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Castlerea Musical Society auditions Auditions for Castlerea Musical Society’s 50th Anniversary production of ‘Titanic – The Musical’ will take place in the Ashlawn Centre in Castlerea on Sunday, 10th of December from 6 pm onwards. Anyone who would like to get involved in this spectacular musical is welcome to come along.

Cllr. Naughten welcomes youth funding Cllr. John Naughten has welcomed the allocation of funding for equipment to local youth clubs by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board. “This funding recognises the importance of community youth groups, and means the clubs and organisations will now be in a position to purchase the new equipment young people need in their clubs”, stated Cllr. John Naughten.

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Clann na nGael’s Kelley Colgan received the Connacht LGFA Young Player of the Year award at the recent TG4 All-Stars banquet in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin. Kelley was a prominent member of the Roscommon team that reached the Connacht U-16 A Final against Galway and the All-Ireland Semi-Final against Kildare in 2017. Kelley’s displays at midfield and centre-forward were exceptional throughout the campaign.

24-hour ‘sleep-out’ to highlight homelessness Experience for one night only what many people in Ireland face every day while helping to raise awareness and funds to tackle homelessness. Maria and Catherine Quigley, Weekfield, Roscommon are holding a 24-hour ‘sleepout’ on the 15th-16th of December from 12 pm to 12 pm in Harrison Centre, Roscommon Town, in partnership with the Simon Community. Online donations can be made through www. justgiving.com – search Catherine and Maria’s 24-hour ‘sleep-out’, or contribute to our collection buckets on the day. Everyone is welcome, and your support would be hugely appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Wills & Doctrine of Lapse My uncle made a will a number of years ago and he left a substantial bequest to his brother (my father). Sadly both my uncle and my father are now deceased. My father died a number of months before my uncle. What happens to the money willed to my late father? Does the bequest fail because my father predeceased my uncle or does the bequest go to the beneficiaries of my father’s estate? If the bequest fails who inherits it? Irish succession law provides that where a beneficiary (person inheriting under a will) predeceases a testator (person making a will) the bequest or legacy left to that deceased beneficiary shall fail. This is known as the Doctrine of Lapse. In this particular situation the bequest to your late father will fail. The law further provides that where such a legacy fails due to a beneficiary predeceasing the testator that bequest shall fall into the residue of the testator’s estate. Every will should contain a residue clause providing for the rest, residue and remainder of a person’s estate to pass to specific individuals (residuary legatees). The residuary legatees named in your late uncle’s will will now inherit your late father’s bequest. There are a number of exceptions to the Doctrine of Lapse however. If the bequest to your late father was in discharge or a legal or moral obligation then such a bequest will not fail but will in fact be payable to the estate of your late father. Further, in the event that your late uncle’s will provided for the bequest to pass to another person in the event that your father predeceased him then this situation must be honoured. Other exceptions to the Doctrine of Lapse relate to children of the deceased and are not relevant to your query. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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NewsPeople Ladies Night – A thank you! Roscommon Mart would like to thank the huge numbers who attended Ladies Night last Monday. It was a really enjoyable event and a great success. Thanks in particular to Ann Harlow of Signature Flowers for her beautiful flower arranging demo, Anne Quirke for her very interesting talk and advice on nutrition, Marian Noone who spoke about the benefits of reflexology and aromatherapy and Rachel Feeley Designs for her presentation and also for the brilliant display of her bespoke hats and jewellery. A special word of thanks to the sponsors of the raffle prizes: Signature Flowers, Marian Noone, Rachel Feeley Designs, Mary Quigley, Weekfield, Brenda Reynolds, Weekfield, and Garvey’s, Ward’s, Molloy’s Chemist, McGuinness Pharmacy, Hynes Chemist, Supervalu, Dunnes Stores, and Tesco (all Roscommon town). Sincere thanks to Phil Naughton for baking and Ann Hynes for the catering. Thanks also to ticket sellers. The amount of €900 raised from the raffle was donated to the Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon. Wishing you all a very healthy and Happy Christmas.

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N5 upgrade ‘will be major boost’ The long-mooted upgrade of a 35km stretch of the N5 between Scramogue and Ballaghaderreen has been approved by Government. On Wednesday, Minister Denis Naughten confirmed the approval of the N5 project. In a press statement, he said that approval has been issued on Wednesday to Roscommon County Council to submit the scheme to An Bord Pleanála for planning approval and CPO confirmation.

Acknowledging the assistance of Transport Minister Shane Ross, Minister Naughten said that the project has been a priority for him since he was appointed to Cabinet by the Fine Gael-led Government. Minister Naughten said the project will be a major economic boost to County Roscommon and the West of Ireland. “It will make the region far more attractive for both inward investment and for existing businesses in the region”.

Senator Frank Feighan tweeted: ‘Strongly welcome Govt approval this evening for the long awaited upgrade of the N5 between Ballaghaderreen and Scramogue. Hope to see the road project moving to construction as soon as possible. Great news. #Roscommon’ Minister Naughten added: “The decision to approve the project and submit it to An Bord Pleanála also means that the funding is now in place for this section of the N5.”

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Representatives from Lisnamult, Roscommon Town, receive their award. Included are Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman Co-operation Ireland; Tom Dowling, Chairperson, Pride of Place, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle and Michael McGreal, CEO, IPB Insurance. Photo: Lorcan Doherty

Lisnamult success at ‘Pride of Place’ Runners-up prize caps great week for community  DAN DOONER

Lisnamult Residents’ Association was celebrating on the double this week after winning the runners-up prize in the urban neighbourhoods category of the IPB Pride of Place awards in Letterkenny. The result followed the announcement earlier last week that the area had been awarded €65,000 in Sports Capital Funding for the development of new dressing rooms at the Community Sports Park facilities. Residents’ Association Chairman, Anthony Doolin, who provided an update of the great work being undertaken in Lisnamult in last week’s Roscommon People, was thrilled following the result last Saturday. “We are very happy with the result although we got quite a hop because we weren’t expecting anything. It was a great surprise! “We had a great evening up there and Donegal County Council looked after us really well. It was great coming home with the bit of crystal too.

“We have a great committee and great work has been done in the area. This will keep everyone going for another while (laughs) and it’s good for Lisnamult,” he said before paying tribute to Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Gaels and local schools. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden congratulated Anthony and the association on the award. “The award is testament to the great work of Anthony Doolan, Lisnamult Residents Association and the community who work so hard to enhance and develop Lisnamult. The Pride of Place Award recognises the community work in the area from the 1970s to 2017 with the development of the community centre and then the development of the community fields, playground, Community Childcare Facility, community resource houses, Cara House and Marian House and AstroTurf Pitch. “Lisnamult is looking really well and the community have to be commended for the fantastic voluntary effort that went into making the area look so impressive for the Pride of Place judging. “It is a pleasure to work with the group as

Chairperson of Roscommon Community Sports Park. It has been a great week for Lisnamult. I was delighted to get notification from the Department that the Sports Capital Programme Application I submitted for the group was successful with a grant of €62,500 awarded for the development of dressing rooms and toilets at Roscommon Community Sports Park beside the Astro Turf Pitch.”

Disappointment for Lecarrow Benevolent Fund There was disappointment for the Lecarrow Development Fund committee as they failed to pick up an award in the community outreach category at the IPB Pride of Place awards at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last Saturday night. Chairperson Billy Kelly said the group was disappointed but not disheartened when he spoke to the Roscommon People this week. “We are very disappointed of course not to get recognition for our efforts especially after making a positive impression on the judges who visited us. “We’re disappointed but nothing changes and we will continue our work in the community. We’ll keep going,” he said.

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Turning On Of The Christmas Lights • Caroling around The Crib • A visit from Santa Claus

Cloontuskert Tidy Towns win Irish Water Value Award Cloontuskert Tidy Towns committee in Co. Roscommon took home the Irish Water Value Award at the SuperValu Tidy Towns awards for the North-West region, which took place in Westport, Co. Mayo recently. Irish Water is proud to partner with Tidy Towns and sponsor the Water Value Awards which are aimed at

inspiring water conservation at a local level. The Water Value Award is about raising awareness of the importance of mindful water consumption within communities and is about reconnecting communities with water, creating a greater understanding of where water comes from, and where wastewater goes to. The Cloontuskert entry was

acknowledged for their work on the community shed which the judges said is a great way to allow the community experience first-hand the benefits of harvesting rainwater. According to the judges the committee’s work has created a good foundation to build on and is a great way to spread awareness about water conservation.

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Farmers’ information meeting: a thank you Roscommon Mart has offered sincere thanks to all who attended the farmers’ information meeting last Thursday (30th). Thanks to Johann Moran of FBD Roscommon who spoke about the importance of safety on the farm and gave a presentation on the range of insurance covers that FBD provide,

to Jennifer Liddy and Sinead Neilan who spoke about making a will and the change in stamp duty on land sales, to Padraig O'Gara for his very invaluable presentation on driving licence requirements and regulations and Paul McDermott for his very informative talk on farm and plant security.

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Funding for local shows hailed Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed total funding of €35,000 granted to the five agricultural shows which take place across the county every year. “Castlerea, Elphin, Roscommon, Strokestown, along with Boyle Summer Show, will receive €7,000 each to help with the staging of their event next year. This funding is part of a

national allocation of €812,000 by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, which will benefit agricultural shows throughout the country”. Senator Maura Hopkins also expressed delight at the news. Cllr. Liam Callaghan has also welcomed the news, stating: “This is great news for the many show com-

mittees throughout the country. In Roscommon alone, Roscommon, Elphin, Strokestown, Castlerea and Boyle Summer Show will all qualify for funding of €7,000 each. “This is great reward to the superb committees who have worked so hard to ensure the Roscommon shows are the highlight of the outdoor events in the county every year”.

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Broadband boost for ‘8000 Athlone homes and businesses’ Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten TD, provided an update this week on SIRO’s rollout at an event in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel in association with Athlone Chamber of Commerce. Minister Naughten outlined that 8,000 homes and businesses in Athlone will have access to SIRO’s 1 Gigabit broadband network, as well as revealing Airwire as SIRO’s broadband retail partner. Airwire was established in the start of 2006 with the aim of providing broadband to areas in the West of Ireland which were previously underserved. The Kinvara, Co. Galway based company with offices in Athlone will begin to offer services in the town in Spring 2018, as well as offering broadband powered by SIRO in Ennis, Limerick and Portlaoise, with more towns added to its rollout

Sean Atkinson, SIRO CEO; Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten TD and John McGrath, President of Athlone Chamber of Commerce

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available from €50.00 a month. SIRO’s rollout in Athlone has commenced in the Bushfield/Cornamaddy/Woodville estates

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Pictured in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon for a Christmas Concert performed by the Roscommon Solstice Choir were Monica Gleeson, Annie O’Connor, David Gleeson, Teresa Gleeson and Mary Gordon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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‘Boyle Primary Care Centre to open in January’ – Feighan Senator Frank Feighan has received confirmation from the HSE that the new Boyle Primary Care Centre will open to the public for services on Tuesday, January 9th. “The delays regarding the HSE’s operational timelines has been disappointing, but I can categorically state that the state-of-theart facility will now open on this date. “The day before the centre’s official opening, there will be an open day at the centre on Monday, Janu-

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ing is being completed at present with Dental and Ophthalmology equipment among the items being commissioned. I also understand staff will shortly receive training on the systems within the building, including Fire Safety training. “Now that we have a firm date for the opening of Boyle Primary Care Centre, I want to extend my very best wishes to all the management and staff who will begin work there in early January.”

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NEWS…at a glance Annual Hospice coffee morning The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice will host its annual coffee morning today (Thursday 7th) from 11.30 am to 3 pm at Castlerea Garda Station. All welcome and all proceeds in aid of the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice.

Christmas Floristry Workshops at Ardcarne Centres Christmas Floristry Workshops are to take place at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle & Roscommon Town on Saturday, 9th of December (11 am to 1 pm) and on Sunday, 10th of December (2 pm-4 pm. Join florists Angela East & Claire Naughton and create your own fabulous Christmas Wreath or Swag. Booking essential. Tel: 071-96 67091(Boyle) or 090-66 27700 (Roscommon Town).

Ballaghaderreen Christmas Car Boot and Craft Market

newsbriefs Castlerea Parent & Toddler Group The Castlerea Parent & Toddler Group continues to meet every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon in the Roscommon Women’s Network, the Old Mill, Castlerea. Come along with your toddler and join the fun. There’ll be fruitee treats and goodies for the little ‘uns. Cost is €3 per child. For further information contact 094-9621690.

Historical Society AGM A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday, December 12th at 8 pm in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Following at 8.30 pm the AGM of the Society will be held. All members are requested to attend. A short talk will be given by Albert Siggins, Secretary of the Society on the theme of two landlords in Co. Roscommon, Frances Coningsby in the 18th century and Martin McDonnell, merchant and Poor Law Guardian in the 19th century. All are welcome.

This year’s Ballaghaderreen Christmas Car Boot & Craft Market takes place on the 9th of December from 10 am until 3 pm, in the SuperValu shop units. We have a range of stalls booked, and are pleased to announce that Santa will be in his grotto meeting the children from 12 pm-2 pm with a complimentary tea or coffee and mince pie for their parents. We still have a few spaces available at a cost of €15 so could anyone wishing to book a stall please contact Linda on 089-4447788.

Byrne and Morley Monument Fund presentation The Byrne and Morley Monument Committee would like to welcome everyone to The Village Inn, Loughglynn, on Friday, 8th of December 2017, at 10 pm, where money that was left over from the Byrne and Morley Monument Fund will be presented to the Roscommon/Mayo Hospice.

Carol Singing The pupils of St Cóman’s Wood Primary School, Roscommon, and some of their parents, will be carol singing outside Tesco in Roscommon on Friday, 15th of December from 10 am-2 pm. They will be collecting on behalf of the parents’ association. Come along and join in the festive atmosphere and support our school at the same time.

Agricultural Show says thanks

Mary Rattigan, Elphin, graduating with a BA in Social Care at GMIT Mayo recently.

The Roscommon Agricultural Show Society would like to thank all sponsors for their generous support in 2017. The society would also like to thank all members and everyone who helped in any way throughout the year. Special thanks also to the local media for their coverage. The society’s annual get-together will take place this Saturday (9th) at 9 pm in Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon Town. All are welcome and the society hopes to see you there. Roscommon Agricultural Show Society wishes you all a Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2018.

Pictured in Rockford’s on Saturday night last were Nicole, Sarah, Arleta and Emily. Picture: Andrew Fox

Christmas Carol Singing Christmas Carol Singing takes place at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle on Saturday, 16th of December (3-4 pm). Join Ilse Lubbers and the Serendipity and Nightingales Choirs for an un-missable festive performance, with special guests on the day. Donations will go to the Roscommon-Mayo Hospice.

Fundraiser for PARKRUN Efforts are being made to get PARKRUN up & running in the grounds of Strokestown House with the kind permission of The Irish Heritage Trust. These events are held worldwide taking place at 9 am on Saturday mornings, and are timed events open to all ages. While taking part is actually free there is an initial outlay to get the event up and running, and so the following fundraisers are being held: A Pop-Up Shop is set to take place on Friday the 15th of December from 10 am-4 pm, with the kind permission of Roscommon County Library and our local Branch Librarian. A cake sale will take place on Sunday, the 17th of December after 11.30 Mass in the Church Hall.

Roscommon Sub Aqua Club: Bucket Collection The Roscommon Sub Aqua Club volunteers would like to sincerely thank everyone who so generously donated on Saturday, 2nd of December. We received some lovely comments from members of the public and the weather was good to us too. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those who support the Roscommon Sub Aqua Club on an ongoing basis. The club depends on these funds.

A short talk will be given by Albert Siggins, Secretary of the Society on the theme of two landlords in Co. Roscommon, Frances Coningsby in the 18th century and Martin McDonnell, merchant and Poor Law Guardian in the 19th century. All are welcome.

Solstice Choir to perform in Aughrim/Kilmore The Roscommon Solstice Choir will perform for the parish of Aughrim/ Kilmore on the 17th of December at 7 pm in Dangan Church. This is a ticket event and if people wish to buy a ticket please contact 087-9652581.

Winter Wonderland in Loughglynn Loughglynn Community Centre will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland & Christmas Market on Sunday, December 10th from 12 pm-4.30 pm. There will be a wide selection of crafts, food stalls, gift ideas and much more on the day. Santa Claus is on his way and he will be there to meet all the children in Loughglynn. A limited number of tables are available. For information, please call Sinead on 085-7057793.

SPCA Christmas street collection Roscommon SPCA will have their annual Christmas street collection in Roscommon Town this Friday (8th). The association are looking for volunteers. If you can spare an hour or two, it would be much appreciated. All monies raised will go directly to animal welfare in County Roscommon.

Castlecoote Tidy Towns night out! Castlecoote Tidy Towns will hold a party night in PJ’s of Castlecoote this Saturday night (9th). This is a celebration of the achievements down through the years and all are welcome. There will be music, food and fun on the night and it promises to be a wonderful night out in the run-up to Christmas.

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Local students awarded a JP McManus All-Ireland scholarship

Two Roscommon students have been awarded a JP McManus AllIreland Scholarship toward their third level education. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday 25th November at the University of Limerick where Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell-O’Connor, TD, presented the awards. Special Guest at this year’s Awards Ceremony was Irish President, Michael D. Higgins. This is the tenth year of the Scholarships, which are sponsored by JP McManus. A total of 125 students from both North and South of Ireland were presented with a third level scholarship certificate. Sponsored by JP McManus, the scheme is set to provide financial assistance to many high achieving students who completed their Leaving Certificate in 2017. Qasim Shahid, who attended St. Nathy’s College in Ballaghaderreen, was one of this year’s winners. “It’s a great honour and massive help” he said, “I’m currently studying Science in Trinity College Dublin and I love it.” JP McManus has contributed €32 million to fund the provision of these scholarships each year and it is estimated that over 1,300 students from the 32 counties will benefit from the scheme over its duration. The awards are administered by the Department of Education & Skills and Department of Education in Northern Ireland.

Pictured here is St. Nathy’s College student Kinza Tabassum, one of the recipients of the prestigious JP McManus Scholarship.

newsbrief Castlerea Parent & Toddler Group The Castlerea Parent & Toddler Group continues to meet every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon in the Roscommon Women’s Network, the Old Mill, Castlerea. Come along with your toddler and join the fun. There’ll be fruitee treats and goodies for the little ‘uns. Cost is €3 per child. For further information contact 094-9621690. Pictured here is St. Nathy’s College student Qasim Shadid, one of the recipients of the prestigious JP McManus Scholarship.

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Murphy scathing of lack of support from IDA Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy says it is “outrageous” that County Roscommon is one of only three counties which received no grant-aid from the IDA last year. “Ireland paid almost €93 million in grant-aid last year to support employment from foreign direct investment enterprise. Figures released by the IDA showed no grant-aid for Counties Leitrim, Meath and Roscommon. “The largest amounts of grantaid went to the main cities and towns, with Dublin receiving €20 million; Cork, €13 million;

Galway, just over €13.5 million; Limerick, €13.5 million, while €10.9 million went to Waterford. The total grant-aid paid last year was €92,977,051. “These facts speak for themselves – Roscommon and large parts of rural Ireland have been largely ignored by the IDA. I tabled a parliamentary question on this matter with the then Tánaiste and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Frances Fitzgerald) and the Minister replied by stating that in 2016 that some 52% of all jobs created by IDA Ireland’s clients were based outside of Dublin, while she indi-

cated that mid-year results for 2017 showed 54% of job approvals in the first six months of the year were based outside of Dublin. Well, we have certainly not seen evidence of that in rural Ireland or the West of Ireland, so presumably those figures relate to other urban areas outside of Dublin. “The figures show that County Roscommon received €3,359,963 grant-aid since 2007 but in the past year Dublin received €20 million grantaid in 2016 and Cork €13 million. This is clearly not a level playing field”.

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Michael Casserly from Donamon, Co. Roscommon won €42,000 including a holiday to Jamaca on last Saturday’s National Lottery Winning Streak Game Show on RTE. Pictured were from left to right: Sinead Kennedy, Winning Streak game show co-host; Michael Casserly; Jenny Fisher, Head of Legal at the National Lottery and Marty Whelan, Winning Streak game show co-host. The winning ticket was bought from Kilmartin N6 Service Station, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Pic: Mac Innes Photography

Michael’s wheel of fortune… A Roscommon man rounded off a tough personal year by spinning the wheel on the iconic National Lottery Winning Streak gameshow on RTE One and winning prizes totalling €42,000. A delighted Michael Casserly, from Donamon, said his win was the perfect way to end 2017 after a tough year since the birth of his youngest daughter, Aoibheann (now 15

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172 161 161 151 151 141

Mitsubishi L200 Auto Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi Outlander Comm Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm

€28,860 + VAT €24,500 €21,500 + VAT €17,000 + VAT €22,500 €17,000 + VAT

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172 172 161 161 161 152 151 141 141 131 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

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€12,500 €8,500 €8,500 €7,500

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PEUGEOT RANGE

2013 Peugeot Partner 1.6 DSL 2011 Peugeot Partner 1.6 DSL

€7,950 €6,500

CITREON RANGE

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OPEL RANGE

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€7,500 €6,000

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Make & Model Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDIO C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BM Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/l Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Automatic Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI BM Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI BM Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI BM Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta C/L Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP Volkswagen Golf SV Comfortline Volkswagen Golf TDI T/L Volkswagen Golf TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP Highline Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI GTD 184HP Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI T/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 3DR Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Sports Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI T/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5DR Volkswagen Polo 5Dr Extras Volkswagen Polo 1.4 DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5DR Volkswagen Polo 1.2 DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TDI DSL Volkswagen Polo TDI DSL Volkswagen Polo TDI DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TDI DSL Volkswagen Up 5DR Volkswagen Up 5Dr Volkswagen Up 5Dr Volkswagen Up 5DR Volkswagen Touran TDI 7 seater Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140HP Mercedes 200 DSL Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI C/L Estate

FURTHER REDUCTIONS ON USED CARS 2005 Audi A4 TDI 2008 Audi A4 2.0TDI 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater 2008 Skoda 1.9TDI 2015 Toyota RAV 4 2.0TDI 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 2012 Toyota Verso 2.0DSL 7 Seater 2010 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D 152 Toyota Auris D4D Estate 141 Ford Mondeo 1.6DSL 2010 Ford Mondeo 1.8DSL 2007 Hyundai Trajet DSL 7 Seater 2005 Hyundai Touscan 2.0DSL passenger 151 Hyundai ix35 2005 Mercedes E220 CDI 2008 Mercedes C180 131 Mercedes C200 DSL Extras 2007 Mercedes E200 2011 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0DSL 7 seater 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0DSL 7 Seater 141 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4x4 Van 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4 X 4 Van 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB 2.5 4x4 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 3.2 Van 2004 Mini Cooper 1.6 2007 Nissan Almera 1.5 2004 Nissan Almera 1.5 2011 Nissan Note 1.5DSL Van 2008 Nissan Micra 1.0 5dr 151 Nissan Navara 4x4 S/Cab 2009 Mazda 6 2.0DSL 2008 BMW 320 DSL 2010 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 7Seater 2008 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 Hybrid A/T 2011 Opel Vauxhall Insignia 2.0DSL 2008 Opel Antara 2.0DSL CDTI 2007 Opel Vectra 1.9DSL 2007 Opel Vectra 1.6 Petrol 2010 Opel Zafari 1.6 7 Seater 2008 Opel Zafari 1.6 7seater 2006 Opel Zafari 1.6 7 Seater 162 Peugeot Partner 3 Seater 2012 Peugeot 508 1.6DSL A/T 2012 Peugeot 3008 7 Seater Dsl 2009 Peugeot 407 1.6DSL 2008 Peugeot 407 4.6 DSL 2007 Peugeot 407 106 DSL 2009 Peugeot 308 1.6HDI 2012 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI 2012 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI 5DR 2009 Peugeot 207 1.4 5DR 131 Renault Clio 2012 Renault Fleunce 1.5 DSL 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5DSL 7 seater 2007 Renault Megane 1.4 Petrol 141 Seat M11 1.0 5dr SE 131 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR

Was

Now €18,000 €15,000 €13,500 €12,500 €10,500 €8,500 €14,950 €13,500 €13,000 €12,500 €10,500 €9,500 €8,000 €4,500 €21,500 €19,500 €14,950 €16,000 €16,000 €21,500 €14,500 €13,500 €12,500 €11,000 €11,500 €9,500 €10,500 €13,000 €12,500 €13,000 €11,000 €11,000 €9,950 €9,950 €8,500 €8,000 €8,000 €6,000 €12,500 €11,500 €7,500 €6,500 €11,500 €14,500 €18,500 €8,500 €2,500 €6,500 €6,000 €5,500 €22,500 €11,000 €10,500 €8,500 €15,950 €13,950 €6,500 €3,000 €3,000 €19,500 €3,500 €6,000 €19,500 €6,500 €8,500 €6,000 €11,500 €6,500 €3,000 €8,000 €2,800 €6,950 €2,500 €2,500 €1,500 €4,500 €4,000 €16,500 €5,500 €6,500 €8,500 €6,000 €6,500 €7,500 €6,000 €3,000 €2,000 €7,500 €5,000 €2,500 €11,500 €10,500 €11,500 €5,000 €4,000 €3,000 €6,000 €9,500 €8,500 €5,000 €10,500 €8,500 €8,500 €2,000 €8,500 €9,500

Year Make & Model Was 2010 Seat Altea 1.6 DSL Van 131 Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI SE AUTOMATIC CARS 171 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HP 171 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI “R” Line 4X4 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI sport leather 4x4 OTHER MAKES RANGE 162 Citroen Berlingo Van DSL 3 seater 131 Citroen C5 1.6DSL Extras 2011 Ford Focus 1.6DSL 2008 BMW 320DSL 2007 Ford Galaxy 7 seater DSL 2007 Hyundai Trajet DSL 7 Seater AUDI RANGE 151 Audi A4 2.0TDI €26,500 151 Audi A4 €21,500 141 Audi A6 2.0TDI €23,000 131 Audi Q3 2.0TDI SE €24,500 2012 Audi A5 2.0TDI 174HP €18,000 2012 Audi A 1.6TDI €15,500 2011 Audi A4 2.0TDI 136HP full leather €15,500 2011 Audi A3 1.6TDI Extras €13,500 2010 Audi A5 2.0TDI €15,000 2009 Audi A4 TDI €12,500 2008 Audi A4 TDI €10,500 2008 Audi A3 2.0TDI €10,000 2008 Audi A6 2.0TDI 140HP A/T €10,500 2007 Audi A4 TDI A/T €8,500 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RANGE 141 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TDI €20,500 141 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 Petrol €18,500 142 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI DSN €21,500 2004 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 petrol VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RANGE 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline €30,500 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Automatic €31,500 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Estate Allstar €28,500 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI All Star €28,500 161 Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI Highline 150HP €24,500 152 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR €18,500 151 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van €18,000 151 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L Automatic €21,500 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L €21,000 132 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L €16,500 131 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI €15,000 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L €13,500 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI €12,000 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L €11,000 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 5DR €9,000 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI C/L 5DR €6,000 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI €5,500 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SV & GOLF PLUS RANGE 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L SV €29,500 161 Volkswagen Golf Lounge 1.6TDI SV Auto €27,500 152 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV C/L €21,500 151 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV C/L A/T €22,500 142 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV €17,500 132 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI €16,500 2012 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI €15,000 2011 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI €12,500 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4 Petrol €7,000 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI €8,500 VOLKSWAGEN POLO RANGE 171 Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI 5DR €19,950 171 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5dr Allstar €19,795 171 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5dr T/L €17,295 151 Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI €16,500 151 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5Dr €14,500 142 Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI €13,500 141 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5DR €12,500 131 Volkswagen Polo 1.2TDI DSL €12,500 132 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 C/L Automatic €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2TDI €12,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 5DR €11,500 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 5DR €10,500 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6DSL €11,500 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Comfortline €9,500 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 5DR €7,500 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA RANGE 171 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L €27,000 171 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L €28,500 171 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI T/L €24,500 162 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L €23,500 161 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI €21,500 152 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L Automatic €19,500 151 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Automatic €17,500 151 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI T/L €17,000 141 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L €16,000 131 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI €15,000 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI €13,000 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI €12,000 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI €11,000 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI €8,500 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Automatic €9,500 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Sports Petrol €7,000 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI €7,000 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI €6,500 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI €5,000 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 Petrol €4,500 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI C/L €4,250 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RANGE 171 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HP H/L €36,900 171 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate €34,000 171 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6 TDI M5F 120HP €32,500 171 Volkswagen Passat H/L 1.6 TDI M5F 120HP €36,000 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Highline €26,500

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Year Make & Model 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 152 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 151 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HPH/L Automatic 142 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BM 141 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 132 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 131 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI A/T C/L 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC RANGE 141 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC 131 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC 2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TI CC VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO RANGE 141 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 140BHP Sports VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN RANGE 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 150BHP Highline 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 150BHP Comfortline 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN RANGE 171 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline 152 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Extras 7 Seater 151 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Automatic 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Automatic 5 Seater 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Highline 7 Seater 2011 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline 7 seater 2008 Volkswagen Touran 1.9TDI 7 Seater VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN RANGE 171 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L Extras 171 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI H/L 150BHP Extras 161 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L Sports 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Life / Leisure 151 Volkswagen Tiguan E-R 2.0 TDI 140HP M6F 4 Motion A/T 152 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports 141 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI TFN 141 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP Sports Model A/T 132 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP “R” Line 131 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Full Leather 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP Sports 7 SEATER CAR RANGE 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 150HP C/L Extras 171 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Extras Highline 171 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Extras C/L 2008 Volkswagen Sharan TDI 7 Seater 161 Volkswagen Caddy Life TDI 7 Seater 152 Volkswagen Caddy Life TDI 7 seater 151 Volkswagen Caddy Life TDI Comfortline A/T 151 Volkswagen Caddy Life TDI 7 Seater 131 Volkswagen Caddy TDI 7 Seater Automatic 151 Peugeot 5008 Automatic Extras 2012 Peugeot 3008 DSL 7 seater 2012 Citreon C4 Grand Picasso 7 Seater 2010 Citreon C4 Grand Picasso DSL 7 Seater 2008 Citreon C4 Grand Picasso DSL 7 Seater 2012 Toyota Verso 2.0DSL 7 Seater 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DSL 7 Seater 2010 Opel Zafari 1.6 Club 2012 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater Automatic 2012 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater 2010 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater 2007 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater VOLKSWAGEN ESTATE CARS RANGE 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI All Star Estate Extras 171 Volkswagen Passat TDI Estate Extras 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate 142 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate 141 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate VOLSWAGEN UP RANGE 162 Volkswagen Up 1.0 5DR 141 Volkswagen Up 131 Volkswagen Up 2012 Volkswagen Up SKODA RANGE 171 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI 171 Skoda Fabia 1.0 5Dr 161 Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI Outdoor 161 Skoda Superb 1.6TDI Style 161 Skoda Style 1.6TDI 152 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Elegance 151 Skoda 1.2TSI Petrol 142 Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI (White) 2012 Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.6TDI 2012 Skoda Superb 1.6TDI Elegance 2011 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.6TDI 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Elegance TOYOTA RANGE 171 Toyota Yaris 1.0 5DR 162 Toyota Auris D4D Luna 152 Toyota Auris D4D Luna 2012 Toyota Auris D4D Luna 2012 Toyota Auris Van 2008 Toyota Auris D4D 161 Toyota Avensis 1.6 DSL 131 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D 2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D 2011 Toyota Corolla D4D 2010 Toyota Hiace Van

Was €23,500 €21,000 €26,500 €18,000 €17,500 €15,500 €14,500 €13,500 €13,500 €11,500 €10,500

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€18,500 €14,950 €13,000 €8,500

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€42,950 €38,500 €8,500 €6,000 €3,500

€36,000 €26,000 €26,000 €22,500 €14,500 €13,000 €8,000

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

€34,500 €38,500 €26,500 €23,500

€29,500 €33,500 €24,500 €21,500

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

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

€41,500 €34,500 €32,500 €10,500 €28,500 €26,000 €27,500 €27,500 €20,500 €25,500 €14,500 €12,500 €10,500 €8,500 €12,500 €16,500 €11,500 €20,500 €18,500 €14,500 €6,500

€39,500 €32,500 €30,500 €8,500 €26,500 €24,000 €25,500 €25,500 €18,500 €23,500 €12,500 €10,500 €8,500 €6,500 €10,500 €14,500 €9,500 €18,500 €16,500 €12,500 €4,500

€26,500 €31,500 €24,500 €21,500 €19,500 €11,500 €10,500

€24,500 €29,500 €22,500 €19,500 €17,500 €9,500 €8,500

€13,500 €9,500 €8,500 €8,000

€11,500 €8,500 €6,500 €6,500

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€16,500 €19,000 €16,500 €12,500 €10,000 €8,000 €23,000 €15,500 €10,500 €8,500 €11,500 €9,500

€14,500 €17,000 €15,000 €10,500 €8,000 €6,000 €21,000 €13,500 €8,500 €6,500 €8,500 €7,500

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‘I’m working for the people of Ireland. I would ask people to look beyond the headlines and analyse the true facts’  SENATOR MAURA HOPKINS

Regarding my expenses associated with the Council of Europe duties (which recently attracted some attention), I wish to make the following points. As part of Ireland’s participation as a member of the Council of Europe, it has a responsibility to provide four full-members and four alternate members. The Irish Government appointed me to be one of those delegates in July 2016. This role holds enormous responsibility. It involves working with colleagues in helping to progress the values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. I accepted this responsibility in addition to my duties as Senator. When I was asked to accept this role, of course I could have no. I could have taken the easy option and shirked responsibility. But I did not. I know the value of this role and I know that the work we are doing will have a long-term positive impact. This work will not headline in papers on a weekly basis. It is a time-consuming role that I take very seriously.

We can if we wish try to convince people that the work done in Europe is nothing more than a ‘talking shop’ but this ignores true facts and undermines the true reality of the job. We see no bigger example of this than with Brexit. Ireland has a responsibility to provide delegates that attend meetings and have an input into the formation of recommendations for legislation mainly affecting European countries. Ireland has a responsibility to provide delegates who will research topics as part of committees and provide recommendations. Ireland has a responsibility to provide delegates who will take on monitoring of elections in different countries to assess the democratic nature of the process. Ireland is a small peripheral state and we must use every opportunity possible to create relationships with elected representative from other member states. This role compliments the role of MEPS and our Ministers. All meetings of delegates are organised centrally by Council of Europe officials. The parliamentary assembly meetings of the Council of Europe are held mainly in Strasbourg with committee meet-

ings held in a number of different locations across Europe to provide geographical fairness. My expenses for this additional role since July 2016 has been €9,726, which includes flights, accommodation and other expenses. All travel and accommodation is organised through the Interparliamentary Unit within the Houses of the Oireachtas. This in practical terms means the hotels and flights are sourced by officials and therefore delegates do not have an input into selecting hotels or flights. This is the same for every Irish delegate to the Council of Europe. All countries which have signed up to the Council of Europe are responsible for paying travel and accommodation for their delegates. An additional payment is made which I use to pay for management of my responsibilities at home while I are away on official duties. It is my opinion that we need to teach people more about the responsibilities Ireland has within a European Context. We have to be proactive and work with our European colleagues. There is little point in jumping up and down and complaining loudly about a policy when there has been a poor effort made to influence that policy

Senator Maura Hopkins.

from the start. It is easy for certain politicians to sit on the sidelines and criticise. These same politicians sat on the sidelines too when a government was being formed. Certain individuals wish to reduce the value of participation on the Council of Europe for their own reasons. The reality is much different. I chose to use my position for the benefit of the people of Ireland. I put in a large amount of time to ensure Ireland has a professional informed influence. I would ask people to look beyond the headlines and analyse the true facts. Surely, a good attendance record and strong performance for Ireland is doing the right thing.

newsbriefs Emergency works for Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Town Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that it is very positive that an application from the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Town has been approved for emergency works by the Department of Education and Skills. Senator Hopkins stated: “My colleague, Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has informed me that the school has had an application for structural repairs approved by the Department. "I am delighted to see this application getting a positive response. I will continue to work with Minister Bruton to ensure that the funds are made available to the school as soon as possible and to allow them to have these repairs completed in a timely manner”.

St. Coman’s Table Quiz All are welcome to come along to a table quiz in aid of St. Coman’s Church, Roscommon Restoration Fund in Hannon’s Hotel on Friday, December 8th at 9 pm.

Cllr. Naughten welcomes Sports Capital Grants Cllr. John Naughten has welcomed the allocation of Sports Capital Grants throughout the area. “I would particularly like to welcome the allocation of €58,500 for the development of a multi-faceted community sport facility at Padraig Pearses GAA as well as €31,000 for Clonown Community Clubhouse and the €29,000 allocated for new pitch development and walking track at Moore Soccer Club,” stated Cllr. Naughten. Other grants in the area included: €2,500 for a walkway and training pitch at Dysart FC; €25,239 for course maintenance equipment for Athlone Golf Club; €9,000 for a sprung floor for Athlone Gymnastics Club; €25,500 for flood lights at Skyvalley Rovers; €35,000 for the construction of a gym at St Brigid’s GAA and €16,500 to upgrade facilities at Tisrara Community Park. "These grants are a vote of confidence in local sporting groups and organisations and will assist in developing top quality recreational and sporting facilities throughout the area,” added Cllr. Naughten.

At Ballintubber Castle were Conor Lenihan and members of Ballintubber Heritage Group.

Former Minister to highlight Roscommon’s heritage value Former Minister Conor Lenihan recently spent some time in Co. Roscommon researching an article he is writing for Village magazine on the importance of preserving our heritage. Mr. Lenihan met with Pyers O’Conor Nash at Clonalis House in Castlerea and also viewed the Railway Museum in Hell’s Kitchen, where he was welcomed by proprietor and railway enthusiast, Sean Browne. Mr. Lenihan was greeted by a large number of members of Ballintubber Heritage Group when he arrived in the village where he expressed great admiration on visiting the castle and location of recent Tony Waldron, Tony Brophy, Sean Browne, Conor Lenihan and Darragh Conroy at Sean Browne’s Railway Museum in Castlerea. archaeological digs in the area.

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Golden Brush Award: Rita Oates, ETL Craft & Giftware, Roscommon, receiving her award from Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council. Also in picture are: councillors Kathleen Shanagher, Nigel Dineen, Michael Creaton and Paschal Fitzmaurice with Majella Hunt, Danny McHugh, Annette Donlon and Kieran Madden, Roscommon Co. Council. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Annual Tidy Awards presented Roscommon County Council hosted it annual Tidy Awards Ceremony in Aras an Chontae, Roscommon. Awards were presented to winners in a number of competitions including Tidy Estates Competition, Tidy Burial Grounds, Cemetery Pollinator Competition, Best Presented Street Competition, Best Presented Bottle Banks and a Golden Brush Award to recognise the efforts of businesses in keeping their businesses litter-free. The Council have also introduced a new award entitled ‘Community Endeavour Award’, which recognises the contribution of a community champion in the fight against litter. Prizes were awarded by Cathaoirleach of Roscommon, Cllr. Orla Leyden. Cathaoirleach Leyden stated that the hosting of this annual ceremony is an acknowledgement of the dedication of local communities who take part in these competitions. She thanked the representatives from the various community groups for their

commitment to their local community and for the work they undertake each year to improve their local area. Majella Hunt, Director of Services, congratulated each of the winners and stated that Roscommon County Council is fortunate to have such strong support from community groups. She thanked each of the participants for their involvement in the competitions. Ms. Hunt stated that while this event is about awarding the winners in the various competitions, all who entered were deserving of acknowledgement and thanks. She commended people for giving up their spare time so generously and stated that Roscommon County Council are dependent on voluntary groups for all the work they carry out for the benefit of their local community.

List of winners for Tidy Awards 2017 Tidy Estates Competition – First prize: Vesnoy, Strokestown; Second prize: Kildal-

Community Endeavour Award: Eileen Fahey, Kilteevan Tidy Towns, presented with the award by Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council. Also in picture are: Marguerite Croghan; Councillors Kathleen Shanagher, Nigel Dineen, Michael Creaton and Paschal Fitzmaurice with Danny McHugh, Annette Donlon and Kieran Madden, Roscommon Co. Council. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

logue Heights, Strokestown; Third prize: Corrán Riada, Monksland; Best New Entry: Dalton Terrace, Ballaghaderreen; Best First Impression: Waterville, Bealnamulla, Athlone. Tidy Cemeteries Competition – First prize: Cloontuskert; Second prize: Drumlion; Third prize (jointly): Taughmaconnell & Drum; Best New Entry: Eastersnow; Best First Impression: Loughglynn. Cemetery Pollinator Competition – First prize: Lisacul/ old Kilruoane; Second prize: St. Thomas Church of Ireland; Third prize: Taughmaconnell. Best Presented Street Competition – First prize: Ballintubber Tidy Towns; Second prize: Ballyfarnon Community Enterprise; Third prize: Loughglynn Tidy Towns. Best Presented Bottle Banks – Castlecoote Bottlebank (Castlecoote Tidy Towns). Golden Brush Award – ETL Craft & Giftware. Community Endeavour Cemeteries Competition. First prize: Johnny Malone, Seán Carty and Pauline Brennan, Cloontuskert. Also Award: Eileen Fahy (Kilteevan Tidy in picture are: Annette Donlon and Kieran Madden, Roscommon Co. Council with Councillors Nigel Dineen, Tidy Towns). Michael Creaton, Paschal Fitzmaurice and Kathleen Shanagher. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Cemetery Pollinator Competition winners were Mike and Claire Carty, Lisacul, pictured with Councillors Nigel Dineen, Michael Creaton, Paschal Fitzmaurice and Kathleen Shanagher. Also in picture is Danny McHugh and Kieran Madden, Roscommon Co. Council Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Best Presented Street Competition: Betty and Pat Garvey were winners for Ballintubber, pictured here with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co Council with Suzanne Dempsey, Annette Donlon and Kieran Madden, Roscommon Co. Council. Also in picture are Councillors Nigel Dineen, Michael Creaton, Paschal Fitzmaurice and Kathleen Shanagher. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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in Ballaghaderreen and it will mean different things to different people. For Mary Gallagher, it is all about the Nativity and a long journey in the Middle East thousands of years ago. Therefore, it’s not surprising that her reaction to the arrival of Ballaghaderreen’s own visitors from the East earlier this year touched the hearts of the nation in the TV3 documentary ‘Ireland’s Refugee Hotel’. The other star of that documentary was 21-yearold Ghassan Shamet. I met Ghassan and 23-year-old Mahmoud Al Hilo in Ballaghaderreen recently. The young Syrian men were forced to flee their homeland after civil war broke out in 2011. Ghassan explained the series of events that brought him from his home in Deir ez-Zoir near the Iraqi border to an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre on the border of Mayo and Roscommon. “In Syria when I was 18 my parents told me I should leave. I can’t stay in Syria. If I stay there I will go with Assad’s army because I am 18. My dad and my mom they don’t like fighting, they don’t like war. They tell me we should leave Syria. I left Syria with my grand-auntie and my cousin. I left my dad, my mom, my sister and brother. They are in Syria now. My brother, he

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is 13 and my sister is 18. I leave them. I (had to) go to Turkey with my grandaunt and my cousin and her little girl.” After Turkey came Greece where Ghassan says he slept on the street for a fortnight before finding accommodation in the form of a caravan on the outskirts of Athens. Then came the refugee camp. “It was very terrible in the camp,” he says before

describing the mishmash of human movement. “Syrian people, Iraqi people, Afghani people, Kurdish people mixed. Different minds. Sunni, Shiite mixed. It was a problem, not a big problem, but it’s a problem. Before the war in Syria we don’t ask people ‘Are you Sunni or Shiite?’ We don’t ask this question to any people. It was just normal life. When you are a good friend, I am very

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grand-aunt.’ “(Laughs) I don’t know anything about Ireland! I put a post on Facebook asking people if they know anything about Ireland to contact me. Some people contact me and they say it’s a very nice country, very friendly and the language is easy. You can learn quickly, some people will teach you. “I arrive here with my grand-aunt and my cousin on 8th of February 2017.

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ﬁrst Irish Christmas We like here, too much we like Ireland. The people are very friendly; I have lots of Irish friends now and Pakistani friends. I am very happy with that.” He has settled well. He’s a bright, young man with a bubbly personality. That has allowed him to sow the seeds for a new life here. Ghassan tells me he wanted to be a journalist back in Syria but was forced to abandon that dream. Two weeks ago he started a course in media photography in Trinity College. He also won an award for his work as a volunteer at the Community Games recently. He

acted as a translator for young Syrian participants. He’s naturally good with people. “In 2012 the war started in my city. I went to another city with my family, Hasakah. My dad left his job so we don’t have much money for a house and things like this. I speak with my dad about opening a café for coffee and shisha. We opened the café and we worked for around four years.” Ghassan’s introduction to the world of business was cut short by the threat of inscription and imprisonment. He left the business, his city and his family behind but constantly thinks

about them. “It’s too hard to leave my family in Syria because all the time I think about them. Are they safe? Are they Ok?” He talks to his mother once a week if he’s lucky. She tells him not to worry and that she’s ok, but Ghassan knows that they are struggling. Ghassan is, however, looking forward to Christmas in his new home and remembers the festive season in Syria prior to 2011 with great affection. Muslims celebrated alongside Christians he tells me, religion didn’t matter. Now though, he is looking forward to “a

new year, maybe a new life, a new everything in Ireland.” He is sad that he can’t share it with his family but is thankful to the Irish people for helping him and his people. “We start a new life, we learn English, and we meet new people and make many friends. I am very happy. I can sleep now. I can’t sleep in Syria because I (was) afraid people (would) knock on the door and take me. I am safe here and I can start my life but I can’t forget my city and my family in Syria.” As for those who may be worried, anxious or

even angered by the influx of Syrian refugees into Ireland, Ghassan understands. “Ireland is a small country and some people don’t know refugee people. Some people don’t like refugee people. They hear about ISIS on the News. “We are refugee people and we are Muslim but we don’t like fighting. We don’t like asking people if they are Christian or Muslim. We like when people are happy and (we want) to have a good life.” A fresh start and the hope of a good life. Simple wishes this Christmas among those in the EROC in Ballaghaderreen.

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Christmas kick-off with… Pat Towey It’s our Christmas kick-off showcasing the very best of Ballaghaderreen with well-known businessman Pat Towey… You’re heavily involved in the local Chamber of Commerce; have you any big events planned for the town’s festive season? Yes and we’ll be promoting them on Facebook. We have a Ballaghaderreen Chamber event on December 8th where everyone is invited to The Fiddler’s Elbow and it’s an opportunity to network with approximately 70 members and to work together. The town has had a lovely festive facelift just in time for Christmas, can you tell us about it? The town was painted recently and we have a community garden and we’ve got funding for CCTV and a Men’s Shed is being launched, so it’s going to be a great Christmas. The Syrian community help out in our community garden on a Sunday and I’ve met them and they’re great people who just want to fit in and get on with their lives. Ballaghaderreen Chamber of ComSerena and Liz Hanley, Marina and Damien Bracken pictured at the switching on of Ballaghaderreen’s Christmas lights last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

merce aims to boost business in the town. With that in mind, what message would you like to give out to readers this Christmas? The bypass has brought a lot of challenges but we have ample free parking in Ballaghaderreen so I’d ask people to shop local and then go into local places for a coffee when they’ve done their shopping. There are so many great places in the town. Are there any multi-cultural Christmas celebrations happening in the town this year? On January 6th (Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Little Christmas), there is a food and cultural night being hosted by the ladies of the Syrian community in the EROC centre (the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre located at the town’s hotel). They’re inviting us to their home. We are all looking forward to that. * In conversation with Miriam Kerins

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Questions of Sport… Christmas special Sean McDermott, owner of Seanie Mac’s barbershop and senior footballer with Roscommon and Western Gaels What was your best sporting memory of 2017? Apart from the Connacht title, our senior league win against St. Croan’s was a big win for us. It was silverware. At the end of the year we were hoping to get to a county final. Didn’t happen, beaten by Brigid’s by a couple of points, but we’re not far off that and we’ll keep soldiering until we get there.

What is your worst sporting memory? Eh…losing the Connacht final in 2011 and missing the chance to do back-to-back Connacht titles.

time and Gary Patterson went on for me. I remember saying to the lads ‘Just keep playing, don’t throw the towel. Go out there and keep playing!’ That’s all you can do, you know?

Worst moment of 2017? Definitely the replay against Mayo. We just didn’t come out the way we did the first day. You know as a player it’s hard to stop the rot. After twenty minutes the game is over but you come in at half-time, it wasn’t an easy dressing room to come into. I was actually taken off at half-

What three sports personalities would you like to have at Christmas Dinner? (Long pause) Roy Keane…I actually think he’d be good craic. So, Roy Keane…and I’m gonna say Brian O’Driscoll… No! Paul O’Connell. And…Jimmy Bullard…he’s serious craic, unbelievable on Soccer AM.

Choose one sports book you would like to find in your Christmas stocking. Jackie Tyrell’s ‘The Warrior’s Code’. I’m actually in the middle of Paul O’Connell’s book at the moment. If you could have one sporting wish for 2018 what would it be? Oh listen, win a county senior title with Western Gaels. That’s the Holy Grail. That and lift the Sam Maguire with Roscommon! *In conversation with Dan Dooner

We asked Ballaghaderreen native and Irish Times writer Niamh Towey if she’d provide us with a copy of her letter to Santa…and she kindly agreed!

Letter to Santa

…by Niamh Towey (age 24)

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a little bit of cop-on. I’ve been on this earth for almost 25 years now and I still find myself raiding the credit union for Christmas beer money. Last week, when the wages came rushing in, I panic-bought mulled wine spices and fancy gin baubles to ease my guilt at leaving my mother for Christmas. It didn’t end there. I absolutely could not leave those “artisan” mince pies behind, and what would Christmas be without a fresh pair of moccasin slippers for my Dad who never wears slippers? Do you think a Marc Jacobs handbag and a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape will sufficiently distract my mother from my absence? You see Santa, this year I will be in Australia for Christmas. (Unless I have to sell the flights to pay the rent.) Will you still find me there? God knows if you’re as daft with your income as I am you could be all out of bucks by the time you reach Sydney. Still, though, even a nice hug would do. How will I remember to leave out milk and carrots for Rudolf when my Mum isn’t there to remind me? Who will put up the Christmas tree when there’s no Dad around to build a homemade stand? Christmas Eve won’t quite be the same without a stop in Creatons bar in Ballaghaderreen with my Uncle Sean and Aunt Mary. In fact, Christmas won’t be quite the same for any of the Toweys without the sparkle of my

Granny Nancy. She died just over two months ago now and we are all a bit lost without her. Australia or Ballaghaderreen, it doesn’t really matter, neither are home to us without her. Maybe next year things will be better. For now, though, a little bit of common sense and financial accumen would go a long way in

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Christmas greetings from Ballaghaderreen Bah Humbug! Well-known Ballaghaderreen broadcaster Noel D. Walsh asks Santa to do something about the ‘Holly and Ivy’ brigade as he calls them…

Letter to Santa

…by Noel D. Walsh

Dear Santa,

Is there anything you can do about the ‘Holly & Ivys’? They only appear in December every year (thankfully). You know the way people head to the pub to unwind, well, this crowd seem incapable of that as they always have an exaggerated welcome for themselves. Regular folk, upon entering a pub tend to go to the bar, attract the barperson’s attention and order what they want. Not so, the Holly and Ivy brigade. (I’ve just called them a brigade but I’m not sure what the proper collective for them is, a pride, a constellation, or wait, maybe a shower.) The Holly & Ivys, upon entering a pub, make straight away for somewhere to sit, which, I suppose, is fair enough in itself, but it takes them an age to do it, they don’t so much sit at a table, as move into it. Then after an eternity they proceed to the bar where they don’t know what they want, a bit like that very funny scene in D’Unbelievables, where the young buck keeps asking, ‘how much are dem’? They don’t appear in ones, (as they can’t stand their own company either), it’s generally in groups of four or five, will be wearing Christmas jumpers, Santa hats and maybe even reindeer antlers, and have heads on them that only a mother could love. Oh yah, they’ll generally take a photo of the drink or a selfie alongside it. If they happen to be standing, rather than at a table, when they finish the drink, they hold on to the empty glass, a thing a regular pub-goer could never do. They can’t believe a fiver has evaporated so quickly, so psychologically, they’re trying to wring

more value out of the purchase. After a minute or so of this, they forget the glass is empty and attempt to drink from it. Upon realising what they are doing, they then hold the glass out in front of them and twist it to one side, looking at it in disbelief, as if it’s the glass’s fault for being empty. The thing is Santa, I don’t even know what to ask you to do about this crowd, steer them towards home after their presents are bought

maybe, but there’s probably nothing you can do. Maybe, I’ll just have to endure them (unlikely), or wait until January (more unlikely), to enjoy a peaceful beverage, knowing the Holly and Ivys are at home watching a photo of the drink they had last year. Yours, Noel D. Walsh, Media skills tutor and broadcaster.

Questions of Sport… Christmas special Jennifer Higgins, Roscommon, Western Gaels and Western Warriors What was your best sporting memory of 2017? It would have to be winning the Roscommon Intermediate Championship with my club, Western Gaels. After four finals in six years, it was well overdue! Closely followed by winning both the league and cup finals with my basketball team, Western Warriors. What was the most disappointing sporting moment of 2017? Personally, it was losing to Leitrim in this year’s Connacht Championship with Roscommon ladies. It was the reason we lost out on a place in the Connacht final. What three sports personalities would you like to have at Christmas Dinner? Christmas Dinner in my house is fairly packed as it is but I would squeeze in Dublin’s Noelle Healy, Caroline

O’Hanlon (Armagh All Star and Northern Ireland Netball) and Katie Taylor. Choose one sports book you would like to find in your Christmas stocking. ‘Gooch’ the autobiography. Who is your choice for Sports Personality of the Year? Can’t look past Cora Staunton, an inspiration and has brought ladies football to a whole new level in 2017 after being chosen to play in the AFL. If you could have one sporting wish for 2018 what would it be? Very hard to pick just one… there are several! However, I think a long over-due Connacht medal with Roscommon Ladies would be the greatest wish…here’s hoping 2018 is the year!

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Naughten launches new angling developments Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, has officially launched two new angling developments by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) at Emlaghroyan, Roscommon, and ‘The Mudflats’, Carrickon-Shannon, County Leitrim. In Roscommon, at Emlaghroyan (River Suck), a new match angling stretch has been provided, with upgraded car parks, parking bays and provides driveto-peg facilities. This development involved upgrading existing roadways and the construction of new access roadway. Ten new match angling pegs have been provided, with a capacity for further extension. The Suck Valley Angling Hub were recently granted additional funds through the National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD) to extend the match venue to further promote tourism angling and facilitate match competitions in the Roscommon/East Galway area. Following recently unveiled developments on the River Suck, at Lough Acalla, together with these works at Emlaghroyan, the total

development in the River Suck project was €87,000. In Leitrim, another major 2017 development project has been completed, with an investment of €103,000, providing new roadways, car parks, upgraded toilet facilities, upgraded slipway and a floating angling stand at ‘The Mudflats’ on the main River Shannon at Carrick-on-Shannon. This is another important match angling venue, used widely for international match angling events such as the World Pairs and the Carrick Angling Festival.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, with Deputy Eugene Murphy and locals Nicky and Tommy Corcoran, Miriam Dwyer, Seán Beirne, Ann Donlon-Corcoran, Ann Connell, Sheila Beirne and Kieran Connell, at the official launch of new angling developments at Emlaghroyan, Donamon. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, at the official launch of new angling developments at ‘The Mudflats’ at Carrick-on-Shannon. Included in picture are landowners, politicians and members of Irish Fisheries, including their CEO Dr. Ciaran Byrne (right front). Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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‘It’s an honour to be keeping Christie Hennessy’s spirit alive’ Roscommon date for Aonghus’s tribute to much-loved star  MIRIAM KERINS

ou can hear the genuine emotion and love in wellknown RTE personality Aonghus McAnally’s voice as he chats to the Roscommon People about his stunning and bewitching tribute to Christie Hennessy. Aonghus speaks with emotion of a gentleman who was not only his – close friend, – but also one of Ireland’s most iconic singer-songwriters – the late, great Christie Hennessy. We caught up with Aonghus as he was preparing to bring his critically acclaimed show ‘Celebrating Christie Hennessy – The Platinum Collection’ – currently on a hugely successful 26-venue nationwide tour – to visit the Rossies at The Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday, 14th of December. (As I write, tickets are still available). “It’s been a very successful show, and it’s been an emotional journey for me. I find once I put on that guitar I feel a connection and I feel the audience is also connecting. It’s an honour to be keeping Christie’s spirit alive,” said one of the most recognisable faces and voices in the country, whom readers of a certain vintage will remember from d’telly as entertainer/ broadcaster/musician and billiards player. Indeed Aonghus has been a part of our lives for over 30 years as host of TV’s ‘Anything Goes’ and my own favourite, ‘The Lyrics Board.’ For the past three years this versatile performer has been Joe Duffy’s Liveline show’s series producer as well as presenting Late Date on RTE Radio 1. So where does this multiskilled all-rounder get the time to fit everything in? “It was important to me to do the show and for me it’s a privilege to honour Christie. You know it’s not just a case of me impersonating someone like (for example) Roy Orbison;

audiences get the emotion in me. And we touch on Christie’s illiteracy; you know he left school without learning to read or write and yet he wrote all of these wonderful songs; and one night a woman approached me after the show and hugged me and said ‘that was my story you told.’ You know some people have actually come to see the show several times. One woman travelled from Cork to Dublin to see it a second time and that makes me so proud.” Christie, who gave us such unforgettable and timeless classics as Messenger Boy, (which outsold U2), Jealous Heart, and All the Lies That You Told Me, tragically lost his battle with cancer on December 11th, 2007. “On the eve of the 10th anniversary of Christie’s death on 11th December, it’ll be the big one. On Sunday, 10th December, we’re in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, (Dublin) and that’ll be a very emotional night for everyone,” says Aonghus, who adds: “This is deeply personal for me and I feel his presence around me and I’ll certainly feel it (when) performing on the eve of Christie’s anniversary.” On a more festive note, Aonghus disclosed that he’s actually quite the culinary expert, saying “I’ll be cooking the Christmas Dinner. I’ll be doing a turkey and ham and my sister will be home from the US and having dinner with us. It’ll be a family Christmas, a nice and relaxed afternoon where we will chill and chat, and then I’ll be on RTE radio working as I’ll be presenting Late Date from 11 pm to 2 am.” However, despite Aonghus getting into the festive spirit, he won’t be donning any funky Christmas jumpers this year, saying “Oh no, I hate them. I’d be mortified if anyone gave me one as a present.” For fans of Aonghus or indeed the late great legend that is Christie Hennessy, some tickets are still available at the time of writing for the following shows – 8th of December in An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal; 10th of December in Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin and 14th of December in Roscommon Arts Centre.

Aonghus McAnally is preparing to bring his critically acclaimed show ‘Celebrating Christie Hennessy – The Platinum Collection’ – to Roscommon Arts Centre on 14th of December.

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Patrick Hanrahan was a gold medal winner for Ballinasloe CCÉ at the All-Ireland Fleadh with his mouth organ. He is pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Josh Dowling was a winner for Kiltoom-Cam Community Games for boys’ handwriting (U-12). He is pictured here with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Honoured by Council Civic Reception… Scot Duda, winner of the boys’ 6-8 25m freestyle swimming at Roscommon Community Games, pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Ciaran Lawless (captain) and Liam Tully, manager of the Roscommon U-17 football team who were crowned champions of Connacht, were pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins and councillors Tony Ward, Laurence Fallon, Paddy Kilduff, Valerie Byrne, John Naughten, Joe Murphy, John Keogh, Michael Creaton and Ivan Connaughton. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Emma Benson was a gold medal winner for Keadue CCÉ in harp slow airs. She is pictured here with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Rachel Quinn was a winner at the All-Ireland Dancing Championships. She was pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and CEO of Roscommon Co. Council Eugene Cummins. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

The Roscommon U-17s who were Connacht Champions and runners-up in the All-Ireland final were pictured with Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and GAA personnel.

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WeekendPeople Castlecoote/Fuerty to host Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin at Easter 2018 Castlecoote/Fuerty will again host Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin at Easter 2018 under the auspices of Athleague Branch Comhaltas Cheoltóirí Eiteann. This decision was made at the Co. Ros Comáin Comhaltas Cheoltóirí Eireann AGM which was held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Friday night, December 1st, chaired by Cathaoirleach Tomás Mac Seighín. This follows on from the very successful county fleadh held in the picturesque area of Castlecoote/Fuerty last Easter. It was the first occasion when the county fleadh was held in a rural area as prior to then the fleadh had been staged in towns and larger villages. It was a hugely successful and enjoyable fleadh. The local organising committee are very grateful to the local branch, Athleague CCE for making the application on their behalf and look forward to a hectic but enjoyable few months preparing for the fleadh at Easter 2018.

Congratulations to Lorna Kennedy and former county footballer Mike Ryan, Roscommon, on their recent wedding. The reception was held at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Photograph by Maurice Sirr

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club McManus Cup – 1st: L. Shine & K. Murray, 2nd: C. Tierney & B. Quinn, Gross: V. Brennan & J. Donnellan, 3rd: P. & V. Finneran. Session 1: M. Kearns & B. Ferguson, Session 2: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath.

Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Bank of Ireland Competition – 1st: L. Curley & P. Cooney, 2nd: T. Smyth & L. Shine, Gross: M. Shannon & N. Murtagh. Session 1: M. & T. O’Keeffe, Session 2: M. Coyle & M. Dermody. North/South - 1st: M. & P. Mellett, 2nd: M. & T. O’Keeffe, Gross: V. & M. Brennan. East/West – 1st: C. McGrath & K. Dowd, 2nd: T. Murphy & M. Egan, Gross: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon.

St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: B. Maher & M. Madden, 2nd: M. Law & M. Pullinger, Gross: M. Egan & M. Moran. East/West – 1st: N. Costello & C. McGrath, 2nd: G. Kenny & M. Fallon, Gross: B. McCarthy & S. Farrell.

Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: M. Naughton & K. Gately, 2nd: B. Jordan & E. Mulry, Gross: K. Blighe & F. Neilan. East/West – 1st: M. Hanley & H. Earley, 2nd: M. Dolan & A. Carney, Gross: G. Bannon & J. O’Gara. Section B North/South – 1st: S. & M. Quinn, 2nd: V. & P. Finneran, Gross: P. Pierse & B. Weir. East/ West – 1st: B. Gillooly & F. Keane, 2nd: A. Hewitt & E. Curley, Gross: J. Walsh & M. McSharry.

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Dear Santa, bring me a Tánaiste who won’t blindside me Leo Varadkar got out of the leaba very early last week, and, as he filled the dishwasher he enjoyed a Barista-style double espresso ‘cos, let’s face it, he needed that extra boost pumping through his veins in order to help him keep his logical and grown-up head on when asking Santy to bring him a new Tánaiste, which, as we know came in the guise of Simon Coveney. #shrewd move Leo especially as Simon was the people’s favourite during your leadership battle. And, as you’ve fielded a lot of poo in the past weeks, you’ve clearly recognised that Fine Gael needs the stability he appears to bring to the party and made a decisive and grown up appointment. Added to Leo’s request were a couple of surprise #stocking fillers with new Ministers Josepha Madigan (who?...exactly!) being bestowed the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht portfolio and Heather Humphreys netting the Minister for Business prize! Well whatever you feel about the two ladies’ appointments readers, (much deserving or filling gender quotas, etc.,) we’re all familiar with newly-elevated Minister Madigan’s view on life in rural Roscommon in relation to us ‘not facing the same sort of pressures’ as her constituency of Dublin-Rathdown. Aw bless her, is the poor little, sharp-dressing princess slash racy novel writer protesting she (and her minted constituents) are being forced to pay too much for their ivory

towers? Never mind, the fact Josepha’s leapt straight from the backbench directly into a comfy chair at the Cabinet table will ensure, given her minister’s salary, she’ll be well able to segue with great ease through her financial woes while she rebuilds and rebrands herself as a serious politician. And while I wish her well, I would advise her, as a newbie, not to make the same errors as Frances Fitzgerald. You see, despite her not having done anything incorrect, (apart from blindsiding her Taoiseach), Frances Fitzgerald’s mistake was to do nothing at all. I mean, if I were in her shoes I’d have looked at the advice I was given, taken it on board, pulled up my big girl panties and made an executive decision as the boss lady

and left no stone unturned, and, using my powers as Minister for Justice, ascertained why a man, a member of An Garda Síochána, was being continuously discredited; mercilessly having his good reputation annihilated. Frances Fitzgerald had a function. She did not perform it. She had to go…end of! Okay, yes, she’s “a good woman,” as Leo says, but equally Maurice McCabe is a good man who tried to act in the public good…this is more than Frances Fitzgerald has done in relation to the whole ‘emailgate’ controversy. And before I climb down off my soapbox, as the Department of Justice is the most sensitive Department in the State, I worry nothing will change following the last few weeks’ bruising rev-

elations. I mean, there’s clearly a culture of secrecy involving a handful of senior civil servants (not all, there are good people working in this department), who generally don’t necessarily have to answer any direct questions being put to them, and who, for some strange reason, appear to be exempt from being held to accountability. Yes folks, I have a query…are so-called ‘career civil servants’ running our sensitive State department and country and can they retire comfortably on a fat pension, never to be heard from again? Is this the case? If so, is Leo the chief or not? It’s a head-scratcher alright, but remember readers, ministers come and ministers go…the career civil servant will be around forever!

‘Tis the season of giving, not swindling Just thought I’d throw it out there readers and ask if any of you are planning to morph into Scrooge this Christmas and charge the rellies for their festive feast? Anyone? I only enquire because British lady, motherof-four Gemma Andrews, charges guests £30 (€34) to chow down on her festive fare – and I think that’s contemptible! Christmas is a time of giving, a time for families, and, as our house is always full of visitors coming

and going, I wouldn’t dream of missing the magic of the season (or at any time) and ask visitors (let alone family) to contribute to their meal or drinks; even when my lot sometimes shop in my fridge! “Dat’s interesting Mam, where’d ya get it? Oooh, I’ll just throw a sliver into a container and bring it home to taste it.” A sliver means the entire item, but who cares, they’re my family. I adore them. I’m d’mammy! Besides, spreading joy and

happiness is what Christmas is all about and maybe I “simply missed” the email… sorry Charlie Flanagan, but when did it become normal to start making the season of giving the season of making a profit on friends, families and neighbours? How can anyone justify turning what should be a family occasion into a commercial enterprise when hosting Christmas Dinner? ‘Tis the season of giving, ‘tis not the season of swindling!

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Our God is coming. The time of exile – the long separation of humankind from God due to sin – is about to end. This is the good news proclaimed in today’s liturgy. Isaiah in today’s First Reading promises Israel’s future release and return from captivity and exile. But as today’s Gospel shows, Israel’s historic deliverance was meant to herald an even greater saving act by God – the coming of Jesus to set Israel and all nations free from bondage to sin, to gather them up and carry them back to God. God sent an angel before Israel to lead them in their exodus towards the promised land (see Exodus 23:20). And He promised to send a messenger of the covenant, Elijah, to purify the people and turn their hearts to the Father before the day of the Lord (see Malachi 3:1, 23-24). John the Baptist quotes these, as well as Isaiah’s prophecy, to show that all of Israel’s history looks forward to the revelation of Jesus. In Jesus, God has filled in the valley that divided sinful humanity from Himself. He has reached down from heaven and made His glory to dwell on earth, as we sing in today’s Psalm. He has done all this, not for humanity in the abstract, but for each of us. The long history of salvation has led us to this Eucharist, in which our God again comes and our salvation is near. And each of us must hear in today’s readings a personal call. Here is your God, Isaiah says. He has been patient with you, Peter says in today’s Epistle. Like Jerusalem’s inhabitants in the Gospel, we have to go out to Him, repenting our sins, all the laziness and self-indulgence that make our lives a spiritual wasteland. We have to straighten out our lives, so that everything we do leads us to Him. Today, let us hear the beginning of the Gospel and again commit ourselves to lives of holiness and devotion.

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Good Samaritans were on hand to pump up the Volvo! It’s one of the busiest Friday evenings of the whole shopping year in Athlone. As I’m making my way home, the traffic is mental, and everything (including myself, and the up-to-now-not-sotrusty-new-old Volvo) is moving at a snail’s pace. Then, just as I get to the big roundabout near Monksland, it decides to pack up completely and more or less die. Somehow I get about ten yards past the roundabout, put on my flashers and watch in horror as the built-up traffic attempts to get past in the little space that was available on my outside. I wonder what in God's name will be the eventual outcome of my serious dilemma. As I am sitting there, feeling like a prize twat, a knock comes to the passenger window and a young lad says to me that I’m in a very dangerous place, and that I had better get out of there as quick as I can. When I told him that there was no power coming through – except maybe enough to boil a kettle – he said he would stop the traffic, which was coming both ways, and that I was to try to get across the busy road to the safety of a big, open gateway. You could only say that I limped across to the gateway, and having got there, the car died completely – not a meg of any description. And so the young lad, and another man who was with him, got jump leads and started me up. In the meantime, the second lad had rang a mechanic, and asked

him to come our way. A few minutes later the mechanic arrived, had a look at the car, did something to it and told me that it needed a couple of things done, but that it would get me home. So off I headed. My good Samaritans wouldn’t take anything for their help, and the elder of the first two lads gave me his phone number and said to ring him if I broke down again, and he would run me home. As it happened, I made it home safely and in one piece, but I will never forget the incredible kindness shown me by three complete strangers on that Friday evening. I will not deny that when the first knock came on the window, I wondered was I about to be mugged, because sadly that's how we tend to react in this modern society, but I have to say the experience has really restored my faith in human nature (not so much in Volvos), and all I can say is thanks a million to the three lads. I will forever be in your debt. I now know who the three were, but I don’t want to embarrass them by naming them, but you know yourselves who you are. Anyway, you would think that that would be enough excitement for one day, but later on that evening I was a bit away from home, and went into a shop for a couple of bits and pieces. Unfortunately, I had unknowingly left a bunch of keys –including those for my shop – behind me, and had travelled home

blissfully unaware that my keys were now quite a bit away. I’d settled down to watch the Toy Show, and just as it was about to start, I got a phone call on my mobile from a strange number. It was a young girl from the shop, who had managed to trace me through all the yokes we now carry on our key rings, and who went the extra mile to ring to let me know that she had my keys. I headed off straight

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Aoibhínn and Marie Neary. Picture: Andrew Fox

A great win in Castlebar, great memories of Cloonfad On Saturday evening we went to Creggs Rugby Club’s huge game in Castlebar, a top of the league clash against a home side that had come to The Green earlier in the year, and had won a hardfought encounter by a ten-point margin. I’d headed off straight from work (this time, not in the notso-trusty-old Volvo) and arrived just in time for the 7.30 kick-off. I’m sure there is a report elsewhere in the paper on a famous victory for our lads, so all I will say is that the present team embodies everything that is good about sport: heart, guts, bravery, commitment and a tremendous work ethic. And I have to say that all these traits are there in

abundance within the team, and they truly are a credit to Pat Cunningham (their coach) and to themselves and their club. Next Saturday night in Creggs they have another massive game, against Tuam, and I just hope the local support is as big as this team deserves. As for my wife Carol and me – we were both banished from the environs of the pitch for cheering on Creggs in a forbidden area! I’ve been going to matches for a long time now, and this is the first time I got sent off (as a supporter), but, as with a lot of things, political correctness is gone a bit too far. On our way to Castlebar, it was sad to drive through the village

away, collected my bunch, and the shop was opened on time on Saturday morning. So was it karma that turned two potentially disastrous incidents into two special memories? I don't know, but I would say I was just lucky to meet good people at the right time, and it proves, despite all we hear, that kindness and generosity of spirit is still alive and well.

of Cloonfad and realise that Keane’s pub, a place with huge Creggs connections, is no longer open. I have told you before of travelling back from big GAA matches in the Mayo Capital, and no-one from our side could pass through Cloonfad without a visit to Keane’s – and oftentimes the visits would last for several hours. I suppose it’s a sign of the times, but I was a little sad to realise that one of the great traditional watering holes is no more, although I will admit that many a time as a gasun, waiting for the adults to come out of it while I was being stuffed with minerals and crisps, I wished it never opened!

And finally… Finally for this week…it’s hard to believe it but it’s time again for the Senior Citizens Party, which takes place next Sunday, 10th of December, in Kilbegnet Hall. It all kicks off at 2 pm, and everyone is welcome. Last weekend the Pride of Place Awards – which honour the efforts of communities to make their own places better places to live in – took place, and at least one of the nominees was lauded for holding an annual senior citizens party. I thought to myself they could not hold a party near as good as the ones that have taken place in this area for many years now. Our senior citizens are the people who have laid the foundations for the new generation to follow, and it’s only right that they should have their day out. In fairness, the local committee make sure the annual party is one of the great days of the year. Everything is laid on: the best of food, drink, music and craic – all free gratis – and it all adds up to a special occasion. So, if you are free to go on Sunday afternoon, even if you aren’t fully qualified as a senior citizen, head for Kilbegnet and I guarantee you will have a day to remember! Each year there are a few faces missing from the previous year, so think of them on Sunday, but turn up all the same to keep a fabulous tradition alive – and enjoy yourselves! ‘Til next week, Bye for now

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Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Sharon, Niamh, Paula, Micheál, Sinéad and Aoife Shriane. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Enterprise moving away from the so-called traditional charity shop with the overall plan being “to give people a platform to express themselves.” A kind of a hybrid art gallery slash charity shop where individuals can find peace and solidarity through chatting to each other as well as, (if they are so inclined), being invited to showcase pieces of art, or even perform music, recite poetry or read a book, with creative workshops in furniture upcycling, book craft that places a focus on making items out of old and unwanted books, as well as mindfulness, art therapy and any other therapeutic technique the volunteers can source, thrown in for good measure. All of these exciting incentives will surely make this new innovation a stand-out person-centred initiative; and it’s located

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It really helps me and makes me feel a lot better. I come in, and no matter how bad I feel, I know I’ll always have support and friends here

right here in the heart of our county. Twenty-year-old volunteer and service user, local man Simon Hagan, agrees that while art therapy is definitely “a big thing in people’s recovery,” he’d love to introduce something a bit more quirky and revolutionary. SMALL FEE

“I think computer games, board games and virtual reality games will also be available for anyone who wants to come along and play them. I’d like to see virtual reality games designed to help people overcome phobias like a fear of heights or spiders, etc. being offered. There will be a small fee, as we are striving to become an independent enterprise, and eventually we hope to introduce a coffee shop and incorporate that into the bookshop,” says Simon, who opened up to me about his reasons for becoming part of this diverse and all-inclusive concept whose main objective is to warmly embrace all nationalities, gender identities and ethnicities, etc. equally. “I’ve experienced a lot of anxiety and depression myself and I found out about this fantastic place through my mam. I initially came to volunteer for an hour or two a week Continued on page 35–

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hard l Enterprise is trying Creative Care Socia ose and friendship to th to provide advocacy l ta en m ing e experienc in the county who ar ns er nc other related co health issues and/or the outcomes, while at by promoting positive een bridge the gap betw same time trying to dies. and government bo other organisations at ir Fa t Christmas Craf They will hold their 17th Roscommon town on No. 2, Chapel Lane, to 6 pm and would December from 12 pm support. appreciate readers’

Robert Nolan, Philip Tierney, Catia da Nova and Simon Hagan pictured at Troscán. Picture: Andrew Fox

Continued from page 34 –> now I volunteer Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays. It really helps me and makes me feel a lot better. I come in, and no matter how bad I feel, I know I’ll always have support and friends here,” says Simon, whose typical day is spent meeting and greeting customers who drop in to admire the beautifully upcycled pieces of furniture, knick-knacks, trinkets, and delightfully hand-crafted vintagestyle cake stands and ornaments, as well as funky wall hangings and art that are on sale. Simon combines all of this with honing his box-making skills which Philip explains is an exercise the team is hoping will help the venture establish its identity and branding. “We’ve taken on the emblem of a butterfly as our logo. It’s a metaphor of the transformation that happens to a lot of people who experience mental health issues and who manage to positively come through them and our volunteers are crafting the butterfly boxes and we hope to sell them at our Christmas Craft Fair here on 17th December,” explains Philip, who himself has managed to overcome his own issues. “I experienced anxiety problems due to drug addiction from when I lived in Dublin. I also experienced major confidence issues due to feeling isolated from the world and the idea of volunteering in these types of shops was a way for me to find my way back into integrating with society. Another outlet for me is writing songs and expressing what I went through in a creative way. I hope to be able to introduce a space for other performing artists, songwriters and poets, etc.,” As everyone sipped tea and enjoyed the biccies, I spoke with 42-year-old Eileen Maritz, who hails from South Africa, (now living in Roscommon) and who is a lovely volunteer/ service user who Creative Care Social Enterprise inherited from Saoirse. “I was a volunteer with Saoirse. I like this shop. I can just sit down. I had severe anxiety attacks from leaving home, but because I’ve made friends here I’m now better. The stimulation I get from the shop has helped me,” says Eileen. The group is keen to express their gratitude to those who’ve shown them support and want to thank Councillor Orla Leyden for “offering guidance around ways to strengthen the initiative,” as well as the great encouragement and support they’ve received “from the Roscommon Town Team Committee”. This latter point is made by Philip, who is putting out a call to action for artists to participate and come on board, saying “This could be the ideal opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work freely and hopefully benefit financially when they make a sale.”

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The year in Question(s)…Christmas Special Aisling McNeill, Roscommon Rose 2016 What was the worst moment of 2017 in your opinion? It's been a pretty good year thank God! Who was the 2017 ‘Man of the Year’? Frank Murphy and the #TeamArchie team who completed the Dublin City Marathon -–inspirational stuff! Who was 2017 ‘Woman of the Year’? Joanna Donnelly and all in Met Éireann for their coverage and words of wisdom before and during Storm Ophelia. One person you’d like to see/hear more of in 2018. I'd like to continue to see and hear from family and friends in 2018 – they are all great people. You know who you are! You have one wish for 2018. What is it? I wish to continue to remain healthy and happy. This wish is extended to family and friends! – *In conversation with Seamus Duke

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Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Roisín O’Reilly and Mia Shanagher. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Amy and Saoirse Barry. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Keith and Declan Hoare. Picture: Andrew Fox

Questions of Sport …Christmas Special Robert McConn, Roscommon Hurling PRO What was your best sporting memory of 2017? The Roscommon senior footballers winning the Connacht Final in Salthill in July. What was the most disappointing sporting moment of 2017? The Roscommon senior hurlers being demoted to Division 3A of the National Hurling League. What three sports personalities would you like to have at Christmas Dinner? It would have to be Irish rugby player Jona-

thon Sexton, Galway hurler Joe Canning and Kerry legend Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper. Choose one sports book you would like to find in your Christmas stocking. ‘The Battle’ by Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell. If you could have one sporting wish for 2018 what would it be? For the Roscommon senior footballers to win back-to-back Connacht titles by winning the 2018 Connacht Championship. *In conversation with Seamus Duke

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town were Méabh, Saoirse and Pat McNeill. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Questions of Sport…Christmas Special What was your best sporting memory of 2017? A three-way tie between Roscommon senior footballers beating Galway to win the Connacht title, Roscommon U-17s beating Kerry in the AllIreland football semi-final and Kilbride U-14 footballers winning the Division 2 Championship. Also, watching the Lions beating the All Blacks in Wellington was pretty special. What was the most disappointing sporting moment of 2017? Roscommon footballers losing to Mayo in the AllIreland quarter-final replay. What three sports personalities would you like to have at Christmas Dinner? The Gooch, Lionel Messi and the H Gannon. They could all discuss their legendary silky touches!

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Choose one sports book you would like to find in your Christmas stocking? 'My Opinions on Sport' by Micheal McHale (translated to English!). Who is your choice for Sports Personality of the Year? Conor Murray. (Surely he is now accepted as the best scrum-half in the world!) If you could have one sporting wish for 2018 what would it be? I would love to see Roscommon senior footballers retaining the Connacht title and getting to an All-Ireland semi-final. *In conversation with Seamus Duke

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Pictured in Murray’s were Frances Jordan and Paddy Beirne.

Pictured in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were David Levingstone, Dr. John Keenan, Bridie Pelly, Catherine Hannon and Padraig Hopkins. Pictured (right) in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were Sinéád Deavin and James Tarpey.

Pictured in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were Will Keane, Michelle Brennan and Ken Campbell.

Faces & Places Murray’s (Knockcroghery) Pics: Andrew Fox Pictured (right) in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were Tony and Lee McDermott.

Pictured in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were Claire Murray and Aaron Pender.

Pictured in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were Aileen Farrell and Edel O’Grady.

Pictured in Murray’s (Knockcroghery) at a table quiz in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation were Eithne Jarrett, John Beirne and Jodie Jarrett.

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Castlecoote Tidy Towns night out in PJ’s this Saturday Castlecoote Tidy Towns will hold a party night in PJ’s of Castlecoote this Saturday night (9th). This is a celebration of the achievements down through the years and all are welcome. There will be live music from Joachim as well as food and fun on the night and it promises to be a wonderful night out in the run-up to Christmas. PJ’s is the place to be for live music in Castlecoote with top local talent regularly appearing at the picturesque venue. There will be live entertainment throughout the festive period and Santa himself will be arriving on his sledge on Sunday, December 17th at 6 pm. Watch this space for PJ’s live music line-up this Christmas!

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Pictured attending Stella O’Gara’s 70th birthday celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel were Bosco Smyth, Stella O’Gara and Margaret Smyth.

Stella O’Gara pictured with family members celebrating her 70th birthday in Hannon’s Hotel.

Faces & Places Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon Pictured attending Stella O’Gara’s 70th birthday celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel were John Carlos and Stella O’Gara. John’s band played at Stella’s 21st birthday.

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Pictured attending Stella O’Gara’s 70th birthday celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel were Gerard, Stella, Mark and Daragh O’Gara.

Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Ruth Raftery, Dr. Greg Kelly and Ann Tully. Picture: Andrew Fox

at the ABBEY HOTEL, ROSCOMMON Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Francis O’Neill, Mary Rushe, Mary McHugh and Francie McHugh. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a medal to Basil Finan in recognition of twenty years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council to medal to Edwina Regan in recognition of twenty years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a 1916 Commemorative Medal to Claire Keane. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a medal to Maura Donnellan in recognition of twenty years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a 1916 Commemorative Medal to Basil Finan. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a medal to Andrew Fox in recognition of ten years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a medal to Fintan Ferrick in recognition of twenty years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a medal to Liam Scahill in recognition of twenty years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a medal to Martin Keane in recognition of twenty years’ of service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

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Pictured at the Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Evening in Hannon’s Hotel were Roscommon Civil Defence Volunteers, Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence, John Keane, Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon Fire Service, Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council and Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon Council. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Pictured at the Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Evening in Hannon’s Hotel were Bosco Smyth, Carmel Keenan, Claire Keane, Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence, Maura Donnellan, Aisling Finan, Liam Scahill, Basil Finan and Martin Keane. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence pictured presenting the 1916 Commemorative Medal to John Keane, Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon Fire Service. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Pictured at the Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Evening in Hannon’s Hotel were Kieran Nealon, Patricia Owens, Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence, Aisling Horan and Joe Waldron. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Pictured at the Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Evening in Hannon’s Hotel were Ray Dunne, CDO, Roscommon Civil Defence and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a 1916 Commemorative Medal to Margaret Dunne. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a 1916 Commemorative Medal to Aisling Horan. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council and Eugene Cummins, CE, Roscommon County Council pictured presenting a 1916 Commemorative Medal to Agnes Dunne. Picture: Glenésse Ryan

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Cousins having fun: pictured at the switching on of the Castlerea Christmas Lights were members of the Keegan, Connelly and Shelly families. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Questions of Sport… Christmas special Ronan Curran, Castlerea Celtic and Castlerea St. Kevin’s What was your best sporting memory of 2017? Captaining Castlerea Celtic as we won the Roscommon & District League Challenge Cup. What was the most disappointing sporting moment of 2017? The Republic of Ireland failing to qualify for the World Cup. What three sports personalities would you like to have at Christmas Dinner? Giles McDonagh, Barry O’Regan and John Dolan. The craic would be had! Giles is a great cook and can organise a good party that will

last for a few days. Barry has the finest left foot this side of the Shannon and says he carries the Roscommon Masters team on his back and John reckons he is the greatest sports personality ever to come out of Strokestown! If you want a serious answer I’d go for Colm Cooper, Brian O’Driscoll and Steven Gerrard. Super stars in their own code. Choose one sports book you would like to find in your Christmas stocking. ‘What do you think of that?’ by Kieran Donaghy – I like to learn about the mindset of born winners.

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Christmas greetings from Castlerea A very Happy Christmas and New Year from

Spreading a little Christmas magic with… Paul McStay of McStay’s Driving School Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for motorists. Can you give me three bullet points advising readers how they can strive to stay safe when behind the wheel? 1. Never drink and drive under any circumstances. 2. Never use mobile phones or try to text when driving. 3. Keep strictly within speed limits and give yourself plenty of time for your journey. Pictured at the switching on of the Castlerea Christmas Lights were Owen Maughan, Faith Maughan and Kayleigh Maughan. Picture: Andrew Fox

We’re all making New Year’s Resolutions...what advice would you give to someone who makes a resolution to learn to drive in 2018, especially students who may be putting off lessons due to nervousness. Always ensure that the driving

instructor you use is fully qualified and registered with the Road Safety Authority, (RSA). As a qualified approved driving instructor (ADI), I always consider new drivers will be nervous and apprehensive so I aim to ease them through the driving lessons at a pace that suits them, and make the experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Driving lesson gift vouchers would make an unusual Christmas pressie idea…do you provide them? Gift voucher/cards are available. The cost depends on the number of lessons required. I do offer a deal on a voucher for 12 lessons which covers drivers on the Essential Driver Training (EDT) programme. *In conversation with Miriam Kerins

Spreading a little Christmas magic with… Nora Fahy (Manager at The Roscommon Women’s Network Community Development Project Castlerea) Tell us about your charity shop. We’re located at Unit 6, The Old Mill, Castlerea, across from the Resource Centre, we’re open six days a week Monday to Friday and the shop is run entirely by our lovely volunteers. What kind of exciting gifts do you have in stock for someone looking for something different this Christmas? Oh we have lots of items for

sale, and people have been very generous with donations, we’ve been very lucky to get lovely clothes, bric-a-brac and pieces of furniture, etc., which would all make for perfect Christmas gifts. Why should local people drop into your charity shop? We’re providing a service to people who need it, a community service catering for everyone and especially for those who may feel marginalised and all proceeds go back into the charity. There’s a great atmosphere here. We’ve had people on work

experience who’ve finished up their time and then come back to us as volunteers and we’ve got volunteers from a variety of generations from age 26 up to 76 onwards and everybody’s welcome. One Dublin lady who uses our services actually said: “It’s like popping into Bewley’s in Dublin, you can come in and have a friendly chat,” now wasn’t that nice?

for special Christmas gifts and asking us to reserve items for them when they come in. Also, if we don’t have what they’re looking for, customers often ask staff to let them know if something comes in. It’s very popular and we’ve been very lucky with donations; we’ve got beautiful items in the shop, so drop in and see us, even for a chat.

Have you had much interest in the shop from local people? Well we’ve had people coming into us two months ago looking

*In conversation with Miriam Kerins

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Christmas greetings from Castlerea

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Darren Cruise is a man on a mission. Having lost his Irish Middleweight title fight by the narrowest of margins in June he is back under new management and is on the trail of another Irish title fight. The comeback began last weekend when the Castlerea man won his comeback fight in impressive fashion in the National Stadium. “I was due to fight in Portsmouth in the UK the previous week but my opponent pulled out at the last minute but my management organised a fight for me in Dublin a week later and I won that, beating Janos Vargos of Hungary. The bout was due to be four rounds but I stopped him in two. He was a decent opponent with a 20-15 record and I was happy with that win” he said. Darren has big plans

for 2018 and has a new management and training regime. “My new trainers are Eddie Hyland, who is a former pro-boxer and Tommy McCormack, who was in Conor McGregor’s corner when he fought Floyd Mayweather. I am based at the Curragh now and I am training hard four or five days a week and feeling very strong. I am hoping to have a fight in February, but my preparations are geared around a major fight promotion which is taking place on March 3rd in the National Stadium. “It’s a promotion called ‘Last Man Standing’, there will be three fights of three rounds each on the night involving all Irish Middleweights and the winner will get €25,000. The winner will also get €5,000 for his chosen amateur boxing club and I would love to be able to give Castlerea

Darren Cruise connects during his Irish Middleweight title defeat to Luke Keeler at the National Boxing Arena in Dublin back in June. Pic: László Geczõ

Boxing Club five grand to give them a helping hand with the work they are doing. So I’ll be training hard for that big night and I’ll take it from there after that.” But Darren has one ultimate ambition: “What I am really aiming for is

another shot at the Irish title. I felt that I won it last June but was the victim of a very poor decision and I won’t sleep right at night until I get another rattle at that title,” he said. For now though, Darren is looking forward to spending Christmas at

home in Castlerea. “I’ll be home for Christmas and will be looking forward to that. I’ll be training away at Castlerea Boxing Club staying in shape but I’m looking forward to being back at home for the holidays,” he concluded.

Questions of Sport… Christmas special Darren Cruise, Castlerea

Wishing all of our members a Happy Christmas and successful 2018

What was your best sporting memory of 2017? My best sporting memory for 2017 would have to be Roscommon winning the Connacht title it was a team that many believed hadn’t the players to do well this year and it’s great to see their hard work and dedication paying off. What was the most disappointing sporting moment of 2017? On a personal level, the most disappointing moment of 2017 was narrowly losing an Irish Middleweight title fight in the National Boxing Stadium. On an international level the most disappointing moment would have to be Ireland’s loss to Denmark and not qualifying for the World Cup. It was hard to watch such a heavy defeat after such a good campaign.

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What three sports personalities would you like to have at Christmas Dinner? My first choice would be Stephen Cluxton. For such an accomplished sportsman we know very little about him as a person due to his reluctance to speak to the media and he is someone whose brain I would like to pick. John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor’s coach, is another man I would like sitting at the table having read his book it’s easy to see that his mindset and the way he approaches training is world class. And Roy Keane…just to add a bit of controversy! Choose one sports book you would like to find in your Christmas stocking. Paul O’Connell’s autobiography is a book I would like to get my hands on. As an Irish legend and role model, both on and off the

pitch, it would be great to read his personal thoughts and opinions. Who is your choice for Sports Personality of the Year? Without a doubt, I believe Jim Gavin would have to be a top contender for Sports Personality of the Year. Dublin winning the threein-a-row had a lot to do with Jim Gavin’s managerial skills. I think he is a top manager. If you could have one sporting wish for 2018 what would it be? My number one goal for 2018 is to fight for the Irish Middleweight title again, which I believe will happen early 2018. *In conversation with Dan Dooner

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Christmas greetings from Strokestown

Strokestown will light for Christmas!  DAN DOONER

Strokestown is entering the fourth year of its three-year Christmas lighting renewal plan, having completely redesigned how it approaches lighting the beautiful heritage town for Christmas in 2014. The town has gone from strength to strength with regard to the Christmas lighting over the last two years and hopes this year will advance the plan even further. “We started in 2014 with a new Christmas Tree. It was a big investment at the time but was well worth it in the long run. The impact is absolutely brilliant and everyone was really complimentary of it. It was a slow start but it gave everyone the boost to know we could do more,” said Danny

Compton, a local Launderette and Dry Cleaner owner. “Last year we came on leaps and bounds, getting the castellation completed on the Bawn gates, wrapping the avenue of trees down through the town creating a beautiful boulevard effect and finally getting out ‘Happy Christmas from Strokestown’ signs which we talked about a lot,” explained the local businessman. For Christmas 2017, Strokestown is building on the simplistic and minimalist theme established over the last two years. “We plan to expand the tree wrapping to other parts of the town, mainly on Bridge Street and Elphin Street. This was the real winner last year and garnered the most applause,” concluded Mr. Compton.

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Eat, drink and shop local this Christmas! Strokestown Traders Association is asking Strokestown people to eat, drink and shop locally this Christmas. Mary Snype, a Strokestown-based Florist and spokesperson for the Traders Association, says that Strokestown has a great mix of businesses to offer the public with amazing value on offer. “Strokestown, for a small town, has lots to offer. We have great bars and restaurants for the evening time and shops for

the day time. There are several brilliant hairdressers and beauticians in the town also, which is something a lot a towns our size don’t have,” Mary explained. Strokestown is really rallying with several new businesses opening since this time last year. For the Christmas period there is little you cannot get in Strokestown, with a great array of quality pharmacies and supermarkets and a fantastic gift shop. “This year the traders associa-

tion is asking people who might not normally think of staying local for their Christmas parties or Christmas gift shopping to give it a try. The businesses in the town make a really genuine effort to ensure they offer great value to customers both new and old. You won’t get the personal touch and value you get here in Strokestown anywhere else,” said Mrs. Snype. Strokestown Traders Association would like to thank everyone

who supports local businesses all year round and wishes one and all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Strokestown Traders Association will be holding a General Meeting in January 2017 to recruit new members and set out a plan for the coming year. Further details will follow in the new year but all business people in the community, regardless of what type of enterprise they operate are asked to attend and contribute.

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

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(Above) Roscommon County Council hosted it annual Tidy Awards Ceremony in Aras an Chontae, Roscommon. Tidy Estates Competition: Vesnoy, Strokestown. In picture are Patricia Kelly, Cynthia Hayes, Ray Breheny and Tommy Carolan, pictured here with Councillors Orla Leyden, Michael Mulligan, John Cummins, Joe Murphy and Valerie Beirne. Also in picture: Majella Hunt, Annette Donlon and Suzanne Dempsey, Roscommon Co. Council. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

A very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year from Roscommon County Council hosted it annual Tidy Awards Ceremony in Aras an Chontae, Roscommon. Tidy Estates Competition: Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, took second prize, presented here by Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council to Annette Feeley, Mary Gibbons, Des Gibbons and Pat Feeley. Also in picture are Councillors Michael Mulligan, John Cummins, Joe Murphy and Valerie Beirne with Majella Hunt and Annette Donlon, Roscommon Co. Council. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Busy future ahead for Strokestown Strokestown Town Team secretary, Emmett Corcoran, says that stakeholders in the town will be busy in the coming years in an effort to get disused business premises back in use. “In the line of developing new businesses, helping create jobs and rejuvenating our fantastic heritage town’s landscape, there is much planned. It will be by working with all the different community groups such as the SCDA, Tidy Towns, Traders Asso-

ciation, Social Services, Men’s Shed to name just a few that we will be able to achieve these goals. “One of our main projects for the coming year is to start work on a ‘Retail Incubator’, in order to get disused business premises back into use.” There will be more in relation to this in the New Year. All the members of Strokestown Town Team meet regularly throughout the year and the subworking groups are a resounding success.

“We are always looking for new members to help with the implementation of new projects. There is something for everyone, with a broad array of projects planned for the coming year so if you want to get involved all you have to do is get in touch. In the past year we have launched Strokestown.ie – a long overdue added tool in the town’s efforts to develop its tourism standing in the region. Everyone is welcome,” concluded Mr. Corcoran.

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Christmas greetings from Strokestown

Strokestown Town Team building on success Strokestown Town Team is making great inroads two years on from its

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Pictured at Bank of Ireland Strokestown Enterprise Town were Mary Dowd, Dáithí Ó Sé and Jacqui Dowd. Picture: Andrew Fox

Strokestown Town Team, Deputy Murphy and Mr. Corcoran explained: “We are all really glad at the uptake the Town Team has seen over the past 24 or so months. It has brought together all the different community groups and reinvigorated an already vigorous community spirit. There are great hopes for what Strokestown can achieve by working together into the future.” “We are looking to the future, with our emphasis focused largely on two pillars, the first on job creation and increasing

employment and footfall in the town and the second being the revitalisation of the townscape,” commented Mr. Corcoran, a Strokestown-based Web Designer. Deputy Murphy continued: “This really is a great initiative by Roscommon County Council, the Town Team acts as a melting pot and the ideas that are generated, when implemented, will have a real lasting effect on the town. I would be confident of there being great things to come from the Town Team over the next few years.”

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Hoping to become centre of events In recent years, Strokestown Town Team, by working with various community groups including the local Brothers of Charity through ‘The Hub’ Community Café, helped with the expansion of the Christmas lighting plan (Traders Association), the development of a Tourist Kiosk (Men’s Shed), funding a pop-up Christmas Shop (Strokestown Artists Group), to name just a few projects. Most recently the town has undergone a general facelift with funding from Roscommon County Council via the

Town & Village Renewal Scheme – with a number of key public spaces in the town being developed with seating, paving, planters and signage. “The development of practical public spaces, such as the one we have developed at the old weighbridge outside the Bank of Ireland, is key to framing Strokestown as a welcoming town for tourists,” explained Emmett Corcoran. “In the long term, we hope to develop the already healthy schedule of festivals the town hosts. Various dif-

ferent groups run festivals throughout the year. We have fantastic facilities and services and firmly believe that the town, when marketed with the right packages and message, can do much more on top of what we are already doing,” concluded Town Team Chairman Eugene Murphy. Strokestown Town Team has general meetings monthly at the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown and you can contact the secretary on 089-2044040 or by email at Emmett@ EmmettCorcoran.ie.

Pre-Christmas fundraisers for Parkrun Organisers in Strokestown are endeavouring to get a ‘Parkrun’ up and running in the grounds of Strokestown House with the kind permission of The Irish Heritage Trust. Parkruns are held worldwide and take place at 9 am on Saturday mornings. They are timed events open to all ages. While taking part is actually free there is an initial outlay to get the event up and running and to this end

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Proactive approach is needed to prevent future ﬂooding – IFA Severe flooding in recent years highlights the need to take a proactive approach and initiate works to protect against future events, IFA President Joe Healy said at the recent National Flood Forum in Athlone. Joe Healy expressed concern that the draft CFRAMS has to date addressed the protection of large towns and some

villages while ignoring farmers, rural areas and farmland. He urged Minister for the OPW Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran to ensure that rural dwellers are not forgotten. “Flood events on the River Shannon used to be a once in 100 year occurrence. The fact that two such events have occurred in the last seven years must spur action and lead

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to the implementation of major works that will either alleviate or mitigate flooding on the Shannon and in other vulnerable areas around the country,” Joe Healy insisted. The IFA President said where flood works are under consideration, the public good must override environmental issues. Land designations must not stop works that are urgently required from taking place. Joe Healy said it is positive to see works now taking place at pinch points on the River Shannon, which has not been maintained for almost 100 years. “The recent commencement of works is welcome but needs to be accelerated. A single independent authority should be established to deal with the issues on the river including impediments such as alluvial islands and silting. These obstructions to the flow of water on the river and from channels

to the river must be removed.” Following an IFA submission this time last year, the cost-benefit analysis to determine whether flood works would be supported was changed to take account of farming and business. Joe Healy said that works throughout the country that had previously been turned down should now be eligible for support. Recent Budgets have included an increased allocation for capital works but there is concern that funding will not be spent given the slow process of proposals, project planning and implementation. Mr. Healy said the Minor Works Scheme must be accelerated with a shorter timeframe to get projects moving. Joe Healy said there must be a national strategy to deal with the significant damage that has occurred on lands and property.

Pictured at the presentation of the Peter Foley Memorial Perpetual Cup (sponsored by Peter’s colleagues and Roscommon Mart) for the Champion Pair of Weanlings at the Show & Sale of Weanlings on Tuesday, October 17th Were Declan Miley, (winner of Champion Pair of Weanlings) Ann Foley, Michael Foley and Marty Brady (society auctioneer).

Pictured at Roscommon Mart with the Peter Foley Memorial Perpetual Cup (sponsored by Peter’s colleagues and Roscommon Mart) for the Champion Pair of Weanlings at the Show & Sale of Weanlings on Tuesday, October 17th were Michael Foley; Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart Manager; Ann Foley; Gerry Farrell, Chairman of Roscommon Mart; Hugh Mulvihill and Tom Cox, (Society Auctioneers).

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Heifers Lim X 675kgs €1425, Simm X 650kgs €1345, AAX 605kgs €1250, Simm 480kgs €1180, Char X 565kgs €1175, Char X 525kgs

€1100, Lim X 415kgs €1085, Char X 500kgs €1050, 2 Lim x 457kgs €1020, 3 Char X 418kgs €870, AAX 390kgs €855, Lim X 295kgs €725.

Bullocks Lim X 680kgs €1430, Char X 635kgs €1400, Char X 630kgs €1350, Lim x 545kgs €1200, AAX 610kgs €1100, 2 Lim 465kgs €1070, Char X 550kgs €1060, 2 ShX 410kgs €1050, AAX 415kgs €820, Lim X 405kgs €980, AAX 500kgs €1020, Char X 395kgs €1000.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 730 cattle on offer on Thursday last with a large entry of heifers. Prices for the quality store heifers were good and forward lots were improved in price with a good attendance of customers present. “In the weanling rings, prices for the quality lots was maintained, but the quality presented has dipped in recent weeks with the plainer quality weanlings a harder sell. The dry cow trade and sucklers were similar in price to last week. “Young calves made form €115 to €310 with runners making from €320 to €700 for the continental types. “Cows with calves at foot made form €1040 to €1720 per head. Springer cows made from €880 to €1530 per head. “There were 180 bullocks on offer in our bullock sale on Monday, 27th with prices ranging form €300 to €825 with their weight, and an average of €571 paid over the weight. Trade was similar to previous weeks with good demand especially for the quality continental lots. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 7th) with our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.”

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were smaller numbers on offer last week. There was a firm trade for all classes. Prices for bullocks averaged from €2.17 per kilo up to €2.56 per kilo. Heifers averaged from €2.11 per kilo up to €2.61 per kilo. There was a good number of dry cows on offer with prices averaging from €1.57 per kilo up to €2.01 per kilo. “Last week, dry cows made from €600 to €1550 per lot, heifers made from €370 to €750 over and bullocks made from €400 to €765 over. “This Friday (8th) will see a Christmas Cracker Sale for bullocks, heifers and dry cows. Sales commence at 11 am and cattle must be penned by 10 am. There will be 35 pens of bullocks and 40 pens of heifers on offer. The final sale of 2017 will take place on Friday, December 15th with bullocks, heifers and dry cows on offer.”

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Lm 390kgs €1050, Ch 428kgs €1070, Lm 420kgs €1025, Ch 480kgs €1160, Lm 470kgs €1250, Lm 610kgs €1420, Ch 585kgs €1400, Lm 585kgs €1345.

Dry cows Lmx 710kgs €1460, AA 790kgs €1455, Ch 790kgs €1435, Lm 485kgs €770, Ch 790kgs €1435.

Weanling bulls Chx 270kgs €865, Ch 260kgs

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Weanling heifers Lm 285kgs €925, Ch 260kgs €780, Ch 270kgs €745, Lm 315kgs €990, Lm 310kgs €830, Lm 340kgs €820.

Bullocks Ch 485kgs €1260, Ch 445kgs €1175, Lm 510kgs €1300, AA 545kgs €1265, Ch 560kgs €1385, Lm 625kgs €1375, AA 550kgs €1255, BBx 690kgs €1435.

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Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows Each Friday at 11a.m. -----------------------------------Tomorrow Friday, December 8th at 11 a.m.

Cllr. Naughten welcomes extra tidy towns funding Cllr. John Naughten has welcomed the funding boost received by local Tidy Towns groups to mark the 60th anniversary of the national competition. Under the scheme, villages are set to receive €1,000; small towns, €2,000; large towns, €3,000; and large urban

centres, €4,000. “Among the areas that will benefit locally are Ballyforan, Curraghboy, Bealnamulla, Lecarrow, Brideswell, Dysart and Monksland where each Tidy Towns organisation will receive an additional €1,000,” stated Cllr. Naughten.

“Every year hundreds of people volunteer their time throughout the area to demonstrate the pride they have in their communities and this additional funding is recognition of that ongoing commitment. It is a fitting way to mark the 60th anniversary of this competition.”

Hopkins: ‘Work at Tarmon NS progressing well’

Christmas Cracker Special Sale for

Heifers & Bullocks 35 pens of Bullocks and 40 pens of Heifers on offer Also Dry Cows ----------------

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins stated that it is very positive that works are progressing well at Tarmon National School, Castlerea on the construction of two new Autism Spectrum Disorder classrooms, an Early Intervention Classroom and an additional mainstream classroom, bringing the total number of mainstream classrooms to five. Speaking at Tarmon National School recently, Senator Hopkins stated: “It is excellent to see that works are progressing very well on the new building. I have been working closely with the School Principal, Kieran Dowd, the School Board of Management and Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD for some time in order to secure the necessary capital funding for this project. “It is very important to ensure that we support children with additional learning needs to the greatest extent possible, in order to allow them the best possible opportunities within a mainstream setting”.

Weanlings & Suckler Cows (FINAL SALE FOR 2017) Tuesday, December 12th at 5 p.m. -------------

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. -----------------Tomorrow Friday, December 8th

Irish Texel Sheep Society West Region Show & Sale of 48 In-Lamb Shearling Ewes Show at 6 p.m. Sale at 7 p.m. ---------------This Saturday, December 9th at 12 Noon

Lleyn Sheep Ireland Christmas Cracker Elite Show & Sale of In-Lamb & Breeding Females 9 -3 year old Ewes, 5 -2 year old Ewes, 30 Shearlings & 25 Ewe Lambs --------------------------------This Saturday, December 9th at 2 p.m.

Sale of Pedigree Liscullane Charollais Registered In-Lamb Hogget Ewes. A.I’d to top Sires. Scanned in-lamb. Due January 1st -------------------------

New developments for old wall! Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice has welcomed the commencement of work on the setting back of an old wall at the entrance to the Mart/GAA road in Castlerea. The work has now begun and will include a new footpath, which the councillor says will make this area a lot safer for pedestrians who are going to funerals or the GAA. “I want to thank Roscommon County

Council, the landowners and Solas workers for making this project possible. “While it will be next year before this project is finished, great work has already taken place inside the existing wall, with a new block wall to support the new stone work almost complete. “I am hopeful we can also put some new lighting on this dangerous dark corner” concluded Cllr. Fitzmaurice.

Leyden calls for innovative steps to deal with homelessness Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden has suggested creating a national savings bond, which could be used to stimulate social housing construction. It would allow people to invest and earn a reasonable amount of interest, while at the same time using this money for essential services. “There is around €19bn currently invested in State savings schemes, which is placed directly with the Government. A new savings bond would generate additional revenue for the State, which could then be used for

investment in homelessness and housing. With more than 3,000 children homeless in this country, and a housing crisis which is affecting thousands more families, we need to see more innovative measures being explored by the State”, explained Senator Leyden. “The current low interest rates being offered by the banks is not giving people the incentive to save, however if the NTMA were to create a ten year bond with a minimum 1.5% rate it may encourage more people to

save and it would generate additional revenue for the State which could be used for homelessness and housing initiatives. “Many people have already donated very generously to homeless charities such as the Peter McVerry Trust, the Simon Community and Focus Ireland. The establishment of a new savings bond, specifically dedicated to housing, would allow people to invest in a savings scheme, while at the same time helping the State raise funds for housing projects”.

Feighan update on Rehab Unit The design team for the €7.85m Medical Rehabilitation Unit will be appointed in the first quarter of 2018, Senator Frank Feighan has been informed. “Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, provided me with an update on this 20-bed project when I raised the matter with him in the Seanad this week. “Minister Daly said that the procurement process for the Rehab Unit design team is ongoing and it’s expected that the team will be appointed in the first quarter of next year. He also said that the traffic congestion and parking difficulties at Roscommon Hospital due to increased activity will be addressed as part of the planning application for the Rehab Unit”.

Christmas Sales Arrangements Tuesday, December 12th - Weanlings & Suckler Cows Wednesdays, December 13th & 20th – Lambs & Cast Ewes Friday, December 15th - Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows

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

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Kerrane to run again for Sinn Féin Sinn Féin’s Claire Kerrane has been unanimously selected to contest the next general election on behalf of the party in Roscommon/ Galway. The selection convention took place in Durkin’s, Ballaghaderreen last Saturday night with a packed hall of supporters in attendance. Speaking having accepted the

nomination, Ms. Kerrane said: “I am proud to accept this nomination and I want to thank Cllr. Michael Mulligan and Cllr. Dermot Connolly for proposing and seconding my nomination. It is a great honour to stand for election for our party. “When the election is called it is Sinn Féin who will represent an alternative to Fine Gael and Fianna

Fáil in Roscommon and Galway. This constituency, rural Ireland and the west needs an alternative to the failed policies of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil who have brought our towns, our villages, and our communities to their knees. “We in rural Ireland are sick and tired of being treated like second class citizens, rural Ireland is the

very first to be hit by cuts and the very last to see any type of recovery. We are sick and tired of politicians promising to stand up for rural Ireland and rural interests and as soon as they get in the doors of Dáil Éireann, they do the opposite. “We need to change this. The people of our county and our constituency deserve better.”

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Cornalee, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co Roscommon

THINKING OF LEASING LANDS IN 2018?

Four bedroom house in need of repair on 17.1 acres.

7.56 acres of land at

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22.5 acres of land at

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Contact the office today on 090 666 3700 For a free valuation and to answer any questions you may have

Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Circa 9 acres Development potential

JOE NAUGHTON AUCTIONEER

NEW TO THE MARKET THREE BED RESIDENCE ON C. 1.2 ACRES LOCATED AT

Cornalee, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

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Phone 09064 49090 Email: info@joenaughton.ie Web: www.joenaughton.ie

ARDNAMULLAGH, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON PRICE REGION: €65,000 • 3 Bed semi-detached bungalow on large site (c. 1.28 acres) • In need of some modernisation internally • Fully tarmacademed driveway which extends to rear • Sitting on a mature site with outbuildings to rear • Represents fantastic value with ample room for extension (subject to P.P.) • Stone wall to front and sides with gated driveway • Viewing comes highly recommended, contact the office for details and to arrange appointment on 09066 63700

THINKING OF SELLING IN 2018 Contact

Today on 090 666 3700 * Anyone thinking of buying or selling, we have appointments available over the Christmas period

ECMI premises in Ballaghaderreen which was up for auction last Friday in Durkin’s in the town.

Former Cigar Factory sells after auction Connaughton Auctioneers have confirmed the sale of the ECMI premises in Ballaghaderreen which was up for auction last Friday in Durkin’s in the town. Occupying an area of 47,500 square feet, and standing on a circa 3.1 acres site, the property was offered for sale in one lot. Bidding started at €400,000 and rose to €540,000 before being withdrawn from Auction. Negotiations then commenced with the highest bidder and the premis-

es sold for an amount believed to be close to €600,000. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton stated: “We are delighted to confirm the sale. It was purchased in trust, therefore we do not know the identity of the purchaser. However, I was informed there is a strong possibility of a light industry establishing in the not too distant future. That would be good news for the town of Ballaghaderreen”.

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Sale agreed on quality residence in Strokestown

18 Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Farms urgently required for disappointed underbidders Following a number of recent successful sales of farmlands by our firm, Property Partners Earley require land, residential and non-residential, in all areas. Please contact John Earley, FIPAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Top quality lands at Lysterﬁeld, Curraghboy This week Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers have on offer circa 18 acres of top quality land at Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. The lands are located less than one mile from the village of Curraghboy, with excellent road frontage. The lands have the benefit of access to three roads and would have development potential subject to planning permission being granted. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Lands at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers are confirming that they have for sale at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon circa 10 acres of top quality land with excellent road frontage. All services are in the adjoining roads. These lands would have huge potential subject to planning permission being granted. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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

TO LET At Carton, Kilteevan Circa 13 acres of Winterage

####URGENTLY REQUIRED###### 20 – 100 acres for Sheep Farmers until March – Any Areas Considered Due to a number of sales in recent weeks and months, Hughes & Co., now urgently require all types of property in or around Roscommon Town for disappointed underbidders.

This week, David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is pleased to announce that he has obtained a ‘sale agreed’ status on a quality three-bedroomed semi-detached residence located at 18, Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon for a very satisfactory price. David described the property as being “a quality property located in the established and sought after Kildallogue Heights development conveniently located beside Strokestown and all amenities.” David further commented: “We

have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free appraisal service.” For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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 THE REMAINING 7 NO PARTLY COMPLETED DETACHED RESIDENCES LOCATED IN

THE HILLVIEW DEVELOPMENT, BALLINLOUGH VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON (SELLING IN ONE LOT) Price Guide: €350,000 ono to sell.

Property Partners Earley’s Sale of the Week This week, David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is pleased to announce that he has sold a quality four-bedroomed bungalow residence located at Crowsgap, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon for a very satisfactory price. David described the property as “a highly attractive and beautifully presented fourbedroomed bungalow residence located in an area renowned for its stunning countryside views”. David further commented: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We

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

This residential portfolio provides 7 no bungalows and dormer bungalows (numbers 11 -17 inclusive) finished to various levels of completion. Situated in this attractive residential development beside the village of Ballinlough, this portfolio provides an ideal investment opportunity and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIME HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING C. 31 ACRES LOCATED AT

CLOONAKILLY MORE, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Prime lands set out in 2 lots offering quality lands and forestry. The said lands can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate. For further details, apply to the office. LEGAL: MARIE CONNELLAN, MESSERS PA CONNELLAN STROKESTOWN. TEL. 071 96 33009. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hughes & Company have a number of commercial units to let in Roscommon Town.

Commercial units available in Roscommon town Hughes & Company have a number of commercial units to let in Roscommon Town. These include – at Church Street, Roscommon: two commercial units; at the Lanesboro Road, the former Connacht Motors building, measuring circa 9,500 sq. ft., which can be let in one or two lots to suit; at The Square, Roscommon, the property which was formerly Mary Raftery Jewellers; at Castle Street, Roscommon, the premises which was formerly The Bike Shop.

Kilteevan lands have excellent road frontage At Beechwood, Kilteevan Hughes & Company have on offer circa 10 acres of land with excellent road frontage. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Hughes & Company are also offering for sale circa 25,000 sq. ft. of office space, formerly the HSE Headquarters at the Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. Pat is encouraging prospective purchasers to contact him as he is hopeful of concluding a sale on this property in the coming weeks. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET A PARTIALLY COMPLETED 4 B/R DETACHED TWO STOREY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT

11 THE PADDOCK, ATHLEAGUE VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Guide: €35,000 ono to sell.

Top quality lands at Morganstown, Athleague At Morganstown, Athleague, Hughes & Company have circa 53 acres of top quality land for sale with a range of out-offices including horse stables and a sand arena. The lands are located approximately two miles from Athleague Village on the main Four Roads to Roscommon Road. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

This is a prime 4 b/r detached property currently under construction located to the front of this prestigious development close to the centre of Athleague village and all amenities. The Auctioneer highly recommends viewing and invites offers. OPTION TO PURCHASE ADJOINING SITE NO 10 SET ADJACENT IF DESIRED. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WANTED - WANTED - WANTED Boglands of c. 50 acres wanted for cash client. Replies in confidence to the office.

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

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

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

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CHIROPODIST

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

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

085 1503353 086 8538404

CHIROPRACTOR

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

Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

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

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

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• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Telephone: 086 8433433

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

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Galway Road, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626023 086 8225575

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

EDT Lessons Available Telephone:

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RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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School of Motoring Excellent pass rates

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

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Patrick Lynch

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COMPUTERS

Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:

DC Computer Services

090 66 65917 087 228 8780

Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.

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

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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.

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 FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 3/12/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Sonny Tiernan c/o M. Rice SECOND PRIZE €25: Nicole Egan, Wood View Court THIRD PRIZE €20: Pak Menton c/o J.F. Kerrigan 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH:

Declan Healy c/o Breda Healy Grant Leonard c/o K. Hoare Jack Campbell c/o K. Collins Grant + Pluto c/o K. Hoare Elanor Walsh c/o M. Rice B. Briens c/o K. Collins Celine O’Connor c/o K. Finan B. Briens c/o K. Collins 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH:

Marian Rice M. Quigley K. Hoare K. Collins Sorcha Ward Total Receipts: €324 Total Prizes: €200

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FOR SALE  FOR SALE: Beautiful Rossmore Display Cabinet. CastIron Fireplace with matching mirror hearth and fender. Assortment of porcelain dolls. Other household furnishings, all in immaculate condition. Tel: 085 2445641  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: 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 SALE: Opel Corsa, 1.3 CDTi, Eco Flex, 2013, 65,000 miles, perfect condition, lady owner, Four-Mile-House. Tel: 086 0600353

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• 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

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

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

Mobile:

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 or 090 66 22328

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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

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

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

086 1930766

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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

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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.

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

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PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  WAREHOURSE TO LET: Lanesboro Road, Roscommon approx 2,000 square foot, up and over roller door and a seperate entrance door. Tel: 090 6626753  ONE BED APARTMENT: To let adjacent to hospital on Athlone Road, Roscommon Town. Tel: 087 8048853  SPACIOUS APARTMENT: To let, The Walk Roscommon. (Cannot accept calls on Thursdays until after 6pm). Tel: 087 2822534

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)

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 PROPERTY FOR SALE: Double retail premises with 2 bedroom apartment, Ballaghaderreen. Tel: 089 4553747

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PLANNINGS Roscommon County Council The Irish Heritage Trust intend to apply for planning permission for development at Strokestown Park House, Farnbeg and Cloonradoon Townlands, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of : (a) Extensions and upgrade works to the existing visitor centre (including extension of the café area and the creation of an outdoor terrace, and the development of a new visitor centre within the existing courtyard); (b) Extensions and upgrade works to the stable building (including a new lobby, upgrading of toilet facilities and the conversion of the existing ground floor stables into an event space); and (c) Upgrade works to the existing carpark (including resurfacing, drainage works and landscaping). The existing buildings are attached to and/or within the curtilage of Strokestown House, which is a Protected Structure (RPS no. 023000141 refers). Signed: Seán Harrington Architects 3rd Floor, 121/122 Capel Street, Dublin 1 t +353 1873 3422 www.sha.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 Roscommon County Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such 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 We, Na Cusha Developments Ltd, intend to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site: Rahara, County Roscommon. The development will consist of: The retention of foundations of 1 dwelling (Site 1/ dwelling 1) and completion/construction of 4 bedroom detached single storey dwelling in its place. The retention of walls constructed to eaves level (Site 2/ dwelling 2) and completion/ construction of 4 bedroom detached single storey dwelling in its place. Associated 2 no. packaged wastewater treatment systems on Site 1 and Site 2. Associated 2 no. new entrance gates, boundary walls and landscaping. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client, Mr. Cian Finan, for planning permission concerning the site located at Laragh & Ross, Ballymoe, Co. Roscommon; we seek permission for the following: To demolish existing derelict house and adjacent shed. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon Ph: 090 6665341 (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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SITUATIONS VACANT  CLEANERS REQUIRED: Full time or part-time, immediate start, send CV toBox No: 1098 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  HGV MECHANIC: Fulltime HGV mechanic required. Tel: 087 2541720  CHILDMINDER WANTED: To mind children after school (Lanesboro) 3 days a week from 2pm - 5.30pm for 3 children. Experience necessary. Tel: 087 3589498 (after 6pm)  PERSON WANTED: With welding experience, 5-6 hours a week. Can decide own hours, 3 miles from Roscommon town. Tel: 087 2727888

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 CLEANER WANTED: For new house in Mount Talbot area for weekly cleaning. Own car preferable. Usual rates. Tel: 087 7607790  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: For preschool pick up at 12 midday and childminding until 6pm in childminder’s home. Monday - Friday 2 - 3 days a week. Derrane area. Tel: 087 9801605

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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.

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 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)

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GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING Tutoring for college students in Business, Accountancy and Taxation.

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BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Roscommon West Business Park has vacancy for Chef/ Cook part time, and Restaurant assistant part time, with experience. Tel. 086 338 9921

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Roscommon  PART-TIME BAR STAFF WANTED: To work in Public House in Roscommon town, must be able to work weekends. Tel: 086 8100701

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

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 TURF FOR SALE: Loads of this year’s dry screened, shed stored hopper turf/ ash. Tel: 087 1413238  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Tel: 086 7236301  TURF FOR SALE: Good black stone turf, sold in trailer loads. Also bags €3. Tel: 086 2544294

SEVENTH SON HEALER  7th SON: A Seventh Son Healer will attend in the The Coffee Drop, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway this Saturday 9th December. 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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WINDOW CLEANING  WINDOW CLEANING: Competitive rates. All areas covered. Also Gutters/ fascias. Contact John: 087 2291931

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

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WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT NEW Luxury heated kennels available now Our kennels are located behind veterinary practice at Cloverhill, just outside Roscommon town. We have 6 large single kennels and 4 double kennels. The security and safety of your pet is our top priority. We have automatic security gates and high security fences around the whole exercise area and safety gates for added security to the main kennels, plus each kennel is fitted with individual security locks to keep your pet safe. Your pet will be cared for by our own veterinary nurse Sarah Louise. We cater for any special requirements your pet needs, medication, diet etc.

ALL PETS MUST HAVE FULL UP TO DATE VACCINATIONS INC, KENNEL COUGH PRIOR TO THERE STAY WITH US. PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED 10% DISCOUNT ON VACCINATIONS WHEN BOOKING INTO OUR KENNELS

To arrange a booking please call our office on 090-666 5555

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GERAGHTY Myra

DONOGHUE David

Kilmore, Athleague, Roscommon Who died on 6th December 2010 (7th Anniversary)

Moher, Lanesboro (1st Anniversry)

Remembering Myra with love and affection Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure.

Forever in our thoughts Bernie and Mike.

JUDGE Martin (Matt) (7th Anniversary)

I MISS YOU I cried when you passed away I still cry today, Although I loved you dearly, I couldn’t make you stay, Your golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke my heart to prove to me He only taks the best.

So sadly missed and always remembered by Jenni, James, Ian and Chloe. Anniversary Mass in Lanesboro Church on Sunday, 10th December at 9.30am. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather Martin (Matt) Judge, Runnabracken, Donamon, Co. Roscommon, who died on 6th December 2010 You were so very special And had the nicest ways You did so very much in life and never asked for praise.

DONOGHUE David Moher, Lanesboro (1st Anniversary)

Sadly missed by his daughter Carmel, her partner Andrew and grandchildren Colm and Blake. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Nothing on earth can ever replace The sound of your voice. No verse, no flowers No tears can say How much we miss you everyday.

Always remembered by his daughter Martina, son-in-law Brendan and grandchildren Kevin, David and Caoimhe. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 10th December at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish.

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

DOLAN Caitriona 22 Beechgrove, Roscommon town (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Catriona who passed away on 19th December 2016 (Aged 40 years) CATRIONA To lose someone I loved so much Brings pain beyond belief There are no words to ease my pain My sadness and my grief I think about your special ways And wish that you were here But although you have left this world To me you will stay very near For love is everlasting And so are my memories Your legacy that’s always there Will light the way for me

Loved + remembered by Marty. XXX TO MUM To my dear mum in Heaven I just want you to know That you are always in my thoughts And how much I love you so I know you are in God’s care That is how it should be But when I get to Heaven He will give you back to me.

From your daughter Leah. XXX

Who died 8th December 2016 They say that memories are golden Maybe that is true Whenever we wanted memories We only wanted you In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No one could ever fill If tears could build a staircase And heartache make a lane We would walk the path to Heaven And bring you back again Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as Heaven calls us one by one The chain will link again.

Loved, remembered and sadly missed by Mam and family. Anniversary Mass for David in Lanesboro Church at 9.30am on Sunday, 10th December

LEST WE FORGET In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away Our hearts were almost broken You fought so hard to stay But when we saw you sleeping So peacefully free from pain We could not wish you back To suffer that again.

Loved and remembered from Johnny, Nuala, Lisa and Alan. XXX ____________

GLYNN Bridie Ballinaturley, Ballymacurley, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon

In loving memory of Bridie who died on 13th December 2016. On this, the First Anniversary of our mother’s death, we the family wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised and supported us on Mam’s passing. We wish to thank all who called to our homes, attended the Funeral Mass and Burial, sent Mass and Sympathy Cards and letters, telephoned and travelled long distances to be with us. We are very thankful to Mam’s carer, Philomena Horan who looked after Mam with such great care and dignity. We will be forever grateful, to Dr. Martina Hanratty and Dr. Gordon Pate who looked after Mam’s medical needs over the years and for the kindness and support they showed not only to Mam but to us as a family. We will never forget the wonderful care given to Mam during her illness by the staff, nurses and doctors at the Galway Clinic and to them we say a sincere thank you. We would also like to express our thanks to the Galway District Nurses and Supports and David Hynes and staff of Hynes Pharmacy Ltd. who were always there to help and support Mam and us when we needed them. We would also like to say a special word of thanks to Fr. Donal Morris, Fr. Jerry Lanigan, Fr. Francis Glennon, Fr. Tom Leahy and Fr. Con Mullaney who concelebrated a beautiful Funeral Mass for Mam. A big thank you also to the Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers for the wonderful job they did and the Choir for the beautiful hymns they sang at Mam’s Funeral Mass. We would also like to thank Tommy and Pat Smyth for their professionalism and support, the grave diggers who prepared Mam’s final resting place, the Castlerea Gardaí for their help with traffic and the staff at Cuisle for preparing a beautiful meal after Mam’s Funeral. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere appreciation and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, 10th December in Donamon Castle Church at 10am.

GUNNING Richard

REILLY Paddy

Athleague, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversry)

Aughmagree, Kilteevan (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Richard, who died on 8th December 2014 R.I.P. A silent thought A quiet prayer For you, dear Richard In God’s care Deep in our hearts Your memory is kept Too dearly loved To ever forget.

In loving memory of Paddy who died on 11th December 2010 Special memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say

In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you You left us precious memories of which we will forever cherish We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again

THANKSGIVINGS

Love always Mam, Pat, Marie, Enda and Roseanne Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 16th December at 7pm.

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

So sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Margaret, daughter Belinda and families. Anniversary Mass in Castlecoote Church on Friday, 8th December at 11.30am.

Loved and remembered always by his wife Phil and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 10th December at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon.

SCANLON Mary Ann Emlaghroyan, Donamon, Co. Roscommon

In loving memory of Mary Ann, who passed away on 6th December 2016. R.I.P Mary Ann’s son Michael, daughters, Mamie, Annie, Rosaleen, Eileen and extended family wish to express our gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We thank all who attended the reposing, the Funeral Mass, sent cards, letters and kind words of condolence. Our heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Ward, Sacred Heart Hospital for their incredible humanity, care and compassion in the many ways they helped Mary Ann and us during her stay. To the Palliative Care team for the excellent care. A special word of thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne, Chaplin who visited Mum regularly. Sincere thanks to Mary Ann’s Home Care team especially Ann DonlonCorcoran who cared for her so lovingly and enabled her to spend many happy years in her own home. To all the neighbours and friends who visited Mary Ann frequently both at home and in The Sacred Heart Hospital. A special word of appreciation to Fr. Glennon, Fr. Mullaney, Fr. Leahy and Fr. O’Gorman, Menlough, who concelebrated Mass and the Alter Servers. To the Choirs of the parish and to Natalie and Hazel Murray for the lovely music and hymns which made the service so special. Thanks to the Undertaker, Tom and Pat Smyth for their kindness sensitivity and professionalism during this time. To the gravediggers who prepared our Mum’s resting place. To Management and Staff at Cuisle, Donamon for the refreshments after the Burial. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped us in any way and continue to support us. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary Ann’s First Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 9th December at 7pm in Cloverhill Church.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. J.S.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES JOYCE Margaret Late of Ballymoe, Co. Galway (31st Anniversary)

In loving memory of our mother, Margaret, who passed away on 4th December 1986 R.I.P. MAMMY You were so very special and had the nicest ways You did so much for us in life and never asked for praise. Remembering you is easy We do it every day But losing you is the heartache That never goes away. You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left us beautiful memories That our hearts will always hold. Life goes on that’s true But it’s not the same without you.

Loved always and so sadly missed by her sons Tommy, Mickie, Sean, Stephen and Cyril and by her daughters Maureen, Chrissie, Eileen, Carmel and Sheila, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Also remembering our dear brother Paddy, who passed away on 4th July 2012 Ní imithe uainn ach romhainn.

FANNON (nee Stephens) Anna Fuerty (10th Anniversary)

Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.

We recall her love of family and friends. Sadly missed and always remembered by Mary, Tom and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 10th December at 11.30am in Fuerty Church.

THANKSGIVINGS GRATEFUL THANKS My grateful thanks to the Sacred Heart, Our Lady, St. Martin, St. Anthony and St. Jude for favours granted and for helping me cope through very difficult times. E.E.M.

BURKE Luke Turrock, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

The family of the late Luke Burke who died peacefully on December 16th 2016 wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported and sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. To our wonderful neighbours who were at our sides during those difficult days and assisted us with receiving and catering for all those who called to the house. To our extended family who steadfastly supported us in the hospital and at home in the days before and after Dad’s sad departure. For this we will be eternally grateful. Our thanks to all who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, giving us unforgettable consolation with their fond memories of Luke, many travelling long distances to be with us at this sad time. We also wish to thank the many people who sent Mass Cards and messages of sympathy. We sincerely thank Fr. Francis Beirne for his support throughout, visiting Luke at home and in the hospital, for his kind assistance with Funeral preparations and for his heartfelt words and comforting homily at the Funeral Mass. We also wish to thank Fr. Michael Breslin, Ballygar for con-celebrating the Mass. We want to thank the singers, Liam and Marion Gately and the organists, Maura O’Brien and Darren Lane along with the servers, Eucharistic Ministers and to all who participated in making the Funeral Mass so meaningful. Our thanks also to the members of the Four Roads Choir for providing the music and hymns at the Month’s Mind making it all the more memorable. We wish to thank Dr. Martin Daly, Dr. Miriam Mangan and Dr. Vasudha Likhera, all of whom provided Luke with attentive care on many occasions throughout the years. Thanks also to Ms Ada Coyle and the staff of The Medical Hall, Ballygar for their kindness, help and advice throughout Luke’s illness. Sincere thanks also to Luke’s carers, Najla Sabir, Mary Macklin and Frank Keane for the excellent standard of care they provided at all times. We also wish to thank the co-ordinators of Family Carers Ireland, Roscommon and Roscommon Home Services. Sincere thanks to Michael and Sonny Dempsey, Undertakers, Ballyforan for their professionalism, empathy and understanding at all times with the Funeral arrangements. We also wish to thank the gravediggers, again our kind neighbours, who thoughtfully prepared Luke’s final resting place. Our thanks also to John and Noleen Fallon and staff, Fallon’s Bar and Lounge, Ballygar for providing lunch after the Burial. We will always remember and be grateful to doctors, nurses and staff of St. Francis’s Ward, Portiuncula Hospital who cared for Luke during his time there, most especially the considerate way they accommodated us day and night during those difficult weeks. We particularly wish to mention the Palliative and Pastoral Care team who made Luke as comfortable as possible at all times and provided us with daily support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 10th December at 11am in The Church of Christ The Good Shepard, Four Roads. Rest In Peace

THANKSGIVINGS UNFAILING PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. A.M.K. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS 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 times for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.V.

DALY Dr. Joe

QUIGLEY Eileen

Ballygar, Co. Galway (1st Anniversary) Who passed away on 10th December, 2016 The Daly family wish to thank our extended family and friends, who supported us throughout Joe’s long illness and during our sad bereavement. Our thanks to the teams at University Hospitals, Roscommon and St. Vincent’s Dublin, for all your wonderful care and kindness over all the years. To the Clergy who concelebrated the Funeral Mass, supported by the beautiful music and singing from the Ballygar Church Choir. To Mary Kennedy Nolan and Jack Gately, for looking after the church and altar during the Funeral services. To Maloney Catering, the management and the ladies committee in the Mattie McDonagh Centre for your wonderful hospitality and kindness shown to people who had travelled long distances to be with us. To David Moran for your professionalism and care in organising Dad’s final journey. As it is impossible to thank everyone personally, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Joe on Saturday, 9th December at 7.30pm, in St Mary’s Church, Ballygar. “Living in our hearts forever”

Creevy, Roscommon

MONAGHAN Denis and Mary (2nd and 11th Anniversaries) In loving memory of Denis who died on the 6th December 2006 and Mary who died on the 28th December 2015.

God looked around the garden and saw two empty spaces He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired faces He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest God’s garden must be beautiful for He only takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone; For part of us went with you both, the day God called you home.

Lovingly remembered by their son Denis, daughter-in-law Vera and grandchildren Amy and Shane. Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague at 10am on Sunday, 10th December.

MULLEN Larry Tonlagee, Roscommon 13th Anniversary 12th December 2017 R.I.P. We also fondly remember Padraig, who died on 20th June 1984 R.I.P.

MEE Bernadette Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon and formerly Feevagh, Dysart, Co. Roscommon Who passed away peacefully on the 11th December 2016

They say memories are golden, Maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you.

Always loved and remembered by Kathleen and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four-Mile-House on Saturday, 9th December at 8.15pm.

In loving memory of Eileen Quigley, Creevy, Roscommon, who died on 14th December 1999 R.I.P. (18th Anniversary) We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us, Throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Loved and always remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Thursday, 14th December at 8am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted. Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. A.C.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. 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. PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For quick action... Saint Expedite, Noble Roman youth, martyr, You who quickly brings things to pass, you who never delays, I come to you in need: _______ (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Do this for me, Saint Expedite, and when it is accomplished, I will as rapidly reply with an offering to you. (State your vow or promise). Be quick, Saint Expedite! Grant my wish before your candle burns out, and I will glorify your name. Amen. As you say this prayer, light a glass-encased Saint Expedite candle (with the saint’s picture on it) next to a glass of water. Recite the prayer once a day for as long as the candle burns (usually several days) and when your request is granted, pour the water from the water glass into the empty glass container that held the candle. Place some fresh cut flowers in the candle glass, use it like a vase. You may also offer a slice of pound cake. Then place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, to spread his fame. A.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. I.W.

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Appointments Vita House Family Therapist – Vita House Vita House Family Centre is a place of welcome for all, where families and individuals are encouraged and supported to develop their true potential. We have an opening for a family therapist for a two-year period to join our holistic team in delivering a range of family therapy services to our clients. We are open to filling the post with either one full-time person or two parttime people. You will be required to maintain an active caseload in providing systemic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. For this role, you will need: • To be fully qualified in systemic psychotherapy / family therapy. • Membership and accreditation with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland. • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team For further details of the job, please see our website http://vitahouse.org/job-opportunities/

Letters of application, with curriculum vitae, should be submitted to Recruitment Section, Vita House, Abbey Street, Roscommon, F42 N677 or by email to sbrennan@vitahouse.org no later than 12 noon, Tuesday 19th December 2017.

Cook/Chef Part-time/Full-time Also Waiters May suit retired persons If you are interested in these positions please call in to discuss Good hourly rate paid for the right person

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PART-TIME CLEANERS required for St. Anne’s NS, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 10 hours per week

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Coillte Teoranta intend to apply for planning permission for: the construction of 2 no. new forest road entrances and associated site works for the purposes of harvesting a plantation at Emlagh, Co. Roscommon.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Coillte Teoranta intend to apply for planning permission for: the construction of 2 no. new forest road entrances and associated site works for the purposes of harvesting a plantation at Clooncah, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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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.

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Horses for Courses by Tom Red

This weekend’s action:

Last week’s review

Racing today is at Powerstown Park, Clonmel in Co Tipperary with racing away at 12.25 pm. Tomorrow racing takes place on the all weather at Dundalk stalls opening for the first at 6 pm. On Saturday the venue is Proudstown Park outside Navan racing away at 12.20 pm. Sunday sees racing at two courses, Cork in the south at 12.35 pm and at Punchestown in Co. Kildare at 12.25 pm featuring the Grade 1 John Durkan Chase. There are 14 left in the John Durkan on Sunday, 6 of them owned by Gigginstown, 4 trained by WP Mullins with Douvan probably travelling cross channel to Sandown for the Tingle Creek, 3 trained by Gordon Elliott with only one British challenger Kerry Lee’s Top Gamble. It looks a three horse race between Djakdam, Sizing John, both making seasonal reappearances, and Disko. The latter’s recent run in the Down Royal may make the difference and he might just be fit enough to win again for Noel Meade and Sean Flanagan. There are 4 Group 1 races at Sha Tin in Hong Kong this Sunday and Aidan O’Brien’s entered 5 horses in 3 of them. Europe’s highest money earner Highland Reel, probably running his final race, is in the Hong Kong Vase, a race for which he is favourite. O’Brien also runs Lancaster Bomber and Roly Poly in the Hong Kong Mile and has Deauville and War Decree in the Hong Kong Cup.

On Saturday at Fairyhouse in the featured €50,000 Grade B Easyfix Handicap Chase Nearly Nama’d won for Augustine Leahy and Barry Geraghty, repeating his win of 2015 when trained by Sandra Hughes. On Sunday Gordon Elliott and Michael O’Leary were the main benefactors of Bar One Racing’s sponsorship winning all 3 Grade 1 races with Gigginstown horses. Mengli Khan and Jack Kennedy started the ball rolling in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle beating Early Doors by 5½l. Apple’s Jade gave the Fighting Fifth in Newcastle a miss and made it pay winning the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle by 9l from market rival Nichols Canyon and giving Kennedy a double. The Grade 1 treble was completed when Death Duty was ridden by Davy Russell to finish 3¼l in front of Rathvinden in the Drinmore Novice Chase. John Joe Walsh and lady rider Rachel Blackmore combined with David’s Charm for success in the Grade A Handicap Hurdle and the Grade B Porterstown Chase came west of the Shannon when Pat Kelly produced Philip Reynolds’ Presenting Percy in top order giving Davy Russell a double on the day.

BUCCANEERS RFC Back to back! Buccaneers made it back to back victories when coming from 10 points down to overhaul St. Mary’s College 11-10 in their Ulster Bank League Division 1A match at Templehill Road, Dublin, on Saturday. They may have won by the minimum but Buccs were richly merited victors as they maintained their workrate, shape and discipline better from start to finish to reel in their fellow strugglers in a compelling contest.

Racing News Josephine Gordon became the first female jockey to ride more than 100 winners in a year riding Strange Society to

Rosc Catha winning in Rockfield 2016 with Shauna Larkin.

victory at Newcastle last Thursday night and going one clear of Haley Turner the only other woman to ride a century of winners back in 2008.

Point to Point There is a blank day in the north on Saturday and there are 3 meetings in the south on Sunday. The Co Louth race at Tattersalls opposite Fairyhouse racecourse, the Co. Carlow’s hold their meeting at Borris on the Carlow Kilkenny

border and the United race at Boulta in Co Cork. All three meetings have a 12 pm start. Shauna Larkin from Eyrecourt near Ballinasloe rode her first winner on the track at Limerick on last Friday on Dromore Lad for Dermot McLoughlin in the Britain v Ireland (QR) Challenge Hcap Hdle. Shauna is based with Denis Hogan and has ridden half a dozen winners between the flags, 5 of them on her parents horse Rosc Catha, including the Open at Rockfield last year.

BREAKING BALL

Buccs lose thriller A last play try by Dublin University denied gallant Buccaneers what would surely have been the result of the season in this JP Fanagan Leinster U-20 Premier League 2 thriller at Santry on Sunday. The Pirates could muster a crew of only 14 players for this fixture but, rather than concede, these young Buccs put in a phenomenal performance that warranted much more than the narrow 22-16 defeat that earned them a mere losing bonus point.

Visitors off the hook! Buccaneers’ seconds really let leaders Connemara off the hook when the sides faced each other for the second time in eight days. On a fine afternoon for this Connacht Junior 1A League joust at Dubarry Park, brave Buccs led until the 74th minute when the Blacks showed their mettle with a smash and grab ten points in the closing moments to win 23-21.

Pictured is the Clann na nGael U-13 girls team which took part in Féile recently.

Buccs face St. Mary’s

Éire Óg outgun Kilbride!

Buccaneers and St. Mary’s College get to grips with each other again in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday. Having back-to-back league fixtures so close may not be ideal but it adds spice to this match as the teams duel to get off the bottom rung of the league table prior to the festive break.

Seconds away to Monivea The seconds are away to Monivea in the Connacht Junior 1A League on Sunday at the Castle Grounds at 2.30 pm.

GAA RESULTS Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 1A FC St. Brigid’s 1-8 St. Dominic’s 0-8 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2A FC Tulsk Lord Edwards 3-9 St. Faithleach’s 3-8 St. Ciaran’s 1-13 Elphin-Ballinameen 1-12 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 FC Éire Óg 5-13 Kilbride 4-9

FIXTURES Saturday, December 9th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm

Sunday, December 10th Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2A FC At Enfield: St. Ciaran’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 2 pm

Éire Óg ran out 5-13 to 4-9 winners over Kilbride in last Sunday’s 13-a-side U-20 Division Three Final at O’Rourke Park. Goals from Eoghan Walsh and Ciaran Walsh helped the Loughglynn side into a 2-4 to 0-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Dan O’Neill responded with a Kilbride goal in the 17th minute and at half-time Éire Óg led 2-6 to 1-3. When O’Neill scored a goal early in the second half it looked like a Kilbride comeback might be on, but Éire Óg hit back with two goals to kill the game as a contest. Enda Crawley scored one and Liam Creaton the other to scupper Kilbride’s chances. Conor Shanagher’s goal kept Kilbride in touch but Éire Óg were always able to get vital scores. Dan O’Neill did narrow the gap to four with his third goal late on but Ciaran Lavin converted a late penalty to seal Éire Óg’s victory. Éire Óg scorers: Crawley (1-1), C Lavin (10), E Walsh (1-2), C Walsh (1-1), L Creaton (1-8), J Lavin (0-1). Kilbride scorers: B McDonnell (0-1), C

Shanagher (1-0), K Battles (0-4), D O’Neill (3-4).

reports or motions were available at the time of going to press either.

Senior preparations continue

Referee recruitment drive!

The Roscommon senior footballer’s preparations for the new season continue this week when they play Offaly in a senior challenge on Sunday. The game has not yet been fixed but will go ahead at 12 noon. The following Saturday Roscommon play Donegal in Kilglass and will then face Westmeath in Kiltoom on Tuesday, 19th at 7.30 pm. The FBD League kicks off on January 3rd against Leitrim at 8 pm in Cloone.

Roscommon GAA in conjunction with the Referees’ Committee are in the process of recruiting new referees. Referees are an important and vital factor within the GAA structures and in Roscommon despite numerous campaigns to recruit referees, numbers have dropped over the past number of years due to retirement and injury. Unfortunately, there are quite a number of clubs within the county with no representation on the referee panel. Without referees there can be no game and this would mean 30 plus players at a time unable to play. All clubs are advised that they must furnish the referees’ committee with at least one person from their club who wishes to take up refereeing. A referees’ course will commence midJanuary 2018 and names should be with the referee administrator, Haulie Beirne (0868293845) before January 10th.

Annual Convention next Monday The annual Roscommon GAA convention will be held in The Abbey Hotel next Monday night (11th) at 7.30 pm. There may be a contest for Treasurer as two names remained in the hat at the time of going to press namely Seamus Maher and David O’Connor, however it is this newspaper’s information that Seamus Maher will step down leaving David O’Connor to take over the tough job of managing the finances of the County Board. No

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Pictured in the Abbey Hotel for the Roscommon LGFA Development Launch 2017 were Shonagh Devaney, Edel Beirne, Noelle Healy, Guest of Honour, Eva Biesty, Lauren Shanagher and Rachel Mulligan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ladies academy launched in Roscommon  SEAMUS DUKE

Over 300 people attended a major launch of a new academy system for underage ladies football in Roscommon last Sunday evening. Partnerships between the Roscommon Ladies Football Board and Pieta House and Roscommon County Council were also announced on the night. Special guests on the night were Dublin player Noelle Healy, who is the 2017 Ladies Football of the Year and an All-Star winner and Sunday Game pundit Joe Brolly. MC for the night was Chairman of Roscommon Ladies Football Board Brendan Cregg while members of the U-13, U-15 and U-17 county teams, team management, parents, coaches and club officials were present. Brendan Cregg said that the launch would herald an exciting new era for Roscommon Ladies Football and the partnerships with Pieta House, Roscommon County Council (who will provide the funding for a parttime coach) Roscommon Community College (where the county teams will train) and Kilteevan GAA who will

also be helping out. Gerard Tiernan, who spoke on behalf of Pieta House, told the gathering that since the organisation opened a branch in Athlone in October they were very busy which proved that the service was badly needed. “We have taken 40 calls and 6 crisis calls since we opened,” he said. He also said that he was delighted that Roscommon Ladies GAA had opted for this partnership. “The GAA reaches into every parish in the country and with regard to mental health problems the key is for people to talk to each other.” He urged people present to take the Pieta House number down and store it “It might save a life someday,” he said. That number is 1-800-247-247. Captain of Roscommon Ladies, Natalie McHugh, said that coaching the younger players which, under this initiative, many of the county senior players have opted to do, was a pleasure for her and something that she really enjoyed. “It is so important that we have development panels with an eye to the future. I was involved with the U-13s and we had a total of 116 players that

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel for the Roscommon LGFA Development Launch 2017 were Michaela McHugh, Joe Brolly and Natalie McHugh. Picture: Andrew Fox

started out and to whittle that down to a panel of 30 is almost impossible but it shows the interest that is there. I know that it was the same situation for the U-15s and U-17s as well,” she said. “With regard to the senior (intermediate) team I have to say that I won many Connacht ‘B’ titles over the years all the way up and while it was great to do that, it is an ‘A’ title that we want to win and that’s why we train so hard. I have made many great friends over the years and all over the country too and shared great experiences and while it is hard at times to keep going it is worth it. My advice to young players is to stay involved”. Shane Curran, who is part of this major new initiative and who was responsible for Joe Brolly being in attendance, also spoke and said that energy, organisation, and a sense of fun were what were needed. He praised the level of commitment shown by Roscommon Ladies Board. “While you have to have ambition, you also have to work hard and everyone should be encouraging each other. But it must be fun too or it’s not worth it.

“We can’t all be winners but we can be the best that we can be and that’s a huge difference, and that’s what we must strive for,” he said. He praised the idea of the partnership with Pieta House and he said that the more people talk to each other the less chance we will have of having problems. He said that the standard of coaches and the commitment he came across in the ladies game in Roscommon was “unique”. Noelle Healy, Ladies Footballer of the Year, All-Ireland winner with Dublin and an All Star, told the crowd that it is not important what you win it is who you win it with. “When you play sport you lay your emotions in front of people. I have been so lucky with the support that I have got over the years from my parents, coaches, club and teammates.” She had a message for the younger players in the audience: “Far too many girls stop playing sport at 16, 17 and 18 years of age and that is such a pity. That has to change and I would echo what Natalie McHugh said earlier. Stick with it,” he said. Joe Brolly said that Noelle McHealy was a marvellous role model for the

younger players at the launch. “She is a great footballer but she lives a balanced life as a doctor and she gives back to the community too. What people do outside the GAA is far more important. I am helping out with fund-raising for Roscommon Hospice and I love that to be honest. When I gave a kidney to a man in Belfast a few years ago I didn’t know the man that well but I knew that he was a good GAA man and one of us so I was glad to be able to do it,” he said. “The GAA is the social cement that keeps Irish society together. The social responsibility is so important in the GAA and we are losing sight of that at the top level. We have to ensure that we have the right balance between playing football and having a life outside it as well. I am delighted to be part of this great initiative here in Roscommon this evening,” he concluded. A special presentation was made to Marie McAleer who is the current Secretary of Roscommon Ladies GAA but who has been involved since the beginning of the board in 1974 for her work at all levels of the association for over 40 years.

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel for the Roscommon LGFA Development Launch 2017 were Ollie Colgan, Jennifer Higgins, Shane Curran, Noelle Healy, Guest of Honour, Brendan Cregg and Laura Fleming. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Another great year for club championships It’s been another great year for football and hurling, and the club championships have certainly thrown up some fantastic entertainment week after week. In this column over the years I have marvelled at the fact that every year without fail we have new names coming forward. Last Sunday we saw the defending AllIreland champions Cuala play really well defending their Leinster hurling title but while that was going on we had a sensational win in the Galway County final when Liam Mellows won their first title in 47 years beating red-hot favourites Gort in the final. Some of the stories surrounding that final and the cel-

ebrations that followed are what the GAA is all about. Tears were plentiful among young and old as the Galway City side took the title in front of 10,000 people at Pearse Stadium. Mellows now play Cuala in the All-Ireland semi-final. Another fairy-tale story! This Sunday St. Loman’s and Moorefield meet in the Leinster football final and once again we will have a new name on the trophy. I have nothing whatsoever against Kildare but it would be marvellous to see a Westmeath side win a Leinster title and they have a great chance of doing so too. The club championships are certainly where dreams come true. Cuala retained their Leinster SHC title last weekend.

Queen Cora ﬁnishes on a high The word legend is often abused when it comes to the description of sports people but in the case of Cora Staunton it is entirely deserved. It was fitting that she ended her incredible ladies football career with an All-Ireland club title with her beloved Carnacon last Sunday in Parnell Park. There is no point in detailing her exploits over her 22-year career in this column as it has often been done, but she is head and shoulders above any player who has ever played the game, and there will probably never be anyone like her again. She deserves her chance of glory in Australia and with her determination, strength and skill, if she remains injury free she will be a success. A true legend.

United and Arsenal serve up a classic

Ladies’ impressive academy launch

Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 in a classic Premier League match last Saturday.

The Premier League does not need any more hype from me because it gets enough on SKY Sports etc. but I couldn’t let this week’s column go without a mention of the Arsenal v Man United game last Saturday evening. It was definitely one of the best games in that league that I have seen in all the years that I am watching it. I know that I may be looking at the game with Man United glasses on, but the commentators, newspapers and pundits were all in agreement that it was a classic. If these games were won on possession of the ball then Arsenal should have won by four clear

Tiger Woods made his return to the golf course last weekend.

goals as they had 75% of the ball. But United were clinical when they counter-attacked and they defended superbly all through. In that regard we saw one of the greatest goalkeeping displays of all time from De Gea as the Spaniard refused to let Arsenal pass. He made save after save and many were point blank. It was astonishing stuff. I was watching at home and laughed out loud when commentator and former Liverpool player Steve McManaman picked Jesse Lingard as the man of the match. Incredible stuff, what game was he watching? The reality of the result means

that United stay in touch with Man City, but that gap could grow on Sunday next when the sides meet at Old Trafford. Paul Pogba will be a massive loss to United, after a needless (and well deserved) red card last weekend. With City going for the record 14 wins in a row, the pressure will be on United to win. But without Pogba, a draw would be a very good result for United, but they need more. Mourinho will have to pull a massive rabbit out of the hat tactically if United are to win and it looks unlikely against a rampant City side who are playing some brilliant stuff.

I was ever so impressed by the launch of the academy and partnerships by the Roscommon Ladies Board last Sunday in The Abbey Hotel. Ladies football is the fastest growing sport around the country and in Roscommon it is the same story. There is huge interest in the game and the Ladies Board have recognised that fact and have acted accordingly. It is very encouraging to see people like the Lennon brothers and Shane Curran join the likes of Michael Finneran and others who are playing an active role in the development and coaching of ladies football in the county. They have great role models to look up to as Natalie McHugh, the captain of the Roscommon senior team, was hugely impressive when she spoke, as was special guest Noelle Healy from Dublin who is the Ladies Footballer of the Year. It was also an excellent move to involve Pieta House as we all know the problems that we have here in this country with mental health. Roscommon County Council are also involved with financial aid to sponsor a part-time coach and more initiatives like that are needed. The fact that the county senior team players are involved with the coaching of the youngsters is a credit to the players involved. If this positive attitude and commitment continues it is only a matter of time before Roscommon are successful at ‘A’ level in Connacht. There was a huge crowd in attendance and well done to all concerned.

Great to see Tiger back

2017 – The year of St. Brigid’s!

Regular readers of this column will know that I am a big Tiger Woods fan, but I had given up any chance that I would ever see him play at any sort of decent level again. However his display at the weekend at the Hero World Challenge was simply phenomenal. He didn’t win, but he played well enough to suggest that he will be able to compete in 2018 and that is a mouth-watering prospect for the game. I would say that the TV companies and golf media around the world can’t believe their luck that the biggest draw in the game (and maybe in world sport) is ready to compete at the top level again. It was thrilling to see Tiger making birdies and eagles again and it will be fascinating to see him in action when 2018 comes around. What a story it would be if he were to win another major or two.

What a year it has been for St. Brigid’s. The only championship they did not win at Division One level in football this year was U-14 after they landed the U-20 title last Sunday against St. Dominic’s. It was not all plain sailing though as Dominic’s could have won it if they were a bit sharper up front. They certainly gave as good as they got, but Brigid’s were sharper in attack and that’s why they won it. But it was a very competitive final played in front of a big crowd in Ballyforan. To win the U-16, minor, junior ‘A’, U-20 and senior is some achievement for the St. Brigid’s club. It is up to the rest of the clubs in the county to match them now.

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Cousin Louis has Mellow-ed! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Last Sunday, Liam Mellows claimed their first Galway SHC title in 47 years when they beat favourites Gort 3-12 to 1-15. I was listening to RTE Radio One as the magic unfolded at Pearse Stadium and Louis Mulqueen’s gallant underdogs took the first hurling title back to Galway City since Castlegar’s triumph in 1984. “The man’s a magician,” said Mellows’ captain David Collins of former Clare selector, Mulqueen. A quick look through the

Ennis man’s achievements and it’s hard to argue. Collins and others spoke of Louis’ passion for hurling but I for one can attest to a passion for sport in general. I remember one summer’s day in Sarsfield Park in Lucan when Louis demonstrated how to kick a football over the telephone wires as his awed younger cousin looked on. Later, I can also remember sitting in Premium Level seats (provided by Louis) in Croke Park in 1997 as St. Joseph’s Doo-

In Memory Of Brian Finneran Everyone involved in the Roscommon & District League were shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Brian Finneran who passed away on Saturday. Brian was well-known and loved by everyone who ever had any dealings with him and a sense of great gloom and shock descended on the league and his native Dysart when word arrived that he had passed away. Brian and his wife Maire were both heavily involved with Dysart FC and while Brian was chairman for ten years, Maire was also secretary of the club for some of the time. It was no coincidence that this was the most successful period in the history of Dysart FC. The members of the Roscommon & District League extend their heartfelt sympathy to Brian’s wife Maire, his three lovely daughters, his father Frank and his mother Lilly and all extended family. May God comfort them at this terrible time and may Brian rest in peace.

ra-Barefield clinched the All-Ireland Club Championship. I even remember the Coca-Cola and Tayto and games of pool in their clubhouse a few weeks later. But, most of all I remember summers spent in Ennis and my grandfather talking hurling with his brother and Louis’ father and my much-loved uncle Tony. Clare was hurling mad back then, but it was all foreign to us visiting Dubs. Louis was an Arsenal fan I seem to remember and he sometimes joined in for a kick about. Mostly though he was off training teams and organising Summer Camps in Ennis. It was more than

just a mere passion to him, it was an obsession, and it was inspiring for a young wannabe sportsman like me. He has quite rightly this week received the plaudits from those involved with both Liam Mellows and the game of hurling in general. I haven’t spoken to Louis in quite a number of years, but his passion for sport and the time he gave young athletes in Ennis and further afield is something every sports club could benefit from and was a source of inspiration to me at a time when I needed nudging toward healthy pursuits! Liam Mellows manager and proud Banner native, Louis Mulqueen.

Top local talent!

Junior golfers from Roscommon Golf Club who had the distinction of representing Connacht in Interprovincial Competitions earlier this year. Pictured (L-r): Fionn Hoare, Tom Higgins, Simon Walker, Cian O’Connor, Chloe O’Connor. Congratulations to Roscommon golfer, Thomas Higgins, who won the Connacht U-14 Fore Golf Order of Merit for 2017. He was presented with his prize at the Connacht Golf Annual Delegates’ Meeting, which was held at the Abbey Hotel Roscommon, on November 28th. This was a great achievement for Thomas and his family. Roscommon Golf Club is proud of his golfing success and recognises the positive impact his award has on raising the profile of the club.

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Castlerea champs!

Heslin wins!

Castlerea Community School senior girls are regional ‘B’ champions following a hard earned victory over Claregalway last Friday. There was nothing between the sides for most of the game but Castlerea finished strongly for a deserved win. The cadets, meanwhile, were desperately unlucky to lose 33-32. They were completely in control until three players fouled out. With only five players left, Oughterard finally took the lead in the final seconds despite a huge effort from Castlerea to hold on. The seniors go into the AllIreland play-offs. The cadets go into a preliminary round. The first and second year girls play Glenamaddy this Friday.

We tee-off this week in Boyle, where Sean Heslin won the recent 18-hole stableford with a score of 41 points. Patrick Egan finished second (38), Owen Garvin third (36) and Jim Mooney won the gross prize. Next Sunday’s competition is the Christmas Bonanza and everyone who plays gets to take home something. So if you haven’t featured in the winner’s enclosure in 2017, this might be as good as it gets! To Roscommon, where the men’s 15-hole competition was won by Alan Craven (34 points). Alan finished just ahead of Oliver Dempsey who also had 34 points, while Brian Feeley took the gross prize. The turkey competition was won by Michael Healy while the men’s seniors’ 15-hole went to

Ollie Hannon. We finish in Athlone this week with news that Eamon McManus stormed to last Sunday’s 15-hole competition with a great score of 37 points. Meanwhile, Tom Donohue won the recent turkey competition while PJ Martin took home the Christmas Hamper. Frank McGowan Jnr won the club competition the previous week and the ladies’ competition was won by Anne Egan Farrell.

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Feeney’s silverware John Paul Feeney came through a field of 32 last Sunday in the fantastic Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett to retain the John Kearney Cup, beating Flanagan’s Francis Hussey 5-3 in the final. The final was tightly contested from the outset with most of the legs going with throw. They shared

the first four legs and it wasn’t until Feeney got a break of throw in the sixth that daylight began to develop. However, Hussey didn’t go down without a fight and a break of his own closed the gap to one leg (4-3) before scores of 140, 135 and 85 gave Feeney the eight and final leg. Elsewhere, The Holly Tree put on a show last Friday night with a resounding 7-2 win over Flanagan’s to leave them joint top of the table heading into the last game before Christmas. They raced into a 7-0 lead before Flanagan’s fought back in the final two legs. The Holly Tree’s Shane Connolly hit a 120 checkout during his brave but ultimately unsuccessful fight-back against Noel Ryan. Elsewhere, The Forge were equally impressive against Creaton’s (7-2) while The Hollywood and Molly’s enjoyed 5-4 wins over McDermott’s and An Bothar Rua respectively.

In the sporting diary .... Christmas Singles this Sunday This Sunday (10th) sees the annual Christmas Singles Competition in Hannon’s Hotel. The competition is open to all Roscommon League and Youth players, with a €10/€5 entry fee. Names in by 3.30 pm and games begin at 4 pm sharp.

Christmas outing to Moate? The annual Christmas outing of the Midland Intermediate Alliance will be held in Moate Golf Club on Sunday (10th) with tee-times from 10 am to 12 pm. For further details, please contact Paddy Coyne on 085-2485177.

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs RFC Report Creggs win top of the table clash

Connacht Junior 1 League: Castlebar RFC 10 Creggs 17. For the past number of seasons Castlebar has been a bogey team for Creggs, however on Saturday night in Castlebar and in the most dramatic circumstances Creggs finally laid that bogey to rest. In doing so they consolidated their position at the top of the table with Castlebar now seven points behind, but NUIG two points further back have a game in hand and are likely to supplant Castlebar in second place. On Saturday night Castlebar began with deadly intent and Creggs were under pressure from the kick-off but they soaked up the pressure and on their first foray into the opposition 22, they secured a penalty through Mark Brandon. That score came on 15 minutes and for the remainder of the first half Creggs endured a torrid time in the set pieces, particularly the scrums where they were pulverised by the home side. Heroic defence kept their line intact until a most uncharacteristic defensive lapse allowed Castlebar in for a soft converted try just before half-time, Castlebar 7-3 ahead at the interval. Almost unnoticed as the conversion was being lined up, Creggs captain Tom Callaghan was sinbinned, leaving his side a man down for the crucial period just before and after half-time. Yet again however Creggs battened down the hatches and the next score fell to them, flanker Alan Brandon demonstrating impressive speed to cross in the corner with Mark Brandon adding an equally impressive conversion. Castlebar quickly regained parity with a

penalty goal. Still, Creggs could sense the momentum swinging their way. Castlebar however also boast a pretty mean defence and scoring chances were kept to a minimum, before Creggs struck the killer blow with 10 minutes remaining. A Castlebar attack broke down in midfield and Creggs scrum-half Eoghan Coyle pounced on the loose ball to show the opposition a clean pair of heels before off-loading to the supporting Tom Callaghan who touched down between the posts. Mark Brandon converted. The last 10 minutes were fraught with tension, Castlebar reverted to Plan A and forced a series of scrums moving ominously towards the Creggs line. However with the line in sight they were penalised for an infringement and Mark Brandon’s penalty clearance was the last act in a momentous game on which every Creggs player can reflect with satisfaction and head coach Pat Cunningham and his management team deserve great credit for steadying the ship during the rocky second quarter. Next up is Tuam on Saturday at The Green in Creggs. Kick-off is 7.30. Tuam are still in contention and the teams drew 10-10 on their previous encounter in Tuam. Creggs: Kevin Gavin, Luke Meehan, Elliot Jennings, Tom Callaghan, Chris Duignan, Mark Brandon, Eoghan Coyle, Tom Fleming, Mike Blighe, Aidan Leech, Brian Donoghue, Kevin Brandon, Alan Brandon, Peter Lohan, James Brandon, Eoghan Farrell, Damian Nolan, Enda Tully, Ronan Cahill, Michael Holland, Ryan Horan.

Youth Rugby A great week for Youth Rugby with three teams playing and winning big games away

from home last weekend. All three remain very much in contention for Connacht League titles. Connacht U-18.5 League: Castlebar RFC 5 Creggs RFC 34. Creggs U-18.5s keep up their pursuit of a league final place with a hard-fought win over Castlebar on Saturday night. Creggs were missing a number of their backline and were forced into a reshuffle. In truth they struggled in the first half especially with numerous mistakes and handling errors but still held a 10-5 advantage after two tries from Mairtin Quinn. The second half produced a much better attacking performance from the Creggs lads with Danny Arnold, Amuray Duarte, Killian Higgins and John Martin especially prominent and the introduction of Shane Purcell bringing more fluency to the backline. Creggs scored four tries in the second half with Conor Rohan (2), Thomas O’Brien and Tom Farrell getting over and two conversions from Mark Purcell completed the scoring. Creggs U-18.5s’ next game is home to Ballinrobe RFC on the weekend of 16th of December. Connacht U-16 A League: Corinthians RFC 23 Creggs RFC 36. A super performance by Creggs U-16s saw them come out of Galway with a 36-23 victory on Sunday morning. After giving away an early three points to a penalty for Corinthians, Creggs played some super rugby with Conor McNulty, Adam Donnelly and Ronan Lambe very prominent. Out wide Ben Finnerty and Andrew Naughton were causing problems for the home defence. Mark Purcell went in for two tries one of which he converted to give Creggs a 12-3 advantage after 15 minutes.

The home side had a period of dominance for 10 minutes before the break and for the first few minutes of the second half where they scored 13 unanswered points to lead 18-12. Creggs soon took control of the game again and big carries from Kian Moran on numerous occasions, and from Adam Donnelly and Darragh Kiernan, wre significant, as well as the Creggs backs moving the ball well through Cian Glennon, David Gacquin, Shane Connaughton and Aaron Lyons. It all paid dividends with four second-half tries from Adam Donnelly, Sean Trundle, Ethan Glennon and Lorcan Maher, plus two conversions from Mark Purcell. It gave Creggs a 36-18 lead into the closing stages. Corinthians ran in for a try with the last play to leave the final score Creggs 36 Corinthians 23. Creggs U-16s are away to Sligo next weekend. Connacht U-14 A League: Creggs U-14s produced the best performance of the season so far with a victory over Ballinasloe RFC in the top of the table clash in Ballinasloe on Saturday morning. Creggs began the game well and took the lead after seven minutes when great work up front by Tomas Tiernan, Aidan Hoare and Ben Johnson, got Creggs near the line and when Lee Kilcoyne was held up short Creggs backs moved the ball for Aodhan Looby to go in under the posts which Cormac Dolan converted for a 7-0 lead. Another try followed from Edimar Fimho after 15 minutes and Creggs looked to be well in command. Ballinasloe started the second half the better and scored after only four minutes and it looked like game-on at that stage at 12-5 but Creggs regrouped and some brilliant run-

ning from Oisin O’Beirne and Ryan Conlon had the home defence scrambling. Up front, Ciaran Purcell and Daniel Flynn were outstanding in both attack and defence and after phase after phase of attack Creggs eventually increased their lead with Jack Fleming going in for a try. Ballinasloe did manage to get in for a try with the last play of the game to reduce the deficit to 17-10. Creggs U-14s have two games left and are joint top of the U-14A League with their next game at home to Westport RFC early in the New Year.

Youth Rugby Fixtures/ training Creggs U-13s play away to Corinthians RFC in the Connacht U-13 League on Saturday. Kick-off time to be confirmed. Creggs U-14s have a break next weekend. Creggs U-15s will play Ballina RFC in Creggs next Saturday at 12.30. Training continues on Thursday at 7 pm in Roscommon. Creggs U-16s are away to Sligo RFC on Sunday at 12.30 in the Connacht U-16 League. Training continues in Roscommon on Thursday before 7 pm. Creggs U-17s are home to Westport RFC on Sunday at 12.30. Creggs U-18.5s have a break next weekend.

Mini Rugby Creggs Minis will have their last training session before Christmas when they train in Donamon next Saturday at 11 am. Creggs U-8s will play at half-time in the Connacht game on Saturday, 16th of December and a bus will be organised for parents.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions There were a few surprising results in the provincial competitions last weekend as well as one very surprising result in the Premier Division where Boyle Celtic went down 2-0 to Shiven Rovers. This weekend we’re back to league action and St. Peter’s will be hoping to bounce back from their cup disappointment when they take on champions Ballymoe at home this evening. Elsewhere this weekend, Boyle Celtic are in action against Dysart in the Premier Division while there are three cracking contests in Division Two where Boyle entertain Moylough, Cam Celtic host Roscommon United and Skyvalley Rovers make the short trip to Rahara.

Thursday, December 7th The Herald Premier Division St. Peter’s FC v Ballymoe FC. 8.30 pm The Athlone side are six points behind Castlerea hav-

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ing played three games less. They will be hoping to apply pressure this weekend. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC

Saturday, December 9th The Herald Premier Division Cloonfad United v Ballinasloe Town. 7.45 pm Ballinasloe are in great form and if they can win their games in hand they will be serious contenders for the league title. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Moore United v St. John’s Athletic. 7.45 pm The hosts can leapfrog Ballymoe this weekend. Prediction: Moore United Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Boyle Celtic B v Moylough ‘79 The top two in Division Two meet in Boyle this weekend. While the winner will be three points clear at the end of the weekend, there is little to choose between both sides. Prediction: Draw Glen Celtic v Castlerea

The Roscommon United team which upset the predictions and beat Killala 3-1 after extra-time in the Connacht Cup last weekend. Pic: Austin Waldron

Celtic B Glen have been in excellent form recently. Prediction: Glen Celtic

Sunday, December 10th The Herald Premier Division Ballaghaderreen FC v Skyvalley Rovers. 11 am A huge game for Ballaghaderreen who desperately need something soon. The visitors

have to be favourites and should put clear daylight between the bottom two. Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers Dysart FC v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm The visitors can’t really afford any more slip-ups. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (2 pm) Cam Celtic v Roscommon United

In fairness to Cam, they’ve only lost twice in the league this season and both defeats came against sides in the top three. They get the nod here. Prediction: Cam Celtic Rahara Rovers v Skyvalley Rovers B The hosts will be hoping to heap more misery on Skyvalley while taking advantage of any slip-up from the top two. Prediction: Rahara Rovers

The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC 5 Cloonfad United 0 Boyle Celtic 0 Shiven Rovers 2 St. John’s Athletic 0 Castlerea Celtic 6 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ahascragh United 0 Lough Harps 1 Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Glen Celtic 1 Shiven Rovers B 0 Skyvalley Rovers B v Cloonfad United, abandoned due to injured player. FAI Junior Cup Round 5 Ballinasloe Town 2 Knockraha FC 0 Moore United 0 Grattan United 3 Regional United 1 St. Peter’s FC 0 TP Brennan Connacht Junior Cup Round 1 Moyne Villa 4 Ballinasloe Town B 2 Strokestown United 2 NUIG 5 Kilkerrin United 2 Moylough ’79 3. AET Dunmore Town 8 Fahy Rovers 1 Hodson Bay Athletic 1 MCR FC 2 Killala United 1 Roscommon United 3. AET West Coast United 3 Rahara Rovers 5

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The St. Brigid’s team that contested the Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division One Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

Brigid’s edge neighbours to add to haul Roscommon U-20 Division One FC Final ST. BRIGID’S

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St. Brigid’s’ U-20 team rounded off a superb year for the club when they lifted the U-20 title in Ballyforan last Sunday to add to the U-16, Minor, Junior ‘A’ and Senior titles already in the bag. But this was a hard-fought victory as St. Dominic’s matched them all the way in what was a very competitive final. Brigid’s were probably just about the better side overall, but when Dominic’s look back on this final they will know that it was a game they could have won. The difference between the teams is that Brigid’s could come by a score easier than their opponents. Dominic’s kicked a number of bad wides especially in the first half and that, allied to two marvellous saves from St. Brigid’s goalkeeper Seamus Smith in the second half, saw the cup back in Kiltoom for the winter. In such a low-scoring match a goal was always going to be crucial and when Gavin Byrne took advantage of hesitancy in the Dominic’s defence in the 16th minute to shoot low and hard to the net it gave Brigid’s the breathing space they needed. On a crisp, cool day, there was a big crowd in Ballyforan for this local derby and the opening quarter

was very hard-fought and intense. Ciaran Sugrue (who had a great game) opened the scoring with a fine point after 8 minutes, but Dominic’s were level within a minute when Daire Keenan scored a great point from 25 metres. In the 10th minute Dominic’s were ahead when Keenan was once again on the mark after a lovely team move. But Dominic’s were guilty of defensive slackness in the 16th minute and Gavin Byrne took full advantage. Derek Doyle’s free in the 20th minute narrowed the gap to one. But two Keelan Byrne frees saw Brigid’s increase their lead by the 28th minute. In injury-time Doyle was on the mark with a 20-metre free and then in the 33rd minute a great passing move saw Darren Carroll pop up to leave Brigid’s ahead by 1-4 to 0-4 at half-time. In the first minute of the second half Donnacha Gately stretched Brigid’s’ lead with a fine point. But Dominic’s were giving as good as they were getting. Michael McGloin was outstanding in the middle of the field and was driving his team forward. You felt Dominic’s needed a goal and they tried hard to get that vital score. In the 38th minute Daire Keenan was

through on goal but Seamus Smith made a super save and the Brigid’s netminder was once again the saviour in the 40th minute. Colm Murray was through but once again Smith was equal to the shot. But Dominic’s were enjoying a good spell. Daire Keenan pointed a free in the 41st minute and Michael McGloin pointed from 30 metres in the 44th minute after a Brigid’s clearance went astray. But just when it looked like the match was going to swing towards St. Dominic’s, Brigid’s’ Ciaran Sugrue scored a great point in the 48th minute. Eoin McCormack galloped forward to score a fine Dominic’s point in the 57th minute but you always got the feeling that Dominic’s needed that goal if they were going to have a chance and it never came. Sugrue stuck over another great score in the 58th minute to extend the margin to three going into injury-time. In added time, the outstanding Michael McGloin scored a wonderful point from 40 metres out but Brigid’s kept their composure and Jack McDonnell worked a super point in the second minute of injurytime to seal another title success for the Kiltoom men. For manager Shane Curran and his team this was a great win but they will know that it was a close shave and superior scoring power proved the dif-

ference. Best for them were goalkeeper Seamus Smith, Shane Furey, Darren Carroll, Conor Murray, Donnacha Gately and my ‘Man of the Match’ Ciaran Sugrue. Dominic’s will know that if they had taken their chances it could have been a different story. For them Michael McGloin was outstanding all through and Michael Feeley, Eoin McCormack, Colm Murray and Daire Keenan were prominent. St. Brigid’s: Seamus Ciarán Sugrue gets his shot away on goal despite the best efforts of Michael McGloin. Picture: Smith; Keelan Connor, Andrew Fox Shane Furey, Pearse Frost; Darren Carroll (0-1), Cian McBrearty, George O’Hara; Eddie Nolan, Conor Murray; Jack McDonnell (0-1), Brian Stack, Gavin Byrne (1-0); Ciaran Sugrue (0-3), Donnacha Gately (0-1), Keelan Byrne (0-2, frees). Subs: Brian Derwin for Nolan (38), Eoin Minagh for McBrearty (51), Ian O’Rourke for Stack (b/c 61). St. Dominic’s: Conor Fallon; Rory Dempsey, Michael Feeley, Ethan Connaughton; Daire Byrne, Eoin McCormack (0-1), Ronan Kilcline; Michael McGloin (0-2), Colm Murray; Thomas Doyle, Derek Doyle (02), Brendan O’Meara; Daire Keenan (0-3, 1 free), John Murray, Sean Kenny. Subs: David Gately for Doyle (h/t), Kyran Dockery for Kenny (36), Noel Watson for C Murray (49), Ryan O’Beirne for J Murray (58). Referee: Aaron Clogher. Ethan Connaughton makes a successful block on Ciarán Sugrue. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 08 December 2017

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