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holiday and so much fun. Best movie/TV/Netflix series you’ve seen recently? So many to choose from. I love ‘Suits’ and ‘House of Cards’. The best movie would be The Devil Wears Prada.
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What do you do to relax? Just chill out at home. I work seven days most weeks between the two jobs so some down time when I can get it is really important. A nice cup of tea, bar of chocolate and just put my feet up.
What about a holiday abroad? It would definitely be America. I did a road trip of the Deep South taking in the story of Martin Luther King from where he was born to where he was killed, a cruise on the Mississippi and also had the opportunity to check out Graceland. It was a really interesting
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“I thought I had finished with all of the strange launches! I do know more about fashion than I do about lambs. Well with seven sisters, a wife and three daughters I certainly know the cost of fashion!” – Roscommon manager Kevin McStay speaking at Tuesday’s launch of the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Fashion Show (See Weekend People)
It was (potentially) a bad week for TDs and Senators who enjoy a tipple at the Dáil Bar as it was announced earlier this week that unpaid tabs would be docked from their wages from mid-June. The new payment system is being introduced after it emerged last year that some unpaid Dáil bar and restaurant bills were written off as there was no prospect of recouping the debt.
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I am interested in buying a house which will be sold by public auction shortly. Are there any steps I should take before I go to the auction to bid for this property? There are a number of important issues to consider before you purchase a property at public auction. Once your bid is accepted you are then legally bound to purchase the property. The Latin term “Caveat Emptor” meaning “let the buyer beware” is particularly relevant when buying a property at public auction. The seller of a property is under no obligation to disclose defects attaching to a property so it is paramount that a purchaser would satisfy himself of the condition of the property before purchasing. The purchaser should ensure that all relevant checks and surveys e.g. a structural survey, are carried out by a qualified professional before bidding on any property at public auction. You should also engage a solicitor to establish that there are no legal or title problems affecting the property. Your solicitor will raise all necessary title queries on your behalf with solicitors for the vendor before the auction and will advise you accordingly. It is important to be aware of any potential title issue as this will obviously impact on your ability to sell the property in the future. If you are not a cash purchaser, it is essential that you have the finance arranged to assist you in completing the purchase before the auction takes place. If you are the highest bidder (after the reserve price is met) on the day of the auction the property will be sold to you. You will be asked to immediately sign the contracts for sale and you will be obliged to pay a 10% deposit. You will be asked to give one part contract for sale to your solicitor and the auctioneer will send the other part contract for sale to the seller’s solicitor. The contract for sale will usually specify a date for completion of the sale when the balance monies must be paid and you will receive the keys. 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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Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Denis Naughten yesterday (Wednesday) strongly denied any wrongdoing in the wake of the proposed Celtic Media and Independent News and Media merger in 2016. Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy claimed the Minister had “no choice” but to recuse himself from any role in relation to media regulation during a topic debate in the Dáil on Wednesday. She claimed the minister “misled” her when he told her on December 6th 2016 that no decision had been made in relation to the deal. Court papers have since revealed that Minister Naughten discussed the possibility of referring the merger to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with director of public affairs at Heneghan PR, Eoghan Ó Neachtain in November 2016. That’s a conversation the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) alleges made its way back to Denis O’Brien via a discussion PR executive Nigel Heneghan had with INM’s then chairman Leslie Buckley. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Minister Naughten did not share any confidential infor-
mation while Minister Naughten, in a statement released to the Roscommon People on Wednesday, claims to have “acted to the letter of the law throughout the process”. “According to advice from the Office of the Attorney General, in the context of there being a decision by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the legislation about such referrals to BAI is clear that referral is an option to me as Minister when there is a planned media merger. If so, there is nothing wrong or inappropriate with me as Minister saying to anyone or to the public that if the plan for the merger continued I would take advice on sending it to the BAI. This is not inside information but simply a reflection of the legislation. I had no inside information to give. “It may have been preferable if the conversation had not taken place but I was by no means expressing a definitive view, nor could I do so at that time. Nor did I state that the view expressed was a confidential one as the article seems to assert. “In fact, I clearly stated that I had made all previous decisions solely based on the advice provided to me by my officials and I reiterated that I would adhere to that approach in this case as well”.
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Well-known Roscommon town man John Cullen recently received an award from the Irish Water Safety in recognition of 40 years’ service to Water Safety in County Roscommon. The awards ceremony was held in Dublin Castle. Picture shows Michael Ring, Minister for Rural & Community Development; John Cullen (Roscommon Water Safety) and Martin O’Sullivan, Chairman of Irish Water Safety.
Ros Talent wants you! The Roscommon Lamb Festival in conjunction with Foróige and Ros FM are on the search for talented young people to take part in ‘Ros Talent’. If you are a singer, dancer, musician, comedian or have a unique talent, get in touch with Bridget Giblin on 087-6760317 or Gerry Jago on 087-6446019. Heats will take place at The Quad followed by the final in The Square during Roscommon Lamb Festival on Friday, May 4th.
Murphy slams HSE medical card decision Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has slammed the HSE decision to not automatically award medical cards to all cancer patients, which he says has come as a devastating blow to cancer patients who are already under extreme pressure. Deputy Murphy said that cancer patients are incredibly disappointed at the outcome of a HSE review into the provision of automatic medical cards following a cancer diagnosis. He was speaking following a reply to a Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Question posed to Minister for Health, Simon Harris about proposals to automatically award medical cards to people who receive a cancer diagnosis. “At present, medical cards are automatically awarded to children and adolescents under the age of 18 who are given a cancer diagnosis. There was a genuine expectation among cancer patients, and support organisations, that following this review, this would be extended to all those who receive a cancer diagnosis. “This is totally unacceptable and I am dealing with many people who have a cancer diagnosis in counties Roscommon and Galway and they are under extreme pressure and strain and the last thing they need is a battle on their hands to fight for a medical card. “I am calling on Minister Harris to take action on this matter. A directive from the Government should be given to ensure that all patients who receive a cancer diagnosis are awarded a medical card,” concluded Deputy Murphy.
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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor
Monday A half an hour in Boyle: I was enjoying Ray D’Arcy’s radio show as I approached the town of Boyle on Monday afternoon. But I had to leave Ray behind. Our car had an appointment at the (Cooney’s) Nissan garage. When rounding the bend into Boyle, the weather was fairly pleasant. Five minutes later, having dropped the keys off and been told I had an hour or so to kill, the Heavens opened. Luckily there was an umbrella in the back. In what was now rapidly deteriorating weather, we set off, the umbrella and I, for a walk around Boyle. At least that was the plan. First, across the bridge that hovers above the roadway that leads to the picturesque railway station. Then, as the rain got heavier and the wind picked up, the sturdy umbrella actually did that annoying ‘inside out’ thing they are prone to doing. It unapologetically flapped and fluttered, like a strutting peacock. Suddenly I was like Gene Kelly in ‘Singing in the rain’ – well, without the actual singing (or the gracefulness). Having won my battle with the flailing brolly, I continued into the great historic town, reaching the old Royal Hotel, sold now to the Council, mystery still surrounding its destiny. But I met and briefly chatted with a local who predicted that the entire town faces a bright future; that Boyle is going to experience positive development, with the old Royal building at the centre of it all. I was pleased to hear it. Crossing the bridge beside ‘The Royal’, I saw a young man who seemed to be halfheartedly suppressing a smile as he merrily crossed on the other side. He had a fishing rod attached to his back and a pack of cans of lager attached to his hands. Was there a happier man in Boyle just then? It’s doubtful. All that was missing was the soundtrack from the old Hamlet cigar tv ads when, whatever the initial adversity,
the hero always ends up happy and contented. As the man with the rod and refreshments disappeared down towards the riverbank, I received an earlier than expected call from the garage. My walk had been cut short, which was fine. Turning, I faced back into rising wind and rain. I saw new offices of the Roscommon Herald, but chose not to ‘seek asylum’ there – sure where would I start to explain myself? Instead, I battled on against nature, brolly and I both defiant. An oldish man with a longish beard and a shortish step emerged from a pub and looked me up and down. “Dirty ould day” he said, observing the weather with
some surprise. I agreed with his assessment. Then he eyed my Club Rossie umbrella. “A grand umbrella” he said. It is, I thought, and it’s mine. I’m all for giving up seats to the elderly on buses or trains, but I needed that umbrella, even if it was in a constant battle with the swirling wind. I matched his shortish step with my own longish step, said good luck, moved on and kept a firm grip on the brolly. Next, across the road, an Alsation dog walking towards SuperValu. Rightly or wrongly, I keep well away from Alsations if they’re not muzzled/on a lead. This one had neither. But sure it must be a harmless dog, I thought…or else it
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wouldn’t be out without a muzzle or a lead (and owner). Back now at the bridge near Cooney’s, I crossed the road to avoid being splashed by passing cars. Two young women were to-ing and fro-ing, apparently not sure which way to turn. Strangers just off the train, I assumed. They approached me. “You didn’t happen to see a dog, did you?” one asked. “An Alsation, was it? Yeah, it’s gone up that street, on the left, towards SuperValu”. Then I saw the lead in the hands of one of the women and it dawned on me: that Alsation may not have been that harmless at all! Or perhaps it was. No doubt the ladies were reunited with it a few minutes
Gleeson’s Townhouse in Roscommon town turned orange last Saturday as Team Archie and supporters launched their 2018 Dublin Marathon fundraising campaign. Team Archie is led by Archie Naughton, who along with his brothers Isaac and George, suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (Full report and more photographs next week). * Pictured at the launch were Tonya Hand, Mary Gleeson, Paula Naughton, Archie Naughton, Cáit Gleeson and Sinéad Gannon. Picture: Andrew Fox
later. Hopefully. Back in Cooney’s, where the staff were excellent, I was reunited with my car. I put the brolly back in the boot; I am now prepared to testify in court as to the durability of Club Rossie umbrellas. Back on the radio, Ray D’Arcy was gone. I hadn’t really missed him; I’d enjoyed my Monday afternoon walk on the wild side in our quaint character-filled town of Boyle.
Monday week My Fool of the Week: So there I was, driving out the Athlone Road on Monday week last, when I saw the motorcyclist looming in my rearview mirror. I knew it was one of those impatient types who just can’t wait to overtake, even if there’s oncoming traffic. And there was oncoming traffic, as there almost always is on the Athlone Road. There was a vehicle in front of me too. This did not deter ‘our hero’. In one speedy swerve he passed me. Then he got even more reckless. As the motorcyclist prepared to pass the car in front of me – with oncoming vehicles now beeping their horns – I got a brief but clear sight of the man’s attire. He was wearing a yellow jacket – with a big red ‘L’ (for learner) on it! Unbelievable! He’s my fool of the week; I’m not looking for anyone else in connection with this award. It was reckless, stupid and highly dangerous. When I turned the next bend, needless to say there was no sign of our ‘flying friend’, the man with the big L and the big ego. He was gone, speeding into the web of vehicles between Roscommon and Athlone, speeding into his future, which I hope is a safe one for him and for the road-users he meets/ passes. He is of course only one of many road risk-takers. I hope, in his haste, that he somehow finds the time to mature.
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Friday Air strikes in Syria, and a chance for Theresa May to reveal her inner Thatcher. French President Emmanuel Macron continues to impress, coming across as a cool, (quite) charismatic and confident leader. Probably with teeth gritted and eyes rolling when safe to do so, Ms. May has aligned herself closely with Mr. Trump on this one; the US President, the UK Prime Minister and the French President a Coalition of the Not Willing to accept Chemical attacks. Many will oppose the intervention, others may despairingly wonder why murder and mass displacement of people in Syria didn’t warrant a similar response over the past seven years or so. It can be hard to know what to believe in these days of spin and so-called fake news. What
the media on this side of the world is claiming is that the strikes have put the Syrian Government’s chemical weapons capacity back several years. It’s all rather complex, but if that latter claim is true, then a lot of people will feel that the response of the US, Britain and France is a proper and proportionate one.
Saturday/Sunday Reports of Leeds United’s (possible) resurrection earlier in the season proved, on inspection of the evidence, to be greatly exaggerated. The great club is languishing in the bottom half of The Championship, wandering around aimlessly, unable to locate the entrance back to where the elite hang out. Of course it will happen; Leeds
fans like myself will just have to wait for another season (at least). Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Manchester United bizarrely managed to lose at home to bottom club West Brom, though full credit to ‘the Albion’ for their heroics. That result meant that Manchester City, convincing winners over Spurs on Saturday, were crowned champions. An awkward sort of night in Manchester followed, no doubt. Liverpool, meanwhile, are on a nice roll domestically, but simply awesome in the Champions League. Their manager, Jurgen Klopp, is a very interesting character. His antics on the touchline have been driving me mad over the past year or two, but a reassessment is probably warranted. Firstly, his animated conduct may not be partly ‘put on’ as some opposition fans have long suspected – it may be his true
personality after all! Secondly, his passionate conduct is almost certainly inspirational for his players; contrast it to the tiresome Mourinho at Old Trafford. Klopp’s gesticulating fits well with his team’s all-action style; between them, they have an irresistible momentum built up. And of course it’s fairly obvious that Klopp is also achieving his goals behind the scenes! In any event, he has an absolute superstar on the pitch. Earlier in the season, City’s Kevin De Bruyne may have looked set to walk away with the Player of the Year award, but not now: now that accolade simply has to go to Mo Salah. He’s a joy to watch, and he keeps producing the goods, including when the pressure’s on and in the really big games. He’s the player of the year, an absolute gift to the Premier League, with his talent, his charisma and the joy he exudes. Now there’s a role model for children.
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NewsPeople Boyle’s colourful new scheme! The Boyle Town Team, in conjunction with Fleetwood Paints, has devised a town centre building colour scheme. The colour scheme suggestions apply to buildings in the Town Rejuvenation Area as defined under the soon to be displayed ‘Boyle 2040’ plan Main Street, St. Patrick Street and part of Bridge Street. The Fleetwood Colour Consultant has made an effort to give commercial properties more impact than residential ones while also taking their function into consideration. In a statement released earlier this week, Boyle Town Team stated that the new scheme “adds to the flow and compliments buildings in order for there to be a bright and cheery new look to the town centre”. The town team has asked any building owner in this area to please consult the scheme document before painting their premises. The colours are only a suggestion and may be viewed in book format at Una Bhán Tourism office. Boyle Town Team would like to thank Taylor’s Interiors and Fleetwood Paints for their assistance with this project.
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AFK Community Games Sports Day AFK Community Games track & field events will take place on Saturday, 21st of April at 4 pm in Mulhern Park, Fuerty. A notice with events will be sent home from the schools and will be published on our Facebook page. Any queries, please contact Marie at 087-4637758.
Feighan reminder on deadline for joining army or navy!
Michelle appears on Eco Eye Roscommon business woman Michelle Fallon, founder of Michelle Made This, appeared on RTÉ’s
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‘Eco Eye’ February 27for . Presenter Duncan Stewart Michelle at home, where she Pictured in on theTuesday, Sacred Heart Hospital a talk on Parkinson’s diseasevisited by Nicola Kavanagh, PD Nurse explained(Tallaght her roleHospital) as Roscommon’s Ambassador. and TheDr. episode can beSacred seen Heart on the Specialist were Isaac Green Bontha Cleaning (senior physiotherapist) Mary Butler, RTÉ Player at www.rte.ie/player Hospital. Report and more photographs in our next issue. Picture: Andrew Fox th
The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club will take place on Monday, April 30th at the Abbey Hotel. As usual the April meeting will include the annual bring and buy plant sale with wonderful plants at very reasonable prices. The plant sale will start at 7 pm and the meeting will follow at 8 pm. This year the Roscommon Garden Club is delighted to welcome the very well-known writer and plants person, Rachel Darlington,
also talk about their use in mixed plantings and the use of tulips as a temporary plant to provide spring interest. Rachel’s talk will be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and handouts. This is one meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club not to be missed!
from Bunclody in Co. Wexford. Rachel has carved out a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable on everything in the garden and she has written a column on greenhouse gardening for Irish Garden for over 10 years. Rachel has also recently launched her first book, which is titled ‘Journal of an Irish Garden’. Apart from lecturing, writing and opening her garden to the public, Rachel runs her own
YouTube channel called Gardening at Douenza which shows developments in her own garden as well as offering loads of useful and helpful tips. Rachel’s talk is called ‘Exciting Annuals’ and she will discuss the most fashionable annuals drawing on her own experience of raising and growing annuals. She grows these in a large exclusively annuals boarder with ideas inspired by the late, great Christopher Lloyd. Rachel will
Senator Frank Feighan has reminded those interesting in applying to join the army or navy that the deadline for the latest round of the Irish Defence Forces’ recruitment campaign is next Sunday, April 22nd. “The application process for both the Army and Naval service opened late last month and applications can be submitted online at www. military.ie until 11.59 pm on Sunday, April 22nd. “Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 25 on the closing date for applications while Naval Service applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 27 on the closing date. “The latest recruitment campaign is part of the Government’s commitment to maintaining the strength level at 9,500 personnel in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps. “The Defence Forces offers an incredible opportunity for young men and women to learn vital life skills, develop their leadership potential, undergo world class training and enhance their education”.
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REFERENDUM Thirty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018 Friday 25th May 2018
ARE YOU ON THE REGISTER OF ELECTORS? The Supplement to the Register of Electors for County Roscommon is now being collated for the forthcoming Referendum which will take place on Friday 25th May, 2018. All members of the public are invited to check the Live Register to ensure that their names are properly recorded. You can check the register online by visiting www.checktheregister.ie
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION ON THE SUPPLEMENT A PERSON MUST BE: • 18 years or over on polling day • Ordinarily resident in County Roscommon • An Irish Citizen At present if your details do not appear on the register and you are not included at another address you may apply for inclusion in the Supplement to the Register of Electors 2018/2019 by completing an RFA2 inclusion in the supplement form. If you are on the register but have moved address you must complete an RFA3 change of address supplement form.
Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Michelle and Walter Young. Picture: Andrew Fox
You may download the forms at www.checktheregister.ie or www.roscommoncoco.ie Alternatively you may contact the Register of Electors Section at 090 6637147 or regelectors@roscommoncoco.ie for a hard copy if you wish.
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ROAD WORKS SPEED LIMIT ORDER Road Traffic Act 2004, Section 10 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 that Roscommon County Council has made a Road Works Speed Limit Order to apply a Speed Limit of 60km/h at the location set out in the schedule below. Schedule
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If you have become an Irish Citizen and have never been on the Register of Electors you must fill in an RFA2 form if you wish to be included in the Supplement to the Register of Electors. However, if you are already on the Register of Electors and have become an Irish Citizen you must fill in an RFA5 change of citizenship supplement form.
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The Road Works Speed Limit Order is to facilitate road improvement works and will apply from 20th April 2018 to 21st December 2018. The Chief Executive shall have regard to any representations that are made to him in relation to this Road Works Speed Limit Order. Pat Murtagh A/Director of Services Roads and Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 Date of Notice: 20th April 2018
Applications for inclusion in the supplement will close on Tuesday 8th May 2018 (close of business). Applications to apply for inclusion on the Postal and Special Voters list will close on Saturday 28th April, 2018 (close of business). Completed forms should be returned to Register of Electors, Freepost, Corporate Services, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98. Majella Hunt Director of Services Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon
‘Castles in Communities’ short films launch Last summer, a group of 75 students and academic staff from American colleges arrived in Ballintubber to stay and work for a month-long archaeological field study of Ballintubber Castle, as part of the Castles in Communities project. This was the third year that the project had taken place in Ballintubber and to celebrate and document the study, the Community and Enterprise Department of Roscommon County Council commissioned a series of short films about this wonderfully unique project under the banner of Real Roscommon.
During the month of July, film producers MIMAR Media spent time with the students, staff and locals, to document how this small community in Roscommon have reached out and opened their village and way of life to overseas visitors for a whole month. The short films capture a flavour of why this Castles in Communities project in Ballintubber works and document the build-up to the project; the various events planned; the work of the students and staff on the project; the reactions of the locals and the parting thoughts of the students.
The films are titled: ‘A Castle in our Community’, ‘Having a Ball in Tubber’, ‘Not your Bog Standard day’ and ‘Heritage Tour’. The films will be launched by the Community of Ballintubber in the Old School House this Friday (20th) at 8.30 pm, by Roscommon County Council CEO Eugene Cummins and all are welcome! Following the official launch of the films, they will be available to view on the www.ballintubbervillage.com website and on various social media outlets such as Roscommon.ie and Roscommon County Council Facebook Pages.
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The bad news is that there may be delays on the Athlone Road, Roscommon for up to two months – the good news is that the road, now increasingly potholeridden, is set to be repaired at a cost of €700,000 (exVAT). Following detailed design and procurement Roscommon County Council have entered into a contract with contractor John Madden & Sons to carry out the required road improvement works on the N61 between Casey’s Roundabout and Hawthorn Drive. The deteriorating condition of the road leading into and out of the county town has been a source of frustration for motorists in recent months and news of the commencement of works will come as a welcome relief to the public. The contractors were on site on Tuesday with VMS
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signs being erected to alert motorists to preliminary works. Roscommon councillors, Orla Leyden and Domnick Connolly and Kathleen Shanagher issued a press
statement on Wednesday welcoming the news that the works are set to start. The councillors pointed out that the remedial works had been delayed until Irish Water had completed
their work in replacing pipes in the vicinity. Cllr. Leyden said that the full contract will take in the region of two months to complete. She added: “Motorists should expect
delays while works are being carried out. The road is in a really poor state. These works are desperately needed and I welcome the commencement of these works”.
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John O’Driscoll, Stokestown House, Mary Gleeson, Gleeson’s Restaurant and Rooms, Marguerite O’Connor Nash, Clonalis House and Claire Carty, Roscommom Leader Partnership at the Failte Ireland launch of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Picture: Pat Moore
Paul Kelly, CEO Failte Ireland, Minister Denis Naughten and John O’Driscoll, Strokestown House at the Failte Ireland launch of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Picture: Pat Moore
‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’ unveiled! Fáilte Ireland unveiled its latest tourism experience to both domestic and internabrand at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone tional visitors”. last Thursday. ‘Ireland’s Hidden HeartThe announcement of this latest tourlands’ will cover the ‘heart’ of the coun- ism brand comes after what Fáilte Iretry, from Leitrim to East Clare, extending land described as “extensive research through Longford, Roscommon, East with consumers in Ireland, the US, Galway, as well as parts of Westmeath, the UK, Germany and France”. The Cavan, North Tipperary and Offaly. Fáilte River Shannon as well as activities like Ireland’s other key brands include the walking, cycling, angling and boating Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East routes will be the central focus of the and Dublin. new brand. Speaking at last Thursday’s launch in Minister of State for the Office of Public Co. Roscommon, Minister for Transport, Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran said the anTourism and Sport, Shane Ross said the nouncement will “transform” the region. new brand is good news for the midlands. Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said “Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands will signifi- the tourism body would work closely with cantly enhance the midlands as a tourism key partners and communities across the experience and bring growth and jobs to region to develop the brand. the whole region. Fans pictured at Croke Ireland’s Park Hidden on Heartlands has now “We have alwaysSaturday been committed to become a tourism development zone and supporting St. Nathy’s ensuring that Ireland’s as a world Post FáiltePrimary Ireland have allocated €2 million to in success the All-Ireland class tourist destination is shared among start the development stage of the brand, Schools Senior ‘B’ Final. the regions. Some of the country’s finestFootball with further funding to follow. This initial natural assets are in the midlands, includ- investment will help to develop visitor exing spectacular lakes, walkways and blue- periences, support industry development ways. Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands will and develop marketing campaigns for the bring these gems to life, offering a unique region.
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Abbey Weddings offer! At the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, we have teamed up with some of our recommended wedding suppliers in our exciting Spring Weddings Promotion (T&C apply). All new wedding bookings before the end of April 2018 at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon will receive a free Bespoke Designed Wedding Cake from one of our local cake suppliers and a complimentary Wedding Flower Package. Minimum numbers 140. For wedding bookings of over 220 guests we will also include an additional choice of two of the following: Complimentary 5ft. Love Light Mr & Mrs Sign, 8ft. Flower Wall, a selection of decorative 4ft. Cherry Blossoms or 10 Elegant Large Silver Candleabras to help make your wedding day and your ballroom look pretty spectacular. Enquiries and ‘showarounds’ are by appointment only. Remember the 4* Abbey Hotel is also a fully licensed Civil Ceremony venue. Tel 090-66 26240. Follow us on facebook instagram and Twitter.
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Jacinta Diffley and Jason Byrne were married at Creeve Church, Elphin on Friday last and afterwards celebrated their wedding reception at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon.
Testimonial…from Abbey Hotel newlyweds To the staff of the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon: Sincerest and heartfelt thanks from ourselves on the immaculate job you did in hosting our Wedding Reception. To say that it was everything we hoped it would be is wrong as it far surpassed those hopes and dreams. The service was just incredible, the food absolutely delicious and the ballroom was like something out of a fairytale. The staff from the Front Desk to the waiters to management…all were so pleasant and friendly but also professional. I cannot recommend your hotel highly enough for anyone in need of a Wedding Reception venue. All of our guests had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Easily a 10/10 on your scorecard from us guys. Well done and thanks again for help making it the best day of our lives. – Jason & Jacinta Byrne
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Pictured at the launch of the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships 2018 in Hannon’s Hotel were members of the host family (l-r) Paul, Laura, John, Mary and Shane Curley and Tom Tighe, Chairman of Roscommon Ploughing Association. Picture: Andrew Fox
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The Roscommon Ploughing Championships will take place on the lands of John and Mary Curley at Carntleva, Four Roads on Sunday, April 29th. Speaking at the recent launch of this year’s event at Hannon’s Hotel, Chairman Tom Tighe called on those present to support this year’s event. “I’d ask you all to support
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This is not the Curley family’s first Roscommon Ploughing Championships. In fact, the family from Carntleva in Four Roads hosted the return of the county championships following the Foot and Mouth Crisis of 2001. John Curley remembers that day very well. “It was an extremely warm day on the 7th of April in 2002, it was 18 degrees and the land was very, very dry. “There were lots of men, women and children and the children were rolling in the grass sunburnt, which was extremely unusual for the time of year! “There was a huge display of trade stands, machinery, vintage, and lots of other arts and crafts as well on the day. It was a wonderful day to be at and it was an honour to be hosting it,” he told the Roscommon People earlier this week. The organisers were forced to cancel the 2001 instalment of the popular event and while it was an
inconvenience, John said the cancellation merely added to the build-up for 2002. “We had all the preparations done so we had and then we had to pull it a couple of weeks beforehand but it gave all the more time to get another
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comes with hosting the event: “I was involved in every single bit of it, getting the gateways ready, putting down the sand, marking out the field”. Looking ahead to this year’s event and the return of the Ploughing Championships to the Curleys’
This is a great lift for communities, it’s a parish and a county event where everyone gets behind the wheel and it’s a bit of a lift for the area
event in and all the more excited about it. “There was a big buildup to it with the preparations for the following year and setting up all the marquees and the people with the loys making their ridges – that was something I hadn’t ever seen before! “Gerry Browne had a garden on the day. (I thought)…it was unbe-
day”. Proving that hosting the Roscommon Ploughing Championships is a team effort, John’s son Paul will once again be on hand to help out following his sterling work in 2002. “There was something for everyone in 2002, even bouncing castles and slides for children,” he said before hinting at some of the hard work that
land for the first time in 16 years, John was confident the venue would be a success yet again. “The site is very suitable because it’s running by the main road and there’s an adjacent road running on the other side so there’s actually two sides of the field on the roadside. “It’s extremely good dry land and very suitable for ploughing. There’s also
ample parking and ample space which is very important for this type of event. The roads of course are very suitable for people coming to the event; it’s quite a central location. “There was a massive crowd in 2002 and of course like everything else, weather is a major factor. For families to come along to an event like that you need a nice day and there are an awful lot of attractions for families who do come along on the day. “This is a great lift for communities, it’s a parish and a county event where everyone gets behind the wheel and it’s a bit of a lift for the area,” he said. On Sunday week the Roscommon Ploughing Championships will return to the lands of John and Mary Curley in Carntleva. While they can’t guarantee another warm day like April 7th 2002, they can guarantee another warm welcome for everyone attending the 2018 event.
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Plenty of family fun at the ploughing! DAN DOONER
Fun for all the family is promised on Sunday, April 29th when the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships and Field Day takes place on the farm of John and Mary Curley, Carntleva, Four Roads. As well as a range of ploughing competitions, there will also be lots of
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years gone by. “The ploughing competitions will get underway at 12 noon and will feature competitions for junior and senior competitors, as well as horse ploughing, vintage ploughing and loy competitions. Ireland’s finest ploughmen and women will vie for top honours in the various open competitions while many of the county’s finest will go
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plough-to-plough for the confined competitions. “Experienced ploughmen will be joined on the day by four young men new to the ranks of the ploughing event. These four recently took part in a Novice Ploughing event held in Creggs in recent weeks. The qualifiers from that event were: John Murray, Knockcroghery; Edward Flanagan, Tulsk; Sean Lanigan, Tarmonbarry and Brian Mulvihill, Glinsk. “A sheepdog trial will form part of this year’s event and members of the local Ploughing Association recently extended congratulations to local man Dan Moran, a long-time member of the Ploughing Association and well-known sheepdog trainer who recently celebrated his 100th birthday,” he said. Mr. Hanley described the Roscommon Ploughing Championships as an “important social event within the county” and a place where visitors, young and old can see at first hand the ancient skills involved in tilling the soil, whether that be using a hand-held loy, vintage plough pulled by teams of well-trained horses or the more modern multi-furrow ploughs. Sunday, April 29th promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family, with lots of attractions to keep the younger folk entertained and lots of top quality ploughing for enthusiasts of all ages!
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Gerry Jago. Is there anything he hasn’t done? The former Lord Mayor of Kilnamanagh came up in conversation with John and Paul Curley out in Carntleva on Wednesday afternoon. “Sure Gerry’s one of yours,” they told me. “He hitched a lift out in 2002 with a fella from Sligo. He borrowed a loy and ending up winning the loy ploughing competition!” Later that afternoon I had my fellow Dub and loy enthusiast in the car. We were bound for Gerry Browne’s house. God love him. Dublin Gerry told me about how he came to get involved in the 2002 Junior Loy Competition. “I wasn’t down here that long, I was hitching and a guy called George Hunter from Sligo picked me up and he was heading to the ploughing out in Four Roads. I went along. “We got there and he was taking these yokes out of the back of the car and I asked him what they were. “He said ‘Why don’t you enter the loy ploughing? It’ll cost you a tenner to go in and watch but if you enter the competition you’ll get in free and they’ll give you a dinner.’ “So I was put into the Junior Loy and I was up
against this little young fella who must have been about 11-years-old – it was great craic!” Gerry said he finished second and was asked to make a speech. “I got up and gave an Oscars speech. I thanked everyone, my mother, my granny, everyone!” Loy superstardom quickly followed and soon he was called up to represent Roscommon. “I entered the following year again because I liked it. I won and went on to represent Roscommon on the national stage where I came sixth. I would have won it but I hurt my back! (laughs) “I became a bit of a celebrity, TV3 came down and they did a big piece on me and the Tallaght Echo did a big page on it with the headline ‘The Merry Ploughboy’. I was on a farming programme on RTÉ too”. Gerry gave up the loys but said he will always be grateful to the ploughing association for the way they welcomed him, they even made a presentation to him on his 60th birthday. Nowadays, 70-year-old Gerry is happy enough just being a spectator but he’ll always be remembered in Four Roads for his impromptu loy match of 2002.
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Pictured in the Abbey Hotel at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Fashion Show in aid of the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation were Louise Greene, Customer Advisor, Bank of Ireland; Paula Lavin, Bank of Ireland; Siobhán Gannon, Haily’s; Oliver McGuinness, Director, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation; Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation; Kevin McStay, Roscommon senior football manager and Guest of Honour; Annmarie Beirne, Business Development Manager, Bank of Ireland and Josephine Somers, Satara Boutique. Picture: Andrew Fox
Fashion Show next Thursday in aid of Hospice services DAN DOONER
Roscommon’s next top models will converge on the Abbey Hotel next Thursday evening as part of a Bank of Ireland sponsored fundraiser in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, follow-
ing the official launch of the event on Tuesday evening. Speaking on Tuesday, Roscommon manager Kevin McStay told those gathered that it was “a lovely honour” to be asked to officially launch the “very important”
es thanks CEO Martina expMarertinss raised a Jennings, said the money
ce CEO, Mayo/Roscommon Hospi at local Hospice shops goes towards the “huge and rs ise dra fun r at regula in the locality. amount of work” undertakenwe wouldn’t have palliative care without comand e s palliative care or “We couldn’t surviv penny raised will go toward munity fundraising. Everythanks to our shops throughout both counties. building work and that’s support workers there would be no palliative Without our volunteers and mmon,” she said. care in either Mayo or Roscoyo/Roscommon Hospice as a “unique service”. Ma the ed ’d get it straight The CEO describ care tomorrow morning you “If you wanted palliative day palliative care service in the country. Eveaway. It was the first seven-the patient and their family and how we can rything we do is all about t for them, how can we bring dignity and respect make this awful time easiesthroughout the last moments of their life”. throughout the illness and highlighted the care on offer post-bereavement The Mayo woman then on plans for units in both counties. and also provided an updatet December and we’ll be finished this time next “Mayo Hospice started las rds we’ll be starting Roscommon. rwa year and very quickly afte mmon and we have the letter of stcomfort from sco Ro in bed hteig an s uary 1 2021. That’s “It’ g for that will kick in on Jan the Minister that the fundinthe people of Roscommon,” she said. going to be wonderful for
fundraiser before joking about another recent guest of honour appearance at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch. “I thought I had finished with all of the strange launches! I do know more about fashion than I do about lambs. Well with seven sisters, a wife and three daughters I certainly know the cost of fashion!” The Ballina native went on to praise
the work of the Hospice in both Mayo and Roscommon. “The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice is a magnificent organisation and we don’t say that often enough,” he said, before highlighting the “incredible” attention his own father had received prior to his death. Next Thursday’s Fashion Show at the Abbey Hotel promises to be a fantastic night in aid of a very worthy
cause and organisers were delighted to announce at Tuesday’s launch that internationally renowned Irish designer, Catriona Hanly, would be showcasing her ‘Jewell’ collection of handcrafted statement pieces at the event. Some tickets are still available for the show, priced at €10 and available from Bank of Ireland branches across Co. Roscommon. Pictured in the Abbey Hotel at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Fashion Show in aid of the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation were Annmarie Beirne, Business Development Manager, Bank of Ireland; Oliver McGuinness, Director, Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Foundation; Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Foundation; Kevin McStay, Roscommon senior football manager and Mary Claire Grealy, MC for the event. Picture: Andrew Fox
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Sex education: Parents need to be proactive, not reactive Pictured (l-r) at the recent launch of the 2018 Athlone 5k and 10k run which takes place in Clonown this Sunday (22nd) were Peadar Molloy, Ger Kennedy (Kennedy’s Spar Express, Monksland) and Angela Kenny.
On your marks... Athlone 5k/10k this Sunday! The 9th annual Athlone 5k/10k run and walk will take place in Clonown this Sunday (22nd). Both races will start an hour earlier with the 5k starting at 1 pm and the 10k at 1.30 pm. There are cash prizes for the 10k winners, and trophies for the 5k winners. The committee would like to thank Kennedy’s Spar in Monksland, Athlone who continue their sponsorship of the event. They would also like to thanks James Naughton of Naughton Car Sales, Ballydangan and Patrick Walsh of Walshe’s Shop for their support this year. They would also like to thank An Garda Síochána in Clonark and Roscommon County Council for their help. The committee are also grateful to Athlone Tri-club, AIT AC, Moate-Athlone running group, and all runners and walkers for their support. Finally they would like to thank the people of Clonown and the surrounding area for all their help. All proceeds go to Clonown Community Park which is hoping to build a children’s play area in 2018. For further information and online entry, please visit www.clonown.com, or email athlone10krun@gmail. com.
County Childcare event in Athlone Roscommon County Childcare Committee in collaboration with Athlone Institute of Technology are holding their annual continuing professional development event ‘Spaces to be free to be me – building blocks for life’. ‘Spaces to be free to be me’ a Roscommon County Childcare Committee-Continuing Professional Development Event will be held on 26th of April 2018 (2-7 pm) Athlone Institute of Technology. In a statement, the committee said: “We have a variety of interesting workshops which will support inclusion and transitions in the early years. Participants can attend a variety of workshops for €10 per person with soup and sandwiches included. “The workshops include ‘Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs through the Transition from Pre-School to School’ prepared by Brothers of Charity Services Ireland-Roscommon Region, ‘Promoting inclusion, calmness and well-being through a holistic model of healing’ facilitated by Capacitor Ireland and an ‘Introduction to First Aid (Minor cuts, bruises and burns)’ which will be presented by Absolute Safety. “Other workshops will include early years services from Roscommon County showcasing the theme of the event through practical and engaging workshops”. To book a place or for further information please contact info@roscommonchildcare.ie or phone 094-9622540.
The headline was sickening… ’Cork secondary school investigates ‘rape list’ found in boys’ toilets’. The allegations sent shockwaves around the country, and so they should. Now folks, I remember a time when writing a cheeky note to a fella or a girl you fancied in class and leaving it on his/ her desk or slotting it into one of their copies was viewed as exciting and risqué; and, if I’m honest cute. However, there is absolutely nothing cute about a situation where boys allegedly single out young girls and add them to a so-called ‘rape list’ which they post on their school’s toilet wall, the end game being that the girl ‘with the most ticks will get raped’. Nay, that’s perverse, devious and highly disturbing. And, while I know the school at the centre of these alarming revelations has moved swiftly and is doing everything possible to deal with the wretched situation, this latest incident has come hot on the heels of another highly startling report where Gardaí are investigating an allegation that an 11-year-old
boy raped a 9-year-old girl in a field over the Easter weekend. How does an 11-year-old child get to this level of sexual activity? Now while both of these alleged incidents occurred at different ends of the country, the fall-out from each will have a catastrophic and wounding effect on everyone involved. You see readers, it appears that in a culture which encourages ‘sharing’ information and images freely, and, the wide usage of smartphones and the availability of pornographic material, it’s clear that some kids/teens are going to believe there is absolutely nothing wrong in engaging in certain, let’s say, questionable activities; believing it’s all part
prude, and there’s nothing wrong with your teen engaging in age appropriate consensual sexual communication, so long as you, the parent, discuss everything with them beforehand; in particular the worrying upward trend of ‘sexting’ (a ticking time bomb among kids, in my opinion), and place strong emphasis on the serious consequences and pitfalls attached to it. Not to of their normal sexual developmention the emotional distress ment. it causes for both the sender as And while yes, being curious well as the receiver. It’s time is definitely part and parcel for some parents to stop using of growing up, as is a heightthe internet as their babysitened interest in sexual activity, ter and their kids’ teachers as coupled with trying to figure their primary sex educators out who you are, etc., parents and moral guardians. The absolutely need to ensure that teacher’s job is to deliver everything their child is exposed academic skills, and while the to as part of the learning process issues around life skills, sexual should always be age specific; relationships and gender with emphasis placed rigidly respect should be included in on consequences, because, let’s the school curriculum, if you face it, no pre-teen/teen comes wish to educate your children complete with a clear underregarding the onslaught they standing of cause and effect, now face in today’s technological do they? It’s a parent’s job to be revolution – especially when proactive and try to recognise the it comes to exposure to certain triggers. adult material – then the discusDon’t get me wrong, I’m no sion must begin at home.
Comey turns out to be a ‘dorky dad’! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that former FBI Director James B Comey is on a book publicity tour; hawking an opus I’ll highly likely buy, simply out of nosiness. However, I’m disappointed in his level of pettiness; a behaviour which is unbecoming of an individual who was previously entrusted to head up the USA’s federal law enforcement agency, responsible for its day to day operations. My opinion of Comey lessened slightly when, speaking to ABC last week ahead of the launch of his much-anticipated tome, ‘A Higher Loyalty, Truth, Lies and Leadership,’ the 6’8” one didn’t come across as the cool clean hero I’d hoped he was; rather instead, he presented like a bitter, vitriolic begrudging little man as he gave a physical account of the perma-tanned one who once famously issued him with his P45! Now I’m not referring to Comey’s comment that Trump is “morally unfit,” to be president of the US, because
I’d have to agree with him there and respond with ‘er, no s**t Sherlock, tell us something we don’t know!’ I mean, we’ve read The Donald’s erratic tweets, his latest being to label Comey a ‘weak and untruthful slimeball’…an invective one would hardly expect the most powerful individual in the world to use. But you see readers, while I initially thought Comey was the bigger man, and not just height-wise, but righteously, his bitchy remarks regarding Trump’s hands not being ‘as large’ as his own, and the fact his face is ‘slightly orange, with bright half-moons under his eyes,’ has diminished him (in my eyes) from the tall, dark, brooding, tell-it-like-it-is sexy specimen of everything a highranking, powerful law enforcement officer should be, to embarrassing dorky dad. In my opinion, Comey’s unvarnished physical description (of Trump), gave us the impression he was not quite a bona fide champion; and if I was his PR I’d advise him that until his book is on the bestseller list, while
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Community Sports Park at Lisnamult: Phase two kicks off! Plans unveiled for Sports Park dressing rooms DAN DOONER
The new chairperson of the Roscommon Community Sports Park committee, Liam Stephens, has said that he expects work on new dressing rooms at Lisnamult to be completed by the end of 2019. “We have a Sports Capital Grant of €62,500 available to us. Our development (will cost) in or around €180,000, so we need to be progressed substantially by the end of next year and that’s what we have planned. It’s gone out to tender, planning permission and all that is done and dusted. We hope to be well on the way this time next year and by the end of next year we’ll hopefully be finished,” he said. Liam took over the chair from Cathao-
irleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden and said the committee were very thankful to her for her years of hard work. The new chairperson detailed the extent of the work at the Community Sports Park. “We undertook a development in stages, so the first stage was the AstroTurf itself. This has been well utilised over the past few years and we’d like to just remind people that it is there and it is available to hire. “The second phase of the development involves the changing rooms. There will be four changing rooms, a kitchen and a few auxiliary rooms. At the minute we’ve borrowed changing rooms from the Greenfields Childcare Centre but we need to move out and build our own,” he said, before adding that the nine-person committee would be working hard over the coming months to ensure stage two of the development is completed on time.
Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr, Orla Leyden receives a small token of appreciation for her many years of hard work as a founding member and former chairperson of Roscommon Community Sports Park committee from newly-elected chairperson, Liam Stephens.
James Rogers, caretaker of Roscommon Community Sports Park; Nuala Hughes, Secretary of the Roscommon Community Sports Park; Johnny Horan, Treasurer of Roscommon Community Sports Park and Liam Stephens, Chairperson of Roscommon Community Sports Park pictured at Roscommon Community Sports Park recently. Picture: Andrew Fox
Senan Shannon enjoying the facilities at Roscommon Community Sports Park. Picture: Andrew Fox
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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus, in today’s Gospel, says that He is the good shepherd the prophets had promised to Israel. He is the shepherd-prince, the new David – who frees people from bondage to sin and gathers them into one flock, the Church, under a new covenant, made in His blood (see Ezekiel 34:10–13, 23–31). His flock includes other sheep, He says, far more than the dispersed children of Israel (see Isaiah 56:8; John 11:52). And He gave His Church the mission of shepherding all peoples to the Father. In today’s First Reading, we see the beginnings of that mission in the testimony of Peter, whom the Lord appointed shepherd of His Church (see John 21:15–17). Peter tells Israel’s leaders that the Psalm we sing today is a prophecy of their rejection and crucifixion of Christ. He tells the “builders” of Israel’s temple that God has made the stone they rejected the cornerstone of a new spiritual temple, the Church (see Mark 12:10–13; 1 Peter 2:4–7). Through the ministry of the Church, the shepherd still speaks (see Luke 10:16), and forgives sins (see John 20:23), and makes His Body and Blood present, that all may know Him in the breaking of the bread (see Luke 24:35). It is a mission that will continue until all the world is one flock under the one shepherd. In laying down His life and taking it up again, Jesus made it possible for us to know God as He did – as sons and daughters of the Father who loves us. As we hear in today’s Epistle, He calls us His children, as He called Israel His son when He led them out of Egypt and made His covenant with them (see Exodus 4:22–23; Revelation 21:7). Today, let us listen for His voice as He speaks to us in the Scriptures, and vow again to be more faithful followers. And let us give thanks for the blessings He bestows from His altar. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)
THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club End of Season competition: North/ South: 1st: A. Rafferty & V. McManus, 2nd: L. Shine & K. Murray, Gross: M. & P. Mellett. East/West – 1st: E. Kelly & M. Dermody, 2nd: O. Fahy & M. Egan, Gross: M. & V. Brennan. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club President’s Prize (Mr. Vincent Brennan) – 1st: M. & T. O’Keeffe, 2nd: M. Kearns & P. O’Shaughnessy, Gross: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon, 3rd: M. Coyle & M. Dermody. Session 1: T. Smyth & L. Shine, Session 2: M. Brennan & B. Ferguson. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: E. Dowling & M. Farrell, 2nd: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney, 3rd: G. McDermott & A. Igoe. East/ West – 1st: J. & M. Regan, 2nd: B. Gillooly & F. Keane, 3rd: T. & B. Moran.
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Saluting the selfless people who brighten up our world The older I get (by the way I clocked up another birthday last Saturday but it’s okay if you didn’t send the card) the more I realise that so many bad things are happening in the world, from domestic violence to cyber bullying to appalling acts of war. And so many people live their lives in a permanent state of fear, be it someone in mortal fear of his, or her, partner, or children who dread every day they have to go to school knowing they face another day of unrelenting bullying, or all the citizens of war-torn regions, where every day is a challenge just to stay alive. Of course the media will publicise all the bad things that happen, no matter what form they take, and so it was a great pleasure for me to see the People of the Year Awards on television on Sunday night and realise
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that there are also so many good decent selfless and caring human beings in this country. Now I am not one of those who are blinded by Grainne Seoige’s good looks or charming smile, and as a presenter I can take or leave her, but I have to say that she is brilliant at these type of
shows, and I thought she was an excellent host, along with Aidan Power (who I had never heard of before last night). It restored my faith in humanity to see and hear of so many acts of bravery, kindness, and just natural goodness. I know I shouldn’t pick any recipients above the others, but I thought the joint young Person of the Year Harry and Molly Flynn from Kilkenny were just amazing, and the award for Catherine Corless and her fearless work in exposing the truth about the Tuam babies was very well deserved. Also among the award winners were the people of Ballaghaderreen, being recognised for their kindness in welcoming the Syrian refugees into their town, Colette Byrne, who set up a website Widow.ie to help grieving people come to terms with the death of a partner, Ifrah Ahmed, who campaigns
Local heroes expose multimillionaires! On Saturday evening I made it to Rockfield to see Oran pip our lads by a point in a tough, hard-fought derby game in the Intermediate Championship. Even though we lost, I enjoyed the competitive edge in a game that while maybe not the highest in quality terms was interesting all the way through and one which could have gone either way. The pitch was very heavy, and it was difficult to hop the ball, but each of the players gave their all and left nothing behind them on the field of play. Then on Sunday afternoon I watched the multimillionaires of Manchester United go through the motions against bottom of the table West Brom – and lose 1-0 at home – and I doubt if they even cared that by losing that game they gave the title to their neighbours, Manchester City, and will have made life
miserable for at least a week for one half of Manchester. On Saturday evening our lads went back to Mikeen’s, had a few pints and a bite to eat – and a good bit of craic. I wondered where would the United millionaires go after their pathetic display against managerless West Brom. They could hardly show their faces in the city, so I suppose they had to slink home and console themselves that they had earned thousands upon thousands of pounds since last week, and know that no matter how poorly they play they will continue to draw their immoral wages, at least until their contract runs out… Give me Rockfield or Creggs, or any other local club ground, in any sport, any time, and at least we will see lads give all they have – no matter how little it is – for the honour and glory of their little village.
I shouldn’t say this, but… If ever a man should keep his mouth shut and say nothing about medical stuff, then I am that man, because without modern medicine and the breakthroughs that have occurred down through the years in many different areas, there is no doubt that I would be a long-time permanent resident in Kilbegnet graveyard, and I would now, as they say, be pushing up the daisies. However I am still above the ground, not too far mind you, and at the moment suffering from a bad cold – maybe not a flu, but close enough – and it has me
wondering about the benefits of the flu jab. Now I am not in any way suggesting that the jab does not work, and there are thousands upon thousands of our elderly people, of whom I am one, who benefit each year from getting it. But for some unknown reason on the two years that I have got the jab recently, each time I have got a slightly watered down version of the flu virus. The funny thing is I haven’t bothered with it for about five or six years because of how sick I got the last time…but this year I said
I’d get it again, and lo and behold, I also got the flu, or at least a bad cold. Again, in none of the years in between had I even the slightest cold, so I just wonder was I unlucky or is it possible that the flu jab is not all it’s cracked up to be. I am a great believer in hot lemons, and a spoon or two of honey poured in, but this time, after two weeks or more, I am still coughing and spluttering, and my nose is so runny it could solve the Dublin water crisis. So therefore, I’m wondering what’s going on! Whatever it is, I will not be taking up my offer of next year’s flu jab.
to stop female genital mutilation, rugby referee Joy Neville, the Irish Coastguard – and several others. Each and every one was a deserving winner, and all of them were there because they put others’ welfare before their own.
A warm welcome to Tom and Jenny In Creggs we have recently been delighted to welcome our own celebrity couple, nutritionist Tom Coleman, who has worked with (amongst others) rugby international Jamie Heaslip and ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor – and his wife, Venezuela-born Jeeny Maltese, who has a passion for food, health and beauty, and is called the ‘Latin Nigella Lawson’ by many. Recently Jeeny has become a television favourite with appearances on a number of prime time shows, and last Saturday night the duo hosted a very successful cookery demonstration in the School Hall, with all proceeds going to the renowned Sunshine Room. Sadly we were otherwise engaged in Rockfield, and couldn’t make it, but I am told there was a massive crowd and that everyone enjoyed it. Well done Tom and Jeeny, and a belated welcome to Creggs. I have always fancied myself as a bit of a chef (ask Kevin Gavin about my world-renowned peppered steak) so please God I’ll make the next one.
Fashion Show – for a great cause Finally for this week, my good friend Sean Beirne has asked me to tell you all about a big Fashion Show which his sister, Anne Marie, is organising. In aid of the Roscommon/Mayo Hospice, it’s taking place in the Abbey Hotel on Thursday, 26th of April, starting at 7.30 pm. Mary Claire Grealy and Niall Canning are the comperes, it’s a great cause, tickets are only €10 and are available at local Bank of Ireland branches in Co. Roscommon. I’m sure you can also pay on the door. All I can do is tell you all to go and make it a night to remember. Anne Marie asked me to model the swimwear, but sadly for you, I have another engagement on the night, so you’re out of luck!
Till next week, Bye for now!
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STROKESTOWN International Poetry Festival
Thursday 3rd May – Monday 7th May 2018 Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
www.strokestownpoetry.org
Tony Walsh (Street reading Friday at 12pm), and again Friday night 9pm. Music and poetry including Danny Diamond on Saturday night with Lemn Sissay and Jane Clarke 8pm Percy French Hotel. Humorous Verse - Percy French Hotel 7.30pm Friday, Bealtaine Film Poem Friday 2pm Percy French Hotel Street Exhibition of 20th anniversary poems. Hermit collective playing on Bawn street Saturday at 12 noon to 2pm. Strokestown Poetry Festival committee members pictured in Strokestown Library (l-r) Gemma Flanagan and Melissa Newman (Director). Picture: Andrew Fox
Strokestown’s all set for 20th International Poetry Festival DAN DOONER
The 20th Strokestown Poetry Festival will take place from Thursday, May 3rd to Monday, May 7th with a whole host of local and international poets set to take part. The festival’s first director and one of its driving forces, Merrily Harpur, believes Strokestown is the perfect venue for this unique event. “When in 1997 Pat Compton suggested a new festival for Strokestown, the idea of poetry leaped immediately to mind – because Strokestown is like a poem: small, compact but harmoniously-designed. Its geography, at the meeting of the east and west of the country, and its glorious jewel in the form of Strokestown Park House – the most atmospheric of venues for poetry – made it a natural place of pilgrimage for poets and writers from the outset,” she said. Merrily added that the festival
was founded upon certain principles, to which it remains true twenty years on. “Firstly it would make the best contemporary poetry accessible to all – and thus all events in the festival were free; secondly it would enrich impoverished poets, offering large cash prizes in its competitions; thirdly it would cherish its attending poets, inviting them to read a selection from their work and not just their short-
listed poem; and finally – and perhaps most importantly for the high reputation of the Strokestown prizes – there would be no filtering committee, all the judges would read all the poems”. Fellow festival committee member, Margaret Hickey, recalled the year Seamus Heaney paid a visit to Strokestown. “When Seamus Heaney came to the festival in 2006, he found himself, along with his wife
Marie, joining in the cráic and the ceól, too, in Anthony Beirne’s”. She described the list of “eminent guest poets and judges” who she said: “could stand as a list of the very finest poets in these islands”. Margaret also paid tribute to those who have continued to support the festival over the past twenty years. “There are more members of Aosdána who have fond allegiance to the Strokestown Poetry Festival than you could shake a stick at, and their loyal support, plus the generosity of Jim Callery, who allows access to Strokestown House so freely, add greatly to the success of this niche celebration of the finest in literature”. So, as Strokestown prepares for the 20th edition of this wonderful festival of verse, Merrily, Margaret and the rest of the Strokestown Poetry Festival committee invite everyone to the town from May 3rd to 7th to see what all the fuss is about!
Also worth checking out… It’s rather fitting that the 20th Strokestown Poetry Festival has a jam-packed programme of events scheduled throughout the May Bank Holiday. While visitors will no doubt flock to readings such as Tony Walsh’s performance at The Percy French on Friday night (May 4th), there will be plenty of other attractions in Strokestown to draw the crowds. The Percy French Competition will take
place in The Percy French Hotel at 7.30 pm on Friday, May 4th. A good laugh is certainly guaranteed at this humorous verse competition! Meanwhile, there will be a Street Poetry Exhibition running at venues around the town throughout the Festival and that will feature a number of 20th anniversary poetry. Finally, if you enjoy a taste of the unex-
pected then The Hermit Collective are playing on Bawn Street on Saturday, May 5th from 12 to 2 pm. The group has 30 members and brings pop-up shows to venues throughout the northwest, hanging paintings, standing sculptures, delivering poems, putting on puppet shows, playing acoustic music, and then taking it all away again. Always worth checking out!
PETER A. CONNELLAN & CO. SOLICITORS BAWN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Would like to wish Strokestown Poetry Festival every continued success for 2018!!
Congratulations to the Strokestown Poetry Festival Committee on your 20th anniversary and best of luck for the 2018 Festival from
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STROKESTOWN International Poetry Festival Best wishes to the Strokestown Poetry Festival
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Festival highlights! Louise G. Cole provided the Roscommon People with five of the many highlights of this year’s Strokestown Poetry Festival…
1. Huge number of entries!
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Poets Moya Cannon and Harry Clifton have sifted through more than 1,200 entries to Strokestown’s International Poetry Competition, and the shortlisted poets have been invited to read their work at the festival. Their poems will also be included in this year’s anthology.
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It’s unlikely you’ll get many opportunities to see poets Jane Clarke and Lemn Sissay on the same stage, but that’s what’s planned for Saturday evening (May 5th), in the Percy French Hotel. Jane Clarke’s award-winning first collection, ‘The River’, is full of bucolic images of rural Roscommon where she grew up; Lemn Sissay is known for writing about his life as a black teenager growing up in a white foster home in northern England. Irish fiddle player Danny Diamond will be on hand to provide the evening’s music.
3. Tony Walsh live! Tony ‘Longfella’ Walsh, best known as a community activist and slam poet from Manchester, will be performing to local schools in Strokestown on the Friday (4th). His poem, ‘This Is the Place’, cap-
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tured the response of Mancunians after the terror attack last year in which 22 concert-goers were killed at an Ariana Grande concert. He will read at the official opening of the Festival at the Percy French Hotel on May 4th.
4. Poetry Divas on Thursday The Poetry Divas are a glittery group of women poets who read their own material at events and festivals all over Ireland, including Electric Picnic. Each line-up and show is different, blended to the occasion, but they guarantee a deliciously infectious show that’s bound to touch a nerve and blur the wobbly boundaries between page and stage. They will be in the Percy French on Thursday (3rd) at 8 pm.
5. ‘Home’ airs on Friday ‘Home’ is a poetry film commission between Age & Opportunity/BEALTAINE in partnership with Poetry Ireland. A visual artist and a poet came together to develop a short film poem working with a community group in response to the festival theme ‘hospitality, hosting and welcome’. The poet is Enda Wyley and the artist is Anita Groener and this event will take place at 2 pm on Friday (4th) at The Percy French Hotel.
Lemn Sissay, foster child, poet and university chancellor.
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Next week… In next week’s Roscommon People, we’ll be talking to renowned poet Jane Clarke, who will be appearing at the Strokestown Festival
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STROKESTOWN International Poetry Festival Best wishes to the Strokestown Poetry Festival
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Now taking bookings for Parties & Special Occasions Strokestown Poetry Festival committee members pictured in Strokestown (l-r) Gemma Flanagan, Mary Dolan, Pat Compton (Chairperson), Melissa Newman (Director) and Shane Lynskey. Picture: Andrew Fox
Chairman looks back on two decades of verse
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We asked PAT COMPTON, first chairman of Strokestown International Poetry Festival, to reflect on the event’s origins… I’m afraid there’s nothing mildly historic or heroic about the origins of the Strokestown Poetry Festival. It’s just that in 1999 the economy was not in great shape locally, that exotic species the ‘Celtic Tiger’ hadn’t even applied for his Irish passport and some of us were thinking aloud about ideas that might bring something to the area that might make some sort of difference, for the good. Strokestown Community Development Association were, as always, trying to assist, putting proposals for improvements in the area and seeking grants for projects and in general open to new ideas. I’m not exactly sure who came up with the idea but I know it was discussed during the many visits Merrily Harpur made to our
house, usually on Saturday mornings. There was a history of verse in the area and it may have come up in conversation around this. Anyway, the idea of a poetry festival was hatched and I was the person to propose this to the Community Development Association. Chairman, the late Brian (Buddy) Dolan, Secretary Maureen Hanly and Treasurer Shane Lynskey listened to the proposal with their usual courtesy. It must have tested their faith to hear a proposal which merely consisted of “we should have a poetry festival”. Perhaps, they believed I had a greater plan but in truth I hadn’t a clue how to go about actually running the festival. Luckily we had an ace up our sleeve in the form of Merrily Harpur. Merrily had moved to
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the area and immersed herself in community activities, had an interest in poetry and seemed to know how to run a poetry festival! So Merrily became our first director, Shane Lynskey became treasurer and I became chairman. That first year, and for many more, Merrily did Trojan work in guiding the festival from humble beginnings to whatever it is today. She made contacts with people in the poetry world and they became friends of the festival and remain so to this day. It has always been somewhat of a struggle to keep it going but the committee has in recent years benefited from the addition of new, able, and enthusiastic members. Whoever came up with the original idea can remain a matter of speculation but the faith
and support of the officers of the Community Development Association and the early work of Merrily Harpur must be commended. The Poetry Festival has lasted twenty years and in that time it has brought people to Strokestown who otherwise mightn’t have been here. People from all over Ireland and the world have brought poetry and fun and supped with the locals sometimes late into the night. The poets have given many of us an opportunity to look at ourselves and our locality in a different, a better light and to open our minds to the possibility of a better future. The Celtic Tiger may have gone but Strokestown Poetry Festival remains. Here’s to the next twenty years.
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Cathy Kelly, presented Ballaghaderreen with the Community Group of the Year Award at the 43rd Rehab People of the Year Awards 2018 in Dublin’s Mansion House. Pictured (left to right) are: Sajjad Hussain, Debbie Beirne, James Gannon, Cathy Kelly, Mary Gallagher, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Anne Whelan, and Ghassan Shamet.
James Gannon, representing Community of Ballaghaderreen, pictured receiving the Community Group of the Year Award at the 43rd Rehab People of the Year Awards, in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin. Pic. Robbie Reynolds
Ballaghaderreen named ‘Community of the Year’ The community of Ballaghaderreen has been honoured with a top accolade at the 43rd People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab. The Awards were broadcast live on RTÉ One from Dublin’s Mansion House last Sunday. Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that Ballaghaderreen being named as ‘Community of the Year’ at the People of the Year Awards last Sunday night was an incredible honour for the whole community. Representing the community, James Gannon, Sajjad Hussain, Debbie Beirne and Mary Gallagher were presented with the Community Group of the Year Award by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and author, Cathy Kelly, for the inspirational altruism and community spirit shown. The community was also recognised for doing Ireland proud by extending a true Céad Míle Fáilte to a group of Syrian refugees. Last February it was announced that Ballaghaderreen would become home to 240 refugees. The town’s arrivals were mostly young families fleeing war-torn Aleppo and young men from Damascus who had left behind their immediate families in Syria. Many people in the community welcomed their
Syrian friends into their homes, sharing food and friendship, the most basic of human kindness. As many of the refugees were young children, a call-out yielded a massive donation of toys and a beautiful playroom was created at the emergency centre. Life for the refugees was also made a little easier by various sporting and fun activities, cultural and social outings and various other trips organised by local volunteers.
A volunteer’s view! Volunteer Theresa Geever explains: “Throughout the last year as our two communities have got to know each other better, there have been many positive shared experiences and moments. As time has moved on, friendships and bonds have been formed, personal stories have unfolded – stories of despair, broken lives and families torn apart, but stories too of a truly incredible determination to leave behind war-torn homes and start a new life. “Having the Syrians stay in our town has been and still is an opportunity to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in a peaceful place, a place that we can share together”.
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD and Senator Maura Hopkins with members of the Ballaghaderreen community who were in Dublin to collect the ‘Community of the Year’ award last Sunday.
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Pictured are the winners and runners-up in the Topline Wards sponsored competition (l-r) Charlie McDonnell, Captain, Roscommon Golf Club, Kevin Connaughton (junior), Lorcan Dowd (1st), Cian O’Connor (gross) and Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club.
Geraldine Hoban, Lady Captain, Roscommon Golf Club and Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club pictured making a presentation to Jackie Maxwell who achieved the Carthy’s Porterhouse Best Individual Score.
Faces & Places Presentation Night at Roscommon Golf Club Photographs: Andrew Fox
Pictured are the winners and runners-up in the McGuinness Pharmacy sponsored competition (l-r) Charlie McDonnell, Captain, Roscommon Golf Club, Declan Browne (1st), Michael Connaughton (2nd), John Walker on behalf of Simon Walker (junior) and Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club.
Pictured are the winners and runners-up in the Roscommon Fireplaces Winter League (l-r) Charlie McDonnell, Captain, Roscommon Golf Club, Michael Dolan (1st), Ollie Dempsey (1st), Seán Brennan (2nd) and Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club.
A presentation night was held recently at Roscommon Golf Club. Pictured are the winners and runners-up in the Carthy’s Porterhouse Ladies Winter League, back row (l-r) Martina Brennan (winner), Ciara Ryan, Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club, Noreen O’Grady (winner) and Margaret Egan. Front row (l-r) Sinéad Benedetti (winner) and Geraldine Hoban, Lady Captain, Roscommon Golf Club.
Pictured are the winners and runners-up in the Roscommon People sponsored competition (l-r) Charlie McDonnell, Captain, Roscommon Golf Club, Paul Hoare (3rd), John McHale (1st), John Walker on behalf of Simon Walker (gross) and Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club.
Pictured are the winners and runners-up in the Hannon’s Hotel April Fun Scramble (l-r) Charlie McDonnell, Captain, Roscommon Golf Club, Lorcan Dowd (2nd), Ciara Ryan (1st), Geraldine Hoban, Lady Captain, Roscommon Golf Club, Seamus Conneely, (2nd), Ursula Hannon, Hannon’s Hotel and Phelim Henry, President of Roscommon Golf Club.
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Youth Theatre perform The House of Oedipus Roscommon County Youth Theatre take to the stage at Roscommon Arts Centre this week with their performance of the Greek tragedy ‘The House Of Oedipus’ written by Anna Galligan and directed by Catherine Sheridan. It’s an epic Greek Tragedy for a large cast, following the story of one man’s family who are doomed
from the beginning. There are two school matinee performances taking place on Thursday (19th) and Friday (20th) at 11 am. There are also evening performances taking place on Friday (20th) and Saturday (21st) at 8 pm. Tickets available from box office on 09066 25824/www.roscommonartscentre.ie
Faces & Places
Telephone: 090 6626225 Friday 20th April:
The Square House Social
Roscommon Arts Centre Pictures: Andrew Fox
Saturday 21st April:
Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Rita Oates, Laura Corcoran, Bridie Scanlon and Olga Kenny.
The No Show Band
Sunday 22nd April:
Emma Donnelly Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Nuala and Patsy Creighton.
Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Susan Farrell, Maura Rooney, Catriona Callaghan and Maura Browne.
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BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries i Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Linda Kelly, Deirdre Shannon, Edel Moran and Patricia Shannon.
Pictured in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Olivia and Pat Carty.
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Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Gaye Healy, John Daly and Eileen Daly.
Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Miriam Moylette, Ann Sugrue, Eileen McEvilly and Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke.
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Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Fiona and Simon Greene.
Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Louise Monaghan, Helen Ryan, Fiona Collins and Rebecca Collins.
Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Maeve Donnelly and Deborah Kilbride.
Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Michael Conlon, Fiona Greene, SiobhĂĄn Doran and Tom Conlon.
Pictured in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Saturday night last were Senan Kilbride, Cian Higgins, Niamh Boyle and Darragh Donnelly.
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Countdown to 11th annual Roscommon Lamb Festival Media Partners: The Roscommon People DAN DOONER
The 11th annual Roscommon Lamb Festival is set to open on Wednesday, May 2nd at Roscommon Mart. The festival will run until May Bank Holiday Monday with events at venues right across Co. Roscommon. Speaking at the recent launch of the festival at Harrison Coffee House, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden
said it was an important weekend for the county. “As well as being an important factor in terms of the economy it’s really important for us as a people – local animation, the social element, the cultural element”. Cllr. Leyden added: “Roscommon County Council has been delighted to support this initiative, Roscommon Lamb Festival, from the very beginning. The council and the elected members every year ensure that the funding is
there to continue support with the Local Enterprise Office in the craft tent, continued support of the family fun day”. Donie Mee is the new chairperson of the Roscommon Lamb Festival. Donie is a sheep farmer from Four Roads and steps into the position left vacant following Gerry Browne’s ascension to the presidency. At the recent launch Donie paid tribute to his predecessor and new festival president, Gerry Browne. “I have to mention Gerry (Browne), I don’t like singling people out but of the ten previous years he’s
carried this festival. He’s made it what it is, to be honest. I know he got great work out of his ‘slaves’ here throughout the years but without him it wouldn’t be what it is,” he quipped, before thanking the festival’s many sponsors. Roscommon County Council CEO Eugene Cummins said he was “very encouraged” to see that the festival was receiving impressive backing from local sponsors. He added: “At the end of the day, this festival is really about showcasing all the wonderful talent that we have in the county in terms of arts and the food indus-
Pictured at the recent launch of the Roscommon Lamb Festival at Harrison Coffee House were back row (l-r): Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart Manager; Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon County Council; Gerry Browne, President, Roscommon Lamb Festival; Kevin McStay, Roscommon senior football manager; Helen McGinty and Sandra Kenny. Front row (l-r): Donal Mee, Chairman, Roscommon Lamb Festival; Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher; Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Council; Una Browne and Jeremy Cullen, Local Enterprise Office. Pic: Michelle Hughes-Walsh
try and tapestry. It’s really a mechanism for them to showcase their goods so we’re sponsoring it and helping them to do that. I think that’s very, very important”. On launching this year’s Roscommon Lamb Fes-
tival, Roscommon senior football manager Kevin McStay said: “My big hope for the festival is that the sun shines and that it allows everyone to see Roscommon’s rich heritage in the area of lambs and sheep. I wish the com-
mittee and Gerry and Donie only good things, big crowds, good weather, lots of fun and a real community buzz”. The 11th Roscommon Lamb Festival takes place from Wednesday, May 2nd to Monday, May 7th.
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Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch recently at Harrison Coffee House were Allison Crean and Geraldine Grealy. Pic: Michelle Hughes-Walsh
Spellman: ‘EU directive must address factories’ The Chairman of ICOS National Marts and Kilteevan native, Michael Spellman has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the food supply chain, published last week. The directive has the potential to enhance harmonisation of regulations at EU level without endangering existing systems already in place where member states will have flexibility in terms of how to implement it. It proposes a minimum list of prohibited unfair trading practices between buyers and suppliers in the food supply chain. It also lays down minimum rules concerning their enforcement and arrangements for co-ordination between enforcement authorities. ICOS National Marts Chairman, Michael Spellman said: “We’re concerned to ensure that meat factories must come under the scope of this directive due to their dominant mar-
Lim X 710kgs €1570, Lim 725kgs €1540, BBX 605kgs €1440, Lim X 735kgs €1410, AAX 730kgs €1350, AAX 700kgs €1340, Char X 690kgs €1310, Char 680kgs €1285, Lim X 690kgs €1230, Simm X 625kgs €1220, BBX 660kgs €1200, Fr 670kgs €915, BBX 530kgs €865, FRX 660kgs €1105, Fr 595kgs €830.
Heifers Lim 560kgs €1640, Char X 610kgs €1600, Char X 530kgs €1580, Char X 555kgs €1570, Lim X 590kgs €1550, Lim X 425kgs €1515, Simm X 610kgs €1350, Lim X 520kgs €1350, Lim 495kgs €1360, 2 Char X 575kgs €1365, Lim X 525kgs €1405, Char X 530kgs €1350, Simm X 605kgs €1345, Lim 490kgs €1335, Simm 475kgs €1225, 2 Lim X 452kgs €1180, Lim X 425kgs €1140, 2 Char X 402kgs €1060, Char X 400kgs €1020, Lim X 390kgs €1105, Lim X 330kgs €930.
Bullocks Char 640kgs €1795, Char X 715kgs €1790, 2 Char X 777kgs €1700, 3 Char X 645kgs €1655, Char X 580kgs €1600, 3 Char X 555kgs €1520, 3 Lim X 603kgs €1515, 2 Char X 557kgs €1500, Char X 545kgs €1500, 4 Lim X 476kgs €1430,Char X 510kgs €1400, 2 Char X 435kgs €1365, Lim X 585kgs €1300, Simm X 500kgs €1300,
ket position and the role that is exercised by a small number of large entities in the overall supply chain. “The complete stranglehold that the factories have on the livestock industry in Ireland is a gross example of the Unfair Trading Practice which this Directive should be addressing. Measures currently being enforced by Irish meat factories in their buying practices are subverting the free trade of cattle in Ireland, controlling prices and stifling competition”. Mr. Spellman welcomed the stance adopted by EU Commissioner Phil Hogan.
AAX 615kgs €1310, 2 Char X 587kgs €1335, 2 Char X 442kgs €1325, 8 Char X 398kgs €1230, Char X 545kgs €1635, Char X 580kgs €1600, 3 Char X 555kgs €1520.
Spring lambs 56.5kgs €150, 44.4kgs €140, 42kgs €135, 41kgs €128.
Hoggets 64kgs €140, 47.8kgs €130, 50kgs €125, 46.6kgs €120, 44.6kgs €120, 45kgs €112, 39.5kgs €106.
Weanling heifers Char X 430kgs €1390, Lim X 380kgs €1250, Char X 400kgs €1245, BBX 425kgs €1200, 7 Char X 381kgs €1090, SAX 360kgs €1010, Lim 365kgs €1000, BBX 390kgs €955, 2 Char X 320kgs €905, Lim X 455kgs €900, Char X 355kgs €900, Simm X 420kgs €900, Simm X 310kgs €810, AAX 345kgs €785, 2 Lim X 290kgs €620.
Weanling bulls Char X 310kgs €1460, Char X 475kgs €1390, Lim X 555kgs €1370, BBX 520kgs €1240, SHX 495kgs €1215, 3 Char X 418kgs €1150, 3 Lim X 395kgs €1130, 3 Char X 318kgs €1150, Simm X 445kgs €1205, Lim X 395kgs €1100, AAX 450kgs €995, SHX 445kgs €1045, Lim 325kgs €990, AAX 330kgs €940, Char X 355kgs €915.
Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were bigger numbers of stock presented for sale last week and trade remained firm for most categories. Quality store heifers were in strong demand as were the weanling bulls and weanling heifers. “Good demand was evident for the quality store cows while the forward short keep lots were improved in price. The calf ring reported a good clearance with some strong prices paid for the continental lots while breeding stock continue to rise in price. Cows with calves at foot made from €1000 to €1900 per head. Springer cows made from €1050 to €1640. “A dairy dispersal sale reported 100% clearance with milkers making from €1160 to €1620 per head and dairy replacement heifers making from €820 to €860 per head. “150 bullocks presented for sale last week with good demand on offer and a good clearance took place. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) with our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings and all sales commence 11 am. Farmers are reminded that the yard opens at 8 am”.
Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a brisk trade for bullocks last week with prices averaging from €2.51 per kilo up to €3.43 per kilo. There was an improved trade for heifers with prices ranging from €2.43 per kilo up to €3.16 per kilo resulting in a good clearance of lots. There was a large number of dry cows on offer with a full clearance of lots with averages of €1.72 per kilo up to €2.38 per kilo and with good demand from a large attendance of customers. “This Friday (20th) sees an extra special sale of bullocks at 11 am, bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday) – heifers and dry cows are also available. “We had a small entry of sheep at last week’s sale. There was a similar trade for hoggets with prices topping €140. We had a bigger entry this week of spring lambs with a top price of €150. The trade for cast ewes was similar to the previous week with prices ranging from €40 to €150. There was a bigger entry of ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week however, there was also a brisk trade for them with a very high percentage of lots sold. “Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs, cast ewes and ewes with lambs at foot with a sheep scanning service every Wednesday (9 to 10 am). “Meanwhile, a Char X Weanling Bull (310kgs) fetched €1460 at the Big Week on the Farm live sale from the Mart last week with good numbers on offer in general. “There was a firm trade for weanling bulls with averages of €2.51 per kilo up to €4.71 per kilo. There was a slightly easier trade for heifers with plainer lots more difficult to sell. Prices for weanling heifers averaged from €2.50 per kilo up to €3.29 per kilo. Cows with calves made up to €1730 while in-calf cows made from €1300 up to €1450”.
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Lm 420kgs €1240, BBx 420kgs €1110, Lm 385kgs €1060, Ch 480kgs €1255, AA 480kgs €1215, Ch 520kgs €1465, Her 580kgs €1325, Lm 5320kgs €1270.
Ch 285kgs €905, Lm 285kgs €825, Lm 435kgs €1250, Lm 465kgs €1190, Ch 360kgs €1065.
Dry cows Ch 495kgs €955, Lm 755kgs €1680, Lm 795kgs €1870, Chx 655kgs €1425.
Calves Lm hfr €305, BB hfr €350, AA hfr €170, AA bull €260, Hex hfr €235, AA hfr €255, Lm bull €385, Si bull €395.
Weanling heifers Lm 280kgs €875, Lm 335kgs €1045, Chx 390kgs €1000, Ch 265kgs €805, Lm 385kgs €1085, Ch 405kgs €1040.
Bullocks Lm 465kgs €1260, Ch 445kgs €1245, Lm 515kgs €1350, AA 540kgs €1280, Lm 560kgs €1410, AA 600kgs €1430, Lm 655kgs €1500.
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‘Roscommon Together for Yes’ to launch in Strokestown Roscommon residents, politicians, healthcare professionals and other experts will come together to hold a public information evening on the Eighth Amendment and its impact on the health, safety and well-being of women in Ireland. The event will be hosted by Roscommon Together for Yes this Friday, 20th of April at 8 pm in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Speakers in attendance will include Minister Josepha Madigan, Paula Morrin of Midwives for Choice, Tracey Smith of Terminations for Medical Reasons and Dr. Mark Murphy of Doctors for Choice. At the event Roscommon men, women, medical experts and politicians will join together to show their support and compassion for all the Roscommon
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women who have had to make the lonely and difficult journey abroad or who have had to take unregulated medication obtained over the Internet. Together for Yes is the National Civil Society Campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution. Together for Yes are asking people to vote Yes in the refer-
endum for the regulation of termination of pregnancy on May 25th so that women may have access to compassionate healthcare that is regulated by doctors. A spokesperson from Roscommon Together for Yes stated: “In 2016 alone, 20 women from Roscommon were forced to leave the support of their own doctors to access healthcare in the UK. We feel that many people in Roscommon are ready for change and on Friday medical experts and Minister Madigan will discuss why voting Yes will help Roscommon women and their families”. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. For more information or to get involved log onto the Roscommon Together for Yes Facebook page or email roscommonforchoice@gmail. com
Sunday Lunch at Sheraton Athlone Hotel ring family and friends together and enjoy the lavish new Sunday lunch offering at the award-winning La Provence Brasserie at Sheraton Athlone Hotel. Executive Head Chef Eoin O’Neill is a passionate food lover with a proud tradition for sourcing fresh and local produce. His key focus has been the procurement of
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ingredients from local farms and producers and this is reflected in the wonderful Sunday Lunch offering that Eoin and his team have prepared with great detail. What’s on offer? Guests can help themselves to a sumptuous starter buffet with delicious, Irish and international appetisers and freshly-made salads. Main course consists of a choice of
tasty, traditional roasts and fish dishes which are served to your table. These are accompanied by honey and herb roast root vegetables, new season broccoli, creamed and roast potato and creamy garlic potatoes. Vegetarian options are available and all dietary requirements are cater for. Let’s hope you have saved room for the best part! The dessert buffet is a mouth-
Executive Head Chef Eoin O’Neill is a passionate food lover with a proud tradition for sourcing fresh and local produce. Eoin is pictured above with Garrett McGuinness, General Manager, Sheraton Athlone Hotel.
watering array of home-made desserts baked by the team of Pastry Chefs. Enjoy heavenly cheesecakes, tarts, mousses, crumbles and lots more. While enjoying this
fabulous dining feast, soak up the ambience with live music every Sunday and kids’ entertainment for all the little VIP guests. Leave the stresses of life behind and make the most
of time with loved ones with superb cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. To reserve a table at La Provence Brasserie, Sheraton Athlone Hotel, please call 0906451000.
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€1m Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs Enterprise Ireland’s €1 million Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for Female Entrepreneurs will open for applications on Tuesday, 1st of May and close for submissions at 3 pm on Tuesday, 15th of May. Up to €50,000 in equity funding is available to a maximum of 20 successful female applicants with early stage start-up companies. 15 of the successful applicants will be offered a place on the INNOVATE accelerator programme, delivered by Dublin BIC. Full details including the application form and eligibility criteria, can be accessed on the Enterprise Ireland website: www.enterprise-ireland.com/FemaleEntrepreneurship
Some of County’s Roscommon’s most enterprising teenagers are ‘counting down’ to the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Wednesday, May 2nd in Croke Park. Starting every September, students across three age categories (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) research, set up, and run their own businesses with the help of their teachers and supports from Local Enterprise Office Roscommon. Nationwide, 230 students from 77 different student enterprises have now reached this year’s National Finals. Student entrepreneurs, Jake Kennedy & Jack Murphy (both aged 16), from Elphin Community College will represent Co. Roscommon on the 2nd of May with their business, Curlew Mountain Forge, in the Senior Category, under the guidance of their
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Student entrepreneurs, Jake Kennedy & Jack Murphy (both aged 16), from Elphin Community College pictured (back right) at a recent photoshoot in Croke Park.
teacher, Ms. Bernadette Brooks. Their offering is handmade bespoke, unique and functional metalwork, such as practical household implements and jewellery, e.g. fire pokers, bottle openers, napkin rings, hand forged hooks in copper and steel as well as copper bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
Run by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in every Local Authority area, the Student Enterprise Programme is the biggest enterprise education initiative of its kind in the country, with 23,600 students taking part every year from 480 second-level schools. Funding for the programme is provided by
the Government through Enterprise Ireland, and since it started in 2003, over 150,000 students have now taken part. Further information about the Student Enterprise Programme is available from www.studententerprise. ie, with free resources available for teachers and schools.
Anne Browne, Business Advisor with Local Enterprise Office Roscommon said: “We want to wish the students from Co. Roscommon the very best of luck in Croke Park on May 2nd. “Thanks to the support of teachers from over 480 schools, including Co. Roscommon schools, the Student Enterprise Programme links in with the school curriculum around enterprise in the classroom and really helps students gain skills and practical knowledge of running a reallife business. “The programme also encourages more students to consider entrepreneurship as a future career choice, with Local Enterprise Office Roscommon on hand to help”.
BUSINESS At A Glance IFAC appoint new Head of Food and AgriBusiness IFAC have announced the appointment of David Leydon as Head of Food & AgriBusiness. David will lead the Food & AgriBusiness team and provide a range of professional services to the sector. The Roscommon branch of IFAC has served farmers and SMEs in the Roscommon area since 1980. Partner in the Roscommon branch, Tommie Fallon, said: “David comes with a wealth of experience having spent the last 11 years in the Irish Farmers Journal, most recently in the role of Commercial Director. As the largest supplier of professional services to farmers in the Roscommon area we are now very ambitious to build on our existing footprint in the food and agribusiness sector. We believe there is a great opportunity to provide critical services to this sector in key areas of tax, financial accounting and auditing”. David Leydon commented: “IFAC are a very progressive professional services firm and I’m delighted to be joining to help
Pictured are David Leydon, Head of Food and AgriBusiness and Tommie Fallon, Partner of the Roscommon office of IFAC.
grow their food and agribusiness portfolio. With deep roots in the sector and significant expertise in professional services IFAC are in an ideal position to add real value to progressive food and agribusiness companies”.
Naughten: ‘EIB funding a major boost’ The Minister for Communications, Climate
Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD, has welcomed the announcement by the Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) of its approval of €500 million in new financing for Ireland’s National Broadband Plan (NBP). “This is a huge vote of confidence for our plan and our work to date to bring high speed broadband to every home, business and farm in Ireland through the National Broadband Plan. “It is hugely significant from an Irish and a European perspective as more than half of the total financing approved by the Board of EIB relates to Ireland’s National Broadband Plan,” stated Minister Naughten. At its Board meeting on the 12th of April 2018 the Board approved financing totalling €987 million for 9 projects, including an allocation of €500 million for a high speed telecommunication network in Ireland. These funds can be leveraged by both the public and private sector in the rollout of high speed broadband infrastructure to 542,000 premises under the NBP.
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‘They will sell!’ Great interest reported in 12 houses at Cootehall and former Nursing Home in Cloonfad REA Seamus Carthy is finalising bids on 12 houses at Quay West, Cootehall and an 18-bedroomed former Nursing Home at Cloonfad. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy advised that there has been an exceptional volume of enquiries for two properties which will be sold next Friday, 27th of April 2018 at 12 midday. Seamus advised that given the value for money these two properties represent, it is no surprise that the phones have not stopped ringing. Indeed the development in Cootehall was selected by a journalist in the Irish Times recently due to the excellent value for money.
Both the residential development comprising 12 houses at Quay West, Cootehall, Co. Roscommon and the former Meadowlands Nursing Home, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon will sell next Friday, REA Carthy says. Contracts are available One of the on 12 houses at Quay West, Cootehall. to view online at www. reaonlineauctions.ie and Seamus recommends that any interested parties review these contracts and satisfy themselves prior to sale. These properties are open to bidding from Thursday, 26th of April at 12 midday for 24 hours. Seamus is keen to express that this is a strict timeline and that pre-registration is required. The properties will be sold by 12 midday next Friday. * If you have any queries in relation to these properties please contact us at REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie The 18-bedroomed former Nursing Home at Cloonfad.
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Threshold happy with proposals The national housing charity, Threshold, has welcomed proposals, due to go before Government for consideration, that will help create more sustainable conditions for tenants living in the private rental sector. Commenting on the outline of these proposals, the Chief Executive of Threshold, John Mark McCafferty said: “Rent transparency is a critical factor in informing prospective tenants of what they can realistically expect to pay for properties in their area. It gives them some choice and guidance about where they should conduct their property search, based on affordability, and means that landlords have a barometer for rent price setting. “While the proposals being considered by Government won’t call out landlords who inflate the market, it is a step in the right direction”.
New to market: residence with 40 acres Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market for sale by private treaty C.40 acres with old residence at Clooneenbaun, Oran, Co. Roscommon. It can be sold in lots to suit clients. Lot 1 C.10 acres with old residence in need of refurbishment, offers great potential for right client. Lot 2 C.30 acres of fair quality land. Lot 3 entire holding. Price on application. For further details, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughtonauctioneers@eircom.net
In Season 1, (Episode 1) of ‘This Crowded House’, Brendan Courtney met a pair of brothers in their 20s, struggling back under their parents’ roof and feeling the pressure to move out and become independent
This Crowded (Roscommon) House! The makers of RTÉ’s This Crowded House – which is returning to a second series hosted by Brendan Courtney – are looking for participants from Co. Roscommon! So, if you are in your 20s, 30s or even 40s and stuck living with your parents or are a fed-up parent waiting for your adult offspring to fly the
nest, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! In 2018 one in four 25 to 34-year-olds are living with their parents in their family home. Most don’t want to be there…and most parents don’t want them to be there either. Contributors will be given expert
advice from highly regarded financial planner Eoin McGee and a team of researchers and advisors will help explore all of the available housing options. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch at crowdedhouse@ indiepics.ie or call 01-7088181 to find out more!
Bungalow with ‘breathtaking’ views of castle This week Hughes & Company have on offer at Gallowstown, Roscommon a very attractive fivebedroomed dormer bungalow on a large site with breathtaking views of Roscommon town and castle. The residence consists of a kitchen, utility, dining room, sitting room, two large bedrooms downstairs, toilet with shower and wash handbasin and a single bedroom. Upstairs has two large bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence stands on a circa half-acre site. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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NEW TO THE MARKET: FOR SALE AT BEECHWOOD, KILTEEVAN Circa 28 acres of Land with a number of Horse Stables. The Lands are located only 2 miles from Roscommon Town and are contained in one block. Most of the Lands are of top quality with excellent road frontage. The Lands have the benefit of a number of horse stables and stores. For further details contact the Office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEW TO THE MARKET: FOR SALE AT BALLINAGARD ROAD, ROSCOMMON A large site with the benefit of Full Planning Permission for a Large 2 Storey Residence. For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------
LANDS TO LET
• Circa 70 acres at Dysart, Co. Roscommon. Can be let in three lots. Lot 1: Entire Holding Lot 2: Circa 25 acres Lot 3: Circa 25 acres Lot 4: Circa 20 acres All of the lands are of top quality and well fenced and situated within 1 mile of each other. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
LANDS TO LEASE • Circa 27 Acres, Killeenboy, Kilteevan. Sheep Only • At Carnakit, Tulsk Circa 55 acres • At Morganstown, Athleague Circa 70 acres of top quality land in one block • New to the Market - Circa 70 acres of top quality Land with Entitlements convenient to Athleague Village. All of the lands are of top quality. No Cattle After 1st November. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR SALE AT • At Carnakit, Tulsk, Circa 400 Bales of 2 year old Silage. Price Reduced for a quick sale. • At Kilteevan, Roscommon, Circa 30 Bales of Hay in Shed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR SALE Half a pit of pit silage for sale convenient to Roscommon Town
Landmark Roscommon property new to the market at Earley’s
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David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a substantial and landmark listed two-storey property of c. 2,500 sq.ft. located at Abbeytown, Roscommon town. Price guide: €50,000 to sell. BER exempt. David describes the property as “a substantial two- storey listed property located on a high profile corner site in the heart of Roscommon town. The property offers huge potential due to its location and the auctioneers now invite all offers for immediate sale”.
Good quatity lands with high value entitlements in one or two lots. • 13.11 ha at Ballynakill & Newtown. • 10.1 ha at Newtown.
Lands to Lease at
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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. Abbeytown, Roscommon town
For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscom-
mon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie/ earley
Creggs lands available with Earley’s due to cancellation Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week offering for sale due to cancellation a prime roadside field containing c. 2.52 acres located at Funshin, Creggs, Co. Galway. The agents describe the property as “a compact parcel of lands which must be of interest to locals in the said area”. They add: “We now invite all offers after €10,000 for immediate sale”. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.
Prime Kilmore farm is Earley’s Sale of Week John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is pleased to advise that he closed the sale of a prime farm of lands containing c. 39.38 acres with twostorey residence of c. 1,350 sq.ft. at Dangan, Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon for a very satisfactory price. John also reports: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free ap-
praisal service”. Contact Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.
Rent Reviews at REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Aishleen O’Toole of REA Seamus Carthy advises that currently she has a number of enquiries from both landlords and tenants in relation to the rent they currently pay. Aishleen says if you occupy a retail, industrial or office property and have a commercial lease your property will more than likely have a rent review every five years. The purpose of this is to protect the value of the landlord’s asset and to reflect the changing value of the property for the term of the lease. Historically these rent reviews were upwards only which means that the rent could never go below what was currently being paid at the time of the rent review. However, legislation changed in 2010 when the recession hit. Any lease entered
LEGAL: RODERICK MCCRANN SOL, THOMAS V. MCCRANN & SON SOLICITORS, CHURCH STREET, ROSCOMMON. PHONE 090 6626269.
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FARM ENTITLEMENTS TO LEASE 16.54 units to lease.
Sean Naughton MIPAV 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
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY SANDFIELD, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON
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Aishleen O’Toole of REA Seamus Carthy
~ AUCTIONEER & VALUER ~ • Creggs, Roscommon • Phone: (090) 66 21125 (087) 2242329 • Email: michaelroarke@eircom.net PSRA No.: 003821
into after 2010 can now be reviewed on an upwards and downwards rent review basis which is of benefit to tenants. In the last few years rent reviews have been a quiet element of the business as landlords were just happy to have their property occupied as opposed to wait for a higher rent – however, this has changed and rent reviews are now returning as a core element of our business. If you are either a landlord or tenant and require advice in relation to upcoming rent reviews, please contact Aishleen. * For further information or to get professional advice in relation to rent reviews please contact Aishleen O’Toole or Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy. ie.
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
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New to The Market FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY CLOONEENBANE, ORAN, CO. ROSCOMMON C.40 Acres with Old Residence CAN BE SOLD IN LOTS TO SUIT DEMAND Lot 1: C. 10 Acres with Old Reisdence in need of refurbishment, offers great potential for right client Lot 2: C.30 Acres of fair quality lands Lot 3: Entire Holding Price on application
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Attractive residence at Convent Court Sandfield, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon
Knockcroghery bungalow is new to the market Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market for sale by private treaty, 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 to Roscommon and Athlone. Viewing is strongly advised. Price on application. For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net
Hughes & Company are inviting enquiries for an attractive two-bedroomed residence they have for sale at Convent Court, Roscommon town, in a nice quiet cul-de-sac and one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas and close to all amenities. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, two large bedrooms (with one ensuite) and a bathroom. The residence is within walking distance of the Railway Station, Church, schools and shops. Viewing is a must. Every offer in excess of €120,000 will be considered. This would make an ideal investment or retirement property.
PSRA Licence No. 001481
www.propertypartners.ie Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon. Tel. 090 66 26579. Fax: 090 66 25405. EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie
NEW TO THE MARKET A SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL 7 DAY LICENSED PREMISES OF C. 5,300 SQ.FT KNOWN AS
“THE WATER SPLASH” LOCATED AT COOTEHALL VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON
Convent Court, Roscommon town
For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office
on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
A substantial commercial/residential property located in the heart of Cootehall village and adjacent to the river Shannon and Cootehall marina. The said property due size and location offers huge potential with the benefit of 4 B/R living accommodation standing on a beautifully mature site area. Standing the rear of the said property are a range of useful storage sheds holding potential. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. BER: D1
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NEW TO THE MARKET A QUALITY 3 B/R DETACHED TWO STOREY RESIDENCE OF C. 1,135 SQ.FT LOCATED AT
BIDS CONCLUDING FRIDAY 27th APRIL AT 12PM 12 Residential Properties at QUAY WEST, COOTEHALL, ROSCOMMON, F52 DV2 Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
Final offers sought for period farmhouse Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to invite final offers on this period two-storey old farmhouse residence on a 0.5 acre site at Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of kitchen, sitting room, living room, five bedrooms and bathroom. The property had additional benefit of enclosed garden with mature shrubbery to the front of the property. This property is in need of some refurbishment; however it would make an ideal family home. The property is serviced by mains water and a septic tank. The exterior of the property could be brought back to old stone facade. This property is conveniently located to both Roscommon and Athlone Town centres. Viewing is strongly advised. Price on application. For further details please contact the office on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Rare opportunity to acquire 12 houses to be sold in 1 lot within The Quay West Residential Development. The properties are situated in the scenic village in Cootehall. There are 12 houses comprising of 2 detached bungalows, 6 semi detached dormer bungalows and 4 semi detached houses. BIDDING WILL CLOSE AT 12PM FRIDAY 27th APRIL 2018 – To register contact our office AMV: €250,000
BIDS CONCLUDING FRIDAY 27th APRIL AT 12PM DUNMORE ROAD, CLOONFAD, ROSCOMMON, F35RF10
5 CARNADOE FOREST, LAVAGH, ROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON All offers after €135,000 to sell.
A quality detached property overlooking the river Shannon and located in the exclusive Forest View development. The said property offers spacious living accommodation throughout together with a private and sunny site area within the said development. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and is a haven for walking or boating enthusiasts. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €135,000 for immediate sale. BER: D1. LEGAL: JOAN H DEVINE & CO, STROKESTOWN. 071 96 34608.
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NEW TO THE MARKET PRIME LANDS CONTAINING C. 15.7 ACRES LOCATED AT
RATHBRENNAN, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON Substantial detached residential / commercial property set in close proximity to Cloonfad Village. Comprising 18 en suite bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, kitchen, meeting room. Successfully operated as “Meadowlands Nursing Home” up until 2013. Suitable to a variety of uses, offers excellent business opportunities and value for money. BIDDING WILL CLOSE AT 12PM FRIDAY 27th APRIL 2018 – To register contact our office AMV: €100,000
All offers invited to sell
Ballymurray, Roscommon An important sale of a prime holding of lands set out in one lot. The said property is located on the outskirts of Roscommon town in the townland of Rathbrennan and contains approx. 15.7 acres in total. The auctioneers now invite enquiries and all offers for immediate sale. LEGAL: RODDY MCCRANN, CHURCH STREET, ROSCOMMON. TEL: 090 66 26269
Charming cottage is well worth viewing At Ballymurray, Roscommon, Hughes & Company have for sale a charming two-bedroomed cottage. The residence stands on a circa three-quarter acre site and is situated just off the main Athlone to Roscommon Road. The property comes with a range of stone out-offices. Pat is also confirming that they have a lot of interest in a two-bedroomed farmhouse that is for sale and has the benefit of a range of out-offices which is located at Coolegarry, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. The residence stands on circa one acre. Pat is encouraging interested parties to contact him as he feels this property will sell quickly. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com
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LANDS FOR LEASE If you are considering selling, leasing or need any advice in respect of agricultural land, contact the experts today!
ROSCOMMON TOWN T: 090 66 30001 • W: www.reacarthy.ie
New letting – 5 year term. • c. 23 acres at Farragher, Fourmilehouse. • c. 20 acres at Bushfield, Fourmilehouse. • c. 34 acres at Bushfield, Fourmilehouse with slatted shed and yard. Letting with the benefit of entitlements. Enquiries invited.
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LANDS TO LET c. 7.6 acres located at the Golf Links Road, Roscommon from now until the 1st January 2019. Sheep only Nov/Dec.
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FINAL OFFERS 4th May
FINAL OFFERS 4th May
Five Bedroom Residence at Eircode: H53 VN23 • Spacious five-bedroom dormer residence • Gross area of c.2,300 sq.ft. • Located adjacent to Newbridge Village • In excellent condition throughout • Standing on c.0.56 Acres • Viewing comes highly recommended. FINAL OFFERS by 4pm Friday 4th MAY
• Prime parcel of lands • Excellent quality • Located just off the R446 Athlone/ Ballinasloe Road • c. 3 miles from Athlone Town. • Holds huge potential for building sites • Extensive road frontage. Also c.12.9 Acres of Boglands in two lots FINAL OFFERS by 4pm Friday 4th MAY
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Prime holding of lands c. 13.4 Acres at
Prime parcel of lands –
TORPAN MORE, TORPAN BEG and LISSAPHUCA, BALLYFORAN, CO. ROSCOMMON
BOLINREE, ROSCOMMON
• Huge potential for sites (subject to planning permission) • Located c. 1 mile from Ballyforan Village. • Being of excellent quality • The lands are set out in four lots as follows: Lot 1: c. 6.6 acres at Torpan More Lot 2: c. 4.2 acres at Lissaphuca Lot 3: c. 2 acres at Torpan More Lot 4: c. 0.6 acres at Torpan Beg For further details and maps, contact the office on 090 6663700
c. 20.25 acres at
• c. 20.25 acres good quality lands, set out in one lot • c. 2.5 miles from Roscommon Town, just off the Rahara Road • Situated close to the scenic “Mote Park” • Holding huge potential for building site (subject to planning permission) • Ideal for local landowners wishing to extend their existing holding.
On the market: 28 acres of top quality land Pat Hughes has confirmed that Hughes & Co. have placed on the market at Beechwood, Kilteevan circa 28 acres of top quality land with a range of horse stables. Pat says it is rare for this type of enterprise to come on the market due to its prominent location and convenience to Roscommon town. This must be of interest to someone wishing to increase their holding or for someone looking to acquire a compact holding suitable for horse production. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
Townhouse at Brogan’s Lane an ideal investment opportunity At Brogan’s Lane, Roscommon, Hughes & Company have for sale an attractive three-bedroomed townhouse. This would make an ideal investment opportunity. The residence is been sold fully furnished and is let at present, generating an annual rental income of €7,500. The property can be sold with a sitting tenant if required. This would make an ideal investment opportunity. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
Four Bedroom Residence at
c. 8.4 Acres at
GARRYNAGAWNA, ATHLONE CO. ROSCOMMON
NEWBRIDGE VILLAGE, CO. GALWAY
FINAL OFFERS 3rd May NO. 4 ST. VINCENT’S TERRACE, GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON Eircode: 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 FINAL OFFERS by 4pm Thursday 3rd MAY
LANDS TO LET c.35.3 Acres
MOUNT TALBOT, CO. ROSCOMMON • Lot 1: c. 29.15 at Cloonca • Lot 2: C 6.15 at Cloonlaughnan • Being newly fenced • For sheep & cattle only • Being let until 1st March 2019 For further details contact the office on 090 6663700
Weekend viewings opened – due to demand
Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon
Eight-bedroomed residence reduced in price Overlooking Lough Ree/the River Shannon at Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon sits this prime eight-bedroomed property on c. 1 acre. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. Holding huge potential for further development and suitable for many markets from a family home to an ideal Bed & Breakfast, viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the sheer size and location.The residence can be sold as lots should the market dictate but would be a missed opportunity for the discerning purchaser to obtain a complete property of this size which very rarely comes available for sale in an area where demand is so high. Residence 1 comprises: porch to front, reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen,
living/dining room, four bedrooms in all with one en-suite and bathroom, with the potential to develop first floor into three additional rooms. Residence two comprises – ground floor: reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/ dining/living room, utility, bedroom with ensuite. First floor: three bedrooms in all with two ensuite bathrooms. Viewing of this property comes highly recommended due to the sheer size, location and future potential of this unique property and is strictly by appointment only. For further details and to arrange your appointment contact the office on 09066 63700 or Ivan on 086-8985013 out of office hours or alternatively email info@ ivanconnaughton.com.
Due to high demand for viewings on this impressive two-storey residence located not far from the Galway/Roscommon border, Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to offer weekend open block viewings to interested parties to avoid disappointment. This property arrived on the market prior to Christmas in the townland of Gortnadeeve, Creggs, Co. Galway/ Roscommon. The residence itself has been renovated, extended with all new plumbing and re-wiring in recent times. Gortnadeeve West is a townland located on the main Glenamaddy/Galway route but in turn is only a short commute from the town of Roscommon and under c. 30 minutes to Athlone or Ballinasloe. Representing fantastic value in today’s market in comparison to Galway/Athlone or indeed Roscommon town prices, the property is a must for
viewing to appreciate all that is on offer for such a reasonable price. The house and site are impressive with outbuilding to one side and ample room for further development if the need should arise. Accommodation includes on the ground floor, reception hallway, large sitting room with open fireplace, kitchen, formal dining room, rear hallway, bedroom and downstairs bathroom. First floor has three bedrooms in all, each with ample light and double size. The main bathroom is located on this floor along with a walk-in hotpress/airing cupboard. Please contact the office for information on the next available date or indeed to organise a time and date for a private viewing if so required. All queries can be answered by phoning the office on 090-6663700. Out of office hours contact Ivan on 0868985013.
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‘YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS’ Contact Nuala
090 66 25818 086 0352849 Email: mcgacco@gmail.com Web: www.mcgowanaccounting.com
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS ST. COMAN’S CLUB, ROSCOMMON Tuesday 1pm; Tuesday 9pm; Wednesday 1pm; Thursday 1pm; Thursday 9pm; Saturday 8.30pm; Sunday 12 noon
Tel: 01 4538988 or 091 767777
FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 14/04/18 FIRST PRIZE €50: Sadie Mulryan c/o Ros Vet Supplies SECOND PRIZE €25: Carmel Taylor c/o K. Finan THIRD PRIZE €20: Aoife Mularkey c/o B. Healy 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH:
Chrissie Farrell c/o Donnellans Louise Parker c/o M. Rice Kathleen Gordon Mary Keane c/o K. Hoare Fiona Lynch c/o K. Collins Claudia Gormley c/o The Brewery Maura Connolly c/o K. Hoare Teresa Hanley c/o M. Rice 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH:
Sadie Mulryan Joseph Hoare Kathleen Collins Breda Healy Aaron Dimambzo Total Receipts: €220 Total Prizes: €200
BOUNCING CASTLES
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Bouncy Castles
TELEPHONE:
087 4668675 CAREER ADVICE CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE
Grace O’Reilly B.Sc. Psych., B.Comm., H.Dip. in Ed., MBPS & PSI Registered Occupational Psychometrician Assistance with: • Interview Preparation • CAO & UCAS Course Application • Subject & Course Choice • Study Skills / Exam Preparation
CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon.
Tel: 090 6630760
Email:abbeysidehouse@ eircom.net Facebook: www.facebook. com/careersgraceoreilly
Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri.
COUNSELLING COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY Are you effected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self-esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Contact: Billy 094 96 59966 Mobile: 086 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com
CHARITY SHOP
New Charity Shop at 2 Church Street, Roscommon Open 10-5pm, Mon-Sat.
GREAT BARGAINS on quality 2nd-hand clothes, toys, books, etc...
CHIROPODIST
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Gerrity
•Serving County Roscommon and surrounding area • For all Special Occasions • Standard Castles, Combi Castles, Obstacle Courses and much more.
CHIMNEY REPAIRS
Complete Chimney Services
CHIMNEY CLEANING
• Power brush and vacuum technology for cleaning chimneys, stoves, ranges and open fires
• Removes up to 50% more than traditional methods • Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Power washing and gutter cleaning services. Telephone:
087 2798704 CONNAUGHT CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimneys Power Sweep ( no mess) - Openfire - Stoves - Ranges Chimney CCTV Inspection OIL BOILERS SERVICED Burners Repaired CARPETS CLEANING Satellite and Digital TV Installation All areas covered Mob: 086 2495851 www.connachtchimney Cleaning.com
CHIMNEY CLEANING
• Open fire, stove, ranges • All flues and chimneys • Power brushed & vaccumed • No mess, no fuss • CCTV camera inspections • Detailed report and CCTV recording provided for insurance claims • Fully insured Also available for powerwashing and gutter cleaning
Provided in the comfort of your own home Kathleen Wynne MCFHP, MAFHP
071 9637984 / 086 3562718
Fergal 086 1016899
CHIROPODIST
PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved Every Monday Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy Main Street, Castlerea
For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233
CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:
• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN
Telephone: 086 8433433
• Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed
Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor
PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST
BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland
Mark Kilgallon B.Sc Podiatry (Hons) M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved
EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle For appointment
085 1503353 086 8538404 Email: m.kilgallon23@gmail.com
POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING
Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar
CHIROPODY/ ACUPUNCTURE LENNON’S CLINIC Galway Road, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626023 086 8225575
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SYL’s
School of Motoring
Have you a licence to tow a trailer? Car/Jeep & Trailer Training available SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers available
Call (085) 1348779
Foot Care Practitioner
fergalkelly@live.com
• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services
TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752
Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare
DRIVING LESSONS
VHI and Laya Covered
COMPUTERS DC Computer Services Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.
NO FIX NO FEE PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459 Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie p
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Roscommon Driving School Telephone:
090 66 61102 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor
JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER
Excellent pass rates CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
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Paul McStay DSA/ADI (UK) RSA MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon
EDT Lessons Available Telephone:
094 96 20099 Mobile:
086 8936012 This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation
DOCKERY’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING
• ROSCOMMON • CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
DENTAL
R.S.A. Approved Driving Instructors
Dental Design Studio
• Tuition in Car • Car Available for Tests Gift Vouchers – an ideal gift Tel. (094) 98 80281/ Mob. (087) 2031909
• Natural Cosmetic Dentures • Palate Free Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Repairs & Re-lines • Express replacement of lost/broken dentures
Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician
Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:
090 66 65917 087 228 8780
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Classifieds FARMING A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715 PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Metre 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 CALVES FOR SALE AT OUR APPROVED PREMISES: Large selection of all breeds of calves available at all times, Bulls and Heifers. Call Paddy 087 4116003 FOR SALE: Aberdeen Angus Bulls and Heifer Calves for sale. Also Friesian cow with calf, very quiet. Tel: 086 2167132 CALVES FOR SALE: Continental, Angus and Hereford calves for sale. Delivery available. Contact Darragh. Tel: 086 8713864 CALVES FOR SALE: Large selection of fresh calves weekly. Tel: 086 1996367 FOR SALE: 16 round bales of hay for sale. Tel: 087 7617300 NEED HELP: If you need help in the bog, footing/cutting or transporting home in the evening or weekends give me a call. Tel: 087 7136925 FOR SALE: Round bales of silage. Tel: 086 3923227 WANTED: All types of Tractors and plant machinery, contact Colm. Tel: 087 6806540
BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report & D.A.F.M. stickers provided. • Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090 6663069 e-mail:
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919 FOR SALE: 2006 Toyota Yaris, 91,000 miles, NCT until July 2019, taxed until June 2018. The NCT text was this week. Same owner since it was one year old. Roscommon town. Tel: 086 3776948
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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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 DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE • Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting
Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 Firewood For Sale
090 6630879 or Mobile
JOE HEALY Tree Services • Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured
Phone:
087 2721193 GATELY GARDENING Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496
PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped. Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member.
Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165
A New Life Holistic Therapy Meditation Evenings every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. Holistic Therapy Clinic takes place every Monday 10am - 5pm by Certified Holistic Therapist at Conlon’s Chemist, Athleague, Roscommon • Integrated Energy Therapy • Indian Head Massage • Reiki • DNA Activation • Angel Healing Therapy • Angel Card Readings
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 7771890 JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms • Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon
087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available
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SEAMUS HUNT • Massage & Sports Therapist • Holistic Massage • Injury Assessment & Treatment • Ultrasound & Infra Red Available
Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon Telephone:
086 1930766
PAINTING & DECORATING
PAINTER & DECORATOR Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given
Phone Alan on:
Garden Clearance
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
or Mobile:
087 2683079 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs
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
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KATHLEEN KELLY M.I.R.I.L. • Reflexology • Reiki • Indian Head and Shoulder Massage • Gift Vouchers Available • Evening appointments available
Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon Phone:
086 3614230
REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical Reflexology
● Neuromuscular therapy
& orthopaedic sports massage Appointments with Anne Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday. Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon
ROOM TO LET: Double ensuite room to let in Roscommon town, would suit professional/mature person. Rent reasonable. Tel: 086 8808356 (after 7pm) TO LET: 2 bed apartment to share 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
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Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural
086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com
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Des Kelly Fencing
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For further details contact Mary 087 6162191 or Barra 087 9764250 www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA
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. 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.
MORRIS LOHAN Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950 • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES
www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Eltjo and Marion Van Der Laan, hereby give notice that we are applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning to develop an existing entrance and upgrade it to forestry harvesting standard (bell mounth entrance) onto public road to facilitate access to forestry plantation together with internal access road and all associated site works at Cloonalough, Ballinlough, 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. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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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, Anthony and Patricia Rushe, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for (1) demolition of 2 no. rear sheds, (2) extension to and renovation of dwelling house, and all associated site works at 7 Dalton Terrace, Kilcolman Townland, Ballaghaderreen, 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 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.
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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Conor Devaney and Miriam Cuddy intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct two storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Ballinderry, Four-MileHouse, 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 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, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Geraldine Dolan for planning permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage, connection to sewer and carryout associated site development works at Ardsallagh More Townland, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950 Andy 086 3646210) James 087 8228529 info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee 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.
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SITUATIONS VACANT SOUS CHEF REQUIRED: with min. 5 years of experience, fluent English, good understanding of European cuisine. Salary €30,000 p.a, 39h per week. Apply with CV to info@keenans.ie or Keenan`s Hotel, Bar & Restaurant, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Fulltime in the Creggs/Donamon area to mind an 8 month old baby either in own home or childs home. Please reply to BOX NO: 1138, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.
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SITUATIONS WANTED EXPEIRENCED, RELIABLE CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: To mind children in her own home, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 6pm, Ballagh/Curraghroe area. Tel: 086 2502993 CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322
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TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD 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 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:
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Appointments Saturday Receptionist Required For busy retail business in Roscommon town Hours: Saturday 8.30am to 5pm Duties include meeting and greeting customers, answering telephone calls and general admin duties Please apply to: Box No 1139 Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon
Castlemine Farmb Cook required to assist the chef in our production kitchen on a part-time basis. Please reply via mail to shop@castleminefarm.ie including CV and cover letter. Closing date Monday 23rd April.
Early Years Educator – Maternity Cover 8.45am – 12.45pm - 5 days a week – School Terms only Réiltíní Roxboro Pre School is seeking applications from experienced Early Years Educators for maternity cover beginning in September 2018 until end of January 2019 (approx) ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: ● Minimum QQI/Fetac V in ECCE. ● Ability to ensure health and safety of children at all times. ● Experience working in a child led, education through play, emergent curriculum setting. ● Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. ● Good oral and written communication. ● Garda Vetting, current First Aid, Manual Handling and Children First will be required. ● Strong knowledge of the Aistear and Siolta framework. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: ● QQI Level VII with three years experience, higher qualification/equivalent ● Shortlisting of candidates may apply. Subject to Garda Clearance. Job description available upon request. ● A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled, including relief work. Please forward CV and cover letter to The Manager, Réiltíní Roxboro, Derrane, Roscommon or email reiltiniroxboro@hotmail.com CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 4th MAY 2018
PERMANENT POSITION AVAILABLE FOR AFTERSCHOOL 2pm – 6pm - 5 days a week – School Terms only Réiltíní Roxboro Pre School is seeking applications from experienced Afterschool assistants to commence from September 2018. We have a vacancy for a
Part Time Cook This is an afternoon position, working Monday to Friday ● ●
Knowledge of HACCP required
Experience preparing healthy meals
for pre-school children and general cleaning Garda Clearance is a requirement for these posts Closing date for applications is 5pm, 3rd May Canvassing will disqualify Apply with CV only to:
Lisa O’Neill Greenfields Childcare Lisnamult, Roscommon
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: ● Minimum QQI/Fetac V in ECCE. ● Ability to ensure health and safety of children at all times. ● Experience working with school age children. ● Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. ● Good oral and written communication, including completing forms and schedules. ● Garda Vetting, current First Aid, Manual Handling and Children First will be required. ● Knowledge in planning and implementing indoor and outdoor activities. ● Willingness to carry out cleaning and other housekeeping duties associated with a childcare setting. ● Willingness to be part of the rota for snack duties. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: ● Up to date HACCP training. ● Shortlisting of candidates may apply. Subject to Garda Clearance. Job description available upon request. ● A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled, including relief work. Please forward CV and cover letter to The Manager, Réiltíní Roxboro, Derrane, Roscommon or email reiltiniroxboro@hotmail.com CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 4th MAY 2018 Réiltíní Roxboro is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Greenfields Childcare is an equal opportunities employer
Electrician + Apprentice Electrician required in Roscommon/Galway area
Timber Floor Fitter/ Salesperson required
Phone: 087 9239849
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME For busy flooring shop in Roscommon town Applications must be only made by applying with C.V. to
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or by post to
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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
Munsboro, Roscommon • Fitted Kitchens & bedroom units
Tel: 086 3686669
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 ●
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
All types of Brick / Block laying. Specialising in brick and stone fireplaces. Chimney problems assessed and repaired. CONTACT
087 6430444
CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON • Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • Leather Suites • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ CAR VALETING
DOOLEY 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
TILING Michael Mulryan Tiling
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JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE
TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection
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INSTALLATION
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Remodelling Bathrooms & En-suites, Plumbing, Tiling, Electrical, Drylining, Waterproof Tanking System in Showers & Wet Areas, Carpentry work. Also catered for Special Needs and all Tiling Needs.
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LIFE COACH
CAROLINE BURKE COACHING
Career, Education and Personal Coaching Helping you to help yourself! *CAREER: HELPING YOU TO GET THAT JOB! CV UPDATING / INTERVIEW MASTERING / JOB SEARCH
*EDUCATION: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE! CAO APPLICATION / HELPING YOU TO MAKE BETTER MORE INFORMED COURSE CHOICES
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For appointment call me on 086 8229606 OR email your enquiry to carolinebburke@gmail.com
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Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway
BLINDS
BRENDAN DOOLIN
Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds. Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928
GLASS
Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,
Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative
and Frosted Glass - Double Glazed Units - Bevelled Glass/ Mirrors - Glass Shelves/Table Tops - Painted Glass Splashbacks - Balcony Glass
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FARMING
Stephen Dockery
STEPHEN HOARE
2nd Fix Carpentry
• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs
BLOCK AND BRICKLAYING
CLEANING
WINDOWS/DOORS
- 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
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info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie
M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892
WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS • Door Handles • Door Locks • Letterboxes • Window Hinges • Patio Door Repairs • Misted and Double Glazed Units • Reseal Windows and Doors
House & Garden Maintenance
Alan Somers
Contact David Martin on 087 9959417
Cluain Árd, Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 27970 Mobile: (086) 8161651 Email: aboutthehouse@imagine.ie
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Donamon
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Tarmacadam LTD
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 E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net
Specialising in Kerbing, Tar and Chips and Tarmacadam. Machine or hand laid. All types of drainage/ septic tank upgrades and new percolation.
DRIVING LESSONS
ROSCOMMON
Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor
Contact Damien (086) 4007158 RECYCLING
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 ●
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C ASTLEREA ELV RECYCLING LTD., CLOONKEEN, CASTLEREA KEVIN & MARTINA KEENAN TEL: 094 96 21250 MOB: 086 2522231
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Classifieds AtYourService WINDOWS/GLASS Upgrade your PVC Windows to
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HUGHES PJ Lismaha, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon. (4th Anniversary) 26/08/1943 - 15/04/2014.
TELEPHONE: 087 2608895
COSTELLO Thomas and Mary Kate and John Joe Clooncullane, Creggs, Co. Galway. In loving memory of Thomas and Mary Kate and their son John Joe. (Mary Kate - 30th Anniversary)
FLYNN Joe Mount Talbot, Roscommon (26th Anniversary) In loving memory of Joe who died on 20th April 1992
ACUPUNCUTURE Remembering PJ, husband, dad, brother and friend.
Hilary O’Brien L.Ac., HOM, NAT, B.A., P.G.C.E.
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THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For desperate causes... My Saint Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Succor me in this hour of affliction and despair, my Saint Expedite. You who are a Holy warrior, You who are the Saint of the afflicted, You who are the Saint of the desperate, you who are the Saint of urgent causes, Protect me, Help me, Give me Strength, Courage and Serenity. Hear my plea. ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency. Bring me back to the state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite. I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. (Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted.) Amen. (Say one Our Father, one Holy Mary, and make the sign of the cross.) (Be sure to provide the offering you promised if Saint Expedite grants your petition). FOR INTERCESSION AND PROTECTION... THREE SHORT PRAYERS TO SAINT EXPEDITE May the intercession of the glorious Martyr, St. Expedite, recommend us, O my God, to Thy goodness, in order that his protection may obtain for us what our own merits are powerless to do. Amen. We supplicate Thee Lord, to inspire, by Thy grace all our thoughts and actions. That thou being their principle, we may by the intercession of St. Expedite, be conducted with courage, fidelity and promptitude, at the time proper and favorable, and come to a good and happy end. Through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. St. Expedite honored by the gratitude of those who have invoked thee at the last hour and for pressing cases. We pray thee to obtain from the all-powerful goodness of God, by the intercession of Mary Immaculate, today, or such a day the grace we solicit with all submission to the Divine Will. Amen. A.K.
THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Saint Michael the Archangel prince of the Heavenly Host, defend us in battle and be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust Satan down into hell and with all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Most sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. Most sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. Most sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. This a a most powerful pray when you need help. It has helped me so much. Thanks also to Our Lady of Mesore. M.C. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.E.C. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. I.W. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. E.K.
“No words, no tears, no prayers can say how much we miss you everyday.”
(Thomas - 19th Anniversary)
As each day dawns We think of you. As each night falls We pray for you. And throughout our lives No matter where In our hearts You are always there.
Always missed by his wife Mary, daughter Edel, sons Patrick and Shane, brother Brendan, sister Kathleen, extended family and friends.
Lovingly mremembered by your wife Mary and family.
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE
Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads on Friday, April 20th at 7.30pm.
(John Joe - 3rd Anniversary)
DONOGHUE David
O’CONNOR Teresa
Moher, Lanesboro Co. Roscommon 41 years Missing you on your birthday
Newpark, Kiltoom Co. Roscommon 18th Anniversary 22nd April 2000 Birthday 30th April 1962
As I visit your resting place Upon this special day. Once more I feel the sadness That will never go away. Forever since you’ve gone Life has never been the same Yet it comforts me to know That one day we will meet again. Until that day arrives I’ll re-live every memory Of the happy times we shared together you and I.
Love and missed so much Jenni, James, Ian and Chloe.
MAM It’s now 30 years since you passed away Our memories are still as strong today Of the days when you were here with us Lovingly caring without any fuss. So rest in Peace dear mother in Gods garden up above. For you remain within our hearts with everlasting love.
Remembering also with love our father Thomas (19th Anniversary) and brother John Joe (3rd aaniversary) and grandchildren Thomas, Larry, Martin and Nuala. R.I.P. Will those who think of them today a little prayer to Jesus say. - Forever loved by all their family. Anniversary Mass in Kilbegnet Church on Friday, 20th April at 7pm.
BRENNAN Thomas Joseph Clooncraff, Balymurray, Roscommon. (1st Anniversary)
We, the family of the late Thomas Brennan wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our bereavement. Thanks to everyone who attended the Removal and Funeral Mass and for all the Cards and messages and condolencess received. Thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne for a lovely Mass and thanks to Eoghan and Carol Brennan of Paddy Finn’s and also to Tom Brady, Jimmy Garvey and all the grave diggers. Sincere thanks to Catherine Gormley for her lovely singing and to Pat Smyth for all his assistance and courtesy and a special thanks to Eamon and Mary Gleeson for looking after all the Brennan relatives. Finally to thank all the staff of St. Joseph’s Ward, Sacred Heart Hospital for all the kindness and care given to our father. Thanks to all the people of Kilteevan for all their help, support and kindness. Month’s Mind Mass will be in The Sacred Heart Hospital on Sunday, 22nd April at 11am.
MALONEY Noel Carrownabrickna, Racecourse Road, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)
CURLEY Michael Scrine, Rahara. (13th Anniversary) 16th of April, 2005.
Who died on April 20th 2016 In loving memory A light is from our household gone, a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in our home, That can never be filled.
Always remembered by Mam and Dad daughter Jane, brothers Aidan, David, Liam and Anthony, sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
HOARE Mick Henry Street, Roscommon who died on 17th April (9th Anniversary)
Quietly today your memory I treasure Missing you always, forgetting you never
Sadly missed by your wife Margaret and family.
A day that’s filled with sadness, returns to us today. To mark the way you left us In such a sudden way. Time slips by, Life goes on, But from our hearts you will never be gone.
Loved and missed by Lisa, Barry and John. Anniversary Mass for Noel and Dolores will be in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday, July 10th at 10am.
In loving memory of our dear brother. No length of time can take away Our thoughts of you from day to day. Your memories are treasured and you are always in our hearts.
Still missed, loved and remembered by sisters, Mary, Ann, Veronica and brothers-in-laws. R.I.P.
LOHAN Patrick F. Main Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway 1st Anniversary 2nd May 2018
Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us. We will always remember you. May he Rest In Peace
Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar, Co. Galway on Saturday, 28th April at 7.30pm.
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KEYES John
BEIRNE Dermot
HANNON Patrick (Paddy)
BRADY Denis
Knock, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon Who passed away peacefully on 29th April 2017
Moydow, Athleague, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Dermot Beirne, who died on 19th April 2013 (5th Anniversary)
Bornacurra, Ballygar, Co. Galway (3rd Anniversary)
Ballymacurley, Ballinaheglish, and late of Clooncraff, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon Who died on 20th April 2015 (3rd Anniversary)
On the occasion of the first anniversary of his death his wife Lizzie, sons Brendan and Joe, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren and extended family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of those who sympathised and supported us in our great loss and sadness. We are deeply grateful to our wonderful neighbours and friends who supported us during John’s illness and since his passing. Thanks to those who visited his home, who sent messages of condolence, letters and Mass Cards and those who attended the Funeral, many of whom travelled long distances to be with us. A special word of thanks to Fr. Sean Neylon P.P. who regularly visited John in hospital and who gave him comfort, reassurance and spiritual support. We wish to thank him also for the support and kindness shown to us his family throughout John’s illness and to both himself and Fr. Martin Delaney P.P. Errill, Rathdowney, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, John’s former home parish, for making the Funeral Mass so special. Special thanks to singers Geraldine Fallon and Gerry Grehan and musicians who contributed beautifully to the ceremony. Many thanks to the grave diggers who provided John’s final resting place. We would also like to extend our profound appreciation to his GP, Dr. Eugene O Berin and his staff, to the doctors and staff at Portiuncula Hospital Stroke Unit and Roscommon Hospital with special recognition to the wonderful nursing team at The Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon and indeed all those who provided John with excellent care throughout his life and in his last weeks and days and who also provided us practical and emotional support during this time. Many thanks to Grenham’s Funeral Director’s especially Niall Alyward for his kindness and professionalism in arranging John’s Funeral, to Thomas Gullane and his staff at Gullane’s Hotel for providing us with beautiful food and hospitality. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. John’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell on Sunday, 29th April at 11am.
Gone, yet not forgotten Although we are apart Your spirit lives within us Forever in our hearts.
Loved and missed every day from your loving wife Avril and sons Kevin and Emmet. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, 21st April at 7pm. ~~~~~~~~~~
BEIRNE Dermot Moydow, Athleague, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of our beloved Dermot You gave us year’s of happiness Then sorrow came with tears. You left us lovely memories We will treasure through the years.
Sadly missed by Mam and Dad, brother Padraig and sister Maura.
CORBETT Tom
HENNIGAN Maeve
Coolatubber Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 24th of April (1st Anniversary)
Clooneyquinn, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon 3rd Anniversary 22nd April 2018
The family of the late Tom Corbett wish to thank all who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses in ICU Portiuncula Hospital for their exceptional quality of care and kindness they showed to Tom in his final days. Our sincere appreciation to Michael Dempsey for the professional manner in which he carried out the Funeral arrangement aslo to the gravediggers who prepared Tom’s grave. Special thanks to Fr. Beirne for celebrating Tom’s Funeral Mass and for being so kind to us, also to Henry Hamrock for his beautiful singing. Big thank you to the lovely ladies who provided the refreshments after Tom’s Funeral. It’s impossible to thank everyone that has been so kind to us. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude. Tom’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Sunday, 29th April at 10am.
Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on. And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought away. For as long as there is memory They’ll live on, in our hearts.
Lovingly remembered by her husband Joe, daughters Marie, Ann, Irene, Edel and Olivia, her son Joe and extended family. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
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Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Fuerty on Sunday, 22nd April at 11:30am.
Treasured memories of our beloved father and grandfather, Patrick (Paddy) Hannon, late of Bornacurra, Ballygar, Co. Galway, who died on April 23rd 2015 FATHER Another year has passed very quickly We wish we could tell you, All the times We’ve longed to hear, You tell a yarn, See your grin, And receive one more hug So many tales to tell you and so many Momentous occasions without you Time does not heal We miss you so much more dad, With every passing day We know you would not want us feeling this way, But know that you are missed, And very much loved We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever
Always remembered and so sadly missed by your sons, John, Joseph, Kevin and your daughters, Ann and Mary, daughter-in-law Anne and son-in-law John ~~~~~~~~~~ WITH LOVE TO A VERY SPECIAL GRANDAD If we could have one Lifetime wish A dream that would Come true We’d pray to God With all our hearts For yesterday and YOU. In life we Loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts You hold a place No one else can fill. You left behind Our broken hearts And happy Memories too... But we never wanted Memories Grandad We only wanted you.
Loved, cherished and remembered by your grandchildren Lisamarie, Shauna, Rachel and Ciara. xxxx Paddy’s Third Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar on Sunday, 22rd April at 9.30 am. Say a Rosary in his name May his gentle soul Rest In Peace
Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.
Sadly missed by his mother Gertie, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Third Anniversary Mass for Denis, father John, sister Marion and members of the deceased Brady family will be held in St. Joseph’s Church Kilteevan on 4th May at 8pm.
O’GRADY Margaret (Gretta) Doorty, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon Who died 12th April 2014 (4th Anniversary)
McDONALD Bridget (Delia) nee Gately Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon 1st Anniversary Who died 28th April 2017
On the First Anniversary we Delia’s family would like to express our appreciation to those who attended the Funeral, sent Mass Cards. We would like to thank the staff of Tearmain Bhride Nursing Home for their care of Delia. We would like to thank the grave diggers, Ballyforan Folk Choir, Mass servers and Fr. Francis Beirne also Dempsey Funeral Undertakers. As it would not be possible to thank each one individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation. Delia’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Ballyforan Church on Sunday, 22nd April at 10am.
KILMARTIN Eddie and Mary Cloverhill, Roscommon (10th & 7th Anniversaries) She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there, On earth she toiled, In Heaven she rests, God bless you mother you were one of the best.
Sadly missed by her loving family. Mass has been offered
McGOWAN Michael John Lack, Whitehall, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) Who died on 23rd April 2015
In loving memory of our dear mother, Mary, who died on 22nd April, 2008 and our dear father, Eddie who died on 6th December, 2010. Along the road of suffering, You found a little lane, That took you up to heaven and ended all your pain. You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts. We have loved them in life, Let us not forget them in death.
Always remembered by your son Edward, daughters Marian, Ann, Dorothy and Carmel, sons-in-law, grand children and all extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill on Saturday, 21st April at 8pm. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH
Will those of you who think of him today. A little prayer to Jesus say.
Lovingly remembered, by his wife and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall on Monday, 23rd April at 7.30pm.
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Clann land first punch in SFC Clann na nGael’s Ultan Harney breaks the ball away from St. Brigid’s’ Eddie Nolan in the opening round of the Roscommon SFC at Woodmount last Saturday evening. Picture: Andrew Fox
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Shear club rivalry at Roscommon Lamb Festival DAN DOONER
With the break in the Roscommon Club Championships due to the Connacht football championship you’d be forgiven for thinking inter-club rivalry will be postponed until further notice. However, as part of the
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Roscommon Lamb Festival, parishes will be back at war with each other on Sunday, May 6th for the Roscommon GAA Inter-Club Shearing Competition! The event, which will run alongside the Lamb Festival’s Family Fun Day at Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon town, promises to be an intense affair with clubs from right across Roscommon lining up for a shot at the title. Roscommon Lamb Festival Chairman, Dónal Mee, assures us that while Sunday the 6th is officially Family Fun Day, things will get ‘heated’ at Roscommon Castle. “The Inter-Club Shearing Competition is due to start at 2 pm in Loughnaneane Park at the same time as the Family Fun Day. It will be taking place right beside most of the fun day events so it’s an added attraction for families and those coming along on the Sunday,” he said. The list of competing clubs
throws up the possibility of a wide range of local derbies. “We’ve spoken to people in the clubs and the following will be sending teams forward for the competition: Pádraig Pearses, St. Aidan’s, Four Roads, Fuerty, Tremane, Oran, St. Brigid’s, Kilbride, Creggs and St. Dominic’s to name just a few”. There will be no group stages to save teams in this club competition however and any slipup will be punished. “It’ll be teams of two from each Parish and we’ll run it off in heats with prizes for first (€1,000), second and third on the day as well as spot prizes for shearers,” Donal said. The organisers are still accepting teams for this unique event so if you’re disappointed with your team’s start to the championship or you need some form of competitive release due to the lack of games, get in touch with Dónal and his team or check out www.roscommonlambfestival. com.
Racing in Ireland today is at Fairyhouse with an evening jump card off at 4.40 pm but the flat card at Tipperary has fallen to the weather. Tomorrow Kilbeggan have lost their first evening card of the year to the weather and its effect on the track, it will be run at Limerick first away at 4.30 pm. On Saturday another jump meeting takes place at Limerick, off at 1.50 pm. On Sunday it’s off to Navan, Co. Meath for a flat card featuring two Group 3 races, the Gladness and the Alleged Stakes, first race 2.10 pm. Navan race again over on the level on Monday. Tuesday is the start of the last National Hunt Festival this season in Co. Kildare at Punchestown with a 3.40 pm start. This week the Grand National circuit hits Ayr in Scotland with Paul Nicholls’ Vicente, seeking a hat-trick in the race having won it for the last two years. The selection is Sue Smith’s Vintage Clouds who just missed out on a run at Aintree where he was fancied. Both horses are owned by Trevor Hemmings. Gordon Elliott’s Fagan looks the pick of 6 Irish trained runners.
Aintree Report On Thursday, the opening Grade 1 Novice Chase went to Finian’s Oscar ridden by Robbie Power for Colin Tizzard. The Portrush P2P winner was making it a hat-trick of Grade 1 wins having won 2 over hurdles. In the Juvenile Hurdle Nicky Henderson’s We Have A Dream won under Daryl Jacob from outsider Gumball and his stable mate Apple’s Shakira. The winner was nominated by this column last week. In the Aintree Bowl Chase, Might Bite justified the 4/5, winning easily from Bristol De Mai and Clan Des Obeaux. The only Irish challenger in the Aintree Hurdle Supasundae failed to catch L’Ami Serge
on the run in with an outsider Clyne finishing 3rd. Ballinaslow kept up the Irish record in the Foxhunters winning for trainer Co. Antrim trainer Graham McKeever and top amateur Derek O’Connor, his first win over the National fences. The Grade 3 Red Rum Handicap Chase was won by Irish jockey John Burke aboard Bentelimar from Theinval and Gino Trail. Advised last week to save your money for the bumper, the only Irish runner John Queally’s Gataway Katie Mai with Jamie Codd in the plate came from last to first in style to win from Midnightreferendum and Duhallow Gesture. Codd received a 17 day ban and a £400 fine for his troubles from the stewards for misuse of the whip. The Grand National on Saturday saw 38 horses go to post, 12 of them Irish trained, and of the 12 that finished 8 were trained in Ireland. At the end of the 4m 2f only a fast fading head separated Gordon Elliott’s Tiger Roll and WP Mullins’ Pleasant Company. Davy Russell was clear at the elbow looking a sure-fire winner, but David Mullins conjured up a late run from Pleasant Company only to just fail to catch the winner, they were ahead half a stride past the post. The 13-Y-O Bless The Wings, also trained by Elliott, was 3rd and Tony Martin’s Anibale Fly was 4th. The first British horse home was Milansbar ridden by lady rider Byrony Frost with Noel Meade’s Road To Riches completing the Irish domination of the race in 6th. Spare a thought for Keith Donoghue who had ridden Tiger Roll on his last three starts including his third Cheltenham Festival win in the Cross Country but could not do the weight carried by Tiger Roll and the ride passed to Davy Russell with Donoghue riding Valseur Lido finishing 8th.
General News One jockey casualty in the big race as
Gavin Sheehan suffered a fracture when Final Nudge came down at the Canal Turn on the first circuit in the Grand National. He joins Adrian Heskin who suffered a broken arm in a fall off Rocklander at the 8th in the Betway Handicap Chase on Saturday. Heskin had to forgo mounts on The Worlds End, who finished fourth in the Ryanair Stayers Hurdle, and Saint Are, who was brought down in the National. Both riders are out for the season. Tom George has announced the retirement of the 12-Y-O Saint Are who ran in 5 Grand Nationals finishing 2nd in 2015 and 3rd in 2017. One off the all-time favourites Cue Card has been retired and will not have his last run at Sandown on the final day of the season as planned but will parade there. The 12-Y-O winner of 9 Grade 1 races will be kept busy outside racing but no decision as to how has been made.
Point to Point View Racing this weekend starts tomorrow in the north at Largy in Co. Down at 4 pm and they race again on Saturday. There is also racing in Courtown in Wexford on Saturday. On Sunday with the cancellation of Fairyhouse there are only 2 meetings down for decision in the south, at Dromahane in Cork and Ballysteen outside Askeaton in Limerick. All meetings except Largy on Friday start at 2 pm.
Competition Time With the loss of the Kilbeggan meeting on Friday there are no results to this week’s competition but we have a new competition for Roscommon on Tuesday, May 8th. This week we have 3 pairs of tickets for the first meeting of the season at Lenebane compliments of Secretary Michael Finneran and his hard-working committee and to win can you tell us which Gordon Elliott trained horse won the Aintree Grand National? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Ros-
common or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail. com by 12 pm Wednesday the 2nd May and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.
Racing at Punchestown Once again, the Punchestown Festival hosts the battle for Irish champion national hunt trainer with Gordon Elliott holding the lead over Willie Mullins of over €500,000. With 38 races, 12 Grade 1, and over €3m on offer throughout the week this could change several times. There are 3 Grade 1 races at the Festival on Tuesday, the highlight of which is the Boyle Sports Champion Chase supported by the Champion Novice Chase and Champion Novice Hurdle. Also on the card is the €100k Goffs Land Rover Bumper. Racing opens with the Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase over the spectacular crosscountry course. Wednesday sees another 3 Grade 1 races, the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup with Novice Hurdle and the Punchestown Champion Bumper, another two €100k races. Racing on both days starts at 3.40 pm. We will look at the final 3 days in more detail in next week’s column when we will have access to the runners and riders. Gigginstown will be at least two handed in Punchestown Gold Cup next Wednesday, with Noel Meade’s Road To Respect and the Henry de Bromhead trained Balko Des Flos set to run. Mullins trains 6 and Elliott 5 of the 17 horses entered. Gigginstown also confirmed Identity Thief will attempt to follow up the win in the Aintree Ryanair Stayers Hurdle with a victory in the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown. Apple’s Jade will probably defend her crown in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Annie Power Mares Champion Hurdle on Saturday week.
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Tony Kearney Memorial Cup is back home! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner
The CBS Roscommon team which won the Tony Kearney Memorial Cup at Ballinrobe Golf Club last Tuesday. Back row (L-r): Kevin Connaughton (caddy), Fionn Hoare, Michael Corcoran (caddy), Alan Connaughton and Simon Walker. Front row (L-r): Thomas Higgins, Jimmy Duggan, Connacht Golf Provincial Council Honorary Secretary, Michael Connaughton, Team Captain, and Cian O’Connor.
Last week this column brought you the news of CBS Roscommon’s golf success in the Connacht Senior Schools U-19 Championship. The team is directed by physics and maths teacher, Mark Hodgins, and overcame The Bish (Galway) and Summerhill College (Sligo) respectively in last Tuesday’s semi-final and final at Ballinrobe. The team which claimed the Tony Kearney Memorial Cup included Thomas Higgins, whose father has also won a Connacht title with CBS; Simon Walker, Cian O’Connor, Fionn Hoare and Alan Connaughton, whose father Michael played under Tony Kearney and was team captain last Tuesday.
Irish international Allan Hill was unavailable as he was competing for the Peter McEvoy trophy in England. CBS Golf coordinator Mark Hodgins was thrilled with the students’ success and what it meant for local golf. “They seem to be out playing most nights of the week anyway – I don’t know how they get their homework done! But they love it. “They’re a tight-knit group of lads too, you’ll see them hanging around together in school and if I go looking for one of them the others are usually close by! “Their success is all down to them and their parents. They don’t need much more coaching because it’s down to their hard work and expertise. It’s great for the school to win a trophy and especially one it has such strong links to”. The Tony Kearney Memorial Cup was named in the late 1980s after a former CBS teacher and
golf coach. Mr Kearney would have taught some of the parents of those involved in last week’s success during the 1970s. Team captain and a former student and golfer of Tony’s, Michael Connaughton, received the trophy from Connacht Golf Honorary Secretary Jimmy Duggan and Ballinrobe Lady Captain Phyllis Lee. “I would have been on the very first CBS team along with my brother Eddie around 1974. Tony was instrumental in setting up that team having played golf himself, so last Tuesday was a very poignant moment for me. “He was also a close family friend and as well as teaching he was the course convenor in Roscommon for many years, where my father worked as green keeper,” he said. Looking ahead to next Tuesday’s All-Ireland Semi-Final against St. Kieran’s, Kilkenny at Monkstown Golf Club in Co.
Cork, Michael has every faith in the Connacht champions. “They’re very capable of going all the way and they’ll have Allan Hill back too. Alan is a scratch player and we have Thomas Higgins who plays off two or three. It’s a very good team. “On paper they are capable but as you know it’s match play so it all comes down to what happens on the day. I would say that the team we have going down will be as good as any team we meet,” he said. So, after bringing the Tony Kearney Memorial Cup back home, the talented young golfers of Roscommon CBS will attempt to create an even bigger piece of history next Tuesday when they take on the very best Leinster has to offer. With confidence high following convincing wins in Connacht and the return of Irish international Allan Hill, Roscommon and Connacht will be well represented on the national stage.
In the sporting diary ....
People’s champions of the week
Bealnamulla LFC are hosting a Family Fun Day, starting at 11 am this Saturday (21st) in Coláiste Chiarán, Athlone. The guest of honour is none other than the current Rose of Tralee Jennifer Byrne who is a former Bealnamulla, Ireland and Galway WFC player. There will also be two representatives from the Galway Women’s National League taking part in the fun. As well as girls’ U-8 and U-10 five-a-side blitz there will be inflatables, refreshments, a water balloon competition, an egg and spoon race, a crossbar challenge and lots more happening on the day. For further details contact Alma on 085-2791490, email pro. blfc@gmail.com or check out Bealnamulla LFC on Facebook.
The Buccaneers RFC U-18.5 completed a Connacht league and cup double last Sunday when they captured the Connacht Cup at The Sportsground in Galway following a 38-0 win over Corinthians.
The sporting brief Darts
Molly’s are champions! Molly’s are the new Roscommon Darts League champions following their convincing 5-2 win over An Bothar Rua at Hannon’s Hotel last Saturday. A large crowd was treated to what was a fitting end to another top class season of local darts as the Ballaghaderreen side raced into a 3-0 lead over the Elphin men before Mick Egan and Thomas Fitzgerald threatened a fight back. However, Molly’s weren’t to be denied the title and the team which finished third in this season’s league standings eventually killed An Bothar Rua off when Patrick Tansey beat James Sharkey in the deciding game. The Atty Hynes Memorial Cup was presented by Matthew Hynes to
winning captain Mikey O’Grady and his Molly’s teammates.
Swimming
Powell Power! Coláiste Chiaráin student and Athlone native, Robbie Powell, has been making a splash on the national stage. Powell won gold recently in the 50m Freestyle and silver in the 100m Freestyle at the Irish LC National Championships in Dublin last weekend. He has now qualified for the selection panels for the upcoming European Junior Swimming Championships, (4th - 8th July) in Helsinki, Finland and the World Youth Olympic Games, (6th - 18th October) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sixth year student now has an opportunity to swim for his country on the international stage. Well done Robbie!
Golf
Weekly winners We start our weekly roundup in Roscommon where Joan O’Gara took the recent ladies’ 18-hole stableford with 37 points while Tresina Smyth claimed the senior 9-hole competition which Noreen O’Grady had won the week before. The men’s 18-hole stableford and the Michael Craven Memorial Cup was won by Patrick Farnon with 42 points, just ahead of Francie Grehan in second place on 40. To Castlerea next where Mary Kenny was best of the ladies with 38 points and Alan Devine claimed the recent men’s competition by the narrowest of margins with 36 points. Off the course, the club held a very successful fundraising table quiz and the organisers are very grateful for the support. We head north to Boyle
Ladies Gala in Castlerea Castlerea Golf Club is holding a Ladies Gala Day next Wednesday (25th). There will be numerous prizes up for grabs and the entry fee is €15. Contact Mamie 087-7857285 to book a tee time.
Molly’s of Ballaghaderreen are the new Roscommon Darts League champions after they beat An Bothar Rua of Elphin 5-2 at Hannon’s Hotel last Saturday.
where Brendan Gaffney won the men’s 9-hole competition last Thursday. Brendan finished ahead of Patrick Egan and Michael Rush in second and third respectively. On the recent club outing to St. Margaret’s in Dublin, Mary O’Hara hit a notable double by winning the ‘longest drive’ and ‘near-
est the pin’ prizes while Michael Simon was best of the men and Joey Mullaney best of the ladies. Back at home David Purser claimed last Sunday’s 18-hole stableford with 41 points, edging out Frank Casserly on countback. We finish in Athlone where Liam Browne’s 42 won 1st nett in the recent
3Ts Gent’s competition. The Wednesday Open on the 11th was won by Bill Kennedy while the AWGS on the 12th was claimed by M Gibson. Maeve Holmes won the ladies’ PGA Tankard with 37 points and Eleanor Larkin was best of the 97 Club with 21 points.
Athlone Get Into Golf A ‘Get into Golf for Ladies’ information evening will be held in Athlone Golf Club next Thursday evening (26th) at 7pm. This initiative is designed for ladies who would like to play golf for the first time. A follow on 6-week programme will commence on Thursday, May 3rd which will include lessons from the club professional. Golf clubs will be provided if required.
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Clubs up and running…for now!
Sea Henry gets his shot away at goal despite the best efforts of Mark Daly during Clann na nGael’s opening round win over St. Brigid’s in the SFC last Saturday at Woodmount. Picture: Andrew Fox
A break of four months? There is a full programme of championship games again this weekend and I am looking forward to that, but it is absolutely ridiculous that it is likely that there will be no further club football championship action in the IFC and SFC for four months after this coming weekend is over. As someone who was involved in training teams over the years, I am struggling to think how club managers will be able to keep players happy and motivated until the middle of August. It just doesn’t make any sense. It’s like we will all start with a brand new competition in August. If the GAA does not sit down with a blank sheet of paper and totally redraw their fixture list they are asking for trouble. What young player, who is good enough to play for his club but not good enough for the county team, will bother giving the commitment for four months during the summer with no games to play? This is not a Roscommon County Board problem, it’s a problem that exists throughout the country. Chat about roundrobin championships and Super 8s are grand and will look great on ‘The Sunday Game’ but if the GAA at the top become any more removed from their clubs they are going down a very dangerous road. In 30 years doing this job it is the biggest crisis I have seen in the association and those at the top seem to be blind to it.
We are up and running in the local football championships already and it was a fascinating opening weekend. I got to four games, and there were some very interesting results. Clann na nGael will be delighted with their start. It looked bad for them at halftime against St. Brigid’s but they produced an excellent second half display to shock the defending champions. They won by a point but it was more comprehensive than that on overall play. Traditionally, Clann have always been a match for Brigid’s and they delivered once again. It makes the St. Brigid’s v Strokestown game this Friday night a very interesting prospect now. Brigid’s will not want to lose their opening two games. Roscommon Gaels were also very impressive (against
Western Gaels) and they will be in the mix again this year. They face Clann this weekend but they may be short a few defenders through suspension and injury. That promises to be a cracking game. Strokestown will be very happy with their start and a very good win against Boyle, who were disappointing. The clash of Boyle and Western Gaels on Sunday next is a big game for both clubs. Pádraig Pearses were far too good for Castlerea in a very one-sided game. I feared for Castlerea last weekend in the preview and on the evidence of last Saturday evening in Pairc an Phiarsaigh, they will struggle to stay in the senior ranks this year. St. Faithleach’s also started with a good win against Michael Glavey’s, and Elphin
will also be in good spirits after a deserved win against St. Croan’s. In the Intermediate championship, Fuerty are the justified favourites and they began with a very good win last weekend. I predicted a close struggle between Kilmore and Tulsk and so it transpired, but Tulsk will be glad to have got over the line. Oran struggled to beat Creggs also in Group A, but it’s a good win and gives them a bit of breathing space. Kilbride will be boosted by a deserved win against St. Aidan’s but performance of the weekend in the IFC was that of St. Barry’s who turned on the style against Éire Óg. Shannon Gaels were solid against St. Brigid’s to get their season off to a good start.
City worthy champions as United fold It was only a matter of time before Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions, but it happened in the most bizarre fashion with Manchester United losing to the bottom club West Brom at Old Trafford last Sunday. I didn’t see the game (thankfully) as I was at the club championships, but I watched the highlights later and it looked to me that several United players just didn’t bother their backsides on the day. It was incredible that this was the same team that showed such heart and passion in the second half against City a week earlier. Looking back now, it might have been better if City had won that day. The best of luck to West Brom but they have been terrible this season, and for them to go to Old Trafford and win was an indicator where United and their manager are. Yes, United are in second
place in the table but they have spent hundreds of millions of pounds on players that the manager seems incapable of motivating for two games in a row. I know that there is little or no sympathy for United, but it is very hard to watch them this season once again. I wonder will Mourinho let the players off the leash against Spurs in the Cup semi-final on Saturday? Probably not. While United struggle, Liverpool are now flying high and looking good in the Champions League. However, a big majority of their supporters are certain that they will beat Roma and get to the Champions League final. They could well pay attention to Roma who are not a bad side at all and they should not be underestimated. By the way Liverpool fans, if your side make it to the Champions League final it will be on at the exact same time as the Roscommon v New York or Leitrim Connacht semi-
Manchester City are the new Premier League champions.
final game at Dr Hyde Park in May! Back to Manchester City, they are worthy champions. They played superb football throughout the season
and deserve their title. Footballer of the Year? A straight shoot-out between Mo Salah and Kevin de Bruyne.
All-Ireland Champions Cup Final? There will be fantastic action in the Champions Cup semi-finals at the weekend. Leinster will have home advantage against Scarletts and it should prove decisive. With Sean O’Brien
and Robbie Henshaw back in contention for starting places, Leinster should be able to deal with an impressive Scarletts side. Munster on the other hand will have a
tough assignment on their hands with Racing ’92. The French aristocrats are odds on to win (4/6) but if Munster can show the kind of fighting spirit that we have seen so many times over the
years I wouldn’t rule them out. There is a real live possibility that we could see an All-Ireland Championship Cup final. Now wouldn’t that be a bit of craic to look forward to!
Outsiders out of luck at Aintree!
Sean O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw in training for Leinster.
The Aintree Grand National was a fantastic spectacle last Saturday but the days of the 100/1 outsider trained by an unknown are over. Health and Safety has (rightly) dictated that the fences are smaller and the course is much safer for horses and jockeys. It means that the big trainers and owners are not afraid to run their horses in the race and now it is the likes of Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliot, Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls that are more likely to win. It’s still a great race but a lot of the romance is gone from it. Next week will see the Punchestown Festival take place and hopefully they will get some good weather. The people responsible for that festival have put in a massive effort in recent years to make it attractive and hopefully it will draw big crowds.
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THE GAIN LINE
Creggs Seconds lose out to Oughterard Senior Rugby Ard Na Cregg Cup Semi-Final: Creggs 10 Oughterard 40. There is no doubt that Oughterard were the more accomplished outfit at The Green but Creggs battled right to the end despite being seriously depleted at the end of four tough games in consecutive weeks. With former Irish international Jack Clarke proving an inspirational link at outhalf, Oughterard got off to a great start with two penalties from winger James Butler before Clarke cut through for a try in the 18th minute to give his team an 11-0 lead. Creggs hit back with some powerful rugby with Damien Nolan scoring a fine try which Ger Heneghan converted. However, Oughterard responded with a slick-handling move which put winger Dan Roche in and Oughterard scored again on the stroke of half-time to leave Creggs with an uphill battle. A Heneghan penalty reduced the deficit to 13 points but a harsh sin binning proved to be the final straw for Creggs as the visitors ran in two tries in quick succession before prop forward James Gibbons completed the scoring with a spectacular try. Oughterard now meet OLBC in the Cup final and look capable of asking serious questions of the league champions. Creggs can reflect on a successful season which resulted in promotion to Division 1C but a cup campaign proved to be a bridge too far. Creggs U-20s played in the Elvery’s Connacht U-20 Series in Westport on Saturday night. They
were 6 points behind Ballinrobe going into this penultimate round and Creggs came second on the night to move to within four points of Ballinrobe who came third in Westport. Creggs played some great rugby with wins over Ballina and league leaders Ballinrobe. They are now in a good position to win the series next weekend. The final series of games will be played next Saturday in Tuam, first prize is €5,000 worth of gear sponsored by Elvery’s.
Youth Rugby Connacht U-18 Plate SemiFinal: Ballina 13 Creggs 17. Creggs travelled to Ballina last Sunday morning for a Connacht Semi-Final against a strong Ballina team, and came away with a 17-13 win after a titanic struggle. Ballina played with the wind in the first half and opened the scoring with two penalties for an early 6-0 lead. However, Creggs started to grow in confidence as the half went on and, following some good team play, Tim Lambe released Eoghan Coyle who went over for a try which Mark Purcell converted. Creggs defended resolutely in the closing stages of the first half to take a 7-6 lead in at the interval. Despite playing with the wind in the second half, Creggs went behind when Ballina forced their way over for a converted try after just ten minutes to take a 13-7 lead. Creggs recovered and following sustained pressure, Eoghan Coyle went over for his second try. Mark
Purcell added the extras as Creggs regained the lead with twelve minutes remaining. A late Mark Purcell penalty then wrapped up an impressive away win for Creggs. Connacht U-17 Plate Quarter-Final: Creggs 29 Oughterard 17. In perfect conditions for rugby, Mark Purcell struck first with a penalty for Creggs. Creggs then looked to dominate but somewhat against the run of play the Oughterard fullback capitalised on a poor clearance and returned for a try under the posts to give his side a 7-3 lead. The excellent Jack Tucker powered over for Creggs’ first try and what turned out to be his first of four in a Man of the Match performance. Though Oughterard never gave up and stayed in the match with some fine scores, the Creggs lads always had enough to see this match over the line and progress to the plate semi-final against Carrick-on-Shannon on April 22nd. Creggs U-13s will play the Connacht Plate semi-final against Corrib in Creggs this evening (Thursday) at 7 pm.
Buccaneers RFC Double winners! Putting in a magnificent all-round team performance, Buccaneers proved much too strong for Corinthians in the Connacht U-18.5 Cup final played at The Sportsground, Galway, on Sunday. The Pirates made it a double in the province, having already claimed the league title, by virtue of a comprehensive 38-0 victory.
Honour for Henshaw Congratulations to Robbie Henshaw who was honoured by Westmeath County Council at a civic reception in Athlone yesterday (Wednesday) evening. Robbie is hoping to be fit for action for Leinster in the very near future when,
hopefully, they will have advanced to the Champions Cup final.
Buccaneers ‘downed’! With Lansdowne already guaranteed a home semi-final, they fielded a somewhat experimental squad for the visit of Buccaneers to HQ for their final Ulster Bank League Division 1A fixture played on the main pitch at the Aviva Stadium, where the hosts prevailed 26-17 on Saturday. Ireland Sevens duo Ian Fitzpatrick and Foster Horan came in as did Leinster’s Tom Daly in the home backline. In sunny but almost surreal conditions in front of perhaps a couple of hundred supporters in the vast arena, Buccaneers were able to start an unchanged XV for the first time in this campaign.
Mini Rugby Creggs U-8s and U-9s played their Connacht Blitz Last Saturday in Castlebar. Both teams played very well and a great day was had by all. This Saturday, under the lights in Creggs, all Mini teams from U-7s to U-12s will have their end of season home Blitz against Monivea at 7pm. A great evening of Mini Rugby is promised!
Simon Meagher wins a line-out for Buccaneers during last weekend’s defeat to Lansdowne at the Aviva Stadium.
SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON Soccer Results
ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS
Dooner’s weekend predictions Disappointment for St. Peter’s last weekend as they bowed out of the Connacht Junior Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Mervue United. The Athlone outfit have certainly impressed so far this season and will be looking to bounce back immediately this Saturday away to Shiven Rovers.
Friday, April 20th Norio’s Takeaway Division One Kilkerrin United v Ballinasloe Town B. 8 pm The sides drew last time out but you’d have to fancy the champions here. Prediction: Kilkerrin United Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two (8 pm) Moylough ’79 v Castlerea Celtic B Moylough have the title in their sights. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Roscommon United v
Glen Celtic United came out on top of an eight goal thriller in the reverse fixture. They should prevail on Friday. Prediction: Roscommon United
Saturday, April 21st Herald Premier Division (7.45 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Boyle Celtic The Town are top of the league having played one game more than St. Peter’s. They will have to win their remaining games and hope that the Athlone side slip up. Hold on to your hats! Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Shiven Rovers v St. Peter’s FC This is a tricky tie for St. Peter’s as they look to bounce back from their Connacht Cup exit. Shiven won’t have to buy pints in
Ballinasloe for the foreseeable future if they upset the odds here. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC
Sunday, April 22nd Herald Premier Division Ballaghaderreen FC v Castlerea Celtic. 11 am Castlerea may yet have a say in the destination of the title. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Moore United v Skyvalley Rovers. 11 am The hosts haven’t finished up just yet. Prediction: Moore United Ballymoe FC v Dysart FC. 2 pm Ballymoe should claim the three points. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Norio’s Takeaway Division One (2 pm) CP Ajax v Ahascragh United Ahascragh won narrowly in the reverse fixture but
Coláiste Chiaráin in All-Ireland Final! Congratulations to the Coláiste Chiaráin U-19 soccer team who booked their place in the AllIreland Senior Final with a 3-1 win over Mount Sion (Waterford) in Clonshaugh recently. Level 1-1 at half-time, the Connacht champions came out all guns blazing and scored two goals in an impressive second half to progress to this year’s decider.
can CP Ajax give themselves hope? Prediction: Draw Lough Harps v Dunmore Town It could be sweet revenge for Harps. Prediction: Lough Harps Strokestown United v Hodson Bay Athletic Home win. Prediction: Strokestown
United Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two (2 pm) Cam Celtic v Shiven Rovers B Celtic should be comfortable. Prediction: Cam Celtic Rahara Rovers v Boyle Celtic B Rahara to set up a title decider with Moylough.
Prediction: Rahara Rovers Skyvalley Rovers B v Moylough ‘79 See above. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Roscommon United v Castlerea Celtic B The hosts will be hoping to close the gap on Boyle. Prediction: Roscommon United
TP Brennan Connacht Cup Semi-Final St. Peter’s FC 1 Mervue United 2 Herald Premier Division Boyle Celtic 10 Ballaghaderreen FC 1 Cloonfad United 1 Moore United 3 St. John’s Athletic 0 Ballinasloe Town 5 Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Moylough ’79 0 Cam Celtic 0 Rahara Rovers 3 Roscommon United 2 Boyle Celtic B 5 Castlerea Celtic B 2 RDFL Challenge Cup Third Round Shiven Rovers 1 Ballymoe FC 4 RDFL First Division Cup Quarter-Finals Kilkerrin United 7 Ahascragh United 0 Dunmore v Strokestown United, conceded by Strokestown United. Hodson Bay Athletic v Lough Harps, conceded by Lough Harps. CP Ajax v Ballinasloe Town B, postponed. RDFL Second Division Cup First Round Cloonfad United B 2 Glen Celtic 3
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CHAMPIONSHIP
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Brothers giving opposition the blues! The Murtagh brothers’ worth to St. Faithleach’s was plain for all to see at Strokestown last Sunday when Ciaráin (2-5), Diarmuid (0-4) and Brian (1-0) scored all but one point of their 3-10 total against Michael Glavey’s. Last year’s intermediate champions were without ace marksman Andy Glennon but a stirring second-half display was not good enough to defeat the Ballyleague men. Gary Patterson scored 1-3 from wing half-back for Glavey’s who now face a vital game against Elphin this coming weekend. Not to be outdone
by the Murtaghs, the Creggs were in fine scoring form for Elphin, with Frankie, Gerry and Fintan accounting for 1-8 out of their total of 2-11. Croan’s came with a late scoring burst that just failed and now they face a very tough game against high-flying Pádraig Pearses this weekend.
Nigel nails it in first outing Nigel Dineen, Strokestown’s new manager, will be well pleased with his side’s opening win against Boyle. The ‘Town were outsiders to get the win but an
Hot shots…
Past and present inter-county players figured prominently in the weekend top scorers’ chart. In the SFC, Ciaráin Murtagh scored 2-5, while Hubert Darcy got 2-2, Cian Connolly, Diarmuid McGann and Frankie Cregg scored 1-4 apiece and Cian McKeon claimed 0-7. In the IFC, Finbar McGowan scored 0-10, Niall Kilroy and Conor Fallon got 1-4 and Darragh Walsh 0-7.
early Colin Compton goal set them on their way and Diarmuid McGann topscored with 1-4. Usually the Smith brothers, Enda and Donie, are the most prominent Boyle performers but it was Cian McKeon who led the charge with 0-7 for Basil Mannion’s men. It wasn’t enough however and a big improvement is needed from Boyle.
Performance of the Weekend? Contender for ‘Performance of the Weekend’ must be St. Barry’s who put up an impressive total of 18 points against a completely out of sorts Éire Óg side in the Mulryan Construction IFC in Boyle. Former county player David Keenan was influential and Finbarr McGowan scored 10 points (6 from frees) as the Tarmonbarry side romped to an easy win. Matthew Bourke was the star as Shannon Gaels made a very solid start to their campaign against junior champions St. Brigid’s at Kilglass.
Michael Scott, Louis Greene, Keelan Kelly, David Kelly, Eoin Canning, Daniel O’Shea, Enda Browne and Oisín Kelly pictured in Woodmount on Saturday evening last for the Roscommon SFC opener between Pádraig Pearses and Castlerea St. Kevin’s. Picture: Andrew Fox
Looking on at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday I couldn’t but be impressed with Kilbride’s first-half blitz which yielded 2-5 to St. Aidan’s solitary point. Goals from Conor Devaney and Darren Clabby added to a string of fine points from play and frees from Henry Walsh saw Kilbride open up a 10-point lead at half-time (with the wind). It was too wide of a gap to bridge for Aidan’s
and their late goal from Eamon Mulry was not enough on the day.
Kilroy outstanding once again Conor Fallon’s early penalty miss gave Fuerty a boost and the favourites to win the IFC this year went on to score a five-point win against a batting St. Dominic’s at Hyde Park. Once again, Niall
Kilroy was outstanding for Fuerty but spare a thought for Ollie Milton who sustained a nasty looking facial injury after an accidental clash, having travelled home from the UK especially for the game. A young player to watch out for is Oran’s Darragh Walsh who missed most of Roscommon’s U-17 campaign in 2017 through injury. The young star scored seven points
as his side edged out Creggs in a lively local derby in Rockfield. Creggs played well at times but could be under pressure again this coming weekend against Tulsk who were one-point winners against a resilient Kilmore in a tight game. Indeed, if Derek Connellan’s late free went over instead of going agonisingly wide Kilmore would have got a deserved draw.
* THIS WEEK’S FEATURED GAMES: Pages 54-55
BREAKING BALL Final woes continue! Roscommon’s final woes continued for the third year in a row at The Ragg (Co. Tipperary) last Sunday when Kerry ran out 2-8 to 0-4 winners in what proved to be a one-sided Littlewoods National Camogie League Division 3 Final. Kerry played with the aid of the elements in the opening half and led by 1-4 to no score at the end of the first quarter with their goal coming in the 14th minute from a Patrice Diggin free. Roscommon did get off the mark after that with points from Rachel Fitzmaurice and a Susan Spillane free. But a second Kerry goal from Alana Whelan ensured that the Kingdom girls led by 2-4 to 0-2 at half-time. The second- half was dour affair with scores hard to come by and Roscommon only managed a point from play in the
entire game. All Kerry’s players were from their only Camogie club, Clanmaurice. Roscommon: C Connaughton; E McNally, S Coyle, M Tiernan; R Dolan, J Beatte, E Coyle; L Fleming, N Coyle; N Watson, R Fitzmaurice (0-1), S Spillane (0-3); C Whyte-Lennon, F Connell, S O’Brien. Subs: N Farrell for Connell, L Dolan for Whyte-Lennon, A Dempsey for Watson, C Kelly for O’Brien.
Connacht glory! Roscommon’s superior attacking power was key as they defeated Sligo at in the Connacht Ladies Minor ‘B’ Football Final at the Connacht Centre of Excellence last week. Roscommon sowed the seeds of a great win in the opening half as they led by 4-10 to 1-2 at halftime. Aoife Gavin (3-1), sub Kara Earle (3-1) and
Aimee O’Connor (2-6) were the scoring heroes for an impressive Roscommon side. Roscommon: S Lavin; A McLoughlin, K Colgan, E Kildea; M Kelly, S Fleming, J Brennan; S McVeigh, K Nolan; S Scally (0-1), L Brady (0-3), E Irwin (0-2); A O Connor (2-6), L Curran (0-1), A Gavin (3-1). Subs: S Glennon (0-1), K Earle (3-1), M Kelly, K McPhillips, C McManus.
Super Rossies book final spot Connacht Minor ‘A’ Ladies Football Semi-Final
Roscommon 4-12 Mayo 2-8 After winning the ‘B’ championship three days previously, the Roscommon minor ladies scored an outstanding
win against Mayo in the Connacht semi-final in Swinford on Saturday. Roscommon turned in a scintillating display and a goal from Alannah Hanmore helped the visitors into a 1-6 to 1-3 half-time lead. A great goal from Aoife Gavin early in the secondhalf was a huge boost to Roscommon and when Aimee O’Connor hit 2-2 within a ten minute spell (one goal from a penalty), Roscommon led by 4-8 to 1-6 and it gave them the breathing space they needed to go on and record what is a momentous win against a top-rated side. Roscommon now play Galway in the final on Saturday week. Roscommon: S Lavin; A McLoughlin, K Colgan, E Kildea; M Kelly, S Fleming, J Brennan; S McVeigh, A Hanmore (1-0); S Scally, L Brady (0-1), S Glennon (0-2); A O’Connor (2-5), L Curran, A Gavin (1-3). Subs: M McHugh (0-1). Panel: M Kelly, K Earle, C Fi-
Try as they might Roscommon couldn’t prevent Kerry from winning the Littlewoods National Camogie League Division 3 Final at The Ragg in Co. Tipperary last Sunday. Pic: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
nan. C Corcoran, A Mullins, A Malone, S Casey, E Irwin, C McIntyre, N McNamara, E Lavin, K Nolan, K McPhillips, A Walsh.
Tom’s a Hall of Famer! This year’s inductee into the Roscommon Gaels Hall of fame is Tom Doo-
lan. Tom comes from a family who have had a long association with the club and he won many juvenile titles in the 1950s as well as titles in both football and hurling at senior level. A noted and skilful hurler, Tom is the proud holder of five senior hurling medals from 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969 and 1970. When Tom finished playing he devoted his time to coaching football and
hurling and was involved with numerous successful teams in both codes in the 1980s 1990s. Tom was also involved with the junior hurling team which won the championship in 1993. He still maintains a keen interest in Gaels affairs and attends matches regularly. Tom joins his late father Dan and brother Anthony who both received the Hall of Fame award previously.
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36 Roscommon Football Championship Focus Previews
Brigid’s look to bounce back! Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Round 2)
Section A
Game of the Weekend St. Brigid’s v Strokestown on Friday in Kiltoom at 8 pm Brigid’s will not want to lose two in a row. They were very disappointing in the second half against Clann and will have to pick it up considerably against a Strokestown side who have plenty of good players. They will be boosted by a very good win against Boyle, but at home, and in need of a win, it would be a shock were Brigid’s not to get off the mark. Prediction: St. Brigid’s Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels at Johnstown on Saturday at 6.45 pm A very interesting game in prospect here between two teams that were impressive winners last weekend. The Gaels will be without John McManus, Bryan O’Gara, Paul Gleeson, John Nolan (injured) and Kevin O’Gara (suspended), which will leave them short in defence. Clann were very impressive in the second half against Brigid’s and look a very well balanced outfit. Donie Shine, the Lennons and Ultan Harney can give them the edge on their home turf. Prediction: Clann na nGael
weekend and look genuine contenders this year. Bigger tests will lie ahead later in the year but they should be able to make it two from two against Croan’s who fought back well against Elphin. It will be more of a contest for Pat Flanagan’s men this week but it’s a test they should pass comfortably enough. Prediction: Pádraig Pearses Elphin v Michael Glavey’s on Sunday in Boyle at 2 pm Elphin will be well pleased with their win against St. Croan’s while Glavey’s did well without Andy Glennon against Faithleach’s but lost out nevertheless. There won’t be much in this game and I have a feeling that Glavey’s might win it by a point or two if they can field close to full strength. Prediction: Michael Glavey’s Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Faithleach’s on Sunday in Strokestown at 3.45 pm Castlerea’s collapse against Pearses in the second half last weekend does not augur well for their challenge to stay in the senior ranks. With the Murtagh brothers in attack Faithleach’s are always a dangerous side and they should win here with a bit to spare. Prediction: St. Faithleach’s
Boyle v Western Gaels on Sunday in Boyle at 3.45 pm Both these teams are in need of a win. Western Gaels faded badly against Roscommon Gaels while Boyle never looked like beating Strokestown last weekend. If Donie and Enda Smith and Cian McKeon can get enough ball then Boyle must be the favourites. Western Gaels will have to make a significant improvement to win here and will need Seanie McDermott, the Creggs and Ciaran Cafferky at their very best. Prediction: Boyle
Section B St. Croan’s v Pádraig Pearses on Saturday in Johnstown at 5 pm Pearses swatted away the challenge of Castlerea last
Donie Shine has an attempt at goal. Picture: Andrew Fox
Champions St. Brigid’s will be looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Clann na nGael while Strokestown will be looking to remain unbeaten ahead of the break. Pic: Roscommon GAA
Fuerty ready to fire? Mulryan Construction IFC (Round 2) Section A Kilmore v Fuerty on Saturday in Kilmore at 6 pm This certainly qualifies as the ‘Game of the Weekend’ in the IFC. Fuerty were functional rather than brilliant in their opening round win against St. Dominic’s while Kilmore pushed Tulsk all the way. At home, Kilmore are very hard to beat and Fuerty will have to be about their business if they hope to win here. I am giving them a very hesitant vote but won’t be surprised if Kilmore turn the tables. Prediction: Fuerty
Tulsk v Creggs in Knockcroghery on Sunday at 1 pm Tulsk were happy to escape from last Sunday’s game with Kilmore by a point. They should have a few more points to spare against a Creggs side that will be hoping to win a couple of games later in the year. This looks a bridge too far for them though. Prediction: Tulsk St. Dominic’s v Oran on Sunday in Knockcroghery at 2.45 pm Dominic’s went down fighting against Fuerty last weekend and if they can display the same intensity they will test an Oran side which is plagued by injuries. There won’t be much in this and maybe home advantage will be the deciding factor. Prediction: St. Dominic’s
Section B St. Barry’s v St. Aidan’s on Saturday in Tarmonbarry at 6 pm On the basis of a very good display last weekend Barry’s should make it two wins out of two at home. Prediction: St. Barry’s Éire Óg v St. Brigid’s on Sunday in Loughglynn at 2 pm Both sides need a win and Éire Óg will have to improve significantly on their display against St. Barry’s. At home they might just edge it. Prediction: Éire Óg
Fuerty will take on Kilmore in the pick of the Intermediate Football Championship matches this weekend. Pic: Roscommon GAA
Kilbride v Shannon Gaels on Sunday at Strokestown 2 pm Both sides were good winners last weekend and there will not be much between them on neutral ground. Prediction: Draw
Clann ambush champions in opener Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Section A)
CLANN NA NGAEL
1-9
ST. BRIGID’S
2-5
SEAMUS DUKE
Clann produced an excellent second half display to deservedly beat defending champions St. Brigid’s at blustery Pairc an Phiarsaigh last Saturday evening. After playing with the strong wind in the first half, Clann’s lead of just a point (0-4 to 0-3) looked like it would not be good enough and Brigid’s were odds-on to win at that stage, But against the elements, Clann dug in, made a few very effective substitutions and were well worth their win. Indeed, Brigid’s scored 1-1 in injury-time to put a bit of respectability on the scoreboard at the end. The first half was a very dour affair. There were just four points shared between the sides by the 22nd minute. Then we had three points in injury-time from Donie Shine and Ultan Harney (Clann) and a fine effort from Padraig Kelly for the champions, to leave the Johnstown side one ahead at the break. But Clann were much better in the second half. Led by Fergal Lennon, Donie Shine, Ultan Harney and subs Johnny Dunning and Jack Connaughton, they carried the game to Brigid’s, who were very subdued on the day and who kept giving the ball away cheaply. A point from Darren Dolan and a converted penalty from Brian Stack saw Brigid’s lead by two by the 35th minute but that was Brigid’s’ last score for almost 30 minutes as
Clann assumed control. Points from Donie Shine and sub Johnny Dunning levelled the scores by the 49th minute. Two superb frees from Shine struck into the gale saw them forge ahead, and a handsome victory looked sealed when Dunning’s clever pass sent Ciarán Lennon in for a great goal in the 58th minute. Brigid’s struck back in injury-time when Ronan O’Reilly’s poor clearance was seized upon by Brigid’s sub Brian Derwin, and with almost the last kick of the game Garvan Dolan pointed from play. But Clann deservedly won to get their championship off to a perfect start. Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; Darragh Pettit, Stephen Flynn (0-1), David Flynn; Damien Duff, Shane Pettit, Fergal Lennon; Graham Pettit, Ultan Harney (0-1); Emmett Kenny (0-1), Donie Shine (0-5, 4 frees), Cian McManus; Sea Henry, Cathal Shine, Ciaran Lennon (1-0). Subs: Johnny Dunning (0-1) for C Shine (40), Jack Connaughton for Duff (44), Ross Naughton for Henry (53), Niall Connaughton for D Shine (63). St. Brigid’s: Shane Mannion; Mark Daly, Niall McInerney, Darragh Sheehy; Peter Domican, Darren Dolan (0-1), Ian Kilbride; Eddie Nolan, Garvan Dolan (0-1); Eoin Sheehy, Padraig Kelly (0-1), Conor Murray; Brian Stack (1-0, pen), Senan Kilbride, Jack McDonnell (0-1). Subs: Davy Cunniffe (01) for E Sheehy (15), Ronan Stack for Daly (46), Eamon Cunnane for McDonnell (56), Brian Derwin (1-0) for Cunniffe (59).
Stat Attack Wides: Clann na nGael 13 St. Brigid’s 11 Man of the Match: Fergal Lennon (Clann na nGael) Referee: Ollie Kelly
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McNeill’s men win battle of the Gaels Game of the Weekend Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A)
ROSCOMMON GAELS WESTERN GAELS
4-9 0-10
SEAMUS DUKE
Early days yet, but as far as ‘putting down a marker’ goes this was about as impressive as it gets, as last year’s beaten finalists Roscommon Gaels dismissed the challenge of Western Gaels in impressive fashion at Enfield last Sunday. Their ability to score goals saw them through here and three of the four they got on the day were top class. It was nip and tuck in the opening quarter and the sides were level four times. David O’Gara was controlling the centre for Liam McNeill’s side while Mark Healy, Mark Nally and Cian Connolly were impressive in attack. James McDonnell was by far Western Gaels’ most impressive performer and three fine points from
play kept his side in the match in that opening half. Cathal Cregg was also doing well in the opening half but the town side were in control at midfield where James McDermott and Kieran Kilcline were also impressive. It was 0-5 apiece by the 26th minute but once Roscommon Gaels scored their first goal, a splendid team score finished by Cillian Egan in the 27th minute, they never looked back. Kieran Kilcline tacked on a late point and at half-time they led by 1-6 to 0-5. Two early pointed frees from Finbar Cregg suggested a Western Gaels comeback might be on. But the town team powered on and took control after that. Mark Nally pointed a ’45 and Cian Connolly pointed from play before Kieran Kilcline scored their second goal in the 41st minute, a superb effort, after a slick passing move that involved six players. In the 49th minute impressive young sub Peter Gillooly scored a fine third goal and after that it was curtains for Western Gaels. Finbar Cregg (2) and Seanie McDermott lifted the siege for the Frenchpark outfit with points late on but Cian Connolly set the seal on a very good display with Roscommon Gaels’ 4th goal deep into injury-time. The town side’s defender Kevin O’Gara was shown a red card for an off the ball incident in the first minute of time added
on but it didn’t take anything away from an impressive Roscommon Gaels display. Western Gaels will be the first to admit that were disappointing on the day and they will have to improve for their clash against Boyle at Abbey Park next Sunday. Roscommon Gaels: James Featherston; Liam McNeela, Paul Gleeson, Ronan Gleeson; Cathal Dineen, David O’Gara, Kevin O’Gara; James McDermott, Kieran Kilcline (1-1); Cillian Egan (1-1), Mark Nally (0-2, 1 ’45), James O’Gara; Cian Connolly (1-4, 1 free), Mark Healy, Richard Hughes (0-1). Subs: Peter Gillooly (1-0) for P Gleeson (48), Ryan Horan for McNeela (55), Mike McNeill for J O’Gara (56), Tim Lambe for Connolly (64). Western Gaels: Adrian Hardiman; Sean Conry, Ciaran Cafferky, Tommy Devine; Aidan Dowd, Seanie McDermott (0-1), John Duffy; Kevin Higgins (0-1), Michael Higgins; Tommy Gill, Finbar Cregg (0-5, 4 frees), James McDonnell (0-3), Brian Casserly, Cathal Cregg, Derek Moran. Sub: Oran Hester for Casserly (h/t).
Stat Attack Wides: Roscommon Gaels: 7 Western Gaels 6 Man of the Match: David O’Gara (Roscommon Gaels) Referee: Patrick McTiernan
Cian Connolly was in fine form for Roscommon Gaels last weekend scoring 1-4.
Championship dark horses trample Castlerea Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Section B)
PADRAIG PEARSES CASTLEREA, ST. KEVIN’S
3-19 0-6
SEAMUS DUKE
We learned two things from this one-sided romp at Pairc an Phiarsaigh last Saturday evening. Firstly, those who have put Pádraig Pearses down as dark horses in 2018 may not be mistaken, and secondly that it’s going to be a long, hard year for Castlerea. Playing with the strong wind in the opening half, Castlerea were reasonably competitive and went in only two points adrift (1-5 to 0-6). But once the floodgates opened in the second half it was a total mismatch. Castlerea failed to score in the second period and indeed Pearses could easily have had four more goals as they struck the woodwork twice and missed at least two more very easy chances. The first score of the game was a goal when Seanie Fahy converted a Pearses penalty in the 6th minute. Darren McDermott and Christy Dineen did their best for Castlerea but powered by Davy Murray, Conor Daly, Hubert Darcy and the returning Alan Duffy (who was very impressive), Pearses pulled away in the second half with the elements at their backs.
Duffy scored a string of fine points from play and further goals arrived in the 42nd minute and the 56th minute both scored by Hubert Darcy. There will be tougher tests ahead for Pearses but this was impressive. As for Castlerea, it’s hard to know where they can go after this heavy beating. Pádraig Pearses: Jamie Donohue; Lorcan Daly, Anthony Butler, Gavin Downey; David Murray (0-2), Cathal Óg Sullivan, Conor Daly (0-1); Shane Carty (0-1), Eamon Donoghue (0-1); David Whelan, Emmett Kelly (0-1), Shane Mulvey; Alan Duffy (0-5), Hubert Darcy (2-2, 1 free), Seanie Fahy (1-1, 1-0 pen). Subs: Paul Carey (0-1) for Whelan (h/t), Aaron Fehily (0-3, 1 free,’45) for E Kelly (45), Tom Butler (0-1) for Fahy (45). Castlerea St. Kevins: Sean Ryan; Eddie Creaton, David Quinn, Donal Brennan; Joe Henry (0-1), Conor Casey (0-1), Michael Conroy; Fintan Kelly Ronan Raftery; Seamus Stenson, Christy Dineen (0-2), Eoin O’Connell; Colm McDermott, James Larkin. Darren McDermott (0-2, 1 free). Subs: Niall Connaughton for McDermott (33), Hugh Rooney for Stenson (33), Shane Hegarty for F Kelly (40), Declan Creaton for D McDermott (49), John Caulfield for E Creaton (51), Patrick Gunning for Casey (53).
Stat Attack Wides: Pádraig Pearses 10 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 4 Man of the Match: Alan Duffy (Pádraig Pearses) Referee: Kevin Naughton
James Larkin times his tackle to perfection as his knocks the ball away from the grasp of Anthony Butler. Picture: Andrew Fox
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INSIDE: Roscommon SFC round-up and previews pages 54-55… GAA Results Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) Clann na nGael 1-9 St. Brigid’s 2-5 Strokestown 2-9 Boyle 1-10 Roscommon Gaels 4-9 Western Gaels 0-10 Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section B) Pádraig Pearses 3-19 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-6 St. Faithleach’s 3-10 Michael Glavey’s 1-11 Elphin 2-11 St. Croan’s 1-11 Mulryan Construction IFC (Section A) Oran 0-13 Creggs 2-6 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-10 Kilmore 0-15 Fuerty 1-12 St. Dominic’s 1-7 Mulryan Construction IFC (Section B) St. Barry’s 0-18 Éire Óg 1-5 Kilbride 2-8 St Aidan’s 1-6 Shannon Gaels 0-9 St. Brigid’s 0-6 Kepak Senior Hurling League (Group A) At Rockfield: Oran 3-11 Longford Slashers 1-16
Fixtures Friday, April 20th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown. 8 pm Saturday, April 21st Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels. 6.45 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section B) At Johnstown: St. Croan’s v Pádraig Pearses. 5 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section A) At Kilmore: Kilmore v Fuerty. 6 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section B) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v St. Aidan’s. 6 pm Sunday, April 22nd Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At St. Dominic’s: Creggs v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 1 pm AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Strokestown. 12 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels. 3.45 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section B) At Abbey Park: Elphin v Michael Glavey’s. 2 pm At Strokestown: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Faithleach’s. 3.45 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section A) At St. Dominic’s: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Creggs. 1 pm At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Oran. 2.45 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section B) (2 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Brigid’s At Strokestown: Kilbride v Shannon Gaels
Underage update
Club over County! St. Brigid’s’ Niall McInerney (on top) got to grips with his Roscommon teammate and Clann na nGael forward, Ciaran Lennon, during Clann na nGael’s opening round win over St. Brigid’s last Saturday in the Roscommon SFC at Woodmount. See page 55 for match report. Pictures: Andrew Fox
Thursday, April 19th U-14 Football League Division 1 (7 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Kilbride At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels U-14 Football League Division 2 (7 pm) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Western Gaels At Orchard Park: Elphin Ballinameen v Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Niamh Roine U-14 Football League Division 3 (7 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Faithleach’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Aidan’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s U-14 Football League Division 4 (7 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Roscommon Gaels Friday, April 20th U-16 Football League Division 1 At Abbey Park: Boyle v St Aidan’s. 7 pm U-16 Football League Division 2 At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Roscommon Gaels. 7 pm U-17 Hurling Championship (6.45 pm) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s At Athleague\Tremane: Athleague\Tremane v Four Roads Saturday, April 21st U-16 Football League Division 2 At Strokestown: Oran v Strokestown. 7 pm U-12 Spring League Division 1 (12 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Boyle At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s U-12 Spring League Division 2 (12 pm) At Kilmore: Shannon Gaels v Elphin-Ballinameen At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Brigid’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Western Gaels U-12 Spring League Division 3 (12 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Barry’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Faithleach’s At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards U-12 Spring League Division 4 (12 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Ronan’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v Éire Óg At TBC: Kilglass Gaels v Oran Sunday, April 22nd U-14 Football League Division 1 (11 am) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Strokestown U-14 Féile Hurling Knock-out (1 pm) At Athleague: Four Roads v St. Dominic’s