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Tommy Tiernan and “pretty girls from Roscommon” Writing in his column in the Sunday Independent’s Life magazine, well-known comedian Tommy Tiernan described a period in the 80s and 90s when he was on the dole and spent nights in July chatting to Rossies. ‘It was an eight-year apprenticeship of poverty. Days of the week mattered less than months. April: the start of spring, an extra energy in the air – air that had been purified by the winter snap. July: beautiful, long delicious heat, with no man as your master, staying up till dawn, talking to pretty girls from Tipperary and Roscommon. October: this is the start of it now; are you bedded in for the darkness?’ Tommy Tiernan

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Pat Divilly kicks off Oran Gets Active! The Oran Gets Active programme, which is organised by the Oran Healthy Clubs project team, got off to a great start last Thursday evening in Ballinaheglish Community Centre. A large crowd of participants were put through an exercise class with a difference by fitness guru Pat Divilly. Pat’s philosophy is that exercise must be enjoyable and can be used as an opportunity to get to know the people in your locality. He also emphasised the importance of emotional as well as physical fitness. Pat offered advice

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A celebration of the life of Irish poet Dora Sigerson Shorter was held in Strokestown to mark Nollaig na mBán on Saturday, January 6th. Dora, who was also a sculptor, was a strong patriot, and was said to have died of a broken heart after the 1916 uprising. Her work was discussed at an entertaining workshop led by poet James Harpur, organised by Strokes-

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Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice has urged Roscommon residents to inform Roscommon County Council of any roads in need of urgent repair following recent poor weather. Pot holes have become a common sight on the county’s roads over the past number of weeks and Cllr Fitzmaurice says the county council are “anxious” to carry out repairs as soon as possible. “The roads have been under serious pressure with the salting due to cold weather and the recent heavy rain. While most roads across Roscommon are fine, there are some that may need attention. “We’re anxious to get those roads repaired so I’d therefore urge residents to inform local councillors of any roads that may have potholes or are in need of attention. The council doesn’t want to see pot holes obviously and we want to get them repaired as soon as possible. “The council is trying to do as many roads as possible with Macadam, which is expensive but more cost effective in the longterm and has a 20-year lifespan,” Cllr Paschal Fizmaurice has called on Roscommon residents to bring damaged roads to the attention of Roscommon County Council. Cllr Fitzmaurice concluded.

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“network rollout will take 3-5 years following contract award”. With the contract award expected be announced this year, that means it could be 2023 before over half a million homes are connected. Deputy Murphy made his displeasure known this week. “It is an absolute disgrace to think that it will be 2023 before some 537,587 rural homes and businesses will be connected to broadband under the National Broadband Plan,” said Deputy Murphy.

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has taken aim at the Minister for Health Simon Harris, calling the ongoing overcrowding in hospitals a “national disgrace”. Deputy Fitzmaurice released a statement last week as An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar apologised to patients who had experienced long waits on trolleys in emergency departments across the country. “The number of people on trolleys is reaching unprecedented levels and the same story keeps coming out from Minister Harris and our Taoiseach that it will get better,” said Deputy Fitzmaurice. “The vast majority in Government are in power for seven years now and worse the situation is getting. Hospitals have been downgraded and people were told it would be a better health service, but for the hundreds of people lying on trolleys it is unbearable. “We have had a 30% increase in management but frontline staff that have to suffer the brunt of this pressure”. Deputy Fitzmaurice added that more frontline staff were needed in order to tackle the problem and called for a new hospital for the west of Ireland, claiming that University College Hospital Galway was overwhelmed by patients due to the downgrading of other hospitals in the region. The Independent TD also called for more facilities in Ballinasloe before questioning the Government’s decision making. “Ballinasloe needs a new A&E and extra beds. This Government is once again like the previous Government, failing to make the decisions to create a better health system. The Independents in Government seem to have lost their voice when it comes to health and one wonders why”.

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Cllr Kathleen Shanagher has slammed what she describes as “the scourge of the fly tipper” following yet another incident of illegal dumping on the Athlone road. Cllr Shanagher reported the incident to Roscommon County Council staff on Monday and said that prosecutions have been brought following similar offences in the past. “It’s ‘dashboard diners’ coming out of Roscommon who have the whole side of the road littered with fast food packaging and drinks cans. Then it seems that there’s someone driving into Roscommon town and dumping a household waste on the opposite side,” Shanagher said. Rubbish discovered on Monday included used nappies and other household waste and Cllr Shanagher said that

while reports of littering are dealt with swiftly, council staff are forced to carry out their work in dangerous conditions. “It’s very difficult to collect rubbish there because

it’s such a busy road. That’s the scourge of the fly tipper; they don’t see anything wrong with this behaviour. “The county’s litter warden has visited houses in

the past and it’s getting to the point where proof of legal waste disposal needs to be provided. If you have waste, you must dispose of it in the right way”.

FF nominations process closes tomorrow The battle for a Fianna Fáil nomination in the Roscommon-Galway constituency for the next general election began last Friday morning (6th) with the nominations process closing tomorrow (Friday). Prospective candidates must re-

ceive support from five Fianna Fáil party members or one registered cumann. So far, four people have expressed an interest in securing a nomination – sitting TD Eugene Murphy, Roscommon County

Councillors Orla Leyden and John Keogh and Moylough Councillor Michael Connolly. Former Roscommon footballer Shane Curran, who stood as a candidate for the party in the last general election, has ruled himself out.

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Cllr Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has warmly welcomed the outdoor recreation funding to Co. Roscommon from the Department of Rural and Community Development to enhance walkways in the Demesne Castlerea and to develop a Walk for Wheelchairs at Stonehamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake (Linn Ban Lake). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Walks for Wheelchairs and for people with lesser mobility will be a great additional accessible amenity in the area,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be developed on the stunning lakeside of Stonehamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, close to the accessible fishing stand with benches and viewing areas for wheelchairs over the Lake and Crannog at intervals. This will also provide great opportunities for bird watching. Cllr Leyden said that this accessible recreational and tourism amenity will also benefit Cuisle IWA National Respite Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local groups that supported the development include Kilbegnet Development Association, Castlecoote Tidy Towns, Cuisle IWA National Holiday Centre, The Suck Valley Development Association and The Castlecoote Donamon Creggs Rural Tourism and Environmental Action Groupâ&#x20AC;?. Cllr Leyden said that the idea for this project was borne from the threat of an industrial wind farm in the Castlecoote Donamon Creggs area which came to light last February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community when seeking positive sustainable tourism alternatives made a number of suggestions including the development of Walks for Wheelchairs beside Stonehams Lake on Coillte lands,â&#x20AC;? she said.

to develop walking facilities in Castlerea Demesne and a walk for wheelchair users along the Suck Valley Way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These investments will not only improve local facilities to encourage people to become more active but also enhance the tourism amenities for those visiting Castlerea, Cuisle in Donamon and for those using the Suck Valley Way,â&#x20AC;? said Minister Naughten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An allocation of â&#x201A;Ź21,973 has been allocated to create a walk for wheelchair users along the Suck Valley Way which will build on the funding provided by my Department to the local angling hub to develop wheelchair accessible angling facilities on the River Suck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding of â&#x201A;Ź46,374 is being provided to develop hard surface walking trails in Castlerea Demesne and will build on the work of the local committee in improving the facilities and usage of the fabulous Castlerea Demesne. I would actively encourage anybody visiting

east Galway, west and north Roscommon, connecting up the Glens of Antrim - called the Beara Breifne Way - which has the potential to become Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Camino routeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This walking and cycling trail is based on the historic march of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Beara in 1603 and links 60 villages and towns along the spine of the country,â&#x20AC;? added Minister Naughten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The villages and towns in counties Galway and Roscommon through which the walk/cycle route runs are rich in tradition but have seen limited numbers of tourists. The development of this trail will be a major benefit in attracting tourism to these areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have already seen the Wild Atlantic Way become a great success for the west coast. The Beara Breifne Way could do the same for the centre of the country if developed fully, and that is why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve continued to secure Govern- First step to Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camino? Minister Denis Naughten recently ment support for the project, since my appoint- confirmed Government funding for walks in Castlerea Demesne and the mentâ&#x20AC;?. Suck Valley Way in Co. Roscommon.

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Senator Maura Hopkins with Ruth Reilly in CastlereaÂ Demesne recently. Senator Hopkins has welcomed a recent Government announcement of funding for the area.

Local politicians have welcomed Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement that â&#x201A;Ź68,000 will be made available for outdoor recreation in Co. Roscommon. Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins believes the funding will provide a welcome boost for the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The works include hard surface walking trails within the Castlerea Demesne Public Park which will be finished with tarmacadam to ensure safety for users. Furthermore, the planned project involves age friendly signage and seating. The develop-

ment of this walkway will greatly enhance this wonderful facility on the doorstep of the Castlerea Community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The development of wheelchair accessible walkways on the Suck Valley Way provides a valuable opportunity for the area to become equipped with a facility which will not only benefit all people in our the community but will enhance the tourism and recreational facilities for the areaâ&#x20AC;?. Fellow Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan said the announcement was great news for local communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is great news for local communities. The scheme is part of the

Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Action Plan for Rural Development and provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure such as trails, cycle-ways and blueways, as well as the maintenance, enhancement and promotion of existing infrastructureâ&#x20AC;?. Cllr Michael Creaton also welcomed the allocation of over â&#x201A;Ź46,000 for the development of hard surface walking tracks in Castlerea Demesne. Cllr Creaton said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This parkland area is a wonderful amenity in the town and that this funding would ensure the safety of the large numbers of people who use itâ&#x20AC;?.

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newsbrief Wind Farm community funds re-launched Carrane Hill, Garvagh Glebe, Black Banks and Tullynahaw Wind Farms, developed by ESB Wind Development Ltd, have announced the fourth round of funding for communities located in the townlands and villages of Arigna, Co. Roscommon, Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim and Geevagh, Co. Sligo. The funds opened on Monday (8th) and remain open until Friday, March 16th. The community fund initiatives aim to provide financial support to local community and voluntary organisations under the following: Education and Skills, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Environment and Habitat Conservation, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Culture and Heritage, and Recreation, Sport and Social Inclusion. For further information on the community fund and to apply for funding, visit: www. windfarmcommunityfunds.ie.

St. Dominic’s Draw winner Congratulations to Pat Clogher, Dysart who won €1,014 in St. Dominic’s weekly draw last Saturday (seller: David Kilduff ). Sign up to the St. Dominic’s GAA draw by calling 087-3552383 or online at www.naomhdominic.ie.

Cormican’s – One Stop Shop for stationery needs! Cormican’s Office, School and Art, with branches in Athlone and Roscommon, stock all office supplies such as till rolls, ink cartridges, printers, paper, office furniture and all office essentials. So whether it’s furnishing a new office, complete storage systems to file away last year’s paperwork or ink and paper for everyday office use, Cormican’s has the solution for you. “We endeavour to provide a one-stop-shop for all office, school and art supplies and pride ourselves on offering high quality brands at very affordable prices,” says owner, Fergal Cormican. The addition of office supplies in 2016 has resulted in the expansion of the Cormican’s stores on Abbey Street in Roscommon town and Sean Costello Street, Athlone as

well as online on www.cormicans.com. Cormican’s is a family run business with siblings Aisling and Fergal at the helm and prides itself on adding that personal touch and the owners appreciate the loyalty and support of all their customers. Other services at Cormican’s include colour photocopying, binding, laminating and a scan-to-email service. The 2018 Office Supplies catalogue is available for download on www.cormicans.com and they would be delighted to provide a quote on 0906626520. “We would like to thank our new and old customers for their support so far in our new venture into office supplies and look forward to serving you for many years to come,” said Fergal.

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Athlone Springs Hotel – Communion and Conﬁrmation celebrations! The Athlone Springs Hotel is the perfect choice for your child’s very special day this spring. This year the team at Athlone Springs Hotel wants to offer families communion celebrations that are a little different from your normal sit down lunch. Trevor, the hotel’s Head Chef, has prepared a beautiful rolling buffet lunch which

includes an amazing section of starters, main courses and desserts. Children will have their own children’s buffet with an icecream bar to make their own icecream sundaes. The events team have also organised lots of entertainment including a disco, face painting, movies and children’s entertainer. Lunch for communions is

€23.95 per person and children are only €9.95 with the celebrant going free. For the older children celebrating their confirmation, we have a 3-course lunch available from €23.95 per person. For enquiries please contact the hotels events team on 090-6445808 or email events@athlonespringshotel. com.

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Senator Maura Hopkins has informed the Roscommon People that the Minister for Mental Health, Jim Daly has agreed to hold a meeting to discuss the long-term future of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea, which has been closed to new admissions since September 2016. “I wish to make it clear that I have been raising concerns in relation to the future of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea directly with Minister for Simon Harris, Minister for Mental Health, Jim Daly and HSE Chief Health Officer, Tony Canavan. “At my request, Minister Daly has confirmed that he will hold a meeting on 24th January regarding the Rosalie Unit involving HSE Management, all Oireachtas Public Representatives and family representatives. “I believe it is critical that we all work together in the interests of ensuring a positive outcome in relation to the Rosalie Unit and that is my intention which has been the focus of my work over the past number of months,” Senator Hopkins said. Senator Hopkins had raised serious concerns over the future of the unit with Chief Health Officer Tony Canavan and received this reply in November:

“There are currently fourteen residents at the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea. The intention is to provide care for the residents in the unit as long as this is in the interest of the individual residents. The unit is currently managed by the Mental Health Service in County Roscommon. The appropriateness of this arrangement needs to be examined again on the basis of the needs of the residents. The Rosalie Unit has been closed to new admissions since September 27th 2016. It is not proposed to reopen the unit to new admissions currently. “Capacity exists within the Creagh Suite in Ballinasloe to accommodate Psychiatry of Later Life Patients who have complex continuing care needs”. Senator Hopkins added that a previous meeting which took place with former Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Kathleen Lynch, sought to explore further development of the unit. “A number of public representatives including myself along with family representatives met with former Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Kathleen Lynch and senior HSE officials on 1st July 2015. We were informed at that meeting that

the Rosalie Unit would remain open and form part of service delivery into the future. Discussion also took place at that meeting on how the unit would be further developed. This involved potential additional specialism in dementia care. “My core questions are will this unit remain open in the long term? When will new residents be accepted? Are the HSE committed to developing the unit to best support the needs of our community? Will HSE management adhere to the outcomes of the meeting held between public representatives, former Minister Kathleen Lynch and senior HSE Officials?” she concluded.

Feighan welcomes road funding Winter may be playing havoc with Roscommon’s highways and byways but Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the recent announcement that more than €13.3 in funding will be made available for the county’s national primary and secondary roads in 2018. The allocation was made by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to Roscommon County Council. “These monies will go towards significant improvements and maintenance of national primary and secondary routes. “Part of this funding has been allocated to works on the N61 realignment just outside Roscommon town on the Boyle road and the planning stages of the N5 Ballaghaderreen-Scramogue upgrade”.

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Boyle Primary Care Centre welcome addition in North Roscommon – Feighan Senator Frank Feighan has said that next week’s opening of the new Boyle Primary Care Centre to the public is a welcome addition to health services in North Roscommon. “A special open day for the local community took place on Monday last for people to view the state-of-the-art facility. Staff also moved into the new health facility this week with a full service to begin next week.

“Boyle Primary Care Centre will provide health services to a population of approximately 9,000 people in the town and surrounding areas. “As I have said before, the Primary Care Centre is a very positive development for the town and the wider North Roscommon area. It will ensure that the local community has improved access to a greater range of health services on their

own doorstep and under the one roof,” he said. The centre, which is adjacent to the Plunkett Home, will provide modern facilities for a range of primary care services, delivered by a locally based multi-disciplinary Primary Care team. Senator Feighan added: “The Primary Care team will include public health nursing, occupational therapy and physiothera-

py. Other services will include speech and language therapy, psychology, counselling services and diabetes podiatry service. “Ophthalmology clinics, mental health clinics and other visiting services will use bookable rooms in this modern facility while dental services will also transfer from the health centre to upgraded facilities at the new facility.”

Senator Frank Feighan pictured outside Boyle Primary Care Centre which is due to open next week.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Must have already successfully completed one Healthcare/or related Component at Level 5 excl. Occupational 1st Aid. INFORMATION SESSION: See Healthcare piece to left of this section • Venue: Various depending on Component • Date: Various depending on Component • Time: Various depending on Component

COURSE LOCATIONS: Roscommon Town/Boyle COURSE TIMES: Roscommon Town (Mondays 10.00am-4.00pm); Boyle (Feb 10th, 17th, 24th & March 03rd, 24th 10.00am-4.30pm, thereafter Tuesday & Thursday 7.00-10.00pm) DURATION: 2 years COMPONENTS: All required for Major Award (120 Credits) QQI Level 5 COURSE CODE: 5M3782 (www.qqi.ie) MANDATORY: All new students to Healthcare with GRTEB under BTEI must attend Information Session regardless of what they have successfully completed in the past. Following information session students will be called to attend Interview and Enrolment: Roscommon Town Group - January 29th or 31st from 6.00pm onwards (students will be contacted in advance with an interview time). Boyle Group - January 31st or Feb 01st from 2.00pm onwards (students will be contacted in advance with an interview time).

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Albert Siggins (competition judge), Pat McDonald, John Devaney and Bernie Moran, Roscommon Credit Union with the Roscommon Credit Union Art Competition winners and runners-up, pictured were Amy Byrne (3rd place special category), Siofa Ní Hoisin (1st place 8-10 category), Shane Earley (1st place special category), Maria Fox (2nd place 8-10 category), Eadaoin Sweeney (3rd place 7 and under), Harry Waldron (3rd place 8-10 category), Gemma Reynolds (2nd place special category), Fergal Killian (1st place 7 and Under) and Katelyn Winston (2nd place 7 and Under). Picture: Andrew Fox

Albert Siggins (competition judge), Pat McDonald, Bernie Moran and John Devaney, Roscommon Credit Union pictured making a presentation to Shane and Margaret Earley. Shane won first place in the 2017 Roscommon Credit Union Art Competition (Special category) and first place at Regional Level and now will go on to the national finals. Picture: Andrew Fox

Credit Union winners! SPRING 2018 QQI LEVEL 5 & 6 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION & FIRST AID SCHEDULE ROSCOMMON TOWN VENUE

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Level 5 Communications Component Code: 5N0690 – 12 sessions

Wednesday 24th January 2018 10am to 1pm

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Level 5 Early Childhood Education and Play Component Code: 5N1773 – 11 nights

Thursday 25th January 2018 7pm-10pm

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VTOS & Adult Ed Centre Lanesboro Street

Level 5 Child Health and Wellbeing Component code: 5N1770 – 12 nights

Tuesday 23rd January 2018 7pm-10pm

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VTOS & Adult Ed Centre Lanesboro Street

Level 6 Child Development Component Code: 6N1942 – 12 nights

Tuesday 23rd January 2018 7pm-10pm

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Level 5 Occupational First Aid Component Code: 5N1207 – 3 Saturdays

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Roscommon Learning Link Elphin Street, Boyle

Level 6 Work Experience Component Code: 6N1946 – 12 nights

Wednesday 24th January 2018 7pm-10pm

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First Aid Response PHECC (Prehospital Emergency Care Council) – 3 Saturdays

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John Devaney, Roscommon Credit Union pictured making a presentation to Joe Fallon who was one of the cash winners of the Roscommon Credit Union Cash and Car Draw. Picture: Andrew Fox

Bernie Moran and John Devaney, Roscommon Credit Union pictured making a presentation to Shane Earley who won first place in the 2017 Roscommon Credit Union Art Competition (Special category) and first place at Regional Level and now will go on to the national finals. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon Credit Union Art Competition winners and runners-up pictured at Roscommon Credit Union (l-r) Aoibhínn Neary, Pat McDonald, Roscommon Credit Union, Kawany Alyce Marques De Bastes (1st 14-17 category), Lynda Lane (1st 18 and Over), Anna Corcoran (1st 11-13 category)Patrick Mulleady (2nd 18 and Over), Sarah Duggan (3rd 14-17 category) John Devaney, Roscommon Credit Union and Victoria Geraghty (2nd 11-13 category). Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pat McDonald, John Devaney and Bernie Moran, Roscommon Credit Union pictured presenting the keys of a new car to Eileen and Seamus Cox after they won the Roscommon Credit Union Car Draw. Picture: Andrew Fox

Places on the PHECC (Prehospital Emergency Care Council) Fist Aid Response Courses are limited to six per course and must be pre-booked by phoning Ann on 091 874586 or by emailing ann.mcnamara@gretb.ie. All courses will be run subject to demand. Screening may apply for certain courses All Level 5 components lead to the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009. All Level 6 components lead to the major award 6M2007 in ECCE. An information session will take place for new entrants to the Childcare courses on Thursday 18th January 2018 at 7.30pm in the VTOS Centre, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town. Existing GRETB childcare student must email ann.mcnamara@gretb.ie to indicate which components they plan to start this term. Course fees may be waived or reduced for disadvantaged adults. BTEI courses are free of charge to:- Those with less than /HDYLQJ &HUWL¿FDWH RU HTXLYDOHQW 0HGLFDO &DUG *3 &DUG +ROGHUV 5HFLSLHQWV RI FHUWDLQ PHDQV '63 SD\PHQWV

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Pictured at the Roscommon Credit Union were the winners of the Roscommon Credit Members December Car and Cash Draw, pictured back row (L-r): Pat McDonald, Roscommon Credit Union, John Casey, Michael Raftery, Martin Gunning and John Devaney, Roscommon Credit Union. Front row (L-r): Leah Bailey, Eileen McGreevy, Mary Mulry, Philomena Feeley (on behalf of Grace Feeley) and Bernie Moran, Roscommon Credit Union. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople ‘David’s a great ambassador for Roscommon!’ Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins hailed Operation Transformation leader David Cryan, saying the Tulsk native was “showing real leadership in his desire to make positive lifestyle changes for him and all of us”. Earlier this week, Senator Hopkins attended the launch of Moore Operation Transformation in Pádraig Pearses GAA Club and remarked that it was “great to see so many of our local communities in this region involved with the Operation Transformation programme on RTE”. Over 120 people attended Pádraig Pearses last Monday evening as Fine Gael Cllr John Dolan from Ballinahown launched Moore Operation Transformation. Cllr Dolan spoke passionately about the importance of keeping fit and healthy in light of his recent health struggle. Cllr Dolan suffered a very serious heart attack last July and emphasised the need for regular medical check-ups and the value of CPR training.

David weighs in on RTE show!  CIAN GLENNON

Operation Transformation 2018 aired for the first time on Tuesday evening and some of our readers may have recognised one of the leaders. Tulsk native David Cryan is a Community Sergeant in An Garda Siochána. He is based in Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin City Centre and is 38 years of age. David, who hails from Baslick, has represented Roscommon at minor level in football as well as his home club Tulsk and he previously told the Roscommon People that his weight difficulties began when he finished playing football a number of years ago. David lives with his wife Siobhán and their two children Dylan and Zoe in Lucan. Zoe was born prematurely at 24 weeks, weighing only 540 grams and suffers with a chronic lung disease and Siobhán is her full-time carer. David, who weighed in at 19 stone 5.5 pounds, was given advice by Dr Eddie Murphy on Tuesday’s show. The doctor advised him to find ways of managing stress as he is under a lot of pressure in his life and told him not just to lose weight for his family but to do it for David Cryan pictured with Operation Transformation presenter himself too. *Cian Glennon is on work experience with the Roscom- Kathryn Thomas following his announcement as a leader on the RTE show in January. mon People

Roscommon set for Operation Transformation walks! Events at three locations this Saturday Roscommon Sports Partnership and Sport Ireland have linked up with the Operation Transformation team to promote National Walk Day this Saturday (13th). Walks must start at 11 am, there is registration and warm-up first, so please make sure you land early. Roscommon walks will take place

in the following locations: Castlerea Community College with Operation Transformation Leader, Garda David Cryan. Registration is from 10 am, please come early as parking is restricted. Cameras from RTE will be in attendance. Pádraig Pearses GAA Club in Moore with the Moore Movers. Registration from 10.30 am with a special guest attending. St. Ronan’s Hall in Keadue, where registration will also take place from

10.30 am. Warms-up for each of these walks will take place from 10.50 am. Walks are free of charge and all ages and abilities are welcome on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This promises to be a perfect family event, so kick your New Year off the way you want to continue. Looking forward to seeing you there, lets show the nation how active Roscommon is!

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20 years on…Deirdre’s still a Super Slimmer!

Have you ever looked at photographs of yourself and all you could think was how big you looked in them? Now with photographic evidence and no way of getting away from it, reality strikes and you’re left with two options…sit there depressed while munching your way through a bag of sweets, vowing to start yet another diet tomorrow or…try something different! That’s exactly what Deirdre did when she joined her local Slimming World group in 1998. Nervous about stepping on the scales and having the truth revealed, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere put Deirdre at ease. Welcomed by a friendly consultant, Deirdre at once felt that this was going to be a different weight loss journey. Like lots of slimmers, Deirdre had tried to lose weight many times before by following numerous diets that were just not sustainable because she had always tired of restricting what she ate. But this was different; she could eat lots of filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish with no calorie counting or complicated menus, and in such a supportive environment too! Slimming World allowed Deirdre the freedom to lose weight while still eating generous portions and having daily treats without feeling guilty. In her first week, Deirdre lost 5lbs and the weight continued

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BEFORE: Deirdre attended her first Slimming World group meeting in 1998.

AFTER: Deirdre (pictured with Peter André) has maintained a weight loss of 3 stone and 4lbs over the past twenty years and is now a Slimming World consultant, running her own classes in Castlerea and Strokestown.

to fall off. She loved the support from her consultant and listening to the experiences of her fellow members. Deirdre knew that this was a lifestyle choice she could commit to long-term. And now, 3 stone and 4Ibs lighter, with an eating plan that’s fun, easy to follow and can be incorporated hassle-free into daily family life, Deirdre has completed her training as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s leading slimming club, and runs her slimming groups in Castlerea and Strokestown 52 weeks of the year. “I never dreamed that I would

end up helping other people to lose weight. This job is so very special. It’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me so that I can give my members the support they need to lose weight. Watching someone change from having no confidence, being embarrassed about their size and wearing shapeless clothes into someone who looks and feels great, brings its own rewards on a daily basis”. For more information on the wonder of Slimming World contact Deirdre on 087-234 8363.

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WEDNESDAY ROSCOMMON Gleeson’s Townhouse and Restaurant Wednesday 9.30am Telephone: Tracy King 086 3891600

THURSDAY ROSCOMMON Hannon’s Hotel Thursday 9.30am 5.30pm & 7.30pm Telephone: Tracy Conlon 087 6567059

THURSDAY BOYLE The Spool Factory, Patrick Street Thursday 5.30pm and 7.30pm Telephone: Tracy 086 3891600

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Cemetery Improvement and Maintenance Scheme 2018 Roscommon County Council will consider applications from voluntary groups who are prepared to carry out improvements and maintenance works on cemeteries in their locality. The work, which will qualify for grant aid will include: Boundary Improvements; Repairs to path ways and Control of grass and weeds (Purchase of Equipment). All work must be carried out in accordance with guidelines published by the Office of Public Works. Further details and application forms may be obtained from Roscommon County Council Roads and Transportation Department at the address below or email roads@roscommoncoco.ie Forms are also available to download from Roscommon County Council’s website: www.roscommoncoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed forms: Friday 23rd February 2018 Eugene Dwyer S.E. Head of Roads and Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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County winners set for BYE regional ﬁnals Local Enterprise Office, Roscommon has wished the three winners of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur for Co. Roscommon the very best of luck as they prepare to battle it out with the best Connacht has to offer in the regional finals which takes place next Wednesday (17th) in Galway. Scott Hunter who owns NCLS Crane and Lifting Services Ltd, which is based in Scramogue was crowned as Roscommon’s Best Young Entrepreneur last month and presented with a cheque for €15,000. Tarmonbarry based company, NB Studio, run by Nick Barker, was the winner in the Best Start-Up Business category for businesses up to 18 months trading. Peter Kilmartin was the winner of the best business idea category for ‘pre-trading’ companies for his Spicy Dog Media Company, which produces creative visual content for businesses on social media platforms.

Pictured is Scott Hunter (NCLS), overall county winner and winner of the Best Young Entrepreneur ‘Best Established Business’ category.

The HSE has called on mental health service users, family members and staff to attend public meetings at the Abbey Hotel this month to discuss the use of funds which were recently made available to services in the county. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, January 17th and Thursday, 18th and it is hoped that those who have used or are currently using mental health services in Co. Roscommon, users’ family members and supporters as well as mental health service providers and staff will be in attendance to share their views and opinions. Meeting times at the Abbey Hotel are as follows: People using/have used mental health services: Wednesday, January 17th from 3 pm to 4 pm. Family members/Supporters of mental health users: Wednesday, January 17th from 6 pm to 7.30 pm. Mental health service providers and staff: Thursday, January 18th from 2 to 3.30 pm. For further information please contact Francis Walsh on 087-9213124.

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A person whose application for local authority housing has been approved by the local authority. Tenants or tenant purchasers of local authority dwellings who wishes to build a house for his/her own use and return his/her present house to the local authority. A tenant for more than one year of a house provided by a voluntary body under the Rental Subsidy Scheme & Capital Advance Leasing Facility Scheme who wishes to buy a private house and return his/her present house to the voluntary body. A member of a co-operative or non-profit housing group of which at least 75% of the members are either tenant/tenant purchasers or persons whose applications for local authority housing have been approved by the local authority. A person availing of a group or shared ownership project sponsored by a local authority or a building co-operative. Single Income Household – applicants whose gross household income in the previous tax year multiplied by 2.5 is €100,000 or less. Two Income Household – applicants whose gross income of principal (greater) earner in the previous tax year multiplied by 2.5 plus the gross income of the subsidiary (lesser) earner in the last income year is €100,000 or less.

Pictured is Peter Kilmartin (Spicy Dog Media) who was the Co. Roscommon winner of the Best Young Entrepreneur ‘Best Business Idea’ category.

Services at Roscommon Women’s Network Castlerea Parent and Toddler Group continues to meet every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm in the Roscommon Women’s Network at the Old Mill, Castlerea. Come along with your toddler and join the fun. Cost is €3 per child. A Citizen Information Service is available in Roscommon Women’s Network on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. RWN is currently recruiting new volunteers to work one afternoon a week in the charity shop. For further information about services at RWN please contact 0949621690.

Applications will not be considered from persons who now or previously owned their own house or site, save in exceptional circumstances. Further particulars including application forms are available from: The Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. F42 VR98 Tel (090) 6637100. E-mail Address: housing@roscommoncoco.ie Or on the web at www.roscommoncoco.ie Applications should be submitted before 4.00pm on Thursday, 15th February 2018. Derek Caldbeck, A/Head of Finance & Housing

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P lanning your Wedding Day

Get me to the church on time!  MIRIAM KERINS

If you’re a punctually challenged individual, i.e. are never on time for an appointment, it’s likely you’ll be one of those brides who’ll arrive ‘fashionably’ late at their wedding venue. Now, while you may think this is traditional, and indeed a kind of cute way to keep your groom on tenterhooks…worrying ‘will she, won’t she’ turn up; to be honest, many, including your guests will possibly think it’s quite tardy and disrespectful. Perhaps that’s why a vicar in the UK is now reduced to offering brides a little £100 cash bonus incentive (€113) if they turn up on time. Now while it could be construed as being a bit of a disgrace that someone, i.e. a fully functioning and intelligent adult, has to be paid to show some basic manners, and those who need to be incentivised to turn up on time to celebrate what is one of the most important days of their lives should be ashamed of themselves; I think this vicar’s ploy could prove to be a wedding day winner. You see, quite simply, there are many reasons why a bride (or groom) should get themselves to the church/venue on time…here are just a few. When you’re late you’re not just letting your beloved panic and sweat, agonising if you’ve now got cold feet, you’re also delaying the wedding singer, the organist, the celebrant, the altar servers, the wedding planner (if you’re lucky enough to have one), the coach and car drivers, and of course your guests, some of whom

may have already travelled for hours, at considerable expense, to help you celebrate this happy day. In addition, if you’re being married at a venue where multiple weddings take place, say a registry office, you’re shockingly delaying and disrupting other couples who’re waiting in line to tie the knot and that’s just contemptible because you’re ruining their big day. Now of course there may be several reasons why you’re late for your own wedding; I mean you could have suffered a disastrous wardrobe malfunction or your dad could have accidentally dropped his false teeth down the loo and a quick call to an emergency plumber is required. Your wedding car driver could have taken a wrong turn up a one-way street leading you into rush hour traffic; or your flower girl may have developed a sick tummy, etc., etc., etc. All innocent, all forgivable, and possibly all unavoidable. So remember brides and grooms, if you’re getting married this year, we wish you every happiness possible. However, if you’re planning to choose to turn up late for the ceremony, we wish you every bit of luck possible because being a tardy, sloppy time-keeper could mean you’re sending out some pretty prickly signals that you’re going to be an inconsiderate, awkward, rude and disrespectful life partner who places their own needs above respecting the needs of others…and that’s something that could seriously and negatively impact your future relationship with your husband/wife and with those closest to both of you.

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P lanning your Wedding Day Wedding Cakes at Molloys Bakery “Our philosophy when it comes to wedding cakes is that the cake blends in rather than sticks out at your wedding. The Bride & Groom should be the main focus of the day.

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Contact Molloy’s Bakery for expert, friendly advice on your wedding cake! Here at Molloy’s Bakery we like to meet with all our brides and grooms to be and discuss their upcoming wedding to gain a better understanding of their requirements when ordering a wedding cake. During the complimentary consultation we discuss dress colours, wedding theme, flowers, venue, etc. before we mutually agree on a wedding cake design. Samples of wedding cake flavours are available to order for couples to taste in the comfort of your own home. We have found that our threetier square cake is the most popular, serving up to approx. 250 people. We also offer an additional cake that is the same flavour as the wedding cake as back up. As the design of your cake is very personal we suggest couples bring to their consultation a number of things to give us a good idea of their style such as a picture of the dress, flowers they expect to use, location of reception and any images of cakes they have already seen and liked. After that, rest assured we will create the cake you want, deliver and stage it at your reception

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P lanning your Wedding Day Wedding Showcase at the Abbey Hotel! Giveaways in store at Wedding extravaganza Don’t miss the Abbey Hotel Wedding Showcase extravaganza on Sunday, January 21st from 2 – 5 pm with 10% off all new wedding bookings on the day. There are lots of treats in store in our complimentary ‘Brides to Be’ pamper zone where ladies can avail of complimentary mini-makeovers and glamorous hair up styles. Terms and conditions apply. You must register your details on the day to be in with a chance to win the following in our draw. Giveaways include: A stunning wedding dress from Lamelia Bridal Bou-

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Amazing giveaways at Shearwater’s Annual Wedding Showcase! Event takes place this Saturday and Sunday The Shearwater Hotel is a beautiful four-star hotel located off M6 exit 14 in Ballinasloe Co Galway. Situated beside the Marina, Shearwater Hotel is the perfect choice for weddings, civil ceremonies or a romantic weekend getaway! The hotel is ideal for weddings guests travelling long distance as it is a centrally located meeting point. From the moment,

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choice of centrepieces and much more. When you choose to have your wedding reception at Shearwater Hotel, they will ensure your wedding day is unique and special. All packages are flexible and can be adjusted to suit your personal tastes and budget Why not see for yourself and visit their Annual intimate showcase this weekend 13th and 14th of January from 12 – 5 pm, meet the wedding team, including Head Chef Gary Murphy, taste his food and experience his unwavering enthusiasm to meet each couple’s needs. Enjoy a full show around of the hotel and walk away fully informed on all questions you may have as to how to plan and budget for your wedding. Don’t miss this amazing event. To make a booking call our wedding co-ordinator Noel Fahy on 0909630400 or check us out on Facebook.

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Arts Centre ‘Looking Deadly’ for 2018! Roscommon Arts Centre is delighted to launch the 2018 theatre season with the hilarious ‘Looking Deadly’ on Friday, January 19th at 8 pm. Written and performed by Niamh McGrath and Keith Singleton and directed by Amy

Conroy, Looking Deadly tells the story of two small town funeral directors competing for business over the course of a three day Wake. Our heroes are rooted in tradition and caring for those left behind, while their rivals

run a franchise and all who stand in their way, out of business. Experience the many traditions and meet numerous poignant and hilarious characters present over the course of an Irish Wake, while giving a surprising insight into

the sometimes mysterious world of the funeral director. Looking Deadly was written and first performed at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2016 as part of the Show in a Bag initiative run by Fishamble: The New Play Company and

Difference and Repetition at the Arts Centre Roscommon Arts Centre in partnership with Roscommon Arts Office presents ‘Difference & Repetition’, an exhibition by Brothers of Charity, Roscommon with artists Karl Burke and Padraig Cunningham which opens at Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday, January 19th at 6 pm. Difference and Repetition is the second installment in a series of workshops designed and implemented by the artists with Roscommon based Brothers of Charity groups. The workshops covered a range of artistic practices including sound/music,

drawing and painting, collage, clay modeling, performance and video with the guidance of the lead artists. A number of these workshops took place in the theatre space at Roscommon Arts Centre. The theatre stage allowed the participants to move between being a performer to taking a seat as an audience member. A large, slightly raised platform or stage will be positioned in the gallery referring to the contact between performer and audience, viewer and artist. A number of microphones will be positioned directly on the surface so that the stage will come alive with sound.

Supported by Roscommon County Council Arts Office in partnership with Roscommon Arts Centre, this project is aimed at developing partnerships between artists and wider Roscommon communities while also encouraging learning in new media for the participants. For further information contact: linda@ lindashevlin.com (Visual Art Curator, Roscommon Arts Centre/Roscommon Arts Office). This exhibition will continue at Roscommon Arts Centre until March 23rd. All are welcome to visit the exhibition.

the Irish Theatre Institute. Since then, it has toured extensively across the island of Ireland to full houses and standing ovations. Don’t miss Looking Deadly at Roscommon Arts Centre for an evening of laughter,

tears and two mindblowing performances that will leave you wondering if there really were only two actors on stage! Tickets available now from box office on 090-6625824/www. roscommonartscentre.ie.

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Ceoláras Coleman fundraising concert The Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen, Co. Sligo will host its annual fundraising concert on Saturday, January 20th at 8.30 pm and what a line-up of acts there are in store this year. Last year was a complete sell out and there is no doubt that this year will be the same. The night will be opened by

Ceoltóirí Coleman consisting of Junior Davey, PJ Hernon, Michael Hurley, John Dwyer, Fiona Doherty, Cliodhna Henry and Niamh McGloin and a spectacular dance exhibition by Laura Ganley. There is an outstanding lineup of acts with a variety of well-renowned musicians

including Carmel Gunning, Oisin MacDiarmada, Daithí Gormley and Samantha Harvey, and also John and Joanne Devanney. This show will sell out quickly so book your tickets now on 071-9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com. Tickets €12.

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ICA celebrate Nollaig na mBán Roscommon town and Violet Hill ICA celebrated Nollaig na mBán with a meal in Gleeson’s Restaurant, Roscommon town. All ICA members are wished a Happy New Year and are encouraged to enter upcoming competitions. A big thank you is extended to Monica Weir and Marian Kelly for organising the outing.

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We’re suffering from happy holiday hangover syndrome! Adrian Diggins, Albert Madden and Liam Diggins at a Tractor Run in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin in Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon on St. Stephen’s Day. Pic: Mick McCormack

Underwater Search and Recovery collections The Roscommon Underwater Search and Recovery Unit will hold their annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday, 20th and Sunday, 21st. All monies collected will go towards the maintenance of the unit. We would like to thank you all for your generous support in the past and hope that you will be able to support this collection. Next week’s collections will take place at churches throughout north and west Roscommon.

Hospice Ecumenical Service Mayo Roscommon Hospice Ecumenical Service, in conjunction with the ‘Let Love Shine A Light’ appeal will take place in St. Johns Rest and Care Centre, Knock on Sunday, January 21st at 3.45 pm. All those for whom lights were sponsored will be prayed for at the service. Refreshments served. All are welcome.

SPCA church gate collections Roscommon SPCA will hold church gate collections at Carniska, Kiltrustan and Strokestown Churches this Saturday (13th) and Sunday (14th). Your support is greatly appreciated and all monies raised goes directly to animal welfare in the county.

Mass for Healing in Curraghboy A special Mass for Healing will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Friday, January 19th commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr Michael King. Confessions will be available from 7 pm prior to Holy Mass and individual blessings for healing will take place after Mass. All are most welcome. Contact: 0864054489 for more information.

Castlecoote Tidy Towns say thanks The Castlecoote Tidy Towns committee has offered its thanks to all those who supported the group over the Christmas period. A special thanks in particular to the FÁS workers for their efforts with the Christmas lights, they shone brightly throughout the holidays. Three hampers were raffled for Christmas, congratulations to all the winners: Bridie Raftery (Castlecoote Stores), Donata Maria Leyden Roberto (Castlecoote Lodge), Orla Leyden (PJ’s) while second prize in PJ’s went to Ciara Kelly and third went to Jackie Carty. Thanks to all who supported the raffles and Tidy Towns wishes everyone a very Happy New Year.

Service of Introduction at St. Coman’s There will be a ‘Service of Introduction’ at St. Coman’s Church of Ireland this Sunday (14th) at 11 am for Lay-Pastor Edward Smith. The service will be led by Bishop Ferran Glenfield.

Health and well-being talk at Ardcarne Ardcarne Garden Centre will host a Health and Well-being talk on Saturday, January 20th from 11 am to 12 Noon with qualified nutritionist, Áine McDermott. This is an opportunity for attendees to discover the best health foods, herbs, fruit and vegetables and how they affect well-being. There will also be information about food intolerances and the also affect well-being. There will be recipes, a free draw and samples of smoothies on the day. Booking is essential, please call 071-9667091.

Earlier this year, hubby and myself decided to spend New Year’s Eve abroad…well I decided, hubby, bless him, finds life’s easier if he just goes along with my little plans and schemes. And, once I’d worn him down, I found myself chatting with what must be one of the most patient women in County Roscommon, Anita in East West Travel, who expertly booked us on a holiday in South Tenerife’s resort of Los Cristianos. As usual, I’d already done my research and decided that the year round sunshine of South Tenerife would give us the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind, something I personally needed having just hosted a very busy but wonderful Christmas for our entire family where Santa visited our home for the first time since we’d arrived in Roscommon. I also decided that the more grown-up and sophisticated resort of Los Cristianos would suit our personal needs for a quiet, get-away-from-it-all break; and I was correct! For readers who may be forward planning a bit of winter sun, rest and relaxation I cannot recommend Los Cristianos highly enough; especially if you plan to visit in December/January for its glorious weather, its abundance of restaurants, shops, markets, bars, and of course its array of family focused activities, such as the spectacular fireworks display on New Year’s Eve and the flamboyant Los Reyes Magos (the three kings) who paraded across every

town in Tenerife kicking off what was a magical night of entertainment to celebrate Spain’s Christmas Day which occurs on 6th January. Now while there are a multitude of family/couple focused day trips on offer to water parks, theme parks and so-called zoos etc., the problem I have with these attractions is the fact that animals are held in captivity and then forced to perform against their will in the name of entertaining unsuspecting and naïve tourists. You see, as someone who doesn’t agree with using animals for our entertainment purposes I will always steer clear of such ‘attractions,’ however, everyone to their own and all that. We did go quad biking two thirds the way up Mount Teide’s spectacular 3,718-metre summit, which is said to be the highest

point in Spain, attracting approximately three million tourists each year. And, despite the fact there were rumours as recent as last November that Mount Teide’s volcano could be about to erupt at any time given a series of 22 earthquakes had hit the little village of Vilaflor, we still decided to don our helmets, jump on our quads and give it a go. It was expensive but it was fab; and, for all the world, felt like we’d just landed on Mars. Be warned folks, this trip is not for the faint hearted or for anyone who may have mobility issues. We also booked ourselves on other sight-seeing tours and shopping trips; all of which we thoroughly enjoyed and we went out on an educational, controlled, sensitive and totally humane whale watching boat trip with an amazing guide. I was so

moved by these innocent, stunning and spell-binding creatures (who are constantly under threat from abusive humans), I cried like a baby as I realised our need to protect them has never been greater. All in all, we arrived home from our New Year break exhausted but happy (even if we’re now both suffering the effects of the holiday hangover due to excessive eating and drinking). So, if you’re thinking of heading off to the sun next Christmas/New Year, seize the opportunity and start planning it now. A big thanks goes to the extremely well organised and always efficient Anita for her professionalism. For me, peace of mind is priceless when booking a holiday, that’s why I’ll always choose my local travel agent.

Get ready for the ‘against-all-odds’ freak fest extravaganza! Not sure about you folks but I’m looking forward to TV3’s or should I say Virgin Media Television’s, (given last week’s announced re-branding initiative) Ireland’s Got Talent reality show; one of the new additions to the station’s 2018 roster. Now a biggie for me is the fact my aul pal the fab Louis Walsh is part of the judging panel, (love Louis), as well as the drop-dead gorgeous diva that is Michelle Visage…OMG readers, give me a second

while I just…Aaaaggghhh! Ms Visage may describe herself as “a drag queen” but she’s not a man, nor is she transgender, in fact she’s a 100 per cent cis-gender woman. Confused? Don’t be, the phrase simply relates to those whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex…but it sounds very exotic doesn’t it. Anyhow, the show starts on Saturday, February 3rd, and it’s bound to be a freak

fest of ‘against all odds’ sob stories, egged on by the initial bloodthirsty hissing and booing studio audience who’ll suddenly morph into lighter waving drunks on a hen/ stag beano while some eejit humiliates themselves live on stage. Oooh I’ll be glued to me telly. Seriously, the only low point for me will be the boring, robotic and perfect cure for insomnia, Lucy Kennedy, who’s hosting the show.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION In the call of Samuel and the first Apostles, today’s Readings shed light on our own calling to be followers of Christ. Notice in the Gospel today that John’s disciples are prepared to hear God’s call. They are already looking for the Messiah, so they trust in John’s word and follow when he points out the Lamb of God walking by. Samuel is also waiting on the Lord - sleeping near the Ark of the Covenant where God’s glory dwells, taking instruction from Eli, the high priest. Samuel listened to God’s word and the Lord was with him. And Samuel, through his word, turned all Israel to the Lord (see 1 Samuel 3:21; 7:2-3). The disciples too, heard and followed - words we hear repeatedly in today’s Gospel. They stayed with the Lord and by their testimony brought others to the Lord. These scenes from salvation history should give us strength to embrace God’s will and to follow His call in our lives. God is constantly calling to each of us - personally, by name (see Isaiah 43:1; John 10:3). He wants us to seek Him in love, to long for His word (see Wisdom 6:11-12). We must desire always, as the apostles did, to stay where the Lord stays, to constantly seek His face (see Psalm 42:2). For we are not our own, but belong to the Lord, as Paul says in today’s Epistle. We must have ears open to obedience, and write His word within our hearts. We must trust in the Lord’s promise that if we come to Him in faith, He will abide with us (see John 15:14; 14:21-23), and raise us by His power. And we must reflect in our lives the love He has shown us, so that others too may find the Messiah. As we renew our vows of discipleship in this Eucharist, let us approach the altar singing the new song of today’s Psalm: “Behold I come . . . to do your will O God”. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Club v County as GAA problems worsen It’s the first real Monday of 2018, last Monday being New Year’s Day and a Bank Holiday, and, judging by a lot of recent newspaper articles, the organisation that is probably the most important one in the country, the GAA, seems to be facing into what can only be described as a challenging period. The biggest problem is the manner in which inter-county teams have pretty much taken over, to the detriment of the local club scene. There is a definite unease amongst the clubs, who are having to do without their star players for long periods of the year, while those players are, effectively, controlled by their county managers. The end result is a club structure which seems to be unhappy with the overall fixture setup. The problem is now so serious that one article I read in a national newspaper this week suggested that county players, as with rugby players who get picked by the provinces, automatically give up their club allegiance and only resume their club careers when

their inter-county careers are over. It’s a fairly dramatic solution, but at least club managers would know exactly where they stand and applications for postponements, because a club was missing their county men, would be a thing of the past. Now I am well aware that it must be a nightmare to organise the many GAA club fixtures that take place week in, week out, all over the country, but whatever else happens it should always be remembered that the local club is the foundation on which the national organisation is built on. Sticking with the county scene (and indeed some clubs as well), the level of commitment demanded has often been a source of wonder to many people, and a recent interview by Tipperary All-Ireland winner, Kieran Bergin - in which he says he would never have taken up hurling if he knew exactly what ha was letting himself in for - gives a unique insight into the sacrifices of an inter-county player. He says he was literally owned by the county

management, and that his social life was put on hold for all the years he was on the county panel, and, while obviously he could have walked away, he now finds it hard to understand how so many young lads give up everything to try for success as an inter-county player. I have often said that that a couple of pints a week or so before any match won’t do any harm at all, and that total abstinence, which is demanded by a lot of county and even club managers, is totally ridiculous. Bergin also questions why the lad, who gets the number 30 to 34 jersey, which means he’s not really involved on match day but still is expected to train flat out with the county team, can’t be released to play all his club games, which seems reasonable enough to me. This is something that has been causing concern for some time, and I know I won’t come up with the answers but the club versus county problem seems to be coming to a head.

Joe foresees a payper-view future Staying with the GAA, and Joe Brolly is definitely one of those unique types of people that are either loved or hated, with me coming down on the ‘love’ side. As we look at the problems that the organisation is facing he is very concerned with the commercialisation of the GAA brand, and he feels that big companies like AIB and Sky Sports are effectively taking over the GAA. He foresees the day that there will be no free broadcasting of our national games, that it will all be payper-view with Sky in full control. He also says the day will come when the AllIreland finals will take place in ‘Sky Park’, and he fears that the whole package will be priced out

of the ordinary person’s reach. The GAA was founded on the principle of volunteerism and amateurism, and without the unpaid lads who line the pitches, put up and take down the flags and nets, make sure the dressing rooms are clean and the water is turned on for the showers, it would be a very different organisation. But even though

it will never be admitted, nowadays there are loads of GAA members, from coaches to managers and trainers and most certainly top players, who are benefitting financially from their involvement with the game. The question has to be asked as to how long the unpaid volunteers will continue to give of their time and effort. I am not against any-

one getting paid for the considerable demands they put on themselves and their families but I think it’s high time it was all out in the open to let the public know exactly what is going on. I am also aware that some managers only get legitimate expenses, but a bit of transparency would clear up a lot of loose talk. A few years ago it was said a certain county manager was on €100,000 a year with a company car thrown in, which was almost certainly not true, but the problem is that no one can be sure. Anyway, I believe that Joe Brolly and Colm O’Rourke care enough about the game they played so well that they will continue their fight against its commercialisation and ensure the GAA keeps its place as the heartbeat of our local communities.

‘Micko’ made for great TV It’s now Tuesday afternoon and even though it was never meant to happen, it looks as if this column is going to be nearly all about the GAA because, in tandem with hundreds of thousands of viewers last night, I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary ‘Micko’, about legendary Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, which was shown on RTE and which captured the essence of O’Dwyer the footballing man. As much as was possible, it showed how much the GAA meant to the Kerryman, which, was effectively everything. But for me, the most telling thing about it all was that at the end of an unparallelled career, the last team he managed, at the age of 79, was the local U-14 side, who he was proud to inform us won the Division 5 league. I think that tells us all we need to know, not only about the great Micko, but also about what the GAA, in it’s purest form, means to the ordinary, everyday people of Ireland. Well done RTE, It was an hour of absolutely riveting television and let’s hope we see more of this type of interesting documentary.

Get yourself to Vinegar Bill’s next gig! Finally, for this week, on Saturday night, I headed to a jam-packed PJ’s in Castlecoote, to see and hear for myself what all the excitement was and is about Vinegar Bill, and I have to say I wasn’t disappointed. Vinegar Bill are, I suppose, a type of folk group, and they went down a treat with the huge crowd. If you see them advertised any time soon, make sure you go and see them, but be warned, go early, their big following will be there already! Till next week, Bye for now!

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Roscommon University Hospital award for driving workplace health Roscommon University Hospital was celebrated by the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) for leading the way in heart health at the charity’s annual Healthy Eating and Active@Work Awards supported by the HSE, which benefits 50,000 employees around Ireland each year. A pioneer in the field of workplace health, the Irish Heart Foundation has been boosting the heart health of almost half a million employees in more than 400 companies nationwide for over 20 years through its annual workplace awards, the charity’s flagship health programme which recognises efforts to improve healthy eating practices and physical activity among staff across the country. According to the national charity fighting heart disease and stroke, there are real bottom line benefits to workplace health promotion that provide wins for both the employer and the employee in terms of reduced absenteeism, increased productivity and improved employee morale. Workplaces can apply for Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in both awards. An example of Gold Healthy Eating Award criteria is that fish is offered at least 50% of the week on the hot/cold menu, and an example of Gold Active@ Work Award criteria is that a company develops a workplace policy encouraging physical activity. This year, the catering department at Roscommon University Hospital

Pictured are Prof. Donal O’Shea, Clinical Lead for Obesity, HSE; Patricia Hughes and Patricia Rogers, Roscommon University Hospital who achieved the Silver Healthy Eating Award, and Tim Collins, CEO, Irish Heart Foundation.

was presented with a Silver Healthy Eating Award by the Irish Heart Foundation for its ongoing commitment to providing and promoting healthy meal options. Presenting the awards, Tim Collins, CEO of the Irish Heart Foundation, said: “The Irish Heart Foundation leads the fight to save lives and make life better for those suffering from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80% of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable through lifestyle change. “The workplace is an ideal setting for health promotion and the promo-

tion of physical activity as a positive health behaviour. Our workplace programme has been the flagship of our health promotion initiatives for two decades and it’s very heartening to see so many companies across the country receiving our Healthy Eating and Active@Work Awards and contributing greatly to the effort”. Research shows that sitting for prolonged periods is associated with increased risk for heart disease and stroke, even if individuals are regularly physically active, while one third of premature heart disease has been as-

sociated with poor diets alone. According to the Irish Heart Foundation, increased physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 20% to 35% and it can prevent and lower blood pressure, reduce stress and help improve mood. Furthermore, an active work force can boost productivity by 4-15%, absenteeism can reduce by up to 20% and workplace injuries can reduce by up to 25%. Professor Donal O’Shea, Clinical Lead for Obesity with the HSE, said: “Initiatives like the Irish Heart Foundation’s workplace

healthy eating and active at work awards are crucial to creating a healthier environment for adults in Ireland and making it easier to be at a healthy weight. We are all too well aware that physical inactivity and unhealthy eating are now the biggest drivers of illness in the developed world and underpin the doubling of obesity rates in Ireland over the last 30 years”. To get support from the Irish Heart Foundation in setting up your own workplace wellness programme for 2018, email Enda Campbell at ecampbell@irishheart.ie or call 01-6685001.

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Local Improvement Scheme deadline looms Cllr Ivan Connaughton has called on interested parties to submit applications to Roscommon County Council by January 31st for construction or improvements to non-public roads that: provide access to at least two parcels of land, are owned or occupied by different persons engaged in separate agricultural activities, provide access for the harvesting of turf on a non-commercial basis for two or more persons or are roadways deemed to be used by the public in the opinion of Roscommon County Council. Cllr Connaughton said: “This

scheme is primarily for access to agricultural activities and a grant of between 80-90% is available to successful applications. All property owners who would benefit from such a scheme must sign the application and overall it’s very straight forward. “Following on from my proposal at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council, I received unanimous support to open up applications for Local Improvement Schemes in 2018 and following years. In 2017, two allocations were received by Roscommon County Council, with a previous LIS list dat-

ing back to 2012 being used. I deemed this unfair and thankfully opening up applications will allow new schemes to apply and have a chance of being successful when more allocations come from Minister Ring’s department. “While the allocations in the last quarter of 2017 are to be welcomed, the timing was not ideal. The timeframe to carry out the works before year end together with the poor weather conditions will result in the life span of the works carried out being substantially reduced. “I have a notice of motion put

forward for our January meeting seeking the department to make allocations for 2018 in the coming months to allow successful schemes carry out the construction or improvement works on their road during the summer months. I will be seeking support for my motion from my fellow councillors. “Anyone seeking further information on the scheme or an application form can contact me on 090-6663700 or email info@ ivanconnaughton.com. Alternatively, you can contact your local councillor who will have the information,” he concluded.

Fodder crisis and exports on ICMSA to-do list Speaking at the start of the New Year, the new President of ICMSA has identified what he described as the “the first two on Irish farming’s 2018 ‘To-Do’ list”, the range of short and long-term questions that Pat McCormack said would “have to be faced and dealt with quickly and correctly”. Mr McCormack, who became the youngest ever President of the organisation when he was elected without contest before Christmas, focussed first on the looming fodder shortage threatening many farms throughout the country. “Additional fodder will be needed in certain areas and we’ll be looking for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine to

provide support for the transportation and purchase of this fodder. “We also see a link to the question of live exports; the calving season is only weeks away and with over 1.5 million calves being born between now and the end of May, it is essential that the shipping issue is resolved in advance of the calving season and that we have adequate capacity to get to our markets. Any threat to that trade – coming on top of a fodder crisis – really compounds an already bad situation and pushes already stressed farms to the edge. “These would be the two issues that ICMSA would want to see Minister Creed getting to grips with immediately,” said the new President.

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On the long-term issues, Mr McCormack said that the Brexit situation remains a major threat to the Irish Agri-food sector and the conclusion of a satisfactory deal on this matter is by no means assured. He was adamant that given the nature and size of the threat to our beef sector presented by Mercosur that Ireland had no alternative but to block it “without any apology to anyone”. On the CAP Post 2020, he said that ICMSA would insist that Ireland held out for “at least the maintenance of the current budget for CAP” with support for family farms to be the bedrock of CAP going forward. In relation to product prices, he said that volatility remains the key con-

cern with family farms particularly exposed. He committed ICMSA to a continuous lobbying effort aimed at securing taxation measures in Budget 2019 to support farmers during periods of price volatility and the incorporation into CAP of the Voluntary Milk Supply Reduction Scheme proposed by ICMSA in late 2016 and which he credited with stabilising supply and turning the market around after the milk price collapse of 2015. “There is no shortage of issues on which our members have strong and reasonable positions and I will be articulating their concerns: climate change, implementation of the nitrate regulations, payments and inspections are always core concerns in farming

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and rural communities and I will endeavour to come forward with positive and reasonable solutions while in no way lessening the commitment to defending the interests of the family farms that are ICMSA’s core membership and the economic backbone of rural Ireland,” Mr McCormack concluded.

Minister needs to act now on fodder crisis –Fitzmaurice Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is calling on Minister Creed to act immediately in helping farmers through the fodder crisis. “Since the round table talks with the farming organisations at the beginning of December no progress on delivering an aid package for transport or a meal voucher has been made. Currently it would appear the Minister is hoping the issue will resolve itself or maybe he is still of the opinion that there isn’t a fodder crisis in the west and northwest. “What the Minister needs to do now is implement a transport subsidy for bales whether that is hay, silage or straw. This would help reduce the cost of fodder arriving in western areas which is at an all time high. This subsidy which could be paid through the Co-ops or recognised

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supplies in southern areas especially silage. This is why a transport subsidy can help deliver reasonably priced fodder to hard pressed farmers in western areas. However, I would also hope that those with excess fodder would show solidarity and not take advantage of their fellow farmers with unreasonable price hikes,” he concluded.

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Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer to the market a four-bedroomed luxury detached residence for sale by private treaty. The property comes with a large garden, and is located in the centre of Athleague Village, Co. Roscommon. For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.

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New to the market at Curraghboy Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer, new to the market, a period two-storey old farmhouse residence on a 0.5 acre site at Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Viewing is strongly advised, offers in the Region of €110,000. For further details please contact the office on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.

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Hughes & Co offer attractive townhouse At Abbey Street, Roscommon town, Hughes & Company are offering for sale an attractive five-bedroomed townhouse with a large private yard and rear entrance. The property would be suitable for further development subject to planning permission being granted. Viewing is a must, contact Pat on 090-6627003 for further information or to make an appointment to view.

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer a charming three-bedroomed detached residence for sale by private treaty at Fartown, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. Viewing is highly recommended. Open to realistic offers. For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net.

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY TREANPARK, GLINSK, CO. GALWAY C.40 acres of mixed quality land for sale at Treanpark, Glinsk, Co. Galway Price on application

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This week, Oates Auctioneers are offering seven sites with full planning permission for sale in a prime location at Woodville View, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. For more information please contact the office on 0906627878 or email info@oates.ie.

Oates offer exceptional three-storey residence Oates Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the to the market this exceptional three-storey residence situated on an elevated site with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Including energy efficient timber frame construction, this impressive residence is built to the highest standards, with no expense spared. Accommodation includes: entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, office, four large bedrooms (all ensuite). The third floor consists of three large rooms suitable for a variety of uses. Outside large out offices incorporates gym, garage and snooker room, together with manicured lawns accessed via electric entrance gates. This residence is located beside Fourmilehouse

FOR SALE 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE ON C. 1 ACRES OF AWARD WINNING GARDENS

DERRANE, CO. ROSCOMMON This unique 3 bedroom property is located 2 miles from Roscommon Town in a sought after residential area. The house comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room utility along with 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is well presented with a dual central heating system and tastefully decorated throughout. The grounds extend 1 acre and the gardens are majestic. The property has won various national awards, and comprised numerous individual walks and gardens together with traditional out houses. It is seldom that a property of this calibre comes to the market and the auctioneer invites viewings C. 43 ACRES

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Quality 4 bedroom detached residence offering beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, located in the scenic village of Castlecoote, 4 miles from Roscommon town. This superior residence comprises of large open plan reception hallway/dining room with feature red brick fireplace and solid fuel inset stove, large open plan traditional style kitchen, fully fitted utility room, four bedrooms (3 ensuite), bathroom and open plan first floor lounge area with double doors leading to balcony area and the most picturesque views of the countryside. Oil fired central heating, sash PVC double glazed windows Guide Price: €200,000

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Quality 8 bedroom family home, located in tranquil and picturesque countryside, within close proximity to the Village of Creggs, Co. Galway. Finished to a high specification including dual central heating (under floor and radiators), water filtration system, Lucrezia Ido Stell Wood Pellet Boiler the said residence is set on a generous 0.75 acre site with garden areas to front and rear, detached garage, 3 purpose built Dog Kennels and attractive timber decking area. Immediate Enquiries advised. Guide Price €175,000

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CALDRYMORAN, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON

An impressive 4 bedroom bungalow finished to a high standard throughout and conveniently set on the outskirts of Elphin Village. Offering excellent value for money, the said Auctioneers advise immediate enquiries with offers invited. Guide Price: €175,000

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John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a prime commercial two storey property of approximately 1,170 sq. ft. located at Goff Street, Roscommon town. John said: “This is a primely located commercial property positioned adjacent to Roscommon’s Main Street, the AIB bank and all local businesses”. “Ground floor retail unit of approximately 840 sq. ft. - vacant possession. First floor office space of approximately 330 sq. ft. – subject to a tenancy (tenant not affected). “The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers for immediate sale. BER: C3”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners. ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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Houses, Houses, Houses at Earley’s! Property Partners Earley have a range of quality Roscommon town residential properties on offer this week with very attractive prices starting from only €70,000. Properties include the following: A four-bedroomed bungalow at The Walk. All offers after €170,000. A four-bedroomed at the Galway Road with garage. All offers after €180,000. At Castlemanor, Racecourse Road. From €200,000.

On Lanesboro Street (two bungalows). From €70,000. A two-bedroomed apartment at Stonecourt, The Square. All offers after €70,000. For further details, please contact John Earley FIPAV or David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 0906626579, log onto www.propertypartners. ie or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Eight-bedroomed value on Lough Ree! Overlooking Lough Ree and the River Shannon in Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon, sits this prime eight-bedroomed property on 1 acre. Holding huge potential for further development and suitable for many markets from a family home to an ideal Bed & Breakfast. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the sheer size and location. The residence can be sold as lots should the market dictate but would be a missed opportunity for the discerning purchaser to obtain a complete property of this size which very rarely comes available for sale in an area where demand is so high.

Due to high demand for viewings on this impressive two-storey residence located not far from the Galway/Roscommon border, Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to offer weekend open block viewings to interested parties to avoid disappointment. This property recently arrived on

A quality 4 B/R semi-detached residence located in a mature residential development adjacent to Athlone town centre and Athlone Institute of Technology. Presented for sale in excellent condition throughout, this spacious property offers a wonderful location in one of the town’s most sought after residential districts. Offering an excellent investment opportunity or an ideal family home, the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €125,000 to sell.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OF C. 6,000 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

SAINT PATRICK STREET, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON Standing on approx 0.92 of an acre.

Residence 1 comprises: porch to front, reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen, living/dining room, four bedrooms with one en-suite and a bathroom, with the potential to develop first floor into three additional rooms. Residence two comprises: Ground Floor: reception hallway, sitting

room, kitchen/dining/living room, utility, bedroom with ensuite. First Floor: three bedroomes with two ensuite. For further details and to arrange your appointment contact Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 or Ivan on 086-898 5013 or alternatively email info@ivanconnaughton.

Creggs property in high demand

Traditional 4 bedroom bungalow on 0.69 acre site, highly accessible on the N5 national primary route and within close proximity to the village of Ballinagare. The said property has been extended and renovated to a high specification. Set on a generous site area, the said property also benefits from an original stone residence offering obvious potential. The auctioneer now invites all enquires and offers for sale. Guide Price: €170,000

PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

the market prior to Christmas in the townland of Gortnadeeve, Creggs, Co. Galway/Roscommon. The residence itself has been renovated, extended with all new plumbing and re-wiring in recent times. All queries can be answered by phoning the office on 090-6663700 or Ivan Connaughton on

A substantial double fronted town center property standing on a prime site area of c.0.92 of an acre. The said properties are zoned “Core Town Centre” under the Castlerea Local Area Plan 2016 - 2022 and offers a substantial rear garden area with huge potential. Altogether, this is a quality property to come available in this prime location in the centre of Castlerea town and we now welcome viewings and all offers to sell. Legal: Dermot MacDermott, Solicitor, Castlerea. 094 96 20125.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A QUALITY 2 B/R RESIDENCE OF C. 1,055 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

HAWTHORN COTTAGE, LISHEEN, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON All offers after €95,000 to sell

086-8985013 or email enquires always welcome to info@ivanconnaughto. com.

Wanted! Earley’s require land to let Property Partners Earley Roscommon are this week advising that they require farms of all sizes in all areas for the forthcoming letting season. John Earley commented: “We have an extensive client base and substantial pre enquiries for the forthcoming letting season and consequently we require farms of all sizes to meet demand for both short and

long term lettings. We offer a free consultation service and we welcome all enquiries”. To avail of a free consultation, please contact one of the professional team at Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie, or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

A highly attractive residence standing on a beautifully mature site area of c. 1.06 acres in a much sought after residential location. The said property has been carefully maintained by its present owners and comes to the market in excellent condition throughout. A property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €95,000 to sell.

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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

Tel: 01 4538988 or 091 767777

BOUNCING CASTLES

Gerrity Bouncy Castles

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

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

Experienced Brick/Blocklaying Gang Available for houses, extensions, sheds, walls, foundations etc...

Contact Kieran on

087 7157857 CAREER ADVICE CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

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

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

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PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.

Complete Chimney Services

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

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

087 2798704

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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

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 Email: m.kilgallon23@gmail.com

POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar

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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

Fergal 086 1016899

Provided in the comfort of your own home Kathleen Wynne MCFHP, MAFHP

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School of Motoring

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

Call (085) 1348779

Foot Care Practitioner

• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare

DRIVING LESSONS

CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC Galway Road, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626023 086 8225575

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Telephone: 086 8433433

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

VHI and Laya Covered

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

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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Roscommon Driving School Telephone:

090 66 61102 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

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:

JOHN DOORLY

094 96 20099

RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

086 8936012

School of Motoring Excellent pass rates

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

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Mobile: This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:

090 66 65917 087 228 8780

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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 FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD For all your fencing needs. Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail

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FOR SALE  FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919  FOR SALE: 2006 Ford Mondeo Zetec Platinum Diesel NCT 11/2018. Mechanically perfect, fully serviced, low milage, €600. Tel: 086 1529190

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

GARDENING

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JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms

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

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

Phone John on

087 2860428

087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

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

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

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

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

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 Firewood For Sale

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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

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

Over 30 years in business

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

WALTER BEGLEY

086 3614230

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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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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ROSCOMMON YOGA STUDIO Stone Court, Castle Street TIMETABLE • Monday: Beginners Yoga & Mindfulness @6pm. Core & Tone @ 7pm • Tuesday: Beginners Yoga & Mindfulness @10am • Wednesday & Thursday: Beginners Yoga & Mindfulness@6.30pm Intermediate level:@8pm. **Energy Healing Treatments available by appointment only**

Call/text Avril Mullally 087 7020562 Roscommon YOGA www.roscommonyoga.ie

INFORMATION WANTED  INFORMATION WANTED: Reward offered in confidence for information about knocking of shed wall and taking stones from site at my lands at Ballythomas, Creggs. Tel: 087 2310576

KENNELS

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

For further details contact Mary 087 6162191 or Barra 087 9764250

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

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

087 2683079 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN

086 4679798

www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2.30PM ON TUESDAY

We cannot guarantee publication after this time

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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

TEL: 090 66 34633 EMAIL: advertising@ roscommonpeople.ie

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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Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

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PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED

PLANNINGS

 TO LET: 3 bedroom Townhouse, to let in Ballinlough. First letting and fully furnished. Tel: 087 6861346  TO LET: 4 bed house also 2 bed house in Roscommon town for rent. (Suits professional). Tel: 086 0815229 after 4pm  TO LET: Downstairs apartment to let, Bawn Street, Strokestown. Tel: 086 8221930  TO LET: 2 bedroom house to let in Glenamaddy area. Reasonable rent. Tel: 087 6846781 CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Patrick Corcoran, intend to apply for permission for a change of use from retail/ office development to 2 no. apartments at the ground floor of my property at Bellanagare Townland, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Patrick Corcoran The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain domestic shed, storage container and ancillary site works at Killadangan, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Alan Regan. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

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

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Enda Stephens intend to apply for planning permission to Roscommon County Council for the following development: To construct a new 4 Bay Sheep Housing Shed, together with all associated site works at Derrydonnell Td., Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: P Durkan & Associates Telephone: 071-9630037 Mobile: 086-1600385 Email: padraicdurkan@eircom.net The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without condition, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, John McLoughlin intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct glass house in rear garden area, associated works and services at Tromaun, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue, Roscommon Phone (090) 6626974 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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). 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.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT  PART-TIME PERSON REQUIRED (MALE OR FEMALE): For busy office in Roscommon town, with immediate start. Must have accounts experience and good “Excel” and “Word” knowledge. Renumeration dependent on experience. Phone: 090 6630698 between 11am and 3pm to arrange an interview  GENERAL OPERATIVE: Needed for factory near Roscommon town. Must have the ability to operate machinery, also essential to have an understanding of basic computer skills. Please apply to Box No with curriculum vitae and contact number. Box No: 1102 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  KIND RELIABLE CHILDMINDER: required to mind 2 children in own home. Mon-Fri 3-4 days a week. Own car essential for School pick up. Derran area. Box No: 1105 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  EXPERIENCED WAITING STAFF FULL TIME: required Gleesons Townhouse & Restaurant. Please drop CV in or e mail to Cait@gleesonstownhouse.com

SITUATIONS WANTED  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322  YOUNG RELIABLE LADY AVAILABLE TO WORK: With children, young adults with mild learning disability or elderly care. Fully qualified in Health Care Support, major award in Palliative Care. Available Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm (maybe 7pm to 9pm) and every second Sunday 10am - 2pm. Box No: 1103 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

SEVENTH SON HEALER  7th SON: A Seventh Son Healer will attend in the The Coffee Drop, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway this Saturday 13th January. 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, 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.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

PHONE:

087 2727888

Call car direct

JOHN BEATTIE

(086) 2714879

Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

TUITION  GRINDS: Castlerea area. Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate, Maths, French and Irish. Private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437  MATHEMATICS TUITION: Junior and Leaving Certificate, experienced education professional. One to One. Roscommon town. Please call or email for further information. Tel: 083 4843192 Email: mariag21eircom.net

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

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

090 66 23898 or 085 7857191 Athleague

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

086 2437376  THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free. €75 DEAL: 1 tonne logs + 1 tonne turf, 1 bag 20kg coal + 1 free bale briquettes: for €75 • Tonne bags of turf and timber €35 delivered. ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf, delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439

 FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Dry seasoned hardwood ash, beech, elm and whitethorn. Stored indoors. Tel: 086 2437376  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 each). Bales of Silage for sale also. Tel: 086 2544294  TURF: January sale of last years shed stored dry seasoned black hopper turf. Delivered. Tel: 087 7462440

TRAINING

ROSCOMMON

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Abbey Hotel, Roscommon

MANUAL HANDLING COURSE

Experienced Higher Level Teacher Excellent notes provided Outstanding results

Roscommon Town January 29th: 7pm - 11pm January 30th: 2pm - 6pm February 3rd: 10am - 2pm Contact:

Contact by phone/text:

086 3839012

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302

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TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

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

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

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849

KMCG Safety Solutions

kieran@ kmcgsafetysolutions.ie

WANTED  WANTED: Good home for a Mastiff Labrador named Lucy, 10 years old. Tel: 087 2746593

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

USEFUL SERVICES

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

087 9131664

USEFUL SERVICES

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

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

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

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CUNNIFFE (nee Sheeran) Maureen Liswilliam, Dysart (11th Anniversary)

FALLON Patrick (Paddy)

HEGARTY Jack

Culleen, Knockcroghery (5th Anniversary) Who died on 11th January 2013

Glinsk, Castlerea, Co. Galway (4th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Jack, who went to Heaven on the 14th January 2014 In loving memory of a dear wife to her deceased husband Denis, mother and grandmother, who died on January 12th 2007. MAMMY Softly in the morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all. You were always there when we needed you No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all. For the rest of our lives we will miss you Mammy, Our secret tears still flow, Oh how we really loved you, No one will ever know. Look around Your garden Lord, And when she turns and smiles, Put Your arms around her, And hold her for a while.

Loved and remembered always by your daughters Margaret, Denise, Joanne, Fiona, Maura and your sons-in-laws Padraig, David, Fintan, Dermot and Mark. ~~~~~~~~~~~ GRAN Your presence we miss, Your memories we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

From all your loving grandchildren Anniversary Mass is at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads, on Friday, 12th January at 7.30pm

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In thoughts we see you just the same, With love and pride we speak you name Unseen, unheard, you are always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Sadly missed by his wife Betty and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Friday 12th January at 7pm.

HANLEY Sally Ann (1st Anniversary)

Who died on 13th January 2017 Gone from our hearth But forever in our hearts.

Always in the thoughts of Pat, Andrew, Matthew. Anniversary Mass in Cloverhill Church, on Friday 12th January at 7pm.

LOHAN (nee Lyons) Una Glinsk, Castlerea, Co. Galway (2nd Anniversary)

A tribute of love To a Mother so dear So close to our hearts Each day of the year We still have memories To treasure and hold Of a wonderful Mother More precious than gold

Remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends Anniversary Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Sunday, January 14th at 10am.

It’s sometimes hard to know, Why some things happen as they do, For so much joy and happiness, was surrounded around you. You were an angel from Heaven, A gift for us to borrow, To have you, brought us so much joy, To lose you, so much sorrow. The sadness never goes away, The silent tears still flow, You’re thought of and so sadly missed, More than you’ll ever know. We hold you close in memory, Even though we are apart, Your spirit will live forever, Within our broken hearts. But now you’re with the angels, Safe and sound in Heaven above, We hold on to the memories, And treasure them with love.

Loved and remembered every day by mammy and daddy xxxx Also at this time, we remember Jack’s twin brother Thomas, who is also with the Angels. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Twinkle, twinkle little star Up in Heaven is where you are, Flying high and twinkling bright, My guiding star, My shining light, Twinkle, twinkle, little star, My perfect angel is what you are.

Love and kisses, from your brother Patrick xxxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds, another year, Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts, you still live on, Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

In Memoriam

DORAN Denis ‘Acres’ House, Roscommon In loving memory of Denis (Denny), who passed away on 15th January 2012. Our Lady of Knock pray for him (6th Anniversary) Today is full of memories, of a Husband, laid to rest And every single one of them is filled with happiness For you were someone special, And your light will always shine A glowing ember never stilled, even after all this time No matter what the future brings, or what may lie ahead I know that you will walk with us along the path we tread.

Loved and remembered always by your wife Eithne, and loving family xxxx. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Monday, 15th January at 10am.

FALLON Larry Culleenboy, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

Always remembered, sadly missed by grandparents Patsy and Brian xx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

O’CONNOR Gerry Late of Cyprus Villas and Galway Road, Co. Roscommon (Month’s Mind)

We, the parents, sister, brothers and Gerry’s three daughters would like to thank, Fr. Sean Byrne, St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan for his kindness to Gerry throughout his illness and his support to our family. Accept our deepest gratitude to the Pallative Care Roscommon who had been so supportive to Gerry and to us, throughout Gerry’s illness. To Galway and Ballinasloe Hospital, doctors and staff for their kindness to Gerry, To Dr. Robinson, Gerry’s family doctor, a special thank you, your truly amazing. Smyth’s Funeral Directors thank you for the wonderful service you provided. To our extended family, friends, neighbours, gravediggers, Gleeson’s Restaurant Roscommon, a special thank you for the support, help and your kindness, throughout our difficult time. As it is impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement and gratitude. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Gerry will be in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday, 14th January at 10 am.

FARRELL Mattie & Mary Clooneyourish, Athleague (12th and 7th Anniversaries) In loving memory of Mattie, who died on 30th December 2005 and Mary, who died on 13th January 2011

Jack, you are always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

Missed always by uncles Bobby, Martin, Gary and Godmother Lisa xxxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today it would be wonderful, To see you play and smile, But Heaven leant you to this world, For just a little while, And in that short but precious time You brought along much love And all that love is with you now. In Heaven up above Your leaving caused so many tears. And such a lot of pain But God needed one more Angel So he took you back again.

Love and kisses Jack, from grandmother Kathleen and granduncle John. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Along the road of suffering. You found a little lane That took you up to Heaven and ended all your pain. You may be out of sight. We may be worlds apart But you are always in our prayers And forever in our hearts.

Remembered with love, by your aunts and uncles; Fiona, Marty, Carmel, Pat, Cathy, Rod, Padraig, Noli, Paula, Morris and Stephen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Who died on 7th January 2013 In Heaven you rest No worry or pain But in our hearts You will always remain.

Always remembered by his wife Eileen and his daughters Lorraine and Noelle. Anniversary Mass for Larry will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Friday, January 12th at 8pm.

Many a lovely moment, many a silent tear, But always treasured memories of parents we loved so dear. We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Always remembered by Seamus, Kieran, Marie and Sean, relatives and friends. Anniversary Mass will be offered on Saturday, 13th January at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

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With love from your cousins; Aoife, Roisín, Laura, Sean, Eimear, Aislinn, Conor, Lewis, Kayleigh, Nicole and Niamh. 4th Anniversary Mass in Donamon Castle Church on Saturday, 13th January at 9.30am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GALVIN Thomas (Sonny) y

GALVIN Margaret

DOWD John

BROOKS Enda

FINNERAN Paddy

GATELY Alan

(37th Anniversary)

(12th Anniversary)

6 Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town Who passed away on 16th January 2003 (15th Anniversary)

(14th Anniversary) Antrane

(6th Anniversary) Onagh

Fearbreagues, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (11th Anniversary) Treasured memories of a very special son, brother, uncle and best friend, who died tragically on January 11th 2007

Carrowmote, Dysart, Co. Roscommon

Taughmaconnell In loving memory of Enda and his granddad Paddy

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

Loved and sadly missed by theri son Francis, daughters Maureen and Annette and niece Teresa.

CORBETT Jimmy Mount Prospect Roscommon. (1st Anniversary)

On the First Anniversary of Jimmy’s death, we, Veronica, wife of Jimmy and sons, James and Martin wish to thank sincerely the many people who sympathised with us and also pay special tribute to our families, friends and neighbours for their support. Thanks to all who called to our home, attended the Funeral Mass and Burial and who sent Mass Cards, text messages and telephoned. A special thanks and appreciation to Rev. Eugene McLoughlin who received Jimmy’s Remains at the Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote and celebrated the Funeral Mass and thanks to Rev. Francis Beirne P.P., Four-Roads, who officiated at the Burial. Thank you to Sister Christina for your support and preparing the church and organising the choir. Thanks also to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Medical Centre, Roscommon and the Public Health Nurses for their wonderful support over the years, so much appreciated. A sincere thanks to all Jimmy’s very kind and hard working carers who looked after Jimmy and were so lovely and caring, also the M.S. Society and the Carers Association Roscommon, we will be forever grateful. Thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Roscommon Hospital who were so supportive and accomodating in Jimmy’s last weeks of his journey through life. Special thanks to the gravediggers, who took such great care in preparing his final resting place. We would like to note our sincere appreciation to Tom and Pat Smyth Undertakers for their professionalism and sensitivity to us while providing the highest quality service. Thanks to the Abbey Hotel for the lovely meal provided after the Burial. As a family, it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all. Jimmy’s First Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote on Sunday, 14th January at 11.30am.

BARNES Philip Ahascragh, Ballinasloe. (3rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Philip, who died 10th January 2015.

Loving memories Precious they stay The passing of time Cannot take them away. Sadly missed by your wife and family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, January 13th at 8pm in St. Cuan’s Church, Ahascragh.

THANKSGIVINGS UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY 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. Publication promised for a great favour received. A.M.K.

JOHN I miss you just a little more, Each time I hear your name. I have cried so many times Yet my heart is broken just the same. I miss our times together Things in common we could share But nothing fills the emptiness Of you not being there. I have many precious memories To last a whole life through. Each one of them reminds me Of how much I’m missing you. No matter what the future brings Or what may lie ahead I know that you will walk with me As along this life I tread

Those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and remembered by all the family. Anniversary Mass in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell on Friday, 19th January at 7pm.

BRENNAN Mary Highlake, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

Loved and remembered always Margaret xxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DOWD Neil 6 Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town (7th Anniversary) Who passed away on the 8th January 2011

NEIL Its seems so hard to comprehend That you’re no longer here But all my precious memories Shall always keep you near If I could have a wish come true A dream that would come to pass I’d ask to spend one day with you And pray that it would last My wish may go ungranted But it always will be true I’d trade all of my tomorrow’s For just one yesterday with you All the love you left behind Forever will live on And so until we meet again Neil rest peacefully my son.

Loved and remembered always, your mother Margaret xxx Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 13th January at 10am.

A quite thought A silent prayer For someone special In God’s care

McDONNELL Teresa and James

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.

In loving memory of Mary Brennan, who died on the 10th January 2017 On this the First Anniversary of our Mother’s death, we wish to express our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all of those who supported and sympathised with us and all who sent Mass Cards following our sad bereavement. To all our great neighbours and friends who helped us in numerous ways, An Garda Siochana for their help with traffic control, the grave diggers for preparing Mam’s final resting place, to Pat and Nicola McDonagh, Funeral Undertakers, Castlerea, for their professionalism and support, we thank you wholeheartedly. A special thank you, to the staff at her Day Care Centre and all the medical professionals and Carers that cared for her during her illness. Thank you, to Fr. Tom Leahy for celebrating her Funeral Mass, Fr. John Gannon for prayers at the Wake and Removal and to all the Eucharistic Ministers and altar servers. Additionally, special thanks to the choir and singers and musicians at the grave. Thank you also to, The Abbey Hotel for the lovely meal provided. Since it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt gratitude. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th January at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish.

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.

Lisnagabra, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Teresa, who died on 23rd November 2007 Aged 94 years and James, who died on 14th December 1992 Aged 84 years (10th and 25th Anniversaries)

Special memories keep them near, As time unfolds another year. Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of them today.

Always remembered by their loving family. Anniversary Mass has been offered.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day. Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on, With a sweet remembered smile. Always remembered and loved by his heartbroken parents Jimmy and Chrissie, brother David, sister Tara, sister-in-law Sandy, Ken, nephews, relatives and many friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday 13th January at 7pm.

TIERNAN Margaret Cartron, Kilrooskey (7th Anniversary) In loving memory of mum, who passed away on 14th January 2011

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

Always remembered by your loving daughter Kathleen and family. ~~~~~~~~~~

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Loved and remembered by her daughter Eileen, son-inlaw Frank, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

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Appointments Fearna Manor Nursing Home Castlerea require

CARE ASSISTANTS AND CHEF Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a progressive independent person centred organisation providing services for people with limited mobility nationally. Our mission is to provide exceptional services and other supports that change lives and ensure that people with disabilities are in a position to participate fully and equally in their communities. The Association employs 2,500 staff in every county in Ireland to provide those services. We now seek applications for the following position in IWA Cuisle Holiday Centre, Roscommon:

Nurse Permanent, part-time (19.5 hours) contract Pro-rated salary range on offer between €14,242 - €22,400 (DOE) Main duties will involve providing a professional nursing service and clinical skills to the service users in the Cuisle Holiday Centre, carrying out medication management support and clinical tasks for the service users as discussed and identified with the service user, the service manager and the National Medication Manager. You will be required to be competent and proficient in the individual clinical tasks required for a named service user, as well as to delegate to, direct, instruct, support and supervise non-nursing staff/ personal assistants who have received medication management training and relevant clinical task training. Completing all relevant documentation, reports and database will also be required. The ideal candidate will possess professional qualification in Nursing and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. A minimum of five years’ post registration experience is required. Three years management experience and/or experience of working with people with disabilities or a marginalised group is desirable. The successful candidate will have strong communication, creativity, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as excellent negotiation and influencing skills. *A full copy of the job description is available on www.iwa.ie To apply please submit a current CV and cover letter to jobs@iwa.ie Closing date: 26th January 2018. IWA is an equal opportunity employer.

with relevant qualifications. Please forward CV by post to Fearna Manor Nursing Home, Tarmon Road, Castlerea or email to: hrfearna@gmail.com by Friday 19th January

Roscommon Town Pharmacy is currently seeking

Full-time OTC/Cosmetic Staff

SALES POSITION at Donnellan & Co Part Time / Full Time Sales Assistant required in our Footwear Dept. Apply by email to; Donnellanman@eircom.net

to join our team The successful candidate will have the following: • Friendly and approachable nature • A helpful and courteous manner • A positive can do attitude • Experience selling OTC medications - Previous pharmacy experience is an advantage and/or a qualification/interest in Health & Lifestyle. • Experience selling cosmetic and skincare brands • Flexible and willing to work as part of a team. • Excellent time management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you feel you meet the above criteria we would love to hear from you today. Please apply below by including a full Cover Letter and CV to

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CAISLEÁN ÓIR CHILDCARE CENTRE Glinsk Community Childcare Service JOB VACANCIES

Full-Time and Part-Time Childcare Workers Childcare workers for Relief Panel Interested parties should forward CVs to: CAISLEÁN ÓIR CHILDCARE- GLINSK COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE, GLINSK, VIA CASTLEREA, CO GALWAY EMAIL Glinskchildcare@gmail.com A full job specification can be found on www.caisleanoir.com Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, 19th January 2018

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QUALIFIED LEGAL SECRETARY Required for busy legal practice in North West. Experience preferable but not essential. Please reply in strict confidence with cover letter and CV to Finbar O’Reilly and Co., Chartered Accountants, Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by e-mail to finbarjoreilly@eircom.net

Lead a team supporting independent living Supported Living Coordinator, Part-time, 21 hours per week based in Roscommon (Salary range €21k to €27k) StepIn supports people with disabilities who wish to live independently. The Supported Living Coordinator is a key person in our mission, overseeing three networks of people living independently in County Roscommon; and supervising a Supported Living Organiser and three network supporters. Applicants must have: Relevant third level qualification. At least two years working with people with disability or other vulnerable groups. Full clean driving licence. Please email info@stepin.ie for job description and application form. For further details contact StepIn chairperson Noelín Fox at noelin@stepin.ie or phone 087 6596110. Closing date, Friday, February 9, 2018 More details on StepIn can be found on www.stepin.ie

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Unbeaten run continues with Sligo scalp Match report on page 39

Members of Roscommon management team pictured in discussions at half time. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Creggs RFC Report

THE GAIN LINE

Creggs set for Connacht Junior Cup Senior Rugby Creggs first team training continues on Friday night, as they prepare for the first round of the Connacht Junior Cup against NUIG this Sunday (14th) in Creggs at 2 pm. NUIG defeated Dunmore RFC by 13-7 in the preliminary round last Sunday. Please come along to Creggs and support the lads this Sunday. Connacht Junior 2 League: Creggs 16 OLBC 12. Creggs seconds produced a tremendous display to defeat league leaders OLBC on Sunday. Creggs had dominated the early exchanges and were leading 6-0 after the opening quarter, but OLBC hit back with a fine try by elusive centre Dave Prior, which Conor Flynn converted to edge the Galway City team in front for the first time. Shortly after half-time Ger Heneghan added another penalty to put Creggs ahead, but OLBC responded with some rousing play which tested the Creggs defence to the limit. However, just when it seemed that an OLBC score was inevita-

ble, a great team break-out effort saw Creggs sweep up field for Ger Heneghan to score an excellent try under the posts. He duly converted to bring his personal tally to 16 points. Creggs then defended heroically to hold on for a victory, which was a huge boost to this rapidly improving squad of players. Creggs seconds have a full programme of games in January, with a home Connacht League game against Sligo scheduled for next Sunday. Training continues on Tuesday and Friday nights with returning and new players always welcome. Creggs: Barry Egan, Conor Gore, Ruairi Ó Brolochain, Johnnie Blighe, John Scroope, Ger Heneghan, Stephen Crehan, Tommy Curley, Peter Heavey, Paul McNeill, Declan Nee, Kevin Rushe, Daniel Butt, Michael Feeley, Mattie Corcoran, Brian Coady, Damien Nolan, Seamus Collins, Micheal Glennon, Graham Curran, Matthew Butt.

Youth Rugby

Connacht U-14 A League: Creggs 39 Westport 5. Creggs kept up their quest for a top two place in the league with a win over Westport RFC last Saturday afternoon in Creggs.

Lying joint top of the league now, Creggs will play a very important game against Galwegians RFC in two weeks with both teams currently sitting top of the league. Creggs scored four first half tries through Edimar Fimho, Ben Johnson (2) and Aodhan Looby leaving the half-time score 20-5. In the second half Creggs kept up the pressure and further tries from Edimar Fimho (2), Ryan Conlon and two conversions from Cormac Dolan left the final score 39-5. Training continues Tuesday at 6.50 pm in Lisnamult. New players always welcome. Creggs: Tomas Tiernan, Sean Curley, Michael McAteer, Aidan Hoare, Ben Johnson, Ciaran Purcell, Edimar Fimho, Leigh Kilcoyne, Cormac Dolan, DJ Hession, Jack Fleming, Aodhan Looby, Shane Walsh, Oisin O’Beirne, Ryan Conlon, Senan Lambe, Logan Gore, Daniel Hughes, Andy Quinn, Cormac Feeley, Daniel O’Shaughnessy, Patrick Keane. Connacht Under-18.5 A League: Westport 12 Creggs 22. Creggs continued their recent good form with a hard fought away win over Westport RFC last Sunday.

Creggs started brightly and took the lead after five minutes when Shane Purcell chipped the on rushing defense and gathered the ball himself to score under the posts which he converted to take a 7-0 lead. It was from there on that Westport took control of the possession with their bigger pack and scored two quick tries to take a 12-7 lead. Creggs gained momentum but despite good work up front, they trailed 12-7 going in at half-time. Creggs began the second half well and were beginning to put some phases together. This good play was rewarded on the scoreboard with tries from Tim Lambe, Matthew Curley and Jason Hoare as the visitors ran out 22-12 winners. The U-18.5s and U-20s train with the senior teams on Friday nights. New players always welcome. The U-13s will play Ballinasloe RFC in Creggs next Saturday at 1.30 pm. Please note that all U-12 players must play for the U-12s in the blitz v Ballinasloe, to be eligible to play for the U-13s v Ballinasloe RFC. Training continues for U-13s on Tuesdays at 6.50 pm at Lisnamult. New players always welcome.

The U-15s will play Castlebar RFC in Creggs next Sunday at 1 pm. U-15 training every Thursday evening at 6.50 pm in Lisnamult. New players always welcome. The U-16s’ Connacht League Quarter-Final against Monivea RFC was postponed last weekend due to a frozen pitch and the game will be replayed on Saturday at 5.30 pm in Creggs. Training continues for U-16s on Thursdays at 6.50 pm in Lisnamult. New players always welcome. The U-17s will play Carrickon-Shannon RFC next Sunday in the Connacht League at 12 pm in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Mini Rugby Creggs Minis will welcome Buccaneers RFC in a Blitz next Saturday with a 10.30 am kick-off in Creggs. New players always welcome at all ages from U-7 to U-12 boys. Girls Mini Rugby in the club is being restructured and a new committee is being formed to promote and grow the game for girls. More info on: www.creggsrugby.ie, Facebook: Creggs RFC or phone: 089-7078296.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions Ballinasloe Town and St. Peter’s shared the spoils last weekend as the Premier Division’s top four all remain in the title race. St. Peter’s remain unbeaten and have shown they can get big results on the road so would be this column’s slight favourites at this stage. This weekend, Ballinasloe will be looking to advance in the FAI Junior Cup when they take on St. Michael’s at home. A tough test for The Town but one they have the ability to pass. Saturday, January 13th TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3 Moore United v Ballygawley Celtic. 7.30 pm The visitors are having a tough season. Moore get the nod here. Prediction: Moore United The Herald Premier Division Castlerea Celtic v Shiven Rovers. 7.45 pm The hosts will be favourites but Rovers have beaten both Boyle Celtic and Ballymoe away from home this season. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Norio’s Takeaway Division One Strokestown United v Ahascragh United. 7.45 pm Boasting two of the best marks-

men in the division in Darren Clabby (14 goals) and Derek Connellan (7), Strokestown will be confident of pushing on this year. Prediction: Strokestown United Sunday, January 14th FAI Junior Cup Round 6 Ballinasloe Town v St. Michael’s. 2 pm Make no mistake; this is a huge test for the Connacht champions. A busload of supporters will accompany the Tipperary side on Sunday and The Town will have to be at their best to advance. We wish them the very best of luck. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3 (2 pm) Dysart FC v Carbury FC Carbury are enjoying an excellent season and will prove difficult to contain. The heart says Dysart but the head gives the nod to the visitors. Prediction: Carbury FC Cloonfad United v Corrib Rangers The visitors to advance. Prediction: Corrib Rangers Boyle Celtic v Manor Rangers Celtic should have enough. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Moylough ’79 v Castlebar Celtic

The Mayo side are formidable. Prediction: Castlebar Celtic St. Peter’s FC v Iorras Aontaithe The Athlone side are in great form. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC TP Brennan Connacht Shield Round 2 (2 pm) Swinford v Cam Celtic Cam Celtic cup specialists? Prediction: Cam Celtic

Kilkerrin United v Dynamo Blues The hosts are having a good season but this will be tough. Prediction: Dynamo Blues Hodson Bay Athletic v Knocknacarra FC Hard to know what to expect here but the hosts to advance. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic The Herald Premier Division

Ballaghaderreen FC v Skyvalley Rovers. 11 am I reckon the hosts have improved recently. Prediction: Draw Ballymoe FC v St. John’s Athletic. 2 pm The champions will be favourites. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Norio’s Takeaway Division One CP Ajax v Lough Harps. 2 pm I fancy the visitors here but only Action from last weekend’s 1-1 draw between Ballinasloe Town and St. Peter’s FC. Pic: Andrew Fox

just. Prediction: Lough Harps Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Roscommon United v Boyle Celtic B. 11 am Boyle Celtic have only lost against the league leaders this season. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Glen Celtic v Rahara Rovers. 2 pm Glen have improved since the reverse fixture. Prediction: Draw Skyvalley Rovers B v Shiven Rovers B. 2 pm Visitors to edge it. Prediction: Shiven Rovers B

Soccer ResruDiltvission

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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Hat-trick hero Hanly sends Ireland through I have to say, my love for the beautiful game has waned slightly over the past few months due to ridiculous transfer fees and pampered professionals. I was growing weary of dabbing and diving and listening to José and Antonio’s playground squabbles. All seemed hopelessly lost until a text message out of the blue last Sunday. It was short and to the point but it brought news of futsal heroics from the Netherlands involving 13-year-old Aisling

THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Hanly from Kilteevan. This column recently highlighted Aisling’s inclusion in the Ireland Deaf Women’s Futsal team for the European Championship Qualifying event in Holland last weekend. Well, the young CP Ajax player played an instrumental role in guiding Ireland to the European Championships, which

will take place in Finland in December as she grabbed a hat-trick against Italy in the final match. Speaking to the Roscommon People earlier this week, Aisling’s mother Liz was understandably thrilled. “We are very proud. Aisling is only 13 years of age and we couldn’t have written a better script for her.

“I got an email on Monday from the FAI which said that Aisling was the youngest player to ever score at that tournament,” said Liz. It’s a remarkable achievement for the young Convent of Mercy student as most of her teammates are aged in their 20s. Aisling is a gifted young sportswoman, however, and represents Roscommon at football at U-14 level. “Our attitude is enjoy while it lasts. We thought she was a bit young for the

trials (for Ireland) but they kept telling us to bring her along. It’s a huge commitment getting up and down to Dublin but it has been a life-changing experience,” said Liz. Aisling wasn’t resting on her laurels this week and was back in action last night at Gaelic football training. Ireland’s young hat-trick hero can look forward to a trip to Finland on December 3rd as Ireland’s Deaf Women’s Futsal team does battle with the best Europe has to offer.

Ireland’s hat-trick hero, Aisling Hanly.

The sporting brief Handball

Curraghboy doubles! Newport pair Ian McLoughlin and Ciaran Burke were triumphant in the Curraghboy New Year’s Doubles tournament which was held recently. The youthful duo overcame Lisacul’s Denis Creaton and Sean Jennings in one of the tournament’s best ever finals. The experienced Roscommon pair were beaten in a thrilling final on a score of 31-27, having beaten Ollie Cassidy and Trevor Hannon 31-16 in the semi-finals. The eventual winners, McLoughlin and Burke had overcome Galway pair, Seamus Conneely and Diarmuid Mulkerrins 31-14 at the same juncture. The Plate competition was won by former Roscommon player Neil McDermott and Mullingar man Darren Carter after their opponents, Clare men Fergal Coughlan and Tom Kirby were forced to pull out midway through the final due to injury. McDermott and Carter were leading 18-10 at the time. Meanwhile, Armagh supremo Charly Shanks won the 9th annual John Gaffney Memorial Handball Tournament which took place last weekend in Ballaghaderreen and St. Coman’s Handball Clubs. The current All-Ireland champion narrowly overcame the former three-time Gaffney Memorial champion, legendary Westmeath man, Robbie McCarthy in a thrilling final to claim the crown in front of a full

house and the hundreds watching on Facebook Live. McCarthy dominated the first game, taking it 15-9. However, Shanks came back in the second game, taking it 15-10, and sending the match into a tie-breaker. In an epic tussle that could have gone either way, Shanks came out on top on a final score line of 11-8 to cement his position as Ireland’s number 1 player.

Golf

Quiet courses Roscommon’s golf courses have been kept quiet due to recent poor weather but this Sunday the Midland Intermediate Alliance will host their first outing of the year in Mullingar Golf Club with tee times from 10 am to 12 pm. Call Paddy Coyne on 085-2485177 or Ciaran Malone on 086-8053203 for further details. In Athlone, Des McLaughlin won the Open just before Christmas wit 26 points while Gerry Rowlands claimed the Turkey Competition. Colm Cummins, meanwhile, landed the Christmas/ New Year Open with 35 points and Liam Browne took the Weekend 15-hole stableford.

Darts

Harries happy! I have to admit I called into Hannon’s Hotel last Sun-

People’s champions of the week

day to check out (sorry) the Christmas Singles competition and was impressed with the standard on offer. It certainly went some way to satisfying a darts addiction I seem to have acquired over Christmas! Wayne Harries took the title following a close fought final against Mick Egan, the man who had hit the most 180s on the day. League action resumes this Friday with the following fixtures: The Forge v McDermott’s, Creaton’s v An Bothar Rua, The Hollywood Bar v The Holly Tree and Molly’s v Flanagan’s.

Basketball

Warriors winning Western Warriors are in second place as the Lonleitros league reaches the midway point. Warriors have won six out of their seven games, beating Castlerea Cosmos, Boyle, Drumlish Draggons, Longford Falcons, Longford Torpedoes and Mohill whilst losing narrowly to league newcomers Mayo Mustangs. The Warriors have been training hard over the past weeks and took part in an invitational tournament in Maynooth last weekend, reaching the semi-final stage. The Warriors start 2018 with games against Falcons in Strokestown this Friday at 8 pm and Mustangs in Castlebar on next Tuesday (16th) at 8 pm.

In the sporting diary .... St. Coman’s Registration Day and AGM St. Coman’s Registration Day will be held this Saturday (13th) from 5 pm - 6 pm. All players must make an effort to register on the day in order to key new keys for the alley. This will then be followed by the club’s AGM from 6 pm - 7 pm. Members are urged to attend and new members are urgently required as help in the club has become scarce.

A1 start to the New Year This Saturday (13th) sees the 10th annual A1 Roofing Singles Darts Tournament taking place in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen. Darts start at 5 pm sharp and entry is €10 for adults and €5 for youth players. All welcome!

Ladies Board training nights

The Irish Deaf Women’s Futsal team which qualified for the European Championships in Finland in December.

PRO Training will take place in Hannon’s Hotel on February 1st at 7 pm while a Level 1 Referees course will take place on Saturday 3rd and 10th of February from 9.30 am to 4 pm. A Level 2 refresher course will also take place on Monday, January 29th at 7.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. There is currently a shortage of referees, volunteer through your club or contact the Ladies Board at pro.roscommon@lgfa.ie.

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Widespread sadness at passing of Paddy Mulvey  SEAMUS DUKE

Well-known and respected Roscommon and Shannon Gaels GAA man Paddy Mulvey passed away recently. Pic: Roscommon GAA/Sportsfile

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

There was widespread sadness throughout the county and further afield at news last weekend of the death of one of the best-known and highly respected personalities in Roscommon GAA, Paddy Mulvey. Paddy passed away peacefully at the Abbey Haven Nursing Home in Boyle. Aged in his late 80s, Paddy Mulvey was part and parcel of the GAA in Roscommon for almost seven decades. As a player he won two senior titles for Elphin in 1950 and 1951. But it was with neighbouring club Shannon Gaels that Paddy made his mark and where he became a legend. He won a senior title with ‘The Gaels’ in 1964 but it was his work as an administrator and club and County Board official that he was best known. Paddy spent an incredible 63 years on the Shannon Gaels executive stepping down in 2011. He was Treasurer of the Northern Board before taking over

Racing in Ireland today is at Powerstown Park in Clonmel off at 12.35 pm with tomorrow’s meeting on the flat at the all-weather in Dundalk, stalls opening for the first at 5.30 pm. Saturday’s racing takes place at Punchestown away at 12.25 pm and on Sunday racing is in Fairyhouse Co Meath starting at 1 pm and featuring the Grade “A” Dan Moore Chase. The going will be heavy at Clonmel tomorrow with soft to heavy expected at Punchestown and Fairyhouse and standard going at Dundalk on Friday. Gavin Cromwell returned to Chepstow for the Welsh Grand National last weekend with his 13-year-old Raz De Maree and went one better than last year giving Ireland a second win in the race after Jim Dreaper’s Notre Pere won in 2008. The horse is three years younger than The winning rider 16-Y-O claiming amateur James Bowen, son of Welsh trainer Peter, is only 3 years older the horse but the pair teamed up to great effect winning by 6l and 9l from Alfie’s Spinner and Final Nudge. The horse will now be aimed at the Irish National, the Midlands National or the English National and staying sound he will run in one of those. Cromwell mixes his training duties with being farrier to Gordon Elliott.

Festival Watch Yesterday entries were revealed for the highlight of the four-day festival meeting, the Cheltenham Gold Cup and a total of 38 entries were received with Irish

as Secretary, a post he held for over 40 years. He also served as a Roscommon senior selector for three years and was Irish and Culture Officer on Roscommon County Board for many years as well. He had a special interest in Scór and served as an organiser for many decades at club, regional, and county level. He served at every level with his club and never missed a County Board meeting for over 40 years. In 2011 he was recognised by the GAA at national level with the award of The President’s Medal for services to the association. He was one of the first people in the country to receive such an award. The huge crowds who attended his removal and burial in Drumlion at the weekend was a measure of the esteem in which Paddy Mulvey was held not alone locally but throughout the county and throughout the country. Paddy was pre-deceased by his wife Jo and is survived by sons Fergal and

trainers well represented with 18, almost 50% of the entry. Sizing John, the Champion, is joined by Coney Island, Road To Respect among others but they have the home challenge of Mite Bite, Native River and Bristol De Mai etc. to repel. Three of the last four Gold Cups have gone to the Irish. Ruby Walsh, injured in a fall from Let’s Dance at Punchestown, continues to make progress and hopes to be back in action in mid February in plenty of time for the Cheltenham Festival. Monday brought bad news about 2 of the fancied chasers for Cheltenham with firstly Gordon Elliott announcing that his novice, Death Duty, was out for the rest of the season followed by the Tizzard’s cross channel stating that Gold Cup hopeful Thistlecrack is also out for the season.

General News Pat Taaffe will be long remembered for his association with the great Arkle and at Fairyhouse on Sunday the name Pat Taaffe will once more be seen on the jockey’s board. Tom Taaffe, Pat’s son, trains Takealookatme in the bumper and both his son, 16-Y-O Pat junior and the 5-Y-O gelding will make their track debuts. Top class hurdler Arctic Fire has been retired. The WP Mullins trained 9-Y-0 won the 2015 Hatton’s Grace Hurdle in Fairyhouse and at last year’s Cheltenham Festival won the County Hurdle. He finished 2nd to stable mate Faugheen three times, in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, the Punchestown Champion

Paddy Mulvey was presented with his GAA President’s Award in 2011 by Uachtarán Criostóir Ó Cuana at the GAA President’s Awards in Croke Park. Paddy had served for 63 years on the Shannon Gaels Board having been given his first role back in 1947 as Club Secretary. Pic: Roscommon GAA/Sportsfile

Ronan and by daughters Ann-Marie, Fionnuala, Carmel and Edel, sons in law, daughters in law,

grandchildren other family members and a huge circle of friends and club members. Guards of honour

were held at the funeral by Shannon Gaels and Roscommon GAA. A dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Raz De Maree and James Bowen, right, win the Welsh National from Alfie’s Spinner

Hurdle in 2015 and the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in 2016, a race in which he was also 2nd in 2015 to Hurricane Fly, another stable mate. Christy Roche has decided to call it a day on his racing career. in racing at the age of 67. The 67-year-old Tipperary man has enjoyed nearly 30 years in the game, firstly as a very successful jockey and then as a trainer. He was 7 times champion flat jockey in Ireland, winning 3 Irish Derbys, 4 Irish 2000 Guineas and 3 Irish 1000 Guineas. He also won the Epsom and French Derbys and the Epsom Oaks. Having divided his time for a few years Roche hung up his riding boots in 1998 to concentrate on training. He enjoyed success in

this field and won a Galway Plate, an Irish Champion Hurdle and 3 races at the Festival in Prestbury Park including the Coral Cup, William Hill Handicap Chase and the Supreme Novices Hurdle. He is best remembered for Grimes who won 9 races and Likeabutterfly who won 12 of her 17 races both of whom he trained for JP McManus. His son, Padraig, has taken over the licence and hopes to have runners this weekend.

Point to Point View There are two meetings in the south this weekend on Sunday racing takes place at Killeagh in Cork and also at Tinahely in Wicklow with a 12.30 pm start at both venues.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Paddy was an incredible clubman @SeamusDuke

I wouldn’t have been a personal friend of Paddy Mulvey’s as he was from a different generation to me, but he was a man that I knew from my earliest days in Roscommon GAA, whether it was at underage matches and then later, at meetings and matches and anything else that was going on. He was an incredible clubman.

Yes he loved his county and he was a great Roscommon man, but he was happiest when he was in Croghan or around the county with Shannon Gaels teams, underage or senior, or at a Scór event. He was the most passionate GAA man I ever met at a club game. During the summer when the day was fine, I al-

ways remember Paddy would hang his suit jacket on a fence post close to the side-line and he would parade up and down the line encouraging the players and ‘advising’ the referee. When the game was over it was over, and Paddy would always be gracious in defeat. It was always on to the next meeting, the next match, the

next Scór event. If you wanted to know the meaning of the term “life-long GAA man” it was probably invented with Paddy Mulvey in mind. He was a clubman through and through. He was about as far away from the SKY TV deal and from the corporate GAA as one could get. He gave his life to the

GAA and never got one thing in return, and he didn’t want anything either. Paddy Mulvey was a grassroots man and one of the greatest that the association has ever had. I am so glad that his efforts were recognised when he got a President’s Award a few years ago. It is people like Paddy Mulvey that has made the

I see ﬁxtures trouble ahead

The darts made for great TV!

Already, with matches postponed because of bad weather last weekend, there is the possibility of chaos with fixtures and it is only the third week of the year. If just one more Sunday is lost because of bad weather then there will be a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth. The fixtures calendar is so tight that there is no room for error. Someone pointed out to me that there is now just one free Sunday between now and the last Sunday in March and that’s the day of the FBD League final! Even Roscommon v Galway in the FBD League is fixed for the same day as Michael Glavey’s play in the All-Ireland club semi-final. I predicted fixture chaos this year. I hope it doesn’t come to pass but it is looking likely even at this early stage.

Over the top reaction to Pool signing The Premier League is already over but one of the biggest games of the season is on this coming weekend with the clash of Manchester City and Liverpool. City are a fantastic team and if they are at their best then Liverpool will not beat them. City are so far ahead of the rest it is embarrassing for the league itself. When was the title ever decided before Christmas? Liverpool were right to cash in on Philippe Coutinho, and in Virgil van Dijk they have bought a top quality defender. However, the wild and totally over the top reaction to his debut against Everton last weekend was ridiculous. Everton are a very poor side and Liverpool struggled to beat them. Yes, Van Dijk scored the winner, but let’s see how he fits in after 10 or 15 games against top class opposition. If Liverpool want to be serious about making progress then they must buy a top class goalkeeper and at least one more defender. Nevertheless Liverpool v City could well be worth a look.

How much? Liverpool’s new signing, Virgil van Dijk enjoyed a dream debut against Everton in the FA Cup last Friday.

GAA the organisation it is today. The crowds at his removal and funeral showed just how much people respected and liked Paddy Mulvey. It was a pleasure to have known him. To his family I extend my deepest sympathy. They certainly don’t make them like Paddy Mulvey anymore. A dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Roscommon overcame a poor Leitrim side in the opening round of the FBD League in Annaduff last Wednesday. Pic: Andrew Fox

The dust is settling after another sensational World PDC Darts finals over the Christmas. The fairy-tale of a parting title for Phil Taylor did not materialise but it was fitting that as one superstar of the game was departing another, Rob Cross, was announcing his arrival. It was fantastic television and Barry Hearn and his organisation have done a massive job promoting it to the level it is at now. The semi-final match between Cross and the defending champion Michael van Gerwen was one of the best I have ever seen. On the night I was planning to go out but once I started watching I could not leave it. It was compelling entertainment that went to the very last leg. To think that Rob Cross got £400,000 for winning the world title shows how far the sport has come from the image of pot-bellied players swilling pints as they played for the title in smoke-filled rooms in the decades gone by.

Tougher FBD test ahead this weekend At the time of going to press Roscommon will have played their second game in the FBD League and I certainly hope that they learn more than they learned from their first outing against Leitrim. I have many fond associations with Leitrim GAA, especially from my time spent in Shannon-

side Radio but I don’t think I have ever seen a poorer team than the one they fielded in Annaduff last week. If Leitrim do not improve they will struggle in the league, and even more serious they could be up against it when they face New York in the championship in May.

With regard to Roscommon and whatever happens in Kiltoom on Wednesday night, there should be a great challenge for them in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday when Mayo come calling. I know that results in the FBD League do not count for anything but supporters will remember

how Mayo made a big comeback in the game in Kiltoom last year and we all saw what it meant to their players to win that game. Without trying to second guess Kevin McStay and the selectors I think we will have an idea what the team for the league will be when we see the team on Sunday.

Leinster ahead of the pack The rugby inter-provincial series over the festive season has shown that Leinster are a good bit ahead of the rest of the Irish sides. Their performance against Ulster last Saturday was sensational. Jordan Larmour and Andrew Porter are really exciting new players and Larmour could well ensure that a legend like Rob Kearney will be sitting on the bench for the rest of the season and maybe the rest of his career. Joe Schmidt must also be rubbing his hands with glee at the arrival of Larmour and Porter with the Six Nations and preparations for the World Cup on the way. Connacht were well beaten against Munster but they were ever so unlucky against Leinster at the RDS last week. It was a mighty game of rugby and Connacht could have won it, and probably should have. But they are very inconsistent. I know that they are putting all their eggs into the European basket now and on their best day they are capable of winning the Challenge Cup. They must ensure a home draw now for the quarter-finals. They should do that this weekend.

Jordan Larmour touches down for Leinster against Ulster.

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New era as Comerford takes hurling reins  SEAMUS DUKE

The new Roscommon senior hurling manager Ciaran Comerford has said that he “couldn’t be happier” with how preparations are going for the team ahead of what is going to be a very busy season. Hopes are high that Roscommon can progress in 2017 after a disastrous 2017 in league and championship. The Laois man says that the panel have been working hard and have been training away over the past month and a half and have played a number of challenge games in recent weeks. “Our training has been going well. We have done 20 sessions to date and we have played a number of challenge games. We played Armagh last Sunday in Armagh and won by 3-18 to 0-11 and we also played Tooreen - and we are playing Mayo next Sunday. “We have looked at between 35 and 40 players and we have settled on a panel of 28 or 29 coming up to the league. The lads we have are working very hard and they are a great honest bunch of lads and are a pleasure to work with I have to say,” he said. Ciaran says that fitness and a style of play is very important to develop at this time of the year. “We are concentrating on getting the players fit and developing systems of play and the response from the lads has been great. We have a minimum of 23 or 24 at training every evening,” he said. Roscommon have been training at AIT, Athlone GAA Club and in Ballyforan, and Ciaran says that they intend to get off to a winning start in the league on

January 28th. “We face Louth in our first game and it is a fairly intensive league campaign this year and we must get off to a good start. Our first aim will be to get out of that division and there is no reason why we cannot do that,” he said. Then looking further down the road the aim is to do well in the Christy Ring Cup. “Some of the stronger teams have moved up from the Christy Ring Cup to the new Tier 2 competition so we will have a great chance to do well in that competition but we will concentrate on the league first,” he said. Ciaran will be without some familiar names as he prepares for the upcoming season. “Micheal Kelly is not with us and Cathal Kenny has not recovered from his injury yet but we expect him back. Johnny Coyne is gone to the USA for work and he is a huge loss too. But we have some very good young players on the panel and the likes of Daniel Glynn will be stepping up this year. There is plenty of young talent on the panel,” he said. “We have worked very hard in training but the only way of knowing how we are progressing is when we play competitive games. But I am confident that we can do well,” he concluded. Ciaran Comerford will be joined by former player Ronan O’Meara, Johnny Keane from Portumna who is the hurling coach, and Gary Murphy (who lives in Four Roads) who will look after strength and conditioning. A new era dawns for Roscommon hurling.

Former Laois player Ciaran Comerford (pictured playing for his club Borris-Kilcotton) is the new Roscommon senior hurling manager.

BREAKING BALL NUIG Challenge Match Roscommon played NUIG in a challenge match last Saturday in Dangan. NUIG won by five points. Roscommon used all their available subs as they continue their build up to the forthcoming National Football League. The Roscommon team and subs were: Aaron Brady; Philip Neilan, John McManus, Aengus Lyons; Shane Dowd, Sean Mullooly, Fergal Lennon; Conor Daly, Ian Kilbride; Niall Daly, Fintan Cregg, Ronan Daly; Donie Smith, Ciaran Lennon, Cian McKeon. Subs: Colm Lavin, Finbar Cregg, Padraig Kelly, David Murray, Ciaráin Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh, Hubert Darcy, Tadhg McKenna, Ciaran Cafferkey.

Finn Murphy pictured with Roscommon senior hurler, Naos Connaughton at the recent St. Dominic’s Underage Indoor Hurling event in St. John’s Community Centre in Lecarrow.

Ladies set for New Year The recent Roscommon Ladies AGM did

not conclude all business and so an EGM is scheduled for 7.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel on Monday, January 22nd. Rosemary Coyle, injury fund coordinator, will address the meeting and will answer any queries in relation to the fund on the night. Clubs are requested to send details of club committees to the Ladies Board Secretary immediately. Roscommon Ladies are in action against Mayo in the Connacht Winter League this Sunday (14th) at 2 at Michael Glavey’s.

Referees’ meeting this Friday The Annual General Meeting for all existing referees takes place this Friday night (12th) at 8 pm in Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon town. A full turn-out is expected as there are many important issues up for discussion. Clubs are also reminded that the new Referee Course is taking place at the end of January. Each Club must have at least one

person to put forward for this course. For further information, contact Haulie Beirne (Referee Administrator) on 0868293845.

Neighbours to visit The Hyde Despite the fact that it may only be an FBD League game there is sure to be plenty of interest in the clash of Roscommon and Mayo on Sunday next at Dr Hyde Park. Throw in at 2 pm. With the cancellation of the match between Mayo and Galway at MacHale Park last Sunday, that match has been re-fixed for this Friday evening at the same venue and it will mean that Mayo will be playing their third game in five days. Some of their main players will be back on the panel after the team holiday to Malaysia. Last year in Kiltoom, Mayo staged a late recovery to overcome Roscommon in the FBD League and clashes between the sides are always well contested. This one will certainly be no different.

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Rossies too sharp for Sligo in Kiltoom FBD League Round 2 ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon proved too sharp in attack once more as they ran up another impressive total against Sligo in the FBD League in Kiltoom last night (Wednesday). The damage was done in the first half when Roscommon scored three goals, two from Cian McKeon and one from Diarmuid Murtagh. The home side were coasting for much of the second half but Kevin McStay and his selectors will be concerned with the concession of two goals in injury-time. Played on a fine evening, conditions suited attackers on both sides as hard tackles were few and far between. Adrian Marren converted a ’45 in the second minute for Sligo but two minutes later Roscommon struck their first goal when Cian McKeon was successful at his second attempt. Stephen Coen and Nathan

Mullen kicked fine points for Sligo but Roscommon got a second goal two minutes later. Ciaráin Murtagh made a fine catch before finding Cian McKeon, who struck low to the net for his second goal of the game. By the 20th minute Sligo had narrowed the gap to three points: 2-5 to 0-8. Roscommon struck the last four scores of the half including a point from play from Diarmuid Murtagh and a free from Ciaráin Murtagh. Then on the 31st minute Sligo conceded a very soft goal, Eddie McGuinness’ hand pass was cut-out by Diarmuid Murtagh and he finished to an empty net. Ciaráin Murtagh added a point in the final minute of the half to leave the scores 2-5 to 0-8 at the break. Roscommon totally dominated the third quarter and they had outscored Sligo by 0-10 to 0-2 by the 65th minute, with subs Finbar Cregg and Donie Smith impressive.

Members of Roscommon management team pictured in discussions at half time. Picture: Andrew Fox

Enda Smith, Diarmuid and Ciarán Murtagh put their opponent under pressure. Picture: Andrew Fox

But late in the game Sligo full-forward Adrian Marren lobbed Aaron Brady for a goal and then on the call of full-time Kyle Cawley grabbed a second goal for Sligo to put a bit of respectability on the scoreline from their point of view. Best for Roscommon were Fergal Lennon, Conor Daly, Ciaráin Mur-

tagh, Ciaran Lennon and subs Finbar Cregg and Donie Smith. Unbeaten Roscommon now face Mayo at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday. Roscommon: Aaron Brady; Seán McDermott, John McManus, Niall McInerney; Conor Daly (0-2), Seán Mullooly, Fergal Lennon (0-2); Enda Smith, Fintan Cregg; Niall

Fintan Cregg searches for options. Picture: Andrew Fox

Daly, Ciaráin Murtagh (05, 1 free); Padraig Kelly (0-1); Diarmuid Murtagh (1-2, 1 free), Ciaran Lennon (0-1), Cian McKeon (2-1). Subs used: Hubert Darcy for Kelly (20 mins, b/c), Finbar Cregg (0-2) for N Daly (h/t), D Smith (0-3) for McKeon (h-t), D Murray for Mullooly (h/t), Tadgh McKenna for F Lennon (55 mins), P

Domican for McInerney (55 mins). Sligo: Aidan Devaney; Eoin McHugh, Peter Laffey, Eddie McGuinness; Keelan Cawley (01), Paul Kilcoyne, James Gillen; James Clarke (01), Darragh Cummins; Nathan Mullen (0-2), Finnian Cawley, Sean Carrabine; Stephen Coen (03, 1 free), Adrian Marren

(1-2, 1 free, 1 ’45), Kyle Cawley (1-0). Subs used: M Gordon for Gillen(h/t), Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch for McHugh (h/t), Pat Hughes (0-1) for Coen (h/t), Cian Lally for Mullen (45 mins), Kevin Henry for Carrabine (60 mins), Paul McNamara for Keelan Cawley (63 mins). Referee: Paul Lydon (Mayo)

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