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Extra night for St Brigid’s OsKaRs! St. Brigid’s GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ has proven so popular a second night has been added, as tickets for Saturday night sold out on the first night of sale. The organisers say this is down to the number of well-known locals in the cast including Roscommon footballer Ian Kilbride, Athlone Mayor, Aengus O’Rourke, President of Athlone Chamber of Commerce, John McGrath, St. Brigid’s Chairman, Tomás Beades, Club PRO Áine Martin and ladies footballers Fiona Gavin, Alaine Morris and Orla Donnelly. Sunday night’s show guarantees to be a great night with special guest judge Billy Keane, son of the famous John B. Keane and writer, and columnist with the Irish Independent. Tickets are on sale from the clubhouse or contact Gerry on 0868103665 or Áine on 086-3791294.

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What’s your idea of the perfect night in? I’m always on the go so it would be nice to stay at home with the family! Watching a movie with my daughter Arlene and son Evan and hopefully get to bed a little earlier than normal!

In recent years the Government announced the end of turf cutting on 53 raised bogs designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). The Government later extended the Scheme to include land owners and turbary right holders affected by the restriction on turf cutting on 36 raised bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) The Government subsequently announced an annuity payment scheme for turf cutters in sites where continued turf-cutting is no longer possible for reasons of environmental protection. Qualifying turf cutters may be compensated by way of a once off payment of €500 in the first year of the scheme together with an annual payment of €1,500 (index linked) over 15 years. To qualify for this scheme relevant turf cutters must demonstrate: 1. A legal interest in the site in question, e.g. site ownership, as at 25th May 2010. 2. That you have been cutting turf on the site during the five year period up to 25th May 2010. 3. That no turf cutting or associated activity is ongoing on the property or has occurred since 2011. 4. The turbary on the site must not be exhausted. Alternatively, where feasible, qualifying turf cutters will be facilitated in relocating to alternative non-designated sites to continue cutting turf. The qualifying criteria for relocation will be similar to that of the annuity payment scheme. Qualifying turf-cutters who opt to relocate to an undesignated bog will receive a once off payment of €500 and will be entitled to receive either a payment of €1500 or a delivery of 15 tonnes of turf for each year until their relocation bog is ready to commence turf-cutting. Such an arrangement is designed to facilitate families where more than one household in the same family has sourced its turf from a single bog plot.

I inherited a bog from my uncle in recent years. My uncle and I had cut turf there for many years. I understand that this particular bog is now designated as a Special Area of Conservation and I am forbidden from cutting turf there. Is there any compensation or alternative scheme available to me? Please advise.

And ideal night out? I like to go out for a meal with my husband Jay and then meet up with friends afterwards.

I don’t get much time to sit down and watch TV or Netflix series but I do love documentaries and political programmes.

What would be your ideal weekend away in Ireland? I love going to Dublin. I love the whole ambience and the shopping!

What do you do to relax? To relax I like to go for aromatherapy or reflexology sessions.

What about a holiday abroad? It would have to be a cruise. My husband Jay and I are going on a Mediterranean Cruise to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this year so I’m looking forward to that.

What is your favourite place in Co. Roscommon? I am biased but I have to say it’s my home, the picturesque village of Ballintubber. It’s my pride and joy and it will be representing County Roscommon in this year’s Pride of Place – that speaks for itself!

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Our Person of the Week… Quote of The Roscommon senior hurlers maintained their Christy Ring status with a magnificent win over neighbours Mayo in Athleague last Saturday.

It was a good week for the ‘Roscommon GAA family’ and Roscommon town businesses as Dr. Hyde Park was confirmed as the venue for this year’s Connacht Senior Football Final between Roscommon and Galway on June 17th.

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“There was an audit of county grounds carried out by the National Infrastructure Committee of the GAA back in 2016 and they stated that there was more than €3 million required to be invested in Dr. Hyde Park to bring it up to the full standard…” – Roscommon GAA Chairman, Seamus Sweeney speaking on Shannonside FM’s ‘Let’s Talk’ on Wednesday afternoon

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‘€3m €3m NEEDED’ for Hyde upgrade  DAN DOONER

Roscommon GAA County Chairman, Seamus Sweeney, has said that it will cost “in excess” of €3 million to bring Dr. Hyde Park up to the required standard following a recent statement from the Connacht Council which stated that the venue would not be eligible to host future finals unless a number of works have been completed. In a statement released to the Roscommon People yesterday (Wednesday),

Mr. Sweeney said a National Infrastructure Committee review carried out in 2016 had concluded that substantial funding was required to upgrade the Roscommon town venue. “Roscommon GAA fully accepts the need for massive improvements at Dr. Hyde Park. The GAA National Infrastructure Committee conducted an audit on county grounds and with regard to Dr. Hyde Park, it will take in excess of €3 million to bring it up to the required standard.

British Irish Parliamentary Assembly to meet in Sligo The British Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA) will meet in the Sligo Park Hotel next Monday and Tuesday (11th and 12th) for its 56th plenary. The session will feature addresses by Joe McHugh, Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Children’s Ombudsmen from Ireland and Northern Ireland. The British Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Robin Barnett will also address the Assembly. Speaking ahead of the plenary, Irish Co-Chair Seán Crowe TD said: “As 2018 is the one hundredth anniversary of partial suffrage, this 56th plenary will see BIPA members discuss and acknowledge the very real challenges facing women in parliament. We also plan to discuss the historical perspective of the suffrage movement particularly against the backdrop of ongoing claims of sexual harassment, unequal representation and pay. “Peace and stability can never be taken for granted and BIPA plays an important role in providing a forum for our parliaments to meet and engage directly with one another. The Assembly acknowledges the major political challenges, like

‘We will require full support of the whole county’ – Sweeney

“We now have the finest playing surface in the region and obviously it follows that we require first class facilities to host games. “The Roscommon GAA family on its own is not in a position to finance this, therefore we will require the full support of the whole county to achieve it. “€3 million is a massive amount of money and it will require everyone in Co. Roscommon to get on board to ensure that Dr. Hyde Park can once again be a venue we are all proud of”.

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on 2 May last, the Clinical Assessment process currently underway by the HSE is expected to be completed shortly. ‘Following this, the HSE will revert to you on the outcome of this process. ‘It was also made clear at the meeting that the engagement between the HSE and local stakeholders should be maximised in the meantime, and that no decision has been, or will be taken, in relation to the Rosalie Unit until these assessments have been completed and reviewed. ‘I can confirm that it is the intention that the Rosalie facility will continue to form part of the service delivery of healthcare in the Roscommon area, and that if any change should arise from its

current use, it will be done in consultation with public representatives and relevant stakeholders for the area’. Minister Naughten welcomed the announcement but said that stakeholders and local public representatives must continue working with residents and their families. “I welcome this reassurance from the HSE following my letter to Minister Daly, however this is an issue which should never have been open for discussion in the first place. This will provide reassurance for residents and their families, however we must continue to work with residents, their families and their advocates as well as the local community to plan for the future,” he concluded.

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does not provide any clarity or reassurance. And Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy said that while he is prepared to give the statement a cautious welcome, he does not see it as a long-term commitment to the Rosalie Unit. Minister Naughten had written to Minister Jim Daly stating that “both Government and HSE policy is clear that the Rosalie Unit has a future which is in all likelihood within the Mental Health services” and had sought reassurances in relation to both the residents of the Rosalie Unit and the future of the unit itself. In subsequent correspondence to Minister Daly, Mr. Canavan wrote: ‘As agreed at the meeting held

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Senator Maura Hopkins said she needed to see practical steps being taken and evidence that the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea will remain open and be enhanced. She said that HSE Chief Officer Tony Canavan’s letter to Minister Jim Daly does not provide clarity or assurances. “In my discussions over the past number of months with Minister Daly, Minister Harris, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and HSE management, my concerns and questions still very much exist. This letter does not provide clarity or reassurances. My questions are: when will the Rosalie Unit be open to new admissions? When the clinical assessments are complete, what is the HSE planning to do with this information and how will it impact on the Rosalie Unit? “We have been given no practical plan for the development of services at the Rosalie

Unit to support current residents and those people in the future who will need these services. “I need to see practical steps being taken to provide evidence that these services will remain and be enhanced,” she said. Deputy Eugene Murphy said: “I would give this a cautious welcome as I believe there is still no long-term commitment to the Rosalie Unit. “I would still have serious concerns about the long-term future of the centre and I would still be fearful that the HSE plan to push ahead and try to close the Rosalie Unit. “Minister Daly must do everything in his power not to allow the HSE to make these changes. We need commitments that will be adhered to. These elderly and vulnerable residents deserve better. The Rosalie Unit is their home”.

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Pupils from Abbey Community College, Boyle, who competed in the County Roscommon Schools’ Public Speaking finals in Roscommon CBS. The title of their topic was: ‘Alcohol in the Home’. In picture are Maria Moynihan (teacher); Kirsty McHenry, Jessica O’Dowd, Leanne Regan, Aoife Fitzpatrick and Noemi Pries. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Pupils from Coláiste Chiaráin, Summerhill, who competed in the County Roscommon Schools’ Public Speaking finals in Roscommon CBS. The title of their topic was: ‘Alcohol Advertising – Should It Be Banned?’ Included in picture are: Rachel Nally, Sarah Costello, Hugh Gaffey, Chelsey Earley, Georgina Kempin, Dara O’Driscoll and Linda Morris. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Castlerea Community School were winners in the County Roscommon Schools’ Public Speaking finals held in Roscommon CBS. The title of their winning topic was: ‘Alcohol and Young People – The Parental Role’. In picture are: Emmet Major, WRDATF/GRETB with teachers Mike Nealon and Margaret Larkin and pupils Katelyn Hester, Shauna Flynn, Rachel Keane, Emma D’arcy and Heaven Evelyn with Michéal Durcan, co-ordinator, Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Pupils from St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen, who competed in the County Roscommon Schools’ Public Speaking finals in Roscommon CBS. The title of their topic was: ‘Alcohol, Young People and Mental Health’. Included in picture are: Monty Henagan, Lucy Cassidy, Jennifer Hogan, Leigha Duffy and Niamh Brennan. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Pupils from CBS Roscommon who competed in the County Roscommon Schools’ Public Speaking finals in Roscommon CBS. The title of their topic was: ‘Alcohol and Peer Pressure’. In picture are: Tyrese Etete, Kevin Biju, Finn Killian, Jason O’Connor and teacher Kim Matthews. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Pictured at the official opening of Ash Park, Kilteevan were Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Minister Denis Naughten, Deputy Eugene Murphy, Cllr. Michael Creaton, Fr. Seán Beirne, Michael Spellman, Minister Michael Ring, Senator Maura Hopkins, Finola Moylette, Principal Officer, Department of Rural and Community Development, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Cllr. Domnick Connolly and Majella Hunt, Roscommon County Council. Picture: Andrew Fox

Fr. Seán Beirne and Minister Michael Ring pictured at the official opening of Ash Park, Kilteevan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Minister Ring opens Ash Park in Kilteevan The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, officially opened Ash Park, a community park and playground, in Kilteevan last Friday evening. The Minister’s Department provided funding of €50,000 through the CLÁR programme for the project. In total, Roscommon has received €780,000 in funding through CLÁR over the past two years. Minister Ring said: “I am delighted to be here in Kilteevan today to open this fantastic community park and playground. The facility is sure to be a valuable resource that serves both the local community and many of the thousands of visitors that come to this area each year. “I am delighted to have been able to provide financial support of €50,000 under the 2017 CLÁR programme for this wonderful community facility.

CLÁR is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development. “I want to congratulate all those who have been involved in developing this Community Park. It is an excellent example of what can be done when stakeholders work together; it also shows the strong community spirit and pride which is alive and well here in Kilteevan. “This is an exciting time for rural Ireland, with the announcement this week of the Government’s new €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which will be administered by my Department. The various schemes which are already run through my Department, such as CLÁR, the Town & Village Renewal Scheme, and the Outdoor Rural Recreation Scheme, are helping to create a bright future for all of rural Ireland and its Pictured at the official opening of Ash Park, Kilteevan were Michaela, Dympna and Emma Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox communities”.

Pictured at the official opening of Ash Park, Kilteevan were Billy and Seamus O’Neill. Picture: Andrew Fox

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STRIKE planned in Council ﬂexi-leave row  DAN DOONER

Fórsa trade union members in Roscommon County Council are set to mount a one-day strike on Thursday, 21st of June over what they perceive to be council management’s “refusal to halt its effective ban on flexi-leave” in the County Council. The proposed action will impact on all council services. This is the latest development in a long-running dispute over flexi-leave, which allows workers to build up extra leave days

by working up hours over a period of time. The union has also threatened one-day strikes each Tuesday and Thursday after June 21st and it has said that action will escalate “if management moves to victimise or discipline staff for taking part in industrial action”. Fórsa claims it’s now 12 months since any Roscommon council worker was approved for flexi-leave and that some form of flexible working arrangement is in place in every other local authority in Ireland.

Union official Padraig Mulligan said there had been two binding Labour Court recommendations on the issue. “We have attended seven Workplace Relations Commission hearings. We really have explored every avenue to avoid industrial action,” he said. Over the past year, the matter has been brought before the Workplace Relations Commission at the Labour Court and recommendations have been issued. Mr. Mulligan accused

council management of attacking working parents. “No other local authority in Ireland has attacked working parents – and particularly working mothers – in this way. It is unprecedented within the public service, and it hits lowerpaid women hardest as many of them depend on the flexi scheme to balance work and caring responsibilities,” he said. Roscommon County Council officials were contacted for comment but none was forthcoming at the time of going to press.

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Sure how could you not have the Connacht Final in the Hyde? Good news then; great news in fact. Not only will Kevin and the team be at the Hyde on June 17th, the other Kevin and his team will be there too. Of course we always expected that the Hyde would get this game; mind you, the Connacht Council has fairly laid down the law, so to speak (see details on page 48). The Council has basically said: ‘You can have your party this time, but there will be no more parties until you attend to all those housekeeping issues that we’ve been going on about!” As we go to press, the alarming word from County Board Chairperson Seamus Sweeney is that the housekeeping issues could carry a €3m price tag. If the Roscommon business community could be assumed to have, metaphorically speaking, poured itself a symbolic ‘stiff drink’ to celebrate getting this year’s final, then that will have been coughed up pretty abruptly on hearing that €3m figure. I will leave the politics/finances of this issue for now – this week, we’ll leave the future to the future and just welcome the fact that there was a successful outcome to the frenetic behind-the-scenes manoeuvring of recent weeks. We won’t be alone on June 17th, there will be no embarrassing build-up, the uncertainty is over…it’s Roscommon v a mean and mighty Galway, it’s game on! It’s going to be a great occasion for the

county town, for the people of Roscommon, for the GAA. The Hyde on Connacht Final day, indeed the town on Connacht Final day, is truly special. On these days, anticipation and nervous excitement intertwine to create a very special atmosphere. For Roscommon fans, the Hyde will always be the perfect Connacht Final venue. It’s our home, our would-be fortress, our familiar theatre of dreams.

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to it as ‘the decade of despair’; a barren, chastening era for Roscommon footballers. In 1989, we almost escaped that unwelcome epitaph for that unforgiving decade. Losing in the dying seconds of that year’s Connacht Final replay at the Hyde, Roscommon flirted with glory when Tony McManus calmly converted a penalty; the stadium erupted, Mayo heads collapsed into Mayo hands. The premature celebrations of

Ten days and counting – down. A new script to be written. Two Kevins, two teams, one prize

I first lived my Hyde dreams through the heroes of the late 1970s. I was drawn to the Hyde in those days by childhood wonder and the rock ‘n’ roll swagger of the Roscommon team of that era. Eight or nine of us were bundled into a small car in Rooskey on one Connacht Final morning, and off the driver sped, devouring road with zeal. We waved our crepe hats and visualised what wonders we might witness in an hour or two. As kids, we became used to witnessing Roscommon victories – there was that Connacht four-ina-row from 1977 to ’80 (which I may have mentioned before). It turns out we were being spoilt. When I was sports reporting in the 1980s in the now sadly defunct Champion, I routinely referred

delirious Roscommon fans were part-shared on the pitch; fatally, some Roscommon players lost concentration. Mayo launched a desperate attack, time threatened to stand still and then a Michael Fitzmaurice free levelled for Mayo. Extra-time, hearts in mouths, anguish that we hadn’t sealed the deal. Next, seesaw exchanges before Jimmy Bourke scrambled home one of the ugliest goals of all time, the ball almost apologetically crossing the line. Mayo won. A sickener! In 1990, our Connacht title winning famine finally ended, Martin McDermott the calm manager of what will always be a fondly-remembered team. They retained the title too, in ’91. Gerry Lohan’s last-minute goal in 2001 won the

title for Roscommon (against Mayo), a sensational late drama which now has a special place in folklore. In 2010, we were just back in Rosslare after a holiday in France when we tuned into the tense closing minutes of the Roscommon/ Sligo final. Fergal O’Donnell’s Roscommon were outsiders that day. It was agony listening to those final minutes as we disembarked, agony followed by joy. Missing that one in the flesh was tough, but of course we’d had a great holiday! Hyde Park on Connacht Final day is about the football, it’s all about the football, but there’s other stuff too. There’s the sheer adrenalin rush you feel all morning, meeting familiar faces as you pick up a Sunday paper, everyone tuned into the same wavelength today. There’s the flags and the banners, the sheds painted in your county’s colours, the bunting at schools. All week, there’s the largely pointless but priceless pub debates on what might unfold. There’s the media interest. On match morning, there’s the growing buzz in town, the ‘early comers’ at the Hyde, the cones in place, the building momentum, the day’s mystery soon to be revealed. Then, the cars and buses, and the faithful are arriving. Ten days and counting – down. A new script to be written. Two Kevins, two teams, one prize. Sure how could you not have the Connacht Final in the Hyde?

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Two-day Roscommon Race meeting next week Racing is booming in the west of Ireland and if the first day’s attendance at Roscommon’s opening fixture of the season on the 8th of May is anything to go by, the popular venue should enjoy a fine year. Racecourse Manager Michael Finneran spends endless hours producing a wonderful racing surface and we have seen some top performers cut their teeth at Roscommon. The fact that Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott, Dermot Weld, Ger Lyons, Aidan and Joseph O’Brien all bring good horses to Roscommon, is a testament to the hard work which goes on behind the scenes and the racing committee continues to upgrade facilities to ensure that the racegoers’ experience is a positive one. Sandra Hughes plays a major role in Roscommon, ensuring that owners and sponsors are well catered for.

The feature event of the two-day fixture on the 12th of June is the tote.com Connacht National. This race is over three miles and it looks an ideal trial for the Galway Plate and will attract a classy field. The Dermot Hughes Cat Sales Rated Novice Hurdle is the main supporting race on the day. The best turned out prizes on Tuesday, 12th of June, 2018 are sponsored by YK Signs, Athleague, Co. Roscommon, which is always a welcome addition to any card, as it goes to the hard-working grooms and stable staff who spend long hours attending to their horses. QCR Waste Management sponsor the handicap hurdle on the same day. Foran Equine sponsor the €20,000 two-year-old maiden on the 11th of June. There is also the €25,000 fillies handicap hurdle sponsored by the Irish Stallion Farms and

Race-goers keep a close eye on the action at the Roscommon Races on May 8th last. Photograph: Andrew Fox

the EBF. Connaughton Auctioneers and Hydro Water Treatment Ltd. also sponsor on Monday. Roscommon Racecourse’s best turned out prizes on Monday, 11th June are sponsored by Glamorous Dogs (Keshia

Casey), Fuerty, Co. Roscommon. “After a very wet spring, we have been blessed to get some wonderful warm weather over the last few weeks and the track is in super condition. We have worked hard here over the

last few years to improve our facilities and we intend to do a bit more in due course,” stated Racecourse Manager Michael Finneran. “We have a special offer for our next flat fixture (11th of June) and you can bring a friend in with you for just €5 and we think that represents great value. Our flat meetings are always well supported by some of the best trainers in the world,” he added. As always there will be music in the main bar after the second last race on both evenings, provided by Billy Garvin. Admission for adults is €15 with OAP/students €10. Patrons can avail of the Ros Special for €35, which includes admission, race card, twocourse meal and a €10 betting voucher. All enquiries to 087-2203288. Email: roscommonracecourse@ eircom.net.

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Roscommon Races TOP CLASS FLAT AND NATIONAL HUNT RACING Monday, 11th June, 2018: First Race: 6.00pm Feature Race: The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap with €25,000 in Prize Money. Special Offer: “Bring a Friend for a Fiver” Anyone paying in on Monday, can bring a friend for a fiver. Tuesday 12th June, 2018: First Race: 6.00pm Feature Race: The thetote.com Connacht National Handicap with €30,000 in prize money. Admission: Adults: €15.00 OAP/Student: €10.00 Why not avail of our Ros Special, which includes admission, race card, 2 course meal and a €10 betting voucher for €35.00. Discount on Group Bookings

ALL ENQUIRIES: (087) 2203288 E-Mail: roscommonracecourse@eircom.net See www.roscommonracecourse.ie for updates.

Fancy trying Capoeira? Fancy trying Capoeira? It’s a fun afro-brazilian martial art combining elements of dance, acrobatics and music. Hosted by Roscommon Women’s Network as part of the Roscommon Intercultural project with qualified instructors from Grupo Candeias Gym (Saturdays 4-4.45 pm for children 7-14 years and 5 pm-6 pm for adults. Contact 0949621690 or Maria on 087-4073321. Places are limited, booking is advised. Location is Ros Bowl, Roscommon. Venha Consco Aprender Capoeira No Ros Bowl. A partir De 16/06 por 4 Semanas. Vagas Linitadas. Contatar Catia on 085-8892575.

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NewsPeople Mass for Healing in Curraghboy A special Mass for Healing will take place in Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Thursday, June 14th, commencing at 8 pm. The Celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. Confessions will take place from 7 pm prior to the commencement of Holy Mass and individual blessings will take place after Mass. All are most welcome. Contact 086-4054489 for more information.

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chain, co-director of the project on the recent excavations of a ring fort at Ranelagh, near Roscommon town on the Coolteigue N61 road scheme funded by the NRA. The lecture is entitled ‘Preliminary observations on the early medieval multi-phase settlement and burial ground at Ranelagh, Co. Roscommon’. Excavation findings and initial observations on the burial and artifact assemblage will be discussed by Muireann. All are welcome. Admission for non-members is €5.

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Praying of the Rosary at Sacred Heart Church You are invited to the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon town on Saturday, June 16th at 4 pm for Praying of a public Rosary for Ireland. The praying of the public Rosary is coordinated nationally by Ireland Needs Fatima. For more information, please call Mary on 085-8503191.

Lisnamult Draw winners

Roscommon supporters pictured at Dr. Hyde Park last Saturday at the U-20s overcame the challenge of Sligo in the Connacht U-20 semi-final. Pic: Mick McCormack

The following are the latest winners of the monthly Lisnamult Draw: €100 Dympna Conlon, €100 Colette Hanlon, €50 Bridie Hynes, €25 Noel McManus, €25 Josephine Kilmartin, €25 Tina Dillon.

No rugby experience necessary, all camps are run by accredited IRFU coaches. Children will get a chance to make new friends, learn new skills and have lots of fun. Connacht camp packs are included in registration fee. Be sure to sign up at community. connachtrugby.ie or call 091-561568.

Connacht Rugby Camp in Dunmore! This year’s Dunmore Connacht Rugby Camp is running from the 23rd to the 27th of July at Dunmore rugby pitch. The camps, which are usually a sell-out success, run from 9.15 am-1.30 pm and cater for all children aged 6-12.

RSPCA church gate collections Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is holding its annual church gate collection in Mantua this Saturday and Sunday (9th and 10th).

Your support is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes to animal welfare in County Roscommon.

Historical & Archaeological Society meeting A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday, June 12th in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. The meeting will be followed at 8.30 pm by an illustrated lectured by Muireann Ni Cealla-

A ‘Bumblebee Monitoring Workshop’ organised by Biodiversity Ireland and Tidy Towns will take place next Saturday (9th) in Castlecoote Community Centre starting at 11 am. A walk will take place on the Castlecoote Loop of the Suck Valley way in the Coillte forest. All are welcome to attend as well as other Tidy Towns groups who are interested in bees. There will be some focus on butterflies also. Please contact any member of Castlecoote Tidy Towns if you are interested in attending.

St. Dominic’s GAA 50/50 winner St. Dominic’s GAA Club congratulates Midgey Kilcline (Seller: Bernie Kilcline) who won €1,008 in the club’s weekly draw last Saturday. Next week’s draw takes place in Ned’s Bar, please contact 087-3552383 for details or check out www.naomhdominic.ie. Envelopes are available in shops/post office and bars in the locality, as well as from John Corcoran’s Menswear and Roscommon Leisure Zone in Roscommon. €2 per envelope and €5 for three envelopes.

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NewsPeople Naughten conﬁrms childcare investment Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone announced a total national allocation of €6.87 million in Capital funding for providers of Early Years and School Age Childcare this summer. Confirming an allocation of €145,797 for County Roscommon, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Denis Naughten said there was a need for continued investment in the childcare through Budget 2019. “There was an unprecedented amount of applications this year for the scheme from providers across the country and here in Roscommon which clearly shows there is a real need in our communities for increased investment in the childcare sector. “While those providers who were not successful in this round of applications will be disappointed, the allocation of funding to 13 is welcome. More childcare places, better outdoor play areas and important repair works can be delivered at these premises for the benefit of the communities and families that they serve. “Myself and Minister Zappone will continue to press at the Cabinet table for increased investment in childcare through the Budget 2019 process so providers can provide the highest quality of childcare for families in Roscommon,” he said.

Feighan and Hopkins welcome funding Senators Frank Feighan and Maura Hopkins have welcomed capital funding for childcare providers in Roscommon. Senator Feighan said the funding would help to develop facilities in the area. “I am delighted that that this funding has been allocated which will allow vital childcare places to be created in Roscommon. This funding will contribute towards natural outdoor play areas and the essential maintenance and repair of services nationwide. “This capital funding has been awarded following the completion of a very competitive application and appraisal process. Pobal will now begin the process of notifying all applicants of these decisions”. Senator Hopkins, meanwhile, described the announcement as “very positive” and said that the funding would “ensure that our children receive the best possible early years education”.

€140,797 allocated to early years services in County Roscommon

Irene Cafferky, Manager of Roscommon CCC

Irene Cafferky, Manager of Roscommon CCC says she is “delighted” with the announcement on Friday June 1st by the Minister for Childcare and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone that more than €6.87 million in capital funding has been allocated through the DCYA which will create over 2,000 new childcare places across the country.

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Ten childcare providers in Roscommon received a total of €140,797, 2% of the overall funding. 86% of the funding allocated to services in our county went to community childcare providers and 14% went to private childcare providers. Irene said: “This investment by the state and commitment to early

years will greatly assist childcare providers in County Roscommon to expand on their service and provide additional childcare places. “It will also allow existing services to improve their buildings and develop outdoor play areas”. The Board, Manager and staff of Roscommon CCC would like to congratulate the following childcare

services on their successful applications (see table). Manager Irene Cafferky acknowledges that over the summer services will need to work on the drawdown of their allocation to ensure the deadline requirements are met and assure providers that our staff team will support them to meet deadlines if required.

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2018 Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants launched by Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG (Roscommon CCC) in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) are seeking applications for the Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative Grant 2018. Parent and toddler groups can be a great way of meeting other people with children the same age as yours in your area. While these were traditionally aimed at mothers, they are now aimed at both parents as well as minders, grandparents and other guardians. Some are held in local community centres, childcare services or church halls. Roscommon County Childcare Committee advises if you are interested in setting up a new or existing Parent and Toddler Group and would like to make an application for 2018 funding, the Parent & Toddler group guidelines and an application pack can be downloaded from the Roscommon CCC website www.roscommonchildcare.

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Pictured in Molloy’s Bakery for a coffee morning in aid of local man Paul Nolan’s Bogota housing project trip were Mark Molloy and Paul Gleeson. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Molloy’s Bakery for a coffee morning in aid of local man Paul Nolan’s Bogota housing project trip were Lillian McDonald, Anna Flanagan and Gerry Jago. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured in Molloy’s Bakery for a coffee morning in aid of local man Paul Nolan’s Bogota housing project trip were Isabelle and Deirdre Sebastian. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Youth with disabilities to beneﬁt from €634k funding Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that significant funding to support young people with disabilities in Roscommon has been allocated by the Government. Under the Government’s Ability Programme, €633,919 has been allocated to Roscommon Leader Partnership for services preparing young people with disabilities for the job market. Mentoring, further education and training are part of the services offered designed to help bring young people with disabilities aged between 15 to 29 years old, who are not work-ready, closer to the labour market. The programme also helps employers to ensure they are equipped appropriately to recruit and retain people with disabilities within their workforce. In Roscommon, the Ability Programme is delivered by Roscommon Leader Partnership with Brothers of Charity Ros-

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with disabilities in Roscommon as they enter the job market. The mentoring, training and advice

offered is an important element in preparing for employment,” said Minister Naughten.

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Just because you can afford to repay a mortgage doesn’t necessarily mean you can afford to own and run a home. Now, stay with us here while we explain. Each year AA Ireland Home Insurance very helpfully analyse expenses regarding the ownership and the maintenance of running a home. Their latest figures, released at the end of last year, found that it ‘costs about €16,000 per year to run a house’. We tend to forget those little extras that come with having a roof over our heads; for example, as well as paying your mortgage, you’re gonna need a slush fund for maintaining and repairing your home. For example, the likes of a broken boiler, a washing machine that refuses to spin, a burglar alarm that needs servicing; add to that the ESB bills, the cost of heating oil/fuel, building and content insurance, ‘phone and broadband services, satellite TV costs, refuge collections, garden/outdoor costs like repairing a patio, painting fences and gates and of course the property tax, etc., can all add up. Buying your first home is possibly the biggest and most expensive decision you’re ever likely to make, however, while chatting to some first-time buyers, (my youngest daughter included), I’ve realised many people appear to be both overwhelmed and poorly prepared for this step, and sadly that can mean making some easily avoidable mistakes. With that in mind, we’ve put together a few pointers that we hope will prove helpful. Preparation is key There’s a lot of competition out there; use it to your advantage and approach an independent financial broker for advice. I’ve advised my daughter to shop around before she accepts a mortgage. She’s in a strong negotiating position, she’s got an excellent credit profile, she’s holding all of the cards at the moment, (and so are you); so it’d be unwise to accept the first offer

you get. Remember, your bank may not be offering you the most suitable financial package specific to your needs, so take it handy and don’t be rushed into any deal you may regret at a later date. Location, location, location What are your main criteria when it comes to neighbourhood/community? Are you planning a family? If so, what are the schools like? Is there local public transport nearby, what about shops and other essential services? And, most importantly, how safe is it, as in what’s the crime rate like? Temptation Don’t get lured in by the more expensive ‘ready to hang your coat’ house that looks prettier than the home that needs a slap of paint; but that you can comfortably afford. It’s easy to add on that bit extra to your long-term loan but keep in mind the

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First impressions are so important, so make the most of your outdoor space  MIRIAM KERINS

Having an outdoor space is a wonderful addition to any home; and such a space should be utilised as often as possible. And, if you’ve got kids or pets who like to run and play in a safe environment,

or if you like to plant some fruit, veg or colourful flowers, trees and shrubs to admire after a hard day’s graft while sinking into a sun lounger, glass of vino in hand as you watch the world go by, and listen to the evening bird song, then there’s no better place to

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The gates closed on Bord Bia’s 12th annual Bloom festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin last Monday, but not before organisers announced the details of this year’s award winners which included a Nursery Gold Medal for John Doorly from Irish Water Plants, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The Nursery and Floral Pavilion at Bloom hosted more than 30 leading Irish nurseries which were judged in advance of opening day. Following two days of adjudication, a total of 113 awards were presented to show garden and postcard garden designers, plant nurseries, and floral artists from across the island of Ireland. The judging panels for Bloom 2018 comprised of 14 Irish and international horticultural experts, who announced a raft of 113 awards for show garden designers, nurseries, floral artists and amateur garden designers including 35 Gold, 22 Silver Gilt, 19 Silver, 24 Bronze and 13 certificates of commendation.

sense of aesthetic flair and shape that showcases your garden off to its full potential to prospective buyers. Now a word of caution… if you’re one of those weekend DIY warriors, step away from the paving slabs now and hire a professional for this particular job; otherwise you may have issues with drainage. If you’re the mother-earth type and have a large garden, then why not make it work for you by going organic and growing your own. However, make sure to grow fruit and veg that are best suited to our Irish weather. For example, I’ve been told perennials such as asparagus and rhubarb do well; even in cold Roscommon winters, but do seek the advice of your local garden centre staff who’ll be delighted to enlighten you further.

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The ups and downs of politics! Senator Maura Hopkins and Minister Michael Ring pictured at the official opening of Ash Park, Kilteevan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Rosalie and reassurance: Someone order a pinch of salt!  PAUL HEALY

Minister Denis Naughten says the HSE has provided reassurances over the future of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea. Deputy Eugene Murphy is giving him and the HSE the benefit of the doubt. Senator Maura Hopkins says she’s far from convinced, and I’m inclined to share her scepticism. I’ve read enough HSE (and political) statements over the years to advise that the correspondence sent by the HSE to Minister Jim Daly should only be consumed if there’s a significant dose of salt on stand-by. It’s classic ‘commit to nothing’ stuff and in my opinion it by no means offers reassurance to Rosalie residents and their families. The HSE’s Tony Canavan begins by informing Minister Daly that a Clinical Assessment process which is currently underway is expected to be completed shortly. He adds that engagement between the HSE and local stakeholders should be

maximised in the meantime. The above statement offers no reassurance to anyone. Mr. Canavan goes on to say that no decision will be taken in relation to the Rosalie Unit until ongoing assessments have been completed and reviewed. That part of the statement should also be read with the pinch of salt nearby. Mr. Canavan does say that it is intended that the

Rosalie facility will continue to form part of the service delivery of healthcare in the Roscommon area – but he does not rule out change, adding: “if any change should arise from its current use, it will be done in consultation with public representatives and relevant stakeholders for the area”. I’ve read a lot of HSE (and political) statements over the years – I fear that

this correspondence from Mr. Canavan provides no grounds for optimism about the future of the Rosalie Unit. Hopefully my assessment about the HSE’s assessment is wrong! Having made this rather negative assessment, I will add that political will could yet save the facility. In this matter we have the usual ‘which comes first, HSE or Government?’

codology, with the public led on a merry dance. Sure, the HSE runs the health service, but surely the minister of the day and his or her Department has the real power? There is an onus on Minister Naughten and Senators Hopkins and Frank Feighan, and opposition politicians of course, to continue to fight the good fight for the future of this facility.

Cllr. Domnick Connolly was in hand to help launch Roscommon Harriers’ 10 Mile Road Race (which takes place on the 7th of July). Left to right: Frank Murphy, Cllr. Domnick Connolly, Eurona Brisknet, Tonya Hand and Sinéad Gannon. More in forthcoming issues. Picture: Andrew Fox

An uneasy peace breaks out in Curraghboy…

for years – but now They’ve been quarrelling ct of an outbreak of there’s the welcome prospe peace. un – Kilduff and KeNot Trump and Kim Jong ogh. nna Fáil (Kilduff is Long-time colleagues in Fia ), the duo fell out llor nci cou now an Independent rs. yea in full public glare in recent HQ, and while FF to y wa the all The saga went dy and John Pad t tha ms see some hurt remains, it hatchet. the g yin may be in the process of burFallon’s big day on ce ren Lau They picked t cooling of tensions. which to reveal a significan chairperson of the Cllr. Fallon became the new t on Friday, the AGM Athlone Municipal Distric Cllr. Fallon’s name oy. taking place in Curraghb bial hat after he had was drawn from the proverall the late Sean Dotied with Cllr. Keogh. I rec ch of the Seanad via herty becoming Cathaoirlea a similar ‘hat-trick’. there was a sub-plot. It was Laurence’s day, but cted as Leas-CathaoCllr. Paddy Kilduff was ele inated by Cllr. Keogh, irleach, having been nom . That caught the atlate of his fellow adversary tention of the media. improved, Cllr. KeWhen asked if relations had e, apparently – that fac t igh ogh said – with a stra a good personal relahe and Cllr. Kilduff have fessional relationship. pro ng stro a tionship and , but we’re certainly That was news to the mediaand it would appear taking Cllr. Keogh’s word,improved. that relations have indeed husiastic, but still conCllr. Kilduff was less ent “a good degree of n firmed that there has bee he remains “hurt” by reconciliation”. However, the past. some of what transpired in – PH

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Aileen McConn, Aoife Sutton, Orla Mahon and Caitlin McConn pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre recently for the launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Gerry Browne, Monsignor Charles Travers and Sarah Browne pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre recently for the launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Leyden: ‘Tour app puts Roscommon on the map’ A new interactive heritage tour app, which was commissioned by Roscommon Town Team and produced by Mimar Media, was launched recently at the Roscommon Arts Centre. The app provides the user with a self-guided Interactive Heritage Tour of Roscommon town. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden described the app as a “highly valuable tool for tourism promotion” and said it put Roscommon on the Interactive Map along with other walking tour experiences in places like Amsterdam, Siena, Bath and San Francisco. “This self-guided Interactive Heritage Tour brings us on a journey Anne Marie Beirne, Business Development Manager, Bank of Ireland, Larry Brennan and Sheila Lenehan, Community Enterprise Leader, Bank of Ireland Sligo, Leitrim & Roscommon pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre recently for the launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Michael and Martina Hourigan of Mimar Media pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre recently for the launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

(Above) Gerry Shannon, John Kerrigan, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, John Donoghue and Mary Gleeson pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre recently for the launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre for the recent launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour were Town Team committee members Helen McGinty, Secretary, Marian Keigher, Vice-Chairperson and Theresa Murray, Vice-Secretary. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

(Right) Sandra Kenny and Larry Brennan pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre recently for the launch of the Roscommon Town Interactive Heritage Tour. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

through time in Roscommon heritage town. Through striking footage it brings 10 places of heritage interest to life, featuring interviews with locals and historians that passionately recount the various heritage aspects and stories of our County Town. “Well designed signage at the ten locations direct locals and visitors alike to access the interactive tour using a mobile device through a QR code app as they enjoy this 5 km walk which will take the average heritage explorer 2 hours to complete. “I would like to thank all of the contributors who are the stars of the show for their time and for sharing their knowledge and interest in our

rich heritage. The presenters were informed, articulate and engaging throughout. “The production team can take a bow for developing accessible and engaging material that leaves the visitor ready to explore Roscommon Town’s incredible heritage and to learn more – it portrays a sense of place and gets to the very heart of our town”. Cllr. Leyden went on to praise those involved in producing the app including Mimar Media, Roscommon Town Team, Roscommon Tidy Towns, Roscommon County Council FD Design, Roscommon Heritage groups and all those who acted as presenters.

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EPA’s climate ﬁgures a call to action – IFA IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has again restated IFA’s call on the Government to introduce a robust climate activation programme to curb greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland, particularly the increases from the transport sector. “The EPA’s figures published recently represent a real call to action. While emissions from agriculture are expected to increase by 3-4% between now and 2020, transport will go up by 17-18%. “Action is now required, which parks the confrontation that often clouds the climate discussion. Government must come forward with a climate activation programme, focused on the following areas:

1: A biomass development programme would eliminate peat and coal burning, which is responsible for 64% of greenhouse gasses from the electricity sector. 2: The re-opening of the Green Low Carbon AgriEnvironment Scheme. 3: A zero-carbon electricity tariff for community based renewable projects. This would displace gas consumption, which accounts for 35% of emissions from the electricity sector. This is part of IFA’s recent call for a €100m prosumer strategy, which ring-fences 20% of the PSO levy paid by homeowners to encourage homeowners and farm families to replace their fossil fuels with renewables sources, such as

roof-top solar and micro energy. 4: The scaling up of onfarm emission reduction programmes identified in the National Mitigation Plan, such as Smart Farming, Origin Green and the Carbon Navigator. 5: A full review by the

Department of Agriculture’s Forest Services division of the new forestry programme and a commitment to remove barriers, as planting is down 14% year on year”. Concluding, Thomas Cooney said: “Farmers have a proven track record

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42.5kgs €110, 40.7kgs €97.5.

Char X 475kgs €1180, BBX 370kgs €1100, 2 Char X 347kgs €1030, Char X 310kgs €1010, Char X 305kgs €960, 2 Lim X 322kgs €890, Lim X 280kgs €845, SAX 340kgs €640, Char X 285kgs €620, Char 275kgs €845, Lim X 290kgs €805, Lim 310kgs €870, 2 AUX 345kgs €970, Char X 235kgs €600.

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Char X 360kgs €1170, Char 455kgs €1165, Char X 405kgs €1110, Lim X 350kgs €975, SH 350kgs €870, Lim X 335kgs €860, Lim X 255kgs €645, Lim X 290kgs €750, Lim X 325kgs €870, 2 Char X 337kgs €900, Char X 330kgs €1065, Char 400kgs €1080,Char X 270kgs €835.

Char X 585kgs €1225, Char X 565kgs €1205, Char X 540kgs €1145, Char 465kgs €1080, 2 Char X 405kgs €1055, AAX 490kgs €1030, Simm X 335kgs €875, AAX 310kgs €780, Char X 320kgs €740.

Spring lambs 54kgs €120, 49.3kgs €120, 51.5kgs €120, 50kgs €118, 44.8kgs €118, 46.9kgs €118, 47.4 €117, 44.4kgs €116, 44.7kgs €116, 46.3kgs €115,

Char X 880kgs €1855, Char X 815kgs €1815, Lim X 805kgs €1670, Char X 785kgs €1505, Char 750kgs €1500, Lim 665kgs €1375, Char 710kgs €1260, Simm X 655kgs €1170, BBX 660kgs €1150, Lim 625kgs €1110, BBX 510kgs €935, HEX 575kgs €860.

Bullocks Lim 615kgs €1580, 2 Lim X 552kgs €1415, 2 Lim X 552kgs €1400, Char 455kgs €950, AAX 415kgs €950, Char X 360kgs €870, AAX 425kgs €850, AAX 430kgs €820, Simm X 340kgs €700.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 800 cattle presented for sale on Thursday last and trade remained very strong this week with the recent spell of good weather helping in no small measure. Bullocks, Heifers and Weanlings reported very strong demand this week while the dry cow trade remains very strong and the Breeding stock and calves reported excellent clearances with Cows with calves at foot making up to €2220. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1090 to €2220 for a Ch cow and her Ch bull calf at foot. Springers made from €930 to €1350 per head. Calves still remain strong dairy cross calves made from €30 to €125 AA and Hereford cross €150 to €335 with continentals making from €385 to €460. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (7th) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. Sale also includes a sale of Pedigree Simmental’s consisting of springers, cows with calf at foot, stock bulls and maiden heifers. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a smaller entry of stock on offer at last Tuesday’s weanling and suckler sale. There was a strong trade for weanling bulls with average prices of €2.69 per kilo up to €3.27 per kilo. There was a lively trade for weanling heifers with averages of €2.68 per kilo up to €3.26 per kilo. Cows with calves at foot made from €1350 up to €1640. “There will be no sales on Tuesday evenings until further notice; weanlings and suckler cows will be sold on Fridays at 11 am in conjunction with usual sales for bullocks, heifers and dry cows. “We had a similar entry of sheep at last week’s sale. There was a drop in prices for spring lambs with a top price of €120. The trade for cast ewes was slightly less with prices ranging from €60 to €128. There was a bigger entry of ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week; there was a brisk trade for them with all lots sold. “Cast ewes made from €60 to €128 per lot. Ewes with two lambs at foot made up to €232. Ewes with one lamb at foot made up to €190. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs, cast ewes and ewes with lambs at foot. “There were smaller numbers on offer at last Friday’s cattle sale (1st). There was a lively trade for bullocks with prices ranging from €2.35 per kilo up to €2.57 per kilo. There was an easier trade for heifers with plainer lots more difficult to clear. Prices for heifers ranged from €2.16 per kilo up to €2.61 per kilo. Prices for dry cows ranged from €1.86 per kilo up to €2.21 per kilo. The mart will host its usual sale of bullocks, heifers, dry cows, suckler cows and weanlings this Friday (8th)”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks

Dry cows

Chx 490kgs €1410, Ch 390kgs €1360, AA 465kgs €1280, Ch 545kgs €1475, Lm 510kgs €1370, AAX 550kgs €1440, Ch 620kgs €1580, AA 620kgs €1460.

Lm 770kgs €1865, Lm 735kgs €1860, Ch 815kgs €1820, Lm 730kgs €1590, Lm 780kgs €1695.

Heifers Ch 400kgs €1135, Lm 380kgs €1035, Lm 390kgs €1035, Ch 480kgs €1350, AA 480kgs €1240, Lm 560kgs €1455, Ch 560kgs €1420, Sim 575kgs €1495, Lm 500kgs €1370.

Weanling bulls Ch 280kgs €990, Lm 280kgs €960, Ch 260kgs €840, BBX 465kgs €1200, Ch 370kgs €1155, Ch 345kgs €1090, Ch 335kgs €1075.

Weanling heifers Lm 280kgs €885, Ch 285kgs €870, Lm 280kgs €815, Lm 370kgs €1030, Ch 375kgs €1030, Lm 310kgs €940, Ch 300kgs €925.

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Heather Cunningham, St. John’s NS, Lecarrow, winner of 3rd prize in the annual Road Safety Poster Competition, pictured here with Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon Co. Council; Garda John O’Connor, Community Policing; Cllr. Paddy Kilduff; Inspector Tom Colsch, Michelle Cox, Road Safety Officer, Roscommon Co. Council; Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Cllr. Laurence Fallon and Pat Murtagh, Acting Director of Services, Roscommon Co. Council and school principal Evelyn Kilcline. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Road Safety Poster Competition prize-giving Picture shows Shauna McDermott, Lisaniskey NS who won 2nd prize in the annual Road Safety Poster Competition, pictured here with Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon Co. Council; Garda John O’Connor, Community Policing; Cllr. Paddy Kilduff ; Inspector Tom Colsch; Michelle Cox, Road Safety Officer, Roscommon Co. Council; Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council; Cllr. Laurence Fallon and Pat Murtagh, Acting Director of Services, Roscommon Co. Council and Sharon McDermott. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Sean and Sara McGahon, Anita Bruneteau, Kate Flynn and Anne Baxter Ward pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Wyvern Lingo set for Boyle Arts Festival Music group Wyvern Lingo have been confirmed for the Boyle Arts Festival on Sunday, July 22nd at 10 pm in The Storehouse. Wyvern Lingo is Caoimhe Barry (vocals and drums), Karen Cowley (vocals, synth and bass) and Saoirse Duane (vocals and guitar). Three girls with young hearts but witchy old souls who perform sensual, beat-driven R&B flavoured pop and have their own private language – the wyvern lingo! Originally bonding over albums by Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and Simon & Garfunkel, then starting their own thread of music, which stitches together a rough but resilient tapestry of influences,

taking in folk, hip-hop, rock and R’N’B, all united by the spectral chill triggered by their unique vocal harmonies. Of their debut album ‘Wyvern Lingo’, released in February, they said: “We were trying to find a title that would capture a glimpse into our world. W3hat better way than to self-title the album! This is us. “These songs are a collection of experiences, both separate and shared. Experiences that shape how we view the world, and how we’ve come to terms with the way our lives have unfolded”. Tickets are now available on www.eventbrite. ie. For more information, please visit our website www.boylearts.com.

Music group Wyvern Lingo have been confirmed for the Boyle Arts Festival on Sunday, July 22nd at 10 pm in The Storehouse

Legend of Luke Kelly at Roscommon Arts Centre Join Dublin singer/songwriter Chris Kavanagh in celebrating the memory and music of a true Irish musical legend in Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday, June 21st at 8 pm. A popular performer at the arts centre over the last few years, Chris makes a welcome return to the stage as he sings the songs of legendary performer Luke Kelly. Chris was raised on Irish music and

has been singing Irish folk songs since he was three years old and his performances capture the depth and passion of the great man he was so heavily influenced by. Over the past sixteen years he has amazed audiences at home and abroad and sold out many prominent Irish venues such as Vicar Street and The Cork Opera House with the regular attendance of Luke Kelly’s family.

Chris released his own album of original material ‘Voice of The People’ in 2011 and shortly afterwards performed with The Dubliners for two weeks on their German tour. Chris will be joined on stage on the night by musicians Hilary Kavanagh, Joe Finn and Michael Howard. Tickets available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824/ www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

Award-winning visual artist at arts centre The recipient of the 2018 Roscommon Visual Artists Forum Award, Siobhan O’Connor, will launch her exhibition ‘Structural Process and Possibility’ on Saturday, June 9th at Roscommon Arts Centre. Castlerea-born artist Siobhan’s work explores architectonic construction and buildings or structures that are constantly been built, changed or shifted creating our landscape today. The exhibition will feature scultpural structures created using modern building materials such as concrete, metal and wood. Through these sculptural works, the material properties of these often unyielding materials will be pushed, reconfigured, resignified. Process and materiality play a central role

in O’Connor’s work where she is interested in the potentiality of building from simple lines, basic colours and simplified shapes. Her work considers how structures holds up one another; tension and suspension weight and balance. Her drawings are presented as almost procedural blue prints that can be executed and further used as a plan for works that don’t necessarily exist. This exhibition consists of a concrete and metal structure and a series of drawings. The structure is made of handmade concrete blocks, some of which are dyed a black and striking blue. Exhibition opens on Saturday, June 9th at 3.30 pm and runs until June 30st. All are welcome to attend the launch. Grace, Lauren and Sophia Martin pictured at the Athleague Fair & Festival last weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at Helen Hunt’s retirement party in the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown was Helen Hunt with her former colleagues from Roscommon University Hospital. Picture: Andrew Fox

Helen retires from Roscommon University Hospital

Pictured at Helen Hunt’s retirement party in the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown were Julie Healy, Helen Hunt and Maureen McGovern. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Helen Hunt’s retirement party in the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown were Margaret Pennick, James O’Reilly, Helen Hunt, Fergus O’Reilly and Marie O’Reilly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Garda Síochána Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon

Pictured at the Garda Síochána Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon were Sharon and Mike McGowan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Garda Síochána Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon were Eithne Gillooly, Donal Sands and Michelle Sands. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Garda Síochána Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon were Paul and Ruth McDermott. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Local students join Queen Medb’s Army! Schoolchildren from eight national schools took part in workshops with Heritage in School Scheme expert Chris Thompson to prepare them to join Queen Medb’s army as part of the annual Táin March, which recreates the epic Táin Bó Cúailnge or Cattle Raid of Cooley. The school workshops are supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. (Further information from creative.ireland.ie and ireland.ie) The event is part of the celebration of 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage – ‘Our Heritage: Where the Past meets the Future’. “What better way to make a connection between the past, present and future than with schoolchildren learning about their heritage and having great fun in the process” said Nollaig Feeney, Heritage Officer, Roscommon County Council. Participating schools included: Tulsk NS, Clooniquinn NS, Castleplunkett NS, Clooncagh NS, Ballinagare NS, Cloontuskert NS, Ballagh NS and St. Brdget’s NS, Fourmilehouse who were unable to attend on the day.

No disclosure, no truth and no transparency leads to treachery Carlsberg don’t do conniving, deceiving, scheming, murky scandals…but if they did, Ireland might be their biggest seller! Neither, BTW, does Carlsberg do nicely, nicely, softly, softly ‘revelations’.…but if they did, Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone would win the prize for her use of sanitised, flattening and understated language when describing the historical adoption impropriety relating to 126 babies (most likely only the tip of the iceberg) in Ireland as being “incorrect registrations”. I was personally impressed by the look of utter shock displayed on Ms. Zappone’s face during her press communiqué, appearing as if this disclosure was all a shocking and surprising piece of news to her. Perhaps Carlsberg should do best actress gongs and award her one! Now readers, I’ve got great respect for Minister Zappone, but at the centre of this scandal are 126 (at least) human beings and their families, and, as my mouth is not a bakery, so I don’t ever sugar-coat, nor do I put jam on anything, unlike the Minister, I’m gonna tell it like it is! The State hawked, trafficked, stole and sold

babies; babies who are human beings and Irish citizens and collaborated in illegal adoptions; something which is a criminal act. In addition, does anyone else feel this ‘revelation’, coming hot on the heels of the massive Yes vote, has a kind of cruel irony to it? Of course this is not a ‘revelation’ at all; not to me, and not to countless others. You see, a close family member was illegally adopted, something which I discovered accidentally when I was just 17 and I was carrying out painstaking research (in the days before the World Wide Web), and I began exploring my family’s origins. You see, I was sure I was adopted myself. I’m not, but due to feeling totally out of sync with my family, okay, with my own mother, during my analysis, I made a disturbing discovery. Anyhow, this is not entirely my story to tell, but it does involve me, and I will be pushing and pursuing this outrageous, immoral and unethical act until I receive full disclosure because, due to my family member’s illegal adoption all those years ago, news of which I had to break to them, (bear in mind I was

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only 17), like everyone, I have a right to know who I am and where I come from. Of course there was a father involved in all of these tragic cases. These unfortunate women whose babies were stolen were not all bestowed the virtues of a miraculous immaculate conception. There are men, cowardly deserters

handed get-out-of-jail-free cards who abandoned, shunned and neglected these pregnant women; who washed their hands of them, forsaking them to the fate of criminal baby snatchers, who sold their infants to the highest bidder through a thriving network across a black market adoption ring, i.e. the Catholic Church and the State!

We are never, ever, ever…getting back together! She may be a 10-time Grammy award winning performer but Taylor Swift certainly won’t win any prizes for her geographical skills, or should I say, lack thereof! In advance of the warbler’s June 15th Croke Park gig, Katy Perry’s nemesis, @taylowswift13: posted via Instagram, ‘I missed you UK! We’ll be back to see you SO soon on the Reputation Stadium Tour at Etihad Stadium in Manchester (June 8 and 9), Croke Park in Dublin (June 15 and 16), and Wembley Stadium in London (June 22 and 23)!’ Ooookaaayy…deep breath…we are NOT British! Now, here’s a brief history lesson for you Taylor. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. Let me clarify that I mean no disrespect to my lovely British pals, my British readers or my darling hubby; but, for centuries, the British threw their weight around trying to build an empire. One of the countries they targeted was Ireland. Why? Well, probably because everyone loves the Irish and maybe those fierce, fighting chaps just wanted a little piece of that luurrrvee action; maybe

they just needed a big hug. However, they soon realised that oppressing us, starving us and murdering us, was not the way forward; especially as we fought back with everything we had. However, despite the fact there once was ‘bad blood’ (see wha’ I did there Taylor?), we’re all friends now, and we love our neighbours, those jolly, terribly polite bad-ass Brits.

But, just in case my little lesson has gone completely over that cute blonde mane of yours Tay-Tay, let me put it in the words of your own songs…We, (the Irish), ‘got smarter’. We ‘got harder in the nick of time,’ and we kicked ass and rebelled. So, while ‘the world moves on, another day, another drama, drama,’ when it comes to our relationship with the UK…how can I put it? Oh yeah…‘We, are never, ever, ever…getting back together!’ Yes, we forgave the British, we’re good like that; and we love them. Sure it’s all water under the bridge now isn’t it. But, for future reference Tay-Tay, if you, or anyone else ever decides to make that massive cock-up again, and think it’s okay to lump us, (a different country, a different nation, with our own unique language and identity), in with being part of the UK, let me assure you that ‘I’ve got a list of names and your’s is in red… underlined! Geddit love? Enjoy your visit to our Emerald Isle; I’m sure your Reputation Stadium Tour will be amazing.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION In today’s Gospel Jesus has just been healing and casting out demons in Galilee. Along with the crowds, who flock to Him so that He can’t even take a break to eat, come people who do not understand what He is doing. Even His friends think He has lost His mind and needs to be taken away for a while. But the scribes who came down from Jerusalem are not just honestly mistaken; they accuse Him of being possessed by the prince of demons. The reality is just the opposite. Jesus is revealing Himself as the one promised in our First Reading. He is the seed of the woman who has come to crush the head of the demonic serpent. In the parable of the strong man, Jesus reveals that He has come not just to punish the devil but to free those bound by him. As St. Bede explains: “The Lord has also bound the strong man, that is, the devil: which means, He has restrained him from seducing the elect, and entering into his house, the world; He has spoiled his house, and His goods, that is men, because He has snatched them from the snares of the devil, and has united them to His Church”. The scribes blaspheme by attributing this work of the Holy Spirit to demons. Jesus adds a statement that shocks us at first: “whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness”. That does not mean that there are any limits to the mercy of God (CCC 1864). Rather, the only sin that cannot be forgiven is the deliberate refusal to accept the mercy offered through the Holy Spirit. Instead, we must imitate those who sat at Jesus’ feet. For, as He said, “Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother”. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

FRANK BRANDON A day with the ‘horsey set’ – and reflections on that phantom goal FRANK BRANDON’S

It’s the Bank Holiday Monday, and I’m up with the lark (well maybe a slightly lazy lark), feeling fit as a fiddle (maybe a slightly rusty one), after a Sunday night spent at home (not a pint to be seen), watching the Sunday Game, and like the rest of the country, enjoying some extraordinary hurling drama, drama that I will get to a bit later on in the piece. Anyway, on Monday the big question was “where would we go?” There was a festival on in Loughglynn, the big fair day and loads of other attractions in Athleague, the final day of the Bloom Festival was on in Dublin, all attractive places to spend a few relaxing hours, but in the end we didn’t go to any of them – instead we hit for Mullingar, where a big international showjumping competition was taking place. Now I knew there had been qualifiers for several different classes taking place all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but nothing could, or would, have prepared us for the sheer size of the whole event. The first thing we saw was literally hundreds of horse lorries, horseboxes pulled by jeeps, vans, cars and SUVs, and there were people (old and young) everywhere, and as for ponies and horses…there had to be thousands of them there. Our girl, Tara, who had a very successful show, had arranged to meet us, but we didn’t realise there were four big outdoor sand arenas, all hosting different competitions, along with warm-

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up areas, bars, fast food outlets, ice cream sellers, horse clothing stalls and hurdy gurdy stalls all over the massive area. It took a few minutes and a few phone calls before we finally met up. Anyway she was involved in a competition in which 176 horses had taken part over the three days, so as that was only one of several different competitions, it will give you an idea of how many horses and riders had come to Mullingar. So she headed off to do her stuff and we pottered round the place. There was a major international show taking place on the Main Arena, with prize-money of €25,000, so the attendance there was huge, but we rambled from arena to arena and had great fun watching all the classes from ponies with children as young as four

years old to fellas as long in the tooth as myself. I have to say it was a great day’s entertainment. The Mullingar Equestrian Centre is just out of this world, and worth a visit if you get the chance. The organisation, from parking to looking after very busy toilets, to even picking up the rubbish, was first class, and before I finish I have to say that we had the nicest burgers we ever tasted from the Arena’s food area. In total, there was €100,000 on offer, and with the prize-money so big, needless to say the riders and horses came from all over the country and further afield too. In our short enough visit we met people from Tyrone, Waterford, Donegal and Tipperary. Now I am the first to admit that I am

not a horsey person, but I did enjoy the day out. If Mullingar was anything to go by, the horse industry seems to be in fairly good health, even to my uneducated eye. Anyway, back to the hurling drama, and as we watched one of the jumping competitions we got talking to a young couple with three children, who were seated beside us. They were from Bernaderg, Padraig Joyce country, and it transpired that the man, Paul, was the son of Oliver King, a great Galway man who had been a guard in Creggs and who had introduced a lot of us to the game of hurling way back in the 1980s. It also happened that Oliver was the umpire at the Tipp/Waterford match, the one who didn’t flag (lucky for him) the controversial goal, so he’s blameless, but in this day and age, with so much riding on the result of these big games, it was one of the most outrageous umpiring and refereeing errors of all time. The Waterford manager, Derek McGrath, was amazingly forgiving about it all, but surely goal-line technology has to be brought into most if not all of the major hurling grounds. Thankfully when Oliver lined out for Creggs in the junior hurling championship our backline was so watertight that no ball ever got near the goal, and as a result we never needed any major umpiring decisions. Come to think of it, we never had any umpires so controversy never arose.

Like Karius, I had concussion…

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Talking of goals, and errors, way back in the 1980s I let in one of the softest goals of all time in the County Final against Ballinameen. What happened? I let a long-range kick bounce off the ground, and thinking it was going wide, I made no effort to stop it. Of course it ended up in the back of the net. It was something similar to what the Liverpool goalie (Karius) did in the recent Champions League final (although he at least tried to save their third goal), but now it seems that, according to doctors in the U.S., he was suffering from concussion after a clash with Sergio Ramos (who else?). For a long time the goal that I conceded has been heavy on my mind, but I finally know what happened, and I am now declaring that I too was concussed on that fateful day (as I certainly had a headache the following morning). Like Karius, I am not to blame for that unfortunate concession.

And finally… Finally for this week, don’t forget the Barrie Harris funds are being distributed this Saturday night in Mikeen’s in Creggs. There will be music, refreshments and craic, and all are welcome. It will kick off about 9.30 pm, so we’ll see you there.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Barry and Lorraine Miley pictured at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Nuns on the Run cast pictured at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Faces & Places Tulsk GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon Photographs: Mick McCormack

Sadie Lenehan, PJ Lenehan and Phil Lenehan at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Richie Feeney and Kelley Hopkins pictured at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Catriona O’Rourke and Eimear King at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Vivienne Conlon and James Kelly pictured at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Barry and Francesca Murray at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

Fiona Casserly, Anna Brady, Roisin Brady and Fiona Callaghan pictured at Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA’s ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in The Landmark Hotel on Friday night last.

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Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday night, 9th June:

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The Brewery Market Square, Roscommon Monday 11th June Music after the Races with

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Table Quiz for Ugandan teaching trip This summer, Four Roads native Cathal Donnelly and Matthew McCourt from Roscommon town, have been selected to teach voluntarily in Uganda through DCU’s Réalt Teaching and Learning Programme. The 8-week programme will see the two DCU students teaching alongside other volunteers to

offer learning support to underprivileged primary school children, as well as organising educational workshops within the local community. Participation in the programme involves each volunteer raising €3,400 and Cathal and Matthew sincerely thank everyone who has donated so far. The Roscommon stu-

dents will be co-hosting a charity table quiz this Friday night (8th) in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town at 8 pm. There will be various spot prizes, a raffle and a head shave taking place on the night and everyone is urged to come along and support Cathal and Matthew for what is a very worthy cause.

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Fundraising Raffle Join Mark This Friday the 8th of June at 9pm In Doyle’s Bar, Ballygar Prizes on the night include Dinner for two in Hannon’s Hotel Many more prizes on the night Food, Karaoke and lots of craic on the night + Free Disco Free entry on the night!

St. Barry’s girls, Ruby Gerrity, Keeva Campbell, Georgia Gerrity and Erica Jordan pictured with Niall McInerney at Dr Hyde Park recently.

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Pat Murray, Sean Richardson, Oisin and Leah Connolly pictured with Gary Patterson at Dr Hyde Park during the recent Roscommon GAA supporters’ day.

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JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries i Ciaráin Murtagh pictured with Kilbride girls, Lily Mae Gavigan, Roisin O’Reilly and Elanor Gavigan at Dr Hyde Park during the recent Roscommon GAA supporters’ day.

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Countdown continues to Midsummer’s Day with Stars! Roscommon town will host Ireland’s largest Country Music Festival on June 24th next – with over 16 acts confirmed. The local racecourse with its state-of-the-art facilities is the venue for the event which once again succeeded in attracting some of the biggest names in the country music scene including Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell, Patrick Feeney, Philomena Begley, Brendan Shine, Louise Morrissey, Cliona Hagan, Johnny Brady, Gerry

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Guthrie, Daniel O’Double and many, many more. Concert promoter and Shannonside Northern Sound broadcaster Joe Finnegan welcomed the fact that the event is returning to Roscommon town for the 6th year. “I’m thrilled that the top names from Ireland’s country music industry will be joining us again in Roscommon. We want to make the show even more special than last year and again we are very excited about the family aspect of the day with the return of our special children’s play area and some new fun attractions” stated Mr. Finnegan. Visitroscommon.com and Roscommon County Council are proud partners of this year’s event. It has been confirmed that following the main event Mike Denver and his Band will provide the music at the special festival dance in The Abbey Hotel. Tickets for the event are now on sale at ticketmaster.ie and can be purchased locally in ETL, Roscommon; Mulvey’s House of Gifts, Carrick-onShannon; Towey’s, Ballaghaderreen; Golden Discs, Athlone; Donlon’s Newsagents, Longford; Joe O’Brien’s, Lanesboro; McDonagh’s Topaz, Boyle; Lyons Mace, Castlerea and

Race Dance returns to the Abbey Hotel …with Patrick Feeney The Race Dance returns to the Abbey Hotel next Monday night with a special double bill featuring Patrick Feeney and Sean Brennan. There will be live dancing in the fabulous Abbey ballroom from 10.30 pm with “the talk of country”, Patrick Feeney and his band. Patrick was born to sing and has enjoyed huge success since the release of his debut album as a teenager back in 2003. Patrick’s work with his band, plus his concert career as one third of the sensationally successful Three Amigos, the others being Jimmy Buckley and Robert Mizzell, has resulted in sold-out shows and many national and international TV appearances. The Abbey ballroom will certainly be the place to be after Lenebane on Monday night! Also on Monday night in the Abbey Hotel, Sean Brennan will be performing live in the bar from 9 pm. Now, that’s a race double that can’t be topped!

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ticketmaster.ie. Tickets can also be purchased at the Shannonside Northern Sound studios in Longford. Gates open at 12 midday and the show starts at 2 pm. Free parking on site. More details are available on the Shannonside website and facebook page.

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Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Seán Cahill, Pat McCarthy, Ray Shanagher, Shane O’Kelly and Michael Lynch.

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Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Ollie Cunningham, JP Hynes and Ray Shanagher.

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Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Irene McGrath, Tony McGrath, Peter Brehony, Marie Brehony, Ray Shanagher and Padraig Shanagher.

Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Paul McDermott, Ray Shanagher, John Considine and Charlie McDonnell.

Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Angela Mullooly, Ray Shanagher and Maeve Carthy.

Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Alan Daly, Caoimhe Shanagher, Ray Shanagher, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Cathal Shanagher and Rachel Leonard.

Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were John O’Connor, Danny Neary, Joe Neary, Ray Shanagher and Kevin Kelly.

Pictured in the Central Bar for a retirement party (from An Garda Síochána) for Ray Shanagher were Eilish Fee, Mary Burke, Ray Shanagher, Freda Walsh, Mary McElroy and Karen Fitzgerald.

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Garda recruitment deadline extended Due to technical difficulties, the deadline for applications to the Garda Trainee recruitment campaign has been extended from 3 pm yesterday (Wednesday) to midday today (Thursday 7th). Applicants are asked to visit www.

publicjobs.ie for information about the campaign and to apply online. In a statement announcing the extension yesterday, An Garda Síochána invited applicants from the entire community. ‘An Garda Síochána serves all of

the community and would encourage everyone, and in particular, women, and those from diverse groups, to consider a career in policing. We recognise the importance of recruiting people from a wide cross section of the community so

that we are representative of the increasingly diverse society we serve. ‘There are six informational videos available in Arabic, English, French, Irish, Italian, and Spanish on the Garda Facebook and Twitter pages.’

Saolta public board meeting in Roscommon A public meeting of the Board of the Saolta University Health Care Group will take place on Wednesday, June 13th at 2 pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting to observe only. Those who would like to attend should email anne.farrington@ hse.ie as places are limited.

Mid-Roscommon Comhairle AGM The AGM of the Mid-Roscommon Comhairle Ceantair of Fianna Fail was held in Hestor’s in Castlerea. Sean Mahon was elected Chairperson, Bernie Kearney Vice Chairperson, Sean Og Higgins Secretary, Tom Goodwin Treasurer, Larry Brennan Assistant Treasurer, Gerry Trimble PRO and Garbhan Madigan Youth Officer. Mike Brehony was re-elected Honorary President and Des Bruen and Eamon Morris were re-elected joint Honorary Vice Presidents. Councillors Orla Leyden and Paschal Fitzmaurice attended the meeting. The meeting gave unanimous backing and endorsement of the work of both Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice and Councillor Orla Leyden in respect of their ongoing work with regard to the re-opening of Castlerea Fire Station and the securing of the long-term future of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea. Regional finalists from Ballyfeeney NS were presented with an ‘Our World Irish Aid Award’ plaque at the regional final of the 2018 Our World Irish Aid Awards at the Model Arts Centre, Sligo. Pictured are Margaret Carton, Irish Aid, Deravara Owens, Abby Regan, Daniel Neary and Daran Conlon, Guest Speaker. Photo: Clive Wasson.

Naughten welcomes appointment of design teams at local colleges Minister Denis Naughten welcomed appointment of design teams to Athlone Institute of Technology and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology. The design teams of architects and engineers have been tasked with bringing the projects through the initial design and planning process. “It’s really important for the development of the region and future generations that Athlone Institute of Technology and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology will develop new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facilities which will include science labs, lecture theatres, classrooms and other STEM related projects. These state-ofthe-art projects will lead to a step change in STEM-related skills, including ICT, engineering and life sciences across the region. These new facilities will be transformative for the institutions and students,” stated the Minister. According to the Minister’s Department, the PPP programme will be paid for through monthly unitary charge payments to the private operator who will not only construct these projects but maintain them for 25 years post-construction. The Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Programme is being rolled-out alongside €367 million in funding from the Department of Education and Skills for investment in higher education over the period 2018-2021. Project Ireland 2040 provides for a significant ramping up in Exchequer funding to support infrastructure priorities in the higher education sector. €2.2 billion will be made available over the coming decade to support refurbishment, new buildings and equipment renewal in the sector.

Regional finalists from Ballyfeeney were presented with an ‘Our World Irish Aid Award’ at the regional final of the 2018 Our World Irish Aid Awards at the Model Arts Centre, Sligo. Pictured are Cara Law, Margaret Carton, Irish Aid, Casey Pringle, Daran Conlon, Guest Speaker and Ruby Gearity. Photo: Clive Wasson.

Kerrane slams Government over homelessness Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane has criticised the government for presiding over a deepening homeless crisis as the April homeless figures show an increase in the number of homeless children. Ms. Kerrane said: “The Department of Housing’s official homeless figures for April show a marginal 0.2% decrease in the overall homeless figures. However, the number of homeless children was

up 43 on the previous month to 3,689. In fact under this Fine Gael government child homelessness has increased by a shocking 74%. “We are forgetting to look at the bigger picture. Behind every statistic is a person. Is this government comfortable with children growing up in cramped hotel rooms? “Is this government comfortable with pensioners who have been given notices to quit entering homeless services? Under this

Fine Gael government the number of over 65s in emergency accommodation increased 60%. “It appears from the Government’s response this week that they are. Hotel rooms and hubs are their solution. The reality is there is not enough urgency in the government’s delivery of real homes. It comes down to choices and we will see if the government’s defensive rhetoric in the Dáil chamber will be reflected in the upcoming budget”.

MAURA’S 70TH BIRTHDAY! Maura Hughes, Kilglass, celebrated her 70th birthday with a surprise banquet in the company of her family and friends in Cox’s Restaurant, Dromod recently. Maura (centre) was pictured (l-r) with her son John, daughter Virgina, brother Joe Tiernan and son Adrian.

Tea and coffee in aid of Hospice Permanent TSB on Main Street in Roscommon will host a tea/coffee morning this Friday (8th) to support the Hospice Sunflower Days. Every cent raised will go to the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Service. Visit sunflowerdays.ie for more information. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Lack of investment causes ‘economic apartheid’ – Murphy Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has commended students from St. Nathy’s College in Ballaghaderreen for their impressive presentation to Oireachtas members in Leinster House recently when they highlighted the decline and ‘economic apartheid’ of the BMW region. Fifth year students from the school delivered a presentation to Oireachtas members in the AV room of Leinster House recenty following an invitation by Deputy Murphy. The students were accompanied by their teacher, Martin Daly. “The students delivered a very professional and impressive presentation to Oireachtas members. They are campaigning for the abolishment of the Ten T Arc plan which shows the BMW region suffering ‘Economic Apartheid’ in terms of road, rail, port, and airport upgrades. They are also calling for the redrafting of Project Ireland 2040 with a view to ensuring ring fenced, committed finance for Ireland West International Airport Knock, a deep sea harbour in either Donegal or Mayo, approval of the Western Rail corridor and quality broadband amongst other issues. “Unfortunately a lack of serious investment in the region has resulted in the EU’s own statistics showing that the BMW region fell well behind the rest of the country by over 50% in regional GDP terms from 2007 to 2015. I would support the various points raised by the students particularly their proposal that Ireland West Airport Knock should be designated as a national airport in a bid to revitalise the western region. “The students appealed for unified support from their politicians to ensure capital investment in the BMW region and they must be commended for their hard work on this project”.

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Hughes and Company have on offer this week a number of investment properties in and around Roscommon town. At Bank Gardens they are offering a threebedroomed semi-detached residence generating a rental income of €650 per month. At Brogans Lane they are offering a threebedroomed terraced house generating a rental income of €780 per month. Both properties are conveniently located close to all local amenities. Pat is confirming that they have a number of premises to rent in and around Roscommon town at present. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers. com

New to the market in Ballyleague Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market for sale by private treaty No. 26, Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. The property is a four-bedroomed dormer semi-detached residence located in the beautiful scenic village of Ballyleague. Accommodation consist of

kitchen/dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms, utility, toilet and wash hand basin and family bathroom. The property has additional benefit of dual heating system with both OFCH and solid fuel. This property has beautiful large mature garden to the rear, and garden area to the front of the property.

This property is located in a cul-de-sac within walking distance of the village of Ballyleague. Viewing is highly recommended, with Sole Auctioneer. Price on application. For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

Land sale imminent High Street, Ballygar 4 Bed. Two Storey

Derreen, Ballyforan 4 Bed. Two Storey

Offers over €100,000

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Price Region €135,000

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Clients seeking residential properties all areas.

Pat Hughes & Co. are at an advanced stage of negotiations for the sale of circa 43 acres of agricultural land which recently went on the market at Coolnageer, Curraghboy.

Lands for sale in Lanesboro area Hughes & Company have for sale at Moneen, Lanesboro circa five and a half acres of land which would be suitable for fill. The lands are located approximately four miles from Ballinagard Road, Roscommon Roscommon town on the main Lanesboro to Road. This would be an ideal For sale at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon opportunity for someone looking for this type Roscommon town of land. For further information or to make This week Hughes & Company have for sale at the an appointment to view, contact the office on Ballinagard Road, Roscommon a large site with the 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesaucbenefit of full planning permission for a two-storey tioneers.com residence. Pat will accept offers in excess of €60,000 Residence on fully for this site. At Ballinagard Road, Roscommon Hughes & Com- landscaped site pany also have for sale circa 10 acres of top quality At Vesnoy, Strokestown Hughes & Company agricultural land with a four-bay hay shed thereon. have for sale an attractive three-bedroomed The lands are located in one block and would have semi-detached residence on a large corner, some development potential, subject to planning per- fully landscaped site. The residence is finished mission being granted. to a high standard. Viewing is a must. For furFor further information or to make an appointment ther information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or info@pathughesauctioneers.com email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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‘One of the most exclusive residences in Roscommon’ It has been described by auctioneer Sean Naughten as “one of the most exclusive residences” in Roscommon Town. Now this magnificent 3,200 square foot five-bedroomed luxury house is on the market. Located at Golf Links Road, it is primely situated in a much sought after area. The residence is a mere three minutes’ walk from Roscommon Golf Club and five minutes’ walk from Roscommon Town centre. This property has many unique architectural designed features throughout such as spectacular dome ceiling, gallery landing, authentic arches, large bay windows and gothic centre arch. Accommodation briefly consists of – ground floor: kitchen, dining room, living room, games room/bedroom, sitting room, large foyer hallway, cloakrooms,

utility, bathroom and downstairs toilet and wash hand basin. First floor: four double bedrooms (two en-suite), large landing with feature dome ceiling and

viewpoint over foyer below, bathroom and hot press. This property is truly a spectacular family home and comes to the market in pristine condition. The

property has many additional benefit both internally and externally. Benefits internally include Rayburn range in kitchen, OFCH, large master bedroom with walkin wardrobe and large en-suite with his and hers sinks and large shower area. The property also has many benefits externally such as a large mature garden area to the front and rear, large garage with storage area overhead, decking area and solar panels. This property is located in a much sought after area of Roscommon and rarely does a property of this nature come to the market. Viewing is strongly advised and strictly by appointment only, with sole auctioneer. Price on application. For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or emailseannaughton@eircom.net

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NEW TO THE MARKET A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE RESIDENTIAL FARM OF LANDS CONTAINING C. 61.5 ACRES IN TOTAL LOCATED AT

RACKANS AND ARDMULLEN, KILTOOM, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON

Being the estate of the late Malachy Reddington Decd. A quality farm of lands located in a select agricultural district close to Curraghboy village and located between Athlone and Roscommon towns. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and are set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: Residence and sheds standing on approx. 1.44 acres. Lot 3: Lands containing approx. 38.45 acres at Ardmullen. Lot 4: Lands containing approx. 21.63 acres at Rackans. The auctioneers now invite viewings and all offers for immediate sale. BER Residence: E1. LEGAL: THOMA QUEALLY, MICHAEL F BUTLER & CO, LONGFORD. TEL. 043 33 41118.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIMELY LOCATED 2 B/R DUPLEX APARTMENT OF C.737 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

1 STONECOURT, THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TOWN All offers after €65,000 to sell

Magnificent 3,200 square foot five-bedroomed luxury house is on the market located at Golf Links Road, Roscommon town.

Knockcroghery bungalow – sale of the Week with Property Partners Earley David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that the sale has been agreed on a two-bedroomed bungalow residence located at Killeenrevagh, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon for a very satisfactory price. David described the property as “a quality bungalow residence conveniently located between Lecarrow & Knockcroghery villages on the main N61 Athlone/Roscommon route”. David further commented “we have experienced a very

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

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Properties required in Convent Court, Roscommon Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Convent Court, Roscommon for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large

volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. “We have just agreed sale of a bungalow in the Convent Court development for a very satisfactory price and consequently we are now seeking bungalow residences in Convent Court and the general vicinity.

“We offer a comprehensive premarket analysis, valuation service and one of the largest databases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients. “We advertise in all local and national media and include all our property on three main websites to include www.daft.ie, www.prop-

ertypartners.ie and www.myhome. ie”. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

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

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NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIMELY LOCATED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY C. 2,550 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

MAIN STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON \

A substantial and centrally located commercial property in a prime trading location. The said property offers a prime dual fronted retail unit of approx. 470 sq.ft on the ground floor together with approx. 730 sq.ft of storage space to the rear over 2 floors. Unexpired term of c. 3 years with a passing rent of approx. €27,000. 2 number apartments are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and comprise of approx. 660 sq.ft each with a combined annual income of approx. €12,600 per annum. (Note: Vacant possession available of the commercial unit if desired). Altogether this is a quality commercial property to come on the market and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. LEGAL: MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26102. BER: C2 – D2.

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Residence on c.126.40 Acres at GORTEENCLOUGH OR CORRAMORE ATHLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON

Residence on c.91.38 Acres at DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON

Prime residential farm comprising excellent quality lands located adjacent Athleague Village set out in lots as follows::

Prime residential farm comprising good quality lands and boglands located just off the Roscommon to Castlerea road set out in lots as follows: Lot 1: Entire Property - Residence standing on c.91.39 Acres Lot 2: Residence on c.29.55 Acres at Cloonycolgan Lot 3: c.35.95 Acres at Clooncolgan & Arignagh Lot 4: c.7.09 Acres at Turksland Lot 5: c.0.91 Acres at Slieve & Corbally Lot 6: c.5.48 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally Lot 7: c.2.49 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally Lot 8: c.4.54 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally Lot 9: c.5.38 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally

Lot 1: Entire Property - Residence and Outbuildings standing on c.126.40 Acres Lot 2: Three Bedroom Residence on c.1 Acre Lot 3: c.85.54 Acres of excellent quality lands Lot 4: c.24.70 Acres of excellent quality lands Lot 5: c.15.16 Acres of lands at end of country lane For further details, maps & brochure contact Joint Selling Agents:

For further details, maps & brochure contact Joint Selling Agents:

Tel: 090-6624531

Tel: 090-6663700

Tel: 071-9635350

Tel: 090-6663700

Solicitor for the carriage of sale: Billy Brandon Solicitor, Roscommon Tel: 090-6626245

Solicitor for the carriage of sale: Roddy McCrann Solicitor, Roscommon Tel: 090-6626245

NEW TO THE MARKET

Residence on c.56.07 Acres at CLOGHER BEG & CLOGHER MORE, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON

3 BEDROOM RESIDENCE

Prime residential farm comprising excellent quality lands located between Elphin, Ballinagare & Tulsk set out in lots as follows: Lot 1: Entire Property - Residence and Outbuildings standing on c.56.07 Acres Lot 2: Two B/R residence and outbuildings adjoining on c.3.29 Acres @ Clogher Beg, Elphin Lot 3: c.12.90 Acres at Clogher Beg, Elphin Lot 4: c.18.90 Acres at Clogher Beg, Elphin Lot 5: c.8.86 Acres with Farm Buildings/ Derelict Residence at Clogher Beg, Elphin Lot 6: c.9.93 Acres at Clogher More, Elphin Lot 7: c.1.11 Acres of Boglands at Edenan & Kinclare, Elphin Lot 8: c.1.08 Acres of Boglands at Edenan & Kinclare, Elphin For further details, maps, brochure contact Sole Selling Agents: Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 Solicitor for the carriage of sale: Marita Dockery Solicitor, Elphin Tel: 071-9635350

KILMORE. ATHLEAGUE. CO. ROSCOMMON. Eircode: F42 XV21 • Attractive three bedroom bungalow residence • Detached garage to rear • Standing on a large site • Located c. 2 miles from Athleague off the Rahara road • Excellent condition throughout

Contact the office on 090 6663700

FINAL OFFERS INVITED FRIDAY 22nd JULY BY 4pm c. 13.4 Acres at TORPAN MORE, TORPAN BEG

and LISSAPHUCA, Ballyforan • Prime holding of lands c. 13.4 acres • 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: Final - Lot 1: c. 6.6 acres at Torpan More Offers - Lot 2: c. 4.2 acres at Lissaphuca Friday - Lot 3: c. 2 acres at Torpan More 22nd June - Lot 4: c. 0.6 acres at Torpan Beg by 4pm

For further details and maps, contact the office on 090 6663700

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Clodagh Gill (Clooncagh NS) won 1st prize in the Primary Schools section of the Stokestown International Poetry Festival Schools’ Competition. She is pictured with Gemma Flanagan, Schools Coordinator and Melissa Newman (Festival Director). Photograph: Mary Regan

Neadhbh McElgunn, Cloontuskert NS, won 2nd prize in the Primary Schools section of the Stokestown International Poetry Festival Schools’ Competition. She is pictured with Gemma Flanagan, Schools Coordinator and Melissa Newman (Festival Director). Photograph: Mary Regan

Alannah Healy, Convent of Mercy, Roscommon, won 1st prize in Secondary Schools section of the Stokestown International Poetry Festival Schools’ Competition. She is pictured with Gemma Flanagan, Schools Coordinator and Melissa Newman (Festival Director). Photograph: Mary Regan

Sean Egan, Roscommon Community College, won 2nd prize in the Secondary Schools section of the Stokestown International Poetry Festival Schools’ Competition. He is pictured with Gemma Flanagan, Schools Coordinator and Melissa Newman (Festival Director). Photograph: Mary Regan

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Shannon Moylan, Carrick NS, won 3rd prize in the Primary Schools section of the Stokestown International Poetry Festival Schools’ Competition. She is pictured with Gemma Flanagan, Schools Coordinator and Melissa Newman (Festival Director). Photograph: Mary Regan

Molly Kelly, Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown, won 3rd prize in the Secondary Schools section of the Stokestown International Poetry Festival Schools’ Competition. She is pictured with Gemma Flanagan, Schools Coordinator and Melissa Newman (Festival Director). Photograph: Mary Regan

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Business “Full steam ahead” for €233m Center Parcs! Martin Dalby, CEO of Center Parcs, gave the first reveal and guided tour of the €233m construction site at

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“We are now at full steam ahead on the build to deliver Ireland’s first Center Parcs resort here in County Longford. In little over one year, the Irish forest we are standing in now will be ringing with the sound of children enjoying a woodland break and creating treasured family memories of their first Center Parcs break. “We now have 700 workers on site and spend levels on the construction project have reached €1million per week. We’re delighted to recently announce the awarding of supplier contracts worth €1million to family business Briody beds in Westmeath and Java Republic who will be our bespoke tea and coffee supplier,” he said. When operational, Center Parcs Longford Forest will employ up to 1,000 people in permanent jobs. It is estimated that Center Parcs will add approximately €32 million to Irish GDP per annum and €1bn over the next 20 years which would have a transformative impact on the midlands economy in particular.

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Center Parcs lodges in the Forest 1. Photograph: ARC Studios, Sisk

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Abtran to create 350 new jobs in the region Abtran, Ireland’s largest homegrown Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider is creating 350 new jobs in Sligo. The new development forms part of a regional expansion strategy by Abtran in Ireland where the North West region has been selected for the location of a major new operations hub. The announcement was made by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, together with Pat Ryan, CEO of Abtran and Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland and is supported by the Government through Enterprise Ireland. Abtran is Ireland’s leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider. The company has a proven capability in delivering transformative solutions with an extensive and diverse client base across regulated markets. Abtran is a specialist provider of services in sectors including government, transport, utilities and financial services. Established in 1997, the company marks its 21st anniversary this year. Abtran already employs over 2,000 people in Cork, Dublin, Kildare and Southern India. The company will base its new regional operations centre in a high-tech facility at Finisklin Business Park in Sligo which will be up and running in by the end of 2018.

Pictured at the announcement of 350 new jobs in Sligo were Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D., centre, together with Pat Ryan, CEO of Abtran and Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland. The development is supported by the Government through Enterprise Ireland.

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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

GATELY GARDENING

087 7771890

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

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms

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

• 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

Find us on facebook

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

www.parklawntreeservices.com

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

Tel: 086 2437376

HOLISTIC

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

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

086 3614230

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

Locally owned ... in the heart of the community

HOLISTIC

Phone Aileen for appointment:

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 CALVES FOR SALE: Continental, Angus and Hereford calves for sale. Delivery available. Runners also available. Contact Darragh. Tel: 086 8713864

GARDENING

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

086 1930766

● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY

Just Imagine Hypnotherapy Tattie Hoaker, Goff St., Roscommon Town CAN HELP WITH • Exam Stress • Weight Loss • Smoking Cessation • Children’s Issues and much more Free phone consultations Teresa Waters EYP. CH. Tel: 087 7111067 www.justimagine hypnotherapy.vpweb.ie

PAINTING & DECORATING

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED

PAINTER & DECORATOR

 TO LET: Apartment to let, Bawn Street, Strokestown. Tel: 086 8106655

Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given

 TO RENT: 4 bedroom semi-detached house for rent in Roscommon town. Tel: 086 3858724

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

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

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

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY

We cannot guarantee publication after this time

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON! TEL: 090 66 34633 EMAIL: advertising@ roscommonpeople.ie

CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732

KENNELS

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

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Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

MORRIS LOHAN

• Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request.

Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950

For further details contact Mary 087 6162191 or Barra 087 9764250

• HOUSE/EXTENSION DESIGN • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES

www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house and domestic garage , with proprietary sewerage treatment plant and associated percolation area, and ancillary site development works at Skrine , Rahara Signed: Aoife McDermott and Michael Nestor 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house and domestic garage , with septic tank and associated percolation area, and ancillary site development works at Cuilleenoolagh, Dysart Signed: Michelle Daly and Phillip O’Connor 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Joanne Beattie, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to erect a dwelling house and domestic garage/fuel store and construct a septic tank system and percolation area and all associated site works at Knockanyconor, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Lo-Homes Limited Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Tel. 090 6621941 Mobile: 086 8551835 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Full planning permission is being sought from Roscommon County Council for a Sheep Shed and ancillary concrete work on my lands at Ballagh T.D., Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Padraig Beattie 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 Permission is sought for the rentention of extension to the rear of an existing dwelling house, along with all ancillary site works at the townlands of Monksland, Barony of Athlone South, Co. Roscommon Signed: Padraig Keenan, Mote Park, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee 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.

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

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Barnaboy Td., Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon I, Simon Giblin am applying for planning permission i) to demolish derelict dwelling house and shed ii) to construct a new dwelling house and effluent treatment system along with all ancillary site works and services, at Barnaboy Td., Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Signed: Simon Giblin Barnaboy Td., Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to this 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.

SITUATIONS VACANT  CARER WANTED: To help with caring for elderly gentleman, Ballymoe area. Health care/nursing qualification + flat or experience desirable. Tel: 087 9539349  EARN SPARE MONEY: You want to earn some spare money? Excellent earnings, €160 to €440 weekly. Paid weekly, work full or parttime. Excellent team support. Eamil to: danleo50@ yahoo.com

SITUATIONS WANTED  HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE: Mature male available for house sitting, has own transport, available for overnights, weddings, funerals, holidays, festivals etc. will also do light gardening, water your plants, feed the animals, walk the dog, talk to the goldfish, keep the lights on etc. References available Call Micheál on 087 653 6580.  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Childminder with FETAC Level 6 available for months of July and 1st week in August. Can mind children in her own home, Knockcroghery area. Box No: 1150 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

PAINTERS  PAINTERS: For all your interior and exterior painting, tried and trusted since 1993. Telephone John: 083 8838022

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT

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

090 66 23898 or 085 7857191 Athleague

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

HUGH KILDUFF CABS

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

Tel: 086 2479829

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

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

TUITION  QUALIFIED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER AVAILABLE: To give grinds to primary school children (over summer) ten mins from Roscommon town. Tel: 086 0420250

TUITION WANTED A C C O U N T A N C Y GRINDS NEEDED: For leaving cert student 2018/2019 for the month of June. Tel: 083 1034435

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

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

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

KELLY’S EYE

086 2437376 USEFUL SERVICES

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Pete’s Cabs

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

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

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

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL ! 094 96 31880 087 9100477

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815  HANDYMAN AVAILABLE ALL SEASONS: For sewers, drainage concrete and lawn services, call Seamus. Tel: 087 1324245  HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: Indoor and outdoor painting, power washing, garden fencing erected, hedge cutting, general maintenance, no job too small. Tel: 086 0815802

CRASH REPAIRS

Roscommon Painter Decorator Powerwashing Plastering Gardening General Handyman

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Peter Lynch 086 8400002

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

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

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

USEFUL SERVICES

(086) 2714879

Gerry:

086 6684179 Is your Kitchen/Bedroom looking tired or dated? Why not get it resprayed in any colour of your choice Large selection of worktops and handles to choose from Contact Stephen on:

085 1940575

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

WINDOWS/GLASS Upgrade your PVC Windows to

A+ rated Windows Save € No interior Repairs Suitable for all types of Frames 64% more efficient than standard Double glazed units

TELEPHONE: 087 2608895

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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

CLEANING

WINDOWS/DOORS

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

STEPHEN HOARE

SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

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 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact

JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

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

INSTALLATION

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

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

www.ecowise.ie DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

- 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 Mob: 086 2678350 Email: info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON • Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’

NOW IN STOCK TO SUIT ALL BRANDS • Handles • Hinges • Locks • Letter Boxes • Double Glazed Units supplied and fitted Fully insured

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

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

VETERINARY

Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Eircode: F42 K243 Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653 • Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday • Saturday Clinic 10am - 3pm Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

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

RECYCLING

Castlerea Vehicle Recycling

ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026

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

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417 uPVC WINDOW AND DOOR PARTS

Don’t let your advert get lost in the Web!

KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

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

SELLING A USED CAR?

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 ●

RECYCLING OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES

RECYCLING ALL TYPES OF METAL

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

TARMACADAM

Donamon

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

Tel: 086 3686669

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

Contact Damien (086) 4007158

Submit your Classified online Send your Classified advertisement to advertising@rosommonpeople.ie or alternatively call 090 66 34633

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Classifieds

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

Appointments

GRETB/ Strokestown Further Education Centre The following are required for a Local Training Initiative Course based at Strokestown, Co Roscommon

Frenchpark & Districts Childcare Clg is an award winning centre that offers a high quality, affordable child care service to the children and parents within the community and surrounding areas.

Early Years Educator Full-Time (35hrs) (Preschool 38 weeks Afterschool 12 weeks) Candidates should have the following: Essential Criteria

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Childcare FETAC Level 5 or equivalent Knowledge of Pre-school Regulations 2016, Síolta and Aistear Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• First Aid and Child Protection training • 1 yrs work experience in a childcare setting • Experience of working in partnership with parents

Part-time IT Tutor (3 days a week) The successful candidates should have: • Excellent communication skills, a recognised qualification in their particular training discipline to at least QQI Level 6, and a 3rd level qualification in teaching/training e.g. JEB or equivalent. • A high competency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite; is required. • A good understanding/knowledge of the NQFS of accreditation through QQI is essential. • Experience in supervision of people, the co-ordination of training, and ability to work as part of a flexible team are essential. • A knowledge of payroll and accounts is desirable. • Occupational First-Aid is desirable. Short listing may apply. Postal applications only, including a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae, to: Mary Skelly Strokestown Further Education Centre Co Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Co Ltd Church St Strokestown Co Roscommon

Benefits

• Salary is €11.50 per hour • Staff Uniforms provided • 21 days annual leave per annum A panel may be formed to fill future vacancies. Applicants should forward their CV with covering letter in support of their application either by post or email to: Mrs Breda Joyce, Manager, Frenchpark and Districts Childcare Clg, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon. Email: info@fdcl.ie

Closing date for applications 12 noon on 15th June 2018

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 15th June 2018. Canvassing will disqualify. Frenchpark and Districts Childcare Clg is an equal opportunities employer.

Marketing Manager Required Michael Moore Car Sales We are currently recruiting for a

QUALITY CONTROLLER For our Evening Shift in the Boning Hall • The Quality Controller will work in a team environment ensuring that the factory maintains its highest levels of quality control and food safety controls through a process of data collection and monitoring. • The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory & statutory requirements. • You will be responsible for various aspects relating to the Quality Management System for the Business, whilst showing attention to detail to ensure standards are upheld. • +Quality Control experience in the food sector is preferred but not essential and a science/ systems based background/ qualification is also beneficial. • Knowledge of quality standards and systems along with previous experience within a similar role would be a distinct advantage.

Michael Moore Car Sales have an esteemed reputation for meeting and exceeding the highest level of standards within the motor trade. It is our driven and ĞĵĤǟĤĤĚĜ īĩĄĞĞ ĩĝĄĩ ĤġĚ Ąĩ ĩĝĚ ěħĪĚ ħĞ ħĵĪ ĄěěħĥĨĤġīĝĥĚģĩƎ ĀĚ ĄĪĚ ěĵĪĪĚģĩĤĹ īĚĚĠġģğ Ą full time Marketing Manager to join our vibrant and dynamic team. Responsibilities: • To ensure all brands within the Michael Moore group are marketed accordingly. • Liaising closely with Sales team & Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen & Skoda. • Managing and executing the marketing and communication plans. • Making sure all web content is accurate, customer focused & up to date. • Monitor lead generations and conversion results. • Identify digital opportunities in line with the objectives of the business. • Create a robust social media strategy across all social media channels.

Skills: • 1 - 3 years marketing experience in a similar role. • Strong writing and proofreading skills. • Knowledge of our industry is an advantage, interest in learning is essential. • Strong organisation and time management skills. • Creative and forward thinker with drive and ambition. • Graphic design, photography & video skills are an advantage.

To join the team at Kepak, please forward your CV and covering letter to the HR Department, Kepak Athleague, Co. Roscommon or email claire.finneran@kepak.com Closing date for applications: Friday 15th June 2018

An attractive package awaits the ideal candidate. Marketing experience is preferred but if you feel you can sastify the above attributes please forward your letter of application together with your CV to mmoore@mmcs.ie Closing Date: Friday, 15th June.

Michael Moore Car Sales Ltd. Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Tel: 09064 74620 www.mmcs.ie

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Classifieds Appointments

TIMOTHY’S

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

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES O’HARA Tom & Ruth

EARLEY Michael and Bridie

BRENNAN Elizabeth (Liz)

In loving memory of Tom who passed away on 5th April 2002 and Ruth who passed away 20th May 2012. (16th & 6th Anniversary)

Runnamoat, Roscommon (10th & 33rd Anniversaries)

In loving memory of a precious wife, mother and grandmother who passed away on 7th June 2003 (15th Anniversary)

Remember me when the flowers bloom early in the Spring Remember me on Sunny days In the fun that summer brings Remember me in the fall as you walk through leaves of gold and in the winter time Remember me in all the stories told But most of all remember each day, right from the start We will be forever near, we live within your heart.

In loving memory of our dear mother Bridie who died on 6th June 1985 and our dear father Michael who died on the 15th May 2008.

CHEF/BAKER Required to manage Timothy’s Londis Plus Abbeytown, Roscommon Town. Award-Winning Deli. Qualifications necessary. Minimum 2 years experience, fluent English essential. Send CV’s to: annie@timothys-londis.com

YARD MEN WANTED For part-time summer work May suit college student

Forever in our thoughts and prayers, sadly missed MJ, Pauline, Tracey, Amanda, Michael, Emma, Laura, Tommie and great grandson Evan. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill on Saturday, 9th June at 8pm.

LEE Rev. Hugh A., M.H.M. Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon In the Parish of Kiltoom + Cam and formerly of Dignavanty, Cootehill, Co. Cavan Died May 5th, 2018

Just a prayer from the family that loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you

Always remembered by your sons Michael J., Noel and Brian, daughters, Catherine, Eileen and Marie daughters-in-law Carmel and Anne, sons-in-law Mike, Martin and Michael, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaghelish on Sunday, June 10th at 11am.

KILKENNY Fr. Thomas Cloontrasna, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon (formally of Lecarrow, Carrowbehy, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon). Died May 7, 2018

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The Lee family offer our sincere thanks to our extended family, neighbours and friends and to Fr. Hugh’s neighbours and friends for their wonderful support to us on the occasion of his recent death. Thanks are due to the Curraghboy Pastoral Council, Curraghboy N.S., Brideswell N.S., Lismoyle N.S., the Senior and Junior Choirs and musicians, the graveyard committee of Cam Cemetery and the parishioners of Curraghboy for their participation in Fr. Hugh’s Removal Service, his Funeral Mass and Burial. We sincerely thank Teresa and Aidan Curley and their staff at Tearmann Bhríde Nursing Home, who cared for Fr. Hugh so lovingly in his final illness and Sr. Eileen Canning for her friendship with Fr. Hugh. We thank Bishop Kevin Doran for officiating at Fr. Hugh’s Funeral Mass and also Fr. Michael McManus, Deacon Willie Gacquin, the priests of Elphin diocese, his brother Mill Hill Missionaries, Biship Leo O’Reilly and the priests of Fr. Hugh’s native Kilmore diocese who concelebrated the Mass. We are very grateful to Enda McHugh, undertaker and Fr. Hugh’s closest neighbour for his help and compssion at this difficult time. Our gratitude also to the Curraghboy Ladies Club and The Hudson Bay Hotel for providing refreshments. To all who sent Mass Cards, travelled long distances and sympathised with the family, we are most grateful and you will be remembered in our prayers. Fr. Hugh’s Month’s Memory Mass will be in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Saturday, 9th June at 12 noon.

GIBLIN Tommie and Annie Marie

We, the family of the late Fr. Thomas Kilkenny would like to express our appreciation for the many kind expressions of sympathy shown to us following Fr. Tom’s death. We wish to express our immense gratitude to Fr. Pat Raleigh for all his support and help during the days of the funeral and for leading the prayers at the graveside. A special thank you to Fr. Malachy Hanratty who was the main celebrant at the Funeral Mass and concelebrants Fr. Maurice Hogan, Fr. Seamus Cullen, Fr. John Burger and Fr. Paddy Clarke who led the Removal Prayer Service the evening before. Thank you to the Dalgan choir for the beautiful singing. Thank you to the Columban Fathers who travelled to Gorthaganny for the burial; Fr. Pat Raleigh, Fr. Cyril Lovett, Fr. Bernard Mulkerins, Fr. Eamon Conaty, Fr. Gerry Neylon, Fr. Paddy Smyth, Fr. Malachy Smyth and to Fr. Micheal Donnelly, Frenchpark. A special word of thanks to the nurses and staff of Dalgan Nursing Home, Navan for their excellent care and attention to Fr. Tom over the last two years. Thank you to Fitsimons Funeral Undertakers, Navan, Kevin Ganley, Undertaker, Loughglynn and to the gravedigger. Thank you to the people of the area who travelled to Navan for the Evening Prayer Service and for the Funeral Mass and to everyone who sent Mass Cards. Thank you to the large crowd who were waiting when the funeral arrived in Gorthaganny and to ‘Coney Island’ bar for providing refreshments afterwards. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 9th at 12 noon on Gorthaganny Church.

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Ros Memorials Treasured memories of our loving parents, Tommie and Annie Marie, whose anniversaries occur around this time. Will those who think of them today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by their children, Mary Jo, Frank, Chris, Joe and extended families. Anniversary Mass in the Christ the King Church, Lisacul on Sunday, 10th June at 10am.

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Just close your eyes and you will see all the memories of me. Just sit and relax and you will find I’m still there inside your mind. Don’t cry for me now I’m gone For I’am in the land of song. There is no pain There is no fear So dry away that silent tear Don’t think of me in dark and cold For here I am no longer old. I’m in that place that is filled with love. Known to you all as up above.

Forever missed by Karen, John, Aidan, James, Cathal, grandchildren Ruth, Tadgh and Evan and extended family. Anniversary Mass Sunday, 10th June at 11am in St. Bridget’s Church Four-MileHouse.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. With reverence and intense devotion in the celebration of Mass, he invited countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of (here state your petition). Glory be to the Father… (three times). Amen. A.K. NOVENA TO SAINT MARTHA Saint Martha, I resort to thy aid and protection. As proof of my affection and faith, I offer thee this light, which I shall burn every Tuesday. Comfort me in all my difficulties and through the great favors thou didst enjoy when the Savior was lodged in thy house, intercede for my family, that we be provided for in our neccessities. I ask of thee, Saint Martha, to overcome all difficulties as thou didst overcome the dragon which thou hadst at thy feet. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Recite the following prayers... Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be. A.K.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES COLLINS John and Mary

McCORMACK Padraic

CONNOLLY Liam

Thornfield, Ballygar, Co. Galway (18th and 4th Anniversaries)

Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon who died on 8th June, 2014 (4th Anniversary)

Late of Castlestrange, Fuerty Who died on 11th June, 2014 (4th Anniversary)

Cherished memories of our loving parents, John and Mary Collins, who died on 10th January, 2000 and 7th June, 2014 respectively Our thoughts are ever with you though you have passed away and those who loved you dearly are thinking of you today.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

FARRELL Mikie

CORCORAN Alan

Late of Castlemine, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon Who died on June 8th 2004 (14th Anniversary)

Cargins Park, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

Will those who think of him today a little prayer to Jesus say.

Remembered always by his family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad on Sunday, 10th June at 10.30 am.

O’DONNELL Michael Racecourse Road, Roscommon (11th Anniversary) Who died on 5th June, 2007 R.I.P.

Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather.

Always much loved and remembered by his wife Patsy, sons, daughters, sonsin-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Masses Offered.

BEIRNE John Knockmaine, Athleague, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of John who died on 7th June, 2017 (1st Anniversary)

The memories we had together We will never forget In our hearts and minds You will walk beside us every day

Always remembered by your mother Ann and family Anniversary Mass in Clooneycolgan Church on Sunday, 10th June at 9.30am. Fond memories of

CASEY Mary-Ann (neé Fetherstone) Knockmaine, Athleague, Co. Roscommon (25th Anniversary)

Always remembered by his brother Paddy, sister-in-law Mary, niece, nephews and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, 9th June at 7pm.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. L.F.

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.

Sadly missed by his wife and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, 9th June at 10.00 am.

Cargin’s Park, Donamon, Co Roscommon (6th Anniversary) 29th May 1993 Age 66 Always remembered by Patricia (daughter) and John.

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.C.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mai and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Assumption, Fuerty on Friday, June 8th at 7pm.

KELLY Larry

CORCORAN Willie Joe (Billy)

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

God called your name so gently, that only you could hear, no one heard the footsteps of the Angel drawing near, softly from the shadows, there came a gentle call, you closed your eyes and went to sleep, you quietly left us all.

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke and time to care A wonderful nature warm and true Those are the memories We have of you

By your loving wife Diana and children and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in Cloonycolgan Church on Sunday, 10th June at 9.30am

Grange Lake, Curraghboy, Athlone and Great Barr, Birmingham (29th Anniversary)

We have memories we treasure, We have thoughts that are dear, We think of you always, Not just once a year.

Always remembered by the Kelly family.

McDERMOTT Frank Tonlagee, Roscommon (27th Anniversary) Frank passed away on 15th June 1991

Just a tribute small and tender Just to show we still remember Those who think of Frank today a little pray to Jesus say.

Always remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass In St. Bridget Church, Four-MileHouse on Saturday, 9th June at 8.15.

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). M.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. A.M. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. There are none who can with stand your power. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother (make request). O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Prayer to be said for 3 days and after that prayer will be granted (will never fail). This prayer must be published immediately. I.W. UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. A.M.K.

FALLON Bernadette Forest View, Ballygar, Co. Galway

The family of the late Bernadette wish to express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our recent and sad loss of our beloved sister. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who attended the Removal and Funeral Mass, to our relatives, many friends and neighbours for their countless gestures of kindness and support which was much appreciated at this very difficult time; to those that travelled long distances, sent cards, floral tributes and messages of condolence, as well as those who called to the house, telephoned including many calls from U.S.A. and the U.K. Thank you sincerly to the Medical profession who looked after Bernadette, to Dr. Martin Daly and team, for the excellent care always, Ann Conneally P.H.N. for her special care and attention. To the doctors and nursing staff of Portiuncula Hospital who treated Bernadette with great care and kindness. Special thanks to Fr. Michael Breslin for the beautiful and meaningful Funeral Mass and for his insightful reflections and comforting words and also the readers and Mass servers. Many thanks to Bernie, Tomás and choir for the beautiful singing and music which greatly enhanced the celebration of the Mass. Huge thanks to David Moran, Undertaker for the professionalism and sensitive manner in which the Funeral was conducted throughout, greatly appreciated indeed. Thanks also to the gravediggers for preparing Bernadette’s final resting place. As a gesture of our immense appreciation for the generous support of all, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Bernadette’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Friday, 15th June at 7.30pm.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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How much technology do we really need? THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner It’s June Bank Holiday Monday in 2026 in a bar somewhere in rural Ireland. The only sound is an antique clock on a wall which is adorned with yellow tinted photographs of the great teams of decades long gone. The bar is packed with craggy and not so craggy faced men and women. There is little chat save for the odd comment about who ‘coupled up’ in the most recent episode of Love Island. It’s six years since technology officially took over the world of sport and now ‘Hawkeye’ and ‘VAR’ are available at every GAA, soccer and rugby ground in Ireland and Europe. All ingame decisions are now made by computer programmes,

which are brought to you by Sony and Mastercard. By 2022 spectators gave up wondering if offside decisions were wrong or whether the ball had actually crossed the line the machines were never wrong so there was no longer a need to even discuss it. Back to real life present day and the hot topics of last weekend were a Tipperary goal that should never have been and Loris Karius’ retrospective concussion in the Champions League. It’s been a tough few days to be a Liverpool fan from Waterford but at least Sergio Ramos and a flag happy umpire have given the rest of us something to talk about! Sport, like real life, is not always fair. The good guys don’t always win and sometimes ‘evil’ prospers. It can be heart-

breakingly random and unexpectedly glorious all in the one week. Your team can win a soft penalty before conceding a questionable goal in the dying seconds and all at the whim of men in black shirts or white coats. The luck and injustice is what powers millions of conversations the world over. Sport needs villains of the piece as much as it needs heroes, whether it’s a dastardly Spanish centre half or an excitable man with a green flag. Don’t get me wrong, technology has its place, but too much technology will take game defining decisions out of fallible human hands and result in sport becoming more predictable. Is that what we really want or can we just continue to rely on the universe to even it all out? Goal-line technology has its place but where will it end?

Sun’s out, Guns out! Pictured are the finalists who participated in Ballinlough Gun Club’s claypigeon shooting competition for the Trapshot Trophy recently.

The sporting brief Cycling

Successful Classic! The Lough Key Classic cycling sportive took place in Boyle on Sunday May 13th in favourable weather conditions and with over 180 riders taking part over two challenging distances. A number of local organisations benefitted from the proceeds of the Classic and the organisers, Curlieu Wheelers Cycling Club paid tribute to those who helped make the event a success. A club statement read: “The event would not have been possible without the assistance of a large number of people to whom Curlieu Wheelers cycling club is gratefully indebted and would like to thank. “All the cyclists who came to Boyle and participated, Gardaí in Boyle and Ballymote with special thanks to Garda Michael Pilkington, Sergeant Gerry Curley and Superintendent Damien Flanagan, Roscommon and

Sligo County Councils, David Harding and Abbey College, Langan’s Fruit and Veg, Kieran Roddy Catering with Teresa O’Dowd and Mary Horan, David Coles, and catering staff including Helen, Veronica, Betty, Monica and Brid, the ladies who assisted at registration, David Gunning Trailcycling, Boyle Scouts, Keith Conroy, Spool Factory, Order of Malta, Boyletoday.com, Shannonside FM and local newspapers, Pure Design, King House, Boyle Sports Complex, Trojan IT, Paul Byrne Signs and finally all the club members and local people who acted as marshals and assisted on the day. We are already looking forward to the 2019 Lough Key Classic!”

Golf

Summer Swing At Boyle Golf Club, the men’s 12-hole stableford was won last Thursday by Ross Andrew with

30 points, while Eamonn Perry finished second on 28. The Mixed Foursomes team takes on Strandhill this week in the second round of the Irish Mixed Foursomes tournament while Michael Simon’s President’s Prize takes place this Sunday (10th). The second of this year’s ‘majors’, it will be played as an 18-hole strokeplay. Athlone’s annual Club Classic takes place on Friday, 22nd and Saturday, 23rd and all support would be appreciated for this fundraising event. Meanwhile, Eunan McBrearty won the gent’s 9-hole Carnoustie qualifier last week and will join Maura Kelly from the ladies’ club in the regional qualifier next Friday (15th) in Tubbercurry. Other recent winners in Athlone include: Thomas Gilhooly (Gent’s singles with 38 points); John Galvin and Adrian Hurley (Gent’s Scotch Foursomes with 39 points); Kevin Kelly (Singles Stableford with 40 points);

Lily O’Sullivan (Ladies’ 12hole with 22 points); Bernadette McDonnell (18-hole with 36 points); Imelda Sheerin (Singles Stableford with 39 points); Maura Kelly and Imelda Sheerin (Scotch Foursomes with 35 points) and Celeste O’Regan (Singles Stableford with 40 points).

Pitch and Putt

Woodview results Kay Verdon and Mary Sheerin were 1st nett and gross respectively on May 28th at Woodview while Ellen Daly and Kathleen Shaw were 2nd nett and 2nd gross. Maura Conway won the Ann Dolan Trophy on Monday with Mary O’Loughlin in second and Sandra Kilkenny in third. A non-competitive game takes place on Thursdays at 10.30 am and all new members are welcome.

Well done to Ballyforan NS students Alison Corrigan and Deborah Finneran. Alison won gold in Girls U-14 100m and Deborah won gold in the girls U-12 ‘Cycling on Grass’ at Roscommon Community Games. They both go on to represent Co. Roscommon in the Community Games National Finals in University Limerick in August.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions And so the curtain is set to fall on another season in the Roscommon & District Football League. Moylough ’79 clinched their Second Division double with a narrow win over Glen Celtic in the Division Two final last weekend while St. Peter’s remain on course for the ultimate RDFL treble following their Premier Division Cup thumping of Boyle Celtic last weekend. RDFL giants Ballinasloe Town are all that stands between the Athlone side and a clean sweep in their first year in the league. They meet in Lecarrow this Sunday for what promises to be a fitting

Horses for Courses

end to the 2017/2018 season.

Sunday, June 10th RDFL Challenge Cup Final (3 pm) At Lecarrow: St. Peter’s FC v Ballinasloe Town The champions and Premier Division Cup winners have to be favourites here but Ballinasloe proved to be a thorn in their side already this season. The Town, looking for their tenth Challenge Cup, have certainly got the experience and appetite for the big occasion and players of real quality throughout their squad.

Racing in Ireland today is at Leopardstown on the flat and performing at the Bulmer’s Live Music Festival are the brilliant Hothouse Flowers. Tomorrow the action is over the sticks at Clonmel and the first of a 2-day meeting on the level at headquarters, The Curragh, stalls open for the first at 4 pm and on Saturday at 2.10 pm. Sunday is a blank day on the calendar and on Monday the first of the two meetings at Lenebane A maiden, Forever Together, lost her maiden tag with victory in none other than the Epsom Oaks on Friday. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, who had 5 of the 9 runners, and ridden by his son Donnacha she won by 4½l from Wild Illusion with stablemates Bye Bye Baby and Magic Wand a further 3½l and 3l back in 3rd and 4th. In the Coronation Cup everybody thought that Detorri on John Gosden’s Cracksman only had to turn up to collect but Sylvester Kirk and Silvestre de Sousa had other ideas as Salouen went on over two out and was only caught by the hotshots in the shadow of the post with Windstoss 3rd. On Saturday, twenty-three years after the Maktoum family won the Derby with Lammtarra, the race was finally won by the royal blue silks of Godolphin for the first time. Masar, owned by Sheikh Mohammed, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick powered up the hill to win from Dee Ex Bee and Roaring Lion by 1½l and ½l. The Ballydoyle trained odds on favourite Saxon Warrior was 4th and the Dermot Weld trained Hazapour 5th. First and second were both bred by Godolphin and the runner-up is owned by Sheikh Mohammed’s son. O’Brien passed the total achieved by Vincent O’Brien, his predecessor at Ballydoyle, and become only the fourth man in history to train 7 Derby winners.

However, St. Peter’s seem to score goals from everywhere and are the team with momentum. Ballinasloe have beaten the champions and drawn with them in the league this season and should put it up to them once again this Sunday. However, I’m siding ever so slightly with Peter’s. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC

Umbro Masters League Saturday, June 9th

Skyvalley Rovers v Ballinasloe Town (7 pm)

Wednesday, June 13th Dunmore Town v Skyvalley Rovers (7.45 pm)

Saturday, June 16th Cam Celtic v Ballinasloe Town (7 pm) Dunmore Town v CB Trotters (7 pm) Glen Celtic v Skyvalley Rovers (7 pm)

Cam Celtic v Dunmore Town (7 pm) CB Trotters v Glen Celtic (7 pm)

Soccer Results RDFL Premier Division Cup Final Boyle Celtic 0 St. Peter’s FC 5 RDFL Challenge Cup Semi-Final Ballinasloe Town 2 St. John’s Athletic 1 RDFL Second Division Cup Final Glen Celtic 0 Moylough ‘79 1 AET

Lenebane Preview On Monday there is a flat card, well supported by the trainers, opening with the Foran Equine EBF Auction Maiden for 2-Y-O over 7f with 26 entries followed by a claiming maiden for 3-Y-Os only with 20 entries and also over the min distance. There are 16 in the third race on the card, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap for 3-Y-O+, with next the largest entry of the day, 45, a Handicap for 4-Y-O+ again these races are over 7f. The distance increases to 1m 2f for 2 races with a 30 entry maiden for 3-Y-O+ and The Hydrotech Handicap is the penultimate race with 28. Racing closes with the Connaughton Auctioneers Handicap over 1m 4f and 43 entries. The action switches to jumping on Tuesday when the first two races are 2m hurdles, a maiden and a handicap. Dermot Hughes Car Sales then sponsor a 2m 4f Novice hurdle with OCR Waste Management covering the 3m handicap hurdle. The switch to major obstacles starts with the 2m Novice Chase and then we have the top national hunt race of the year on the course the Tote Sponsored Connaught National over 3m. Racing closes with a 2m Pro/Am bumper. The entries for this meeting are not to hand as we go to press. The best turned out is sponsored by Glamorous Dogs, Fuerty on Monday and YK Signs, Athleague on Tuesday. The music on after racing is supplied by Billy Garvan on both Monday and Tuesday evenings.

General News Yesterday WP Mullins announced the retirement of dual Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Djakadam in 2015 and 2016. He was 4th in 2017 and 5th this year. The 9-Y-O was owned by Rich Ricci and won back to back John Durkan Chas-

by Tom Red Masar, Roaring Lion, Saxon Warrior and Dee Ex Bee spread across the track.

Cracksman, rails, and Salouen battle it out at Epsom.

es in 2015 and 2016 and 5 other races. The 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Denman died on Tuesday at the age of 18. Denman, nicknamed The Tank, was renowned for his iron will on a racecourse and won 14 races from 24 starts. The highlight of his career was the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup win defeating stablemate Kauto Star by 7l. They met again over the next 3 years in the ‘blue riband’. In 2009 the placings were reversed with Kauto Star winning by 13l. In 2010 both were beaten when Denman finished 2nd to Imperial Commander and the Star fell four out when beaten. 2011 saw the pair finish runnerup, Denman, and third to Long Run. Denman retired in December. Denman, an ex-Irish point to pointer, claimed four Grade One races Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup, Lexus Chase, Aon Chase, Royal and Sun Alliance Chase earning over £1million in prize money. The meeting at Kilbeggan last Sunday was cancelled due to circumstances beyond control of the manager and committee when there was no water supply available following a burst public water main in the area. The track’s managing director Paddy Dunican issued sincere apologies to all for any inconvenience caused. It was refixed for and ran on Tuesday, June 5th. William Haggas’s Sea Of Class will now aim for the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh in July having missed the Epsom Oaks last weekend. The Sea The Stars filly will hope to have another run before coming to Ireland. Only 2 of the first 5 home in the Derby, Roaring Lion and Hazapour, will definitely not be going to the Curragh for the Irish equivalent as trainers John Gosden and Dermot Weld will drop their charges back in dis-

tance as they did not appear to get the trip at Epsom.

Point to Point Finale The point to point season drew to a close at Ballingarry on Sunday with Barry O’Neill leading and champion rider, 8 ahead of Derek O’Connor. In the ladies’ championship Liz Lalor finished on 13, 7 ahead of Maxine O’Sullivan. Shane Fitzgerald rode a winner on Monday to draw level with Sean O’Keeffe on 11 winners and share the novice rider’s title. Leading trainers was Wexford man Colin Bowe. Roll on September/ October!

Competition Time Winners of our 3 pairs of double tickets in Roscommon next Monday and Tuesday are Paul Finnegan, Ballygar, Michelle Frayne, Ballaghaderreen and Maura McGrath, Moylough. Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office and hope you have 2 enjoyable and successful days racing in one of Ireland’s most welcoming race tracks. We have 3 pairs of tickets for the meeting on the 25th compliments of Secretary Paddy Dunican and to win can you tell us when, on what date, was the last meeting run at Kilbeggan? The answer is contained in the column above. Answers please on a postcard to the Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@ gmail.com by 12 pm Wednesday the 20th 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.

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Roscommon will welcome Galway to Dr Hyde Park on Sunday, June 17th for a repeat of last year’s Connacht Senior Football Final. Pic: Andrew Fox

World Cup almost here… It is hard to believe that the 2018 World Cup will start next week and there is hardly a word about it. Maybe when the matches actually start there will be more interest.

Ireland head Down Under The Irish rugby team face Australia in the first of three tests this Saturday and this will be a huge tour for Joe Schmidt’s team as they look ahead to the World Cup next year. Ireland have brought a full strength team and it will be interesting to see if they can win all three tests. Ireland are now the established number two team in the world and the Aussies would love to take them down a peg or two. I am really looking forward to the games. We can just hope and pray that there are no serious injuries.

So now we know, Galway will be coming to Dr Hyde Park on the 17th of June for the Connacht senior final and although it is great to have a home venue, the Tribesmen look a formidable outfit after the thrashing they handed out to Sligo in the semi-final last weekend. But there is an advantage in knowing what to expect and I am sure Kevin McStay and his ‘brains trust’ will be making plans to deal with the challenge of Galway. It will certainly not be easy and their tally of 4-24 against Sligo is a huge score against any opposition. Every championship game is different and Roscommon will go into the match as underdogs but with a good chance of retaining their title. We will go into the final in far more detail next week but it is a day that we can all look forward to. After all the controversy last week the situation was resolved eventually that the game can now be played at Dr Hyde Park. A number of people worked very hard in the background to resolve the situation and they have to be congratulated. Let’s hope that the issue does not come up again.

Dr Hyde Park is a fine venue and very suitable for big games. There is now a top class surface there and over the years the work that is required at the venue can be carried out. I know that all this costs big money but there are other counties in far more debt than we are in Roscommon. The conditions set down by the Connacht council in their statement (it’s detailed elsewhere in the paper) are tough, but when the work is carried out we will have a venue that will be one of the best in the country. I am also glad the match is in Dr Hyde Park for Club Rossie and the people who are trying to raise funds to keep Roscommon GAA going. It would have been a far more difficult task if the Connacht Final was taken away from Dr Hyde Park. It’s time to move on with a new era for our county ground. There are many people, my own late father included, who was one of the people involved in buying the land for Dr Hyde Park all those years ago, keeping a watching brief from just across the wall who would be happy that the situation is resolved this week.

Championship Watch All-Ireland SFC Qualiﬁers Round 1 (All games on Saturday except for London v Louth which is on Sunday). I am predicting wins for Wexford (v Waterford), Derry (v Kildare), Tyrone (v Meath), Cavan (v Wicklow), Offaly (v Antrim), Mayo (v Limerick), Armagh (v Westmeath) and Louth (v London).

Leinster SHC Round Robin on Saturday at 7 pm Kilkenny v Wexford This promises to be a cracker, Kilkenny are motoring along nicely again and Wexford will have to recover from a fairly tough day against Galway last weekend. Kilkenny at home should come through but Wexford will give it everything. Prediction: Kilkenny

Great wins for hurlers and U-20s!

Galway v Dublin

There were great wins for the U-20 footballers and the senior hurlers at the weekend. I was in Newbridge for the opening round of the Christy Ring Cup against Kildare four weeks previously. If you told me that evening on the way home after watching Roscommon lose by 26 points that the same team would easily beat Mayo to retain their Christy Ring Cup status I would be calling for the men in the white coats. But in fairness to all concerned they turned their season around and they were never in trouble last Saturday and they won in style. Well done to players and management. On Saturday night the U-20 footballers could have been ten points down at half-time against Sligo but they put in an excellent second half display to win with a bit to spare. They now face Galway on Saturday next and I understand that Galway are really strong at this level so Roscommon will be up against it. But at underage level you never know what might happen. But I have to agree with the comments about the timing and running of this competition. The U-17 and U-20 grade were brought in with a view to not having lads playing inter-county football and having to do the Leaving

Leinster SFC Semi-Finals in Croke Park on Sunday Carlow v Laois at 2 pm There won’t be much between these neighbours who have surprised a lot of people to get this far. They met in the League Division 4 final, which Laois won. The O’Moore County might repeat that dose here. Donie Kingston will be the key man. Prediction: Laois

Dublin v Longford at 4 pm A great day out for Longford but no analysis needed here. Prediction: Dublin

Ulster SFC Semi-Final Conor Shanagher battles with Sligo’s Evan Lyons for possession during Roscommon’s U-20 Connacht quarter-final win at Dr Hyde Park last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Cert. However, it turns out now that at least five Roscommon players are doing the Leaving and are ruled out, while the U-17 competition, which has very few if any players doing exams, is off until after the exams are over! It makes no sense at all. It is also unfair that the U-20 competition in Connacht is not round

robin like it is in other provinces. Sligo trained from the start of the year to play Roscommon last Saturday night and they are out after one game, which is very unfair. Maybe the authorities will look at it again for next year. If it is knock-out for the entire country then so be it but let every province go with the same format.

Time to look at technology?

The Waterford players and management were left incensed by the umpires last Sunday as Tipperary were awarded a very questionable goal.

Galway look a class apart so far and at home they should easily account for a Dublin team who won their most important game against Offaly last Sunday. Prediction: Galway

The mistake made by the umpire and referee at last Sunday’s game between Tipperary and Waterford was as bad as I have ever seen in a major game. Fair play to the Waterford players and management afterwards who were so understanding. Even though it was an unforgiveable error I have sympathy for the umpire. I spent a few years travelling around the country with Joe Kearney doing umpire at various inter-county games some years ago and it is not as easy

a job as one might think. Thankfully we had no major controversies over that time! It is an even harder job to do a hurling umpire’s job as the ball is smaller and flies much faster. We are all human and can make mistakes but last Sunday’s error will once again bring to the fore the debate about technology and whether it might be possible to have it at all big grounds. It may not be financially viable but it should be looked into.

Donegal v Down on Sunday in Clones at 4 pm The well-deserved win for Fermanagh against Monaghan has electrified the Ulster championship and now these two will have an even greater pep in their step. If the Donegal big guns play they have the firepower to get over the line. Prediction: Donegal

Munster SHC on Sunday at 2 pm Limerick v Waterford Waterford have been decimated by injuries and last Sunday the officiating cost them a win against Tipp. Looks like it’s not their year. Limerick have been impressive. Prediction: Limerick

Tipperary v Clare The game of the weekend in hurling. Both teams need a win. Tipp are very inconsistent and Clare are finding their form. This will be a humdinger. Prediction: Clare

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Hurlers avoid relegation with Mayo win Christy Ring Cup Round 3 ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon senior hurlers produced their best display in at least two years last Saturday in Athleague to easily dismiss the challenge of a surprisingly poor Mayo side thus preserving their status in the Christy Ring Cup for 2019. After losses to Kildare and Wicklow it was some transformation for Ciaran Comerford’s men who were dominant from the opening exchanges. Mayo’s case was certainly not helped by the loss through injury of their top scorer Kenny Feeney after

15 minutes, and the sending off of their midfielder Kieran McDermott as the ball was thrown in to commence the second half, but that’s taking nothing away from Roscommon who looked sharp throughout. On a warm day, Roscommon were quicker to every ball from the first whistle. They led by 0-5 to 0-1 after 22 minutes with goalkeeper Joe Keane scoring two long-range frees and Cathal Kenny helping himself to two from play. By the 35th minute the home side led by 0-9 to 0-3 before the victory was almost assured in first half

injury-time. There were 8 minutes of added time because of the delay due to the injury to Kenny Feeney. In the 40th minute Daniel Glynn’s free from 45 metres out near the sideline flew all the way into the Mayo net, and two minutes later Cillian Egan scored a fine point to leave the score at the break Roscommon 1-10 Mayo 0-3. Despite the efforts of football All-Star Keith Higgins, Mayo were always struggling and were in even more trouble when midfielder McDermott was sent off at the throw-in for the second half for a high pull. By the 53rd minute Roscommon led by 1-15 to 0-5 with goalkeeper Joe Keane having scored his 5th free of the day. In the 61st minute Micheal Beirne was sent off for a second yellow card offence

but at that stage Roscommon were home and hosed, and in injury-time sub Robbie Fallon also saw red for an off the ball incident. But none of that would take away from an excellent performance from Roscommon and those of us who were in Newbridge a few weeks ago and witnessed a twenty-six point hammering at the hands of Kildare could never have believed that this transformation was possible. Best for Roscommon on the day were Joe Keane, Alan Moore, Kerrill Hardiman, Shane Curley, Cathal Kenny and Naos Connaughton. Hopefully Roscommon can kick on from this and build for the future. It’s a pity that it will be next January before the team play again on the back of this performance. Roscommon: Joe Keane (0-

Kerrill Hardiman was among Roscommon’s best performers as they beat Mayo in Athleague last Saturday to preserve their Christy Ring Cup status for 2019. Pic: Andrew Fox

5, all frees); Kerrill Hardiman, Alan Moore, Jason Kilkenny; Eamon Flanagan, Micheal Beirne, Pat Nolan; Darragh Heavey, Shane Curley (0-1, s/l cut); Daniel Glynn (1-3, all frees), Cillian Egan (0-1), Paul Kenny; Hugh Rooney (0-1), Naos Connaughton (0-1), Cathal Kenny (0-3). Subs: Robbie Fallon (0-2) for Heavey (32), Cormac Kenny for Glynn (49), Warren Boyle for Egan (57), John Murray for C Kenny (68), Ronan Kilcline for Flanagan (69). Mayo: Donal O’Brien;

Brian Hunt, Conor Daly, Sean Mulroy; Michael Morley, David Kenny, Conor Henry; Kieran McDermott, Donal McGreal; Brian Morley (0-1), Kenny Feeney (0-1, free), Sean Kenny; Shane Boland (05, all frees), Keith Higgins (0-2, 1 free), Eanna Ryan. Subs: Bobby Douglas for Feeney (15), Cathal Freeman (0-2) for Henry (h/t), Corey Scahill for Kenny (h/t), Padraig O’Flynn for Scahill (54), Conor Murray for McGreal (61). Referee: Sean Stack (Dublin)

Young guns face uphill battle Eirgrid Connacht U-20 FC Semi-Final Galway v Roscommon on Saturday at Tuam Stadium at 4 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon face an uphill task when they take on one of the favourites to win the All-Ireland U-20 title, Galway, in the Connacht semifinal in Tuam on Saturday. Roscommon’s hard fought win against Sligo in the quarter-final at Dr Hyde Park last Saturday will be an advantage to Shane Curran Roscommon manager Shane Curran will be hoping for huge performance from his charges in the Connacht U-20 and his players ahead of Saturday’s game. After a poor semi-final this Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

opening half Roscommon played some great football in the second half and 3-10 was a very good total. Roscommon will be anxious to get off to a better start this weekend and if they give Galway the same latitude that they afforded to Sligo last weekend in the opening quarter, then they will be in trouble. Roscommon look strong up the centre of the team with Luke Mollohan, Conor

Shanagher and Cian McKeon all making significant contributions last weekend and lads like Liam Cregg, Aidan Dowd, Declan McManus and Brian Derwin are all top class performers. It is a tough ask for these young players to peak once again within a week in a major championship game but that’s what they have to do. Galway will be the hot favourites to advance but anything can happen

at underage level and if the Roscommon defence can tighten up they can make life difficult for the home side. The prize for the winners is an appearance on Connacht final day on Sunday, June 17th at Dr Hyde Park, which is a very attractive prospect. Galway look good for a win at home but in championship football you never know. Prediction: Galway

Lovely hurling at Cumann na mBunscol ﬁnals! The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol hurling finals took place in Tisrara recently. First up were Attyrory and Rahara in the Tommy Connolly 5-a-side final. After a close first-half, the second half saw Rahara’s goalkeeper, Aaron Keen, make the difference as he helped his side to a narrow victory! Next up were Ballyforan and Creggs in the Eamon Fallon A final. The Dowd cousins, Eabha and Ciara, ably assisted the likes of Leo Flynn and Cathal Maloney for Creggs, and despite the best efforts of Eoin Dolan and his team-mates, Creggs were crowned the Eamon Fallon champions. Ballymurray and Newtown played

the Division 4 final. Under the steady stewardship of Gavin Staunton with help from his twin brother Luke, Kevin Beirne, and Kai Naughton, the Ballymurray men powered to victory. In the Division 3 final, St. Coman’s Wood made their maiden voyage against Glanduff NS. While the Roscommon town team gave a fantastic account of themselves, it was Glanduff captain Conor Gavin who raised the trophy for his school at the final whistle. In the Division 2 final, Gaelscoil de hÍde faced old rivals Fuerty. There were superb performances all over the field from both teams but in truth, Gaelscoil’s Rory Ó Cárthaigh was the outstanding performer in an

exciting game and it was he who accepted the trophy at the final whistle on behalf of his team. In the A final, Tisrara NS faced Knockcroghery NS. Tisrara got off to a quick start, with forwards Brian Mannion and Daniel Bolger scoring freely and while it was a hardfought contest in many ways, the result was never in doubt. It was to rapturous applause that the final whistle blew, as both sets of supporters acclaimed their heroes. Knockcroghery captain Cathal Feerick received the Division 1 trophy for his school, while Conor Kelly accepted the Michael Kelly County champions’ trophy for the victors, Tisrara NS.

Celtic Challenge win! Referee Aidan Ferguson is pictured presenting the ‘Best and Fairest’ award to Roscommon full-forward Paddy Grehan, following Roscommon U-17 hurlers’ 4-17 to 1-18 Celtic Challenge Cup win over Donegal last Wednesday evening. Grehan was in fine form for the Rossies as Michael Kelly (2) and Sean Trundle goals fired them into a 3-7 to 0-11 half-time lead. They weathered a Donegal storm early in the second half before substitute Padraig Galvin fired the decisive goal and Roscommon went on to record their first win in the competition this year.

Eirgrid Connacht U-20 FC Quarter-Final Roscommon 3-10 Sligo 3-5 King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section B) Pádraig Pearses 0-13 Strokestown 0-10 King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section A) Michael Glavey’s W/O St. Croan’s Oran W/O Kilbride King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section B) Boyle 3-7 Pádraig Pearses 3-5 St. Aidan’s 5-14 Clann na nGael 2-6 Warm & Cosy Homes AllCounty Cup Round 1 Michael Glavey’s 1-13 Elphin 1-10 St. Ronan’s 0-14 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-11 Kilbride W/O Strokestown St. Barry’s W/O Clann na nGael Kilglass Gaels 3-15 Boyle 1-13 Western Gaels W/O Pádraig Pearses St. Croan’s W/O Ballinameen Éire Óg 1-19 Oran 1-12 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 3-9 St. Michael’s 2-6

Fixtures Friday, June 8th AFL Division 6 (8 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Pádraig Pearses At Creggs: Creggs v St. Dominic’s All-County Cup Round 1 At Creggs: Creggs v St. Brigid’s. 8 pm At Ballyleague: St. Dominic’s v St. Faithleach’s. 8.15 pm

Saturday, June 9th Senior Hurling League (Group B) At Tremane: Tremane v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm Senior Hurling League (Group B) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Athleague. 8 pm

Sunday, June 10th AFL Division 4 (2 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Faithleach’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Croan’s At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St Dominic’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Elphin At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v St. Ronan’s AFL Division 5 (2 pm) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v St. Joseph’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Aidan’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v Boyle At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Kilglass Gaels At Rockfield: Oran v Michael Glavey’s King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section A) At Rockfield: Oran v Michael Glavey’s

Underage update Saturday, June 9th U-12 Spring League Division 2 Knock-out At Lisnamult: St. Brigid’s v Kilbride. 12 pm

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Rossies make wasteful Sligo pay Eirgrid Connacht U-20 Football Championship Quarter-Final ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon’s U-20 footballers turned in a super second half display to overcome Sligo and qualify for a semi-final tilt at Galway next Saturday after this very enjoyable if somewhat strange quarter-final played in perfect weather conditions at Dr Hyde Park last Saturday night. Sligo dominated the first half play. They scored two goals, hit the post three times, had what looked like a perfectly good goal disallowed, and kicked 11 wides. Yet when it came to the half-time whistle it was Roscommon who led (1-5 to 2-1). The home side made Sligo pay dearly for their wastefulness with a much-improved display in the second period and they were the deserved winners in the end. Sligo looked so dangerous going forward in the opening quarter. Conor Shanagher opened the scoring with a Roscommon point in the 2nd minute but it was pretty much one-way traffic af-

3-5 ter that. Red Óg Murphy was winning everything in attack and he caused mayhem early on for the Roscommon defence. In the 4th minute Murphy played in Adrian Frain for a Sligo goal but it was disallowed by referee Liam Devenney for some unknown reason. In the 4th minute Murphy was in for a Sligo goal after a great pass from Rory McHugh, and the same player was on target again for another goal in the 10th minute after he had pointed from play a minute earlier. Roscommon were now six points down and struggling. Sligo continued to look dangerous going forward but incredibly they were not to score again in the half as the ball sailed wide of the post time after time. Roscommon began to get a foothold, and although they had limited possession, they gave their opponents a lesson on how to finish. David McManus pointed a free and then Cian McKeon finished a great Rossie move to the Sligo net for a badly needed goal in the 17th minute.

Paul Carey comes under intense pressure. Pic: Mick McCormack

Aidan Dowd fists home Roscommon’s third goal at Dr Hyde Park last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Points from Brian Derwin (a superb effort), goalkeeper Aaron Brady (a free) and Paul Carey before the break saw Roscommon go in leading 1-5 to 2-1. The home side made full use of their good fortune after the break and were a totally different team. Conor Shanagher, Luke Mollohan and Cian McKeon were in command and the scores started to flow. McKeon and Murphy exchanged points early on before Roscommon scores from Derwin and David McManus (2 frees) saw the home side ahead by 1-9 to 2-2 by the 40th minute. Murphy’s 42nd minute point for Sligo was only brief respite as Roscommon turned the screw. In the 45th minute a peach of a pass from Brian Derwin set Cian McKeon up

for his second goal of the game and when Aidan Dowd fisted home Roscommon’s third goal in the 49th minute after a great team move it was all over as a contest. The game petered out after that with Sligo midfielder Barry Gorman scoring their third goal with what was the last kick of the game in the 4th minute of injury-time. It was a great second half showing from Roscommon but if they start as slowly as they did here when they face a hotly fancied Galway in Tuam next Saturday, they can forget about going any further in this competition. Aidan Dowd, Luke Mollohan, Conor Shanagher, David McManus, Cian McKeon and Brian Derwin were impressive on the night for

Shane Curran’s team while for a Sligo outfit who have only themselves to blame for not putting the game out of reach in that opening 20 minutes, Red Óg Murphy and Luke Towey were by far their best performers. Roscommon: Aaron Brady (0-1, free); Liam Cregg, Evan Flynn, Garry Galvin; Aidan Dowd (1-0), Luke Mollohan, Darren Nerney; Conor Shanagher (0-1), Eddie Nolan; David McManus (0-3, free), Damien Duff, Ciaran Lawless; Paul Carey (0-1), Cian McKeon (2-2), Brian Derwin (0-2). Subs: Dylan Ruane for Lawless (19), Keith Murphy for Duff (h/t), Lorcan Daly for Galvin (43), Michael Conroy for Nerney (49), Gavan Byrne for McManus (53), Stephen Lennon for Nolan (60).

Sligo: Daniel Lyons; Oisin Conlon, Adrian Cummins, Evan Lyons; Sean Murphy, Mikey Gordon, Luke Towey; Barry Gorman (1-0), Adrian Frain; Rory McHugh, Red Óg Murphy (2-3, 1 free), Conan Marren; Joe McHugh (0-1, free), Shane Deignan, Ci-

aran O’Dowd (0-1). Subs: Rory Ryan for S Murphy (35), Luke Gilmartin for Deignan (35), Andy Flynn for O’Dowd (50), Karl McKenna for Cummins (50). Referee: Liam Devenney (Mayo)

Stat Attack Wides:

Roscommon 11 (7 first half ) Sligo 17 (11 first half )

Red cards: None Black cards: None Yellow cards: Roscommon 2 (Aidan Dowd, Keith Murphy) Sligo 1 (Adrian Cummins) Man of the Match: Conor Shanagher (Roscommon) Attendance: 1,200

Curran takes aim at championship organisers  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon U-20s manager Shane Curran praised his side’s courage and commitment as they recovered from a difficult first half to surge to victory over Sligo in the Connacht semi-final last Saturday at Dr Hyde Park. “They are a great bunch of lads. Any

other team would have been out of the game at half-time. We could have been 10 or 11 points down but our lads are courageous, very enthusiastic and committed and they have proven that over the months of preparation we have done. Things went against them in the first half but they found a way, and that what good teams do and we did that today,” he said.

Curran then took aim at the organisers of the U-20 Connacht Championship. “I have five players doing the Leaving that we could not pick, top-class players. I’m very critical of the way this competition is being ran and it is up to the authorities to get it right. I would say the exact same thing if we were beaten here tonight.

“It is very difficult on those Sligo lads in there tonight. They have put in a huge effort. They are a small county like ourselves and for them to be going home without another game in this competition is scandalous. “We have to turn around now and play Galway in Tuam next Saturday. It’s a player welfare issue if nothing else.

Hopefully the administrators will get it right for next year but as far as we are concerned it’s all about player development. “We are developing some very good young players in Roscommon and they are learning what is required to become championship footballers and tonight is a step along the way,” he concluded

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It’s a Yes – Hyde to host ﬁnal …but it won’t be considered as future ﬁnal venue unless facilities are improved  SEAMUS DUKE

There was relief in sporting and business circles in Roscommon this week when the saga surrounding the choice of venue for the upcoming Connacht Senior Football Final ended with confirmation that the game will go ahead in Dr. Hyde Park on June 17th. The decision is conditional on Roscommon County Board meeting certain requirements laid down by the Connacht Council and the venue will have a re-

duced capacity, due to ongoing issues that require attention at Dr. Hyde Park. The decision to host the 2018 Connacht SFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park was formally taken after the Galway v Sligo semi-final last Sunday and followed discussions between Roscommon County Board and Connacht Council officials. The match will go ahead at Dr. Hyde Park between Roscommon and Galway, with a 4 pm throw-in. Confirmation of the venue choice follows weeks of speculation that Hyde Park might not be selected. Roscommon manager Kevin McStay intervened in the controversy after his side’s semifinal win over Leitrim, insisting that the game would be played in Roscommon. The Connacht Council has issued a statement confirming that the capacity

for the match will be 18,870 and that it will be an all-ticket affair. The statement also says that the costs of a mobile scanning system to be introduced especially for the day is be borne by Roscommon County Board. It also says that the ground rent to be paid on the day will be 5% (it’s usually more like 10-20%). The statement goes on to say that Dr. Hyde Park in Roscommon would not be considered as a venue for any future Connacht finals until a programme of works are carried out which include a new entrance on the Athlone Road side of the ground, permanent turnstiles, new dressing rooms, new male and female toilets, the area behind the stand to be tarred and other issues relating to the Slattery Report to be addressed.

t at a price Hyde gets go-ahead… bu by Roscommon nacht Council, co-signed A statement from the Con : members, reads in full County Board executive ior and U-20, ll Championship Finals, Sen Hyde Park, tba Foo A GA ht nac Dr. “The Con in ce pla e tak h June 2018 will scheduled for Sunday, 17t Roscommon. ween the Connacht following discussions bet “This decision was made s and in consultation cer offi rd mon County Boa GAA Council and Roscom lth & Safety ucture and the National Hea with the National Infrastr ognised the rec l nci Cou ht nac ision Con Committee. Making this dec mon County Board and agreement com financial constraints of Ros to a number of e in Roscommon subject gam the d hol to de was ma ailed below: conditions, which are det possible Conditions pertaining to mon 2018 com Ros Connacht Final in 870 18, to ned fi con y acit * Cap * All-ticket game ers scanned to nitored and scanned. Numb * All entry points to be mo control room * CCTV to be in situ yers) tickets each (including pla * Counties confined to 500 ets.ie, SuperValu tick e, bsit we ugh thro ilable * All other tickets to be ava and Centra outlets le on the day * Tickets shall not be availab pay full price (no concessions) st mu d stan the in * All patrons 4 adults) shall be up passes (30 children and * A limited number of gro ce offi A ht GA available through Connac retary and ety Officer, Chairperson, Sec * The Event Controller, Saf tely responsible for the ma ulti be ll sha A GA n Treasurer of Roscommo asion safety of patrons on this occ Finance daí and CCTV the cost of non-public Gar * Connacht GAA will pay A GA n ne by Roscommo * All other costs will be bor d pai be will t Ren und Gro common GAA * 5% system will be borne by Ros ng nni sca ary place and in * Cost of tempor put be st ts toilet facilities mu * Adequate Ladies and Gen A n GA maintained by Roscommo year average may eipts to the Council on a 10- counties from * Any shortfall in gate rec to le uction in finance availab result in consequential red Connacht GAA

Yes, we’ve got the Connacht Final! Jayden Fallon with mum Clodagh at Dr. Hyde Park during the recent Roscommon GAA supporters’ day. Pic: Mick McCormack

Future Development a future Connacht ible for consideration for * Hyde Park shall not be elig : ted ple rks have been com Athlone Road final until the following wo in front of the terrace on the ted ple com ce ran ent 1: New side stiles to be installed 2: Permanent metered turn lt to modern standards bui be to ms Roo 3: Dressing ale toilets to be built Fem and 4: Permanent Male ind the stand to be tarred 5: All roadways and area beh tery Report needing attention are Slat 6: Issues highlighted by the addressed Seamus Sweeney from signed by Brian Carroll and The above statement was ern of Connacht Mc John Prenty and Gerry Gov Roscommon County Board, GAA. GAA and John Murphy of the