctors and staff of UHG for all their kindness to Paula while she was in their care. To the management and staff of Galway Hospice, especially her palliative care team and Breda, the Galway Hospice chaplain, and Canon Michael Mulkerrins for their great care of Paula while she was there, thank you all so much. To Dr Mary Hurley, her GP, thank you for your support and care. Sincere thanks to her cousin Canon Michael, chief celebrant, with Fr. Nicholas Levesuir, Fr. Michael Brennan, parish priest of Barna, Bishop John Flemming and other celebrants from Killala and Galway for celebrating the Funeral Mass. Thank you to Majella Cody and Peter Tobin for the beautiful singing and music at the Funeral Mass. A prayerful thanks to the rosary group and bereavement team in Barna Church. A sincere thank you to Paddy, Mark and Joan of Ballybane Pharmacy for their kindness and support. To the customers and friends who visited and supported Paula over the years in the pharmacy, thank you so much. A special thank you to our wonderful friends and neighbours, Muintir Maigh Eo and the Glenlo Abbey Golf Club for their kindness. To the staff and students of Earth and Ocean Sciences and Geography Department in NUIG, a big thank you. To the management and staff of the Clybaun Hotel, a sincere thank you for the beautiful meal after the service. A heartfelt thank you to Caithriona, Willie and Mike of O’Flaherty Undertakers for your kindness and professionalism. To family and friends who looked after Paula, particularly during the last month of her illness in Galway Hospice, we will never forget your kindness and support. We implore Mary’s blessing on everyone for their kindness and generosity towards Paula. We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by you as a token of our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 15th August at 1.30pm, in Mary Immaculate Church, Barna.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GARVEY Mary “Babs”

KILDUFF Tom

HUNT Peter

MURRAY Patrick

McDERMOTT Emmet

Caltraduff, Ballyforan.

5 Circular Road, Roscommon. In Loving Memory Who passed away on the 12th August 1998. (19th Anniversary)

Who passed away on the 8th August 1998. Ballinderry, Four-Mile-House. (19th Anniversary)

Lisphelim, Knockroghery.

Athlone and Portrun. Who passed away on the 9th August 2016. (First Anniversary)

Who passed away on 2nd August 2003 (14th Anniversay)

His memory is dear today. As in the hour he passed away.

Always remembered by Tom, Evelyn and Eddie Kilduff.

MAM There is a place in our hearts which is yours alone, A place in our lives, No one else can ever own. We hold back tears, When we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts, Remains the same.

Sadly missed by your sons & daughters & families. Anniversary Mass in St Joseph’s Church Ballyforan 12th August at 10.30 am.

KILDUFF Tom 5 Circular Road, Roscommon. Who passed away on the 12th August 1998. (19th Anniversary) We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all.

Always remembered by Hugh, Ruth and Jenni.

BURKE Margaret Goff Street, Roscommon. Who passed away on 10th August 2003. (14th Anniversary)

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay; No passing of time, Can take them away.

Always remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th August 11am Four-Mile-House Church.

FINNERAN Niall Skyvalley, Taughmaconnell (12th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Margaret. RIP Time slips by but still you stay, As near and dear as yesterday, Deep in our hearts you are always there, Loved and remembered in every prayer.

Lovingly remembered by your sister Eileen & family, Rahara. Anniversary Mass on the 13th September in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon at 10.30 am.

KILDUFF Tom 5 Circular Road, Roscommon. Who passed away on the 12th August 1998. (19th Anniversary) As time unfolds another year, Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

Gone from our lives, But not from our thoughts, You will live forever in our hearts.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Ronan’s Church Taughmaconnell on Monday 14th August at 7.30pm.

FLAHERTY (nee Conroy) Julie

Fondly remembered by his daughter Geraldine.

DONLON (nee Rice) Mary Monksland, Athlone. (9th Anniversary) In loving memory of our dear sister Mary Donlon, who died on the 18th January 2008.

Memories are precious They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today.

Sadly missed and always remembered by all the family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 13th August in St Bridget’s Church, Four Mile House at 11am.

In loving memory of Emmet. A smile for all, A heart of gold, The very best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the lovely memories you left behind.

Always remembered by your loving wife Ann, brothers, sisters, in-laws and extended family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockroghery on the 19th August at 7pm and St. Mary’s Church Athlone on 3rd September at 6pm.

MACKRIELL (nee Rice) Ann

Sadly missed always and forever, husband John B, daughter Lorraine, sons John, Anthony and Damien, daughter-in-law Clare, sonin-law Kenny, grandchildren Lauryn, Aaron, Russ, Robyn and Reece, brothers and sisters. Anniversary Mass in Athleague Church at 10am on Sunday 20th August.

Grange, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon Mary Rice (Mai) Matthew Rice who died on the who died on the 17th June 2001 17th February 2008 (9th Anniversary) (16th Anniversary)

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

Sadly missed by your children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 13th August in St Bridget’s Church, Four Mile House at 11am.

FINNERAN Gerry & Mae Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. (3rd Anniversary)

Mae, whom God called home on 1st May, 2014. Gerry, whom God called home on 26th July, 2014. Memories are precious They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today.

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RICE Mary & Matthew

16 Miland Road, Winchester, England. (17th Anniversary) In loving memory of our dear sister Ann Mackriell, who died on the 5th September 2001.

Clooneyourish, Athleague, Co. Roscommon Who died on 2nd August 2013 (4th Anniversary)

I still see your face before me, Your voice I long to hear, I miss and love you dearly, God knows I wish you were here.

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Silent is the voice I loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who though absent, is just as dear.

Missing you always Niall. Love from Mam, Dad, Darren, Louise, Derek and Ava.

Always remembered by your daughter Anne.

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Who passed away on 16th August 1985. (32nd Anniversary)

Sadly missed and always remembered by all the family.

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DEAR MUM & DAD Three years have passed, our hearts still sore, As time rolls on, we miss you more, A mum and dad, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you have left behind. God took you both, it was His will, Within our hearts, you both live still. We try to be brave and believe, You are free from all your pain, And when our time has come to go, We will all meet up in Heaven again. The years may wipe out many things, But this they’ll wipe out never, The memories of those happy days, When we were all together. We’ll have a happy family occasion soon, We’ve no doubt you’ll both be there, Unseen, unheard, you’ll enjoy the day, And many will reminisce about Gerry and Mae.

Remembered fondly and loved by Micheál, Martina, Daniel & Rose; also, our Uncle Thomas; our Aunts- Elizabeth, Patricia & Jeanette; our cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Mum and Dad’s Third Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare on Sunday 13th August 2017 at 10 am.

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Pictured at Croke Park on Monday last were Marie and Maeve Stenson. Picture: Andrew Fox

In response to widespread speculation that the price of diesel may rise in the Budget due to an increase in carbon taxes, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says such an increase would be totally unjustified and would be another financial burden on ordinary people. Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “Less than a decade ago a Green Minister and the Government told the Irish people to buy fuel efficient diesel cars. Many people did just that, and in a lot of cases people are struggling to repay the finance on those cars, even to this day. “But now after doing what they were told by Government, they are being told that they will have to pay extra for diesel because of a hike in carbon taxes. “It might be grand for someone living in the middle of Dublin City that does three or four thousand kilometres a year, but for someone who is living in the middle of the country and needs their car to travel to work every day and who may be living on the average industrial wage or even a lot less, a big hike in diesel prices will have a huge effect on them.” The Independent TD said there are reports that the PSO levy on energy bills is to be increased by 30% and he further alluded to “wind farms being sold off to fat cat industries from the Far East.” He added: “Ministers are telling us about the need to have clean energy in the country, which is grand, but yet all they can do is hammer the ordinary people once again. Fianna Fáil is propping up this Government and it will be interesting to see if they have got in under the same tent on this issue and allow this to happen without a word of protest.”

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION How do we find God in the storms and struggles of our lives, in the trials we encounter in trying to do His will? God commands Elijah in today’s First Reading to stand on the mountain and await His passing by. And in the Gospel, Jesus makes the disciples set out across the waters to meet Him. In each case, the Lord makes himself present amid frightening tumult – heavy winds and high waves, fire and earthquakes. Elijah hides his face. Perhaps he remembers Moses, who met God on the same mountain, also amid fire, thunder, and smoke (see Deuteronomy 4:10-15; Exodus 19:17-19). God told Moses no one could see His face and live, and He sheltered Moses in the hollow of a rock, as He shelters Elijah in a cave (see Exodus 33:18-23). The disciples, likewise, are too terrified to look on the face of God. Today’s Gospel is a revelation of Jesus’ divine identity. Only God treads across the crest of the sea (see Job 9:8) and rules the raging waters (see Psalm 89:9-10). And the words of assurance that Jesus speaks – “It is I” – are those God used to identify himself to Moses (see Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 43:10). Even Peter is too overcome by fear to imitate his Lord. His fears, Jesus tells him, are a sign of his lack of faith. And so it often is with us. Our fears make us doubt, make it hard to see His glory dwelling in our midst. Yet, we should know, as we sing in today’s Psalm, that His salvation is near to those who hope in Him. By faith we should know, as Paul asserts in today’s Epistle, that we are heirs to the promises made to His children, Israel. We must trust that He whispers to us in the trials of our lives – that He who has called us to walk along the way of His steps, will save us whenever we begin to sink. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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A unique kitchen space which will act as a training centre for chefs and business support for those in the catering industry has opened in The Hub in Castlerea. ‘An Chistin’ is the first phase in a two-phase plan being developed by Enterprise Castlerea and will be used as a training facility for the catering industry, a business support and mentoring service and a space for cookery lessons and demonstrations. The kitchen space is part of Enterprise Castlerea’s broader plan to develop enterprise units on lands adjacent to The Hub. The land was purchased from Roscommon County Council. An Chistin was officially launched by Martin Lydon, Director of Services for Planning and Enterprise at Roscommon County Council last Sunday afternoon. The facility has already led to the creation of two jobs with Una Fannon appointed as Coordinator and Cathy O’Rourke as her assistant. Mr. Lydon was effusive in his praise for local businessman and Chairman of Enterprise Castlerea, Benny O’Connell and said that the opening of An Chistin was just the beginning and that Sunday’s opening was “the first major step on the way to Castlerea becoming a prime food development centre in the region.”

Pictured at the official opening of Án Chistin were Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council, Benny O’Connell, Chairperson, Enterprise Castlerea and Martin Lydon, Roscommon County Council. Picture: Andrew Fox

Benny O’Connell, Chairperson, Enterprise Castlerea, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Martin Lydon, Roscommon County Council pictured unveiling a plaque at the official opening of Án Chistin. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the official opening of Án Chistin were Fr. John McManus, Pauline Flanagan and Martin Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the official opening of Án Chistin were Una Fannon and Eithne Nic Dhonnchadha. Picture: Andrew Fox

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OVERRUN! Mighty Mayo crush Rossie Rising Diarmuid Murtagh is put under intense pressure after superbly fielding a high ball in Mayo territory during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final replay in Croke Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

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This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

There are two meetings today on the flat at Leopardstown beginning at 5.15 pm where the Bulmer’s Music continues after racing with Sister Sledge. There is also a national hunt meeting, 6 hurdle races and a bumper, at the Cleveragh in Sligo with a 5.30 pm start. Tomorrow racing takes place in the south at Tipperary at 5.20 pm. On Saturday, there is a NH meeting at Kilbeggan at 5.30 pm. Sunday’s action is on the level at the Curragh at 2 pm, featuring the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes and over the jumps at Downpatrick off at 2.15 pm. On Monday, racing returns to the west with a jumping meeting in Ballinrobe at 5.30 pm. This evening in Leopardstown a few bob e/w on Noble Intention, pulled out of Galway last week, might not go astray. Keep an eye on British Art for future reference in the Sister Sledge Handicap.

Review of Tuesday at Lenebane Trainer Ger Lyons, jockey Colin Keane and owners Qatar Racing combined for a opening and closing double at Lenebane on Tuesday. In the opener, EBF Auction Maiden, Ball Girl scored from Hinnah and Beach Wedding at evens and in the finale, The Railway Bar

Race, Cannonball beat Red Label and Solo Saxophone at odds of 9/10. In between, The JF Hanley Nursery was won by Ballot Box trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by Colm O’Donoghue who caught in the shadow of the post. The Paul Byron Shoes Race was won by the well-backed Not A Bad Oul Day who proved that to her supporters by 1¼l from Perfect Soldier. Texas Katie at 14/1 won the Michael Holland Tyres Handicap and Jeremy’s Joy was friendless in winning the EBF Connaught Oaks at 25/1. In the penultimate race, Zabalan gave more notice that Dermot Weld’s lean spell is over winning the Class Grass Handicap under Galway native Leigh Roche. Next Meeting is on the 21st of the month.

Racing news Super filly Enable is due to run in next month’s Yorkshire Oaks and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is her primary autumn target. Connections are not ruling out a crack at the Champion Stakes on Champions Day in Ascot where she is also entered in the British Champions Fillies & Mares. For the sixth year in a row, trainer Jim Bolger and twice National Hunt Champion jockey Davy Russell will bring household names in GAA and horse racing together to

take part the celebrity hurling match at 6.30 pm in St. Conleth’s Park in Newbridge next Tuesday night in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. To date, the project has raised over €500,000 for the Irish Cancer Society. David Egan, son of Irish jockey John Egan from Creagh, Ballinasloe and Sandra Hughes, is leading the apprentice table in England with 26 winners, one ahead of Kieran Shoemark, the favourite to win the title. Keep it up David! Note that Declan McDonagh received a 4-day holiday for his riding on Riven Light on Tuesday of Galway. Good to see that the OBs are not all blind.

Competition corner Off to Kilbeggan on Saturday evening are Joe Rooney, Oran; Domnick Tobin, Creggs and Damien Parker, Doughill. Your last chance to win tickets for Lenabane’s meeting on the 21st; we have 3 pairs of tickets for the meeting. To win Roscommon tickets we want to know how many meetings are there in Lenebane in August? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm on Wednesday, August 16th. Please provide a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

Like father, like son: John and David Egan.

Ballybrit review The opening beginners chase on Thursday provided no relief for punters with 7/1 shot Tesseract winning from Don’t Tell No One and Ballela Boy by a neck and 5½l. There were co-favourites of 3 in the 2nd at 7/2 and punters probably got it right as the winner Rathvinden was the only one backed, in from 8s. The 9-Y-O beat Potter’s Point and Peregrine Run by 5l and 2¾l. Racing on the level started with a handicap over 1m and produced another result for the layers with 16/1 shot Remarkable Lady finishing 1½l in front of Cairdiuil at 33/1 with Tribal Path 1¼l back. In the listed race for fillies, Coolmore’s Music Box had 1½l to spare over

Drumfad Boy with Duchess Of France 1¼l away in third. The Novice Hurdle went against the punters when Oakley won at odds of 12/1 from Robin Des Foret and It’s All Guesswork. In the feature, Joseph O’Brien trained his first Galway Hurdle winner Tigris River for JP McManus with Barry Geraghty in the saddle. Tigris River was also a first win the jockey in the race. Swamp Fox, runner up last year, finished in 2nd again and Airlie Beach 3rd. Aidan O’Brien’s father won the race 20 years ago with Toast The Spreece. Andratx won the penultimate, a flat handicap, at 8/1 for Mark McNiff and the bumper went to Peter Fahey’s Dayna Moss, 2nd

Grey horse Dream Walker swoops to conquer in Galway.

here on Monday at odds of 7/4. On Friday, Tony Mullins made it a family affair winning the opening handicap hurdle with Top Othe Ra owned by his wife Helen and ridden by son David at 10/1. The 9-Y-O gelding won by 2l and 1l from Golden Spear and Stormey. In the 2nd race Warm The Voice had the punters roaring as he won the 2-Y-O 7f race for Brendan Duke. Riviera Sun won the Blazers Chase at 10/1winning from his Kilbeggan conqueror Phil’s Magic and Net D’Ecosse. Whiskey Sour became the first dual winner of the week in the feature Guinness Handicap adding it to the opening evening’s amateur race for Willie Mullins and

Declan McDonagh. Flaming Sea gave Conon Dwyer a welcome visit to the winner’s enclosure under another fine ride by Billy Lee. Empress Lyla came good in the Arthur Guinness Handicap for Shelia Lavery and Gary Carroll having been unplaced here on Monday night from a poor draw. Renetti the 11/4 joint favourite sent punters home happy skating in by 13l in the Budweiser 1m 6f race. On Saturday, the bookies again had things their own way with only 2 of the 7 favourites collecting, both odds-on. Racing opened with Dermot Weld’s first winner of the week when Aydoun, 3rd on Monday, won the maiden hurdle at 13/2. The feature race, the Galway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle was won by John Joe Walsh’s Ballyegan Hero at 16/1 as Rachel Backmore just held on by a nose from Mine Now and Lagostovegas. The EBF Maiden went to the odds-on, 4/9, fav Aidan O’Brien’s Amedeo Modigliani an easy 5 ½ l winner from Crecerelle. The Nursery was won by Deep Breath ridden by Pat Smullen for Joseph Murphy by a neck and a head from Mount Wellington and Sebastiano Ricci. The 10-Y-O Bubbly Bellini belied his advancing years to win the Ardilaun Hotel Handicap by a head

Lucky Pat, green and red, and Neverushacon, orange and black, approach the last with Gentleman Duke on the left and Attribution on the right. Killiney Court unships Andrew Lynch in the background.

and the same from Avalanche and Atlas in the best finish of the day. Punters out of luck again as 20/1 shot Athenry Boy led the joint favourites hone under Wayne Lordan. Racing closed with a bumper and the 4/7 favourite True Self gave Willie Mullins his 9th winner of the week under son Patrick. On Sunday, the final day, in the featured EBF Stallion Farms Handicap English trainer Brian Ellison provided a 1, 2, 3 winning it for the 4th year in a row. Dream Walker retained his title under Chris Hayes winning by ½l and ¾l from Baraweez, winner in 2014 and 2015, and Be Kool.

In the opener, Seamus Fahey’s The Informer at 14/1 got punters off to a bad start but WP Mullins came to the rescue with Ben Button under Ruby Walsh at 11/4 favourite. Yulong Gold Fairy gave Dermot Weld his 2nd winner of the week beating the favourite Quizical by 1l under local Leigh Roche. In Attheraces Chase, Arbre De Vie the outsider of WP Mullins’ horses beat his much more fancied stable mate Shaneshill by 6l to thwart punters once again. In the handicap chase Ryan Treacy on his second ride back from a 2-month layoff kept Neverushacon up to his task to win from the Dot Love trained Lucky Pat, both

horses 12/1. Punters got it right in the penultimate as Dara Tango, favourite, got it right for Tony Martin in the 1m 5f handicap. Willie Mullins rounded off the week winning the bumper with Ainsi La Va Vie giving punters a successful farewell to the Festival for another year. Willie Mullins retained his leading trainer title for another year with 12 winners during the week. Barry Geraghty won the top jump jockeys’ award; Billy Lee was the top flat rider and Patrick Mullins the top amateur with four winners each. That’s all folks from the Ballybrit Festival 2017, onto more ordinary fare in September and October.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER Doping’s shadow lingers over all sport

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THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Watching Usain Bolt’s last race at the weekend, it became clear just how much the world of sport has changed in the past two decades. Spectators can’t simply enjoy wonderful athletic performances anymore, such is the stain left by repeated drug cheating. It has become increasingly difficult to watch events such as the World Athletics Championships, the Olympics and the Tour de France without being skeptical of top class performances. Irish innocence, when it comes to doping, was lost in the aftermath of the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996, where Michelle Smith stormed to three gold and a bronze in the pool. We couldn’t believe the allegations levelled at her at the time, she was our ‘golden girl’ after all. Watching the British sporting public’s reaction to both Mo Farah’s success and that of Justin Gatlin, the cynic in me wondered how many more heroes

would suffer a similar fall from grace. Then there’s Bolt. The man has lit up the world of athletics throughout his career, powering to medal after medal with a cocky swagger, but last Saturday he was in no mood to discuss the problem of doping, judging by reports from the post-race press conference. According to an excellent piece by Cathal Dennehy in the Irish Independent, he was asked about the slower times in the 100m by a French journalist. She was asking whether it was as a result of the stricter doping controls including the Athlete Biological Passport, which keeps a record of drug tests. Bolt shrugged it off and became noticeably irritated by the question. Surely, the main man of athletics should carry the torch against all those who attempt to bring his sport into disrepute? Surely it must have rankled with him that a 35-year-old,

American Justin Gatlin bows down to Usain Bolt after their 100m race at the World Athletics Championships last weekend. Gatlin won gold in what was Bolt’s last solo race.

who has been banned twice previously for doping, beat him in his final race? Maybe Bolt was just being magnanimous and maybe the booing of Gatlin by the majority in the stadium was enough.

Gatlin, for his part, also piped up at the press conference. One thing he said stood out for me: “As athletes, regardless of what the sport is, we’re human beings. We work hard. We train every day

as you are all sitting typing on your computers,” he said, apparently with a straight face. The shadow cast by “hard-working” athletes like Gatlin over sport will only be lifted by open,

transparent testing and the condemnation of cheats by clean athletes. I for one hope that the journalists “sitting and typing” on their computers continue to ask the hard questions. Doping has already

robbed many of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles of their integrity and cast shame on those involved, many spectators are merely sitting and waiting to see who, or what sport, is next.

while the junior competition was won by Simon Walker. Last week’s ladies’ competition was won by Paula Miley (40 points) with Niamh Lennon just a point behind in second. The junior prize went to Anna Higgins with 41 points. The seniors’ competition

last Thursday was won by Frank Mullen on 38 points. The ladies’ competition was won by Frances Penny. Athlone Golf Club’s fundraising classic takes place on Friday, 17th and Saturday, 18th of August. Teams of four cost €120 and booking is available by contacting the golf club. The following is a list of winners from the club’s very successful Open Week: Eugene Rafferty; Margaret Byrne (Ladies’ 12hole and Nell’s Closet); Paul McGann (Tuesday); Bernadette McDonnell (Tuesday); PJ Naughton (Wednesday); Chaba Carney (Thursday); Eamon Flanagan and Anne Kiernan (both Friday). Castlerea Golf Club held a successful fundraising classic over the Bank Holiday weekend and the committee extends its thanks to all those who supported the event. Meanwhile, last week’s ladies’ competition was won by Laura Griffith with 37 points while Valerie Callaghan finished second on 36. The men’s competition was won by Gerry O’Keefe (38 points) with

Paul Connaughton (37) in second place. Castlerea will face Roscommon in Round 1 of the Connacht Shield next Monday (14th) 14th with three home and two away matches. Finally, we go to Carrick where the Ardcarne Garden Centre ladies’ Bank Holiday Monday scramble was won by Mary Molloy, Elizabeth Muldowney and Marie Leydon.

to a 3-0 win over his opponent, John Paul Feeney. In one of the evening’s best matches, Egan hit two 180s in his quarter-final win over Thomas Concannon. Concannon also hit form in the same match with an 11-dart leg. With the league stages now complete, the finals night of the Superleague

will take place this Friday at 9 pm. On the night the top eight players will compete for the cup, with the following four players competing for the shield. With prize money of over €1,500 to be contested for on the night, there is guaranteed to be some top class darts on show.

The sporting brief Golf

Grehan’s prize We start our weekly sports round-up in Roscommon Golf Club where Frank Grehan was the winner of Tom Costello’s Captain’s Prize. Frank (135) finished ahead of Eddie Miley

(138) in second place. The Past Captain’s prize was won by Tom Judge with 147 while the first day was claimed by Paul McNally (69) and the second by Eamonn Smith (69). The Captain’s Prize to Ladies went to Yvonne Waldron on 21 points

THE CAPTAIN’S PRIZE!

Pictured is Frank Grehan (right) receiving the Captain’s Prize from Tom Costello at Roscommon Golf Club last weekend.

Pitch and Putt

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Darts

THANK GOD FOR HURLING (Joe speaks for most as he reflects on a weekend of sport.)

Egan wins! The Hollywood Bar Superleague continued this past Friday in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon Town with some great darts on show. Mick Egan made the final yet again and he stormed

Roscommon people will be angered at the GAA for not putting this game on sky where nobody would see #MAYOvRos #GAA (Ouch!)

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Oisin Langan @oisinlangan Hating this “football is back” line in some papers. You don’t have to watch or like League of Ireland but don’t disrespect it #loi (For some, there was no football before 1992!)

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

Ronan Curran holds the Roscommon Cup aloft following Castlerea Celtic’s victory over league champions Ballymoe FC in May. Picture: Andrew Fox

Castlerea Celtic and Ballymoe FC will once again go head to head this weekend as they compete for the RDFL Shield. Picture: Andrew Fox

Soccer season kicks off in Roscommon The Roscommon & District Football league season kicks off this weekend. This season sees the arrival of Boyle Celtic and St. Peter’s of Athlone to the Premier Division in the 47th year of the league. This week PRO Vincent Brooks looks ahead to another competitive season. This weekend sees the beginning of the forty-seventh season of football for the Roscommon & District League. This season will see a change in format with the first two rounds of the Premier Division Cup being played before all three divisions kick-off on August 26th. A big change for the Roscommon & District League will be the increase of teams competing in the Premier Division from the traditional ten to twelve for the coming season. This increase has come about as a result of the return to the league of former greats Boyle Celtic and new side St. Peter’s FC from Athlone. Boyle Celtic were in existence before the formation of the Roscommon & District League and were one of the founding members. They won just about every competition in the RDFL before moving to the Sligo/Leitrim Super League in the late 80s. The main reason for their departure was to enable them to make the shorter journeys to teams in the Sligo/Leitrim area. In recent years they have been one of the top teams in the Super League, winning the championship twice in the last three

Damien Goggins, Greg Grogan and Joey Cassidy celebrate Ballymoe’s league title win back in May. Picture: Andrew Fox

seasons. They also reached the FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final last season only to be beaten in a penalty shootout by the Kilkenny side Evergreen. They were also beaten in the Connacht Cup

Semi-Final. They will provide stiff opposition to teams in the Premier Division in the coming season but they will be a very popular side. St. Peter’s from Athlone are based on the Connacht side of the town but draw their players from all over Athlone. The club, which was formed in 1980, played up to now in the Leinster Combined Counties League. While they played in the shadow of Willow Park for a number of seasons, they still succeeded in winning many trophies. In 2007, they finished runners-up in the FAI Junior Cup and last season they were the Combined Counties League champions. Given their choice of players they will be among the favourites to win the Premier Division this season. Last season’s RDFL Premier Division champions Ballymoe FC and Challenge Cup holders Castlerea Celtic meet on Saturday evening at 6.30 pm in this season’s Shield final. Moore United travel to Newbridge on Friday where they play Shiven Rovers in the first round of the Premier Division Cup with a kick-off at 8 pm. St. Peter’s travel to Ballaghaderreen where they play the home side on Saturday evening at 6.30 pm. On Sunday, newly promoted Cloonfad United play old rivals Skyvalley Rovers at Cloonfad at 2 pm while St. John’s Athletic are in action against Ballinasloe Town at noon. A reminder that results with goal scorers for both teams should be sent by the home side to the PRO Vincent Brooks 087-6476597 as soon as games finish.

Dooner’s weekend predictions The Roscommon & District Football League returns this weekend with the first round of the Premier Division Cup and the annual Shield curtain raiser. It’ll be interesting to see how new boys Boyle Celtic and St. Peter’s fare this season in what looks like a very strong Premier Division. Best of luck to all involved! th

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RDFL Premier Division Cup Round 1

Shiven Rovers v Moore United (8 pm)

Moore have been there or thereabouts for the last couple of seasons and I’m not expecting much to change this year. Prediction: Moore United th

Saturday, August 12 RDFL Shield Final

At RDFL grounds: Ballymoe FC v Castlerea Celtic. (6.30 pm)

This local rivalry looks set to

continue this season. Castlerea’s Challenge Cup win in the last game of last season will give them confidence going into the new campaign. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic

Ballaghaderreen will be no pushovers. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC

RDFL Premier Division Cup Round 1

St. John’s Athletic v Ballinasloe Town. (12 pm)

Ballaghaderreen FC v St. Peter’s FC. (6.30 pm)

A really interesting fixture this one. St. Peter’s will be looking to get off to a winning start but

Sunday, August 13th RDFL Premier Division Cup Round 1

The Lecarrow side struggled at times last season and they face a tough opener against the reigning Connacht champions. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town

Cloonfad United v Skyvalley Rovers. 2 pm

Cloonfad were impressive in Division One last season and will provide a test for Skyvalley Rovers. The away side’s Premier experience should see them through however. Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers

Soccer Fixtures RDFL Umbro Masters Cup Semi-Finals Dunmore Town v Glen Celtic. 5.30 pm Ballinasloe Town v Skyvalley Rovers. 6.30 pm

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Nobody expected 22-point drubbing @SeamusDuke

To lose to Mayo was always going to be a possibility but a 22-point beating was certainly not expected and noone, even the most committed Mayo fan, saw that coming. Looking back over the years, it is Mayo who have handed Roscommon their biggest hammerings in league and championship. Since Monday last, several people said to me, that in hindsight, it might have been much better if Roscommon had lost the drawn game by a point. It would have left everyone in Roscommon very happy with their lot and their summer. On the other hand, Mayo would have been questioning whether they had the stomach for another semi-final battle against Kerry after a poor enough display. However, despite the hammering Roscommon got on Monday, I don’t subscribe to that view.

It was to Roscommon’s credit that they drew that game and the extra week’s training and another appearance in Croke Park (however painful) will stand to the players in the long run. It was a huge managerial call to throw Cathal Compton and Caoileann Fitzmaurice into such a big game given their inexperience. I know it didn’t matter on the day what team started because it wouldn’t have changed the result but it was still a massive decision to drop two experienced players like Ciaráin Murtagh and Fintan Cregg. The extent of the beating we took on Monday is looked at in detail elsewhere in the sports section this week but it is just as well that it will be January before the team play again because it will take a while to recover from this defeat. But it has been a good summer overall.

We won the Connacht championship in style and that has not happened too often to Roscommon in all the years that I have been involved. 2018 will be a very difficult year and the strength and conditioning of the players will have to improve if we want to progress further. Even though promotion from Division Two of the league will be a legitimate aim it will not be easily achieved. To defend the Connacht title will also be another ambition and with Mayo and Galway around that will not be easy either but if Roscommon want to progress then they will have to aim for those targets. In general, last Monday’s game proved that the elite of Gaelic football are just so far ahead of the rest and the gap is growing. The Super Eight which will be introduced next year is set to be a fi-

asco with many one-sided games like the ones we have seen in the quarterfinals over the past couple of weeks. Mayo, Dublin, Tyrone and Kerry won by a combined total of 58 points. It will make for two excellent semi-finals but the other 28 counties can only look on and admire as the top four pull far into the distance. I think Kerry and Tyrone have great chances in their respective semi-finals. Just a word too about the Roscommon supporters, who were there again on Monday in massive numbers. Remember that Roscommon’s population is about half that of Mayo yet on the two days in Croke Park there were at least as many there from Roscommon as there were from Mayo. We have got used to heavy defeats over the years but Roscommon fans keep coming back and they are a credit to the county.

Colm Boyle wins possession for Mayo during Monday’s All-Ireland Quarter-Final replay. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ireland set for Women’s Rugby World Cup

Future stars set for national stage

The Women’s Rugby World Cup takes centre stage starting this week and it is a great honour for Ireland to be hosting the championships. The big three in the game are England, Australia and New Zealand and it is hard to see any other team winning it. Ireland will have a huge following at home and they could reach the semi-finals. If this tournament goes well the rugby authorities will be hopeful that it will be a precursor to the staging of the men’s World Cup in 2023.

Future Roscommon star footballers will be taking to the AllIreland stage this Saturday when Roscommon take on Kerry in the All-Ireland U-17 semi-final at Cusack Park in Ennis. Roscommon were very impressive in the Connacht championship, beating a fancied Galway in the final, but they will be up against it on Saturday against a highly-rated Kerry outfit. Liam Tully and his management team have done a great job with the team so far and to go into a game like this as underdogs will suit Roscommon down to the ground. I wish them the very best of luck.

Final major of the year The final golf major of the year, the PGA Championship will take place this weekend at Quail Hollow and Rory McIlroy must be the favourite to win as he has won twice at this course in the past and he actually holds the course record of 62 as well. However, I have heard him say this week that he is predicting he will have a low score. Any time he has predicted that he will do well he has missed the cut or played poorly. Jordan Spieth has to be a consideration and watch out for the Japanese star Matsuyama who is the form player at the moment.

Premier League returns this weekend

Joe Canning fired Galway’s winning point against Tipperary last Sunday.

Galway and Tipp compelling viewing The game of hurling has a habit of turning up classic clashes every year and the game last Sunday between Tipperary and Galway was one of the most compelling that I have seen in years. The drama and excitement served up by both teams in that second half was as good as has ever been seen in Croke Park. I thought that Galway just about deserved to win it but Tipp put up a mighty battle. I love watching the top players do their stuff and Joe Canning wrote another glorious chapter in what has been a wonderful career with that magical

last ditch winning point. He needs one more thing before he is finished and that’s an AllIreland medal. I think he might well get one this year. Waterford and Cork go at it hammer and tongs next Sunday. I have a feeling that Waterford might cause a surprise. I listened back to the RTE radio commentary last Sunday on the Galway v Tipp game and John Mullane’s contributions are priceless. He is so passionate about the game and a welcome change to the usual analysis that we hear.

It is hard to believe it, but the circus that is the Premier League is back this weekend. Such has been the massive amount of sporting action this summer, I have not had much of a chance to look at who might win it but I suspect that Manchester City will be the favourites after all the players they have bought. Manchester United will also need to be in the hunt and it is time for Mourinho to put in a decent title challenge. Arsenal look weaker and I am not convinced that Liverpool have the squad to deliver a title. If Spurs can avoid any serious injuries to their main players like Dele Alli and Harry Kane they can challenge, and Chelsea will surely be a force again too. A dark horse? Maybe Everton, who have bought a lot of players, and who have a very good manager in Ronald Koeman.

Pep Guardiola will be hoping to lead Manchester City to the Premier League title this season.

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The Roscommon U-17 panel pictured after the Connacht Final win against Galway is back in action this Saturday against Kerry in the All-Ireland Semi-Final Ennis. Pic: James Molloy

Youngsters set to face mighty Kingdom All-Ireland U-17 Football Championship Semi-Final

Roscommon v Kerry on Saturday in Cusack Park, Ennis at 2 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon’s stars of the future will strut their stuff in an All-Ireland semifinal against what looks a very strong Kerry side this Saturday in Ennis. It is a marvellous opportunity for this talented Roscommon side to test themselves against a Kingdom side who are highly-rated and Kerry underage football is flying high at the moment

with their minor team going for four in a row AllIreland titles this year. But Roscommon have been improving with every outing and the team saw off Leitrim in the Connacht semi-final at Hyde Park by 0-14 to 0-11 and then they defeated a fancied Galway team 2-8 to 1-8 in the Connacht final at the Connacht Centre of Excellence playing some excellent football.

Roscommon manager Liam Tully says that the game is a marvellous opportunity for the players to test themselves against a quality opponent and he says that they are looking forward to the game. “It is a huge task for us but it is a task that we are looking forward to. Kerry are a top class side but we have trained hard and will travel down to Ennis quietly confident. There

is a great spirit among our lads and they are a great bunch altogether. They are a credit to their clubs and their families I have to say. “We are without Paul McManus and Darren Duff, both of whom are ruled out with injury. Long-term injury victim Darragh Walsh is recovering from a leg injury but is unlikely to be able to feature. Billy McDonnell and Cathal Crehan are also out, so we have a number of injuries. “We have done a lot of work with this team and we are trying to develop an open, attacking brand of football. It takes time but we feel we are getting

there. Midfield is a very important area and we will need to get at least 50% possession there to give ourselves a chance. We are the Connacht champions and we are travelling to Ennis to compete strongly with Kerry. “Roscommon have great followers and we hope that there will be a big crowd in Ennis to follow us on Saturday. We have happy memories of our trips to Ennis in the past and hopefully we can produce another win on Saturday” he concluded. Given their injury problems, Roscommon’s hand will be weakened but there

are still plenty of top class performers on their team. The likes of Shane Cunnane, Peter Gillooly, Paul Carey, Ciaran Lawless, Jack Keane, Oisin Lennon, Niall Higgins, John Martin Ciaran Sugrue, Andrew Lyons and Michael O’Donnell between the posts have all played well in the championship so far. Kerry underage football is on the crest of a wave at the moment and they have qualified for this semi-final after an unconvincing 0-15 to 0-10 win in the Munster final against Cork. They have a number of highlyrated players including full-forward Michael Slat-

tery and corner-forward Sean Keane. Eddie Horan looks a fine prospect at centre half-back and Shane O’Connell captains the Kerry team at midfield. Predicting the outcome of underage games is a very tricky business and mentors will tell you that a lot depends on what happens on the day. If Roscommon can go into the game and show discipline in the tackle and an intensity to secure possession and show a high workrate all over the field there is no reason why they cannot win this semi-final. It will not be easy but it is not an impossible task either.

leads Ladies make quarters Flanagan Athleague rout in style! Kepak Roscommon SHC Play-Off

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies IFC Qualiﬁer ROSCOMMON DOWN

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Roscommon produced an excellent performance to qualify for the All-Ireland quarter-finals where they will face Sligo after this qualifier played at Drumlane, Co. Cavan last Saturday. Roscommon got off to a good start and they never looked back. After only eight minutes good work from Rebecca Finan and Natalie McHugh set up Alice Kelly who scored a fine goal. A couple of points from Natalie McHugh and Rebecca Finan followed and Roscommon were really in the driving seat when Amanda McLoone scored their second goal in the 28th minute. Half-time score: Roscommon 2-7 Down 1-4. Down were better in the third quarter and had three points from their best player Aisling Cull. Roscommon added a third goal in the 44th minute from Rebecca Finan to increase the lead again. In fairness to Down they kept battling away. Aisling Cull scored a fine goal with 14 minutes left but Roscommon were never in danger and they scored their fourth goal in injury-time courtesy of sub Jenny Higgins. Roscommon: H Cummins: A Kelly (1-0), R Mullaney, R Brady; J Cregg, B McHugh, S Kenny; A McLoone (1-0), L Fleming (0-2); A McAuliffe, J Downey (0-2); T Taylor (0-1), N McHugh (0-3), R Finan (1-3), R Fitzmaurice (0-1). Subs: J Higgins (1-1) for McAuliffe, G Dufficy for Cregg, N Feeney for Taylor, S Brady for McLoone, M Freyne for N McHugh.

Members of Roscommon Intermediate Ladies Panel pictured at Dr. Hyde Park earlier this year. Back row (L-r): Niamh Feeney, Louise Brady, Shannon Dowd, Michael Finneran (manager), Marie Kelly (selector), Mikaela McHugh. Front row (L-r): Sinead Kenny, Joanne Cregg, Jenny Higgins and Natalie McHugh.

ATHLEAGUE

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TREMANE

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A storming second half display saw Athleague power into the semi-finals when they easily accounted for Tremane in this play-off game played on Saturday evening. The opening 20 minutes were evenly fought and indeed the sides were level at that stage 0-6 each. But Athleague, for whom Eamon Flanagan was in superb form both from frees and from play, slipped into a 0-12 to 0-6 lead by halftime. A series of very well taken points on the resumption saw Athleague pull clear and when Stephen Kilcommins scored the only goal of the game with 9 minutes left it was long over as a contest. Athleague were very impressive on the day but they will know that a much sterner test lies ahead in

the semi-final when they will face Four Roads. Athleague: D Connell; N Connolly, C Moran, P Nolan; D Delaney, G Fallon, D Heavey; E Bannon, D Flaherty; S Kilcommins (1-0), M Connaughton, J Fallon; E Flanagan (017, 10 frees), R Fallon, B McGahon (0-1). Subs: E Coyle for Connaughton, T Connaughton for J Fallon, G Gill for McGahon, O Lyons for Connolly. Tremane: C O’Meara; C Farrell, S Melia, J Blighe; C Mahony (0-1), J Brennan M Keaveney; P Kellehan (0-1), D Mullen; John Brennan (0-2), D Keaveney (0-6), K Kellehan; W Boyle, S Mahony, M Kellehan. Subs: F Carr for K Kellehan, J Naughton for Mullen, C Melia for Mahony, P Burke for Boyle. Referee: A Clogher.

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All-Ireland Quarter-Final (Replay)

At the match

Pictures: Andrew Fox

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All-Ireland Quarter-Final (Replay)

PAUL HEALY’S…BIG MATCH

The fabulous fans… Even on a gloomy day (for Roscommon) in terms of the action on the field, it was possible to marvel at the huge turnout of supporters for both counties and the good humour that prevailed. We are all used to being impressed by Mayo’s ‘travelling army’ – year in, year out – but

it was wonderful to see such phenomenal support for Roscommon too. Dorset Street was teeming with thousands of Mayo and Roscommon fans from midmorning and the atmosphere was terrific. It was quite a sight to see

‘Bad day at ofﬁce’ – still a good season No-one is denying that Monday’s defeat wasn’t a significant setback, but it’s been a positive season overall for Roscommon. This was a (very) bad day at the office against

Pictured at Croke Park on Monday last were Clodagh and Conor Grehan. Picture: Andrew Fox

thousands of fans from the West throng into the vicinity of Croke Park on a Bank Holiday Monday. Before and after the game, pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops did a roaring trade. We popped into Quinn’s in Drumcondra for fifteen minutes (honestly) before throw-in and it

a super-charged Mayo. There is much for our management to reflect on. Roscommon froze after Mayo’s two-goal burst and never coped with the phenomenal pressure on their kick-outs which was exerted by a ferociously fired up Mayo. Once Roscommon were rattled and had fallen well behind, the players lost their way and there was a distinct lack of leadership. But this was just one very bad day at the office and Roscommon can surely take great heart from their performance in the drawn game. Then there is the considerable matter of what happened on Sunday, July 9th. Roscommon are Connacht champions. That great win and the performance in the first match against Mayo (and the win over Leitrim) forms the credit side, Monday’s bruising hammering forms the debit side. Roscommon will learn from this, improve and grow stronger. They have given us great pleasure this season and delivered a Connacht title. Here’s to next season’s league and championship!

was like Rockford’s on a Saturday night in the 1990s, complete with the music of that era. Established stop-off points like the Applegreen mega-premises near Enfield (at least a dozen buses parked outside) and the various outlets in Kinnegad hosted thousands of hungry fans

Admit it: We’ve all thought what Seán Moran wrote… From the man in the Times (Seán Moran, Irish Times, on Tuesday): “Alternative histories: what if Donie Smith had hit a blameless wide into the teeth of the squall eight days previously, consigning Roscommon to an honourable onepoint defeat? It would have spared the Connacht champions the indignity of getting trimmed by their neighbours and a degree of mirthless banter about the provincial title around Ballaghaderreen over the winter.”

For now at least, we’re with Bob…

Understatement of the day?

‘Mayo’s happy Monday’ is how the front page of the Irish Star reflected on the match. Roscommon, on the other hand, found themselves at one with Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, who sang ‘I don’t like Mondays.’

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford: “We were really good around the middle third. Roscommon didn’t turn us over half as many times as they did in the drawn game.”

Turning points and turkey shoots I’m afraid at least two national newspapers

journeying home after the game. Well done to the huge Roscommon support for the double trip to Croke Park for the drawn game and replay… supporting the team and management in such numbers and with such passion and positivity.

rather bluntly declared that the turning point in this mismatch was…the throw-in. They weren’t being funny; they simply saw Aidan O’Shea’s muscling in on that first briefly loose ball as a declaration of intent by Mayo. From the Irish Daily Mail: “…within 38 seconds Mayo had scored their first point without a Rossie player touching the ball. The tone had been set for a turkey-shoot.”

Encouraging words from Malachy… From Malachy Clerkin in the Irish Times: “For what it’s worth, Roscommon look like exactly the sort of side who will benefit from the Super Eights. They got minced here, it’s true. But if experience is the name we call our mistakes, then you’d imagine a winter of vowing not to let it happen again will only stand to them when they get back here.”

Meanwhile, in New York… Boyle-born Hollywood star and devoted Rossie Chris O’Dowd tweeted on Monday: chris o’dowd @BigBoyler Aug 7 In New York today, four random passersby took the piss because of the Roscommon result. But for the record, I’m still pro-immigration. #GAA

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Rochford happy to dictate ‘rules of engagement’  SEAMUS DUKE

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford has the toughest job in Gaelic football. Nothing short of returning to Mayo with the Sam Maguire Cup is sufficient for the county’s long-suffering supporters. Speaking in the aftermath of Mayo’s thumping win over Roscommon in the All-Ireland Quarter-final replay on Monday, he started by dismissing any notion that his side were tired after so many tough games in the championship this year. “I do think that these guys that I’m on about, inter-county footballers, are trained from a conditioning point of view, to within an inch of their lives. Nothing is left to chance. We trained once during the week because we knew from a fitness point of view we were fine. The challenge was the mental fatigue part of it. “When we sat down and reviewed the tape of the drawn game we were so frustrated with all of the mistakes we made and that led to that energy when we got back to Croke Park. We just played with a more consistent tempo today. We stopped operating in spurts and taking our foot of the throttle like we had been. We allowed the scoreboard to keep ticking. “We put a bit more pace into the game and that’s what Tom (Parsons) and Donal (Vaughan) were really good at in the middle third. Possession is ninetenths of the law and we got our hands on the ball a lot more than we did in the drawn game, which was a big cause of

Liam McHale and Kevin McStay pictured with Stephen Rochford after the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

frustration in our camp last week,” he said. The Mayo manager explained the problem with Lee Keegan who spent

two days in Mayo General Hospital last week with a bout of cellulitis and who was ruled out of a starting spot as a result.

“It was documented that Lee spent a bit of time in hospital this week and he would have been available for 20 or 25 minutes if we needed him at the

end. He made a good recovery and we have to compliment our medical team and the medical team in Mayo General Hospital.” The Mayo boss said that he wanted his team to start well and that was achieved this time around. “We were very disappointed at what happened in the drawn game and we were determined to start on the front foot and dictate the rules of engagement and we achieved that.” Rochford has borne the brunt of some severe criticism in the past 18 months and especially since the drawn match but he was not too worried and reckons it comes with the territory. “When you don’t win games you take a shelling. A year and a half into the job this wasn’t the first week we had to take it. It would be great if it was the last week, but that comes with the territory. We have no agendas. We make our decisions as the games go on and it’s the same with substitutions, how we pick the team, and our tactics and what we are about. You have to take the criticism and I have no issues with it and I didn’t lose any sleep over it either. “The carrot that dangles now is a chance to play in an All-Ireland final and Christ above, what did you come back training in January for if this is not what it’s about? It has been a fascinating championship for everyone and we have had plenty of chances to look at our players and we are very happy with how we did today and hopefully we can continue with that frame of mind,” he concluded.

TIME ADDED ON… STAT ATTACK Wides: Mayo 11 (7, first half ); Roscommon 9 (4, first half ) Frees awarded: Mayo 18 (8, first half ); Roscommon 17 (8, first half ) Red cards: Mayo 0, Roscommon 1 (Fintan Cregg 54) Black cards: none Yellow cards: Mayo 1 (Diarmuid O’Connor), aRoscommon 7 (Sean Mullooly, Cathal Compton, Enda Smith, Conor Devaney, David Murray, Fintan Cregg (2)) Scores from play: Mayo 4-14; Roscommon 0-7 Man of the Match: Keith Higgins (Mayo) Attendance 39,154

MEDIA WATCH ‘Mayo’s ﬁnest display under Rochford’ ‘Three goals between the 24th and 28th minute from Kevin McLoughlin, Andy Moran and Keith Higgins effectively wrapped this game up as a contest. Cillian O’Connor added a fourth as Mayo cantered home in the second-half. This was undoubtedly Mayo’s finest display in Rochford’s two years in charge. They booked a seventh straight All-Ireland semi-final appearance and will face the Kingdom in a repeat of their 2014 meeting. The big difference was Mayo’s change in tactics from the drawn game. They pushed up on the Roscommon kickouts and opted to run the ball rather than kicking it into the area occupied by Roscommon sweeper Niall Kilroy. When they run the ball from deep, not many teams in the country can match Mayo’s power and pace. They scored 4-14 from play and all six starting forwards hit the scoreboard, with inside

duo O’Connor (1-6) and Moran (1-1) adding 2-7 between them.’ – (The42.ie)

‘Ruthless and remorseless’ ‘And then there were four. They may have taken a circuitous route full of hazards and road-blocks and got there a little later than expected, but Mayo have still arrived in the All-Ireland semi-finals, taking their rightful place among the best quartet of teams in the country. Take your pick as to the order of merit after that, but Mayo certainly rolled back to the clock and restored some of their old values as a team by playing the way they know best and, for many, the way they play most effectively. Attacking from every opportunity and angle, they pressed on the accelerator early and kept it down until Roscommon were beaten and bowed long before half-time. It was ruthless, remorseless, and relentless. Gone was the cautious, fractured nature of their play of their earlier rounds, displaced by a confidence and resolve to

Pictured at Croke Park on Monday last were Hannah O’Dowd, Breda Keane and Sophia O’Dowd. Picture: Andrew Fox

deliver a full-blooded performance in this championship for once and for all. It was as if they were hell-bent on purging themselves of all the malaise

in previous performances. They hit Roscommon for four goals and, in truth, it might well have been double that.’ – (Colm Keyes, Irish Independent)

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‘We were steamrolled’ McStay surveys wreckage but looks to future  SEAMUS DUKE

What a difference a week makes. Just eight days earlier, Kevin McStay bounced into the press area under the Hogan Stand after seeing his side go toe to toe with Mayo and come out with a share of the spoils. The mood was one of optimism as he looked to the replay. This time around, his native county went out and showed the football world that any suggestion that they were slipping back to the pack was pie in the sky stuff as they hammered a hapless Roscommon with a ruthless display of power football. There wasn’t a lot that could be said as he surveyed the wreckage of a 22-point defeat. “Mayo got their act together and we fell off the edge of a cliff today. The pace and power that we knew Mayo had but we thought was waning a bit was back and they brought the full force of it to the table from the throwin. Our young team got steamrolled by a very experienced team who knew what they were about. My sense of it is that these things happen. I wish they didn’t happen because it is a tough place to be right now. Mayo were just miles ahead of us today. “Momentum is a big thing and their first goal gave them the confidence to go for the jugular and after that, every second attack they were looking to score goals. We have no complaints whatsoever and we wish them well in the semi-final and if they continue to

Kevin McStay and Ger Dowd leave the field after the All-Ireland Quarter Final replay defeat to Mayo. Picture: Andrew Fox

play like that, they will test their next opponents. “Colm Boyle and Keith Higgins made a huge impact from sweeping positions and they opened us up and we could not track them. They showed huge energy there today and that is the most energetic that we have seen from Mayo in a long time. “Our lads were not making the same runs as last week for the kick-outs, (but) there is no blame game here in our dressing room this evening. It is a steep learning curve for our lads but overall this has been a decent year for us. We got a championship out of it and we had three trips to Croke Park

and we are learning all the time,” he said. There was a huge managerial call to leave out the two goalscorers from the drawn game, Fintan Cregg and team captain Ciaráin Murtagh, and replace them with the inexperienced Caoileann Fitzmaurice and Cathal Compton. McStay explained that he needed to try to beef up his attack. “Firstly, at the end of the game last week we had five starting forwards sitting on the bench so when we looked at it we found it hard to see where we were going to get the scores. So we decided we would get as much out of the first half as possible and then we

would bring on Fintan and Ciaráin in the second half. “We wanted to make a few changes and throw a few different things at Mayo with Cathal Compton at fullforward. Caoileann Fitzmaurice was going well at training and we threw him in at the deep end and he did great. I don’t think it made any difference what team we started with the way Mayo went at us. They just jumped at us from the word go. They pummelled us all through. “Mayo went back to their strong running game today and they have big strong athletic men and when they get their touch right and their confidence

up, they are hard to beat. They had eight or nine goal chances in that game today. “It’s hard to believe (what happened), we were coming in on the bus and we were saying we will make this hugely competitive and we will get it down to the wire and then you see the scoreboard at the end of the game. It is hard to believe that we had such a positive mindset and then to see what happened,” he said. So what’s next? How can Roscommon recover from this defeat and what are the plans for 2018? “When we get back to the hotel we will have something to eat and we will say goodbye for a few months and the lads can get back to the club stuff. I am going to emphasise the positives and the strides forward that we have made as a group. This (the defeat) leaves a little bit of a smell for sure. It’s not a nice way to finish the season but we are in good company. Most of the so-called second tier teams have said goodbye to the championship with fairly big margins of defeat behind them. “We won the Connacht Championship and we are well placed next year in Division Two to develop the team further away from the pressure of Division One. We will be taking a few months off now and we will go again then and I would be very hopeful that we would further improve. I take plenty of positives and you have to remember where we were earlier in the year. “It is very important that we get promoted from Division Two next year but it won’t be easy; there are plenty of good teams in that division. Days like today will count. It is a tough experience but we are determined to develop the team further,” he concluded.

Week of hope ends in 70 minutes of carnage  DAN DOONER

John McManus holds his ground as Diarmuid O’Connor attempts to weave past. Picture: Andrew Fox

It’s the hope that kills you. It fluttered around the county last week ahead of Monday’s replay, tantalising us with daydreams of what might be. There was a quiet confidence among many in Roscommon as Mayo’s age, stamina and resolve were called into question. Fast-forward to the dying minutes in Croke Park on Monday evening and Roscommon fans, shell-shocked by events on the field below, were urging referee Anthony Nolan to put them out of their misery. Mayo hadn’t gone away and Roscommon weren’t yet ready to join the top table. It was devastating. Giant Mayo midfielders and forwards smothered the Roscommon kick-out as Aidan O’Shea’s aerial bombardment and physicality set the tone early on. ‘Men against boys’ was how some in the press box described it. It was hard to argue. Roscommon’s inexperience and naivety was apparent for the goals as Keith Higgins danced through the back-line on two separate occasions. Roscommon take pride in their football but there are times when the dark arts are required at the business

end of the summer and one wonders whether Higgins would have made it through a more seasoned defence without being stopped in his tracks. It was a humbling lesson for both players and management but we must not forget the progress that has been made this year. Connacht Championships don’t come along very often and this is still a young team. Humbling defeats are part and parcel of the learning curve. All the top teams have been there, Mayo included. While Tuesday morning won’t have been easy for Roscommon supporters it’s also important to remember the effect Monday’s defeat will have on young Roscommon players. They too had to report to work this week and they will also have to lift themselves for the club championships in the next couple of weeks. The drubbing on Monday will live long in the memory but hopefully one day it will be looked back on as a positive turning point for those young footballers. As manager, Kevin McStay, said in the aftermath of last Monday’s defeat, this young panel can now continue their development away from the unforgiving spotlight of Allianz Division One.

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All-Ireland Quarter-Final (Replay): Roscommon 0-9 Mayo 4-19

Enda Smith and Aidan O’Shea battle for possession. Picture: Andrew Fox

Merciless Mayo rout THE VERDICT  SEAMUS DUKE

Diarmuid Murtagh extracts himself from the challenge of Chris Barrett.

Any delusions of grandeur that Roscommon may have felt after drawing with Mayo a week earlier were crushed in the most ruthless and clinical manner on Monday as Stephen Rochford’s men dished out as heavy a beating as Roscommon have ever had to endure in the championship in Croke Park, or anywhere else for that matter. I was one of those who mistakenly thought that there was major improvement possible in the Roscommon performance from the previous week. I actually thought that Kevin McStay’s men could win this replay. How naive I was. In fact it was Mayo who made the major improvement. They stood on Roscommon’s throat from the minute the ball was thrown in at 2 pm and they never relented until Anthony Nolan called a halt to proceedings at about 3.30 pm. It made for difficult viewing as Mayo brushed Roscommon aside all over the field and the reality is that the margin could have been even greater if Mayo’s shooting had been a bit better. When it became known before the game that Lee Keegan was ruled out through injury, there was a rumble of excitement amongst the huge Roscommon following. But that didn’t last too long as Mayo brushed aside the loss of their talisman to exploit the huge gaps in the Roscommon defence time after time with powerful running and some mesmerising teamwork. The Roscommon team management made a massive selection call by excluding team captain Ciaráin Murtagh and Fintan Cregg, both goalscorers from the drawn game, and they pitched in the very inexperienced Caoileann Fitzmaurice and Cathal Compton. It was a move that did not work, as both played in an attack that simply saw none of the ball. In fairness to Caoileann Fitzmaurice, he got on the ball in the second half and was one of Roscommon’s better players when he was playing further out the field, but the game was over at that stage. Fintan Cregg and Ciaráin Murtagh did see action in the second half but by then Roscommon were a whopping 3-8 to 0-4 down. There was no way back. It was far too late.

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All-Ireland Quarter-Final (Replay): Roscommon 0-9 Mayo 4-19

KEY MOMENTS  SEAMUS DUKE

First Half Three soft enough frees converted by Cillian O’Connor in the opening 10 minutes set Mayo on their way and further points from Donie Vaughan, Diarmuid O’Connor and Jason Doherty saw then lead by 0-6 to 0-0 after 15 minutes. It took Roscommon 21 minutes to get their first score, which came from the boot of Enda Smith, and a minute later, Sean Mullooly scored another point after some very good teamwork. Mayo powered forward all over the field and Kevin McLoughlin danced his way through weak Roscommon defending and blasted home high past Colm Lavin. He hopped the ball twice in that run but it wasn’t spotted by the officials and the goal stood. Less than a minute later, the outstanding Keith Higgins did the spadework before passing to Andy Moran who slid the ball under Lavin. Three minutes later it got even worse for Roscommon. Higgins was once again the assassin as he soloed through the Roscommon rearguard, which parted like the Red Sea, and he gleefully grabbed Mayo’s third goal in four minutes.

Conor Devaney has an attempt at goal. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon Contiued from page 54 – > The truth is that it would not have made any difference who Roscommon picked last Monday. It was clear that Mayo had heard enough from their noisy neighbours this year. It was time to put them back in their box and they did it clinically. Roscommon were beaten in almost every position on the field but Niall Kilroy and Niall McInerney stood defiantly against the green and red onslaught. There were too many gaps to plug but both men went down with their boots on. Looking down from the press area on Monday, it was a totally different Roscommon team that we saw. The intense tackling, the high workrate and the great movement of eight days earlier were absent. At one stage midway through the first half, a Roscommon player made his way up along the Cusack Stand side of the field. He looked inside but there was no one to kick it to. He had to turn back and go on a solo run across the field. He was dispossessed and Mayo went down and scored another point. It was symptomatic of what was happening all day long. Mayo pushed up on Roscommon’s kick-outs and Colm Lavin was left with no option except to kick it long. We hardly won any of those kick-outs at all and another few went out over the sideline. That put us under pressure from the start. Then our defending was almost non-existent as Mayo ran straight down the middle time after time, to devastating effect. Aidan O’Shea, Kevin McLoughlin, Keith Higgins (by far the best player on the field), Andy Moran, Tom Parsons, Cillian O’Connor and Paddy Durcan bombed forward as if it was a training session. Six points down after 15 minutes (a couple of questionable refereeing decisions not helping Roscommon), the writing was on the wall already, but Mayo were not in a charitable mood and they pulverised Roscommon in the second quarter. Kevin McLoughlin’s goal in the 23rd minute (he hopped the ball twice on his way to goal) opened

the floodgates. A minute later Keith Higgins powered through and fed Andy Moran who shot low under Colm Lavin. Goal number three wasn’t long coming either as the Roscommon defence parted like the Red Sea again in the 28th minute when Keith Higgins waltzed through and blasted home. Game, set, match. In the second half it was a matter of how much Mayo would win by as their delirious supporters lapped it up to the very last second. Roscommon will just have to get over this thrashing. It was one of those days. It’s not the first time that Mayo have dished out a championship hammering to their near-neighbours and it probably won’t be the last. But it has to be remembered that it was a good summer overall for Roscommon. The Connacht title was won in great style and the excitement over the past few months in the county was palpable. If Roscommon can learn, get stronger and become more streetwise then maybe (and I say maybe) we can compete with the likes of Mayo. But that situation is far into the future as it stands. I felt for the Roscom-

mon players in Croke Park on Monday. They gave us a lot of enjoyment this year. What a pity it had to end like it did. The trick now is to come again in February and have a cut at Division Two of the league and try to defend the Connacht title later in the year. The team is young and they are a great bunch of dedicated lads. But we all saw it last Monday. The gap between the top teams and those further down the food chain is massive and it is growing. That’s a debate for another day but for the moment it’s the end of the road for another year. When the dust settles we can look back on a Connacht Championship success which doesn’t happen too often. For Mayo, this was their best championship display for a number of years. You have to give them massive credit. Seven All-Ireland semi-finals in a row is some achievement. Any suggestions that they might be slipping were answered emphatically on Monday. I think they have a great chance of beating Kerry on the evidence of what we saw in this game. I for one would love to see that happen.

TEAMS & SCORERS Mayo: David Clarke; Brendan Harrison, Donie Vaughan (0-1), Keith Higgins (1-0); Colm Boyle, Chris Barrett (0-1), Paddy Durcan; Tom Parsons (0-1), Seamus O’Shea; Kevin McLoughlin (1-0), Aidan O’Shea (0-2), Diarmuid O’Connor (0-1); Jason Doherty (0-2), C O’Connor (1-6, 5 frees), Andy Moran (1-1). Subs: Colm Loftus for Doherty (46), David Drake (0-1) for McLoughlin (55), Alan Dillon for Moran (61), Stephen Coen (0-1) for Vaughan (61), Danny Kirby for A O’Shea (62), Shane Nally (0-2) for Barrett (66). Roscommon: Colm Lavin; Seanie McDermott, Niall McInerney, David Murray; John McManus, Sean Mullooly (0-1), Brian Stack; Tadgh O’Rourke, Enda Smith (01); Caoileann Fitzmaurice, Niall Kilroy (0-1), Conor Devaney (0-1); Cathal Compton, Diarmuid Murtagh (0-4, 2 frees), Cian Connolly. Subs: C Murtagh for Compton (h/t), Gary Patterson for McDermott (h/t), Fintan Cregg for Connolly (h/t), D Smith (0-1) for B Stack (47), I Kilbride for Devaney (60), Colin Compton for E Smith (63). Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow)

Mayo led by 13 points at the break (3-8 to 0-4) with Diarmuid Murtagh scoring Roscommon’s other points (one a free).

Second Half Aidan O’Shea and Diarmuid Murtagh exchanged points within a minute before Mayo upped the tempo once again in the third quarter. In the 46th minute, Andy Moran and Diarmuid O’Connor were the creators for goal number four and Cillian O’Connor supplied the finish as Mayo continued to flex their considerable muscle. Mayo continued to score almost at will with Andy Moran, Cillian O’Connor (2, 1 free) Tom Parsons and Chris Barrett getting in on the act. Roscommon were living off scraps and points from Niall Kilroy and a Diarmuid Murtagh free were all they could manage at that stage of the game. There was further frustration for Roscommon in the 53rd minute when sub Fintan Cregg was sent to the line by referee Anthony Nolan for a second yellow card offence Mayo could have scored at least two more goals in that final quarter but Conor Loftus blazed the ball wide when in on goal and Stephen Coen opted to shoot over when a goal looked a certainty. Roscommon sub Donie Smith ended the scoring with a point from play in the 74th minute and shortly afterwards Anthony Nolan mercifully put an end to what was an excruciating day for Roscommon players, management and fans alike.

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INSIDE: Roscommon routed by merciless Mayo. See pages 50 – 56

GAA Results

Ready for Ennis

All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final replay Mayo 4-19 Roscommon 0-9 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 St Croan’s 2-10 Oran 1-11 Pádraig Pearses 0-15 St. Brigid’s 0-14 Strokestown 2-17 Pádraig Pearses 0-14 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-15 Oran 0-14 Roscommon Gaels 0-15 St. Croan’s 1-9 St. Brigid’s 1-9 St. Dominic’s 0-8 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 St. Joseph’s 3-10 Kilglass Gaels 0-14 St. Aidan’s W/O St. Michael’s Boyle W/O Kilglass Gaels Tulsk Lord Edwards 3-13 St. Faithleach’s 1-11 Kilmore 2-10 Michael Glavey’s 0-13 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC - Section A Michael Glavey’s 2-13 Elphin 2-11

GAA Fixtures Saturday, August 12th Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Kimore. 8 pm Sunday, August 13th Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) (2 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Strokestown At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Elphin At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Pádraig Pearses At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels Adult Football League Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) (2 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels At Creggs: Creggs v Éire Óg At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Fuerty At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Oran At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) (2 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin v Kilbride At Ardcarne: St. Michael’s v Kilglass Gaels At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Shannon Gaels At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Clann na nGael

Darragh Murray, Albert Looby and Paul Carey pictured celebrating after Roscommon U-17s’ Connacht Final win over Galway in July. The U-17s face Kerry in the AllIreland Semi-Final in Ennis this Saturday. Pic: James Molloy

Underage update Thursday, August 10th Integrated Risk Solutions U-14 FC Division 1 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Ciaran’s. 7 pm Saturday, August 12th Integrated Risk Solutions U-14 FC Division 1 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Boyle. 7 pm Sunday, August 13th Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms U-16 FC Division 1 (12 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Boyle At Rockfield: Oran v Clann na nGael Noel Carr Accountants U-16 FC Division 2 (12 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v Elphin-Ballinameen At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Pádraig Pearses Cryan’s Hotel U-16 FC Division 3 (12 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Ciaran’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Éire Óg At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Faithleach’s At Nash Park: Western Gaels-Frenchpark v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels Connacht Ice Baths U-16 FL Division 4 (12 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Michael Glavey’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael Monday, August 14th O’Rourke Fireplaces & Stoves MFC Division 1 (7.30 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Strokestown iQ Financial MFC Division 2 (7.30 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Dominic’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Pádraig Pearses At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels Paul Earley Consulting MFC Division 3 (7.30 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Aidan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Éire Óg King & Moffatt Building Services MFC Division 4 (7.30 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s v Western Gaels At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v St. Croan’s Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms U-16 FC Division 1 (7.30 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown

The future’s still bright! A positive year for young Rossies  SEAMUS DUKE and DAN DOONER

Bank Holiday Monday 2017 will go down as a dark day for Roscommon football, but following a summer of provincial success and continued strides at underage level, the future still looks bright. Speaking at the final whistle last Monday, Roscommon manager Kevin McStay said that in spite of the 22-point defeat to Mayo, it had been a year of positives. “It is a steep learning curve for our lads but overall this has been a decent year for us. We got a championship out of it and we had three trips to Croke Park and we are learning all the time,” he said. He continued by looking ahead to next year in Allianz NFL Division Two. “We won the Connacht championship and we are well placed next year in Division Two to develop the team further away from the pressure of Division One. We will be taking a few months off now and we will go again then and I would be very hopeful that we would further improve. I take plenty of positives and you have to remember where we were earlier in the year.

“It is very important that we get promoted from Division Two next year but it won’t be easy; there are plenty of good teams in that division. Days like today will count. It is a tough experience but we are determined to develop the team further,” he said. Meanwhile, Roscommon’s stars of the future will strut their stuff in an AllIreland semi-final against a very strong Kerry side this Saturday in Ennis. This is a terrific opportunity for this young Roscommon side to test themselves against a Kingdom side who are highly-rated. Kerry underage football is flying high at the moment with their minor team going for four in a row AllIreland titles this year. Roscommon, however, have been improving with every outing and the team saw off Leitrim in the Connacht semi-final at Hyde Park by 0-14 to 0-11 and then went on to defeat a fancied Galway team 2-8 to 1-8 in the Connacht final at the Connacht Centre of Excellence playing some excellent football. This Saturday is yet another big step in their development and hopefully it can be another positive day in a positive year for Roscommon football. Read Seamus Duke’s U-17 preview on page 49.