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Tommy Fleming brings his Special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle this December 3rd. A special night of music and song with his band in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle, it’s 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 0719618000 with special overnight packages, or from www. tommyfleming.com or on 086-2313633 for concert tickets only. Tommy is regarded as one of the finest singers worldwide and is enjoying a hugely successful career. It promises to be a great night for a great cause! Compiled by PAUL HEALY

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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that it is very positive that works are progressing well on the new purpose-built Air Ambulance landing area and carparking facilities at Ballaghaderreen GAA Club. Senator Hopkins stated: “I have been working very closely with the committee and Minister Michael Ring

to secure €30,000 CLÁR funding. “These works, when fully completed, will allow the air ambulance to land on a solid surface. It will therefore allow the ground ambulance to drive close to the helicopter quickly and transfer patients more efficiently. “In the past the air ambu-

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Local girls progress in Gael Linn competition Despite tough opposition at the recent preliminary heat of Comórtas Díospóireachta An Phiarsaigh 2017 held in Ballinasloe, young debaters from Meánscoil Mhuire, Convent of Mercy, Roscommon, have qualified through to the next round of the competition. First up to the podium on the day were the junior team from Roscommon along with St. Mary’s College, Galway, who advocated that the Rose of Tralee competition should be done away with (‘Ba cheart deireadh a chur le comórtas ‘Rós Thrá Lí!) while the students of Merlin College, Galway and St. Raphael’s College, Loughrea, disagreed. In the end, it was the Roscommon girls (Méabh Ní Fhearghaíl, Síoda Nic Aonghusa, Isabelle Ní Stiofáin) and the Merlin College team who won over the adjudicators. Later on that afternoon, the topical motion ‘Is Parthas turasói-

reachta í Éire an lae inniu!’ (The Ireland of today is a tourist Paradise!) tested the knowledge and resourcefulness of the senior teams from the same schools, St. Mary’s College, Roscommon Convent of Mercy and St. Raphael’s, who were joined this time by hosts, Ardscoil Mhuire. Once again, the young orators from Meánscoil Mhuire, Roscommon (Imani tSatiashvili, Niamh Petrie and Síofra Ní Mhathúna) were confident in their delivery and were deemed winners on the night, along with their peers from Ardscoil Mhuire, Ballinasloe. The successful Roscommon teams now look forward to the challenge of round two, due to take place before the Christmas holidays. Teachers Maria Mhic Cárthaigh and Sharon Ní Cheallaigh prepared the teams for the debates, and they were very pleased with their pupils’ performances!

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel attending a Charity Fashion Event hosted by Charlie O’Brien (of RosMed Pharmacy) as he celebrates 30 years in business in Roscommon were Gillian McLoughlin and Nuala Dolan. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Saturday In Roscommon Arts Centre, comedian PJ Gallagher explodes on to the stage for what turns out to be a delightfully zany and high-energy gig. His support act was the easy-going Eric Lalor. It took the audience a while to ‘get going’, an initially lacklustre response which Lalor was quick to pick up on (and duly tease everyone about). But audience and warm-up act soon warmed to eachother and the droll quips of the comedian/actor created plenty of laughter as likeable Lalor won us over! The headline act was PJ Gallagher of Naked Camera renown. When he arrived on stage, the pace quickened. A certain Intermediate Hurling team from Kilkenny were soon in his firing line. I hadn’t really known what to expect from Gallagher. He doesn’t do ‘conventional jokes’, but then not many of the ‘modern’ stand-up comedians do. But he was very entertaining, basically the messer from school but with the skill, courage and humour to take his messing to the stage! Gallagher passed the following test – he had us all talking about his stories and quoting his lines long after the gig. Overall, a very enjoyable night in a superb venue.

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Another self-serving, wriggling, utterly lacking in credibility attempt at verbal escapology by a cornered Irish politician. Interviewed this morning by a pretty forensic (not to mention impatient) Aine Lawlor, Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald tries her best

The youngster is Nyala’s first calf and the birth marks another significant success for Dublin Zoo as part of the European Endangered Species Programme, established to assist the survival of the southern white rhinoceros. The newest member of the herd now joins Sam, Reni, Chaka, Zanta, Nyala, Ashanti and Zuko (born at Dublin Zoo in 2016). Dublin Zoo is open seven days a week from 9.30 am to 4 pm. For further information on Dublin Zoo visit www. facebook.com/dublinzoo and www.dublinzoo.ie.

to wriggle free of the clouds now hanging over her. She fails. It’s all to do with the Maurice McCabe whistleblower scandal and the response of senior Gardai to the seismic implications of the saga. All to do with attempts to assassinate McCabe’s character in the most reprehensible way and the issue of how much the then-Justice Minister Fitzgerald knew, and when she knew it. Needless to say, this being Irish politics, it has descended into farce. I am tempted to say that Fitzgerald ‘saw no email, heard no email’.... Fitzgerald’s position is that she “can’t remember” an internal Department of Justice email which raised very interesting/serious issues in relation to a developing row between the legal team for the then-Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan and lawyers for whistleblower Maurice McCabe. Ms. Fitzgerald now seeks to dismiss the farce by saying that the email – now published – made it clear that there was no role for her, as then-Justice Minister, with regard to the row. Interestingly, the ‘can’t remember’ bit is quite convenient for Ms. Fitzgerald and Taoiseach Varadkar, a handy retort to any grumpy suggestions that they may have misled people about precisely when the thenJustice Minister knew of attempts by senior Gardai to attack the reputation of McCabe. (Declaration of some interest here: as I’ve pointed out before in this column, I’m related to Maurice McCabe). That sound you hear in the background is of senior Government figures and Department officials desperately backpeddling and scrambling around in the dark (hoping they don’t get tripped by wandering emails).

I gather that the latest version of ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ is up and running. Hard to watch at times but, on balance, a bit more palatable than ‘I’m a celebrity Irish politician, get me out of this corner.’ Anyways, I’ve assessed senior Gardai’s approach to the whistleblower situation and the role of the Enda Kenny-led Government (in which Leo Varadkar and Frances Fitzgerald were prominent members) and I’ve come to a considered evaluation, without any recourse (by me) to tribunals, senior counsel, lie detectors or pyschologists. It stank.

Wednesday On Morning Ireland today, news that Gardai have seized a haul of jewellery during raids in Kerry. Hopefully not some of those spare All-Ireland medals melted down…

Thursday It having been a Wednesday night (when the Roscommon People goes to bed) I couldn’t make it to the auction of a famous painting which we hope (well, the purchaser certainly does) was the work of that handy artist, Leonardo da Vinci. Certainly not an auction to attend if you had a head cold and a tendency to sneeze/raise your hand. On radio this morning they played a clip, and a mouthwatering one it was. The highest bidder was on 370 million dollars. The auctioneer asked if they was any more bids. “400 million”. Extraordinary. It’s certainly ‘another world.’ The very next

item on the radio referenced the fact that over 3,000 children are homeless in Ireland and that many of them will be without a home at Christmas.

This Friday… He was a warrior and a stylist too, that Colm O’Rourke, whose exploits as a Meath marksman it was a pleasure to witness. Since hanging up his boots he’s become the voice of reason (what could I possibly be insinuating?!) on The Sunday Game, and a respected Sunday Independent columnist. Colm will be guest of honour tomorrow night (Friday) when the Club Rossie Annual Banquet takes place in the Hodson Bay Hotel. The event promises to be a great night out and will feature the presentation of medals to the 2017 Connacht Senior Football Champions. As our friends in Club Rossie point out: “Attendees can relive the season gone by while enjoying a five-course meal and live music.” There were a small number of tickets remaining as we went to press so there’s still time to book your place at this great GAA celebration. Tickets are €50 each or €400 for a table of ten. Contact the Roscommon GAA Office, Racecourse Road, Roscommon (open from 10 am to 4 pm), David on 086-8399584 or Brian on 087-2420896. And if Colm O’Rourke mentions Meath’s heartbreaking (for us) defeat of Roscommon in the 1991 All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final, just pause for breath and mention our demolition of Sean Boylan’s great team on a very wet day in Kiltoom (in the NFL, in 1990).

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Boyle Primary Care Centre to open soon? Senator Frank Feighan has been informed by the HSE that the opening date for the new Boyle Primary Care Centre will be confirmed shortly. “I am disappointed with the delays and that the HSE’s timelines have not been met but I look forward to the opening of this new facility in the near future. “The HSE has informed me that the centre was handed over on Tuesday, November 7th. The HSE says the delay in the handover was because construction over-ran and the certification process

for the building took longer than anticipated. “I understand that the Dental and Ophthalmology equipment for the facility is currently being commissioned and training is being organised for staff on systems within the buildings, including Fire Safety training. “The HSE has outlined to me that a date for opening will be set shortly and I will continue to keep the pressure on to ensure this state-of-the-art Primary Care Centre will be open to the public as soon as possible”.

CCTV ‘vital in ﬁght against crime’ Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said the importance of community-based CCTV schemes must not be underestimated in the fight against rural crime. “As a TD from a rural constituency I am keenly aware of the importance of communitybased CCTV schemes and the vital role these schemes play in helping to tackle the increasing problems of escalating crime in rural areas. I am also aware that CCTV has also aided policing and helping to tackle burglary gangs who roam around the country and this can be a problem in

my constituency with many gangs targeting rural areas,” said Deputy Murphy. The Community-based CCTV Scheme provides financial assistance to community organisations towards the capital costs associated with establishing a locally-based CCTV system. “I know there has been some debate about the ethical use of community-based CCTV systems. The Data Protection Commissioner has confirmed that it will examine the status of these schemes. The Code of Practice governing the scheme commits to ensuring that there is no improper use of CCTV

equipment, and that all legal obligations set down in the Data Protection Acts are met. The ANPR system is only monitored from the local Garda Divisional HQ. These stations are open 24/7 and always have a Garda presence. “Community-based CCTV schemes, the introduction of which was secured by Fianna Fáil under the Confidence and Supply Arrangement, have helped to tackle rural crime and helped to make communities feel safer. It’s important that the rollout of the scheme continues to receive our support,” said Deputy Murphy.

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Christmas spirit in Ballyleague-Lanesborough No less than nineteen residents of the BallyleagueLanesborough area came out on Saturday to put up the Christmas lights in Ballyleague village. Chairman Noel Moran led by example, secretary Margaret Thompson provided the refreshments, and well done to Len & June, Tom, Lee, Jimmy, Denis, Tim, Mike, Seamus, Tom, Gerry, Michael, John Francis, Noel, Micheal (and his super machine), Ciaran and John for all their hard work. Superb work was done by the group throughout the day, and 90 per cent of lights are now up.

This leaves just a few hours’ work left next week on Saturday so thank you to everyone who came along and helped. More hands make lighter work – and on this occasion, we got fantastic support from throughout the community, so thanks to all. If you are an electrician and can help with some of the connection work next weekend, please email Noel at keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com. The Christmas lights in Ballyleague will be switched on by one of our most loyal volunteers Mr. Denis Dunne on Friday, December 8th after Mass.

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New Psychotherapy Practice Opens in Roscommon A new psychotherapy practice has opened in Roscommon, offering professional and confidential psychotherapy and counselling services to the people of the Midlands. Evermind was established by Petrina Timoney, left, a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist, who trained for 5 years with the Tivoli Institute in Dublin, before relocating to the midlands last year. She explains, “There is a growing awareness in recent years about the importance of proactively minding your mental health, and seeking support in times of crisis and emotional difficulty. Therapy offers a safe space for people to explore issues that are impacting negatively on their lives, and over time, it can help to effect change. “Increasingly however people are also attending therapy to better understand themselves – why they are the way they are, and react to things the way they do. People may wish to examine their present circumstances, to look at their behavioural and relationship patterns or to focus on their personal learning and growth. Therapy can offer support in times of illness, but is also beneficial in promoting wellness.” Evermind is located in Monksland, on the outskirts of Athlone. For further information, or to make an appointment, please visit www.evermind.ie or call 083 170 70 72. Feeling Anxious, Angry, Confused, Sad, Stressed, Overwhelmed, Numb?

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Connacht Intermediate Club Football joy for Michael Glavey’s: Pictured celebrating after the final whistle were Robyn Keane, Chloe Hurley, Cora Hurley, Eimear Keane and Rachel Deering. Picture: Andrew Fox

Clothes collection Lisaniskey N.S. Parents’ Association are organising a clothes collection. We are collecting clean clothes, curtains, towels, soft toys, shoes, handbags and belts. Collection of items will take place at Clooneycolgan Community Centre in Oran parish on Sunday, 26th of November (10.30 am-12 noon), Wednesday, 29th of November (9 am10 am) and Thursday, 30th of November (9 am-10 am). All donations are greatly appreciated.

An afternoon of prayer in Curraghboy Prayers for the Protection of Life and the Preservation of Faith in Ireland will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Sunday (26th) commencing at 2.30 pm with Fr. Seamus O’Donohue. All are most welcome. Contact 086-4054489 for more information.

Table quiz in Spells A table quiz in aid of Ballaghaderreen Community Park will take place in Spells Bar on Pound Street on Thursday, December 7th at 8.30 pm sharp. A table of 4 costs €40. To book a table contact 085-8492213. All support appreciated.

Christmas Fair in Ballinagare on Sunday Ballinagare Community Centre Ladies Club are holding a Christmas Fair on this coming Sunday, 26th of November from 12 noon to 4 pm in the Community Centre (behind the Church). There will be crafts, cakes and produce, raffles and many other stalls. All welcome. No admission charge. Come along and join us for some festive fun and shopping

Mass for Healing in Curraghboy A Special Mass for Healing of the Family Tree will take place at Our Lady Star of the

Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Friday, December 1st commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. Confessions will be available from 7 pm, prior to Holy Mass and individual blessings for healing will take place after Mass. All are welcome.

Lisnamult November Draw winners The following are the winners of Lisnamult’s November Draw: €100 Alex Brady; €100 Caroline Tully; €50 Vilma Eakins; €25 Pat White; €25 Jason Gannon; €25 Pat King.

Ballymoe’s Christmas Craft Fair The annual Ballymoe Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, November 26th in the Fr. Flanagan Centre, Ballymoe from 11.30 am to 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 all the family! Stallholders can contact Eileen on 0864527060 to book a table.

Free garden bird event Join Jamie Durrant from BirdWatch Ireland and find out how to feed birds effectively with the best types of food and feeders, at their free garden bird event, in the Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle, on Sunday, 26th of November at 2 pm. You’ll also discover how to identify different birds and how to encourage them to nest in your garden. All are welcome.

Ballymoe Development Group AGM All members of the community of Ballymoe, sports groups and activity groups are invited to the AGM of Ballymoe Development Centre Ltd. The past few years have been very success-

ful with a number of projects being completed as well as the development of the group’s supporting role with local sub-committees, who have bright new ideas to the community. The AGM takes place on Tuesday, November 28th at 8 pm at the Fr. Flanagan Memorial Centre. Under the group’s Constitution, changes to the membership of the existing committee is necessary. The group is therefore earnestly requesting everyone to attend this meeting in order to secure the future of the centre.

A thank you from SVP! Organisers at the St. Vincent de Paul St. Coman’s Conference in Roscommon town would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to their recent church gate collection. The amount raised was €1,878.

Annual Ladies Night at the Mart Roscommon Mart will play host to its annual Ladies’ Night on Monday, December 4th at 8 pm in the mart canteen. Highlights on the night include: Flower Arranging by Anne Harlow, Signature Flowers; Holistic Massage & Aromatherapy by Marian Noone; Nutrition with Anne Quirke and Rachel Feeley Designs’ bespoke hats and jewellery. This event includes free admission with refreshments served and raffle on the night with all proceeds going to charity.

Christmas Craft and Fair Market in Glenamaddy – free family event! Glenamaddy Town Twinning Committee is set to host a Christmas Craft and Fair Market this Sunday (26th) from 11 am to 4 pm at the Community Centre on the Creggs Road. This is a free admission family event. The market will feature over 35 food and craft local producers, face painting and craft activities for kids, raffle with fantastic spot prizes and music performed by Craobh Tom Morrison CCE from 12 to 1 pm. Santa will also visit the Credit Union the day before, on Saturday 25th, from 1 pm to 3 pm!

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Junior Cert student Danielle Saunderson who took third place in the 3rd annual CEIST Bake Off All-Ireland ﬁnal is pictured above with her Home Economics teacher Ms. Michelle Cleary and Catherine Leyden (Odlum’s and Ireland AM).

The Convent of Mercy Chamber Choir, directed by Ms. Siofra Byrne were prizewinners of Lyric FM- Choirs for Christmas, Feis Ceoil, Wesley College Interschools Choir Competition, Sligo Choral Festival, Navan Choral Festival and Youth Choir of the Year Competition 2017.

The 2017 All-Ireland winning Convent of Mercy Cadette Volleyball team. Back: L-R: Ms. Sarah Farragher (P.E. teacher and coach), Marie Kelly, Ellen Irwin, Chloe Egan, Mia Fallon, Emily Horan, Amy McNeill, Ciara Farrell. Front: L-R: Sarah Scally, Mairead Tully, Ella Killion, Sheena Kilroe, Amy Hanly.

Pictured above are some of the students from the Convent of Mercy Leaving Cert Class 2017 who achieved in excess of 500 points in the Leaving Certiﬁcate examination.

The Convent of Mercy scooped the 2017 Bord Gais Theatre Award in the category ‘Best Musical Number’ for the performance of ‘Be Our Guest’ in last year’s school production of Beauty and the Beast. Pictured above with Aoibhín Garrihy who presented the award are members of the cast, Shauna Mannion Feeley, Sheena Kilroe, Amy Hanly, Roisin Tully, Mairead Tully , Emma Donnelly, Zara Hunt with Musical Director Mrs. Siofra Byrne.

Convent of Mercy students Amy Curley, Niamh Tully, Ellen Doorly and Jane Devine pictured with their teacher Ms. Edel Connolly and Business Woman, Entrepreneur and Broadcaster Norah Casey after receiving the Make a Wish Foundation School Entrepreneurship Award. The girls raised €4,500 for the Foundation.

Pictured above are Convent of Mercy 6th year students Ellen Doorly, Zoe Finan and Aife Feeley with their teacher Ms. Edel Connolly who have made through to the national ﬁnal of the Business Professional Women’s Public Speaking Competition after winning the regional ﬁnal last week.

Aoibhe Tiernan (left) and Aoife Donnellan pictured at last week’s University College Dublin’s Entrance Scholars ceremony held in O’Reilly Hall UCD. The awards recognise outstanding academic achievement and are presented to students who achieve over 560 points in the Leaving Certiﬁcate examination.

Macalla-the Convent of Mercy magazine is published annually. The 2017 publication, under the guidance of teachers Ms. Claire Burke and Ms. Letitia Mulleague was the 45th edition of the magazine and was launched by Senator Marie- Louise O’Donnell. Pictured above are members of the Macalla 2017 Team. Back L-R: Ruth Mc Neill, Rachel Nally, Ciara Corcoran, Emma Feerick, Gillian Banahan. Front: Marie Kelly and Ellen Irwin.

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members of their groups. Participants do not need to have any background or formal experience in leading physical activities. These workshops take place all over the country throughout the

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Pictured attending a Ladies Night fundraising event in Dalton’s, Fuerty were Christina Croghan and Michelle Lambert. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured attending a Ladies Night fundraising event in Dalton’s, Fuerty were Roma Connolly and Maura Galvin. Picture: Andrew Fox

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CONGRATULATIONS, AISLING Pictured is Aisling Duke, Antogher Road, Roscommon who received her BSc (Hons) Degree recently at a conferring ceremony at DCU.

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Pictured attending a Ladies Night fundraising event in Dalton’s, Fuerty were Ursula Kelly (Midas Makeup) and Fiona Johnston. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Farmers’ information meeting at Roscommon Mart There will be a farmers’ information meeting in the Roscommon Mart canteen on Thursday, November 30th at 8 pm. Topics up for discussion will include: Making a Will, Stamp Duty on land sales, Farm Insurance, Regulations for Trailer Towing Weights, Driving Licence Requirements, Farm and Plant Security and Road Safety Awareness.

Drama Festival Committee promotes drama in local schools Roscommon Drama Festival Committee, supported by Creative Ireland Funding administered by Roscommon Co. Council, recently organised one-day workshops in the three post-primary schools in Roscommon Town. The workshops were facilitated by Brendan Murray, a graduate of the Gaiety School of Acting and UCD, who holds an Honours MA in Modern Drama Studies. He has worked as an actor/director for over 20 years in Dublin and Galway and is currently Artistic Director of Áras Inis Gluaire/Erris Arts Centre in Belmullet. Brendan is an esteemed adjudicator on the Drama Festival Circuit and returns to Roscommon Arts Centre to adjudicate this year’s festival which runs from Friday 2nd to Saturday 10th March 2018. The Roscommon Drama Festival workshops were highly participative and offered students in the Transition Year programmes an opportunity to explore different approaches to building a character for stage. By engaging with theatre games and exercises and improvisation and gestural techniques, participants were brought through various scenarios that allowed them to express physical and mental impulses and to apply them to both scripted and adlibbed situations. Feedback from all three schools was very positive. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the teachers coordinating the Transition Year programmes were hoping that this would not be a once-off experience.

Collaborative Arts event at The Core This weekend, on Friday evening 24th and all day Saturday 25th of November, there will be a collaborative exhibition of local artists at The Core, located where Church Street and Abbey Street meet in Roscommon town. The artists involved are Graeme Singleton, Frances McGonigle and Eamon Hayden, as well as guest artist Azura Whitley Jones. The event will be officially opened by artist and human rights activist Anne Rigney, who will be a guest speaker at the event. It comprises of paintings as well as handcrafted items and books original to the artists, which will celebrate and explore their imaginative and insightful artwork. Artist Graeme Singleton’s works include portraiture as well as contemporary and expressionistic pieces, which convey a narrative of his outlook on life as well as his inner feelings. Included in his exhibition is a series of fluid paintings, which are both colourful and expressionistic, as they portray a clear sense of both emotion and imagination. Graeme, who is renowned for his portraiture of birds, will include paintings of owls and other

Portrait of an owl by Graeme Singleton.

wildlife as part of his wildlife series of paintings. Frances McGonigle, who produces handmade journals, dairies and sketchbooks using traditional methods of bookmaking, will be displaying her craftworks at the exhibition. Each item she produces is handmade and one of a kind and highlight the importance of nurturing human creativity by keeping alive the art of home-crafting items using natural materials. Each item is unique, as opposed to mass-produced, and

Portrait of a footballer by Eamon Hayden.

as Frances explains, when you make something by hand, it is one of a kind and cannot be replicated. Artist Eamon Hayden will have on display a series of portraits depicting football personalities and sporting scenes. His paintings show expression and enthusiasm for the sport, which are painted in a contemporary style. Eamon likes to paint his figures in an abstract manner which are indicative to his style of painting. His paintings favour expression over lifelikeness and

there is an abstract element to his work. Also included in the exhibition are paintings from up and coming artist Azura WhitleyJones, whose paintings show incredible talent and imagination. Azura has been studying art for a number of years, and is renowned for her painting and illustrative works. The exhibition opens at 7.30 pm on Friday, with previewing from 5.30 pm, and runs all day on Saturday (25th). The event is free to members of the public.

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Award for St. Aiden’s School in Monasteraden On the 16th of November, RTÉ presenter Sinead Kennedy hosted the prestigious annual FÍS Film Festival Awards Ceremony where 25 schools from across Ireland were honoured for their filmmaking endeavours. Entries came in from across the country and all nomination categories were tightly contested. After much deliberation the judging panel shortlisted 26 films for the 13th FÍS Film Festival Award Ceremony 2017. A capacity audience in the Helix Theatre, Dublin saw ‘Outstanding Achievement in Film Making’ awards given to schools from across Ireland, from Dublin to Galway and Kerry to Mayo.

St. Aiden’s, Monasteraden received the award for Soundtrack for a heartfelt reminder of the futility of war and touching adaptation of WWI Lieutenant Ewart Alan Mackintoshs’ poem ‘In Memoriam’. Awards were made to schools from Louth, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Cork, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Kildare, Mayo, Galway, Offaly and Dublin. The Kingdom county scooped the coveted Aileen MacKeogh Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film making – FILM OF THE YEAR 2017. The winning film, The Gooseberry Fair’, by Ardfert National School was screened at the ceremony.

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A capacity audience in the Helix Theatre, Dublin saw ‘Outstanding Achievement in Film Making’ awards given to schools from across Ireland, from Dublin to Galway and Kerry to Mayo. St. Aiden’s, Monasteraden received the award for Soundtrack for a heartfelt reminder of the futility of war and touching adaptation of WWI Lieutenant Ewart Alan Mackintoshs’ poem ‘In Memoriam’.

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Supporters’ joy as Michael Glavey’s conquer Connacht!

Connacht Intermediate Club Football joy for Michael Glavey’s: Caoileann Fitzmaurice pictured celebrating with family members after the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

Connacht Intermediate Club Football joy for Michael Glavey’s: Pictured celebrating after the final whistle were Caoileann Fitzmaurice, Deirdre O’Shaughnessy-Beirne and Christine O’Shaughnessy. Picture: Andrew Fox

Connacht Intermediate Club Football joy for Michael Glavey’s: Pictured celebrating after the final whistle were Oisín Grogan, Ann Grogan, Odhran Grogan, John and Barbara Morris. Picture: Andrew Fox

Connacht Intermediate Club Football joy for Michael Glavey’s: Pictured celebrating after the final whistle were a group of young Michael Glavey’s supporters. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Series of fundraising events for Alzheimer’s In order to raise much needed funds for a proposed day care centre in Roscommon town, the Western Alzheimer’s committee in Roscommon have organised a number of fundraising events over the coming weeks. The annual Coffee Morning and Sale of Christmas cards will take place this Friday (24th) at Roscommon Golf Club from 10.30 am to 1 pm. The event will be launched by Roscommon senior football manager, Kevin McStay. All are welcome to come along. On Thursday, December 7th at 8 pm, Ros-

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common Garden Club will host a Gala Night in The Abbey Hotel with all proceeds going towards Western Alzheimer’s. A Choral concert by Cor Comáin will then take place in the Hyde Centre, Roscommon Town on Friday, 15th December at 8 pm with tickets costing €10 available from the Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon office. The Hyde will be transformed into a winter wonderland! Following on from last year’s success, the St. Stephen’s Day Charity Walk will again take

place on Tuesday, December 26th starting at 12 Noon from Hannon’s Hotel. All are welcome to take part. Christmas Cards are also available to purchase at the Western Alzheimer’s office at Goff Street, Roscommon 090-6627816. Western Alzheimer’s and the voluntary Western Alzheimer’s committee Roscommon would like to thank everyone for their support over the last 20 years and look forward to your continued support in reducing the impact of Alzheimer’s.

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A 90-year-old woman was killed when the car she was driving left the road between Castleplunkett and Ballintubber last week. Margaret Flanagan, from Teemanagh, Ballintubber, died after her car crashed into a deep ditch. There was no other vehicle involved in the crash. The deceased had been reported missing to the Gardaí on Thursday when she had failed to return home from an appointment in Castlerea. Gardaí later confirmed that at approximately 12.45 pm on Friday, a vehicle had been located crashed at the side of the road approximately 3km from Castleplunkett. Ms. Flanagan was a native of Belmullet, Co. Mayo but had resided in Ballintubber for the past twenty years having relocated from the USA with her late husband Bernard, who passed away five years ago.

New facilities for Cloverhill NS – Hopkins Senator Maura Hopkins stated that it is very positive that capital funding has been approved for the provision of additional accommodation at Cloverhill National School. Senator Hopkins stated that “Minister Richard Bruton informed me of this decision on Wednesday…that approval has been given for an extra classroom and resource room”. Senator Hopkins continued: “I visited the school recently and have been working hard with the Acting School Principal and Board of Management regarding this matter. “I am also continuing to work closely with them and Minister Richard Bruton in order to secure temporary accommodation in the interim period. This is absolutely necessary to ensure that pupils and teachers have a safe, spacious environment in which to learn”.

Ms. Madeline Carthy, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon recently presented a cheque in memory of her late brother, Mr. John Treacy, to both the Plastic Surgery Department and Palliative Care Services at Roscommon University Hospital. Ms. Carthy made a donation of €2,000 in recognition of the support and care her

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Pictured is Adrian Grealy, on behalf of Abbey Health & Fitness/Abbey Hotel Roscommon presenting a set of jerseys to Club Chairman of Kilbride GAA John O’Connor. Also pictured is Harry Walsh Club Secretary and Noel Kelly.

Madeline makes a presentation to Palliative Care Services. Picture shows Maresa Lannon, HR & Medical Manpower Manager; Dr. Sri Gowda, Consultant Physician; Madeline Carthy; Geraldine Keane, CNS Palliative Care; Sean O’Brien, A/DON and Mary Garvey, General Manager.

Madeline makes a presentation to the Plastic Surgery Department (back row, l to r): Brian McCormack, Management Accountant; Bernie McTague, Staff Nurse; Carmel Caslin, Patient Services; Amanda O’Halloran, RANP; Bernie Finneran, Staff Nurse; Orla Geraghty, Clerical Officer; Mary Garvey, General Manager. Front row, l-r: Madeline Carthy; Ms. Deirdre Jones, Consultant Plastic Surgeon.

The Real Santa has arrived at Tullyboy Farm Santa and Mrs Claus are arriving on 2nd and 3rd of December at Tullyboy Farm for Santa’s rest-up before Christmas Eve – as they do every year. The farm was transformed with hundreds of lights and decorations to welcome Santa and his team. Tinsel and Sparkles were among his entourage and said they hope to finish up a few last-minute toys in the workshop. Professor Dizzy (who got promotion on her 950th birthday) is busy in the Elf School teaching the Elves, which is not always as easy as it seems! There are one or two

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naughty Elves who cause Santa to put his ‘eyes up to Heaven’, so there may soon be openings for a few new trainee Elves. Any children interested should come to Tullyboy Farm any weekend up to Christmas to see Santa and express an interest in the position. While you are there you can meet Dizzy Lizzie who loves her animals and makes sure the children feed them well. The puppies and kittens get lots of cuddles too. Mrs. Claus is a very, very busy woman and needs all the help she can get, making Christmas

pudding, wrapping presents, etc. She also ensures all the children express post their letters to Santa. The other Elves are busy too. Jingle Bells loves driving the festivelit train that transports the children from the farm to Santa’s Parlour. Buddy, who is a giant in Elf World, is Santa’s Personal Assistant and helps Santa when he comes back from his sleigh-rides and sorts out the letters. Santa is so delighted to see the children visiting him at Tullyboy Farm that he gives each of them a good present and has a little chat, that is of course if they are on the good

list (on display in Santa Town), if not, it’s a piece of coal I’m afraid! It’s time to book! Lots and lots of children are coming to see Santa, so you better watch out and book your space soon. Book online at www. tullyboyfarm.com or ring 0719668031 or 087-6325293. Visit is 1.5 hours long. Farmer Matt and crew would like to wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas with thanks for your custom in the past. Tullyboy Farm is a family-run business not in receipt of any state funding, open since 1992.

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FF mental health spokesman to address open forum in Roscommon Fianna Fáil spokesperson for mental health, James Browne will address an open forum on the topic at The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town on Friday, December 1st from 7 to 9 pm. The forum will be chaired by Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy and other guest speakers on the night will include well-known Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) representative, Breege Callaghan as well as service users and family members with their own personal experiences of the mental health services in County Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said the open forum event will aim to examine the future of mental health services in Co. Roscommon. “As we are all aware the recent external review into mental health services in County Roscommon painted a damning indictment of a service in crisis mode.

“While the open forum type event will obviously feature discussion on the external review we also want to examine the future of mental health services in the county as well as giving a platform to the various positive initiatives in relation to mental health which are also taking place in the county. I hope that this event will appeal to a wide audience, particularly young people, so I have also invited TY students from all the main secondary schools in County Roscommon who may be involved with mental health projects,” said Deputy Murphy. “I look forward to some robust and lively discussion on the night and I would appeal to members of the public, service users and those with personal experiences of mental health service to come along to The Abbey Hotel on December 1st.”

Tidy Towns windfall for 60th anniversary! Minister Ring announces €1.4 million scheme  DAN DOONER

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has announced a €1.4 million grant scheme to mark the 60th anniversary of the SuperValu TidyTowns competition next year. Minister Ring made the announcement at the SuperValu Tidy-

Towns award ceremony for the northwest and west region in Westport, Co. Mayo earlier this week. This scheme will allow each local committee to apply for a grant of between €1,000 and €4,000 to support the work they do. Locally, news of the grant scheme has been welcomed by Fine Gael Senators Maura Hopkins and Frank Feighan. Minister Ring said: “This €1.4 million investment by the Government will directly support the local Tidy Towns groups that bring out the best in our towns and villages. 2018 sees the 60th anniversary of SuperValu TidyTowns and this grant scheme is recognition from the Government of the huge

contribution made by citizens in their own communities. “The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has made our country a better place to live in and to visit. The work is carried out on a voluntary basis and we all benefit from it. This investment by the Government will further enhance our towns and villages and represents great value for money.” The Minister added that the scheme was further evidence of the Government’s support for towns and villages. “In October I announced €21.6 million in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme which will help revitalise over 280 towns and villages across rural Ireland.”

Public meeting on Mental Health Report Roscommon County Council is hosting a public meeting in The Abbey Hotel tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm to discuss the Roscommon Mental Health Review ahead of the council’s plenary meeting with Tony Canavan of the HSE on November 27th. Tonight’s meeting will be chaired by Dr. Madeleine Ní Dhalaigh and will provide a forum for the public to discuss their concerns and raise any issues concerning mental health services in Co. Roscommon and the report itself.

Staff from St. Catherine’s Rehab, Respite and Long Stay Care Ward recently presented a cheque to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice Foundation after holding a fundraising coffee morning at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon Town. Pictured at the presentation were Mary Kilcommons, Ena Coyle, Bridie Stephens, Mary Butler, Martina Jennings, CEO, Roscommon/Mayo Hospice Foundation, Mary Higgins (CNM 2), Oliver McGuinness, Roscommon/Mayo Hospice Foundation, Caroline Tully, Ruth Garvey (CNM), Mary McDermott (CNM 3), Frances Grady and Angela Smyth. Picture: Andrew Fox

Leyden calls for more EV fast charging units  DAN DOONER

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Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Cllr. Orla Leyden has welcomed the completion of green E-car spaces to improve the visibility of standard EV charging units in Roscommon Town by Roscommon County Council. Cllr. Leyden, who had highlighted the need for such spaces with her colleague Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, thanked the Roscommon Municipal District Co-ordinator John Mockler for his assistance, and the support of all councillors in the MD. “The new green markings with E-Car clearly visible are a welcome initiative. However these standard charge

point units are slow to charge and can take up to eight hours for a full recharge depending on the vehicle,” she said, before calling on Minister Denis Naughten to ensure that more fast charging units are installed in Co. Roscommon. “I am calling on Minister Denis Naughten to intervene and ensure that fast charging points which can charge an electric vehicle up to 80% in just 25 minutes are installed in all towns throughout County Roscommon and that the network of fast charge points in the country is greatly improved. “I have identified Roscommon Civic Office Carpark as a suitable location in Roscommon Town and the CEO, Eu-

gene Cummins is supportive. It is critical that the necessary infrastructure is put in place to promote and enable the use of more electric vehicles in the county and in the country. “Roscommon County Council have played their part in improving the visibility of EV charging areas thus making it easier for people with electric cars to charge their vehicles The ball is now in the Minister’s court,” she said. Cllr. Leyden also thanked John Mockler for agreeing to provide six one-hour green parking spaces on Main Street in Roscommon Town in the hopes that this initiative will make it easier for people to shop local in the run-up to Christmas.

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Community groups attend Roscommon Public Participation Network County Plenary Members of Roscommon Public Participation Network (PPN) attended the County Plenary in The Hodson Bay Hotel on November 8th. The PPN is a network of community and voluntary, social inclusion and environment organisations in Co. Roscommon. The network is coordinated by a Secretariat of 8 elected members. After a networking opportunity, Secretariat member Michael Kelly opened the meeting and welcomed all groups repre-

sentatives and thanked them for attending. Roscommon County Council Cathaoirleach Councillor Orla Leyden was first to address the Plenary and later took part in the question and answer session. The meeting heard an outline of funding schemes being offered by Roscommon County Council in 2018, an interesting and informative talk by Mr. Pat Murtagh, giving groups food for thought for 2018. PPN Resource Officer, Brenda

McNicholas gave an update on the work of the PPN to date in 2017 and offered the opportunity for groups to feed into the workplan for 2018. All members were encouraged to express their interest in joining Linkage Groups for particular committees. Linkage Groups allow similarly-minded groups to select representatives to speak on their behalf at committee meetings and to also report back on council decisions. Ciaran Mullooly, RTE Midlands Correspondent & author,

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Members of St. Dominic’s Léiriú Stairiúil team who were All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winners were pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Paul Kelly and Philip O’Connor from St. Brigid’s Handball Club who were All-Ireland doubles winners (over 35) received an award. They were pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in Boyle tonight!  PREVIEW BY BRENDAN MCGEE

Anna Robertson, Devon Cleary, Colette Noone, Alison Carter who are set to take part in Boyle Musical Society’s production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ this weekend.

Lights, camera, action! St. Joseph’s Church in Boyle is the new home of Boyle Musical Society’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which opens tonight (Thursday) and runs until Saturday night! In the twelve weeks since rehearsals began, the cast, committee, crew and production team have spent almost every spare moment ensuring that this will be an unforgettable show! So, with a very special new venue for this year only, the lights are set, the soundcheck is complete and the orchestra is tuned up. The clock will be turned back to the days of the Old Testament and the cast is ready to unveil what promises to be Boyle Musical Society’s best show ever! The familiar tale of how Jacob’s (Damien Wallace) treatment of his son Joseph (Jamie Dockery) incurs the wrath of his other sons will be told by narrator Karen Gordon. This outstanding musical opens up on Thursday night, in St. Joseph’s Church when a local cast of 39 (93 including the children’s cast!), which includes many familiar faces, finally

ready tread the boards having prepared since September. This is a show for all the family and features well known songs like ‘Close Every Door’, ‘One More Angel in Heaven’ and ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Boyle Musical Society last staged the show, back in 2001. ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ will open tonight (Thursday) and continue until Saturday (25th) in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle. Tickets are priced at €15 but special concessions of €10 tickets for children, students and senior citizens, will be available for Thursday night’s show. Tickets will also be available at the door, each night. Because of the change of venue this year, there is no specific seat allocation but a reserved area will be allocated to prepurchased tickets. The earlier you arrive at the performance, the better your choice of seat in this area. Tickets can also be booked by telephone on the BMS Ticketline, 087-2736740. Please note that all performances are at 8.30 pm. For further information please go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com You can also follow Boyle Musical Society on Facebook.

Christmas Concert for Fr Devine’s charity work The award-winning Roscommon Solstice Choir are to hold a Christmas Concert in Roscommon Parish Church on Sunday the 3rd of December at 7 pm, along with the renowned St. Brigid’s Choir. The concert is being held in aid of the Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, a charity working to bring peace to and build inter-ethnic schools in Africa. The international charity was founded by Fr. Patrick Devine, a native of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Fr. Patrick will be in attendance on the night. The concert promises to be a fantastic evening of song and joy which will kick-start the Christmas

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There’s a new pub in town! The Brewery opened for business over the August bank holiday but this weekend sees owners Matthew Donnellan and Patrick McEnaney officially open Roscommon town’s newest watering hole with a weekend of live music which will culminate on Sunday night with the big Christmas lights switch-on in the county town. Monaghan man Patrick, who has traded cattle in Roscommon and the west of Ireland for many years, says it was always part of the plan to open a bar in this part of the world. “I’ve known Matthew for the last 14 years, from before I went into the hotel business. He spent a bit of time in Galway and I always said to him if he found anything in the west or in this region to go for it. It was Matthew who found the place down here and we made a phone call, arranged a viewing and quickly decided we’d give it a go. There was a lot of work to be done but we were open for business in time for the August bank holiday,” he said. Matthew Donnellan is an auctioneer from Bailieborough, where Patrick runs The Bailie Hotel with his family. He saw Roscommon’s potential from day one. “We thought Roscommon was a very good town. A good farming town, a proper county town,” he said. Patrick also had a good first impression: “We were very impressed. For us, coming from a farming background, we feel we

Patrick McEnaney and Matthew Donnellan pictured at The Brewery. Picture: Andrew Fox

can communicate and relate to the people in this town. It felt a bit like Bailieborough, but on a larger scale.” “There’s also huge potential in Roscommon as a town,” adds Matthew. As well as farming, the GAA is seen as another activity Roscommon has in common with the northern towns familiar to Patrick and Matthew. “The GAA is a huge thing in this town too. I would have a strong connection with the GAA from playing with Corduff and now coaching at underage level,” said Patrick, before pointing

to names like McNeill, O’Gara and Hayden as evidence of other strong GAA names currently doing business in Roscommon town.

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We thought Roscommon was a very good town. A good farming town, a proper county town – Matthew Donnellan

So what direction will Roscommon town’s newest business take? It was something that was given a great deal of thought and therefore the new surrounds were aimed at attracting a new clientele,

the August bank holiday weekend. “We wanted a place where people could come in and enjoy a quiet drink in pleasant surroundings. It can’t be in a better spot, it’s in the ‘Temple Bar of

Roscommon’, just sitting off the Market Square.” Patrick adds that The Brewery is quickly becoming part of a regular night out in Roscommon. “I found from working last Saturday night that a younger clientele are starting to come now. They have their two or three drinks and then maybe move on, which they’re very welcome to do.” Matthew was also positive about the future of tourism and the pub trade in town in general. “People think the pub business is dying in Ireland but if you do it right and run a good

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now serving at The Square! show, people will always be out. The amount of people coming to the town from outside and staying over night and popping into us is unbelievable. It’s a good town for people looking to enjoy a night away or a weekend break.” There’s good value as well as good service on offer at The Brewery and the owners are only getting started. Matthew says: “We believe we are offering good value and service. A pint of Guinness at The Brewery is just €4!” Patrick agreed before insisting the owners wouldn’t be resting on their laurels. “Listen, we’re still a work in progress but we will be looking to add to what we already have on offer in the way of gins and other drinks. We’re very thankful to the people of Roscom-

mon for the support and welcome that they have given us so far. “Looking ahead and by way of thanks, we hope to do a Christmas Draw with Eddie Quinn providing live music on the night on the 21st of December. There will be lots of prizes up for grabs on the night!” He reiterated that The Brewery was continuously looking at ways of improving the business and was currently looking at the possibility of adding new staff. As for this weekend and the official opening of The Brewery, Matthew reckons there will be plenty of entertainment on offer. “We have plenty on for the official opening including live entertainment on Friday night from Paul Leavy who is a well-known performer in

New opening hours and more! 1st The As of Friday, December ay to nd Mo Brewery will open on d an am .30 Saturday at 10 . pm .30 12 at Sundays all The Brewery caters for sm and gs rin the ga parties and other food as well offers a variety of finger and sports. as the best in live music

the north-east as well as a barbeque. “On Saturday there will be more live music with Kieran Rosney. We’ll also have a free draw for a weekend away. Then on Sunday we’ll have the big switch-on of the Christmas lights and plenty of activity inside and outside The Brewery, including free giveaways for the kids and music with local artists from 7 to 9 pm.” In truth, The Brewery couldn’t have picked a better weekend for an official opening. With Christmas magic in the air it is in a prime location for those looking for a warm, relaxed spot for drink and some craic. As for the new owners, Matthew and Patrick are two men who certainly seem capable of organising a festive pick-me-up in The Brewery.

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Already a familiar figure behind the bar at The Brewery, Matthew is ready to make a success of Roscommon’s newest pub. “I’ve been an auctioneer for 17 years or so, specialising in property and livestock throughout Ireland, having grown up with a farming background in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. “I would say I’m an outgoing person. I’m always up for the banter and the bit of craic and being involved in the pub trade was always something that was in my system.” Having recently turned 40, Matthew felt the time was right to seriously consider the right opportunity.

“I’ve known Pat for the last 14 years and we were always on the look-out for an opportunity, both in the west of Ireland and here in Roscommon too. Nothing really appealed to us until we saw the premises in Roscommon town. We saw the great potential in the pub and the town itself and we felt the time was right to act.” The two businessmen had great help locally from the word go. “I have to say, JJ Horan was a great help to us and so too was David Diffley in John Earley’s office. To be honest, we’ve had great support from businesses throughout the town, too many to mention really. It’s been very encouraging and we’re very grate-

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ful. I’m also very grateful to Bernie Kelly for all her hard work too.” While Matthew and Patrick are equal partners

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do something else. It’s a huge change and I was actually getting married that year and building a house but we felt that we had to give the hospitality business a go.” While Patrick still farms, he felt he needed something slightly more reliable in order to provide for his young family. He married teacher Áine in 2003 and they have two children, Aisling who’s twelve (and a half!) and Fergal, who’s ten. “The hotel has done very well since, we now employ 72 people there, having started out with 13. We also have the Sky

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I found people in Bailieborough very good to work with and coming to the town as a Monaghan person it always led to good banter about the football with Cavan and Monaghan. There’s deﬁnitely a similar feeling this time around with The Brewery! – Patrick McEnaney

Bar venue which is aimed at a younger clientele. It’s popular for nights out and special occasions such as Debs and so on. “I found people in Bailieborough very good to work with and coming

to the town as a Monaghan person it always led to good banter about the football with Cavan and Monaghan. There’s definitely a similar feeling this time around with The Brewery!”

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Find the crest… To be in with a chance of winning a €100 voucher, readers must name all eight advertisements in which the crest is ‘hidden’ during the course of this four-week campaign. (Only submit entries after Week Four of campaign, to be published in Roscommon People dated December 15th, 2017). Entries to ‘Roscommon Chamber Voucher Competition’ by 4pm on Saturday, December 16th, 2017. Each entry to include all eight answers, name and address of entrant and a contact telephone number. Entries by post or by hand to Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon; Roscommon; by email to advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Ten winners will be selected. Each winner will receive a €100 voucher. Vouchers will be redeemable at any Chamber of Commerce business in Roscommon town.

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Santa Claus set for big lights switch-on ‘I’m excited ahead of ﬁrst festive trip’  DAN DOONER

Santa Claus has a very special appointment in Roscommon town this Sunday. The Lapland native will be landing in Co. Roscommon to switch on the town’s Christmas lights at 5 pm. A statement from the North Pole said Santa and Mrs Claus were thrilled with the work of the Roscommon Christmas Lights Committee volunteers who have been working hard since September to light up the county town. The statement read: “We here at the North Pole workshop know the value of hard work. News has reached us here that a small but mighty group of volunteers have been up at the crack of dawn every Sunday since the beginning of November in order to ensure that this Christmas in Roscommon town is the brightest yet. “Santa is extremely excited about his first visit to Roscommon this season and he can’t wait to light up the town.” The brave army of 30 or so volunteers have been granted immunity by Mr Claus this year and will therefore automatically appear on his ‘nice’ list ahead of

December 25th. Spokesman for the group, John Doorly, said the weeks of hard work over the Christmas period is worth it to see the happiness it brings to the town. “We have been meeting up at 8 am every Sunday at The Square. It’s all local volunteers and the work continues throughout Christmas. The hard work starts when the lights are switched on. Checking and maintaining them over the Christmas period is the hard part.” A publican by trade, John said that many local business people volunteer their time in order to ensure a bright Christmas for the town. “It’s great to see the Christmas lights turned on. Everyone seems to enjoy the occasion and everyone seems to appreciate them too. “Before Santa gets here on Sunday, the Roscommon Solstice Choir will be singing in The Square and then after the lights are switched on we have the Gaeilscoil Choir performing so it should be a great occasion,” said John before he hurried off for one final check ahead of Sunday’s main event.

(Pictured above) Volunteers from Roscommon Christmas Lights committee pictured in Roscommon recently. Photograph includes Liam Stephens, John Dolan, Shane Fleming, Kevin Hamilton, Ollie Moran, John O’Leary, James Duignan, Colm Tully, Mark McGuinness and Enda Hoban. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The Festive Season lights up Design a Santa!

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Eden, Eve, Enya and Coman Connaughton. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town ast year were Cillian and Michael Belton, Josh and Georgina Clarke, Katelyn Ryan, Aoife Belton, Joseph Belton, Reece Clarke and Michael Clarke. Picture: Andrew Fox

Children’s Christmas Market The Chamber will also be organising a Children’s Christmas Market in conjunction with Gaelscoil de hÍde, St. Coman’s Wood, Roscommon Convent, CBS and Community College. This will take place in The Square from 2 pm on the 16th of December. This is an ideal opportunity for various groups in schools to showcase their creative talents and entrepreneurial skills and to raise funds for whatever purpose, charitable or otherwise. Roscommon Solstice Choir and St. Coman’s Choir will perform alongside school choirs on

the day, singing Christmas Carols to bring a festive feel to the town. The Chamber shall be organising fundraising for the Christmas Lights Committee towards their ongoing costs of repair and maintenance and upgrading works. Also the Chamber will be linking up with Roscommon Harriers for the 5k Turkey Trot, which was a great success last year. The money raised will again be given towards the Roscommon Lights Committee which is doing incredible work in putting Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon up, repairing and maintaining the Christmas Town last year were Geraldine Gately, Nuala Hughes, Paula Keane and lights throughout the festive season. Sinéad Benedetti. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Roscommon Chamber will also sponsor a ‘Design a Santa’ competition with prizes to the value of €400 up for grabs. Application forms will be given out at the turning on of the Christmas lights this Sunday. Application forms will also be available in local schools and businesses and details can be found in local media. All entrants should be brought to The Square on Saturday, December 16th when the winner osen. All entries will be chosen. will then be displayed throughoutt the usinesses in different businesses on Roscommon Town. on In addition to the children’s ‘Design a Santa’ on, competition, there will ce painting also be face and other activities for n Saturday, children on December 16th at The Square.

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Roscommon Chamber announces plans for Christmas Christmas Season in Roscommon town kicks off this Friday (24th) when local businesses take part in Black Friday, offering significant discounts to customers on the day and indeed over the weekend. The highlight of the weekend, however, promises to be the arrival of Santa Claus to Roscommon town on Sunday to switch on the Christmas lights. As in previous years, Gleeson’s Restaurant, Rogue & Co., The Comfy Café, Molloy’s Bakery, The Pepper Mill and Harrison’s Coffee House will be working together to offer free hot

chocolate to all children attending the #rosmas event. AIB will also be sponsoring the Best Christmas Window Display competition and Roscommon Chamber encourages all members and other businesses in town to put in a special effort this year to deck out their properties with festive cheer. The Roscommon People will once again be running a promotional campaign to encourage readers to shop local. Keep an eye on @ RoscommonPeople on social media for more details.

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Spreading a little Christmas magic with… Declan Molloy, Molloy’s Artisan Bakery What’s the key to the perfect Christmas pudding? Only use quality ingredients…and loads of Guinness. We produce ours in small batches which we feel is better than mass producing them. Any signature Christmas delicacies being featured this year? Yes, our mince pie crumble…we launched them last week; they’re very popular, and there doesn’t seem to be anyone else doing them. On December 8th we’re launching our delicious new ‘cookies and cream’ cake decorated especially with the festive season in mind. And, the good thing is, it’ll keep over the Christmas. Tell us about your Christmas hampers? They’re an ideal gift containing local produce from Roscommon, Longford, Galway and Westmeath. We also do ‘Irish only’ hampers

deliveries around the town is Christmas Eve, and for deliveries around the country, our last date is the week before. What Gluten free delights do you have? Oh, we’ve got gluten free Christmas fruit puddings, chocolate biscuit pudding, mince pies with pastry and frangipane, rocky road and coconut macaroons; and we make up gluten free hampers to order. Have you got any Black Friday lunchtime treats for tired shoppers? Yes we do. We’re offering a free mince pie crumble for anyone who dines in for their lunch break. because we get people who moved away ringing from around the world ordering a hamper for a relative here. We can make up hampers using produce from the whole island, north and south; and we deliver too. Last date for

What would you personally like to find wrapped up under the tree this year? A ticket to Australia to see my daughter. (In conversation with Miriam Kerins)

The Christmas collection has landed at Satara  MIRIAM KERINS

A stockist of all things fashionable, colourful and exquisitely unique, Satara Boutique is one of Roscommon’s hidden gems and owner Josephine Somers was delighted to chat to us about her stunning Christmas clothing collection. “We stock mainly dresses, with fitted styles being quite popular this year for Christmas parties,” explains businesswoman Josephine, who caters for a variety of body shapes, carrying a wide range of sizes from an 8 to a curva-licious 26, as well as supplying a small selection of statement “chunky pieces” of jewellery to accessorise that ‘must-have’ party frock. Regular customers adore Josephine’s collection, and enjoy the experience of her luxury fitting rooms containing “large mirrors so that customers can get a good look,” when trying on her items. However, if this trend-setting lady doesn’t have that desired piece in stock, she’ll

happily do her best to source it for you. “I would always have on board regular customers who might request something special and I do my utmost to source that special item for them,” explains Josephine, who also has some beautiful dresses suitable for that mother-of-the-bride/groom winter wedding event, including some fabulous fascinators guaranteed to add that finishing touch to any proud Roscommon mammy’s outfit. With suppliers across Europe, Satara Boutique can offer discerning clients a range of international trends and designs expertly selected by Josephine, whose eye for fashion spans over 23 years satisfying the demands of countless stylish Roscommon ladies, as well as providing part-time employment to four staff members. Josephine tells us she also carries some beautiful “faux fur capes, bolero jackets and shawls,” all of which are in demand. Oh and she’s just started carrying the very popular Closet label; so get a move on ladies, while stocks last!

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Pictured in the Abbey Hotel attending a Charity Fashion Event hosted by Charlie O’Brien (of RosMed Pharmacy) as he celebrates 30 years in business in Roscommon were Breda Regan, Charlie O’Brien and Josephine Regan. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The Service Matters range includes heavy duty workwear, stylish casual wear for men, as well as a fantastic range of footwear designed with style and comfort in mind

Service Matters’ 20th Birthday Black Friday Weekend Sale Service Matters, Roscommon’s local quality workwear provider, are offering excellent value over Black Friday and Black Saturday, both in their store in Roscommon town, and online at www.qualityworkwear.ie. Vincent Collins, Managing Director, told the Roscommon People: “In this, our 20th year, we are thrilled to participate in Black Weekend both in our Roscommon shop and online. Our top of the range workwear and stylish footwear is the ideal Christmas gift; and the extra 10% off being offered this

weekend gives amazing value for our shoppers”. The Service Matters range includes heavy duty workwear, stylish casual wear for men, as well as a fantastic range of footwear designed with style and comfort in mind. Their store at the Golf Links Road in Roscommon is open 8.30 am-5.30 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am-4 pm on Saturday. Not only can you visit the store, but you can also buy online at www.qualityworkwear.ie where the full range is available for delivery nationwide.

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The lowdown on Black Friday… What is Black Friday?

What time do the sales start?

Tips for Black Friday…

Black Fri Friday originated in America, where sal sales traditionally kicked off the day after Thanksgiving. Huge discounts on everything everyt from gifts to clothes to electrical goods have been seen in Irish stores in rrecent years.

Some shops will open early, while others will stick to normal hours.

Black Friday can be a great opportunity to save money on Christmas presents – but you need to know exactly what you’re looking for. Get your pen and paper out and make a list of what you want to buy and for who so that you’ll know where you need to head to suit your list. Budget for each gift to ensure you stick to what you need and are not distracted by impulse buys!

When is Black Friday? Black Fri Friday falls this year on Friday, November 24th. Novembe

Who is taking part? All the major retailers and many of the smallers ones have deals on offer and many will be continuing the sales right across the weekend.

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Conscious Cup Campaign kicks off  DAN DOONER

The Roscommon County Council and Tidy Towns backed Conscious Cup Campaign is picking up steam with ‘Rossies Use Your Mug’ reusable cups now available in outlets throughout Roscommon Town for the reasonable price of €7. The new cups can be brought to participating businesses in Roscommon to be used in place of takeaway cups. Organisers hope this campaign will encourage consumers to purchase a reusable cup and therefore cut down on waste. Suzanne Dempsey, Environment Education Officer with Roscommon County Council and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher recently enlisted the support of thirteen local businesses. Cllr. Shanagher said the campaign would be a major boost to Roscommon town’s fight against litter. “The money from the sale of the cups will go back into Roscommon Tidy Towns so it’s a winwin. Also, there’s a Sustainable Waste category in Tidy Towns and it’s a very difficult category to earn points in so we’re hoping this project will help us next year.”

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Suzanne Dempsey, Environmental Education Officer, Roscommon County Council and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher.

Suzanne is thankful to the local businesses who have so far supported the campaign. The businesses featured here have agreed to take part and are offering 15c discount to custom-

ers that use a reusable cup for their takeaway teas and coffees. The new cups can also be purchased at Roscommon People offices on Abbey Street in Roscommon town.

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Free parking in Roscommon Parking is free in Roscommon town. This is extremely beneﬁcial to local consumers who would usually pay higher amounts of money on fuel and parking if shopping in big cities.

Local businesses invest locally too Many local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave and are more interested in investing in the community’s future.

Competition and diversity means more choice A marketplace of hundreds of small businesses is the best way to ensure

innovation and lower prices over the long-term.

Job creation Job creation in Ireland’s smaller towns is more likely to occur if more people are willing to support local business as employers will need to accommodate the growing amount of consumers using their services.

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Shoppers expected to save millions on Black Friday Retail Excellence, Ireland’s largest retail representative body, have urged all retailers to get prepared for one of the busiest shopping weekends this side of Christmas. For shopping aficionados this weekend will start with Black Friday where bricks and mortar retailers will be encouraging shoppers in store with amazing bargains and discounts. Retailers with an online presence will be welcoming shoppers for Cyber Monday where similar bargains will be available. Deputy CEO of Retail Excellence Lorraine Higgins has urged retailers to be prepared to take advantage of the forthcoming shopping festivals.

She said: “After a degree of volatility in the retail industry since Brexit, retail sales were up 2% in Quarter 3 of 2017 so this weekend’s sales will be crucial to ensure this upward trajectory continues. “Black Friday and Cyber Monday are relatively new shopping phenomenas but these trends are here to stay. This weekend thousands of discerning shoppers will be hoping to snag bargains so we are urging our members to ensure they get their offers out there to take advantage of this shopping festival. “Black Friday sales are becoming an increasingly important part of retailer’s

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JJ Harlow’s – perfect for a pre-Christmas catch-up!  MIRIAM KERINS

If cosy interiors and friendly staff are what you crave this Christmas, then JJ Harlow’s is the perfect setting for that pre-yuletide catch-up. “We have plenty of space with three separate bars, two cosy snugs and an open fire,” says the lovely Cáitlin McConn, who runs the premises with Brian Mugan. She adds: “We have a huge range of drinks on offer including over 20 wines sold by the glass, over 30 gins and a wide range of Irish Craft beers and live music in the back bar.” Situated in the heart of Roscommon town, Cáitlin says JJ Harlow’s “have worked with a music promoter from day one to ensure a great mix of bands and DJs are on offer throughout the year with lots more on over the festive period.” This includes “lots of DJ nights during Christmas Week so there will be plenty to choose from whatever your taste.” Any signature cocktails? “We don’t like to overcomplicate the G&T and serve them simply with lots of ice, fresh lime and your choice of tonic. Our suggested tonic would be Thomas Henry, who have a lovely range including Elderflower and Cherry Blossom.” And Caitlin’s personal recommendations for the perfect G&T? “Gunpowder Gin from Drumshanbo, Ha’penny Gin from Dublin and Mór Gin from Tullamore.” For a special wine, it’s “Jose Pariente in a white and Rondover Rosso in red. We also have a beautiful Irish craft cider on draught and in bottles from MacIvors in Armagh, which come in a dry, medium and plum and ginger.” The girl’s got taste, and after a long day, “a refreshing glass of white wine, either a French Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine De La Renne or Spanish Verdejo, Jose Pariente” hits the spot.

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Danni makes her way to the octagon with SBG coach John Kavanagh and Relentless coach and boyfriend, Alan McCormack.

Danni targets UFC belt! CASTLECOOTE FIGHTER WINS SILVER MEDAL IN MMA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Danni pictured during her final fight with Michele Oliveira in Bahrain. Pic: Jorden Curran  DAN DOONER

At first glance earlier this week, the only indication that Danni Neilan from Castlecoote was a fighter was the battle damage she had picked up while scrapping her way to a silver medal at the IMMAF World Championships in Bahrain the week before. There was an unmistakable confidence but it wasn’t overbearing as she spoke eloquently about her journey from a Las Vegas pool party to the world of MMA under Coach John Kavanagh. “In January 2015, I swiped a guy on Tinder who was a fighter. I had known nothing about MMA up to that point but I met up with him and he was telling me all about how he’d been trained by John Kavanagh. I just decided to give it a go and so I started training myself, doing a bit of everything, Jiu Jitsu, striking and wrestling for six months in Naas in Kildare,” she said. The Tinder date was followed a few months later by another chance meeting with one of the most famous MMA coaches in the world. “I was finishing my college degree as well at that time but when I finished my brother brought me to America for a holiday and that trip concluded in Las Vegas at one of Conor’s (McGregor) fights (versus Chad Mendes). “It was there that I bumped into John (Kavanagh) at a pool party. Well, didn’t bump into him so much as lent over a barrier to ask for a selfie! I told him I was training and interested in joining his gym in the future (SBG) and of course he humoured me –I’m sure he’s listened to many people saying the same thing over the years!” Danni was supposed to come home after the holiday but decided to move to Vancouver with her brother for seven months. A decision that led to homesickness and a tough grapple with anxiety yet may have played a vital role in what came next. “I continued martial arts in Canada but constantly had it in my mind that I wanted to be in SBG (Straight Blast Gym) in Dublin. I got really homesick over there and struggled quite a bit with anxiety and stuff. I decided I had enough. I was done. We came home on Stephen’s Day 2015.” Danni had promised herself a happier life on her return to Ireland and that she would get a job

she enjoyed and become financially independent and finally join SBG. Within months of returning home she had hit those targets, an early indication of the iron will that would carry her through a week of bruising battles in Bahrain. “In January I moved to Dublin, joined SBG and was working as a pediatric physiotherapist within two months up there,” she says with a hint of pride. The hard work didn’t end there and her arrival at Kavanagh’s gym was followed by six months of tough training and disciplined dedication. This earned Danni the right to spar for a place on SBG’s pro team. “John asked me one day to spar Sinéad Kavanagh as part of a trial for the team. I did and I made the team that evening. After that I had four MMA fights and then decided to take part in the World Championships this year. I had been on the team a year and a half and we entered the championships thinking I had a chance. It was just over two years since meeting him in Vegas that John Kavanagh walked me out to the cage the other night.”

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tremely tough, strong girl and I thought ‘Mother of God, I’m not even going to get through the first round never mind the final’.” Danni survived and faced another gruelling battle against an Italian opponent (Ilaria Norcia) in the next round, which she came through to set up a semi-final bout with Finnish fighter, Osterberg. “I feel like I put absolutely everything into that semi-final and that’s where I sustained most of the damage. I was lying on a stretcher in a haze for an hour after and was brought to the hospital for a CT scan as a precaution. That night was quite dark and I thought that maybe the final wasn’t going to happen.” An accidental clash of heads against the Finn left Danni requiring several stitches in the build-up to her final showdown with the Brazilian, Michele Oliveira. That wasn’t her only concern however. “The day after the semi-final the doctor told me to take complete bed rest and because of losing weight throughout the week, I gained 3kgs that day. So that meant I had to cut 5kgs the night before the final.”

I really want to do this, I know I’m good at it and I know I can get myself a UFC belt – Danni Neilan

Her striking coach and boyfriend, Alan McCormack, is her other corner man. She trains with him up to three times a week at his Relentless Gym in Mullingar. The rest of the time is spent at SBG in Dublin. You can tell how much appreciation Danni has for her two coaches, her teammates and her sponsors NDC, by the way they appear so frequently in the detail. All of this support complemented by Danni’s mental resolve and hard work culminated in last week’s World Championships in Bahrain. Looking back now, Danni’s path to the Gold Medal match was far from easy. “My first fight was against a Tunisian (Mariem) and within the first round of that fight I went through some dark moments. She was an ex-

The night before the biggest fight of her life and all Danni’s energy would be focussed on just being able to take her place in the arena. It’s this struggle and her ability to overcome these obstacles that separate Danni Neilan from the thousands of others who’ve told John Kavanagh about their potential as fighters whilst grabbing a selfie. It’s hunger and selfbelief that few are born with. It’s an obsession. As we now know, Danni made the cut and faced Oliveira in the octagon. Suffice to say however, Danni wouldn’t recommend what she went through on the eve of the fight as a quick-fix weight loss technique. “Lots of girls ask me about how they can do it (lose weight) the night before a wedding and

stuff but they’d have a pretty rough day the next day (laughs). “Cuts, injuries and cuts in weight don’t matter. You go in and fight anyway. You’ll fight on adrenaline when there’s a world title on the line.” As for the final itself, Danni admits she has some regrets. “The girl was definitely the better fighter that day but I wish I had a shot at her fresh, not worn and beaten. Maybe the result could’ve been reversed. Unfortunately, it (the series of fights) took a toll throughout the tournament. “I guess I’m a bad loser but going over there I thought ‘Just don’t lose your first fight and have to come home as a loser’, then I’m coming home with a silver medal and I’m sulking on the plane! I guess it just hasn’t sunk in that I beat so many of those girls and that I’ve come such a long way.” And as for working under Coach Kavanagh at SBG, Danni certainly subscribes to his philosophy of ‘Win or Learn’. “We’re all so skillful because of him. It’s his knowledge and obsession with the sport. He also gives us this ridiculous confidence, you’d only be on the team a week and he’d be telling you you’re going to be a world champion.” It all started with a Tinder date which led to a gym in Naas and was followed by a trip to Vegas. Danni has fought some serious battles along the way, in and out of the octagon, but now she moves forward with confidence. “I’ve given myself a cut-off period which I’ve also told John about. The target is a UFC belt and he has until I’m 34 and I obviously have to fulfill my role too. I’m 28 in spring, so that’s six and a half years. I know that after that I don’t want to be fighting anymore. “I really want to do this, I know I’m good at it and I know I can get myself a UFC belt so I’m going to go and do it but when the cut-off time comes I’m going to stop. Although I don’t think I’ll even need that to be honest, I think I’ll do it in four!” She puts her silver medal back in her bag, gently offers a fight-hardened hand and leaves the office with her number one corner man, Alan. It’s hard to disagree with the girl who, two years after a poolside selfie with John Kavanagh, walked alongside him on her way into the Khalifa Sports City Arena for her World Championship fight.

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Catherine’s art inspired by South Roscommon landscape… A series of paintings entitled ‘Land, Sky and River’ by local artist Catherine Kelly Desmond, inspired by the landscape of South Roscommon, is now on display in the Boardwalk (lower level), Luan Gallery, Grace Road, Athlone. The exhibition will continue until the 1st of December. The Luan Gallery is open every day except Mondays.

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Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Dermot and Ann Brennan.

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Doors open at 8pm Tickets available now from Strokestown GAA Committee or at the door on the night

Strokestown Lip Sync Challenge is this Saturday night Strokestown GAA are hosting a massive Lip Sync Challenge in Strokestown Community Centre on this Saturday night. A host of acts from the local area and beyond are

taking part. Songs from such diverse performers as Declan Nerney, Shakira, Guns & Roses as well as songs from Sister Act will be performed as you’ve never heard them before!

Doors are open at 8 pm and a great night is in store, so come early to get the best seat. Tickets available from Strokestown GAA Committee or on the door on the night.

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. Pictured at the launch of the concert were Mairead Nally, Chairperson, Roscommon Alzheimers Voluntary Committee; Pat Holmes, CEO, Western Alzheimers; Marian Navin, Person in Charge, Marian House Respite Home, Ballindine; Mary Coughlan; Noeleen Rudden, Services Manager, Western Alzheimers, Roscommon. Tickets (€25) for the concert are available from the Western Alzheimers office in Roscommon. Call 0906627816.

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Pictured in Cattigan’s, Castle Street, Roscommon recently were Serena Dolan, Aidan Dolan and Michelle Brehon.

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Pictured (above) in Cattigan’s, Castle Street, Roscommon recently were Simon Reilly, Jordi Reilly, Justin Cattigan and Leanne Cattigan.

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Pictured in Cattigan’s, Castle Street, Roscommon recently were JJ Cattigan, Niamh Malone, Rosaleen Malone, Padraig Malone, Nicola Killian, John Killian, Raymond Farrell and Avril Farrell.

Pictured (right) in Cattigan’s, Castle Street, Roscommon recently were Áine Hall and Antoin Brehon.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Castle Street, Roscommon recently were Geraldine Maher, Siobhan Brehon and Brigid Quirke.

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Pictured attending the PJ Gallagher gig in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday last were John and Martina Casey.

Pictured attending the PJ Gallagher gig in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday last were Colette and Anthony Tarmey.

Pictured attending the PJ Gallagher gig in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday last were Liam and Aisling Stephens.

Pictured attending the PJ Gallagher gig in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday last were Bridie McHugh and Angela Harrington.

Pictured attending the PJ Gallagher gig in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday last were David Dolan and Gemma Flanagan.

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Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Celia Concannon, Ita Kelly, Marina Fitzmaurice, Eddie Mannion, Maria Carthy, Donie Mee, Mark Delaney, Brendan Mee and Emma Scott.

Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Sarah Scott and Ciara Why.

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St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle

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Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Claire Mulry, Cian Finneran and Oonagh Kelly.

Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Katie Kenny, Eamon Flanagan and Shelly Barron.

Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Nora Naughton, Lorraine Caden and Fiona Naughton.

Pictured in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar for the St. Aidan’s GAA Lip Sync Battle were Minister Denis Naughten, Aileen Cramer, Denise Galvin and Garda Pat Regan.

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Garden Club’s Gala Night at Abbey Hotel Christmas is once again just around the corner and the Roscommon Garden Club is busy putting the last-minute touches to their Christmas Charity Gala Night. The Gala Night will be held at the Abbey Hotel on Thursday, December 7th at 8 pm and as usual the club will support a local charity and this year the charity is the Alzheimer’s Association, the local fundraisers for Western Alzheimer’s here in Roscommon. The association provides a service to people living in Roscommon, offering information, support and access to services to people with dementia and to their families. The cost of tickets to this year’s Gala Night is €20. There will be a finger buffet with wine, tea and coffee and a wonderful raffle with terrific prizes to be won including all the arrangements the demonstrator has created. Tickets can be bought from Pat O’Rourke on 0906625694 or on 086-0774017 and from Noeleen Rudden from Western Alzheimer’s on Goff Street. Tickets can also be bought from the reception desk at the Abbey Hotel. Roscommon Garden Club would like to thank the Abbey Hotel for their continued support and generosity. Our guest demonstrator is the well-known Christine Hughes who is from Blessington in Co. Wicklow. She is a freelance florist, an AOIFA teacher, a demonstrator and a judge. On the night Christine will create beautiful arrangements while entertaining us with her stories. We are delighted to have Anne Harlow from ‘Signature Flowers’ and she will have floral arrangements and Christmas gifts for sale and Keith Geelan will also be with us with his wonderful fresh Christmas wreaths. Lynn Naughton from ‘Seams Sew Simple’ will also be with us and she has charming Christmas gifts and an array of beautiful crafts for sale.

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club North/South – 1st: S. & P. Cooney, 2nd: M. Moran & A. Murray, Gross: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday. East/ West – 1st: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy, 2nd: C. Tierney & B. Quinn, Gross: A. Rafferty & V. McManus.

Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Bank of Ireland (first session) – 1st: M. Shannon & N. Murtagh, 2nd: L. Curley & P. Cooney, 3rd: M. & P. Mellett.

St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: B. Wrafter & M. Smyth, 2nd: T. McHale & M. Judge, Gross: H. Lynn & G. Relihan. East/West – 1st: A. Carney & M. Dolan, 2nd: C. Tierney & M. Dermody, Gross: V. Clarke & K. Jones.

Ballymurray Bridge Club North/South Section A – 1st: B. Fallon & P. Murray O’Brien, 2nd: M. Madden & B. Maher, Gross: V. & P. Finneran. East/West – 1st: M. McDermott & K. Jones, 2nd: M. Regan & H. Earley, Gross: M. Naughton & K. Gately. North/South Section B – 1st: B. Weir & P. Pierse, 2nd: E. Moran & M. Lennon, Gross: S. Hickey & G. Finn. East/West – 1st: T. McManus & M. McSharry, 2nd: A. Hewitt & E. Curley, Gross: K. Coyle & M. Dolan.

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Why I won’t be seeing Daddy’s Home 2

25th November to 10th December marks the annual 16 Days of Action campaign aiming to raise awareness of violence perpetrated against women. This year’s theme is Change the Conversation and it will hopefully highlight what needs to improve in order to ‘increase safety and protection from abuse,’ as well as challenging the victim blaming-culture that disgracefully exists in this country. And so readers, last week, as I sat preparing my annual Christmas gift hamper for a brave mammy who, through no fault of her own, is planning to spend Christmas in the sanctuary of a Women’s Refuge, I was sick to my stomach at the plamas-ing levelled at so-called ‘A list’ actor Mel Gibson during his guest appearance on The Late Late Show alongside Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg and John Lithgow. For God’s sake folks, has someone deleted the cookies that stored Gibson’s historical wife-beating charges from our brains? In case they have…let me remind everyone. Back in 2011, Gibson,

according to USA Today (and other media outlets) ‘pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanour spousal battery of his former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.’ At the time, he was sentenced to three years’ probation, domestic violence counselling and two days of community service. He completed the terms, and in 2014, the sentence was vacated in a Los Angeles court. However, Grigorieva had claimed Gibson punched her “more than once” in 2010, allegedly ‘breaking her tooth, knocking out a veneer and giving her a concussion,’ revealing “I thought he would kill me.” Back then Gibson, (referring to a portion of a leaked tape where he allegedly appeared to acknowledge he’d battered the mother of his baby… and more), pathetically attempted damage control by…yeah, you’ve guessed it…blaming his victim. Keeping his comments focused on her behaviour rather than his own despicable wrong-doings, the coward of the county (Longford links as it happens), allegedly wretchedly

whinged, “It’s not like I knocked her out” – and all this while his victim was holding their baby. Delightful individual. And yet, bizarrely, Gibson is deemed the perfect choice to cast as a grandfather in the big budget Christmas family movie…Daddy’s Home 2…not! Seriously folks, is this latest move by

Hollywood symptomatic of the world’s inappropriate, appalling and unapologetic mistreatment of battered and abused women? It certainly appears to be Ireland’s and RTE’s approach; why else would they give this toxic abuser the red carpet treatment? I tell ya Mel, a handsome face, a wink, a

Will home care scheme be equitable and fair for all? The proposed government backed scheme whereby elderly people will face a means test, forcing them to make a financial contribution towards their home help, is causing some controversy; and rightly so. However, (playing devil’s advocate here), the benefits will lead to a statutory requirement that those who need care will have to receive a certain minimum amount of hours each day as an entitlement, and sure that’s got to be a positive move.

We know the system as it stands isn’t working; and sure it’s a bit of a postcode lottery, isn’t it? I mean, for example, if you’re a vulnerable or elderly person living in a rural blackspot in this county, with no family to care for you other than say an hour a day’s home help, well, that’s just not good enough. Nor is it acceptable for you to be placed on a waiting list, so hopefully this new system will improve your level of care. We have an ageing population in Roscom-

mon so it’s a good thing the State is finally planning for this, especially for seniors who want (and have a right) to stay in their own homes. However, the devil is in the detail, and we must know how the government will measure the cost, what system they’ll use, how they’ll draw comparisons and if they’ll look to other EU countries for guidelines…and importantly, will this new proposed scheme be fair for all. I’ll be keeping my eye on it for you readers.

smile and an Irish mammy who called you “Mel Colmcille Gibson after two churches in Longford,” won’t erase your past offences or redeem you in my eyes. In my opinion you’re charmless, you’re irrelevant and your ‘no contest’ plea tells me you’re a pathetic wife-beater.

Beware Killer Grandparents The boffins at the University of Glasgow have had a breakthrough and suddenly my role on this earth makes sense…woo hoo…I’ve been put here, along with other doting grandparents to, er, harm our grandchildren! Yes, apparently the worst thing about getting older is not the stiff joints, nor is it the grey hairs, nay, it’s the fact we’re clearly deemed to be so moronic, we’re now being maligned as ‘indulgent’ and ‘misinformed’ eejits who use unhealthy ‘food as an emotional tool,’ to get our grandkids to love us! Hmmm, somehow I didn’t see myself as an evil chocolate-pushing baddie who insists my granddaughter wears ‘I love Nana’ t-shirts in return for her junk food fix! Thanks for setting me straight –and by the way, boffins are boring; grandparents are fun! * Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline Ph: 1800 341 900. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Many saints and Church leaders have seen a connection between Christ’s words in the Gospel for the Solemnity of Christ the King (see Matthew 25:3143) and His promise to be present in the Eucharist (see Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:15-20). For instance, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta used to say of her work with the destitute: “In Holy Communion we have Christ under the appearance of bread. In our work we find Him under the appearance of flesh and blood. It is the same Christ. ‘I was hungry, I was naked, I was sick, I was homeless.’” St. John Chrysostom, the great patriarch of Eastern Catholicism, said the same thing in the fourth century: “Do you wish to honour the body of Christ? Do not ignore Him when He is naked. Do not pay Him homage in the temple clad in silk only then to neglect Him outside where He suffers cold and nakedness. He who said: ‘This is my body’ is the same One who said: ‘You saw me hungry and you gave me no food’, and ‘Whatever you did to the least of my brothers you did also to me’ . . . What good is it if the Eucharistic table is overloaded with golden chalices, when He is dying of hunger? Start by satisfying His hunger, and then with what is left you may adorn the altar as well.” The Church year ends today with a vision of the end of time. The scene in the Gospel is stark and resounds with Old Testament echoes. The Son of Man is enthroned over all nations and peoples of every language (see Daniel 7:13-14). The nations have been gathered to see His glory and receive His judgment (see Isaiah 66:18; Zephaniah 3:8). The King is the divine shepherd Ezekiel foresees in today’s First Reading, judging as a shepherd separates sheep from goats. Each of us will be judged upon our performance of the simple works of mercy we hear in the Gospel today. These works, as Jesus explains today, are reflections or measures of our love for Him, our faithfulness to His commandment that we love God with all our might and our neighbour as ourselves (see Matthew 22:36-40). Our faith is dead, lifeless, unless it be expressed in works of love (see James 2:20; Galatians 5:6). And we cannot say we truly love God, whom we cannot see, if we don’t love our neighbour, whom we can (see 1 John 4:20). The Lord is our shepherd, as we sing in today’s Psalm. And we are to follow His lead, to imitate His example (see 1 Corinthians 1:11; Ephesians 5:1). He healed our sickness (see Luke 6:19), freed us from the prison of sin and death (see Romans 8:2,21), welcomed us who were once strangers to His covenant (see Ephesians 2:12,19). He clothed us in baptism (see Revelation 3:5; 2 Corinthians 5:3-4), and feeds us with the food and drink of His own body and blood. At “the end,” He will come again to hand over His kingdom to His Father, as Paul says in today’s Epistle. Let us strive to be following Him in right paths, that this kingdom might be our inheritance, that we might enter into the eternal rest promised for the people of God (see Hebrews 4:1,9-11). – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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A load of rubbish – shame on the culprits It’s Monday morning, and as I sit at my kitchen table, I’m annoyed. And so I am starting this week’s piece with a rant. I’ve told you many times that since getting my two new hips, I’ve have to do a good bit of walking, something I also do in an effort to keep my excessive weight down, and my ticker ticking. And so it has become somewhat of a habit for me to head off on a lovely, rural stroll through quiet, tree-lined country roads. It’s an idyllic scene – one that city dwellers would give their right hands for –and it normally makes me thank God for being

lucky enough to live where we do. Recently, however, we have had a bit of illegal dumping along the route, and now we are sharing our beautiful walk with empty bean tins, egg cartons, dog food tins, cardboard boxes, and other items of household rubbish. I have to say it’s disgusting. I don’t claim to be a ‘Holy Joe’ (or even Frank), but whoever is doing this dumping has little regard for the countryside or the people who inhabit it, and I would ask them to stop. I would be fairly confident that it’s not anyone

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local, as nobody would want to soil their own area, leading me to conclude that it’s probably an outsider who doesn’t want the expense of a rubbish bin, and who saves a few bob by their indiscriminate dumping. One of the few good developments – with all the new rules and regulations that we have to put up with – is the new-found respect, and even love, of our environment, which makes it all the more sad to see a lovely quiet country road being used as a dumping ground. Shame on you, whoever you are; get yourself a bin.

One of the more controversial issues in the world of television – the gender pay gap – has become even more topical with this week’s announcement that Sinead Desmond, long-time presenter on Ireland AM on TV3, has reportedly quit her job because she was paid less than her fellow male presenters. This news has come as a shock to those, including myself, who occasionally tune in to the morning show. There is no doubt, in my opinion, that people who do exactly the same job, should be paid exactly the same money. Therefore, on principle, I believe she was right. However, it was – in my opinion at least – still a brave, maybe foolish decision to pack in such a good high profile job with Christmas just around the corner. Obviously this practice of paying women less seems to be rife in television-land, and needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later, but I have little doubt that we will see Sinead back on some show before too long. In the meantime, I wish her well and Sinead Desmond, long-time presenter on Ireland AM on TV3 hope she doesn’t live to regret her decision.

Great gesture My good friend Jack the Lower recently told me a heart-warming story, regarding the recent Dublin City Marathon, in which his daughter, Aoife Hegarty, participated. Charlie McMickem (a long-time friend of the Hegarty family), told Irish rugby international, JoshVan der Flier, about Aoife and her fundraising efforts on behalf of the Join Our Boys Trust, and the young rugby player got a rugby ball, signed it, and had Charlie deliver it to the Hegarty household last week. Both Jack and myself were taken aback by the fact that McMickem, 22-years-old, would tell his friend about Aoife, and even more so that the rugby international, also in his early 20s, would take time out to do what he did, and I can tell you that rugby ball will be a cherished possession in Roscommon for many a long year. Aoife is thrilled, and has asked me to once again thank everyone who helped to make her fundraising efforts so successful. Amazingly, there are contributions still coming in, so the best I can tell you at the moment is that Aoife has raised a very substantial sum. Jacko tells me that despite the generosity of Van der Flier, he told him that Leinster still rank well below Connacht and Munster in Jack’s affections.

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Now that my rant is out of the way, it’s back to the usual stuff. I just got notification from Bina Harris that the launch of the 22nd Barrie Harris Walk is taking place next Saturday night in Mikeen’s in Creggs at 9.30 pm. As always, everyone is welcome to attend. There will be music on the night and loads of refreshments – including, I hope, some of Bina’s famous apple tart! It promises to be a night of good fun and entertainment. Of course it’s all about the biggest fundraising drive around our area, which, in case you don’t know, involves a beautiful St. Stephen’s Day walk, up, around and down the mountain – hopefully a mountain that no-one has used as a dumping ground! The money raised through sponsorship cards, which will be distributed on the night, will be divided amongst many worthy charities. This walk has become an iconic event in our local area and, as always, I ask you to turn up in Mikeen’s on Saturday, get the cards, and make sure that yet again the Barrie Harris Walk is a St. Stephen’s Day wonder and a credit to everyone involved.

Finally for this week, after a marvellous rugby game in The Green on Saturday night, in which Creggs beat a very strong Corinthians side by 9-0, I met up (in Mikeen’s) with the front-row legend that is Bill Flynn, from Farm, Williamstown. Bill was very confident that Michael Glavey’s would have the measure of the Galway champions Claregalway in the Connacht Club Intermediate Final on Sunday in Hyde Park. He based his assessment on the Galway county final, when Williamstown – who were short a few big players –were unlucky to lose to the Claregalway outfit, and he felt his neighbours from Ballinlough and Granlahan

would do the business – and how right he was.Two people I’ve met since Sunday have said that the game was an outstanding example of all that is good in club football, and I have to say I was delighted that the Glavey’s lads won out. The All-Ireland is there for them now, and no less a judge than Seamus Duke says he believes they can win it out. The big danger is The Gaeltacht, from South Kerry, who are still powered by one of the amazing O’Sé brothers, but all that’s for 2018. For the moment let them enjoy the mantle of being champions of Connacht, have a good Christmas, and give it a good lash in the New Year! I wish them well.

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Pictured attending Declan Hunt’s retirement function in The Central Bar were Jimmy Reilly, John O’Connor, Fergal O’Donnell, Declan Hunt, Turlough Bruen and Ronan O’Mara.

Pictured attending a function following Declan Hunt’s retirement from An Garda Siochana in The Central Bar were Helen and Alan O’Keeffe.

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Pictured attending Declan Hunt’s retirement function in The Central Bar were Vivian Hardiman, Tommy Gately, Turlough Bruen, Declan Hunt, Tony Brennan, Marty Parker and Paul Daly.

Pictured attending Declan Hunt’s retirement function in The Central Bar were Philip and Bernadette Mullen.

Pictured attending Declan Hunt’s retirement function in The Central Bar were Matt Scally, Yvonne Corrigan, Declan Hunt and Ian Delaney.

Pictured attending Declan Hunt’s retirement function in The Central Bar were Patricia McCann, Niamh Hunt, Brian Hunt, Marian Hunt and Claire Hunt.

Pictured attending Declan Hunt’s retirement function in The Central Bar were Mary Greene and Marie Farrell.

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Curraghboy Bóthar auction raises over €4,000 Four in-calf heifers sponsored by Cam Bóthar Committee were part of the Bóthar consignment of 70 in-calf heifers that will arrive to their host families in Romania this week. These heifers were purchased from the fundraising activities of the Cam Bóthar Committee

throughout the year and the many private donations received. Since 2004, the Cam Bóthar Committee have sent 59 heifers in total to various countries as part of the Bóthar project. There was a fundraising auction and raffle in McDermott’s Lounge,

Curraghboy on Saturday, 28th of October. The main event of the evening was an auction of livestock and other items. A raffle was held in conjunction with the event and some individuals gave private donations. PJ Finnerty, Chairman of Cam Bóthar Commit-

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thanks to the McDermott family for hosting the auction and their generous support of Bóthar in purchasing a heifer. He finally thanked Pat Muldoon for providing the music and those who attended on the night. A total of €4,279 was raised at the Curraghboy auction.

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tee, thanked all those who donated the animals and other items for auction, those who sponsored raffle prizes and those who gave private donations. He also praised the contribution of Ultan Burke to the auction down the years until his untimely death last March. He expressed

BBX 785kgs €1520, Char X 780kgs €1450, Lim X 730kgs €145, Char 790kgs €1270, Si 710kgs €1200, SAX 675kgs €1120, AAX 665kgs €1045, Lim 670kgs €1000, BBX 565kgs €980, AAX 485kgs €970, Lim X 570kgs €1150, Lim X 675kgs €1250, AAX 460kgs €900.

Heifers AAX 655kgs €1310, Lim X 645kgs €1240, Char X 625kgs €1240, Char X 595kgs €1230, Char X 480kgs €1160, SAX 550kgs €1160, 2 Lim X 445kgs €1070, SAX 470kgs €1050, Lim X 430kgs €910, Char X 445kgs

€1125, Char X 550kgs €1195, 2 Char X 325kgs €770, Char X 380kgs €895.

Bullocks BBX 780kgs €1830, Char X 765kgs €1715, Char 755kgs €1650, 2 Char X 762kgs €1550, 3 Char X 538kgs €1470, 3 Lim X 565kgs €1405, BBX 590kgs €1370, Char X 485kgs €1360, Simm X 620kgs €1360, Char X 500kgs €1345, AAX 500kgs €1130, Char X 455kgs €1000, BBX 445kgs €1050, 2 Lim X 475kgs €1090, 2 Simm X 525kgs €1000, Char X 430kgs €1060, Lim X 510kgs €1270, Lim X 475kgs €1265, Lim X 370kgs €850.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 750 cattle on offer this week as numbers remain high for this time of year. Trade for all good quality stores remain firm while plainer quality stock remains harder sold. The cow trade remains strong with bigger numbers on offer while the weanling trade reported good clearances with the top quality lots on par with last week. Cows with calves at foot made form €1080 to €1860 per head. “Springers made from €960 to €1450 per head. Hereford and Angus cross runners made from €350 to €500 with continental lots making up to €805. “There were 280 bullocks on offer at our recent sale, making from €300 to €1145 with their weight and an average of €555 over paid. The trade was similar to the previous week with good demand for the quality store bullocks with plainer lots unchanged and the forward bullock were improved in price this week with better demand on offer. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) with our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings.”

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was another good entry of excellent quality stock on offer at last Friday’s sale. There was a flying trade for bullocks with a 97% clearance of lots and prices averaging from €2.27 per kilo up to €3.10 per kilo. There was a steady trade for heifers with quality lots fetching good prices while it was more difficult to sell lesser quality lots. Prices for heifers ranged from an average of €2.19 up to €2.63per kilo. There was a large entry of dry cows on offer with lots averaging from €1.56 per kilo up to €2.02 per kilo. “This Friday (24th) we will have a special sale of heifers with 40 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 (December 1st) we will have the usual sale of bullocks, heifers and dry cows. A date for your diary is Friday, December 8th when we will host our Christmas Cracker sale for heifers and bullocks and dry cows. Bookings for both events are accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday, November 30th.”

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Ch 420kgs €1150, Lm 425kgs €1075, Ch 480kgs €1305, BBx 430kgs €1195, Ch 620kgs €1720, Ch 650kgs €1690, Ch 560kgs €1380, Lm 660kgs €1395.

Dry cows Lmx 750kgs €1425, BBX 685kgs €1365, Ch 765kgs €1345, Lm 765kgs €1315, Ch 745kgs €1415.

Weanling bulls Ch 280kgs €1000, Ch 295kgs €965, Ch 260kgs €865, Lm 540kgs €1295, Ch 345kgs €1180,

BBx 355kgs €1080, Sim 475kgs €1075.

Weanling heifers lm 260kgs €840, Ch 260kgs €800, Ch 270kgs €860, Lm 325kgs €930, Lm 300kgs €860, Ch 300kgs €990.

Bullocks Chx 545kgs €1490, Lm 525kgs €1325, Lm 500kgs €1225, Ch 485kgs €1220, Lm 590kgs €1430, Ch 635kgs €1780, AA 735kgs €1575.

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Christmas Cracker Special Sale For Heifers & Bullocks Friday, December 8th at 11 a.m. Also Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 30th

Joe Rogers, Gerry Donoghue, Brian Hall, Niall Kilcrann, Kevin Hoey, Fintan Cruise and Ultan Flynn with special guests Roscommon Rose, Deirdre Cribbin and GAA star & TV pundit Dessie Dolan at the launch of the ‘Cycle to London’ challenge outside Noel’s Bar, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon recently.

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Usual Sale for Weanlings & Suckler Cows Tuesday, November 28th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, November 23rd

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Cycle to London Challenge launched in Rooskey The ‘Cycle to London’ challenge was launched recently in Noel’s Bar in Rooskey. Joe Rogers, Gerry Donoghue, Brian Hall, Niall Kilcrann, Kevin Hoey, Fintan Cruise and Ultan Flynn will cycle from Rooskey to London, leaving Rooskey on the 13th of March 2018 and arriving in London on the 16th of March. All proceeds raised will go towards ‘The Sick Children Fund’. This fund helps families who have sick children and helps to alleviate some of the additional costs involved when a child is sick. A large turnout is expected in the ‘Tir Chonail Gaels’ Club in London on St. Patrick’s Night where a fundraising night will be held with all the lads in attendance.

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Joe Rogers, Gerry Donoghue, Brian Hall, Niall Kilcrann, Kevin Hoey, Fintan Cruise and Ultan Flynn with special guest Roscommon Rose Deirdre Cribbin and sponsor, Noel Kavanagh from Noel’s Bar, Rooskey, who is pictured presenting a set of cycling jackets for the Cycle to London’ challenge.

Annual Ladies Night Monday, December 4th at 8 p.m. (Mart Canteen) Flower Arranging by Anne Harlow, Signature Flowers, Holistic Massage & Aromatherapy by Marian Noone Anne Quirke Nutritionist Rachel Feeley Designs Bespoke Hats & Jewellery Free Admission – Refreshments served - Raffle on the night – proceeds to Charity

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Noreen Corcoran, Aine Hall, Deirdre Cribbin, Roscommon Rose and Helena King at the launch of the ‘Cycle to London’ challenge outside Noel’s Bar, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon recently.

Henry, Gareth and Ronan Rogers with special guest, GAA star & TV pundit Dessie Dolan at the launch of the ‘Cycle to London’

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon. Two Storey Business Premises For Sale By Private Treaty

This Two Storey Business Premises has a prime trading location in the centre of Ballyforan village. The premises was purpose built in recent years by St. Brendan’s Credit Union and comprises ground floor office space c. 73.5 sq.mts. and first floor rooms c. 73.5 sq.mts. One of the first floor rooms is currently fitted out as a barber shop. The property is serviced by public water, sewage, electricity and telephone. BER C2, BER no. 800282204, 208.99 kgCO2/ M2/yr. The premises is in a good state of repair and decoration and can readily be adapted to suit a variety of business or residential uses subject to planning permission. Ballyforan is a central location and is on the main route between Tuam and Athlone. The village has a high volume of passing traffic and this could be a great location for a variety of business uses in retail, office, distribution, etc.. Offers exceptional value for money. Inspection recommended. SEEKING OFFERS OVER €80,000

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A prime industrial/commercial unit occupying an overall area of 47,000 sq. ft. on Friday, 1st of December next in Durkin’s Hotel, Ballaghaderreen at 4 pm.

Prime industrial/ commercial unit for auction in Ballaghaderreen Connaughton Auctioneers are offering for sale by Public Auction a prime industrial/commercial unit occupying an overall area of 47,000 sq. ft. on Friday, 1st of December next in Durkin’s Hotel, Ballaghaderreen at 4 pm. The unit, located just off the Charlestown road, is in excellent condition and comes with vacant possession (excluding plant and machinery). Formerly a cigar factory, the unit is being sold due to re-location of ECMI to Sri Lanka. The factory was operational up until one month ago. Auctioneer for the carriage of sale, Ivan Connaughton, MIPAV, states: “We are delighted to be sole selling agents for this fine property that holds huge potential due to its size, condition and strategic location in the centre of the West/North-West region and its close proximity to Ireland West Airport Knock. “With an overall site area of 3.2 acres, there are

strategic lands adjoining zoned ‘Business Enterprise Park/Light Industry 2017-2013’ thereby providing a potential purchaser the opportunity to acquire additional lands if required for further expansion. “The unit must be of interest to enterprises wishing to expand or relocate/a distribution centre or investors where the opportunity of sub-dividing into smaller units is available. We invite enquiries from interested parties and highly recommend viewing”. Viewing is by appointment only and can be arranged by contacting Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 or Ivan directly on 0868985013. Solicitors for the carriage of sale are Kilrane O’Callaghan Solicitors in Ballaghaderreen and a full legal pack is available by contacting Kenneth McDonnell (Solicitor) on 094-9860013.

NEW TO THE MARKET

Prime 4 B/R Residence Located at

Historic Cottage/ Killian Corn Mill on c.9 Acres Located at

Rahara, Co. Roscommon

Killian, Newbridge, Co. Galway

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

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

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

BALLAGHADERREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON

Spacious four bedroom dormer residence In Showhouse Condition throughout Standing on c.0.75 acres Gross Floor Area c.2,000 sq.ft Convenient to Roscommon & Athlone Viewing highly recommended Contact the office on 090-6663700

NEW TO THE MARKET Prime Building Site Located at

Aghagower, Castlecoote Co. Roscommon

Unique property with former three-storey Corn Mill standing thereon. Remains of waterwheel and internal machinery on site. Potential to get the Mill operational with Woodbrook River flowing through Mill Race. Three-bedroom cottage to front in need of renovation. Mill and Cottage can be sold separately (subject to market demand). Overall area c.9 acres of excellent quality lands. Extensive road frontage with sites potential. Located adjacent Newbridge Village, just off the N63 Galway road Viewing comes highly recommended, by appointment only

NEW TO THE MARKET Attractive Three-Bedroom Bungalow Located at

Curragh, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon • 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

Prime building site comprising c0.5 Acres Located c.1 mile from picturesque village of Castlecoote Huge potential for development (subject to planning) Situated beside Fuerty GAA Pitch, on the Ballygar Road All offers in the region of €15,000 invited for immediate sale

Contact the office on 090-6663700 for further details

Located in the much sought after area of Castlecoote Award winning village with Tidy Towns Within commutable distance of the towns of Roscommon, Athleague, Fuerty, Creggs & Ballygar In need of some modernisation Ideal starter home/investment property UPVC double glazed windows, recently re-wired Viewing Highly Recommended (By appointment only) Contact the office on 09066 63700

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Houses, houses, houses! Property Partners Earley, Roscommon have a range of quality Roscommon town residential properties on offer this week with very attractive prices –starting from only €70,000. These include a four-bedroomed bungalow at The Walk. All offers above €170,000 invited; also a four-bedroomed residence at the Galway

Road (with garage). All offers above €180,000 invited. €200,000 is the asking price for a residence at Castlemanor, Racecourse Road while there are two bungalows for sale at Lanesboro Road (asking price €70,000 each). Final offers of over €65,000 are now being

sought for a two-bedroomed apartment at Stonecourt, The Square. For further details, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, logonto www.propertypartners.ie or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Sale of the Week with Property Partners Earley Landmark commercial/residential property of c. 5,000 sq. ft. in the heart of Strokestown

Landmark Strokestown property new to the market David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a substantial three-storey landmark commercial/residential property of c. 5,000 sq. ft. in the heart of Strokestown. David describes the property as “a substantial threestorey former bank premises containing c.5,000 sq. ft. and standing on a quality site area of c. 0.6 of an acre. An imposing building which lends itself to both commercial and residential use due to size and location.” Note: Vacant possession is available or option to continue with the present letting arrangement. Ground floor: Restaurant/cafe with kitchen area off, offices, games room, and toilets servicing dining room, kitchen with fitted unit and store room off. Also charity shop on ground level. 1st floor: four rooms with solid wooden floors and serviced by a bathroom; 2nd floor: four rooms with solid wooden floors. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell for this quality investment property. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie/ earley.

Prime site at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers is confirming they have for sale at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon a prime three and a half acre site with excellent road frontage. These are zoned lands. The site offers great development potential for anybody looking for a commercial unit. Convenient to all amenities. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

34-acre farm with dwelling Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering for sale at Glenballythomas, Tulsk, a circa 34-acre farm with an old stone two-storey dwelling thereon. The lands are located a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk Road and are divided into two main blocks and can be sold separately if required. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

David Diffley MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that he sold a two-bedroomed bungalow residence located at Clooncundra, Ballymurray, Roscommon for a very satisfactory price of €70,000. David described the property as “an attractive two-bedroomed countryside residence standing on c. 0.44 of an acre with the benefit of spacious outbuildings. The property is conveniently located only c. 5.8 km from Roscommon town just off the main Athlone/Roscommon route (N61) close to Portrunny amenity area and the famous River Shannon”. David further comment-

PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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

NEW TO THE MARKET A LUXURY 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 2,000 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

STROKESTOWN ROAD, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON All offers after €150,000 to sell.

A quality 4 B/R bungalow residence located in a select residential location beside Ballyleague and Lanesboro town. The said property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and the auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers after €150,000 to sell. BER: D1. Legal: Brian O’Brien, Messers Byrne Carolan & Cunningham, Athlone, 09064 78433. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clooncundra, Ballymurray, Roscommon

ed: “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 0906626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

FINAL OFFERS INVITED A PRIMELY LOCATED 2 B/R DUPLEX APARTMENT OF C.725 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

10 STONECOURT, THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TOWN Final offers after €65,000 to sell.

Top quality lands on the market Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers has for sale at Lysterfield, Curraghboy, circa 18 acres of top quality land with excellent road frontage on three sides. Mains electricity and mains water. Offers are now being accepted. Meanwhile, at Beechwood, Kilteevan, Auctioneer Pat Hughes has for sale 10 acres of top quality land with excellent road frontage onto the main Lanesborough Road. The lands are located less than three miles from Roscommon town. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to acquire a nice compact

portion of land or for local farmers to increase their holding. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Four one-bedroomed apartments – well worth viewing! At Racecourse Road, Roscommon, auctioneer Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering for sale four one-bedroomed apartments with ample parking located a short distance from Roscommon Town centre. The building is currently fully let and can be sold with tenants if required. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Five-bedroomed townhouse on books of Pat Hughes At Abbey Street, Roscommon, auctioneer Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers has for sale an attractive five-bedroomed townhouse with large yard to rear and a number of out-offices. The residence has huge development potential due to the fact that it has rear access from Henry Street. Viewing a must. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

A primely located duplex apartment located in the heart of Roscommon town in the popular Stonecourt complex. The property boasts spacious living accommodation throughout and with the benefit of free parking facilities at the front and rear of the complex. This is a quality investment property to come available and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET A MOST ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R SEMI DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C. 1,210 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

18 KILDALLOGUE HEIGHTS, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Guide: €70,000.

Kiltrustan, Strokestown

Attractive residence at Kiltrustran Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers is confirming that they have for sale at Kiltrustan, Strokestown, an attractive threebedroomed detached residence on a circa one-acre site, located only a short distance from Kiltrustan Church, convenient to a number of lakes. This would be an ideal holiday home or start-up home. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

A quality property located in the established and sought after Kildallogue heights development conveniently located beside Strokestown and all amenities. The said property is presented for sale in good condition throughout and has the benefit of a large garage to side with spacious garden areas servicing the front and rear. We now invite immediate viewing and all offers to sell. BER: D1. LEGAL: MARIE CONNELLAN, MESSERS PA CONNELLAN & CO, STROKESTOWN. 071 96 33009. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HOUSES - HOUSES - HOUSES Sold this week • The Oldwood Development – 20 houses sold out in the current phase. Cancellations only. • 4 B/R bungalow at Lavagh, Roosky. Sold • Ard Ri, Galway Rd, Roscommon. Sold • 8 B/R at Main St, Ballygar, Co. Galway. Sold • Sale agreed this week • 4 B/R at Cornaseer, Kiltoom. Sale agreed • 3 B/R at Mullymux, Roscommon. Sale agreed • 4 B/R at Main St, Loughlynn. Sale agreed

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

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Kathleen Collins Kathleen Hoare Kathleen Collins Marian Rice Thomas A Murray Total Receipts: €259 Total Prizes: €200

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:

090 66 65917 087 228 8780

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Classifieds FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439.  FOR SALE: PBNR Chiviot Ram lambs and PBNR Suffolk Ram lambs. Tel: 086 8804412

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 fencing needs. Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail

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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: Black 08 Volkwagen Jetta, 1.9 TDi, taxed until February 2018, NCT August 2018, good tyres, €4,000 or nearest offer. Ballinasloe area. Tel: 087 7670271 (after 6pm)  TREADMILL: Treadmill for sale, good working order, various speed and incline settings, clean and tidy. Perfect Christmas present, Roscommon town area, €225. Tel: 087 6453560  3 BAY HAYSHED AND LEANTO FOR SALE: In perfect condition, needs to be dismantled and re-errected, Co. Roscommon area. Please reply to BOX NO: 1094, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  FOR SALE: 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4 door saloon, Sky blue colour, one lady owner from new. 69,000 genuine miles, NCT etc. Absolutely immaculate. Tel: 087 2252607

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

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms

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

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

Phone John on

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOLISTIC

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

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

086 4679798

087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

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

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

KENNELS

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

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

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

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

087 2683079

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

 BRAND NEW 3 BED HOUSE: To rent in Roscommon town. Tel: 086 8198819 (after 6pm)  ONE BED APARTMENT: Comfortable one bed, fully furnished apartment available from 24th November, situated 3 miles from Glenamaddy, 20 mins drive from Roscommon. Own entrance and off street parking and access to garden. Tel: 089 4018380

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Aidan Kelly, intend to apply for Permission for the demolition of an agricultural outbuilding, the construction of 21 unit housing development consisting of 7 No. two storey detached houses, 14 No. two storey semidetached houses. The development will be accessed from the existing public road and the proposed development will include estate roads, footpaths, public open space, connection to existing public services and sewers, landscaping and all associated infrastructure works and services at Barry more Townland, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph: (090) 6634421 Fax: (090) 664423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com 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 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.

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

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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 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 from existing road serving graveyard at Cloontogher and 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.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for retention permission on behalf of John Kelly and Aoibheann O’Sullivan to retain and complete a partly constructed domestic garage at an existing dwellinghouse at Muckanagh Townland, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St., Roscommon. Ph- (087) 2222874 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 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 & 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 I am applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for the creation of a new vehicular agricultural entrance on to my lands, together with all ancillary site works at Grallagh Beg Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed : Rory McDonnell 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 Yasin Sattar for planning permission to retain change of use of existing yard and as constructed sheds for purpose of operating a carwash/vallet service at Barber Kellys Lane, Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan. ie. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of 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.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT  COUNTRY PUB - STAFF REQUIRED: Outside Roscommon Town (3 miles from Roscommon town), experience required. Tel: 087 6659338  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: For school going child in Castlecoote area. School drop offs and collections required, non-smoker preferred, can mind child in your home or childs own home. References required. Tel: 087 9207372  1ST YEAR CARPENTRY APPRENTICE: Boyle area. Tel: 087 7632162  DELI ASSISTANT/BARISTA REQUIRED FOR BUSY CAFE: Candidate must have fluent English, excellent customer service. Training provided. Flexibility with shifts expected. Previous experience a benefit. Box No: 1059 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

SITUATIONS WANTED  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Full time from January, 2018, FETAC Level 5, hot dinners and snacks available, drop offs and collections only. Roscommon town. Tel: 086 7316358 (mi casa, su casa)

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES  SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: In Bridge House, Athleague from 8-10pm every Friday night. All welcome. Learn to Waltz, Jive, Foxtrot and Quickstep and also Line Dancing, contact Gerry. Tel: 087 7745909

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

087 2727888

Call car direct

JOHN BEATTIE

(086) 2714879

Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

Pete’s Cabs

PLANNINGS

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

Padraig Healy

PHONE:

Roscommon ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Rathcroghan Designs intend applying for planning permission on behalf of Shane Murtagh to construct new slatted shed together with all associated site works at Lisphilip Td., Ballinameen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Martin Dowd, Rathcroghan Design, Ballyconboy, Ballinagare, Co Roscommon Phone: 086 2328484

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TUITION  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

GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

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

090 66 23898 or 085 7857191 Athleague

Tutoring for college students in Business, Accountancy and Taxation.

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

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849

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

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

086 2437376

USEFUL SERVICES

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED

Painter Decorator Powerwashing Plastering Gardening General Handyman

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2017 SEASONED TURF

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

Tel: Donal

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

 FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Dry seasoned hardwood ash, beech, elm and whitethorn. Stored indoors. Tel: 086 2437376  TURF FOR SALE: In ton bags (1 metre cubed). Delivery to Roscommon town & surrounding areas €50. Tel: 086 8534011  FUEL - FIREWOOD FOR SALE: High quality seasoned hardwood timber split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Tel: 086 3312411 (after 6pm)  TURF FOR SALE: Good black stone turf, sold in trailer loads also bags (€3 each). Tel: 086 2544294

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

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

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

087 9131664 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

SEVENTH SON HEALER  7th SON: A Seventh Son Healer will attend in the The Coffee Drop, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway this Saturday 25th November. 11.30 am to 3.30 pm. Cures for Depression, Sinus, Migraine, Acne, Headaches, Blood Pressure, Ear noise, Vertigo, Back Pain, Chest Asthma, Shingles, Blushing lack of Confidence, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Fatigue, Eczema, Psoriasis, all skin rash, Panic Attacks Nerve Stress, Anxiety, etc. 100% success rate. No appointment needed, call on day in private. Any enquiries to 049 4335497 or mobile 086 1921955 anytime.

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086 6684179 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 www.appliance-repairs.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  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p0862553153@gmail.com

CRASH REPAIRS

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

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

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

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

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

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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

Gary Jameson

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

2nd Fix Carpentry Munsboro, Roscommon • Fitted Kitchens & bedroom units

Tel: 086 3686669

• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Attic Conversions and all internal woodwork

086 0708833

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact

JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

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

CAROLINE BURKE COACHING Specialising in Career, Education and Personal Coaching

NEED HELP? ... GETTING THAT JOB? ....CHOOSING THAT COURSE/CAO Choices .... BECOMING MORE CONFIDENT AND ASSERTIVE? *CAREER Coaching includes – Career Change /CV and Interview Preparation. * EDUCATION Coaching includes – CAO Choices - helping YOU make a better more informed course choice / CAO Applications / Preparing and Getting Ready for College / Mature students - Full and Part-Time courses for career progression or career change. *PERSONAL Coaching includes – Improving your CONFIDENCE/becoming more ASSERTIVE in Dealing with Work Issues / Dealing with a Life CHANGE e.g Retirement preparation, New Job, change in Personal Circumstances etc.

For appointment ca6ll me on 086 822960to

OR email your enquiry com carolinebburke@gmail.

Helping you to help yourself!

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

FARMING

INSTALLATION

LIFE COACH

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN HOARE 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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

www.ecowise.ie - 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

9673336 2678350

Mob: 086 Email:

info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

SERVICES: • Tarmacadam • Kerbing • Patio • Domestic & Commercial TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT HRI SCHEME

Contact us for further information Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: 090 64 93386 M: 086 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265 E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653 • Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

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Appointments

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES STAFF REQUIRED FOR ROSCOMMON TOWN CENTRE GAMING ARCADE

Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed candidates for inclusion on a panel for the posts of:

TEMPORARY CASUAL PART-TIME EVENTS ASSISTANT – ROSCOMMON ARTS CENTRE Application forms and full particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Roscommon County Council, Courthouse, Roscommon. E-mail: humanresources@roscommoncoco.ie Telephone: (090) 6637385 Web: www.roscommoncoco.ie Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on application form. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Tuesday 5th December 2017 Canvassing will disqualify. Roscommon County Council is an equal opportunities employer. Is fostóir comhionannais deiseanna í Comhairle Contae Ros Comaín

Must be available evenings and weekends, experience in dealing with the public a plus but not required Please reply to

BOX NO: 1096, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

Apprentice Electrician (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) required in the Longford/Roscommon area for immediate start Please send CV’s to

BOX NO: 1095, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

TEMPORARY RECEPTIONIST Registered Electrical Contractors

ELECTRICIANS & APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANS REQUIRED for Industrial and Pharmaceutical Contracts Please email CV in confidence to: nlally@laltec.ie

required for busy Medical Practice in Roscommon Town. Immediate Start, experience preferable but not essential. Please apply with CV by email to info@cssdoctor.ie

PUBLIC NOTICE

THANKSGIVINGS

THE DISTRICT COURT LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT, 1833 (SECTION 6) INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960 (SECTION 29) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER OF A LICENCE DISTRICT COURT AREA OF ROSCOMMON DISTRICT NO: 4 APPLICANTS: PETER KENNY AND MAUREEN KENNY TAKE NOTICE that Peter Kenny and Maureen Kenny of Ballyforan, County Roscommon intend to apply to the court to be held at Roscommon on the 19th day of December, 2017 10.30am for the TRANSFER to the Applicants of the off-licence attached to the premises known as Maureen’s Food Store and situate at Ballyforan, County Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid and heretofore licensed in the name of Peter Kenny. Dated this the 21st day of November, 2017

NOVENA PRAYER TO ALL THE ANGELS FOR A SPECIAL FAVOUR Bless the Lord, all ye His Angels! Thou who art mighty is strength and do His Will, intercede for me at the throne of God. By thine unceasing watchfulness, protect me in every danger of soul and body. Obtain for me the grace of final perseverance, so that after this life, I may be admitted to thy glorious company and sing with thee the praises of God for all eternity. All ye holy Angels and Archangels, Thrones and Dominations, Principalities and Powers and Virtues of Heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim and especially thou, my dear Guardian Angel, intercede for me and obtain for me the special favour I now ask (mention your request). Amen. Offer the “Glory Be” three times. A.K.

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

PRAY TO SAINT EXPEDITE FOR QUICK HELP Saint Expedite, you lay in rest. I come to you and ask that this wish be granted. ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Expedite now what I ask of you. Expedite now what I want of you, this very second. Don’t waste another day. Grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work. I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor so that it will be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honor, and goodness. Glory to you, Saint Expedite! As you recite this prayer, light a candle to Saint Expedite next to a glass of water for the Saint. Recite daily until the request is granted, then be sure to give Saint Expedite a gift. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and glory will grow. A.K.

Signed: Mahon Sweeney Solicitors for the Applicant Main Street Roscommon County Roscommon To: The Superintendent An Garda Siochana Roscommon County Roscommon And To: The District Court Clerk District Court Office Government Building Golf Links Road Roscommon

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THANKSGIVINGS NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. S.C. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for 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 favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. S.C. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother (make request). O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for 3 days and after that the request will be granted (will never fail). This prayer must be published immediately. S.C.

LYONS Frank Runnamoat, Roscommon 9th Anniversary on 26th November

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Loved and remembered by Maisie and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 26th November at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish.

KELLY Patrick (Paddy) In loving memory of Paddy, late of Mullymux, who died on 21st November 2002, his wife Anna Marie, who died on 16th June 1985 and their son Martin, who died on 11th December 1985

Time passes, Memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and remembered by all the family.

THANKSGIVINGS

PRAYER TO RESOLVE A DIFFICULT SITUATION Pray once: May the Father command it, may the Son arrange it, and may the Holy Spirit appease the hearts of those who are against us. Repeat 10 times: Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten the hearts of those who can favor us. (or those who can help us) Pray once: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. Then all of this is repeated four more times. (We usually use a rosary to say this prayer, using the beads to keep count.) A.K.

KENEGHAN - PARKER Ann Late of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon (6th Anniversary)

How do I write on paper the feelings I have inside The heartache and the emptiness When a mother you loved tragically died Taken too soon without a goodbye Mammy I love you until the day that I die.

Sadly missed by her daughter Belinda and granddaughter Lana. XXX --------------It doesn’t seem that long ago since I said goodbye, To you that day. Little did I know that it would be the last time that I would speak to you. You were taken away from us, I have often asked God why, as I feel we had so much more to talk and laugh about. The sadness and anger that has filled my heart and soul, has still not settled I can only hope that I’am making you proud and we can get to talk about everything when Gods gates are open to me. Ann, I will always love and miss you. Not only a grandmother but you were a true trustworthy best friend I will never forget you and will always love you.

Your loving grandson James. XXX Anniversary Mass on Monday, 27th November in St. Asicus Church, Frenchpark at 7.30pm.

VICTORY Brendan Tonlagee (21st Anniversary) Who died on 29th November 1996

Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time can take them away.

Always remembered by Marie, Barbara, Stephen, Jason, Lori, Nathan, Joshua, Hannah and Jacinta. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Home Church on Sunday, 26th November at 11am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DOYLE Clare

BRADLEY Padraic

MURRAY Mary

11 St Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon Who died on the 22nd November 1965 (RIP)

Who died on 1st December 2013 (4th Anniversary)

O’CONNOR Mary

Lissavruggy, Newbridge, Co. Galway (2nd Anniversary)

Carrigeen, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

In loving memory of my dear Mom.

No farewells were spoken We did not say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.

There’s a face I shall always remember A voice I shall always recall A memory to cherish forever Of one so dear to me.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Bridie.

HAUGHEY Noel Correal, Athleague, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Noel who died on 23rd November, 2015. R.I.P. Love bears all things, endures all things Love longs for all things good, love never ends. A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

Loved and remembered always Margaret and family. Anniversary Mass at 11.30am on Sunday, 26th November in the Church of The Assumption, Fuerty. BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

HANLEY Padraic 6 Shannon Heights, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon 29th Birthday Remembrance 23rd November 2017 (Age 29)

You left us precious memories, That made us laugh and cry, But the love you planted in our hearts No millionaire could buy. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane We would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.

Never forgotten by your mother Bridget, sister Anne and brothers Joseph, Martin and Sean. Anniversary Mass for Padraic on Sunday 26th November at 10am, in St. Cecilia’s Church, Curraghroe.

Staunton Mary (nee Tierney) (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Mary Staunton (nee Tierney) late of London and Newtown, Ballinaheglish who died peacefully on 24th November 2016 in London. Silent memories keep you near as time unfolds another year. Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts you will always live on.

Always remembered by the Feeney family, Ballinaheglish Anniversary Mass in Ballinaheglish Church.

In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and Nana who passed away on 29th November 2015 Partings come and hearts are broken, Loved ones go with words unspoken, Deep in our hearts there’s a memory kept, Of a wife and mother we will never forget. Some day we hope to meet you, Some day, we know not when. To clasp your hand in a better land, Never to part again. Lonely is our home without you, Life to us is not the same. All this world would be like Heaven, Just to have you back again.

So sadly missed and remembered every day by her heart broken family, husband Michael, children, Michael, Elaine, Amanda, Andrew and son-in-law Donal. We would like to say, so many things, We don’t know where to start, We only know, we miss you from the bottom of our hearts. To us, you were so special Nana, what more is there to say, Except we wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

Loved and remembered everyday by your grandchildren, Daniel, Leah, Lucy, Isabelle, Noah, Séan and Jane. Second Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 26th November at 11.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Newbridge.

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Love from Dad Patsy, Mum Kathleen, sister Marie and brother Alan.

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Who died on 24th October 2017 We, the O’Connor family would like to thank most sincerely everyone who sympathised and supported and helped out with logistics during our recent sad bereavement, to those who sent Mass Cards, Floral Tributes and travelled long distances to be with us. Thanks to our kind neighbours, friends and extended family who visited Mary in hospital and at home. Thanks to all who brought food and refreshments and catered for so many during those difficult days. We are sincerely grateful to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Galway Clinic. Thanks to Dr. Hanratty her GP. Thanks to all the carers who helped us out providing cover at short notice, your assistance was invaluable. We thank Fr. Ray Milton for his kind words and all the priests who concelebrated Mass and Deacon Willie Gacquin. Thanks to the beautiful Choir, which made the Mass so special, to the altar society and all that prepared and participated in the service. We thank the undertaker, Donie Hamrock and his staff for their kindness, sensitivity and professionalism during this time. Thanks to all who participated in the Guard of Honour. Thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Mammy’s final resting place so beautifully. Thanks to Ellen for the graveside music piece. Thanks to Tim Hayes and all the staff at The Hodson Bay Hotel for the refreshments after the Burial. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our gratitude to all. Month’s Mind Mass will be offered for Mary in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow on Saturday, 25th November at 11am. Ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam dhilis.

GRIFFIN Tommie (6th Anniversary)

Birthday Remembrance for

DOLAN Caitriona 22 Beechgrove, Ardnanagh, Roscommon town Whose birthday occurs on 22nd November

WILSON Mary (nee Coyle) No. 8 Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon

Who passed away on the 25th November 2016 Mary’s brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and extended family would like to express our appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us during our sad loss. A special word of thanks to Dr. Blascova and staff at the Oncology Ward, Portiuncula Hospital and The Palliative Care Team, Roscommon who were always so kind to Mary, also Dr. O’Meara and staff at Roscommon University Hospital. A word of thanks also to Dr. Quinn and staff at The Medical Centre and to Molloy’s Pharmacy. We would also like to express our thanks to Fr. John Cullen, Roscommon who celebrated Mary’s Funeral Mass, to concelebrant, Fr. Ray Milton, Knockcroghery and the choir for their lovely contribution to enhance the Mass. Our gratitude also to Ballymurray Bridge Club for forming a Guard of Honour at Mary’s Funeral and to Smyth’s Funeral Undertakers for their kindness and professionalism at such a sad time. 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 has be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Mary will be offered on Saturday, 25th November at 7pm, in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

SMYTH Nicholas In loving memory of Tommie Griffin, late of Carrowduff, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon, who went to his Eternal reward on the 18th of December 2011 R.I.P. Silent memories keep us close, Unseen, unheard, But always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Until we meet again in Heaven, Sacred Heart of Jesus Have mercy on his soul.

Always remembered by his loving sister Bridie (Sr. Bosco), brother Bernie, sister-in-law Ita, his niece, relatives, neighbours and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 3rd December in Ballinaheglish Church at 11am.

The Spinney, Abbeytown, Roscommon (1st Anniversary) Heaven holds my mother on this her special day. Lord I ask this of you, to give her a bouquet of beautiful scented flowers and tell her their from us. Please tell her we love her for all eternity. Thinking of you, on your birthday.

Love always Marty and Leah. XXX You were very kind, and thoughtful With a warm and loving heart And when people needed help you always played your part. You are thought of every single day, Whatever time of year But somehow more than ever now you’re special day is here.

Thinking of you on your birthday, love always Mam, Pat, Marie, Enda and Roseanne. XXX

Who died on 3rd December 2016 Mary, beloved wife of the late Nicholas and loving father of James, Aidan, Alexandra Geraghty, Richard and extended family wish to thank all those who sympathised and supported us during our sad bereavement. Thank you to all who called to the house, your prayers, sent Mass cards, letters and attended the Funeral services. Sincere thanks to our special relatives, neighbours and friends for their wonderful support and kindness. Our thanks to the management and staff of Roscommon University Hospital and those who cared for him. Our gratitude to you Fr. John Cullen PP and supportive clergy who concelebrated Requiem Mass, the Sacristans, Altar Servers and Choir for the beautiful music and singing and to those who prepared Nicholas’ final resting place. Thank you Pat, Tom and Rena for your friendship, kindness and professionalism (Smyth’s Funeral Directors). Thanks to the Grealy family and staff of The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. As it is impossible to thank everyone personally, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Nicholas on Sunday, 3rd December at 12.15pm, in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

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Sports People

Glav’ all over! Daly’s stars conquer Connacht

Pictured (top) scoring a goal for Michael Glavey’s in their Connacht IFC Final win over Claregalway in Dr Hyde Park last Sunday is Conor Hussey. Pictured enjoying the celebrations are Aoife, Caoileann and Roisín Fitzmaurice (left), Tiernan, Pat and Ronan Murphy (centre) and Kathleen Hunt and Mary Patterson and their grandson Gary Patterson (right). Pics: Andrew Fox

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SportsPeople This weekend’s action

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Racing today is at Thurles in Co. Tipperary with racing away at 12.30 pm. Tomorrow, racing takes place on the all weather at Dundalk stalls opening for the first at 5.30 pm. On Saturday, racing takes place at Gowran Park with tapes away for the first at 12.05 pm featuring the Listed Grabel Mares Hurdle. Racing on Sunday is at Proudstown Park outside Navan Co. Meath, away at 12.35 pm with two Grade B handicap races, the Troytown Chase and Proudstown Hurdle. Also on the card is the Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle and a Listed Mares Bumper brings the day to a close. The going is soft to heavy in Thurles and Navan and heavy at Gowran Park at present. Last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Jessica Harrington’s Sizing John is set to run in the Grade One Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday, the first leg of a three-part series which could yield a £1m bonus. A horse that wins Saturday’s race and follows up with the King George at Kempton and the Gold Cup at Cheltenham in March will collect the £1m bonus and there are seven in with a chance. Cue Card, Betfair Chase three times winner, Bristol De Mai, winner of the Charlie Hall at Wetherby, Shantou Flyer, Tea For Two, Traffic Fluide and Gordon Elliott’s JNwine.com Champion Chase winner Outlander flys the tricolour to complete the field. Hot on the scintillating return of Faugheen last week Willie Mullins could bring Min, absent since December, back at Gowran Park on Saturday. The 6-Y-O is entered in the 2½m conditions chase where he

also has Acapella Bourgeois, Children’s List and Shaneshill entered. Aidan O’Brien’s hopeful in the Japan Cup on Sunday is the globetrotting Idaho. The Ballydoyle trained four-year-old will undertake his fourth international challenge in the 12-furlong event at Tokyo racecourse after racing in America, France and Canada on his last three starts. He is a full brother to the year older Highland Reel.

Racing News John Oxx has decided not to retain a jockey next year and his jockey Declan McDonogh will ride freelance in 2018 after 5 seasons at Currabeg on the Curragh. McDonagh hopes to continue riding for the Oxx yard as a freelancer. The stewards were busy at Cork last Sunday with trainer Michael Winters and rider Barry John Foley both feeling the brunt of their ire for the running and riding of Churchtown Glen in the opening 4-Y-O Maiden Hurdle. The Stewards fined Winters €6,000, suspended B.J. Foley for 21 race days and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee, and suspended the horse for 90 days. They are very severe penalties, the top end of the scale for a horse finishing 7th of 23 on only his 3rd run and the first time Foley rode him. The racing post described the run: “Raced in mid-division, plenty to do 3 out, kept on well into 7th run-in, never nearer”. It appears that smaller yards are being made an example of once again, appeals are lodged. An update on Ruby Walsh, who broke a leg last week, is that he did not require surgery and hopes to be back late Feburary/early March and race fit for the Festival starting

Sizing John and Robbie Power win Gold Cup.

on the 13th March. Irish Grand National-winning rider Ger Fox is understood to be one of three jump jockeys to have tested positive for traces of cocaine along with amateur riders Roger Quinlan and Danny Benson. The tests are understood to have taken place at Galway’s October meeting. Last month British rider Graham Gibbons was suspended for a combined period of two and a half years by a BHA disciplinary panel after testing positive for traces of cocaine after he attempted to swap urine samples with another rider, Callum Shepherd, at a meeting at Kempton. Lexus have announced that they will no longer sponsor Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival centre piece, the Grade 1 Lexus Chase after 13 years. The prestigious

GAA Results

Sunday, November 26th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 (2 pm) At Kilbride GAA Park: Kilbride v St. Faithleach’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v Ballinameen Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1A FC At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael. 12 pm At TBC: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s. 2 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U20 Division 2B FC At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 2 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 FC At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s v Michael Glavey’s. 2 pm

Blank day in the north on Saturday but there are only two meetings in the south on Sunday. The Suir Vale will race at Knockinroe near Templemore in Co. Tipperary and the West Waterford’s at Boulta on the Cork Waterford border. The Westmeath and Longford’s meeting at Corbeagh House has been cancelled due to a waterlogged course. Both meetings have a 12.30 start.

Good win for Seconds Buccaneers Seconds 17 Westport 12: Buccaneers Seconds overcame Westport 17-12 in a hard-fought Connacht Junior 1A League game contested in difficult conditions at Dubarry Park on Sunday.

Ladies in ﬁrst loss

Fixtures

Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Oran. 7 pm

Point to Point

BUCCANEERS RFC

Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 Kilmore 4-11 Boyle 0-7 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC Final St. Faithleach’s 2-9 Kilbride 2-6 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1A FC Pádraig Pearses 2-10 St. Brigid’s 1-10 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2B FC Elphin-Ballinameen 1-7 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-4 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 FC Éire Óg 4-22 Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s 0-8

Saturday, November 25th

3 miler, formerly the Ericsson Chase, will not have a sponsor on December 28th and will be called the Leopardstown Christmas Chase, though the €150,000 prize-money remains the same. Beef Or Salmon (twice), Denman, Synchronised, Tidal Bay and Bobs Worth all won the race over the 13 years of Lexus’ sponsorship.

21 Seasons of Sundays! Sportsfile is set to mark 21 years of the iconic GAA annual ‘A Season of Sundays’ with imagery featuring Roscommon. The annual has become an eagerly awaited GAA tradition since its inception and will be available online and at bookstores nationwide this year from the 4th of December. This year’s instalment captures some fantastic moments and charts the highs and lows of the GAA season. One of the highlights of this year’s Sportsfile collection is the wonderful image of Smith brothers, Enda and Donie, celebrating Roscommon’s Connacht final win over Galway in Salthill. Speaking at the launch, the book’s creator Ray McManus said: “A Season of Sundays is Sportsfile’s brainchild since 1996, and to see it mark its 21st birth-

day is special for the whole team to celebrate. Since its inception, the book has captured some truly fantastic moments in each of those seasons and 2017 was no different. I would like to thank all of my dedicated photographers for their fantastic work throughout the year, and of course the GAA community for making it such a thrilling season.” Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Aogán Ó Fearghail said: “I want to congratulate Ray McManus and all of his team in Sportsfile for yet another magnificent collection of images for A Season of Sundays.This book is now firmly established as an absolute gem in the library of top class GAA annuals. The GAA year is a compilation of special moments. A Season of Sundays, year after year, is a treasure trove of these iconic images.”

Buccaneers 0 NUIG 59: Buccaneers Women’s team suffered their first league defeat of the season when being soundly beaten by table-toppers NUIG 59-0 at Dubarry Park on Sunday. The Galway girls got an early grip on the proceedings to lead 24-0 at the interval. A couple of early secondhalf injuries and a sin-binning meant that there was to be no way back for the experimental but valiant Buccs ladies.

This weekend… Buccaneers face University College Dublin in the Ulster Bank League at Dubarry Park on Saturday afternoon with the action getting underway at 2.30 pm. Buccs are still chasing their first win in Division 1A and surely their luck will turn for the better sooner rather than later. Buccaneers’ Seconds have a daunting trip to Clifden on Sunday where they take on Connemara in the Connacht Junior 1A League at the Monastery Field. Kickoff is 2.30 pm. The Blacks have won all their league games to date and trail Ballina at the top of the league table due to the leaders accruing bonus points in all their matches. Buccs will have to dig deep to get something from this outing. Buccaneers U-20s are at home on Sunday when they tackle Suttonians in the JP Fanagan Leinster Premier League. With a handful of their players involved with the senior squad, this Buccs panel has lost its primary leaders. Thus they have struggled, injuries also not helping their cause. But if attitude and workrate are what they need to be, then they can make home advantage pay in this game which kicks off at 2.30 pm.

Table Quiz Buccaneers Seconds squad are holding a Table Quiz in The Bounty on Thursday, November 30th at 8.30 pm. Entry fee is €40 per team of four. Plenty of prizes on offer and complimentary finger food will be served.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

@dan_dooner

2017 – The year of the Rossie ﬁghter? THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Over the past year we’ve brought you plenty of exclusive stories from the fight game. Combat sports always bring out the best human interest stories. It can’t be just coincidence that a number of the fighters I have spoken to this year had battled mental health problems before finding their ‘happy place’ in the squared circle or the octagon. Earlier this year we ran the inspiring story of Roscommon town woman Grace Morris. Grace kindly shared her very personal story with us and told us how Muay Thai had helped her to turn her life around. Grace went on to fight at the world famous

Madison Square Garden in New York and is someone we will be hearing more of in the coming years. This week a similar story was brought to my attention by three separate sources on social media. Step forward SBG fighter and IMMAF silver medalist, Danni Neilan from Castlecoote. Danni’s inspiring story is featured elsewhere in this week’s paper and she is definitely someone we will be hearing more from in the coming years as she continues her MMA career under SBG coach John Kavanagh. Recently, another fighter we have featured in this paper won gold at Uni-

fied World Championships in Italy. Shane Lawless from Castlesampson, Bealnamulla has already made waves both here and abroad and last week was recognised as part of Roscommon County Council’s Civic Reception. Shane fights out of the Na Fianna Kickboxing Club in Athlone and is back in action this weekend in Oldcastle, Co. Meath when he competes for the IKF Irish K1 Bantamweight title. The success of all these fighters, both inside and outside of the ring, means that the future of the fight game in Roscommon is in good hands. Congratulations to Grace Morris on overcoming her battles and becoming an inspiration to so many people. Congratulations also to Danni Neilan who has already achieved so much in her short time as a fighter. Finally, best of luck to Shane in his fight this weekend!

Na Fianna fighter Shane Lawless pictured with County Council CEO Eugene Cummins and Cllr Orla Leyden at the Roscommon County Council Civic Reception last Friday. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

The sporting brief

People’s champions of the week

Darts

All to play for! An Bothar Rua narrowly overcame McDermott’s 5-4 in last week’s Roscommon Darts League fixture with Damien McGovern hitting two 180s while James Sharkey, John McDermott and Thomas Fitzgerald all had 100 check-outs. Elsewhere, Creaton’s were narrowly defeated at home by The Holly Tree in another cracking contest. The visitors prevailed by five games to four although Sean Finan’s 120 check-out was arguably the highlight of the match. In yet another epic contest, Molly’s proved too tough to break down for The Forge as they held out to record a 5-4 win of their own at home. Sean Fleming hit a 180 while Pat Tansey took out 110 and Damien Forkin nailed a 114 finish. Finally, Flanagan’s took the shine off the Hollywood stars when they won their encounter 6-3. Jimmy Owens hit a 180, Brian McCormack hit a 120 check-out and Noel Ryan enjoyed a 17-dart leg. Looking ahead to this weekend, The Forge entertain An Bothar Rua, The Holly Tree play host to McDermott’s, Creaton’s visit Flanagan’s and The Hollywood look to bounce back at Molly’s.

Golf

Golﬁng weather!

Not only did they retain their girls’ 16 & under 200m medley relay crown at the recent Drum/Clonown Community Games, they were also honoured at a Civic Reception at Roscommon Community Council last Friday. But, best of all, they are this week’s People’s champions of the week! Take a bow Olivia Smialek, Laura Johnson, Judy Brennan and Aileen Ward. Pictured here with Cathaoirleach Orla Leyden and County Council CEO Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

We start our weekly round in Roscommon where the kind weather encouraged over fifty golfers to take part in the men’s competition. Tom Costello won the event with 36 points while runner-up, Paul Hoare scored 34. Tom Higgins took the gross with 31 while Fionn Hoare was best of the juniors with 33.

Ahead of the second round of Winter League, PJ Higgins and George Burke can boast a score of 179 points. Meanwhile, last weekend’s Turkey Competition was won by Ollie Hannon on 23. To Boyle next where white smoke ascended following the recent AGM. The club’s Management Committee for 2018 is: Chairperson Terry Canning; Honorary Secretary Martin Wynne; Honorary Treasurer Paul Connolly; Greens Convenor Michael Rush; Clubhouse Convenor Vincent Egan; Junior Convenor Brendan Gaffney. They are joined on the committee by Jonathan Egan, Liam Whyte, Liam Mullaney, Patrick Egan, Liz Dwyer, Susan O’Mahoney, Marie HanmoreCawley, Michael Simon, Gerry O’Hara, Mary O’Hara and Willie Tiernan. In the men’s 18-hole stableford, Sean Heslin kept it in the family by beating Shane Loftus on count back, both having 41 points. Patrick Egan came in third with 40 points. Finally for this week, it’s a long drive to Athlone where the Midland Intermediate Alliance was held last Sunday. The winner on the day was Michael Murray with an impressive 40 points while the runner-up spot went to Frank Daly with 37. John Connor, meanwhile, went back to Strokestown in good spirits having claimed third place with 36 points. The Alliance was set-up to support local clubs during the winter months and organisers would appreciate the support of new members. For a €20 membership fee and green fees on the day, you can’t really go wrong! And, as an added bonus, the next outing is to beautiful Moate on Sunday, December 10th. Other winners in Athlone last week included: Michael O’Faolain (15-hole stableford and AWGS), Rosemary Rowe (Ladies’ 12hole), Eleanor Larkin (97 Club) and Anne Evans (most recent 97 Club).

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs RFC Report Creggs stay top of the league!

Connacht Junior 1 League: Creggs 9 Corinthians 0. Creggs are four points clear at the top of the Connacht J1 League after completing back-to-back victories over Corinthians. Corinthians came roaring into this game straight from the kick-off. Creggs absorbed wave after wave of Corinthians attack before Mark Brandon landed the first of his three penalties after 8 minutes. Brandon then landed a second penalty after 20 minutes. Five minutes into the second half, Brandon’s third penalty left Creggs two scores ahead with Corinthians’ back play increasingly edgy. Corinthians’ best chance went abegging when full-back Kevin Gavin pulled off a spectacular try-saving tackle. Head coach Pat Cunningham will be very pleased with his side’s first league clean sheet of the season. Next up for Creggs is another top of the table clash, away to Castlebar, on Saturday week. Creggs: Kevin Gavin, Luke Meehan, Elliot Jennings, Tom Callaghan, Chris Duignan, Mark Brandon, Andrew Callaghan, Mike Blighe, Sean Higgins, Aidan Leech, Brian Donoghue, Tom Fleming, James Brandon, Alan Brandon, Kevin Brandon, Eoghan Farrell, Eoghan Coyle, Peter Lohan, Ronan Cahill, and Ryan Horan. Connacht U-18.5 League: Creggs 34 Galwegians 7. Creggs bounced back with an impressive 34-7 win over Galwegians last Sunday afternoon in Creggs. First half tries from Mairtin Quinn (3),

Aodha Hession and Killian Higgins with Tim Lambe converting two gave Creggs a 29-0 half-time lead. Galwegians reduced the score to 29-7 with the first try of the second half. However, Creggs regrouped and again the forwards did some great work especially through Danny Arnold and Mathew Curley and when Creggs released the backs, Eoghan Coyle raced in unopposed to touchdown and seal the win. Creggs U-18.5s’ next league game is away to Castlebar in two weeks.

Senior Fixtures Creggs Seconds had no game last weekend with Sligo RFC failing to field. This coming weekend they play Connemara RFC in the Connacht J1 League in Creggs. Creggs U-20s travel to Westport on Saturday for the penultimate Connacht Blitz Series of games, and will hope to take top spot in the league table. Training for all senior teams continues on this Friday evening. New and returning players welcome.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-17 A League: Creggs 29 Carrick 19. Creggs returned to winning ways on Sunday in the Connacht A League with a hard fought win over Carrick-on-Shannon. In difficult conditions, the visitors led 5-0 after just three minutes. Creggs responded well with their big forwards led by Tom Farrell, Eric O’Doherty and Micheal Beirne getting over the gain line. Half-backs Ethan Glennon and Mark Purcell marshalled well behind the scrum and Creggs were soon back

on level terms with a well-worked try scored by Adam Donnelly. Creggs went in front on 20 minutes when Lorcan Maher got over for the first of his two tries before Mark Purcell added the conversion Creggs looked likely to pull away in the second half and the score of the match came from a sustained period of pressure and was finished off by Kaylem Holian, capping an excellent all-round display from the versatile winger. Carrick were then right back in contention with two tries in quick succession but Creggs showed great character and responded with what proved to be the vital score following good work from Diarmuid Quinn and John McDonnell before Maher crossed for his second try. The Creggs defence held firm and team management will be heartened by the form of their young players at this level with Ben Finnerty, Adam Donnelly, Darragh Kiernan, Ronan Lambe and Lorcan Maher all looking very comfortable. It augurs well for the next outing, away to Ballina this weekend. Creggs: Thomas O’Brien, Tom Farrell, Eric O’Doherty, Darragh Kiernan, Ronan Lambe, Kaylem Holian, Adam Donnelly John McDonnell, Mark Purcell, Aaron Hannon, Lorcan Maher, Diarmuid Quinn, Aodha Hession, Ethan Glennon, Erin Coyne, Ben Finnerty, Ryan O’Keeffe. Connacht Under-16 League: Creggs 17 Galwegians 34. Minus five of their usual starting line-up, Creggs found themselves behind early on when Galwegians ran in for a soft try under the posts, which they converted, for a 7-0 lead. Creggs clawed their way back into

the game and after 15 minutes found themselves in front after a try by Lorcan Maher and a penalty and conversion from Mark Purcell. Galwegians responded well with two tries, one of which they converted, to lead 19-10 after 20 minutes but Creggs continued to attack, and from a move from the back of the scrum late in the first half, Purcell fed Andrew Naughton out wide who managed to score right in the corner. Purcell converted from right on the touchline to leave just two points between the teams at half-time: 19-17. The bigger Galwegians squad paid dividends in the second half and as the Creggs lads ran out of steam, Galwegians ran in for three more unconverted tries to leave the final score 34-17. Connacht U-14 League: Creggs 5 Corinthians RFC 26. Creggs suffered their first league loss of the season to Corinthians of Galway last Saturday afternoon in Creggs. Corinthians were the better team in the early stages, scoring two very early tries, both of which were converted, to give them a 14-0 lead. Up front for Creggs, Edimar Fimho, Ciaran Purcell, Lee Kilcoyne and Tomas Tiernan were showing very well but the bigger Corinthians back line was finding gaps early on with Daniel O’Shaughnessy and Senan Lambe doing their best to stop them. Creggs were very unfortunate just before half-time when Corinthians got a bit of luck to take a 21-0 lead. The hosts improved in the second half with Michael McAteer, Aidan Hoare and Daniel Flynn prominent up front. Jack Fleming, Aodhan Looby and Tadgh Lyons

also began to threaten their opponents’ line before Corinthians cruelly broke for a try to lead 26-0. Creggs did respond through Brian McLoughlin after great work from Cormac Dolan and Daniel Hughes but it was too little, too late. Creggs will travel to Ballinaslloe RFC in two weeks in a must-win game.

Youth Rugby Fixtures Creggs U-13s and U-14s continue training Tuesday nights at 6.45 pm in Lisnamult. Creggs U-13s play Glaswegians at 1.30 pm in Creggs this Saturday. Creggs U-15s play away in Sligo on Saturday at 12.30 pm. Training continues tonight at 7 pm in Roscommon. Creggs U-16s travel to play Sligo this Saturday in the Connacht U-16 League at 11 am. Training continues in Roscommon on Thursday at 7 pm.

Mini Rugby Creggs Minis visited Ballinasloe RFC last Saturday and thanks to all that travelled. Next week, Creggs will train in Donamon at 11 am. New players always welcome at all ages from U-7 to U-12 (boys and girls). All Youth and Mini team players, please note: Any outstanding registrations for this season will need to be completed by this weekend (Saturday 25th for Mini players and Sunday 26th for youth players). After that, all non-registered players with their membership unpaid for this season will unfortunately not be eligible to train or play.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions Results in the Premier Division went according to the predictions last weekend but divisions one and two have so far proven to be slightly more unpredictable. This weekend, the pick of the action in the Premier Division is in Ballinasloe, where The Town entertain Castlerea Celtic. Meanwhile, Boyle Celtic take on St. Peter’s in Boyle. Two huge games in the race for the title and well worth heading along for the entertainment!

Saturday, November 25th The Herald Premier Division Boyle Celtic v St. Peter’s FC. 7.45 pm A mouth-watering tie in prospect here with little to separate the sides. Prediction: Draw Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Castlerea Celtic B v Cam Celtic. 7.45 pm Cam can take all three points this weekend. Prediction: Cam Celtic

Sunday, November 26th The Herald Premier Division Ballaghaderreen FC v Moore United. 11 am Moore will be the merrier.

Prediction: Moore United Dysart FC v Shiven Rovers. 11 am Shiven to prevail. Prediction: Shiven Rovers Ballinasloe Town v Castlerea Celtic. 2 pm The Game of the Week sees league leaders Castlerea Celtic putting their unbeaten record on the line against something of a bogey team for them. Home advantage will give Ballinasloe confidence but there is usually little or nothing between these two. Prediction: Draw Norio’s Takeaway Division One (2 pm) CP Ajax v Dunmore Town The home side need points quick. Prediction: Draw Lough Harps v Strokestown United Have to favour the visitors here. Prediction: Strokestown United Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (2 pm) Moylough ’79 v Rahara Rovers The home side can burst Rahara’s bubble. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Roscommon United v Boyle Celtic B Big test for the visitors, a win for United would blow the title race wide open. Prediction: Boyle Celtic B

The Herald Premier Division

Soccer Results The Herald Premier Division Moore United 1 Dysart FC 0 Castlerea Celtic 6 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Cloonfad United 0 St. Peter’s FC 4 Ballaghaderreen FC 1 Boyle Celtic 8 St. John’s Athletic 0 Ballymoe FC 3 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ballinasloe Town B 1 Kilkerrin United 1 Lough Harps 1 Ahascragh United 1 Dunmore Town 0 Hodson Bay Athletic 5 Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Cloonfad United B 0 Glen Celtic 2 Moylough ’79 2 Boyle Celtic B 0 Roscommon United v Cam Celtic, postponed. Shiven Rovers B 2 Castlerea Celtic B 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 1 Rahara Rovers 4

Team 1. Castlerea Celtic 2. Boyle Celtic 3. St. Peter’s FC 4. Ballinasloe Town 5. Cloonfad United 6. Shiven Rovers 7. Ballymoe FC 8. Moore United 9. St. John’s Athletic 10. Skyvalley Rovers 11. Dysart FC 12. Ballaghaderreen FC

Pl 9 8 7 7 9 8 7 6 8 9 7 7

W 8 7 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0

D 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0

L 0 1 0 1 4 3 4 3 5 8 6 7

F 37 36 35 34 25 13 12 8 10 11 13 5

A 3 11 3 7 26 17 26 11 23 30 36 46

Pts 25 21 19 16 13 11 9 7 7 3 3 0

L 0 1 1 3 4 4 5 6

F 25 25 25 20 12 9 4 12

A 10 11 14 11 18 21 19 28

Pts 21 19 16 14 8 6 2 2

F 28 26 27 28 21 25 14 15 15 5

A 8 8 11 10 19 15 19 35 21 30

Pts 22 22 20 19 17 15 12 10 7 3

Norio’s Takeaway Division One Team 1. Ballinasloe Town B 2. Kilkerrin United 3. Strokestown United 4. Hodson Bay Athletic 5. Ahascragh United 6. Dunmore Town 7. Lough Harps 8. CP Ajax

Pl 9 8 7 9 8 8 7 8

W 6 6 5 4 2 1 0 0

D 3 1 1 2 2 3 2 2

Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Team 1. Boyle Celtic B 2. Moylough ‘79 3. Rahara Rovers 4. Cam Celtic 5. Glen Celtic 6. Roscommon United 7. Shiven Rovers B 8. Castlerea Celtic B 9. Cloonfad United B 10. Skyvalley Rovers B

Pl 9 9 9 9 10 7 10 9 11 9

W 7 7 6 6 5 5 3 3 2 1

D 1 1 2 1 2 0 3 1 1 0

L 1 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 8 8

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT

Glavey’s round off a great year of football It has been a great year for football in the county and Michael Glavey’s put the tin hat on it all last Sunday with a superb display of attacking football in the Connacht Intermediate final. We saw the kind of football they could play against Bohola/MoyDavitt’s in the semi-final but they took it a stage further last Sunday against Claregalway. They scored 3-14 but anyone who was there will tell you they could have scored at least two more goals. Iain Daly and his backroom team have done a mighty job but this great win is down to a great set of players. They were simply superb and they play football the way it should be played. Every single player made a contribution to this fantastic win. The match report is elsewhere in the paper this week but Andy Glennon was once again the star of the show. He is a

Coroﬁn’s home advantage There will be a couple of really mouth watering club finals next weekend. Here in Connacht it is a toss of a coin when Corofin face Castlebar Mitchels in Tuam. It’s a 50/50 game as far as I can see. Maybe Corofin might make home advantage count. In Munster, Nemo Rangers face Dr Crokes and we have the prospect of Tomás O’Sé marking Colm ‘The Gooch’ Cooper and that should be worth a look on its own. Up north, Slaughtneil look odds-on while in Leinster there will be huge interest in the semi-finals as St. Vincents are now gone out of the competition. Any one of the four teams left in it are capable of winning it. That’s’s the beauty of the club championships.

magnificent player and so many people are asking why he is not on the Roscommon county team. The answer is that the guy himself made that choice and he must be respected for that choice too. He was good against Bohola/Moy Davitts but he was was even better last Sunday. He is a great outlet for Glavey’s, who can let the ball in high or low and he will win it and take the right option. He and young Cathal Heneghan were a revelation. Glavey’s can settle down now and celebrate a magnificent achievement but they must surely know that there is even more in this team. If they play the kind of football we saw last Sunday then they will be a hard team to beat by any team from any county. Let’s take one match at a time but if I was a Glavey’s supporter, I celebrating Michael Glavey’s’ Connacht IFC Final win over Claregalway at Dr Hyde Park last Sunday were Gary would be very excited at what’s coming Pictured Patterson, Leo Coggins, Conor Shaughnessy, Eoin Crinigan, Caoileann Fitzmaurice, David Frayne and Liam Coll. Picture: up in the new year. Andrew Fox

O’Neill to stay on as Ireland boss

Ireland ready for ‘Argie Bargie’

Should I stay or should I go? Martin O’Neill should stick around to lead the Republic into the Euro qualifying campaign.

Much has been written about the defeat of the Irish soccer team last week and as usual we have gone over the top in terms of criticism. I don’t know what people expected. We just do not have very many good players. We were bound to get caught at some stage. What is really interesting to read and hear about since our defeat is the view of many of those who claim to know what they are talking about that Martin O’Neill had little or no tacti-

cal plans for the Denmark game - or any other game for that matter. With respect to the ‘experts’ who were trotting out this view I would find that very hard to believe. I mean, if you are over a Junior ‘B’ team you go out with a game plan. Ireland have no serious game now for over 12 months so I presume that Martin O’Neill will be taking time to consider his future. I think he will stay. There are only three-team groups for the Euros next time around and

John Rahm stormed to victory in Dubai last weekend.

two out of three qualify and there are 32 qualifiers next time around. He is getting over a €1 million for 10 games a year. I know what I would do! The downside is the racist abuse on social media that some of the Irish players have received since the match against Denmark. Social media has changed our world in recent years. But the people who do this kind of thing are the scum of the earth. If you want to say something then be prepared to put your name to it.

Rose outgunned by young Rahm The last tournament of the European Tour in Dubai last weekend threw up some excitement. Justin Rose was cruising but unbelievably he blew up on the final few holes. Then our own Shane Lowry shot the lights out with a brilliant 63, and the crazy thing is that it could have been an even better score as he missed a few putts. Then we had young Spaniard John Rahm passing everyone out to win the tournament. If that wasn’t enough Tommy Fleetwood won the Race to Dubai and is Europe’s number one for the first time. It was brilliant sporting drama last Sunday morning.

Even though we won by the skin of our teeth I really enjoyed the rugby match against Fiji last Saturday. Ireland fielded what was essentially a ‘B’ team and they nearly paid the price. It shows that we need our big guns when it comes to the big games and I suspect most of the first team will be back in action this Saturday against Argentina. I was so impressed with Joey Carbury and it is a real pity he will be out for a couple of months with a fractured wrist. He is one for the future for sure, fair play to Joe Schmidt, he wanted to see what his back-up talent was like and he was not afraid to make changes and give other players a go. The game against Argentina will be a tough physical battle and Ireland should win it.

Great to see Enda in Oz! It was great to see Enda Smith playing for Ireland in the International Rules test on Saturday last. It is a very frustrating game to watch though. There seem to be no real rules with regard to the tackle and the refereeing was bizarre so say the least. They are talking about moving it to the USA next year. I said before that I am not a fan at all but with the national GAA media behind it and the suits getting a junket out of it, it is certain to continue. If some of the players get a free holiday out of it then good for them.

Ireland’s not so great sporting moments

Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moment? It’s pretty painful stuff to watch so far. More on that next week!

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Goals win the cup for Lilywhites Fr Manning Cup (U-16) Final KILDARE

4-8

ROSCOMMON

2-10

 SEAMUS DUKE

A late rally in the final 10 minutes was not enough as Roscommon lost their second major U-16 final of the year, going down by a four point margin to a lively Kildare side in this enjoyable Fr Manning Cup Final played at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park last Saturday. A talented Roscommon side played some good football throughout but there were a number of factors which contributed to this defeat. It is very seldom that any team can afford to concede four goals in a major game and hope to win, and that was the case in this match. Roscommon had plenty of possession of the ball, especially in the opening half, but their distribution was very poor and Kildare were able to hoover

up most of Roscommon’s deliveries into attack. After just 7 minutes, Kildare struck for goal number one. Alex Beirne made a strong run and he released Liam Broderick and he finished expertly. It was a lead that Kildare were not to lose subsequently. Despite having plenty of the ball, Roscommon just had three Shane Cunnane frees to show for their efforts for the remainder of the half. In contrast, Kildare were far more clinical up front. Their second goal came in injury-time when Tom Browne was fouled in the big square and Paddy McDermott expertly placed the resultant penalty beyond Daniel Connolly. Half-time score: Kildare 2-4 Roscommon 0-4. Shane Cunnane (free) and Paddy McDermott

Stat Attack Wides:

Kildare - 4 (2 first half ) Roscommon 10 (5 first half ) Red cards: None Black cards: None Yellow cards: Kildare 3 (Sean Hill, Paddy McDermott, Alex Beirne) Roscommon 3 (Daniel Connolly, Cathal Brogan, Shane Cunnane) Scores from play: Kildare 3-8 Roscommon 2-4 Man of the Match: Paddy McDermott (Kildare)

exchanged points on the restart. Liam Ormsby converted a free and we then had 12 minutes without a score. Roscommon were improving and they got back into it in the final quarter with Jack Lohan, Darragh Murray, Shane Cunnane, sub Charlie Carthy and Fearghus Lennon playing well. In the 47th minute, Carthy’s long ball was fisted to the Kildare net by Darragh Murray and suddenly Roscommon were within two. But almost immediately Kildare went back downfield and scored their third goal. Alex Beirne’s effort for a point was well saved by Daniel Connolly and the ball came off the crossbar into the arms of Tom Browne who forced it over the line. Paddy McDermott tacked on a point for the Lilywhites before Fearghus Lennon scored Roscommon’s first point from play in over 50 minutes. Then

in the 54th minute Kildare grabbed their fourth goal which finished the game as a contest. McDermott was on hand again to finish expertly after another Roscommon turnover out the field. In fairness to Roscommon they never gave up. With five minutes left Shane Cunnane fisted home Eoghan Derwin’s long ball and Jack Lohan scored a couple of points from play in injury-time, but Kildare finished with a point from sub Michael McGovern to secure a four point win. It was a disappointing way to end the year for Paul Staunton’s charges but there is plenty of talent in this Roscommon team and they can look forward to the 2018 U-17 Connacht championship with confidence. However, the team conceded seven goals in two major finals this year and that will give the manage-

ment food for thought over the winter months. Kildare: John Ball; Sean Hill, Conor McCrory, Jack Hamill; Nicky Jackman (0-1), Kevin Kelliher, Paddy McDermott (2-3, 1-0 pen); Drew Costello, Paddy Wall; Daniel Caulfield, Alex Beirne (0-2), Tom Browne (1-0); Jack Smith (0-1), Aaron Kennedy,

Liam Broderick (1-0). Subs: Eoghan O’Hair, Muiris Curtin, Lee Baldwin, Michael McGovern (0-1). Roscommon: Daniel Connolly; Cathal Brogan, Daniel Farrell, Keelan Gunning; Ciaran Quinn, Jonathan Hester, Niall Moran; Darragh Murray (1-0), Jack Lohan (0-2); Aaron

McDermott, Shane Cunnane (1-5, 5 frees), Robbie Dolan; Liam Ormsby (0-2, 1 free), Fearghus Lennon (0-1), James Fitzpatrick. Subs: Charlie Carthy for Quinn (43), Eoghan Derwin for Lennon (53), Colin Walsh for Dolan (59). Referee: Patrick Maguire (Longford)

‘The goals killed us!’  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon U-16 team manager Paul Staunton was understandably disappointed after losing this second major final. Speaking to the Roscommon People in the wake of Roscommon’s defeat to Kildare he agreed that conceding four goals was a killer on the day “The goals killed us, and particularly the second one which came just before half-time and we went in down by six points instead of three. Kildare played with a sweeper and it meant our two corner forwards were pushed out wide

and we were not able to hurt them on the scoreboard. “We played 14 matches this year and we lost two, and those were the two finals we contested and we conceded seven goals in those games so that is something we will have to look at over the winter in preparation for the U-17 championship next year. “But I think we will have learned more from the two games we lost than all the games we won and we will be looking at everything when we get together again. However it’s been a good year overall and we have plenty to look forward to in 2018,” he concluded.

BREAKING BALL ‘Dermot would have been proud’ Michael Glavey’s’ chairman Gerry Coffey described it as probably “the best day ever” for the club before remembering some of those who had played an integral part in the club’s history. “It’s probably the best day ever for our club but it is also a day when we remember those who have passed away and who would have loved to have been here today. “We remember the Earley family and especially the late Dermot Earley. How proud he would have been to be here today to see this. We also remember our late President Luke Hurley and there are a lot of people who played for our club over the years that will share in today’s win. This

is for them,” he concluded.

Faithleach’s ﬁnish on a high! St. Faithleach’s ended the adult football club season on a high when they edged out neighbours Kilbride in an entertaining Junior B decider at Strokestown on Sunday on a scoreline of 2-9 to 2-6. Faithleach’s were the better side early on and they led by 0-5 to 0-1 but a Dan O”Neill goal with five minutes left in the half saw the margin down to one. Then Gerry Lohan levelled the scores with a free. But there was drama before the break when Faithleach’s were awarded a penalty and it was dispatched by top scorer Jordan Donlon. Then Ryan Guinan scored a fine goal to help Faithleach’s to a 2-5 to1-

3 lead at the break. Kilbride were back in business shortly after the break when Gerry Lohan scored a penalty. But the Faithleach’s response was immediate and four points without reply killed off any hopes of a Kilbride revival. St. Faithleach’s: S O’Connor; S Garvey, B Scally, J Irwin; M Gill, MF O’Grady, K Nerney; D Murray, C Smith; B Hussey, P Wallace, D Cox; J Donlon (1-8), G McGrath, R Guinan (1-0). Subs: G Carberry for Garvey, S Walsh (01) for B Hussey. Kilbride: J Farrell; B McDonald, J Shally, G McCormack; J Ferrick, D O’Rourke (0-1), J Farrell; D O’Neill (1-0), B Allen; P Clabby, R Garvey, D Hunt; M McDermott, S O’Neill, G Lohan (1-5). Subs: R Beisty for Allen, S Lohan for Clabby, P Foxe for Farrell, L Cassidy for Hunt, L Lapina for McCormack.

Pictured are the Oran U-14 Ladies footballers who defeated Pádraig Pearses 7-11 to 5-6 in last Friday night’s county final in Kilbride.

Club Ground of the Year It was decided at a meeting of the County Development Committee at the weekend

that Clann na nGael would be awarded ‘Club Ground of the Year’. Congratulations is extended to everyone involved in what is a huge achievement for the club. According to a statement

from Clann, the award is due to the work carried out on the clubhouse and grounds over last two years and would not have been possible without the financial support of the Let’s Go With Clann members.

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AIB Connacht Intermediate Football Championship Final: Michael Glavey’s 3-14 Claregalway 1-12

Glavey’s conquer The Verdict Seamus Duke

Andy Glennon extracts himself from a challenge. Picture: Andrew Fox

Playing the type of football that one sees very rarely, especially in a championship final, Michael Glavey’s powered to a Connacht Intermediate Championship title in the most thrilling style in this provincial decider that will live long in the memory for those of us who were lucky enough to be at Dr Hyde Park last Sunday. To beat the Mayo and Galway champions to win any Connacht championship is a major achievement, but to play the type of football that we have seen from Glavey’s in the semi-final (when they scored 0-19) and again last Sunday when they scored 3-14 is something that we have rarely, if ever, seen from any Roscommon team, club or county.

From the word go last Sunday Glavey’s were in control, they tackled hard but fair, they worked hard on and off the ball, their support play was tremendous and they notched some unbelievable scores. I have seldom seen a team so well coached and Iain Daly and his management team have worked wonders with this side. But this massive achievement comes down to the players. Darren O’Malley, who at 27 is the oldest man on the team, was inspirational last Sunday. His kick-outs and positional play were out of the top drawer and he made two spectacular saves during the game as well. The full-back line was solid and the pick of the trio was Liam Cregg, who

was Mr Dependable all through and he cleared his lines without fuss time after time. Gary Patterson and Conor Hussey were magnificent in the halfback line and it was great to see Hussey blasting home that third goal to seal the victory late on. He has had a great championship. Caoileann Fitzmaurice and John Finan ran the midfield and Fitzmaurice is improving with every outing. He will be a big addition to the county squad for 2018. Stephen Comer had a great match at centre half-forward. Sean Burke was also very effective. However, the two stars of the Glavey’s attack were young Cathal Heneghan and Andy Glennon. Heneghan is a marvellous player for one so young. He never hid last Sunday and showed for the ball all the time. It was a brilliant performance. There is not much more

you can say about Andy Glennon. What a player he is. Every time he got the ball he looked like he would score. He took the right option on every occasion and a return of 0-9 (0-7 from play) for the second game in a row sums up his contribution to the team. I know that he is reluctant to commit to the Roscommon county panel. He would be some addition to Kevin McStay’s set-up. He is a magnificent player. This was a day that Michael Glavey’s people will never forget. I spoke to so many of them out on the field after the game who were just bursting with pride at what they had just seen and it is hard to blame them. The club, set up by the late Peader Earley had climbed to the top of the ladder in the Connacht Intermediate club scene. But not alone have they done that but they won this title

Teams & scorers Michael Glavey’s: Darren O’Malley; Neil Morris,

Shane O’Malley, Liam Cregg; Gary Patterson (0-1) Conor Hussey (1-0), James Brennan; Caoileann Fitzmaurice (1-0), John Finan; Tom Murphy, Stephen Comer (0-4, 1 free), Dylan Ruane; Sean Burke, Andrew Glennon (0-9, 2 frees), Cathal Heneghan. Subs: Tiernan Murphy for Burke (47), Cian Ruane for D Ruane (54), David Frayne for Comer (56). B O’Donoghue (Claregalway 1-0 OG) Claregalway: Brian O’Donoghue; Brian Loughlin, Barry Callinan, Mark Goldrick; Keith McDermott, Stephen Cunniffe, Conor Campbell (0-1); Darren Hennessy, Eoghan Commins; Barry Goldrick (0-3, 2 frees), Sean Moran (0-3, 2 frees), Padraig Kearney; Mark Rohan (1-1), Brian Callinan, Danny Cummins (0-3). Subs: Joe Kearney for Loughlin (25), Conor Kelly (0-1) for Brian Callinan (h/t), Conor Glynn for McDermott (h/t), Peter Divilly for Kearney (48), Martin Kelly for Cunniffe (49), Paul Fahy for Henessy (59). Referee: John Gilmartin (Sligo) Conor Hussey puts the ball past Brian O’Donoghue. Picture: Andrew Fox

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‘Great gang of footballers on this panel!’ Captain Conor Hussey reckons Michael Glavey’s answered some of the questions following what he described as a poor display in the county final against Fuerty. “It’s unbelievable to think that we won a Connacht final and scored 3-14 and missed a lot more. We were not happy at half-time. We knew we had the measure of them but we made some bad mistakes and we should have been far more ahead. Even now after that there is room for improvement with us. “There were question marks over our team after the county final because we played poorly that day but we trained hard and played some great stuff in the semi-final and again today. They are a great gang of footballers and lads on this panel. “An All-Ireland semi-final is something to look forward to and it doesn’t come along too often. We will train hard again for that and see how we go. If we hit form on the day then it will take a good team to beat us but let’s see how it goes. We are looking forward to the celebrations now first,” he con- Conor Hussey lifts the trophy aloft. Picture: Andrew Fox cluded.

‘Two games to win AllIreland, you never know!’ Caoileann Fitzmaurice turned his attentions to a tilt at an All-Ireland title following last Sunday’s epic win over Claregalway. “I am over the moon, absolutely delighted, it was an outstanding display from everyone. We turned them over a few times early and our work-rate was phenomenal today. It was great to win playing good football and we did that today. “We have some marvellous players and we are getting better with every game. It’s a pleasure to play with them. We got some great scores today from all angles and it’s a dream come true. “If you told me at the start of the year that we would win a county title and a Connacht title and I would have played for Roscommon in Croke Park I would not have believed you so it has been a great year. We can’t wait for the All-Ireland semi-final now. Two games to win an All-Ireland, sure you never know!”

Roscommon People Friday 24 November 2017

AIB Connacht Intermediate Football Championship Final: Michael Glavey’s 3-14 Claregalway 1-12

Connacht in style! playing the kind of football that the late Dermot Earley loved. The great man would have been so proud of his parish team if he was in Hyde Park last Sunday. I know he was watching with a smile on his face. Glavey’s will celebrate this week and rightly so too but they are not finished yet. On the evidence of what we saw in Dr Hyde Park last Sunday and in MacHale Park in the semifinal, this Glavey’s team are capable of going another couple of steps. Congratulations to everyone involved with Glavey’s. The team management, players and supporters have had a fantastic year in 2017. Let’s hope 2018 is even better. I know that Glavey’s people are proud but everyone in Roscommon is proud of them too. It was one of the really great days and one of the football highlights of the year.

Key Moments Seamus Duke First Half Stephen Comer flashed over a superb point after 25 seconds after great work from Caoileann Fitzmaurice and Andy Glennon and it set the tone for what was to come. In the 16th minute, having missed a number of chances, Glavey’s first goal arrived in bizarre circumstances when Gary Patterson’s fisted pass to Cathal Heneghan was fumbled into his own net by Claregalway goalkeeper Brian O’Donoghue. Darren O’Malley made two brilliant saves before two Sean Moran frees reduced the deficit for Claregalway by the 18th minute. Glavey’s were always in command and two points apiece from Andy Glennon and Stephen Comer (1 free) saw them 1-7 to 0-3 ahead by the 30th minute. Referee John KIlmartin played six minutes of injurytime and Claregalway grabbed two points from Danny Cummins and Conor Campbell. Half-time score: Michael Glavey’s 1-7 Claregalway 0-5

Second Half Caoileann Fitzmaurice gets out in front of Darren Hennessy to win possession for Michael Glaveys. Picture: Andrew Fox

Glavey’s struck for a brilliant goal less than a minute into the second half as Caoileann Fitzmaurice powered through the centre and his pile driver from 20 metres was deflected into the Claregalway net. The Roscommon champions led by eight. It was a lead that Glavey’s were to maintain throughout most of the second half and by the 40th minute it was Glavey’s 2-10 Claregalway 0-9 with Andy Glennon scoring Glavey’s three points, all from play. Then when Stephen Comer and Glennon added further points Glavey’s were nine points up with just 10 minutes to play, leading 2-12 to 0-9. Claregalway had their most productive spell in a five minute spell to the 55th minute. Barry Goldrick converted a free before Mark Rohan scored a spectacular goal in the 53rd minute from an acute angle. Then when Conor Kelly scored a fine point in the 55th minute there were just four points between the teams. Glavey’s then steadied the ship once again. Gary Patterson and Andy Glennon popped up with fantastic points and the Claregalway revival was quashed. Claregalway committed numbers to the attack in search for scores and in the first minute of injury-time they were punished when a sweeping Glavey’s move ended with captain Conor Hussey blasting to the net. The cup was on its way to Ballinlough and it was a fitting end to a thrilling spectacle. Final Score: Michael Glavey’s 3-14 Claregalway 1-12

Michael Glavey’s pictured celebrating after the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

Stat Attack

Daly delight with “superb” Glavey’s Michael Glavey’s’ manager Iain Daly was a very happy man following his team’s swashbuckling Connacht Final win over Claregalway at Dr Hyde Park. “We played really well, I couldn’t be happier. We were excellent I have to say. Early on we missed a few scores and we could have been more comfortable at half-time. You couldn’t say that it took us a while to settle because we played well from the start but once the scores started to go over we were in control. “Despite missing those early chances

we did everything we wanted to do in the game. The attitude of the players was superb all through. We knew that they were going to come at us in the second half. We had to keep our composure and we did that and we got a few scores on the break and it was comfortable in the end. “We will enjoy tonight and tomorrow and we will take a few weeks off training and we will turn our attention to the All-Ireland semi-final in the New Year,” he concluded.

Wides: Red cards: Black cards: Yellow cards:

Scores from play: Man of the Match: Michael Glavey’s manager Iain Daly pictured on the sideline. Picture: Andrew Fox

Attendance:

Michael Glavey’s 5 (3 first-half) Claregalway 6 (2 first-half) None None Michael Glavey’s 2 (Gary Patterson and Tom Murphy) Claregalway 1 (Brian Callinan) Michael Glavey’s 3-11 Claregalway 1-8 Andrew Glennon (Michael Glavey’s) 2,000

Roscommon People Friday 24 November 2017

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