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All Community Groups invited to Roscommon PPN meeting Roscommon Public Participation Network Invites all Community Groups in Co. Roscommon to the Autumn County Plenary Meeting in the Hodson Bay Hotel on November 8th at 8pm The Public Participation Network (PPN) is all about public participation in local government. PPNs were established in every local authority area and are designed to accommodate the full and diverse range of volunteer led organisations in the county. Membership is open to groups which: • Are active and with a postal address in Roscommon County • Operate on a not-for-profit basis • Are volunteer led (organisations may have paid staff, but must be under voluntary control) • Have at least five members and are open to new members • Have an appropriate governance structure e.g. constitution/set of rules/financial procedures • Meet regularly • Are in existence for at least six months • Are non-party political Citizens have a right to participate in the decision-making process and the PPN is the vehicle for this. They are represented via the three pillars that include all aspects of community namely Social Inclusion i.e. any organisation whose main activity centres on working to improve the life chances and opportunity for all Environmental – i.e. primary objectives are the protection and sustainability of the environment Community and Voluntary - all remaining organisations e.g. Sports, Social, Culture, Local development etc. Representatives elected by all these groups come together to share information, build capacity and participate in local policy development and decision-making. It is important to remember that the PPN is not part of the local authority but works in close collaboration with it - in fact, the PPN is the link between the community and those who

make policies and decisions. It is therefore imperative that the citizens ensure they are represented by the PPN, and are able to influence policy and decision-making. Benefits of membership Can nominate reps to various boards and committees (Local Community Development Committee, Strategic Policy Committees, Joint Policing Committee) Information on policies and plans - opportunity to feed into same Participate in training organised by PPN. Join Linkage Groups for areas of interest. Collaborate / Network with other groups. This Autumn Roscommon PPN are delighted to offer community groups in Roscommon a range of FREE training/information session. These sessions will cover a range of topics including Basic Computers, Social Media and Community Planning and will be offered locally in each Municipal District. For more information log on to www. roscommonppn.ie or contact 090 6665735 / 086 0478616 The County plenary is the key decision maker of the Public Participation Network (PPN) which consists of all groups registered with Roscommon PPN. Plenary meetings are an ideal Forum for member groups to meet and network and to hear about matters of interest to them. Mr. Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive Roscommon County Council will address the Plenary Meeting, Mr. Pat Murtagh SEO, Roscommon County Council will give a welcomed overview of 2018 funding schemes, a topic of great interest to community groups. The PPN are also delighted to welcome Mr. Ciaran Mullooly RTE Midlands Correspondent Journalist, Broadcaster & Author as a guest speaker on the night. If you are registered with Roscommon PPN and would like to participate in the Plenary where you can have your say on the PPN’s priorities for the Community, Environment and Social Inclusion sectors, thinking about registering or would like to learn more about the PPN you are invited to the County Plenary Meeting on November 8th in the Hodson Bay Hotel at 8pm.

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loween ‘Spooktacular’, staged outdoors in the carpark at Áras an Chontae, was a great success, despite quite persistent rain. So, what was it? It was innovative outdoor cinema, Halloween-themed, free too, familyfriendly, and an insight into the potential of this ‘venue.’ Roscommon Town Team were our hosts on Monday night. Against the ‘gable’ of the old courthouse in Roscommon town was a large screen. In front of it, hundreds of chairs, a refreshments point, and the great Roscommon public. Master of ceremonies was the suitably enthusiastic and good-humoured performance artist Xnthony Keigher, of the rising profile. Beetlejuice, the film shown on the large screen, may be a touch dated by now, but it has its charm, and, after a slow start, it delivers some terrific entertainment, the special effects basic by today’s standards, but still very charming. And the film was worth watching for the performance of Michael Keaton (as Beetlejuice) alone. By 9 pm, I was very cold and wet, a part of me tempted to wonder why I was still standing in these elements, but, the weather aside, it was a very nice community event. Indeed, as our photograph on page 21 will illustrate, it was quite a sight: Gathered together were hundreds of members of the local community…outdoors in Roscommon town…in front of the historic courthouse, a giant screen relaying a movie, all underneath the November sky. There was something special about this event, something that incessant rain couldn’t dampen. Families merged together. A pic-

nic atmosphere, with wet cups and warm drinks and ‘sambos’ and sweets. Young and old shared the same space in orderly enjoyment, Michael Keaton and the novelty of it all ensuring their full attention. Much better than everyone being at home watching Eastenders/obsessing with mobile phones/arguing over who should be doing the dishes, thinking/saying ‘nothing to do in Roscommon.’ Impressive. Simple, and impressive. More power to the Town Team, and hopefully it’s the first of many such outdoor events at this location.

Last weekend Pat Kelly bowed out this week after a great era as the genial publican in P. Kelly’s, Castle Street, Roscommon. Pat is stepping out and JJ Cattigan is stepping in. We wish JJ every success. As for Pat, what can we say? An absolute gentleman. We wish Pat every good wish in the future and no doubt he’ll be turning his business flair to some new venture soon. Congratulations also to Gerry McNulty who recently celebrated thirty years in business in Roscommon. Incredibly, Gerry started out as a 17-year-old entrepreneur! McNulty’s Furniture is now a thriving, continuously expanding business and a major employer. Gerry has earned his success; his genial nature and hard work ethic have combined to create a remarkable success story. We recently attended the celebration dinner and party in Hannon’s Hotel, hosted by Gerry, his wife Aine and their great staff. Indeed, during his very amusing speech, Gerry

was quick to acknowledge the huge input of his staff over the years. It was a great night, a highlight of which was Sean Browne’s video overview of the McNulty Furniture story. It’s a story which shows what can be achieved by entrepreneurs in our midst. We wish Gerry, Aine and all at McNulty’s Furniture continued success.

Tuesday More scrolling newsflashes, on-the-spot reports, twitter updates, witnesses interviewed, another grim-faced Mayor, various news specials. Now, it’s some despicable idiot in New York who has caused carnage. I don’t believe that the world is more dangerous now than in the past, because horrible atrocities feature throughout history. But the random nature of 21st century terrorism is a real crisis for the authorities and the public at large. How do you police this new, random mayhem? We are all singing from the same hymnsheet, all repeating the same mantra. ‘You can police all the landmark attractions in New York, but how do you stop a terrorist driving on to a sidewalk in his van and killing eight innocent people?’ Just before 3 pm on Tuesday, decent, innocent people were walking at the scene in Lower Manhatten. Just after 3 pm, eight of them were dead, many more injured. Families devastated, dreams destroyed. What cause justifies this madness? None. These vicious killers need to be stopped. Our hearts go out to the innocent victims of Manhattan.

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Passing of 1951 All-Ireland Minor winner John Lavin A minute’s silence in memory of John Lavin of Carragarriffe, Tibohine who passed away on Tuesday was held at the replayed Minor Division 2 County Final replayed in Ballyforan last night (Wednesday). John was a member of the Roscommon Minor Team that won the All-Ireland title in 1951 and was a founding member of the Western Gaels club in 1962. John will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, this evening (Thursday) from 5 pm followed by removal at 7.30 pm to Tibohine Church, arriving at 8 pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 11 am, followed by interment in Tibohine (new) cemetery. May he rest in peace.

Gardaí investigate alleged assault at The Walk Roscommon Gardaí are appealing for any information relating to an alleged assault in the town last Friday night (27th). A man in his 20s is reported to have been assaulted close to a property in The Walk area at around 11 o’clock on Friday night, after which he was taken to hospital for treatment. It is believed that up to three men may have been involved in the incident which left the victim with injuries to his arms and body. It is understood that the man has since been discharged from hospital following treatment. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in The Walk area between 10.30 and 11.30 pm last Friday night to contact them on 0906638300.

EPA exposes failure of Roscommon Waste Water Systems – Harkin Roscommon town and Monksland are among the locations identified in the latest EPA report on urban waste water treatment as failing to effectively process effluent. Commenting on this failure, Independent MEP Marian Harkin said that it reflected a dysfunctional planning system allied to the failure of successive governments to provide adequate resources for the provision of treatment plants. “It will also mean that the Irish government will be taken to the European Court of Justice by the European Commission for its failure to rectify plants throughout the country including Roscommon town and Monksland”, she added. “Over the years the billions of euro received from the EU Cohesion Fund which were provided for investment throughout the country were instead disproportionately spent in upgrading waste water systems in major cities such as Dublin and Cork”, she claimed. A bad planning system involving up to 80 decisions before starting works, allied to failure by government to provide the necessary resources

to County Councils, had created the circumstances in which sewage problems such as in Co. Roscommon existed, Marian Harkin maintained. Funds which should have been spent in the BMW region were diverted elsewhere and contributed to the lack of vital infrastructure investment in towns like Roscommon town and Monksland, she said.

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The Roscommon People sponsored Annie McNulty Award for 2017 was presented at a special gathering at Paddy Finn’s in Kilteevan, the birthplace of Annie McNulty. Annie’s grandniece, Rose Kelly, presented the award on behalf of South Roscommon Singers Festival and the sponsor to Thomas McCarthy. Thomas, who was born in Birr and now resides in London, comes from a long line of Traveller singers and musicians. On receiving the award, Thomas thanked the committee for the “incredible honour”. He also paid tribute to the sponsors and The Claypipe Centre who produced the beautiful award. Full report and photos on another very successful South Roscommon Singers Festival in next week’s Roscommon People! * Members of South Roscommon Singers Circle made a presentation to the winner of the Roscommon People sponsored 2017 Annie McNulty Award Thomas McCarthy in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan at the weekend. Pictured were Jane Tobin, Tommy McCarthy, Rosie Kelly, Declan Coyne, Marina Dolan and Donal Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Kilbride art group welcomes Syrian knitters  DAN DOONER

Kilbride Community Centre played host to an arts and culture exchange between the Kilbride Art Class and Ballaghaderreen Knit and Click Club recently. The event was the brainchild of artist Frances Crowe, who also leads the Kilbride Art Class. “A couple of months ago I was asked by the Leitrim Design Centre to work with the Syrian refugees in Ballaghaderreen and teach them weaving. We did a fantastic weaving project with them and while I was there I could see that they were very creative and enthusiastic. “I also wondered if there was a way we could take them away from the centre and bring them out and do something in the community.” Frances met Anne Whelan and Regina Finn who had set up the Ballaghaderreen Knit and Click Club for the Syrian women.

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Thanks to funding from Creative Ireland through Roscommon County Council and the support of local businesses such as McGuinness’ Pharmacy, Tesco, SuperValu and Frances’ Finishing Touches, both groups were brought together in Kilbride recently. “I was delighted that I was successful in my application for Creative Ireland funding towards ‘bringing creativity to every community’ and that we could host this event and welcome the ladies from Ballaghaderreen to Kilbride,” Frances added. The event itself started with ice-breaking activities with Catherine Simons and music from

Therese Hanley and Karen Tweed. Later both groups admired the needlework of the Ballaghaderreen ladies while Frances Crowe led a painting project. Students from Scoil Bhride also paid a visit to perform some Sean Nós dancing. Anne Whelan said the Syrian women thoroughly enjoyed the event. “It was absolutely fabulous and it was great to get them out of the centre and (to have them) integrate with people through art and dancing. They loved it! “We set the club up at the end of May and I went in to see about (doing) it in the hotel (Abbeyfield). Then myself, Regina Finn and

Mary Berry got together and we got donations of needles and other supplies and we gave them out (among Syrian women) and started knitting.” Anne, Regina and Mary quickly noticed how much the Syrian women enjoyed knitting and how quickly they were improving. However, no funding was available so the group were forced to pool their own resources and purchase materials from Frances’ Finishing Touches in Roscommon town. Frances’ Finishing Touches also kindly offered to donate one ball of wool or set of knitting needles for every ball of wool or set of needles bought in-store and donated to the Syrian women’s basket (in-store) during the month of November. Ballaghaderreen Knit and Click started off with very little but thanks to the support it has received, has grown over time and now boasts up to 18 members, including some of the younger members of the Syrian community in Ballaghaderreen.

Orea Marmo, Sosan Assat, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden and Hasrat Musa pictured at Kilbride Community Centre recently.

Anne said the group and others like it were a vital resource for the Syrian women, one of whom was unable to attend the recent event in Kilbride due to the death of two loved ones in Syria. “It is very important to them because when they’re knitting it relaxes them and they forget their troubles. They have been through a awful lot – we’ve heard their stories. They get out of their rooms and come into us. We have a cup of tea and a laugh despite the language barrier!”

Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden said it was positive to see the County Council supporting the event through Creative Ireland but that more needed to be done by the Department of Justice. “I really enjoyed myself today, it was really good fun. Anne from the knitting group in Ballaghaderreen said they had no funding to organise events like this. I was surprised because when the Department of Justice came to the local authority one of

the questions would have been about support for community groups who wanted to help the Syrians with integration. “This event was a very practical way of doing that and yet there is no funding. A very small amount of money would go a long way. “If the Department could see the knitting group connecting and really engaging with the Syrians and building trust, that’s ultimately what the Department should want to happen and to foster it.”

Higher Certiﬁcate in Science in Information Technology Support (Mayo Campus) Applicants are invited for the January 2018 intake. Applications from holders of the Leaving Certiﬁcate, FETAC/ QQI Level 5/6 and from mature candidates, are welcome.

Pictured at the culture and arts exchange at Kilbride Community Centre as part of the Creative Ireland Programme were Frances Crowe, Orea Marmo, Hasrat Musa, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Orla Leyden, Sosan Assat, Regina Finn and Anne Whelan.

Application should be made online at: http://www.gmit.ie/apply/direct-applications For further information on the programme, please contact the programme coordinator, Seamus Dowling at (094) 9043251/ seamus.dowling@gmit.ie The Closing Date for receipt of completed applications is; Thursday, 16th November 2017.

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Members of Ballaghaderreen Knit and Click and the Kilbride Art Class pictured with Cathaoirleach Cllr. Orla Leyden at Kilbride Community Centre recently.

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Hospice Shine a Light appeal Mayo/Roscommon Hospice invite you to participate in their Christmas appeal and sponsor a light on the Hospice Christmas Tree in Knock for someone you know, whether living or deceased. Special cards available at all pharmacies in Mayo and Roscommon, in Hospice shops and Knock Shrine. All names on the cards will be included in a Book of Remembrance and will be remembered at the Ecumenical Service in Knock in January. The Tree-lighting ceremony takes place in Knock at 2 pm on Sunday, 3rd of December following a 5km memorial walk. All welcome. Contact 094-9388666.

Hospice Memorial Walk The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Memorial 5km Walk takes place on December 3rd in Knock at 1 pm to mark the beginning of the 25th anniversary of Palliative Care Services in Mayo and Roscommon. Registration is now open on Eventbrite or through the Hospice Office. Cost of registration is €15 per person

NEWS…at a glance Scheme have provided three defibrillators in the community which are there for people to use if someone suffers a cardiac arrest. These are located at Moore Community Hall, Clonfad Church and Camcloon National School. Please come along with your family and meet our community first responders and ambulance service personnel. Learn how to save a life, get hands-on experience of CPR, learn how to use a defibrillator device and sign up for certified training.

and includes a souvenir t-shirt. All proceeds raised go directly to local Palliative Care Services. For more info call 094-9388666. Thank you for your support.

Ógra Fianna Fáíl AGM The Roscommon Ógra Fianna Fáíl AGM will take place in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on this Friday, the 3rd of November at 8 pm. All welcome.

Moore group to hold CPR Awareness Session Moore Community Public Access Defibrillator Scheme Committee are holding a life-saving CPR awareness session at Moore Community Hall on Sunday, 12th of November at 12.15 pm. Members of the community are invited to attend to find out more about how to use defibrillators and administer CPR.

Family Christmas Weekend at Ardcarne Centres Pictured attending Spooktacular at Áras an Chontae were Sarah Browne and Una Fannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

This event is supported by the National Ambulance Service who will involve members of the community in getting

hands-on experience of the steps needed to save a life. Moore Community Public Access Defibrillator

Join with family, friends and neighbours for a Family Christmas Weekend at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle & Roscommon Town, 11th and 12th November, 1-6 pm both days. Enjoy mulled wine and nibbles and help support local fundraising campaign

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Niamh’s Journey There, and your local Roscommon/ Mayo Hospice. There’s loads of fun both days for all the family and a wonderland of the latest Christmas styles and décor at the newly-opened Ardcarne Garden Centre Christmas Shop, Boyle & Roscommon Town.

Public meeting on abortion issue A public meeting on the following topic – ‘How abortion harms human rights’ – with Maria Steen and David Quinn will be held in Roscommon town later this month. The meeting will commence at 8 pm on Tuesday, 14th of November in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. All are welcome.

RosFM Table Quiz in Carthy’s The local community radio station, RosFM (94.6) is holding a table quiz on Friday, 3rd of November at 9 pm in Carthy’s Pub, Castle St., Roscommon. A table of four is €40. RosFM is run by volunteers and has a new schedule from 11 am-7 pm from Monday to Friday. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Monster Auction & Bric-A-Brac in Athleague this Sunday

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There is a Monster Fundraising Auction taking place in Athleague Community Centre on this Sunday, 5th of November starting at 12 noon SHARP, with viewing of lots on the day from 11 am. Athleague Community Centre Ltd plan to develop a sports hall which is Phase 2 of the project. This sports hall would be a great amenity for the youth of the area. Proceeds from this auction will go to fund this project. Your support would be greatly appreciated in any way you think you can help. We will gratefully accept goods, service or vouchers that can all be auctioned on the day. We would appreciate donations as early as possible in order to aid preparation of the catalogue. Ideal donations would include antiques, services/ labour, sport equipment/bicycles, furniture, vouchers, fuel, books, paintings, livestock/ machinery, farm produce, bric-a-brac, cash donations and electrical goods. Please note, no tvs or second-hand beds. Donation drop-off times at the community centre will be on Thursday (2nd) and Friday (3rd) from 7-9 pm and on Saturday, 4th of November from 9 am-5 pm. The auction is run in conjunction with Tremane Hurling Club, Fuerty Football Club, Athleague National School & Athleague Hurling Club. The proceeds of your donation will be divided equally between the community centre and your chosen organisation. If you require any further information you can contact any of the following representatives:

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Athleague Community Centre: Ann McConn (086-2040575) or Paddy Purcell (087-3186590); Tremane Hurling Club: Francis Kelly (0877734599) or Bernard Haughey (087-7596033); Athleague National School: (090-6663420); Fuerty Football Club: Gerry Wynne (0868076790) or Seamus Murray (087-2222874); Athleague Hurling Club: JP Murray (0877955095) or Anthony Flaherty (087-2521737). Donations from businesses would also be appreciated and your business name will be included in the auction brochure on the day. Come along on the day for a great day out. With over 400 lots on the day, all items will be sold to the highest bidder. Check out our Facebook Page ‘Athleague Community Centre’ for pictures of the items for sale in the Auction. The page will be updated as the lots come in. We can assure that there will be items to suit everybody. There will also be thousands of items in the Bric-A-Brac section, just off the Auction Hall. Catering facilities including cold and hot food will be available on the day as well as a draw for a Monster Hamper and other prizes. Athleague is the place to be this Sunday, so don’t miss out.

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Pictured at a coffee morning hosted by Roscommon Traveller Health Project were Christopher Scally, Gail Murray and Frank O’Toole. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at a coffee morning hosted by Roscommon Traveller Health Project were Bridie Mongan, Mary Mongan, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council and Seán Óg Higgins. Picture: Andrew Fox

Acute stress is a response to imminent danger Chronic stress is caused by constant emotional pressure. It produces hormones that weaken the immune system and damage bones. It is essential that stress related symptoms are confronted in the proper manner to avoid disease setting in. The symptoms and diseases that people can experience are too numerous to mention. Bio energy is a powerful healing science that can be highly effective in treating numerous conditions, the most common being back pain, headaches, arthritis, lack of energy and stress or anxiety. The body is composed of energy and should flow freely to be in good health. It is when the energy becomes blocked that problems can occur on a physical and emotional level. A therapist is trained to detect these blockages and release the energy for it to flow freely and remain balanced. This in turn activates the person’s own natural healing ability. Maureen Murphy has been a bio-energy therapist for over 20 years and currently holds a permanent clinic in Claremorris. Clinics are also held in Castlebar and Ballina. The next Roscommon clinic takes place on Monday 6th November. Treatment is private and by appointment. For more information, telephone (087 ) 2494022 or (094 ) 9540068.

Pictured at a coffee morning hosted by Roscommon Traveller Health Project were Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Mary Ellen Mongan, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Annmarie Murphy and Cllr. Paddy Kilduff. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Scally’s book to help ﬁght homelessness Former Roscommon footballing great Paul Earley will launch local writer John Scally’s new book ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Story’ in Roscommon town later this month. The event takes place on Friday, 10th of November at 8 pm in the popular Down the Hatch pub in Roscommon town.

The Co. Roscommon native’s book is a series of original short stories with a seasonal theme and is a practical response to the current homeless crisis. All royalties from the sale of the book will go to the Peter McVerry Trust. All are welcome to the event.

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ETL – from bank to local NEW FACE, SAME PLACE A series by Carmel Kelly-Palmer here is a narrative which sums up the pivotal role played by any bank in any small town in Ireland. Its title is ‘Charley’s Mate’, written by Joe Redmond. He wrote: “In the mid-1930s I spent three years in the Roscommon branch of what was then the National Bank. Most of our customers were livestock farmers, and over many years it had been a tradition that we would finish up as early as possible on fair days, and go down the town to have a few jars and a chat with a number of them.” (See full article alongside in this feature). From 1971 until retiring in 1986, Bill Finn was manager of such a community bank, the old Bank of Ireland, then

located on the site now occupied by ETL. I met with Elizabeth Finn, daughter of the late Bill Finn. She told me there were three boys and three girls in the family. I asked her what it was like living on the business premises, one that played such an important part in the life of the town? “We made it our home for a few years and then moved to a private house opposite the Golf Links.” I asked if she interacted with staff and met customers? “When the staff had a coffee break we would chat to them and sometimes meet people who came into the bank.” Elizabeth was born in Kilkenny, later moving to Ballinrobe and “when I was aged 13 we came to

Bridie Scanlon, Gillian Molloy, Rita Oates and Caoimhe Miley pictured in ETL

Roscommon.” How did Roscommon differ to other towns? “I found Roscommon very lively, with many shops and a great atmosphere – I remember Donnellans, Heatons, Mary Hicks, Miss Higgins.” Familiar names to so many of us still today. Elizabeth further told me the whole family were very musical. “We were always listening to music on the radio or record player and both my parents played the piano. My

mother was indeed a great musician.” I asked Elizabeth what she remembers most about her father in his position of Bank Manager? “He was a frontline man, always eager and ready to meet the public. He chatted to everyone. He enjoyed his golf and my mother was a regular there too in her role of playing the piano at the Golf Club.” Today, on the same central spot, ETL (formerly ‘Eight ‘Til Late’) has long been

established as a location for all manner of goods including giftware, arts and crafts and newspapers and magazines (or any number of other items) and of course a quick ‘hello’ to proprietor Michael Oates, his wife Rita or one of their friendly assistants. It’s also true to say that you go into ETL in Main Street in Roscommon town and you actually forget to come out! It has become a place where you tend to linger as it is so captivating. Now

ETL Craft and Giftware Centre, the premises was established in 1984 (then as Eight ‘Til Late), a family business in the heart of the town. Michael Oates says: “We specialise in sourcing the perfect gift for every occasion, stocking an impressive collection of designer handbags, textiles and jewellery at affordable prices. We have a fantastic range of both Irish and International brands.” Some of the leading Irish designers stocked at ETL include Orla Kiely Handbags and Jewellery; Alan Ardiff Jewellery; Enibas Jewellery; Galway Crystal;Beleek; Genesis and Mindy Brown; Newgrange and Shannonbridge. “We also support local designers, including Fine Arts by Black Hen of Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon; Homefarm Woodturning, Roscommon, and Button Studio – Athlone, County

Westmeath.” Michael continues: “Here at ETL we have a professional framing service and FUJI photographic Digital Centre. We enjoy providing quality, individuality and creativity to all aspects of this service. We custom-make any size frame to cradle that cherished memory – from the family photograph, graduation certificate, jersey or marathon medal. A popular gift amongst our visitors is our wide range of vintage photographs of Roscommon.” ETL has it all: crafts, giftware, jewellery, accessories –not to mention a wide variety of artwork from both local and international artists! ‘Charley’s Mate’ - Narrated by JOE REDMOND’ is reproduced from Golden Guineas Tales of Irish Bankers 1920-1970 with permission. Collected and compiled by Des Smyth, Edited by Eilis O’Brien.

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ETL has certainly evolved since Michael and Rita Oates set up shop in the 1980s in what was once the Bank of Ireland on Main Street. Their bright and open store now features a modern ‘Digital Centre’, which offers a wide range of photography and framing services. ETL also contains one of the widest collections of greeting cards in Co. Roscommon as well as an extensive collection of fashion and jewellery and accessories. For those who know Rita Oates it should come as no surprise that ETL now also stocks artwork from both local and international artists. Rita was born in Kansas City to Irish immigrant parents and has had an appreciation for art and creativity from an early age. Despite her life-long love of art, she entered the teaching profession before she and Michael opened the successful, family-run giftware and craft shop in Roscommon town. Her love of art remained and she has continued to showcase unique pieces at ETL. Among that artwork are her own projects, ‘Singling By Myself’ and

Left: Rita Oates pictured in ETL, Roscommon town. Right: Some of the beautiful handbags and gifts at ETL, Roscommon town. Picture: Andrew Fox.

‘Measure Your Worth’. ‘Singing By Myself’ combines imagery with short messages. The words accompanying each image are thought-provoking and intended to be positive and uplifting. The kind of messages that would look and feel good on the office wall or even at home. Rita described her attempt to “bring the viewer on a personal journey of reflection, encouragement and hope.” Her other project, ‘Measure Your

Worth’, features watercolour paintings which contain images of jars of colourful gems symbolising people’s lives. It’s Rita’s attempt to encourage the viewer to be “more self-reflective and self-aware” and certainly leads one to reflect on the value of each day. The beads represent actions, emotions and behaviours, and beg the question ‘How did you fill the jar that was your day?’ Family is at the heart of this project and

indeed Rita refocused her energies towards art after her six children had “left the nest” while her inspiration for ‘Measure Your Worth’ comes from a desire to give her grandchildren values and meaning in this modern world. Rita’s own projects are flanked by other colourful works with many wonderful gift ideas for occasions such as weddings, christenings, engagements and birthdays among them.

“We have a wide range of beautiful artwork currently in stock from renowned artists such as Rebecca Kahn, Button Studio, Sue Fenlon, Belinda Northcote, Sarah McKenna, Michelle Owens, Black Hen Designs, Daisy Mason and others,” says Rita. There are art projects on the walls of ETL that would bring life and meaning to any room in the house and all are available at very reasonable prices. Whether it’s beautifully sculptured pieces by Rebecca Kahn, ‘The Positive Tree’ by Belinda Northcote or something a little different from the Button Studio, customers are sure to find something which speaks to them. Rita and Michael present the artwork in such a way that time passes quickly as you browse the various collections. With Christmas now just around the corner, ETL should feature strongly in local shoppers’ plans when it comes to buying meaningful gifts. Michael, Rita and their friendly staff have taken tremendous care to provide a unique shopping experience in Roscommon town and ETL remains wall to wall with creative ideas.

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newsbriefs Kilteevan Tidy Towns update Kilteevan Tidy Towns would like to thank everyone who supported our very successful Coffee Morning. Thanks to your generosity we raised €500. Thank you to those who provided the delicious homemade goodies, and to those who supported the raffle and made donations. Thanks also to the unsung heroes in our community who cleaned and prepared the Community Centre, served the tea/coffee and cleaned up afterwards. Sincere thanks also to Fr. Sean Beirne and to the Roscommon People and Roscommon Herald for their continued support. We are delighted to announce that we also have new committee members. This is our Tidy Towns Team (TTT) for 2017/2018 –Chairperson: Eileen Fahey; Secretary: Marguerite Croghan; Treasurer: Hugh Brennan; Youth Liaison: Trish Fox; Gardening Manager: Lena Coyle; Committee Members: Fiona Kilmartin, Gertie Murphy, Fiona Coen, Mattie Murphy, Caitriona Dolan, Joe Fox, David Gibbons, Barney Donlon, Brian Carroll and Ray Clabby; Youth Tidy Towns: Kieran Coyle, James Mooney, Kevin Fannon, Sophie Coen, Luke Keane and Dean Cribbon. Junior Tidy Towns: We also have a strong Junior Tidy Towns Team who under the leadership of Trish Fox does wonderful work in conjunction with the staff and students of Kilteevan National School.

Coffee ‘as Gaeilge’ at Rogue & Co! We all studied Irish at school but unfortunately we have forgotten it – or have we? On Tuesday, November 14th Rogue & Co will play host to a ‘coffee morning as Gaeilge’ at 11 am. Everyone is invited to come along and practice their Irish over a cappuccino and a bun. These popular coffee mornings along with the ‘popup Gaeltachtas’ and other Irish language meet-ups, point to a definite resurgence of interest in the Irish language. The ‘coffee morning as Gaeilge’ is now spreading nationwide and will hit Roscommon in the next two weeks. The organisers look forward to welcoming those with an interest in our native tongue to Rogue & Co Café on Tuesday, November 14th. Rita and Michael Oates, (top left), opened ETL in the 1980s in what was once the Bank of Ireland on Main Street, Roscommon town. Their bright and open store now features a modern ‘Digital Centre’, which offers a wide range of photography and framing services. ETL also contains one of the widest collections of greeting cards in Co. Roscommon as well as an extensive collection of art, fashion, jewellery and accessories.

Golden Guineas Charley’s Mate Joe Redmond In the mid 1930s I spent three years in the Roscommon branch of what was then the National Bank. Most of our customers were livestock farmers, and over many years it had been a tradition that we would finish up as early as possible on fair days, and go down the town to have a few jars and a chat with a number of them. On one of these occasions I had an experience which I will never forget. One of the customers we always met was a big, brawny, good-humoured character called Charley. He was well-off, owned a big farm about eight

miles out in the country and only came to town on fair days. He was a bachelor, though several comely maidens are said to have fancied him, and although he courted a few of them, he was not prepared to take on a wife. On the day in question, he came into the pub where we had gathered. He had a large paper parcel under his arm which he told us contained his ‘mate’, and admonished us not to let him forget it. We did the regular round of customers’ pubs, and as usual finished up in the Commercial Club. The Commercial was a long-standing social premises in which no licensing laws were observed as the arms of the law were amongst its most loyal supporters, day and night. When we arrived, Charley placed his parcel on a table in the so-called lounge. It was by now a bit the worse for wear,

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and the paper was torn in places, revealing a few pounds of juicy steak. Now, in the Club there was a card room as well as the lounge where most of us stayed. Charley elected to go and watch snooker. There was a large open fireplace in which a very warm fire was burning brightly. As it was a cold night we all pulled our chairs around it and chatted away, while quaffing the frothy pints. Suddenly one of the company announced that he was starving with hunger and ‘could eat a bit of a farmer’s arse through a ditch’. I noticed a sudden gleam come in his eye. He rang the little brass bell to summon Jimmy the steward and, when he arrived, whispered in his ear. Jimmy went off and arrived back with a scrubbing brush and a box of cleaning powder which he handed over. Our friend whispered something else so Jimmy went out again.

In the meantime he collected the long-handled shovel which was used for putting coke on the fire, brought it over to the sink and proceeded to scrub it until it was like new. He then took out a large penknife and came over to the table where Charley’s ‘mate’ was. He cut open the parcel and proceeded to slice the steak into strips and put them on the shovel which he held over the fire until they were nicely fried. Jimmy then came in with a large dish of buttered brown bread. Our friend cut up all the steak and we all got a slice and some bread. I must confess I had never tasted such a gorgeous meal since. Charley came back from the snooker room saying he had to go. He started to roar ‘where is me mate?’ Nobody budged. When I was leaving he still had no idea where it had gone. I don’t think he ever did.

Extended dental and optical services welcomed Fine Gael Senators Maura Hopkins and Frank Feighan have welcomed the extension of dental and optical services that are now available to qualified PRSI contributors. €70 million has been provided for extended services under the Treatment Benefit Scheme. This means that qualified PRSI contributors and their dependant spouses/partners will be able to avail of extended treatment benefits. Senator Hopkins said: “The dental scheme will now include a contribution to cleanings, either an annual scale and polish or more extensive treatment, if it is required. Cleaning may require a co-payment from the patient up to a maximum of €15. “The optical scheme will now cover the provision of glasses, either free or subsidised if an upgraded design is chosen and repairs to glasses will also be covered under the scheme. A contribution towards contact lenses will also be covered.” Senator Feighan said: “This is great news for workers here in Roscommon. It means they can now avail of free teeth cleaning and free glasses when they need them. This will encourage more working people to take better care of their health, which should drive down their health expenses in the longer run.” Senator Hopkins concluded: “These changes are very positive for employees and self-employed persons who contribute each week to the Social Insurance Fund through their weekly PRSI payments.”

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€32,500 + VAT €24,500 €24,500 €22,500 + Vat €22,500 €18,500

€21,500 + VAT €18,500 €17,000 €12,500 €11,500 €12,500 €9,500 €6,500 €6,500

€19,500 + VAT €15,000 €14,000 €9,950 €9,500 €10,500 €7,500 €4,500 €5,000

€18,500 €19,000 €10,500 €16,500 €9,950

€16,500 €17,000 €9,000 €14,500 €7,950 €4,000 + VAT €4,500 €4,500 €4,500

NISSAN RANGE

162 132 131 2012 2011 2011 2008 2007 2006

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 Petrol 5DR Nissan Quashqai 1.5 DSL SE Nissan Micra 1.2 5DR Nissan Quashqai XE 7 Seater Nissan Primaster 2.0 TDI LWB Nissan Note 1.5 DSL Com Nissan Primaster 2.0 TDI LWB Nissan Pathfinder 4X4 Com Nissan Pathfinder 4X4

€6,500 €6,500 €6,500

MITSUBISHI RANGE

172 161 161 151 151 141 2011 2010 2010 2008

Mitsubishi L200 Auto Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol Mitsubishi Outlander Com

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€28,860 + VAT €24,500 €21,500 + VAT €17,000 + VAT €22,500 €17,000 + Vat €10,500 €9,500 €6,500 €4,500

Make & Model 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 LWB 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 TDI LWB 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 TDI LWB 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TDI SWB 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TDI SWB

Was

Now €9,500 €8,500 €6,500 €4,500 €3,000

TOYOTA RANGE

141 2010 2009 2006 2005

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

€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 €6,500 + 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

162 2012 2010 2007

Citreon Berlingo Van DSL S Seater Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL OPEL RANGE 2010 Opel Vivaro 2.0 DSL 2008 Opel Antar 2.0 DSL 4X4

€11,500 €8,500 €6,000 €2,000 €7,500 €6,000

BUSES RANGE

171 152 151 151 151 2011 2008 2008 2007 2007 2003

Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 9 Seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL Volkswagen Caravelle C/L DSL Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP Combi 6 Seater LWB Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 Seater Volkswagen Kombi 2.5 TDI LWB 6 Seater Volkswagen Kombi LWB 6 Seater Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 Seater Volkswagen Kombi 6 Seater Pick Up

€39,500 €36,000 €34,500 €24,000 + vat €21,000 €8,500 + VAT €6,000

€38,500 €34,500 €38,500 €33,500 €22,500 + VAT €19,950 €8,500 €8,600 + VAT €7,000 + VAT €7,500 €4,000

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OTHER MAKES RANGE 162 131 2011 2008 2007 2007

Citroen Berlingo Van DSL 3 seater Citroen C5 1.6DSL Extras Ford Focus 1.6DSL BMW 320DSL Ford Galaxy 7 seater DSL Hyundai Trajet DSL 7 Seater

€11,500 €11,500 €7,500 €6,500 €4,500 €3,000

AUDI RANGE 151 141 131 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007

Audi A4 2.0TDI Audi A4 2.0TDI Silver Audi Q3 2.0TDI SE Audi A5 2.0TDI 174HP Audi A4 2.0TDI 136HP full leather Audi A3 1.6TDI Extras Audi A5 2.0TDI Audi A4 TDI Audi A4 TDi Audi A3 2.0TDI Audi A6 2.0TDI 140HP A/T Audi A4 TDI A/T

€26,500 €21,500 €24,500 €18,000 €15,500 €13,500 €15,000 €12,500 €10,500 €10,000 €10,500 €8,500

€24,500 €19,500 €21,000 €15,000 €13,500 €11,500 €12,500 €10,500 €8,500 €8,000 €8,500 €6,500

€20,500 €18,500 €21,500

€18,500 €16,500 €18,500 €2,500

€30,500 €32,500

€25,500 €27,500

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RANGE 141 141 142 2004

Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TDI Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI DSN Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 petrol

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RANGE 171 171

Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Automatic

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

Make & Model Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Estate Allstar Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI All Star Volkswagen Golf 1.2 Petrol “R” Line Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI Highline 150HP Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Automatic Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI C/L 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI

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Year 142 141 132 131 2012 2011 2011 2010

Make & Model Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BM Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI A/T C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/l

141 131 2012 2009

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

141

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 140BHP Sports

171 161 152 151 142 132 2012 2011 2008 2008

VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN RANGE

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€19,950 €19,795 €17,295 €16,500 €14,500 €13,500 €12,500 €12,500 €13,500 €12,500 €11,500 €10,500 €11,500 €9,500 €7,500

€16,500 €15,800 €13,500 €14,500 €12,500 €12,500 €11,500 €11,500 €12,500 €11,500 €10,500 €9,500 €9,500 €7,500 €6,000

€27,000 €28,500 €24,500 €23,500 €21,500 €19,500 €17,500 €17,000 €16,000 €15,000 €13,000 €12,000 €11,000 €8,500 €9,500 €7,000 €7,000 €6,500 €5,000 €4,500 €4,250

€23,500 €25,000 €21,500 €21,500 €19,500 €18,500 €16,500 €15,500 €14,500 €13,500 €12,500 €11,000 €9,500 €7,500 €8,500 €5,000 €6,000 €5,250 €3,500 €3,000 €3,000

€37,900 €35,500 €33,500 €36,000 €27,500 €23,500 €21,000 €27,500

€31,500 €29,500 €27,500 €29,500 €24,500 €21,500 €18,500 €25,500

VOLKSWAGEN POLO RANGE 171 171 171 151 151 142 141 131 132 2012 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA RANGE 171 171 171 162 161 152 151 151 141 131 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI T/L Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L Automatic Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Automatic Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI T/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Automatic Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Sports Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI C/L

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RANGE 171 171 171 171 161 161 152 151

Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HP H/L 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 Highline Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HPH/L Automatic

€21,000 €16,500 €15,000 €10,500

€18,500 €14,950 €13,000 €8,500

€23,000

€21,000

€49,500 €45,500 €9,800 €7,500 €4,500

€42,950 €38,500 €8,500 €6,000 €3,500

€38,500 €36,00 €26,000 €27,000 €22,500 €14,500 €13,000 €8,000

€33,500 €32,500 €24,500 €25,500 €21,000 €12,500 €11,500 €7,500

€34,500 €38,500 €28,500 €23,500 €32,500 €24,500 €21,000 €27,500 €23,000 €20,500 €15,500 €14,500 €15,500

€29,500 €33,500 €26,500 €21,500 €29,500 €22,500 €19,500 €25,500 €21,000 €18,500 €13,500 €12,500 €13,500

€14,500 €9,500 €8,500 €8,000

€12,500 €8,500 €6,500 €6,500

€23,500 €16,500 €21,500 €28,500 €23,500 €18,500 €20,000 €20,000 €13,500 €11,000 €6,000

€19,500 €13,500 €19,500 €26,500 €21,500 €15,000 €18,000 €18,000 €11,500 €9,000 €4,000

€16,500 €20,000 €18,500 €12,500 €11,000 €8,000 €23,000 €15,500 €11,500 €8,500 €11,500 €9,500

€14,500 €18,000 €16,500 €10,500 €9,000 €6,000 €21,000 €13,500 €9,500 €6,500 €9,500 €7,500

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO RANGE

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SV & GOLF PLUS RANGE €29,500 €27,500 €21,500 €22,500 €18,500 €17,500 €15,000 €12,500 €7,000 €8,500

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC RANGE

VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN RANGE

Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L SV 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

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171 171 2008 2006 2005 171 171 152 151 131 131 2011 2008

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN RANGE 171 171 161 151 151 152 141 141 132 131 2012 2011 2010

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L Extras Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI H/L 150BHP Extras Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L Sports Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Life / Leisure Volkswagen Tiguan E-R 2.0 TDI 140HP M6F 4 Motion A/T Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI TFN Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP Sports Model A/T Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP “R” Line Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Full Leather Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP Sports

VOLSWAGEN UP RANGE 162 141 131 2012

Volkswagen Up 1.0 5DR Volkswagen Up Volkswagen Up Volkswagen Up

SKODA RANGE 171 171 161 161 161 152 151 142 2012 2011 2006

Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Skoda Fabia 1.0 5Dr Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI Outdoor Skoda Superb 16TDI Style Skoda Style 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Elegance SKoda 1.2TSI Petrol Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI (White) Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Elegance

TOYOTA RANGE 171 162 152 2012 2012 2008 161 131 2011 2009 2011 2010

Toyota Yaris 1.0 5DR Toyota Auris D4D Luna Toyota Auris D4D Luna Toyota Auris D4D Luna Toyota Auris Van Toyota Auris D4D Toyota Avensis 1.6 DSL Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D Toyota Corolla D4D Toyota Hiace Van

Roscommon People Friday 03 November 2017

NewsPeople THE MOORE, THE MERRIER…!

Billy and Mary Moore welcomed some very familiar guests to their wedding at the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town on Saturday. No fewer than eight of Billy’s siblings had previously celebrated their weddings at the same venue! The Moores from Ballyforan enjoyed another big day out at the Abbey Hotel on Saturday. Pictured (l-r, standing and sitting): were Paul and Gertie Doolan, Sean and Lucy Fitzmaurice, Johnny Blighe (representing his father, the late Mick Blighe) and his mother, Kitty Blighe; Gerry and Ann Dowd; Billy and Mary Moore; Tommy Grealy (Abbey Hotel); Gerry and Mary Mongey; Jimmy and Peggy Lynch; Peter and Mairéad Moore; and Paddy and Lorraine Moore. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The man who didn’t move on…  PAUL HEALY

There he was, on the phone, chatting, smiling, pacing up and down like we all do on our mobiles, a nod here and a wave there as people passed, the pep very obviously back in his step. Seeing him in conversation over coffee with some acquaintances in the Abbey Hotel on Friday – a business meeting of sorts, no doubt – wasn’t notable in the way it would have been a few years ago. A few years ago, perhaps even more recently, he couldn’t comfortably show his face in Roscommon town. Now it no longer seems unusual or notable to see him relaxed and in good form in Roscommon town. Now he’s almost just another politician, chatting to some acquaintances. Time has passed. For some, it may even have brought new perspectives on ‘the war.’ This is much, much better. And it doesn’t mean that anyone has to change their view on the Roscommon Hospital fiasco, unless they choose to. With the passing of the years, there is space now to still cast blame, but also to take some stock of what all the key players have done about the hospital issue since the hostilities broke out. And the interesting thing is that the man on the phone in the Abbey Hotel last Friday has, and I say this as

 PAUL HEALY

‘It reflects much better on all of us that the toxic tension is gone…and it doesn’t mean that anyone has to change their view on the Roscommon Hospital fiasco.’ Picture: Andrew Fox

one of his harshest critics at the time, at least stayed in the battlefield, kept foraging…initially continuously repeating his oft-ridiculed defence of his fateful stance, then gamely concentrating on rebuilding certain positive things from the ashes of the A&E ruins. And while A&E is gone – and the urgent care building looks chronically underused – it’s indisputable that other very positive developments are happening at the hospital, a hospital which we must never give up on. So the man on the phone in the Abbey Hotel last Friday actually deserves some credit – grudging or otherwise –

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Denis and that unﬁnished business…

because while he himself has judged that he is no longer electable as a TD in Roscommon, it is also commendable that he has continued his salvage work at the hospital in the knowledge that his career focus is now on Sligo/Leitrim. Anyways, one could write a book about the whole saga. Nothing black and white. The man on the phone certainly played his part in the downfall of Roscommon A&E, but its authors were Kenny and Reilly, and let’s not forget that many other politicians and commentators relished depicting the Boyle man as the pantomime villain. And yet, all those other politicians, and I do mean our local ones, have moved on from Roscommon Hospital, in real terms. They made a lot of noise and then moved on, happy to leave it to the pantomime villain. So I actually think that a certain respect ought to go to him, because he at least did stay in the battlefield, he took the hits and the abuse and vilification, he has recovered, and the pep is back in his step. We don’t have to agree with

his role in the hospital war to recognise that. Nothing black and white in this story. The man on the phone in the Abbey Hotel last Friday is the only one who didn’t move away from the crime scene. It reflects much better on all of us that the toxic tension is gone, and that the man on the phone can now go about his business without being abused and/or ostracised. We can still be appalled at the dishonesty in 2011 of Fine Gael/Labour; we can still oppose the Boyle man’s stance. But, six years on, we can see there is at least some shade here, more shade and colour than mere black and white. Everyone else pretty much got off the stage (including the public and the once-vocal consultants). He stayed. Whatever about the rights and wrongs of the saga and his role in it, we shouldn’t begrudge Frank Feighan the calmer atmosphere, the more mature climate, maybe even the pep in his step.

Denis Naughten, now a high profile Independent Minister in this era of new politics, remains outside the Fine Gael tent, banished over the Roscommon A&E crisis. Fine Gael through and through, but still outside the tent – the question is: for how long? Naughten’s return to Fine Gael at some stage is seen as inevitable, and now that Enda Kenny is no longer leader, it’s getting closer. And the party hierarchy would welcome back a politician of such ability, and of such impeccable Fine Gael credentials. But there are other considerations: How does the party in Roscommon feel about Naughten returning to the fold? And how does Naughten present (I won’t use the word ‘spin’) his return to the Roscommon electorate? On the former, there’s certainly some unhealed wounds arising from the chaos of 2011 (when Naughten and Fine Gael parted company, it wasn’t without some acrimony locally) but it’s nothing that would prevent his return. On the latter, Naughten would have little difficulty in justifying a reconciliation to people, no matter how exercised they may be by the A&E closure. The Phoenix magazine recently speculated that Naughten could rejoin Fine Gael very soon, as in “before or just after the next election.” This writer has often stated in print that Naughten will definitely return to Fine Gael, ending his unplanned but necessary period as an Independent. I expect the reconciliation to happen some time after the next general election. Yes, the Naughten Phoenix will rise again within Fine Gael!

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Eugene’s call on Taoiseach Leo… ‘Give us timeframe on upgrading of N4 & N5’ Eugene Murphy TD has welcomed the fact that the Taoiseach has confirmed that upgrading of the N4 and N5 have been included in the capital plan – but the Fianna Fáil TD has called on Mr. Varadkar to put in place a definite timeframe for such works.

Deputy Murphy raised the matter with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during Questions on Promised Legislation in the Dáil. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed that the N4 and N5 will be upgraded – but he was unable to indicate when construction will begin. Deputy Murphy: “I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach confirmed that the upgrading of the N4 and

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Friendship Circle Everyone is welcome along to The Core, Roscommon Town this Sunday for games, food, music and craic as part of the Friendship Circle from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Great value at Alan’s Birthday exhibition! An exhibition by artist Alan Tarpey will take place in Murray’s bar in Knockcroghery village on Sunday, November 5th, from 1 pm to 11 pm. Because this exhibition is also taking place on Alan’s 37th birthday, all works will be half-price on the day! All are welcome.

FF convention ‘within weeks’ The Fianna Fáil Selection Convention for Roscommon/Galway constituency is likely to be held within the next five or six weeks. Mr. Larry Brennan, a Roscommon-based member of the Fianna Fáil National Executive, confirmed to the Roscommon People that the party is anxious to hold all its selection conventions by the end of the year or “early in the New Year at the latest.”

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the N5 are included in the capital plan. It is disappointing however that the Taoiseach was unable to provide a timeframe for these upgrading works and I hope that the profiling work which he referred to does not drag on indefinitely as these upgrades are part of a vital infrastructure for the West of Ireland. “I would like to see construction beginning as soon as possible,” said Deputy Murphy.

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This month the Ballaghaderreen Carboot and Craft Market is taking place on Saturday, 11th of November. The market is being held across three shop units in Duffy’s SuperValu Carpark, and runs from 10 am-3 pm. There will be a range of carboot stalls including the Roscommon Cat TNR, and we are especially pleased to welcome back the Roscommon SPCA bric-a-brac stall. Also attending is a number of different craft stalls selling a range of knitwear, homemade jams and much more. Anyone wishing to book a stall for carboot or craft can do so by contacting Linda on 089-4447788.

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Ű PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES Ű FLUORESCENT TUBES Ű HOUSEHOLD AEROSOLS Ű UNDERSINK HOUSEHOLD WASTE Ű PAINTS & LACQUERS (UP TO TEN TINS)

No items other thBO household hazardous waste items listed above will be accepted at this collection. For further details please contact: Email: environment@roscommoncoco.ie Tel: 0906637260

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Townhouse in a prominent location At Church Street, Roscommon, Pat Hughes

PAT HUGHES & CO. LTD. AUCTIONEER & VALUER ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL: 090 66 27003 • FAX: 090 66 26296 EMAIL: info@pathughesauctioneers.com www.pathughesauctioneers.com

& Co. have for sale a large five-bedroomed townhouse in need of some modernisation. The building is prominently located. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesaucitoneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON Church Street, Roscommon town

Commercial units on books of Pat Hughes At Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, Pat Hughes & Co. are offering to let a 9,500 sq. ft. unit (formerly Connaught Motors). The building can be let in one or two lots to suit. At The Square, Roscommon, Pat Hughes & Co. have available to rent a circa 800 sq. ft. commercial unit, formerly Mary Raftery Jewellers. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesaucitoneers.com

An attractive 5-bedroomed townhouse on large site with rear entrance, suitable for further development subject to Planning Permission being granted. ______________________________________

FOR SALE GLENBALLYTHOMAS, TULSK

Five-bedroomed townhouse Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon are offering for sale at Abbey Street, Roscommon, a fivebedroomed townhouse with huge development potential, due to its prominent location and rear access. The residence is in excellent condition and stands in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesaucitoneers.com

Circa 14 acres with old stone two story dwelling thereon. The residence is in need of total modernisation. The lands have the benefit of a cattle pen and crush and mains water supply. Viewing highly recommended. ______________________________________

TO LET Circa 60 acres of winterage for cattle in two lots located convenient to Athleague.

Lands on the books of Pat Hughes On the books of auctioneers Hughes & Company (Roscommon) at Araghty, Athleague is circa 26 acres of land, located in two lots. These lands are located approximately one mile from the village of Athleague in a nice rural setting. Meanwhile, at Beechwood, Kilteevan, Hughes & Company have for sale circa 10 acres with excellent road frontage. The lands are located less than three miles from Roscommon Town. For further details contact Pat Hughes & Co. at 090-6627003. At Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Pat Hughes & Co. have for sale circa 18 acres of top quality agriculture land with access to three roads, and mains water supply. For further details contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesaucitoneers. com

Viewing of bungalow at The Walk is a must! At The Walk, Roscommon, Pat Hughes & Co. have for sale a large four-bedroomed bungalow on a corner site with a large garage to rear. The residence is in excellent condition. Viewing a must. Selling to offers in excess of €180,000. For further details contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesaucitoneers. com

PSRA Licence No. 001350

Oldwood development, located just off the Athlone Road, Roscommon

Only two remaining in Oldwood!

John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering the last two remaining properties located in the second phase in the Oldwood development, located just off the Athlone Road, Roscommon. The government’s ‘Help to Buy’ scheme for first-time buyers will give a rebate off income tax of 5% of the purchase price at Oldwood; equal to say €9,300. John Earley commented: “We enjoyed a hugely successful launch of the first phase of this exclusive development which is one of the first developments to achieve an Arated energy efficiency in every home. “All properties in the first phase sold out in a short space of time and viewers were hugely impressed with the level of finish of each of the houses and the attention to detail. We are now inviting enquiries for the remaining two semi-priced at €186,000. In order to secure a property in this phase of construction, early booking is advised. “Oldwood creates energy savings of as much as c. 60% per year. While Oldwood’s location is important, what sets it apart is the attention to detail throughout every facet of its design and build. Each property is finished with a luxurious and stylish finish, with sleek fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms, high efficiency Panasonic Heat Source Pump air to water heating systems, triple glazed uPVC windows and a warming log burner for the lounge area. There is a lot to love and we invite you to step inside and see for yourself.” For further details, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/propertypartners.earley.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION 1ST DECEMBER 2017 In Durkin’s, Ballaghaderreen @ 4pm

Prime Industrial/ Commercial Property c.47,200 Sq.ft on 3.2 Acres (Former Cigar Factory) Located at ●

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BALLAGHADERREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON

Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

DUE TO SUCCESSFUL RECENT LETTINGS Properties for letting in all locations, particularly Roscommon Town for awaiting clients. • Prime industrial/ commerical property c.47,200 sq.ft/ 4,385 sq.m • Ground floor c.3,808 sq.m • First floor c.577 sq.m including offices/ canteen • Being sold with vacant possession and excluding plant/ machinery • In excellent condition throughout • Located in centre of West/ North West region • Situated c.20 km from Ireland West Airport Knock • Overall site area c.3.2 acres • Strategic lands adjoining zoned business enterprise park/ light industry 2017-2023 • Huge potential to acquire adjoining lands, if required • Contact sole selling agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

SOLICITOR FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SALE: KILRANE O’CALLAGHAN & CO. SLRS, BALLAGHADERREEN. TEL: 094-9860013

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PropertyPeople PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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

NEW TO THE MARKET 2 NUMBER PRIME BUNGALOW RESIDENCES LOCATED AT

18 & 19 LANESBORO STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

The Royal Hotel is situated on the northern bank of the Boyle River in the town of Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

What’s your vision for the Royal Hotel? The Royal Hotel is situated on the northern bank of the Boyle River and Roscommon County Council believe it is deserving of a central role in the future life of the town of Boyle. The building had been used as a hotel until approximately a decade ago when it ceased trading. The building has been vacant since then and its condition has deteriorated significantly since closure. Roscommon County Council has purchased the Royal Hotel site and now wishes to consult with the people of Boyle and open discussion on practical, constructive and sustainable solutions for the future use of this site. The council are asking for the people of Boyle to submit their vision for the site. Before making your submission please note: The site is zoned for ‘Core Town Centre’ uses

in the current Boyle Local Area Plan. We have learned that the most successful town centre development offers, not just one, but a rich variety of related and complementary uses which attract and sustain town centre communities. Some uses compatible with this zone may include: civic building, residential spaces, public open spaces, commercial spaces and a mix of shops. Flooding concerns: A significant proportion (over half) of the overall Royal Hotel site, (including over 90% of the out-buildings) are within a Flood Zone, as set out in the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) of the Boyle Local Area Plan. Proposals will only be considered in a flood zone where it is demonstrated that they will not have adverse impacts or impede access to

a watercourse, floodplain or flood protection and management facilities, or increase the risk of flooding to other locations. Other Important Information: The publican’s licence associated with the hotel expired in September 2010. The Royal Hotel is not a protected structure but is within the Boyle Town Architectural Conservation Area. Once all submissions have been reviewed by Roscommon County Council’s Economic Development Team, a report will be prepared for the Elected Members of Roscommon County Council as required by Planning Law. The findings will then be shared with the members of Boyle Town Team. Deadline for submissions is November 17th. Submission form can be found at www.roscommoncoco.ie

Public houses from €125,000 available at Earley’s Rockfield, Oran, Roscommon

Prime former ﬁlling station available John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a former filling station/shop located at Rockfield, Oran, Roscommon (on the main N60 Roscommon/Castlebar route) standing on c. 0.8 of an acre. “The external part of the property comprises of an extensive fore court area on which stands four numbered diesel and petrol pumps. This is an ideal property for many commercial interests on the main N60 and the Auctioneer invites viewings and offers in the region of €75,000 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.

John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering to the market six prime public houses located in counties Roscommon, Mayo and Galway with prices starting from only €125,000. John Earley commented to the Roscommon People: “We have experienced a very busy period of sales with the re-emergence of significant interest in public house in all areas. The value to be found at present holds excellent business opportunities for the right clients wishing to get into the licensed premises sector. “We presently have six properties with prices

2 number quality bungalow residences located convenient to Roscommon town centre and all local amenities. Both properties have been carefully renovated in recent years and now offer spacious living accommodation throughout with the benefit of enclosed rear garden areas. House 18 = c. 1,090 sq.ft (3 Bedroom) with vacant posession. Price Guide: €70,000. House 19 = c. 1,025 sq.ft (4 Bedroom) with the benefit of sitting tenant if desired. Price Guide: €80,000. Viewings and all offers for immediate sale are now invited. Joint Selling Agent: Sean Naughton, The Square, Roscommon. 090 66 25080. LEGAL: MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, MAIN ST, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS INVITED TO SELL THE FORMER EARLSFIELD CONVENT LOCATED AT

CARROWCAULY, BALLYMOTE, CO. SLIGO. Final offers after €205,000 to sell.

The former 11 B/R Convent of Mercy located in the heart of Ballymote village and all amenities. This imposing 3 bay, 2 storey over basement property stands on c. 9.14 acres of lands which comprise of beautiful formal gardens, mature hardwood trees, and an extensive tarmacadam driveway approach. A property that offers unlimited potential due its size and scope and comes to the market in excellent condition throughout having been carefully maintained throughout the years. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and final offers after €205,000 to sell. LEGAL: BRENDAN JOHNSON, MESSERS JOHNSON & JOHNSON SOLICITOR, BALLYMOTE, CO. SLIGO. 071 91 83304. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET PRIME ROADSIDE LANDS OF c. 22.70 ACRES SET OUT IN TWO LOTS LOCATED AT

BALLYLUGNAGON, BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON

starting at €125,000 for a substantial public house in a village setting and €250,000 for a primely located trading house with excellent trading figures. We now invite enquiry and viewings.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FI-

PAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, Property Partners Earley, Stonecourt, 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.

A most attractive holding of lands located in a renowned farming district close to Boyle town on the Gurteen road. The said lands can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and are set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: c. 20.28 acres with the benefit of dual road access and with a cattle crush and pen thereon. Lot 3: c. 2.42 acres. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.

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GAELS WIN COUNTY U-14 TITLE IN THRILLER… Pictured is the victorious Roscommon Gaels U-14 girls’ football team which overcame St. Croan’s in a hugely entertaining Division 3 Football Championship Final in Kilbride last Thursday night. The town team clinched the title on a scoreline of 6-4 to 4-3. Well done to both teams for providing 60 minutes of great football and congratulations to the champions!

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Sinéad Kenny, Natalie McHugh, Michael Finneran, Joanne Cregg, Jenny Higgins and Niamh Fleming. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Shane Gormley, Ann Gormley, Emma Gormley, Thomas Gormley, Aoife O’Connor and Marie O’Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon Ladies GAA Underage Development Quiz – Kilbride Community Centre

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Deirdre Walsh, Mary McIntyre, Aisling O’Connor, Damien McIntyre, Breda Keenan and Deirdre Gavin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Sorcha Casey, Lauren Curran, Caoimhe McIntyre, Aoife Gavin and Ciara Corcoran. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Anna Murray, Ciara Dowd, Karina Leonard and Éabha Dowd. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Mary Brogan, Paul Connolly and Cathy Garavan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Kilbride Community Centre for a Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Underage Development Table Quiz were Chloe Egan and Amy Malone. Picture: Andrew Fox

WEEKEND PEOPLE Roscommon People Friday 03 November 2017

A large crowd attended the Spooktacular at Áras an Chontae on Monday evening. Picture: Andrew Fox

WE’RE SCARING IN THE RAIN! Spooktacular success, despite the rain Roscommon Town Team’s inaugural ‘Spooktacular’ outdoor cinema event, held at Áras an Chontae (Civic Offices) on Monday evening, was a huge success, despite poor weather conditions. Supported by Creative Ireland Funding and Roscommon County Council, the Town Team screened the Beetlejuice movie on a large screen erected at the side of the old courthouse. Several hundred people attended, creating a great Halloween atmosphere for this unique free event. Roscommon native Xnthony Keigher (performance artist) was Master of Ceremonies on the night. Best Fancy Dress competitions for children and adults were sponsored by Mimar Media. Paul Healy’s view: Page 6

Pictured attending Spooktacular at Áras an Chontae were Aaron, Aoife, Caoimhe and Niamh Conneally. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured attending Spooktacular at Áras an Chontae were Theo, Naiara and Claudio De Aerbu. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured attending Spooktacular at Áras an Chontae were Luke and James Coyne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured attending Spooktacular at Áras an Chontae were Lara O’Rourke and Niamh Molloy. Niamh won 1st place in the Best Carved Pumpkin competition. Picture: Andrew Fox

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WeekendPeople 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF SCOIL MHUIRE, STROKESTOWN

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Ann Casey, Laura Casey, Isabelle Gormley and Dillon Casey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Padraig and Martina Beirne, Madeline and Marty Donnelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Audrey Kenny, Eithne Kelly, Maeve Hanley and Martina Noone. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Andrea Coyle, Michael Morahan, Lorraine Corcoran, Francis Ferguson and Ann Gilleran. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Aidan Dooney, Clodagh Smith, Seamus Donnelly, Martina Murray and Alan McGarry. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Linda Hanly and Janet Beirne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Lauren Hannifan and Aoife McCormack. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown were Timmy Gibbons, Clodagh Owens, John McLoughlin, Cora Devine, Eoin Diffley, Martin Parker, Aoife Beirne and Robbie Gibbons. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Miriam’s

MUSINGS

Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

Collaborate and go forward! New initiatives from artist and designer Siobhan Cox-Carlos... Artist, designer and entrepreneur Siobhan Cox-Carlos has learned that to survive with a creative practise in an isolated locality you have to be versatile and open to exploring many avenues. And so it is with this in mind that Siobhan finds herself going forward and collaborating with two businesses in Roscommon town for her latest exhibition, ‘Connecting’ – they being Harrison’s Coffee House and Treacy Albany Decor. This Friday, 3rd of November, there is an Open Evening in the Harrison Coffee House in Roscommon (5 pm-7.30 pm), where Siobhan’s exhibition will be launched. This event is being hosted by family friend Andrew Reynolds, new proprietor of the Harrison Coffee House. Andrew has also commissioned a new specially deisigned blend of coffee by Marco Ottaviani for the Harrison Coffee House and will have a coffee tasting on Friday night along with a Prosecco Reception. Siobhan will be showing her latest paintings in her ‘Old Barns’ series together with a selection of older paintings, her colourful hand-painted silk scarves and a display of her decoupaged furniture. It is in conjunction with the latter that Siobhan is collaborating with a second business in Roscommon, Treacy Albany Decor. A new aspect to Siobhan’s creative practice involves re-cycling furniture through painting and decoupage. She has been using products from this Roscommon paint store on the Athlone Road and has found their chalk Rustoleum paint to be particularly effective. The Treacys have given Siobhan a window for the next few weeks where she will be placing furniture that she has up-cycled using their products. Siobhan will be adding to the collection in the forthcoming week with in-store demonstrations. Strokestown native Siobhan has great praise for support received from Roscommon County Council through its Arts Office and from the Local Enterprise Board. It is from mentoring and workshops with Roscommon Local Enterprise Board that Siobhan has learned many facets of business; the most current one trending is to collaborate and work with other businesss that enhance yours and theirs. Come along to the Open Evening on Friday night – all are welcome and there will be lots to see and taste!

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Prisoner 108586’s family’s unflinching courage is remarkable As Prisoner 108586 – because, in my opinion, any nasty, grotty piece of slime who grooms and sexually abuses a child doesn’t deserve the dignity of being addressed by name (and I’m referring directly to Tom Humphries here) – settles into the rhythm of life behind bars for his stomach-churning crimes, two things sprang to mind. The first is his pathetically lenient two and a half year sentence at the hands of the very honourable, very capable, highly regarded professional, and clearly compassionate Judge Karen O’Connor, who has lots of experience presiding over a variety of cases. And, while I’m not qualified to make comment regarding issues relating to law, as an abuse survivor, as a mother, and as a human being, I am, quite literally appalled at the Judge’s clemency. You see, for me, this meagre slap on the wrist will go nowhere near compensating the survivor for the damage caused by a manipulative, controlling abuser’s violation. That said, as this skulking worm was sent down for more than two years, he will be indefinitely subject to the Sex Offenders Act, meaning he’ll be placed on the sex offenders register. It’s little consolation. The second thing that struck me was the astounding and unflinching courage and dignity of Prisoner 108586’s family; especially those who contacted Gardaí and handed over three mobile phones containing the damning unsolicited sexually explicit images and messages sent from him to a child. This merciful act set this (now) young woman free from the multitude of perversions she’d endured by her ruthless abuser. It’s crucial to remember

Convictred paedophile Tom Humphries

folks, that while this young woman’s identity is protected, (and rightly and deservedly so), as her polluted pervert deviant’s name is common knowledge, so too is the noble family he is associated with. However, so unshakable was this family’s duty to ensure that justice was done, they didn’t once consider ‘protecting’ their name, (as happened in my own situation). Prisoner 108586’s fearless former wife and her children unwaveringly placed the evidence in the hands of the Gardaí, setting in motion the events that led to the pervert

Are banks playing you for a fool, Paschal? “We’re children of a fighting race, that never yet has known disgrace, and as we march, the foe to face, we’ll chant a soldier’s song.” This very verse of our wonderful national anthem Amhrán na bhFiann (The Soldiers’ Song and the only national anthem I’ll proudly stand for and recognise), resonated with me last week. You see folks, we have known ‘disgrace,’ well the banks have behaved disgracefully, and, as they are the ‘foe’ we are now facing, I would urge Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to do his job, ditch his softly, softly approach and prosecute these criminals for their illegal activities. I was nonplussed last week when Paschal was ‘briefed’ by bank CEOs, because it’s my understanding that CEOs don’t actually run banks…boards do!

So why weren’t these smug arrogant good-for-nothing board members also hauled up in front of the Minister for a dressing down, and why is our government pussyfooting around them? They’re playing you for a fool, Paschal! We have a horrendous and tragic homeless problem in this country folks, (8,374 people are without a roof over their heads), a situation that could befall any of us. So I have to ask, how many families have found themselves in this situation because of the tracker mortgage scandal? It’s time our government focused on creating and safeguarding a policy around its citizens enjoying a good quality of life and well-being and stopped indulging the breathtaking arrogance of our financial institutions.

whom journalist David Walsh absurdly described as a “hugely regarded” and “hugely respected” individual to be investigated, tried and convicted for the criminal that he is. And, as the damage and persecution planted by this pervert has been exposed, this young survivor’s crucial journey of healing can at last begin. I wish her healing, happiness and light. To the family who helped her, I bestow my sincere gratitude and my esteemed respect and admiration for your courage and fortitude for being this girl’s knights in shining armour. God bless you.

Well done to amazing Archie! He’s only 11 years old but already Archie Naughton has made a major impact on many people’s lives. And not just here, in our little corner of the world, but on the nation in general. And, last weekend as this darling little man was assisted by a group of dedicated angels from The Roscommon Harriers, (and others), to help him complete the Dublin Marathon, I thought of his proud mammy and daddy, I thought of his unbelievably cute younger brothers and I marvelled at a family who’re not only inspirational and fearless; they’re a fantastic example of resilience and everlasting hope for us all. Well done amazing Archie…and well done to everyone who helped make your dream come true. You don’t need or seek accolades little man, you simply need to know that, along with your family and your friends, you’ve made a huge difference. You’re a true champ.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Though they were Moses’ successors, the Pharisees and scribes exalted themselves and made their mastery of the law a badge of social privilege. Worse, they lorded the law over the people (see Matthew 20:25). Like the priests Malachi condemns in today’s First Reading, they caused many to falter and be closed off from God. In a word, Israel’s leaders failed to be good spiritual fathers of God’s people. Moses was a humble father figure, preaching the law but also practicing it – interceding and begging God’s mercy and forgiveness of the people’s sins (see Exodus 32:9-14; Psalm 90). And Jesus reminds us today that all fatherhood – in the family or in the people of God – comes from the our Father in heaven (see Ephesians 3:15). He doesn’t mean we’re to literally call no man “father.” He himself referred to Israel’s founding fathers (see John 7:42); the Apostles taught about natural fatherhood (see Hebrews 12:7-11) and described themselves as spiritual fathers (see 1 Corinthians 4:14-16) The fatherhood of the Apostles and their successors, the Church’s priests and bishops, is a spiritual paternity given to raise us as God’s children. Our fathers give us new life in Baptism, and feed us the spiritual milk of the Gospel and the Eucharist (see 1 Peter 2:2-3). That’s why Paul, in today’s Epistle, can also compare himself to a nursing mother. God’s fatherhood likewise transcends all human notions of fatherhood and motherhood. Perhaps that’s why the Psalm chosen for today includes one of the rare biblical images of God’s maternal care (see Isaiah 66:13). His only Son has shown us the Father (see John 14:9) coming to gather His children as a hen gathers her young (see Matthew 23:37). We’re all brothers and sisters, our Lord tells us today. And all of us – even our spiritual fathers – are to trust in Him, humbly, like children on our mothers’ laps. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Hurley Cup (First Session) – 1st: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday, 2nd: L. Brennan & M. Brennan, 3rd: T. Murphy & T. Smyth. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Coleman Shield – 1st: G. Neilan & K. Holmes, 2nd: C. Ansboro & E. Kelly, Gross: M. Kearns & P. O’Shaughnessy. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A: North/South – 1st: M. Dolan & A. Carney, 2nd: J. Devaney & G. Spillane, Gross: P. Whyte & M. Byrne. East/West – 1st: E. Curley & A. Hewitt, 2nd: P. Donnelly & N. Rogers, Gross: V. & P. Finneran. Section B: North/South – 1st: H. Lynn & G. Relihan, 2nd: J. McGrath & S. Melia, Gross: B. Maher & M. Madden. East/West – 1st: S. Farrell & M. Smyth-Molloy, 2nd: M. Dolan & K. Coyle, Gross: M. McDermott & K. Jones. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: E. Dowling & M. Farrell, 2nd: S. Macken & A. Gaffney, 3rd: M. Kelly & K. Burke. East/ West – 1st: T. & B. Moran, 2nd: P. Dowd & P. Clogher, 3rd: M. Fallon & P. Donoghue.

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My hospital stay proves it – laughter is the best medicine! It’s a little past eight o’clock on the Bank Holiday Monday and I am looking out the window of Portiuncula Hospital at the lovely bright sun as it rises over the sleepy town of Ballinasloe. And I am wondering if, after almost a week in St. John’s Ward, I am soon to get the news that I am going home. Six days ago I arrived here, and, at a time when everything we hear about the HSE is negative, I am going to break the mould and tell you that, yet again, my experience here has been totally positive. As I write, I have had almost a week here during which I could not have been better treated. The first night I arrived I spent some hours on a trolley in the corridor of the A&E Dept., and after listening to everyone giving out about the indignity of it all, I have to say I didn’t find it so bad at all; so much so that I fell fast asleep and told the staff that I was quite happy to stay there and didn’t want to go to a proper bed at all. Now I will admit that when you hear about very elderly ladies (and older men too), spending nights in corridors on trollies, it’s not ideal, but for me it was fine, and when I was woken up to go to St. John’s I was almost sorry. However, six days later, I can honestly say that I have had a brilliant time in this ward, and, even though you don’t come into hospital for the craic, I have had as much fun these last few days as I could have had anywhere. The lads in the ward were great characters, all in their different

ways, and we had stories and songs and loads of laughter. As we know, the old people always used to say that laughter was the best medicine – and, if my experience is anything to go by, they were right. The nurses were absolutely marvellous. I couldn’t speak highly enough of them and, remarkably, every single one of them was goodhumoured, obliging, and totally dedicated. They deserve all the praise they can get. That brings me to the food, and we are all in agreement that it’s as good as anyone could reasonably

expect. We had up to four choices for dinner every day, including roast lamb, roast beef, and other delicious dishes, the same for tea, and, as a daily porridge man, I have to say the porridge was just top class. And so my review outcome is that I have had a thoroughly positive experience, I met great characters in the ward, the food and staff were excellent, and while I have no immediate plans for a return, if I had to, it wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. After all that I don’t know yet if I will make it home for the cally at the Creggs Harvest Festival; if you

Raising money for Join Our Boys Last weekend, as I had already told you was on the cards, Aoife Hegarty, daughter of my good friend Jack the Lower, ran the Dublin City Marathon in aid of the Join Our Boys Trust, and the great news is that she completed the course successfully and also raised a load of money for the cause. As contributions are still coming in, I haven’t the exact figure, but it is quite a substantial amount, and a credit to Aoife and indeed to her family and friends. She has asked me to say thanks to everyone involved, those who helped her training, those who supported her in any way, and especially those who contributed to the fund. All I can say is well done Aoife, and everyone is very proud of you.

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Isabelle Keane, Sabrina Kelly and Seán Keane. Picture: Andrew Fox

Cally-amity: I’m discharged – only to find I’ve lost my ‘job’ It’s now Tuesday afternoon as I write, and the good news for me is that I was released on Monday evening, and I actually made it out in time to catch the end of a very impressive Creggs Harvest Festival parade, which again this year was watched by a large and very enthusiastic audience.

don’t see me there, you will know that my address is still Room 104, St. John’s Ward, Portiuncula Hospital, and the gunner, Jim O’Roarke, will hopefully fill you to the gills with cally, laden with the best of spring onion; and you better also top up with a feed of the best black and white pudding that money can buy. Anyway, that’s my story regarding my hospital stay, and, I hope it will be a while again before I am in a position to do another review.

I also spotted that the Cally tent was extremely busy, and once again all the cally and puddings sold out – sadly, Declan Maloney took my place on the sales end, and I was told last night (don’t tell my doctors but I managed to get to Mikeen’s for a few not so quiet pints) that my position is in jeopardy for next

year, and that I need to forward my CV to the committee. The only thing in my favour is it took two men to replace me, Declan and Mikeen, so when I point that out to the committee I feel confident they will reinstate me and I look forward to being back feeding you all next October.

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Pictured at the Harvest Gathering hosted by An Garda Siochana in Fourmilehouse Community Centre were Bernie Mulligan, Johnny McDonnell and Jimmy Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Harvest Gathering hosted by An Garda Siochana in Fourmilehouse Community Centre were Stephen Regan, Megan Farrell, James Harrington, Louise Fetherston, Courtney Kelly and Michael Gacquin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Harvest Gathering hosted by An Garda Siochana in Fourmilehouse Community Centre were Marie Clooney, Caroline Hammond and Amanda Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Harvest Gathering hosted by An Garda Siochana in Fourmilehouse Community Centre were Sr. Lena and Sr. Pauline Burke. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Harvest Gathering hosted by An Garda Siochana in Fourmilehouse Community Centre were Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council, Ciara Towey, Garda John O’Connor, Jim and Vera Cusack. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Harvest Gathering hosted by An Garda Siochana in Fourmilehouse Community Centre were members of Án Garda Siochana and students from Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Roscommon Town. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Star of stage and screen, Don Wycherley performs at Roscommon Arts Centre Following a hugely-successful run at Waterford’s Theatre Royal last summer, Eoin Colfer’s stunning one-man play ‘My Real Life’, will pay a visit to Roscommon Arts Centre on Wednesday, November 8th. Performed by one of Ireland’s premier actors Don Wycherley, this touching and entertaining play has made audiences laugh and cry. Wexford man Noel is about to make a big decision about his life and the audience meets him as he is leaving a rambling recording for his best friend, asking him for a good speech for the

‘afters.’ We soon learn the ‘afters’ in question are Noel’s own funeral, having taken the final decision to end it all. “Right up to my diagnosis I was waiting for my real life to begin, I was gonna grow a beard and get a paisley shirt, you can do things when you have a real life” states Don Wycherley’s Noel, in the dark, quirky, and touching soliloquy in My Real Life. Noel has apologies to make and messages to send. He has love in his heart and he wants to declare it even if it’s already too late. Noel spends what is possibly

the last hour of his life reliving the highs and lows of the past forty years and surprisingly perhaps, it’s not all doom and gloom. Eoin Colfer, author of the international bestselling Artemis Fowl books, brought ‘My Real Life’ to life following a conversation many years ago with a friend in the pub, whose life had taken a turn for the worst. This is a play sensitively created by Eoin and beautifully performed by Don. Tickets are available from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824/ www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were Alita Ni Niallain and Lorraine Conlon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured in The Red Parrot on Sunday night last were Laura Connell, Ayeesha Banhan, Linda Smyth and Trisha Duignan.

Pictured (above) in The Red Parrot on Sunday night last were Donal McDermott, Ciara Banahan, Noeleen Lynch and Diarmuid McDermott.

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Pictured in The Red Parrot on Sunday night last were Grรกinne Murtagh and Derna Collum. Pictured in The Red Parrot on Sunday night last were Ann Garvey, Teresa Garvey, Marie Jameson, Kathleen Garvey and Sally Garvey.

Pictured in The Red Parrot on Sunday night last were Kathleen Garvey and Michael Hanley.

Pictured in The Red Parrot on Sunday night last were Martin Flynn, Dara McIlroy, Enda Lyons, Adrian Walsh, Barry Loftus, Martin Finn, John Kelly and Jamie Reilly.

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Pictured (above) in The Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday night last at the launch of St. Aidan’s Lip Sync Battle were Damien King, Tony Coughlan and Kevin Ward.

Pictured (left) were Breda and John Michael Lynch.

Pictured in The Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday night last at the launch of St. Aidan’s Lip Sync Battle were Linda and Brendan Dolan.

Faces & Places St Aidan’s GAA Club launch Lip Sync Battle St. Aidan’s GAA Club held a very successful launch of their upcoming fundraising Lip Sync Battle last Saturday night. The big event itself takes place on Saturday, 18th of November next!

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Pictured in The Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday night last at the launch of St. Aidan’s Lip Sync Battle were Eric and Aileen Cramer.

Pictured in The Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday night last at the launch of St. Aidan’s Lip Sync Battle were Rebecca and David Thompson.

Pictured in The Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday night last at the launch of St. Aidan’s Lip Sync Battle were Norman Davy and Fiona Naughton.

Pictured in The Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday night last at the launch of St. Aidan’s Lip Sync Battle were Tara Hevehan, Ciara Why and Sarah Scott.

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Malachy’s book continues to travel  DAN DOONER

Back in April we brought you news of Knockcroghery native, Malachy Donoghue’s autobiography. Malachy, who has set foot on every continent, was born in Roscommon in 1927 before moving to Alaska, where he worked on the Alaskan pipeline and on to New York, where he lived out his retirement surrounded by his loving family including wife Maureen and his three children Jim, Maura and Mike. Malachy had written his autobiography before he passed away in September 2016 at the age

of 89. The book, which was released earlier this year, has appeared on Amazon bestseller lists and Malachy’s son Mike is grateful for the support it has received in Co. Roscommon. “It’s been pretty successful, it’s really doing well actually. It was the first anniversary of my father’s death at the end of last month (September) and he would have been really honoured and shocked that his book has appeared on Amazon bestseller lists,” said Mike. Mike has been a driving force in terms of gaining media coverage of the book and he hopes to continue with a push into countries where the Irish diaspora has taken root.

“I’ve been talking to seven or eight different newspapers already and we’re hoping to continue to tap into markets in Ireland and places like Canada and Australia.” Mike believes the book will appeal to young Irish people currently living abroad. “For the time we live in now, anyone can relate to the stories. It’s a positive account of an immigrant in America and that’s not something you hear too much of right now. “We’re very happy and very grateful that the book has been so successful. People can go onto The Way it Was Facebook page and find the book on Amazon and Kindle too.” Malachy Donoghue.

Reader’s fond memories of O’Malley When Murt Hunt – now resident in Lecarrow, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo – heard about the unveiling of a statue in memory of the great Gerry O’Malley, it brought back fond memories of occasional meetings with his childhood hero… I was so happy when Liam, a friend of mine, handed me a wonderful booklet of pictures and GAA sports memories concerning the unveiling of a statue of the late Gerry O’Malley in his native Brideswell earlier that day. I would have been delighted to have been there to honour the great man (but could not attend). Gerry was my hero as a young lad and when I was attending Mary O’Flanagan’s Secondary School in Castlerea in the early 1960s, I regularly met him walking on the streets of Castlerea in his capacity as an Agricultural Instructor. I would be so delighted when he would give me a nod of his head every time we met! No ‘big head’ with Gerry, although he was one of the greatest footballers of all time and ranked with the best footballers of his day, the likes of Connacht team-mates Sean Purcell, Packy McGarty, Mickey Kearns and Joe Corcoran. My friend Liam told me a fantas-

Pictured at the official unveiling of a statue of the late Gerry O’Malley were Cathal and Ann Danagher, Martin and Kathleen Walsh, Martina and Andy Quinn. Picture: Andrew Fox

tic day was had by all in Brideswell and that the event was so well organised by the committee. It was also so wonderful to hear that well-known GAA commentator Brian Carthy gave an impassioned speech about his old buddy Gerry – he would have been Brian’s hero as he was mine. I did not see Gerry too many times after Castlerea, but life can be funny and I was privileged some years ago to be at the launch of the autobiography

of Susan Carthy (mother of Brian) in Frank’s of Ballybeg near Strokestown, where Brian gave another great speech about his mother and the bringing up of her family in the hard times she lived through. To cap it off, who was the Guest of Honour on the night? Yes, you guessed it, it was the famous Gerry O’Malley. I excitedly shook his hand after all those years. My mind wandered back to the 1960s and those meetings with the big

tall figure of a man walking down the street in Castlerea and he nodding his head to me. He had aged gracefully and the back was not as straight as of old, but he still charmed one and all with his wit and good-humoured banter in Frank’s Lounge that night. So it was so lovely that he was honoured by unveiling a statue in his memory in his native Brideswell, so that in years to come parents can point out the statue to their kids and say:

“That was one of the finest footballers of all time.” P.S.: Gerry lived to be a good age but it was also my privilege to have known and played underage football with another wonderful footballer and a man who also has a statue in his honour, the late Dermot Earley (RIP), who died at such a young age and whose statue is erected in Gortaganny. God grant them both the light of Heaven.

Why do we never hear about stroke services? Martina Greene, Co-ordinator for the stroke support groups in Roscommon, Ballinasloe and Sligo, is concerned about what she sees as a lack of emphasis on the need for adequate services for stroke patients… Dear Editor, Nearly every day in the media there are stories of waiting lists, trolley crises, and

overcrowding in hospitals, but never do I hear about stroke services. I was struck by a recent report that said that in the next twenty-year period, we will witness a 59% increase in the incidence of stroke, a 41% increase in prevalence of stroke, and an 84% increase in stroke deaths. Clearly we are headed for a crisis – nationally and locally – but what is being done? Our local stroke services cannot even deal with the numbers we have now, let alone the surge in cases going down the line.

We need to act now or the surging stroke rates will not just overwhelm hospital stroke units, there will also be a huge spillover into all acute services. Politicians are already highlighting huge numbers of people on trolleys in hospitals, so what will this look like if action isn’t taken on rolling out cost-effective stroke services? The Irish Heart Foundation has developed a Stroke Manifesto which sets out a rationale for upfront investment in acute, rehabilitation and community services that have been proven to

reduce death and disability rates among stroke patients, as well as cutting service costs. As the Co-ordinator for the local stroke support groups in Roscommon, Ballinasloe and Sligo, I meet stroke patients and survivors every day and see that this issue needs to be prioritised. I hope our local politicians take heed of this. Yours sincerely, Martina Greene, Stroke Support Co-ordinator, Irish Heart Foundation

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Ballymoe winners at Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards… Pictured in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork are Connacht/Ulster Regional Winners at the

Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards, Jimmy & Dawn Payne, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Co. Roscom-

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IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has insisted that all of the funding of €624m allocated to RDP measures for 2018 in the Budget must be used across the wide range of schemes, which play a vital role in supporting farm incomes. Joe Brady has welcomed the increased allocation of €25m for ANCs and €20m for TAMS, and the allocation of €234m for agri-environment measures. However, he said, it is vi-

tally important that underspends that have arisen in recent years do not recur. Also, the 2017 allocation must be fully used as otherwise there will be a repeat of the handing back of funds to the central exchequer, which occurred last year. In relation to TAMS, the IFA Rural Development Chairman is urging all farmers who have completed work to make their claim for payment as soon as possible as the 2017 alloca-

tion of €50m is far from spent. So far this year, €21m in grant-aid has been paid out and it is important that this funding is fully utilised before yearend. In relation to the allocation for agrienvironment schemes, the breakdown of the 2018 allocation will be €211m for GLAS, €6m for AEOS, €10.5m for organics and €11.5m for locally-led schemes, including the Burren and Hen Harrier areas.

Pictured at the Creggs Harvest Festival were John Whyte, Pat and Caroline O’Neill. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Char 890kgs €1705, Lim 785kgs €1605, BBX 685kgs €1410, Simm 745kgs €1350, Char X 775kgs €1200, Simm 645kgs €1110, Lim X 610kgs €935, Lim X 480kgs €785, Lim X 695kgs €1415, Lim 700kgs €1380, Lim X 695kgs €1150, Char X 670kgs €970.

Lim X 735kgs €1700, Char X 725kgs €1700, 2 Char X 560kgs €1660, 2 Char x 622kgs €1560, Char X 560kgs €1540, 2 Char X 542kgs €1510, 2 Char X 477kgs €1500, 2 Lim X 592kgs €1500, 4 Char X 530kgs €1415, Char X 475kgs €1250, 2 Lim X 482kgs €1125, Lim X 580kgs €1375, 2 Char X 555kgs €1560, 3 Lim X 530kgs €1250, Lim X 460kgs €1195, Lim X 455kgs €960, 2 Char X 435kgs €1225, Lim X 480kgs €1000.

Heifers Lim X 490kgs €1605, Lim X 560kgs €1565, Lim X 560kgs €1560, Lim X 525kgs €1410, Simm X 485kgs €1380, Lim 490kgs €1320, AAX 585kgs €1230, HEX 620kgs €1320, Lim X 440kgs €1160, Simmx 485kgs €1290, 3 Char X 476kgs €1100, AAX 485kgs €1080, SHX 470kgs €1065, Simm 445kgs €1075, BBX 440kgs €940, Lim X 405kgs €910, Simm X 480kgs €940, AAX 585kgs €1230, Char 410kgs €970, 2 Lim X 335kgs €745, AAX 390kgs €750, Lim X 420kgs €900.

Finished lambs 56.3kgs €108, 59kgs €108, 50.7 kgs €105, 51.3 kgs €105, 55 kgs €105, 53.1 kgs €105, 53.6kgs €102, 52.6kgs €102.

Ewe lambs 58.5kgs €138, 60kgs €115, 47.1kgs €108, 43.1kgs €103, 46.5 kgs €99.

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Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a huge entry of cattle on offer at last Friday’s sale. Once again this week, quality lots were to the fore in fetching top prices while the plainer lots were more difficult to sell. “There was a brisk trade for bullocks with prices averaging from €2.35 per kilo up to €3.14 per kilo. Heifer prices ranged from an average of €2.19 per kilo up to €3.27 for a top quality Lim X Heifer weighing 490kgs and fetching €1605. There was a big entry of dry cow with lots averaging from €1.55 per kilo up to €2.06 per kilo Friday. “Roscommon Mart will host a winter special sale for bullocks this Friday (November 3rd) at 11 am including heifers and dry cows. “We had a small entry of sheep at this week’s sale. There was a better trade for lambs with the tops fetching €108 for 56.3kgs. There were excellent ewe lambs on offer again this week. A pen of good quality ewe lambs 58.5kgs made €138. Prices for cast ewes ranged from €40 up to €100 per head. Sheep sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes.”

43.6kgs €83, 41.7kgs €80, 38.1kgs €77, 37.1kgs €76.50, 37.9kgs €70.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 850 cattle on offer and like our bullock sale on Monday, there was more active buying this week with increased farmer activity resulting in a better trade overall. Demand was strongest for the quality continental lots and the weanling trade was better this week also with better export demand. Increased numbers of sucklers starting to appear while the dry cow trade was firm. “Cows with calves at foot made from €980 to €1710 per head. Springer cows made from €870 to €1510 per head. Hereford and Angus cross type calves made from €150 to €455 per head while the continental lots were making up to €750. “There were 400 bullocks on offer in our sale on Monday the 23rd, with a good entry of quality forward stores. Prices ranged from €400 to €840 over with an average price of €570 over paid. Demand was well improved and this was reflected in the prices paid resulting in an excellent clearance. “Sales continue at Castlerea today (Thursday, November 2nd) with our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. This Saturday (4th) we will hold a clearance sale of 25 suckler cows with calves at foot.”

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Sim 380kgs €1150, Lm 390kgs €1020, Ch 410kgs €1020, Lm 460kgs €1230, Ch 483kgs €1130, Ch 540kgs €1340, Ch 600kgs €1360.

Dry cows BB 725kgs €1560, BBX 675kgs €1475, Ch 770kgs €1465, Lmx 925kgs €1695, AA 785kgs €1490.

Weanling bulls Lm 275kgs €855, Lm 290kg

€1145, Ch 260kgs €895, Ch 270kgs €830, Ch 380kgs €1200, Ch 300kgs €1055.

Weanling heifers Ch 270kgs €830, Ch 260kgs €790, Shx 320kgs €995, Lm 320kgs €920, Ch 280kgs €840.

Bullocks Lm 465kgs €1195, AA 450kgs €1185, Lm 515kgs €1360, Ch 515kgs €1320, Ch 550kgs €1425, Ch 580kgs €1390, Ch 635kgs €1440 Lm 665kgs €1495.

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Pictured at the Fuerty Fair were Cillian Whyte, John Small, David Dunne and Sarah Gordon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Fuerty Fair were Rebecca Goode and Christy Casey. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Fuerty Fair were Laura and Olivia Donohoe. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Fuerty Fair were Alanna McCormack, Chloe Connaughton and Alanna Cleary. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Fuerty Fair were Kay Condon, Ellen Creavin, James Kelly and Saoirse Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Fuerty Fair were Brian, Oscar and Deborah Connolly. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Fast response by Naughten! Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the ESB electric car charging point in Ballaghaderreen

will be replaced before the end of the year. It had recently been brought to his attention that the fast charger in Ballaghaderreen – one of the first fast chargers in the country – was out of service. “The new charger will include all three connec-

tors required to meet the needs of all electric cars on Irish roads,” explained Minister Naughten. Minister Naughten has also allocated funding to roll out additional fast chargers for cars throughout the country in 2018. For the first time, he is

Senator Frank Feighan says Athlone IT’s inclusion in the Government’s €200m investment in new buildings for Institutes of Technology is great news for the region. He pointed out: ”AIT is among 11 new Higher Education buildings which will now provide more than 8,000 new student places. AIT is aiming to develop a new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) facility which will include science labs, lecture theatres, classrooms and other facilities.” Senator Feighan said this “major investment” means AIT will continue to help drive regional development while providing more opportunities for students.

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Pictured at the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Boyle event were businessman/star of RTE’s Dragon’s Den Bobby Kerr and Justina Gavin. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Boyle event were Flo Fraser, Seamus Newcombe, Regina Walsh, Louise Fitzpatrick, businessman/star of RTE’s Dragon’s Den Bobby Kerr and Geraldine Keegan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Boyle event were Alan French and businessman/star of RTE’s Dragon’s Den Bobby Kerr. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 03 November 2017

Classifieds

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS ST. COMAN’S CLUB, ROSCOMMON Tuesday 1pm; Tuesday 9pm; Wednesday 1pm; Thursday 1pm; Thursday 9pm; Saturday 8.30pm; Sunday 12 noon

Tel: 01 4538988 or 091 767777

BOUNCING CASTLES

Gerrity Bouncy Castles

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

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

CAREER ADVICE CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

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

TELEPHONE:

087 4668675 Party Pat’s Bouncing Castles 087 7859960 • Castles • Slides • Obstacle Courses Good rates available

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 28/10/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Roberta Kilmartin c/o K. Hoare SECOND PRIZE €25: Kathleen Finan, Celtic Avenue THIRD PRIZE €20: Vera Rattigan c/o Marian Rice 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH:

Patricia c/o Donnellans Mary c/o Paul Byrons John Kerrigan Kathleen Hoare Marina c/o Donnellans Siobhan Nestor c/o Donnellans Aaron Shannon c/o M. Rice Frank + Joe c/o K. Hoare 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH:

Mary Barry Kathleen Hoare Daragh Ward Thomas Hoare Marian Rice Total Receipts: €303 Total Prizes: €200

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

Tel: 090 6630760

Email:abbeysidehouse@ eircom.net Facebook: www.facebook. com/careersgraceoreilly

Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri.

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

Complete Chimney Services

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

• Removes up to 50% more than traditional methods • Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Power washing and gutter cleaning services. Telephone:

087 2798704

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

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

Fergal 086 1016899

CHIROPRACTOR

CHIROPODIST

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

Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare Provided in the comfort of your own home Kathleen Wynne

EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle For appointment

085 1503353 086 8538404

MCFHP, MAFHP

Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved Every Monday - Cuan Aire Resource Centre, St. Patrick’s Street, Castlerea

For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233 • Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed

O TOW WITH LEARN T

SYL’s

School of Motoring

Have you a licence to tow a trailer? Car/Jeep & Trailer Training available SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers available

Call (085) 1348779

Foot Care Practitioner

Email: m.kilgallon23@gmail.com

• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services

DRIVING LESSONS

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Telephone: 086 8433433

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

VHI and Laya Covered

COMPUTERS DC Computer Services Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.

Learn to drive with ....

Roscommon Driving School Telephone:

090 66 61102 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Tel: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

NO FIX NO FEE PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459 Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie p

DATING AGENCY Amour Arrow Dating Agency Inviting you to join us now and get 50% DISCOUNT! Non Irish matchmaker - International Girls! Operating Since 2011 Based in Mayo & Tenerife Call Asta on +353 87 1784592 or + 346 31 674764 or www.amourarrow.ie

Paul McStay DSA/ADI (UK) RSA MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon

EDT Lessons Available Telephone:

094 96 20099 Mobile:

086 8936012 This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:

090 66 65917 087 228 8780

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Roscommon People Friday 03 November 2017

Classifieds FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439.  FOR SALE: Good quality hay, square bales, saved in June. Tel: 090 6630821 or 087 6330452  FOR SALE: 20ft steel container. Small door built in, good condition. €800 o.n.o. Tel: 086 8393706

PEAT CATTLE BEDDING FOR SALE Available in bulk loads. Also peat available for gardens. Contact Donal on

086 2721812 BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE

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

FOR SALE  FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919  FOR SALE: Automatic washing machine, gas cooker, fridge, dining room table, kitchen table, new press, armchair, hoover. Tel: 087 3662900  FOR SALE: 3 piece wine leather suite, 2 Rossmore display cabinets, cast iron fireplace and other household furnishings. All in immaculate condition. Tel: 085 2445641  FOR SALE: Upright Piano for sale complete with storage stool, good condition, Tarmonbarry area, €250 o.n.o. Tel: 086 3688715

FOR HIRE RM TOOL HIRE Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon

Hire – Sales – Repairs – Construction DIY & Garden Equipment Mini Digger Hire Tel: 090 6630700 Mobile:

WALTER BEGLEY

Contact Walter on

D.A.F.M. Approved

087 9519873

Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on

087 2346364 FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD For all your agri fencing needs. Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail ●

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Tel: 087 2172281

Phone John on

087 2860428 GATELY GARDENING Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496

HEALING

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

087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook

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

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

PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped. Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member.

Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165 www.parklawntreeservices.com

KENNELS

REFLEXOLOGY

LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

REFLEXOLOGY

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

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

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

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

HEALING WITH FIONA

Treatments may be covered by Laya or Aviva Healthcare

Phone Alan on:

• Migranes • Back Pain • IBS • Sleep Problems and

For Appointment Contact:

090 6661635

many more ailments

Tel: 085 2450898 for appointment (Situated in Ros Med Pharmacy)

HERBALIST

thomasneilan4@gmail.com

Des Kelly Fencing

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

HOLISTIC

Michael O’Reilly Roscommon Primary Care Centre Golf Links Road Roscommon Town Tel: 087 2979855

Herbal Medicine Iridology Natural Healing

Jill Farrell MA, MH, Ir, Master Medical Herbalist ROSCOMMON: Tattie Hoaker, Goff St. BALLAGHADERREEN:

Willowbrook Natural Healing Clinic For appointments:

Mobile: 085 1570821 Email: jill@jillsnaturalherbals.ie Web: www.jillsnaturalherbalpractice.ie

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

WINTER MINDFULNESS Mindfulness helps promote calmness in mind and body

5 week course starts November 14th

Times 10am. and 7.30pm Venue: Roscommon Primary Care Centre.

TO BOOK CALL/TEXT PATRICIA ON

086 8394323

or Mobile:

087 2683079

email: mormovement10@ gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR

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

For all your decorating needs

GARDENING

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

FENCING/GATES

GARDENING SERVICES

087 8299628

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

Reg No: EL000083

GARDENING

• Reflexology • Reiki • Indian Head and Shoulder Massage • Gift Vouchers Available • Evening appointments available

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon Phone:

CONTACT JOHN

086 4679798 PHYSICAL THERAPIST

086 3614230

Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic

SEAMUS HUNT

18 years experience in treating babies to adults

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

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon Telephone:

086 1930766 HORSES/PONIES

Wanted

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

All Horses & Ponies Cash payment on collection Telephone:

087 6138965

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

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  FOR RENT: 4 bedroom large luxury family home available soon for rent in Tulsk. 6 year old house in top condition, all mod cons, short walk from Tulsk Village, on quiet lane. 500m from shops, school etc., set on half acre site. Can be let furnished or unfurnished, Ideal for couples, families etc. 4 bed, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms. Tel: 086 8727675  TO LET: One bedroom apartment to let, The Walk, Roscommon. Tel: 087 6949253  HOUSE TO RENT: Newly refurbished 3 bedroom house located in Abbey Street, Roscommon town, available immediately. Tel: 087 9963655 (AFTER 6PM)  TO LET: Luxury 2 bedroom apartment to let, 10 minutes from Roscommon town, all mod cons. Rent reasonable. Own parking space, references essential. Tel: 087 2765421 CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732

 TO LET: Room available in shared house in Roscommon town. Tel: 087 0519691

GOSPEL READING

Interested in reading the Gospel story together? Also weekly studies Sunday 7 pm in Hannon’s Hotel, Dublin Road, Roscommon For more information: 086 8489244

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

facebook.com/moleskinarch

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

www.morrislohan.ie Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for nonpublication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

Roscommon People Friday 03 November 2017

Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT PART-TIME NURSE REQUIRED: For busy GP Practice in North Roscommon area. Very competitive terms and conditions. Please reply to BOX NO: 1090, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

EXPERIENCED AND CARING CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: To stay overnight in new home, minding 1 year old child 2-3 times weekly, overnight accomodation provided. Tel: 085 7357710 BAR PERSON REQUIRED: For two shifts a week in bar close to Roscommon town. Please reply to BOX NO: 1091, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. EXPERIENCED PAINTER REQUIRED: For the Roscommon area, minimum 3 years’ experience with Full Clean Driving License. Must have Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certification. Closing date 10th November. Please reply to BOX NO: 1092, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. PART-TIME BAR PERSON REQUIRED: For pub five miles outside Roscommon Town. Please reply to BOX NO: 1093, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

PART TIME DENTAL NURSE REQUIRED For busy Roscommon Dental Practice. Candidate must have a positive attitude, motivated and work well as part of a team. Full training can be given. Please send CV with cover letter to eilmannion@gmail.com PART-TIME BAR STAFF WANTED: To work in Publican House in Roscommon town, must be able to work weekends. Tel: 086 8100701 CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Kind reliable lady with full clean drivers licence required for pick up and after school care for 3 children attending Four Roads National School. Care can be provided in childrens or minders home. Tel: 086 3501511

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

SITUATIONS WANTED CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322 LADY AVAILABLE FOR CHILDMINDING: Experienced reliable childminder available to mind children in her own home, Monday to Friday, Ballagh/Curraghroe area, 8.30am to 6.00pm. Tel: 086 2502993 CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: 8 years experience, Roscommon town area. Tel: 087 6876471 (Texts only) CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Lady with FETAC Level 5 in childcare has afterschool places available in Roscommon town, homework supervised and home cooked meals. For more information. Tel: 087 1707752 (NO text messages) CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Full-time from January 2018. FETAC Level 5, hot dinners and snacks available. Drop offs and collections only, Roscommon town. Tel: 086 7316358

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

• Tarot & Angel Card Reading • Honest & Confidential • Spiritual Guidance • Need Direction? Phone for an appointment -

090 66 23898 or 085 7857191 Athleague

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

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

HUGH KILDUFF CABS Tel: 086 2479829

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

PHONE:

087 2727888

Call car direct

JOHN BEATTIE

(086) 2714879

Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

TUITION GRINDS: Castlerea, French, German and Irish. Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. Higher level and ordinary level. Tel: 087 3515985 GRINDS: Castlerea area. Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate, Maths, Irish, French. Private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437

ROSCOMMON

MATHS GRINDS Abbey Hotel, Roscommon

Experienced Higher Level Teacher Excellent notes provided Outstanding results Contact by phone/text:

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302 EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

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Peter Lynch 086 8400002 Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

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

086 2437376

USEFUL SERVICES SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED

2017 SEASONED TURF Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas) THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free. €75 DEAL: 1 tonne logs + 1 tonne turf, 1 bag 20kg coal + 1 free bale briquettes: for €75 • Tonne bags of turf and timber €35 delivered. ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf, delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439

FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Dry seasoned hardwood ash, beech, elm and whitethorn. Stored indoors. Tel: 086 2437376 TURF FOR SALE: In ton bags (1 metre cubed). Delivery to Roscommon town & surrounding areas €50. Tel: 086 8534011 FUEL - FIREWOOD FOR SALE: High quality seasoned hardwood timber split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Tel: 086 3312411 (after 6pm)

ONE TO ONE MATHS GRINDS: Available for primary school students and 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students. Tel: 087 6212847

DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED PERMIT NO: NW CPO - 09 - 03267 - 03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

ONLY €80 Includes new nozzle, Efficiency report, Printout, etc .... 094 96 31880 087 9100477

KEANE OIL BOILERS • Servicing • Repairs • Efficiency Testing Printout • Oil Tank Installation • Oil Boiler Replacement ALL WORK GUARANTEED Fully qualified and insured O.F.T.E.C. Registered TELEPHONE:

087 9131664

SELLING A USED CAR? Don’t let your advert get lost in the Web!

You have a better chance of selling a reasonably priced used car within your own county! An advert in the Roscommon People will be seen by over

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

Telephone: 090 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

USEFUL SERVICES ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel: Tom on 086 0815802 ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p0862553153@gmail.com Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed? If so ring: 087 9657933 or 090 6626752

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 www.appliance-repairs.ie

PAINTER/ DECORATOR PAINTER & DECORATOR • Interior/Exterior • Wooden Floors • Kitchen Units • Spray Painting Since 1993. Full Time Served Special O.A.P. Rates Phone John: 083 8838022

CRASH REPAIRS

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

Roscommon People Friday 03 November 2017

AtYourService

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

LOG HOUSES

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES

CLEANING

WINDOWS/DOORS

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

4 Bed House from €70,000

ELITE CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining • Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection 2 Bed House from €20,000 3 Bed House from €35,000

Prices include double glazed windows and doors. Wall thickness: 68mm, 44mm and 34mm

Tel Brian on 098 42501 or 086 8478376 or contact Ruth on 086 7913744 (Frenchpark)

CARPENTRY

Carpentry • First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring

Tel: 086 3686669

2nd Fix Carpentry

Contact

JOHN GREENE

• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs

BALLINASLOE

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

INSTALLATION CAREER GUIDANCE/COUNSELLING

INSPIRED by you Career Guidance & Counselling/Psychotherapy

Are you struggling with? Career Choice CAO, UCAS & EUNICAS ● Subject Suitability ● Change of Career ● Interview Readiness

Stress Anxiety & Depression ● Relationship Issues ● Trauma ● Bereavement

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Contact Yvonne McGuire 087 4120853 or email: info@inspiredbyyou.ie PG Dip Guidance Counselling, PGCE Teaching and Dip. Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy.

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

Thermally efficient and high security with reinforced frames offering quality without compromise.

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

FARMING

Munsboro, Roscommon • Fitted Kitchens & bedroom units

086 0708833

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

Gary Jameson

• Attic Conversions and all internal woodwork

• Dry Lining

20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes

Dead & Worn-Out Animals

CARPENTRY

Eugene Quinn

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness New Buildings & Retroﬁt Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

091 768 768

BRENDAN DOOLIN

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds. Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

and Frosted Glass - Double Glazed Units - Bevelled Glass/ Mirrors - Glass Shelves/Table Tops - Painted Glass Splashbacks - Balcony Glass

- STOVE GLASS - Fire Rated Glass Find us on DoneDeal/boyleglass

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

info@ecowise.ie

GLASS / WINDOWS

ENER GLASS

Keep Your Frames, Change The Panes Upgrade your Teak, Aluminium, PVC Windows to 64% more efficient Low E + Glass Solar-controlled Glass available (conservatory) Free Window Service with Upgrade (handles & hinges) FREE QUOTATIONS

TELEPHONE: 087 2608895

www.ecowise.ie DRIVING LESSONS

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES ROGERS Michael and Elizabeth

NEARY Seán

O’KEEFFE Martin

O’KEEFFE (nee Lunt) Philomena (Doll)

Cloonshannagh, Rooskey (13th Anniversary) (1st Anniversary)

Clooncullane, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 2nd November 2016

Castle Avenue, Castle Street, Roscommon (19th Anniversary) Who died on the 6th November 1998

Castle Avenue, Castle St., Roscommon Passed away suddenly after a short illness on the 8th October 2017, in Portiuncula Hospital

In remembrance of our loving parents, Michael and Elizabeth Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your names Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all.

Forever loved and missed by their loving family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, November 5th at 11.30am in Whitehall Church.

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

LYNCH Bernadette Bredagh, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (23rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Bernadette, who died 3rd November 1994 R.I.P. A smile for all, A heart of gold, One of the best the world could hold. Never selfish, Always kind, These are the memories you left behind.

Loved and missed by husband Tommie, sons Thomas and Gerard and daughters Yvonne and Valerie. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 12th November at 10am in Dysart Church.

THANKSGIVINGS 3 DAY NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour 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 succour me in my necessity (your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands, after each prayer, say 9 Hail Marys. You must publish and it will be granted to you. E.M.

On the First Anniversary of his passing, Seán’s wife, Kathleen, and his family, John, Elaine, Dermot, Coman and Brendan, wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We sincerely thank everyone who sympathised with us and continue to support us. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many relations, neighbours, friends and well-wishers who called to our house, attended the Removal, Funeral Service and Burial and who provided emotional and practical support at such a difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent cards, messages of condolences and floral tributes, or who paid their respects in other ways, we are truly grateful. A special word of thanks to all who cared for Seán, the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon, Sligo and Galway Universary Hospitals, Martina McLoughlin and Margaret Foley of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice, Dr. Pat Conheady and Dr. Geraldine Colleran and all the staff of the Elphin Health Centre and the local pharmacies in Elphin and Strokestown. Thanks to all those who participated in the Funeral services, especially Fr. John Joe Gannon and Fr. Ciaran Whitney, the wonderful choir and those who prepared Seán’s final resting place in Elphin. A special thanks to Cathal and Mary Brady for the professional and sensitive handling of the arrangements. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin, on Sunday, 12th November at 11.30am.

O’BRIEN (nee O’Connor) Martina

A loving husband, father and grandfather too, Each one thought the world of you, For us you always did your best, God grant your soul eternal rest. What you suffered you told but few, You did not deserve what you went through, Tired and weary, You made no fuss, But tried so hard to stay with us.

Lovingly remembered by all his family. Martin’s Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 4th November at 7 pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

BURKE Marie Ballyglass, Ballymacurley, Roscommon (4th Anniversary)

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In loving memory of Marie, who died on 5th November 2013 Marina’s husband Donal, her mother Julianna and the extended O’Connor and O’Brien families wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported them in their recent sad loss. A special word of thanks to Fr. Fallon, Fr. McMorrow, Fr. Mawn, Fr. Poole and Fr. Brown for celebrating a very special and meaningful Mass which was enhanced by the beautiful music and singing of the Roscommon Solstice Choir. Thank you to Dr. Loftus and the doctors and nurses at Galway University Hospital. Thank you to Tully’s Undertakers for the professional and dignified handling of the Funeral arrangements, to all the gravediggers who prepared Martina’s final resting place with great care, also to Cox’s Restaurant, Dromod. As it would not be possible to thank everyone personally, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you never went alone, For part of us went with you That night God took you home. There is so much we want to tell you, So much we want to share, For that is not impossible, We always sense you near.

Always remembered, missed and loved everyday, Mary, Alan, Martina, Ted, Elaina and Mark. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 5th November in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish at 11am.

DOLAN James and Hilda Cloghan House, Four Roads, Roscommon (13th Anniversary) (3rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of our parents, James who died on 5th November 2004 and Hilda who died on 20th October 2014 As each day dawns We think of you, As each night falls We pray for you, And throughout our lives No matter where, In our hearts you are always there.

Forever loved and missed by their loving family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, November 5th at 11am in Four Roads Church.

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. M.K.

As we remember my mother, Philomena (Doll) - myself, her grandson Martin, sisters Agnes and Vergie (London), would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us during the last month. A special thank you to the celebrant Fr. Pravi for a beautiful Mass. To the Alterboys, all who partook in the Offertory the presentation of symbols of her life and to the readers, a heartfelt thank you. To John Hoare and the gravediggers thank you for your diligence and excellent work. To Pat, Tom and Rene Smyth, we thank you for your support and professionalism at this time. To the Pallbearers, Alan, James, John and Gavin, we thank you so much. To Alan, Helen and your family, thank you for all you did in supporting us. To her special relative and friend Marie Raftery for her unwavering friendship and support to my mother over the years. To her sisterin-law Josie Lunt, thank you for her Thursday night lift that allowed her play cards and enjoy Bingo alongside you. Thank you to her neighbours and friends who were a great support to Philomena in the latter part of her life. To Dr. John Keenan and staff at St. Coman’s Surgery, we thank you for all your help throughout her life. To the doctors, nurses and staff of the A&E, and ICU of Portiuncula Hospital, thank you for your care. To Chrissie, Tessie and Linda who travelled a long distance to be with us thank you for your efforts. To all our family and friends who called to Philomena’s home, attended the Wake, Funeral Mass and Burial, those who sent Mass Cards and floral tributes, we are truly grateful. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Philomena’s (Doll) Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated this coming Saturday evening the 4th November at 7 pm, inconjunction with her husband Martin’s 19th Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

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.K.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DAVIS Rosie

HANLEY Mary

HANNON James (Jimmy)

CURLEY Elaine

Beechwood, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon (6th Anniversary)

9 St. Coman’s Park (3rd Anniversary )

Bornacurra, Ballygar, Co.Galway (3rd Anniversary)

Gurrane, Creggs, Co. Roscommon (6th Anniversary) In loving memory of Elaine, who died on 6th November 2011 Aged 19 years R.I.P.

You always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care. Your memory is our greatest treasure To have, to hold, to keep forever. Another month, another year Another smile, another tear Another winter a summer too. But Mum, there will never be another you.

Sadly missed by John, James, Joseph and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 5th November at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan.

KILCOMMONS Brian Enda Derreen, Glinsk (13th Anniversary)

In memory of Mary Hanley who died on 11th November 2014 It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone A part of us went with you, The day God took you home. If tears could build a stairway And heartaches make a lane, We’d walk our way to Heaven And bring you back again. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one could ever fill.

Loved and remembered by Sonny, Dorothy, Paula and John and all her family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Thursday, 9th November at 8.00 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

CUNNINGHAM Michael

In loving memory of our uncle Jimmy, who died on 2nd November 2014 Rest in Peace Our wish is just a simple prayer, God bless and keep you in His loving care. Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

Lovingly remembered by your sister Mary Kate, nephews John, Joseph, Kevin and your nieces Ann and Mary. Remembrance Mass on Sunday, 5th November at 9.30am in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar.

GIBBONS (nee Curley) Catherine Tubberconnor, Rahara and Annies, Hollymount, Mayo (12th Anniversary)

(6th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Brian Enda, whom God called home on 2nd November 2004 A secret thought A silent tear, Everyday wishing you were here. A rose may fade, A tear will dry, Our love for you Enda, Will never die.

Sadly missed, Mam and Dad, brother and sisters, family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Friday, 3rd November in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk at 8pm. ~~~~~~~~~~ Treasured memories of a wonderful fiancé, Enda My life was much enriched By having known you.

Stacey.

The quiet constancy of your gentleness, Drew no attention to itself. Yet filled our home with a climate of kindness, Where each mind felt free to seek its own direction.

(In memoriam: John O’Donohue) Loved and remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass for Michael will be celebrated in Four-Mile-House Church on Saturday, November 4th at 8.15pm.

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In loving memory of our very dear sister who died on 4th November 2005 You hold a special place in our hearts, Not just today, but on many days thoughout the year. Loved and remembered by sisters Mary, Ann and Veronica xxx

FITZPATRICK Michael (Sonny) Cappagh, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon (36th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear husband, and father who died on the 4th November 1981 R.I.P. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay. No passing of years, Will take them away.

Love and miss you always your wife Mai, son, daughters and their families.

Muff, Castlecoote, Roscommon Who died on 4th November 2012 (5th Anniversary)

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts is always kept for you. As we travel to your graveside, Not far away from here. It breaks our hearts To think of you, Resting there alone. As we kneel Beside your grave, Some flowers we place, With care. No one knows The heartache as we turn And leave you there. Time may heal the sadness Like the smiles That hide the trears, But memories Hold you close, Despite the passing years.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Mammy, Daddy, Kieran, Aisling and Noel xxxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AUNTIE There is a face before us A voice we’d love to hear. A smile we will always remember, of an Auntie we loved so dear.

Loved and missed, Ciara, Aoife, Kian, Jack and Kealan xxxxx Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet, on Friday, 3rd November at 7pm.

In loving memory of Michael Cunningham, Fortfield, Fourmilehouse, who died on November 4th 2011

CURLEY Tom

In loving memory of Mary, who died on 7th November 2003 Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.

Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church on Sunday, 5th November at 11.30am.

Ballygar, Co. Galway and Ballyglass, Williamstown, Co. Galway.

Loved and remembered by his family.

CRUISE Richard

In loving memory of Richard Cruise, Derrycahill, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon, who died on 8th November 1994 Though heaven and earth divides us We are never far apart God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart.

Always remembered by your daughter Rosaleen.

WARD Bríd Friaryland, Creggs, Co. Galway (2nd Anniversary)

DELANEY Mary (Molly) Cremully, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (14th Anniversary)

BURKE Kathleen (Kit)

In Loving Memory of Bríd, who died on 8th November 2015 May Bríd Rest in Peace Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind. Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

Missed each day and remembered by her family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 5th November 2017 at 11.30am.

Kit’s Nephew Brian, brothers Paddy and Tommy and the extended family members wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us at the time and following Kit’s recent passing. We thank all those who called to the house, attended the Funeral Home, her Removal to the Church, Funeral Mass, Burial, those who travelled from overseas, those who came from long and short distances, those who telephoned, texted and those who sent cards/notes/letters of sympathy. Sincere thanks to her doctor, Dr. Martin Daly and his team. The doctors and staff of Roscommon University Hospital, the Sacred Heart Hospital, Galway University Hospital, Portiuncula Hospital, the Galway Clinic and all the medical personnel who had any dealings with Kit over the past number of years. Thank you to Fr. O’ Toole for Kit’s beautiful Funeral Mass, to Fr. Breslin and Fr. Lohan for attending on the evening of her Removal. To Fr. Poole for his prayers in the house, the Mass servers, readers, Eucharistic Ministers, the choir for their beautiful music and singing, to those who helped prepare the Church and to anybody who helped in any way to beautify Kit’s Funeral Mass. We thank the undertaker David Moran for his professionalism, the grave diggers and all who helped prepare Kit’s final resting place so beautifully and to those who carried the coffin. Sincere thanks to all who called to the house to pay their respects following Kit’s passing, to those who brought food and refreshments to our home, cooked meals and endeavoured to cater for all that visited. Thanks to all those who helped in any way at our home both inside and outside over the few days and for the duration of her reposing at home. Affirming thanks to her own family and her extended family. A very special thanks to our exceptional neighbours, relatives and many friends who visited Kit regularly both at home and over her many stays in hospital but in particular her more recent lengthy stay in hospital and especially those who kept vigil by her bedside leading to her passing. A special thanks to the staff of St. Brigid’s Ward, Roscommon University Hospital for your professionalisim and care during Kit’s final hours. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and neighbourly deeds will never be forgotten. We thank all those who joined us for refreshments in both The Grove Lounge on the evening of her Removal and in the Fr. Flanagan Memorial Centre following on from her Interment. We thank Jack and Bríd Connaghton, The Homeground Cafe, Glenamaddy and Delicous Catering for your professionalisim and service, to Martina and the Fr. Flanagan Memorial Centre committee for the use of their premises and the group that helped preparing the centre and serving the food. It would be impossible for us to impart thanks and appreciation to everyone who communicated kindness to us at the time of and following Kit’s passing. Please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our profound appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Kit’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, the 4th of November at 11am.

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To join the team at Kepak Athleague, please forward your CV/Application form and covering letter to HR Department, Kepak Athleague, Athleague, Co. Roscommon or email fernanda.lewtak@kepak.com Closing date for applications: Friday 10th November 2017

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Kieran & Sinead Neilan hereby apply for planning permission for the demolition of existing habitable dwelling and the construction of a replacement storey and a half type dwelling, installation of a sewerage holding tank and pumping station with connection to mains sewer and all associated site works at Killoy, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Baxter DESIGN, Architectural + Planning RIAI (Arch Tech), NZCD, MAAI (046)9056928 (083)4188440 www.irish-house-plans.ie This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its’ public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers Ltd are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Yasin Sattar for Planning Permission to retain change of use of existing yard and as constructed sheds for purpose of operating a carwash / vallet service at Barber Kellys Lane, Main Street, Castlerea, Co.Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers Ltd are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Tulsk Parish Services for Planning Permission to construct an extension to rear of existing Resource Centre at Corbally Townland , Tulsk , Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers Ltd are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Tommie Mullaney for Planning Permission to construct 8 No. semi-detached two storey dwellings, associated site development works on sites 32 to 35 at Castle Manor , Lissnacroghy or Gallowstown , Racecourse Road, Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie.

Roscommon County Council We are applying on behalf of Pauline Dayton for planning permission to construct a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling house and to carry out alterations to the front facade of the existing dwelling house with all associated site development works at 22 Hawthorn Drive, Ardsallagh More Td, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile:(086) 8167365

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Tooreen too good! Pearses overpowered in Connacht semi-ďŹ nal David Kenny breaks out of the Tooreen defence with Shane Naughton and Leon Feehily in hot pursuit during last Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connacht club semi-final in Athleague. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Will Enda make it twelve? This Friday night the 2017 football and hurling All Star awards will be announced and Roscommon are in with a chance of an award with Enda Smith a nominee. If Alan Brogan and Charlie Redmond were the selectors Roscommon would be adding to their total of 11 because both picked Enda at midfield in their columns at the weekend. Indeed, it is a good week to look at the Roscommon men who have been honoured since the All Stars started in 1971.

1. Mickey Freyne: A marvellous

player, strong as an ox and a great football brain. Was a mighty man to get a goal and one of our greatest forwards.

2. Dermot Earley (2 All Stars): There is probably not a lot more we can say about Dermot. What a player he was. The heart and soul of Roscommon football for almost 20 years.

3. Pat Lindsay: Teak tough and

uncompromising, Pat was one of the fittest full-backs Roscommon ever produced. He trained harder than anyone and always gave 100%. A magnificent team player.

4. Harry Keegan: Roscommon’s

most decorated player with 3 All Stars. The prince of corner backs. I have never seen a better one in any era. What a player.

5. Tom Heneghan: His contribution

to Roscommon football was enormous. He was a superb player and was a very tough nut. Many corner forwards throughout the country will attest to his ‘stickability’. Way ahead of his time as a team manager.

6. Danny Murray: The winner of two awards and a fantastic player with a massive engine. He was a brilliant attacking half-back who was a lovely player to watch in full flow.

7. Gerry Connellan: Won his award

in 1980 after a phenomenal season and he remained on the Roscommon team for many years. A tough operator, he was a very close marker with loads of football in him. A

Kilmore man to the very last.

8. Paul Earley: He had everything

you needed in a full-forward. Strength, power, pace and an eye for goal. I always got the impression that he could have achieved even more than he did. But still a mighty Roscommon player.

9. Tony McManus: In my humble opinion, the best Roscommon forward of the past 40 years. Massive football ability and a fierce will to win. The only wonder is that he only got one award. Should have got at least two more. 10. Enon Gavin: An All Star winner at 19, he played for Roscommon

for many years and was a superb corner back keeping many of the top attackers in the game at bay throughout his career.

11. Francie Grehan: Another man

with a fierce passion for Roscommon football and a will to win like few others. But loads of football ability too and richly deserved his award in 2001. There were others who were unlucky to lose out. John Newton was a magnificent midfielder for so many years and Frankie Dolan was surely close a few times. John ‘Jigger’ O’Connor was also a man who certainly deserved one and Pat Doorey was also in the frame a number of times.

The party’s over… let’s move on! The Ballyragget ‘party’ has attracted more publicity than almost any story in Ireland this year and it is a barometer of how our society is today. Social media now rules our world to a huge extent and I feel really sorry for the lads who were involved.

Yes, they were probably ill advised to do what they did. In this day and age there is always someone with a smartphone to capture stuff on video but the reaction has been so over the top that it is laughable. On last Sunday’s Independent we had

a Government Minister calling for those involved to be punished by the GAA as the lead story on the front page. What next? A cabinet meeting to discuss the situation? Statements in the Dáil? While 8,000 people are homeless and people are losing their

health because of mistakes made by the banks, we are talking about a bit of harmless if ill advised fun after a game of hurling. It’s time we got a grip. These lads made a mistake and let’s leave it at that. No one died. The GAA should let this die and let’s move on.

O’Brien breaks Group 1 record The achievement of Aidan O’Brien to beat the world record for Group 1 winners in a season is one of the greatest sports feats for decades. I know that he has the multi-millionaire owners who have the horses but he must be able to look after them

and train them for the correct races. He is also so modest when he is interviewed. He deflects the praise away from himself and towards his staff all the time. The amazing thing about O’Brien is that he might be in Ascot one day mixing with royalty

and the very top in society and the following day he is in Roscommon or Galway or Navan. No celebrating or nightclubs with Aidan O’Brien. He is not even 50 years of age yet. He has 20 more years to go at the top at least.

Simon Zebo has been omitted from the Irish squad for the November internationals.

Zebo’s omission is daft! There are times when I just cannot understand the politics of rugby in this country. I realise that there is a policy of Ireland not picking players who are playing their club rugby abroad (with the exception of Johnny Sexton!) but to exclude Simon Zebo from the panel

for the November internationals seems a daft thing to do. He is not leaving Munster until the end of the season and he is a class player so it makes no sense to me at all. Then we have Bundee Aki, who is a fine player but who is only living in this country for a very

short time, and he will make his Irish debut over the next few weeks. Just a word too about the Connacht v Munster match last Friday night at The Sportsground. It was a mighty game all through from the very first whistle and it was a great win for Connacht.

Big weekend for local football teams It’s a big weekend for Kilglass Gaels and Michael Glavey’s in the Connacht club championship. Kilglass, having lost the county junior final, will be up against it but I would be more hopeful about Michael Glavey’s, who will take on Bohola/ Moy Davitts in Castlebar. Glavey’s Trainer Aidan O’Brien, pictured at Ballydoyle, recently broke the world record for Group 1 winners.

should be much stronger this year than they were when they won the intermediate championship two years ago and if they could fashion a win here they would be set for Connacht glory. But it’s not easy to go to Castlebar and win in any competition.

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Creggs defeat Buccs in Connacht League Connacht U-18.5 A League – Buccaneers RFC 20 Creggs RFC 25: Monday afternoon in Athlone was the venue for the Connacht U-18.5 League encounter between Buccaneers RFC and Creggs Rugby and it proved to be an absolutely pulsating fixture with Creggs coming out on top 25-20. Buccaneers RFC were a very well-drilled outfit and came flying out of the blocks in this fixture using their bigger pack to great effect and while Creggs were very good in defence in the early exchanges with John Martin and new recruit Conor Rohan especially prominent, Buccaneers took the lead after seven minutes with a penalty which Creggs responded to after 12 minutes through Shane Purcell, leaving the score 3-3. However Creggs failed to gather the kick-off and Buccaneers pouched to score a try to retake the lead 8-3. The home side continued to attack and scored again after 18 minutes to stretch their lead to 15-3 but Creggs continued to keep the scoreboard ticking when Shane Purcell slotted his second penalty after 22 minutes to reduce the deficit to 15-6. Another try just on the stroke of half-time for Buccaneers again stretched out the

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THE GAIN LINE lead leaving the half-time score 20-6 and Creggs looked like they had a mountain to climb if they were to come away with anything from this game. The second half was a completely different contest with Creggs using their backs to keep the ball moving. Super breaks from Eoghan Coyle, Tim Lambe and Shane Purcell kept Creggs moving forward and up front big carries from Danny Arnold, Amuray Duarte, Mathew Curley and John McDonnell were gaining ground continuously. The fightback began after eight minutes of the second half when Tim Lambe dived over which Shane Purcell converted to reduce the deficit to 20-13. After 17 minutes this deficit was reduced further when a beautiful chip from Lambe was gathered by Coyle who ran in for a try, leaving Creggs just two points in arrears. With five minutes left Creggs got their just reward when Diarmuid Collins, Aaron Glennon and Michael Kelly were all held up just short and Mairtin Quinn grabbed his opportunity, picking and diving over from close range. Purcell converted again for a 25-20 lead for Creggs. Buccaneers were now chasing the game and looked to try and grab a late draw but excellent defence by Creggs, espe-

This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses

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Racing today is at Powerstown Park in Clonmel with racing away at 12.50 pm. Tomorrow, racing takes place on the all weather at Dundalk stalls opening for the first at 6 pm. Tomorrow is also the first of Down Royal’s 2 day November meeting with racing, featuring the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle away at 12.40 pm and at 12.45 pm on Saturday featuring the Grade 1 JNwine. com Champion Chase. Sunday’s action is over the sticks at Cork is away at 1.05 pm and the final flat meeting of the year at Naas at 12.20 pm including the Naas November Handicap. There are 9 in the WKD Hurdle on Friday with WP Mullins supplying 3 runners headed by Melon who is odds on to land the prize and the gelding should oblige on the evidence of his 2nd to Labaik in the Supreme Novices at Cheltenham. Ten are still in Saturday’s highlight including two

Terenure next for bruised Buccs

Buccaneers suffered their fifth succ essive defeat when losing 30-14 to Dublin Universit Ulster Bank League encounter at Dubay in their rry Park, Athlone, on Saturday. The midlanders are finding life in Divis extremely unrelenting and their caus ion 1A helped by a growing list of injuries, e is not being particularly to experienced personnel. It’s not getting any easier for Buccanee travel to second-placed Terenure Colle rs as they Saturday’s Ulster Bank League Divis ge for Lakelands. Kick-off at 2.30 pm. Terenion 1A joust at a very impressive start to the seaso ure have made n, last Friday night’s floodlit defeat at Clontarf bein g their first setback of the season.

Other ﬁxtures

The Creggs U-10 Boys who played in the Aviva Blitz in Corinthians RFC Galway last Saturday morning.

cially Eoghan McDonnell, Killian Higgins, Adam Finnerty and Aodha Hession, ensured that Creggs won out on the day. Next Sunday, Creggs U18.5s play Sligo RFC in Creggs at 2 pm in the Connacht League. Creggs: Eric O’Doherty, Mark Purcell, Eoghan McDonnell, Shane Purcell, Mairtin Quinn, Eoghan Coyle, Michael Kelly, John Martin, Tim Lambe, Aodha Hession, Mathew Curley, Danny Arnold, Aaron Glennon, Conor Rohan, Amuray Duarte, Killian Higgins, John McDonnell, Adam Finnerty, and Diarmuid Collins.

Creggs U-20s win Connacht Rugby Blitz Creggs U-20s travelled to Corinthians RFC last Sat-

raiders Mark Bradstock’s Cooneygree, Weatherby bound for the Charlie Hall Chase, and Jonjo O’Neill’s More Of That, also entered in Weatherby. With Valsuer Lido out, 5 horses run in the maroon and white silks of Gigginstown headed by Outlander with Sub Lieutenant, Alpha Des Obeaux and Road To Respect, but they all may have to give way to Jessica Harrington’s Irish National winner Our Duke on his reappearance. Aidan O’Brien finally broke Bobby Frankel’s record of 25 Group 1 winners in a calendar year on Saturday as Saxon Warrior battled back under Ryan Moore to beat Roaring Lion by a neck at Doncaster to land the Racing Post Trophy for the eight time and make it number 26. O’Brien was regaining the record first won with 23 winners in 2001 and lost to Frankel in 2003. O’Brien’s quest to extend the record came unstuck at St Cloud when there was a protest after the first race on Sunday. Members of organisations representing trainers,

urday for round four of the U-20 Series and won two and drew one of their games. In the process, the lads won this round of the series. This puts Creggs in joint second place with three rounds of the series to go. With €5,000 worth of equipment for the winners it was important that Creggs did very well in this round and they certainly played some lovely rugby. Well done to the lads who made themselves available. A great day was had by all.

Senior ﬁxtures Creggs’ First Team play Dunmore RFC in Creggs on Saturday evening at 7 pm. Creggs Seconds play Galwegians RFC in Creggs on

Sunday at 2.30 pm. Training for all senior teams (Firsts, Seconds, U20s and U-18.5s) continues on Friday evening.

Mini Rugby Creggs Minis welcomed Claremorris RFC for a Blitz in Creggs last weekend, and this week they will welcome Ballyhaunis RFC to The Green with a 10.30 am kick-off. Creggs U-10 Boys and U-12 Girls went to the Aviva Blitz in Corinthians RFC Galway last Saturday morning and really enjoyed their morning out. Thanks to those that travelled.

Club meeting The Monthly Club Committee Meeting is this Thursday night (Nov. 2nd.) at 9 pm in the Clubhouse.

Buccaneers U-20s are the only side with a home fixture when they entertain Old Belve Fanagan Leinster League at Dubarry dere in the JP This Premier 2 fixture has a 2.30 pm Park on Sunday. start. Buccaneers Seconds square up to cham pions Ballina in the Connacht Junior 1A Leag Kick-off at 2.30 pm in Heffernan Park ue on Sunday. . Buccaneers Women’s team resume Connacht League fare when they travel to Crow Glenina, to tackle their Galwegians ley Park, counterparts in a match that kicks off at 1 pm.

Pre-match function for visit of Cork Con

Buccaneers host All-Ireland League and Cup champions Cork Constitution on Satu rday, November 11th. That highly attractive fixture will be pre-match function when you can preceded by a complimentary wine in The Bountyenjoy lunch with as well as free admission to the big match. Guest speaker is flying winger Ted Robi played for Buccs, Connacht and Irelan nson who d A. Details from Geraldine on 086-1732711.

International call for Darragh

Buccaneers U-17 captain Darragh Murr ay has been selected on the Ireland U-18 squad in an international rugby tourname that participated nt in Portugal over the bank holiday period. A versa immensely talented sportsman, St. tile and student Darragh is only 16 years old.Ciaran’s College He scored a goal for St. Brigid’s in their Roscommon Minor Football final victory over Clan was a key member of the Roscomm n na nGael and on U-17 football team. His family has a strong sporting tradi grandfather Noel Murray being reno tion with wned in Roscommon GAA circles.

Roaring Lion with Oisin Murphy, red, Saxon Warrior and Ryan Moore, purple, fight out a dramatic finish to the Racing Post Trophy.

owners and breeders, under the umbrella of ‘Sauvons Le Galop’ (Let’s Save Racing) blocked the entrance to the parade ring before the second race. They have a grievance over the proposed redistribution of financial cuts in French racing not being equitable. Two Group 1 races on the card were abandoned. O’Brien is not resting on his laurels and is sending 14 horses to the US for this weekend’s Breeder’s Cup in California including the double 2000 Guineas winner, Churchill in the $6m Classic Dirt, dual Grade 1 winner Happily in the Juvenile Fillies Turf Rhododendron in the Filly

And Mare Turf and Highland Reel in the Longine Breeders’ Cup Turf. On Sunday, another Irish trainer and jockey registered their first Group 1 victory in Italy. Colin Keane, on a blank day at home, rode Laganore to victory in the Primio Lydia Tesio at Rome’s Capannelle track.

Racing News With the flat season ending on Sunday at Naas on Sunday Colin Keane is nearly there with a lead of 7 over Pat Smullen but with 3 meetings and 23 races remaining, 8 last night at Dundalk, which races again

tomorrow night with 7 and 8 at Naas on Sunday he still has work to do. There is only one race confined to apprentices.

Point to Point Following on the loss of Grennan, Rockfield had to cancel their meeting on Sunday due to waterlogged ground leading to a blank day on the calendar until the Wicklow Foxhounds stepped in and are running a meeting at Tinahely off at 12.30 pm. Moira, which was cancelled 2 weeks ago with the track untraceable due to the inclement weather has been refixed for December 2nd.

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A week is a long time in sport… THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

hat a crazy few days it has been in the world of sport, some have come out of it better than others!

Good Week It’s been a good week for Katie Taylor who was crowned WBA

Lightweight champion in Cardiff after she beat Argentina’s Anahi Esther Sanchez by unanimous decision. It has also been a good week for Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien as he broke the record, previously held by Bobby Frankel, for the

number of Group 1 winners in a year. Saxon Warrior was O’Brien’s 26th in 2017. A good week also for the Roscommon & District Football League as they advanced in the Oscar Traynor Cup following a penalty shoot-out win over Mayo. Finally, it’s been a good week for St. Dominic’s as they beat Shamrocks after extra-time to claim the Connacht Junior Camogie title.

Bad Week: Ireland’s Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a technical review. South Africa looks the likely destination for 2023.

Bad Week It was a bad week for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid as ‘Quelle Surprise’, our neglected venues and tournament infrastructure did not take the judges’ breath away. They’ve clearly never

Good Week: Katie Taylor claimed the WBA Lightweight title.

seen Hyde Park on summer’s evening! It was probably just a storm in a, eh, D-cup, but the home video of the wild celebrations in Ballyragget shone an unwanted spotlight on the victorious

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Finally, it was a bad week for Simon Zebo who was omitted from the Irish

squad for November internationals. Strange decision considering the man will still be a Munster player by then. He isn’t the first to leave and with the way pro rugby has gone, he won’t be the last.

In the sporting diary ....

Golf

Bankers and Bunkers! We start our weekly sporting round-up in Castlerea where the ladies and gents competed for the Bank of Ireland competition recently. Mary Kenny claimed the ladies’ prize while Valerie Callaghan and Aine Nic Suibhne were second and third respectively. In the men’s competition, Simon Clarke was victorious with a 62 while Matt Griffith was runner-up with 65. Kieran Rosney (66), Padraig Casey (67) and Johnny Mahony were Cat 1, 2 and 3 winners respectively. Male golfer of the year Alan Devine was also presented with his prize sponsored by Castlerea Credit Union, and female golfer of the year Laura Griffith’s prize was sponsored by Miriam Gannon. Lady Captain Evelyn Curley, Captain Pat O’Connor and President Fr. Joe Fitzgerald spoke of their pride in having served as club officers for the past year and wished the incoming officers all the best as they assume their new positions in the coming weeks. As part of the Athlone 125 Year Celebrations the club

local hurlers and newest club member, ‘Fifi’. One wonders what will happen when they win the senior championship!

Christmas Hamper in Athlone Athlone’s Christmas Hamper competition will take place this Saturday (4th) and will be followed by the Lady Captain’s Dinner that evening at 7 pm. A great night is planned to honour our Lady Captain, Noirin O’Rourke on a very successful year.

Final reminder for AGMs! Two of the county’s golf clubs will host their AGMs over the next couple of weeks: Castlerea Golf Club will host its men’s AGM on Monday, November 6th at 8 pm and ladies’ AGM on Tuesday, 7th at 8 pm. Athlone, meanwhile, will host its ladies AGM on Wednesday, 8th and men’s on Friday, 10th. Both will begin at 8 pm.

Sean Beirne (Manager, Bank of Ireland, Castlerea) presenting a sponsorship cheque to Evelyn Curley (Lady Captain, Castlerea Golf Club). Also in the photograph is Gerette Flanagan (Bank of Ireland) and Pat O’Connor (Captain, Castlerea Golf Club). Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

are opening up the Gents’ Winter League to members from other (local) clubs. Teams of five can be formed from a combination of members from different clubs or from the same club. Meanwhile, the Wednesday Open last week was won by Eamon McManus with a great score of 38 points with second place going to Tom Kilgannon from Ballinasloe on 37. Maeve Homes won the ladies 15-hole competition last week with 31 points

and Ann Egan Farrell won the 12-hole. Last weekend’s 15-hole Mixed Foursomes hamper competition at Roscommon Golf Club was won by Ciara Ryan and Des Dowd (54) ahead of Margaret Brennan and Charlie Brennan in second spot (57). Winter Green Fee rates are now in place at Roscommon Golf Club; €15 Monday to Sunday inclusive. Holes 8, 9 and 10 are not in play until further notice.

Darts

League resumes The Roscommon Darts League resumed last weekend and the home sides dominated. McDermott’s beat The Forge 5-4; An Bothar Rua beat Creaton’s 6-3; The Holly Tree defeated The Hollywood 7-3 while Flanagan’s and Molly’s was called off. This week’s fixtures are as follows: An Bothar Rua v The Holly Tree; The Forge v The Hollywood

Bar; Creaton’s v Molly’s and McDermott’s v Flanagan’s.

Pitch and Putt

Woodview update Maura Coyle and Helen Cunniffe hit the best nett scores at Woodview recently while Kathleen Shaw and Sandra Kilkenny boasted the best gross tallies. Competitions continue Sundays at 2.30 pm and Mondays at 10.30 am.

Bronze medalists! Pictured are IKU World Championship bronze medalists Elizabeth Clyne and Keisha Carty from Lanesboro/ Ballyleague Karate Club with their instructor Kevin McKenna.

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

Roscommon through after shootout win Oscar Traynor Cup ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE

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Roscommon are through to the knock-out stages of this year’s Oscar Traynor Cup after they defeated Mayo in a penalty shootout at Lecarrow last Sunday. Under a new format for the competition there were four teams in Roscommon’s group with Galway and Sligo/Leitrim leagues also there. Mayo will now face the losers of the game between Galway and Sligo/ Leitrim to give them another chance to progress, while Roscommon go straight through. Played on a day borrowed from mid-summer, conditions could not have been much better as these two sides went head to head and with players from Boyle Celtic and St. Peter’s now eligible to play for Roscommon, hopes are high that Roscommon would have a very strong team in this year’s competition. However, on the balance of play, Mayo were the better side and Roscommon were hanging on at the end of the two periods of extra-time. But a win is a win, and Roscommon manager Philip Coffey will be happy that his side are through after what was a

very competitive game. It was a dour midfield battle for most of the first half but the best of the chances fell to the visitors. Darren Browne and Phil Keegan (brother of GAA star Lee) both had shots well saved by Kyle Suffin the Roscommon goalkeeper in the 12th and 14th minutes. In the 18th minute, good combination play from Keegan and Brendan Nallen saw the ball whizz wide of the Roscommon post from 20 yards. Roscommon’s first real opportunity arrived in the 35th minute when Mike Lee’s volley from close-range flew over the Mayo crossbar. Then, out of the blue in the 39th minute, Roscommon were ahead with a very well worked goal. Dylan Edwards (Roscommon’s best player) crossed from the right and Mick Corrigan headed home crisply from 12 yards. However, Roscommon’s lead lasted only two minutes. Mayo’s Paul Lawless crossed and Jason Hunt controlled the ball 15 yards out before lashing it into the top corner. The sides went in level at the break. The second half was a tense affair although it was Mayo, for whom

Chris Maughan and Cillian McGlade were controlling the midfield area, who were the better team. There were a few halfchances for both sides but no real clear-cut openings. Mayo’s subs Mark Birrane and Colm Nevin were impressive while Dylan Edwards, Gerard McDermottroe and Des Hope were Roscommon’s best performers. Two periods of extratime produced very little in terms of goalmouth action so it was on to the dreaded penalty shootout. Mayo incredibly sent their first two efforts wide, while Gerard McDermottroe and Dylan Edwards scored for Roscommon. Colm Nevin was then on target for Mayo before Mike Lee made it 3-1 for Roscommon. Darren Browne scored for Mayo and when Roscommon sub Pedro Byrne’s effort was saved, it gave

Mayo a glimmer of hope but then Darragh Concannon stepped up to put Roscommon through. It was probably rough justice on Mayo but they will have another chance while Roscommon will now look ahead to the knockout stages and hopefully further progression in this year’s competition. Roscommon & District League: Kyle Suffin, Gary Canavan, Gerard McDermottroe, Des Hope, Joe Woods, Luke Burke, Darragh Concannon, Dylan Edwards, Mick Corrigan, Danny Browne, Mike Lee. Subs: Michael Ulrich for Corrigan (h/t), Mark Hewitt for Burke (67), Pedro Byrne for Browne (80). Mayo League: Gary Cunningham, Sean Morrissey, James O’Donnell, Cillian McGlade, Joe Lawless, Chris Maughan, Paul Lawless, Jason Hunt, Phil

Luke Burke battles to win possession for Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Keegan, Darren Browne, Brendan Nallen. Subs: Mark Birranne for Nal-

len (29), Jamie Cawley for Keegan (49), Colm Nevin for Lawless (75),

The Roscommon team that defeated Mayo in the Oscar Traynor Cup. Picture: Andrew Fox

Dooner’s weekend predictions The TP Brennan Connacht Cup kicks off this weekend while Dysart are in FAI Junior Cup action away to Carbury FC. Closer to home, the pick of the action is in Ballinasloe as The Town entertain champions Ballymoe FC.

Friday, November 3rd The Herald Premier Division Boyle Celtic v St. John’s Athletic. 8 pm I can see only one winner here. Prediction: Boyle Celtic

Saturday, November 4th The Herald Premier Division (7.45 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Ballymoe FC The home side have been in impressive form of late while the champions have struggled. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town

Keelan McDonnell for Hunt (80). Referee: Eugene Deering.

Shiven Rovers v Castlerea Celtic Castlerea will be hoping to build on their great start to the season. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (7.30 pm) Cloonfad United B v Boyle Celtic B The visitors can go top on goal difference with a win here. Prediction: Boyle Celtic B

Sunday, November 5th Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round 3 (2 pm) Carbury FC v Dysart FC Dicey trip for Dysart. Prediction: Carbury FC TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 1 (2 pm) Rahara Rovers v Kinvara United Rahara on a roll? Prediction: Rahara Rovers Roscommon United v Knock-

Soccer Results nacarra FC United always upset the predictions so... Prediction: Knocknacarra FC Swinford v Glen Celtic Home advantage is crucial. Prediction: Swinford FC Cam Celtic v West Coast United Cam cup specialists? Prediction: Cam Celtic Moylough ’79 v Hollister Moylough need a stylish performance! Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Lough Harps v Mulranny United Harps’ home comfort. Prediction: Lough Harps Strokestown United v Snugboro United United snugly in the next round? Prediction: Strokestown United The Herald Premier Division (2 pm)

St. Peter’s FC v Skyvalley Rovers The home side’s goal difference is likely to be even more impressive after this weekend. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Norio’s Takeaway Division One Hodson Bay Athletic v Ahascragh United. 11 am The home side will be hoping to keep in touch with the top three. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic Ballinasloe Town B v Dunmore Town. 2 pm The league leaders will be looking to continue their brilliant start to the campaign. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B Kilkerrin United v CP Ajax. 2 pm Kilkerrin won the return fixture 4-0 away from home earlier in the season and will be confident of adding another 3 points this weekend. Prediction: Kilkerrin United

Oscar Traynor Cup Roscommon & District Foo tball League 1 Mayo League 1 AET (Roscommon won 4-2 on penalties) Norio’s Takeaway Division One Strokestown United 5 Dunmore Town 2 CP Ajax 5 Ballinasloe Town 5 Killeen Sports Ground s Division Two Glen Celtic 3 Roscommon United 5 Shiven Rovers 0 Cam Celtic 4 Boyle Celtic B 2 Rahara Rovers 2

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Enda set for OZ adventure nda Smith will become only the sixth Roscommon player to represent Ireland in the Compromise Rules series after he was named in the 23-man squad to face Australia in two tests on November 12th in Adelaide and November 18th in Perth. This year’s team manager is the former Armagh manager, Joe Kernan. The captain of the team is Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea and the vice-captain is Conor McManus of Monaghan. Last weekend Seamus Duke spoke to Enda Smith about a great year which saw the Boyle man play a huge part in Roscommon’s Connacht title win, help his club to the county senior semi-final, an All Star nomination and a place on the Irish team.

honour not only for the county but for the club in Boyle and also for my family as well. It will be great to go out to Australia for three weeks and train like a professional player.

‘Great honour to represent Boyle, Roscommon and Ireland’

So have you looked ahead to 2018 yet? I have thought about it a bit to be honest. We are in Division Two of the league and that’s probably where we deserve to be at the moment and it will be very competitive. We have got to have the ambition to get promoted. 2018 is going to be very busy. The league is not over until the end of March and then the championship is starting in the first week in May so the matches will come thick and fast. We had to wait 11 weeks between league and championship this year which was a long time. I would prefer to be playing matches than training. We also have to have the aim of getting to the Super 8 in 2018. I hope that there will be a few new faces on the panel as well. We have to hold on to the players we have at the moment and not lose anyone else. A county like Roscommon can ill-afford to lose players and we need all the county standard players we have.

You will have happy memories of 2017? Yeah it has been a great year but it was not all plain sailing. The league campaign was disappointing but since then it has all gone very well. To win the Connacht championship was the highlight but it was disappointing to finish the championship the way we did and although we (Roscommon) have a long way to go we are going in the right direction. It was also a good year for the club (Boyle) winning the O’Gara Cup and getting to the championship semi-finals again.

Your form seems to be improving all the time. What do you put that down to? I had a year that was almost entirely injury-free and that always helps. I had a slight knock before the Leitrim game and I missed a few club games at that stage but I was able to play in that match and thankfully my form held up for the Connacht final and for the rest of the year.

‘A disappointing way to go out’: Enda competes with Lee Keegan for possession during Roscommon’s All-Ireland Quarter-Final against Mayo. Pic: Andrew Fox

Looking at the recent YouTube videos (AIB/GAA miniseries) on Roscommon’s championship year, you were very disappointed with the Mayo defeat in the replay and the way things ﬁnished up?

day to be honest. It was a disappointing way to go out but overall it was a good year and hopefully we will learn from those setbacks for 2018.

Definitely. Over the championship campaign, but especially the two games against Mayo, we learned a lot. We were seven points up in the drawn game and let them back into it and then we never got going the second

I got a call for the provisional panel first - the training is on Fridays and Saturdays - and it went well from the start. We play 15 against 15 on a Friday night with the compromise rules mixed in, like the kick-outs going out-

How did the international call-up come and what’s the training been like?

Ciara Beattie and Kacey Hussey pictured with Enda Smith at the Connacht Senior Football Championship Final preview night in Ballyleague during the summer. Picture: Andrew Fox

side the ‘45 and the mark and tackle and it is very full on training. There is a lot of long kick passing and I like that to be honest. I love long kick passing so it suits me in that respect. Then on Saturday mornings (we have) a skills session of 40 to 45 minutes. I find it very enjoyable. In the past there was ten or eleven weeks of training for the Irish team but this year they have cut it down to 5 or 6 weeks and I have to say I am really looking forward to it. I think I’m only the sixth Roscommon player to be chosen so it is a great

What has been the reaction to your selection on the Irish team and to your All Star nomination? It’s been very positive. I have serious support at home and they are all very proud. It is a great honour to be representing them, Boyle, Roscommon and to play for your country. The amount of messages I have been getting has been phenomenal and hopefully when we get to Australia we can win the series. I am really looking forward to it and to 2018 too. Note: Both tests will be shown live on RTÉ Television.

Enda put in a man of the match display during the Connacht Final win over Galway in July. Pic: Andrew Fox

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St. Mary’s fall at ﬁnal hurdle Connacht LGFA Junior Club Football Championship Final

TUAM/CORTOON (GALWAY) ST. MARY’S ROSCOMMON  SEAMUS DUKE

An impressive Tuam/ Cortoon side had just too much firepower for a gallant St. Mary’s in this Connacht junior final played in ideal weather conditions and before a big crowd at Enfield last Saturday. Tuam/Cortoon dominated possession early on but they missed chance after chance, shooting some very bad wides. St. Mary’s were dangerous when they got a chance to attack and points from Caoileann Beirne (2), Niamh Feeney and superb effort from Alisha Lenehan saw the sides level at 0-4 each after 23 minutes. Points late in the half from the outstanding Kate Geraghty and Clodagh Lyons saw the visitors lead 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time. With Geraghty and Galway captain Emer Flaherty

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dominating the midfield exchanges, it was only a matter of time before their superiority showed on the scoreboard. Garaghty was involved in their first goal in the 35th minute when Rebecca Mongan finished well and goal number two arrived in the 47th minute through Leonie Fleming. But all credit to St. Mary’s, they never gave up and with Gillian Dufficy coming into it, they added 1-2 in the final five minutes. In the 58th minute, Louise Brady was fouled by Tuam/Cortoon captain Mary Flaherty (who received a yellow card) and Brady dusted herself down and converted the resultant penalty. Two fine points from Dufficy ended the scoring. It was no more than St. Mary’s deserved for their efforts but Tuam/Cortoon were the better team on the

day. Kathy Jones, Gillian Dufficy, Niamh Feeney, Louise Brady and Caoileann Beirne all played well for St. Mary’s on the day. St. Mary’s manager Frank Kearney admitted afterwards that Tuam/Cortoon were the superior team. “They were sharper than we were on the day. We could have converted more of our chances but it just didn’t happen for us. We have a very young team and we have had a great year. We are disappointed today but we have done well and we will be back again.” Tuam/Cortoon: Anna Nicholson; Rachel Connolly, Katelyn Hogan, Amy Shaughnessy; Clodagh Craven, Shauna Finnegan, Mary Flaherty; Kate Geraghty (0-2), Emer Flaherty (0-3); Aoife O’Rourke (0-1), Caoimhe Moran (02), Leonie Fleming (1-0); Rebecca Mongan (1-1), Caitlin Maloney (0-1), Clodagh Lyons (0-1). Sub: Rebecca Collins for Lyons (40). St. Mary’s: Suzanne Brady; Yvonne, Aisling

Callaghan, Aoife Beirne; Bridget Moylan, Aoife Jones, Kathy Jones; Gillian Dufficy (0-2), Rachel Brady; Niamh Feeney (01), Emma Jones, Alisha Lenehan (0-1); Louise Brady (1-0, pen), Caoileann Beirne (0-3), Grainne Cribben. Subs: Ciara Fahey for Cribben (47), Maebh Jones for Lenehan. Referee: Mel Kenny (Mayo)

Aoife Jones breaks past Rebecca Collins with Aisling Callaghan, Kathy Jones and Meadbh Jones in support. Pic: Mick McCormack

Stat Attack Wides: Tuam/Cortoon 9 (7 first half) St. Mary’s 9 (3 first half) Red cards: None Yellow cards: Tuam/Cortoon 1 (Mary Flaherty 58) St. Mary’s 0 Scores from play: Tuam/Cortoon 2-11 St. Mary’s 0-7 Player of the Match: Kate Geraghty (Tuam/Cortoon)

St. Mary’s’ Yvonne Brady takes on Caoimhe Moran during last Saturday’s Connacht Junior Final in Ballintubber. Pic: Mick McCormack

BREAKING BALL Dominic’s are Connacht champions! Connacht Club Junior Camogie Final

St Dominic’s 1-14 Shamrocks (Galway) 1-13 AET Susan Spillane’s ’45 in the dying seconds gave Dominic’s a dramatic victory at Páirc an Phiarsaigh last Saturday. Cathy Dervan had struck a fine goal for Dominic’s in the 18th minute but the Galway side responded immediately through Katie Donoghue and by half-time, Shamrocks led 1-4 to 1-3. The second half saw the sides go score for score with the highlights for Dominic’s two long-range Caroline Connaughton frees. Connaughton also made at least three outstanding saves during the match. Shamrocks were awarded a penalty in the final minute but they opted for a point to bring the game into extratime at 1-9 each. The tension continued into extra-time until Susan Spillane stepped up to convert that decisive ’45 in the last minute. St. Dominic’s: C Connaughton (0-2); R Roddy,

E McNally, A Dolan; R Dolan, J Beattie, A O’Meara; C Dowling (0-4), N Watson; J Healy (0-2), S Spillane (0-4), C Miley (0-1); C Cox (0-1), C Dervan (1-0), Z Feely. Subs: A Coyle for Miley, C Miley for A Coyle, T Kenny for Roddy.

Rossies brush Longford aside Fr Manning Cup Roscommon 5-11 Longford 2-15

Roscommon qualified for the semi-final of the Fr Manning Cup after an impressive win against Longford at Pearse Park. The damage was done in the first half. Having scored a string of impressive points Liam Ormsby scored a fine goal in the 16th minute. Daniel Farrell powered home Roscommon’s second goal in the 23rd minute with Liam Ormsby grabbing his second late in the half. Roscommon led by a whopping 12 points at half-time. Longford were much better in the second half and they scored some fine points but 8 minutes in Ormsby completed his hat-trick with a well-taken penalty. The impressive James Fitz-

patrick scored a fine goal in the 45th minute to leave Roscommon well ahead. Two late goals for Longford reduced the margin to five but Roscommon were comfortable winners. Roscommon: G Martin; C Brogan, D Farrell (1-0), K Gunning; C Quinn, J Hester, N Moran; D Murray, J Lohan; A McDermott, C Carthy (0-2), R Dolan; L Ormsby (3-1), F Lennon, J Fitzpatrick (1-6). Subs: C Walsh for Quinn, R Walsh for McDermott, D Wynne for Brogan, J Doory (0-1) for Ormsby, E Crawley for Lohan, S O’Neill (0-1) for Carthy, J Browne for Moran.

Honours even in Division 2 IQ Financial Division 2 Final

Tulsk 1-7 Elphin/Ballinameen 0-10 Aidan Main’s goal saw the Elphin/Ballinameen outfit lead by 1-2 to 0-4 at half-time. Callum Fahey, Gerry Galvin, Dylan Carbin and Thomas O’Rourke were doing well for Tulsk who were always in the hunt. Tulsk looked the better side in the second half but Main converted two frees to narrow the gap and then Hugo Brady pointed to level the scores.

Elphin/Ballinameen scorers: A Main (1-4), J Fox, H Brady, N Higgins (0-1) each. Tulsk: T O’Rourke, C Fahey, D Connolly, D Carbin (02) each, G Galvin and L Cribben (0-1) each.

Aidan’s take Division 3 crown Earley Consulting Division 3 Final

St. Aidan’s 3-9 St. Faithleach’s 2-11 St. Aidan’s finished strongly to take this Division 3 title at Dr Hyde Park. Paddy Kenny was the Aidan’s hero scoring all three of his sides goals and the most vital one with four minutes to go. Faithleach’s still led by a point in injury-time but Niall Hynes converted a close-range free to tie the scores, and incredibly James Corbett scored from play after that to give his side the win. It was rough justice on a battling St. Faithleach’s side for whom Cian O’Brien and Jordan Donlon scored goals in each half. Faithleach’s had led 1-7 to 1-1 at half-time. St Aidan’s’ scorers: P Kenny (3-0), N Hynes (0-5), D Keegan (0-2), B Mulry and J Corbett (0-1) each. St Faithleach’s: J Donlon (1-5), C O’Brien (1-0), M Dunne (0-2), D McDermott, J Browne, L Ormsby, C Keneally (0-1) each.

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Pearses outclassed by terriﬁc Tooreen AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final

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Roscommon champions Pádraig Pearses were brought back down to earth with a bang when they were outclassed by a very impressive Tooreen side in this one-sided Connacht IHC semi-final played in excellent conditions in Athleague on Monday. Save for a goal and a point, scored by Daniel Staunton immediately after half-time, Pearses were always chasing the game against a really well drilled and superbly skilful Tooreen side. Stephen Coyne and Fergal Boland (a Mayo senior footballer too) dominated the midfield exchanges, David Kenny and Cathal Freeman were superb in defence and in Kenny Feeney, Sean Regan and Shane Boland, the Mayo

side had a half-forward line who contributed 0-14 of their side’s total. Pearses were unable to stop the Tooreen tidal wave of slick passing, crisp tackling and superb score taking. Their talisman, Daniel Glynn, while deadly accurate from frees, could not get into the game from general play and only Ben Fallon and Daniel Staunton (second half) made any impression for the Roscommon side. The Mayo men swept into a 0-7 to 0-2 lead at the end of the first quarter with Boland and Feeney scoring three points apiece with Pearses’ only scores coming from two Daniel Glynn frees. At half-time, Tooreen led by 0-11 to 0-5 with Tadgh Cogavin and Glynn scoring Pearses’ only first-half points from play. A very well-taken goal

and point from Daniel Staunton on the restart suggested a Pearses comeback, but Tooreen reasserted their dominance and by the 16th minute led by 0-16 to 1-6 after a series of really well-taken scores. The Tooreen goal that finished the game as a contest came in the 53rd minute when a great run from Brian Morley was finished to the net by sub David Harrison via a post. Both sides emptied their benches after that as the game petered out and now Tooreen will turn their attention to a Connacht final date against the newly crowned Galway champions Ballinderreen. On the evidence of this display they will give that final a serious rattle. For Pearses, it was a disappointing day out but they will be happy with their year’s work and a county senior title in the bag for the first time in 30 years. On Monday though they found out that to make an impression in Connacht they must step it up considerably. Tooreen: Stephen Lene-

han; Daniel Huane, Michael Morley, Aiden Henry; Conor Henry, Cathal Freeman, David Kenny; Stephen Coyne, Fergal Boland (0-4); Kenny Feeney (0-5, 2 frees, ’65), Sean Regan (0-1), Shane Boland (0-8, 5 frees); Brian Morley (0-3), Bobby Douglas, Conor English. Subs: David Harrison (1-0), for Douglas (48), Shane Morley for Henry (56), Sean Kenny for Regan (58). Pádraig Pearses: Padraig Dolan; Eoghan Costello, Karl Feehily (0-1, ’65), Gavin Downey; David Loughnane, Paul Dolan, Ben Fallon; Tomas Seale, Mike Donoghue; Tadgh Cogavin (0-1), Daniel Glynn (0-8, 6 frees, ’65), Oisin Kelly; Shane Naughton, Cathal Kelly, Daniel Staunton (1-1). Subs: Leon Feehily for O Kelly (36), Jamie Donoghue for Cogavin (40), David Dolan for C Kelly (44), Shane Sweeney for M Donoghue (57), Jimmy Donoghue for Loughnane (60). Referee: John Keane (Galway)

Tomás Seale and David Kenny battle for possession. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Dara Mulvey and Shane Boland battle for possession. Picture: Andrew Fox

Shane Naughton blocks David Kenny’s attempt at goal. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Glavey’s face tough Mayo trip

Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1A FC St. Brigid’s 4-18 Strokestown 1-7 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1B FC Oran 0-15 Roscommon Gaels 0-9 Clan na nGael 3-16 St. Dominic’s 0-5 Dermot Hughes Cars U20 Division 2A FC Boyle 3-10 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-9

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Michael Glavey’s will be hoping for a big performance from Conor Hussey among others as they attempt to reach the Connacht IFC Final when they take on Bohola/Moy Davitts this Sunday in Castlebar. Pic: Andrew Fox

AIB Connacht Club IFC Semi-ﬁnal: Bohola/Moy Davitts (Mayo) v Michael Glavey’s (Roscommon) on Sunday at MacHale Park at 2.30 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon intermediate football champions Michael Glavey’s will see just how far they have progressed since they last contested this championship two years ago when they travel to Castlebar to take on the recently crowned Mayo champions Bohola/Moy Davitts on Sunday. The outcome of the game may well hinge on how the Mayo side

have reacted since their dramatic one point win against Kiltimagh in a replay last weekend. Glavey’s look a far better side than the one that we saw in this championship two years ago and they certainly have the firepower to give a very good account of themselves. Darren O’Malley, Shane O’Malley, Gary Patterson, Conor Hussey, Caoileann Fitzmaurice and Andy Glennon are top class performers and they will have to

lead the way again on Sunday. The Mayo champions are strong up front with James Mulderrig (who scored the winning goal last weekend), former Mayo underage star Brian Reape, Sean Kelly and Brian Heneghan but they have played a lot of competitive football in recent weeks, culminating in winning their first intermediate title for 21 years. It depends on just how serious they will be taking an assault on

this Connacht club championship and whether the celebrations will have stopped. In contrast, Glavey’s will have had three weeks to prepare for this match and I know that they are very determined to do well in this championship. To travel to MacHale Park and win is a huge ask but I will not be surprised if Glavey’s manage it. They will have to play well but they have the players to do it.

League ﬁxtures announced!  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon footballers will face New York or Leitrim in the Connacht semi-final on Sunday, May 26th and the Connacht senior final will be held on June 17th. That news emerged in the GAA 2018 fixture list which was published yesterday. The National Football and Hurling Leagues for Roscommon will start

on Sunday, January 28th with both the Roscommon hurlers (Division 3A) and footballers (Division 2) playing a double bill at Dr Hyde Park. The hurlers play Louth at 1 pm in Division 3A while at 2.30 pm it’s Roscommon v Meath. Roscommon footballers’ other fixtures are: Tipperary (Semple Stadium) Sunday, February 4th at 2 pm, Down (Dr Hyde Park) Sun-

day, February 11th at 2 pm, Louth (Drogheda) Sunday, February 25th at 2 pm, Clare (Ennis) Sunday, March 3rd at 2 pm, Cavan ( Dr Hyde Park) Sunday, March 18th at 2 pm, Cork (Dr Hyde Park) Sunday, March 25th at 2 pm. Roscommon hurlers also have fixtures against Monaghan (away), Longford (home), Tyrone (away) and Warwickshire (home).

Note: In the Connacht JFC semifinal, Kilglass Gaels take on Sligo champions Ballymote at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday at 2 pm. It will be a tough task for Kilglass given the disappointment of their defeat against St. Brigid’s in the Roscommon decider. It will take a monumental effort from Kilglass to win this match. However, a place in the Connacht final is the prize so it could turn out to be a very competitive encounter.

Friday, November 3rd Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC Knockout Stages At Lisnamult: Michael Glavey’s v St. Faithleach’s. 8 pm Saturday, November 4th Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 FC At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s v Éire Óg. 3 pm Sunday, November 5th Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1A FC At Strokestown: Strokestown v Pádraig Pearses. 12 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1B FC (12 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Roscommon Gaels. At Rockfield: Oran v Clann na nGael Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2A FC (12 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Faithleach’s At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Boyle Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2B FC (12 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v ElphinBallinameen

UNDERAGE UPDATE Sunday, November 5th U-13 Féile Division One At Kilmore: Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels v Boyle. 11 am At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Roscommon Gaels. 12 pm U-13 Féile Division Two At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Strokestown. 10.30 am At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v St. Ciaran’s. 12 pm

Draws involving other Roscommon teams were also announced this week: The Rossies are down to play Mayo in the Connacht Junior Football Championship Preliminary Round on May 2nd. The winner will face Leitrim in the semi-final on Wednesday, May 9th. Roscommon will face Sligo in the U-20 Football Championship on June 2nd with the winner playing Galway in the semi-final on June 9th.

Roscommon’s U-17s will take on Galway in round one of that championship on Friday, May 4th before facing Mayo in round two the following week. The young Rossies will then play Leitrim in round three and Sligo in round five. The youngsters receive a bye in round four. The final of the Connacht U-17 championship will take place on Saturday, July 13th.