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People WATCHING Hero Award for Archie Eleven-year-old Archie Naughton from Roscommon has been named a Hidden Hearing Hero at this year’s national awards presentation in the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin. Archie was among twenty national winners, recognised for ordinary and extraordinary acts of kindness, community, and determination that make a difference in Irish society. As Roscommon People readers will be well aware, Archie and his twin brothers George and Isaac (aged 7) all have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Archie’s muscles have been damaged to the extent that he now needs a wheelchair to get around. There is no cure for Duchenne’s and Archie understands this, but he wants to work with his parents to help find a cure for the disease. This determined, thoughtful and caring boy has visited Boston to meet scientists who are working on a cure, and he supports the cause at home by fundraising and raising awareness of the rare condition. Presenting the national award, Stephen Leddy,

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Eleven-year-old Archie Naughton from Roscommon has been named a Hidden Hearing Hero Hidden Hearing’s Managing Director, said that people like Archie Naughton are to be celebrated for their huge spirit and determination to fight challenges. “Our young Roscommon winner faces difficulty on a daily basis, and yet he is cheerful

and accepting of his struggles, and Archie never gives up. He makes his family and friends incredibly proud”, Stephen Leddy said. Broadcaster Mary Kennedy was MC at the glittering awards presentation in the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin.

Appointed General Manager at Roscommon Hospital Saolta University Health Care Group would like to announce the appointment of Ms. Mary Garvey to the role of General Manager at Roscommon University Hospital. Ms. Garvey, originally from Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, and living in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon since 2007, graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree from University College Dublin in 2003, completed her training as a chartered accountant with Grant Thornton in Dublin in 2007, and is currently a member of the Chartered Accountants of Ireland.

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mon University Hospital. Since then she has carried out combined roles as Saolta Group accountant and finance manager for Roscommon and Mayo University Hospitals. Ms. Garvey, who took up her position as General Manager at Roscommon University Hospital last week, said: “As the new General Manager I am delighted to lead the team at Roscommon University Hospital. I look forward to working with staff across all services to help them continue to deliver high quality services to the population of Roscommon and the surrounding areas.” Compiled by PAUL HEALY

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Nothing to smile about in the doomed corner shop Thursday (and every day) It hasn’t gone away, you know: this ongoing dismantling, in instalments, of rural Ireland. Of course this isn’t a ‘black and white’ subject; some places are doing well, and all towns and villages will fight the tides of change and the scourge of apathy. Anyways, there I was in a village in the West of Ireland (not in County Roscommon, though I could have had the same experience here) at about 9.15 am on Thursday morning. The village was sleepy enough, which you might expect, as I dropped a family member off for their appointment. With about a half an hour to ‘put in’, I reckoned a coffee would do nicely. Two men leaning against a car chatted in the unconvincing September sun, and two mothers greeted one another as they walked their children towards the school. The sleepy village was awakening. I turned left in the direction of a shop. It was a typical small convenience store, but, to my surprise, it didn’t do coffee. Having toured the place once or twice, I walked out coffee-less, with the shopkeeper’s gaze probably following me. Down the street, a second shop. The exterior was grubby. So what? The coffee might be great. Passing through the doorway, there’s the unmistakable and sad sign of a shop in jeopardy: the lightly stocked shelves. You couldn’t but notice. The shelves told the grim story of the fate that most likely awaits this small business. The items on each shelf were pushed to the front, and those items were few and far between. Four loaves of bread. Four boxes of Barry’s Tea. A few packets of biscuits. A handful of chocolate bars to the front of the display area. A meagre choice of newspapers. Four packets of Mentos. No coffee machine, not a notion of it. A shop dying. I picked up an Irish Independent and a packet of Mentos. Gone mad on the Mentos lately. The man behind the counter was as grubby as the outside of his shop. His heart wasn’t in it; in fact it’s probably broken. Certainly he is deflated. This isn’t as it was meant to be. He took my money but he wouldn’t have passed the time of day only I offered a few words. A bit of life, but not much, sparked into his eyes. “A nice morning” we both agreed, but nice mornings won’t pay his rates or get any extra stock

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Often it’s been like going on one of those ghost trains at an adventure park – you know you’re going to enjoy it but you’re still scared of what might be around the corner. Watching Mayo in All-Ireland finals has generally been exhausting, thrilling, exciting, heartbreaking – very rarely dull. I’ve been at most of their ‘epic failures’ – right back to when

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in. His battle is lost, I suspect. These shelves won’t recover. The man took my few coins, utterly unenthused by this small contribution from a stranger. Too little, too late. I left him, with his three packets of Mentos and his ill-hidden sense of resignation. Back outside, a glance at the sign above the shop revealed a shambles. Dirty, tired, forgotten. What can the owner do? The young people are gone. The people who haven’t gone no longer worship the corner shop. More and more, they worship at the altar of the big ‘superstores’ where you can buy a strimmer and cabbage side by side, or even ‘check out’ yourself. Change, more than anything else, is sealing the fate of this small corner shop in a beautiful village about 30 miles from Roscommon town. The curtain will close and the till, already nearly chimeless, will fall silent forever. When the shop closes for good, as it surely will, there will be a short-term boost, small but welcome, for the more impressive shop up the road. The owners may even get a coffee-making machine in, but for how long will they be able to avoid a similar fate?

Colm Coyle’s fortuitous late point (the ball bounced over the bar!) secured a replay for Meath against Mayo in the 1996 final. It’s been a heartbreaking, epic rollercoaster, year after year, and another mystery tour now awaits. Mayo face very formidable champions in Dublin in Sunday’s All-Ireland Fooball Final, and, while the Connacht side are in great form and have built up tremendous momentum in recent weeks, it is perfectly understand-

And the forlorn man behind the counter in the shop with the lightly stocked shelves will just have to try to move on with his life as he becomes another victim of the stripping of what we have and what we had. Back at my car, still time to kill. The two men who were chatting fifteen minutes ago are still chatting. With an Irish Independent, but no coffee, I turn on the caar radio. Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin is talking to Pat Kenny in that rather righteous way of his, giving every impression that he and his foot soldiers could solve everything in the morning if only we’d vote for them. It’s doubtful if the man behind the condemned counter in the doomed corner shop would pass much heed on Deputy Howlin, or on anyone else for that matter. The ‘recovery’ – like yesterday’s customers and time – has passed him by. Soon he’ll be popping into Lidl or Aldi himself, eyeing the future and his own past, exchanging slightly awkward glances with his old customers, midst the cabbages and the car seats.

able that Jim Gavin’s remarkable – sometimes awesome – team are firm favourites. But, some year, everything must surely fall into place for these heroic Mayo men. There’s been more than enough heartbreak. Yes, it’s going to take a phenomenal effort and some luck to beat this Dublin team, but if any side can do it, it’s Mayo. Here’s hoping the great break from the shackles of history is imminent. Anything less than

their ferocious best will see Mayo playing second fiddle to a supremely confident Dublin. But if Mayo build on recent momentum and produce the performance of their collective lives, they can sow doubt, in those critical last fifteen minutes or so, in the minds of the Dublin players. And if the Dublin players experience doubt, even panic, they will be as vulnerable as any other mortals. Let’s hope Mayo can claim their elusive destiny.

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Keogh came out to ‘shut down rumour mills’  PAUL HEALY

Fianna Fáil Councillor John Keogh, left, says that he hopes his decision to come out as a gay man will encourage young men and women in Roscommon to “never fear being true to themselves” and to “come out” if that is what they prefer. Cllr. Keogh also said that his decision to come out was influenced by ongoing rumours about his sexuality, his desire to protect his friends and his concern about lack of Government funding for mental health. In a Facebook post last week, Cllr. Keogh – a councillor in the Athlone (South Roscommon) area – claimed that his sexual orientation has become a topic of much discussion “for some people” over the years. He proceeded to publicly come out as a member of the LGBT community, stating that he wanted to “comprehensively shut down the rumour mills once and for all.” In subsequent media interviews, Cllr. Keogh

explained that he was also anxious to protect his male friends. “…I just didn’t like that people were going around speaking about my friends in manners in which they should not be, throwing doubt in relation to the type of relationships they have and the fidelity they have to their partners.” In the Facebook post, Cllr. Keogh wrote: “Whilst I have never really cared about whether people think I am straight, gay or bisexual, I have noticed that the issue of my sexual orientation has dominated some discussion and has become somewhat of a distraction. I have never been ashamed of my sexual preference as it has helped shape the person that I am today. I would expect that in this day and age, this should really be a non-story but sadly we are not there yet. For that reason, I want to comprehensively shut down the rumour mills, once and for all, by publicly coming out as a member of the LGBT community.” Cllr. Keogh went on to say that young men

and women often struggle initially with mixed feelings about their sexual orientation and they often endure mental anguish and distress. “Indeed in some cases that mental anguish can lead to very tragic outcomes. It is no secret that Mental Health services have always been the poor relation when it has comes to allocating resources in the health budget but the reality is that we shouldn’t be waiting until mental health issues start to manifest in young people. “I hope that by me publicly coming out today, it will highlight the lack of commitment from this government and previous ones to properly fund mental health services, but more importantly I hope that it will encourage young men and women in my constituency to never fear being true to themselves and to come out if that is what they prefer or likewise to keep their private lives private if they so wish.” Cllr. Keogh thanked his family, colleagues and close friends for their support.

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ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

Roscommon County Council hereby gives Notice of its decision to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

Road to be closed: The L-6587 will be closed from Garranlahan Village to the Mayo County Boundary at Lisnagroob Townland, Co. Roscommon.

Road to be closed: The L-1602 will be closed from Garranlahan Village to its Junction with the R-327.

Period of Closure: 25th September 2017 to 10th November 2017.

Period of Closure: 25th September 2017 to 4th December 2017.

Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted North along the L1602 from the Junction with the L-6587 (Garranlahan) into Ballinlough, keep left and take the N60 into Ballyhaunis, keep left again taking the N83 south towards Cloonfad, and vice versa in the opposite direction.

Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted north along the L1602 from the Junction with the L-6587 (Garranlahan) into Ballinlough, keep left and take the N60 into Ballyhaunis, keep left again taking the N83 south towards Cloonfad, also keep left in Cloonfad for the R-327 and vice versa in the opposite direction.

Reason for Road Closure: To facilitate the construction of a new watermain as part of the Castlerea & Environs Water Supply Scheme contract.

Reason for Road Closure: To facilitate the construction of a new water main as part of the Castlerea & Environs Water Supply Scheme contract.

All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan.

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Patricia nominated for Be Active Local Hero Award Patricia Buckley, the event director of the Castlerea parkrun – a weekly 5k run every Saturday morning – has been nominated for a Be Active Local Hero Award, which is being run by Sport Ireland. Having taken part in parkruns all over the country, Patricia decided to start one in her own area – Castlerea. The ‘run’ is held each Saturday/Sunday at The Demesne and is now a great success. Patricia organises a group of volunteers to help manage the run every week. As she explains: “The parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and run/walk or jog 5km, or if you’re a junior then 2km every Sunday. It doesn’t matter how fast you go. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing. What matters is taking part. It’s all about inclusiveness and wellbeing.” Patricia was nominated for the Be Active Local Hero Award Award by her sister Dara in July. In August she was informed

that she had been put through by the Irish panel to proceed to the European panel. This month she was informed that the European panel had selected her along with two other people from Europe to travel to Marseille in France for a gala awards presentation at which the overall award winner will be revealed. That ceremony is on October 11th next. Humbled by the award, Patricia told the Roscommon People: “It is very exciting to be recognised on such a huge scale for bringing exercise and a healthy attitude to exercise to my community.” There are now parkrun events each Saturday and Sunday in countries all around the world. Each event is based in a unique location like a park, beach or promenade. All events are organised by a group of dedicated volunteers. Castlerea parkrun begins at the outdoor swimming pool every Saturday morning at 9.30 am.

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BROW MASTER CLASS

WITH BENEFIT AMBASSADORc SARAH HOCTOR

Friday Septemb c er 22nd 11:00 am -c5:00cpm Rosmed Pharmacy

Call us on 090-66-27007 to book your place today

Beneﬁt brand ambassador Sarah for Rosmed Pharmacy Put Friday, 22nd of September in your diary! Rosmed Pharmacy (Golf Links Road, Roscommon) are delighted to welcome their Benefit brand ambassador Sarah to their premises on Friday, September 22nd next.

If you’re looking for the perfect brows or just want to learn the basics, then Sarah will be holding free one to one consultations from 11 ‘till 5. There will also be a free gift with every purchase on the day. Appointments are filling up fast so in order to secure your place, call into the store or phone 090-6627007.

Pictured at Florilegium in the Roscommon Arts Centre were Ian and Valerie Marks. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Feighan welcomes fall in local jobless ﬁgures There are almost 450 fewer people on the Live Register in County Roscommon compared to this time last year, Senator Frank Feighan has said. This comes as the number of people signing on the Live Register last month fell to the lowest level since September 2008.

“The number of people on the Live Register nationally has fallen by 51,762 or 16% since this time last year. “Since the Action Plan for Jobs was launched in February 2012, the number signing on has decreased locally by 33% or 1,328 people.”

PUBLIC NOTICES VARIATION NO. 1 OF BOYLE LOCAL AREA PLAN , 2015 - 2021 VARIATION NO. 1 OF THE CASTLEREA LOCAL AREA PLAN, 2016 - 2022 VARIATION NO. 1 OF THE MONKSLAND/ BELLANAMULLIA (ATHLONE WEST) LOCAL AREA PLAN, 2016 - 2022 VARIATION NO. 1 OF THE ROSCOMMON TOWN LOCAL AREA, 2014 - 2020

Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) & Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) In accordance with Section 13(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, notice is hereby given that Roscommon County Council has made Variations No. 1 to the following Local Area Plans: Boyle, Castlerea, Monksland/Bellanamullia (Athlone West) and Roscommon Town. Copies of the Variations may be inspected at the following locations: 1. The Planning Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, County Roscommon, during the hours 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.30p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. (All LAPs) 2. The Local Area Offices i.e. Boyle, Roscommon, Castlerea & Athlone. 3. Roscommon County Library and the Branch Libraries of Boyle, Roscommon, Castlerea (please contact your local branch for opening hours) 4. The Roscommon County Council’s website: www.roscommoncoco.ie Signed: Martin Lydon Director of Service Planning & Enterprise Date: 15 September, 2017

ROAD WORKS SPEED LIMIT ORDER Road Traffic Act 2004, Section 10

The late Eamonn O’Donohoe enjoying the sport he loved so much.

Huge support for family of tragic kayaker The tragic death of Kayaker and water enthusiast, Eamonn O’Donohoe will be remembered through activities at Hodson Bay in the coming weeks. Spokesperson for the organising committee Aengus O’Rourke hails the level of community support for the family of the late Kiltoom resident as “incredible”. Eamonn’s life will be celebrated by way of a social night in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday, October 7th, which is expected to be attended by over 300 people from the local community. On the 4th March, 2017 kayaking and water enthusiast Eamonn O’Donohoe from Kiltoom lost his life on Lough Ree doing what he loved to do. Eamonn left behind his loving wife Sharon (nee Ryan from Summerhill) and three children, Sarah (who attends Our Lady’s Bower Secondary School) and twins Alex and Lucy, who have just started in Athlone Community College in recent days. The local community, from Barrybeg to Summerhill and from Lecarrow to Brideswell, are coming together to support Sharon and her children during the October 7th activities.

Tickets are €50 each for the Hodson Bay Hotel social night, and the price includes a sumptuous meal in the hotel’s first-rate Clonmacnoise Suite. Entertainment is by Bentley Boys Band, with a disco afterwards. The tickets also include placement in an exclusive draw on the night. Aengus O’Rourke, who is one of the organisers of the events, says that “the local community have been chomping at the bit to do something for the family since Eamonn’s tragic passing.” Mr. O’Rourke adds: “Eamonn was idolised by his three wonderful children – Sarah and twins Alex and Lucy. He was their role model and for them to lose him so young was and remains a massive blow. “The reaction to the memorial social night has been fantastic with people from all walks of life getting involved; selling tickets, organising sponsors, putting up posters and lots more. We have a fantastic committee of fourteen local people who have driven this idea from the start. We are now looking forward to having a good night out while supporting the O’Donohoe family at the same time.”

Aengus went on to thank a number of sponsors. “We have had great support also from sponsors…the Hodson Bay Hotel yet again have been outstanding and most generous, BNY Mellon Bank where Eamonn worked, the Bentley Boys, Sean’s Bar and others too, they have all been wonderful and are all supporting our efforts in a generous way.” Tickets are selling fast, with only a small number left. Aengus encourages anyone who still needs a ticket to text him their details at 086-3867484, and he will do his best to accommodate them. For those who cannot attend but would like to contribute to this initiative, an account has been set up in Athlone Credit Union, Monksland under the name ‘Eamonn O’Donohoe Memorial’. There is also a Canoe and Kayak race being organised in Eamonn’s memory by Inny Kayak Club on the same day at Hodson Bay (7th October) with registration at 11 am at Baysports. More information is available on Facebook; search for ‘Lough Ree Kayak Races’ or contact Bob on 086-8338450.

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 that Roscommon County Council has made a Road Works Speed Limit Order to apply a Speed Limit of 60km/h at the location set out in the schedule below. Schedule Road No.

Townland

Extent of Speed Limit

N61

Lisnacroghy or Gallowstown, Roscommon

The Boyle Road (N61) between a point 588 metres northwest of its junction with the Castlerea Road (N60) to a point 1404 metres northeast of said junction.

The Road Works Speed Limit Order is to facilitate road improvement works and will apply from 11th September 2017 to 30th November 2017. The Chief Executive shall have regard to any representations that are made to him in relation to this Road Works Speed Limit Order. Eugene Dwyer S.E. Head of Roads and Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

Some members of the organising committee, front row, l to r: Richard Brennan, Tina O’Hara, Des Hennelly, Monica Hughes, Matt Harte. Back row, l to r: Michael Donnellan, Gerry Dunning, Pat Daly, Tim Hayes (Hodson Bay Hotel), Barry Donnelly, Aengus O’Rourke.

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Athleague ﬁrm nominated for award at Ploughing  SEAMUS DUKE

A local firm has been nominated for a prestigious award at the National Ploughing Championships, which will be held next week in Tullamore. Athleague-based Adrian Keegan Agri-Feed and Tractor Sales have

been nominated in the People’s Choice category for the product ‘Meal Riser.’ The NPA Innovation Arena puts inventions from Ireland on show to the world and helps establish their success by introducing them to the marketplace and facilitating networks that will help them take steps

towards achieving commercial success. This is the second year of the People’s Choice Award. There are 52 nominees and the competition takes place over the three days of the National Ploughing Championships from the 19th-21st of September 2017 and the winner will be announced on the final day.

Dr. MALGORZATA (Margaret) WAWRZYNEK, PhD

NEW GP PRACTICE Abbey Street Medical Centre Roscommon Town (Same premises as Dr. Robinson) Located between Abbey Meats and Hills Shoe Repairs

Public and Private patients welcome Free Car Park available at rear of surgery

Telephone: 090 6665374 Mobile: 087 4039793 Roscommon Comhaltas classes Pictured at Florilegium in the Roscommon Arts Centre were Kitty Phelan, Naomi Draper, Linda Shevlin and Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon Comhaltas classes resumed with a good attendance, in the Dr. Hyde Centre on Monday last. As we are about to embark

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Volkswagen Amarok V6 CL 4 Motion A/T €49,306 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 75HP €18,055 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP €19,845 Volkswagen Caddy Trendline 2.0TDI 102HP €21,275 Volkswagen Caddy Highline 2.0TDI 75HP €21,528 Volkswagen Crafter 35 MWB 102 M6F HR €32,826 Volkswagen Crafter 35 LWB 140HP M6F HR €37,670 Volkswagen Crafter 35 LWB 163HP M6R HR €40,099 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP SWB Auto €11,000 + VAT Volkswagen Amorak 2.0 V6 Comfortline –Auto €40,000 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 Auto €30,860 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI T/L €17,000 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 150BHP H/L €29,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 140BHP €13,500 +VAT Volkswagen Amorak 2.0 180BHP H/L Auto €35,500 Volkswagen Caddy Kombi Drop Floor €30,500 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140BHP 4x4 –Auto “R” Model €34.500 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi 6 Seater 2.0TDI 140BHP (330 Tax) €19,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 140BHP 6SP €12,000+ VAT Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life 7 seater €21,500 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Drop Floor €24,500 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI Leather €12,500 + VAT Nissan Navara 2.5TDI Commercial €10,500 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI €9,500 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.5TDI 9 Seater A/T €13,500 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI Kombi 5 Seater €9,500 Toyota Landcruiser LWB 2.0TDI 8seater €12,500 Toyota Landcruiser 5 Seater €9,500 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI Commercial €6,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 2. SWB €5,750 + VAT

€37,156 + VAT €13751 + VAT €15,084 + VAT €16,149 +VAT €16,387 + VAT €24,517 + VAT €28,212 + VAT €29,541 + Vat €9,000 + VAT €38,000 + VAT €28,860 + VAT €15,040 + VAT €27,500 + VAT €11,500 + Vat €33,500 €28,500 €32,500

COMMERCIAL VAN RANGE

2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2010 172 172 172 172 151 151 151 151 151 141 131 131 2010 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004

€22,500 + VAT €10,000 +VAT €19,500 €22,500 €10,500 + VAT €8,500 €7,500 €11,500 €7,500 €8,500 €7,500 €4,500 €3,750 + VAT

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY RANGE

171 171 162 161 151 142 141 141

Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI Highline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TDI – Black Volkswagen Caddy Maxi TDI Volkswagen Caddy TDI Volkswagen Caddy TDI Volkswagen Caddy Maxi TDI Volkswagen Caddy TDI

€23,500 €18,500 €19,500 €14,500 €12,950 €11,950 €14,500 €10,500

€21,000 €16,500 €17,500 €12,500 €10,950 €9,950 €12,500 €9,500

Make & Model 131 Volkswagen Caddy TDI 2012 Volkswagen Caddy TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy TDI 2010 Volkswagen Caddy TDI 2009 Volkswagen Caddy TDI 2007 Volkswagen Caddy TDI

Was €9,500 €8,500 €8,000 €7,500 €6,500 €4,500

Now €7,500 €6,500 €6,000 €5,500 €4,500 €3,500

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER RANGE

161 161 161 152 151 141 131 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP LWB HL €26,500 €24,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 102 SWB TL €22,500 + Vat Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 140 SWB HL €24,500 €22,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 140 SWB €21,500 €18,500 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi 6 Seater 2.0TDI 140BHP (330 Tax) €19,500 + VAT €22,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI €18,500 €15,000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI SWB €17,000 €14,000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI LWB 102 €12,500 €9,950 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI SWB €11,500 €9,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI LWB with Dog Cages €12,500 €10,500 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI LWB €9,500 €7,500 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI SWB €6,500 €4,500 Volkswagen transporter 4x4 €6,500 €5,000

NISSAN RANGE

2011 2011 2008 2007 2006

Nissan Primaster 2.0 TDI LWB Nissan Note 1.5 DSL Comm Nissan Primaster 2.0 TDI LWB Nissan Pathfinder 4X4 Comm Nissan Pathfinder 4X4

€9,950 €6,500 €6,500 €6,500

€7,950 €4,000 + VAT €4,500 €4,500 €4,500

MITSUBISHI RANGE

172 161 161 151 151 141 2011 2010 2008 2008 2007 2006

Motsubishi L200 Auto Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 LWB Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 TDI LWB Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 TDI LWB

2 Make & Model 004 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TDI SWB 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TDI SWB

Was

Now €4,500 €3,000

TOYOTA RANGE

141 141 2010 2009 2006 2005

Toyota Landcruiser SWB Toyota Proace 2.0 DSL Toyota Hiace Bus Toyota Landcruiser 3.0 DSL LWB Toyota Landcruiser 3.0 DSL LWB Toyota Lanscruiser 3.0 LWB

€22,500 + Vat €15,000 €10,500 €14,500 €8,500 €7,500

FORD RANGE

171 162 161 151 151 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007

Ford Transit Custom 2.2 SWB 125HP Ford Transit Custom 2.2 LWB Ford Transit Custom HR 350 LWB Ford Transit Custom SWB – Silver with Extras Ford Transit Custom Crew Cab 7 Seater (€333 Tax) Ford Transit T260 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit T280 HR Ford Transit T280 HR Ford Transit T260

€12,500 €8,500 €8,500 €7,500

€19,500 €18,500 €18,000 + Vat €18,000 €22,500 €10,500 €6,500 €6,950 + Vat €5,500 €3,950

PEUGEOT RANGE

2013 Peugeot Partner 1.6 DSL 2011 Peugeot Partner 1.6 DSL

€7,950 €6,500

CITREON RANGE

2012 Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL 2010 Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL 2007 Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL

€8,500 €6,000 €2,000

OPEL RANGE

€28,860 + VAT €24,500 €21,500 + VAT €17,000 + VAT €22,500 €17,000 + Vat €10,500 €9,500 €5,500 €9,500 €8,500 €6,500

2010 Opel Vivaro 2.0 DSL 2008 Opel Antar 2.0 DSL 4X4

€7,500 €6,000

BUSES RANGE

171 151 151 151 2011 2008 2008 2007 2006

Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 9 Seater Volkswagen Caravelle C/L DSL Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater(16KM) Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP Combi 6 Seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater Volkswagen Kombi 2.5 TDI LWB 6 seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater

€39,500 €38,500 €35,500 €22,500 + VAT €21,000 €8,500 €9,350 + VAT €7,500 €4,500

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VOLKSWAGEN HUGE SUMMER SALE SAVE UP TO €5,000 ON SECOND HAND CARS Make & Model

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Now

AUTOMATIC RANGE

161 161 152 152 151 151 151 151 151 151 151 142 142 141 132 132 131 131 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2006 2004

Volkswagen Golf Lounge SV 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Highline Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI Highline Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L 7 Seater Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Peugeot 2008 1.6DSL Allure 7 Seater Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI sport Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Highline Ford Fiesta 1.0 3Dr Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Honda 1.5 Hybrid Insight Volkswagen Polo 1.4 5DR C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline Volkswagen Golf 1.2TSI T/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Ford Galaxy 7 seater Peugeot 508 1.6DSL Active Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140BP Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L BMW 520 SE Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 2.0GTI 200BHP Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP H/L Audi a6 2.0TDI BMW 520 SE Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6DSL 7 Seater Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater Mitsubishi Grandis Petrol 7 Seater

€25,950 €23,500 €27,500 €28,000 €26,500 €21,500 €23,500 €24,500 €23,950 €21,950 €23,000 €18,500 €16,500 €21,950 €13,500 €14,500 €16,500 €20,500 €15,500 €14,500 €15,500 €21,500 €12,500 €15,500 €12,500 €15,500 €9,500 €8,500 €10,500 €10,500 €11,500 €8,500 €8,500 €5,000

€23,950 €21,500 €25,500 €26,000 €24,500 €19,500 €21,000 €22,500 €21,950 €19,950 €21,000 €16,500 €14,500 €19,950 €11,500 €12,500 €14,500 €18,500 €13,500 €12,500 €13,500 €19,500 €10,500 €13,500 €10,500 €13,500 €7,500 €6,500 €8,500 €8,500 €9,500 €6,500 €6,500 €3,000

€18,500 €21,500

€16,500 €18,500

€24,950 €27,500

€22,950 €24500

€27,000 €25,300 €27,200 €30,000 €28,200 €14,195 €23,950 €22,500 €17,500 €21,500 €16,500 €18,000 €16,500 €15,000 €16,500 €13,500 €14,500 €11,500 €11,500 €9,500 €11,500 €8,500 €7,800 €7,000 €5,250 €6,500

€24,000 €21,500 €24,000 €25,500 €24,500 €12,195 €21,950 €19,500 €15,000 €18,500 €13,500 €16,500 €15,000 €12,500 €14,500 €11,500 €12,950 €9,500 €9,500 €7,500 €9,500 €6,950 €6,500 €5,500 €4,000 €4,950

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RANGE

141 142

Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI DSN

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RANGE

171 171 171 171 171 171 171 151 161 161 152 151 141 141 141 131 131 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007

Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sports Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI M5F 5DR 110HP C/L Volkswagen Golf E-R1.2TSI M6F 5DR 110HP Petrol Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI M5F 5DR 90HP Volkswagen Golf Lounge 1.6TDI M5F 5DR 110 Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6 TDI M5F 5DR 110HP Volkswagen Golf Allstar 1.6TDI M5F 5DR 110HP Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI T/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L Extras Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sports Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sports Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sports Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sport Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI highline Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Bluemotion Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sport Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI sport Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol C/L Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI

Make & Model

Was

Now

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SV & GOLF PLUS RANGE

161 152 151 142 132 2012 2011 2008 2008

Volkswagen Golf Lounge 1.6TDI SV Auto Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV C/L A/T Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4 petrol Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI

€27,500 €21,500 €22,500 €18,500 €17,500 €15,000 €12,500 €7,000 €8,500

€23,950 €19,500 €20,000 €15,950 €15,500 €13,500 €10,500 €5,950 €6,500

€21,000 €16,500 €15,000 €10,500

€18,500 €14,950 €13,000 €8,500

€26,500 €28,000 €21,500 €18,500 €17,000 €16,000 €14,500 €13,500 €13,000 €13,000 €12,000 €11,500 €9,500 €8,500 €8,500 €6,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,500 €4,250 €3,800

€22,950 €23,950 €19,500 €16,500 €15,500 €14,000 €12,500 €11,500 €11,000 €10,500 €10,500 €9,500 €7,500 €6,500 €6,500 €4,950 €5,250 €3,500 €3,000 €3,000 €2,800

€35,500 €33,000 €36,200 €26,500 €27,500 €26,500 €21,500 €18,000 €17,500 €18,50 €16,500 €15,000 €13,500 €13,950 €13,500 €11,500 €12,500 €14,500 €10,500 €10,500 €8,000 €8,500 €7,500 €7,000 €6,500 €6,800 €5,000 €4,500 €4,500

€27,500 €28,000 €29,500 €24,500 €24,500 €24,500 €18,500 €16,000 €15,500 €16,500 €14,500 €13,500 €11,500 €11,950 €11,500 €9,950 €10,950 €13,000 €8,500 €8,500 €6,000 €6,950 €5,500 €5,000 €4,500 €5,500 €3,500 €3,000 €3,000

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC RANGE

141 131 2012 2009

Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA RANGE

171 171 161 152 151 141 131 132 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L M5F 110BHP Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 T/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Extras Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.4TSI 140BHP Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 Petrol

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RANGE

171 171 171 162 161 161 151 142 141 141 131 131 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007

Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6 TDI M5F 120HP Volkswagen Passat H/L 1.6 TDI M5F 120HP Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BM Estate Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BM Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI C/L 140BHP Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BM Extras Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI A/T C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Extras Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Sports 170BHP Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI extras Volkswagen Passat 1.6FSI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI Sports 6SP Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI Extras Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Petrol C/L

Make & Model 2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 petrol C/L 2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI

Was €3,000 €3,500 €3,000 €2,500

Now €2,000 €2,500 €1,950 €1,500

€20,500 €17,500 €14,500 €15,500 €14,500 €13,000 €13,500 €13,500 €11,500 €12,000 €11,000 €9,500 €7,950 €7,800 €6,500 €6,300 €4,800 €4,500 €3,950 €3,000 €2,500

€16,500 €14,500 €12,500 €13,950 €12,500 €10,950 €11,500 €11,500 €9,500 €10,000 €9,000 €7,500 €6,950 €6,500 €4,950 €5,000 €3,950 €3,950 €3,000 €2,500 €2,000

€23,000

€21,000

VOLKSWAGEN POLO RANGE

171 171 161 151 142 141 141 131 131 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004

Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI Extras Volkswagen Polo 1.0 60HP M5F 5DR Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5Dr Petrol Extras Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Sport Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI C/L DSL Volkswagen Polo Cross 1.2 TDI Extras Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5Dr Petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.2TDI DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI DSL C/L Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Volkswagen Polo 1.2 C/L Petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI C/L DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Sp Petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.2 petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Petrol

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO RANGE

141

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 140BHP Sports

VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN & TOURAN RANGE

171 2008 2006 2005 171 152 141 131 131 2011 2010 2008

Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 150BHP Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater H/L Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater

€45,800 €8,800 €6,500 €4,000 €38,500 €26,000 €22,500 €16,500 €14,500 €13,000 €12,500 €7,500

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Cloontuskert NS is county winner in WEEE Battery Recycling Challenge! Bosco and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Denis Naughten TD announced Roscommon’s winner of the WEEE Pledge schools battery recycling challenge and launched WEEE Ireland’s battery recycling campaign for 2017 at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun. 1 in 5 admit to putting waste batteries in the bin, but what a waste! Batteries can be easily recycled through schools participating in WEEE Pledge or in the blue recycling boxes in any of the thousands of shops that sell batteries across the country. It couldn’t be easier to make battery recycling part of the household routine.

Children across Roscommon have been playing their part over the last year through the WEEE Pledge schools battery recycling challenge. Winners of the programme in their county, Cloontuskert National School, collected 97kg of batteries last year for recycling and will receive a prize of environmental and science educational workshops at The Rediscovery Centre. Bosco was keen to remind all the mammies and daddies that recycling their waste batteries with WEEE Ireland also helps the boys and girls at LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. Launching the campaign, Denis Naughten TD, Minister

for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment said, “Every person in Ireland has the power to inspire change and take positive action. Recycling waste batteries is a free and easy way that every person in Ireland can make a real difference. I encourage everyone to take a look around their homes, schools and workplaces to find those waste batteries for recycling.” Since 2011 Bosco and WEEE Ireland have made it their mission to not only make a difference to the planet, but also to the lives of the boys and girls with life-limiting conditions and their families at LauraLynn.

Bosco and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Denis Naughten TD announced Roscommon’s winner of the WEEE Pledge schools battery recycling challenge.

MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW: The fall-out Leyden calls for return of ‘unspent €11m’  PAUL HEALY

In the course of a scathing analysis of the recently-published review of mental health services in Roscommon, Cllr. Orla Leyden has called for €11m in unspent funding to be returned to the county and used to rebuild the service here. Hitting out at senior staff implementing “cruel cost-cutting measures,” Cllr. Leyden says the daily newspaper was taken from service-users by staff who were more interested in furthering their own careers than they were in caring for the elderly. Cllr. Leyden said the decision to close the Teach de Hide Day Care service in Roscommon Town in 2014 was a direct result of such “cruel cost-cutting measures.” Cllr. Leyden said it is clear that there was a “disproportionate focus…on achieving budget savings at the cost of an adequately staffed and safe service.” This, she said, was to the detriment of service users. The Council Cathaoirleach said that it is a terrible reflection on the state of our mental health services in Roscommon when some of the most vulnerable people in our society say that they felt that nobody cared. Senior staff, she contends, were more interested in furthering their career prospects by cruel cost-cutting measures than on providing meaningful care. Cllr. Leyden referred to the “heartless decision to

close Teach de Hide Day Care service in Roscommon Town in 2014.” It was a retrograde step for the HSE to close an excellent facility and move the mental health service users to the sterile primary care setting where the day care facility sits alongside the day hospital. The dignity of helping out to prepare meals was removed, the daily paper was no longer made available and activities were curtailed. Many people stopped attending and remained isolated in their homes with no support.” Cllr. Leyden said that it is now imperative that there is a full review of all decisions made during

this period, including the decision to close Teach de Hide. On the revelation that unspent funding was returned, Cllr. Leyden asked: “Where is the €11 million that was sent back in the last few years?” The Roscommon Council Cathaoirleach added: “I would like to stress that the funding that was lost to Roscommon mental health service during this period through an excessive financial focus and cost-cutting mentality needs to be reinstated so that the service can be rebuilt with people’s mental health needs at the centre of all decisions.”

Kerrane slams ‘hypocrisy’ of FF & FG Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane has said that neither Fine Gael nor Fianna Fáil have ever funded mental health services adequately in the State – and now claim to be surprised at the consequences. Ms. Kerrane said: “Last week, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were outraged at the state of mental health services in Roscommon. What do they expect when we look at the total lack of priority spend-

ing on mental health by both parties?” Ms. Kerrane said that when Sinn Féin put a Motion on the provision of 24/7 crisis intervention services for mental health and a timeline for the implementation of those services before the Dáil last October, neither Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael supported it. “They voted against providing this crucial service for those in distress outside of office hours.”

Ms. Kerrane said that the HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are so badly funded that it will be 2040 before they are adequately staffed. Community teams for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have barely half the necessary staff at 53%, she added. “If we look at Mental Health and Intellectual Disability (MHID) Teams across the State, they too are disgracefully understaffed.

“The criticisms from Fianna Fáil on mental health spending are not credible at all when you consider that they are the ones who continue to support the Government and did so last year when they supported a Budget which did nothing to improve mental health services. “Instead of false outrage at the state of our mental health services, why don’t Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael invest and staff our mental health services adequately?”

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Senator Frank Feighan has said that the HSE’s prioritising of cost-cutting over meeting the needs of vulnerable service-users is the real tragedy following the publication of a damning report examining Roscommon Mental Health services. “The scale of the problems highlighted in the report is truly breathtaking but the real tragedy was the excessive focus on achieving savings to the detriment of patient care. “It is shocking to think in this aggressive bid to cut costs, almost €18m in funding between 2012 and 2014 was returned by the Galway/ Roscommon HSE area. “The report is truly a damning indictment of how mental services were run in the county. It is highly critical of the leadership at all levels within the HSE, in some cases describing it as ineffective. “It raises serious questions about the lack of accountability in a working culture where the report found ‘evidence of destructive conflict at many levels within the Roscommon Service’. “What is very worrying is that the breakdown in some personal working relationships identified in the report has still not being addressed and this clearly is a major challenge now for the HSE. Expert consultants were commissioned in 2013 and 2014 to try and repair these broken relations but this proved unsuccessful, so this key problem area has yet to be resolved. “While the report is welcome and does shine a light on this sorry saga, there are still many challenges ahead in order to restore any level of confidence for the public. “Not least is the fact that while the report has produced 27 recommendations, there are no timescales attached to any and none of them have been costed. “Finally, I want to put it on the record that the majority of staff working in these services are highly committed to delivering vital services to vulnerable people.”

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Councillor’s advice to disgruntled ratepayers

Roscommon Town Active Retirement Association recommences weekly meetings on Thursday, 21st of September at 2.30 pm in the Education Room, Sacred Heart Hospital. It’s time to dust down the runners and set the stopwatches for the annual Cuisle 10k and 6k run/ walk. The Fun Run for Cuisle takes places on Saturday, September 16th at 11 am. Now in its 6th year this run attracts both the competitive athlete and those of us who enjoy a leisurely walk or run. The run or walk starts at Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon, Co. Roscommon at 11 am and finishes at the same location in front of Donamon Castle. Both the 6k and 10k are beautiful scenic routes beside the River Suck and along county roads. Cuisle Holiday Centre is Ireland’s leading wheelchair accessible resort and attracts people from all over Ireland and abroad.

Roscommon Comhaltas classes Roscommon Comhaltas classes resumed with a good attendance, in the Dr. Hyde Centre on Monday last. As we are about to embark on a new project, another two or three improver/advanced pupils can be accepted. They should attend at 6.45 pm.

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Final opportunity to appeal commercial rates liability the Valuation Office and ongoing negotiations and discussions have transpired in which 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 Final Valuation Certificates are due to be issued tomorrow (Friday) although many have already started to fil-

ter through. From what we have received so far reductions have been secured. If however parties are still dissatisfied with the valuation they have until the 12th October to lodge an appeal with 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 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Hopkins’ advice on Fisheries’ funding Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has urged interested parties locally to attend a briefing on funding available from Inland Fisheries Ireland. Speaking in Monksland, Senator Hopkins stated, “The local session will take place on Thursday, September 14th at 7 pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. The session will inform interested parties of the funding streams available and how the online application process works. “€2 million has been made available to help to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced into the future. “Funding under the 2017 Scheme includes works for fisheries habitat enhancement, bankside/shoreline access projects, angling equipment and the marketing/promotion of angling.” Senator Hopkins concluded: “The closing date for applications under the 2017 funding scheme is October 13th. For more information, see www.fisheriesireland. ie/funding.”

Roscommon ICA features on RTE Members of the Roscommon Federation of I.C.A. featured prominently on last Friday’s ‘Nationwide’ programme on RTE 1. I.C.A. ladies from various parts of Roscommon were invited to take part in the programme as a friendship forming gesture with the Syrian Refugee community who have recently come to live in the Ballaghaderreen area. Well done to all involved particularly Marie Donlon of Violet Hill Knockcroghery Guild, Marie Gorman from Roscommon Town Guild and Annette McGuinness from Drumboylan Guild and those who assisted them on the day.

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Fianna Fáil Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice is asking ratepayers to check their recent valuation certs received from the Valuation Office for any discrepancies. “In recent days I have had a number of people showing me mistakes in their valuation certs. The size of buildings, parts of the property that do not exist, and double certs for the same property, are just some of the concerns raised by ratepayers to me. “People feel helpless as the time to appeal and point out mistakes has expired. Some people who have appealed and pointed out these mistakes have not had their certs rectified” he said. “The Valuation Office is now telling people to make their new appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. This will cost €95 if your valuation is under €20,000 and will take approximately six months to be adjudicated on” he added. “It is very important for people who are unhappy with their assessment to email the Valuation Office and request a copy of the assessment of their appeal. This assessment will let you see how the Officer adjudicated on your appeal” Cllr. Fitzmaurice added. “Finally, it is important to point out the Valuation Office is independent of any local authority and Roscommon County Council have no part in setting the valuations of a ratable property” he concluded.

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 advise 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 of REA Seamus Carthy advised that they act on behalf of numerous clients against

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Pictured at the Strokestown Agricultural Show were Rebecca and Michelle Mullooly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Through poetry will be how fifth and sixth class children from Strokestown will be marking Culture Night Ireland on Friday, September 22nd. As part of Strokestown Poetry Festival’s commitment to encouraging local people and schoolchildren to enjoy more poetry, a morning reading will be held in the town Library, where some of the shortlisted entries from last year’s Primary Schools’ Poetry Competition will be aired at 11 am. The event has been organised by the Festival in conjunction with Roscommon Library Service. Further details online at https://www. strokestownpoetry.org/competitions-2018/

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Mercy and forgiveness should be at the heart of the Christian life. Yet, as today’s First Reading wisely reminds us, often we cherish our wrath, nourish our anger, refuse mercy to those who have done us wrong. Jesus, too, strikes close to home in today’s Gospel, with His realistic portrayal of the wicked servant who won’t forgive a fellow servant’s debt, even though his own slate has just been wiped clean by their Master. It can’t be this way in the kingdom, the Church. In the Old Testament, “seven” is frequently a number associated with mercy and the forgiveness of sins. The just man sins seven times daily; there is a seven-fold sprinkling of blood for atonement of sins (see Proverbs 24:6; Leviticus 16). But Jesus tells Peter today that we must forgive not seven times, but seventy times seven times. That means every time. We are to be merciful as our Father in heaven is merciful (see Luke 6:36; Matthew 5:48). But why? Why does Jesus repeatedly warn that we can’t expect forgiveness for our trespasses unless we’re willing to forgive others their trespasses against us? Because, as Paul reminds us in today’s Epistle, we are the Lord’s. Each of us has been purchased by the blood of Christ shed for us on the cross (see Revelation 5:9). As we sing in today’s Psalm, though we deserved to die for our sins, He doesn’t deal with us according to our crimes. The mercy and forgiveness we show to others should be the heartfelt expression of our gratitude for the mercy and forgiveness shown to us. This is why we should remember our last days, set our enmities aside, and stop judging others. We know that one day we will stand before the judgment seat and give account for what we’ve done with the new life given to us by Christ (see Romans 14:10,12). So we forgive each other from the heart, overlook each other’s faults, and await the crown of His kindness and compassion. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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IFA demands response from Minister Humphreys IFA SAC Project Chairman Padraic Joyce has said that the Minister for Heritage, Heather Humphreys, must ensure that the commitment given by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to review previous agreements on the designation of land is meaningful and backed up

with funding in the upcoming Budget, with the re-opening of the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme. Speaking following a recent meeting with NPWS at the Designated Monitoring Committee in Dublin, Padraic Joyce said that the Minister must reverse cuts that were imposed

in 2010 when the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme was abolished. The Farm Plan scheme was an integral part of the process of designation but this scheme has been closed off to farmers since 2010. Padraic Joyce said schemes existed in the Shannon callows, hen harrier

areas, hill areas, and other designated areas throughout the country until 2010. He said these schemes must now be restored and it is up to the Minister to deliver on this. “These schemes are necessary as earlier agreements with Government had accepted the principle that

where restrictions to farming and other developments were imposed, compensation would be paid,” Padraic Joyce said. IFA continues to insist that there can be no designations without compensation and an opportunity now exists to revisit this vital issue.

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Action needed to counteract sharp decline of sterling IFA President Joe Healy has said that urgent Government action is needed to counteract the serious damage being done to farming enterprises in the beef and mushroom sectors arising from the recent sharp decline of sterling. Joe Healy said: “Sterling has been falling since April, when the UK general election was called, and it was at 85p:€1. The decline has accelerated in recent weeks, with sterling falling to 93p:€1 by the end of August. “The beef and mushroom sectors are coming under intolerable price pressure as a result of this decline.” The IFA President said: “Government cannot afford to wait any longer to provide direct support for beef farmers and mushroom growers who are being impacted today by the sterling depreciation. Unless action is taken promptly, irreparable damage may be caused to the viability of beef farmers and mushroom producers.” Mr. Healy added: “I have written to Minister Michael Creed to highlight the need for urgent Government and EU action. “It is imperative that the Government now seek EU support for farm level measures that will counteract the price drops being experienced, which are arising directly from the sterling depreciation, independent of other normal market forces. “IFA clearly signalled the need for this support at our Brexit event in April, in the event of the kind of significant sterling devaluation that has now occurred.”

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Lim 805 kgs €1715, Char X 775 kgs €1410, BAX 785 kgs €1400, Char 750 kgs €1340, Lim 525 kgs €815, BBX 595 kgs €950, Char 675 kgs €1015, HEX 645 kgs €1160, Simm X 695 kgs €1200, Char X 630 kgs €1135, Char X 680 kgs €1340.

Heifers Char X 580 kgs €1350, Char X 625 kgs €1300, Char X 580 kgs €1220, AAX 530 kgs €1100, Char X 465 kgs €1090, Char X 470 kgs €1040, AAX 465 kgs €985, Lim 455 kgs €950, Lim X 380 kgs €950, AAX 400 kgs €870, 3 Char X 370 kgs €955.

Bullocks Char X 735 kgs €1920, Lim X 745 kgs €1895, Char X 775 kgs €1890, Lim X 750 kgs €1880, Char X 595 kgs €1695, Char X 635 kgs €1655, Char X 625 kgs €1650,

Char X 570 kgs €1625, 5 Char X 569 kgs €1600, 8 Char X 566 kgs €1550, Char X 405 kgs €1000, Lim X 570 kgs €1550, Lim X 515 kgs €1280, 2 Lim X 543 kgs €1440, Lim X 485 kgs €1205, Simm X 520 kgs €1250, 2 Simm X 555 kgs €1260, Simm X 570 kgs €1220.

Sheep Finished lambs 52.2kgs €107.5 , 53.8 kgs €106, 52 kgs €106, 49.7 kgs €106, 51.9 kgs €106 48.7kgs €103.50, 49.4 €102, 48.6kgs €102. Ewe lambs 53.6kgs €133, 52.7kgs €120, 48.3kgs €110, 47.5kgs €107, 42.7kgs €106, 47.1kgs €103, 46kgs €102, 46.7kgs €101, 44.9kgs €100. Store lambs 42.5kgs €85, 41.9 kgs €83, 41.4 kgs €82.5, 40.6kgs €82, 41.7kgs €81, 40 kgs €80, 38.5 kgs €75.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were smaller numbers on offer this week. Once again there was very good trade for weanling bulls, with prices averaging from €2.46 per kilo up to €3.36 per kilo. “Heifer prices ranged from €2.35 up to €3.32 per kilo. There was a good demand for both bulls and heifers, resulting in an excellent clearance of lots. “Special Sale of Weanlings on Tuesday, September 26th at 5 pm. Also springers & suckler cows. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday, September 21st. “There was slightly less numbers on offer at last Saturday’s sale of breeding sheep. The trade for breeding ewes was slightly less, with two-year-olds fetching up to €170. The trade for breeding hoggets was the same as the previous week with the tops making €212. Sales continue on Saturday at 11 am. Gates open at 8 am. “On Saturday next (September 16th) we host a Show & Sale of Pedigree Charollais Rams – 30 Ram lambs & 2 Hogget Rams.” * Full details of all sales on mart’s website and facebook pages.

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Renowned farm sure to attract a lot of interest This week, John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon has a renowned farm, containing circa 65.34 acres of land for sale, located at Carrowmoney & Lisdaulan, Rahara, Co. Roscommon, along with boglands of circa 1.19 acres at Carrowmore. David Diffley describes the lands as “a top quality holding of lands located in a renowned farming dis-

trict close to Knockcroghery Village and Roscommon town. “The majority of the said lands are top quality dual purpose uplands with the benefit of a derelict onestorey former residence and outbuildings standing thereon. “The said property can be sold in one or more lots – i.e. residence and lands independently, should market interest dictate.”

For sale – 15 acres of forestry This week, Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers have a property with thirteen years premium for sale at Cloonbard, Baslick, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, containing circa fifteen acres of forestry. Approximately five acres of hardwood. For further information, or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneer.com.

The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley, FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners. ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/propertypartners.earley.

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Harvest Special Sale of Heifers Friday, September 29th at 11 a.m. Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 21st --------------------------

Extra Special Sale of Bullocks Cyril McDermott, Elphin Agricultural Show Chairman, pictured making a presentation to Sylvia Regan, Queen of the Show 2017. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Carmel Beirne and Cyril McDermott, Elphin Agricultural Show, pictured making presentations to guest judges Aisling McNeill and Jacqui Dowd. Picture: Andrew Fox

Friday, September 22nd at 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, September 14th Also Heifers & Dry Cows ----------------------

Weanlings & Suckler Cows No sale Tuesday next September 19th ----------------------

Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, September 26th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 21st. Also Suckler Cows & Springers ----------------------

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Carmel Beirne, Elphin Agricultural Show, pictured making a presentation to Deputy Eugene Murphy who was MC on the night. Picture: Andrew Fox

Each Wednesday at 11 a.m Please note that Ewe Lambs will be sold separately ------------Sylvia Regan, Queen of the Elphin Show 2017, pictured with her escort, Gerry Galvin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Each Saturday at 11 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Included in sale on Saturday, September 23rd – 50 Excellent Quality Suffolk X P.B. Non Registered Hoggets -----------------------

Show & Sale of Pedigree Charollais Rams Saturday, September 16th Show at 12.45p.m. – Sale at 1.30 p.m. -30 Ram Lambs & 2 Hogget Ram on offer -----------------------

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ENQUIRIES 090 6626352 Eileen and Martin Sweeney pictured making a presentation to Sylvia Regan, Queen of the Elphin Show 2017. Picture: Andrew Fox

Carmel Beirne, Elphin Agricultural Show, pictured making a presentation to Sylvia Regan, Queen of the Elphin Show 2017. Picture: Andrew Fox

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

This week, David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is inviting final offers in excess of €50,000 for a three-bedroomed, two-storey residence of circa 1,500 square feet, located at Clooneyquinn, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. David describes the property as “a substantial three bedroom, former Presbytery located in a select countryside location adjacent to Killina Church and National School. “The property is located on the main N61 Roscommon to Boyle road and is in need

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of renovation throughout. The property stands on circa 3.1 acres of good quality lands, which are located to the side and rear of the property. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and final offers after €50,000 for immediate sale.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners. ie.

Prime residential/commercial property in Elphin 3 Bedroom Bungalow located in a prime location in a quiet cul de sac in Roscommon Town. Accommodation consist of 3 Bedrooms, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility and Bathroom. Every offer in Excess of €100,000 will be considered. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5pm on Friday 22nd of September. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Final Offers Now Being Accepted For Sale by Private Treaty C.45 Acre Non Residential Farm

CARNISKA, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Circa 45 Acres Non Residential Farm for sale at Carniska, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Lot 1: Entire Farm Lot 2: RN17357F C10.34 acres of good quality Land Lot 3: RN527F C16.53 acres of good quality land Lot 4: RN1625F C6.47 acres of fair quality land Lot 5: RN1623 C7.61 acres of prime land with development potential subject to planning, Lot 6: RN18942F C4.22 acres of fair quality land We invite all enquires and offers to sell. Can be sold in lots or entirety to suit demand. Price on Application . Final offers in writing to be submitted to the office on or before 5pm on Friday 6th October LEGAL HANAHOE & HANAHOE SOLICITORS,16 NORTH MAIN ST, NAAS, CO. KILDARE -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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This week, John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is offering for sale a prime residential/commercial property of circa 1,315 square feet at Main Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. John describes the property as “a quality residential/commercial property centrally located in Elphin village and beside all amenities. The said property offers spacious accommodation throughout.” The ground floor consists of a shop unit – circa 400 square feet – currently fitted out as a butcher shop, a kitchen area with toilet servicing (circa

200 square feet), and two store rooms circa 300 square feet. The first floor consists of a one-bedroomed apartment, complete with landing area, kitchen/living room, utility room, shower room, and bathroom, in all offering circa 415 square feet total. To arrange maps or for further details, contact John Earley, FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners. ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/propertypartners.earley.

Final offers sought for residence in prime location in Roscommon town Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to accept final offers on a three-bedroomed residence located in quiet cul-desac in a much sought after area of Roscommon Town. The property includes three bedrooms, a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, bathroom, and small garden area to the front and side of the property. This residence is in a prime location just off Roscommon town centre. Offers in excess of €100,000 will be considered. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5 pm on Friday, the 22nd of September.

Tobberpatrick, beside Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Superb bungalow is new to the market For further details or to or to arrange a viewing, please contact sole selling agent Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@eircom. net

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MAIN STREET, GLENAMADDY, CO. GALWAY Dooneen, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

Superior residence for sale by private treaty Prime Commercial Unit with Residential Apartments in heart of Glenamaddy Town Centre, Retail unit currently been used as a Butchers & Cold Store. Mix of one and two bed apartments. Price on Application -----------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET For Sale by Private Treaty DOONEEN, BALLINAMEEN, BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Palatial Residence on 1 acre site with rolling countryside views for sale at Dooneen, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms (all en-suite), Kitchen, Sitting room, Dining Room, Large Hallway, Utility and Bathroom. Superior outside space with mature gardens, decking area and double garage, Viewing is highly advised. Offers in the Region of €180,000

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market a beautiful, superior four-bedroomed residence, for sale by private treaty at Dooneen, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The property is situated on a one-acre site, with mature gardens and countryside views, and features four bedrooms (all ensuite), a kitchen, sitting room, dining room, large hallway, family bathroom, hotpress and utility room. The property has many additional features internally, such as a dual heating system with both OFCH and solid fuel stove and jacuzzi bath. It also benefits from an internal hoover system, and water filtration system. The property also has the additional benefit of the large attic, which has been partially converted and floored, and would make an ideal games room. The property boasts large outside space, with mature gardens including shrubbery & hedging to the front and rear, tarmac driveway, attractive decking area, polytunnel, double garage, and two further sheds including an open turf shed. This property is located in idyllic setting with rolling countryside views just outside Ballinameen Village and approximately 10km from Boyle, and 15km from Carrick-on-Shannon. This property is in pristine condition throughout, and would make an exceptional family home. Viewing is strongly advised, and offfers in the region of €180,000 are being considered. For further details or to or to arrange a viewing, please contact sole selling agent Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

Naughton seeks ﬁnal offers on Carniska lands Sean Naughton Auctioneers are now accepting final offers for the non-residential farm, circa 45 acres, located at Carniska, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The land contains a mix of good and fair quality land which can be sold in entirety or in lots. Final offers to be submitted in writing to the office on, or before, 5 pm on Friday, 6th of October. For further details or to or to arrange a viewing, please contact sole selling agent Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

More properties sought Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers have confirmed that they recently sold a four-bedroomed detached residence on the Galway Road, Roscommon. As a result of such recent sales, Pat Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property in and around the Roscommon area, and are offering free advice for all those interested in buying or selling a property. For further information, contact the office on 090-6627003.

This week, David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon has a superb, new-to-themarket, four-bedroomed bungalow residence, circa 1,950 square feet for sale, at Tobberpatrick, beside Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €195,000 ono to sell. David describes the property as “an impressive four-bedroomed bungalow residence, standing on a wonderfully mature, elevated site area of circa 0.62 of an acre with the benefit of a large detached garage standing to the side.” The property is finished to the highest of standards throughout and is located in the midst of rolling green countryside, only a few minutes from the centre of Strokestown. The area is renowned for its scenic beauty and is situated close to many of the region’s most popular fishing lakes and the famous River Shannon. David says: “This is a quality family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.” 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.

Keen interest in residence at Aran Court This week, Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers are reporting strong interest in a four-bedroomed detached residence at Aran Court, Roscommon. The property is finished to a very high standard, and viewing is a must.For further information, or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneer.com.

Residence for sale in Castlerea area This week, Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers have a two-storey residence on circa one and a half acres, for sale a Cloonbard, Baslick, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. The residence is old, derelict and in need of modernisation. For further information, or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneer.com.

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Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 September

Something for everyone at Ballyforan Fair & Festival SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH EVIDENCE OF GOODWILL FOR FAIR & FESTIVAL The launch of the annual Ballyforan Fair & Festival was held in Ballyforan Parish Hall recently. The attendance included Deputy Eugene Murphy and Cllrs. Paddy Kilduff, Tony Ward, John Naughten, Laurence Fallon and Aidan Donohue (the latter a member of Galway County Council). Also present were Fr. Francis Beirne; proud committee members; Tommy Lynch, the Fair’s President; generous sponsors and supporters. The new committee chairperson, Denis Connolly, welcomed all who were in attendance. Mr. Connolly thanked the event’s loyal sponsors, ticket sellers and

buyers and the local farmers who help to promote the fair, pointing out that their continued dedication guarantees the fair’s success. Mr. Connolly said he was proud to announce that the 2017 Fair & Festival will take place this year on the 23rd and 24th of September. This year’s main sponsor is Adrian Keegan, Agri-Feed & Tractor Sales, Athleague. The committee are delighted to have Adrian on board and wish him the best of luck in the future with his new enterprise. Denis thanked all for attending the launch and asked everyone to “spread the word and bring all of the family!”

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Breda Tansey, Emer Kelly, Grace Riordan and Cáit Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox

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or Spons RIAN All-Ireland AD AN KEEG Tractor Pulling TRACTORS Competition Final

(Under ITPC Rules) Saturday 23rd September 10.30am - 2pm: Fair: Rams, Ewe Lambs, Weather Lambs, Breeding Sheep, Cast Ewes, Mares, Foals, Donkeys, Ponies, Goats, Fowl, etc. 10.30am: Sheep Judging 11.00am: Presentation of Prizes 11.30am: Horse Judging Sat. 1.30pm 12.00pm: Presentation of Prizes for Horses 1.00pm: Hopes & Dreams Play School Colouring Competition 1.15pm: Macra Farm Skills & Teagasc Safety Demo 1.30pm: Cross Country Hunt 2.00pm: Bonny Baby Competition 2.30pm: Baking Competition. Judging at 3pm 3.00pm: High Gate Horse Jumping Competition 6.00pm: Preliminary Tractor Pulling Miley Cashe, Horse Buyer, will be in attendance . Sheep Dog Trials all day.

Pedigree Hereford Show

Sunday 24th September 10.00am: 11.00am: 11.00am: 11.00am:

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Clay Pigeon Shoot 5K Fun Run Prize Money Tractor Pulling Finals commence Vintage Rally including Motorbikes, Tractors, Cars, Stationary Engines, Horse Machinery, etc. 12.00pm: Presentation of Prizes 12.30pm: Poultry Judging 1.00pm: Working Demos including Eddie Noone’s Saw Mill, Threshing, etc. 1.15pm: Macra Farm Skills 2.00pm: Ferguson 20 Tractor Build 2.30pm: Dog Show Registration 3.00pm: Dog Show 3-5.00pm: Live Music on the Green 4.00pm: Tractor Reversing Competition Motorbike Gathering in association with West MCC All Bikers welcome

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Denis Connolly, Ciara Why and Thomas Lynch. Picture: Andrew Fox

See pages 24 & 25 for more

Also: McFadden’s Fun Fair All Weekend Stalls welcome. Must be pre-booked. Trade Stands, Live Music

Call: Dermot 087 6776731 Denis 087 7678120 Ballyforan Fair/Facebook

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The annual Ballyforan Fair & Festival will be held in the picturesque South Roscommon village on Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th of September, 2017. The Fair & Festival will truly have something for young and old, with agricultural classes, farm-related attractions, novelty classes, entertainment for children, music, etc. At the recent launch, presided over by committee chairperson Denis Connolly, speakers outlined details of various categories that will be amongst the

highlights of the weekend. Dermot Kelly spoke about the Pedigree Hereford Show, which will be returning to the fair again this year. Entrants last year came from all over the country, with the overall winner hailing from Co. Cork. Tony White confirmed that there will be a horse fair and competition again this year and listed off all the classes that will be judged, including a donkey class! Dermot Kelly spoke about the sheep classes, confirming an impressive list of same. He hinted that people should also

expect some novelty classes to feature! This will be confirmed nearer the time, possibly to include Best Young Handler or Best Pet Lamb. The popular Dog Show was introduced by James Flynn, who confirmed that it is again sponsored by Duggan’s Travel. This competition is one for all the family and all are welcome to enter a pet in it. There will be a class for children and even a prize for Best Dog in Fancy Dress. Rita Tansey was thrilled to announce Continued on page 25–>

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Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Willie Kennedy, Cllr. Tony Ward, Adrian Keegan and Cllr. Paddy Kilduff. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Liam Tansey, Aveen Neilan and Micheál Curley. Picture: Andrew Fox

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at Ballyforan Fair & Festival Continued from page 24–>that a 5k Fun Run will be taking place this year. With Fun Runs having been held in the village before by local GAA clubs, the committee hope that it will be a success and are excited to take on the new event! Virginia Claus was then called on to talk about the annual poultry competition. The All-Ireland Tractor Pulling Final will be returning to Ballyforan this year as a two-day event. Denis Kelly said he is looking forward to the final and he hopes that it will boost the crowds attending the

Fair and Festival this year. Other annual events returning to the fair include the Tug O’War, Macra Farm Skills, Sheep Dog Trials, Clay Pigeon Shoot and a Hunt. Children’s entertainment, amusements, live music and trade stalls will be present on both days with plenty of choices for a quick lunch or bite to eat too – so there is no excuse not to spend the whole day with the family in Ballyforan! Chairperson Denis also announced that Mountbellew Vintage Club will

be coming to the fair and that they are more than happy to assist anyone who wishes to bring their own vintage items to Ballyforan. The committee and locals cannot wait for the 23rd and 24th of September to roll around to see the village come alive with the baa-ing of sheep, revving of engines, singing of songs and bustling of the crowds. With a busy weekend scheduled, filled with family fun and farming, all that’s needed now is the good weather!

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POLITICAL PEOPLE COMPILED BY PAUL HEALY

Michael accuses Taoiseach of ‘breathtaking arrogance’ Guess who has raised the hackles of Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice? None other than our still new Taoiseach, one Leo Varadkar. Some saw it as another shameless photo op, others saw it as a very welcome show of support, but in any case Mr. Varadkar was in Ballymahon last Friday where he turned the

ceremonial sod at the Center Parcs development. It seems that when he spoke to the assembled guests, Taoiseach Varadkar alluded to the various challenges facing rural Ireland. Which is fine, but not by Deputy Fitzmaurice, who didn’t like what he heard and who has now accused Mr. Varadkar

of “breathtaking arrogance.” “The Taoiseach said in Ballymahon that improved broadband service will make up for the loss of banking services in rural areas –that shows breathtaking arrogance and a total lack of understanding of rural Ireland on his part” lamented the Independent TD. “I’d ask the Taoiseach does

he realise that there is a large cohort of mainly elderly people who have never owned a laptop, ipad or computer in their lives? Improved broadband makes no difference to them at all. What these people want is to be able to go into their local bank and talk to an actual person so they can do their business. Instead, the banks are

either closing branches down or forcing people to go online and in many cases elderly people do not know what to do and are confused and worried.” Deputy Fitzmaurice didn’t spare the banks either, reminding them that they were bailed out by the Irish people “after their actions helped to bankrupt the economy.”

And there was a final broadside for Leo. “It would be more in the Taoiseach’s line to rein in these banks and tell them to provide a proper service rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of many people in rural areas.” Welcome to rural Ireland, Leo!

Crosby on comeback trail? Is former county councillor Tom Crosby planning a political comeback? Despite polling over 1,000 first preferences, Crosby lost his seat in 2014, with the Tarmonbarry-based businessman and former poll-topper attributing his loss to the ‘carving up’ of electoral areas. Now it looks like Mr. Crosby might be preparing to dust down the posters and hit the electoral trail yet again. The former Independent councillor has been issuing press releases on matters of local interest – and, while Tom has always been very active in the com-

munity, the increasing media utterances represent the strongest signal yet that a Crosby comeback may be on the cards. Despite that loss of his Council seat three years ago, Mr. Crosby has remained quite vocal on the closure of Garda Stations and the various ongoing infrastructural needs of the Tarmonbarry area. When asked in 2014 if he would consider running again for the Council in the future, Mr. Crosby indicated that he would ‘never say never’. Is he now saying yes? We’ll watch that space!

We were going to ask Bryan Dobson, RTE’s super-smooth and ever-popular newsman, what it felt like to be the most talked about journalist/broadcaster in the country…but instead we just indulged in a little small talk with the man of the moment. Bryan was in Longford Library on Saturday for the launch of Rooskey native Audrey Healy’s latest book (a selection of poems). The Dublin native, a regular visitor to these parts, is leaving the Six-One News (after 21 years). Next stop for Bryan is Morning Ireland, Irish radio’s most pop-

ular current affairs/news programme, where Bryan will debut next month. Bryan, a very affable and courteous man, is looking forward to his new career challenge –well, except for the early mornings (“I’ll be rising at 4 am”) he said on Saturday with a resigned smile, before quickly adding “but I am really looking forward to joining Morning Ireland.” We wish him well. * Audrey Healy’s latest collection of poetry, ‘People and Faces, Stories and Places’, is available in bookshops in Longford.

Why was Roscommon politician Minister Denis Naughten meeting up with ‘television legend’ Bosco this week? Well, the duo launched WEEE Ireland’s battery recycling campaign for 2017, as we report on page 16 this week.

Longford FF opt for Life of Bryan: From newspaperman Joe! Six-One to 4 am… How very interesting it has been to witness the political rise of our old journalistic colleague Joe Flaherty, who last week stormed through the Fianna Fáil Selection Convention in Longford, delivering on all the expectations that had arisen over recent months. Joe, from a very well-known and highly respected business family in Lanesboro, spent many of his years as a local journalist in the newsroom of the Roscommon Champion (and later, in the Longford NEWS). When he subsequently joined the Longford Leader he rose up the ranks to Editor and later to his current role as MD of Iconic Newspapers (which owns a number of regional papers). Now Joe has emerged as the Fianna Fáil front-

runner in County Longford, comprehensively defeating fellow convention candidates Connie Gerety-Quinn and Cllr. Seamus Butler to secure the party nomination for the next General Election. There’s precedent in Longford for this slightly unusual ‘newspaper man-to-politician’ transition, as the late Albert Reynolds was the owner of the Longford NEWS during the early days of his political career. We wish Joe the best of luck in the political sphere; he’s a passionate Longford man and is very well placed to regain a seat for Fianna Fáil in the (currently) TD-less county. This man once cycled from Lanesboro to the Olympic Games (Barcelona, 1992), so we know he has the stamina for the political battlefield!

Roscommon FF looking to next election Brennan returned for new term on National Executive

Larry Brennan

Expect the Soldiers of Destiny to face their selection convention destiny in Roscommon some time soon, probably before Christmas. Fianna Fáil (for it is them) have been selecting can-

didates in constituencies countrywide, including Joe Flaherty in Longford last week, as we report on this page. FF will surely opt to run two candidates in Roscommon/ Galway. Sitting TD Eugene Murphy can expect to be joined by a ‘running mate’, most likely one who is well placed in South Roscommon/ Galway region. Sean Og Higgins is expected

to throw his hat into the ring and there will be the usual speculation about people like Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cllr. John Keogh, Dr. Martin Daly, Galway-based Cllr. Michael Connolly, and others. One person who has ruled himself out (of seeking a nomination for the General Election) is businessman Larry Brennan. However he has confirmed that he intends to seek a nomination to con-

test the next Council elections (due in 2019, with conventions next year). Meanwhile, Larry Brennan has been returned as the Roscommon/Galway constituency representative on the Fianna Fáil National Executive. Mr. Brennan has already served over two years on the ‘inner circle’ and, when nominations closed last Friday, he was returned unopposed for a new term.

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Anthony embraces Power of Wow! Roscommon native a hit at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

you (ouch!). Luckily, DOUZE was a hit, had great five-star reviews and sold out shows!

Roscommon town native Anthony Keigher has been making waves at international festivals such as Edinburgh Fringe since his Roscommon Arts Centre appearance with Douze last year. Dan Dooner caught up with the showman ahead of his appearance at this year’s Dublin Fringe.

What’s next up for you this year? I’m diving straight into my next fringe festival. I’m bringing my new show The Power of Wow to Dublin Fringe Festival and am very excited! The Power of Wow follows on from DOUZE. XNTHONY has failed to reach the Eurovision, so in an attempt to reach a wider audience and thus more validation and love he has decided to marry a woman to increase his commercial appeal. The show presents the wedding to the audience every night for the week of the festival. It’s a comment on authenticity and desperation in popular culture. It also references the current trend with pop stars who want to reach out more authentically to their audience. For example, Lady Gaga’s recent country folk vibe, and Ed Sheeran’s cute strumming of the guitar. It’s all about being liked and being nice, and the show explores that. It’ll have a mix of comedy, music, and the usual wedding shenanigans!

How have things gone for you since your performance in Roscommon last year? A lot has changed since I brought DOUZE to Roscommon Arts Centre last year. For those of you who missed it, DOUZE is a show all about Eurovision where my alter-ego, XNTHONY, asks the public to pick a song to bring to Eurovision. It’s smart, fun and glittery and Roscommon loved it! I envisaged the return as a sort of homecoming, and it turned out to be one of my career highlights to date. Was Douze a once-off or did you go on tour? Roscommon wasn’t the last stop for the show, it’s travelled right around Europe from Paris to Prague. This August though the show had its biggest performance yet at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest arts festival. The show was performed for 28 days and was one of nearly 3,300 shows on offer in the city.

Roscommon town native Anthony Keigher who will be appearing at Dublin Fringe Festival.

So a homecoming! Will a return to Roscommon be in the offing? I’m really excited to be bringing this new chapter of work to Dublin. Ireland will always be my home and I do have some Roscommon-based plans that I am tinkering with for the future, so watch this space!

How did it feel performing at Edinburgh Fringe? The idea of Edinburgh Fringe is an intimidating one. The city itself is taken over by an

*The Power of Wow runs from the 19th-23rd at Bewley’s Café Theatre @ Powerscourt as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. More information at www.fringefest.com.

influx of hungry and eager punters and artists alike. You put yourself out there in a way that is incomparable to any other festival. People will love you (hopefully) and people will hate

A night not to be missed in Arts Centre (tonight!) Roscommon Arts Centre and Music Network present three of Ireland’s most inventive singers and musicians to the stage on Thursday, 14th of September at 8 pm as Cathy Jordan, Jarlath Henderson and Mick Daly perform stunning new interpretations of well-known songs with stirring instrumental playing and more than a little theatrical energy thrown into the mix. Cathy Jordan’s irrepressible energy and powerful stage presence have captivated

audiences worldwide. As the lead singer of trad supergroup Dervish, Jordan has performed thousands of concerts in over 40 countries and has also become a regular fixture at Roscommon Arts Centre over the last year as the mentor for the arts centre’s Over 50’s choral group ‘The Songbirds’. On this unique tour, she is joined by Mick Daly, founder member of the groundbreaking group Four Men and a Dog, and Jarlath Henderson, youngest ever winner

of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Daly is an exceptional singer in addition to being a virtuoso guitarist and 5-string banjo player, while the Tyrone-born singer and multi-instrumentalist Henderson has won widespread acclaim for his playing. Tickets are available now from the box office on 090-6625824/ www.roscommonartscentre.ie *There is a GO SEE ticket offer price of €10 for under 16s for this show.

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Places, pontificating, potholes and…people! So it’s a very wet and miserable Tuesday afternoon, and I’m sitting at the kitchen table, and I’m wondering about life, and – more specifically – what is it that makes a place like Creggs (or any other Creggs), in rural Ireland tick? On the face of it, a village with no chemist, doctor, library, only one pub, one shop, and one post office (all situated in the one building), hasn’t a lot to offer, and it would be very easy to be negative about it. However, as I pontificated about it all, as the rain pounded off my window panes, I realised that it is all about people – and not about facilities or infrastructure. Having said that, there are two potholes on the Roscommon side of the border, near to me, which are a danger to life, limb, springs and tyres, and it would be great if the Council could see their way to filling them up. But back to where I’m coming from this afternoon,

and last Saturday night in Mikeen’s there were two celebrations, when we had a birthday party and an engagement party, and it was wonderful to see the huge crowd that turned up for both, and, as usual, the craic was ninety, and young Simon Cooke had the crowd hopping and bopping, and we had a brilliant rendition of the Fields of Athenry from our local TD, Michael Fitzmaurice. However, for me, the highlight of the night was to walk in and see the three Keane lads, James, Carole and Daniel, along with their sister Sara, all of whom had travelled from all over the world to be home for their father’s Seamus’s 80th birthday party, which had taken place the night before in the Abbey Hotel. The three lads were all accomplished footballers, like Seamus before them, but it is no slight on the other two to say that Daniel would have been the rock on which our team would have been built, if

he hadn’t gone off to Australia. I must say that in talking to the three of them last weekend, it was humbling to see how much Creggs still means to them. Carole, who is in Vancouver, told me of getting up at four or five in the morning to follow the fortunes of the Creggs footballers, and of how the passion that all three of them had for Creggs when living just down the road, burns as brightly as if they were still here. Back in their young days, when Mark, my son, and Daniel were bosom (and boozing) buddies, there was many a Sunday morning when I came down the stairs to find the pair of them, and Alan and Ned, flat out on some part of the sitting room, fast asleep after a late night in Rockford’s or in some other Rockford’s. And so I was delighted to see them all, and I realised that the pull which brought me back from all over the country in the 1960s and ‘70s to play

football for my village, despite ( I know it’s hard to believe now) being invited by many different football clubs to join them, is still there, and I knew that, no matter how big your house, your car, or your bank balance is, it’s all about the people you grew up with, and live beside. On that note, three of our worthiest people, all of whom are treasures in their own way –Sean ‘Bags’ Keegan, Mick O’Rourke and Johnny Peter Kelly – are all battling illnesses and, on a day that I finally figured out what makes Creggs tick, all three of them have made a massive contribution to get us to where we are today, and I wish them well. On Sunday morning the local footballers were in action in the Hyde in the Intermediate Championship against Kilbride, and, along with the football and rugby teams, who are also part of what we are, they make it easy enough to figure out why rural living has so much to offer.

Yellow card for this post-match interview! For all of us Galway folk, the happiness that came our way last Sunday week, when the senior and minor hurlers won their respective All-Irelands, shows no sign of abating, and there can be no doubt that the whole thing has lifted the morale and spirit of the entire county. However, as a good hurling man from Athleague reminded me in a phone call, there is also a losing team, in this case a Waterford team that had not won the McCarthy Cup since 1958, and he was not happy with the post-match interview conducted by RTE with the hugely impressive Waterford manager, Derek McGrath.

His point was that, after losing a final into which he had put absolutely everything, including taking a full year off from his job, and with the pain of losing still etched on his tear-stained face, the interviewer was very insensitive by asking McGrath as to whether or not he would be staying on as manager of the Deise. I have to say that I agree with him; there is a time and a place, and immediately after suffering a heartbreaking defeat is not the time or the place to ask a manager, especially an amateur one, about his future intentions. McGrath obviously has critics with regard to the team’s style

of play, and their well-documented sweeper system, but what cannot be disputed is the fact that he has done a brilliant job with Waterford, and the team, panel, and management personnel all have the highest regard for him, and for his contribution to their success. Whether or not he stays on is his, and Waterford’s County Board’s, decision to make, but I believe he will come back for another year after getting so close this time, and in truth I hope he does: but it’s the type of decision a fellow needs time to think about, and not one to be forced into by an interviewer’s microphone.

And finally…

Finally for this week, the old ticker has been given the green light, for the time being at least, and, so we have finally managed to hit the road with the tickets for the big dance in Dowd’s on Saturday, 30th of September. The response has been brilliant, as usual, and we hope to see you all over the next three weeks, and even if we miss ye, ye can still turn up on the night.

‘Till next week, Bye for now

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Alan and gang to hit the road again! Alan Kelly Gang and Eddi Reader in concert  DAN DOONER

The Alan Kelly Gang, and Fairground Attraction songstress Eddi Reader will return to Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday, September 19th at 8 pm. Alan and Eddie are joined by Steph Geremia (flute), Shane McGowan (guitar), double bassist Martin Brunsden and John Douglas (guitar). The evening will include the debut performance by R Time, Roscommon Traditional Irish Music En-

semble, a group of young talented traditional musicians from the region, who have undertaken a series of intensive workshops under Alan and Steph over the past year. Roscommon town native, Alan Kelly is looking forward to returning to the stage in Roscommon. “We’ve had an extended break, we haven’t done much touring in the last year but now we’re looking forward to getting back on stage,” he said. Next Tuesday’s performance will begin a busy period for the piano accordionist and his fellow musicians. “We will be touring the UK with Eddi followed by Europe and then Australia so it’s all go after this!” As for the opening act, Alan was full of praise.

“They are highly talented young musicians and we have been teaching them how to play music together as a group. They are aged between 13 and 18 years of age and this will be their first public performance,” he said. The break has allowed Alan and his group to recharge and now they’re ready to get back on the road. “I’ve really enjoyed the break; it was nice to be in Ireland for longer this summer. But now we’ll get back on the road this fall and we’ll be touring until next April,” he concluded. The Alan Kelly Gang and Eddi Reader will take to the stage at Roscommon Arts Centre next Tuesday (19th) at 8 pm. Tickets are available from Roscommon Arts Centre box office, priced €20.

The new season for the Roscommon Garden Club begins on Monday, 25th of September at 7.30 pm. We meet at the Abbey Hotel and after registration there will be a talk given by Damian McHugh. Damian is from Beechill Bulbs in Tullamore where he and his wife Janet set up the business in 2008. Janet and her father and brother had been growing daffodils in Offaly for 15 years and Janet was involved in the business side of the farm. Damian’s background is in IT but he eventually became involved in the business. Beechill Growers, as the company was then called, was having its final season in 2007 so Damian and Janet decided to set up Beechill Bulbs to become a wholesale distributor of bulbs nationwide. It started out as a very small operation but today they have over 1000 different species. They supply the largest range of spring and autumn planting bulbs and most are Irish grown and 100% disease-free. Beechill Bulbs is in Tullamore so with such a central location they have an extensive distribution network. They focus on the three things they have identified as being of utmost importance to their customers and that is larger bulb size, true variety and continuous quality control. Everything they do is done with their core values in mind. All are welcome to the forthcoming talk.

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Garda farce now resembling a scene from Police Academy

When the official information service of the State, i.e. the Central Statistics Office (CSO), defers the publication of ‘the recorded crime figures pending the outcome of a garda review into the homicide statistics’ because well, according to RTE’s news website, ‘it was suspected that some cases of murder, manslaughter and violent deaths may have been misclassified,’ that makes me worried. You see, for me this effectively says the State doesn’t trust Garda figures, leading me to comment…is it any wonder Nóirín O’Sullivan finally chose to get the hell out of Dodge following that little nugget of news? Now, it has been a difficult week for the force overall. First we had the disclosure around the exaggerated number of breath tests carried out being higher by 1.45 million over a seven-year period; then their Captain jumped ship. So, these latest developments are a major blow to them, especially those dedicated rank and file Gardaí who do a difficult and vital job day in, day out (and I have huge respect and support for them).

However folks, on a local level; disturbingly, it’s alleged that some ‘65,961 breath tests were conducted at Mandatory Alcohol Testing Checkpoints (MAT) in the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division between June 7, 2009 and April 10, 2017’ with data collated from Drager breathalyser devices showing ‘the actual number of breath tests carried out totalled 43,181.’ So, er, well, I’m hopeless at maths but even I can see that’s an alleged discrepancy of over 20,000 recorded in this county and in our neighbouring county alone, so what the bejaysus was going on girls and boys? Now, while the former Garda Commissioner continued to slam the practices identified as “unacceptable”, I wondered how long this woman was going to continue spewing out flowery adjectives, playing for time while she (allegedly) applied for other jobs. You see, according to reports, despite Nóirín informing the Government that she’d hang in there ‘till her contract ended, an Irish Times article revealed O’Sullivan was allegedly looking to

‘take up a major role with the European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol,’ – however, she was ‘unsuccessful in her candidacy due to her lack of experience at a senior management level.’ For God’s sake, the woman wanted out and who could blame her? Now, while she inherited most of the mess, she was under investigation, her reputation was being shredded, (still is), the organisation she headed up was falling apart and I’m sorry but I have to say it…she was a lame duck boss! Now, while our local Gardaí will always have my full support, those figures, no matter what they relate to, (be it rural crime, drink-driving offences or murders, etc.,) are the statistics that are used on which to base our policing strategies upon; so why did nobody check them out before now and verify their accuracy? I’d also query what’s happening regarding statistics being bandied about by other State institutions and do we confidently take it that these figures are accurate? Or do we now assume audits are urgently required all round?

Sexual orientation should never be an issue

What kind of an inhumane society are we when South Roscommon councillor John Keogh felt forced to “come out,” believing his sexuality was the subject of “rumour mills” he desperately sought to shut down. This fine

gentleman is a solicitor and a public representative – he is also a private individual entitled to enjoy a private life; a life that should not be open to speculation and gossip mongering. Our Constitution doesn’t actually specify a citizen’s

right to privacy but the courts do recognise that the personal rights stated in the Constitution imply that right to privacy; so why did this (and if I may make mention… deliciously, devilishly handsome) man effectively feel hounded and

Artist Frances Crowe (centre) has been guiding developing artists Anne Pryce, Lucy Scanlon, Monica Kaboth, Patricia Kearney, Maura Monaghan, Joan Higgins and Una Gill in classes at Kilbride Community Centre.

persecuted into ‘publicly coming out as a member of the LGBT community.’ It’s nobody’s business, and those prejudicial, meanspirited, odious people who feel compelled to discriminate against others need to butt out and pee off!

Have those Brexiteers got a cunning plan?

when They called a referendum they they really shouldn’t have;actugot an answer they didn’t ntry is ally want, and, as their cou f edge, recklessly hanging off a clif cting the Brits are audaciously rea ether by continuing to throw tognt, we wa we nt, wa ‘we rile a pue to want’ set of demands hopingg it wear down the EU – makin ws clear they’re clutching at stra they’re and don’t have a clue what doing! Or do they? g if You see, I’m now wonderin eejits ze pri like k the Brits, who loo xit Bre d che bot ir the ing ard reg tions, decision and ongoing negotia for ent ced pre a are actually setting ide dec y ma ies ntr cou er oth when and their to break free from the EU ll and ‘throw everything at the wa roach is see which one sticks,’ apptrived. con ly ver actually very cle e Hmmm, was this their littl se tho ve Ha ng? alo scheme all got a cagey Brexiteers actually ning cun so n pla e gam s tou lici dup call it you could pop a tail on it andorgandis t jus a fox? Or…are they ised plonkers?

Artists at work in Kilbride Community Centre.

Frances brings a world of art to Kilbride BUDDING ARTISTS SET FOR CULTURE NIGHT DISPLAY  DAN DOONER

It may seem quiet on the outside – but very Tuesday for the past eight weeks Kilbride Community Centre has been home to a group of talented artists. Led by local artist Frances Crowe, the group, made up of eleven women, has been creating beautiful pieces of artwork ahead of Culture Night on Friday, September 22nd. Frances has been guiding them through finer details of the painting process and the group has grown close.

“We came together eight weeks ago for the first time. Most of the learners are new to painting but it’s probably something they’ve always wanted to do and now find they have time. Most of us didn’t know one another before we started and now over the few weeks everyone has bonded and become friends. It is a social outlet as well as an opportunity for people to make progress on their work. “We now have a huge collection of paintings, which we will put on display here in the Kilbride Community Centre on Culture Night, the 22nd of September. We open at 8 pm and we’d love everyone to come and support us as it’s a first for this area and the artists involved,” she said. Frances’ teaching techniques have

gone down well with the group and members are hoping the class recommences after their big night. “Frances is a great teacher, you can tell she really loves what she does. I’ve been to other groups where I’ve felt like an outsider but that’s not the case here and I’ve learned so much,” said Anne Pryce, a class member. The social aspect of the class has also proved popular with learners. “We’d admire each other’s work and it also provides inspiration. It’s a very inclusive group and we’ve learned all about the different aspects of painting,” said Una Gill. Patricia Kearney said it provides an outlet for members. “It’s lovely and relaxing especially when you’re retired. I’ll miss it when

it finishes.” Monica Kaboth, who is originally from Heidelberg in Germany but now lives in Strokestown, said the group setting helps to get the creative juices flowing. “I need the trigger of the group and the trigger of the challenge. You have something in your head and it sits there for years and then it has to come out,” she said. Their teacher, Frances, is full of praise for the budding artists. “There is a lot of natural talent and it’s something you’d always like to do but just can’t find the time. All I really have to do is guide the class,” Frances said before highlighting the special part Monica will play in the upcoming event.

“On Culture Night, there are two major exhibitions opening in Roscommon. One of them is in the new County Council buildings. 15 artists, including myself, submit a piece of art and 15 poets write a piece based on those artworks. “Here in this group we have a poet, Monica Kaboth. She’s done the opposite here and everyone in the group has chosen one of her poems and will complete one piece of work based on that.” The Kilbride painters will showcase their hard work on Friday, September 22nd in Kilbride Community Centre. They’ve come a long way in a short space of time and their inspiration looks like it will continue to burn bright long after the excitement of their big exhibition on Culture Night.

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Home is where RHS celebrates 21 years delivering home care provision  MIRIAM KERINS

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fore she passed away; she was only a young woman of 63 and it was important for me to be able to care for her in her own home. I think there’s nothing to compensate for that (home care) if it can be done. In an awful lot of cases it can be done with a bit of assistance,” explains the North East Galway native who herself has three adult children, two of which have followed her into the business. Aidan is a carer operating in and around the Galway area and SallyAnn is the organisation’s marketing manager. With a strong background working with charities, Veronica was employed overseas with the National Children’s

Home charity as their head of fundraising, and it was just by chance one day that a friend of hers happened to notice an advertisement and brought it to her attention. As a naturally nurturing woman, Veronica decided to put forward her application. “I saw the ad and I thought maybe it’s time I moved more in that direction. I didn’t realise that 18 years later I’d still be involved,” laughs Veronica. The organisation, whose head office is based in County Roscommon, specialise in working with vulnerable individuals, whether they’re young adults or senior citizens,

in neighbouring counties Mayo, Sligo, Galway and Leitrim, and are currently in the process of an exciting county by county expansion programme with a view to providing their unique services to clients on a nationwide basis. “We provide social care and a bit of cleaning (for clients) but our main aim is providing personal care to elderly people; but to be honest, we will provide care for anyone who is not able to live independently”, assures Veronica. The organisation works closely with HSE coordinators on an ongoing basis and has proudly grown from strength to strength from humble beginnings with a staff of two to a

staff of 12, to now providing employment to 550 carers and staff members and growing. “There were two people coordinating before me; and in 1999 I came on board. My job was to build the Co-Op up to a standard where it would sustain itself, and we’ve built it up from 12 to 550. We work with the HSE, who do a great job. They (HSE) do referrals out to us and we provide the services in that area. People who work with us provide social care and many would have a social care degree”, explains Veronica. The organisation’s unique ethos doesn’t stop at providing home care;

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the heart is they also extend their services to providing staff education programmes. “We provide QQI Level 5 training for our staff around manual handling and spotting the signs of elder abuse, etc.,” says Veronica, with carers encouraged to immediately report any signs or suspicions of clients’ possible mistreatment to their supervisors. “We also have supervisors who carry out spotchecks and house visits on a regular basis but we are very lucky, we have a great team of people working with us and our aim at all times is to keep our focus on our clients.” The majority of RHS’s clients are generated through their excellent working relationship with

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the HSE, who Veronica cannot praise highly enough. However, there are a number of clients who benefit from RHS’s care following family enquiries. In other news, RHS is in the process of adding another string to their already impressive bow with a Safe Lifting for Children series of education programmes set to be rolled out across primary and secondary schools and aimed directly at students in an effort to help them with training regarding the correct lifting and carrying of their schoolbags/backpacks in a safe manner. “We’re targeting both ends of the scale, the very young and the very old,” says Veronica.

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oodwill and the desire to help others can be a powerful asset – especially when deciding to set up a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation. Doing ‘good’ within your community can open doors, and so does determination, which is an asset the voluntary board of management at RHS possess – refusing to allow this unique service to fail, or even falter. The organisation’s business plan was simple: clients engaged with their service, they are invoiced on a monthly basis –allowing carers to receive a salary on a monthly basis – with any surplus being re-invested into the business in order to help maintain their affordable rates. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. As the business progressed into the flagship success that it is today,

so did their excellent reputation – and it wasn’t long before private home care services became the desired option for the elderly and the vulnerable. Due to this emerging new trend, the HSE’s coordinators came knocking on Roscommon Home Service’s door, putting in place a mutually unique partnership by engaging them to provide home care service on its behalf in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo. This partnership soon created hundreds of new part-time positions encompassing social care workers, office and administrative staff, and an exciting re-brand of the organisation’s name from Roscommon Home Services to RHS Home Services, including a massive recruitment drive to hire suitably qualified full and part-time care staff. The bigger RHS grew, the bigger their impact

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oscommon Home Services was developed 21 years ago, by a very dedicated local lady from Brideswell, County Roscommon. Through her involvement with the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA), Roscommon Home Services (RHS) was born. Founded on a mission to provide top quality home care for the elderly and vulnerable across the county, RHS was set up as a not-for-profit organisation, which means that every euro generated goes back into keeping its unique services flowing. Initially, this unique and exciting enterprise began

life with just two staff members, but like all great concepts it soon gathered momentum due to its innovative and groundbreaking goals and objectives. However, proficiency takes time and this excellent venture took four years to get off the ground due to facing a number of obstacles –its main one initially being the lack of a marketing budget. Current CEO Veronica Barrett came on board in 1999 and the staff got creative and resourceful and managed to spread the word through a series of cost-effective strategies which included notices in local newspapers, community radio announcements, parish newsletters

and good old-fashioned networking. By assembling a voluntary board of management, this dynamic organisation’s CEO was able to secure funding for their unique services through the New Opportunities for Women initiative, and pretty soon, RHS was able to hire a staff of highly skilled individuals who provided a range of skills and services such as social care, and care for the elderly, in their own localities. In 1999, Veronica and the dedicated team had an impressive 12 carers registered, and, even though eight clients were receiving its services, RHS, as an organisation, remained

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largely unknown with the HSE at that time providing the bulk of homecare throughout the county. However, the company’s ‘not-for-profit’ ethos garnered them a lot of goodwill and with that came some substantial contracts with the HSE, thus adding further to RHS’s credibility and status; not to mention a substantial financial income being generated on a monthly basis. This proved vitally important in terms of providing stability and sustainability for a ‘non-profit’ that plays an important role and lifeline in the lives of so many people across Counties Roscommon, Mayo, Galway Leitrim and Sligo.

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A memorable homecoming as Galway hurling heroes end 29-year famine  TOM CURLEY

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York on St. Patrick’s Day Green Parade, Red Square on May Day and the colourful fancy dress parades of the Mardi Gras in Spain – Galway city has, over the accumulation of years, honourably hosted the masses. In the restless and threatening world that we live in now, there are the cities – some not far from these shores – which sadly, have come to know their own gatherings of sorrow and defiance. How long can we hide in the safety net? From its year-long festivals, ringing with all the sounds of music, its historic racing festival, worldwide tourists visiting, and the recent announcements of the selection as Cultural City of Europe, the City of the Tribes has become the bedrock of coming together. Sport plays a big role in the city’s culture, drawing large crowds, Pearse Stadium, the Gaelic football and hurling ground, being the main attraction. Sport – like music, we are led to believe – joins boundaries and borders alike. Whatever cannot be otherwise expressed is expressed in sport. It incites movement, brings us together. Gaelic sport – our national pastime – plays a major role, the culmination of the season, the AllIreland Football and Hurling Finals being the ultimate goal. The recent homecoming welcome and reception for the Galway senior and minor hurling teams was stark testament to the age-old belief. Hundreds of enthusiastic followers, young and old, gathered from early evening along the city perimeter and the seaside resort of Salthill to get a ringside

view and welcome their heroes home, after what is now widely echoed as the 29-year famine. Though laced with entertainment, the waiting was visually palpable. Early in the day, en route, a Civic Reception awaited in Ballinasloe Town, where a crowd of fifteen thousand crammed into the famous Horse Fair Ground – The Fairgreen. Following prolonged political speeches, the joint singing of The West Awake was the unyielding reminder of the 1980 winning captain, Joe McDonagh’s – later to become President of the GAA – wonderful rendition of the song on that September Sunday. About one hour into time added-on, the two team coaches finally pulled into the main gates at Pearse Stadium. Close on forty thousand enthusiastic fans had assembled and spread on to the pitch, the players’ normal domain, which was now a dramatically changed scene. Not a blade of the green, green grass of home was visible as the deluge of flag-waving fans had transferred the colour scheme to a moving scene of maroon and white. After individually introducing each player, from the specially erected stage inside the city end goalposts, to loud appreciation, team manager Micheál Donoghue, on behalf of the entire management and team, sincerely expressed thanks for the unwavering support and respect received throughout the league and championship season. “Everything we have achieved up to the ultimate winning of the All-Ireland yesterday, after such a long absence, is a real test of character and endurance from these gallant players around me”, the Clarinbridge manager assured. Team captain, and Man of the Match,

David Burke, said it was great to be home and that he could hardly believe what he was seeing down before him. “The players will have special memories of this epic win and homecoming which will long be cherished and savoured for the rest of their lives” he said. Noel Lane – winning captain in 1989 – and former team manager, admitted he was relieved to pass on the mantle to the ‘new man’ David Burke, who he said was a very deserving occupier. “After waiting twenty-nine years the lifting of the burden may now pave the way for a new era in hurling dominance. This relatively young team is now in a good place – the place in which they want to be. There is a new purpose, a unity and togetherness amongst the players, they are on a mission, will hurl with more abandon and belief” – the three-time medal holder concluded. Also addressing the crowd, manager of the victorious minor team, Geoffrey Lynskey, said he was thrilled to see both teams emerge victorious. In praising his young squad for their dedication and devotion in their pursuit of the big prize, he emphasised the huge impact the senior win will have on Galway hurling. Hoisting the Irish Press Cup – to continued plaudits from the crowd – minor captain Darren Morrissey said words couldn’t describe how he and his team felt. It was absolutely unbelievable to be up there with the best, something that will stay with the team for the rest of their lives. In all speeches, the sad passings of ex-stars Tony Keady and Niall Donoghue were glowingly referred to. Darkness had crept over the nearby

Salthill Hotel, as crowds again queued along the metal barriers, manned by friendly stewards and a couple of stout policemen – in wait to gain entry to the hotel foyer and, hopefully, meet and greet the team members before they would proceed to the homecoming banquet. In the hotel ballroom, where the event was hosted – and excellent vitals were as free-flowing as an openair food market – a large screen showed a repeat of the All-Ireland Final. Not many of the assembly watched – they had seen it all before and other calls awaited. Players, attired in their well-tailored dark slacks and tunics, locally supplied, mixed with the crowd offering congratulations and well wishes. Some of the minor team sat around their chosen tables taking soft drinks and chatting, whilst coming to terms with the enormity of the occasion, their leap into hurling history. Sixteen-year-old Caimin Killeen, a Leaving Certificate student at St. Raphael’s College, Loughrea, said the win for them was utter relief after previous All-Ireland losses. Wearing the No. 2 jersey, he had the task of marshalling Cork’s menacing left corner-forward, Evan Sheehan, a role he fulfilled admirably. The modest Loughery schoolboy is a sportsman in the making. Gearoid McInerney, who got Sunday Game Man of the Match, said he was so proud to have stepped into the white roving 1980’s boots of his father, Gerry. “Winning this senior medal was a great relief after the years of disappointment”, the centre half-back commented. Softspeaking centrefielder, Joseph Cooney, who farms in New Inn, indicated that after playing in three All-Ireland finals,

to finally win this one was a dream come true. He, too, was delighted to have emulated his legendary dad, Joe, who holds two All-Ireland medals. On back-to-back successes for Galway, the Sarsfield’s club man remarked “we will just relax now and take it step by step”. High on the early evening’s popularity stakes, point-scoring supremo Joe Canning fronted a long line of wellwishers and autograph seekers – like day-long ticket chasers for a celebrity rock concert. Facing a bevy of ‘selfies’ that flashed and changed position like a hot sun stealing from behind interfering clouds, the Portumna hurler, embraced by young admirers, held his composure and smile. A shortcut approach for a few words was difficult. He agreed to meet later but we let him take his deserved rest. It was good to briefly hold the Liam McCarthy Cup, unhurriedly passed around by Micheál Donoghue. We spoke briefly of what we have heard of Roscommon’s AllIreland victory celebrations in 1943 and 1944, and Sam Maguire’s twoyear visit to the county. ‘Different times, different games, same feeling’ the friendly All-Ireland winning manager asserted. As the victory celebrations continue throughout the towns and village of County Galway for the weeks and months ahead, the brief calm will come, before a new sporting storm rises. Galway hurlers will be a force in the wind. The ‘famine’ now over and the tables restocked, great expectations will fill the empty chairs. * Our Correspondent, Kilteevan native Tom Curley, lives in Galway

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Castlerea native’s star-studded concert is next Thursday  DAN DOONER

The man with the golden trumpet, Johnny Carroll, will celebrate 60 years in the business with a starstudded concert in Galway next week. Castlerea native Johnny will be joined by entertainers Brendan Shine, Foster and Allen, Mick Flavin, PJ Murrihy and many more for what promises to be a wonderful night of music and entertainment in the Galway Bay Hotel next Thursday (21st). The sprightly 73-year-old was in fine form recently as he looked back on a long career in showbusiness. “60 years on the road! I started back in 1957 in Ballintubber with a group called ‘The Premier Aces’ with Paddy and Andy Malone and Mickey Slyman, Sonny Ward and Stephen Treacy. “We were all pioneers. None of us drank and that’s how we survived the heyday of show bands – we were the only pioneer band in the country!”

Johnny admitted it was probably a good thing that ‘heavy’ nights were avoided in the 1960s as the band were constantly performing. “We toured extensively throughout America, Canada and England for six or seven weeks –we played to 3,500 people in Cricklewood one St. Patrick’s night! “It’s important to remember that back in the ‘60s dancing was the big thing; if you didn’t go to the dance, you didn’t meet anyone!” While Monday was a night off for Johnny and his fellow musicians, Sunday was the big one. “If we wanted to play on Saturday night we’d have to go to Dublin or Northern Ireland. Most of our work would have been in Northern Ireland on Saturday nights. There was no dancing allowed elsewhere on Saturday nights. Everyone went out on Sunday nights and now nobody’s out on Sunday nights,” he chuckles. Johnny’s most treasured

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memories from that period involve the “beautiful summer nights” spent performing at carnivals around Ireland and at venues such as The Eclipse Ballroom in Ballyhaunis. “We played right through the summer, for three months we never left the road,” he sighs, but it’s the people who really made it for him. “We met beautiful people,” he says before describing some recent encounters. “I’d have people coming up to me now saying ‘I

met my wife at your dance in such and such a place’ and ‘God Johnny, I haven’t seen you in 30 years!’ I met them in Irish halls in England, the US and Canada and across Ireland too.” Johnny, who’s still recording and performing, says he’s lucky to have enjoyed such longevity in the business. “I’ve been very, very fortunate that I’ve stuck at it and made a living out of it,” he says before speaking in excited tones about the upcoming concert in Galway.

The man who started out back in 1957 and has since performed with stars such as Roy Orbison, Chubby Checkers and Johnny Cash will once again take centre stage next Thursday evening in the Galway Bay Hotel. Retirement can wait; the man with the golden trumpet is too busy enjoying himself. *Tickets for Johnny’s celebration of 60 years in music are available from Galway Bay Hotel and Mulvhill’s Bar and Newsagents, Castlerea, priced €25.

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Pictured (above) at Roscommon Races were Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council, Michael Finneran, Manager of Roscommon Racecourse, Sandra Hughes, Roscommon Racecourse and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher.

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Say ‘thank you’ with these cute and cosy winter wedding favour ideas  MIRIAM KERINS

To those readers who’re tying the knot this winter, let us be among the first to wish you a wonderful day and a long, healthy and happy life together. And, while we’re sure you’ve got all the nitty-gritty details under control, just in case you’re stuck for inspiration around those quirky wedding favours or small gifts that show your guests how much you not only appreciate their presence as they help you celebrate your big day – but also how much you love their presents – we’ve put some thought into it for you. Here’s our little taster list; and, while it’s certainly nothing that’ll rival those red carpet, Oscar-style goodie bags, we do think it’ll help to give you a bit of vision when getting those seasonal creative juices flowing. Miniature bottles of champagne accompanied by a chocolate brownie or some dark chocolate peppermints or chocolate chip cookies, (we’re all about the gooeyness) will make for a tantalising takeaway tipple and nibble combo for anyone who cannot resist a decadent treat or three. Send your guests home with some seasonal greetings and give them a miniature crystal Christmas tree ornament they can hang on their tree to remember your wonderful day, year in; year out. Everyone loves a cuppa so why not gift your guests a mini-basket of deliciously fragrant and spicy Christmas cinnamon and clove teas. For the coffee lovers, a Christmas coffee taster pack containing gingerbread, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggnog will be much appreciated. You could light up your guests’ lives with a few seasonal scented candles or votives. Or how about taking it up a notch and adding a shot glass filled with sugared almonds, or a mini Christmas pudding or individual shortbreads tied with some festive ribbons – now there’s a treat to eat and takeaway at the same time. Why not give your guests a funky seasonal hat, gloves and scarf set or perhaps a pair of those hand warmers you pop into

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How to create a stylish winter wedding theme  MIRIAM KERINS Congratulations to Alan Flood and Carmel Delaney who were married on Saturday, September 9th at St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar. The happy couple celebrated their wedding afterwards at the Abbey Hotel.

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season by injecting a bit of soft peach or warm lavender into your bridesmaids’ colour palette. Perfect. You can always inject a splash of Christmas cheer and colour with a red velvet carpet as your guests enter the church/registry office/ venue and hang a red velvet curtain festooned with crystal fairylights as a festive ‘exchanging of the vows’ backdrop. As it’s winter, it’s guaranteed to be raining or even snowing, so why not make sure there are plenty of seasonally themed umbrellas available for guests to use when hopping from venue to car, or venue to photo op…they’ll love you for it and won’t it make for a fantastic social media post! When considering your flowers, why not take a look at bold red peonies; embellishing these romantic blooms with golden acorns and then dressing the stems with delicate crystals or pearls instead of the usual ‘go to’ holly, ivy and red berries will give your day a winter wonderland appeal. While we all love a live band or a DJ playing our favourite hit list, winter brides and grooms could go the extra mile and book a classi-

cal pianist to discreetly play some swing-style mood music during dinner. It’s sure to add an enchanting allure into your courses. Then again, to introduce a touch of seasonal sophistication, why not look at hiring a jazz quartet to sing a welcome serenade to your nearest and dearest as they sip on their winter cocktails. We believe that no winter wedding would be complete without what your mammy would call ‘a comforting hot drink.’ Now this could be hot apple and pear cider or cranberry punch (as opposed to the traditional mulled wine or even a glass of prosecco). For non-alcohol drinkers, a warming hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and a light dusting of cinnamon will go down a treat. My personal favourite is a sloe gin cocktail. However whatever drink you decide to dish out, why not serve it in glasses topped with sugar crystals; but add slices of cucumber and red peppercorns to my gin cocktail, please! Whatever way you decide to embrace the season, remember to play it up and have fun by reinventing that traditional winter wedding theme.

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Congrats Laura and Chris The wedding took place recently of Laura Brehon, Doughill, and Chris Kelly, Ballyforan. The happy couple were married in Ballagh Church.

Winter wedding centrepiece ideas at your ﬁngertips  MIRIAM KERINS

Choosing the table centrepieces for your special day can be a bit daunting, especially

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meaning the table decorations could see themselves overlooked and relegated to a last-minute, spur of the moment decision. But you see, table settings, centrepieces and floral arrangements are one of the key areas where couples can really show off their individual sense of style and fun. Also, as your guests will spend quite a lot of time sitting at a table, either eating, drinking, chatting or taking a breather from the dance floor, a unique table setting will create an interesting focal point and a subject that will generate a bit of banter among even the most reserved guests. And so, if you’re planning a winter wedding this year, here are some centrepiece style tips to give you a bit of inspiration. Channel the natural beauty of the Christmas season by choosing rich, opulent tones of red berries surrounded by green foliage. To go one step further and create a rustic appeal, spray some pine cones with metallic gold and silver paint and give those centrepieces some festive opulence. Candles will always generate a feeling of warmth. However, randomly placing white or cream coloured tall and small scented ones

in an array of different shapes on table tops in giant vases or fish bowls will add a touch of elegance to your display. Another novel idea would be a few mini snow globes that guests can play with and take home to the kids as their wedding favour. Miniature fake Christmas trees complete with little battery operated white lights (stay away from multi-coloured ones) will add a modern arty affect to your day. Add a bit of drama with fresh apples, oranges, pears, cranberries, figs, plumbs and other seasonal winter fruits by arranging them in bowls for your guests to snack upon during dances. To create a delicious festive aroma, why not poke a few holes in the orange peel with a tooth pick and push fresh cloves inside to amp up the seasonal fragrance. Now here’s a clincher; what about a selection of tasty and colourful mini gingerbread houses to top off your tables. You could have a different one for each table and guests can nibble at them throughout the night. Whatever table arrangement/centrepiece you go for we’re sure you’ll entice and excite your guests with your array of seasonal favourites.

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Expert, friendly service from award-winning Grenham Travel! When organising your honeymoon, or indeed for all your travel requirements, there is only one choice – and that’s Grenham Travel, the multi award winning agency who are highly experienced and who provide a personalised and friendly service which is second to none. Grenham Travel won the ITAA Travel Agency of the Year in 2016, which is the top accolade for travel agents in Ireland, and is a measure of the excellent service offered by the agency over many decades. Grenham Travel can help you plan and tailor your honeymoon. Whether it is to a luxurious resort, a faraway destination, an action-packed adventure holiday or indeed a combination of all three, Grenham Travel will source the best value and destinations to match your budget and requirements. One of the fastest growing holidays are cruises and there is a huge choice from 3- star to 6-star experiences. Grenham Travel can give up the most up to date information that can help you make a decision on what would suit you and your budget and the time of year you want to travel. Grenham Travel can organise every type of holiday from direct flights to the most complicated arrangements. Grenham Travel will guarantee you the best possible itinerary to suit you and your requirements.

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How to choose the perfect gift for your bridesmaids Now that you’ve set the date and found the perfect bridesmaids, it’s time to buy them a special gift; one that’ll not only make them feel appreciated but also one they can treasure forever. And so, if you’re getting married this winter and are so caught up with dress fittings and place settings you haven’t even given a second thought to how you’ll thank your bridesmaids - your girl crew - don’t worry, we’ve got a few pointers we hope you’ll find helpful. · Your bridesmaids are all individuals, so choose something that’s specific to them. If giving jewellery, why not opt for earrings or a bracelet set with their individual birthstones. On the other hand, what bridesmaid doesn’t love to channel her inner Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn with a string of pearls? · If your bridesmaids love their make-up, why not gift them some make-up bags containing their personal favourite brands of lipstick, moisturiser, mascara and a handbag-sized bottle of her signature scent. Do make sure the contents suit each bridesmaid’s own sartorial style. Another option is a designer clutch bag to carry that lippy! · No bridesmaid worth her salt will turn down a bit of pampering so why not give them a voucher for a day at a local spa. · If your bridesmaids enjoy nothing more than a cosy girlie night in, then they’ll really appreciate a thoughtful gift of a fluffy bathrobe, a box of macaroons or chocolates and a bottle of prosecco. · Give your bridesmaids a gift you know they’ll enjoy. For example, if one of them is going on holiday, give her a pair of good quality sunglasses. Or, if one is a foodie, give her a cheese board, gourmet crackers and a bottle of her favourite wine; or better still, a cooking class voucher. Then again, if you’ve got an adventurous gal in your crew, why not book her in for a rally driving lesson. · Whatever way you choose to celebrate your friendship with your bridesmaids and commemorate this wonderful event in your lives, remember, whether you choose to select a unique gift that’ll suit each individual girl or decide to go for the set of personalised charm bracelets, it’s important that you show them how much you value and appreciate them standing by your side on this, your big day. Remember, whether it’s something they can do, something they can wear or something they can use, these girls are your friends and you’re depending on them to make sure your mascara isn’t running or your gown isn’t tucked into your knickers; so keep this in mind and put some thought into it and choose something meaningful. – Miriam Kerins

Tantric Massage for a solid and stable marriage Tantra massage is a type of massage that uses sexual energy to achieve a higher state of consciousness. Skilled tantra massage therapists, or lovers who study the art, use specific sensual touches such as lightly running fingertips along the entire body to awaken a dormant energy field within the body. When awakened, this energy field is believed to unite lovers in an ecstatic experience and allow trapped physical and mental pain to escape from the body. Choose a professional tantra therapist who has a solid, professional reputation to teach you and your partner the correct way to perform tantra massage on one another to fully experience the benefits of this ancient healing art. Theories/Speculation Tantra, from the Sanskrit root word tan, translates to expand, manifest, show or put forth. Tantra massage sets out to unwrinkle

blocked energy throughout the body and awaken the Kundalini, a mythological energy that lies in rest at the base of the spine. When the Kundalini rises from its restful state, it spreads out along the spine and precipitates healing throughout the body. Methodology No two tantra massages are alike. The goal of the tantra massage therapist is to awaken the seven chakras, or energy centres, along the spine of the body in an effort to nudge the sleeping Kundalini from its rest. The tantra massage therapist may begin the session with relaxation methods and move along into centralised chakra energy building techniques, then accelerate into personalised Kundalini arousal techniques. Considerations Sexual arousal is a major emotional impact of tantra massage. Giving and receiving tantra massages is intimate and is often car-

ried out only between lovers who are comfortable with each other, says Anna Lynn Sibal on MassageDen.com. Therefore, professional massage therapists caution clients to alert therapists to change healing methods when any discomfort arises. Benefits Like other forms of massage, tantra massage can be very relaxing. Tantra massage can also alleviate physical pain and emotional fear and guilt. Breathing Tantra massage is greatly enhanced by the utilisation of tantra breathing techniques throughout the massage. These breathing techniques, called pranayamas, allow the recipient to actively move energy from one part of the body to other parts of the body, a feat that enhances the experience and helps the recipient exercise self-discipline and self-control during unanticipated arousal.

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For men, women and couples • Emotional Healing • Experience Pleasure • Become Self Aware • Better Health • Curb Impulses • Fight Stress • Relax • Improve Breathing Tantra is a tool that gives us respect and honouring for the pleasure and insights our bodies can give us. Using ritual and body work, Tantra can open up new worlds of pleasure, wholeness and satisfaction I offer appointments to men, women and couples that allow you to feel comfortable in your pleasure and joy in your body. Through tantric pleasure and healing ceremonies your body can become more alive and increase your sensural pleasure in all areas of your life Tantric Massage also helps with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in men, which can be very common. It can also help with women who have problems achieving orgasms

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The art of Tantra has been practiced for over 9,000 years. Today’s tantric massage takes the teachings of Tantra and translates them into a full-body experience. A traditional massage is heightened by incorporating breathing exercises and genital stimulation. The tantric massage is a must for anyone looking for complete mind and body relaxation, with the added benefit of a ‘happy ending’. Here are eight reasons why every man should book a tantric massage… 1. Relax Your Body A tantric massage relaxes much more than just your aching back and shoulders. Every part of your body is meticulously cared for, not one area being ignored. Many first timers are surprised that they can remain so relaxed while getting aroused at the same time; tantric massage seeks to satisfy and relax your entire being at once. 2. Improve Your Breathing Tantric massage incorporates many breathing techniques that have been proven effective for centuries. The breathing methods you will use during your massage will help to enhance the overall experience. 3. Emotional Healing Tantric is first and foremost aimed at your emotional well-being. While there are wonderful physical attributes, you can expect even greater results emotionally. As you learn to receive pleasure, selfesteem and self-worth are heightened, leading to a better overall happiness. 4. Experience Pleasure Pleasure comes in many forms during the tantric massage. You will have pleasure from your muscles relaxing, pleasure from the spiritual balance it brings and pleasure from your sexual energy being replenished and fulfilled. Most of the time the arousal experienced during the massage leads to orgasm, which is welcomed but not the overall goal.

5. Become Self-Aware There is no better way to become aware of your very self than by giving up complete control in every aspect to another person. A tantric massage requires you to abandon inhibitions and insecurities and lay them at the hands of the masseuse. 6. Better Health The trantric massage will improve your circulation, emotional well-being and decrease your stress levels. All of these things will leave you in better health, with an improved physical and emotional outlook going forward. 7. Curb Impluses The breathing techniques that you acquire during a tantric massage will help you to control your most natural human impulses. Many find that issues they once had are significantly helped once they learn how to refocus their minds and enjoy pleasure of the present moment, rather than as a means to an end. 8. Fight Stress Any massage will help those dealing with stress, but the tantric massage takes it one step further than simply relaxing your body. Since tantric focuses on your emotional, physical, spiritual and sexual health all at once, you will leave with a renewed sense of self and lowered stress as a result of it. * Give yourself the gft of unsurpassed pleasure and book you tantric massage today with Love Dakinibelle on 086-6053298. Full Body Tantric Lingam or Yoni Massage, with 4-Handed Massage being an option, as are men and women masseuses.

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Minister Denis Naughten who announced a joint venture between enet and SSE which will roll-out superfast broadband to 115,000 premises in regional Ireland. Seen here with Stephen Wheeler, MD SSE Ireland and David C. McCourt, founder of Granahan McCourt Capital and Chairman of enet in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure

‘Milestone’ broadband boost for Roscommon and Ballinasloe  PAUL HEALY

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, has described as a “milestone” the planned rollout of high speed fibre broadband to 115,000 premises in Ballinasloe, Roscommon Town, Manorhamilton and a further six towns in Co. Donegal. The enet-SSE roll-out plans were unveiled by Minister Naughten at an event in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway on Thursday. The fibre network roll-out will connect 115,000 premises in two phases between now and 2019, and will support around 700 contractor jobs at peak delivery. The project represents a potential joint enetSSE investment of more than €100m. “This announcement is a significant boost for businesses and families in Ballinasloe and Roscommon Town and across the North-West of the country” Minister Naughten said. “I want to thank enet and SSE for their commitment and investment.” Minister Naughten added: “I am determined, as Communications Minister, that every premises in Ireland can access high-speed broadband as quickly as

possible through a combination of commercial and State-led investment. The venture will significantly contribute to achieving this. The roll-out will deliver world class superfast high speed broadband to 115,000 premises which will ensure communities are sustained and business can flourish in towns and rural Ireland. “The commitment by enet and SSE to invest over €100 million upon completion of both phases of this network will support more than 700 construction jobs and a knock-on boost for local suppliers. As a wholesale open-access fibre network available to all of Ireland’s retail broadband providers, customers will have choice and competition” concluded Minister Naughten.

‘I am determined, as Communications Minister, that every premises in Ireland can access high-speed broadband as quickly as possible’ – Minister Naughten

Minister Denis Naughten seen here with Stephen Wheeler, MD SSE Ireland and David C. McCourt, founder of Granahan McCourt Capital and Chairman of enet in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure

‘Good news, but we’re still in broadband limbo land’ Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy welcomed the announcement but noted that many rural parts of Roscommon and Galway will still be left in “broadband limbo land” due to the State’s delayed National Broadband Plan rollout. “It is great to see towns such as Ballinasloe and Roscommon Town getting this high level of broadband service. However this service will not be available to the 542,000 homes and businesses in rural areas earmarked for the State’s delayed National Broadband Plan rollout. “Rural towns in County Roscommon such as Castlerea, Boyle and Ballaghaderreen and towns in East Galway will continue to wilt away in broadband limbo land,” said Deputy Murphy. Deputy Murphy was critical of Minister Naughten’s over the timeline for the State’s support to rollout broadband to the over 542,000 households that are currently without access. The Fianna Fáil TD said that it was now imperative that the Government names the company who will roll out the National Broadband Plan.

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Business More pressure on Failte Ireland! Hopkins: ‘Some in hospitality sector are ‘questioning their membership’  PAUL HEALY

Failte Ireland’s record in Roscommon is in the firing line again, with a

Government Senator claiming that a number of service providers in the hospitality sector in Roscommon remain unhappy with the State body’s approach locally. Failte Ireland recently rejected criticism of its track record in Roscommon – but now Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins is revisiting the issue in the Roscommon People. Senator Hopkins says: “Tourism in the midlands is at a serious juncture. Ros-

common and East Galway do not fit into either the Wild Atlantic Way brand or the Ireland’s Ancient East brand. Each of these initiatives has been very successful in promoting tourism within their geographical areas, yet the midlands has very much been forgotten and negated by Failte Ireland.” The Fine Gael Senator went on to say: “Failte Ireland’s website gives prominent advertising to the Wild Atlantic Way, Dublin and Ireland’s Ancient

East, yet there is no mention of the midlands.” Senator Hopkins says she has been contacted by many people in the hospitality sector in the region who are now questioning their membership of Failte Ireland. Last month, Failte Ireland responded to criticism of its record which was raised by Roscommon-based businessman Eamonn Gleeson in a Roscommon People interview. In its response, Bord Failte insisted it is committed to

tourism development in County Roscommon and pointed to the body’s provision of capital investment of over €1m in the county. Meanwhile, Senator Hopkins has now called on Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross to prioritise the introduction of a Midlands Tourism brand to cover the Roscommon and East Galway areas, which was committed to in the Programme for Government.

Casserly’s team up with Applegreen to bring a new era of retail excellence in Lanesborough A new era in retail excellence in the Lanesborough area has begun with the union of Casserly’s well-known convenience store with international brand Applegreen. The former Spar store, which is 1,500 square feet in size and located on the main Roscommon to Longford road, has been open since 2010 and is a popular shopping and services facility. The store carries a huge range of groceries, fresh vegetables, health and beauty products, home-made breads and cakes, confectionary and minerals. There is also a recently updated deli and coffee dock serving teas and Insomnia coffees. Michael Casserly says that since signing the deal with Applegreen there has been a noticeable increase in footfall and fuel sales. “We wanted to bring in a brand that would give us credibility and work with us on our conditions and we are very impressed with their professionalism and positivity” he said. There has been a very positive response in the Lanesborough area to the arrival of the Applegreen brand and it is hoped that the business will grow on the back of the partnership between the local knowledge of Michael and Nancy Casserly and the influence and strength of the Applegreen brand.

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REAL BROADBAND FOR REAL USERS Michael Casserly welcoming David Watson of Applegreen to Lanesboro for the launch of the Applegreen brand at the landmark premises.

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Roscommon West Business Park has vacancy for Chef/Cook part time, and Restaurant assistant part time, with experience. Tel. 086 338 9921  PART-TIME BAR PERSON REQUIRED: For pub in Roscommon Town, minimum 2 years experience. Tel: 086 8100701  PART-TIME BAR PERSON REQUIRED: For pub five miles outside Roscommon Town. Please reply to BOX NO: 1069, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  LIVE-IN CARER: Roscommon Town. Suit young person starting out. Must be patient, caring and kind. Own bedroom, sitting room, wiFi, food supplied. 4 days a week, Monday afternoon to Friday morning. €200. Tel: 086 2620514  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Lanesboro/Ballyleague area to look after children in children’s own home. Please reply to BOX NO: 1070, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Kind reliable lady required to mind 12 year old child in childminder’s own home. Roscommon town/ surrounding environs. From 4.00pm - 8.30pm, 2/3 times a week Monday - Friday, school pick-up’s required. Flexibility essential, own car needed and ability to provide decent meals. Tel: 083 4844367  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: In Knockcroghery area, to mind one child in either child’s own home or childminder’s home. Monday to Friday. Experience and fluent English essential. Tel: 089 4382694

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 9/9/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Joe Finneran c/o M. Rice SECOND PRIZE €25: Frank Lennon c/o K. Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Elaine Fallon c/o Supervalu 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH:

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CARPENTRY

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We, Brian and Nicola Kearney intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a two storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment unit and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Farbreagues, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue, Roscommon Phone 090 6626974 or 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without condition, or may refuse to grant permission. ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL

We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client, Mr. Cian Finan, for planning permission concerning the site located at Laragh & Ross, Ballymoe, Co. Roscommon; we seek permission for the following: A. Permission to demolish existing derelict house and adjacent shed, at the site located at Laragh & Ross, Ballymoe, Co. Roscommon. B. To construct a dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system and all associated site works on these lands. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd., Roscommon Phone: 090 6665341 (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

THE DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT OF ROSCOMMON DISTRICT NO: 4 In the matter of The Licensing Acts 1833 to 2010 and In matter of the Licensing Act (Ireland) 1874, as amended by substitution in the First Schedule to the Courts (Number 2) Act 1986 and In the matter of the Licensing (Ireland) Act 1833, Section 6 and In the Matter of the District Court Rules 1997, Order 79 and In the matter of an Application of Brian Mugan Applicant: Brian Mugan, as nominee of MMC Taverns Limited TAKE NOTICE that Brian Mugan of Curry, Ballymurray in the County of Roscommon, will apply to the Annual Licensing District Court at the Courthouse, Roscommon on the 19th day of September 2017 at 10.30 o’clock in the forenoon or as soon thereafter as this application may be taken in its order in the Court List for a Certificate by way of transfer entitling the Applicant, as nominee of MMC Taverns Limited, a Limited Company whose registered office is at J.J. Harlow’s, Market Square, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon, to receive a Seven Day Publican’s on-Licencein respect of premises known as J.J. Harlow’s situate at Market Square, Roscommon Town in the Court Area and District aforesaid. Dated this 11th day of September 2017 Signed Brian Mugan Signed: Timothy J.C. O’Keefe & Co. Solicitors for the Applicant Abbey Street, Roscommon, County Roscommon To: The District Judge for the District Court Area of Roscommon, Office of the Courts Service, Golf Links Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. S.L. PRAYER TO SAINT PAULINA VISINTAINER Patron Saint of Diabetes - Feast day, July 9th (Use as novena or daily prayer) St. Paulina, you have suffered much in your life blind with Diabetes. In heaven, you can see clearly now. The love of God and the sick, enabled you to endure tragedy; your example will forever be our vision. St. Paulina, ask God to give me the strength to sustain this illness and to allow my body to produce energy needed to function. I ask your loving intercession (Mention request) to control my blood sugar and other risk factors, so my body will live and I may live to help others. St. Paulina, intercede to Our Savior to help the newly diagnosed Diabetics throughout the world so they may have medical and Divine intervention. Healing Heart of Jesus cleanse us from all sin to be Reborn in Faith, Hope and External Love. St. Paulina please help me ... In thanksgiving for favors hoping to receive. S.L. THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving to the day Rosary Novena favours received hoping to received.

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THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving to the Padre Pio Novena, St. Therese of Lisieux, Matt Talbot, Edel Quinn and Saints Louis and Zelie Martin (Parents of St. Therese and patrons of Demetia and Alzheimers) for all the help received. S.L.

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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. W.D. 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. B.C.

NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA Saint Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regards to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Interceed for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon, which thou didst cast at thy feet. Say one Our Father and Three Hail Mary’s and a Glory Be. Light a candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made know with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This Miraculous Saint grants everything before the Tuesdays are ended, no matter how difficult. L.G.M. 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. L.M.F. 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.F. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.C. 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. M.C.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES COSTELLO Josie

Macklin Joseph

RYAN Patrick J. (Paddy)

Gibbons Jimmy

CUNNINGHAM Kathleen

22 Henry Street, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Mote Park, Roscommon Who died on the 7th of September 2003 (14th Anniversary)

Late of Main Street and Corner Pharmacy, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Who died on 20th of September2014 (3rd Anniversary)

Caggle, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 14th of September 2016 (1st Anniversary)

Fortfield, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon. (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who died on 13th, September 2014 We think of you in silence We often speak your name Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care

Always remembered with love by your daughter Kathleen, son-in-law Seamus and family.

Never more than a though away Loved and remembered every day.

Always remembered by your wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 17th September at 10.00 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague.

LYNCH Mary Killeglan, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 11th of September 2005 (12th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Kathleen who passed away on the 18th of September 2016 In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Sadly missed by your wife Mary, sons John and Tom, daughters-in-law Chrona and Eleanor, grandchildren, sisters and extended family. Anniversary Mass on Friday, 22nd September at 7.30 pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle.

NERNEY Kitty and Jack Elphin, Co. Roscommon (6th & 47th Anniversaries) Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs. Sincere and true in heart and mind. Beautiful memories left behind.

Always remembered by her loving husband Frank. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 17th September at 11.00 am in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell.

May the Lord have mercy on the souls of Kitty and Jack Nerney, Elphin who died on the 11th September 2011 and 19th September 1970. Loved and forever missed by your loving family. Masses offered.

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What they have, they hold? St. Brigid’s silence doubters with stunning win

Peter Domican (St. Brigid’s) evades an incoming challenge during the defending champions’ rout of Roscommon Gaels last weekend. Picture: Andrew Fox

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

Duke’s weekend predictions (Dan Dooner is on holidays) In the Premier Division, Boyle Celtic continued on their winning ways beating Ballinasloe in a clash of the big guns. Cloonfad came out on top after a ten-goal thriller against Dysart. Skyvally pipped St. John’s Athletic in a local derby. Elsewhere, Kilkerrin scored an excellent win against Lough Harps in Division One, while Hodson Bay Athletic continued their excellent start with another impressive win. In Division Two, Boyle Celtic were the star performers, putting seven goals past Skyvalley.

Friday, September 15th The Herald Premier Division (8 pm) Castlerea Celtic v Ballaghaderreen FC This fixture was not played last weekend. Castlerea Celtic should be good enough for another win at home. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Cloonfad United v Shiven Rovers Not much to choose between the sides here. Maybe home advantage to count. Prediction: Cloonfad United

Saturday, September 16th The Herald Premier Division (7.45 pm) Ballinasloe Town FC v Dysart FC Having gone down to Boyle last weekend

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Ballinasloe will want to get back on the winning trail. They should do so againt a Dysart side who shipped six goals last week. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (7.45 pm) Boyle Celtic B v Cam Celtic Boyle are looking good in this division having put seven past Skyvalley last week. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Cloonfad United B v Castlerea Celtic B Not much to choose between these two. Maybe Castlerea to get the nod. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Glen Celtic v Moylough ‘79 Both these sides had good wins last week. I’ll sit on the fence. Prediction: A draw Shiven Rovers B v Skyvalley B Skyvalley were well beaten last week by Boyle and could have problems this week with Shiven. Prediction: Shiven Rovers

Sunday, September 17th Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round One Kilkerrin United v Moore United (12 noon) Prediction: Kilkerrin United Rahara Rovers v MCR (2 pm)

Prediction: A draw Skyvalley Rovers v Arrow Harps (2 pm) Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers The Herald Premier Division (11 am) Ballymoe FC v Boyle Celtic Ballymoe were not in action last weekend. This should be a cracking game between the defending champions and a team who are looking like champions. Maybe Boyle to sneak it. Prediction: Boyle Celtic St John’s Athletic v St Peter’s St John’s went down at home to Skyvalley last week and face another tough game here. It could be two home losses in a row. Prediction: St Peter’s Norio’s Takeaway Division One (12 noon) Ahascragh United v Hodson Bay Athletic Not much to choose between these two. Maybe a draw is the best bet here. Prediction: A draw CP Ajax v Strokestown At home CP look much the better bet. Prediction: CP Ajax Lough Harps v Ballinasloe Town B Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (12 noon) Roscommon Town v Ballinagare FC Prediction: Roscommon Town

Referees Beginners Course at Shiven An FAI Referees Beginners Course will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 23rd/24th at Shiven Rovers Grounds. Full details and registration at FAI.ie.

Soccer results The Herald Premier Division Shiven Rovers 1 Moore United 1 Cloonfad United 6 Dysart FC 4 Boyle Celtic 3 Ballinasloe Town 1 St. John’s Athletic 1 Skyvalley Rovers 2 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ballinasloe Town B w/o v Strokestown United Lough Harps 1 Kilkerrin United 3 Dunmore Town 1 Ahascragh United 1 Hodson Bay Athletic 2 CP Ajax 0 Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Castlerea Celtic 5 Ballinagare FC 1 Cam Celtic 3 Glen Celtic 3 Moylough ’79 3 Shiven Rovers 1 Rahara Rovers 3 Cloonfad United 2 Skyvalley Rovers 0 Boyle Celtic 7

THE GAIN LINE

Senior team play league opener on Saturday Senior Rugby: This Saturday night under the lights in Creggs, we play the first round of the Connacht League v Corrib RFC at 8 pm. Please support our senior players in their first League match of the season. Curley Cup: Following a winning start to the season last Saturday week, the Creggs first team were awarded the Curley Cup Quarter-Final fixture v Ballyhaunis RFC last Saturday. Training continues for Firsts, Seconds, U-20s and U-18.5s on Tuesday and Friday evenings in Roscommon (Community Astro-turf in Lisnamult) at 8.15 pm. New players always welcome. Connacht U-14 League: Buccaneers RFC 7, Creggs RFC 55. Played in ideal conditions in Athlone, Creggs ran in nine tries in the victory through Edimar Fimho, Tadg Lyons, Jack Fleming, Ben Johnson, and Tomas Tiernan, five of which were converted by Cormac Dolan. Prominent for Creggs on the day up front were Aindriu Oates, Michael McAteer, Aidan Hoare and Ciaran Purcell while

DJ Hession at 10 played a very good link role between forwards and backs. Meanwhile, Aodhan Looby, Senen Lambe and Daniel Crehan played well out wide. Creggs: Aindriu Oates, Tomas Tiernan, Michael McAteer, Ben Johnson, Aidan Hoare, Daniel Flynn, Edimar Fimho, Ciaran Purcell, Cormac Dolan, DJ Hession, Tadg Lyons, Aodhan Looby, Jack fleming, Daniel Crehan, Senan Lambe, Daniel O’Shaughnessy, Shane Walsh, Patrick Keane, Cormac Feeley, Eoghan Dillon, Sean Allen, Jack Donnelly, and Logan Gore, Connacht U-17 League: Creggs RFC 32, Sligo RFC 14. Sligo played with the wind in the first half and scored an early (converted) try. Creggs settled soon after and used their off-loading game to break the strong Sligo defence with Tom Farrell, Thomas O’Brien, John McDonnell and Eric O’Doherty prominent up front early on. Creggs replied to the early Sligo score with two tries before half-time through Jack Keegan and Rory Callaghan, both of which were converted by Mark Purcell.

Creggs’ U-17s, who had a good win over Sligo RFC last weekend.

Both tries had been set up through good interplay between forward and backs and Aodha Hession was doing well linking the play. Leading 14-7 at half-time, Creggs used the wind to pin their opponents back early in the second half and they scored a penalty through Mark Purcell to stretch the lead to 17-7. Sligo responded well, breaking from their own 22 and ran the pitch, touched-down and converted it to reduce the deficit to 17-14 after 15 minutes. Creggs needed to score next and a long range penalty from Purcell after 19 minutes gave them a sixpoint lead with 16 minutes

remaining. Creggs then scored two very good tries through Aaron Hannon, one after 22 minutes, when good work by Rory Callaghan, Jack Tucker, Rhoddie McGuinness, Ben Finnerty and John McDonnell made good ground and when Creggs got near the line Hession and Purcell used quick hands to release Hannon in the corner. With only four minutes remaining Creggs sealed the victory when Aaron Hannon broke straight through the cover to score under the posts after very good work from Lorcan Maher and Tom Farrell. This was converted, leaving the final

score 32-14. The U-17s are back in action in Creggs this Friday night at 7 pm, when they play Ballina RFC in the Connacht League. Please support the lads. Training continues and new players always very welcome. Creggs: Eric O’Doherty, Rhoddie McGuinness, Thomas O’Brien, Tom Farrell, Jack Tucker, Jack Keegan, John McDonnell, Rory Callaghan, Lorcan Maher, Diarmuid Quinn, Aodha Hession, Mark Purcell, Aaron Hannon, Jack Hanley, Ben Finnerty, Kaylem Hollian, and Ryan O’Keeffe. Youth Rugby training

dates and times: Because of our pitch development work ongoing in Creggs, senior and youth team training is taking place in Roscommon Town at the Roscommon Community Sports Park, Lisnamult, as follows: U-13s: Tuesday at 7 pm; U-14s: Tuesday at 7 pm; U15s: Thursday at 7.30 pm; U-16s: Thursday at 7.30 pm; U-17s: Thursday at 7.30 pm; U-18.5s: Tuesday & Friday at 8.15 pm; U-20s: Tuesday & Friday at 8.15 pm; Senior teams: Tuesday & Friday at 8.15 pm. Registration for Creggs RFC Youth and Adult Rugby currently underway at training during September. New players always welcome at all ages. More info on: www.creggsrugby. ie/Facebook: Creggs RFC/ Phone: 089-7078296. U-15s: Creggs U-15s travelled to Tuam with an under-strength side last Saturday and were defeated by 39-7. They play Sligo next weekend and will hope to return to winning ways. Players will be told the day and match time at training on Thursday night. Please note training is now on Thursday evenings in Roscommon (Community

Astro-turf in Lisnamult) at 7 pm. New players always welcome. Mini-Rugby: The Creggs Mini-Rugby season starts on Saturday, September 23rd in Creggs. We welcome back all our current young players and new players are always very welcome. Mini-rugby is for boys and girls in U-7, U-8, U-9, U-10, U-11 and U-12 age groups. News on registration next week. Tour to London: Up to 45 Creggs adult players, coaches and committee members are already booked to travel to London on Friday, September 29th until Sunday, October 1st. There will be a function in O’Grady’s in Ilford on the Friday night and other planned activities throughout the weekend. Contact: Michael Farrell (U-20s); Sean Og Higgins (senior players); or Padraic Deane. Lotto: There was no winner of the jackpot, which now rises to €4,700 for the next weekly draw. The winner of the Lucky Dip draw this week was Madeline Scahill from Castlerea. Please support the Creggs Rugby Lotto, as we develop our new training and playing facilities.

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Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Festival racing continues today in Co Kerry at Listowel with a 2.05 pm start and continues tomorrow at 2.05 pm and 1.40 pm on Saturday. There are mixed cards today and tomorrow with an all jumps card bring the Festival to a close on Saturday. On Saturday there is also a flat meeting at Gowran Park at 2.00 pm. After a rest on Sunday, to accommodate the All-Ireland football final, on Monday the action returns to the west with the 2 day Ballybrit September meeting. Monday is on the level with Tuesday over the sticks and hopefully Liam can meet Sam in the ring on Tuesday. Cross channel this weekend sees the final classic, the St Leger, run at Doncaster. Champion jockey Jim Crowley is booked to partner the Michael Stoute trained colt Crystal Ocean, 3/1 fav. There are 7 Irish trained horses in the 13 entered, 6 from Ballydoyle and Joseph O’Brien’s Rekindling. Irish Derby winner Capri is second in the betting at 4-1, and heads the Aidan O’Brien challenge which looks set to be three-strong with Venice Beach and Douglas McArthur likely to run when the final declarations are made today, Thursday. Aidan O’Brien enjoyed a successful Irish Champions Weekend with 2 winners at Leopardstown on Saturday and 3 at the Curragh on Sunday. Having been pipped in the opener he provided a 1, 2, 3 in the Champions Juvenile Stakes with Nelson, under brother Donnacha, beating stable mates Kew Gardens and fav Delano Roosevelt. Wayne Lordon provided him with a double when in the shock of the meeting coming late aboard 20/1 shot Hydrangia to pip his well backed stable mate the fav Winter. Churchill disappointed in the Champion Stakes when finishing seventh to the 25/1 outsider Decorated Knight On Sunday O’Brien enjoyed a treble with Caravaggio, Happily and Order Of St George in the St Leger. Ryan Moore

rode Caravaggio and Order Of St George, who may go to France for the Arc, but he had to give way to Donnacha who rode Happily to beat Ryan a short head in another 1, 2. 3 for the yard with September 3rd. Martin White’s Alto Esqua was a lucky winner of John F. McGuire Beginners Chase in Listowel on Tuesday. First the well fancied Roconga fell at the 3rd fence, the favourite Capital Force came down 4 out and Bamako Moriviere had an unassailable lead when coming down at the last. Trained by Charles Byrnes and ridden by Philip Enright the 11/2 winner came home by 4l and 33l from 50/1 Hand Of The King and 33/1 Well Joey. Martin is the former manager of the TSB in Roscommon. In yesterday’s Kerry Grand National Lisa O’Neill recorded back to back wins in the race as the Gordon Elliott trained Potter’s Point held on from Andrew Ring on Arkwrisht trained by Joseph O’Brien. Both horses are owned by Gigginstown and Bay Of Freedom was third for Kevin Sexton and trainer Peter Fahey. The connections of the winner won the 2016 race with Wrath Of Titans.

Racing News At the sales in Leopardstown last Saturday Burgundy Boy was sold for €260,000 the second highest price of the day. The grey 2-Y-O colt won his maiden for Shelia Lavery in Roscommon in July. HRI has announced the calendar for next year containing 363 meetings will be the highest number ever staged. The racecourses that been allocated an additional fixture are Ballinrobe, Bellewstown, Cork, Dundalk, Galway, Killarney, Naas, Navan and Punchestown, while Tipperary will lose the industry fixture which they staged in 2017 as they are allocated on a temporary basis and reviewed annually. The number of mixed meetings has been reduced from 28 to 19, of which only three will now be staged outside Festival meet-

Potters Point and Lisa O Neill leads Arkwrisht and Andrew Ring over the last yesterday.

ings. May and October in Lenebane, I doubt it? Roscommon does retain its 8 meetings starting on the 8th May and ending on the 1st October and there is a new 3 day festival scheduled for Ballybrit from the 27th October to the 29th. Ballinrobe have also been allocated an extra day.

Competition Corner This is your last chance to win tickets for Lenebane’s final meeting of the season on Monday 25th compliments of

Micheal Finneran course manager and to win can you tell us how many race meetings are Roscommon allocated in calendar year at the moment? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12.00pm on the 20th September and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

Burgundy Boy, hoops, holds on at Lenebane from Port Lions in July.

Late drama leaves young Rossies caught in Webb Ted Webb Cup (U-16) Final GALWAY CITY AND WEST ROSCOMMON  SEAMUS DUKE

As this thrilling final slipped into injury-time, Roscommon led by three points and were looking set fair to lift the cup. But the Galway City and West side had other ideas. A brilliant team goal, finished by Cathal Sweeney, followed up by a point from Shane O’Donnell, left the young Rossies stunned as the Tribesmen stole the title from out of their grasp. It was a sensational end to a very entertaining final played before a big crowd at the Connacht GAA Cen-

3-9 1-14 tre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis last Friday night. Roscommon had recovered from a poor first-half display to play some great football in the second half but they could not close the deal and were pipped at the post. The Galway side were the better team in the opening half. Their use of the high ball troubled the Roscommon defence constantly and the concession of two soft goals in that opening period proved crucial in the end. The outstanding James Fitzpatrick scored two ear-

ly points as Roscommon led by 0-3 to 0-1 after 11 minutes (a Liam Ormsby free the other Roscommon point). But with Aidan Halloran providing plenty of possession to his attack from midfield, the Galway lads were soon peppering the Roscommon goal. Iarlaith O’Sullivan’s shot was well saved by Daniel Connolly in the 14th minute but two minutes later Eoghan Tinney fired home a well-worked goal. Then in the 21st minute referee Pat Lydon sent Galway’s Cian Deane off on a straight red with Roscommon’s Robbie Dolan getting a black card for the same off-the-ball incident. But it certainly did not affect the Galway side, as a minute later they scored their second goal, from

Oisin Gormley. It was a killer blow as it turned out and Roscommon were only playing in fits and starts. By half-time it was Galway 2-5 Roscommon 0-7. But we saw a much better effort from Roscommon in the second half. Shane Cunnane started to fire in the middle of the field and Jonathan Hester and Eoghan Derwin were also prominent. But it was livewire corner-forward James Fitzpatrick who really took the game to the Galway lads in that second period with some inspirational play. With just two minutes gone Roscommon hit the back of the Galway net as Jason Doorey finished well after brilliant work from Fitzpatrick. Galway hit back

with two points, but by the 40th minute the gap was just one (2-7 to 1-9). A Shane O’Donnell point for the Galway lads kept their effort on track, but it was all Roscommon now and the scores started to flow. Shane Cunnane (two frees), James Fitzpatrick (2), and Eoghan Derwin points saw Roscommon ahead by 1-14 to 2-8 with five minutes left to play. But, incredibly, that was the end of Roscommon’s scoring as the Galway side found their rhythm again as they swept downfield. In the 61st minute a series of eight passes found Cathal Sweeney 15 metres out and he drilled a superb shot into the top corner. Then, less than a minute later, Shane O’Donnell won it for the Galway side

with a point from 30 metres. It was a heartbreaking way to lose for Roscommon, but these young lads will learn from this experience and hopefully will come back a better side when they contest the Connacht U-17 Championship in 2018. But the performance of this Galway side was a reminder if any were needed of the very high standards which exist at underage level in Connacht at the moment. Galway City and West: Conor Carroll; Sean Black, Eoghan Geraghty, Sam Keating; Cian Deane, Cathal Sweeney (1-0), Ruari McSweeney; Paul Kelly, Aidan Halloran; Ryan Monaghan (0-1), Eanna McCormack (0-2), Donal O’Shea; Oisin Gormley

(1-2), Eoghan Tinney (10), Iarlaith O’Sullivan (02). Subs: Shane O’Donnell (0-2) for Monaghan (37), Thomas McNeela for McCormack (46). Roscommon: Daniel Connolly; Cathal Brogan, Daniel Farrell, Kealan Gunning; Ciaran Quinn, Jonathan Hester, Jack Lohan; Darragh Murray, Shane Cunnane (0-3, 2 frees); Charlie Carthy, Liam Ormsby (0-2, frees), Robbie Dolan; Eoghan Derwin (0-3), Jason Doorey (1-0), James Fitzpatrick (0-5). Subs: Enda Crawley (0-1) for Dolan (21,b/c), David Wynne for Gunning (25), Aaron McDermott for Carthy (h/t), Fergus Lennon for Doorey (44), Shane O’Neill for Derwin (59). Referee: P Lydon (Mayo).

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Will Mayo be cursing the Dubs again? THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Let me firstly state that I am not a former member of any Dublin GAA panel nor have I ever had any connection to the Dublin football team in an official capacity. The All-Ireland champions face perennial bridesmaids Mayo this Sunday in what is a rematch of last year’s All-Ireland final. While many neutrals (including my colleagues in this office) will be hoping for a Mayo win, I will be hoping for an extension of ‘the curse’ and more blue

celebrations in front of the Hill! I have two reasons for this. Number one, I’m a Dub. I know, I know, I hid it so well! Number two, like all genius, this Dublin team will probably never be fully appreciated in its own time. Its success is usually swatted away with complaints about population, finances, under-handed tactics and GAA bias. Supporters will remember that fateful day when Owen Mulligan sent two

Dubs (fellow Lucan men, Stephen O’Shaughnessy and Paul Casey) for hot dogs in 2005 or when Tyrone, Kerry et al obliterated the Dubs regularly prior to 2011. The result of those beatings was a rethink in Dublin football which has resulted in this current purple patch. A patch which won’t last forever but has given us so much brilliant football so far. However, I fear that this Dublin team won’t gain the universal praise and recognition it deserves until it wins an All-Ireland final convincingly. Defeat would be harsh on Mayo – who have been the story of the championship so

far – but this Dublin team deserves to be remembered among the very greatest and a three-in-a-row will ensure that. As for those worried/hoping the Dubs will believe in their own hype, Jim Gavin’s comments after the Tyrone match will dispel that notion. Gavin feels his side didn’t perform to their own high standards in last year’s final and I agree with him. In fact, Dublin didn’t put in a free-flowing performance against Kerry the year before either. What better way to clinch three AllIreland titles in a row and a place in the pantheon of the greats than with a swashbuckling show this Sunday.

champ Hilary Rushe and challenger Ashley Moler thrilled the Labor Day crowd on hand to watch as well as the throng of online viewers in one of the most exciting Women’s Open finals in recent years. While Rushe successfully

defended her crown by edging Moler 16-21, 211, 11-10, the competitive gap has closed from a year ago as Moler brought an impressive arsenal to the table. “The challenger forced the action in game one, de-

Will Stephen Rochford be the man to guide Mayo to glory – or is the long wait destined to continue? Picture: Andrew Fox

The sporting brief Handball

Hilary retains USA title Roscommon Town native and former St. Coman’s Handball Club star Hilary Rushe recently retained

her USA Ladies National 3-Wall Singles and Doubles title for 2017. The following is a report from the US National Handball Association: “There’s a new rivalry brewing in Women’s Three-Wall! Defending

Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke is delighted to sponsor The Kube fundraiser for Roscommon Gaels in a bid to raise vital funds to complete the dressing rooms in Lisnamult. P. Burke is pictured here presenting a sponsorship cheque to Peter Mullen and Francie Hoare of Roscommon Gaels. The Kube will take place on 21st of October 2017 in The Hyde Centre, Roscommon.

livering punishing power shots and pushing serves ‘out-the-door’ for aces to reach a 20-12 lead. With confidence running high, Moler appeared to have the first game in hand, but Rushe battled back with a four-point run. That late run set the tone for the second game, and Rushe answered Moler’s challenge with purpose and force behind her shots.” 60x30 Senior Doubles: There was an air of anticipation last Thursday in Crinkle, Co. Offaly before St. Coman’s Rikki O’Gara and Damien Martin took on Limerick duo Seamus O’Carroll and CJ Fitzpatrick in the 60x30 Senior Doubles quarter-final. The Limerick lads won 21-12, 21-6. 60x30 Emerald Masters Doubles Connacht Final: There was an unusual sight in St. Coman’s last Saturday, when one of Roscommon’s finest ever handballers, Dermot Doolin, appeared in his home court wearing a Mayo jersey! Now domiciled in Castlebar after a lifetime in Roscommon, Dermot teamed up with Aughagower’s Michael Heraty to win the Emerald Masters Doubles Connacht title in a hard-fought three-gamer against Galway’s Martin Ward and Jimmy Connaughton.

Rugby

First game in Division 1A Buccaneers Rugby Club play their first game in Division 1A of the All Ireland Rugby League against Lansdowne at Dubarry Park, Athlone on Saturday at 2.30 pm. It is the first game for the club in the top division after their promotion last year and a number of top class (and well-known) Connacht players will be performing for both sides.

Golf

A legend and long-time member of Athlone Golf Club In Athlone – Tom Collins, RIP: It was with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of Tom Collins on Friday afternoon, a legend and long-time member of Athlone Golf Club and father of our Lady Captain, Noirin O’Rourke. Tom joined the club in the late 1960s and since that time contributed unstinting service to the club in a variety of roles. He served as Captain and President and was made an honorary member of the Club. In 1992, Tom wrote a book to celebrate the centenary

of the club ‘One Hundred Years of Golf’ by Tom Collins from 1982-1992. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. We extend our deepest sympathy to his sons John, Tomas (Mossy) and Aidan, daughters Blaithin, Noirin and Oonagh, brother Louis, sisters Dolores and Mary and all his extended family. At Roscommon: The Men’s Singles on Sunday, sponsored by Waldron Meats, was won by Michael Finneran, 71; 2nd was Michael Dolan. Ladies’ Singles, sponsored by Roscommon Herald, was won by Sinead Benedetti, 37 pts; 2nd was Margaret Brennan, 34 pts. The Ladies’ Masters 2017 was played on Sunday afternoon last. The competition was won by Annie Timothy and was sponsored by Bernie Browne. Open Monday competitions continue at Roscommon Golf Club until the end of October. Visitors €15, members €5. In Castlerea the winners of President Fr. Joe Fitzgerald’s competitions were as follows –Ladies: Aine Nic Suibhne, with Valerie Callaghan second. The Men’s prize was won by Daryl Kelly with Mickey Freyne in second place.

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Heart says Mayo, head says Dubs!

Can Aidan O’Shea (pictured in action against Mayo in this year’s drawn All-Ireland Football Quarter-Final) inspire his county to a sensational All-Ireland Football title triumph this Sunday? Picture: Andrew Fox

his Sunday the AllIreland SFC Final between Dublin and Mayo takes place (Croke Park, 3.30 pm). A repeat of the 2016 decider, there is incredible hype about this fixture. Many very shrewd judges of football said to me in recent weeks that they are convinced that Mayo are going to win this year, but, I have to be honest, I can’t see it happening. Of course I hope that I’m wrong as there is nothing I would rather see

Will Webb loss be a blessing in disguise? The Ted Webb U-16 Final last Friday between Roscommon and Galway City and West was a thrilling game and Roscommon players and team management will have spent this week scratching their heads wondering how they lost the match, having led by three points going into injury-time. But, while there will be disappointment at losing the game, this might be a blessing in disguise. This is a talented Roscommon team and they have not been beaten too often since coming together at U-15 level. The bitter memories of defeat last Friday night will stand to them and with the U-17 Championship a step up for them in 2018, they will know how it feels to lose a big game. But back to Friday night’s final, and it was a competitive game all through and a reminder, if any was needed, that the standard of underage football in Connacht is very high indeed. There were some great prospects on both sides.

than Mayo ending their drought – and after being seven years at the top of the game they surely deserve at least one (AllIreland) title. Of course you can point to what happened last year. Mayo were the better team against the Dubs over the draw and replay, but I get the sense that Jim Gavin has learned his lesson from what happened last year and that Dublin are a far better team in 2017. After their semi-final

win in the replay against Kerry I was convinced that Mayo had a great chance of beating Dublin, but that was until I saw the champions in the flesh the following day against Tyrone. They swatted Mickey Harte’s team aside with total disdain and had them beaten after 20 minutes. I have no doubt that Mayo will give Dublin a real test – and that it will be a close contest for at least 60 minutes – but Dublin have far too many good players on their

Fascinating local GAA championship action It was a really interesting weekend in the local football championships and there were plenty of surprises too. St. Brigid’s are still the team to beat in the SFC after they handed a trimming to Roscommon Gaels at Dr. Hyde Park. I know that the Gaels were already through, but it will not do their confidence any good to have suffered a 25-point defeat to the team which is probably considered to be their main rivals. If the town side go on to win the semi-final and final then there won’t be a word about what happened last Saturday, but it will be interesting to see how they react to that result. Western Gaels looked odds-on

to join Roscommon Gaels in the semi-finals but they were deservedly beaten by a St. Faithleach’s team for whom Diarmuid Murtagh was on fire. Faithleach’s were the unlucky team in Group A as they played some lovely football without any reward. On Sunday, Clann na nGael pipped Elphin to join Strokestown in the quarter-finals. Elphin missed a number of goal chances which cost them dearly. Well done to Castlerea too who survived their relegation battle against Kilmore. They were on the ropes – but with Ger Heneghan and Darren McDermott to the fore they are staying in the SFC. In the IFC, Michael Glavey’s

are back in business and into the semi-finals alongside Fuerty. Oran will face Creggs in a mouth-watering local derby, while improving Tulsk will face St. Dominic’s this weekend. The senior quarter-finals are being played this weekend and should be very competitive (full previews elsewhere in People Sport). I fancy that Boyle and Western Gaels will make it through, but there won’t be much between the various sides in either match. The SFC hurling semi-final replay also takes place this weekend and, having seen both sides in action in the drawn game, I have a slight fancy for Pearses.

Fundraising Golf Classic in memory of Donie The family and friends of the late Donie Shine have arranged a Golf Classic for Friday, 22nd of September in Athlone Golf Club. Proceeds are in aid of Friends of St. Luke’s Hospital- Cancer Care, where Donie received exceptional care during his illness. I am aware that there has been huge interest in this Golf Classic and that there are very few, if any, tee times available at this stage, but you can still make a donation. Golf Classic entry is €40 per person. I haven’t played golf in a few years, but I am looking forward to attending the presentation which is for a great cause and in memory of a great man. Well done to all the organisers. The best thing to do if you are interested in being a part of the event and the day is to contact Eamon McManus on 087-6599242. Elphin v Clann in SFC last weekend: Shane Pettit searches around for options. Picture: Andrew Fox

starting fifteen and so many more on the bench. I have had a good run in the prediction stakes over the past few weeks and I hope that I am wrong because I have loads of great friends in Mayo who are the finest GAA people you would meet. But I think Dublin will win it by four or five points, with three or four subs making the difference in the final 10 minutes. Match odds: Mayo 3/1; Dublin 2/5; Draw 9/1. Prediction: Dublin.

Kilbride to retain ladies’ senior crown? It is the biggest day of the year for ladies club football in the county on Saturday and the best of luck to all concerned. It’s a pity that there are so many other games also on this Saturday but I suppose this type of fixtures congestion cannot be helped at this time of the year. In the ladies senior final it’s defending champions Kilbride facing Strokestown in a local derby. Kilbride were so impressive as first-time winners last year. They have maintained their form this year and are playing some great football. It will be a cracking game and I take Kilbride to win narrowly.

The Premier League: The story so far! The weekend’s Premier League games showed that it will be much the same story this season as last. Manchester City look a good side but I would not pass too much heed on the Liverpool game at the weekend. The sending off of Mane was crucial, although it must be said Liverpool were very poor defensively. Chelsea and Spurs will be there or thereabouts and both sides look impressive. Manchester United faced their first real test, away to Stoke, and they did not pass it. Maybe they are not as good as a lot of people seem to think they are. Let’s see over the next few weeks. Everton fans must be shaking their heads after the weekend performance against Spurs. They spent a lot of money over the summer but they were not at the races at all, and, particularly as this was a home game, it just wasn’t good enough. Poor old Frank de Boer found out about the reality of life in the Premier League when he was sacked by Crystal Palace after only four games! On a side note, the Independent in the UK have picked what they consider to have been the best 25 players to have played in the Premier League since it began 25 years ago. There is always great argument about these selections and here is what they decided on (in reverse order) – Michael Carrick, Eden Hazard, Didier Drogba, Peter Schmeichel, Luis Suarez, Sol Campbell, Sergio Aguero, David Beckham, Andy Cole, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, David Silva, Dennis Bergkamp, John Terry, Wayne Rooney, Eric Cantona, Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer, Steven Gerrard, Patrick Vieira, Frank Lampard, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Elphin v Clann in SFC last weekend: Shane Beirne sends the ball forward out of the Elphin defence. Andrew FoxBeirne sends the ball forward out of the Elphin defence. Picture: Andrew Fox Elphin v Clann in SFCPicture: last weekend: Shane

Canny Clann edge Elphin out game of the weekend Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Group B) CLANN NA NGAEL 1-14 ELPHIN  SEAMUS DUKE

To win a major championship game you need skill, resilience, determination, composure and a little bit of luck, and Clann na nGael had all the above to edge out an Elphin side who just ran out of road in what was an exciting game in difficult conditions at Kiltoom on Sunday. Elphin certainly had the chances to draw or even win the game, as in the second half they missed at least three excellent goal opportunities. Down at the other end, Clann could always get a vital score

2-8 when they needed one, and on that basis they just about deserved to win it. High winds and squally showers made conditions very difficult for the players and with the elements at their backs, Clann were the better side in the opening 30 minutes. With Stephen Flynn and Ciaran Lennon very impressive, and Donie Shine unerring with the boot from play and frees, Clann led by 0-8 to 0-1 after 25 minutes. Elphin did get into it somewhat before the break with points from Fintan, Damien and Frankie Cregg – and at half-time the score was Clann 0-9 Elphin 0-4.

The second half was a very enjoyable contest. With Shane Killoran (2) and Fintan Cregg (1) exerting an increasing influence on the game, and with Shane Beirne also leading from centre half-back, Elphin tacked on three points without reply to reduce the margin to two within six minutes. Cathal Callinan stopped the Elphin momentum with a Clann point before Frankie Cregg was guilty of missing an open goal for Elphin, putting the ball wide from point-blank range in the 38th minute. It was 10 minutes before we had another score, with Elphin drawing level in the 48th minute. Shane Killoran played a peach of a pass into the path of Gerry Cregg who blasted the ball past Ronan O’Reilly. But crucially the initiative was grasped from Elphin just two minutes later. This time it was Donie Shine with the long ball and Ciaran Lennon fisting to the Elphin net. Points from the hard-working Matt Scally and Donie Shine (a free) opened up a five-point

lead with just four minutes to play. Elphin laid siege to the Clann rearguard in search of goals and in the 58th minute Frankie Cregg scored an opportunist three-pointer after a mistake in the Clann defence. But once again Clann responded, this time with two Donie Shine points (one a free). Then, deep into injury-time, Ronan O’Reilly made two outstanding saves, one from Shane Killoran and the other from Brian Higgins. Clann had survived, and will now face Western Gaels in the quarter-final on Saturday evening next. For Elphin, a case of what might have been. Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; David Flynn, Stephen Flynn, Ronan Gavin; Emmet Kenny, Shane Pettit, David Connaughton; Graham Pettit, Cathal Shine (0-1); Ross Naughton, Donie Shine (0-7, 4 frees), Matt Scally (0-1); Cathal Callinan (02), Ciaran Lennon (1-3, 1 free), Sea Henry. Subs: Ruardhi McManus for Henry (38), Cian McManus for

Naughton (40), Damien Duff for Gavin (48), Jamie Fahy for Callinan (53), David McManus for Duff (63, b/c). Elphin: Aaron Brady; Gavin Higgins, Luke Mollohan, Nessan Lenihan; Damien Cregg (01), Shane Beirne, Martin McCaffrey; David Hynes, Shane Killoran (0-2); Ronan Beirne (0-1), Fintan Cregg (0-3, 2 frees), Conor Lenihan; Gerry Cregg (1-0), Frankie Cregg (11), Brian Higgins. Sub: Joseph Beirne for Lenihan (48). Referee: Aaron Clogher.

Stat Attack Wides: Clann 7 (5 first half ); Elphin 10 (7 second half ) Red cards: Clann 1 (Graham Pettit, 59) Black cards: Elphin 0; Clann 1 (Damien Duff, 63) Yellow cards: Clann 3 (Graham Pettit, 2, Donie Shine); Elphin 0 Scores from play: Clann 1-9; Elphin 2-5 Man of the Match: Stephen Flynn (Clann na nGael)

Elphin v Clann in SFC last weekend: Matt Scally carries possession forward for Clann na nGael. Picture: Andrew Fox

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With Roscommon Gaels already through to the semi-finals, it didn’t take any knowledge of rocket science to predict a St. Brigid’s win in this final round Group A game at Dr. Hyde Park on Saturday night. However, what was not expected was the hammering that Brigid’s handed out to their previously unbeaten rivals. In fact so wide was the margin, it earned the champions a semi-final spot on goal difference ahead of faltering Western Gaels. Even more surprising was that as a result of their complacency the Gaels have handed the initiative to St. Brigid’s, who are coming into form at just the right time. Short a number of regulars, Roscommon Gaels paid a heavy price as Brigid’s put them to the sword with a ruthless display of finishing. In fact the margin could have been ever greater as Brigid’s missed at least two more open goals in the first half as the Gaels suffered one of the heaviest championship defeats in their history. With Brian Stack, Senan

0-8 Kilbride, Cathal McHugh, Niall McInerney, Peter Domican and Darren Dolan rampant, the scores started to pile up early and by half-time it was 0-13 to 0-2, less than it might have been had those goal chances been availed of. Cillian Egan and Ciaran Kilcline were leading the Gaels effort, but they were simply swamped by a ravenous Brigid’s, who scored their opening goal in the 39th minute when Ronan Stack fisted home a Padraig Kelly pass. Goal number two came in the 43rd minute when Senan Kilbride’s quick free was finished to the net by Darren Dolan. The rout continued in the 50th minute when Darren Dolan fisted home a third goal, and more misery was heaped on the Gaels in injury-time, with further Brigid’s goals from sub Gavin Byrne and Ronan Stack. St. Brigid’s have now put down a serious marker. If anyone was in any doubt before last Saturday, this was ruthless confirmation that they are still the team to beat in this senior championship. The Gaels are in the semi-final and are still

in a good position, but only time will tell whether or not this thrashing will come back to haunt them before this championship is over. St. Brigid’s: Shane Mannion; Eddie Nolan, Darragh Sheehy, Niall McInerney; Conor McNiece, Peter Domican, George O’Hara (0-1); Garvan Dolan, Ian Kilbride; Darren Dolan (2-2), Ronan Stack (2-0), Padraig Kelly (0-2); Cathal McHugh (0-5, 3 frees), Senan Kilbride (0-4, 1 free), Brian Stack (0-3). Subs: Davy Dunniffe for McHugh (h/t), Niall Grehan for O’Hara (45), Shane Furey for McNiece (50), Jack McDonnell for D Dolan (52), Johnny Murray (0-1) for Nolan (52), Gavin Byrne (1-0) for G Dolan (55). Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherstone; Ronan Gleeson, John McManus, Liam McNeela; Kevin Kilcline, Cathal Dineen, Paul Gleeson; Ciaran Kilcline (0-3, 1 free), Mark Nally (0-2); Ollie Hannon (0-1), Cian Connolly, James O’Gara; Aidan Duignan, Cillian Egan (01), Richard Hughes (0-1, free). Subs: Tom Mullen for Connolly (19), David O’Gara for K Kilcline (40), K Kilcline for R Gleeson (45). Referee: Gerry Carmody. Man of the Match: Brian Stack (St. Brigid’s)

Brian Stack wins possession ahead of Cathal Dineen. Picture: Andrew Fox

BREAKING BALL

Last weekend’s HOT SHOTS!

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Roscommon People SFC Team of the Week 1 Ronan O’Reilly (Clann na nGael)

2 Evan McGrath (Boyle)

5 Peter Domican (St Brigid’s)

3 Stephen Flynn (Clann na nGael)

6 Shane Beirne (Elphin)

4 Niall McInerney (St Brigid’s)

7 Sean Mullooly (Strokestown)

8 Enda Smith (Boyle) Creggs v Kilbride: Noel Gately puts the ball past Cathal McDonagh to score a goal for Creggs. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Darren Dolan (St Brigid’s)

Ian Rogers (Strokestown)

Ciaran Murtagh (St Faithleach’s)

Diarmuid Murtagh (St Faithleach’s)

Ciaran Lennon (Clann na nGael)

12 Brian Stack (St Brigid’s)

15 Ger Heneghan (Castlerea St Kevin’s)

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Kilmore return to intermediate ranks Murtagh magic Group A St Faithleach’s 1-16 Western Gaels 1-11 Inspired by a brilliant display from Diarmuid Murtagh, St Faithleach’s deservedly beat a fancied Western Gaels side at Ballyforan. With St. Brigid’s beating Roscommon Gaels by 25 points, it means Western Gaels have to make do with

a place in the quarter-finals, while St. Faithleach’s bow out and can consider themselves unlucky, having played some great football in this championship. Western Gaels went four points ahead early in the contest, aided by a Finbar Cregg penalty on three minutes. But without Cathal Cregg, out through injury, Western Gaels faltered, and St. Faithleach’s took control. With Ciaran and Diarmuid Murtagh on fire, they were soon level. Then Diarmuid Murtagh

scored a superb goal in the 15th minute to edge his side ahead and they never looked back after that, leading by 1-10 to 1-4 at halftime. Western Gaels were better after the break but Faithleach’s could always keep them at arm’s length and thoroughly deserved thei win. St. Faithleach’s: A Manning; S Ormsby (0-1), D Harrison, C Gunn (0-1); K Farrell (0-1), C Kenneally, D Nerney; S O’Grady, C Mangan; J Hussey, B Murtagh, A Dooney (0-2); D Hussey, D Murtagh (1-4), C Murtagh (0-6). Subs: D Rooney for Mangan, H Kenny for Dooney, D Gibbons for D Murtagh, M Cox for Nerney. Western Gaels: A Hardiman; T Mahon, S Conry, T Devine; B Creighton, C Cafferky, A Dowd; N Murray, J Duffy (0-1); J McDonnell (0-2), N Higgins (0-2), K Higgins; T Gill, F Cregg (1-5), S Ryan (0-1). Sub: S McDermott for Murray. Referee: Kevin Naughton.

Boyle into last eight

Mark-ed man: Mark Nally (Roscommon Gaels) fends off the challenge of Cathal McHugh (St. Brigid’s). Picture: Andrew Fox

Boyle 2-10 Padraig Pearses 1-8 Boyle secured their place in the quarter-finals with a deserved victory against Padraig Pearses at Abbey Park, Boyle. First-half goals from David Callaghan and Enda Smith gave Boyle the platform, and by the halfway mark they led by 2-5 to 0-5. The second half was a scrappy

and bad-tempered affair. Boyle kept ahead of Pearses, who had two players – Adam McManus and Ronan Daly – shown red cards late on, and Pearses sub Leon Fehily scored a consolation goal in the final minute. Boyle: R Kearney; C Flanagan, M Hanmore, E McGrath; B Furey, K Cox, D East (0-1); R Hanmore (0-1), E Smith (1-1); D Smith (01), C Goldrick, C Cox; C McKeon (0-3), D Callaghan (1-1), D O’Connor (0-2). Sub: A Sharkey for D Smith. Padraig Pearses: A McManus; S Carty, A Butler, M Richardson; S Mulvey, C Daly (0-1), L Daly; C Og Sullivan, D Glynn; R Daly (01), H Darcy (0-2), N Daly (0-1); D Whelan, A Fehily (0-2), S Fahy (0-1). Subs: L Fehily (1-0) for Whelan, A Mannion for L Daly, G Kelly for Glynn, D Donnellan for Sullivan. Referee: Seamus Regan. Group A result: Roscommon Gaels and St. Brigid’s qualify for the semi-finals. Western Gaels and Boyle qualify for the quarterfinals. St. Faithleach’s and Padraig Pearses will play in Group B in 2018.

Easy for Strokestown Group B Strokestown 2-17 St Croan’s 0-8 Strokestown breezed into the

quarter-finals with an easy win against St. Croan’s at Kilbride. Ian Rogers, who had an excellent game, scored a goal in each half for the ‘Town, who led by 1-11 to 0-4 at half-time. Fine displays from Cathal Compton, Sean Mullooly, Diarmuid McGann and Kevin Finn saw Strokestown over the line against a Croan’s side who will play Western Gaels in the O’Rourke Cup (Division One) final. Strokestown: J McHugh; D Neary, K Beirne, R Molloy; D Butler (01), S Mullooly, M Fallon; D Rogers, C Compton (0-3); I Rogers (2-0), K Finn (0-4), K Murphy (0-2); P Brogan, T Corcoran (0-1), D McGann (0-5). Subs: L Kelly for I Rogers, K Shiel for Finn, J Cullinane for Fallon, G Collins (01) for Corcoran, M Kavanagh for Brogan, C Corcoran for Compton. St Croan’s: R Thompson; P Hynes, G Grogan, G Connaughton; T Mockler, M Connaughton, K Keenan; R Timothy, A Collins (0-1); K Kilcommins, K Muldoon (0-1), A Timothy; S Smyth, D Malone (0-1), K Smyth (0-5). Referee: Marty Parker.

Castlerea avoid drop Castlerea St Kevin’s 1-11 Kilmore 0-7 Castlerea St. Kevin’s survived in the senior championship following this tense Group B game at Boyle that doubled up as a rel-

egation play-off. The sides were evenly matched in the opening half until Eoghan O’Connell scored the only goal of the game on twenty minutes. It separated the sides at half-time at which point it was Castlerea 1-5 Kilmore 0-5. Kilmore battled all the way to the finish but Castlerea never lost their grip on the game and, with Ger Heneghan once again unerring from frees, they held on for the win. Kilmore will play in the Intermediate Championship in 2018. Castlerea St. Kevin’s: L O’Connell; D Bligh (0-1), D Quinn, J McDermott; M Conroy, N Bligh, J Henry; E Kenny (0-1), R Raftery (0-1); R Curran, E O’Connell (1-0), S Ryan; J Geraghty, D McDermott, G Heneghan (0-8). Subs: N Connaughton for Geraghty, J Caulfield for Henry, J Kenny for Conroy, S Hegarty for Curran, C Casey for Connaughton. Kilmore: K Foley; M Connellan, J Sharkey, K Caslin; G Connellan, C Garvey, J Donohue; D Foley, J Garvey; J Gannon, D Connellan (0-2), A McEvoy; C Earley (0-1), P Garvey (0-3), D Feely (0-1). Subs: P McElhone for J Garvey, L Caslin for M Connellan, P Caslin for Gannon. Refere: Paul Daly. Group B result: Strokestown and Clann na nGael qualify for the quarter-finals while Kilmore have been relegated to intermediate ranks for 2018.

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Glavey’s and Fuerty into semi-ﬁnals Group A

Three in a row for Tulsk Tulsk 1-7 Oran 1-4 Tulsk made it three wins in a row to secure their place in the quarter-finals where they will join their opponents, Oran. Tulsk played with the aid of the elements in the opening half and led by 0-7 to 0-2 at the break. Padraig Scott, Tadgh O’Rourke and Craig Burns were to the fore. Oran’s expected surge with the support of the wind in the second half never came and in fact it was the 15th minute of the new half before they managed a score. In the meantime, Tadgh O’Rourke had scored what proved to be a crucial goal three minutes after the restart. Adrian Cassidy’s point for Oran was followed by a fisted goal from Shane Regan, but Tulsk had done enough and will face St. Dominic’s in the quarter-finals, while Oran will meet Creggs. Scorers – Tulsk: T O’Rourke (1-0), C O’Rourke and C Burns (0-2 each), P Scott, J Conlon and D O’Rourke (0-1 each). Oran: S Regan (1-1), G Keenan, K Whyte, A Cassidy (0-1 each).

Glavey’s glide into semis Michael Glavey’s 2-15 St Aidan’s 0-5 Michael Glavey’s got back to winning ways at Ballinlough to ensure their place in the semi-finals. Glavey’s were on top throughout as Aidan’s struggled, only managing one first-half point.

Glavey’s scored some fine points from Andy Glennon, Caoileann Fitzmaurice and the impressive Dylan Ruane. A goal from Gary Patterson helped the home side to a 1-10 to 0-1 half-time lead. The pattern continued after the break and Dylan Ruane scored Glavey’s second goal before full-time. Scorers – Michael Glavey’s: A Glennon (0-7), D Ruane (1-3), G Patterson (1-0), D Freyne, C Fitzmaurice, C Heneghan, T Murphy and L Coll (0-1 each). St Aidan’s: E Fallon (0-2), N Hynes, K Waldron and P Neary (0-1 each).

Darragh does ‘Heavey’ lifting! Fuerty 1-12 Eire Og 1-4 Fuerty eased into the semi-finals with a deserved win against Eire Og in Loughglynn. The first-half highlight was a spectacular goal from Fuerty’s Darragh Heavey. Despite a well-taken goal for Eire Og from Liam Creaton early in the second half, Fuerty were on top with county star Niall Kilroy once again in superb form. Scorers – Fuerty: N Kilroy (0-6), D Heavey (10), G Ennis (0-3), A Lyons, R Fallon and O Lyons (0-1, each). Eire Og: L Creaton (1-1), F Nolan (0-3). Group A result: Michael Glavey’s and Fuerty qualify for the semi-finals. Tulsk and Oran qualify for the semi-finals. Eire Og and St. Aidan’s

will play in Group B next year.

Group B

No denying Dominic’s St Dominic’s 0-15 St Barry’s 0-12 St. Dominic’s won this winner-take-all contest at Ballyforan and now progress to the quarter-finals after a well-contested game. Dominic’s were slightly the better team in the opening half at the end of which they led by 0-8 to 0-6, with Conor Fallon and Darren Donnelly in scoring form. Barry’s rallied in the second half with the aid of the wind and at the three-quarters mark the gap was just one – 0-11 to 0-10 – but Dominic’s held firm to progress with late points from Donnelly, Colm Murray and Fallon. Scorers – St Dominic’s: C Fallon (0-6), D Donnelly (0-4), U Kelly and C Murray (0-2) each, R Morris (0-1). St Barry’s: J Murtagh (0-5), D Keenan and T Murtagh (0-2 each), P Halpin, R McGowan, J Bennett (0-1 each).

Shannon Gaels win thriller Shannon Gaels 2-14 St Michael’s 2-12 Shannon Gaels edged out St. Michael’s after an exciting tussle at Kilmore. Shannon Gaels started best and led by 0-7 to 0-3 at one stage, but Michael rallied to lead by 2-7 to 0-8 by half-time, with goals from Ronan Cox and Enda Farrell. The Gaels kept battling in the second half.

Michael Murtagh scored a goal after 45 minutes and when Conor Layden scored their second goal late on they closed out an important win. Scorers – Shannon Gaels: C Layden (1-4), M Murtagh (1-2), M Bourke (0-3), M McDermott (0-2), N Leydon, S O’Dowd, C Harmon (0-1) each. St Michael’s: R Cox (0-6), E Farrell (1-1), J Reynolds (1-0), S Farrell (0-2), N McDermott, D Guckian, A O’Hara (0-1 each).

Creggs clinch it Creggs 1-11 Kilbride 1-10 Creggs maintained their excellent form by pipping Kilbride at Dr. Hyde Park. Creggs led by 1-5 to 0-4 at half-time with Noel Gately the goalscorer after 16 minutes. Kilbride were much brighter in the second half and Darren Clabby put the fat in the fire with a great goal with six minutes to go. It was level going into injury-time but Shane Dowd struck a late winner for Creggs. Scorers – Creggs: N Gately (1-1), E O’Rourke (0-3), S Dowd and E Conneran (0-2 each), T Fleming, R Dowd and K Gavin (0-1). Kilbride: D Clabby (1-2), H Walsh (0-4), C Devaney (0-2), T O’Grady and F Tully (0-1 each). Group B result: Creggs and St. Dominic’s qualify for the quarter-finals. Kilbride and St. Michael’s will face each other in the relegation play-off.

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Tulsk tipped Mulryan Construction IFC Quarterﬁnal: Tulsk v St Dominic’s on Saturday at 4.15 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Elphin v Clann in SFC last weekend: Ronan Beirne intercepts a hand pass from Shane Pettit. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Form: After a disastrous start Tulsk are coming into form at just the right time, with three wins on the bounce. St. Dominic’s were in a similar position and just secured a quarter-final spot last weekend, against St. Barry’s. Key Players: The evergreen Conor Fallon is having another great year for St. Dominic’s and Darren Donnelly is another man who is in form. Tulsk will be hoping that Craig Burns, Tadgh O’Rourke, Stephen McCormack, Jack Conlon and Padraig Scott will come up trumps on the day. The Verdict: St. Dominic’s are always a dangerous side in the championship but it would be a surprise if Tulsk don’t win it. Prediction: Tulsk.

Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Quarter-Finals

Last four in their sights!  SEAMUS DUKE

Boyle v Strokestown at Dr Hyde Park on Saturday at 6 pm The Form: This promises to be a cracking contest. Strokestown are unbeaten and have put up some big totals on route. Boyle have also been very impressive, winning their final three games, having lost to Western Gaels and Roscommon Gaels in their opening two outings. Key Players: Boyle will be looking to Evan McGrath, Tadgh McKenna, Roch Hanmore, Seanie Purcell, Enda and Donie Smith and Cian McKeon. For Strokestown, Colin and Cathal Compton, Paddy Brogan, Sean Mullooly, Thomas Corcoran, Kevin Finn and Davy Neary are just a few of the many

talented players in their ranks. The Verdict: There are plenty of good players on both sides but Boyle have been playing at a slightly higher level this summer and in Donie and Enda Smith and Cian McKeon they have match-winners up front. They should shade it by a point or two. Prediction: Boyle.

Western Gaels v Clann na nGael at Kiltoom on Saturday at 8 pm The Form: Western Gaels were disappointing as they lost out to St. Faithleach’s last weekend but in mitigation they were short a number of players. They will need to get back on track for this game as Clann are a very solid outfit who have answered most of the questions put to them so far this year.

Key Players: Donie Shine is the main man for Clann up front but Ciaran Lennon and Cathal Callinan are also prominent attackers. Further back, Graham Pettit and Stephen Flynn have been playing well. For Western Gaels, Seanie McDermott, Barry Creighton and Ciaran Cafferky will be looking to perform well in defence. The Gaels will be hoping that Cathal Cregg is back in attack to help brother Finbar who had been excellent in this championship. Derek Moran is a big loss to the Gaels. The Verdict: The formbook might suggest Clann, but the loss of Ultan Harney, Fergal Lennon and Jack Connaughton through injury may prove just too much for them in a tight game. Therefore I am giving a hesitant vote to Western Gaels to advance. Prediction: Western Gaels.

Pearses to prevail? Kepak Roscommon SHC Semi-Final Replay: Oran v Padraig Pearses on Saturday in Athleague at 5.30 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Both sides will be glad of this chance to play each other again after a dour encounter the first day out. Oran will have to improve, and the likes of the Kenny brothers, Tom Fetherston, Jerry Fallon, Hugh Rooney and Gearoid Keenan will again hope to be prominent for them. Pearses will undoubtedly pick Daniel Glynn – ‘man of the match’ from the drawn game – from the start, and will hope that Shane Naughton, Tomas Seale, Daniel Staunton and Karl Fehily will come to the fore. I went for Oran to win the drawn game but I have a feeling that the momentum has now swung to Pearses and I think they might win it narrowly. Prediction: Padraig Pearses.

Warding Conor off! Ronan Dowd of Creggs braces himself for the challenge of Kilbride’s Conor Devaney, ‘takes the hit’ and emerges with the ball! Pictures: Andrew Fox

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INSIDE: Dublin, Mayo & Sam: Seamus Duke & Dan Dooner on that match

Roscommon Ladies County Finals

GAA FIXTURES

Double joy for Kilbride?  SEAMUS DUKE

Abbey Hotel SFC Final: Kilbride v Strokestown on Saturday in Strokestown at 4 pm Seamus Duke Having won the title in 2016, playing some fantastic football, Kilbride are the favourites to make it back-to-back senior titles when they take on Strokestown in the 2017 senior final in Knockcroghery on Saturday. It has been a year to remember for the champions as they remain unbeaten in 2017, winning the league in style, and now the 2015 champions Strokestown stand in the way of them extending that unbeaten run. Kilbride manager Ollie Lennon says that while his players are playing well and are confident, they will be wary of the challenge that Strokestown will bring to the final on Saturday. “We don’t have any injuries and have a fully fit squad on Saturday. We have had a good year and we haven’t lost a game, but in no way do we underestimate the challenge that we face from Strokestown on Saturday” he said. “We are the favourites going in and that is to be expected as we are the defending champions but we know that we will get nothing soft against Strokestown and we know that this will be a tough battle. If we play well we have a great chance of winning it. “The standard of football is rising all the time in the club championship and I am expecting a cracking final again on Saturday” he concluded. Strokestown boss Ronan Shiel is well aware that his side will be underdogs but he says that they are really looking forward to the final. “We played Kilbride three times this year and we were well beaten three times but this is a final and a new game on Saturday. We are the underdogs, and rightly so too, but it’s a local derby and a final and anything can happen. “Our girls have experienced winning the title as well as Kilbride and they know how to win a final so we are going up there to Knockcroghery to give it one hell of a go and we will see where that takes us. We are really looking forward to it” he concluded.

A meeting between the champions of the past two years is a mouth-watering prospect, but Kilbride are the worthy favourites. They have some wonderful players in their ranks. Tara Taylor, Sinead Clabby, Rochelle Mullaney, Siobhan Tully, Fiona Tully, Niamh Shanagher, Casey Keane and Alice Kelly have all being playing well in what looks a very strong outfit. Strokestown will be hoping that experienced and talented players like Aisling McAuliffe, Feena Beirne, Bronagh McHugh, Sarah Brudell and Niamh McHugh can turn it on for them on the day. The tough game that they had against Clann na nGael in the semi-final will surely stand to them. But Kilbride look a very good side. Unless they suffer stage fright on the day they should complete a two-in-arow on Saturday. But it could be close. Prediction: Kilbride.

Saturday, 16th September Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Quarter-Finals At Dr. Hyde Park: Boyle v Strokestown. 6 pm. At Kiltoom: Western-Gaels v Clann na nGael. 8 pm. Mulryan Construction IFC – Quarter-Finals At Dr Hyde Park: Tulsk Lord Edward’s v St. Dominic’s. 4.15 pm. Seamus Carthy Auctioneers Junior ‘A’ FC – Quarter Finals At Tarmonbarry: Kilglass Gaels v Roscommon Gaels. 6 pm. At Kiltoom: Western Gaels v Ballinameen. 6.15 pm. Kepak SHC Semi-Final Replay At Athleague: Padraig Pearses v Oran. 5.30 pm. (extra-time if nesseccary) Eilish Fannon, Sinéad Clabby and Yvonne Creighton pictured after the final whistle following Kilbride Ladies’ victory over St. Brigid’s in the 2016 Senior Championship Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

Seamus Maher presenting joint captains Bronagh McHugh and Sarah Brudell with the then-new O’Malley Cup after Strokestown won the 2015 Roscommon Senior Ladies Football title. Picture: Michael McCormack

Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant Junior B Final

Kilmore v Four Roads on Friday in Kiltoom at 8.30 pm This promises to be a very interesting affair with nothing much to spare between the sides. When they met in the second round of the group stages it was Four Roads who had the upperhand with a seven-point victory, but Kilmore romped home in the return game in round five by a whopping twenty-point margin. Prediction: Kilmore

Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant Junior A Final

St Mary’s v St Barry’s on Saturday in Knockcroghery at 1 pm Barry’s have probably shown the slightly better form with their record of five wins out of five to get here, with the Tulsk girls winning four and drawing one. So there will not be much in it. The two best teams are in the final and what a final it should be. It’s almost impossible to call and don’t be surprised if it needs

Friday, 15th September Seamus Carthy Auctioneers Junior ‘B’ FC - Section A At Ballyforan: Clann na nGael v Michael Glavey’s. 8 pm. Seamus Carthy Auctioneers Junior ‘B ‘ FC - Section B At Lisnamult: Fuerty v St. Faithleach’s. 8 pm.

UNDERAGE GAA FIXTURES Thursday, 14th September O’Rourke Fireplaces & Stoves MFC Division 1 At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Strokestown. 6.30 pm. iQ Financial MFC Division 2 At Mulhern Park: Fuerty, St. Ciarans v St Dominic’s. 6.30 pm. King & Moffatt Building Services MFC Division 4 At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Michael’s - St. Ronan’s. 6.30 pm. Friday, 15th September McNeill’s Foodstore Division 4 U-12 Summer League At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v St. Croan’s. 7:30 pm. Saturday 16th September Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms U-16 FC Division 1 At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Dominic’s. 12 noon. At Rockfield: Oran v St. Brigid’s. 12 noon. Cryan’s Hotel U-16 FC Division 3 At James Timothy Park: Eire Og v Tulsk Lord Edward’s. 12 noon. At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Faithleach’s. 12 noon. McNeill’s Foodstore Division 4 U-12 Summer League At Kilmore GAA Grounds: Kilmore v Kilglass Gaels. 12 noon. Monday 18th September O’Rourke Fireplaces & Stoves MFC Division 1 At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Clann na nGael. 7 pm.

another day to sort it out. St. Barry’s by a narrow margin? Prediction: St Barry’s

Hydrotech Water Supplies Intermediate Final

Western Gaels v Kilglass Gaels on Saturday in Knockcroghery at 2.30 pm Western Gaels are in yet another final but the big question is can they finally get the job done and get over the line? The Rooskey girls will be fancying their chances and truly there is not a lot to divide the teams. Kilglass possess a very effective midfield and forward division with the McHugh sisters in great form and the in-form Nicola Tully a threat, but the Gaels are a strong physical outfit throughout, backboned by county stars Shannon Dowd, Jenny Higgins and Martina Freyne. Both teams played in League Division One, which was a big help to their championship preparations, and both performed consistently in the group stages. Nerves could play a part, and the fact that Western Gaels have failed to get over the line on a number of occasions in the last few years. But then this just might be the year they get over that hurdle. Kilglass are hitting form at the right time though and their semi-final performance can’t be ignored. Prediction: A draw

GAA RESULTS Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section A St. Brigid’s 5-18 Roscommon Gaels 0-8 Boyle 2-10 Padraig Pearses 1-8 St. Faithleach’s 1-16 Western Gaels 1-11 Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section B Strokestown 2-17 St. Croan’s 0-8 Clann na nGael 1-14 Elphin 2-8 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-11 Kilmore 0-7 Mulryan Construction IFC - Section A Michael Glaveys 2-15 St. Aidan’s 0-5 Fuerty 1-12 Eire Og 1-4 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-7 Oran 1-4 Mulryan Construction IFC - Section B Shannon Gaels 2-14 St. Michael’s 2-12 Ballyforan, St. Dominic’s 0-15 St Barry’s 0-12 Creggs 1-11 Kilbride 1-10 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers Junior ‘B ‘FC - Section B Fuerty 0-11 Kilmore 1-4