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The next stop was Ballina the following night (Sunday) where they went one better with Tom taking the award for best actor!

Roscommon Drama Group are performing in Mullagh, Co. Cavan tonight (Thursday), in Tubbercurry next Friday, with the final performance on the circuit in Manorhamilton on Saturday week.

Closer to home, the group are performing three one-act plays each night, including ‘Touching Tomorrow’, on Thursday, 23rd, Friday, 24th and Saturday, 25th of November in the Roscommon Arts Centre.

Brendan Magee and Sean Brennan will co-present the popular country music show ‘Ireland’s Country’ on channel Sky 198 next week.

Lanesborough and Cloontuskert to feature on Sky TV The town of Lanesborough and the village of Cloontuskert will feature in the popular country music TV show ‘Ireland’s Country’ on Sky 198 next Tuesday (14th) at 9 pm with the repeat show on Thursday (16th) also at 9 pm. Brendan Magee is joined by Roscommon man Sean Brennan as his guest copresenter.

Sean was delighted to be asked to co-present and said: “When Brendan Magee contacted me, I immediately said yes, as it’s a great opportunity to be a part of this great programme and to be seen by an audience not only in Ireland but also all over the UK as well.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would love to do it again some time. It was a bit of a nostalgic tour as well as we visited Cloontuskert where I was born and reared.”

Sean takes us on a musical tour of Lanesborough and Cloontuskert and finishes the show in Ballyleague. So tune in to ‘Ireland’s Country’ with Brendan Magee and Sean Brennan next week on Tuesday and Thursday night at 9 pm on Sky 198.

Pictured is Linda Madden of Linda’s Preschool, Antogher Road, Roscommon town, who graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology with a 1st Class (Hons) Degree in Early Years Care and Education. It was Linda’s second graduation in just five days after she had also graduated from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick with a special purpose award in Leadership for Inclusion in early years settings.

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As noted in a recent legal column, under the Roads Act, 1993, the owner or occupier of land must ensure that any tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation on the land is not a hazard to road users.

The owner or occupier of land abutting a public road is also obliged to ensure that trees or hedges etc. on the land do not negatively affect drivers’ views. Cyclists and pedestrians must also be taken into consideration when cutting back any trees or hedges.

It would be important for anyone with responsibility for land or trees to put in place procedures to identify and manage any potential risk to road users. If a contractor is engaged to carry out works then it is advisable to check that the contractor has adequate public liability insurance. In the event of an accident, the occupier may be held liable if the contractor does not have suitable or sufficient insurance.

You are also obliged to seek a tree felling licence prior to embarking on any tree cutting exercise.

It is also important to note the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of hedges and vegetation is prohibited from March 1 to August 31.

As regards your query about the trees forming the boundary with your neigbour, the general rule is that the location of the root of the tree (or the majority of the root) is the guide as to who is the owner of the tree.

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Maura Fox, Agnes Cunniffe, Vincent, Mary and Lorna Brennan and Annmarie Beirne pictured at Time Pieces.

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Time Pieces on Main Street, Roscommon are celebrating their 25th Anniversary.

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TIMELESS… Roscommon’s Aladdin’s Cave Time Pieces celebrates 25th anniversary! bags. Big items, small items. Toys. Souvenirs.

Reminders of our youth. Oh yes, and usually a spectacular doll’s house or two. Mary admits to a particular fondness for doll’s houses!

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yan Tubridy is enchanted by it. Tourists glow on discovering it. Strangers who encounter it think ‘next time I’ll call

again.’

It’s easy to fall in love with Time Pieces!

The unique gift shop in the heart of Roscommon town – long referred to as an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ – is celebrating 25 years in business this year. A 10-day Anniversary Sale begins this Friday (10th of November), and there’s an open invitation for the public to call in for “complimentary drinks and a chat” this Sunday.

That milestone anniversary is the reason why I’m sitting in the beautiful Brennan home in Main Street, Roscommon, in the company of Time Pieces proprietors Mary and Vincent Brennan and their daughter Lorna.

We all agree that the 25 years went by pretty quickly – but, normal business challenges notwithstanding, it’s been a very positive, fulfilling experience.

When I ask about the origins of the business, Mary Brennan reveals that the inspiration for Time Pieces can be traced back to her late mother, Agnes Dowdall.

Agnes had a shoe shop where Time Pieces now stands. Her husband, John, was an auctioneer.

They had two children: Mary and Agnes. As Mary recalled this week, her mother Agnes “always had a little gift section” in her shop. After John’s untimely death, Agnes, now a young widow, took over the auctioneering business. When that business subsequently moved to Church Street, Dowdall’s shoe shop became vacant – and remained so – for a number of years.

Lorna Brennan takes up the story: “I had grown up in the business. Mam and I often talked about opening an antique shop – and in 1992 we took the big step.”

It was Lorna’s father, Vincent, who came up with the name – Time Pieces.

“It reflects dad’s great interest in clocks” Lorna explains, “and hopefully the gifts in the shop are timeless!”

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rom the very beginning, Time Pieces captured the hearts of the Roscommon public. It’s gloriously original, steeped in character, charming and irresistible. The new shop quickly established itself as a quirky and intimate ‘treasure trove’, the Brennan family passionately committed to sourcing unique, beautiful giftware.

Mary Brennan and her sister, Agnes, have both worked in Time Pieces from the begin-

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Clockwise, from top right: Lorna, Vincent and Mary Brennan pictured at Time Pieces. Also photographed is part of the beautiful interior of Time Pieces, Roscommon – truly ‘An Aladdin’s Cave’.

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ning. Vincent and Lorna are full of praise for Mary’s eye for unique products, her “eclectic taste.” It’s this taste and instinct that has been the foundation of the success of Time Pieces.

“Mam buys what she likes” Lorna says admiringly. The philosophy is clear: buy in unusual products, stay unique, be distinctive, remain true to the glorious quirkiness of this place.

A commitment to stocking as many Irish products as possible is also at the heart of their business approach.

For many years now, Mary and Lorna have travelled far and near, sourcing products. They enjoy the diverse options, the challenges and

the choices. Time Pieces is continuously being replenished with new delights. Jewellery, Lorna’s particular passion, has a big presence in Time Pieces. Again, the commitment is to different styles, to a wide range, to “staying ahead of the game all the time.”

At Christmas, Time Pieces truly is timeless, and a visit there over the festive season is now a heartwarming tradition for families. But then Time Pieces is captivating all year around, with its intimate atmosphere, its colour and its undiscovered mysteries. Jewellery, gifts, clocks… many of them antiques. All types of gift options. Paintings. Pottery. Mirrors. Hand-

entral to the Time Pieces experience, for the customer and for the Brennan family, is the interaction between people. Customers have become friends. The public took this shop to their hearts many years ago, and it has remained there. Mary enthuses about the exchanges with people over the years. Often, people on the lookout for a special gift for a special person will open up in a quite emotional way.

“We’ve had people laugh and cry” Lorna says of the rapport and exchanges. Over the 25 years, the shop has endeared itself to entire families and to new generations of the same family. Strangers who come upon it often return year after year.

Tourists who’ve discovered Time Pieces have become lifelong fans, often ordering items to be sent to far-off places. Smitten from his first visit, RTE celebrity Ryan Tubridy has been a regular caller.

“I think people find it relaxing here” Mary Brennan says when I ask about the shop’s vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Mary says much of the credit for that atmosphere must go to Agnes, Annmarie and Maura, who work in Time Pieces with Lorna, Mary and Vincent. Vincent, formerly Roscommon County Engineer, has a great passion for clocks, and he both appreciates and compliments the flair and passion that Mary and Lorna bring to Time Pieces. Lorna, also an artist, says it’s a special privilege to have worked for 25 years with her parents. There has been great support too from the other family members…

Vincent and Mary’s other children – Karen, Ann Marie, Vincent and Emma, and Lorna’s daughter, Rebecca.

The Brennan family are very grateful to the people of Roscommon for the great support they’ve received over the past 25 years. They’d love to see as many of their friends and customers as possible this Sunday (12 noon-6 pm).

“The support we’ve received from people has been tremendous” says Mary. “We can’t thank people enough.”

With that, it was back to work, for all of us!

Leaving the Brennans’ kitchen, and passing through the shop, I paused briefly to savour its special atmosphere and to glance at the beautiful array of items currently on display. Christmas, always a special time at Time Pieces, is just around the corner. 25 years on, Roscommon’s famous Aladdin’s Cave – this unhidden treasure – is ready for a new season of goodwill, a New Year, and new chapters in its enchanting history.

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The trio have been planning to travel to North Korea to meet the great leader – essentially to try and save the world from nuclear war – but Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and an appallingly ungrateful Irish public have been pouring scorn on the would-be peace mission.

“Not happy” Kim Jong Un reportedly told advisors before playfully shooting a few of them.

“I really want to meet Mr. Halligan. He seems nice. And Mr. McGrath is a hero of mine. And Mr. Ross intrigues me, he may be the only guy in the world with an ego as big as mine.”

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November 2017: Prevent nuclear war (on hold).

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April-May 2018: Referenced in the diary as “our biggest challenge, bar September” – take overall responsibility for Ireland’s Eurovision entry with a view to us winning again.

Summer 2018: Sort out HSE chaos and homelessness and reverse Climate Change.

September 2018: Take over running of Mayo team with a view to ending ‘Sam Maguire’ famine.

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nd so, once again, the charge of the Lights Brigade has begun.

While most of us were sleeping, the members of the Christmas Lights Committee in Roscommon town set about their work last Sunday morning, assembling at 8 am.

I’ve been speaking to some of the hardworking volunteers and they’ve asked if the

People can send out an appeal for more help over the coming weeks. As our thousands of readers will know, the Christmas Lights in Roscommon town are a spectacular sight every year. There is a huge amount of work involved in maintaining, repairing and especially erecting these lights. It’s a massive voluntary effort but I have it on good

authority that it’s great craic too, with lots of fun and some well-deserved socialising (just about) squeezed in.

The volunteers will be going out every Sunday morning from 8 am. Your help would be very much appreciated. If you can lend a hand or two, contact David Kearney on 086-8592121.

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Helen McDermott, Charlie O’Brien and Marie Glennon pictured at RosMed Pharmacy recently. Pic: Andrew Fox

Charlie O’Brien, Sinéad Finneran, Joe Sheehy and Kevin Woods pictured at RosMed Pharmacy recently. Pic: Andrew Fox

Charlie O’Brien celebrates 30 years in business in Roscommon  PAUL HEALY

Well-known pharmacist Charlie O’Brien is celebrating 30 years in business in Roscommon with a gala Charity Fashion Show in the Abbey Hotel this Sunday.

This week Charlie reflected on his three decades in business in Roscommon town.

A native of Athlone, Charlie’s first premises was a landmark building on the corner of Lanes-

boro Street and Castle Street.

“I purchased Paddy Guerin’s pharmacy from Paddy’s widow, Peggy” Charlie recalls of that first venture into Roscommon. That was in November of 1987.

O’Brien’s Pharmacy was up and running and would continue at that location for over twenty years. A new chapter in the success story began with an approach to Charlie by the HSE a number of years ago. The

proposal was that a Primary Care Centre be established in Roscommon.

The project went ahead and the Primary Care Centre is now primely located at Golf Links Road, Roscommon. O’Brien’s Pharmacy, now RosMed Pharmacy, has been located there since July 2011, and continues to go from strength to strength.

Indeed RosMed Pharmacy now employs ten people and has an evergrowing customer base.

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state-of-the-art pharmacy is the Lilac Rooms’ Beauty & Skincare Clinic, which features a range of beauty and skincare services and uses only the best products on the market.

A visit to RosMed Pharmacy is always a pleasure and the ever-friendly Charlie and his excellent staff provide professional expertise, always delivered with a smile and with the interests of their customers uppermost in their minds.

Over the years, Charlie and RosMed Pharmacy have supported numerous local causes, both through sponsorship and Charlie’s direct involvement in community organisations and projects.

Now, as he celebrates 30 years in business here, Charlie is quick to pay credit to his loyal work colleagues. And he has always been deeply touched by the great welcome and support he received in Roscommon from the very beginning.

“I really appreciate how lucky I was to come to Roscommon” says Charlie. “We’ve enjoyed terrific growth in the business in recent years. The people of Roscommon have been very, very loyal to me and I want to sincerely thank them for their great support over the past thirty years.”

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Her work has been exhibited in the Royal College of Art in London, the Centre Culturel in Paris, the Solomon Galleries and Dublin Castle, as part of the PORTFOLIO exhibition.

She currently works from her Dublin 8 studio and is available by appointment.

She will hold a ‘pop up’ shop at the Crofton Suite in the Abbey Hotel immediately after Sunday’s Fashion Show.

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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is greeted by Fr. John Cullen, PP, Roscommon, on arrival at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday for a Funeral Mass for the late Finola McCrann. Picture: Andrew Fox

President Michael D. Higgins was amongst the mourners who attended a Funeral Mass for the late Finola McCrann in Roscommon town on Tuesday.

Described by Fr. John Cullen as a woman who was “inextricably linked with Roscommon,” Finola McCrann was a community figure of great renown during her long life.

Ms. McCrann, of Castle Street, Roscommon and formerly of The Square, died peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital on Saturday last.

She donated her body to Medical Science. Tuesday’s well-attended Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon was described as a celebration of Finola’s

life. During the Mass, Fr. Cullen alluded to Finola’s involvement in the HAC, her huge commitment to her community and her impassioned dedication to Civil Rights. She was involved in the local Community Council, Tops of the Town, Roscommon Musical Society, Tourist Office and many other activities.

For many years she ran the Emerald Café, which, Fr. Cullen noted, “was a magnet of welcome inclusiveness for all shades of opinion.”

In the 1970’s, Finola sat extramural classes in various subjects and topics in Galway.

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The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, enters the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday for a Funeral Mass for the late Finola McCrann. Picture: Andrew Fox

Fr. Cullen told the congregation: “Finola and Roscommon were inextricably linked. Her connection with the place and the people was absolute. This is best expressed in her many letters to the local papers on a range of issues where her words were never minced, salted, peppered or varnished: Finola called a spade a spade. Finola’s loyalty to Roscommon was part of her identity. It shaped her outlook.

“Finola combined so many interests: opera, books, piano, music, love of animals, the Donkey Sanctuary, National Council for the Blind and travel.

She travelled in Europe, and the United States of America, she enjoyed socialising and conversation and was terrific company.”

Finola McCrann is mourned by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is greeted on arrival at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday for a Funeral Mass for the late Finola McCrann.

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Connolly’s concern over mortuary closure

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The recent sudden closure of the Mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe has raised questions over the future of this service according to local councillor, Michael Connolly.

Cllr. Connolly says his understanding is that the HSE are to provide finance in mid-November for the restoration

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Cllr. Connolly said he has received a number of representations on the issue.

“There is concern in Ballinasloe and surrounding areas regarding this matter. It is very important that we have continued investment into the future.”

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2018/2019 Roscommon County Council is responsible for the compilation of the Register of Electors for County Roscommon. The Register comes into force on the 15th February each year and being on the existing Register does not guarantee that you will be included in the new Register. The Draft Register of Electors for 2018/2019 was published on the 1st November 2017. It is printed on PINK PAPER and will form the basis for the Register to be used at elections and referenda from 15th February 2018 to 14th February 2019.

The Draft Register of Electors is on display and available for inspection at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council, your Local Municipal District Offices, Head Garda Stations, main Post Offices, County Library, Branch Libraries and online at www.checktheregister.ie The public are invited to check that they are properly registered. A person has until 25th November 2017 to submit a claim to have a correction made or a name added to or deleted from this Draft Register. Revision Claim Courts are held during December 2017 throughout the county to adjudicate on claims/submissions received. The Courts are presided over by the County Registrar who rules on the submissions made. Notices of such Courts are advertised in the local newspapers and persons may attend these Courts if they so wish. To be registered as an elector a person must be: - 18 years or over on the 15th February, 2018 and - Ordinarily resident in County Roscommon on the 1st September, 2017 SPECIAL VOTERS LIST You may also qualify to be on a Special Voters List for those who live in hospitals, nursing homes or similar institutions and who wish to vote at these locations. Applications for inclusion on the Special Voters List must be made by 25th November 2017 and, in the case of a first application, must be certified by a medical practitioner.

POSTAL VOTERS LIST You will normally be required to vote in person at an official voting centre but you may be eligible for a postal vote if you are: - An Irish Diplomat serving abroad and his/her spouse or civil partner - A member of An Garda Síochána - A whole-time member of the Defence Forces - Have a physical illness or disability - Unable to vote at a polling station because of your occupation, service or employment - Participating on a full time basis on an educational course of study at an educational institution in the State - You are in prison as a result of an Order of a Court.

If you are registered as a postal voter, you may vote by post only. You may not vote at a polling station.

Applications for inclusion on the Postal Voters List must be received by 25th November 2017.

Application forms to register are available from Corporate Services Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Applications are also available to download at www.roscommoncoco.ie Completed application forms should be returned on or before 25th November 2017.

For further information please telephone (090) 6637368/147 or email regelectors@roscommoncoco.ie Majella Hunt Director of Services Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

Ballintubber Defibrillator Committee is holding defibrillator training on Wednesday, November 15th at 7.30 pm sharp in the old schoolhouse, Ballintubber. If interested, please contact 087-2178062.

* The recent article by Paul D’Alton (Roscommon People 27/10/17), reflecting on his late father Don’s association with the Fuerty Fair, featured some photographs from the past.

There was great reaction to the article. We were delighted to learn a little more about this atmospheric photograph, featuring the late Don D’Alton behind the counter. The lady outside the counter is the late Mrs. May O’Rourke and the photograph was provided to the Roscommon People courtesy of Sean O’Rourke.

Mary Coughlan to perform in aid of Western Alzheimers Mary Coughlan is performing in Claremorris Town Hall on Saturday, 2nd of December 2017 free of charge in aid of Western Alzheimers.

The proceeds from the concert will be utilised to partfund the 360,000 hours of care provided annually by Western Alzheimers in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo.

Tickets (€25) for the concert are available from the Western Alzheimers office in Roscommon. Call 0906627816.

County Roscommon Disability Support Group CLG is celebrating its Annual Memorial Mass for all service users, families, friends, board of management and staff members in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane at 11 am on Thursday, November 16th.

Families and friends of the deceased are welcome to attend the Mass. Refreshments will be served at the Resource Centre in Derrane afterwards. \

Autojumble on Sunday in Glenamaddy!

The North Galway Vintage and Heritage Club will host its annual Autojumble in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre on this Sunday (12th). Gates will open at 9 am and the event will run until 4 pm.

There will be up to 50 trade stands and car boot traders and such items for sale on the day will include parts for both vintage and new machinery, cars, tractors, etc., service tools, both new and second-hand, bric a brac, crafts, small food producers, die-cast models (including mini-farmyard displays). Visitors may also find antiques, clothing, shoes, boots and many other items on the day.

For more details contact Gerry on 086-4553776 or Danny on 086-8510445 or email northgalwayvintageheritage@ gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

RAPID PROGRAMME 2017 The Department of Rural and Community Development has reactivated the RAPID (Revitalising Areas

by Planning, Investment and Development) programme and has made the sum of €64,500 available to fund capital projects in disadvantaged urban areas/provincial towns. Proposed projects should aim to improve the quality of life for residents in disadvantaged urban areas

TYPES OF PROJECTS Projects or elements of projects of a capital nature may be funded, for example (list indicative but not exhaustive): • CCTV equipment; • Community gardens; • Public realm improvements; • Streetscaping; • Youth facilities; • Play/recreation spaces; • Energy efficiency type projects; • Projects in support of the Creative Ireland 2017-2022 initiative.

Roscommon Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has identified the following High Level Goals contained in the Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP) under which applications will be considered and assessed: Goal Number High Level Goal 1

Build and support vibrant local communities and a strong sense of place.

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Provide, maintain and enhance strategic infrastructure that supports economic and community development.

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Promote Social Inclusion by reducing and alleviating disadvantage, ensuring that all individuals living in County Roscommon feel included, valued and respected.

In order to facilitate groups in preparing an application full details of the scheme are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie or by contacting the Community Section of Roscommon County Council on 09066 37334 or email khegarty@roscommoncoco.ie Applicants should ensure that they examine the Application Guidelines before completing an application.

Closing date for applications Friday 24th November at 5.00pm. p Signed: Martin Lydon Director of Services Planning and Enterprise

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NewsPeople Local Link Sligo Leitrim and Roscommon Monday, Wednesday and Friday Bus Service Stops: Tulsk,Mantua, Ballyroddy, Deanery,Elphin & Mart and from Rodeen Aughrim Hillstreet Cloonfad Flagford and Drumlion to Carrick-on-Shannon Departing from Tulsk Village Mantua / Ballyroddy The Deanery Elphin Elphin Village Elphin Mart Rodeen Aughrim Hillstreet Cloonfad Flagford Carrick-on-Shannon Carrick-on-Shannon Carrick-on-Shannon

Stop Location Cruachan Ai DRT DRT Church Car Park & Bus Stop MART & DRT DRT Church Car Park DRT Village DRT DRT DRT Super Valu Car Park Bus Stop Retail Park

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This service will start at the Cruachan Ai Tulsk, will travel to Elphin and onto Hillstreet and Flagford before arrival in Carrick-on-Shannon at 10.30 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.

The service is flexible and demand-responsive, and will pick up passengers at their homes and at various stops highlighted on the timetable along this route.

Passengers can use this service to go connect with shopping and business needs in Elphin or Carrick-

on-Shannon and to Elphin Mart on Wednesdays.

Fares are competitive and the Free Travel Pass is accepted. Adults: €5 return, €3 single. Children 6 years and up to 18 years: €3 return and €2 single.

Under 6 years go free.

For further information and to book this service please contact Sinead or Brideen at 071-9650437.

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Time (2hours) 12:45 12:50 12:55 13:00 13:10 13:15 13:20 13:25 13:30 13:35 13:40 13:50

Note: Please note that this is a DRT: Demand Responsive Service. The Bus will call for booked passengers in this rural area. DRT Times at each location are within 10 to 15minutes waiting time.

Contact the Local link Office to book these services. Phone 071-9650437.

Fares: Adult: €5:00rtn, €3:00single. Under 5yrs: Free. 6-17years: €3:00rtn €2:00single The DSP Free Travel Pass is accepted.

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A Creagh man in his 50s died following a road traffic accident on the old Athlone to Ballinasloe road (R446) at Ballydangan last Thursday (2nd).

The incident occurred shortly after 10 am when two vehicles, a car and a bus, collided. The driver of the car, Thomas Campbell, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A child and a female occupant of the vehicle were removed and brought to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe were they were treated

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for injuries described as not lifethreatening.

The driver of the bus and three occupants also sustained injuries and were also removed to Portiuncula Hospital, though there injuries were described as not serious.

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Council staff on work-to-rule next Tuesday A work-to-rule by IMPACT members in Roscommon County Council is set to start next Tuesday (14th) over what the trade union says is Roscommon County Council management’s decision to block staff access to its flexi-time scheme, “in defiance of a Labour Court recommendation.”

Next Tuesday’s industrial action will leave phones and emails unanswered and counters unstaffed, as well as halting staff cooperation with additional duties or work outside normal hours. IMPACT has warned that strike action is on the cards if management continues to “deny access to flexi-time.”

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Pictured is Cliodhna Reynolds from Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon, who was recently conferred with a Bachelor of Arts International (Hons) Degree at NUI Maynooth.

Gaelscoil de hÍde Parents Association are welcoming expert John Wills to the school to hold an Internet Safety Advice and Talk on Wednesday, 15th of November from 7-8.30 pm in their school hall. All are very welcome.

Meeting on abortion A public meeting on ‘How Abortion Harms Human Rights’ will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town at 8 pm on Tuesday next, 14th November. Speakers: Maria Steen & David Quinn, Iona Institute.

RSPCA Church gate collections Roscommon SPCA will hold Church gate collections on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th at the following Churches: Fouremilehouse, Derrane, Croghan, Ballaghaderreen.

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NEWS…at a glance Roscommon on Sunday, 26th of November at 6 pm. Everyone welcome.

Active Retirement in Frenchpark and Ballintubber

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Alanna Blighe and Jason Egan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Fr Devine to deliver Dermot Earley Memorial Lecture Irish missionary, Fr. Padraig Devine SMA will deliver the 4th Lt. Gen. Dermot Earley Memorial Lecture at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention at Maynooth University on Thursday, 23rd of November at 6.30 pm.

The title of the lecture will be Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa.

Fr. Devine is the founder and Executive Chairman of the Shalom Centre for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, based in Kenya.

A native of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, Fr. Devine is assisted by Fr. Oliver Noonan, another SMA missionary from Cork city. Fr. Devine was recipient of the Caring Award from the Caring Institute in the USA in 2013, and was shortlisted this year for the Tipperary Peace Prize.

In his address, Fr. Devine will discuss his experience of working with communities in East Africa to promote peace, justice, security, reconciliation, and conflict transformation. In particular, he will focus on Shalom’s approach to its work with tribal and community leaders on education, empowerment and transcending ethnic and religious boundaries to get to the root causes of conflict. Shalom has had considerable success in replacing conflict and violence with peace.

Admission to the lecture in Maynooth is free.

Places can be reserved by email to kennedyinstitute@mu.ie or by telephone to 01-7086629 before 17 November.

Great War lecture at Percy French Hotel A meeting of the County Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday, November 14th at 8 pm in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Following the meeting is a lecture entitled ‘Ireland and World War 1: Remembrance and Reconciliation’ at 8.30 pm.

The lecture will be given by former Irish Army officer, Captain (retired) Donal Buckley MA (Hist.). His service included 18 years on border duty and several tours overseas. He has been involved with many cross-border initiatives based on our military heritage and has given lectures in Britain and Northern Ireland. He has also spoken at schools at all levels in Ireland and is involved in the Peace Park in Castlebar.

All are welcome to The Percy French Hotel on Tuesday, November 14th.

Carols for Advent ‘Carols for Advent’ will be held with the Midland Choral Group at St. Conan’s Church of Ireland,

Retired people are invited to meetings in Frenchpark and Ballintubber on Thursday, November 16th with a view to setting up Active Retirement Associations in both areas.

The meeting in Frenchpark will take place in Frenchpark Parish Hall at 11 am next Thursday (16th).

The meeting in Ballintubber will take place in the old schoolhouse building at 2 pm, also on Thursday (16th).

Members of the Castlerea District Community Policing Unit including Sergeant Adrian Duffy, Garda Tyrone Tobin and Garda Michael Henry will be in attendance at both meetings. There will also be a Crime Prevention talk with Sergeant Paul McDermott, Crime Prevention Officer for the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division.

Adrian’s 100k Challenge for Niamh’s Journey There On Saturday, 11th of November, Adrian Morris, son of John and Tina Morris from Castlerea Road, Frenchpark, will test himself in a 100K Challenge along the N5 heading West, running and cycling the route.

Please support Adrian in this Challenge. There are sponsorship cards in local shops. All proceeds to Niamh’s Journey There and all support for Adrian along the route will be greatly appreciated.

Fundraiser for Cancer Support Centre The third annual fundraising event for Roscommon Cancer Support Centre takes place on Saturday, November 18th in Dec’s Bar, Castleplunkett, with live music by Celtic Cru and a special performance by the Something to Sing About Choir.

There will also be a raffle and auction on the night.

Refreshments will be served. Admission is €5.

Please bring all your friends along and support this worthy cause.

Christmas Craft Fair in Ballymoe The annual Ballymoe Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, November 26th in the Fr. Flanagan Centre, Ballymoe from 11.30 am-4.30 pm.

Included in this year’s fair is a Kids’ Christmas Fancy Dress with prizes, raffle with fantastic prizes, Christmas wreaths and gifts, home-baking, crafts, jewellery, candles and lots more.

A fun-filled day for the whole family. Stallholders can call Eileen on 086-4527060 to book a table.

Places are filling up fast.

Pictured at a ‘Roscommon Mothers & Others’ event in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were Bronagh, Darragh, Yvonne and Megan Corrigan. See page 27. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Mr. Hanley said land is saturated with farmers having to house cattle since early August. For farmers in

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“The incessant weather conditions have placed huge pressure on farmers, driving up their costs and depleting feed stocks” said Mr. Hanley.

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Mr. Hanley said it is important that farmers support one another in this fodder crisis and supply the fodder at a reasonable price.

He added: “IFA are totally opposed to anyone escalating prices and taking advantage of the current situation.”

IFA secured a commitment from the Department of Transport that there will be full negotiation with the IFA and other key stakeholders ahead of the implementation of any aspects of a roadworthiness test for tractors.

Earlier this year, when IFA raised farmers’ concerns on the issue, Minister for Transport Shane Ross gave a clear commitment that ahead of the drafting of any national regulations on tractor testing, the RSA would engage with key stakeholders affected. IFA says this did not happen and that Minister Ross proceeded to sign the relevant Statutory Instrument into law last month without any consultation.

IFA now says that at a meeting last week, the Department of Transport fully accepted that the commitment to consultation had not been honoured and assured the IFA delegation that full consultation would now take place on all aspects of the relevant Statutory Instrument. The Statutory Instrument will be reviewed in the coming weeks.

Following the meeting, IFA President Joe Healy said: “There was an acceptance that the consultation process promised to IFA will now take place in full with all aspects on the table.

We will now get down to negotiations with the Minister and the Department to ensure that normal farming activities are excluded from tractor testing. We expect all tractors used for farming and for bringing farm produce and raw materials to and from the point of sale will not be subject to testing.”

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Lim 770kgs €1485, Simm X 825kgs €1465, Lim X 795kgs €1375, Simm 700kgs €1330, Lim 665kgs €1265, Simm 725kgs €1120, AAX 740kgs €1130, HEX 650kgs €1020, AAX 595kgs €910, Lim 705kgs €1200, Char x 690kgs €1245, Hex 535kgs €805, Char X 655kgs €1175, Lim X 615kgs €1000.

Heifers Char X 560kgs €1345, Char X 510kgs €1280, HEX 625kgs €1235, Char 535kgs €1230, Lim 480kgs €1165, 3 Char X 450kgs €1150, AAX 645kgs €1150, BBX 520kgs €1150, Char X 450kgs

€1060, 4 AAX 450kgs €1000, Lim X 435kgs €1030, Simm X 480kgs €1050, Lim X 410kgs €950, Char X 385kgs €800, Char X 490kgs €1220.

Bullocks Char X 615kgs €1820, Char X 550kgs €1705, 2 Char X 660kgs €1600, Char X 520kgs €1600, 5 Char X 557kgs €1540, 3 Lim X 588kgs €1520, Lim X 665kgs €1460, Simm X 610kgs €1440, BBX 625kgs €1440, Lim X 555kgs €1400, Char X 510kgs €1375, AAX 595kgs €1385, Char X 425kgs €1150, Char X 370kgs €810, 3 Lim X 498kgs €1170, Lim X 440kgs €1050, Char X 390kgs €985.

Manager’s report…

Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 900 cattle on offer this week and trade was improved for the quality stores on offer. Aided by improved weather conditions, increased farmer activity and export demand, prices in the quality lots were improved this week. Plainer poor quality stock remained unchanged. Demand has increased for the quality store heifers in recent weeks while some very fancy prices were paid for the top quality weanling lots.

“Cows with calves at foot made from €1040 to €1710 per head Springers made from €1100 to €1540 per head. Hereford and Aberdeen Angus types made from €350 to €500 with continental lots making up to €730.

“There were 350 bullocks on offer last Monday (October 30th) with trade and prices holding firm with good demand on offer for all classes. Prices were strongest for the quality store continental bullocks with bullocks making form €300 to €860 over and an average of €536 over paid, resulting in a good clearance.

“Sales continue at Castlerea today (Thursday) with our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings.”

Manager’s report…

Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was another large sale of excellent quality stock on offer at last Friday’s sale. There was a flying trade for Bullocks with plenty of customers in attendance and all very anxious for stock.

“Prices for bullocks averaged from €2.30 per kilo up to €3.10 with a 95% clearance of lots making from €415 to €1205 over.

“There trade for heifers was also buoyant with only seven lots unsold, making from €320 to €785 over. Average prices for heifers ranged from €2.17 per kilo up to €2.56 per kilo.

“Again this week there was a good number of dry cows with a full clearance of lots with average prices of €1.49 per kilo up to €1.93 per kilo €2.06 per kilo. Dry cows made from €650 to €1485 per lot.

“Tomorrow (Friday, 10th) sees a special sale of heifers with 55 pens on offer as well as bullocks and dry cows. Sales commence at 11 am and cattle must be penned by 10 am.

“On Friday, November 17th at 11 am, the mart will host a special sale for Bullocks as well as heifers and dry cows. Bookings are accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, 9th).”

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers

Weanling heifers

Lm 425kgs €1045, Ch 420kgs €1015, BBx 490kgs €1300, Lm 490kgs €1285, Lm 520kgs €1350, Ch 565kgs €1375, Lm 440kgs €1165.

Ch 280kgs €900, Lm 285kgs €1125, Ch 335kgs €1155, Ch 325kgs €955, Lm 315kgs €875, Ch 445kgs €1055.

Dry cows AAX 785kgs €1425, Ch 735kgs €1350, Lm 565kgs €1055, Ch 710kgs €1290, Si 655kgs €1285.

Weanling bulls Ch 290kgs €1150, Ch 280kgs €890, Ch 350kgs €1300, Ch 355kgs €1235, Si 455kgs €1075.

Bullocks Ch 460kgs €1160, Lm 455kgs €1155, Ch 540kgs €1370, Ch 535kgs €1330, Ch 505kgs €1295, Ch 575kgs €1435, Ch 600kgs €1400, Ch 685kgs €1475.

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Naughten’s coffee break (for environment)…

The sheer breadth of responsibilities included in Denis Naughten’s ministerial portfolio is fascinating.

This week’s ‘Naughten in the News’ references included speculation that Denis may be about to introduce a so-called ‘latte levy’ – increasing the price of takeaway coffees.

It seems Minister Naughten is considering putting a levy of up to 15 cent on disposal coffee cups, as part of his ‘war on waste.’

The concept is similar to the famous plastic bag levy of many years ago, which tackled the phenomenon of our countryside being

blighted by plastic bags sticking to branches of trees/lodging on top of ditches!

We’re told this week that some two million disposable coffee cups are being sent to landfill sites in Ireland every single day.

Minister Naughten wants to incentivise coffee-crazy customers to bring their own reusable mugs into shops.

The ‘Naughten latte levy’ kite-flying has gone down well with the Green Party, but not with Fianna Fáil. Timmy Dooley, this week’s ‘Spokesperson for attacking the Government while still propping them up’ called the idea

a “gimmicky distraction” (ouch!).

Meanwhile, speculation about the move afforded a national platform for Roscommon Tidy Towns Association, with Minister Naughten highlighting that group’s pilot project – the introduction of a ‘Rossie’ reusable cup. (All proceeds from the sale of the cups will go towards helping the work of the Roscommon Town Tidy Town Committee).

So well done to Roscommon Tidy Towns – ahead of the rest of the nation!

We’ll keep an eye on this story – meanwhile, time for a coffee!

Winter Special Sale of Heifers Friday, November 10th at 11 a.m.

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Mid-Winter Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, November 17th at 11 a.m.

Also Heifers & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, November 9th

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Special Cont X Sale of Heifers Friday, November 24th at 11 a.m.

Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th

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Winter Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, November 14th at 5 p.m.

Classes for Best Bull Weanling & Best Heifer Weanling Born in exhibitors own Herd in 2017 Also Special Entry of 10 Excellent Lim X in Calf Springing Heifers in calf to 5 Star Lim Bull Due in January Bookings for Weanlings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, 9th November

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Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, November 21st at 5 p.m.

Also Springers/Suckler Cows

Daire Stephens, Comfy Café; Roscommon footballer Conor Devaney; Minister Denis Naughten; Roscommon Ladies footballer Laura Fleming; Cllr.

Kathleen Shanagher and Rikki O’Gara, Rogue & Co. pictured at the recent launch of the reusable cup as part of the Conscious Cup Campaign. Pic: Gerry O’Loughlin

Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th

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Bobby’s in town…

Pictured at the recent Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Boyle event were Andrew Beach, Claire Louise Knipton and businessman/star of RTE’s Dragon’s Den Bobby Kerr.

Bobby’s in Roscommon town this Saturday morning for a Newstalk special on business recovery here. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Fianna Fáil Selection Convention countdown looks set to become even more interesting!

There’s strong speculation as we go to press that a well-known community figure may be about to throw his hat into the ring, joining declared candidates Deputy Eugene Murphy and Cllrs.

Michael Connolly, John Keogh and Orla Leyden.

That potential new candidate? Solicitor Sean Mahon of Mahon Sweeney (Roscommon and Elphin) is understood

to be strongly considering seeking a nomination.

Mr. Mahon has been a Fianna Fail party activist for many years. Wellknown in business, legal, community and political circles, he is currently the President of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce.

In the past, Sean Mahon has often been mentioned as a possible Fianna Fáil candidate, but he has never publicly expressed an interest in seeking a nomination. However, that may be about to change, with strong spec-

ulation this week that Mr. Mahon is about declare his intention to contest the selection convention.

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An attractive townhouse with a large yard to the rear. Accommodation consists of 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, 5 Bedrooms and a Bathroom with a large yard with rear access and a number of Stores.

Viewing is highly recommended.

For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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REA Seamus Carthy specialise in all Valuation Requirements REA Seamus Carthy understand that valuations underpin nearly every financial decision we make – from home mortgages and investments to corporate finance and land transactions.

Any person or organisation that occupies, owns, develops or trades assets in today’s global markets relies on a valuer’s expertise, quality standards and ethics.

Aishleen O’Toole of REA Seamus Carthy advises that we have seen an uplift in the number of residential valuations required for those purchasing or building houses. We understand that these valuations are required quickly to ensure that there are no delays in the lending process.

REA Seamus Carthy are on the majority

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Hughes & Company have for sale at Mount Talbot a two-storey residence on a circa 1.5-acre site. The house is in need of total modernisation.

The property has the benefit of its own water supply. For further information contact the office on 090-66270003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

€50,000 is asking price for site at Ballymurray At The Walk, Roscommon, Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers have for sale a site with the benefit of outline planning permission. Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers are also offering a circa half-acre site (with planning permission) for sale and located at Ballymurray, Roscommon. Selling to the first offer of €50,000.

Commercial unit and office space on books of Pat Hughes Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers are offering for sale at the Lanesboro Road, Roscommon a circa 25,000 sq. ft. office space, formerly the HSE building.

The offices are fully kitted out, while there are up to 100 car parking spaces available.

Pat Hughes has available to let a large commercial unit, formerly Connacht Motors, to the rear of the Top Filling Station in Roscommon town.

It’s 9,500 sq. ft. and available in one or two lots, to suit. Also available is a secure car compound.

Pat Hughes has available to let at Church Street, Roscommon a circa 500 sq. ft. office space.

of lending institutions panels and can provide these valuations efficiently.

Aishleen advised that they also specialise in Red Book valuations for commercial and residential portfolios, land sales, capital gains tax, rental valuations, fair deal valuations, probate valuations and landlord and tenant advice.

At REA Seamus Carthy we ensure that the highest professional standards are adhered to at all times. We are Registered Valuers.

For further information or to get professional advice in relation to commercial, residential or land valuations, contact Aishleen O’Toole or Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Residence at Mount Talbot on large site

The property is been let with a 4 year 9 month Lease. The Building is in excellent condition and located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. The Unit comes with the benefit of an Alarm and Shuttering. _____________________________________

56-acre farm in Kilteevan on books of Pat Hughes Pat Hughes & Company Auctioneers & Valuers have for sale at Clooneigh, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon a circa 56acre residential farm.

The lands are located in three different lots with a threebedroomed bungalow in need of modernisation thereon.

Pat will consider offers over €200,000. For further information contact the office on 090-66270003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

House on elevated site, near Kilglass Lakes Hughes & Company have for sale at Kiltrustan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon a three-bedroomed detached residence on a circa one-acre site. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room and a kitchen.

The residence is in need of some modernisation but is well located and has development potential, subject to planning permission being granted.

The residence is located a short distance from Kiltrustan Church on an elevated site and convenient to Kilglass Lakes. This would make an ideal family home or holiday cottage.

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

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For further information contact the office on 090-66270003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Attractive bungalow for sale in Ballaghaderreen Pat Hughes & Company have for sale at Abbeyfield, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon an attractive four-bedroomed semi-detached residence conveniently located and in excellent condition, with benefit of Dual Heating System.

Pat will accept offers in excess of €75,000 for this residence. For further information contact the office on 09066270003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

• 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 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon.

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

EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie

Friday, 10th November 2017 at 3p.m. in McGourty’s Bar, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Unless previously sold)

HOMELEIGH, TRIEN, CO. ROSCOMMON

FINAL OFFERS INVITED A PRIME HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING C. 65.34 ACRES LOCATED AT

Traditional style 2 storey dwelling situated on the outskirts of Trien village, on the main Castlerea/Williamstown Road.

Recently refurbished to include a new roof, this property comprises 3 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility and bathroom.

Solicitor Details: Ms Aoife O’Callaghan, Messrs Staunton Caulfield Solicitors, Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Tel: 094 9620008. email: solicitor@stauntoncaulfield.ie Guide Price: €50,000 Contact Seamus at 090 663 0001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

NEW TO THE MARKET

LAVAGH, ROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON N41 C9D

VIEWING IS A MUST Attractive traditional 4 bed country home with stables, extended and modernised and set in a most picturesque rural setting with panoramic views across the countryside and the River Shannon.

The house and grounds extend to c. 1.8 acres. The house has been extensively renovated with many of its original features maintained and restored.

Guide Price: €170,000 Final date for offers: Friday, 1st Dec ember 2017.

Contact sole selling agents today 090 663 0001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

Only one house still available at Oldwood development!

Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week offering the last remaining property available for sale and located in the second phase of the Oldwood development 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

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

NEW TO THE MARKET

APARTMENT 32 RIVERSIDE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON

The apartment is situated on the 1st floor and comes with the benefit of ample car parking space. Accommodation briefly comprises a kitchen cum dining room, living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 ensuites and a bathroom. The apartment also has the benefit of a balcony overlooking an open green area.

The property is in walk in condition, is very low maintenance and has high rental potential. Will be of interest to owner occupiers and investors alike.

Guide Price: €70,000 Contact sole selling agents today 090 663 0001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday 23rd November 2017 at 3p.m. in The Strand Hotel, Limerick (Unless previously sold)

BROOKLAWN, DEERPARK, BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON

an A-rated 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 last remaining semi, priced at €186,000. In order to secure same, early booking is advised.”

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.

Sale of the Week at Property Partners Earley David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that he sold a quality three-bedroomed bungalow residence of c. 1,100 sq. ft. located at Loughpark, Williamstown, Co. Galway, pictured above, for a very satisfactory price of €110,000.

David further commented: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free appraisal service.”

For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, are 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. We have sold two public houses this week alone.

“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 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, FIPAV, 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.

CARROWMONEY & LISDAULAN, RAHARA, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON Final offers after €470,000 to sell

A top quality holding of lands located in a renowned farming district close to Knockcroghery Village and Roscommon town.

The majority of the said lands are top quality dual purpose uplands with the benefit of a derelict one storey former residence and outbuildings standing thereon. Also boglands of c. 1.19 acres located at Carrowmore.

The said property can be sold in one or more lots i.e residence and lands independently should market interest dictate and the auctioneers now invite final offers after €470,000 to sell.

LEGAL: MESSERS J A SHAW & CO, MULLINGAR, CO. WESTMEATH 044 93 48721.

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FINAL OFFERS INVITED A PRIMELY LOCATED RETAIL/OFFICE UNIT OF C. 2,100 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

3 & 4 CASTLEVIEW TERRACE, ROSCOMMON TOWN Final offers after €65,000 to sell.

A primely located commercial unit with the benefit of substantial car parking facilities and spacious accommodation to suit either office or retail purposes.

The ground floor of the said property is partially fitted out with tiled flooring and dual bathrooms in situ.

The 1st floor of same is presently unfitted and is serviced with a bathroom and kitchenette area. The auctioneers now invite final offers after €65,000 to sell.

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FINAL OFFERS INVITED A PRIMELY LOCATED RETAIL/OFFICE UNITS OF C. 6,300 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

9 & 14 CASTLEVIEW TERRACE, ROSCOMMON TOWN Final offers after €150,000 to sell.

Offering enormous potential, a 4 bedroom detached storey and a half traditional style residence set on what is considered a prime elevated and mature site on the outskirts of Boyle Town. A picturesque, secluded setting with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Open viewing Friday, 10th November 1 - 2 pm Guide Price: €60,000 Contact sole selling agents today 090 663 0001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

Please contact Seamus Carthy in confidence if you are considering selling REA Seamus Carthy have experienced a surge in residential site sales in various locations and land sales in close proximity to Roscommon Town.

We currently have a high volume of clients seeking these types of properties.

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

REA Seamus Carthy clarifies ambiguity of Budget 2018 – impact on property transactions REA Seamus Carthy confirm that Budget 2018 contained changes to stamp duty rates for non-residential properties. The liability increased from 2% to 6%.

The Finance Bill covered transitional measures to allow purchasers to claim the 2% rate where a binding contract had been entered into prior to 11th October 2017.

The proposed transitional measures caused disruption for purchasers as they would then be required to come up with the additional 4% initially and claim this back, which caused considerable cash flow issues. After effective lobbying, the

Revenue Commissioners confirmed that it will allow stamp duty for those outlined above to remain at 2%, so long as the sale closes by 1st January 2018.

The Stamp Certificate will not issue until the Finance Bill is enacted and the Land Registry has also confirmed that it will not reject a deed application where 2% had been paid on a qualifying deed.

Should you have any queries in relation to how these changes affect you please contact Seamus or Aishleen confidentially at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

3 number prime retail/office properties of c. 6,300 sq.ft in total over 2 floors with the benefit of substantial car parking facilities and spacious accommodation to suit either office or retail purposes. Note the said units can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate.

Each property comprises of c. 1,050 sq.ft on the ground floor and c. 1,050 sq.ft on the 1st floor. The said properties can easily be modified to be used as one overall unit. At present, lease terms can be agreed with a potential ready to go client with an annual rent of c. €30,000 per annum. The auctioneers now invite final offers after €150,000 for immediate sale.

BER: C1- E1.

LEGAL: MESSERS O’SULLIVAN & HUTCHINSON, PORTARLINGTON, CO. LAOIS.

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Marathon man Archie leads orange invasion  DAN DOONER

The months of hard training paid off as Team Archie and competitors running on behalf of ‘Miles for our Boys’, crossed the finish line following a gruelling Dublin City Marathon last Sunday week. Over 70 participants took part to raise money and awareness for the Join Our Boys Trust and three Roscommon boys, Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The boys’ mother, Paula Kerr, who also took part in last month’s event, said she felt immensely proud.

“The overwhelming feeling is pride.

I’m so proud of Sinéad Gannon and the other coaches. I’m so proud of everyone who did this, wherever they’ve come from and very, very proud of an 11-year-old little boy, who happens to be my son.

“The first time I really got emotional about the whole thing was on the Thursday (following the marathon).

I think I was (running) on adrenaline.

I was never worried about Archie the whole time; he had five brilliant parents with him so there was never going to be an issue with Archie,” she said.

Archie’s supporters created a sea of orange along the route and again at the finish line, and Paula said it made for some emotional scenes.

“I suppose the most emotion I felt came from the support of the crowd.

Magnificent is the word I would use to describe the whole lot and there were a couple of stops in the crowd.

“There was a woman called Maeve who we’d got in touch with through a running page. It’s a long story but essentially her brother had died from Duchenne. The streets were filled with people last Sunday but there was this massive sign which read ‘Go Archie!’ or ‘Team Archie’ or something like that and there was a family with kids

Team Archie pictured in Gleeson’s Townhouse following the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday, October 29th. Back row (l-r): Mark Gilleran, Frank Murphy and Adrian Smith. Front row (l-r): Sinéad Gannon, Archie Naughton and Tonya Hand.

playing drums. We just had to go over.

We went and shook hands and hugged everyone but it still didn’t click. The woman looked at me and said: ‘It’s me, it’s Maeve.’ We both just started crying.”

Paula added that Join Our Boys and the positive message associated with the trust was important for people like Maeve who had lost loved ones to the disease. She also paid a special tribute to those who had supported Archie and his brothers, including Gleeson’s Townhouse, which acted as Team Archie Headquarters.

“It’s meant to be a story of hope and resilience, despite this being a very,

Team Archie in full flight during the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday, October 29th.

very difficult situation for our family and all the other families who have children with Duchenne. I think it demonstrates the power of community and as for the community of Roscommon what do you say about them? It’s been commendable across Roscommon and beyond.

“These amazing people who never would have done this. Hopefully they’ve got some personal satisfaction from what is an amazing achievement.”

Resilience is certainly a skill the world’s top marathon runners need in abundance and it’s one Paula and her husband, Padraic Naughton, are trying

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What Archie thought…

‘Marathon man’ Archie said he was “very happy” with the huge amount of support he has received since his training began back in April.

Speaking to the Roscommon People in the aftermath of the Dublin City Marathon, he explained how he kept his coaches on their toes throughout the race.

“I had fun. Sinéad’s (Gannon) scared of dogs so we were winding her up. I was making dog noises (as Team Archie made their way through the Phoenix Park).”

He also confirmed that he maintained morale among Team Archie through humour and by making his coaches laugh on their way around Dublin.

When asked if he would take part in next year’s marathon, Archie took a long pause.

“Maybe,” came his eventual response. With the continuing support of his family, coaches and many, many supporters, another marathon effort is certainly not beyond this resilient and brave young man.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, well we’ve got a town and beyond who are willing to help Archie and the boys… so we’re very privileged to have this community – Paula Kerr

to instill in Archie and his brothers.

“The thing is, you know what, the situation that our family is in…you wouldn’t wish it on anyone, it’s dreadful. I suppose one of the main skills we’re trying to equip our children with is the gift of resilience.

“Archie knows he’s got a terminal disease, Archie knows it’s not going to get better, it’s going to get worse.

Archie knows that unless a medicine is found he’s going to be paralysed and he also knows that he’ll die prematurely. I think to know all that stuff before you’re an adult and to still go out in the rain and the cold to train and to go to the gym after school when you’re tired, and to want to do all that, that’s the measure of him really.

“I think as long as he can do this stuff, our job is to support him. They say it takes a village to raise a child, well we’ve got a town and beyond who are willing to help Archie and the boys and other people with DMD so we’re very privileged to have this community.”

A huge part of that support has been Archie’s team of five coaches, led by Roscommon Harriers coach, Sinéad Gannon. Sinéad says the tough training regime was worth it.

“We started training back in April. We couldn’t have had a better team supporting Archie, with Frank Murphy, Tonya Hand, Adrian Smith, Mark Gilleran and myself.

“It was great fun. It was alien to some of the serious runners among us, all that singing and talking during the race! Frank Murphy turned to me in

the Phoenix Park and said he’d never seen anything like it.

“I never saw a bigger support on the (DCM) route. All the runners, including elite runners like Pauline Curley and Gary O’Hanlon offering support too.

Archie loved it; he was lapping it up!

“Everyone has things going on in their lives but the spirit at the event brought everyone together as one family for the weekend.”

Sinéad was proud of Team Archie’s achievement but also had one eye on next year’s event.

“Archie’s running buggy was okay for this event but to be honest, it wouldn’t be supportive enough so I’ve set up an ‘I donate’ page for a new buggy and we’ll be hoping to double the number of participants next year!”

Archie Naughton admires his medal following the Dublin City Marathon.

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A fairytale in Copenhagen?

ROSCOMMON SUPPORTERS’ CLUB SET FOR DANISH TRIP  DAN DOONER

This weekend the Green Army will fly to Copenhagen as the Republic of Ireland take on Denmark in the first leg of the crunch World Cup playoff. Among the thousands of fans flying out on Friday and Saturday will be a dedicated group of supporters from Co. Roscommon.

The Roscommon branch of the Ireland Supporters Club was officially established in 2015 and now boasts 14 members. Chairman and Castlerea native, Declan Murphy, says the group was established due to the interest in the international team among current and former Castlerea Celtic players.

“A lot of us would have been going to the matches anyway.

Some of us would have played with Castlerea Celtic and there would have been a good (deal of) interest in soccer. We would meet each other at the Ireland games and did a couple of away matches and we said why not set up a supporters club?”

Members hail from Castlerea, Tulsk and Castleplunkett but come together for games in the Aviva and further afield.

“We’ve been to Austria and Wales so Copenhagen this weekend will make it three away trips this year. With the season tickets we’ve also done all the home games too,” says Declan.

Tickets to crucial international matches are like gold dust and Declan says the season ticket, purchased at the start of the year for €160, is the way to go in order to stand a chance of being there for the big nights. Being affiliated with a supporters’ club also helps and Declan says new members are always welcome in Roscommon.

So what exactly does your €160 get you and is it worth it?

“It’s hard watching them at times,” admits Declan, “but the good days are unbelievable. Since (Martin) O’Neill came in, the football hasn’t been great but we’ve had some brilliant days!”

Watching the Republic of Ireland can be a hard slog as

Dedicated Republic of Irelands fans from Castlerea will be flying the flag in Copenhagen this Saturday.

Roscommon Ireland Supporters’ Club chairman, Declan Murphy (second from left) pictured with fellow supporters in Cardiff during the Republic of Ireland’s momentous win against Wales in October.

Declan Murphy (left) and members of the Roscommon Ireland Supporters’ Club pictured in France during Euro 2016.

The Roscommon Ireland Supporters’ Club Chairman, Declan Murphy, was chosen to present the Supporters’ Player of the Year Award to Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean in Dublin on Tuesday night.

Declan says but then again, there are those nights that make it all worthwhile.

“The day and night in Lille (v Italy in Euro 2016) was unbelievable. We never thought we’d beat them. The atmosphere was something else. The roof was closed and it was just Irish singing all around the stadium.”

Declan also remembers another, rather more

infamous night in France back in 2009.

“I was there (in Paris) with a group of friends the night of the Henry handball. I just thought we were unlucky because we played class that night. We didn’t know what was after happening because we were at the other end of the stadium but after the game it was on social media and it started trickling

through to the fans.”

That was a difficult trip but it wasn’t the worst, according to the supporters’ club chairman.

“The worst? Definitely Bratislava against Slovakia (drew 2-2). It was Stephen Ireland’s last game.

“I travelled on my own for that game and met the lads over there. I flew into Prague and then took a six-hour train

to Bratislava. All I could think about was the movie ‘Hostel’, which was big at the time!”

This weekend there will be no six-hour train journey, just a two-hour flight on Saturday morning to the land of Hans Christian Andersen.

So are Roscommon Ireland Supporters’ Club expecting an Irish fairytale?

“Well, with the luck we’ve

had, you just wouldn’t know! A score draw and get home and keep it tight and hopefully we’ll go through on an away goal!”

Declan and his comrades will be flying the flag this Saturday in Copenhagen and next Tuesday night in Dublin and who knows, they might even be taking over Moscow’s Red Square next summer!

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5 reasons why attending the Christmas party is important! our workplace is about to hold its annual Christmas party and you wish you could think of just one acceptable excuse as to why you can’t attend; which is sad, especially as there’ll be free food and booze, and someone will win a crappy spot prize for being the first reveller up to the DJ with the names of the three wise men!

You see, Christmas parties are fun, a bonding session if you like, a way to celebrate with the bookish receptionist who gets quietly intoxicated on Snowballs and tells you how she really feels about the boss and his/her miserable bonus. And sure what’s wrong with making the effort to attend the traditional end of year shindig that’s sure to get the festive season off to a feelgood start; after all, haven’t those creative sorts from marketing (or mooorkishing as they call themselves), spent days pouring over the perfect catchy slogans and cringy taglines to feature on the tickets! Ah yes, the Christmas party really does do wonders for staff morale, and if you don’t believe us and are still trying to boycott the one event that legitimises poking fun at corporate and perhaps meeting the love of your life, well, perhaps we can give you a bit of motivation. Read on and be inspired.

1: The Christmas party is a time to let your hair down, dress up and dance ‘till you drop.

2: The Christmas party reinforces company policy and culture and not only helps employees reflect on where the organisation has been and how far it has come, but also on how far it is going in the New Year. Do you really want to be left behind?

3: If you don’t attend, your colleagues will see you as a stingy Scrooge who can’t be bothered to

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socialise with them.

4: The Christmas party is a time to separate the on-duty you with the off-duty you and that means seeing your colleagues in a less formal light, discovering shared interests, and, who knows, getting to like the personal, as opposed to professional, personas of your peers. (And don’t try saying that after downing four cocktails).

5: If you don’t attend, you’ll feel left out of the forensic post-mortem and office gossip when they all snigger as they relive that crucial moment the jobsworth health and safety officer jumped on the banquet table and belted out ‘Let me entertain you,’ as he lassoed his designer tie around the manager’s neck! And, even though he’s no Robbie Williams, H&S guy could have a future as a crooner…well given his dubious standard of conduct, word at the watercooler is he’s taken himself (and his P45) off to audition for Ireland’s got talent.

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PhiBrows Microblading only penetrates the very top layer of the skin: there is no need for a tattoo machine or loud vibrating needles, as a metal hand tool is used. The tool is placed on the surface of the skin and gently moved forward and up to flow pigment into the skin – various lining and shading techniques are used. Natural shades are easily achieved.

Within a week of your first treatment the colour will fade significantly, and over the next four weeks it may fade as much as 70%. This is considered a positive occurrence as it allows you time to reflect on your shape and colour.

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Brows specialist, to go over the brows again for more definition. It’s totally up to you! PhiBrows design is not determined by fashion trends. The therapist firstly analyses the shape of the face. There are six recognised face shapes – Round, Heart, Long, Oval, Square and Diamond. The perfect brow for your face will be drawn on for you to inspect and analyse carefully. Adjustments are continually made until your specialist is certain you are 100% happy with the shape designed for you.

A Dora Phibrows specialist will be attending The Skincare & Hair Spa, Church Street, Roscommon town, on Friday 1st December. Please call (090) 66 26041 for further details and to make an appointment.

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THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Hurley Cup – 1st: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday, 2nd: T. Murphy & T. Smyth, 3rd: M. Kearns & B. Ferguson.

Session 1: L. Brennan & M. Brennan, Session 2: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath.

Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: V. & M. Brennan, 2nd: M. & T. O’Keeffe, Gross: L. Curley & S. Cooney.

St. Coman’s Bridge Club Ado O’Donnell Memorial – 1st: C. McGrath & B. Maher, 2nd: M. McDermott & A. Kilduff, Gross: O. Fahy & A. Murray. Session 1: C. Tierney & M. Dermody, Session 2: G. Kenny & M. Fallon. Wednesday, November 1st: North/South - 1st: P. Pierse & B. Weir, 2nd: A. Flynn & N. Hynes, Gross: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro. East/West – 1st: C. Tierney & M. Dermody, 2nd: N. Costello & C. McGrath, Gross: O. Fahy & M. Egan.

Ballymurray Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. McDermott & A. Kilduff, 2nd: T. McManus & M. McSharry, Gross: B. Jordan & S. Hickey. East/West – 1st: K. Walshe & M. Doyle, 2nd: E. Curley & A. Hewitt, Gross: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney.

Forget multinationals – focus on indigenous Roscommon jobs!

As Facebook confirmed it’s set to expand, creating over eight hundred new jobs in Ireland, which is an increase of more than one-third to its already 2,200-strong Irish workforce, nobody can deny this is a major jobs’ boost for the country and indeed to the economy overall. And, as my immediate reaction to this news was, “in yer orange face Donald Trump!

How does it feel to know a US multinational is providing enterprise in l’il ol’ Oire-land and not in your Silicon Valley?

Na, na, na, na, na…” (I know, how immature), you’ll be pleased to know my second response was slightly more sagacious and befitting of my age.

You see, as I watched Leo Varadkar and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg play best buds at the company’s HQ in Menlo Park, Silicon Valley, with An Taoiseach showcasing his signature ‘this is boring yet necessary’ smile as he declared the news as “very positive” – be-

cause apparently it means Facebook is “very committed to Ireland” – my blood began to, well, not so much boil as simmer a little, and this is why.

I began to wonder why is it that we tend to focus an awful lot on these multinationals and their job opportunities (which, by the way will be based in Dublin). I mean, nothing screams ‘low corporate tax rates’ so loudly as the sound of foreign enterprises either moving in, or increasing their workforces in Ireland… but isn’t it terribly unjust that neither our Government (who pass out funding opportunities to them like snuff at a wake), nor ourselves, the put-upon taxpayers who rejoice in the great news, ever focus on those indigenous little businesses on our doorstep who provide local job opportunities? For me, that’s scandalous.

Why is it that we never have a big meeja bells and whistles fanfare and photo opportunity around equally ‘very committed’ local businesses

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

that provide local jobs and services to their own communities? Okay, these small commercial practices may not be creating eight hundred jobs, in fact they may only be offering to employ five or six individuals, but why don’t we have the big headline story around their initiatives? Don’t they deserve the same recognition, especially as the jobs they’re providing are permanent ones which are hugely important, in fact, probably more vital than the Government-

supported Facebook ones.

But I suppose there’s no political prowess to be gained from visiting a local Roscommon business, especially as it doesn’t actually involve an alluring transatlantic travel junket, now is there? Yet, in my opinion, our local strategies and dynamic enterprises have the same right to be celebrated just as much as those filthyrich foreign multinational ones!

Look, while I applaud the whole Facebook news, because it’s always

Off on a beano with Larry, Curly and Moe Sooo, the Three Stooges, Larry, Curly and Moe, aka Ministers John Halligan, Shane Ross and Finian McGrath, want to go off on a beano, sorry, a kick-ass peacekeeping mission to North Korea in a bid ‘to calm nuclear tensions. tensions.’’ Now seriously folks, I thought this was a joke, especially when John Halligan said “we have nothing to lose. lose.”” First of all, Kim Jong-un is a nuclear weapon tottin’ despot who has built his dubi-

ous reputation on defying international norms; so why do the Three Amigos, who clearly see themselves as high profile international cheerleaders of peace, think he’ll listen to their whiney little opinions? And second, shouldn’t Mickey, Donald and Goofy be focusing on the jobs they were elected to do here, in Ireland? Starting with Shane Ross and this rail strike!

fantastic to hear about job creation as opposed to job losses, I just want to tell Leo (and his other junketlovin’ Ministers) that next time they’re planning a ‘goodwill’ pressing-theflesh photo op visit, not to discount the good people of Roscommon. Just drop down for a visit and bring the cameras along, because ya know wha’, if you look closer, I think you’ll find there’s oodles of the good stuff held in this rural Piñata to keep yez all interested! Just sayin’.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas You know you’re about to experience the magic of a Roscommon Christmas when you see signs dotted around the various towns’ roundabouts advising motorists, (especially those driving large vehicles) of the fairy light height restrictions. Wooo hooo! Love it! There’s nothing like the sight of a rural town’s or village’s enchanting display to spread joy and encouragement to families and neighbours to come together as a united community.

Now, while the likes of the big cities put on major displays, (and they are wonderful, but they do have the money behind them for this extravagance), it’s the fabulous, small-town flair appeal, as well as the enthusiasm and the festive spirit of local business chambers of commerce, the families and the shoppers that really should be celebrated and supported.

So please folks, (and I know I’m like a parrot here, always repeating myself), but do try to help and support local enterprise this Christmas, and keep the home fires burning by spreading the cheer and decking your halls with home-grown decorations, presents and produce.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION According to marriage customs of Jesus’ day, a bride was first ‘betrothed’ to her husband but continued for a time to live with her family.

Then, at the appointed hour some months later, the groom would come to claim her, leading her family and bridal party to the wedding feast that would celebrate and inaugurate their new life together.

This is the background to the parable of the last judgment we hear in today’s Gospel.

In the parable’s symbolism, Jesus is the Bridegroom (see Mark 2:19). In this, He fulfills God’s ancient promise to join himself forever to His chosen people as a husband cleaves to his bride (see Hosea 2:16-20).

The virgins of the bridal party represent us, the members of the Church.

We were ‘betrothed’ to Jesus in Baptism (see 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-27) and are called to lives of holiness and devotion until He comes again to lead us to the heavenly wedding feast at the end of time (see Revelation 19:7-9; 21:1-4).

As St. Paul warns in today’s Epistle, Jesus is coming again – though we know not the day, nor the hour.

We need to keep vigil throughout the dark night of this time in which our Bridegroom seems long delayed. We need to keep our souls’ lamps filled with the oil of perseverance and desire for God – virtues that are extolled in today’s First Reading and Psalm.

We are to seek Him in love, meditating upon His kindness, calling upon His name, striving to be ever more worthy of Him, to be found without spot or blemish when He comes.

If we do this, we will be counted as wise and the oil for our lamps will not run dry (see 1 Kings 17:16).

We will perceive the Bridegroom, the Wisdom of God (see Proverbs 8:22-31,35; 9:1-5), hastening toward us, beckoning us to the table He has prepared, the rich banquet that will satisfy our souls.

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

FRANK BRANDON Water woes, refunds and rights!

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It’s almost a full week until this paper is out, as I am writing this on Friday, but everywhere I look I read about the water refunds that Irish Water are presently writing cheques for, and being honest, I am a little bit annoyed at the whole thing. You see, I won’t be getting any cheque in the post, because for years now I have paid for my water as a member of a local group water scheme and so, while everyone else gets their water for free, we have to continue to pay for it and, in truth, I am getting a bit fed up with the situation.

Now I make it quite clear that I have no problem at all with the

people who do a great job running our scheme and, in fairness, the quality of our water has improved no end over the years. But I still don’t think it’s right or fair that we must pay for ours while the rest of the country gets off scot-free.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a report which highlighted the fact that, nationally, our water is in a terrible state, with sewage and all kinds of horrible stuff making its way into our waterways. They said that Irish Water has not got the resources to do anything about it, so, unlikely as it seems, I think we should all have to pay something for our wa-

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ter and by doing so will ensure we have a top quality supply.

However, as long as the government thinks otherwise, surely everyone should be treated the same and, if water is to remain a free commodity, then it should be free for us all. Group water schemes should be taken over, funded and run by the relevant County Councils. I will never understand how city dwellers, who have everything laid on at their doorsteps, should be getting their water for nothing while those who live in a rural area must fork out every year for what, after all, is a basic human necessity.

Let the man sing!

I’m back on track now, as it’s Monday afternoon. Last night I had the chance to put the feet up, relax in front of a lovely warm turf fire, read the paper, and watch the first of the new series of the Nathan Carter Show.

There is no doubt that the young Liverpudlian has it all – very confident in front of the cameras but not in an overbearing way, a lovely singer, highly talented musician and not afraid to have a bit of fun at his own expense. All in all, the show was very enjoyable and highly entertaining.

He had, amongst his

guests, the legend that is Johnny McEvoy, and my very small gripe is that Nathan sang most of McEvoy’s biggest hit, Mursheen Durkin, (fifty years since it was top of the Irish charts) before McEvoy appeared. So there was only one verse and chorus left for the Offaly man to sing when he was finally brought on stage. Now I know it’s nitpicking a bit, but surely he could have let him sing the whole song, as it’s the song we all associate with him, the one which gave him a career and a life-changing number one hit.

Johnny McEvoy.

United States can muster, can’t get through to the North Korean leader, dubbed the ‘Little Rocket Man’ by Donald Trump, it’s highly unlikely that a trio of our TDs can get through to him.

Anyway, after the expose on RTÉ recently about the skullduggery going on right here in the accommodation sector, the

Talking of life-changing experiences, while I was on my recent visit to Portiuncula Hospital, my brother Billy gave me a copy of Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrell’s autobiography and I just couldn’t leave it out of my hand.

The nine times All-Ireland winner lays it all on the line and there is nothing left unsaid about his obsession with playing for Kilkenny. I am not going to spoil the story for you but if ever you wanted to understand how driven a man can be in pursuit of his sporting goals, this is the book for you. I, for one, can certainly appreciate how that Kilkenny team won so many All-Irelands.

Christmas is coming, so this book would be a great present for someone and, even if no-one else will buy it for you, make the break and get it for yourself – it was the most riveting read that I have had in a long time.

Well-deserved recognition…

On to local matters, and the big news is that the Rural Development Committee, who are really the Tidy Towns Committee, were honoured recently when, collectively, they were named as the Personality of the Year.

The award is due recognition for the wonderful work which so many people have put in through the years to make Creggs the attractive village it is today, and while I won’t mention individuals, everyone here knows who they are and they deserve our thanks and congratulations for a job very well done.

The Three Amigos head for Pyongyang!

Talking of politicians and the work they do, I cannot believe that three of our highly-paid TDs, John Halligan, Shane Ross and Finian McGrath, hope to visit Kim Jong-Un in North Korea after Christmas to talk to him about nuclear disarmament. If the rest of the world, including all the power the

Jackie’s book is a page-turner

continuing revelations about the carry-on in An Garda Siochana, the banks still robbing innocent people, the rail strikes paralysing the country, the thousands of homeless on our city streets and the threat of ISIS even here in Ireland, they might have enough to do without trying to put manners on our friend Kim.

CD launch in Glinsk

Finally, for this week, the outgoing Personality of the Year, Tom Connolly, tells me that on Friday, November 24th, Tommy Burke and his daughter, Rachel, are launching a new CD in Dowd’s of Glinsk, with all the proceeds going towards the building of a church in Tanzania.

Dene Lane and Gracelands will be providing the music on the night and there will be other special guests. While I must admit I have never heard Tommy or Rachel sing, I’m told he sounds like the late, great John McCormack and if he does, that is good enough for me. Put it in your diary, head for Dowd’s that Friday night and buy a CD or two and, please God, I will see you all there and I might even have a pint of Eileen’s bubble-free porter.

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Official opening of Cattigan’s Pub on Friday The official opening of one of Roscommon’s most popular pubs – now under new management – takes place this Friday night (10 pm).

The new proprietors of Cattigan’s at Castle Street, Roscommon are JJ Cattigan and his partner, Niamh Malone.

One of the best-known pubs in Roscommon, it was formerly ‘P. Kelly’s.’

Modern, inviting and full of character, this cosy pub is a favourite for live music, parties, sports fans and a quiet drink/good conversation in the evening!

An An Post employee, JJ Cattigan already has a decade’s experience in the pub business, having run JJ’s Pub in Castlecoote (2002-2012).

Now JJ is stepping back into the pub business with his partner, Niamh Malone, a native of Mount Temple. Niamh works in Jimmy’s Superstores in Athlone.

Steeped in the GAA, JJ played with distinction at club and intercounty level. The Curraghroe native had a long and distinguished career with St. Faithleach’s, and later with Fuerty. He played for Roscommon at minor and U-21

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JJ Cattigan and Niamh Malone pictured at Cattigan’s, Castle Street, Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

level and was a member of the Roscommon senior squad from 1980-’86.

Cattigan’s will continue in the tradition of P. Kelly’s by showing all available live sports on four screens!

“We’re really looking forward to running this renowned bar” JJ told the Roscommon People.

“We’ll have music on a regular

basis, we’ll serve teas/coffees/ lattes, we’ll put a big emphasis on live sport, and most of all, we’re promising a relaxing atmosphere for good drink and good conversation!”

JJ and Niamh are extending an open invitation to people to call in on Friday night for the official opening. Music with DJ Seamus – and refreshments!

Pictured at the launch of the Irish Wheelchair Angel Day in Cuisle, Donamon were Maria Shaw, Bernadette Myles, John Davis, Rita Gately, John Tobin, Guest of Honour and Imelda Marsh.

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Pictured at the launch of the Irish Wheelchair Angel Day in Cuisle, Donamon were Monica Hughes, Jean Coleman, Mary Murray, Joan Attenbury, Frank McHale and Rita Carroll. Picture: Andrew Fox

(Formerly P. Kelly’s)

this Friday night,10th of November (10 pm) ●

Music with DJ Seamus Duke ● Refreshments on the night

JJ & Niamh look forward to seeing you!

Now available for parties contact 087-8512503 All top sports action shown live on our four screens!

Irish Wheelchair Association calls on Roscommon Angels Recently the Irish Wheelchair Association, Roscommon launched its fundraising campaign ‘Angels’ in Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon. Joining IWA for the celebrations were local members, volunteers, Cuisle guests and official IWA Angels Ambassador John Tobin.

Angels is the largest fundraising campaign in IWA’s calendar and enables IWA to generate vital funds to continue to maintain the level of services provided to people with physical disabilities and their families throughout Roscommon.

IWA provides essential services from its Community Centre based in Cuisle Holiday Centre supporting 18 local people with physical disabilities on a weekly basis. IWA is asking local community groups, organisations, businesses and schools to volunteer their time to assist with the Angels Campaign.

All Angels Campaign information is available by visiting www.iwa.ie/angels Speaking at the launch of the Angels Campaign 2017, Tina Kelly, IWA Angels Coordinator for Roscommon explained: “All funds raised during the An-

gels Campaign will be invested into the range of services and supports which IWA provides to people with physical disabilities living throughout Roscommon.

Volunteers are key to the success of any fundraising campaign and this year IWA has more volunteering opportunities than ever, particularly in the lead-up to the Angels Campaign.

“IWA’s Community Centre Roscommon acts as a hub in the local community, a place where people can go to meet, get advice, seek support, learn new skills and socialise. The €2 donation IWA asks for once a year during the Angels Campaign has a significant impact on the

lives of our local members.”

IWA is conscious that many local supporters are not available to volunteer during the day due to work and family commitments and instead ask that they Text Donate. By texting ‘ANGELS to 50300’ you can make a direct contribution to the IWA. IWA’s Fundraising Department would be delighted to support any Angels event by supplying an Angels Fundraising Pack which includes information, balloons, and a selection of Angels products to sell at the event.

If you would like to support the Angels Campaign this year please contact Tina Kelly, tina. kelly@iwa.ie 090-6662277.

Pictured at the launch of the Irish Wheelchair Angel Day in Cuisle, Donamon were Tina Kelly, John Tobin, Guest of Honour and Clive Guthrie. Picture: Andrew Fox

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RADISSON HOTEL ATHLONE This Friday, November 10th at 8pm Guests RAY LYNAM and CAITLIN (Sky TV 389) Tickets €30 at Hotel Tel.: 090 6442600 Ticketmaster.ie or Pay at the Door

Sunday 12th November:

Tom Hanway & Joe Meehan

See Mike Denver in concert at Radisson Hotel See Mike Denver and band with guest Ray Lynam and Caitlin at the Radisson Hotel, Athlone this Friday!

One of Ireland’s most popular Country singers, Mike Denver has once again enjoyed a sell-out nationwide tour with full houses at concert venues both north and south.

The ‘Galway Boy’ is getting more popular as each year passes. Mike has already built up a huge following in his relatively short time on the Irish circuit and has released 14 hit albums and 10 best-selling DVDs. Mike

even has a new DVD which will be on sale at all his shows.

His show is an excellent mix of Mike Denver hits and Country Classics and, combined with his excellent band and a super stage show, this promises to be another terrific concert.

See Mike Denver and band with guest Ray Lynam and Caitlin at the Radisson Hotel, Athlone this Friday, November 10th. Tickets (€30) at hotel reception; call 090-6442600 or pay at the door.

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

Some ‘Melodic BEER Reflection’ at the Arts Centre Tommy Fleming concert in OF THE aid of Ardcarne Childcare WEEK! Community Services Join Sligo-based musicians Kieran Quinn and Seamie O’Dowd at Roscommon Arts Centre on Wednesday, 15th of November at 8 pm for an unmissable evening of music.

Kieran and Seamie have been carefully crafting their own sound for over three years now. Described by some as ‘trad fusion’, it also incorporates elements of jazz, blues and folk music.

Two skilled musicians in their own right, neither of whom are in any way daunted by crossing musical genres with a moment’s notice, they have combined to produce a powerful and exciting musical force.

In this show they will be showcasing new and original songs and tunes from their recently-released debut album – ‘Melodic Reflection’.

Tickets available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824/www.roscommonartscentre.ie

Tommy Fleming brings his Special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle this December 3rd. It will be a special night of music and song with his band in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle.

This is a Christmas Show not to be missed

and is in aid of Ardcarne Childcare Community Services, Cootehall.

Tickets are now available from Kilronan Castle on 071-9618000 (with special overnight packages), or from www. tommyfleming.com or 086-2313633 for concert

tickets only.

Tommy is enjoying a hugely successful career.

After 25 years honing his craft, Tommy is now taking his place at the forefront of popular music across the globe. Tommy is celebrating 25 years a solo performer.

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Pictured in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were Pat Clancy, Robbie McConn, Yvonne Corrigan and Tom Killion. Text Pictured in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were Tina O’Leary, Padraig Mannion and Michelle HughesWalsh.

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Roscommon Mothers & Others The Holly Tree, Roscommon Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were Veronica Keavaney, Joe Laity, MairĂŠad Mannion and Liam Mannion.

Pat Clancy, The Holly Tree, Roscommon and Padraig Mannion, Guest of Honour, pictured presenting jerseys to the Roscommon Mothers & Others team.

Pictured in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were Anthony Tarmey, Robbie McConn, Liam Gately and Tom Killion.

Pictured in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were members of the Roscommon Mothers & Others team with Galway senior hurler Padraig Mannion.

Pictured in The Holly Tree, Roscommon were Peter Mullen, Harry Hoare, Padraig Mannion and Tom Fitzmaurice.

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Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Mary and Michael O’Brien.

Pictured (above) in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Jason, Olivia, Nigel, Darragh and Jessica Bushell.

Faces & Places Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Áine Hall and Orla Donoghue.

Pics: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Katie Byrne and Jacob Mole.

Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Mary O’Brien, Shane McGeeney and Mairéad Conway.

Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were David Beirne and Erin Mannion.

Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Sam Healy, Martina Coyle, Maggie Curley and Ita Grifffin.

Pictured in Hanly’s Bar, Strokestown on Saturday night last were Siobhán Cunniffe and Kay Furey.

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Local business nets hat-trick at Auto Trade Awards PJ Fallon & Son, Roscommon were again among the award winners at the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2018, which took place at Carton House.

The awards programme, in its 4th year, is a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for almost 40,000 jobs.

This was the third time Joe and his team at PJ Fallon & Son have won the national award.

Joe and Linda Fallon collected the Workshop Tools & Equipment Supplier of the Year award from Declan Roche of sponsors SME Finance & Leasing Solutions Ltd. Winners from across the country were honoured in 26 categories, spanning aftersales, parts, components, tools, equipment and service.

Irish Auto Trade Awards organiser, Roscommon resident Padraic Deane of Automotive Publications commented: “From the outset these awards

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The commitment to standards is evidenced by the fact that many of our winners are repeat winners, striving year-on-

year to do better for their customers.�

Kelly Trucks of Strokestown and Blueprint Autos, Roscommon were

regional winners in the HCV Aftersales Main Dealer of the Year and Independent Workshop of the Year categories.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has issued the Q3 Motor Industry Review of 2017 in association with DoneDeal, along with the SIMI official October 172 registration statistics.

The review outlined that new car sales in the first nine months of 2017 (totalled 128,578) declined by 10.2% when compared to new cars sold during the same period of 2016.

Used imports remain a significant feature of the market so far in 2017, with imports 37.7% (70,821) ahead of the first nine months of 2016.

New car registrations in County Roscommon experienced a drop of 15.6% on the same period last year. There were 1,190 new registrations compared to 1,410, year to date.

The SIMI/DoneDeal report highlights that despite the Irish economy performing strongly this year and the expectation of this positivity continuing into 2018, the Motor Industry is not by contrast mirroring this strong growth.

New car sales every month this year have been lower than their equivalent month in 2016. During the first nine months of 2017, new car sales declined in every county, with Mayo experiencing the largest decline at 19.28%, while Dublin had the smallest decline of 5.4%. New car sales in Dublin accounted for 41.63% of the total new car market, the report showed.

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‘Tis the most expensive time of the year  DAN DOONER

“For data protection purposes, can you confirm your full address and date of birth, please...� I had been asked for the sixth time last Thursday. The date of birth hadn’t changed but I felt about 10 years older.

The day began with the arrival of a bright yellow envelope in the post.

This rather loud envelope contained my insurance quote for the upcoming year. Although, at first glance, the figure quoted resembled something from the Panama Papers.

Fearing an identity theft and subsequent claim spree, I ignored the notso-subtle hints to use the website and picked up the phone. After listening to the recorded message and pressing 1 twenty-seven times, I was finally greeted by a human. “Hello? Hello? There’s been a terrible mistake!� I roared into the phone as I paced up and down Abbey Street.

You see, somehow the price of my insurance had risen by approximately â‚Ź300 and, after discounting the possibility that I had made a series of claims while sleep-walking, I called my broker to enquire as to how this had happened.

My worst fears were confirmed after the human had put me on hold three times to “see what he could doâ€? and returned with a quote still north of the â‚Ź1,000 mark. â‚Ź1,000? At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!

Eventually, after much silent screaming, sighing and ringing around, I had managed to reduce the price to acceptable rip-off levels, while still being insured to drive seven days a week and park in my own driveway.

It seems insurance prices remain high, even if you’ve managed to stay claim-

free for five years or more. Therefore, it really pays to shop around and to do some research on hidden extras and breakdown cover.

While the initial renewal quotes sent out by insurance companies can be chilling, they should be seen as nothing more than a ridiculous opening offer which can be drastically improved. It

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Baby on board – winter motoring with the kids  MIRIAM KERINS

We’re Irish, so we know what to expect when winter hits… rain, ice, wind, sleet, snow and even the odd bit of sun. Sometimes all in the one afternoon.

Each of these elements can make winter driving a bit more difficult; however, add kids to the equation and we can guarantee your driving experience may likely become just a little bit more stressful.

Here are some guidelines, but remember this information is for general purposes only and should never be taken as expert advice. Contact www.rsa.ie for expert/professional instruction.

Clothing Dress your child for the journey. Don’t assume your kids will only be in the car for a few minutes and make sure you dress them warmly.

Unexpected events can occur so always dress them appropriately for a winter journey; no matter how short. However, do

bear in mind that very heavy padded coats can make it hard to securely fasten your child’s safety seat straps as stuffing/ filler can compress and allow for slack around harnesses. A possible solution could be to dress the child in warm clothing, properly secure the car seat straps and then place a blanket over your child’s lower body.

Do not cover your child’s face.

Child car seat According to research, the RSA have found that ‘four in five car seats are fitted incorrectly.’ This is worrying, because a poorly-fitted car seat will provide little or no protection whatsoever for your child in the event of a collision.

For advice, look at www.rsa.ie/ checkitfits.

Before taking your child out to the car Make sure your car is parked in a well-lit, well-ventilated area.

We’re all sensitive to carbon

monoxide emissions; particularly infants/small children, so never, ever leave them alone inside an idling car; not even while you run in to get your bag! Secure kids into their seat using both hands.

Don’t try to enter the car with your child dangling under one arm, your handbag on your shoulder, your keys linked through your fingers and a pair of stilettoes on your feet! It’s a recipe for disaster. In addition, before you set off, make sure you allow yourself enough time for the journey and know where you are going to park your car.

Friends/neighbours If another adult is transporting your kids, make sure they’re prepared for winter driving emergencies and have the temperament and abilities to handle any one of the ordinary occurrences that may be exacerbated by a screaming child(ren).

Good luck. Safe winter motoring.

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Senator Frank Feighan has said the retention of the 9% VAT rate is vital for tourism in Roscommon.

“The latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showed an increase of 2.9% in overseas visits to Ireland for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016.

“Separate data from Fáilte Ireland showed that 52,000 overseas tourists came to Roscommon in 2016, a trend which I hope will be built on further this year.

“Tourism accounts for 11% of total employment in Ireland with 60,000 jobs in the hotel sector alone. Over 13,000 new jobs were created in the tourism and hospitality sector in 2016, bringing the total number of new jobs since 2011 to almost 50,000.

“While there is still uncertainty about the outcome of the Brexit process, tourism continues to be a national success story” Senator Feighan said.

Pictured in Roscommon town recently were Annie and Vincent Timothy of Timothy’s Londis Plus, Abbeytown; presenter Catherine Fulvio and Rooskey native, Mary McGowan. Mary appeared in last night’s episode of RTÉ’s ‘Tastes Like Home’, the show in which Catherine visits families across Ireland who will show her how to make their favourite ‘Tastes Like Home’ dishes before she jets off to locations around the world to recreate the dishes for their family and friends.

Rooskey woman, Mary, taught Catherine how to cook her dish of Roscommon Spring Lamb cutlets with apricot barbeque glaze and roast vegetables with couscous salad and Harissa-style dressing so Catherine could recreate the dish for Mary’s daughter, Lisa, who lives in Vancouver.

SIRO breaking ground in Monksland!

SIRO, the open-access wholesale broadband provider delivering Ireland’s first 100% fibre-optic broadband network to 50 towns nationwide, celebrated ‘Gimme Fibre Day’ (the international milestone organised by the FTTH Council to celebrate FTTH technology) by breaking ground in Monksland, Co. Roscommon, which is one of

the first 25 SIRO towns.

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by SIRO is now available to over 110,000 homes and businesses in 25 towns across the country with over 12,000 customers now connected to the network via six retail partners.

Given the substantial rollout of Fibre-to-the-Home broadband in Ireland in the past two years, Minister Denis Naughten and SIRO have also both jointly requested the FTTH council to include Ireland in its next league Table

Minister Denis Naughten and SIRO CEO Sean Atkinson celebrated ‘Gimme Fibre Day’ (the international milestone organised by the FTTH Council to celebrate FTTH technology) by breaking ground in Monksland, Co. Roscommon, which is one of the first 25 SIRO Gigabit towns.

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Business Pictured at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Strokestown Enterprise Town were Jayne Doorley, Helen Duffy, Frances Doorley, Laura Casey, Christine Casey and Louise Greene. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Strokestown Enterprise Town were Ciarán McManus, Modwena Geoghegan, Conor Murphy, Anne Marie Beirne and Dylan Cronin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Bank of Ireland hosts Strokestown Enterprise Town event in this weekend Gavin Duffy and Dàithi Ò Sè are special guests Bank of Ireland’s popular Enterprise Town initiative is coming to Strokestown, Co. Roscommon this weekend.

Taking place in the Community and Sports Centre, Strokestown, on Friday 10th November and Saturday 11th November, the events will feature a Business, Community and Sports Expo as well as plenty of family-friendly activity.

The Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town event has

been organised by the Bank in partnership with the local community of Strokestown.

The initiative aims to promote enterprise and drive momentum for local businesses and the wider sports and social community by connecting residents with all the town has to offer.

Events are free to attend and are open to both customers and non-customers of Bank of Ireland.

The Enterprise Town

Business initiative event in Strokestown Community and Sports Centre will take place from 6 pm-8.30 pm on Friday night.

Guest speaker on Friday evening is well-known entrepreneur Gavin Duffy from Dragons Den. An official opening ceremony will include a ribbon cutting by Eugene Murphy TD and Chairperson of Strokestown Community Development Association

& Town Team. This will be followed by a Business panel discussion.

There will be over 70 local businesses, clubs and societies exhibiting at the event.

On Saturday (11th) the day will kick off at 10.15 with a

local school blitz followed by the official opening at 11 am. The guest speaker is broadcaster and Rose of Tralee presenter Dàithi Ò Sè.

Over the two days there will be an agricultural panel discussion, Meet and Greet Roscommon county

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Pictured at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Strokestown Enterprise Town were Jim Callery, Anne Marie Beirne and Richard Siberry. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Strokestown Community & Sports Centre MC Mary Claire Grealy Shannonside Radio Pictured at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Strokestown Enterprise Town were members of the local enterprise committee – back row (l-r) Louise Greene, Seamus Donnelly, Maureen Kelly, Seán Beirne, Richard Siberry, Maureen Hanly, John O’Beirne, Seamus Newcombe and Mary Gaynor. Front row (l-r) Anne Marie Beirne, Danny Compton and Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council. Picture: Andrew Fox

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ACCOUNTS McGOWAN ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Catering for: • Individuals • Sole Traders, Partnerships & Companies • VAT, RCT, PAYE/PRSI, Financial Control, Completion of annual tax returns First consultation FREE, can meet clients outside office hours Provides training for start your own business and basic computers and accounting.

Also training in Thesaurus accounting products

BOUNCING CASTLES

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

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

Padraic Cryan

‘YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS’ Contact Nuala

Block & Bricklaying

090 66 25818 086 0352849

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

Email: mcgacco@gmail.com Web: www.mcgowanaccounting.com

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

CAREER ADVICE CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

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

Gerrity

CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

Bouncy Castles

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

Tel: 090 6630760

Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri. •Serving County Roscommon and surrounding area • For all Special Occasions • Standard Castles, Combi Castles, Obstacle Courses and much more.

TELEPHONE:

087 4668675

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

CHIROPODIST

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

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

085 1503353 086 8538404

CHIROPRACTOR

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

• 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

FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY

CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC

(Monday to Saturday) Also available in Boyle & Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon -------Chiropody treatment and all aspects of Foot Pain.

Orthotics prescribed

Galway Road, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626023 086 8225575

By Appointment Only –

087 2982214

Tel: Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

CARS FOR SALE We buy CARS, VANS, JEEPS, TRUCKS and takeaway old cars.

Tel: 085 8238486

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

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

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

NO FIX NO FEE PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal.

Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance.

Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie p

The he local paper!

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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.

BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report D.A.F.M. stickers provided.

• Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090 6663069 e-mail: thomasneilan4@gmail.com

D.A.F.M. Approved Reg No: EL000083

FENCING/GATES

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

087 2346364 FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD For all your agri fencing needs.

Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail ●

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: Computer desk, 4 foot x 2 foot, as new, in perfect condition. Teak finish, brass handles, 3 drawers.

Tel: 087 6330452 or 090 6630821

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

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

087 8299628

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

Contact Walter on

087 9519873

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

Chainsaw work also available

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.

Phone John on

TO BOOK CALL/TEXT PATRICIA ON

087 2860428

086 8394323

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

PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES

HOLISTIC

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

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

086 1930766 KENNELS

LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

HOLISTIC JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms

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

• Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped.

Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member.

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

Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165

Gift vouchers now available

LOST

Find us on facebook

 HEDGE CUTTER: Stihl Hedge cutter lost between Ballinagard Rd and The Hyde Centre, via Galway Road on Saturday, 4th November at approx 8.45 am. Reward offered. Tel: 086 3422207

www.parklawntreeservices.com

087 9201818

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

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

by Laya or Aviva Healthcare

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

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For Appointment Contact:

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

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA

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

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

087 2683079

email: mormovement10@ gmail.com

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Tel: 087 2172281

For further details contact Mary 087 6162191 or Barra 087 9764250

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

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

086 3614230

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

086 4679798 PAINTER & DECORATOR • • • •

Interior/Exterior Wooden Floors Kitchen Units Spray Painting

Since 1993. Full Time Served For Free Quote Phone John: 083 8838022

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes Can we help you?

Call us today to enquire Ph. 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com We are now located at: 2 Castleview, Castle Street, Roscommon F42 C902

REFLEXOLOGY REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical Reflexology Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Eczema • Migraine • Back Problems • Infertility • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Insomnia • Stress • Exam Stress • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Colic • Pain Relief • Emotional Disorders - 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 house, all mod cons, Glenamaddy town. €600 monthly Tel: 085 7811711  PROPERTY FOR SALE: Double retail premises and 2 bedroom apartment, Ballaghaderreen. Tel: 089 4554747 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

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

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 5/11/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Philip Leech c/o Marian Rice SECOND PRIZE €25: Seamus Farrell c/o M. Rice THIRD PRIZE €20: Mary Barry, Abbeytown 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH:

Harry Mahon c/o B. Healy M. Mulhern c/o K. Collins Mrs V. Kelly c/o T. Madden Colm Tully Frank + Joe Mary Fogarty Francis Doolan c/o K. Finan M. O’Dowd c/o John Igoe 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH:

Aaron Dimambzo Kathleen Hoare Ann Brennan Thomas Hoare Kathleen Collins Total Receipts: €262 Total Prizes: €200

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Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT  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  STAFF WANTED: Parttime or fulltime staff wanted for a restaurant in Roscommon area. Call number below or leave CV’s in Cafolla’s Restaurant, Castlerea for more information. Tel: 087 9791248  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.

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

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

 PERSON AVAILABLE: Person available to clean or care for elderly. Roscommon town area. Own transport and good English. Tel: 089 4675844

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

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

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

We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

086 2437376

2017 SEASONED TURF

087 2727888

086 2721812

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 Leaving Cert Higher Level Intensive Maths Revision course.

Abbey Hotel Roscommon Wednesday, 3rd Jan (P1) & Thursday, 4th Jan (P2) 10.00 am - 1.30 pm Full Notes, Questions & Solutions provided.

1 day €60, 2 days €100.

Booking deposit of €30 required.

Limited places.

Contact by phone/text:

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302 EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

SOULMATES

– Contact –

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.

 GRINDS: German andMusic grinds, Junior and Leaving Certificate. Castlerea/Roscommon area. Tel: 086 7306504

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

Tel: Donal

Athleague

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

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

Call car direct

SITUATIONS WANTED  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

(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)  TURF FOR SALE: Various sized loads of seasoned Black hopper turf and Ash firewood, great offers for OAP’s. Tel: 087 1413238  TURF FOR SALE: Good black stone turf, sold in trailer loads also bags (€3 each).

Tel: 086 2544294

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

CAN’T FIND ANYONE to do that small job, or you haven’t got the time ...

WE DO ANYTHING From fitting Curtain Rails to laying that footpath • Fast Reliable Service • Professional, Courteous Employees • Trustworthy

 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:

| Insurance Repairs | Restoration Work | Paint Repairs | Colour Matching | Panel Replacement | Valeting | And much more Rathra, Tibohine, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon T: 094 98 72870 M: 087 6077277 E: wreck.amended@yahoo.ie

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

WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 www.appliance-repairs.ie  HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: No job too small ● Building ● Plastering ● Carpentry ● Maintenance work ● Painting Inside + Out. Tel: 087 7561101

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005

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

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

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

 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

CRASH REPAIRS

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL !

094 96 31880 087 9100477

SELLING A USED CAR?

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

USEFUL SERVICES

Submit your Classified online Send your Classified advertisement to advertising@rosommonpeople.ie or alternatively call 090 66 34633

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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

Eugene Quinn Carpentry • First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring

Tel: 086 3686669

NO JOB TOO SMALL

20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

Gary Jameson 2nd Fix Carpentry

Contact

Munsboro, Roscommon • Fitted Kitchens & bedroom units

JOHN GREENE

• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs

086 0708833

BALLINASLOE

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

INSTALLATION GLASS / WINDOWS

ENER GLASS

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation

Keep Your Frames, Change The Panes

Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

Upgrade your Teak, Aluminium, PVC Windows to 64% more efficient Low E + Glass

New Buildings & Retrofit

Solar-controlled Glass available (conservatory)

Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

Free Window Service with Upgrade (handles & hinges) FREE QUOTATIONS

TELEPHONE: 087 2608895

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

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

www.ecowise.ie DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

- Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed

- CCTV Camera Inspection For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY

WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS • Door Handles • Door Locks • Letterboxes • Window Hinges • Patio Door Repairs • Misted and Double Glazed Units • Reseal Windows and Doors

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417 uPVC WINDOW AND DOOR PARTS

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON • Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • Leather Suites • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ CAR VALETING

KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES ROSCOMMON, WEST of IRELAND and BEYOND!!

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING:

• Carpets and Suites (fabric & leather) • Mats • Large rugs • Tiled floors • Carpets dry immediately Covering Roscommon / Leitrim / Sligo www.cleananddryireland.com TEL: John Higgins/Gerard Cuffe 086 2328291/087 1689521

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

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

ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026

TARMACADAM

Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM

House & Garden Maintenance

Alan Somers Cluain Árd, Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon.

Tel: (090) 66 27970 Mobile: (086) 8161651 Email: aboutthehouse@imagine.ie

Powerwashing - House, Driveway, Roof Complete Painting Service DIY Solutions

Chimney Cleaning Service NOW AVAILABLE VETERINARY

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

091 768 768

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals

CARPENTRY

• Attic Conversions and all internal woodwork

• Dry Lining

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

STEPHEN HOARE

9673336 2678350

Mob: 086 Email:

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CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

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Public/legal/Planningsnotices ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Amy McGuinness intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, connect to existing services, associated site development works and services at Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon.

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Peter Gill intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for retention of relocated effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated work and services serving existing dwelling at Cremully and Aghagad, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon.

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

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority 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.

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.

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.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Keith Grehan, intend to apply for permission for development at Moyvannan, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the erection of a new shed for fuel storage, and associated site works.

Signed: Keith Grehan The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Edel and Aaron McMorrow, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for construction of a new dwelling house, domestic garage, access on to the public road with connection to services and associated site development works at Keadew West Td, Keadew, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Michael Hennessy Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon Tel.: 086 1701549 This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the planning authority.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house and domestic garage, with sewerage treatment plant and percolation area and ancillary site development works at Faltia Thomastown, Athlone.

Signed: Lisa Hardiman The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday.

We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

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 6 No. semi-detached and 1 No. 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.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Alan Mannion for planning permission to retain as built domestic garage and construct extension to same for fuel storage at Mount Dillion, Curraghroe, 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 the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I, Brian M. Keenan, Clooncashel Beg, Mount Cashel, Roscommon am applying to the Superintendent, Roscommon Garda Station, for a certificate of personal fitness and bookmakers licence (course only).

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Sean and Veronica Murray for planning permission to construct extension and re-model existing house to incorporate a Granny Flat element and also upgrade existing Septic Tank System with new proprietary treatment system and percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Garrynagawna Td, Athlone, 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 the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Steven Crisp for planning permission to construct domestic garage at Brogher Td, Ballaghaderreen, 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 the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I, Brian Keenan, Quarry Springs, Convent Road, Roscommon am applying to the Superintendent, Roscommon Garda Station, for a certificate of personal fitness and bookmakers licence (course only).

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Permission sought to construct mezzanine office extension within existing factory with external escape stairs and associated services at IDA Business Park, Castlerea, on behalf of Harmac Medical Products Ltd. Signed: Hubert Deane and Associates Tel: (094) 9643079 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Lisa Garvey intend to make an application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to form new entrance and gates to land import at Cloontogher, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Fallon Avenue, Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority 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, Eamon and Emma Towey intend to apply for permission for the development at Laragh and Ross Townland, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Roscommon to construct the erection of a two storey dwelling house, common garage and associated site works at Laragh and Ross Road.

Signed: Eamon and Emma Towey The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client Mr. Tommy Hynes for planning permission concerning the site located on Main Street, Roscommon Town, Ballypheasan Townland, Co. Roscommon; we seek permission for the change of use of a former groundfloor retail butchery unit to a café.

Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon (Ph: 0906665341) (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client Mr. Ian Kilmartin for planning permission concerning the site located at 20 Ascaill, Lisnamult Townland, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon; we seek permission for the construction of a domestic garage and all associated site development works.

Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon (Ph: 0906665341) (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HOBAN Lena

BRENNAN Bernard

AINSLEY Bridget

CONNOLLY Tomás

Ballyglass, Ballymacurley (15th Anniversary)

(7th Anniversary)

Shankill, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

Who died 4th November 2009 (8th Anniversary)

The Acre, Cloonakilleg, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary) 28/01/1986 - 13/11/2010

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Birthday Remembrance for

BANAHAN Kathleen Creevy Road, Roscommon Whose birthday occurs on Saturday, 11th November 2017

In loving memory of Lena, who died 8th November 2002

We’re sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on its wings.

Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us, Throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Rest In Peace Kathleen.

Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts, mum, dad and your brother Michael.

So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent You are ever near Still missed, loved and always dear.

Remembered always by your loving husband Bill, sons Liam, Enda and Marty, daughter Sinéad, daughters-in-law Ruth, Elaine and Gillian, son-inlaw Brian, grandchildren Dylan, Nathan Noah, Conor & Caoimhe and extended family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 11th November at 7.00pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish.

In loving memory of Bernard Brennan, Highlake, Ballymacurley If I could have a lifetime wish, And a dream that would come true, I would pray to God with all my heart, Just to see or speak to you.

A thousand words won’t bring you back, I know because I’ve tried, And neither will a million tears, I know because I’ve cried.

You left behind broken hearts And precious memories too, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughters, Miriam, Josephine, Caroline, Anne, son Bernie, son-in-law Joe, granddaughters and sister Marian.

Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Sunday 12th November at 11am.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

O’HARA Tess

LOHAN Kathleen & Sean (11th Anniversary)

Ballymacurley, Roscommon

A silent thought, A quiet prayer, For someone special in God’s care.

Lovingly remembered by her husband Malcolm and sons Mark and Michael.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday, 12th November at 11.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin.

D’ALTON Don Sandfield, Knockroghery (10th Anniversary)

Today is full of memories, Of our brother laid to rest, and every single one of them is filled with happiness.

You will never be forgotten and are still talked about By many of your loving friends and family.

You are sadly missed my dear Don, may you be at peace

That’s why this special message, is sent to Heaven above for the angels to take care of you and give you all our love.

‘Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day’

Mass will be held for Tommy, Veronica and Tomás Connolly on Friday, 15th December at 7.30pm in The Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tomás

Anne.

The family of the late Tess O’Hara who died peacefully on April 9th, 2017 wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us during our recent sad bereavement, to those who sent Mass Cards, Floral Tributes and travelled long distances to be with us.

Thanks to all our wonderful neighbours, relations and friends for their kindness and support to Mammy over the year’s. A special thanks to her loyal carer and friend Bernie Egan for her devoted care and attention to Mammy, to her friend Molly Belton for her kindness and enduring friendship and to Joe Casserly for his great companionship and loyal support on the farm.

Thanks to Dr O’Meara, Dr Crosby and their medical teams. Thanks to the nurses and staff of Roscommon University Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital for their kindness and care to Mammy and to Fr. Beirne for his regular visits.

Thanks to Fr. Leahy, Fr. Glennon, Fr. Mullaney, Fr. Morris and Fr. Shannon who concelebrated the Mass, to the Altar Servers, to Mrs. Kelly and the Choir for the beautiful singing and music and to Mrs. Staunton who prepared the Church.

Thanks to Pat, Tom and Rene Smyth for their kindness and professionalism. Thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Mammy`s final resting place so beautifully.

Thanks to Anya, the Grealy family and Staff of the Abbey Hotel for the lovely lunch.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude to all.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

In loving memory of our parents, who passed away on 12th and 13th November 2006, late of Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon Silent thoughts, Sincere and true, From a family that thought the world of you.

Time passes, Memories stay.

Quietly remembered every day.

Remembered with love, Padraig, Mary, Seanie, Attracta, Eleanor and Michael and our families.

Anniversary Mass in Kilbegnet Church, Creggs on Friday 10th November at 8.00pm.

WHYTE Frank Castlestrange, Athleague 10th Anniversary occurs on the 10th November

Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Moneen Bridle, Williamstown, Co. Galway

For you were someone so special, always full of joy to know and there was so much pain, when it was time to let you go.

At peace with his loving father Tommy and mother Veronica. Sadly missed always by sisters Sarah and Brigid.

In loving memory of my late husband Don, who died 10 years ago on the 10th November 2007

KENNY Patrick (Paddy)

May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here.

Dearly loved and sadly missed, your Godmother Sheila, George, Hugh and Matt.

Who died on 12th October 2017 We, the Kenny family would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us in our time of grief. Thanks to our kind neighbours, friends and extended family who visited Paddy in hospital and at home and for bringing food and refreshments and catering for so many during those difficult days.

Our thanks to those who attended the Wake, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial and gave us emotional support. Thanks to those who telephoned, sent messages of sympathy, Mass Cards, floral tributes and travelled long distances to be with us.

We are sincerely grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff of the A&E Unit of St. Pius’s and Teresa’s Wards UCHG, Galway Pallative Care team, Glenamaddy Public Health nurses and Paddy’s home help Kellie Ashton who gave him exceptional care and brightened his days.

Thanks to his GP, Dr. Gergley Hasa for his attentive care and the respect and kindness shown to Paddy throughout his illness.

We thank Fr. Paddy Mooney for his pastrol care, his kind words and prayers with the family on his passing and the beautiful Funeral Mass.

Thanks to Fr. Christy O’Connor, Kilkerrin for con-celebrating the Mass.

A sincere thanks to Fr. Tommy Commins, family friend for praying with Paddy and offering prayers at the wake.

Our thanks to Eoin Kenny and the parish choir for the beautiful singing, to the Mass servers, Eucharistic Ministers and to all who participated in making the Funeral Mass so meaningful.

We thank the undertakers, Johnny and Mary Feeney for their kindness, professionalism and sensitivity during this time. Thanks to Eamon Kirrane for the use of his hearse and the thoughtful Mass recording.

Our thanks to the gravediggers for preparing Paddy’s final resting place and to Connie Gildea for providing the Accordian music at the grave.

Thanks to Hesters Castlerea for providing refreshments after the Burial.

To those who helped in anyway, your contribution made our loss more bearable. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest and sincere gratitude and thanks.

Month’s Mind Mass, will be offered for Paddy in St. Therese’s Church, Williamstown on Saturday, 11th November at 7pm.

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Anniversary Mass has been offered.

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Horses for Courses

by Tom Red

Appointments

Castlerea and District Credit Union Limited Barrack Street, Castlerea, Co Roscommon is now inviting applications for the position of

COMPLIANCE OFFICER Castlerea and District Credit Union Ltd. is one of the largest Credit Unions in Co. Roscommon with Assets of over €30m and 6,000 members.

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Compliance Officer (CO). Reporting to the Manager and with clear reporting lines to the Board of Directors, the CO will fulfil the role envisaged by Section 76D of the Credit Union Act 1997 (as amended) and he or she will provide support and assistance to the management team. The role will also encompass the responsibilities of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and ensuring that the credit union is compliant with Data Protection Regulation.

The CO will play a significant role in the following areas in particular: • Compliance - whole spectrum • Anti- Money Laundering • Policies & Procedures • Data Protection • Dealing with Regulatory and other bodies • Liaising with the Board of Directors and Committees • Staff and Director training • Support and assistance to the management team It is envisaged that he/she will have significant relevant experience in many of the above areas and the expectation is that the successful candidate will enthusiastically bring a wealth of relevant experience to the role. Additionally he / she will have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as excellent analytical skills.

A relevant 3rd level qualification is a requirement.

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and relevant experience. It is envisaged that the position would be filled on the basis of a 3 to 4 day week but flexibility may be considered to attract the right candidate.

Interested candidates should forward a covering letter outlining their suitability together with their CV to the Credit Union Manager, Mr. Martin Lonergan, by post or Email to manager@castlereacu.ie so as to reach him by 5.00pm on Friday, 1st December, 2017. In the case of postal entries envelopes should be clearly marked “CO”.

This position is a Controlled Function within the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime.

Short listing may apply and assessment will be done on the basis of the information provided in the covering letter and CV. Canvassing will disqualify. Castlerea & District Credit Union Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES 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.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART Behold me kneeling at your feet, our Lady of the Sacred Heart. You know why I make this Novena. I come exhausted with fatigue to show you the crushing weight of my trials.

You are powerful O Mary and can come to my assistance, (here mention your request) I feel confident by the thought you can help. I have reason to expect a favour from a mother who is at once so powerful in the name of love which you ever had for your divine son.

Our Lady of The Sacred Heart, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.

Grant you any request. Publish Prayer immediately. M.H. 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.

Y.H.

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.

K.K.

Rekindling, pink cap, leads home Johannes Vermeer and Max Dynamite.

This weekend’s action Racing today is at Thurles in Co. Tipperary with racing away at 12.55 pm. Tomorrow racing takes place on the all weather at Dundalk stalls opening for the first at 6 pm.

On Saturday, Naas hosts it first jumping action of the year with tapes back for the first at 12.05 pm featuring the Grade B Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle. Proudstown Park outside Navan sees jump racing on Sunday away at 12.35 pm with 2 Grade 2 races the Fortria Chase and Lismullan Hurdle and for good measure the Grade 3 For Auction Novice Hurdle.

Melon won the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal on Friday for WP Mullins and Ruby Walsh. In Saturday’s highlight, the JWwine.com Champion Chase, Gigginstown supplied 4 of the first 5 home. Gordon Elliott trained Outlander, at 16/1, beat Road To Respect with Andrew Lynch trained Chris Jones owned Zabana splitting the Gigginstown quintet.

Alpha Des Obeaux was 3rd and Sub Lieutenant 5th. Jessica Harrington’s Irish National winner Our Duke on his reappearance finished a very disappointing last of 7 finishers.

Aidan O’Brien continues his run of Group 1 winners in the USA as Mendelssohn and Ryan Moore brought his tally to 27 winning the Juvenile Turf at Del Mar on Friday

last. On Saturday Declarationofpeace won the Juvenile Sprint Stakes on the turf, a Listed not Group race.

It started in Rockfield on the 1st of November 2015 with Joseph O’Brien officially training his first winner Minella For Me in the 5-Y-O Geldings Maiden and reached new heights last Tuesday as Rekindling won one of the richest races in the world, the Melbourne Cup. At 24 years of age, O’Brien is the youngest trainer to win “the race that stops a nation”, a race that still eludes his father. Rekindling under Corey Brown got up to beat his father Aidan’s Johannes Vermeer by ½l with Max Dynamite back in third for Willie Mullins giving the Irish a famous 1, 2, 3.

Rekindling is the third Irish-trained winner of the Melbourne Cup, Vintage Crop won for Dermot Weld in 1993, the year O’Brien was born, and again in 2002 with Media Puzzle.

not won more than 10 winners after 26th March this year. Keane was champion after the 4th race as he then held an unassailable lead.

In the apprentice championship, Killian Leonard moved to within one of Oisin Orr who was on 20 winners but neither had a winner on Sunday at Naas Orr is Champion Apprentice. Colin Keane, champion apprentice in 2014, had a double moving him onto the magic figure of 100 winners and a very worthy champion. Aidan O’Brien won the trainers’ championship for the 20th time with 119 domestic winners.

Claiming jockey Conor Brassil, son of trainer Martin, is facing a couple of months on the sidelines after breaking his leg in a fall from Demi Pie in the last at Fairyhouse on Tuesday. We all wish Conor a speedy recovery.

Racing News

Loughbrickland in Co. Down race on Saturday at 12.30 pm and there are 2 meetings in the south on Sunday. In Co. Wexford they race at Ballinaboola and in Cork at Dromahane, both meeting with a midday start.

Poli Roi, winner of the 4-Y-O maiden at Rockfield 12 months ago and bought by Gordon Elliott for £300,000 at the Cheltenham sales a week later, won his maiden hurdle at Down Royal last Friday in the maroon and white silks of Gigginstown.

Colin Keane won his first jockeys’ championship at Dundalk last Friday. Leading by 10 going into racing, Keane increased his lead to 11 winning the opener on Its Two O’Clock for Ger Lyons. With 8 races at Naas on Sunday, Pat Smullen needed to win 3 of 5 races open to the pair to ride in to be in with a chance of a share of the championship. The two divisions of the Injuredjockeys.com Handicap were for riders who had

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.

T.K. Rekindling win the Melbourne Cup from Johannes Vermeer.

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Glavey’s take aim at Connacht!

Man of the match, Andrew Glennon slots over as Michael Glavey’s overcome Bohola/Moy Davitts in the AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Semi-Final in Castlebar last Sunday See pages 46 and 47 for match report.

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BUCCANEERS RFC

THE GAIN LINE

Creggs RFC Report

Creggs earn third bonus point win in a row Connacht J1 League: Creggs RFC 29 Dunmore RFC 12. Results elsewhere added value to this bonus point win against Dunmore at The Green on Saturday night last. The five points earned here brings Creggs to within two points of Corinthians with the clubs meeting back to back over the next two weekends.

Against Dunmore, Creggs got off to a flying start with no. 8 Kevin Brandon powering over for a try after five minutes, Mark Brandon adding the conversion.

Dunmore pressed for the next 15 minutes but failed to crack an unyielding Creggs defence in which Andrew Callaghan, alternating at half-back, was quite outstanding.

Having weathered the storm, Creggs forged further ahead on their first foray out of defence. A well-placed Mark Brandon cross-kick was brilliantly fielded by left winger Chris Duignan who crossed at the corner flag, Brandon adding the conversion from the touchline.

With a two-score cushion, Creggs extended the lead 10 minutes later when centre Elliot Jennings crossed in the corner, Brandon almost replicating his earlier

effort, but this time his kick rebounded off the post.

Dunmore opening the second-half scoring with a try shortly after half-time.

This was quickly cancelled by the bonus point try from full-back Kevin Gavin and Elliot Jennings put the issue beyond all doubt with his second try, a superb solo effort 10 minutes from time. Dunmore had the final say, a converted try from the game’s last play.

Creggs now move on to the Corinthians doubleheader – first leg in Corinthians this Saturday at 7.30 pm.

Creggs: Kevin Gavin, Ryan Horan, Elliot Jennings, Tom Callaghan, Chris Duignan, Mark Brandon, Andrew Callaghan, Mike Blighe, Sean Og Higgins, Aidan Leech, Tom Fleming, Brian Donoghue, Peter Lohan, James Brandon, Kevin Brandon, Eoghan Farrell, Luke Meehan, Eoghan Coyle, Michael Farrell, Damian Nolan.

Seconds’ win Creggs RFC 7 Galwegians RFC 5: Creggs 2nds defeated Galwegians in Sunday’s Connacht Junior 2 League game at The Green.

Creggs 2nds’ next Connacht League match is at home to Sligo RFC on November 19th.

Creggs: Bernard Kilcommons, Philip Leech, Michael Holland, Conor

Terenure on top!

Terenure College maintained their the Ulster Bank League Division 1Aimpressive start to Buccaneers 27-21 at sunny but coldwhen overcoming on Saturday. However, the DublinersLakelands Park had to battle much harder than they may have antic overcome gritty Buccs who sustained ipated to that earned the visitors their first leagua challenge campaign. Meanwhile Terenure rema e point of the place, hot on the heels of fellow metrin in second opolitans Lansdowne.

U-20s well beaten

Our U-18s had a big win over Sligo RFC in Connacht League.

Shanagher, Dylan Keaveney, Michael Farrell, Stephen Crehan, Dan Butt, Enda Tully, Mattie Corcoran, Kevin Rushe, Mike Feeley, Damien Nolan, Enda Garvey, Alan Glennon, Joe Diffley, David Hoare, Stephen Kilcommons, Paul McNeill, Eoghan O’Connell, Tommy Curley, Matthew Butt.

U-20s in Blitz action Creggs U-20s will travel to Westport (weekend of 2426 November) for Round 5 Connacht Blitz. Having won Round 4 in Galway, Creggs are now in second place.

Senior fixtures Creggs’ First Team play Corinthians RFC in Galway on Saturday evening at 7.30 pm. Creggs Seconds XV are seeking a friendly match.

Training for all senior teams continues on Friday evening.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-18.5 A League – Creggs 57 Sligo RFC 10: Creggs continued their un-

beaten start to the Connacht U-18.5 A league with a comfortable win over Sligo squad last Sunday in Creggs.

Creggs will have a much harder assignment next weekend when they play Ballina RFC who are joint top with Creggs in the premier competition.

Training for the U-18.5s next Friday at 8.15 pm. The venue will be sent out by text to the players.

Creggs: Eric O’Doherty, Mark Purcell, Kaylem Hollian, Jack Hanley, Eoghan Coyle, Mairtin Quinn, Shane Purcell, Tim Lambe, Aodha Hession, John Martin, Michael Kelly, Adam Finnerty, John McDonnell, Danny Arnold, Brian Maloney, Amuray Duarte, Mathew Curley, Aaron Glennon, Thomas O’Brien.

Creggs U-16s played a friendly v Longford RFC last Friday night in Creggs and won 24-12 victory.

Youth Rugby Creggs U-13s will travel to

Monivea RFC next Saturday for their league game. K.O. at 12.30 pm.

Creggs U-15s will play Tuam RFC in the Connacht U-15 A League in Creggs next Saturday at 2.30 pm.

Creggs U-15s squads will train on the Astro turf in Roscommon this Thursday evening at 7 pm.

Creggs U-16s will welcome Castlebar RFC to Creggs in the Connacht U-16 A League next Saturday at 1 pm.

Creggs U-16 and U-17 squads will train on the Astro turf in Roscommon on Thursday evening at 7 pm.

Creggs U-18.5s will play Ballina RFC in a top of the table clash in Creggs at 12 noon on Sunday.

Training for the U-18.5s next Friday at 8.15 pm. Venue will be sent out by text to the players.

Mini Rugby Creggs Minis welcome Monivea RFC for a Blitz in Creggs next Saturday, with a 10.30 am kick-off.

Buccaneers U-20s were most disap JP Fanagan Leinster League Premierpointing in their at Dubarry Park on Sunday when the2 match played visitors romped to a 62-15 victory.

Big win for women

Galwegians 7 Buccaneeers 38: Bucc team were our brightest performer aneers Women’s when winning their Connacht Woms of the weekend en’s League clash 38-7 away to Galwegians at Crow ley Park on Saturday.

The team put in their best collective this season, accumulating six tries in performance this win.

Seconds second-best

Ballina 69 Buccaneers 22: Buccanee down to a 69-22 Connacht Junior 1Ars ‘ Seconds went to defending champions Ballina at League defeat Heffernan Park on Sunday.

Darragh Corbett was Buccs’ outstand in this high-scoring affair after whic ing performer are now clear leaders in this division.h the Mayo side claimed a bonus point for four tries However, Buccs scored and move up to the top four in the league table .

This weekend’s fixtures

Buccaneers are home to League and Cork Constitution in the Ulster Bank Cup holders 1A at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on SatuLeague Division off 2.30 pm. This is an acid test for therday next. Kickyoung Pirates side.

Buccaneers U-20s are away to Grey JP Fanagan Leinster League Premierstones in the Sunday. This game at Dr. Hickey Park 2 division on has a 2.30 pm kick-off.

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

This week’s awards Performance of the Week Ballinasloe Town can’t stop scoring lately and it was hapless champions Ballymoe who were on the receiving end last week.

The Town strolled to a 12-1 win.

Hat-trick Club Joe Woods struck three in Ballinasloe’s 12-1 demolition of champions Ballymoe.

Supporters of the Week Safe travels to the Roscommon Ireland Supporters Club who will be travelling to Copenhagen this weekend.

The club, which was set up by a group of friends from Castlerea has been present for most of Ireland’s big results since 2015…so no pressure then!

Soccer Results

Dooner’s weekend predictions Huge few days of soccer ahead, both in Co. Roscommon and further afield. Here’s hoping for good results in both the FAI Junior Cup and the World Cup Qualifying Play-off!

Friday, November 10th The Herald Premier Division (8 pm) Castlerea Celtic v Dysart FC The Hoops will be hoping to open up a four point gap at the top of the Premier Division this weekend.

Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Shiven Rovers v Ballaghaderreen FC Rovers look set to heap more misery on Ballagh’.

Prediction: Shiven Rovers Norio’s Takeaway Division One (8 pm) Ballinasloe Town B v Dunmore Town The home side should maintain their brilliant start to the season.

Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B Norio’s Takeaway Division Two (8.30 pm) Cloonfad United B v Roscom-

mon United The visitors are on a roll.

Prediction: Roscommon United

Sunday, November 12th Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round 4 (2 pm) Moore United v Boyle Celtic Moore will be up against it this weekend.

Prediction: Boyle Celtic St. Peter’s FC v Carbury FC The visitors were impressive against Dysart but a trip to Peter’s is a different kettle of fish.

Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Melville United v Ballinasloe Town The Town are in superb form and will pose problems for any team in Connacht.

Prediction: Ballinasloe Town The Herald Premier Division (2 pm) Skyvalley Rovers v Cloonfad United The home side have just one win so far and that doesn’t look likely to change this weekend.

Prediction: Cloonfad United

Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (2 pm) Cam Celtic v Moylough ‘79 Huge three points for both sides but the visitors should just about shade it.

Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Rahara Rovers v Castlerea Celtic B

Conor Devaney in action for Roscommon United. Pic: Andrew Fox

Important three points up for grabs here.

Prediction: Rahara Rovers Skyvalley Rovers B v Glen Celtic Glen need to win to keep in touch with the top half of the table.

Prediction: Glen Celtic

The Herald Premier Div ision Boyle Celtic 4 St. John’s Athletic 0 Ballinasloe Town 12 Ballymoe FC 1 Shiven Rovers 0 Castlerea Celtic 4 St. Peter’s FC 6 Skyvalley Rovers 0 Norio’s Takeaway Divisio n One Ballinasloe Town v Dunm ore Town, postponed.

Hodson Bay Athletic 1 Ahascragh United 3 Kilkerrin United 4 CP Aja x0 Killeen Sports Ground s Division Two Cloonfad United 0 Boyle Celtic B 2 Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round 3 Carbury FC 3 Dysart FC 0 TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 1 Rahara Rovers W/O Kinvar Roscommon United 4 a Knocknacarra 0 Swinford W/O Glen Celtic Cam Celtic 0 West Coast United 6 Lough Harps 0 Mulranny United 1 Strokestown United 5 Snugboro United 1

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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We’re gonna party like it’s 1993! (Hopefully) THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner It’s May 29th 1993. Manchester United are champions of England, Denmark are champions of Europe and Hungary are in town for David O’Leary’s testimonial.

I’ll never forget that day.

It was the first time I went to Lansdowne Road (or any ‘proper stadium’) for a football match. Hungary (or Hungry as we called them) beat an Irish XI 4-2 despite soon-to-be Man United midfielder, Roy Keane, scoring after just eleven seconds.

Back then the Irish squad was full of players from Premiership clubs, not that you could tell from the primitive football we played. Expectations were

fairly low compared to what they are now but we always put it up to the socalled ‘big footballing nations’. That year our World Cup qualifying group included Spain, Denmark, Northern Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia and Albania.

We were defeated just once, at home to Spain (3-1).

Fast forward 14 years and circumstances have changed considerably for Ireland and Denmark.

Globalisation has led to cheaper foreign imports and that has resulted in less playing time for Danes and Irish alike at England’s top clubs. The closest to a Jan Molby, a Peter Schmeichel or a Roy Keane is Christen

Eriksen. However, while the Danes seem to be willing to ply their trade in mainland Europe, the Irish still rely on England and Scotland for their development as professional footballers. This has led to the gap between our domestic league and international panel closing in that time; I don’t remember Ireland fans pleading for the inclusion of the League of Ireland’s top scorer in 1993!

While I am of the opinion that we have players who should be capable of passing a football consistently, it’s also important to realise that free-flowing football has never really been our strength and it’s too late to change that ahead of Saturday night. Therefore, we must dig in, defend stoutly and repeat the heroics of Cardiff, Vienna and Lille.

By this time next week we’ll know if we did

On the road to Russia! Pictured in O’Neill’s Bar in Cardiff on the night the Republic of Ireland sealed their World Cup Play-Off place (against Denmark this weekend) were proud Rossies Pauline Madden, Paul O’Grady, Rebecca Lynch and Colman Lynch Snr.

enough to qualify for Russia next summer. Perhaps our 1994 World Cup Qualifying campaign can pro-

vide some sort of clue as to how the 2017 edition will go? We drew twice against the Danes: a dour scoreless

The sporting brief Handball

No luck in Lahorna!

Both Roscommon representatives fell at the semi-finals stage in the 60x30 2nd Level Colleges All-Ireland series held in Lahorna, Co. Tipperary last Saturday.

Roscommon CBS were represented in the Junior Doubles grade by Philip Halliday and Ahmed Yakhyaev and they faced Mark Doyle and Conor Dobbs of Wexford CBS. The Wexford lads, led

by Doyle, took the first 15-12. The Roscommon pair conceded soft points in the second, which finished 15-6, but proved the Roscommon lads are capable of holding their own against any duo in the country.

Brothers Michael and Liam Egan represented the Community College in Senior Doubles where they faced Eoin Brennan and Jack Doyle from Kilkenny.

The Egans recovered from an early 5-13 deficit to trail by just one (12-13) in the first, but the Cats made use of the serve and finished the job 15-13. The

second was far more onesided with the Kilkenny pair running out 15-6 winners.

Darts

Great darts!

Last weekend in the Roscommon Darts League, An Bothar Rua beat The Holly Tree 5-4. That match featured a 14-darter from Martin Murphy as well as 180s for Murphy, James Sharkey, JP Feeney and Ken Turkington, Turkington also checked out with 152.

Elsewhere, Molly’s overcame Creaton’s 5-4 while Flanagan’s beat McDermott’s 6-3. Stephen McDonagh with a 113 checkout the highlight from the latter match.

This week it’s Molly’s v McDermott’s, The Hollywood Bar v Creaton’s, The Holly Tree v The Forge and Flanagan’s v An Bothar Rua. Meanwhile at the INDO ranking tournament in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois last weekend, Thomas Concannon reached the semi-finals where he was beaten 5-2 by Kilkenny’s Niall Coulton.

around, we did manage to qualify at the then European champions’ expense!

In the sporting diary ....

Golf

Still swinging!

Almost 90 ladies joined Noirin O’Rourke in Athlone for a Lady Captain’s Dinner, which was served up by Anthony, Lisa and staff.

The Ladies’ Xmas Hamper to Kay Delaney, who won with a great score of 30 points. Ann O’Loughlin took the 9-hole while the ‘Stay in Golf’ prize went to Linda Corbett.

Brendan Mahon was announced as Plumber of the Year while Michael Rock beat Willie Brady on the 19th hole to win the Pumbers Matchplay competition. Terry Carmody and Willie Brady (40 points) beat Niall Dowling and Ray King in the Plumbers Fourball.

Over 60 golfers took part in last Sunday’s 15-hole competition in Roscommon. Patrick Farnon won with an impressive 35 points. The junior prize went to Cian O’Connor with 33 points while the turkey competition was won by Pat Finneran.

Mary Lalor took the ladies’ 9-hole with 20 points while the men’s

draw in Copenhagen and a one-all draw in Dublin.

While we’d obviously prefer the away goal this time

Anyone for badminton?

Lanesboro/Ballyleague Badminton Club are looking for badminton players. They are holding open nights every Tuesday at 9.30 pm in St. Mary’s Hall in Lanesboro for the entire month of November.

Rackets will be provided so just come along and have a go and see what it’s all about.

The club will also hold their annual table quiz on Saturday, November 18th in Clarke’s Bar in Lanesboro, so grab a team and join them!

Outgoing Lady Captain Noeleen Moffat presents Attracta O’Connor with her Golfer of the Year 2017 trophy in Carrick recently.

seniors’ went to Michael O’Connor with 36 and the ladies’ went to Kate Walshe.

Outgoing Boyle captain Gerry O’Hara presided over the men’s AGM last weekend. Condolences were expressed to the family of past captain, Michael Archer, who passed away in 2017.

Gerry also thanked those who had supported him during the year and mentioned on-going club developments before wishing incoming captain Terry Canning the best of luck for 2018.

The following offic-

ers were elected to the men’s committee for 2018: Terry Canning (captain), Michael Simon (president), Martin Wynne (honorary secretary), Liam Mullaney (treasurer), Willie Tiernan (competition secretary), Patrick Egan (handicap secretary), Jonathan Egan (communications secretary).

Finally to Carrick where the Ladies’ Winter Alliance begins again on Saturday, November 18th.

All clubs welcome with visitors’ prizes included.

Tee off between 10.30 am and 12 noon.

Fundraising car wash Drumsna Boxing club will host a fundraising car wash at DCW Wash and Valet at Stewart’s in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday, November 18th from 10 am to 6 pm.

All monies raised on the day will go to the boxing club and anyone who pays for a car wash will be entered into a draw for a free flash valet!

Seamus McGlynn Darts Cup The Seamus McGlynn Darts Cup takes place this Sunday (12th) in Noel’s Bar, Rooskey. It’s a 501 and best of 5 to start. Draw at 3.30 pm and games at 4 pm. This is money in/money out and entry is €10 euro. There will also be a raffle and refreshments on the day. All welcome!

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Late goals finish Gaels AIB Connacht Club JFC Semi-Final BALLYMOTE (SLIGO)

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KILGLASS GAELS It was always going to be a big ask for Kilglass Gaels in this Connacht semi-final after losing in the county final, and so it proved at Dr Hyde Park last Sunday when they were deservedly beaten by the Sligo champions Ballymote.

Two goals in the final ten minutes settled the issue but Kilglass did give a good account of them-

Action from Kilglass Gaels and Ballymote from Dr. Hyde Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

BREAKING BALL

selves for most of the game. With Cian Diffley, Tommy Cox and Pearse Bolger playing well, the Roscommon men were had a strong third quarter to bring their side close to Ballymote but they couldn’t sustain their effort.

With the wind in the opening half, Ballymote led by 0-7 to 0-3 at half-

Aidan’s and Oran honoured

Four Roads conquer Connacht!

Four Roads beat Kilnadeema/Leitrim from Galway in the Connacht U-16 HC Final on a scoreline of 4-7 to 1-6 in the curtain raiser to the Connacht IHC Final last Sunday in Athleague.

Trailing by 1-4 to 1-3 at half-time, the Roscommon champions came to life in the second period and goals from Kyle Kelly and two from Adam Donnelly (who goaled in the first half), were to prove decisive.

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time. After 40 minutes Kilglass reduced the lead to two by the 42nd minute but late goals from Mark Irwin and Cian Brennan in the 52nd and 60th minutes settled the win for the Sligo champions.

Ballymote now face Mayo champions Lahardaun in the final.

Kilglass Gaels: T Diffley; E Conboy, L Cox, U Flynn; C Diffley, T Cox (0-1), R Gearty; B Conroy (0-2), R Dooner; D Cox, G Tully, T Tully (0-1); C McHugh (0-2), P Bolger (0-2), F Cruise. Subs: G Coldrick for Cox, D McGuire for T Tully.

Overall it was a real team effort as Four Roads bridged an eight-year gap to land the Connacht U-16 hurling crown.

Four Roads: J Mears, P Kelly, C Finneran, R Mulry, P Lynch, J Why, R Dolan (0-1), S Trundle (0-1), P Gannon, R Fallon, T Fallon (0-4), K Kelly (1-1), A Donnelly (3-0), J Cunniffe, D Finneran, D Gacquin, M Dillon, E Clogher, J Dillon, J Mannion, M Lohan, S Lynch, S Hynes.

Stephen Harney, St. Aidan’s GAA, left, and Maura Kelly, Oran GAA, with their Official Healthy Club Awards alongside Seán Cavanagh, Healthy Clubs Ambassador and former Tyrone Footballer Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Stephen Harney, St. Aidan’s GAA and Maura Kelly, Oran GAA, received official Healthy Club Awards on behalf of their clubs at a special ceremony in Croke Park last Saturday.

The ceremony saw 58 GAA clubs recognised as the first official ‘Healthy Clubs’ on the island of Ireland. The GAA’s Healthy Clubs Project hopes to transform GAA clubs nationally into hubs for community health and wellbeing.

St. Aidan’s made history back in June when they launched their complete smoke free policy in Ballyforan, the first of its kind in Roscommon.

Five local national schools in the parish are also committed to creating a smoke free community, setting a positive example for young people with the intention to reduce initiation rates.

Oran GAA are coming into the third year of their hugely successful Oran Gets Active, an 8-week exercise programme. Last year saw over 70 participants, both men and women, aged 16 to 70 years participate in the weekly fitness classes.

Tulsk win replay!

IQ Financial Services Roscommon MFC Division 2 Final Replay: TULSK Pictured is the Four Roads team which won the Connacht U-16 Hurling Championship in Athleague last Sunday.

Athleague face Clanmaurice Roscommon junior champions Athleague travel to Ballinderreen on Sunday to face Kerry and Munster champions Clanmaurice in the All-Ireland semi-final. The game

throws in at 2 pm. Athleague will be hoping to get back into the All-Ireland final as they were defeated in the final by Johnstownbridge two years ago.

ELPHIN/BALLINAMEEN Tulsk were in control from the first whistle and aided by a super goal from James Egan, they led 1-6 to 0-2 at half-time. They continued to dominate after the break and a string of impressive points

1-13 1-4 saw them pull further away.

Elphin/Ballinameen scored a late consolation through sub Stephen Quinn but Tulsk had already done enough for a deserved win.

Tulsk scorers: C Fahy (0-6),

J Egan (1-1), C Moylan and D Cribbin (0-2) each, D Connolly and T Fitzmaurice (0-1) each.

Note: Tulsk went on to play their third game in five days on Friday night when they defeated Oranmore/Maree in the Connacht Division 2 semifinal by 1-17 to 1-11 and will now play Mayo champions Annagh Rovers in the Connacht final this Friday in Ballyhaunis at 8 pm.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Mature Glavey’s can conquer Connacht

Stephen Comer and Conor Hussey pictured after Michael Glavey’s’ brilliant win over Bohola/Moy Davitts in Castlebar last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Brigid’s face stern Corofin test St. Brigid’s’ senior team are up against it again when they travel to face Corofin in the Connacht semi-final on Sunday. They will have painful memories of their last encounter last year in Carrick-onShannon when Corofin ran riot.

The game is previewed in more detail elsewhere in the paper this week but Brigid’s are a much better team this year than they were last year and they have a much better chance. But Corofin have their eyes on an All-Ireland title, never mind a Connacht title and they are a really strong side. Brigid’s will have to play better than they have done so far this year or indeed last year if they want to win - but it’s not an impossible task.

Tooreen show what can be done Hats off to Tooreen, who made history by becoming the first Mayo team to win the Connacht intermediate club hurling title last Sunday. I was very impressed when I saw them play Pádraig Pearses and at the end of that match report predicted that they had every chance against Ballinderreen. They played some marvellous hurling against Pearses and they repeated that last Sunday. It shows what can be done. Roscommon clubs take note.

It is not often over the years that any Roscommon team travelled to MacHale Park in Castlebar for a championship match and came back with a win so the achievement of Michael Glavey’s in winning against Bohola/ Moy Davitts on Sunday last was memorable to say the least. But not alone that, they won playing some super football and it was a cracking game to be at. Both sides went at each other in a very positive way from the throw-in and the crowd were treated to a thrilling spectacle.

Glavey’s were excellent all through and it is amazing what two years of ex-

Heneghan was also very impressive and one for the future surely.

If Glavey’s display the same intensity and will to win in the Connacht final they will have a great chance of lifting the title.

To score nineteen points and win by only one point gives an indication of the quality of the game last Sunday.

Bohola/Moy Davitts made a huge contribution too and it was a heartbreaker for their best player, Brian Reape, when that last free went wide of the posts, but that’s the cruelty of sport.

Just a note of commiseration to Kilglass Gaels.

It was never going to be easy facing into a Connacht championship game after losing in the county final but they will be back.

Both St. Brigid’s and Tulsk play in the new Connacht minor club finals this weekend and we wish them the very best of luck. Tulsk played three games in five days last week and are still standing which is a great testament to them. Brigid’s have a busy weekend and they can get it off to a flyer if they could win on Friday night. The idea of Connacht club championships at minor/U-17 level is a good one. Good luck to all.

Huge weekend for Irish teams It’s a massive weekend for the Irish soccer and rugby teams and Saturday will be one of those days that those of us who love sport will be in our element.

It will be very interesting to see how the rugby team do against South Africa. I am still of the view that Simon Zebo should be playing but Joe Schmidt has made his decision and there is no going back now.

It looks certain that Bundee Aki will make his debut as well. I am one of those who have no problem with that but there are those who would claim that he should not be playing for Ireland. It would be a huge boost for the rest of the season for Ireland to win this match.

The soccer team will be up against it when they travel to Copenhagen but while we don’t have great players there is a massive spirit in this Irish team under Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane. If we do not concede a goal we will be in a great position for the second leg.

Even better if we could sneak a goal away from home. The game on Saturday night may be a bit of a bore as I expect Ireland to park the bus but there will be plenty of excitement as there is so much at stake. I find it much harder to watch the Irish team play in recent years but it should be worth a look over the two games this weekend.

Cluxton deserved an All Star!

Dublin captain Stephen Cluxton missed out on an All Star last weekend.

perience can do for a team.

This Glavey’s team have matured and are now a fine side. They had many heroes last Sunday and most of them have county experience. Darren O’Malley, Gary Patterson and Caoileann Fitzmaurice made huge contributions as usual but Conor Hussey and Andy Glennon are playing great football at the moment. I know that Andy Glennon played in the FBD League at the start of the year but he has all the attributes one needs to play football at the top level. He is big and strong and knows where the posts are which is rare enough. Young Cathal

So the All Stars have come and gone and Mayo and Dublin were always going to dominate. The only surprise to me was that Stephen Cluxton was not picked in goal. Whether you like him or not, Cluxton has almost single-handedly changed the game of Gaelic football in the modern era. The kick-out is now probably the most important part of the game and he was the one who made it that way. I know that David Clarke is a magnificent goalkeeper and the best of luck to him but Cluxton deserved to be picked this year.

I was delighted that Andy Moran was named Footballer of the Year. He may not have endeared himself to Roscommon supporters at the start of the year in that FBD League game in Kiltoom

but in my book he was the best player in the country this year when it came to the championship and at 34 it is some achievement. He played well in every single one of the ten championship games that Mayo were involved in.

It was also nice to see Joe Canning getting the Hurler of the Year award.

He has been one of the finest that we have seen over many years and finally he delivered in 2017.

It was a nice touch to see the family of the late Tony Keady there to share in that award too. It was also good to see players from further down the hurling food chain being honoured and Padraig Kelly was a very worthy recipient.

He has had another great year in hurling and in football.

Action from Kilglass Gaels and Ballymote from Dr. Hyde Park. Picture: Andrew Fox

O’Briens out in front in world of racing Last week in this column we hailed the unbelievable success of Aidan O’Brien who broke the world record this year for Group 1 winners.

The success of the O’Brien family was taken to an even higher plane in the early hours of Tuesday morning when Joseph O’Brien, who is just 24 years of age, trained Rekindling to win the Melbourne Cup, which is the biggest horse race in the Southern Hemisphere.

Not alone did he win it but there was an Irish 1-2-3 as dad Aidan was second with Johannes Vermeer and Max Dynamite was third. I know that it is not the first Irish winner as Vintage Crop won it a few years ago for Dermot Weld but for the Irish to come out a first, second and third in a race of this magnitude so far away from home is some sporting achievement and up there with the best of 2017 in any sport.

Dalys and Cregg welcomed back The news that the Daly brothers and Cathal Cregg are to rejoin the Roscommon panel in the next few weeks is very welcome. We need all the county standard players that we have and it will strengthen the panel for 2018.

Ross Timothy and Finbar Cregg also

deserve to get a run as both have played great club football this summer. Conor Hussey and Andy Glennon are also playing very well for Michael Glavey’s and are sure to come to the attention of the selectors as well. It won’t be long until we are setting our sights on the 2018 season.

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AIB Connacht Club IFC Semi-Final: Michael Glavey’s 0-19 Bohola/Moy Davitts 1-15

Glavey’s edge The Verdict Seamus Duke When Bohola/Moy Davitts’ ace marksman Brian Reape stepped up to a 35-metre free deep into injury-time in the Connacht intermediate football championship semi-final last Sunday, almost everyone at Elvery’s MacHale Park would have been betting on a converted free and a drawn game. But the unfortunate Reape (who

had an outstanding game) pulled it well wide, and 20 seconds later referee Barry Judge of Sligo blew the final whistle and the Roscommon champions were through to a final meeting with Claregalway on Sunday week in the most dramatic of circumstances.

This was a thrilling roller-coaster of a match and definitely the best game of

club football that I have seen this year, and for many years past. On the balance of play Glavey’s just about deserved to win.

They were outstanding in the first half when they took the game to the Mayo men and deservedly led by three points at the break (010 to 0-7).

They had to withstand a Davitt’s barrage of scores in a third quarter that saw the home side actually go ahead after 40 minutes (1-11 to 0-13). But they settled down again and kicked some mighty points

to secure a place in the provincial final which will be played at Dr Hyde Park against the Galway champions on Sunday week.

Glavey’s had many stars on Sunday last and they needed them all. Head and shoulders above the rest was full-forward Andrew Glennon. Not only was he superb from the placed ball but he led the attacking line brilliantly, moving in and out the field in search of possession. Conor Hussey was a colossus at centre back, particularly in the first half.

Andrew Glennon competes in the air with Bohola/Moy Davitts’ goalkeeper, Chris McGlynn.

Teams & scorers Michael Glavey’s: Darren O’Malley (0-1, ’45); Neil Morris, Shane O’Malley, Liam Cregg; Gary Patterson, Conor Hussey (0-2), James Brennan; Caoileann Fitzmaurice (0-2), John Finan; Tom Murphy, Stephen Comer (0-3, 2 frees), Dylan Ruane; Sean Burke (0-1) Andrew Glennon (0-8, 6 frees), Cathal Heneghan (0-2).

Subs: Cian Ruane for Murphy (39), Tiernan Murphy for Ruane, Alan Daly for Finan (45, b/c), Luke McDermott for Comer (61).

Bohola/Moy Davitts: Chris McGlynn; Conal Quinn, Ronan Healy, Sean Mulroy; Oisin McHugh, Mark Regan (0-1), Noel Regan; James Mulderrig (0-1), Padraig Ruane (0-1); Paul Langan, Sean Kelly, Alan Bourke (0-2); Anthony Jordan, Brian Reape (1-8, 6 frees), Brian Heneghan (0-1).

Subs: Darragh Ruane for N Regan (h/t), Liam Byrne (0-1) for Bourke (44), JP Boyle for McHugh (57).

Referee: Barry Judge (Sligo)

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Gary Patterson tussles with Padraig Ruane during last Sunday’s Connacht Club IFC Semi-Final in MacHale Park, Castlebar. Pic: Mick McCormack

Daly’s men are up for final challenge  SEAMUS DUKE

John Prenty presents the Man of The Match Award to Michael Glavey’s’ Andrew Glennon.

Michael Galvey’s’ manager, Iain Daly, said his players are hoping to banish the memories of past disappointing provincial performances following last Sunday’s “thriller” in Castlebar.

“It was a thriller; nail biting stuff to the very end. We were expecting Bohola/ Moy Davitts would come back at us and they did. They are very good side and we struggled with them at times. It was nip and tuck all the way and that game could have gone any way in the end.

“To score nineteen points was fantastic,

and we got some great scores and our lads worked very hard for each other.

“The lads said to me that they wanted to give this Connacht championship a real go because they felt that they let themselves down the last two times that they played in the provincial championship and you could see it in training that they were up for this challenge. It was all down to them really. They were determined to come up with a performance today and they certainly did that.

“It’s great to be a final now and we will prepare for that as best we can,” he concluded.

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Castlebar cracker!

He distributed well and is an inspirational leader.

Caoileann Fitzmaurice was also superb throughout. He won loads of ball at midfield and scored two great points as well.

Gary Patterson never gave up the ghost all through, and young Cathal Heneghan really came into his own in the second half and was a thorn in Bohola/Moy Davitt’s’ side.

Stephen Comer, Darren O’Malley, Liam Cregg and Sean Burke were also very prominent in what was a great day for the Michael Glavey’s club.

Bohola/Moy Davitts were heartbroken at the end of the game but they contributed to what was a thrilling spectacle. Mark Regan, James Mulderrig, Alan Bourke and Brian Heneghan were very prominent all through, but their star turn was former Mayo underage star Brian Reape, who scored 1-8 on the day. It was a pity for the Mayo side that he missed that final free, but his contribution to their effort was huge.

Michael Glavey’s now prepare for a Connacht final against the Galway champions Claregalway. If they show the same skill and determination that we saw in MacHale Park last Sunday then they are well fit to land the title.

It is seldom that Roscommon teams go to MacHale Park and come home with a win in the championship.

What’s seldom is wonderful, and Glavey’s should take a bow, but hopefully they are not finished yet.

Key Moments Seamus Duke First-Half The sides shared six points in an electric opening 10 minutes with Stephen Comer (free), Andy Glennon and Conor Hussey on target for Glavey’s.

Glavey’s forged ahead after a superb spell, with points from Darren O’Malley (a ’45), and two points from Andy Glennon (one free).

Points from James Mulderrig and Brian Reape narrowed the gap to one by the 22nd minute.

Scores from Conor Hussey (an inspirational effort from 40 metres), another ‘bomb’ from Andy Glennon from 45 metres, a Stephen Comer free and a lovely point from Caoileann Fitzmaurice left the score at 0-10 0-5 by the 29th minute.

Points from Brian Reape (a free) and Brian Heneghan saw Bohola/Moy Davitts narrow the gap to three by the halftime whistle.

Half-Time Score: Michael Glavey’s 0-10 Bohola/Moy Davitts 0-7

Second Half The sides shared four points on the resumption with Caoileann Fitzmaurice and Cathal Heneghan on the mark for Glavey’s. Then Alan Bourke fisted a point to leave it 0-12 to 0-10 by the 36th minute in favour of the Roscommon men.

A minute later Bohola/Moy Davitts struck for a superbly worked goal. Sub Darragh Ruane and Sean Kelly did the spadework, and Brian Reape finished expertly to put his side ahead for the first time.

Andy Glennon pointed a difficult free only to see Reape edge his side ahead again with a fisted effort in the 40th minute.

Points from Stephen Comer and Sean Burke (a brilliant team score) saw Glavey’s back in front again. But points from Reape (free) and sub Liam Byrne meant that it was the Mayo side who led by a point with 46 minutes played, 1-13 to 0-15.

Then Glavey’s kicked for home and scored four super points without reply. Cathal Heneghan was on target and Andy Glennon pointed three frees under serious pressure to leave it 0-19 to 1-13 with five minutes left.

Bohola Moy/Davitts kept coming. Mark Regan drove forward to score a super point in the 57th minute and when Reape scored another pressure free from 35 metres in the 59th minute, the gap was down to just one.

Bohola/Moy Davitts corner back Conal Quinn was then red-carded for an off the ball incident, but it was the Mayo men who were coming in search of the equaliser in injurytime. Their chance came in the 64th minute when Brian Reape lined up that 35-metre free but for once he was off target, and Glavey’s had survived.

Glavey’s captain Conor Hussey takes on Darragh Ruane during last Sunday’s Connacht Club IFC SemiFinal in Castlebar. Pic: Mick McCormack

Final Score: Michael Glavey’s 0-19 Bohola/Moy Davitts 1-15

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O’Malley: ‘We’ll give final our best shot!’  SEAMUS DUKE

Darren O’Malley couldn’t hide his delight following last Sunday’s win over Bohola/Moy Davitts in Castlebar and was looking forward to a provincial decider in Dr Hyde Park.

“We are absolutely thrilled, we wanted a good performance today because we were poor in this competition two years ago, so it was great to come out and play well and win. It was a great game as well so that’s a bonus and to beat a good team

like we met today is brilliant.

“They were never out of it, and they stuck with us to the very end but after they came at us at the start of the second half we weathered the storm. We won a few kick-outs when we needed to, and we got some great scores too to keep the scoreboard ticking over all the time.

“We are really looking forward to the Connacht final now. It’s our first one (provincial final) so it will be a new experience for us and we will give it our best shot,” he concluded.

Wides:

Michael Glavey’s 5 (4 first-half) Bohola/Moy Davitts 7 (2 first-half)

Red Cards: Michael Glavey’s 0 Bohola/Moy Davitts 1 (Conal Quinn 57) Black Cards: Michael Glavey’s 1 (John Finan, 45) Bohola/Moy Davitts 0.

Yellow cards: Michael Glavey’s 1 (Cathal Heneghan) Bohola/Moy Davitts 1 (Ronan Healy) Scores from play: Michael Glavey’s 0-10 Bohola/Moy Davitts 1-8 Bohola/Moy Davitts’ Conal Quinn gets his marching orders in the closing stages.

Man of the Match: Andrew Glennon (Michael Glavey’s)

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Roscommon manager Kevin McStay patrols the sideline with coach Liam McHale during Roscommon’s AllIreland Quarter-Final replay defeat to Mayo in Croke Park. Pic: Andrew Fox

‘I see trouble ahead!’

McStay predicts fixtures “free for all”  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay says that he is predicting troubled times ahead with regard to fixtures when it comes to April 2018. Under the new fixtures list the GAA have decreed that April will have to be totally dedicated to club action. However, McStay says that it will be a “free for all” with regard to county training, with many teams playing big games early in May. “In Connacht for instance, Mayo are playing Galway on May 13th and if anyone thinks that the Mayo and Galway teams will not be training in April then they are suffering from serious delusions. Leitrim are playing in

New York on the first Sunday in May so they will surely be training in April too.

“If Roscommon want to prepare properly to beat the likes of Galway or Mayo then we have to be looking at making preparations in April. I will be meeting the Roscommon CCCC in the next week to discuss the situation but I have a responsibility to ensure that Roscommon are properly prepared for the championship and there is sure to be a conflict of interest,” he said.

“We have a situation where there is a mandatory stop to all GAA activities between the 20th and 28th December and to enforce that I understand that the GAA have suspended their insur-

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ance scheme between those dates, which would mean that if anything happens to any player in that period they would not have insurance. I have not heard of any such plans for April but the situation looks chaotic to me as it stands.

“We will be starting our (inter-county) season earlier and playing more games. Our aim is to get into the Super 8 and in that case we will be playing more games than ever before,” he concluded.

The Roscommon senior manager confirmed that the three Daly brothers Niall, Conor and Ronan and Cathal Cregg are back with the Roscommon panel. A number of new additions to the panel will also begin training soon

including Finbar Cregg, Tadgh McKenna, Ross Timothy, Aengus Lyons, Philip Neilan and Conor Hussey. McStay says that the situation with regard to Neil Collins remains unclear.

There are now 43 players on a provisional panel. Training will start on December 1st but all players are on individual programmes at the moment.

In December there will be in-house matches on Sunday 3rd, Sunday 17th and Sunday 31st and there have been challenge games arranged for Sunday, December 10th (v Offaly), and Tuesday, December 19th (v Westmeath).

It is hoped to give some of the newer members of the panel a run in those games alongside the more established panel members.

Brigid’s face uphill task in Tuam AIB Connacht Club SFC Semi-Final: Corofin (Galway) v St. Brigid’s on Sunday in Tuam Stadium at 2 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

St. Brigid’s face an uphill task when they face Connacht champions Corofin for the second year in a row in this year’s Connacht semi-final in Tuam on Sunday. Brigid’s will want to forget the 2016 meeting as the Galway men romped to a 2-13 to 0-5 win in the final, which was played in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Brigid’s will take solace from the fact that they are playing much better football this year and they have improved with every game they played in this year’s championship. However let’s be under no illusions, they face a top class side in this match.

Corofin have just completed a five in a row of titles in Galway, which is a considerable achievement. They defeated Mountbellew by ten points (214 to 0-10) in the final and that was despite having Cathal Silke sent off at the end of the first half. They are a formidable out-

fit who will not only be eyeing up a Connacht title but an AllIreland title too.

They have many familiar names who have been on the scene for many years and they have bags of big match experience. Bernard Power is their goalkeeper who has played many times for Galway in recent seasons. Full-back is the evergreen Kieran Fitzgerald, an All-Ireland senior winner with Galway in 2001 and still an outstanding defender at this level.

Kieran Molloy and Liam Silke will be in the half-back line while Michael Farragher and Ronan Steede are a very formidable midfield duo. Up front, Gary Sice, Jason Leonard, Ian Burke and Michael Lundy are all top class attackers and not alone are they talented, they can mix it physically too.

Brigid’s will be hoping that they can improve again on Sunday even from their county final display. Shane Mannion will be between the posts. Niall McInerney, the revitalised Peter

Domican and Darragh Sheehy are a solid full-back line but they will have their hands full on Sunday.

Ronan Stack, Ian Kilbride and Johnny Murray look the most likely half-back line. Garvan Dolan and Eddie Nolan will have a huge task at midfield as possession in that sector will be vital as usual.

But it is up front that Brigid’s will have to shine and they certainly have some great performers there. Senan Kilbride, Brian Stack, Padraig Kelly, Cathal McHugh, Darren Dolan and Eoin Sheehy will know that they will have to be on top of their game on Sunday.

I am expecting a far better show from St. Brigid’s this time around but it would be unrealistic to ignore the claims of what is a really strong Corofin team who will be hard to beat in Tuam. Anything is possible in the club championship but it would be a big surprise if Brigid’s were to prevail.

Prediction: Corofin

GAA RESULTS Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC Semi-Final St. Faithleach’s 2-13 Michael Glavey’s 1-9 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1A FC Pádraig Pearses 4-7 Strokestown 2-12 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1B FC St Dominic’s 3-17 Roscommon Gaels 2-7 Clann na nGael 1-12 Oran 1-11 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2A FC Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-12 St. Faithleach’s 2-7 St. Ciaran’s 5-13 Boyle 1-9 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2B FC Elphin-Ballinameen 3-6 Western Gaels 0-9 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 FC Éire Óg 4-12 St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s 3-5

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Sunday, November 12th Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1B FC (2 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Dominic’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2A FC (2 pm) At Fuerty: St. Ciaran’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Faithleach’s Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2B FC (2 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Western Gaels At Orchard Park: ElphinBallinameen v St. Croan’s Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 FC (2 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Kilbride At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s

UNDERAGE UPDATE Friday, November 10th Connacht Club Minor B FC Final At Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Annagh Rovers.

7 pm Connacht Club Minor A FC Final At Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence: St. Brigid’s v Balla.

8.15 pm Sunday, November 12th U13 Féile Division Two (12 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Ciaran’s v Strokestown

LADIES UPDATE

Garvan Dolan contests a high ball with Daithi Burke during last year’s Connacht Club SFC Final between St. Brigid’s and Corofin in Carrick-onShannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Results Joe Simons Builders Providers Ladies MFC Division 3 Western Gaels 5-7 St. Michael’s/Kilglass Gaels 3-9 Fixtures Joe Simons Builders Providers Ladies MFC SemiFinals Division 2 (12 pm) Boyle v Oran Kilbride v St. Brigid’s Joe Simons Builders Providers Ladies MFC SemiFinals Division 2 (12 pm) St. Barry’s v Elphin/Kilmore Castlerea v Shannon Gaels