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And the ideal night out? A nice dinner somewhere with the husband. Maybe at Grogan’s in Glasson, I love it there! It’s where we got engaged. Ideal weekend away in Ireland? I love Killarney. The Killashee Hotel in Co. Kildare is lovely too so I’ll choose that for a relaxing weekend away.

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What’s your idea of the perfect night in? The perfect night in would include a great meal from The Village Grill and just watching The Late Late Show! (Laughs).

What about a holiday abroad? It would definitely be The Algarve in Portugal – Castro Marim, we got married there so that’s where we’d love to go back to. It’s a beautiful place and the weather is a little warmer than it is here in Knockcroghery! Best movie/TV/Netflix series you’ve seen recently? I just love documentaries – the weirder

the better! I love Louis Theroux and all that kind of stuff. ‘13 Reasons Why’ on Netflix was really good too. As for movies, probably something like ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’. What do you do to relax? Just chill out at home. I work most of the week so when I finish up here at ten o’clock, it’s home to have a shower and put the feet up by the fire. What’s your favourite place in Co. Roscommon? Apart from Knockcroghery, I’d have to go with JJ Harlow’s in Roscommon town. There’s a lovely atmosphere, the owners are lovely, good selection of craft beers and good gin!

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It was a good week for Irish sport with Irish interests claiming 17 wins at Cheltenham and the Irish rugby team beating England at Twickenham to claim the Triple Crown and Grand Slam.

It was a bad week for (some) Irish politicians. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar caused controversy with comments in the White House regarding planning issues in Co. Clare. Elsewhere, Minister for Sport, Shane Ross, mixed up the two Kearney brothers following Ireland’s Grand Slam win.

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Public Road and Stone Walls I live in a beautiful part of County Galway where stone walls are a common sight. The problem I have is that a landowner refuses to maintain their stone wall and stones from the wall often fall onto the road causing a hazard for passing motorists and cyclists. I cycle along this particular road quite frequently and I have asked the landowner to maintain the wall but he refuses. Please advise me. Under the Roads Act, 1993, the owner or occupier of land is obliged to take all reasonable steps to ensure that a tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation on their land is not a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road and that it does not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of a public road. Similar strict provisions exists within the act in relation to a structure wherein the owner or occupier of any land on which a structure is situated is obliged to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the structure is not a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road and that it does not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of a public road. It could be argued that a stone wall comes within the definition of a structure. Regardless, it would appear that the wall in question is situated on the landowner’s property and he is obliged to ensure that it does not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of a public road. I note that you have already approached the landowner and he has refused to maintain the wall in question. If you feel that you have exhausted options with the landowner then there is provision within the Roads Act for the Local Authority to act. Section 70(1)(b) provides that if a structure is a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road or where it obstructs or interferes with the safe use of a public road, a road authority may serve a notice in writing on the owner or occupier of any land on which the structure is situated to remove, modify or carry out specified works in relation to the structure within the period stated in the notice. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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NewsPeople newsbrief

PAUL HEALY’S WEEK

Kerrane slams home help cuts Sinn Féin’s Claire Kerrane has accused the Government of cutting home help hours in Roscommon “when they are most needed”. Ms. Kerrane says home help hours here have been cut by nearly 12,000 hours in 2017. “In 2016 Roscommon received 247,476 home help hours, yet in 2017 this had been cut to 235,882. Why is County Roscommon being punished? “This is utterly unacceptable…I have been contacted by a number of people in County Roscommon who say that the HSE will not give them home help support or will not give them additional hours’ help for their loved ones. “Our older people and those with disabilities deserve to live with respect in their homes. We need to see home help hours increased here”.

Ronan’s Got Talent! Last Saturday, former Roscommon footballer and Mantua performance artist, Ronan Brady, advanced to tonight’s live studio semi-finals of TV3’s Ireland’s Got Talent. Ronan will be performing with his Cyr wheel and hoping to go one further and make it all the way to Saturday’s grand finale. All the best Ronan!

LEO Roscommon – creating jobs! Ministers Heather Humphreys and Pat Breen have welcomed 2017 employment and performance figures from Local Enterprise Offices when meeting start-ups and small business owners during ‘Local Enterprise Week.’ 2017 highlights from all 31 Local Enterprise Offices show that collectively: * 7,135 new jobs (gross) and 3,760 jobs (net) were created by LEO-backed client companies, with jobs growth across every county. * In Co. Roscommon, 77 net new jobs were created by local companies in 2017, all backed by Local Enterprise Office Roscommon. In addition, 316 people took part in LEO-run training programmes last year and 306 entrepreneurs and business owners availed of mentoring support locally.

A column by Roscommon People editor

paul@roscommonpeople.ie

Nervy afternoon at the Hyde…but they got there in the end!

Paul O’Flynn and Martin O’Dowd, Kilmore pictured in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

sports section) I only got to see the second half of Roscommon v Cavan. By all accounts Roscommon played some superb football in the second quarter of the first half (producing eight points in a row). The second half was a great, honest battle, a serious power struggle. Cavan meant business, Roscommon did the business. It was a great win for the home side, the strength of our bench a significant factor. It’s turned into a really good solid campaign which will hopefully culminate in an immediate return to Division One.

Thursday I thought the days of cringing when an Irish leader acted the eejit in the White House were over. Sadly, not so. Leo may prove to be a great man to run a country (or he may not), but we can already safely conclude that he’s not the right person to call on if you want a funny joke or anecdote told. The Taoiseach did fine overall on his visit to the White House – but he should have done a lot better. Acting a bit like a wide-eyed child in a sweet shop, he absolutely let himself down with embarrassing attempts to ingratiate himself with President Trump. And Leo really does need to show more gravitas when he arrives in places like 10 Downing Street and the White House! These anecdotes (Downing Street: “It’s a little thrill to be in the location for (the film) Love Actually”) and more silly stuff last week about not gaining access to the White House years ago are not funny, they’re embarrassing. Likewise, his silly comments on planning in Co. Clare; this is a very intelligent man with a naïve streak who is clearly still chuffed at becoming a national leader, still star-struck when he meets other leaders. He needs to get over all of that!

Tuesday

Saturday There were really positive reports about all the St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the region. They are a credit to each respective community; to the organisers, the businesses and community groups that support them, all the volunteers too. We went to the Ballintubber Parade and it was absolutely excellent. It was incredibly cold but heartwarmingly indicative of great community spirit. Not for the first time in Ballintubber, I was extremely impressed by the variety and quality of the floats. There was a great emphasis on humour, which I think is really important in such parades. I’m not sure that I saw Trump, but I definitely saw Michael D. Higgins, St. Patrick, Mrs. Brown and Michael Fitzmaurice. Oh, actually, that was the real Michael Fitzmaurice. And Deputy ‘Fitz’, guesting on the reviewing stand, was in great form, thoroughly enjoying the various floats. I am sure it was much the same story in other towns and villages in the county. From our experience of Ballintubber on Saturday, further evidence that rural Ireland is one defiant, proud entity. This was a great parade: a community energetically, creatively and proudly showcasing itself, a reminder too of all the great voluntary groups, sporting organisations and businesses that sustain such communities.

Later on Saturday You may have heard…Ireland won the Grand Slam, not quite in a Cheltenham-like canter, but certainly more

The real Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice welcomes ‘President Michael D. Higgins’ and ‘St. Patrick’ to the Ballintubber St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Picture: Andrew Fox

comfortably than expected. Ireland were superb. In Roscommon town, it appears to have been a welcome boost for the pubs; the atmosphere generated by this great win, this flawless campaign, was very special. A word of praise as well for TV3’s coverage; it was excellent. Dare I say, George who?

Sunday One of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve had while attending a sporting event ‘in the flesh’ was watching the virtuoso performance of David Clifford in the All-Ireland Minor Football Final last year. He really was amazing (scoring 4-4), the hallowed turf his stage, Clifford a peerless young prince. It was obvious that this was the birth of something special. Hype, or mere common sense, to suggest that this could be the early blossoming of one of the greatest ever GAA careers? Time will tell. The indications from his opening outings in the Kerry senior team are all positive. On Sunday, against Kildare, a couple of moments of great individual brilliance were thrown in. This kid’s only warming up. Greatness surely awaits. In Hyde Park meanwhile (see ‘View from the Stand’ in

Tonight’s Tonight Show on TV3 was little more than ‘talk for talk’s sake’. In political terms, James Reilly is yesterday’s man; he flirted with Champions League, but has gone down the divisions. James is as entitled as anyone to guest on this or any other show, but he offers little enough, except a generally unconvincing, tame, standard defence of the Government he remains aligned to. It’s a rare enough appearance from The Man of Promise. I remember when he used to call, he used to write, now he never writes or calls. His last letter (in 2011) turned out to be a stinker; grandiously addressed to ‘Dear people of Roscommon’ and going on and on about…what was it? (Oh yes, the hospital). Anyways, I digress, and I suppose Enda was pulling his strings. Sitting across from James on Tuesday night, Mary O’Rourke offered little enough too in what was a far from vintage performance. The journalist Colette Browne almost always gets on my nerves; prone to smugness and self-righteousness, as so many in the media can be. Sinn Fein’s Eoin Ó Broin must have wondered at times how he could elevate the debate beyond silliness. He’s a ‘serious issues’ TD and has lots of ‘talent’, but Sinn Fein’s bright new kids on the block are struggling to shake off the ghosts of the past. Ó Broin was by far the most articulate contributor but he ended up having to apologise over and over again for more offensive Twitter conduct by a colleague. Most annoying of all was Michael Healy-Rae, whom I’m finding increasingly tiresome. Too often he allows parochial cute hoorism to dominate his contributions, when he could be making more sensible points. Frankly, he’s becoming boring; far from cap-tivating. Steering this swaying ship were Matt and Ivan, the latter prone to bombast, the former smiling just a little smugly. At the end, Cooper at least livened proceedings up by challenging a rattled Healy-Rae about comments on abortion which his brother (Michael) had just made in the Dáil. It was probably a touch unfair, but it led to a lively enough exchange, though not enough to wake up all viewers. Enjoyed it apart from all that…

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Murphy anger at underspend Over €5m of funding, prepaid to local authorities under the CLÁR Scheme, the Rural Recreation Scheme, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and the REDZ Scheme in 2016, has still not been spent, with more than €360,000 of an underspend in counties Roscommon and Galway, according to Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy. He says there’s been an underspend of €269,958 in Co. Galway over the last two years while there has been an underspend of €94,165 in Co. Roscommon. The TD said: “Minister Michael Ring and his Department need to free up the kind of red tape issues which drag out the application process for many community groups and simplify the process of securing funding”.

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Eggs-citing! It’s time to enter the Easter Parade! The Roscommon Town Easter Parade is almost upon us and organisers are reminding everyone planning to take part to send in their entry forms as soon as possible. While there’s no fooling some, the April 1st date should provide lots of inspiration for an array of colour, creativity and comedy in this muchloved community event. There will be awards in the usual

categories: Community, Commercial, Most Entertaining, and Best Overall, while the Shop Window Display section enables the business community to showcase the town at its seasonal Easter best. The official entry form is published in this week’s Roscommon People (below, right) and can be downloaded from the parade’s social media and on www.roscommoneasterpa-

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Tickets selling fast for Fuerty ‘OsKaRs’ Excitement is growing as the Mulhern Park Fundraising Committee brings Hollywood to Fuerty and the St. Ciaran’s areas for their very own ‘Night at the OsKaRs’ on Friday, March 30th at 8 pm. It will be all glitz and glamour at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, as the red carpet is rolled out for the screening of six of Hollywood’s best-beloved movies, including The Field, Goodfellas and The Hangover, all of which will be directed and acted out by the local community themselves. Tickets will cost €25. This will be a great way to enjoy the Easter weekend. Tickets can be bought from any Fuerty or St. Ciaran’s Club member. Chairman of the committee Gerry Wynne expects the tickets to be in high demand with several requests to buy tickets in recent days. For more information, visit our facebook page @ mulhernparkfundraiser

Launch of Darkness Into Light in Gleeson’s next Wednesday The public are cordially invited to attend the launch of Darkness Into Light (for counties Roscommon and Leitrim) which will be held on Wednesday, 28th of March (7 pm) in Gleeson’s Townhouse & Restaurant, Market Square, Roscommon. Darkness Into Light Walks, in aid of Pieta House, begin in darkness in more than 170 locations

across the globe. At 4.15 am on the morning of Saturday, May 12th, 2018, people all over the world will take part in our movement against suicide. Over 200,000 people will cross the finish line together as the sun rises, symbolising hope and our commitment to eradicating suicide and self-harm. Please join us to launch Darkness Into Light in Roscommon and Leitrim

on the 28th. Darkness Into Light is a 5K family walk supported by Electric Ireland. Darkness Into Light will take place in six venues across Roscommon and Leitrim – Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Castlerea, Roscommon Town, Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore. (Registration is now open at www.darknessintolight. ie) – all support much appreciated.

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Pictured outside Roscommon University Hospital at the launch of the Marie Corcoran Memorial Trust Fund Weekend, which takes place on April 7th and 8th, were (l-r) Anne Kelly (committee), Marie Doorly, RUH, Geraldine Keane, Palliative Care RUH, Dr. Gowda, Palliative Care RUH, Emma Corcoran (committee), Bridie Burke (committee), Niall Kelly (committee), Margaret Daly (committee), Tina Vaughan, RUH, and Mary Connell, Palliative Care RUH. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Roscommon football team captain Conor Devaney recently launched the Pedal Powered Cinema fundraiser for RosFM. The event will take place in the Hyde Centre on Sunday, May 13th at 3 pm. There will be a movie shown on the day for school children, which will be powered by teams of 8 on stationary bikes. This will be a sponsored event and RosFM are looking for teams of 8 or individuals to come on board and make up a team on the day. RosFM broadcasts 40 hours per week and is run totally by volunteers. The volunteers and everyone at the station would like to thank local businesses for all their help and sponsorship.

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Attending a special reception at Áras an Uachtaráin on St. Patrick’s Day 2018 were Monica Finn and Brian Flanagan. They are photographed with the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina. The event was held by the President of Ireland to acknowledge those who support organ donation, and pay tribute to donors, their families and all medical personnel involved in transplant operations. The Irish Kidney Association is asking the public to support Organ Donor Awareness Week 2018 which will take place from 31st March until 7th April.

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The annual Glinsk 10k Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day fund takes place on Good Friday, March 30th. The walk will commence at Glinsk NS at 5 pm. Each year we remember the people who have sadly passed away from cancer but this year we remember in a special way Sharon Carroll who lost her battle to cancer in September 2017, aged 26. Sharon was an inspirational lady who was first diagnosed with cancer at age 21. She was a loyal supporter of our walk and was guest at the launch last year.

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Talking about the bees… Michael Bell will make a presentation entitled ‘Helping Bees and other pollinators in our Gardens’ in Kilteevan Community Centre on Saturday, 24th of March at 11 am. Everyone welcome.

Public forum on 8th Amendment A public forum entitled ‘Doctors and Nurses – A Frontline Perspective on the forthcoming Referendum on the 8th Amendment’ will be held in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Tuesday, 27th of March at 8 pm. Questions will be answered by practitioners in healthcare. All are welcome. Light refreshments. For more information, call Mary on 086-8136365.

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Texaco Children’s Art Competition adjudicator Denise Ferran pictured during judging of entries in this year’s competition, the results of which will be announced mid-April. In her hand is an entry by 12-year-old Rachel Clogher, from Ballintleva National School, Curraghboy, Athlone, entitled ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ and another by 15-year-old Katie Mulvihill, from Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown, entitled ‘Amethyst Dream’. Over 400 students from the county are amongst those from all parts of Ireland who are taking part in the competition – the 64th year of the event. Prizes will be presented at a ceremony that takes place in Dublin in May.

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Funding support for graduates and female entrepreneurs An investment fund targeting graduates and female entrepreneurs offering up to €50,000 to successful applicants will open shortly, which has the potential to address some key issues for Co. Roscommon in attracting and retaining innovative enterprise in the county. The Local Economic and Community Plan for Co. Roscommon identifies the challenge of retaining graduates in the county, as most students leaving Roscommon to access third level education do not return. As a result, Roscommon ranks amongst the lowest counties in Ireland for graduate retention and employment. There is also an ongoing challenge to support more female entrepreneurs to achieve their business ambitions and growth potential. To address these issues, a targeted call for graduate entrepreneurs is open in early April, with potential to secure €50,000 investment through the Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund.

The purpose of the Fund is to accelerate the growth of start-up companies with the capability to become High Growth Companies, developing innovative products or services, with export potential and the potential to create at least 10 jobs. A similar call will be opening on 1st of May

for female entrepreneurs. More information can be obtained either through the Enterprise Ireland website or by contacting WestBIC in Roscommon, where assistance with applications may be received. To further support and retain those with new business ideas in the county, the Cube facility in Ros-

common town provides shared deskspace with 100MB broadband speed and IP telephony along with meeting space and other services. The space is ideally suited to those wishing to work locally, research their business ideas and establish and run their own innovative enterprises. Located in

the new Local Authority HQ in Roscommon town, the Cube is managed by WestBIC in partnership with Roscommon County Council. Those wishing to avail of the new facility can contact James Donlon; tel. 090-6625196, email: jdonlon@westbic. ie or visit www.westbic.ie/ thecube

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Some of Jacinta’s Smile supporters include Christmas Windows, C&L Plex Cinema and James and Eileen Kenny.

Aishleen, Katie-Anne and Charlotte O’Toole from Ballintubber are the founders of Jacinta’s Smile. The three sisters set up this organisation last year in honour of their brother Declan who died in 1996 and their sister Jacinta who sadly passed away unexpectedly in January 2016. Since that date, the girls have completed the Dublin City Marathon and with the donations they received they set up this organisation for young brothers and sisters who have

lost a sibling. However, little did the sisters realise that tragedy would strike a third time, when their brother Fintan died unexpectedly in April of last year. The girls understandably took some muchneeded time off to set themselves up for the year ahead and with some space and the continued support of the community, they are ready to get back into action. This time, their organisation is in honour of their brothers Declan and Fintan and sister Jacinta.

Last year, Jacinta’s Smile held their first activity day for children in Delphi, Co. Mayo. It was a resounding success where 25 young children experienced love, laughter, hope and encouragement. Photos and videos of this event are available on Facebook. Jacinta’s Smile would like to thank all those that have spoken so highly and positively of the work that they have carried out thus far and for the everlasting encouraging words being sent in their direction. This encourage-

ment has enabled the O’Toole family to keep going and continue to support other children who are grieving. Jacinta’s Smile will be releasing further details very soon about upcoming events so keep an eye on their Facebook page or email info@jacintas-smile.com for more information. And as always if you do know of a family that can avail of this free support then please do get in touch with the organisation on 090-6625898 or 087-4220000.

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COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ROS COMÁIN ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended) NOTICE IN RELATION TO SPECIFIED DEVELOPMENT Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) that Roscommon County Council proposes carrying out the following works:

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PUBLIC NOTICES Refurbishment and renovation of an existing industrial building for use as an Innovation Hub and Roscommon County Council Area Office. Proposed works to the existing building to include:

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· Remodelling of the existing facade. · Reconfiguration of the internal layout of the building. · Reconfiguration of the car-parking layout. · All other associated site and ancillary works. At Daneswell Business Centre, Monksland Townland, Co. Roscommon. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection and for purchase (at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy) from 23rd March 2018 to 25th April 2018 inclusive, during office hours at the offices of Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town and Athlone Municipal District Office, Monksland. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing to the undersigned on or before 5pm on 9th May, 2018. Signed: - Majella Hunt Director of Services Community and Enterprise Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 Email: mhunt@roscommoncoco.ie Date of Notice: 23rd March 2018.

The Ronan McCormack Charity Challenge will be held over Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of March (this weekend). If you would like to participate, online registration is open at Active.com/Ronan McCormack. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Pieta House, Roscommon Special Olympics and Children’s Special Needs Services Galway. The organisers have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported the event so far.

Deadline for reporting Political Donations by Third Parties - 31 March 2018 The provisions of the Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999 in relation to third parties are designed to bring such person or persons within the political donation regime in operation at Local government level. A ‘third party’, in relation to a local election, plebiscite or campaign, means any person, other than a political party registered in the Register of Political Parties under Part III of the Act of 1992 or a candidate at an election, who accepts, in any particular year, a donation the value of which exceeds €100. The ‘third party’ is required to register with their Local Authority, to open a political donations account and to submit a statement from a financial institution with a certificate and statutory declaration to their Local Authority not later than 31st March each year. For further information see www.roscommoncoco.ie, contact corporateservices@roscommoncoco.ie or phone 090 6637172. Majella Hunt Director of Services Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae, Roscommon

Roscommon Oireachtas members are due to meet with Tony Canavan of the HSE tomorrow (Friday) to discuss the external review into mental health services in County Roscommon. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says there had been an inexcusable delay in the implementation of the key recommendations of the review. Deputy Murphy raised the matter under Leader’s Questions in the Dáil last week. “In the Programme for Government a commitment was made to improve mental health services in this country. An independent report was carried out on mental health services in County Roscommon. As we all know, it was a damning report. Deputy Murphy sought an assurance from Tánaiste Simon Coveney that he will follow up this matter with his colleagues.

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A tree for every resident in Glenamaddy! Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Denis Naughten, recently launched the Glenamaddy Tidy Towns’ Community Tree Project in Glenamaddy. The Tidy Towns committee have endeavoured to plant 500 trees in the town over the

next five years in order to help offset the carbon emissions of the community and contribute positively to Ireland’s greenhouse gas abatement strategy. The committee stated that the trees “will also enrich our local biodiversity and enhance the beauty of the Glenamaddy area”.

Kyle Fahey assists Minister Denis Naughten at a tree-planting ceremony at Glenamaddy Community School to mark National Tree Week. Also pictured were students and staff from St. Joseph’s National School. Picture: Andrew Fox Pictured at a treeplanting ceremony at Glenamaddy Community School to mark National Tree Week were Minister Denis Naughten, Niamh O’Flanagan (teacher), Josh Gemmell, Emer Collins and Kate McGann. The students are involved in a recycling initiative at the school. Picture: Andrew Fox

Kate McGann pictured with the spade at a tree-planting ceremony at Glenamaddy Community School to mark National Tree Week. Also pictured are Minister Denis Naughten, staff and transition year students. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony at Glenamaddy Community School to mark National Tree Week were Cllr. Des Joyce, Minister Denis Naughten, Cllr. Peter Keavaney, John Niland, Glenamaddy Tidy Towns and Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony at Glenamaddy Community School to mark National Tree Week were members of Glenamaddy Tidy Towns (l-r) Willie O’Brien, Louise Garvey, Minister Denis Naughten, Patricia Keady, Jimmy Donnellan, John Niland and Anne Mooney. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon Drama Festival: Domnick Connolly, Eurona Brisknet, pictured presenting the Best Actor Confined Award to Claire McLoughlin, Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon Drama Festival: Oliver McGuinness, McGuinness Total Health Pharmacy, pictured presenting the Best Supporting Actor Confined Award to Peter Davey, Phoenix Players. Picture: Andrew Fox

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POETRY DAY IRELAND On Thursday 26th April COMPETITION RULES 1. The competition is open to all. 2. Entries may be in either Irish or English. 3. The closing date for entries is 10/04/18. 4. The theme of the competition is Surprises. Only poems on this theme will be shortlisted. 5. Entries are limited to three poems per person. 6. There is no entry fee. 7. Poems must have a title and not exceed 30 lines in length (not including the title of the poem). 8. Entries are to be submitted by email to mmcintyre@ roscommoncoco.ie or into your local library. 9. Hardcopy poems should be printed in black ink on an A4 sheet. However, clear handwritten work will also be accepted. 10. Spoken poetry may also be submitted as MP3 audio files. All audio files must be accompanied by a transcript of the poem. 11. Poems must be the original work of the entrant. 12. Entries must be original and have not been previously published, in print or online, nor have won a prize in another competition. 13. All poems are judged anonymously. Poems will be disqualified if they show name, address or any other identifying mark – all these details should be on a separate entry form. 14. Entering the competition implies acceptance of all the rules. 15. Entries cannot be returned – so be sure to keep a copy for yourself. 16. The judges’ decision is final.

We are running a Poetry Competition throughout the County. This year’s theme is Poetry Surprises and entries are invited under the following categories:

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Winners will be shortlisted and invited to attend an awards ceremony in the County Library on Thursday 26th April commencing at 5.30 – 8.30 p.m. The adjudicator and MC for the evening is Jessamine O’Connor.

Jessamine, who lives on the Sligo Roscommon border, facilitates the Epic Award winning Hermit Collective and the Wrong Side of the Tracks Writers. She has won several poetry competitions including the iYeats; the Francis Ledwidge; and the Poetry Ireland Butlers Café Poetry competition. Jessamine was also the featured international poet for Muse-Pie Press in the US throughout 2016 and nominated by them for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. Her fourth poetry chapbook was published by the Black Light Engine room Press (UK). Her ﬁfth book, ‘Pact’, is available now.

Please submit your entries by email to mmcintyre@roscommoncoco.ie or into your Local Library not later than 5.00 p.m. on April 10th. Competition rules will be sent to each school in the County

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Pictured at RWN Chat Show in Gleeson’s to mark International Women’s Day were Bronagh Boylan, Clodagh McFadden, Shannon Flynn, Sharon Mannion, Fiona Kilkenny and Alisha Travers. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at RWN Chat Show in Gleeson’s to mark International Women’s Day were Lily Murphy, Senator Maura Hopkins and Mary Flanagan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Celebrating International Women’s Day Over 120 women from around Co. Roscommon united with Roscommon Women’s Network on March 8th and joined in the global celebration of women’s social, political and cultural achievements from the past and present and to discuss what needs to be done to achieve full gender equality. The event, which was staged in Gleeson’s in Roscommon town, took the form of a talk show with the focus of celebrations for this year’s event being the 100th anniversary of Irish women

winning the right to vote in 1918. The talk show was hosted by Christina McHugh, Editor of the Roscommon Herald. Tara Farrell, Chairperson of RWN, welcomed the large audience to “a celebration, and a reflection of the fantastic work that is being done by women in County Roscommon”. The audience then heard from a number of local women including Senator Maura Hopkins, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, members of the Roscommon Manifesto

group, local businesswomen, members of the RWN Intercultural Project, RWN Project Development worker, Maria Harris and special guest, Sharon Mannion, an actress and comedian from Castleplunkett. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden praised the work of Roscommon Women’s Network. Music and dance was provided on the day by a Slovakian family band and by Castlerea Community School’s Transition Year students.

Pictured at RWN Chat Show in Gleeson’s to mark International Women’s Day were Marie Paul, Richie Farrell and Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople Extensions to local schools Extensions to three local schools have been approved by the Department of Education. Approval has been provided to St. Coman’s Wood NS in Roscommon Town; Colaiste Chiarain, Summerhill, Athlone; and St. Mary’s National School, Strokestown. The works at both St. Coman’s Wood and St. Mary’s NS will include classroom and toilet facilities while an ASD class will be provided at Colaiste Chiarain in Summerhill. Minister Denis Naughten confirmed the news, stating: “This investment will in-

crease capacity and improve the facilities in all three schools and I want to acknowledge the work put in by the Board of Management and Principal of each school in securing this investment”. Fine Gael Senators Frank Feighan and Maura Hopkins welcomed the news.

Lisnamult Draw winner The March winners in the Lisnamult Draw were as follows – €100: Leona Jameson; €100: Mai Feeney; €50: Rachel Bourne; €25: Jacqui McCormack; €25: Róisín O’Brien; €25: Eileen Cox.

PUBLIC NOTICES

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

Fr Gerry O’Rourke honoured in San Francisco  DAN DOONER

Roscommon-born priest, Fr. Gerry O’Rourke, was honoured at the Irish Consulate in San Francisco last month for his contribution to the advancement of peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland and to the empowerment of leaders of faith communities. The Ballyfarnon native, who spent most of his childhood in Roscommon town, was honoured by the Consul General of Ireland, Robert O’Driscoll, and the Mastery Foundation at a reception on February 16th. The Mastery Foundation has worked for the past two decades in the area of reconciliation in Northern Ireland. Executive Director of the foundation, Ann Overton read a number of testimonials from community leaders in Northern Ireland who have been touched by the work of the Mastery Foundation and by Fr. Gerry’s contribution. Ms. Overton also read a letter from Roscommon town parish priest, Fr. John Cullen, who spoke about the positive effect Fr. Gerry had had on his own work.

Fr. Gerry O’Rourke was honoured by Consulate General, Robert O’Driscoll, at the Irish Consulate in San Francisco last month.

Following further tributes from the Consul General, Robert O’Driscoll, and Reverend Patricia McBride from Newry, Fr. Gerry himself had the final word of the evening, recounting his journey from the football fields of Ballyfarnon in Roscommon to being celebrated at the Irish Consulate in San Francisco.

Roscommon County Council hereby gives Notice of its Decision to close the roads referred to hereunder for the reason and the period specified. Schedule No. 1 Road to be closed:

The L-6097 from its junction with the R-368 to its junction with the L-1425.

Alternative Route:

Traffic will be diverted along the R-368 from its junction with the L-6097-59 to the N5 into Strokestown. Travel east along the N5 taking a right turn at its junction with L-1425 at Newtown Townland. Continue on the L-1425 to its junction with the L-6097.

Period of Closure:

30th March 2018 to 27th April 2018. Works will take place from 8am to 6pm.

Pictured at a coffee morning in aid of Daffodil Day in JJ Harlow’s were Nuala Rogers, Bernie Condron, Agnes Murray, Margaret Mannion and Maura Moran. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Schedule No. 2 Road to be closed:

The L-6083-23 from its junction with the L-6084 to its junction with the R-371.

Alternative Route:

Traffic will be diverted along the L-6084 from its junction with the L-6083-23 to the N5. Travel east along the N5 taking a right turn at its junction with R-371 at Scramoge. Continue on the R-371 to its junction with the L-6083-23.

Period of Closure:

Reason for Road Closures:

30th March 2018 to 27th April 2018. Works will take place from 8am to 6pm. Laying of water mains along public roads as part of Ballagh Ballybeg Group Water Scheme Upgrade Contract.

All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plans. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closures. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. A Map showing proposed closures/diversions is available on www.roscommoncoco.ie. Local traffic will be facilitated on both road closures. Mr. Pat Murtagh A\Director of Services Water Services Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 22nd March 2018

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council has decided to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed:

L 7040 Lanesboro Street between Fallon Avenue and Castle Street.

Period of Closure:

From 8.00am on Tuesday 3rd of April to 5.30pm on Friday 20th April, 2018.

Alternative Routes:

N61 Circular Road and Regional Road R366

Reason for Closures:

To facilitate road improvement works. Local access will be facilitated where possible.

Eugene Dwyer Head of Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

Active Age Ballintubber meets on Tuesday morning at 11 am at the Old School House, Ballintubber. Come along and meet new friends. All new members welcome. Tea and refreshments served. Cost is €3 per session. Looking forward to seeing you! Meanwhile, Active Age Ballintubber are looking for donations of bric-a-brac and other unwanted gifts in order to raise funds. Items will be sold at a car boot sale in Castlerea Hub this Sunday (25th). For more information contact 0894708013.

Loughglynn Woodlands 5k/10k Run/Walk The Loughglynn Woodlands 5k/10k Run/ Walk will take place on Sunday, 6th of May. For further information, contact Dympna on 086-0682109, Breege on 087-1268806 or Andre on 087-7425947.

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Pictured at a coffee morning in aid of Daffodil Day in JJ Harlow’s were Rita Oates, Mary Gleeson and Caitlín McConn. Picture: Andrew Fox

Appeal for fresh daffodils It’s Daffodil Day on Friday This Friday (23rd) is Daffodil Day and as fresh daffodils contribute greatly to the success of Daffodil Day in Roscommon town, local

organisers are appealing to the public to donate fresh daffodils again this year. Volunteers will be available to receive fresh daffodils today (Thursday 22nd) at the Daffodil Day Depot at the Harrison Centre in Roscommon town

from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm. Organisers have once again appealed for volunteers to join them this Daffodil Day for street selling. If you would like to volunteer for this worthy cause, phone: Callsave 1850 60 6060.

€5m Clár fund hailed

Senator Frank Feighan, left, says that Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has announced €5 million for Clár this year, which Senator Feighan said is really welcome news for families in communities across Roscommon. “Roscommon County Council has now been notified of this year’s Clár funding, so I urge them to make their applications in good time. They can apply for a maximum of 15 projects and can do so either directly, or by facilitating local groups to apply” he said.

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YEAR MODEL 172 Mitsubishi L200 Auto 161 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm 151 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm 151 Mitsubishi L200 141 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm 4X4 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Comm 4X4 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Com 4X4 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 LWB 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 TDI LWB 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 TDI LWB 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TDI SWB 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TDI SWB TOYOTA RANGE 132 Toyota Hi-Lux 2.5DSL 2006 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0 DSL LWB Passenger FORD RANGE 161 Ford Kugo 2.0TDI CI Titanium 35KM 161 Ford Transit Custom HR 270 LWB H/L 161 Ford Mondeo 1.6DSL 151 Ford Transit Custom Crew Cab 7 Seater (€333 Tax) 141 Ford Transit 350 LWB 2012 Ford Transit T260 2011 Ford Transit Connect 2010 Ford Transit T280 HR 2008 Ford Transit T280 HR 2007 Ford Transit T260 PEUGEOT RANGE 142 Peugeot Partner DSL Van 2012 Peugeot Expert 2011 Peugeot Partner 1.6 DSL CITREON RANGE 2012 Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL 2007 Citreon Berlingo 1.6 DSL OPEL RANGE 2010 Opel Vivaro 2.0 DSL 2008 Opel Antara 2.0 DSL 4X4 BUSES RANGE 152 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 151 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP Combi 6 Seater LWB 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 seater 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 Seater 2008 Volkswagen Kombi 2.5 TDI LWB 6 Seater 2007 Volkswagen Kombi LWB 6 Seater 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 Seater 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater

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NOW €35,500 €30,500 €32,500 €25,500 €23,500 €21,500 €19,500 €18,000 €16,500 €13,500 €16,500 €10,500 €16,500 €14,500 €15,500 €13,500 €11,950 €10,500 €8,950 €6,950 €3,950 €23.500 €26,500 €23,500 €24,500 €17,500 €16,500 €14,950 €12,950 €11,500 €9,000 €10,500 €13,500 €21,500 €17,500 €22,000 €15,000 €16,950 €13,500 €12,500 €14,950 €12,500 €11,950 €16,500 €10,500 €3,000 €12,500 €22,500 €24,500 €10,950 €16,500 €4,475 + VAT €2,000 €7,500

YEAR 2007 2006 2008 2008 161 2010 2009 2012 131 2010 2008 2011 2010 2009 2008 161 141 2012 2011 2011 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 161 141 2012 171 141 132 2013 2011 2009 151 131 2008 161 151 2014 2014 2012 2012 151 2013 2012 2012 2012 2009 2008 161 151 151 141

MODEL WAS Nissan Tiida 1.6 €3,950 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI A/T crew Cab €8,500 Kia Ceed 1.6DSL Van €5,000 Kia Carens 2.0DSL EX €5,500 Mazda 6 Exect SE 2.2 DSL €23,950 Mazda 3 1.6DSL €8,500 Mazda 6 2.2 DSL €6,550 Citroen Miltispace 5 Seater Passenger €13,500 Citroen C5 1.6DSL (62K) €12,950 Citroen C4 grand Picasso 1.6DSL A/T 7 Seater €9,500 Citroen Picasso 1.6DSL 7 seater €8,000 Opel Insignia 2.2DSL €9,500 Opel Zafira 1.6 7 Seater €8,500 Opel Zafira 1.7DSL 7 Seater €8,500 Opel Zafira 1.6 7 Seater €5,500 Ford Mondeo 1.6DSL €21,500 Ford Mondeo 2.0DSL Zetec €14,950 Ford Galaxy 1.6DSL 7 seater Zetec A/T €17,500 Ford Focus 1.6DSL €8,950 Ford Mondeo 2.0TDI €10,500 Ford Galaxy 1.8DSL 7 Seater €11,950 Ford Galaxy 1.8DSL 7 Seater Zetec €9,500 Ford S Max 1.8DSL €7,500 Ford Galaxy 1.8DSL 7 Seater Zetec €6,500 Ford S Max 1.8DSL €5,000 Ford Transit Custom €17,500 Ford Transit 350 LWB High Roof €17,500 Ford Transit T260 €12,500 Hyundai Tucson 1.7 Exect Leather €27,500 Hyundai i30 Van €10,500 +VAT Hyundai IX35 CRDI €15,000 Hyundai Santa Fe Commercial €14,500 Hyundai Santa Fe DSL 7 Seater €13,500 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0DSL Comm €8,500 Mazda CX 5 A/T €20,500 Mercedes C200 2.1DSL €21,500 Mercedes Vito 9 Seater Bus €10,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Comm €21,500 + VAT Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Comm €17,860 + VAT Mitsubishi outlander 2.2DSL Comm €15,500 + VAT Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL €13,500 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8dsl €10,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Comm €11,500 + VAT Peugeot 2008 1.6 A/T 7 Seater Allure €21,500 Peugeot Partner 1.6DSL €9,500 Peugeot 207 1.4 DSL HDI €10,000 Peugeot 508 1.6DSL €10,500 Peugeot Expert 2.0DSL 3 seater €9,500 Peugeot 407 1.6 DSL €5,950 Peugeot 207 petrol A/t €9,950 Renault Master 2.5TDI LWB H/R €16,500 Renault Captur DSL DCI €17,500 Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL €17,500 Renault Fleunce 1.5 DSl R Line €15,500

NOW €1,950 €6,500 €3,000 €3,500 €21,950 €6,500 €4,550 €11,500 €10,950 €7,500 €6,000 €7,500 €6,500 €6,500 €3,500 €19,500 €12,950 €15,500 €6,950 €8,500 €9,950 €7,500 €5,500 €4,500 €3,000 €15,500 €15,500 €10,500 €25,500 €8,500 + VAT €13,500 €12,500 €11,500 €6,500 €18,500 €19,500 €8,500 €19,500 + VAT €15,860 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €11,500 €8,500 €9,500 + VAT €19,500 €7,500 €8,000 €8,500 €7,500 €3,950 €4,950 €14,500 €15,500 €15,500 €13,500

YEAR 131 2012 2011 2011 141 131 2007 161 131 2011 2011 2009 2008 162 152 2012 151 2011 2010 162 2008 2007 2006

MODEL WAS Renault Scenic 1.5DSL Dymanique €11,000 Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL €9,500 Renault Kangoo €6,500 Renault Sonic DSL 7 Seater €10,500 Seat Mii 1.0 5DR €8,500 Seat Ibiza 1.2DSL Se €10,500 Seat Ibiza 1.2 Petrol €5,000 Toyota Avensis 1.6DSl €21,500 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSl €15,500 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSl €10,950 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSl Estate €10,950 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSl €9,500 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Petrol (72KL) €8,000 Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D Luna €19,500 Toyota Auris 1.D4D Estate €16,950 Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D Van €8,500 + VAT Toyota Corolla 1.4DSL Luna €18,500 Toyota Corolla 1.4DSL €11,000 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Petrol €8,500 Toyota Yaris 1.0 5Dr Luna €15,500 Toyota Hiace Bus 13 Seater €10,500 Toyota Landcruiser LWB €11,500 Toyota Landcruiser Crew Cab 5 Seater LWB €10,500 AUTOMATIC RANGE 161 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 150HP €28,500 172 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L €26,500 161 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L €23,500 151 Volkswagen Touran C/L €24,500 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140 Sports 4X4 €18,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 5DR €13,500 151 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI H/L €23,000 151 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L €20,500 132 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L €16,500 152 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L €21,500 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L €20,500 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI C/L €17,000 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI €14,500 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG RANGE 181 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0TDI 262HP ”R” Line A/T Extras Commercial €67,000 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI A/T Commercial €15,500 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI Commercial €9,500 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI Commercial €8,000 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN RANGE 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI Highline €41,000 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI C/L €38,000 161 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI C/L €35,500 131 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI C/L €21,500 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI €10,500 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI C/L €7,500 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI €6,500

NOW €9,000 €7,500 €4,500 €8,500 €6,500 €8,500 €3,000 €19,500 €13,500 €8,950 €8,950 €7,500 €6,000 €17,500 €14,950 €6,500 + VAT €16,500 €9,000 €7,500 €13,500 €8,500 €9,500 €8,500 €26,500 €24,500 €21,500 €22,500 €16,500 €11,500 €21,000 €18,500 €14,500 €19,500 €18,500 €15,000 €12,500 €65,500 €13,500 €7,500 €6,000 €39,500 €36,950 €33,500 €19,500 €8,500 €5,500 €4,500

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Healy: ‘Proposals could affect property rights’ IFA President Joe Healy has strongly rejected proposals by the Law Reform Commission that could see farmers receive less for their land acquired under state Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs).

Proposed changes to the law would reduce the compensation paid to property owners impacted by infrastructure developments. The IFA President said that the proposals could result in some property owners receiving less for their land than

other citizens. “IFA has made a detailed submission opposing the proposals from the Law Reform Commission. “There is an underlying principle of fairness called the ‘Principle of Equivalence’

when it comes to compensating those impacted by compulsory land takes. The Law Reform Commission proposals broadly ignore this for farmers and every private citizen,” he said. Mr. Healy added: “The Government has

ambitious infrastructure plans over the coming decades, as set out in the recently announced Ireland 2040 plan. These must not be achieved at the expense of property owners, who in many instances are unwilling sellers in the first instance”.

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IFA President Joe Healy met with Heather Humphreys, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation last week to discuss the labour supply issue on farms and the current review of criteria for work permits. Pictured (l-r): Paul Brophy, IFA Horticulture Chair; IFA President Joe Healy; Minister Heather Humphreys; and Tom Phelan, IFA Dairy Chairman.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Michael Creed last Friday met with his UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove MP and Minister of State George Eustice at DEFRA HQ London. The Minister and the Secretary of State discussed issues associated with Brexit, the agri-food and fisheries sectors as well as future UK and EU agriculture policy.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Char X 780kgs €1640, AA 835kgs €1545, Lim X 685kgs €1525, BAX 705kgs €1500, Lim X 800kgs €1430, AAX 695kgs €1240, Fr 535kgs €670, HEX 545kgs €800, Simm X 595kgs €900, HEX 620kgs €1030, Lim X 715kgs €1310.

Heifers Lim X 660kgs €1700, Char X 675kgs €1550, Char X 590kgs €1500, AAX 620kgs €1325, Char X 555kgs €1350, Lim X 465kgs €1255, Lim X 495kgs €1280, AAX 570kgs €1220, Lim X 480kgs €1200, 2 Char X 440kgs €1150,

Lim X 345kgs €910, Char X 370kgs €950, Lim X 420kgs €1055, 2 AAX 392kgs €800, Lim X 375kgs €870.

Bullocks Char X 890kgs €2360, Char X 800kgs €2060, Char X 765kgs €2000, 4 Char X 715kgs €2000, 6 Char X 688kgs €1860, 2 Char X 665kgs €1690, Lim X 640kgs €1590, Lim X 610kgs €1580, 5 Char X 540kgs €1550, 5 Lim X 606kgs €1540, 3 Char X 535kgs €1520, 4 Lim X 530kgs €1435, AAX 570kgs €1380, Char X 485kgs €1160, Lim X 395kgs €1075, Simm X 520kgs €1350, BBX 560kgs €1355, 6 Char X 715kgs €1900, 5 Char X 333kgs €1180, 4 Char X 338kgs €1200.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 900 cattle on offer this week and the strong trade of recent weeks was maintained and, in the case of the short keep, demand and stock prices were increased. “Store bullocks and heifers were a very strong trade this week and the top quality weanlings in both the bull and heifer rings attracted some very fancy prices. A big turnout of suck calves met a good clearance also while the dry cow trade and sucklers remained a firm. “Cows with calves at foot made form €1060 to €2060 for a Charolais cow and her bull calf at foot. Springers made from €900 to €1630 per head. Dairy type calves made form €250 to €90 per head, Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cross calves made from €150 to €370 with the continentals making from €350 to €465. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart with a bullock sale today (Thursday 22nd). We have our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were increased numbers at last Friday’s sale. There was a super trade for the big number of excellent quality bullocks on offer with prices averaging from €2.46 per kilo up to €3.55 per kilo with a top price of €2360 for a Char X bullock weighing 890kgs. “There was also a lively trade for heifers with price averaging from €2.27 per kilo up to €2.70 per kilo. Again this week there was a good number of dry cows on offer with a strong demand. Prices ranged from €1.79 per kilo up to €2.23 per kilo. There was a good attendance of customers actively sourcing stock €2.28 per kilo. “Special sales for bullocks and heifers tomorrow (Friday, 23rd) at 11 am with 40 pens of bullocks and 20 pens of heifers as well as dry cows. Please note that there is no sale on Good Friday, March 30th”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks Ch 460kgs €1360, AA 475kgs €1300, Ch 515kgs €1380, Lm 540kgs €1370, Ch 500kgs €1340, Ch 585kgs €1555, Ch 615kgs €1590, Lm 600kgs €1500.

Heifers Ch 365kgs €1170, Lm 395kgs €1120, Lm 405kgs €1055, Lm 480kgs €1250, Lm 510kgs €1350, Ch 470kgs €1215.

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Weanling bulls Lm 285kgs €900, Lm 270kgs €870, Ch 250kgs €790, Ch 405kgs €1290, Lm 425kgs €1200, Ch 360kgs €1120.

Weanling heifers Ch 260kgs €920, Lm 250kgs €825, Ch 240kgs €795, Ch 380kgs €1200, BBX 315kgs €1055, Ch 415kgs €1225.

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Response on ‘disabled parking’ Dear Editor, Disabled parking. In Roscommon? It would appear to be a specific policy of reluctant afterthought by our myopic County Council. For starters, quite simply there is not enough of them! They are scattered with total indifference and without any practical nor strategic thought? Just take a look at where they are sited in the ‘new’ car park, a lengthy walk indeed... For example, there is not ONE such space in Main Street, Goff Street, Church Street, Castle Street nor Lanesboro Street. Okay, there is ONE in Main Street opposite the Bank of Ireland, but that is situated in a very dangerous spot, especially if one has difficulty in turning

one’s aged/disabled neck through some 120 degrees to see oncoming and usually

Friends in fond farewell to Tom, another town character…  PAUL HEALY

Not everyone knew him, but those who did won’t forget him. He shook hands with Joe Frazier, greeted Robert Kennedy, and met many Hollywood stars. When his days of rubbing shoulders with celebrities were over, he endeared himself to the people of Roscommon town, where he became a familiar face, a much-liked ‘character’. It can be said without fear of contradiction that the passing of Tom Sharkey means Roscommon has lost another of its unique characters. A native of the Frenchpark area, he emigrated to New York in 1958. He gained employment as a bellboy in a leading hotel – the Sheraton Motor Inn at 42nd Street, off 12th Avenue. With his Irish charm and charisma, Tom blos-

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The late Tom Sharkey (right) at work as a bellboy in the 1970s in New York.

somed as a bellboy. This week, friends in Roscommon recalled tales of his exploits. Amongst the hotel guests he had the pleasure of meeting were American Presidential candidate Robert (Bobby) Kennedy and heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier. There were many others too. One friend said: “He also used to talk about receiving a 100 dollar tip – a lot of money back in the 1970s”. Apparently that tip was handed over by either Kirk Douglas or Frank Sinatra. The memories have faded a little! When Tom Sharkey returned to Ireland in 1980, he brought with him a nickname that was to remain for the rest of his life. Tom became known to one and all as ‘10-4’ – because, on returning to Roscommon, he brought news of the CB Radio craze which had struck America. ‘10-4 – over and out’ was the CB Radio lingo. Now Roscommon had its own ‘10-4’. For a period, he worked in the Royal Hotel, and also in the then Burlington factory in Clondra. Resident in Roscommon town, his siblings were mostly based back in America. According to friends, he had four sisters in America, three of whom predeceased him. Tom’s brother, PJ, still lives in Co. Roscommon. A number of friends from Roscommon town travelled to his recent funeral. He was laid to rest in Fairymount. One said: “We gave him a great send-off. His nephew, Peter, hosted us and was very generous. We will all remember him fondly”. Tom Sharkey was 79 when he passed away. Up to very recently he was still popping into the odd local bar for a drink, always with a friendly word or a nod. He was affectionately known as ‘10-4’ and he had no issue with that. He was Tom Sharkey. He’s gone to his reward, another Roscommon character, the bellboy who charmed the stars. May he rest in peace.

many motorists, who probably are unaware that we of the disabled drivers do NOT have free parking in Roscommon, or for that matter, anywhere. Recently I have renewed my membership of the DDAI, at a cost of €35; however, in so doing also I was required to submit a new passport photo, and as such, there was another eight euro. To this add postage, envelopes, the cost of the round trip into town to have taken the photos, and one is looking at about €50 for my ‘free’ parking. And I won’t begin to open that can of beans concerning the so-called ‘provision’ by local supermarkets of ‘Disabled Spaces’, especially that of one British-owned company... When it comes to parking spaces (bearing in mind there is no adequate provision of public transport in this area and thus the car is the sole option?), just look at the Council’s latest wondrous idea. I refer to the ‘green’ parking spaces; one-hour. Who monitors the time-limit? Roscommon hasn’t any parking meters, no traffic wardens, no cardboard clocks to place in the windscreen and, no spare police? And then on a Friday, the number of available spaces is reduced further by vendors and their stalls. And councillors get paid for this inspired thinking... Yours faithfully, Michael Dryhurst, Roscommon F42 RR04

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Fox hunting ‘a legacy of colonialism’ Dear Editor, Some sons and daughters of fox hunting parents have ceased fox hunting because of the cruelty to the fox and livestock upset as described by Philomena Collins in her letter to The Roscommon People of 2nd of March. Fox hunting is a legacy of colonialism. Landlords, some of their exploitative agents and a handful of servile, gentry-like natives chased the fox during the short, winter days. Laughter would ensue as a lone, frightened cow fled and got stuck in a drain. Our ancestors were positioned as ‘diggers’ in strategic positions along the route. To refuse to fulfil this task resulted in rent being raised and a second refusal meant an eviction. Most natives of colonised countries had little and very little choice and became servile. But servility often lasted after independence. Gandhi foresaw this and forewarned his people to be conscious of it. Yours sincerely, Michael Nolan

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In business, the ability to put a good PR plan in place is something that owners and managers would love to be able to do. Wouldn’t it be great to learn from others who have gone through it all before to save on costly mistakes? Well, Club Rossie Business has just gone and done it again with a great line-up for our first big event of the year, which will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, this Thursday, March 22nd at 7 pm. Three speakers from the worlds of business, communications and sport have been lined up for what promises to be an informative and entertaining evening. Brian Purcell from Big Picture Communications is a renowned expert in PR. A judge on ‘The Apprentice’ show that ran for four years on

Brian Purcell from Big Picture Communications and entrepreneur Sean Gallagher will attend evening.

TV3, and now a radio presenter, Brian is one of those down to earth guys that you can make a link to straight away. Sean Gallagher is an entrepreneur and established Smarthomes, Ireland’s largest home

technology company, and was a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition. He became a household name as one of the ‘Dragons’ on RTE’s Dragon’s Den and currently champions the cause of the

unsung heroes that are the next generation of business leaders in his series of columns in the Sunday Independent. Finally, wouldn’t it be nice to be the first to know who will be selected for the Roscommon Senior Football team for the crucial game against Cork next Sunday? Kevin McStay, who needs no introduction, will be on hand to look ahead to the big game. All 2018 Club Rossie Members, from Bronze to Business, are invited to come along on Thursday and take in all that the speakers have to offer. If you are not a member yet you can join now at www.clubrossie.ie or sign up in the Abbey Hotel on Thursday evening. Come early to get a seat! To find out more about the event email business@clubrossie.ie or call/text 083-8730604.

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Representatives of Roscommon County Council, in New York for the St. Patrick’s Day period, met with senior executives from Tourism Ireland last Friday (March 16th). They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme in the United States for 2018. Tourism Ireland recently launched a new strategy to continue to grow tourism from the United States, setting out ambitious targets which will see the island of Ireland welcome two million American visitors per year by 2021. “We were delighted to meet with representatives of Roscommon County Council and to have the opportunity to brief them about the extensive promotional programme we are undertaking in the United States this year,” said Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America. “Last year, we welcomed a record 1.83 million North American

Pictured were Patricia Bohan, Roscommon County Council; Orla Carey, Tourism Ireland; Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council; Majella Hunt, Roscommon County Council and Paul McDonagh, Tourism Ireland, in the Tourism Ireland office in New York last Friday.

visitors to the island of Ireland. In 2018, we are confident that our strategy – combined with more airline seats than ever before from the US,

as well as the strength and competitiveness of the vacation experience right around the island of Ireland – will deliver further growth”.

Tourism Ireland participated at a range of St. Patrick’s events across the US last weekend in order to promote the island of Ireland.

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Castlecoote-Fuerty tuning up for Fleadh  DAN DOONER

The official launch of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin took place last Friday night at the Castlecoote Lodge with local musicians opening and closing proceedings. The County Fleadh, under the auspices of Athleague branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will take place for the second year in a row in Castlecoote-Fuerty over Easter Sunday (April 1st) and Easter Monday (April 2nd). Dr. Labhras Ó Murchú, Director General of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí, was the guest of honour at last Friday’s event which was also attended by Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy, Senator Terry Leyden and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Cllr. John Keogh and Cllr. Paddy Kilduff. Also present was CEO of Roscommon County Council, Mr. Eugene Cummins. Senator Terry Leyden, PRO of the Fleadh Cheoil committee and PJ Naughton,

chairperson, warmly welcomed members of the public and assembled guests to last Friday’s launch before fellow committee members looked forward to another weekend of wonderful music and song. Officially launching this year’s Fleadh, Dr Ó Murchú said Comhaltas had come a long way since it was established in 1951 and that there were now committees established all over the world. Describing the thousands of Irish people who emigrated at that time as “givers rather than takers”, Dr. Ó Murchú added that “this was the spirit of Comhaltas”. Performances at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin will take place at venues across Castlecoote-Fuerty including: Dalton’s, PJ’s, Castlecoote Lodge and St. Ciaran’s Hall, which will play host to a number of free workshops from 2 pm on Easter Monday. Full coverage of upcoming Fleadh will appear in next week’s Roscommon People.

Pictured at the launch of Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in Castlecoote Lodge were Shauna Carty, Amy Carty, Lauren McDermott and Cora Hanrahan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Bagatelle’s ﬁnal tour to include a night at the Arts Centre After 30 years of incredible music, numerous hits, endless tours and all the ups and downs of the music business in general, Bagatelle are calling it a day and as part of their final tour they will perform for one night only at Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday, 10th of May. With this being Bagatelle’s last year, there could be no more fitting or respectful tribute to their wonderfully memorable music than to come and join

WELCOME TO NANCY’S… A new late bar opened in Roscommon town last weekend. Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Mike Holland, Gráinne Cribbin and Seán Óg Higgins. Picture: Andrew Fox

in saying goodbye to one of our all-time greats. Hear their great songs: Summer in Dublin, Trump Card, Second Violin, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy, Leeson Street Lady, Raining in Paris Tonight, Streets of New York, Somewhere in Europe, Flight of Earls and indeed many more of Liam Reilly’s great compositions, live on the night! Tickets available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824 or www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

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Easter Egg Hunt at Glendeer Pet Farm! Glendeer Pet Farm is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunts on Easter Saturday (March 31st), Sunday, April 1st and Monday, April 2nd at 3 pm each day. Glendeer Pet Farm is conveniently located near Athlone off the M6 at Exit 13 (follow signs for Drum). People can feed, pet and even hold some of the animals, which include deer, kune kune pigs, llamas, alpache, emu, goats, donkeys, sheep, jersey cow, two cheeky monkeys, Honey the raccoon and many more…not to mention the new babies that are arriving every day, including kid goats, baby llama, rabbits, lambs and puppies. You might even get to hear Rio the parrot’s new words if he’s not too shy! The Egg Hunts provide great eggcitement and entertainment for kids of all ages. There is a separate egg hunt for children under four to make sure everyone gets a chance to collect some chocolate treats. While visiting the farm

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Opening hours you can also stretch your legs along the unspoiled nature walk/fairy trail where children love to find all the fairy doors, toadstools and they may even see a fairy if they are lucky. The children will also get a bag of food each to feed the animals and after they can play on the slide, swings, seesaws, obstacle course, maze and very popular

Our friends in Toytown, Roscommon & Longford, are running a fabulous ‘Thomas the Tank Engine Competition’ over the next two weeks in the Roscommon People. This super colouring competition is for children aged 8 and under – and there’s a great prize on offer, courtesy of Toytown! The lucky winner will receive a fabulous Thomas & Friends Super Station! All entries are to be returned to THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE COLOURING COMPETITION, Toytown Longford, Unit 1, Johnston Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford,

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or Toytown Roscommon, Roscommon Business Park, Co. Roscommon by 31st of March 2018.

Easter Sale The local Toytown outlets will have a fabulous range of toys in-store in the build-up to Easter and indeed all year round. Toytown are also hosting an Easter Sale from 24th of March to 8th April. They have a Schleich Promotion with ‘3 for 2’ on all these beautiful figurines over this period. There is also a 3 for 2 offer on Thomas Adventure Engines! Follow us on Facebook.

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Glendeer Pet Farm is open every day from March 17th to September 30th. Monday to Saturday: 11 am-6 pm; Sunday: 12 pm-6 pm. Admission: €8 per adult and €8 per child (under 18 months are free), family rates available for families of five or more. Season tickets are also available, €40 per adult and €40 per child.

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glider swing, while adults enjoy fresh coffee/tea and homemade treats. You’ll be amazed at how friendly all of the animals are as the wander up to you looking for food. Each child will get a bag of food to feed the animals as you make your way around the 12-acre farm. Why not bring a picnic along to enjoy too!

Pictured at the Ballintubber St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Lily and Anna Browne. Picture: Andrew Fox

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WeekendPeople ROSCOMMON GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club is on Monday, 26th of March at the Abbey Hotel at 8 pm. As Easter is just around the corner we will be having a floral demonstration with an Easter theme. All of the arrangements created on the night will be raffled off at the end of the evening. We are delighted to have Yvonne Miland as our demonstrator. Yvonne is from The Milands Garden Centre in Mountbellew, Co. Galway. Milands Garden Centre and florist has been in business for 24 years and has gone from strength to strength from the day they first opened. What’s special about their business is that they provide, focus on and specialise in top quality flowers that come directly from auction in Holland and they can have flowers delivered seven days a week. Milands Garden Centre and Florist was crowned one of the best florists in Ireland in November 2016 and they are now part of the Good Florist Guide. The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club is one to really look forward to.

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Club Pairs Session 1 – 1st: T. Murphy & T. Smyth, 2nd: M. & P. Mellett, 3rd: M. Moran & A. Murray. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Club Pairs – 1st: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon, 2nd: G. Neilan & K. Holmes, Gross: M. & V. Brennan. Session 1: K. Dowd & C. McGrath, Session 2: M. & T. O’Keeffe. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: A. Shine & A. Kilduff, 2nd: K. Blighe & J. Hunt Gross B. Jordan & S. Kelly. East/West – 1st: M. Dolan & S. Macken, 2nd: S. Quinn & E. Keenan, Gross: K. Gately & J. McGrath. Section B North/ South – 1st: M. Fallon & A. Gaffney, 2nd: M. McSharry & S. Hickey, Gross: P. Donnelly & J. Walsh. East/West – 1st: M. McDermott & M. Dolan, 2nd: P. Callaghan & P. Kelly, Gross: K. Coyle & F. Neilan. Advertorial

Start your Easter holidays at Rathcroghan! Rathcroghan Visitor Centre is delighted to be getting geared up for the new tourism season, and work from the successes of 2017. These are exciting times at Rathcroghan, beginning in three weeks’ time with the fifth annual Rathcroghan Conference – Archaeology Above & Below, Ireland’s ONLY annual community archaeology conference taking place on the 14th and 15th of April. This will be followed up in late May by the annual Táin March, where in conjunction with a number of community groups between here and Omeath, Co. Louth, we recreate the march of Queen Medb’s Army, as she goes in search for the monstrous Brown Bull of Cooley! Our busy summer months will be even busier in 2018, as we welcome two new museum display cases to our interpretive rooms, within which we will house some local provenance artefacts, which will tell the stories of our ancestors as they lived and survived in ancient Roscommon! It will also see the launch of a brand new, user-friendly publication, entitled ‘Rathcroghan – A Guidebook’, which will explore all the unique aspects of this UNESCO World Heritage Site nominated archaeological landscape! So why not start your Easter holidays with a bang, by visiting the ancient capital of Connacht at Rathcroghan!

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Was Leo forced to prick the balloon of his own pomposity? June 2017, Leo’s first, and highly significant visit to 10 Downing Street, where, gushing like a guileless ingénue, the man who is leader of our country, the man upon whose expertise we depend, rhapsodised like a gauche fanboy, revealing how he felt “a little thrill” at being in the big house with boss lady Theresa May, and how he was “reminded of that famous scene in Love Actually where Hugh Grant does his dance down the stairs”. Oh how we all laughed and chalked that boob down to whimsy. March 2018, An Taoiseach’s first visit to the White House, where, making its way from head to mouth, bypassing brain completely, Leo served up an idiotic faux pas regarding how he played an important role in having planning permission turned down for a wind farm to be built next to Donald Chump’s pile in County Clare following a panicked ‘wats da story bud’ ‘phone call from the future Pres to check out the sitch! Revealing how, (as our then Minister for Tourism), Leo, like an obedient newbie, said he ‘phoned the council to suss it out, because, after all, the big cheese American businessman was concerned about the negative impact of such a project. However, as Irish journos gaped in awe, not knowing when to put a sock in it, loose-lipped Leo, unrestrained, jumped into the dog pen with a massive pork chop around his neck and further effused how, “the president has very kindly given me credit for that although I do think it probably would have been refused anyway!” Brain over! Turn him off. Insert coin. Turn him back on again! You see folks, Leo’s lack of judgement not only caused an absolute rumpus here in the aul sod…and among many

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

of the boys and girls of County Clare, it also makes us the laughing stock (and I’m not talking about cattle with a sense of humour here Leo), across the entire globe, causing me to wonder if our leader is still waiting on that brain donor to arrive, and worse, if everyone who heard his major gaffe now believes this country is built solely on brown envelope totting business people and those who’re (allegedly) engaged in ‘cute hoorism’ politics! Either way, in the cold light of day, using what can only be described as emergency homespun PR wisdom, Leo was forced to prick the balloon of his

own pomposity and quickly clarify that he didn’t contact Clare County Council, but in fact contacted Fáilte Ireland regarding the wind farm! Oookaaay, if ya say so. However, in light of this dung heap, it’s my humble opinion that, if we’re to allow what appears to be a highly inexperienced individual who theorises that making immature jokes while representing us on the world stage is endearing to lead this country, then I’d suggest the riskiest thing we should allow Leo to do in the future is parallel park his fancy car without the aid of power steering!

Acquittal brings clarity and strengthens rights of the householder In the same week Gardaí investigated a break-in at the Kilkenny home of a 98-yearold woman, the acquittal of 20-year-old Dubliner Martin Keenan in the State’s first murder case to be defended under the Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 by a ten men and two women jury is no doubt seen as a relief to the many homeowners and farmers whose lives have been blighted by the scum of the earth. That said, let me mention this law is not black and white – however, it does allow a citizen to use ‘reasonable’

force when defending their dwelling. Now while the word ‘reasonable’ is loaded with ambiguity, let me try to explain that under Common Law, something which a jury must consider when taking into account the outcome is the question… did the homeowner have an opportunity to retreat? Basically, if the intruder was coming at you with a weapon, did you, (homeowner), have the opportunity to leg it out the open back door behind you, and did you use it, or did you retaliate? Ya with me? However, in order to deal with this aspect, the 2011

Act now means the jury are not permitted to have any regard to the fact that you, (homeowner), could have retreated or even had the opportunity to do so and not take it. But instead place, (I suppose), themselves in your shoes and deem it that you are entitled to stand your ground and defend yourself and your home; with the only question being…did you use ‘reasonable’ force. Now; here’s the thing readers, you can only rely on this Act if you’re defending your actual home; you cannot rely on it if you’re defending your business! You see, under

Bunreacht Na hÉireann 1937, your home, (dwelling), is protected and if anyone enters it illegally, it’s viewed as an act of aggression. Now that doesn’t mean you can go chasing the intruder down the road, around the corner and attack them…that’s called revenge! So please keep in mind that while the key word is ‘reasonable’ force, it’s never, ever, okay to take the law into our own hands; we are not James Bond with a license to kill; but if we perceive we are under threat we all have a right to defend ourselves.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Crowned with thorns, our Lord is lifted up on the Cross, where He dies as “King of the Jews”. Notice how many times He is called “king” in today’s Gospel – mostly in scorn and mockery. As we hear the long accounts of His Passion, at every turn we must remind ourselves – He suffered this cruel and unusual violence for us. He is the Suffering Servant foretold by Isaiah in today’s First Reading. He reenacts the agony described in today’s Psalm, and even dies with the first words of that Psalm on His lips (see Psalm 22:1). Listen carefully for the echoes of this Psalm throughout today’s Gospel – as Jesus is beaten, His hands and feet are pierced; as His enemies gamble for His clothes, wagging their heads, mocking His faith in God’s love, His faith that God will deliver Him. Are we that much different from our Lord’s tormenters? Often, don’t we deny that He is King, refusing to obey His only commands that we love Him and one another? Don’t we render Him mock tribute, pay Him lip service with our halfhearted devotions? In the dark noon of Calvary, the veil in Jerusalem’s temple was torn. It was a sign that by His death Jesus destroyed forever the barrier separating us from the presence of God. He was God and yet humbled Himself to come among us, we’re reminded in today’s Epistle. And despite our repeated failures, our frailty, Jesus still humbles Himself to come to us, offering us His body and blood in the Eucharist. His enemies never understood: His kingship isn’t of this world (see John 18:36). He wants to write His law, His rule of life on our hearts and minds. As we enter Holy Week, let us once more resolve to give Him dominion in our lives. Let us take up the cross He gives to us – and confess with all our hearts, minds, and strength, that truly this is the Son of God. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were members of the Creggs team that won the Connacht J1B Rugby League. Picture: Andrew Fox

Great Grand Slam memories It’s the 21st of March 2009, and along with thousands of green-clad Irish men and women, I am in the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff to witness what up to last weekend was the greatest sporting occasion – rugby-wise – of my life. I most certainly will never forget the nail-biting finale when Wales out-half Stephen Jones dropped a lastsecond penalty just under the bar. When Jordan Murphy booted the ball into the huge crowd, Ireland had won their second-ever Grand Slam, sparking some of the greatest celebrations of all time. I was high up in the seats behind the goal, and at the final whistle I hugged everyone within an ass’s roar of me – Welsh or Irish, male or female, it didn’t matter. We danced and sang as if there would be no tomorrow. Thankfully, despite an abundance of celebratory victory drinks, there was a tomorrow – and nine years later, when we won our third Grand Slam last Saturday, we were still standing, but this time in the newly-revamped Nancy’s (formerly Miss Ellie’s and Jack’s Live Venue) in the heart of Roscommon town. Now I have to say that I was a bit reluctant to go to town at all, but as Creggs Rugby Club were hosting a fundraising ‘do’ in Nancy’s, I decided I’d better toddle along, and in truth it was one of the best day’s craic I have had in years. The crowd was enormous, and if anything, the atmosphere was even better than at the 2009 game itself, and the singing and roaring as the game progressed was in danger of taking the roof off the re-opening venue. It helped that Creggs had won the league recently and that almost the entire panel were in attendance. If they are good rugby players (which they are), then I must say they are every bit as good at celebrating. Anyway, back to the Grand Slam game, and, while I’m sure Seamus Duke will have a good bit about it in his sporting round-up, it was in my opinion the best Irish performance of the year. They fairly put Eddie Jones’ men to the sword – it’s doubtful if his ‘scummy Irish’ remark played much of a part in our victory, but I’m sure the surly sourpuss (that’s Jones) was made to regret that he uttered those outrageously stupid and insulting words. He also had a ‘go’ at the Welsh, and if he’s still in his job next season, I’m sure he’ll be reminded of his words when the teams meet in Cardiff. Now I know you will say that’s enough about the rugby, and it nearly is…but before I finish, I have to say that I hope that all of those pundits (and in particular, Matt Wil-

liams, whose dismal coaching record with Scotland – played to her family, I can definitely tell you that the world will be 17 and won 3 against such rugby giants as Samoa, Japan and a poorer place without Bridie. May Bridie and Sean rest in Italy – barely gives him the right to open his mouth) who peace. Heaven could be a bit livelier this week. criticised our play and the gameplan of a proper coach, Joe Schmidt, are hanging their heads in shame as this team celebrates their incredible achievement. Before I leave sport for this week, on Sunday night, purely by accident, I happened to tune in to the closing holes of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament, and it was a pure delight to see Rory McIlroy – playing like the player of a few years ago – stride up the 18th fairway, hole a monster final putt, and secure a first win since 2016. Other golfers – like Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Justin Thomas – come and go as the world number one, but to my mind there is nothing quite as exciting as seeing McIlroy in full flow. Hopefully this win will be the push he requires to take his rightful position as the world’s best golfer.

Sad bereavements

In a weekend of great joy and celebrations, there were also a number of sad bereavements all around the county. Out here in Creggs, we bade farewell to a local GAA legend (a word I don’t use lightly), when the one and only Sean ‘Bags’ Keegan passed away after a brave battle against illness. The stories about the colourful goalie are numerous – and mostly true. For many years he was instrumental in keeping our local football club alive, but he will also be remembered for his amazing talent in giving recitations – and never forgetting a word. In truth, it would take a full book to fully remember the late Sean, so all I can say is he will never be forgotten while Creggs GAA Club exists, and I express my sincere sympathy to his wife Mary, his sons and daughters, all the extended family and a large number of relations and friends. On a personal level, we in the Brandon family said goodbye to our aunt-in-law, Bridie Brandon, formerly of Cloonkeen, Newbridge, but latterly of Cloverhill, and if ever a woman had a great outlook on life, Bridie certainly had. I never saw her in any kind of bad humour, and her love of both bingo and the Rosary were legendary, while her positive attitude made her an absolute joy to meet. She used to read this column whenever she got the chance, and indeed she was quick to tell me if and when I got it wrong, which was, and is, often enough. So, as I bid farewell to a great lady, and say how sorry I am

Eileen and Michael Holland, Ballintubber, pictured at Twickenham for Ireland’s Six Nations match against England last Saturday.

Oval and out? Surely not! Finally for this week, the big question is has that great GAA stalwart from Ballintubber, Michael Holland, had a major conversion (pardon the terrible pun) to the oval ball? Last Sunday week, while his beloved Rossies were in league action against Clare in Ennis, Michael was supporting the Creggs rugby lads in Sligo, where, in fairness, his son Michael was playing very well. Then last weekend Michael and his wife Eileen were amongst the lucky Irish people who got tickets to the Grand Slam extravaganza. Somehow I think it may be only a temporary transformation, and I fully expect him to make the Hyde on Sunday when Roscommon will get promoted back to the top division of the Allianz Football League.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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‘Chill’ and relax in luxury in Ballina’s gem – the Ice House  PAUL HEALY

I must admit that I hadn’t heard of the Ice House until last year. From the moment that our trip was arranged, I was intrigued by it…not least because of that unusual name, and the hotel’s promise of luxury, comfort and relaxation. Also, we like Ballina. I’ve never felt the urge to follow Big Jack Charlton into Ballina waters, some salmon to land, but the former Republic of Ireland soccer manager certainly put the town (further) on the map with his fishing exploits there in the 1990s and for many years after. Around the time that Big Jack was doing wonders for the Ballina tourist trade, we spent a very enjoyable weekend there. We didn’t get into the angling, but we liked Ballina for the other non-fishing reasons that would have appealed to Jack: the people, the pubs and restaurants, the easy atmosphere and gentle pace of life. Now, many years on, we’re heading for the Ice House – located on the edge of Ballina – for a weekend treat. When we located our destination, I was struck by how relatively modest the exterior of the building is. But what a location! The Ice House is tucked into a corner, hugging the peaceful and serene Moy Estuary. On arrival, we felt that sense of anticipation that you feel on arriving at a hotel for the first time. Walking to the entrance, we were

greeted by a sight that would become familiar over the weekend; the Ice House overlooks the Moy Estuary, and there in its midst, knee-deep or more in water, stood a small number of fishermen, alone with their fishing rods and their solitude. It is quite a sight: a picture of contentment and timelessness, an antidote to a fast-moving world. We enter the Ice House…and it’s immediately obvious that behind the exterior is a beautiful, luxurious ‘retreat’ – a partly-hidden gem is being revealed.

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I’m tempted to pause straight away, as the first room we enter is a cosy and quaint area with warm, classy furniture, and an inviting choice of newspapers. But we have business to do; well, to check in, and to explore. The lady ‘at reception’ is friendly and welcoming, and moments later we are opening the door of our suite. It’s one of a number of Riverview Suites in the Ice House, and it’s fabulous…sheer luxury complemented by a spectacular view of the Moy River and Belleek Woods. As we were soon to find out, a major aspect of what the hotel has to offer is its award-winning Chill Spa. There’s an entire floor devoted to Spa treatments and there’s even a Spa Garden terrace, where guests can relax outdoors while enjoying the beautiful views of the peaceful River Moy. There’s a thermal suite which features outdoor hot tubs, a barrel sauna, steam room, relaxation rooms, etc. A team of expert therapists and masseuses offer an extensive treatment menu with wonderful therapies designed to relax and rejuvenate. You can avail of revitalising organic seaweed-based VOYA creams, gels and oils, and an indoor-outdoor blend of soothing therapies. We duly availed of this Spa service on the Sunday evening, and it was wonderful.

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I’ve never felt the urge to follow Big Jack Charlton into Ballina waters, some salmon to land, but the former Republic of Ireland soccer manager certainly put the town (further) on the map Later, Dinner with other guests from the media industry was preceded by a visit to the cosy bar, where we began the inevitable ‘shop talk’ about our never-dull newspaper industry. Over Dinner, we heard about the history of the premises. In centuries past, part of what is now the Ice House hotel was used as a giant cold store for salmon exports. You do feel that sense of history…of the building’s closeness to Ballina’s status as a salmon fishing haven. The food, meanwhile, was delicious,

and the company was excellent too. It was a very enjoyable evening. Next morning, we had a lovely breakfast in the Pier Restaurant, which also overlooks the river. On Monday morning, I took a stroll through some of the relaxing reception areas in this most laidback of hotels. Surrounded by easy chairs, books, newspapers and artwork, you feel time stopping – and yourself relaxing. I didn’t want to leave. The management has impressively succeeded in marrying contemporary chic and traditional elegance. They have complemented the building’s historic status by creating an atmospheric, relaxing and soothing environment, in which guests can unwind and let the stresses of modern-day living ebb away. While you can obviously call into the Ice House for a drink or a meal, to fully embrace and benefit from this Wild Atlantic Way gem, you really need to stay for a weekend or midweek break and treat yourself to the Chill Spa facilities. If you can, put it on your ‘to do/to visit’ list. We loved it, with its mastery of timelessness, its wonderfully soothing ambience. We left with reluctance, and suitably wowed, just pausing for one more envious look at the timeless fishermen, knee-deep in their contentment!

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Elphin Arts Group to present ‘The Annals of Elphin’ Elphin Community Arts Group is staging this year’s eagerly-awaited production, ‘The Annals of Elphin’, this weekend. The show depicts a patchwork of historical events pertaining to the Heritage town of Elphin from its foundation by St. Patrick around 435 and its eventual choice as seat of the diocese, to the ill-fated demise of one of its most illustrious sons, General James O Moran of Ross, who met his death on the guillotine in Paris on March 6th

1794, during the French Revolution. The title of this year’s production, ‘The Annals of Elphin’ is a salute to the eminent scholar and native of the parish, Fearfasa O Maolchonaire, who was one of the authors of the renowned medieval history ‘The Annals of the Four Masters’. With a large local cast, ranging in ages from seven to seventy plus, this presentation is a must-see, a trip down memory lane to bygone days, full to the brim with drama,

song and dance, comedy, recitation, ceol agus craic. You will be transported from pastoral Ail Finn to the blood-curdling back streets of revolutionary Paris during the reign of Terror. You will encounter a group of easily distracted monks, hell-bent on straying! You will attend a night at the Village Station, enjoy a meal in a less than salubrious French Restaurant and end the night on the ramparts at ‘Les Mis’. The show will take place on Fri-

day, 23rd of March and Sunday, 25th of March in Elphin Community Centre at 8 pm. So why not celebrate St. Patrick’s Week in the presence of the good man himself who has promised to return to the hallowed place he once called home! Tickets are on sale in local shops at €10 each. Last year’s show was a sell-out on both nights so don’t forget to get your tickets as soon as possible. You don’t want to miss it!

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Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 24th March:

Back by popular demand

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Telephone: 090 6626225 Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Seán Óg Higgins, Seán Mulry and Fergal Cormican. Picture: Andrew Fox

Sunday 25th March:

Ciaran, Conor & Gary (CCG)

* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town Pictured in The Hollywood on Saturday night last were Mark Brandon and Caroline McHugh. Picture: Andrew Fox

Major fundraiser for Lourdes Invalid Fund All roads lead to Lecarrow on Good Friday where the best of local talent take to the stage of St. John’s Community Centre for a massive fundraiser for the Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund. An array of musical acts including Vinegar Bill, Ann Marie Murray, Ukephoric, Noel and Cathy Dervin will perform. There also be recitations and drama on the night from Vincent Pierse, Roisin and Katie Kenny, Patrick Mullooly, the Violet Hill ICA Group and Scór. A greats night’s entertainment is in store with the doors opening at 7.30 pm. Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children. Call Anne at 086-8780348 for details.

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Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Elia Cormican, Bernadette Mulry and Marie Cormican.

Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Padraic Deane, Dave Purcell, Aidan Farrell, Aengus Oates, Jack Hegarty and Andrew Oates.

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Nancy’s Castle Street, Roscommon Town

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Creggs Rugby celebrates in style! Nancy’s opens Creggs Rugby celebrated their recent Connacht Junior League triumph in style last Saturday as they enjoyed Ireland’s

Grand Slam win over England at Roscommon town’s newest bar, Nancy’s. Congratulations to our own local rugby heroes and the Irish Grand Slam winners! Finally, a big well done to

Sean Brandon, who was one of three to correctly predict the score of the England v Ireland game last Saturday. Sean went home with an Irish rugby jersey of his own following a draw on Saturday evening.

Pictured in Nancy’s on Friday night last were Fergal and Martina O’Gara, Rachel and Gerry Gordon.

Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Mike Swift and Kate Cormican.

Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Orla Geraghty and Caroline Walsh.

Pictured in Nancy’s on Saturday last were Valerie Gunning, Annmarie McDermott, Rachel Burke and Angela O’Toole.

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Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were Gerry Fitzmaurice and Peggy Finn. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were Caroline Ryan, Marian Harlow, Sheila O’Connor and Phil McDonnell. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were John and Ann Finn, Kevin Woods, Brigeen and Gerry Fitzmaurice. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were Cllr. Domnick Connolly, Gerry O’Dowd and Larry Brennan. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were Ann Carty and Mary Fallon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were Mary Cunningham, Joan Moran, Carmel O’Dowd and Kevin Woods. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the final night of the Roscommon Drama Festival were Margaret Egan, Ciarán Egan and Maria Carney. Picture: Andrew Fox

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‘Good start to year’ for local hotels and guesthouses Hotel and guesthouse owners in Roscommon and across the country are reporting a good start to the year according to an industry survey undertaken by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) in advance of its 80th Annual Conference, which took place recently in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co Cavan. Most are forecasting an increase in business levels for 2018 with advance bookings up from domestic

and key overseas markets, helping to offset the drop in bookings from the UK, Ireland’s largest market, where visitor numbers continue to fall. The high cost of doing business, including insurance, continues to be a major concern. Seven in ten (72%) hoteliers say their overall business levels are up compared to this time last year, with a similar number (68%)

reporting an increase in advance bookings for the remainder of the year. Business levels from the US look set to remain strong with over half of hoteliers surveyed reporting an increase in business from this market. Closer to home the domestic market remains buoyant with almost seven in ten (67%) of hoteliers seeing an increase in home-grown business. However,

in contrast, the UK market remains a significant concern with over half (56%) of hoteliers reporting a drop in business from Great Britain compared to this time last year and almost four in ten seeing a drop from Northern Ireland. Fergal Ryan, Chair, Roscommon branch of the Irish Hotels Federation said that overall hoteliers are confident about the outlook for 2018, but not complacent.

Advertorial

‘Keen USA interest in this area’ REA Seamus Carthy says that US property buyers are now flocking to secure homes and investment properties in Roscommon and surrounding counties. Over 22% of overseas enquiries for Irish property are now coming from the USA. Accordingly, REA Seamus Carthy decided that the time was right to tap into this elusive market. REA Seamus Carthy ran a strong marketing campaign in the USA which culminated with their property exhibition in Fitzpatrick’s Grand Central Hotel in New York earlier this month. Aishleen O’Toole, Chartered Surveyor with REA Seamus Carthy, said that the buzz experienced at the exhibition was “phenomenal”. “The exhibition exceeded all expectations and contacts made were extremely worthwhile” she said. Registered Irish buyers who are working in New York attended the Exhibition. These buyers currently work for lucrative companies including Ralph Lauren, Indeed Recruitment, Stripe, Carat Media, the FAI (Football Association Ireland) and Tourism Ireland. In a press statement, REA Carthy said: “These are lucrative companies and the employees have strong buying power”. Aishleen advised that “increased Irish wages and the lure of better opportunities for returning emigrants has seen US property buyers flocking to secure homes and investment properties in Roscommon and surrounding counties”. * If you are considering selling, contact Seamus at REA Seamus Carthy to benefit from ongoing advertising and contacts made in the USA. Call 090-6630001 or At REA Carthy New York Exhibition: Molly Wolfe (Tourism Ireland), Lynn Brennan (Carat Media), Aishleen O’Toole (REA Seamus Carthy). email info@reacarthy.ie

NEWS… & VIEWS Three-bedroomed town house, situated in Ballygar town centre.

Town centre property for sale in Ballygar Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer for sale by Private Treaty this threebedroomed town house, situated in Ballygar town centre, close to shops, schools and all other amenities. Accommodation briefly includes – ground floor: kitchen, living room, dining room, study/office; First floor: three bedrooms (1 en-suite), and family bathroom, also OFCH throughout. The property has additional benefit of built-in wardrobes and garden area to the rear of the property. This property had additional benefit of been located on Main Roscommon to Galway Road, with easy access to both the M6 Dublin to Galway Motorway and M17 Tuam to Limerick Motorway. This home would offer ideal investment opportunity with potential yield of return of 6%. Selling to offers in excess of €95,000. For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net

Government ‘failing families’ Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon has accused the Government of failing families across the North-West by promising a housing programme without delivering. Deputy Scanlon raised the issue in the Dáil earlier this week. “This Government committed to supporting young couples and families to buy their own homes and to provide affordable housing. “There are NAMA sites all over the country; however some cases have emerged where these houses are ending up in the hands of vulture funds, which are then renting the properties out for extortionate prices. Young families can barely afford the rents never mind being able to buy a home”, said Deputy Scanlon. “The Government’s Rebuilding Ireland plan is simply not delivering for people”.

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PropertyPeople Advertorial

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

*******URGENTLY REQUIRED ******* • Lands to Lease or Rent • All types of property are urgently required in and around the Roscommon Area. Due to a lot of recent sales Hughes & Company require properties for disappointed under bidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling contact Pat, let him advise you his advice is free. Please contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------

New to the Market – Circa 29 Acres at

CLOONSELLAN, BALLYMURRAY, CO. ROSCOMMON The lands are located in one block approximately 1 mile off the main Athlone to Roscommon Road. Most of the lands are of good quality. For further information contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------

New to the Market – For Sale at GLENBALLYTHOMAS, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON Circa 43 acre farm with an old derelict residence thereon. The lands are located a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk road in a nice rural setting. The Lands have the benefit of a Cattle Pen and Crush and mains water. Most of the lands are of top quality and located in one block. For further information contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------

New to the Market – For Sale at BALLINTLEVA, DYSART, CO. ROSCOMMON

PSRA Licence No. 001821

Strong interest in well-located bungalow Auctioneer Pat Hughes is confirming that they are receiving a lot of interest in a five-bedroomed dormer bungalow which went on the market recently at Gallowstown, Roscommon. The residence is located within walking distance of all amenities and stands on an elevated site with excellent views of Roscommon town. The residence consists of a kitchen, utility, dining room, sitting room, two large bedrooms, downstairs toilet with shower and wash hand basin and

4 Bedroom Residence with potential site for sale at Sandfield, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms, Kitchen/Dining Room, Living Room, Bathroom & Garage. Conveniently located 10 mins from Roscommon and 20 mins from Athlone. Price on Application

a single bedroom. Upstairs has two large bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence stands on a circa half-acre site. Viewing by appointment.

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market, this four-bedroomed bungalow with large site and garage for sale by private treaty at Sandfield, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of kitchen, living room, four bedrooms and bathroom. The property had additional benefit of OFCH, garage and large garden area. This property is in need of some refurbishment; however it would make an ideal family home. This property is conveniently located near Roscommon and Athlone. Viewing is strongly advised.

For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

LANDS TO LET

• Circa 55 Acres convenient to Tulsk Village on a 5 year Lease. Advertorial

All types of property sought – as demand grows Due to continued success and demand, Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon are urgently looking for all types of property in and around Roscommon for disappointed underbidders. For further information contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Site for sale Hughes & Company have for sale at The Walk, Roscommon a site with the benefit of full planning permission. Call 090-6627003.

3 Bedroom Townhouse for sale located just off Ballygar Town Centre. Accommodation consists of Kitchen/Dining Room, Living Room, Study, 3 Bedrooms (one ensuite) and Bathroom. Continently located on main Roscommon to Galway Route. Ideal investment opportunity. Offers in the region of €95,000

2 SITES WITH FPP,

BALLYMOE VILLAGE, CO. GALWAY 2 Sites with full Planning Permission recently granted for a 4 Bedroom Property on each site. These sites are located in the centre of Ballymoe Village and planning permission has recently been granted. Price on application.

Price on application. For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

A residential farm located in the Athleague area is new to the local market this week. Circa 51 acres in area, it’s situated on the edge of Athleague village on the main Roscommon road. There is a four-bedroomed residence thereon. It is in need of major repair. Land is all in one unit with good road frontage. For further information or maps, contact the auctioneer, Michael O’Rourke, Auctioneer & Valuer, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 087-2242329.

Strokestown residence on a mature site Pat Hughes & Company have for sale at No. 14, Vesnoy, Strokestown an attractive three-bedroomed residence on a mature site with a number of out-offices. The residence is finished to a high standard and is located at the end of a cul-desac and within walking distance to the town centre. Viewing is a must. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MARKET SQUARE, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

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• 1st Letting Circa 21 ½ acres in Roxboro with Entitlements on a 5 year lease. All of the lands are of top quality and laid out into two blocks and has the benefit of a Cattle Pen, Crush and Mains Water Supply.

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New to the market: Residential farm for sale

LEGAL : MR. MICHAEL HALPENNY, SOLICITOR, P.C.L. HALPENNY & SON SOLICITORS, 96 UPPER GEORGE’S STREET, DUN LAOGHAIRE, CO. DUBLIN. PH. 01 2801315

COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 (offi (office ce)) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net

NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY SANDFIELD, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

Sandﬁeld bungalow new to the market

Circa 12 acres of Agricultural Land located in one block for the Reps. Of Joesph Crowe, Deceased. Most of the Lands are of top quality and are located a short distance off the main Athlone to Dysart Road. There is the ruins of an old dwelling on the lands. For further details contact

Sean Naughton MIPAV

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LAND TO LEASE

RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON C. 150 acres of good quality land including 3 bay shed for lease at Rahara, Co. Roscommon. First time letting. Price on application.

BALLYMURRAY, CO. ROSCOMMON C.33 acres of good quality land for lease at Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. Price on application.

Michael O’ Rourke ~ AUCTIONEER & VALUER ~ • Creggs, Roscommon • Phone: (090) 66 21125 (087) 2242329 • Email: michaelroarke@eircom.net PSRA No.: 003821

NEW TO THE MARKET Residential farm for sale Circa 51 acres at ATHLEAGUE Situated on the edge of the village on the main Roscommon road. Residence four bedroom in need of major repair. Land all in one unit with good road frontage. For futher information or maps contact the auctioneer. ------------

Residential farm at

TREANBOY, BALLYMOE Circa 60 acres. Good quality land in four plots with a slatted house, cubical house and old milking parlor. Can be sold as one unit or in lots. Residence in excellent condition. --------------------------------------------------------------------

SITES FOR SALE Two large sites at Fuerty/Castlecoote with full planning. --------------------------------------------------------------------

FARM ENTITLEMENTS TO LEASE 16.54 units to lease.

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PropertyPeople PSA Licence number: 001481 PSRA Licence No. 001481

www.propertypartners.ie OFFERS NOW INVITED

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

CLOVERHILL, Off THE WALK, ROSCOMMON TOWN

NEW TO THE MARKET A MOST ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF C. 620 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

26 CONVENT COURT, CONVENT ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN At REA Carthy New York Exhibition: Sally Herbert (Stripe), Julia Herbert (Indeed), Aishleen O’Toole (REA Seamus Carthy), Caroline Kenny (Ralph Lauren), Stefanie Morrissey (IFA). A quality 5 Bedroom Detached Dormer Bungalow with adjoining garage set on a generous site area and located in what is considered a sought after residential location benefiting from its immediate proximity to Roscommon Town centre whilst also offering a picturesque rural setting. The best of both worlds one could say!. Do not delay, contact our office today to view this impressive family home. Guide Price: €250,000

OFFERS INVITED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE

CALDRYMORAN, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON

Surge in overseas’ interest – REA Carthy REA Seamus Carthy advises that many of their enquiries are now coming from overseas…and not just the UK! Who is buying in Ireland? According to REA agents, 31% of overseas buyers are moving to Ireland to live and work, while 29% are purchasing a home for their retirement and 20% are purchasing as an investment. Seamus Carthy advised that there is a particular interest in many undervalued rural counties such as Roscommon and scenic locations and for the first time in the bigger cities, mostly from emigrants

who feel that the time is right to return. Seamus provides a snapshot of people that have bought from their office over the last months which demonstrates the broad reach of people who are buying in Roscommon at the moment. Should you wish to gain the benefits of the maximum exposure REA Seamus Carthy provide you with when selling your property please contact Seamus confidentially at 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie REA Seamus Carthy provide snapshot of current buyers below.

Price Guide: €160,000 ono to sell. Open viewing - Friday 23rd March from 5-6pm.

A most impressive 3 B/R detached bungalow residence located in a much sought after residential development beside Roscommon town and all amenities. The said property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and benefits from a spacious and mature site area. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell. BER:D2. LEGAL: KIERAN MADDIGAN & CO SOLICITORS, CASTLEREA. TEL. 094 96 22552. Open viewing - Friday 23rd March from 5-6pm. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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: €155,000

NEW TO THE MARKET A QUALITY 4 B/R DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C. 1,250 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

Unit 12 Lakeside Retail Park, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – Netherlands Purchaser

Stoneyvale, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon – Netherlands purchaser-bought over 150 properties across the region

OFFERS INVITED

CURREENTURPAN, LOUGHGLYNN, ROSCOMMON

9 SCAHILL PARK, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON All offers after €65,000 to sell

5.4 hectares (13.34 acres) of agricultural lands together with a derelict residential dwelling (Folio RN12044). The subject lands comprise 3 plots and extend to 5.4 hectares (13.34 acres). Contact Seamus Carthy directly. Guide Price: €60,000

Open viewing - Saturday 24th March from 12-1pm.

FINAL OFFERS

CARROWREAGH, BALLINAGARE, CO. ROSCOMMON

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: €170,00O

Rippley Lodge, Barley Harbour, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford – UK Purchaser

Frybrook House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon – German Purchaser

Deerpark, Boyle, Co. Roscommon – Relocation from City to Rural

Ballinlough Village, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon – Local Purchaser

A most attractive 4 B/R residence located in a select residential development close to Ballinlough village and all local amenities. The said property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and would make an ideal family home due to size and location. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers after €65,000 for immediate sale. BER: D1. Open viewing - Saturday 24th March from 12-1pm. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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

LANDS FOR LEASE 10 Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon – UK Purchaser

Graffogue, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon – American Purchaser

• c. 43 acres located at Mount Temple, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Term – say 5 years. Enquiries invited.

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PropertyPeople

Prime Fourmilehouse lands available at Earley’s

PSRA Licence No. 001350

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Property Sales Lettings Valuations ●

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie FINAL OFFERS 20th APRIL 2018 New Quarry with FPP at

LISNAGIRRA, ATHLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON c.23 Acres with Full Planning Permission for

NEW TO THE MARKET Four Bedroom Residence at

NO. 21 GLENVIEW GALWAY ROAD ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 V076

QUARRY

• Full Planning Permission for New Quarry • Prime limestone lands • Located on the Roscommon/Galway border • Only 14 miles from Athlone and M6 GalwayDublin motorway • For full planning pack contact the office on 090 666 3700

Joint Agent: Nigel Dineen Auctioneer Tel: 086 213 0723

_______________________________ NEW TO THE MARKET Prime Lands c. 1.85 Acres at

NEW TO THE MARKET

BALLYGALDA OR TRUST ROSCOMMON

Residence and Apartment at

NO. 7 CIRCULAR ROAD ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 PY65

• Prime two-bedroom semi-detached residence • One-bedroom apartment adjacent • Ideally located within walking distance of Roscommon Town Centre and all amenities • Ideal property for either owner occupier or an investor

_______________________________ NEW TO THE MARKET Four Bedroom Residence at

NO. 40 CLUAIN FRAOIGH LANESBORO ROAD ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 FE89

• Attractive four-bedroom semi-detached residence • Ideally located within walking distance of Roscommon Town Centre and all amenities • Boasting spacious living accommodation throughout • Ideal property for either owner/occupier or an investor

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

• Spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached residence • Located in a much sought after residential location • Adjacent Roscommon Town and all amenities • Suitable starter home or an excellent investment opportunity

Final Offers by 12pm on Friday 20th April

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John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a prime farm of lands set out in one main lot containing c. 42 acres located at Coolteige, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. John describes the lands as “a top quality holding of lands set out in one lot in a much sought after agricultural district only c. 5.1 km from Roscommon town. “Standing on the lands is a two-bedroomed bungalow residence of c. 850 sq.ft. in need of modernisation together with a farmyard set adjacent. The property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate”. As follows: Lot 1: The Entire; Lot 2: Residence standing on c. 1 acre; Lot 3: Lands containing c. 41 acres together with farmyard. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers for immediate sale. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley,

• Prime parcel of lands c. 1.85 acres being of excellent quality • Located just off the Roscommon/Galway Road at Correal Cross • The land had the benefit of full planning permission previously • Holding huge potential for building site (subject to planning permission) • Located c. 3 miles from Roscommon • For further details contact the office on 0906663700

_______________________________ NEW TO THE MARKET Four Bedroom Residence at

NO.4 ST. VINCENTS TERRACE GOFF STREET ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 XE92

• Attractive four-bedroom town centre residence in good condition • Ideally located within walking distance of all amenities • Ideal property for either owner occupier or an investor • Large garden to rear with access to Circular Road • Huge opportunity to divide property into two residential units • Viewing highly recommended • Call the office on 090-6663700 to arrange a viewing

19, Oakwood Retirement Village, Roscommon town, Roscommon

Final offers over €55,000 sought for Oakwood apartment David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week inviting final offers above €55,000 for a quality 1st floor two-bedroomed apartment located at 19, Oakwood Retirement Village, Roscommon town, Roscommon. David describes the property as “a most attractive apartment located in the exclusive Oakwood Retirement Village beside Roscommon town, Roscommon University Hospital and all local amenities”. The property is presented for sale in turnkey condition throughout with the benefit of spacious living accommodation and a peaceful setting with ample parking facilities. David added: “We now invite enquiries, final viewings and final offers above €55,000 for immediate sale”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579,

email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Wanted: Lands 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-enquires for the forthcoming letting season and consequently we require farms of all sizes to meet demand for both short and long term lettings”. 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.

Rent in Roscommon for new private sector tenancies rises In the October-December period of last year (Q4), the average rent in County Roscommon for newly-registered properties with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) was €556. This is up €7 or 1.3% when compared to the average rent in Q3, 2017, which was €549. On an annual basis the average new rent is up €46 when compared to a year earlier, in Q4, 2016. The standardised national average rent for new tenancies was €1,054 per month, up from €990 one year earlier. The data is reported in the RTB’s Quarter 4 2017 Rent Index Report which was published this week. The report is produced

in conjunction with the Economic and Social Research Institute and is based on the actual rents being paid in over 17,700 new tenancies registered with the RTB during the quarter. Rents in Dublin continue to increase with average rent of €1,511 (up from €1,436 one year earlier). The annualised growth rate of rent in Dublin, stood at 5.2%, which represents a decline from 8% in Q3 2017. Significantly, the annual growth rate for Dublin is the lowest growth rate since 2013. From Q3 to Q4 2017 in Dublin, rents increased from €1,494 to €1,511, however, the quarterly growth rate also slowed from 2.3% in Q3 to 1.1%.

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Classifieds FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439  FOR SALE: Aberdeen Angus Bulls and Heifer Calves also Friesian cow with calf, very quiet. Tel: 086 2167132  TO LET: 8.5 acres of land to let in Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon from now untill October 31st. Tel: 087 9008817  FOR SALE: 80 Round bales of hay for sale. Roscommon area. Tel: 086 1292504  FOR SALE: Round bales of silage for sale. Tel: 086 3923227  FOR SALE: 30 Round bales of hay, Tulsk area. Tel: 087 2311040  FOR SALE: Round bales of hay, saved June 2017, Curraghroe/Ballyleague area. Tel: 087 9706298  CALVES FOR SALE: Continental, Angus and Hereford calves for sale, delivery available contact Darragh. Tel: 086 8713864

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

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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Tel: 087 2172281

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

Phone John on

087 2860428

Phone:

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

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

& orthopaedic sports massage Appointments with Anne Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday. Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com Vouchers available on-line PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Phone Alan on:

HOLISTIC

090 6661635 or Mobile:

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR

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

Complete garden clearance services with debris disposed of. Safety certified and insured.

Tel: 086 2437376

thomasneilan4@gmail.com

087 6982309

GATELY GARDENING

● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy

• Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting

Garden Clearance

Rush licking, spraying, spotspraying, flail mower for cutting rushes, easy on ground

Phone:

087 2683079

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

QUAD HIRE

Tree Services • Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured

087 2721193

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

087 9201818

For all your decorating needs

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

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

086 3614230

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

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

086 1930766

 FOR SALE: 3 bedroom semi detached end property located 2 miles from Ballyleague/Lanesboro village, double glazed PVC windows and doors, fully insulated. OFCH. Please reply to BOX NO: 1132, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  TO LET: 2 bedroom apartment to share in Roscommon town. Tel: 089 4369999 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

KENNELS

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

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

PLANNINGS

086 4679798 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

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

facebook.com/moleskinarch

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

www.morrislohan.ie

PLANNINGS

Members of IBKCA

CONTACT JOHN

Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  TO LET: Spacious apartment, to let The Walk, Roscommon. Tel: 087 2822534

JOE HEALY

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms

Over 30 years in business

Reg No: EL000083

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE

D.A.F.M. Approved

GARDENING

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

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Patricia Compton intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to demolish existing cottage, construct part single storey and two storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Farnmore, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 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, €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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Coillte Teoranta intend to apply for planning permission for: the construction of a new forest road entrance and associated site works for the purposes of harvesting a plantation at Raheely, Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Coillte Teoranta intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a new forest road entrance and associated site works for the purposes of harvesting a plantation at Meelickroe, Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, James Dooney, intend to apply for planning permission for change of house design previously granted under Planning Reference pd/17/184 at Sheepwalk, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon Signed: Moleskin Architecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com 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 am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Fuerty GAA Club to construct a spectator stand and walking track around perimeter of playing pitch and associated siteworks at Aghagower, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874 Email: seamusmurray60@gmail.com The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Padraic King, intend to apply for Permission for the construction of an extension to an existing dwelling house along with the installation of a proprietary treatment system and polishing filter together with all other associated site works at Derrymacstur Td, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon N41 YY40. Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090) 6634421 Fax: (090) 6634423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 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. We, Egan Mulready and Associates Ltd (Athlone) on behalf of our client, Patricia Finneran, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: Knockanyconor, Lecarrow, Roscommon. The development will consist of: a two storey dwelling, a detached single storey domestic garage, site entrance, connection to the public sewer and all associated site works. Signed: Egan Mulready & Associates Ltd. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Boghtaduff, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon We, BVC Development Association Ltd., are applying for planning permission, to construct (i) an all-weather astroturf pitch, with 6 no. 8m high floodlights and safety mesh fence around pitch perimeter, (ii) playground area and (iii) walking track, with pedestrian access to the site, along with all ancillary site works and services at Boghtaduff, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Signed: BVC Development Association Ltd. Boghtaduff, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. 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.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT  RECRUITING: I’m looking for a few people that may be interested in supplementing their income part-time. Work from home, be your own Boss, flexible hours, full support and training provided. Tel: 086 2304192  TUTOR: Primary School teacher required as home tutor. Strokestown area. Please reply to BOX NO: 1128, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Kind, reliable childminder required, Dysart/ Ballyforan area. To mind 2 children in children’s own home. After school, Monday to Friday. Must have own transport for School pickups. Tel/Text: 087 1444913  LADY REQUIRED: To mind children in their own home during school holidays. Derrane area. Tel: 086 3608804  LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED, CARING, RELIABLE NANNY/CHILDMINDER: In Kiltoom to look after two small children, in their own home or Childminder’s home. One school drop off & pick up. 4 days a week. Call/ Text 086 8287525

SITUATIONS WANTED  LADY AVAILABLE: For 15 hours per week for office work/Reception. References available on request. Please reply to BOX NO: 1130, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE: For all types of groundwork and concrete work, foundations, rafts, slabs, footpaths etc. Fully insured and tax compliant. Tel: 086 6007563

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Fiachra O’Mahoney, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning to construct a bell mouth entrance onto public road to facilitate access to forestry plantation together with internal access road and turning area and all associated site works at Kilnamryall, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Lo-Homes Limited Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: 090 6621941 Mobile: 086 8551835 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the 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.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TUITION  GRINDS: Castlerea area. Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate, Maths, French and Irish. Private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437  FRENCH GRINDS: From French Native. Glenamaddy area. Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate, or General help. Also available for Adults, Private or Groups. Call or email for further information. Tel: 086 3305827 or email fanny.peters@ hotmail.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

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible Call car direct

(086) 2714879

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

086 2437376  TURF FOR SALE: Great sale of last year’s dry screened turf, delivered in various quantities. Tel: 087 3831953

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAT TREACY • Painting and Decorating • Commercial & Domestic • Spray Painting • Wallpapering • Power Washing

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

Roscommon

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

 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

Tel: (086) 8077313

Pete’s Cabs

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TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

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

SEVENTH SON HEALER  7th SON: A Seventh Son Healer will attend in the Coffee Drop, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway this Saturday, 24th March, 11.30am to 3.30pm. Cures for Depression, Sinus, Migraine, 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, all skin rash etc. 100% success rate. No appointment needed, call on day in private. Any enquiries to 049 4335497 or mobile 086 1921955 anytime.

090 66 23898 or 085 7857191 Athleague

FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 20/03/18 FIRST PRIZE €50: Frances Dolan c/o K. Finan SECOND PRIZE €25: Chloe Kilmartin c/o K. Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Frank McManus c/o B. Healy 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH:

Patricia c/o Donnellans Niall O’Boyle c/o Marian Rice Eileen Kelly c/o B. Healy Teresa Croghan c/o K. Hoare Caoimhe Mullarkey c/o B. Healy Hannah Dimambzo c/o K. Hoare Dympna Kelly c/o K. Collins Eileen Kelly c/o B. Healy 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH:

K. Hoare K. Finan Sadie Mulryan Aoibhean Warde Aaron Dimambzo Total Receipts: €234 Total Prizes: €200

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 087 4046478 www.appliance-repairs.ie  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p086 2553153@gmail.com  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.  HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: For block/brick laying, plastering, carpentry, painting and general maintenance. All areas considered. No job too small. Tel: 086 0512267

Mobile Welding + Fabrication Mobile welding repairs to doors, gates, sheds etc All repaired or made new

USEFUL SERVICES

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

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

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL ! 094 96 31880 087 9100477

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005  UNEMPLOYED HANDYMAN AND SEEKING WORK: No job too small, Building, Plastering, Carpentry and Maintenance work, painting inside and out. Tel: 087 7561101

CRASH REPAIRS

Painter Decorator Powerwashing Plastering Gardening General Handyman

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Gerry:

086 6684179 SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people. Safe, reliable and confidential. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250

Phone:

087 6982309

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

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AtYourService CARPENTRY

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

CARPENTRY

Gary Jameson

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

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

Tel: 086 3686669

• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Attic Conversions and all internal woodwork

086 0708833

Ronan Hegarty Bespoke Carpentry/Cabinets Kitchens ● Sliding Wardrobes ● Home Study ● Television Cabinets etc ●

ELITE CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining • Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

FARMING

Contact Ronan on 087 6035995 email: hegartybespokeprojects@gmail.com email: robedesign.ie@gmail.com Download our brochure on www.robedesign.ie Robe Design Showroom open 7 days a week

BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING

Stephen Dockery All types of Brick / Block laying. Specialising in brick and stone fireplaces.

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON

Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact

JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

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

INSTALLATION

Chimney problems assessed and repaired. CONTACT

087 6430444

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

RECYCLING

New Buildings & Retroﬁt

Castlerea Vehicle Recycling All NCT Failures Destruction Certs Issued ● Sale of Second Hand Parts ● Contracted to all Major Car Companies ● Farm Machinery, Old Gates ● Metals, Iron Baths ● Old Cooking Ranges ● Weighbridge on Site ● ●

CLEANING

WINDOWS/DOORS

Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

RECYCLING OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie RECYCLING ALL TYPES OF METAL

C ASTLEREA ELV RECYCLING LTD., CLOONKEEN, CASTLEREA KEVIN & MARTINA KEENAN TEL: 094 96 21250 MOB: 086 2522231

www.ecowise.ie

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

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

9673336 2678350

Mob: 086 Email:

info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

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

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417 uPVC WINDOW AND DOOR PARTS NOW IN STOCK TO SUIT ALL BRANDS • Handles • Hinges • Locks • Letter Boxes • Double Glazed Units supplied and fitted Fully insured

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

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

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892

House & Garden Maintenance

Alan Somers Cluain Árd, Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 27970 Mobile: (086) 8161651 Email: aboutthehouse@imagine.ie

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

Chimney Cleaning Service NOW AVAILABLE TARMACADAM

ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026

TARMACADAM

Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

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

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

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING:

• Carpets and Suites (fabric & leather) • Mats • Large rugs • Tiled floors • Carpets dry immediately Covering Roscommon / Leitrim / Sligo www.cleananddryireland.com TEL: John Higgins/Gerard Cuffe 086 2328291/087 6786161

Donamon

Tarmacadam LTD Specialising in Kerbing, Tar and Chips and Tarmacadam. Machine or hand laid. All types of drainage/ septic tank upgrades and new percolation.

Contact Damien (086) 4007158

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OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY

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Classifieds AtYourService

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES

LIFE COACH

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In loving memory of Michael who died on 24th March 2017 As we lovingly remember Mike on the First Anniversary of his death, his wife Bridie and family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who offered sympathy and supported us in our great loss and sadness. For those who travelled both long and short distances, called to the house, sent Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards and letters, telephone messages, floral tributes and attended his Removal and Funeral Mass, we are so deeply grateful. We wish to extend our warmest appreciation to our wonderful neighbours, fiiends and relatives who gave us such support in numerous ways during this time. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Portiuncula Hospital who gave Mike such great care in the final few week’s of his journey through life. To the management and staff of Oakwood Nursing Home we express our sincere thanks for the care provided to Mike during his stay there. We are also very grateful to the nurses and carers who called to Mike at home giving him such loving care and attention. Sincere thanks to Fr. Eugene McLoughlin for assisting in prayers and celebrating Mike’s Funeral Mass. Thanks to all who participated in the Mass including the musicians, singers and Eucharistic Ministers. Our sincere appreciation to Henry Hamrock for the dignified and professional manner in which he carried out the Funeral arrangements and to the gravediggers for preparing Mike’s final resting place. Special thanks to Mike, Sharon and staff of the Bridge House for the beautiful meal provided after the Funeral. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mike’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Saturday, 24th March at 7pm

MONTH’S MIND FAGAN Margaret (Peggy) 10 St. Theresa’s Road, Lisnamult, Roscommon.

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In loving memory of Margaret who died on 18th February 2018 The family of the late Margaret Fagan wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, support and sympathy shown to us on our recent sad loss. We would like to thank the staff of Oakwood Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Margaret during her stay with them. Thanks to Dr. Morris, all the staff at the Medical Centre, the medical team and staff at Roscommon Hospital for their care over the years. A special word of thanks to Fr. Cullen and Fr. McLoughlin for their many visits and prayers and for the comfort they brought to Margaret. Thanks also to Deacon Talbot and the church choir. Thanks to Smyth’s Funeral directors for their kindness and professionlism. Also the gravediggers for preparing the grave. Thank’s to the Abbey Hotel who provided food and refreshments. A special thanks to Margaret’s wonderful neighbours and friends. Thanks to everyone who sent Mass/Sympathy Cards, travelled long distances, attended the Removal and Funeral and who assisted in any way. Lovingly remembered by daughters Rosemary and Ita, sons Frank, Aidan and Fintan, sons-in-laws, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandson and extended family. Margaret’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 25th March at 10.30am.

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Always missed by his wife Bridie and family Anniversary Mass in Clooneycolgan Church on Sunday, 25th March at 9.30am.

ROAN Gerard Sonnagh, Creggs, Co. Galway. (2nd Anniversary)

Who died on the 21st of March 2016. We who loved you sadly miss you As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near. There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a brother we loved so dear. Deep in our heart lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of our brother, Whose memory will never grow old.

Always loving – Loved Always by his Mother Breege, sister’s Stella & Annette, brother John and their extended families. Anniversary Mass in Donamon Castle on Friday, 23rd March at 7pm.

KELLY Frederick (Fred) Carrowreagh, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

In loving memory of Frederick who died on 2nd April 2017 As we lovingly remember Fred on the First Anniversary of his death, his wife Kathleen, children Paul, Gerard, Aidan, Martina and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother and sisters, together with our extended family would like to offer our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support, expression of sympathy and acts of kindness shown to us following the sad loss of Fred. A special word of thanks to all those who called to the family home, attended the reposing, the Funeral Mass and Burial, sent Mass Cards, letters and messages of sympathy and those who travelled long distances some from overseas to be with us. We cannot express how deeply thankful we are to our good neighbours, family and friends that cooked meals, brought refreshments that helped out and directed traffice around Fred’s home during the days of the Funeral, we are truly grateful. Also, those who donated to Roscommon and Mayo Hospice. Thanks to the Doctors and staff of Our Lady of Knock Ward at the Galway Clinic, the doctors and staff of the Roscommon University Hospital, Dr. Greg Kelly, Dr. Michael Henry and all the staff of The Kelly Medical Centre Castlerea, John and Niall Tully along with all the staff of Tully’s Pharmacy, Castlerea. The public health nurse, Mary Connaughton and all those involved with the Palliative Care services in Roscommon. A special thanks to all those who offered Mass bouquets and who visited Fred at home and in hospital during his short illness. A special thanks to Fr. Joe Poole and Fr. Pat O’Toole for their many visits and prayers with Fred while at home and in hospital and for the lovely Funeral Mass and Homily, also to Fr. Michael Kelly who helped celebrate Fred’s Mass. Thanks also to Joe and Aoife Healy for their beautiful singing at the Funeral Mass and also at Fred’s Months Mind. A special thanks to Fred’s good neighbours and friends for preparing his final resting place. Thanks to St. Croan’s GAA Club for the guard of honour. Thanks to Niall Flanagan Undertakers for their professional manner in organising the Funeral arrangements. Thanks to Garvey’s and Patricia Smyth for the beautiful meal following the Funeral services, similarly to the Ballintubber Ladies Club for making and serving refreshments after Fred’s reposing. Finally, thanks to Fred for being such a wonderful husband, dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother, neighbour and friend. The amazing turnout for his funeral was a testament to the high regard he was held throughout our community. As it is next to impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Fred’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber on Saturday, 24th March at 12 o’clock.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MULRY Michael

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Rosario, The Walk Roscommon. (6th Anniversary) Who died on 23rd March 2012. R.I.P.

(2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Sheila late of Clooncalaghy who died on the 20th March 2016

Glenamaddy, Co. Galway (2nd Anniversary) Age 3 Who died on 24th March 2016.

Racecourse Rd, Roscommon. (12th Anniversary) Who died on 24th March. Rest in peace.

(24th Anniversary)

Treasured memories of a loving husband, dad and grandad. Loving memories Shared Moments Today and always

Remembered with love Eileen and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Friday, 23rd March at 10am.

GAVIN Catherine 12 Thornfield Drive, Lisnamult, Roscommon (10th Anniversary) Who died on 25th of March 2008

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Sadly missed by Brian, Catherine, family and all the Forde family. Anniversary Mass in Ballinlough Church on Saturday, 24th March at 8pm.

Naughton Tommie (6th Anniversary) In loving memory of Tommie Naughton, Tully East, Ballygar, Co. Galway, who died on 23rd March 2012.

Today it would be wonderful to see you play and smile But heaven lent 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 And though our hearts are broken and your life was far too short We thank you sweetest Angel for the happiness you brought

Love and miss you always, Mummy and Daddy. XX ~~~~~~~~~~~~ In loving memory of a special little boy, Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we still love and miss you As it dawns another year.

Always loved and remembered by her husband Martin, children Martin, Marie, Anne, son-in-law Paul and grandchildren.

MANNION Martin Carntleva, Four Roads, Roscommon. (16th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who died on 22nd March 2002.

“Though absent, you are very near, still loved, still missed and very dear.”

Sadly missed by his wife Mary, son Michael and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, March 24th at 7.30pm.

GIBLIN John

May his gentle soul, Rest in Peace.

FEENEY Tommie Ballyglass, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (22nd Anniversary)

Mote Park, Roscommon (7th Anniversary) In loving memory of John who died on 21st of March 2011.

Sadly missed by your sister, Winifred. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, 24th March at 7pm.

Sadly missed by Nuala and family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ DAD Memory drifts to scenes, Long past, Time rolls on, But memories last. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Fondly remembered and sadly missed Kathleen, Robert, Ella and Robyn xxxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~ DAD Precious memories never grow old, They are locked in our hearts, Like letters of gold. Flowers may wither and the sun will set, But the heart that loved you, Will never forget.

Forever in our hearts, Caroline, Richie, Ben, Sean and Rebecca. xxxx Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday, 28th March at 10am.

The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain.

Forever loved and missed more every day by your loving wife Mary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a father we loved so dear. Deep in our hearts lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of our father, Whose memory will never grow old

Forever loved and missed more every day by your sons Micheal and Seamus, daughters Martina and Georgina and Declan, Annette, Marian and grandchildren.

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In loving memory of Tommie who passed away on 31st March, 1996 R.I.P.

Gone are the days, we used to share But in my heart, you are always there.

Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife Phil, children Martina, Adrian, Deirdre and families.

Sadly missed by your loving grandparents, aunty, uncles, cousins and extended family xxxx Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Glenamaddy, Saturday 24th March, 7pm.

Life is but a stopping place. A pause in what’s to be. A resting place along the road. To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We are all meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Mick Walsh, Moher, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon who died on the 30th March 1994

Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by his wife May, daughters Claire and Patricia, sons Declan and Alan, sons-in-law, daughterin-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Friday, 23rd March at 7pm in Ballinaheglish Church.

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 favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. K.H.

MONTH’S MIND DONNELLAN James (Jim) Ballincurry, Glinsk, Co. Galway

The wife and family of the late James (Jim) Donnellan wish to express sincere thanks to all those who expressed sympathy on our recent bereavement. We are grateful to everyone who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, those who travelled long distances, who sent Mass Cards, messages of sympathy, flowers and telephone calls. Thanks to all the medical and nursing staff at UCHG who cared for Jim in his final hours. Thanks to Dalia for taking such good care of Jim. Thanks to the staff of An Teaghlach Uilinn retirement home and to Divilly’s funeral home. Thanks to Fr. Larry Ebuck for his lovely ceremony and also the Mass servers. Thanks to their choir for their lovely music and hymns. Thanks to the grave diggers who prepared Jim’s final resting place. Very special thanks to Tommy and Dolores Dowd for their kindness and support and for conducting the funeral with such professionalism. Thanks to Maloney’s food service for the beautiful meal. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of appreciation and gratitude. Months Mind Mass for Jim will be celebrated in St. Michaels Church, Glinsk on Friday, 23rd March at 8pm.

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 favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.R.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Dear Sacred 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 favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.

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Roscommon Drama Festival: Mary Finn, Roscommon Drama Group, pictured making a presentation to Brendan Murray (adjudicator ADA). Picture: Andrew Fox

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Fixtures chaos can’t happen again

Pictured were Frank Kearney, Paul Cummins and Padraig Cummins from Ballinagare looking relaxed but cold in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday as Roscommon prepared to take on Cavan.

The chaos with the GAA fixture list that was first highlighted in this column as far back as last October has now come to pass and even if there are no postponements for the rest of the year, there are serious problems ahead especially with regard to the club scene. It looks likely now that the league finals (which Roscommon will almost certainly be contesting) will not be played until the second weekend in April. So much for April being

free for club action! Remember that there are two rounds of the club football championships down for April. The club managers are entitled to have access to their county players for two weeks before a championship game under rule so what will happen now? There are counties who have three rounds of championship games down for decision in April. It’s some mess. It was utter madness to try to shoe-horn all these fixtures into a couple of

months but it looks like it will be the clubs that will miss out once again. The GAA will have to sit down as quickly as they can, hold their hands up and admit they got it wrong and start again with a blank sheet. Paying lip service to the club scene is not going to cut it anymore. If we have to go back to playing three rounds of the National League before Christmas then let’s do that. What is going on this year simply cannot happen again.

Rossies squeeze past Cavan Last Sunday’s win against Cavan was a mighty test of character for Roscommon and they came up with the goods. To win a tough game like that one was a major boost to the confidence and morale of the players, and to get out of a tight corner like Roscommon were in last Sunday and to come strong late on and win it is very satisfying. The argument about whether promotion is a good thing for the development of the squad is

now redundant because promotion is almost a certainty now and big tests will lie ahead in 2019. But of more immediate concern is a league final in Croke Park and another big game in preparation for the championship. Well done to all concerned. Elsewhere, Mayo are now in big trouble and they now have to win in Ballybofey next Sunday or they will be relegated from Division One for the first time in 23 years.

It would be a serious blow for Stephen Rochford’s men. I know it has been said many times in the past but is this great Mayo team on the way down? Dublin and Galway were involved in a very nasty game in Salthill. Galway wanted to put down a marker and Dublin were in no mood to accommodate them. It turned out to be a very poor advertisement for the game. The forthcoming league final will be interesting!

Salah looks a real bargain now! With all the sport that was on over the weekend the achievement of Mo Salah scoring four goals against Watford in the Premier League last Saturday is certainly worth a mention. With a quarter of the season left to go the Egyptian has scored an incredible 37 goals this season and 28 in the Premier League alone. With the way transfer fees have gone over the past couple of years the £42 million Liverpool paid for him is now a bargain. Would 125 million buy him now? He has been a sensational player for Liverpool and don’t rule out Salah playing a starring role when Liverpool meet Man City in the Champions League Quarter-finals in a couple of weeks’ time. I give Liverpool a great chance in that tie over two legs. And this is coming from a Man United fan!

Coroﬁn a joy to behold What a display Corofin put on in the All-Ireland club football final. The first twenty minutes was as fine a display as I have seen in a club final. The football they played was a pleasure to watch as they tore Nemo Rangers to shreds. Corofin play football the way it should be played. Clever running, long accurate kick passing, clever movement and superb score-taking. Their second goal was one of the best I have ever seen. The hurling final was interesting all the way without being a classic. It will be hard to separate them in the replay.

Rory McIlroy is coming into form ahead of The Masters at Augusta next month.

Exciting build-up to the Masters The golf season is certainly coming nicely to the boil. Rory McIlroy made a great comeback to the winner’s enclosure last weekend at Bay Hill and not too far behind him was Tiger Woods who has shown that he is ready to compete for the big prizes now that he is recovering from his back troubles. It will be the most exciting buildup to The Masters in many years. Tiger does not qualify to play this weekend in the World Matchplay so his next appearance will be in Augusta. He has now moved up from a lowly 668th in the world rankings to 109 this week and heading towards the top 50. He will win again but whether he can win another major or two is the big question. The Irish rugby team sealed the Grand Slam and Triple Crown against England at Twickenham last Saturday.

Golden era of Irish Rugby When I was growing up the notion that the Irish rugby team would ever win a Grand Slam was fanciful in the extreme. It was seen as impossible to be honest. In the 80s, the two Triple Crowns we won were celebrated wildly throughout the country. Now we have seen two Grand Slams in the space of 9 years which is simply phenomenal. Last Saturday’s deciding game against England was over at half-time. It was incredible to behold. The tackling, determination, will to win, courage, bravery, discipline and clear thinking from all the players at Twickenham last Saturday was awesome and it was one of the greatest sporting performances we have ever seen from any Irish team. I was especially glad for Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray. Two class players who have di-

rected Ireland’s gameplan for most of the past decade and they finally got their reward. It was also so heart-warming to see so many young players on the team and with the likes of Ringrose, Larmour, Porter, Leavy, Stockdale, Carbery, to add to the more experienced guys the future sure looks good. Joe Schmidt has done a wonderful job with the team. he has found a style that suits them and has implemented it ruthlessly. It is vital that we kick on now and give the World Cup a real go next year. But this Irish team have really captured the imagination of the public. I have seldom seen as many people out celebrating any Irish sporting success as were out last Saturday and it was great to see. We should certainly enjoy this golden era of Irish Rugby. It probably won’t last.

Irish dominate Cheltenham again Cheltenham was another massive success for the Irish this year with 17 winners and it is amazing the way the tide has turned in recent years. There was a time when 5 or 6 winners was regarded as a major achievement but now with Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliot the top trainers and owners like JP McManus, Michael O’Leary and Rich Ricci investing huge amounts in top class horses, most of the big prizes are being won by Irish horses. Horse racing wouldn’t be at the top of my sporting agenda but Cheltenham is always worth a look and it is great TV. But I always find it amusing to see the representatives of the big bookie forms giving tips on the TV and radio. Can anyone explain to me the reasoning behind that? Sure if the tipsters from the bookie firms were any good they would lose their jobs! It’s not in the interest of their employers for them to be giving out winners. I think it’s hilarious. The worst thing is that there are people who are listening and paying heed to them too!

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THE GAIN LINE

BUCCANEERS RFC Buccs away to Young Munster

Champions Creggs set for Corrib! Senior Rugby Despite having already been crowned Connacht League champions, Creggs Firsts will play Corrib this Saturday in Headford at 2.30 pm in the final round. There were great celebrations in Roscommon town on Saturday as Creggs celebrated winning the Connacht Junior 1B League by watching Ireland’s Grand Slam win over England. The Connacht League champions will now play Corinthians RFC on Good Friday (30th) in the Curley Cup Final. The game will be played in Ballyhaunis at 7.30 pm. Creggs Seconds will play Galwegians in the Connacht J2 League Semi-Final in Creggs this Sunday at 2.30 pm. Creggs Seconds will also play Loughrea in the Ard Na Cregg Cup Quarter-Final in Creggs on Sunday, April 8th at 2.30 pm.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-13s Cup Quarter-Final: Creggs 38 Gort 17. Creggs had a great win over Gort in Creggs last Tuesday and are now in the semi-final on April 21st. They will now await the winners of Dunmore/Corrib v Loughrea. Connacht U-16 Cup Quarter-Final: Galwegians 15 Creggs 5. Creggs came up short in their Connacht Cup game in Galway last Monday afternoon, losing to cup favourites Galwegians. Galwegians took an early 7-0 lead after a try in the eight minute. In truth, the rest of the

first half was played between the two 22s with both defences doing well. The crucial score came just before half-time after the referee unfortunately missed a clear knock-on by the home side, and Galwegians got in for a try to take a 12-0 lead into half-time. Creggs started the second half very well and got in for a score from Jack Tucker after only 5 minutes but straight from the kick-off, the ball bounced and again the referee made a questionable decision at the breakdown from which Galwegians converted to take a 15-5 lead. Creggs did have a great chance after 18 minutes to score again but Darren Gately was very unlucky to knock-on going over the line and Galwegians cleared their lines. The home team did well for the last 15 minutes to defend their lead and Creggs never looked like getting the two scores required. Creggs will feel this was a game they left behind. They now play a local derby against Buccaneers in the Connacht U-16 Plate Quarter-Final on Thursday 29th in Creggs.

Fixtures Connacht U-18.5 Plate Quarter-Final: Galwegians v Creggs in Galway on Sunday at 12 pm. Connacht U-17 Plate Quarter-Final: Creggs v Oughterard on Wednesday, April 4th at 12 pm. Connacht U-16 Plate Quarter-Final: Creggs v Buccaneers on Wednesday, March 28th at 7.30 pm. Creggs U-14s and U-15s will

Garryowen Rugby Festival on Saturday, April 7th in Limerick.

Buccaneers travel to one of the great homes of club rugby in Ireland on Saturday when they square up to Young Munster in their penultimate away fixture in the Ulster Bank League at Tom Clifford Park. The Limerick venue, where home support is absolutely partisan, has seen a number of epic battles in front of bumper crowds between these two clubs who both sport black and gold colours. While this weekend’s joust is unlikely to attract such a large attendance, the outcome of the exchanges which kick off at 2.30 pm will nevertheless be of the utmost importance to both the Cookies and the Pirates.

Pitch Development Draw

Women in Cup semi-ﬁnal

Tickets are available for the Creggs Rugby Pitch Development Draw from all members and players at €10 each or €50 for a book of 6. Tickets can also be bought on-line at: www. CreggsRugby.ie There are 26 great prizes, and you can support the club in providing the first full-size IRB approved 3G rugby pitch in Connacht, as well as other grass pitches and facilities.

Buccaneers Women’s team take on league runners-up Castlebar in the semi-final of the Connacht Women’s Cup at Dubarry Park on Sunday. The Mayo side will be favourites but Buccs did overcome them when the teams met earlier in the season at the Athlone venue. A tight contest could unfold in this duel that is scheduled to get under way at 1 pm.

Creggs U-16s

travel to Wales on tour on Friday, April 6th. They will attend the Ospreys v Connacht Pro-14 game in the Liberty Stadium. They will also play tour games v the Welsh host club and enjoy other activities.

Mini Rugby Please note that all Creggs Minis (except U-10s) will have their last full training of the season in Creggs on Saturday morning. A big turn-out is expected with treats after and also tea, coffee and biscuits in the clubhouse for parents and coaches. The U-10s will attend a Connacht Blitz on Saturday in Sligo

RFC. Players to arrive at 10 am, first game kicks off at 10.30 am. This Sunday, Creggs U-9s have been invited to a Blitz in Mullingar RFC. This is a 4-province blitz, with 52 teams playing on 26 pitches. Coaches will meet at 10.30 am in Mullingar, with all players to be there before 10.45 am. The first match is at 11 am. A bus will run to the Blitz, as parking will be limited at the venue. Those travelling will be able to see Mullingar’s 3G which will be similar to that to be constructed in Creggs and ready for the start of next season. Creggs U-11s will play in the

Buccs beat Sligo!

Connacht J1B League Team Creggs (c) Castlebar Tuam NUIG Corinthians Ballinrobe Corrib Dunmore

Played 13 13 13 14 14 13 13 13

W 10 8 7 7 7 5 4 2

D 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 0

L 2 4 4 6 7 8 8 11

PF 234 291 256 313 284 204 142 213

PA 114 202 175 262 235 284 332 333

Diff 120 89 81 51 49 -80 -190 -120

BP 5 7 8 8 9 4 1 7

Ded 0 -1 0 0 -1 0 0 -1

Pts 47 40 40 38 36 24 19 14

Buccaneers Reserves and Sligo Seconds served up an entertaining Connacht Junior 1A League joust at Dubarry Park on Friday night when the visitors prevailed 21-12. In a relatively open, lively encounter Buccs were decidedly unfortunate not to at least earn a losing bonus point when going down to the in-form Junior Cup finalists.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions League titles remain up for grabs in all three divisions but the likes of St. Peter’s, Kilkerrin United and Moylough ’79 will be hoping to edge closer to league glory this weekend.

Saturday, March 24th Herald Premier Division (7.45 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Ballaghaderreen FC It was 8-0 to Ballinasloe the last time these sides met. The visitors may have improved since then but The Town should still be comfortable. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Moore United v Shiven Rovers Both sides will be hoping to bounce back from defeats last weekend. Prediction: Draw Norio’s Takeaway Division One Strokestown United v Ballinasloe Town B. 7.45 pm This should be an entertaining encounter between second and third. Prediction: Strokestown United Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two (7.45 pm)

Castlerea Celtic B v Cloonfad United B The hosts are slight favourites. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B Glen Celtic v Skyvalley Rovers B Skyvalley have lost 13 out of 16 so far. Prediction: Glen Celtic Shiven Rovers B v Boyle Celtic B The visitors could face an interesting run-in provided they win here. Prediction: Boyle Celtic B

Sunday, March 25th RDFL Challenge Cup Round 2 CP Ajax v Lough Harps. 2 pm Lough Harps should prove too strong for CP Ajax. Prediction: Lough Harps Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC v Castlerea Celtic. 11 am With just five games left, Castlerea will need a minor miracle to catch St. Peter’s. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Skyvalley Rovers v St. Peter’s FC. 11 am The Athlone side edge ever closer to the Premier Division title.

Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Dysart FC v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm Boyle will want to get last weekend’s Connacht Cup defeat out of their system quickly. Prediction: Boyle Celtic St. John’s Athletic v Cloonfad United. 2 pm Cloonfad have enjoyed some memorable wins lately but St. John’s will be difficult to beat at home. Prediction: Draw Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ahascragh United v Kilkerrin United. 2 pm The league leaders could extend their lead this weekend. Prediction: Kilkerrin United Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two (2 pm) Moylough ’79 v Rahara Rovers The hosts will be favourites this weekend. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Roscommon United v Cam Celtic A 3-3 draw last time they met so hopefully something similar this weekend. Prediction: Draw

Soccer Results TP Brennan Connacht Junior Cup Quarter-Final Boyle Celtic 1 Mervue United 2 The Herald Premier Division St. Peter’s FC 5 Moore United 1 Castlerea Celtic 1 Ballinasloe Town 2 Shiven Rovers 1 Ballymoe FC 3 Ballaghaderreen FC 0 Dysart FC 4 Skyvalley Rovers 4 St. John’s Athletic 1 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Dunmore Town 1 CP Ajax 1 Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Skyvalley Rovers B 0 Cam Celtic 2 Glen Celtic v Castlerea Celtic B, postponed. RDFL Challenge Cup Round One Lough Harps 2 Hodson Bay Athletic 0 RDFL Challenge Cup Round Two Rahara Rovers 6 Kilkerrin United 6 AET (Rahara Rovers won 5-4 on penalties) Strokestown United 0 Moylough ’79 2 (Conceded by Strokestown United)

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER Feeley delighted to pull on green jersey @dan_dooner

THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Roscommon cyclist Daire Feeley’s career continues to go from strength to strength. The UC Monaco cyclist has made the Irish U-23 team that will compete in this weekend’s UCI Nations Cup which takes place in Ghent in Belgium. Daire, who is now based in the south of France on a full-time basis, was thrilled to be back representing Ireland. “Of course I was delighted I made the team for the upcoming U-23 Nations Cup in Ghent in Belgium this weekend and I’m also included for the second round of the Nations Cup which will also be staged in Belgium in just three weeks’ time,” he said. The Donamon cyclist and former Roscommon CBS student told the Roscommon People earlier this week just how important representing Team

Daire Feeley will be back in an Ireland jersey this weekend for the UCI U-23 Nations Cup in Ghent, Belgium. Pic: Morgan Bezannier

Ireland was to him. “As always, it’s an honour to be pulling on the Irish jersey, I have to say I get goose bumps every time I pin the numbers onto the back of the green jersey the night before a race”. Daire says that while being picked for the international team is a proud achievement, it is also a chance for the young up and coming cyclist to make a name for himself on the European stage. “It’s a case of knowing that I will be representing my country but also relishing the opportunity to put myself in the shop window in terms of top class European cycling,” he concluded. Another important and highly competitive weekend ahead for the young Rossie as he once again looks to turn heads in mainland Europe.

People’s champions of the week Pictured are twins and Carrick AC athletes, Patrick and Declan Kennedy, from Croghan, Co. Roscommon, who recently finished 1st and 2nd in the Connacht 600m final in Athlone. Pic: Mick McCormack

Pictured is Lorna McGourty (McGourty’s Bar) presenting a new team kit to Pakie Sharkey and Cian Mahony of the Castlerea Celtic B team.

The sporting brief Athletics

Harriers’ 5k Series! Roscommon Harriers Athletic Club will once again host their annual 5k race series this April. The series runs over four Fridays in April with a start time of 7.30 pm for each race. Start and finish lines are located at the entrance to race HQ, Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon town. Register on the evening from 6.30 - 7.20 pm or online with Pop-Up Races. For more information, check out Roscommon Harriers on Facebook.

Handball

Connacht double! Denis Creaton made it a Connacht dou-

ble in the 40x20 Junior grade when he and Sean Jennings beat Galway’s talented youngsters Seamus Conneelly and Diarmuid Mulkerrins last Friday night. Playing in Ballaghaderreen, the Roscommon pair imposed themselves early and won 21-11, 21-14. Roscommon handball fans are in for a treat this Sunday when two of the greatest handballers ever play in St. Coman’s. Cavan’s five-time world champion Paul Brady and Michael Finnegan, who have won eleven Senior All-Ireland doubles together, will be defending their title. Following that, Meath’s Tom Sheridan, who has won more All-Ireland doubles titles than anyone in history, will team-up with Brian Carroll in the hope of landing yet another title.

Darts

Forge ﬁrst! The Forge finished top of the Roscommon Darts League thanks to a 7-2 win over Flanagan’s last Friday. A 7-2 win for An Bothar Rua over The Hollywood Bar ensured they leapfrogged Flanagan’s to take fourth spot. An Bothar Rua took fourth by one point as an 8-1 win for McDermott’s against Creaton’s had put them in contention to overtake the Elphin men. The Holly Tree beat Molly’s 5-4 to finish one place ahead of them in second. The top four teams in the league will now compete for the cup, with the bottom four competing for the shield. Cup Semi-Finals: Molly’s v The Holly Tree, Forge v An Bothar Rua. Shield Semi-Finals: McDermott’s v Flana-

gan’s, Creaton’s v The Hollywood. Home advantage to first team listed in the first leg. The first leg is this Friday (23rd) with the second leg the following week.

Golf

Winter League winners We tee-off in Athlone where team Ros Glos triumphed in the Men’s Winter League. Alan Hough, Declan Murphy, Mark Connelly, Declan Flannery and Captain Mike Glynn from Ballinasloe won the final 3-2 against locals John Duggan, Ned Broughall, Martin Fitzgibbon, Ray Fagan and Gerry Rowland. In the White Elephant competition last week, Eleanor Larkin (24 points) pipped Cathryn Mannion on a count

back. The AWGS was won by T Meaghar and the ladies’ 97 Club was won by Lily O’Sullivan. To Castlerea, where Mary Kenny (35 points) beat Kay O’Loughlin by the narrowest of margins to claim the recent ladies’ competition. In Roscommon, Noreen O’Grady claimed the senior ladies’ competition ahead of Kay Ruane. Finally, to Boyle, where the Holmpatrick Cup for gents takes place this Sunday. This is played as a ‘Fourball Betterball’ and the winners will go on to play the other winners from Roscommon. The winners in each of the four provinces will then get to play the final at St. Andrews in Scotland. The Holmpatrick is a fundraiser for the National Council for the Blind, and this is its 85th year.

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BREAKING BALL Minors beat Sligo and Leitrim The Cox’s Steakhouse sponsored Roscommon minor ladies opened their Connacht Championship campaign with a comprehensive 4-14 to 2-5 win over Sligo at Tourlestrane on March 10th. The girls then faced Leitrim last Monday and were in ruthless form, running out 14-17 to 1-6 winners.

All-Ireland Schools Semi-Finals St. Nathy’s College will face Lucan CBS in the All-Ireland Post Primary Schools ‘B’ Championship Semi-Final this Saturday. That game will be played in Moate and, at the time of going to press, is pencilled in for 12.30 pm. Meanwhile, Coláiste Chiaráin were beaten in their All-Ireland Post Primary Schools ‘C’ Championship Semi-Final by Leinster champions, Ardee Community School from Co. Louth, on a scoreline of 4-11 to 2-8 at St. Loman’s, Mullingar on Tuesday afternoon.

Fixtures Friday, March 23rd Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael. 8.30 pm

Saturday, March 24th Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) (7.30 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Elphin. At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Western Gaels Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Kilbride: Kilbride v Strokestown. (7.30 pm)

Sunday, March 25th

The Roscommon Ladies Minor team which beat Leitrim last Monday.

Ladies back in the hunt

Roscommon are back in the promotion hunt in Lidl Ladies NFL Division 3, following a 4-10 to 2-6 win against neighbours Longford in Kenagh last Friday night. The seeds for this win were grown in the opening half when Roscommon scored three fine goals from Alice Kelly, Sinead Kenny and Sinead Farrell. Roscommon led by 3-5 to 0-3 at half-time. Longford, led by Mairéad Farrell were much better on the resumption and Farrell and Aisling Greene scored goals for the home side. But they were of consolation value as Roscommon were

Roscommon overcame Clare in their second game in the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League Division 3 in Ennis last Sunday on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-7. Roscommon took full advantage of playing with the conditions in the opening half and they led by 1-7 to 0-1 at that stage. Sinead O’Brien scored the vital goal in

the 26th minute. Clare were much better in the second half but the Roscommon defence held firm with goalkeeper Caroline Connaughton and Niamh Farrell outstanding. Roscommon face Kerry in their next game on Easter Sunday. Roscommon: Caroline Connaughton; Eimear McNally, Niamh Farrell, Meabdh Tiernan;

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always well ahead and Alice Kelly scored a fine goal, her second of the game, midway through the half. Roscommon: Helena Cummins; Honor Ennis, Feena Beirne, Rachel Brady; Roisin Wynne (0-2), Aisling McAuliffe, Niamh Feeney (0-3); Joanne Cregg (0-1), Sinead Kenny (1-0); Rachel Fitzmaurice, Laura Fleming, Alice Kelly (2-1); Niamh Fleming, Rebecca Finan (0-2), Sinead Farrell. Subs: Sheila Brady, Louise Tully, Rebecca Coyle, Martina Freyne (0-1), Triona Kelly, Niamh Warde.

First half demolition!

A busy weekend’s racing in Ireland this weekend starts at Cork today at 2 pm and on the all-weather at Dundalk tomorrow, stalls opening for the first at 5.30 pm. There is also racing on the turf at Navan, off at 1.55 pm. Saturday sees racing at Thurles at 2.10pm. On Sunday, racing at Naas starts at 1.55 pm and at Downpatrick at 2.10 pm. The going is soft to heavy at Cork today and heavy on all other tracks at present with standard going at Dundalk.

Horses for Courses

GAA Results Allianz NFL Division 2 Roscommon 0-15 Cavan 0-13 Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Kilbride 1-6 St Barry’s 1-6 Adult Football League Division 4 St. Ronan’s 0-11 St. Dominic’s 0-4 Pádraig Pearses W/O Castlerea St. Kevin’s Adult Football League Division 5 Michael Glavey’s 0-13 St. Joseph’s 2-4

Ruby Walsh fractured his leg in the fall at Cheltenham last Tuesday week. He will miss the upcoming Fairyhouse and Aintree Festivals but hopes to return to the saddle in time for the Punchestown Festival, which begins on April 24th.

Cheltenham 2018 Day 3 The first race on Thursday, the JLT Novice Chase, the Gigginstown owned Shattered Love kept the Irish bandwagon rolling when beating the English favourite Terrefort and Benatar by 7l and 5l Gordon Elliott trained and young Jack Kennedy rode the winner, the selection last week. Elliott followed up in the Pertemps Final with a 1, 2. Delta Work, Davy Russell, beat Glenloe, the favourite under Barry Geraghty, by the minimum distance, a nose with both horses backed. Connetable was 2¾l away in 3rd for Paul Nicholls. Another

Siobhan Coyle, Joanne Beattie, Eala Coyle; Niamh Coyle, Laura Fleming (0-1); Niamh Watson, Sinead O’Brien (1-0), Susan Spillane (0-4); Aisling Dempsey (0-1), Fiona Connell, Rachel Fitzmaurice (0-3). Coleen Kelly for Connell, Rachel Neilan for O’Brien, Leah Rowe for Watson, Grainne Whyte-Lennon for Fitzmaurice, Laura Keenan for Dempsey.

Gigginstown winner. In the Ryanair Chase, Elliott helped Michael O’Leary keep the prize money as his Balko Des Flos and Davy Russell accounted for odds on favourite WP Mullins’ Un De Sceaux. Cloudy Dream was 3rd for the home team. What a start to St Patrick’s Thursday, trebles for Elliott and Gigginstown and a double for Russell. The Stayers Hurdle produced another 1, 2, for the Irish team as Mullins’ Penhill and Paul Townend stayed on to beat Jessica Harrington’s Supasundae by 2l and home trained Wholestone 3l further back. That man Elliott was on the mark again in the Handicap Chase as The Storyteller and Davy Russell gave Mrs Patsy Sloan her first winner of the festival beating the home trained pair of Splash Of Ginge and King’s Odyssey. Mullins’ Laurina was all the rage and came home an easy 18l winner at odds on in the Mares Novice Hurdle under Paul Townend from Cap Soleil and Champayne Lady. Six out of six and dreams of a whitewash for the Irish but in a wide open Kim Muir last week’s selection Missed Approach under Irish amateur Noel McParlan virtually made all to end up ½l and 5l in front of Pat Kelly’s Mall Dini and Elliott’s Squouateur. Another 6 on the day, matching Wednesday’s total, and an unassailable lead in the for the Irish 16 to 5.

Day 4 Triumph Hurdle opened racing on Friday and there was no change for the British with

Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) (12 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Pádraig Pearses At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Boyle At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Brigid’s Adult Football League Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) (12 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Creggs At Rockfield: Oran v Fuerty At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Michael Glavey’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v Castlerea St. Kevin’s Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) (12 pm unless stated) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Dominic’s At Nash Park: Western Gaels v Ballinameen At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Kilglass Gaels. 5.30 pm Adult Football League Division 4 At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Roscommon Gaels. 11.30 am

Underage update Friday, March 23rd U-16 Football League Division 1 At Johnstown: Boyle v Clann na nGael. 7.30 pm

Saturday, March 24th Minor Football Championship Division 3 (12 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Michael’s U-14 Football League Division 1 (12 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Pádraig Pearses At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Brigid’s At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Kilbride U-14 Football League Division 2 (12 pm) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Oran At TBC: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Michael’s At Kilmore: Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Niamh Roine v Western Gaels U-14 Football League Division 3 (11 am) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s v St. Faithleach’s At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Croan’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Aidan’s U-14 Football League Division 4 (12 pm unless stated) At TBC: Elphin-Ballinameen v Pádraig Pearses At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Niamh Roine. 1.30 pm

Monday, March 26th U-16 Football League Division 2 At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Elphin-Ballinameen. 5 pm

Elliott’s Farclas under Jack Kennedy beating the Mullins’ pair Mr Adjudicator and Sayo 1½l and 3½l. The favourite Apple’s Shakira, full sister to Apple’s Jade, was 4th. The Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle showed why the handicaps are best left alone with 33/1 shot Mohaayed in front of 50/1 Remiluc and Whiskey Sour 3rd at 7/1 for Mullins. Another outsider came up trumps in the Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle as Kilbricken Storm won from OK Corral and Santini with the best of the Irish, Ballyward, 4th. WP Mullins is still waiting for his first Gold Cup as Djakadam could only finish 5th behind Native River who battled with Might Bite all the way from flag fall. The winner kept finding more as Richard Johnson continually swapped places with Nico de Boinville over the 3m 2f to prevail by 4½l at the top of the hill. Anibale Flyer and Road To Respect were 3rd and 4th for the Irish. Pacha Du Polder repeated his win of last year under Briney Frost in the amateur Gold Cup, The Foxhunters, this time under Harriet Tucker by a neck from Top Wood with Barel Of Laughs 3rd once again. The best of the Irish finishers was Balnaslow in 7th. I told you to watch out for top Irish claimers as the Irish crop of young riders appear head and shoulders above their British peers and so it proved in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle for conditional jockeys. There was an Irish 1, 2, 3 with Gigginstown, Elliott and Daragh Myler combining with Blow By Blow to beat Paul Nolan’s Discorama with Dylan Robinson and Joseph O’Brien’s

Early Doors with James Joseph Slevin steering. Elliott also provided the 4th home, Sire Du Berlais with Donal McInerney The Grand Annual Chase was won by Le Prezien and Barry Geraghty for Paul Nicholls with the Kerry Lee trained pair Gino Trail and Top Gamble filling the places. At the end of the 4 days in the Cotswolds Gordon Elliott ended up leading trainer on 8 winners, 1 ahead of Willie Mullins. The leading rider was Davy Russell with 4 winners but had a better place record than young Jack Kennedy who also had 4. Ireland had 17 winners to Britain’s 11 to win the Betright Cup. Next stop on the racing festival circuit is Sunday week at Fairyhouse for the Irish Grand National meeting and then on to Aintree for the Grand National meeting starting on Thursday 12th April and ending with Punchestown starting on the 24th April.

Point to Point View There are two meetings in the south on Saturday and a cancelled meeting in the north. On Saturday a meeting is rearranged at Moig South in Co. Limerick with the first of a 2 day meeting at Durrow between Kilbeggan and Tullamore, both meetings at 1 pm and the scheduled meeting at Portrush is cancelled. On Sunday, there are three meetings down for decision in the south, the 2nd day of the Durrow meeting at 1 pm, at Liscarroll in Cork and Monksgrange in Wexford with both away at 2 pm.

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Your weekend starts here

Rossies should seal promotion this Sunday Allianz National Football League Division 2 (Round 7) Roscommon v Cork at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday at 3 pm

If Roscommon beat Cork, then they are promoted to Division One regardless of any other result. If there is a winner in the game between Tipperary and Cavan then Roscommon are promoted regardless of how they do against Cork. Roscommon are in a good position because they have beaten both Cavan and Tipperary so in a head-to-head situation they have the advantage. If three teams finish on the same number of points, scoring difference, and not head-to-head will be decisive.

Division Two at a glance…

 SEAMUS DUKE

After last Sunday’s battling win against Cavan, Roscommon now know that victory against Cork this Sunday in Hyde Park will see them promoted back to Division One for 2019. On the basis of the progression that we have seen over the past few weeks, Roscommon will be expecting to win this match against a Cork side who have under-performed throughout this campaign. Roscommon are improving with each performance and the character and will to win shown by the team when they were in a tight corner against Cavan last Sunday was very pleasing. Equally as positive was the impact that the bench had on the game. To have the likes of Conor Daly, Cathal Cregg, Enda Smith, Fintan Cregg, Seanie McDermott and Ultan Harney to bring on shows the strength of the squad and that’s what will be needed for the

The situation on Sunday

Cavan v Tipperary on Sunday in Breffni Park at 3 pm Tipperary must win here and hope to get a result against Down in their remaining game in the division if they want to entertain hopes of promotion. These are definitely the two best teams that I have seen Roscommon play so far in this division, and there won’t be a lot in it. I like the Tipperary attack though and they might just squeeze through. Prediction: Tipperary

Cathal Compton sends Gearoid McKiernan tumbling into the arms of Tadhg O’Rourke. Picture: Andrew Fox

forthcoming championship and (hopefully) for Division One come the spring of 2019. Roscommon were put to the pin of their collars to win against Cavan so no one should be getting carried away but these tough games are just what the squad needs with the championship around the corner. For a county with 259 GAA clubs, it is astonishing that Cork football is at such a low ebb. They have won an incredible 10 Munster U-21 titles since 2004. If they were only to get one good player from

each of those teams they should be able to compete at the very top, but they are struggling for some reason. They have changed their manager this year and Ronan McCarthy is now at the helm, but there doesn’t seem to have been much of an improvement in their fortunes. Last Saturday night at Pairc Uí Rinn, they were beaten by Clare by two points and they are still not 100% certain of avoiding relegation to Division 3. It is not clear whether their Nemo Rangers contingent will be back for the Roscommon game but even if

they are, one wonders how they will feel after being thrashed by Corofin in the club final on St. Patrick’s Day. Mark Collins, John O’Rourke, the multi-talented Colm O’Neill and Ian Maguire look good players and if Luke Connolly, Paul Kerrigan and Brian O’Driscoll are back from club duty then Cork could pose a danger. But on the evidence of what we have seen in this league campaign so far there is something seriously wrong with football in the Rebel County. It has been a topsy-turvy

campaign for Kevin McStay’s men as they made an uncertain start in their opening two games. The last three games have seen a marked improvement, however, and if that can be maintained on Sunday then the two points that would make promotion an absolute certainty will be secured. However, Cork are a sleeping giant and one of these days they are going to get their act together. Hopefully that won’t happen this Sunday but Roscommon will have to be ready for a battle. Prediction: Roscommon

Meath v Down on Sunday in Navan at 3 pm This is a relegation battle and the losers will be in dire trouble. Neither team have set the world on fire. At home Meath should be good enough. Prediction: Meath

Clare v Louth on Sunday in Ennis at 3 pm Clare ensured survival with a great win against Cork last weekend. They can finish with another win against a very poor Louth outfit. Prediction: Clare

Division 2 Table Roscommon Cavan Tipperary Clare Cork Down Meath Louth

P 6 6 5 6 6 5 5 5

Diff 18 22 26 -17 6 0 -3 -52

Pts 9 9 7 6 6 4 3 0

Dogged Roscommon solve cold case – it’s Rebels next! View from THE STAND Paul Healy

We’d missed the first half, but were determined to see the second half up close and personal. It was eerily quiet as we approached Roscommon’s own theatre of dreams. My son and I, flag in (his) hand, in good spirits on a memorable Grand Slam winning weekend. A beautiful day mischeviously made imperfect by piercing cold wind. Everything quiet and peaceful. Few enough cars, suggesting a smaller than expected crowd. A woman walked her dog past St. Coman’s Cemetery, away from whatever was unfolding at the Hyde. The first person we met on entering the stadium was well entitled to have his opinion respected…his late father captained Roscommon to All-Ireland glory in 1943 and ’44. I chatted

with John Murray for a couple of minutes. His report was succinct; after starting badly, Roscommon had finished the first half very well, and were now three up. “Ah they should win by a couple of points” John concluded, and we quickly banked his optimism. We settled in the old stand on the Athlone Road side, merging into the web of fans. Familiar faces here and there, and young people availing of the opportunity to meet up and stare into their smartphones. Behind us, a couple of passionate Cavan fans provided an expletive-dotted but fair commentary. I met the great Roscommon supporter, Noel Coyle, who informed me that Roscommon had scored eight points in a row after trailing 0-5 to 0-1. Roscommon led 0-9 to 0-6

at half-time. Cavan started the second half sharply, with purpose. It looked ominous for Roscommon. Cavan were finding scores that bit easier to get, with Gearoid McKiernan merciless. Conditions must have been very tough for the players. Roscommon were working their socks off, but most of their second-half attacks were just falling short of achieving scores. Three Roscommon efforts rebounded off uprights, to communal groans. To be fair, Cavan had a couple of goal chances that, had they been taken, might have maintained Roscommon’s then mediocre home record in this season’s league. But Roscommon hung in, and

in the final minutes, Kevin McStay’s team – reinvigorated off the bench – began to take control. The Cavan men behind us continued to cast blunt judgement, falling just short of making a Specsavers appointment on the spot for a linesman! By the final whistle, Roscommon, showing great character and hunger in bitterly cold conditions, had turned possible defeat into a very welcome victory. We’re fans, and we assume a right to criticise, the verdict often harsh and unfair. But let’s give credit to these players. As I watched Roscommon rescue this game on Sunday, I was so impressed by their commitment. These guys dug deep, their mindset not indifferent

to that of our rugby heroes in Twickenham. Against very decent, in-form opposition, Roscommon dug into their reserves, withstood the ferocious cold and quarried out a good win. At the final whistle, Noel Coyle and I agreed that it was a damn good result. It wasn’t that small a crowd after all; the aisles in the Stand were congested for a few minutes. The reviews varied. A Cavan man beside me said ‘The Dublin subs would bate the pick of them’, but you’ll hear that sort of rash stuff from fans. It turns out that Galway were in the process of drawing with Dublin. And the general consensus was that this was a very good game, and a great two points for

Inside the theatre of dreams, we gathered to inhale the greatness of the GAA, to breathe in that great ordinariness of the league. Ciaráin Murtagh. A Seanie Johnston cameo. Passionate Cavan and Roscommon fans.

Roscommon. Cavan fans were certainly a bit taken aback by the defeat, pockets of supporters holding postmortems here and there. The Rossies were happy. John Murray had been right. We won by two points. My son (7) asked what the win meant. Would we be going to Croke Park next? The wide-eyed wonder experienced through trips to Croker in 2017 has created an enduring impact. In fact it’s Cork in the Hyde next week, another day of great league ordinariness. Each passing week I find myself growing fonder of the league. The Championship may be the big beast… exciting, headline-grabbing, usually season-defining. But the league is a thing of beauty, of honesty. The league is raw, revealing. This was a great St. Patrick’s Weekend. We won a Rugby Grand Slam in style. Leo, planning permission codology aside, had some important game time in The White House.

The world turned green, and that’s no small thing. At the Hyde, the rhythm of life continued. A woman walked her dog, both perhaps oblivious to the Roscommon/Cavan match. Inside the theatre of dreams, we gathered to inhale the greatness of the GAA, to breathe in that great ordinariness of the league. Ciaráin Murtagh. A Seanie Johnston cameo. Passionate Cavan and Roscommon fans. Parents and their kids. Old men with furrowed brows and ready sighs. Utterly honest endeavour on the pitch. All eyes on the ebb and flow of the game, the thrills and spills. Pride and points at stake, the game at the mercy of the smallest margins, a turnover here, a shaved upright there. Grand entertainment in the Hyde on St. Patrick’s Weekend. The most Irish of things on the ultimate Irish weekend. Something to be very proud of. And a good Roscommon result. Even the dog in the street probably knew that.

Roscommon People Friday 23 March 2018

Allianz NFL Division 2 (Round 6): Roscommon 0-15 Cavan 0-13

Rossies move one step closer! The Verdict Seamus Duke Almost there! A late surge from Roscommon led by Ciaráin Murtagh saw Kevin McStay’s men whisk away the two vital league points on offer at a freezing Dr Hyde Park on Sunday and now it will take a most unlikely set of circumstances to deny them a quick return to the top division. As it stands, a win against Cork in the final game will see Roscommon promoted or even if

there is a winner in the game between Tipperary and Cavan, Roscommon will also go up. But back to last Sunday, and given the Siberian type weather, it was a thrilling game and all credit to the players on both sides for that. I would wager that Kevin McStay and his selectors learned more about their team in this encounter than in any of the other games this season. The resolve and character of the squad was tested to the limit by a determined and skilful Cavan outfit that arrived hell-bent on breaking the hoodoo that Roscommon have held over them in recent years. But once again they left

empty-handed and they must now wonder if they will ever beat Roscommon in a competitive match. There were a number of very satisfying aspects to this win from a Roscommon point of view. They recovered from a disastrous start to put themselves in a good position at half-time but they had to dig in and fight so hard in that second half. The subs that were introduced all made a big contribution. When you have men like Conor Daly, Enda Smith, Cathal Cregg and Ultan Harney in reserve, it is a sign of a very strong squad. That will please the manager and his selectors as much as anything.

But there was great leadership shown on the field from the starters too. Ciaráin Murtagh was sensational and this was his best game in a Roscommon jersey in many a long day. His final three points under pressure won the game for the home side. Peter Domican was outstanding at full-back and is proving a huge asset to the side since his return. Brian Stack grew into the game and was excellent in the last 20 minutes in particular in his unfamiliar role at centre half-back. Conor Devaney worked hard again after an ‘iffy’ start and Donie Smith always looked dangerous in attack.

Cathal Cregg and Enda Smith added much needed punch to the forward division when they came on and both men got on the scoresheet. But it was the resolve and will to win that was most pleasing to behold last Sunday. The argument that Roscommon might have been better off to stay in Division Two for another year is now redundant. The Rossies will be supping at the top table in 2019, it’s as simple as that. One incident summed up the work ethos of the team in this game. In the 53rd minute, Enda Smith gave the ball away needlessly. Dara McVeety was through and a Cavan goal looked certain, but Smith was back to make a brilliant tackle and the danger was cleared. It was that kind of day. No one is getting carried away but this is a hugely important win in terms of Roscommon’s season. There are definite signs of improvement over the past month and the squad is taking shape at just the right time. I am still not convinced that we have found the right midfield partnership but our defence looks more settled and we have excellent attacking options. This was a day that tested the character and fighting qualities of the team. They passed that test with flying colours. More big days on the way in the spring of 2019!

Teams and Scorers Roscommon: James Featherston; David Murray, Peter Domican, Fergal Lennon (0-1); Ronan Daly, Brian Stack, Niall Daly; Tadhg O’Rourke, Cathal Compton; Ciaráin Murtagh (0-5, 3 frees), Niall Kilroy, Conor Devaney (0-1); Donie Smith (0-2), Ciaran Lennon (0-1), Diarmuid Murtagh (0-3, 1 free). Subs: Enda Smith (0-1) for O’Rourke (44), Conor Daly for R Daly (44), Cathal Cregg (0-1) for C Lennon (53), Ultan Harney for C Daly (63 b/c), Fintan Cregg for D Murtagh (65). Cavan: Raymond Galligan (0-1, ‘45); Jason McLoughlin, Padraig Faulkner, Conor Bradley; Martin Reilly (0-1), Ciaran Brady (0-2), Enda Flanagan; Killian Clarke, Bryan Magee; Dara McVeety, Conor Moynagh, Oisin Kiernan; Adrian Cole (0-1), Gearoid McKiernan (0-3), Caoimhin O’Reilly (0-3, frees). Subs: Cian Mackey (0-1) for McKiernan (7 mins, blood), McKiernan for Mackey (9), Mackey for Moynagh (26), David Brady for Cole (46), Seanie Johnston (0-1) for O’Reilly (59), Niall Clerkin for Bradley (65), Stephen Murray for Magee (72). Referee: Cormac Reilly (Meath).

Diarmuid Murtagh holds off a challenge as he searches for options. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Roscommon panel that defeated Cavan in the league on Sunday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 23 March 2018

Allianz NFL Division 2 (Round 6): Roscommon 0-15 Cavan 0-13 Key Moments

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First half Cavan blitzed Roscommon and despite playing against the Arctic wind, the Breffni men led by 0-5 to 0-1 after only 12 minutes with Diarmuid Murtagh Roscommon’s only scorer in the second minute. Ciaráin Murtagh and Fergal Lennon kicked fine points for the home side in the13th and 25th minutes respectively but with just 8 minutes to go to the break, Roscommon were still 0-6 to 0-3 in arrears. Cavan’s midfield powerhouse Gearoid McKiernan was leading by example. The home team then found their feet and rattled off six points in a row. Donie Smith, Diarmuid Murtagh (2, 1 free), Conor Devaney (a great team score), Ciaran Lennon and a Ciaráin Murtagh free ensured that Roscommon went into the break with a three point lead. Half-time: Roscommon 0-9 Cavan 0-6

Second half Fintan Cregg, Cathal Compton and Ultan Harney celebrate at the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

TIME ADDED ON… McStay happy with display of character  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay was pleased with the character shown by his team following a hard-fought encounter with Cavan. “It was a great battling win for sure. There was a lot of character shown out there today and the body language was superb especially in the last 15 minutes when the game was on a knife-edge. The subs that came in made a big impact and overall I was very happy with the effort. But again we made things difficult for ourselves. We are not getting enough out of the situations we create when we turn over opposition ball. Once again we missed at least three goal chances, we also hit the post three times in seven minutes. “But it’s a vital two points. We have our destiny in our own hands now with a game to go and that’s what we wanted. It’s a great position to be in. “I’m thrilled to win it. This was a proper match and a vital win for the development of our squad. It means that we are improving from week to week which is excellent. “We do need to be more consistent. We are threatening to really go to town and put up a big score if we can get it right. The Enda Smith incident where he lost the ball

Roscommon had a let-off in the 41st minute when Cian Mackey’s long ball was fielded by Padraig Faulkner who went to ground in the big square, but with Cavan fans howling for a penalty, referee Cormac Reilly gave a free out. Two super points from Gearoid McKiernan saw the visitors lead by two by the 48th minute. But Roscommon were looking dangerous in attack and the home side should have scored a minute later when an incisive team move ended with Donie Smith’s fisted effort being clawed away by Raymond Galligan. It was a spectacular save.

cheaply and then battled to get it back was great to see. “Looking ahead, promotion would be great. We are moving along well. We have done a nice bit of work but we have loads left in the tank. Our subs were great today. That’s the strongest bench that I have seen in my time with Roscommon. Apart from the lads that came on we had Seanie McDermott to bring in. Cathal Cregg is going well, Ultan Harney is back again too, Conor Daly, Cathal Compton are improving with every game, Peter Domican was super again today but Ciaráin Murtagh was sensational. Not alone for his scores but his tackling and hard work. It was a fantastic performance. He got a big round of applause in the dressing room from his colleagues there after the game and (it was) well deserved,” he concluded.

Donie Smith narrowed the gap 30 seconds later with a well-taken point. Then, in the 53rd minute, Cavan looked to be in for a goal but a last ditch tackle from Enda Smith saved the day as Dara McVeety looked set to score. It was end-to-end stuff now and Cavan went two ahead again when goalkeeper Raymond Galligan pointed a ’45 in the 55th minute. Points from subs Enda Smith and Cathal Cregg saw the sides locked together at twelve points apiece with ten minutes to go and it looked set for a grandstand finish. However, there was another kick in Cavan. The mercurial Seanie Johnson, on as a sub, hooked over a sensational point in the 61st minute to nudge them ahead but Roscommon dug in and inspired by three points from Ciaráin Murtagh, came with a late burst to win it.

Stat Attack Wides: Roscommon 2 (1 first half ) Cavan 6 (1 first half ) Red cards: none Black cards: Roscommon 1 (Conor Daly, 63 mins) Cavan 0 Yellow cards: Roscommon 3 (Fergal Lennon, Donie Smith, Diarmuid Murtagh) Cavan 0 Scores from play: Roscommon 0-11 Cavan 0-9 Attendance: 4,500 Man of the match: Ciaráin Murtagh (Roscommon)

The second half was incident-packed and thrilling all the way. Cavan had levelled the scores at 0-9 apiece by the 43rd minute with points from Caoimhin O’Reilly (2 frees) and Ciaran Brady.

A 25-metre free in the 65th minute was followed three minutes later by a brilliant effort from play from 40 metres and then the St. Faithleach’s man pointed another free in the second minute of injury-time. Roscommon had done enough to take the points and the home fans in the big crowd went home very happy. Roscommon manager Kevin McStay pictured as the team go through their pre match preparations. Picture: Andrew Fox

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