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Yvonne Corrigan Donohue, Chairperson of the Roscommon Rose of Tralee Centre What’s your idea of the perfect night in? Hmmm…sitting down with absolutely nothing to do and maybe a Baileys Coffee to hand. The impromptu arrival of family or friends for a catch-up also goes down a treat! And the perfect night out? Good company, a good meal and a few drinks. Good company being the most important. You could be anywhere in the world on a night out – if the company is good, you are guaranteed a great night!

Caoimhe set to represent Connacht! Caoimhe Dowd, Sunshine Room, Creggs National School will represent Connacht in the Special Olympics in Dublin this Friday at the National Sports Centre.Caoimhe will take part in the Small Ball Lift and the Bean Bag Lift in the Motor Activity category. The very best of luck Caoimhe!

newsbriefs Athleague NS Parents’ 5K Fun Run/Walk Athleague NS Parents Association are holding their annual 5K Fun Run/Walk on Monday, 18th of June with registration taking place at the school from 6.30 pm for a 7 pm start. This community and family-friendly event also welcomes runners/walkers at all levels and takes place along a beautiful scenic rural route. It’s just €10 for adults and children go free. There will be refreshments, fun and plenty of chat at the school following the run/walk.

What’s the perfect weekend away in Ireland? I love the west/northwest. Galway, Westport, Sligo and Donegal are all amazing places and some of my favourites. The best places in Ireland aren’t a hundred miles away. With a young family, a visit to Tayto Park is a must – we were there recently and are still raving about it! The biggest child being myself! How about a holiday abroad? Villamora (Portugal) and Sydney, Australia are two of my favourite places. I’ve been to both places with friends and separately with family –completely different holidays, but the two locations were amazing each time. What’s the best movie/Netflix/TV series you’ve seen recently? I’m not a huge movie or TV person.

HSE Child Audiology Services Irish sporting events and documentaries I do watch, however. The best being last year’s Connacht Football Final. Having been at the game in Pearse Stadium and watching Roscommon beat Galway in the final and then watching the game all over again on TV...class! Hopefully we will have highlights to watch after this Sunday’s final in Dr. Hyde Park! A double Connacht win for the Roscommon seniors and U-20s would make for great TV viewing. Fingers crossed! What do you do to relax? Relax?! What’s that? I don’t know if you’d call it relaxing but I bake, sew or walk to switch off from everything else, chill and clear the head. Other than that, the odd glass of West Coast Cooler with ice and watching the world go by is a must. Where’s your favourite place in Co. Roscommon? I love my home village of Croghan and neighbouring Lough Key. One should never forget where one came from and Croghan is a quaint village with a great community spirit and great lakes nearby. I appreciate them more as time goes on. Full of history, folklore and beauty, Lough Key Forest Park is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and offers plenty of things to do to entertain the young and the younger!

Recent news reports have confirmed that the Health Service Executive looks set to apologise to almost 50 families in the west of Ireland for serious failings in audiology services provided to their children. I understand that this apology will follow a review of paediatric audiology services provided by a particular audiologist in Mayo and Roscommon. The review covered the period from 2011 to 2015. The review raised concerns surrounding “some aspects of the quality of the service provided” sadly leaving some children with lifelong impairments. I believe that almost 1000 cases were examined and 49 children were found to have been affected wherein their hearing assessments did not meet national audiology standards. Sadly, such failings resulted in either “increased risk of a missed diagnosis” or “a poor outcome” for the affected children. If your son was affected by this issue then I expect that you will receive a letter from the HSE shortly which is likely to apologise for any failings in care and for any distress caused. If you wish to pursue a legal action on your son’s behalf then you may do so whilst he is a child i.e. under the age of 18 years. Your son may initiate legal proceedings in his own right once he turns 18 years old. Should you wish to contact my colleague, Niall Cunningham or me, at Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors Medical Negligence Department for advice we would be happy to talk to you in confidence and without obligation. This firm has very extensive experience in dealing with impaired hearing cases over many years.

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US President Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize odds were slashed to evens by some bookmakers this week as he met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. Meanwhile, former Taoiseach Enda Kenny was honoured as the ‘European of the Year’ by European Movement Ireland for his work in strengthening EU-Irish relations.

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It was a very good week for Roscommon football as the U-20s booked their place in the U-20 Connacht Final.

Good WEEK

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I read a news report about plans HSE plans to apologise to a number of families for failings in audiology services provided to some children. I am aware that my son’s case was audited and I believe that his care was less than exemplary. Will I be able to pursue a legal action on my son’s behalf to vindicate his rights?

Bad WEEK

It was a bad week for Roscommon GAA referee Paddy Neilan as he required a Garda escort following Meath’s extra-time All-Ireland qualifier defeat to Tyrone last Saturday. Meath manager Andy McEntee was among those involved in the unsavoury scenes at the full-time whistle.

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‘Hopefully we’ll have the All-Ireland on our minds by the time the Pope comes to Knock in August. We’ll have a word with him about the curse’ – ‘Mayo Minister’ Michael Ring gets his priorities right!

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Famine Summer School returns to Strokestown The Irish Famine Summer School takes place at Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon from Wednesday, June 20th to Sunday, 24th and promises to be a fascinating mix of talks, performances, and film screenings, offering something for anyone with an interest in Irish history, particularly the Great Famine. Singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will perform songs from his latest album ‘Chronicles of the Great Famine’ at 7.30 pm on Friday, 22nd and will also be in conversation with Professor Christine Kinealy of Quinnipiac University, Connecticut. All are wel-

come to this performance. (€5 admission at the door) The 2018 Famine Summer School will be launched by the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland on the evening of Wednesday 20th June. This year’s theme is ‘Irish Journeys: Famine Legacies and Reconnecting Communities’ and the programme promises to be an engaging exploration of the Great Famine and its impact on later movements for social and political change. International speakers from Quinnipiac University, the University of Toronto, Boston College and Notre Dame will be giving keynote papers and min-

gling with local historians who likewise hold a depth of local expertise. Strokestown Park House and the National Famine Museum provide a hub for visitors and scholars to experience a uniquely preserved historic house and explore the lives of rich and poor in their original setting. “Strokestown Park has been recognised for its ground-breaking work in delving into the deep complexities of the Irish Famine,” said Caroilin Callery of Strokestown Park. “We are honoured to be welcoming descendants of Edward Neary from the Mahon Estate at this year’s Summer School. Jennifer

Robinson will travel to Ireland for the first time and has a moving and harrowing story of Neary’s family who emigrated from Elphin in ‘Black ’47’. This story is now coming alive thanks to the ongoing Great Famine Voices Roadshow in the US and Canada, where we have been collecting stories and bringing together Irish emigrants and descendants from the Great Famine of Ireland,” she continued. A selection of these family memories and stories will be made freely available on the Great Famine Voices online archive www.greatfaminevoices.ie. At 4 pm on Thursday, 21st

there will be a performance by Syrian Refugees from Ballaghaderreen, devised by author Jessamine O’Connor. ‘Roscommon Connects: Community Building through Shared Storytelling’ is a follow-up to the visit of the Syrian Refugees who visited Strokestown Park in 2017 to hear the Strokestown Famine Emigrant Story. “Every year the Summer School goes from strength to strength in terms of the international and local scholars that it attracts and the research that is presented,” said Christine Kinealy, Director, Ireland’s Great Hunger Insti-

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will perform at the Strokestown Park Famine Summer School on June 22nd.

tute at Quinnipiac University, Connecticut. “We are delighted to continue to partner with the Irish Heritage Trust in helping to host this biennial event and to launch the proceeds of last year’s conference – Children and the Great Hunger – edited by Christine Kinealy,

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Departure of Chambers ‘a big loss’  PAUL HEALY

The education sector in Roscommon has suffered a big loss with the surprise departure of wellknown school Principal Frank Chambers, a local councillor has said. Mr. Chambers, who was Principal of Roscommon Community College up to last Friday, is taking up a new position within the GRETB (Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board) area.

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Independent county councillor Paddy Kilduff is a member of the GRETB Board and also a member of the Board of Roscommon Community College. He said: “While I obviously wish Frank every success in his new career move, his departure is a huge loss to the education sector locally. “Frank Chambers made an immense contribution in his time at Roscommon Community College. He did a great amount of very positive work over the years

and I know that this is appreciated by parents and students and board members. “Frank’s contribution to education in Roscommon was one of the finest we have encountered. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Frank and his family the very best in the future”. The GRETB has confirmed that Mr. Chambers is taking up a new role and that Ms. Jude Lohan will act as Acting Principal, pending the appointment of a Principal. Frank Chambers

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Let’s park the ﬁnes for Connacht Final! Dear Editor, I am a Galway supporter and I’m looking forward to the Connacht final in Dr. Hyde Park and it should by all means be played in The Hyde. Despite all the ‘will it or won’t it’ in the lead-up to the announcement, the Hyde got away this time and I hope money raised by the Roscommon County Board and the funds raised from Club Rossie will be spent wisely to ensure all works are completed as outlined by the Connacht GAA in order for this not to be an issue in the future. The real reason I’m writing this letter is not about the interior of the Hyde, but about the outside on match-day. I heard a rumour during the league stages that cars

were being issued fines for parking around the ground. However, seeing as though there is no paid parking in Roscommon (fair play to Roscommon town for this), I thought that this was just a rumour. However, I attended the FBD League final in the Hyde earlier this year and parked in an estate close by. I did pull up onto the footpath slightly as not to block traffic on the road and I did ensure I left enough room for pedestrians, wheelchair-users and buggies. Luckily for me a resident came out and told me that car owners were getting fines for parking on the footpath, so I pulled off the path and parked on the road, which was more of an inconvenience for people. When we returned from the match any car that was parked on the footpath had being given a fine

(not me, thank God), even though the owners had left plenty of room for pedestrians and wheelchairusers. I felt sorry for anyone who got a fine and thought this was extremely harsh. If they were blocking the footpath I would have understood. There were no signs to say cars would be fined if parked illegally or on footpaths. A day with a family at a GAA game is expensive enough without returning to the car to see a fine in a ‘free parking’ town. You would expect this in the big cities but I feel it didn’t reflect well on the town and annoyed a lot of people. At the end of the day supporters are there for two hours, spend money in the town and then go home. If there is a fine on your car when you return the last thing you’ll want to do is spend more money in the town.

My suggestion would be that residents patrol the estate and charge €5 for parking while directing supporters where to park. Money raised could be put towards the upkeep of the estate (Flowers, grass-cutting, etc.). Anyway I hope the parking fines aren’t repeated on Connacht Final day. Let the fans have their two hours of enjoyment, spend some money in businesses and go home happy. The only way they should be unhappy leaving the town is if their team loses – here’s hoping for a great game and no parking fines! Yours sincerely, Name and address with Editor

Farmers want leadership on sustainability Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon Dear Editor, I sent you a letter last week on this theme, which was printed by The Daily Mail (edited) and The Examiner (unedited). The IFA chairman states that “the Irish farmers have a proven track record of producing the most sustainable and emission efficient food in Europe”...etc. (Farming People June 8th). Really?! Why then are we importing huge amounts of soya as animal feeds into the EU? The EU must change their policy on imports like these, otherwise the unfettered economic globalisation of farming will continue to increase carbon emissions with climate change generating further climate refugees and so on. How can farmers in Africa compete with subsidised imports from the west? Trade deals such as the proposed beef deal with China, and the resultant increase in the carbon footprint (from shipping and transport) of Irish farming contradicts Mr. Cooney’s contention in last week’s Farming People. Such inaccurate Roscommon People Friday

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‘They’re frittering away our money… again’ Ballinderry F42 RR04 Dear Editor, God luv’em…they’re at it again, frittering away our money. Anyone driving out of town north on the N61 Boyle road cannot fail to have noticed the major road works whereby is being built a new, straight and safer road to bypass those notorious bends which in the past have claimed so many lives. Congratulations, RCC. But. When is opened this great benefit, it will render obsolete that existing section of the N61, so is that why the Council now is installing thereat a nice, new crash barrier, where one has never existed previously? As we, the rate/taxpayer, are funding this, maybe be can be told the cost of this ‘soon-to-be-maderedundant’ eh, ‘facility’? Such money would be spent better in providing public toilets in Roscommon, or even displaying publicly the name of each and every thoroughfare in the town? Eh, on what road/street is located the ‘Taj Mahal’, aka the RCC offices? On what road/street is located the Garda Station? On what road/street is located the Medical Centre? None is indicated anywhere on the thoroughfares concerned, and of course, there are dozens of others so unidentified. Or is the RCC planning to equip all locally-registered vehicles with Sat-Nav, presuming it knows the Eircode for everywhere? Yours sincerely, Lost and Bewildered (Name with Editor).

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of producing the most sustainable and emission ef¿cient food in Europe and will continue playing an important role to play in addressing the international climate challenge. With the support of the right Government policies, we can do more”.

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At the end of the adventure, all children who participate are invited to attend an award event at which they will be presented with their own Summer Stars certificate. Children and families will also have access to fun reading activities on the Summer Stars website, www.summerstars.ie. The site has lots of online activities as well as a range of animated ebooks. You will find a children’s books discussion board and interviews with well-known people about their favourite books. There are also helpful tips for reading and recommended titles by age group for children to read. The books can then be borrowed from your local library service, and it’s all free. Events for children will also be held in your local library during the summer, further information is available from Roscommon Library Services contact mmcintyre@roscommoncoco.ie or on www.librariesireland.ie.

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First Dates Singapore special…it’s exclusive! ‘In the First Dates restaurant, 72-year-old Donald arrives…looking for companionship’. (I’m trusting most readers have seen the hit TV show!). Voiceover Guy has set the scene. We cut to footage of a confident, nay arrogant, tall man with remarkable hair and pursed lips walking briskly towards the First Dates restaurant. He brushes past the host and props himself on a stool at the bar, airily checking the joint out for mirrors. The barman asks the usual question. “Good evening Sir, and what type of partner are you looking for?” Donald looks at the young man dismissively, then relaxes. “Oh just someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously, someone who’s a bit of fun…likes golf, maybe someone like me…er… impulsive, with a hint of danger, unpredictable”. He asks for a soft drink, takes out his iPhone and tweets about the Canadian Prime Minister. ‘Loser!’

Back to Voiceover Guy’s soothing tones and footage of a small man with glasses and a toy gun striding confidently through the Singapore Square (it’s a First Dates Singapore special). “Also looking for companionship is 34-year-old Kim Jong Un from North Korea, who has never dated before but who says he’s ready to check out the scene”. Viewers see Kim arrive in the First Dates restaurant. Donald’s head turns. The two men make slightly shy eye contact and then embrace and shake hands for ages. “Where are you from?” Donald asks. “North Korea. And you?” “A different planet” mutters the barman under his breath. Trump shoots him a grimace. The show’s host asks if they’d like to move into the dining area. Donald ushers Kim in. “It’s gonna be great!” he says, admiring his reflection in a glass. Kim Jong Un puts the toy gun

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down, smiles and relaxes. Later, Donald insists on paying, one eye on the camera. “I can go halves…” says Kim. “No, I’ll get this” insists Donald,

making sure not to tip. Later, they sit down together in front of the camera. “Hi”. “Hi again”.

a field just to the left of where we were standing. There was a rush of people to the barrier/fencing between us and the landing area. I reached that border and no more than thirty or forty feet away, the helicopter landed, the charismatic Pope emerged and – staring straight at us – he gave a friendly wave. The first mobile phone complete with camera was invented 21 years later.

That last Papal visit (and an escape from Mountjoy) Iconic helicopter images? Well, there was that famous one of President Ronald Reagan, emerging from/ getting into a helicopter and being asked some unwelcome question by reporters. Reagan didn’t fancy addressing whatever controversy had the media’s interest. He flashed that famous smile, gestured to the whirring helicopter blades…and put his hand to his ear to suggest that he couldn’t hear the reporters’ question due to the noise from the helicopter! There’s the evocative opening scenes in M*A*S*H, the classic US comedy/ drama from the 1970s/’80s, based on the Korean War. Shots of helicopters arriving at the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, with more war wounded – and of course that immortal theme tune – remain in the memory. (You can check out M*A*S*H re-runs on GOLD). We had our own slightly famous helicopter moment in Rooskey many years ago. In 1973, some IRA prisoners escaped from Mountjoy Prison when a helicopter was hijacked and landed in the prison yard. A week later, that very same helicopter and its pilot landed at the back of Tony Fallon’s pub in Rooskey, on a social visit. I know, ‘cos I was there. I hasten to add that the onlookers gathered not because of any association with the Mountjoy episode, but simply because of the novelty of seeing a helicopter up close. My favourite helicopter story however came to mind this week when details of the Pope’s visit to Ireland (I almost wrote Rooskey) were confirmed. He’s not coming to Rooskey, but Pope Francis is coming to Knock in County Mayo. Those of us who were around will never forget the excitement and atmosphere

Kim break the ice. “At least our date didn’t bomb!” Donald splutters, then recovers. Voiceover Guy: “Would you like to meet again?” Kim: “Yeah, maybe as friends… not sure if I felt a spark…” Donald: “Yeah, I’d like to meet again. Kim’s lovely. And I’ve had some erratic first dates in the last year or two…there was Angela… terrible…Theresa…terrible… Justin, really let me down…bad guy…Macron, not sure what to make of him. That Enda guy, nice, but did my head in, Leo... he was okay I guess…I’d like to bring Rocket Man, I mean Kim, to America, we could go out together…I think we can be friends. Put that damn gun down, Kim!” Voiceover Man: “In our next episode, Donald returns to the First Dates restaurant where he meets a new friend. Vladimir is 65 and from Russia…he likes riding horses bareback and invading countries”.

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which surrounded the last Papal visit to Ireland, that of Pope John Paul, in 1979. Pretty much everyone in the country went to see him at one of his public appearances. We went to Maynooth, where thousands of people gathered from the early hours of the morning for the outdoors Papal Mass. We had the same experience as everyone else: a very, very early start, a long drive in the dark of night, then we blended with big queues and enormous crowds and then…the long wait. I have a feeling that Fr. Michael Cleary was on the huge altar/stage, one of the many clergy present. A few years earlier the self-styled ‘Singing Priest’ had performed on

stage in our bar near Rooskey, the Kon Tiki. He was late by two hours that night, and by his own admission drove through red (traffic) lights to get to Rooskey. Even if he was ‘on stage’ in Maynooth it probably wasn’t the time to say ‘Do you remember the night…?’ The waiting was long, but there was a great atmosphere, a great sense of expectation. Finally, many hours after the crowds had assembled, the helicopter appeared through the clouds. The helicopter circled a few times in the sky. It could have landed anywhere in those huge fields adjoining Maynooth College. Soon it became apparent that it was going to land in

The good news was that Clonalis House in Castlerea featured on RTE television on Monday evening – the bad news, according to some readers, is that Castlerea itself didn’t feature! As part of a new series – ‘Lords & Ladles’ – Derry Clarke, Catherine Fulvio and Paul Flynn visited Clonalis House in Co. Roscommon, ancestral home of Ireland’s last high king – and they prepared a 14th century feast. Their experience was highlighted on RTE 1 TV on Monday evening. However, a couple of Castlerea residents contacted the Roscommon People to vent their frustration at what they saw as the regrettable overlooking of Castlerea town itself. One said: “The programme featured Clonalis House, and we’re proud of that, but there wasn’t a single mention of Castlerea! Why was Castlerea overlooked? A number of people are talking about it”. Another reader contacted us with the same complaint, commenting: “There was an opportunity to showcase the town, or at least mention it, but this opportunity was missed”.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Robert and Ruth Harrison.

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ment programme by the last Fine Gael-led Government in late 2014 during what were challenging economic times”. Senator Hopkins concluded: “Cloonakilla National School has a long history of providing excellent educational opportunity for our young people. The dedication of staff, board of management and the parents’ association is very evident in ensuring a positive learning environment for all pupils to develop their potential. I am confident that this new school building which will have 16 operational classrooms will allow them to grow the school community and develop even further”.

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Senator Maura Hopkins attended the official opening of Cloonakilla National School last Thursday (7th) and described the new school as an “incredibly positive” development for the South Roscommon region. She said: “The new school provides top class facilities for the education of our young people and I am delighted to see it being officially opened this week. “I had visited the old school and saw at first-hand the cramped, inadequate facilities which the school was operating from. “In 2014, I attended the public meeting on the project. I was very pleased that the project was included in the school develop-

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Heritage Group meeting in Gleeson’s Roscommon Heritage Group will meet on Tuesday, June 19th at 8.30 pm in Gleeson’s Townhouse in Roscommon town. For more information, please contact Theresa, acting secretary, on 087-7554393. All are welcome to attend.

MS Ireland’s Nutrition Seminar MS Ireland will be holding a Nutrition Seminar in King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, on Tuesday, June 19th at 11 am. Helen Kenny, Nutritionist, will be giving this presentation. Tea/coffee and scones will be provided. All welcome. Please RSVP to Mags Ryan on 0872502031 or email magsr@ms-society.ie by Monday, June 18th.

RSPCA Church gate collections The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is holding annual Church gate collections in the following Churches this weekend (Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th): Drumboylan, Crossna, Arigina and Keadue. Your support is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes to animal welfare in County Roscommon.

St. Dominic’s 50/50 winner St. Dominic’s GAA Club congratulates Marian Rice, Lisgobbin, Co. Roscommon who won €1,047 in the club’s weekly 50/50 draw on Saturday, 9th June (Seller: David Kilduff).

Pictured at the Roscommon v Galway Connacht U-20 Football Championship semi-final in Tuam were Shauna Flynn and Ella Thompson.

The next draw will take place in Murray’s, Knockcroghery this Saturday (16th). Contact 087-3552383 for details or sign up online at www.naomhdominic.ie.

Church gate collections for MS Ireland This weekend, June 16th and 17th, the County Roscommon Branch of MS Ireland is holding its annual Church gate collection at Mass times at the following Churches: Ballinamore Bridge/ Toghergar, Ballygar, Ballymoe, Glinsk and Newbridge.

As this is the main source of income for the branch, they are asking for the public’s usual generous support to ensure they can continue the work which began forty years ago in this area. Branch work is made possible through fundraising and the branch would like to extend a word of gratitude to each and every one of its supporters and especially to the loyal Church gate collectors and their helpers.

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ful thanks to all the volunteers and hospice support groups who gave their time to help with their fundraising appeal on National Sunflower days for hospice last weekend. Their kindness and willingness to help is most appreciated. The success of the event depends entirely on the support of the public through the volunteer and hospice groups and especially to those who gave so generously to the cause. Hospice also appreciates the kind co-operation of local stores, shops, etc. who allow the foundation to avail of their premises for the event. Sunflower Days is one of the foundation’s biggest fundraisers and the support from volunteers and support groups in the community is vital to help them continue to provide local hospice palliative care services free of charge to those in the community living with lifelimiting illness. With the continued support from the public, two hospice buildings in the region will become a reality in the very near future. It could not be done without the public’s support.

Roscommon Active Retirement outing Roscommon Town Active Retirement Association invites you to join them on an outing to Arigna Mines which will include a Shannon cruise and three-course meal on Thursday, 28th of June. Cost €50 per person. Places can be booked on 086-1925411.

Liverpool supporters’ bus to Aviva The Roscommon Liverpool Supporters’ Club will be organising a bus for Liverpool’s preseason friendly against Napoli at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, August 4th.

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Roscommon schools get ‘Creative’! Three County Roscommon schools have been chosen to participate in the Scoileanna Ildánacha/Creative Schools pilot programme. Launched earlier this year, the programme is a central initiative of Pillar 1 of the Government’s Creative Ireland Programme, which puts the arts and creativity at the heart of children and young people’s lives. The three Co. Roscommon schools are Gaelscoil De hÍde, Glanduff National School and Mount Talbot National School. Chosen from over 400 applicants, schools chosen to take part in the programme include primary schools, secondary schools, Youthreach centres, special schools, DEIS schools, co-educational schools, rural, urban, single-sex and Irish-language medium schools. Work will begin in September 2018 and run through to the end of the school year in 2019. Assistant Principal at Gaelscoil De hÍde, Ríona Nic Aonghusa, said: “This is an opportunity to engender a deep appreciation

and lifelong love of the arts in the children, to show the value of the arts in ‘STEAM’ throughout the school community – both within and without. We are delighted to have been chosen to participate in a nationwide and forward-thinking initiative”. Principal at Mount Talbot National School, Laraine Brennan, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to avail of experience of an expert. Due to our rural location we don’t get to experience the arts like urban areas so we are delighted to have been chosen for the programme”. Schools selected for the pilot will be provided with a package of support which includes funding and expertise from a Creative Associate to enable them to explore the potential impact of the arts and creativity on school life. With the support of their Creative Associate, schools will develop a Creative School plan and design a unique programme that responds to the needs and Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton and Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan pictured at the launch of the Creative Schools scheme recently. priorities of their school.

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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed news that three schools in County Roscommon have been chosen to participate in the pilot Creative Schools scheme. “The scheme was launched by Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan and Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton and is due to begin this September,” he said. “I am very pleased that Gaelscoil De Híde, Roscommon, Glanduff NS and Mount Talbot NS have been chosen to participate in this pilot programme. “Art and music are a part of who we are as a nation. Through the programme, the Arts Council is engaging with children and young people, enabling their creativity and linking them in with the arts and creative infrastructure in their locality and nationally. “This pilot initiative will develop and celebrate the arts and creativity in our schools”.

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Business Guess who’s coming to Ireland West Airport? Management at Ireland West Airport says it is both delighted and honoured to confirm that the airport has received official confirmation from The Vatican that Pope Francis will arrive into the airport as part of a historic papal visit to the Marian Shrine at Knock in August. Pope Francis will arrive into Ireland West Airport on a specially chartered Aer Lingus flight from Dublin on Sunday morning, Au-

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gust 26th from Dublin and travel by motorcade the 20-kilometre route along the N17 to Knock Shrine. Following his visit to the Shrine he will return to Dublin from Ireland West Airport later that morning. It was following the first ever Papal visit to Ireland in 1979, when Pope John Paul II visited Knock Marian Shrine, that Monsignor Horan began his campaign to build an international airport

in Mayo, close to the Shrine. 38 years later the airport is now the fourth busiest in the country and with record passenger numbers of close to 800,000 expected this year, it’s a fitting tribute to his legacy that the airport will welcome Pope Francis this year. Speaking ahead of a historic visit to the West of Ireland, Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Ireland West Airport said: “It will be both an honour and a privilege

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to welcome Pope Francis in August for what will be a historic first papal visit to the airport and the realisation of the vision of the airport founder Monsignor Horan. “This will be a truly historic occasion and will showcase the airport, Knock Shrine and indeed the West of Ireland to a global audience of millions which will have a hugely positive impact for tourism to the region”.

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AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company with two plants in Sligo, has been awarded the Shingo Prize in recognition of the company’s enterprise excellence. The milestone was achieved by AbbVie’s Ballytivnan site and the prestigious award was presented to representatives of the Sligo site at a ceremony during a conference in Orlando, Florida, USA recently. AbbVie is one of only four companies in the world to be awarded the global accolade in 2018. The Shingo Prize is an annual award given to organisations worldwide by the Shingo Institute, and is named after a pioneering Japanese industrial engi-

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Kevin Egan, Managing Director at Kevin Egan Cars said, “We had an excellent January and are now looking forward and prepared for the buzz 182 will bring. We are hosting this open day to showcase the impressive range we have to offer.”

Family Open Day at Kevin Egan Cars, Sligo Saturday, June 16th (12-4 pm) The Peugeot car range is the fastest growing car brand in Ireland thanks to its impressive new SUV range. Catching the eye are the Peugeot 3008 SUV Irish Car of the Year 2018, together with the excellent new 5008 7-seater SUV and the compact 2008 SUV. Peugeot have just announced their amazing offers for 182 which are available up until June 30th. * Finance from as low as 0% * Choice of scrappage up to

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by almost €50 billion compared to the previous period. “Commissioner Phil Hogan recently told the Agriculture Committee that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget would be cut by 5%. In that case, the cost of food would have to go up – because farmers can’t live on thin air. “The increase in the overall budget will have to be met with increased contributions from member states; this will be on top of the increased contributions required to make up the shortfall that will be

created by the UK’s pending departure from the European Union. “Is this the European Union that its citizens want? Where guns and war machines are prioritised over agriculture and cohesion funds. In my opinion, it’s not”. Deputy Fitzmaurice has called on the European Commission, and particularly Commissioner Hogan, to stand back and re-evaluate the direction that these proposals will take the EU in. Concluding, he added: “Is the Irish Government in agreement

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Bullocks Char X 690kgs €1430, Char X 560kgs €1265, AAX 460kgs

€1040, AAX 385kgs €930, Char X 230kgs €600, 3 AAX 298kgs €725, AAX 350kgs €900.

Heifers 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.

Weanling bulls Char X 385kgs €1020, Char X 375kgs €900, Lim X 315kgs €900, AAX 380kgs €880, Lim X 350kgs €825, Char X 340kgs €760, Lim X 335kgs €750, HEX 390kgs €745.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 500 cattle presented for sale last week as the recent spell of fine weather impacted on numbers. Trade remained very strong with strong farmer activity last week and prices were maintained especially for the quality stores on offer. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1310 to €1970 per head. Springers made form €850 to €1290 per head. Young calves made from €135 to €330 per head with stronger runner types making from €330 to €675 per head. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (14th) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were similar numbers on offer last week. There was a brisk trade for all classes resulting in a good clearance of lots. The average price for bullocks ranged from €2.31 per kilo up to €2.61 per kilo. Heifers averaged from €2.35 per kilo up to €2.94 with heifer weanlings making from €3.11 per kilo up to €3.60 per kilo. Prices for weanling bulls averaged from €2.36 per kilo up to €2.86 per kilo. The average price for dry cows ranged from €1.83 per kilo up to €2.12 per kilo. “This Friday (15th) Roscommon Mart will host sales for bullocks, heifers, dry cows, suckler cows and weanlings. There will also be a midsummer special sale of bullocks and heifers on Friday, June 22nd as well as dry cows, suckler cows and weanlings. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 14th). “Friday’s yard opens at 8.30 am and only mart staff will be allowed into the sales yard from 8.30 am. to 10.30 am. All stock must be penned by 10 am and the draw for the starting pens will take place at 9.50 am. The yard will open to allow stock to be viewed by purchasers from 10.30 am to 11 am sharp. After 11 am the yard will be closed again to the public. Cattle that are not penned by 10 am will have to wait to be penned until after the viewing period is over. “Sellers who do not have their cattle penned by the time they come up for sale will have to wait until the end to have their stock sold”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks

Dry cows

Chx 490kgs €1430, Lm 415kgs €1265, Lm 445kgs €1220, Ch 535kgs €1380, Ch 555kgs €1610, Ch 555kgs €1440, Ch 605kgs €1450.

Lm 740kgs €1630, Lm 685kgs €1535, Lm 620kgs €1335, Ch 785kgs €1470.

Heifers Lm 410kgs €1115, Ch 395kgs €1085, Ch 400kgs €1070, Lm 490kgs €1345, Lm 495kgs €1335, Ch 560kgs €1535, Lm 505kgs €1445, Ch 510kgs €1425, Lm 520kgs €1420.

Weanling bulls Lm 280kgs €840, Lm 260kgs €795, Ch 270kgs €795, Ch 345kgs €1040, AA 440kgs €1125, Lm 390kgs €1065.

Weanling heifers Lm 290kgs €875, Ch 285kgs €830, Lm 210kgs €725, Lm 395kgs €1055, Lm 335kgs €910, Lm 410kgs €1055.

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NewsPeople ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ROS COMÁIN

Community Enhancement Programme 2018 The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) offers funding to not-for-profit community groups and communities in Co. Roscommon to enhance facilities for a disadvantaged area/group, or a group/facility providing services to the disadvantaged as identified in the Roscommon LECP. The Department of Rural and Community Development provide the funding which will be administered through Roscommon LCDC and the Community and Enterprise section of Roscommon County Council. There are two strands to the CEP: Strand A: Approximately 40 projects to the value of €1,000 per project will be funded. Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Eadaoin and Laoise Sweeney.

€565,000 in funding for Roscommon roads Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed a funding allocation of €565,000 for Roscommon under the Community Involvement Scheme to repair local roads. “The Community Involvement Scheme provides an opportunity for communities to have road repair work carried out at relatively modest cost on local roads and cul-de-sacs that would not

normally be included on the Council’s main roadworks programme. The funding is approved by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) and provided to the local authority. “Roscommon’s grant allocation for the Community Involvement Scheme in 2018 is €300,000 and €265,000 for next year, bringing a total allocation of €565,000”.

Strand B: A total of €93,000 will be available to projects with a minimum spend of €10,000. Eligible Projects are small scale capital projects only: e.g. office equipment, project resources, energy efficiency equipment, development/renovation of community centres, community amenities, youth clubs/facilities, sports/recreation facilities, improvements to Town Parks/Public Realm improvements etc Approval of successful projects will take place in September and all monies must be claimed with receipts no later than December 7th 2018. Full details of the scheme and application form is available on www.roscommoncoco.ie or by contacting the Community and Enterprise Section of Roscommon County Council on 09066 37235 or via email bcoyle@roscommoncoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 30th July, 2018. Procurement must be submitted with the application form. Signed: Majella Hunt, Director of Services.

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County Council hits back at trade union  DAN DOONER

Management at Roscommon County Council has hit back at the Fórsa trade union, which represents county council workers, following a statement last week which threatened one-day strike action on June 21st due to the ongoing flexitime row. Fórsa had accused the local authority of “attacking working parents” due to its “refusal to halt its effective ban on flexi-leave” and defying recommendations made by the Labour Court. A statement from Roscommon County Council accused Fórsa of pulling out of the agreed process for dealing with the dispute.

The statement read: “Roscommon County Council is most disappointed that Fórsa have pulled out of an agreed process for

dealing with this dispute and issued strike notice against the Council. Most staff in Roscommon County Council currently avail of 30 days

annual leave plus a further 9 bank holidays, plus time in lieu of time worked outside of normal working hours and a significant number of

End-of-year Celebration in St. Mary’s N.S., Ballinagare There will be an end-of-year Celebration in St. Mary’s N.S., Ballinagare on Friday, June 22nd, starting at 10 am. The launch of the latest Green Flag and Science/Maths Awards will take place. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Mícheál Kelly at 11 am in the School Hall. The 6th class pupils will receive their Pioneer Pins and take the Pledge at this Mass. All are welcome.

Pictured at a tree planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Eoghan Fenton, Sheila Nunan, General Secretary of the INTO, Hugh Lynn, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Anne Connaughton and Joe Killeen, President of the INTO. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

family friendly initiatives i.e. work sharing, shorter working year, force majeure and significant sick pay provision. “The union is seeking to have an additional 13 flexible days leave per annum resulting in some staff having the potential to avail of in excess of 50 days leave per annum. This additional level of leave can only be generated if there is a clearly defined business need in the first instance. “For that reason, Roscommon County Council is insisting that mechanisms are put in place to manage such business need events and is adamant that any additional flexi-leave can only be generated on the basis of an agreed business case. This is in the fundamental interest of service delivery and equally in the best interest of the taxpayer of County Roscommon. “The taxpayer of County Roscommon can be confident and can rest assured that Roscommon County Council will ensure that their hard-earned monies will be deployed in their best interest. “Roscommon County Council first and foremost has the responsibility of delivering a model of service that is transparent and sustainable for the people of Roscommon”.

Celebrate Father’s Day: Sunday 17th June ABBEY HOTEL ROSCOMMON

Now taking bookings for this Sunday

Father’s Day • Early booking advised •

and all other special occasions

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My Father’s Day gift guide!  MIRIAM KERINS

When you’re a parent, establishing certain agreed techniques regarding how to discipline your kids is very important; especially as one of you is always going to be the soft touch. When my girls were small, I was the easy pickings pushover parent, mainly because when I was a kid, (like a lot of us); I was raised by a woman who clearly missed her calling as an interrogator at Guantanamo Bay. Oh yeah, mammy was scary! Due to that, when my beauts stepped out of line, I was guilty of sitting them down and giving them a lengthy lecture regarding all the reasons why their behaviour was unacceptable; with my eldest often pleading, “Ah Ma, will ya just give me a wallop or ground me like me friend’s Ma does to her; sure it’d be less painful than this feckin’ lecture!” To which I’d reply “G’wan; but you just wait till your father gets home…he can deal with you”. Now I know I’m not the only mother who used this common discipline

mistake technique, but you see, while passing the buck to dear old Dad wasn’t really fair, it was kind of easier, (in tricky situations), for us to use him as the killjoy bad cop. Bless him. And so, for this very reason, this Sunday, as a sign of our appreciation for our children’s fathers, (and for our own fathers), we’ve put together a lastminute gift guide for that wonderful man who provided late-night lifts, bike riding lessons, who made up crazy bedtime stories, and whom, when it was needed, allowed himself to be ‘used and abused’ as mammy’s convenient bad guy back-up stooge. What a hero! Here are our top ﬁve suggestions: For rambunctious rocker dad: Does dad fancy

himself as a bit of a performer? Perhaps he’s a frustrated head-banging, air guitar player; and, despite the fact you’d rather stick bamboo shoots under your nails than witness the aul fella reliving his ‘bat out of hell’ days, you know you’ll do ‘anything for love’…well, for the dad you love; so get him tickets to a local gig this weekend. For retro dad: A unique set of anti-static record (or LP) sleeve covers to keep his favourite Led Zeppelin, Status Quo and The Beatles’ collections safe and pristine. For techno dad: A portable charger to keep his smartphone and his smart watch charged and text ready for when he needs to send you

Connacht Final Sunday at the Abbey!

This Sunday is Connacht Final Sunday as well as Father’s Day at the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town. Our carvery is the perfect treat and will be open from 12 noon until 8 pm this Sunday. There will be no bar food available.

that mortifying joke or embarrassing air guitar playing pic! For master of malt dad: A whiskey tasting selection set will go down a treat. For health freak dad: Does he love making the

aul soups ‘n’ smoothies? If so, pick him up a nutri bullet blender; sure you never know, he may even graduate to mixing you a Margarita! Happy Father’s Day, Dad!

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Housing market failing our young people – ﬁrst woman President of IPAV The current housing market is failing our younger generations, according to Ella Dunphy of DNG Ella Dunphy, the first woman President of IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers. She made her comments at the organisation’s AGM and annual conference at the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny last Saturday. “It’s a market where those with the greatest financial resources have choice but those at middle and lower levels of income have little, and in some cases none at all,” she said. “What was once the ‘normal’ house buying populace, those in their 20s and 30s, are scattered between living with parents, ever-growing commutes, or involuntarily having to pay rents that in most cases exceed the price of mortgage repayments”. Ironically, she said, this “massive problem” has all decision makers agreed that the solution is a major increase in the supply of new homes. “We need to ask why our system seems incapable of answering that call to action, why it is failing our young people so badly,” she said. “Why it insists on dealing with the symptoms of the problem and driving private landlords in their droves from

Eddie Keher, Kilkenny hurling legend, pictured with Ella Dunphy, first female President of IPAV and Sean Naughton, Roscommon auctioneer, at IPAV annual conference held recently in Kilkenny.

the rental market”. Ms. Dunphy said increasing the supply of properties and doing so rapidly

is the only solution to the problem. “The only one that can create stability and prevent a future

house price crash, and all the financial loss and psychological trauma that that would entail”.

She said the Government’s recent Rebuilding Ireland Review of Delivery Costs and Vi-

ability for Affordable Residential Developments, identifies late in the day, some of the key issues the industry has known about for a number of years and has been pleading with decision-makers to address. The report states: ‘access to and the cost of finance for residential schemes remains a significant challenge, and is a substantial factor in development costs.’ It further states: ‘market lenders are generally supportive of a limited number of strong “bankable” developers and builders, which has the effect of limiting the number of housing providers with delivery capability at scale’. “We have made numerous submissions over several years to Government identifying the lack of availability of loans to SME builders and developers and recommending the provision of low costs loans”. “The question is when are we going to get such delivered? When is the €750 million loan scheme announced in last October’s Budget going to be delivered,” she asked. From Kilkenny, Ms. Dunphy is the first woman President of IPAV in the organisation’s 50year history.

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Beware – reinstatement valuations are different to market valuations  AISHLEEN O’TOOLE

Aishleen O’Toole

At REA Seamus Carthy we regularly receive queries from clients as to the level of insurance cover needed for their properties. There is still confusion among some property owners as to how much a house should be insured for. Generally, this confusion arises from the differences between the market value of a house and the cost of rebuilding it (the

reinstatement cost), with some people insuring their houses for the market value and not the reinstatement value. For example, if a house costs €120k to rebuild but is in an area where demand is weak, the market value may be only €100K. If the owners have insured it for just the market value, in the event that it has to be totally rebuilt, they will only be able to claim €100K and will have to pay €20K themselves. On the other hand if the house is in an

area where prices are high, the market value may greatly exceed the reinstatement cost. If the market value is €350K it may be insured for that amount even though the rebuild cost might be only €180K. In this case the owner is paying for €170K of insurance they don’t need and can never claim. As this shows, it is very important to have a house insured for the correct amount. If it isn’t, the insurance may

not even cover the full cost of partial repairs. To assist owners in calculating the correct amount of insurance they should have for their property, contact Seamus Carthy or Aishleen O’Toole at REA Seamus Carthy, Goff Street, Roscommon. Tel: 090 6630001. As members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and Registered Valuers, you can be assured of confidential, independent and professional advice.

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

MEADOW TO LET • Circa 60 acres at Carnakit, Tulsk • Circa 14 acres at Mount Talbot • Circa 60 acres of Manured Meadow at Racecourse Road, Roscommon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Big demand for meadow – Hughes

Circa 800 sq ft Commercial Unit to let at formerly Mary Raftery Ltd. Jewellers

Gallowstown, Boyle Road, Roscommon

This week Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon have for sale at Ballagh, Kilrooskey an attractive three-bedroomed bungalow on a circa 0.2 acre site. The residence is situated approximately four miles from Roscommon town. While it is in need of modernisation, it is structurally sound. Pat will accept offers in excess of €65,000 for this property. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Attractive dormer bungalow in Roscommon At Ardanagh, Roscommon, Hughes & Company are offering for sale an attractive dormer bungalow. The residence is finished to a high standard and located in a much sought after area. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Four-bedroomed bungalow in prime location At The Walk, Roscommon, Hughes & Company are offering for sale a four-bedroomed bungalow on a corner site with a large garage to the rear. Pat will accept offers in excess of €180,000 for this bungalow. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Large site with planning for two-storey house For sale at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon is a large site with the benefit of full planning permission for a twostorey residence. This site is on the books of Pat Hughes & Co., Abbey Street, Roscommon. The site is located in a much sought after area in Roscommon town. Offers in excess of €60,000 are being considered. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

PSRA Reg. No. 002176

NEW TO THE MARKET Residence on c.91.38 Acres at

DONAMON,CO. ROSCOMMON Prime residential farm comprising good quality lands and boglands located just off the Roscommon to Castlerea road set out in lots as follows:

THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TOWN

Bungalow in Kilrooskey area is great value

Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Tel: (071) 96 33260 / (087) 2602909

This week Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers, Abbey Street, Roscommon is reporting that there is a huge demand for meadow at present. While they have some meadow to let they are looking for meadow in all areas to satisfy the level of enquiries from customers. Please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers. com

TO LET

The property is been let with a 4 year 9 month Lease. The Building is in excellent condition and located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. The Unit comes with the benefit of an Alarm and Shuttering. For details on all properties on offer for sale and for rent with Hughes & Company contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Auctioneer, Valuer & Livestock Salesman

Attractive ﬁve-bedroomed bungalow is well worth viewing At Gallowstown, Boyle Road, Roscommon, Hughes & Company have on offer an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow with the benefit of a large front and rear garden. The property is situated on a quiet culde-sac in Gallowstown, within walking distance of Roscommon town and close to all amenities. Accommodation consists of a kitchen, utility, dining room, sitting room, two large bedrooms downstairs, toilet with shower and wash hand basin and a single bedroom. Upstairs has two large bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence stands on a circa half-acre site. Viewing by appointment (on 0906627003).

Farms urgently wanted Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week advising that following a number of recent sales of farms in the region over the past number of weeks, that they now require farms in all areas for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley commented: “Following on from a number of successful farm sales in the area over the past number of weeks, we now require farmlands of all sizes acres in all areas. “We offer a comprehensive sales service with a one of the largest databases of customers in the region. Should you wish to place your property on the market, we offer a free consultation service and we welcome all enquiries”. Contact one of the professional team at Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie, or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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

Tel: 071-9633260

Tel: 090-6663700

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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Circa 31.3 acres

at Moyglass, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon to be held at The Silver Eel, Strokestown on Wednesday, 4th July 2018 at 3pm. I have been kindly instructed by the registered owner to offer for sale by Public Auction the following farm: top quality uplands, laid out in 7 neat divisions, internally fenced and serviced by water on all divisions, large cattle pen and crush, a model farm. Solicitors having carriage of sale tbc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Circa 50 acres at Martry,

Elphin, Co. Roscommon

to be held at The Percy French, Hotel, Strokestown on Wednesday, 4th July 2018 at 4.30pm. Per the instructions of the Legal Personal Reps. of the late Michael Glancy. The lands are situate approximately 3 miles from the town of Elphin in a nice rural location, good grazing lands, well fenced with a good water supply, cattle pen & crush and also an old two bedroomed dwellinghouse and yard. Solicitors having carriage of sale: Callan Tansey, Solicitors, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MACHINERY AUCTION

in conjunction with Elphin Co-operative Mart to be held at the Mart Grounds, on Saturday, 23rd June 2018 at 3pm sharp. (some of the items included in the sale are the property of the late Michael Glancy) Massey Ferguson 165, cattle trailer, silage bale lifter, finger mowing bar, tractor mounted sprayer, 2 side hay turners. Also muck spreader and many other items too numerous to mention. Auctioneer will take a number of outside lots of good quality only. Terms at Auction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET

For sale by Private Treaty Prime Development Site – Circa 0.56 acre – at

Upper Church Street, Strokestown

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Single storey dwellinghouse at Church Street, Strokestown with large garden to the rear. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

circa 5 acres at Cloonfree,

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Situated along the Strokestown to Tulsk Road, laid out in one large division. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, VIEWING, MAPS, CONTACT THE AUCTIONEER:

THOMAS J. COX, Auctioneer, Valuer & Livestock Salesman, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. PSRA Licence: 002176 Tel: (071) 9633260 / (087) 2602909

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PropertyPeople PSRA Licence No. 001481

www.propertypartners.ie NEW TO THE MARKET

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

BRIDGE HOUSE, ROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON, N41V348

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 A substantial former commercial & residential two storey premises located in the heart of the picturesque village of Rooskey. The property is situated on a large site offering obvious potential. The property will be sold by way of Online Auction. Immediate viewings are strongly advised. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy, 090 663 0001 AMV: €50,000

NEW TO THE MARKET

BALLYCONBOY, BELLANAGARE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON

A most attractive traditional style farmhouse set on a generous mature site of 0.7 acre with outbuildings. Picturesquely set offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, a well presented 2 bedroom home is now on offer to the marketplace. Immediate viewings are strongly advised. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy, 090 663 0001 AMV: €100,000

NEW TO THE MARKET

ARMCASHEL, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON, F45FF63

A quality 4 bedroom traditional style two storey family home with outbuildings set on 3.65 acres of quality agricultural land conveniently located on the outer edge of Castlerea Town. Considered a very attractive residential landholding, viewing comes highly recommended. A real gem of a property and immediate enquiries advised. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy, 090 663 0001 AMV: €125,000

NEW TO THE MARKET

MOHER, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON, N39DF20

A traditional 3 bedroom country residence completely renovated and extended in recent years situated in close proximity to Ballyleague village and all its amenities. Substantially benefiting from a large fully serviced detached metal deck garage/workshop to the rear. This property offers the opportunity to acquire a home finished to a high specification whilst also offering a business opportunity in respect of the large metal deck workshop. The property can be sold with the benefit of all fixtures/fittings and furnishings. Immediate enquiries advised and all offers now invited. AMV: €185,000

REA Seamus Carthy have experienced a surge in residential site sales in various locations and land sales in close proximity to Roscommon Town. We currently have a high volume of clients seeking all types of properties. Please contact Seamus Carthy confidentially if you are considering selling.

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

Being the estate of the late Malachy Reddington, Decd.

Barnacor, Lanesboro, Co. Longford

Landmark Lanesboro ﬁlling station for sale John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a landmark two-bedroomed residential filling station and convenience shop known as Barnacor, Lanesboro, Co. Longford (on the main N63 Roscommon/ Longford route) selling to all offers after €150,000. John Earley describes the property as “a most attractive filling station and residence standing on approx. 0.74 of an acre superbly located beside Lanesboro town and all amenities. “The property is situated only on the main N63 Roscommon/Longford route and is only approx. 1 km from the town centre. The said shop offers an area of approx 1,000 sq.ft. and is well appointed with modern equipment and facilities. The residence offers an overall area of approx.

800 sq.ft. and is in excellent condition throughout. “Externally the said property is serviced by a substantial forecourt with canopy, 2 fuel banks, car wash area, gas and fuel cage, fuel bunker, a secure storage shed with cold room and a substantial lock up yard way with palisade fencing surrounding same. “The joint auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €150,000 to sell. Joint Selling Agents: Dalton Auctioneering, Longford. 043-33 41617”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Offers over €65,000 invited for Stonecourt Duplex David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this offering new to the market a quality two-bedroomed duplex apartment of c. 737 sq.ft. located at 1, Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon. David describes the property as “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 after €65,000 to sell.” For further details or to

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: 3 B/R 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: THOMAS QUEALLY, MICHAEL F BUTLER & CO, LONGFORD. TEL. 043 33 41118.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIME INVESTMENT PROPERTY LOCATED AT

1, 2 & 3 KILLYON HILL, BONAVALLEY, ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH All offers after €175,000 to sell.

A quality development of 1 & 2 B/R bedroom apartments located in a highly sought after residential location close to the town center and Athlone Institute of Technology. This said sale is an ideal investment opportunity with a high yielding return. Apartment 1 - 1 Bedroom of c. 380 sq.ft. Passing rent: €550 per month. Apartment 2 - 1 Bedroom of c. 550 sq.ft. Passing rent: €600 per month. Apartment 3 - 2 Bedroom of c. 535 sq.ft. Passing rent: €700 per month. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €175,000 to sell. BER: E1 – E2. LEGAL: JENNIFER LIDDY, MESSERS LIDDY NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. TEL. 090 66 27498.

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NEW TO THE MARKET ONE OF ROSCOMMONS MOST SUPERIOR FARMS CONTAINING C. 168 ACRES LOCATED AT

RATHCONNOR, FOURMILEHOUSE, CO.ROSCOMMON

Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon

arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-

6626579, email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

The said lands are dual purpose limestone lands and are located in a renowned farming district. A superior farm all in grass. Watered and fenced with a benefit of a substantial farm yard servicing same offering: Approx.28 bays of slatted units with lie backs incorporated in 3 no. barns, approx.20 bays dry stock sheds incorporated in 2 no. large barns, approx. 12 bay general storage sheds, approx. 6 bay machinery shed and various other stores off, extensive concrete yardway, 2 no. silage slabs, a 5 bay hay barn store etc. Services include: electricity, mains and private water supply and selling with the benefit of approx.€55,000 worth of entitlements. The auctioneers now invites viewings and offers for this select farm of lands.

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

NEW TO THE MARKET

FINAL OFFERS INVITED FRIDAY 22nd JUNE BY 4PM

Residence on c.56.07 Acres at

c. 13.4 Acres at

Clogher Beg & Clogher More, Elphin, Co. Roscommon

Torpan More, Torpan Beg and Lissaphuca, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon • 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: – Lot 1: c. 6.6 acres at Torpan More – Lot 2: c. 4.2 acres at Lissaphuca – Lot 3: c. 2 acres at Torpan More – Lot 4: c. 0.6 acres at Torpan Beg For further details and maps, contact the office on 090 6663700 • Final Offers Friday 22nd June by 4pm

LAND FOR SALE Prime residential farm comprising excellent quality lands located between Elphin, Ballinagare & Tulsk set out in lots as follows:

Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon

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

• Prime parcel of excellent quality lands c.11.6 Acres • Huge potential for building site with unrivalled views • Fronting onto River Suck • Located just off Roscommon/ Galway N63 Road • Unique opportunity to acquire lands with water frontage • All offers invited for immediate sale Call the office today on 090-6663700 SOLICITOR FOR CARRIAGE OF SALE: AOIFE O’CALLAGHAN SOLICITOR, ATHLEAGUE TEL: 090-6663814

c.11.6 Acres at

Auctioneers & Chartered Surveyors Main Street, Ballygar. Tel 090 6624531 087 2786664 moranandco.ie PSRA no. 001472

Derreen, Ballyforan, H53 HE98 Two Storey Residence, Outbuildings and Lands c. 4.95 hectares (12.23 acres) For Sale By Private Treaty (The property can be sold in one or in three lots)

The lands c 4.95 hectares are mixed quality grazing lands laid out in two divisions and require some investment. There is potential for a very attractive building site subject to planning permission. There are also some old outbuildings. The Two Storey Residence c. 112.6 sq.mts. is in need of some work. It has a good level of accommodation and a delightful rural location. It has the potential to be a nice family home or retirement property. The property has a nice location convenient to Ballyforan and Ballygar. It is c. 20 mins. drive from Ballinasloe, Athlone and Roscommon. It is being offered for sale in one lot and in three lots. Viewing recommended. Full details from the auctioneer David Moran.

Residence on c.126.40 Acres at

Gorteenclough or Corramore Athleague, Co. Roscommon

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

Moran Auctioneers Tel: 090-6624531

Connaughton Auctioneers Tel: 090-6663700

Solicitor for the carriage of sale: Billy Brandon Solicitor at Patrick J. Neilan Solicitors, Roscommon Tel: 090-6626245.

Receiver sales – properties selling below best bids, says IPA IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, says properties are being withdrawn from auctioneers by receivers, often without their knowledge, and are being sold for lower prices than the original offers on the same properties. Pat Davitt, Chief Executive of IPAV, says this loss on value may have to be borne by the vendor in cases where lenders have not written down debt or are unwilling to do so. “The question that arises is, how much deeper is the debt level growing on those already ex-

Pat Davitt, Chief Executive of IPAV. Picture: Creative Photography

posed to heavy debt, and are they being forced by this practice into further unnecessary debt, even though their properties have gone into receivership,” he says. Mr. Davitt said auctioneers are legally obliged to get the best price the market can offer for vendors. A new survey of 133 IPAV auctioneers has shown that 57pc had properties withdrawn by receivers and placed for sale through other sales processes, despite having had a legally signed PSRA (Property Services Regulatory Authority) Sole Agency Agreement in place with the auctioneer. Roughly half are withdrawn without any notification to the auctioneer and many of these properties are already under offer when they are withdrawn. In documented instances some properties are sold for levels considerably less than the previously offered price. This issue raises a whole series of questions as to who benefits from this practice Mr. Davitt says: “Licenced auctioneers are regulated by the PSRA but the question that arises is, who regulates receivers. “In a number of cases if the property doesn’t sell it may afterwards be sold to a single bidder who may offer a knock-down price and succeed,” he says. Receivers are frequently dealing with large tranches of properties and there is an inclination to sell a range of properties in one go, he says. “However, it means that someone who has genuinely made the best offer for the property may not secure it. They may find that unbeknownst to them and the acting auctioneer the property has been sold for a lower price”.

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Roscommon People Friday 15 June 2018

SUPER SUNDAY at the Hyde

...Connacht Finals’ D-Day

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Roscommon v Leitrim: Conor Devaney searches for options as he carries possession forward for Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Devaney: ‘Leading team out at the Hyde is huge’  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon captain Conor Devaney is looking forward to some home comforts this Sunday as the Primrose and Blue look

to retain the Connacht title they won in Salthill last year. “Leading the Roscommon team out on Sunday is a huge honour for me and certainly no burden, but for

me it’s an honorary role. I train the same as any other player but to lead Roscommon out in Dr. Hyde Park is huge for me personally and this Roscommon team as well,” he said.

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Seamus Duke interviews Conor Devaney at the recent Roscommon GAA Connacht Final press night.

Devaney is also adamant that he and his teammates are enjoying their football and the hard work involved in playing intercounty football. “There is a perception out there that the enjoyment is gone out of playing county football but I know from my perspective I would not be doing it if I didn’t enjoy it. I would not go training, I would not turn up at weekends or go to the gym four, five or six times a week if I didn’t enjoy it, and all the other lads love it too. It’s definitely a huge commitment but it’s a worthwhile commitment because it’s a short enough career and anything can happen. I find it very enjoyable and the day I don’t enjoy it I will walk away”. Looking ahead to Sunday’s showdown with Galway, the Kilbride clubman believes it will be a much closer game than the Salthill decider last year and says he is looking forward to locking horns with some familiar faces once more. “A lot of people on the outside will not be expecting us to do well but we as players will be. Having said that, it is very unlikely

that we will beat Galway by nine points like we did last year. That was very unusual, but we are very confident that we can put in a big performance and be there or thereabouts with a few minutes to go and then anything can happen after that. We want to put in a big performance. “Paul (Conroy) and Tom (Flynn) are colleagues of mine at Roscommon Community College but they don’t share too much with me (laughs). I know nothing about what’s going in on Galway from them but there is a great banter all the time. “Two years ago they beat us well and they had the Nestor Cup, and then last year I brought it (the cup) in, and this year will be the best of three. But it’s good craic and we chat about training and we share that kind of stuff, but nothing more than that. “In Roscommon we are ambitious and we want to retain our title and here at Dr. Hyde Park we will be doing everything we can to do that. To win it on home ground would a great achievement,” he concluded.

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SUPER SUNDAY at the Hyde

...Connacht Finals’ D-Day

AL HAYES MOTORS

LTD.

GALWAY ROAD, PORTUMNA, CO GALWAY. TELEPHONE MAIN LINE: 09097 42200 Visit: www.alhayesmotors.com • Open: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm •

Finance Arranged

Rates as LOW AS

Best wishes to both teams in the Connacht Final from Al Hayes Motors Ltd.

Huge JUNE SALE

Special offers on over 60 cars 171 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI T/L 171 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI 171 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline 171 Citroen Berlingo DSL 3 Seater 161 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI 161 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150BHP C/L Extras 161 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Sport 161 Toyota Avensis 1.6DSL 161 Ford Mondeo 1.6DSL 152 Seat Mii 1.0 5dr 151 Skoda Superb 1.6TDI ( Leather) 151 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L 151 Citroen C5 DSL VTR 1.6 151 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 151 Hyundai i30 1.6DSL 151 Kia Sorento 2.0DSL 7 Seater 141 Mazda 3 2.2 Sport Executive 141 Ford Focus 1.6TDICI 141 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL 141 Renault Captur 1.5DSL 141 Renault Fluence 1.5DSL 132 Hyundai i40 1.7DSL 132 Kia C’eed 1.6DSL 131 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL 131 Ford Edge 1.6DSL 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 2012 Peugeot 207 1.4DSL 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL 2012 Ford Galaxy 1.6DSL 7 Seater 2012 Ford Galaxy 2.0TDI Automatic 2012 Ford Focus 1.6DSL Zetec 2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL 2011 Toyota Corolla 1.4 DSL Saloon 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL 7 Seater 2011 Mazda 6 2.0DSL 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5DR 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 2010 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI 2010 Mazda 3 1.6DSL 2010 Toyota Verso 2.0DSL 7 Seater 2009 Mazda 6 2.0DSL 2009 Citroen Picasso 1.6DSL 2007 Audi A4 2.0TDI 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Plus 2006 Honda CRV 2.0 2004 Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI Estate SKODA RANGE 171 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI 161 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Style 161 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Estate 161 Skoda Superb 2.0TDI 150HP Ambition 151 Skoda Superb 1.6TDI 151 Skoda Fabia 1.0 5DR 151 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI 151 Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI 142 Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR 141 Skoda Superb 1.6TDI 141 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI 2012 Skoda Superb 1.6TDI 2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR

NOW €18,500 €16,500 €22,500 €10,150 + VAT €15,000 €20,000 €21,000 €18,500 €18,500 €7,000 €16,500 €16,500 €13,500 €14,500 €19,500 €14,500 €24,500 €15,500 €12,500 €12,500 €14,950 €13,500 €11,500 €9,500 €8,500 €9,950 €12,500 €7,500 €10,000 €11,500 €12,500 €14,500 €16,000 €9,500 €6,500 €9,000 €8,500 €13,500 €10,500 €6,500 €7,500 €6,500 €6,000 €7,500 €4,500 €5,000 €2,500 €5,500 €2,500 €2,000 €19,500 €18,500 €21,500 €26,500 €18,500 €12,500 €16,500 €16,500 €10,500 €16,500 €13,500 €11,500 €9,500

2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI €11,500 2012 Skoda Yeti 1.6TDI €13,500 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI €9,500 AUTOMATIC CAR RANGE 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI SV Highline A/T €25,500 161 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HP Highline Estate €27,500 161 Volkswagen Touareg V6 €36,500 + VAT 161 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Highline €21,500 161 Volkswagen Passat TDI Highline €20,500 152 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 140HP LWB 9 Seater €29,500 152 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Highline €20,500 152 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline €19,500 152 Volkswagen Passat 1.6DI Highline Leather A/T €19,500 151 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline €22,500 151 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Comfortline €18,500 141 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Highline Automatic €16,500 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Highline Automatic €15,000 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Comfortline €15,000 131 Toyota RAV 4 DSL Automatic 4X4 €16,500 131 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Comfortline €12,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 5DR Comfortline €11,500 2009 Audi A6 2.0TDI A/T €8,500 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RANGE WAS NOW 172 Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP Highline 6 Speed €31,000 €28,500 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L Leather €25,500 €23,500 172 Volkswagen Golf Estate C/L 115BHP Extras €25,500 €23,500 171 Volkswagen Golf Allstar 1.6TDI €23,500 €21,500 172 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI C/L €24,500 €22,50 171 Volkswagen Golf Sport 1.6TDI €22,500 €20,500 161 Volkswagen Golf H/L 1.6TDI €22,500 €19,950 161 Volkswagen Golf C/L 1.6TDI €19,500 €17,950 161 Volkswagen Golf E-R €19,500 €17,500 151 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI A/T €20,000 €18,500 151 Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6TDI €19,500 €17,500 151 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI €18,500 €16,500 151 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6 €17,500 €14,900 151 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.2 petrol €16,500 €14,500 141 Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6TDI €18,500 €15,950 141 Volkswagen Golf HL 2.0TDI 150BHP €18,500 €17,000 141 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6 TDI €15,500 €13,950 131 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI €15,000 €13,500 131 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI €14,500 €12,500 2012 Volkswagen Golf E-R 1.6TDI €13,950 €12.500 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 €13,500 €11,500 2011 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI €11,500 €9,950 2011 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI €10,850 €9,500 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Match €10,500 €9,000 2011 Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6TDI €11,450 €9,950 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol €9,000 €7,950 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI €7,950 €6,500 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI €6,500 €5,000 2008 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.4 Petrol low Mileage €7,500 €6,000 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol €4,500 €3,000 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI €4,800 €3,500 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA RANGE 172 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI C/L Automatic €25,950 €23,950 171 Volkswagen Jetta HL 2.0TDI 110HP €24,500 €22,500 171 Volkswagen Jetta CL 2.0TDI 110HP €23,500 €21,500 171 Volkswagen Jetta TL 2.30TDI 110HP €21,500 €19,500 162 Volkswagen Jetta HL 2.0TDI 110HP €20,500 €19,000 161 Volkswagen Jetta CL 2.0TDI 110HP €18,500 €16,950 161 Volkswagen Jetta CL 2.0TDI €17,500 €15,000

WAS 151 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI €16,500 €15,500 151 Volkswagen Jetta TL 2.0TDI 142 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI €14,500 141 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI €13,500 131 Volkswagen Jetta HL 1.6TDI €14,950 131 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI €14,500 132 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Jetta HL 1.6TDI €14,000 2012 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI €12,500 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6 €11,500 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI €10,000 2011 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI €9,500 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI €8,000 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI €6,500 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 1.4TSI 140HP €6,500 2008 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6 Petrol €4,500 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI €4,500 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI €4,500 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI €3,000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RANGE 172 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI H/L €31,500 172 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Extras €30,000 171 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HP H/L A/T €31,500 171 Volkswagen Passat H/L 1.6TDI €29,500 171 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €27,500 171 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €25,500 161 Volkswagen Passat HL BE 2.0TDI 150HP €27,500 161 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €22,500 161 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €20,000 161 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI 150HP €24,500 152 Volkswagen Passat HL A/T 2.0TDI 150HP €22,500 151 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI H/L Estate €21,000 151 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI 150HP €20,000 151 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €18,500 151 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €17,500 151 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL SP €22,500 142 Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI €18,500 141 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €17,500 141 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €16,500 132 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 150HP €18,000 131 Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI €16,500 131 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI 140HP €16,500 131 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €14,500 131 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI €13,950 2012 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Passat Cl 1.6TDI €11,500 2012 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €11,500 2011 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €10,500 2011 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €10,500 2010 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI €8,500 2010 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI €8,000 2009 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI €8,500 2009 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI €7,500 2008 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.9TDI €5,450 2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI €3,500 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN RANGE 172 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline 7 Seater €31,500 161 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline 7 Seater €26,500 151 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDDI T/L 7 Seater €24,500 151 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L 5 Seater A/T €26,500 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L 5 Seater A/T €19,000

NOW €14,500 €13,500 €12,950 €12,500 €13,500 €13,500 €12,000 €12,950 €10,950 €9,950 €8,500 €8,000 €6,950 €5,500 €5,500 €3,500 €3,500 €3,500 €2,000 €29,500 €27,500 €29,500 €27,500 €25,950 €23,500 €25,000 €19,950 €18,950 €22,500 €20,500 €18,500 €17,500 €16,500 €16,000 €20,000 €16,500 €15,500 €14,000 €15,500 €14,950 €14,500 €12,950 €10,950 €12,500 €11,500 €9,950 €9,950 €9,000 €8,500 €7,000 €6,000 €6,500 €6,000 €3,950 €2,800

€29,500 €24,500 €22,500 €24,500 €17,500

WAS NOW 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI T/L 5 Seater €15,500 €13,500 €13,000 €10,500 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI T/L 7 Seater 2008 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI T/L 7 Seater €7,950 €6,500 2006 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater €3,500 €2,500 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN RANGE 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI H/L €41,500 €39,500 161 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI C/L €35,500 €33,500 131 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI C/L €22,500 €19,500 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI T/L €10,500 €8,500 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI C/l €7,500 €5,500 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI €6,500 €4,500 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN RANGE 172 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI T/L Extras €32,000 €30,000 162 Volkswagen Tiguan New Model 2 .0TDI 150BHP €31,950 €29,950 161 Volkswagen Tiguan sport 2.0TDI 150BHP €27,500 €25,950 161 Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI 110BHP €24,500 €22,500 151 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0TDI 110BHP €23,500 €21,500 151 Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI 110BHP €21,500 €19,500 141 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0TDI 110BHP €20,000 €18,000 141 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI 110BHP €17,950 €15,500 131 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0TDI 110BHP €18,000 €16,500 131 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI 110BHP €16,500 €14,950 2012 Volkswagen TFN 2.0 TDI 140BHP 4X4 €15,500 €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI 110BHP (60MLS) €15,500 €13,500 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI 110HP Full Leather €14,000 €12,500 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0 140BP €13,500 €11,500 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0TDI 140BHP €12,500 €10,950 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0TDI 140BHP €10,500 €9,000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC RANGE 161 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 150HP €23,500 €21,500 141 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP €22,500 €19,500 VOLKSWAGEN POLO RANGE 171 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5DR €15,000 €13,500 161 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.4 TDI €15,500 €13,950 161 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol €14,500 €12,500 152 Volkswagen Polo CL 1.4TDI €14,500 €12,950 151 Volkswagen Polo CL 1.0 Petrol €14,500 €12,500 141 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.2 Petrol €12,000 €10,950 142 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.4TDI €13,500 €11,500 131 Volkswagen Polo Cross DSL €12,500 €10,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.2 Petrol €10,950 €9,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo CL 1.4 Petrol 5DR €13,500 €11,500 2011 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.2 Petrol €9,500 €7,500 2009 Volkswagen Polo United 1.2Petrol €7,500 €6,000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RANGE 161 Volkswagen Beetle DSN 2.0TDI 110BHP €20,000 €18,500 142 Volkswagen Beetle DSN 1.6TDI €18,500 €16,500 141 Volkswagen Scirrocco 2.0TDI 140 R -Line €20,000 €18,000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SV /GOLF PLUS 161 Volkswagen Golf SV TL €21,000 €19,000 151 Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.6TDI €19,000 €17,000 151 Volkswagen Golf SV CL 1.6TDI €18,000 €16,000 151 Volkswagen Golf SV CL A/T 1.6TDI €18,950 €16,950 142 Volkswagen Golf SV CL 1.6TDI €16,000 €14,500 141 Volkswagen Golf Plus Life 1.6TDI €15,000 €13,500 132 Volkswagen Golf Plus TL 1.6TDI €14,500 €13,000 2011 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6TDI €12,500 €10,500 2010 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI €9,500 €7,500 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI €7,000 €5,500 2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI €5,000 €3,000

SALES TEAM: • MAIN LINES - PORTUMNA: 090 9742200 – MAIN LINE – TUAM: 093 26411 – MAIN LINE – ENNIS 065 6822400 – AL: 086 2449645 – DAMIEN: 087 2368841 – DEREK: 086 8119141 – NIALL: 087 6385033 – ALAN: 087 4153872 – RONAN: 087 9031373 – MARTIN: 086 2056597

Roscommon People Friday 15 June 2018

SUPER SUNDAY at the Hyde Best of luck to Roscommon from

Kilglass Gaels GAA Club Wishing both teams the best of luck from

Michael Fitzmaurice TD 086 1914565 Michael.Fitzmaurice@Oireachtas.ie Best of luck to Roscommon on Sunday from

Michael Cuddy & Co Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors Tel.:

090 64 94311

1 Fry Place, Athlone, Co. Westmeath info@mpcuddyaccountants.com

Our reputation has been built on client satisfaction Best of luck to Roscommon on Sunday from

Cllr. Laurence Fallon BALLAGH, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON. 090 6488232 086 8575512 cllrlfallon@roscommoncoco.ie

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Back in the Principal’s Ofﬁce  DAN DOONER

Granted, it wasn’t the first time I’d ended up in the principal’s office for a chat – but thankfully it turned out to be a far more pleasant experience this time around. Ger Dowd is quite a remarkable man, but then again he must be. The Roscommon selector did after all succeed the legendary fourtime All-Ireland winner Mattie McDonagh as principal of Creggs NS. “Mattie and myself were very close. I started teaching out in Gortnadieve, where Mattie began his teaching career in 1957. His first year in Gortnadieve they won their first All-Ireland (1956 title). He stayed there until I think the mid-70s and in about ’75 he came into Creggs and replaced Bill Brandon, father of the Brandon brothers, who was principal at the time,” he said. Ger’s own career path was to follow an identical trajectory, which would eventually lead to him working closely with the late Galway football legend. “I started a long time ago now – 1980 seems like such a long time ago – in Gortnadieve. There were lots of amalgamations taking place; the smaller schools were being amalgamated into the larger schools. “I was two years out there and then we moved into what was a new school in Creggs at the time in 1982. That was my first intro-

duction to Mattie and we built up a great friendship, both of us were mad interested in sport – the GAA, rugby, all sports really. “Mattie was a legend of the GAA of course; four All-Irelands as you know and ten Connacht titles, and we were at many different events and played a lot of golf, racquetball and snooker together”. The week of a Connacht final between Roscommon and Galway is something Mattie would have enjoyed. He played minor hurling for Roscommon and later took over as manager of the Galway football team in the early ‘80s. “Hopefully we learned a lot from him; above all he was a gentleman as well as everything else. He was a lovely man to be with, a very honest, generous man, and a great man for Creggs and for the school here. He was a great teacher and gave a lot to this area,” Ger said. Mattie played for St. Brendan’s and of course Ballygar, but before he hung up his boots the great centre-forward togged out for Creggs. “At the end of his career he came down and played a couple of years

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for Creggs, and in the late ‘70s I had the honour of playing with him. I was only starting out at that time playing for Creggs at intermediate level. “Then later, when he retired, I ended up taking over from him as principal here. We’d great banter at this time of year with Roscommon and Galway and Mayo or whoever was in the Connacht final. He was a great man to go to the matches, himself and Johnny Hughes, a great friend of mine and a friend of his too. This type of Connacht final revives those memories of Mattie”. The current principal of Creggs National School is a Creggs sporting legend in his own right, having starred on the football and rugby pitches of the half-parish. His impressive background in rugby and that of Liam McHale’s in basketball have in some way helped to shape their coaching of this Roscommon team. “With all these field sports we can learn a lot from each of them. I think there’s a lot of crossover with basketball as well in terms

You could be right in saying we caught Galway cold last year but we did prepare well and we were conﬁdent going up to Pearse Stadium and we’d like to think we’ve improved since then

of attack and defence. Liam has brought a lot of that to the coaching and I’d like to think I’m bringing some of my rugby knowledge into it as well in terms of how we might defend and how we might look for space. In a lot of these games it’s always a fight to try to find where there’s space on the field and how we might exploit it to get scores and also trying to get mismatches between defenders and attackers to create situations where it’s two on two or three on two”. Ger has scaled back his involvement with teams recently having been manager of the Creggs team which won the county junior title in 2016 while simultaneously working with St. Brigid’s and Roscommon. This year his focus is solely on helping Roscommon to retain their Connacht title. “It is a bigger challenge this year to try and get this second title back-to-back. It’s something that hasn’t happened since I think 1991 and then before that you have to go back to the great side of the late ‘70s. It’s a new challenge and that’s what we’re trying to do; to push on and improve from what we did last year. “You could be right in saying we caught Galway cold last year but we did prepare well and we were confident going up to Pearse Stadium and we’d like to think we’ve improved since then. We’re one year older, one year wiser, we have some extra players in our panel

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at Creggs National School… and we’ve had a very enjoyable year so far”. The Tribesmen must travel across the border for this year’s decider and Ger believes home advantage will spur on this Roscommon team. “You’d have to think home advantage is going to help in some regard; we love to have the Roscommon support behind us. It was very important to get the match in the Hyde. There was a lot of talk about it but now that it’s done I think it’s good for the GAA community in Roscommon, from youth level all the way up. Everyone’s looking forward to it and I think there’s a bit of a buzz in the town. “The U-20s too, a great win there and congratulations to Shane Curran and Eddie Lohan and the management team. It’s never easy to go up to Tuam and get a result. That in itself gives the senior team a lift and then playing in front of us lends to the support and the buzz on the day”. The Creggs man was enjoying the build-up to Sunday’s showdown and being an important part of Kevin McStay’s backroom team. “I’ve really enjoyed my time with Kevin and Liam and the rest of the management team. The lads themselves are putting in huge sacrifices, every time we go for training – the backroom team, the players, everyone. The amount of work that’s going into

it is unreal nowadays. I think we (management and coaching staff) respect each other’s opinions, there’s always difficult and tough decisions to be taken. We try to do our best and try to take into account as many factors as we can. I have to say that Kevin and Liam are both great coaches and great people to be involved with. They have a wealth of experience; they’ve played in a lot of Connacht finals themselves as players and managers. I’m learning from them all the time and we’re all learning from each other, I’d like to think”. The border parish of Creggs is always an interesting place to be ahead of a big match between Roscommon and Galway and tensions have certainly risen recently. Local bragging rights are at stake for the third time in as many years and Ger says it’s all part of the summer buzz. “We’ve a nice balance here between Galway and Roscommon in the school so we’re not completely outnumbered! It’s a lot of fun and there’s a lot excitement in the build-up to it – both from the kids and the adults around the village here. “Up until recently it was dominated by Galway v Mayo so it’s nice to get this Galway Roscommon buzz back again because it hasn’t been here for a number of years. It’s all part of the fabric of summer football and the GAA Roscommon selector Ger Dowd is enjoying life as a member of Kevin McStay’s Championship,” he concluded. backroom team. Pic: Andrew Fox

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Diarmuid Murtagh is finally coming into his own as a county footballer. A supremely talented player, the St. Faithleach’s man has had an injury-free run over the past two years and is beginning to show what a lot of people feel is the form of one of the best forwards in the country. With bigger brothers Ciaráin and Brian (the latter not on this year’s panel) there to guide him, and dad Andy also a great source of inspiration, Diarmuid is chomping at the bit to help Roscommon win another Connacht title on Sunday. He is delighted that he is finally injuryfree after being out for a year with a series of hamstring problems. “I remember doing an interview some time ago and I said then that I would have to train flat out for two years to be able to compete at the top level. Last year I trained hard but I found I was minding myself – but this year I have really pushed on and I feel strong. “I feel we are a better team this year. We have a lot of lads back on the panel this year and the lads that have been there are pushing themselves hard. It’s all about improving and if you are not improving you have to question yourself. “Building up to this game we are not really looking at two-in-a-row. If we achieve that we can look back on it. This is a big final for us. Whether it’s our first or our sixth in a row, we just want to win this Connacht medal so much. We are very focussed on winning this Connacht final no matter who we are playing. “It’s a GAA-mad house at home. Brian is not on the panel any more but it’s great that he is coming to the games and he is someone who gives us great feedback. He is a great leader for us. He is demanding, and he is always looking to drive us on. There are three Connacht senior medals at the house but we are not content with that and Dad (Andy) is not happy with that either!” Diarmuid was injured for almost a year after he was playing on so many teams for club, county and college when he was underage. It led to

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I have known Kevin McStay for almost 30 years. As a player he was ambitious, very skilful and determined. As a manager he remains ambitious and determined and in fact the belief he has in his players and the ‘project’ he has undertaken in Roscommon is infectious. Even though he made his name as a player with Ballina Stephenites and Mayo, Kevin has spent more of his life here in Roscommon than anywhere else, and his burning desire is to bring this young Roscommon team to a stage where they are competing at the very top of the game. When they step out on Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday they will be playing their fourth Connacht final in three years (including a replay) and that experience is invaluable in the development of the team. The narrative would have it that Galway are the hot favourites to win Sunday’s western decider, but needless to say, Kevin is having none of that and he is very strong on many issues pertaining to this Roscommon team, their style of play and the future. At Dr. Hyde Park recent-

ly he was typically honest and forthcoming.

Kevin McStay on… Injuries “Ultan (Harney) is going well. He has been doing a lot of training on his own but he will be integrating into the squad as the game gets closer. Niall (Daly) is back and Fergal (Lennon) is back and it’s just Ciaran (Lennon) who is out with that broken thumb. He will be back later in the year and it is up to the rest of us to make sure he has something to come back to”.

Retaining the Connacht title “Retaining this title is a huge thing for us. We would love nothing more than to win the title here in the Hyde. I don’t think too many of our players have played a Connacht Final here in Hyde Park (except for Seanie McDermott) so it’s a new experience. “Last year was more difficult because we were big underdogs and we were going through a tough season, so the

lads won’t be as anxious this year and they will take this more in their stride. We are really looking forward to it and we are more experienced, and really up for it. “It’s all geared for this final and as we did last year, it’s all about coming into it in good shape mentally and physically at just the right time. We did it before when we were rank outsiders and we are less outsiders this time. We feel we are older and wiser and better able to handle the build-up”.

The Super 8s “Not to be in the Super 8s would hurt this group. If it’s not us it will be Mayo or Galway or Tyrone or a team that we think we can compete with who will be there. They will get three big games that we won’t get if we are not there. “We were fighting for our reputations last year as players and management, and winning the Connacht title was a huge thing for us. This year is about moving on. Don’t get me wrong, we want more Connacht medals, and to get another Connacht title would really launch us for the rest of the year”.

Being undervalued “The narrative was that when Mayo played Galway it was to see who was the second best team in the country, and that’s reasonable. Galway won, and we would respect them of course, but Roscommon would not fear them. We are Division 2 champions, we are in the final again and we played well at times against Leitrim. But nationally we would be considered a distance behind the likes of Galway or Mayo. We can’t argue with that, but we have no fear of it either. Our players are playing their fourth Connacht final in three years so they know exactly what’s required”.

The Roscommon fans “The Roscommon people are beginning to take on and believe in this team. I feel that because we are a young up and coming team people are beginning to nail their colours to the mast almost unconditionally. “But look, supporters love you when you are winning. We have lost just one competitive game this year and that’s as good a record as any other team in the Continued on page 31 –>

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Connacht’s ‘Big Three’ “This is a big moment in Connacht football. We think we are a coming team, Galway think they are a coming team and Mayo are not sure where they are at this moment. There is a big prize this year. Whoever comes away with the title this year is sure to have a big say in what happens in Connacht over the next number of years. We have the age profile and the ability to be part of that argument. “Last year we got a step ahead of Galway, but Galway kicked on and we didn’t do as well. They (Galway) were great in the league and we accept that, and they got a step on us, but the championship evens things up again”.

Scoring goals “We had three goal chances against Leitrim and we didn’t

take any of them but as a management team we are satisfied that we are creating loads of goal chances and one of these days we are going to take them, and when we do we will be a very dangerous outfit. “Galway don’t concede many goals, but against Leitrim we kicked a lot of very good points. We would contend that we have some very accurate forwards who can shoot from distance and from right and left and we have good free-takers too. If our forwards can hold their form I am confident we can get goals here on our home pitch”.

Defending “There are question marks about us defensively, but at home we intend to show the people of Roscommon on Sunday how we are going to defend our title. We will defend it with every fibre we have, so I am not concerned about that at all”.

Playing style “I’m sure our defenders would love if we had more players back defending, but you have

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to strike a balance. It’s very hard to have any sort of an attacking strategy when you have three or four forwards behind the ball. Our philosophy is to play the game on its merits and use our strengths. “The narrative is that we are strong up front but we have to produce it when the heat is on. It (the style) is always up for argument. There are so many things we can do. We haven’t

the power or the size to pull off an attritional defensive game. It’s not our style. We are more about kick-passing and moving the ball at speed. Of course we will be defending, but it’s all in the mix. “I am happy where we are going. Remember Leitrim scored just two points in the first half of the game so that represents a great defensive display. If you lose playing

ultra-defensive football people do not be too long turning against you, but you have to strike a balance. Every game is different and you can be certain from our point of view what won last year’s Connacht Final will not win this year’s Connacht Final from a tactical point of view. We will be throwing something different at it this year, that’s for sure”.

“I was listening to a Kerry man talking about that a few weeks ago which is a laugh considering that for over 100 years they have been playing Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Limerick to get into a Munster final. That was before Tipp and Clare improved to where they are now. “We have seven teams in the Connacht Championship, this is the way it’s done, I don’t make the draw. The draw is the draw. Did we have an easier trip into the Connacht Final? Yes we did, but that has nothing to do with us. We play who we are told to play. Remember in Ulster that Cavan dominated there for over 50 years and the Leinster Championship is very weak at the moment so it’s not big deal really”.

Sunday’s ﬁnal “Our players won their first Connacht medal last year and it was a massive achievement for us all. I don’t know what store a Dublin player has on a Leinster medal or a Kerry player has on a Munster medal but I know that for us to win two in a row in this Connacht final would be absolutely huge”.

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Can Rossies repel Connacht SFC Final : Roscommon v Galway at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday at 4 pm.  SEAMUS DUKE

Since the teams first met in the championship in 1901, the rivalry between Roscommon and Galway in the Connacht Senior Football Championship has been mustard keen. In the past decade and a half it has not been as pronounced, as Mayo have dominated the province, but over the past three years the fire has rekindled in no uncertain terms. Two years ago Galway prevailed rather easily in a replayed final at MacHale Park, but 12 months ago Roscommon got their

revenge with a nine-point win in Salthill. Now in this best-of-three mini-series, the sides go head to head once again and this latest clash is much anticipated. So what has happened since? Well, a lot really. Galway have been in Division One, have appointed a new defensive coach (Paddy Tally) and have impressed with a new abrasive style that depends on massed defence and quick forward breaks. It has been very effective, and Kevin Walsh’s men even pushed Dublin in the league final, before losing by a few points. They have since

Short passes Last 5 Championship clashes 2017: Roscommon 2-15 Galway 0-12 (Connacht Final) 2016: Galway 3-16 Roscommon 0-14 (Connacht Final Replay) 2016: Galway 0-13 Roscommon 1-10 (Connacht Final) 2015: Galway 3-15 Roscommon 0-10 (Connacht quarter-final) 2008: Galway 2-16 Roscommon 0-6 (Connacht quarter-final)

Top scorers GalwayL Damien Comer 2-4 GalwayL 2-4,, Shane Walsh 0-8 (0-2 frees) Sean Kelly 1-3 Roscommon:: Diarmuid Murtagh 0-5 (0-1 free) Roscommon free),, Cathal Cregg 0-4,, Ciaráin Murtagh 0-3 (0-1 free) 0-4

beaten Mayo and thrashed Sligo in the championship. Their style of play has attracted a lot of comment, some favourable and some negative. Many see Galway as the only team with the tools to deal with a rampant Dublin, while others see their style as one that will not win them the big prizes. They will be depending on Damien Comer and Shane Walsh to get the majority of their scores, but there is no doubt that Galway are a much-improved team from the one we saw in 2017. But then again Roscommon are a much-improved team too. There were a few shaky moments in the league campaign, but with several players back on the panel, Kevin McStay’s men improved with every outing as the season went on and an impressive Division Two win in Croke Park was well merited. Roscommon easily dealt with the Leitrim challenge in the semifinal and they have a very potent attack, with several options to choose from. The big question is

Donie Smith will be hoping to provide an attacking spark for Roscommon this Sunday. Pic: Andrew Fox

whether they can they rise to the challenge of beating Galway and take their second Connacht title in a row in front of their home

crowd. It’s a massive challenge but one they can definitely overcome. Roscommon are a hungry and ambitious

Kevin McStay and members of the Roscommon panel spoke to the media at Dr Hyde Park recently ahead of Sunday’s Connacht final against Galway.

group and Kevin McStay and his players feel that they have not received the credit they are due for their accomplishments

over the past few years. To win a second Connacht title in a row on Sunday would be a huge achievement and would mark this group out as a special team. Remember that it has not happened in Roscommon since 1991. Galway are definitely the form team and while Damien Comer and Shane Walsh are their key men, Kevin McStay and his selectors will know that to ignore the quality of the likes of Johnny Heaney, Eamon Branagan and Sean Armstrong would be very foolish indeed. We could see another Roscommon player in addition to Niall Kilroy ‘sweeping’ on Sunday in order to try and deny the Galway attack space. Roscommon defenders will have to be razor-sharp and Peter Domican, Niall McInerney, Davy Murray and John McManus will have to be ready to see plenty of action on Sunday. It will be interesting to see who will partner Paul Conroy in the middle of the field for Galway. Ciaran Duggan, Peter Cooke and Tom Flynn are the options in what will be a hotly-contested

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tribal invasion? Referee: David Coldrick (Meath) sector. Tadhg O’Rourke and Cathal Compton will have to play the game of their lives for Roscommon to get at least an even break there – and they are capable of doing that. But it is how both defences cope with the respective attacks that will decide who wins this game. Roscommon have been playing so well up front and the scoring threat comes from everywhere. The accuracy and football know-how of Diarmuid and Ciaráin Murtagh, the human dynamo that is captain Conor Devaney, the athleticism and strength of Enda Smith and the sheer class of Donie Smith are huge assets – and remember that waiting in the wings are Cathal Cregg, Brian Stack and Shane Killoran, to name but three. But they must get the ball to score and I am sure McStay and his selectors have a plan in mind to do exactly that. The Galway defence is much maligned – but

they are not conceding much. Sean Andy O Ceallaigh looks assured at full-back and Gareth Bradshaw is an experienced campaigner at number 6. Galway will have plenty of numbers in defence when required, make no mistake about that. Football judges that I trust are telling me that this Galway team are far better than the 2017 version and that only Dublin are a more accomplished side. I am not so sure. Damien Comer and Shane Walsh are great footballers but they were not very effective in the Connacht final in 2017. Having said that, Roscommon will have to keep a close eye on both. There is no doubt that Roscommon will be up against it on Sunday and anything less than a top class display will not be good enough. Yes, Galway are a very impressive side and they will come with a defensive plan on Sunday and hope to

catch Roscommon on the break with their explosive runners. But Roscommon have an excellent set of attackers and if they can get enough ball they can win this final. There are always unforeseen circumstances in every game. It could well be that Roscommon’s defence is outstanding while the attack misfires, or that Galway could shake of the shackles and go for broke. I am predicting a great game of football between these two teams. There is a huge amount at stake. Defeat for Roscommon would not be the end of the world as an eventual Super 8 place would also be a huge achievement, but it is 27 years since the Rossies retained the Connacht title. It’s been a long time coming. It won’t be easy, but I have a feeling that at home in front of their own supporters, Roscommon can win by a point or two and get that Super 8 place through the front door. Prediction: Roscommon.

Enda Smith was ‘Man of the Match’ in last year’s final and Roscommon supporters will be hoping for a similar performance this time around. Pic: Andrew Fox

Will Kevin McStay deploy an extra ‘sweeper’ to provide Niall Kilroy with support this Sunday? Pic: Andrew Fox

Roscommon team to play Galway in the Connacht SFC Final Colm Lavin Éire Óg Tadhg O’Rourke and Brian Stack (pictured at recent Roscommon press night) will be hoping to play pivotal roles this Sunday against Leitrim. Picture: Andrew Fox

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that it is 20 years since I tasted my first big game atmosphere when I, along with 30,000 other supporters, crammed our way into Dr. Hyde Park for one of the games of that championship summer – the Connacht final replay between Roscommon and Galway. But for a rather dubious injury-time refereeing intervention by Leitrim’s Seamus Prior in a rain-soaked Tuam two weeks previously, the game would never have materialised. However, a last-gasp Niall Finnegan free handed a muchfancied Galway side a lifeline, and so the teams locked horns again in a sunny Hyde Park 13 days later. Unfortunately, the overriding emotion at the end of the aforementioned games was heartbreak as

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on both occasions, my beloved teams were beaten, although not without much controversary and a rollercoaster of emotion along the way. On reflection though, those memories of ’98 would still hold their own against the spectacle which took place in Kiev three weeks ago. Real Madrid, of course, served as Galway. Galacticos in the making, they had most of the aces in the pack. Warriors in defence in John Divilly and Sergio Ramos and deadly assassins up front in Padraig Joyce and Derek Savage, much in the same vein as Cristiano Ronaldo and Garth Bale. The multi-talented Michael Donnellan played the part of Luka Modric, always looking to make something happen on the ball. Roscommon, like Liverpool, were stark outsiders, but still fancied by many to pull off an upset if things went their way. Although there was no obvious like for like

Roscommon comparison to superstar Mo Salah, their team was based on the same criteria as Jurgen Klopp’s men, Gay Sheeran instilling his own version of ‘high octane heavy metal football’ that year. The atmosphere on both occasions was also electric. I always remember the walk to Hyde Park from the County Home road. Excitement built to a crescendo as sporadic cries of ‘We are Ros’ rang out amongst the more jovial patrons, akin to the new Liverpool anthem of ‘Allez, Allez, Allez’. Both teams started the game well, with Roscommon and Liverpool reading nothing into their respective underdogs tags. In Hyde Park, Roscommon ‘keeper Derek Thompson, a great servant down through the years, dropped a ball under pressure from Michael Donnellan, which led to a goal in extra-time. In Kiev, Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius made

two massive errors to hand the title to Real Madrid. Twenty years apart, the same sick feeling. Despite the nature of both defeats, gutwrenching to say the least, both teams gave it their all and even though the Galway and Real Madrid fans were celebrating at the end, Liverpool and Roscommon fans could not fault their respective teams’ efforts, even though we still went home dreaming of what might have been. It’s a testament to the GAA that such memories of ’98 are held so dear, and can be compared and put on a par with global events such as the Champions League final. That’s the beauty of the organisation; those memories will never fade. Here’s hoping that this weekend’s encounter will make similar imprints on the minds and memories of other 10-year-old Roscommon supporters for many years to come, just as it did for me in ’98.

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Twins arrived – Connacht title didn’t! Seamus Duke has more reason than most to remember Connacht Final weekend of 1998… There have been many great memories in the rivalry between Roscommon and Galway over the years but I have many personal reasons to remember the clash of the two counties in 1998. It was a Connacht final that went to a replay that will never be forgotten by anyone who was lucky enough to have been there. My wife Teresa was expecting twins, and we were told that they could arrive at any stage around the time of the Connacht final, so it was an anxious time in our house, never mind in Roscommon and Galway football circles! Roscommon were managed by Gay Sheeran, and John O’Mahony had taken over the reins in Galway, and expectations were higher than they had been for many years among the Tribesmen after they had beaten Mayo, who had qualified for the previous two All-Ireland senior finals. The first game was played at Tuam Stadium on a day that saw sunshine mixed with some very heavy downpours. It was clear from the very start that Roscommon meant business as they matched Galway in every department. At half-time it was Galway 0-6 Roscommon 0-4. Roscommon should have been leading but had kicked some bad wides.

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Galway manager Kevin Walsh believes his side will be forced to roll up the sleeves and “dig in” this Sunday against Connacht champions Roscommon. “Roscommon will pose a different challenge for us than Sligo or Mayo. We have to look at our game plan for the day and tailor it to suit the opposition. We will have to go to Roscommon and get a result and that’s the plan. We played well against Sligo and our shooting was very good on the day and we got an early lead and that was crucial and we won well. “This game against Roscommon will be a game where our lads will have to roll up their sleeves and work hard and it is when things are going against you that you have to dig in. It is how you react when you are under pressure that is the most important thing and we learned that in Division One”, he said. An exciting league campaign which saw Galway just lose out to Dublin in the Division One final had to be forgotten about fairly quickly as the Tribesmen faced into another championship tussle with Mayo. “We had to park Division One fairly quickly and for the third year in a row we had to play Mayo and take the hard route. Roscommon are a very good side. They were in Division One the previous year as well, so they are well used to playing at the very top. They have had great U-21 teams over the years too and they are a talented young team and they will be keen to keep the title – playing at home – so our work will be cut out for us. “But we will not be dwelling too much on the opposition. We have to get our own house in order. Roscommon will be underdogs again but we remember back to 1998 and 2001 and last year. Roscommon always raise their game for Galway. It’s the two teams’ third Connacht final in a row and all we want to do is perform on the day”. There’s no denying Galway’s development under Walsh and expectations are high in the county ahead of Sunday’s decider. “Our aim was always to build a panel in Galway and we think we have that now. When all the lads are fit it is a tough job to pick the team and it is hard to have to tell players that they are not on the team. We have 32 players on the panel and six lads don’t even get a jersey on the day. “There are so many factors that can affect the game on the day. How each team set up, the weather, the form of the team, and there are times when a team does not play as well as they can do. “The biggest thing from our point of view is that we bring our ‘A’ game on Sunday and that we perform. If we can come in afterwards and look in the mirror and say that we couldn’t have done any more, then that’s all we can do. “In last year’s final Roscommon had two goals chances and they took the two of them and we had at least three and took none. Those things can happen on the day. Against Sligo, our conversion rate was very good and let’s hope we can continue with that on Sunday,” he concluded.

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is for Attitude and we can expect that

Kevin McStay, Liam McHale and Ger Dowd will have the Roscommon players just right for Sunday’s huge test. A is also for Atmosphere and Anticipation. The anticipation ahead of Sunday’s double Connacht Final day is building nicely as we go to press and the atmosphere on Sunday promises to be fantastic.

is for Bonanza, which hosting the

Connacht Final is to Roscommon town. Businesses will benefit from the influx of thousands of supporters and it will be both badly needed and well deserved. The climate for businesses remains extremely challenging so the guaranteed ‘footfall for the football’ is very, very welcome. And while the point has been oft made in recent weeks, it bears repeating: whether as Club Rossie Business Club members or through general support of the GAA over the years, local businesses have not been found wanting when it comes to providing financial backing for ‘Team Roscommon GAA’. B is also for Breaking the crossbar in Connacht finals when you play for Roscommon, which Aidan Brady did in 1962, emulated by Enon Gavin in 2001.

is for Conor Devaney, the all-action

Roscommon captain, whose response to being redeployed as a defender in recent years has been to maintain his attacking instincts, evidenced by his constant runs up the wing to join the attack. Always good for a point, with a great eye for goal too! C is also for Club Rossie, the fundraising wing of Roscommon GAA. Funds raised by/through Club Rossie are key to meeting the very significant costs associated with preparing and developing the various teams.

is for Donie, that’s Donie Smith,

who kicked that remarkable last-gasp equaliser against Mayo in the All-Ireland Quarter-final in Croke Park last year. D is also for Dolan, Frankie, who scored three points in Roscommon’s Connacht title triumph in 2001, and who had a

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long career marked by many outstanding match-winning performances. D is also for Danny, that’s Danny Murray, an inspirational player in the 1970s/’80s.

you now? I’m in the main stand, about ten rows from the goal…’ I is also for Injurytime, during which a close game can often be decided.

is for Earley, Dermot…who inspired Roscommon to many memorable wins, including Connacht senior titles, in a marathon and memorable career.

is for Four-in-a-row, which is what

Roscommon achieved in 1980, the star-studded team of that era winning four Connacht titles in succession. It was of course – of course(!) – surpassed by Mayo, five-time winners from 2011-2015. F is also for Fans, and Roscommon’s are without question amongst the most passionate in the country.

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is for Kevin, that’s Kevin McStay,

the man who is on the minds of all Rossies this week! K is also for Keegan, as in Harry, a legend from the 1970/’80s era.

is…there have been so many over the years, most of whom were rewarded with provincial success if not necessarily the ‘Holy Grail’ of Sam itself. Since the 1940s Roscommon have won at least one Connacht Senior title in every decade, with stars from Jimmy Murray, Donal Keenan and Co. through to the present-day players bringing glory to our county.

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is for ‘Jigger’, that’s Jigger O’Connor, a brilliant stylist from the ‘70s, referred to at the time as the GAA’s answer to George Best! “He looked like Kempes of Argentina” Seamus Duke reminded me this week, a topical reference in light of the weekend’s second most important sporting event kicking off.

is for Greats, Roscommon greats that

is for Hyde Park, which hosts Sunday’s final and scene of many great Roscommon triumphs in the past. Here’s hoping for another one on Sunday. H is also for Heneghan, as in Tom… the Castlerea man was a star on the field and then a hugely successful manager of Roscommon, reigning supreme in Connacht in the late 1970s and guiding the Rossies to the 1980 All-Ireland final against Kerry. H is also for Hayden, that’s Seamus, he played senior for Roscommon for many years, he captained our U-21s to glory in 1978 and he’ll be pulling pints to beat the band (with Larry) in Down The Hatch all through Sunday.

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is for iPhones, of which there will

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is for Lohan, Gerry, who rocked

Mayo with a last-gasp winning goal in 2001, leading to wild celebrations in Roscommon as the Rossies savoured a dramatic win against our vaunted neighbours. L is also for Lindsay, as in Pat Lindsay, a mighty rock in the Roscommon defence in the 1970s/’80s. Legend has it you could have charged fans an admission fee to see his training tussles with Tony McManus! is for the Murtaghs, who have such

match-winning potential and carry a constant threat to the opposition. M is also for Martin McDermott, who managed Roscommon to back-to-back Connacht titles in 1990 and 1991.

is for Newton, John…nothing

to do with Olivia Newton-John, everything to do with one of the outstanding midfielders of the 1990s, the Croghan man forging a great partnership in the Roscommon midfield with Seamus Killoran from Elphin. On their day – and they had many good ones – Killoran and Newton lorded it over all rival midfield partnerships over many years. N is also for Niall Kilroy, who has been in inspirational form, a vital ‘cog in the machine’ with an all-action approach…likely to play a major role in this season’s campaign.

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Best wishes to both teams on Sunday from all at

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Manager Kevin McStay. We can expect that Kevin McStay, Liam McHale and Ger Dowd will have the Roscommon players just right for Sunday’s huge test.

is for O’Donnell, Fergal, who was a

lion-hearted midfielder/forward for many years, winning a Connacht Senior Football title in 2001 and going on to manage Roscommon to an unexpected provincial title against Sligo in 2010. O is also for O’Malley, Gerry, Roscommon legend, who graced Connacht and national grounds during a wonderful career.

is for Points and points make prizes, if you get enough of them, that is. Roscommon scored twenty-four points against Leitrim and scored quite freely during the league…but may require a couple of goals if they are to defeat Galway on Sunday. P is also for Paddy Joe, Roscommon’s most famous supporter. He keeps the faith and he helps the rest of us to keep the faith!

is for the Queues that will develop around Roscommon town on Sunday,

but they will be good-natured in their composition, as fans from Galway and Roscommon (not forgetting Mayo in the U-20 final) converge on our county town. Queues for shops, queues for food, queues for parking, queues (briefly, hopefully) to get into the stadium, queues in bars, shops, restaurants, fast food outlets and other businesses before and after the game, but no queues for tickets ‘cos they’re ain’t any on sale on Sunday, apparently.

is for Roll of Honour, so here goes: Roscommon have won 23 Connacht Senior Football titles, the most recent being last year when they defeated Galway.

is for Smiths, The…that’s the dynamic brothers from Boyle who on their day can lead the best defences a merry dance and who have that special composure required to deliver on big match days. S is also for Shane, Shane Curran that is, who graced Hyde Park as a player during his long career and who, as manager, has now led Roscommon to Sunday’s Connacht U-20 Final. Suffice to say he was one of the most eccentric/entertaining players in the GAA, being renowned for extravagant forays away from goal (he was the goalkeeper) and more than the odd ‘charm offensives’ with referees/umpires. S is also for the Super 8s, which is where all Rossies want Roscommon to be later this season. is for Tradition, and Roscommon has a proud football tradition, punching above its weight in a sense, being one of a small number of counties that has won AllIreland titles in all possible categories…. senior, junior, U-21, minor, etc. T is also for Tony, just as M is for Mc, because there was only one Tony Mc…the brilliant Roscommon forward who produced so many attacking masterclasses in a long and distinguished career with Roscommon (and Clann at club level). He won four Connacht senior titles and many more honours, including an All-Star, in 1989.

Fergal O’Donnell, who was a lion-hearted midfielder/forward for many years,

is for Unbelievable which is what a feat it would be if Roscommon seniors were to achieve back-to-back

Connacht titles for the first time since 1990/91, and maybe a ‘double on the day’ too, were Shane Curran’s U-20s to also triumph. Yeah, actually, U is also very much for U-20s, the new grade, and one which Roscommon have made a blistering start in, defeating Sligo in a goal-fest and then sensationally overcoming Galway in Tuam last weekend.

is for Volunteers, of whom there are many, all with shoulders to the wheel in support of Roscommon GAA… in particular in the past fortnight there’s been a great response to Roscommon County Board’s call for volunteers to help prepare Hyde Park for Sunday next.

is for Winning, which is what really counts at the end of the day. Roscommon can still have a great season and a run in the Super 8s if they lose on Sunday but the aim is to collect another provincial crown.

is for X Factor which is something Roscommon will hopefully have this season…in an era when massed defences are quite common, the critics have lauded Roscommon’s enterprising style, most recently in the goal-fest Division 2 final against Cavan.

is for Yes, the big, relieving sign of approval granted to Roscommon by the Connacht Council after everyone got the jitters in recent weeks on the issue of whether or not Hyde Park would actually be chosen as the venue for the final. Well, it was – a yes from the Connacht Council, albeit with quite a bit of ‘small print’!

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is for Zidane and Zico, neither of whom ever played in the Hyde, but it’s not easy to come up with ‘Z’ when you take on an A-Z and besides, mention of Zidane and Zico reminds us that the World Cup starts today (14th of June)…it will be great, but it won’t stand a chance in Roscommon for the first few days as all the anticipation and excitement surrounds Sunday in the Hyde.

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It’s Tuesday evening, and Dan Dooner has asked me to preview Sunday’s Connacht final, from the perspective of a Galway fan. The only way to describe how I feel is to say that I am very nervous, and I am a little worried at the new wave of optimism that surrounds this Galway team. Yes, they have had a very decent run in Division One of the league and some people would have you believe that they could have beaten the Dubs in the league final – a belief I don’t agree with – and, of course, they have beaten Mayo, in an appalling game of football before subsequently annihilating a poor Sligo outfit. So the signs are positive, but for me, the fact that the Rossies destroyed them in last year’s final, and that the wearers of the ‘Primrose and Blue’ have a lethal set of forwards makes me think that it could be a long day at the office for the Galway defence. The other thing that bothers me is wondering what way Galway will play. Personally, I hope they decide to go for broke, take

Proud Galway man and Roscommon People columnist Frank Brandon found himself outnumbered by Roscommon supporters outside O’Roarke’s in Creggs ahead of last year’s Connacht Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

the game to the opposition, and cut out the negative, safety-first tactics that they always seem to adopt in big games. I was in Croke Park last year for the game against Kerry and the year before for the match against Tipperary, and in neither game did we raise a gallop. On each occasion, I left the stadium feeling that we didn’t really have a go.

On the plus side, we now have a lot of top quality footballers in the team, a decent bench to call on, and in Damien Comer and Shane Walsh we have a couple of forwards who could do a lot of damage if given the freedom to attack. So, to sum up (Dan has warned me not to write too much), I am confident but wary and I am hope-

ful of an open, attacking game of football. But, so as not to be accused of sitting on my border fence, I feel the Rossies are a better team than they were last year and, while I accept that our lads have also improved, I feel Kevin McStay’s team may have a little too much firepower and therefore I am going for a one-point win for the home side.

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Sunday Game pundit – will be in attendance. The panel will also comprise of leading GAA personalities Eamon O’Hara (Sligo), Emlyn Mulligan (Leitrim) and Donie Shine (Roscommon). Local rivalry and good honest GAA banter will be the theme for the night! St. Michael’s GAA Club endeavours to promote wellbeing and healthy living within the community. Joe Brolly said he is very excited to be attending the St. Michael’s event and he acknowledged the great work being done by the club both on and off the pitch.

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Two regular scribes in the People have stuck their necks out and made the big call in public: How They Think It Will Go… Seamus Duke has seen thousands of games over the years and attended Connacht finals since he was a child, and after weighing up the pros and the cons and the Rossies

and the Tribes, our man has gone for the tantalising prospect of a two-in-a-row for Roscommon. Meanwhile, we read with interest the big-match view (pages 40 & 46) of Frank Brandon. While he did line out for Roscommon seniors some years ago, Frank is a

passionate Galway supporter. Mind you, he has always been very complimentary about Roscommon football, which is also (we think) close to his heart. Frank writes: “…bearing in mind that the Rossies beat them (Galway) by nine points in Salthill last year, I am giving a very hesitant and reluctant

vote to Roscommon, and I fear we’ll have another sad Sunday evening in Mikeen’s listening to the pontifications of our victorious neighbours”. It’s an emotional picture that Frank paints – but it’s for readers to decide whether or not they think our mischevious columnist is engaging in psychological tactics or not!

‘Sure you wouldn’t see it in an U-12s game’  PAUL HEALY

My ‘RTE-only GAA pundits at a glance guide’ (may be subject to reappraisal later in season) Dessie Dolan: Inside that very decent man, there’s a good pundit desperately trying to break out. Joe Brolly: Probably unfair to label him the GAA’s Dunphy, though there are similarities. Of course he can be very, very annoying; but his passion is genuine. Yeah,

we sometimes get fed up with the same themes being brought up week in week out, but mostly Joe is very insightful – and terrifically entertaining. Pat Spillane: Oh I don’t quite know how to say this, but is he past it? Ciaran Whelan: Some culchies can’t warm to him, but I think he’s bang on target every single time (a bit of understandable Dubs’ bias allowed for). Basically excellent. Colm O’Rourke: Good guy, phenomenal player, very good pundit over the

years, maybe a bit more Pat Kenny than Graham Norton at this stage? Gooch Cooper: Magical player, yep. Honest endeavour in the studio, but dull. Someone at an RTE think-in said ‘How ‘bout the Gooch as a pundit?’ – and no-one shouted stop. Tomas O’Se: Knows the game inside out (I think it’s fair to say) but sometimes his attempts at humour or straight-talking fall flat. A good addition overall. Has enthusiastically and unforgiveably signed up to the dramati-

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Breaking news: County football CAN be enjoyed! It was a pleasure to read Roscommon captain Conor Devaneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments (in an interview with this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People) in which the Kilbride man spoke in a refreshing, no-spin manner about matters GAA. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he had to say about the widespread view that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all moan and no fun for county players.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a perception out there that the enjoyment is gone out of playing county football but I know from my perspective I would not be doing it if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would not go training, I would not turn up at weekends or go to the gym four, five or six times a week if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy it, and all the other lads love it too.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a huge commitment but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a worthwhile commitment because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a short enough career and anything can happen. I find it very enjoyable and the day I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy it I will walk awayâ&#x20AC;?. A refreshing and honest and interesting and reassuring contribution from a player and captain that all Rossies should be proud of!

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Galway a better team, simple as that!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Seamus Duke met a confident Galwegian on Saturday (at the match in Tuam)! While Frank Brady is a Galway man through and through, the Glenamaddy man made his name in Monaghan where he managed their minor team to Ulster success in 2013. He sees his native county as being too strong for Roscommon on Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can butter it up all you like, but Galway have to be favourites to win this match on Sunday. They have conceded only two goals this year

in competitive football, one to Monaghan and one to Sligo. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very hard to judge Galway on the game against Sligo but I would pay more attention to the Mayo game where Galway were very sound defensively and attacked at pace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roscommon are a good team. They have a good attack and a reasonable midfield but their defence might not be as strong as Galwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Roscommon played Cork in a challenge game recently and played well so they are probably coming in under the radar, but

letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be honest, they had a handy passage to the final with only Leitrim to beat two years in a row. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Galway will not underestimate Roscommon this year. Roscommon are a Division One team and are in the top eight and they must be given plenty of respect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look, Roscommon deserved to win the final last year, but I have to say that I will be very surprised and disappointed if Galway do not win it this year. They look a better team, simple as that,â&#x20AC;? he concluded.

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Guilty…of fraud in the first degree! Maeve Moran with daughter Deirdre at IzzyB’s Away With The Fairies Fun Day in Strokestown Park House Woodland and Gardens in aid of Childhood Cancer Foundation.

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‘Last night he was dreaming, he was locked in a prison cell’… Yes readers, his legal team may have put up a good fight, but, following a lengthy 16week trial, held at Dublin’s Circuit Criminal Court, last week, a jury consisting of nine men and three women, wouldn’t go for his story; they wouldn’t hear his plea, and they convicted former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm, pictured right, of conspiracy to defraud and false accounting charges. It took 10 hours and 32 minutes of deliberations to find Drumm had conspired with ex-bankers Denis Casey, Willie McAteer and John Bowe to defraud depositors and investors with their dishonest dealings. As we know, the State’s case was that Drumm had artificially inflated figures by circulating €7.2 billion between Irish Life and Permanent and Anglo Irish in an attempt to create the illusion the bank’s customer deposits base was much stronger than it actually was. Drumm, who presents as being so arrogant he’s in danger of drowning in a puddle of his own smugness, and who the court heard, had referred to the financial regulator as “Freddie f**king Fly”, saying that he intended to go to “that f**king shower of clowns down in Dame Street” in order to seek emergency funding for the bank, clearly thought he didn’t need to face the music. Nor did he need to take responsibility for his illegal actions, in his view. And so, in the wake of the bank’s implosion, this criminal legged it like a coward to set up shop and live in the lucrative, upmarket suburb of Wellesley in Boston Massachusetts!

Meanwhile, the country struggled with job losses, with many of us being forced to eke out a meagre existence following massive wage cuts, (yet still having to pay the same bills/loans/mortgages and living expenses, etc.), due to this privileged prat’s actions, (because, according to the prosecution, Drumm was “the man who called the shots”). Anglo was then nationalised in a move that cost you, me and every other tax-paying sucker a whopping €29 billion. So readers, you’ll forgive me when I say I did a happy dance around my kitchen when I heard the verdict. However folks, I have to ask, 10 years on

What Katie needs to do next…

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Anyone else think Katie Taylor’s press release regarding the horrendous shooting at Bray Boxing Club was a tad disingenuous? Her heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of innocent bystander Bobby Messett were spot on. My thoughts are with them. May Mr. Messett rest in peace. However, Katie’s line saying she has had ‘no contact or association whatsoever with Bray Boxing Club since 2015,’ kinda annoyed me. As did her dig at the media, where she says, “I have been appalled by the misuse of my name and image during the reporting of this incident in the media coverage, it has been reckless and irresponsible, and a deliberate attempt to inappropriately leverage my name to sell a story’. First of all Katie, let me tell ya

love, YOU are the story, and you had no problem being the story, and indeed were very happy to be the story and be fully associated with that gym/boxing club when it was built especially for you by the tax-paying public, in order that you could pursue your boxing career. However, if I were someone who reads between the lines (and I am), I’d assume that distancing yourself from the gym is pretty specific and raises more questions than it actually answers…interesting! Anyhow brand Katie, (‘cos that’s what you are isn’t it…a brand), while you’re a great role model for young people, my advice to you is to work on your memory as well as your boxing skills and never forget where you came from or the taxpaying public who helped you get to where you are now.

from this financial holocaust, are we about to make the same mistakes all over again? Each week we’re getting repeated warnings that our systems are not robust enough. Sure wasn’t it only last week, (as Drumm was being found guilty), we heard the OECD warning that “some signs of overheating are emerging” in our economy; expressing a concern around the pace of lending growth, alerting that it was “increasing sharply” and there was a distinct risk of “another property bubble associated with a strong surge in credit growth”. Now I don’t know about you, but I cannot go through another recession, because the one we’ve just struggled through has left me with deep emotional as well as financial scars, as I’m certain it has left many others, and, even though Maths was never my strong point, it’s clear to me that Paschal Donohoe, as Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure, needs to take heed of where our finances are going and start budgeting instead of carelessly passing out our cash like snuff at a wake and using it for political spending, i.e. buying votes. Seriously Paschal, this country cannot make the same mistakes over and over again and expect a different outcome…it’s not possible. Cop on! Yourself, Leo, Simon C, and backup Simon H, and the rest of the Muppet Show must stop focusing on your Coalition options (sure you’re romancing so many ‘possibilities,’ it’s like an embarrassing episode of First Dates Ireland), and instead prioritise prudent fiscal planning and budgeting because what this country needs right now is to show a surplus, and not how photo fabulous Leo looks when meeting Olly Murs!

Are new name and shame laws a good idea? Big gold star goes to Communications Minister Denis Naughten, who has, for the past six years, been calling for the introduction of electronically tagging sex offenders when they leave prison. The Government has approved the legislation which will allow the monitoring of registered sex offenders’ movements which could see schools and neighbours being told the name, address and identity of ‘high risk’ perverted ex-cons who’re living in their area, and who will pose a threat. Now while this move is controversial, I have to say well done to Minister Naughten for pushing the initiative. However, if these draft amendments to the Sex Offenders Act 2001 are passed by the Oireachtas, I imagine the move will receive criticism from the do-gooders in the bleeding-heart-brigade, and the members of the save-the-sex-offender club! Then again, (playing devil’s advocate here), there’s a danger this naming and shaming of offenders could lead to them going underground for fear of potential vigilantism, so I’d imagine there are issues regarding the practicalities of this proposed plan…but hey, it’s a start.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION In the cryptic message of the prophet Ezekiel, long centuries before the Lord’s coming, God gave His people reason to hope. Ezekiel glimpsed a day when the Lord God would place a tree on a mountain in Israel, a tree that would “put forth branches and bear fruit”. Who could have predicted that the tree would be a cross on the hill of Calvary, and that the fruit would be salvation? Ezekiel foresees salvation coming to “birds of every kind” – thus, not just to the people of Israel, but also to the Gentiles, who will “take wing” through their new life in Christ. God indeed will “lift high the lowly tree” as He solemnly promises. Such salvation surpasses humanity’s most ambitious dreams. And so we express our gratitude in the psalm: “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you”. It is indeed good, and better still to give thanks with praise. The psalmist speaks of those who are just upon the earth, but looks to God as the source and measure of justice, of righteousness. Like Ezekiel, he evokes the image of a flourishing tree to describe the lives of the just. The image, again, suggests the Cross as the measure of righteousness. The Cross is a sign of contradiction to those who would rather “flourish” in worldly terms. As St. Paul emphasizes to the Corinthians, we need courage. Our faith makes us strong and it is proved in our deeds. He reminds us that we will be judged by the ways our faith manifests itself in works: “so that each may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil”. God Himself will empower the works He expects from us, though we freely choose to correspond to His grace. In the prophetic oracles, He scattered the seed that sprang up and became the mustard tree, large enough to accommodate all the birds of the sky, just as Ezekiel had seen. He gave this doctrine to His disciples in terms they were able to understand, and He provided a full explanation. In the sacraments He provides still more: the grace of faith and the courage we need to live in the world as children of God. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Rough medicine: Did this man really deserve a jail sentence? On Thursday of last week a small report in the national newspapers told us that a family doctor in north county Dublin had been sent to jail for sixteen months for failure to pay almost €100,000 in income tax. The doctor, Dr. Bassam Naser, who has lived in Ireland for thirty years, and who has seven children, admitted his wrongdoing and was prepared to pay the €100,000 that he owed –and indeed had a cheque in court to cover the entire amount. Despite this, and the fact that he does a huge amount of charity work for his native Palestine, and that he has a vibrant popular medical practice, the Judge in his wisdom felt that he should send this man to prison. Now I am aware that people should pay their taxes, and I am not privy to all the relevant information that the good Judge had in front of him, but in this case I cannot see any benefit in sending a hardworking family man to jail. Every so often there is a list of tax defaulters published in the national newspapers, and in many cases the amounts involved can be much greater than the €100,000 that the doctor owed – and I have never

heard of any of those people being incarcerated. I would have to say that back in the day tax evasion seems to have been almost a popular way of life amongst a lot of our ‘bigger’ business people. On the same page in the paper, there was a story of a 20-yearold lad who stole a bus while drunk, drove it around the M18 motorway, crashed it into a wall, doing more than €5,000 worth of damage to the bus (and the wall), and who then

walked free from court – well, with fines totalling €600 and a four-year driving ban. Now, again I accept he made a stupid mistake, and more than likely won’t re-offend, but why he avoided prison when his drunk-driving could have resulted in a major accident (particularly on a motorway) – and the doctor didn’t – makes me once again wonder at the workings of our legal system. There seems to be a lot of disquiet about the prison sentence

handed down to Dr. Naser, so maybe something might yet be done. Personally I hope he is pardoned, let him pay what he owes, get on with his daily work, and continue to give what appears to be an excellent service to his many happy clients. Just out of curiosity I decided to have a look at the last list of tax defaulters published in Stubb’s Gazette, and in the last few years there were judgements of up to €750,000, several in the €300,000-€400,000 bracket,

loads more above €200,000, a good number around the €100,000 figure, and as far as I could see they all came to some agreement with the Revenue, were listed as tax defaulters, and no-one was either sent to jail or criminalised. Why there is one law for the ‘Good Doctor’ and another one for the hundreds if not thousands of other tax avoiders beats me, and my gut reaction is that it’s very unfair and not morally correct.

It was confirmed at Roarke’s Bar, Creggs on Saturday night that €11,800 was raised in the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk on St. Stephen’s Day. The money will go towards local charities.

Thank God for sporting heroics

All I can say is thank God for all the magnificent sports people who week in week out put on amazing entertainment in so many different sports to keep all of us sport fanatics glued to the TV screens. Normally, with another local GalwayRoscommon derby on the horizon next Sunday, and the start of the 2018 Soccer World Cup also happening this week, those would be the events which would be occupying my mind on this lovely Monday morning. However, over the weekend there were a few happenings in other sports that captured my attention, notably the achievement of tennis player Rafael Nadal, when despite an agonising attack of cramp in – of all places – his serving hand, he won an incredible 11th French Open. I am not a regular viewer of tennis matches, so when I used my parental prerogative to watch the last couple of sets – instead of the Dublin and Longford mismatch – I have to admit that my popularity in the home was at an all-time low. However, the Spaniard

overcame every obstacle and deservedly made his own piece of history, and at 32 years of age he – along with Roger Federer – is proving that the elder statesmen are still capable of dominating a game that is generally regarded as a young man’s sport. In boxing, Tyson Fury made a winning comeback in a fight that was a complete joke, when he forced Sefer Seferi, a limited opponent who was nearly 5 stone lighter than Fury, to retire after 4 rounds of comic book boxing. As I watched the action (not sure that’s the right word), the only thought in my mind was…if by any chance Fury slipped and fell on his opponent he might conceivably kill him – he definitely wasn’t going to do any major damage with his punching. Talking of punching, an unusual incident took place on Sunday during what was described as a weighing room fracas in Goodwood, when two jockeys, Raul Da Silva and Jim Crowley, had a disagreement which ended with Da Silva punching the former champion jockey, splitting his lip, and incurring a 21-day riding ban for ‘violent conduct’.

We are always being told about the great camaraderie that exists between all the jockeys. Obviously not in this case, but why they bothered beats me – as Da Silva had finished last of nine runners, with Crowley in fifth place. That was certainly a battle of two lightweights, but back to next Sunday’s Connacht final and we have two heavyweights in Western football going head to head in a mouthwatering clash in the Hyde. I have my ticket got, must dig out my fading Tommy Varden jersey, and be ready for another Titanic battle. I won’t be popular with followers of the Tribesmen, but I am not convinced that they are deserving of all the hype they are getting, and bearing in mind that the Rossies beat them by nine points in Salthill last year, I am giving a very hesitant and reluctant vote to Roscommon, and I fear we’ll have another sad Sunday evening in Mikeen’s listening to the pontifications of our victorious neighbours. However, hope springs eternal, and maybe Damien Comer and the lads can

dig deep and avenge last year’s defeat. Wouldn’t I, like Kevin Keegan famously said, love that!

And finally… Finally for this week, the funds from the Barrie Harris Walk were distributed at a ‘do’ in Mikeen’s on Saturday night last, and we had a great night of music, porter and craic. To my cardiologist’s delight, I polished off several sandwiches, lovely cream eclairs and a few slices of Bina’s fabulous apple pie. I am back in training for the next St. Stephen’s Day Walk, and Saturday night’s break-out on the confectionary front is my last for at least a week or two as I have to mind my figure. Anyway, it was a great night, the Walk as usual was a great success, and almost €12,000 is being distributed to many worthy charities.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Benny Whyte, Vera Whyte and Shirley Whyte pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Eve, Stephen and Olivia Smyth and Lorraine Conlon pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Faces & Places Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs Photographs: Mick McCormack

Michael and Marie Murray and Loren Killian pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Sylvia Lynch, Althea Whyte and Aoife Small pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Dawn Killian, Sorcha and Aoife Hegarty pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Seanie Lohan and Robert Keane pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Lauren Curley and Eve Smyth pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Evelyn Curley, Elizabeth Conboy and Jason Cunniffe pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Patricia O’Brien, Sheila Fitzmaurice and Yvonne Ward pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

Bina Harris and Althea Whyte pictured at the Barrie Harris Memorial Walk presentation social in Roarke’s Bar, Creggs recently.

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Telephone: 090 6626225 Pictured at Monica Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Siobhan Martin, Sandy Gately, Monica and Siobhan Gannon. More photos next week. Picture: Andrew Fox

Trad Session at Castlecoote Lodge on Friday night! The Castlecoote Lodge ‘Summer Irish Trad Session’ takes place in this Friday night (15th), commencing at 10 pm. The best of traditional music, song and dance can be enjoyed at Castlecoote Lodge on the third Friday of every month,

which happens to fall this Friday, June 15th. So come along and join in or simply sit back and enjoy the music. You are sure of a warm welcome in the cosy surroundings of Castlecoote Lodge Bar and Dàil and Seanad Lounge.

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Shannonside Northern Sound’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars returns to Roscommon Racecourse for the sixth year on Sunday, June 24th with some of the biggest names on the Irish Country Music scene set to take the stage. The concert has become a major contributor to the local economy and according to organisers, is expected to surpass this Sunday’s Connacht Final in terms of attracting visitors and revenue to the county town. Chamber of Commerce President, Cáitlín McConn says the event is of great benefit to Roscommon town and the county as a whole. “It is a really good boost in terms of the hospitality sector in the town. It’s amazing for hotels, guesthouses, and B&Bs with all the accommodation that’s booked up for the event. “The real plus side, however, is that it brings people from all over the country to Co. Roscommon, particularly people who wouldn’t normally have visited the county. There’s a great spin-off with people coming back after enjoying the weekend. “It’s also great for Roscommon Racecourse,

which is a wonderful venue overlooking the town. The knock-on effect for local shops and pubs is also fantastic and anything that showcases the town in such a positive way, the Chamber of Commerce is very happy with”. Finding accommodation near the venue has become an issue as thousands of music lovers flock to Co. Roscommon, and organisers have said they struggled to meet demand in the locality in 2017. This year, hotels in Athlone, Claremorris and Ballinasloe are being booked by concertgoers as the big day draws ever nearer. Local promoter, Joe Finnegan, says the local business community continues to be very supportive of the event. “I must say a special word of thanks to the Roscommon business community as well as the Chamber of Commerce and Roscommon County Council, who are, as always, very supportive of Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. “The Racecourse in my view is Roscommon town’s greatest asset and manager Michael Finneran and his staff deserve great praise for all their hard work. “This year’s event prom-

ises to be better than ever with the biggest acts in Country music set to arrive in Roscommon town on Sunday, June 24th. “Thousands of people are expected to descend on the town once again this year and we are very grateful to the local Gardaí, Roscommon Civil Defence and the emergency services who will again ensure that the event passes off safely”. This year’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars line-up includes Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell, Patrick Feeney, Philomena Begley, Brendan Shine, Cliona Hagan and many more. Tickets are on sale in local outlets as well as shannonside. ie and northernsound.ie. Gates open at Midday and the show begins at 2 pm.

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086 4679798 PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults

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

Garden Clearance

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Phone John on

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

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

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 Firewood For Sale Over 30 years in business

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

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

086 1930766

● Neuromuscular therapy

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

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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

KENNELS

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● Amatsu Therapy

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

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

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

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

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Low Carbon Storage Ireland Limited intend to apply for permission for the development of a grid system services facility within a total site area of up to 0.55 hectares, to include 1no. single storey electrical substation building, 1no. customer switchgear container, 15 no. electrical inverter/transformer station modules (SKIDS), 10 no. containerised battery storage modules on concrete support structures, 20 no. heating, ventilation and air conditioning units (HVAC units), access tracks and upgraded site entrance, associated electrical cabling and ducting, security gates, perimeter security fencing, CCTV security monitoring system, culvert, landscaping works and all associated ancillary infrastructure on land at Ballyoughter, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Conor McAllister Meridiem Renewables Limited. Unit 5 Blacklion House, Blacklion, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Phone: 0868927917 Website: www.meridiemrenewables.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Enda and Ann Marie Ward for planning permission to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage and to install a treatment system and percolation area at Liscoffy (Madden), Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, 22 Castle View, Castle Street, Roscommon Ph Office: 090 6627950 www.morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL John McDermott intends to apply for permission for development at Curraghboy Village, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The development at Curraghboy Village, Athlone, Co. Roscommon will consist of a single temporary modular cabin including drainage works and all other associated works. 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 to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Pat Collins for planning permission to retain existing slatted and dry bed shed with silage slab and all ancillary site works at Emlaghglasny, Ballintubber, Roscommon. F45N590. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950 Andy 086 3646210 James 087 8228529 info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for retention of front boundary wall to site of existing dwelling house at Aghmagree, Kilteevan. Signed: Oliver and Caroline Tully 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 I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Claire Reddington to make alterations to the design of the house extension previously permitted under PD/16/439 at Cooly, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon. Signed:Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph- (087) 2222874 seamusmurray60@gmail.com The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Duelchem Limited T/A Chemco Pharmacy intend to apply for permission for the proposed extension and alterations to an existing pharmacy to include external signage and the erection of 1no. illuminated green cross and all associated site and development works at The Medical Centre, Saint Comans Park, Ardnanagh Townland, Roscommon. Signed: On behalf by Paul O’Brien & Associates, Seaview, Forth Mountain, Wexford. Tel 053 9139716 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL. I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Padraig & Paula Naughton to construct a dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system & associated siteworks at Killeenrevagh, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed:Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph- (087) 2222874 seamusmurray60@gmail.com The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, S and J Egan, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct alterations and extensions including attic conversion to existing house plus the installation of new domestic sewage treatment system and associated site works, at Castlesampson, Bealnamullia, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, all per application documents. 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.

SITUATIONS VACANT  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: In the Ballinlough area to look after two children aged two and four, three days a week starting August, must have own car. All enquiries please contact: 087 9663763  BUTCHER WANTED: For Supermarket near Roscommon town, hours of work and rates negotiable, qualification or training essential, experience beneficial, expressions of interest or CV’s to Mr George Osborne, MRPI, Musgrave, Dublin Road, Galway. or email george. osborne@musgrave.ie or Phone: (085) 8036902

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  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322

PAINTERS

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

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

TOM KILDUFF CABS

PLASTERING

PLASTERING SERVICE All aspects of Plastering ● Interior ● Exterior

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087 6395741 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

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 EXPERIENCED CARER AVAILABE: Full clean driver’s licence, can do live-in work or otherwise. References available on request. Tel: 089 4147134

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

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DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670

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

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

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.

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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:

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

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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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CLEANING

WINDOWS/DOORS

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AN CHUIRT CHUARDA THE CIRCUIT COURT

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Racecourse Road, Roscommon

WESTERN CIRCUIT

IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSING ACTS 1833 TO 2000

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Contact

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INSTALLATION

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Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

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

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

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

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ROSCOMMON Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

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BLINDS

- 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

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

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

ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026

ACUPUNCUTURE

Hilary O’Brien Acupuncturist, Homeopath & Naturopath 087 91 91364 hilarysacupuncture@gmail.com Jamestown, Clondra, Co. Longford www.hilarysacupuncture.com

RECYCLING

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

TARMACADAM

Carpentry

E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

RECYCLING ALL TYPES OF METAL

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant, whose registered office is situate at Creggs, in the County of Galway will apply to this Honourable Court sitting at the Courthouse, Galway in the County of Galway at the sittings commencing on the 17th of July 2018 at 10.30 a.m. in the forenoon or as soon thereafter as this application may be taken in its order in the Court list, for an order pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Licensing (Ireland) Act 1902 as amended by Section 23 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1960, to revive the Publican’s Licence attached to the premises known as “Gannon’s” which said licence having previously lapsed on the 30th day of September 2014. Dated this 13th day of June 2018 Signed: Patrick J. Neilan & Sons, Solicitors for the Applicant, Church Street, Roscommon To:

The County Registrar, Circuit Court Office, Courthouse, Galway

And:

District Judge James Faughnan, District Court Office, Court Services Courthouse, Loughrea, Co. Galway

And:

The Superintendent, An Garda Siochana, Garda Station, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

And:

The Member in Charge, An Garda Siochana, Garda Station Creggs, Co. Galway.

And:

The Chief Fire Officer, Galway Fire Station, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway.

TARMACADAM

Donamon

Eugene Quinn

Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: 090 64 93386 M: 086 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265

AN APPLICATION OF GANNON BROTHERS CREGGS LIMITED APPLICANT

PUBLIC NOTICE

Gerry Monaghan

AND IN THE MATTER OF:

RECYCLING OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES

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

TARMACADAM

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE COURTS (SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS) ACT, 1961

L.Ac., HOM, NAT, B.A., P.G.C.E.

CARPENTRY

CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 2(1) OF THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT, 1902, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 23 OF THE INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026

091 768 768 www.ecowise.ie

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

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals

Alan Somers

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories

• 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

COUNTY OF GALWAY

I, Tom Garvey of Ballintubber, Castlerea, County Roscommon give notice of my intention to apply to the Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Castlerea, County Roscommon for a Certificate that I am a proper person to have a bookmakers licence. I further give notice of my intention to apply that the premises Castle House, Ballintubber, Castlerea, County Roscommon of which I am the proprietor are suitable for registration in the Register of Bookmaking Offices. Dated this 11th day of June 2018 Signed: Tom Garvey

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Classifieds

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Appointments Solving Undercarriage Needs We keep machine downtime to a minimum by carrying the largest stock of undercarriage parts in Ireland. We are the exclusive dealer for Berco (Italy) and a range of other OEM manufacturers. Our success is based on the quality of the parts and the service we provide. Be a key member of our Tracks team supporting the sales of undercarriage parts to our broad base of customers throughout Ireland.

POSITION: SALES ENGINEER ROLE: Learn all about undercarriage parts so that you can advise customers on their best options to stay on track. Armed with this knowledge the role involves dealing with customer enquiries, identifying parts and solving their undercarriage needs. You will be working in the Tracks team that consists of other office and workshop members. You will liaise with other members to organise jobs and deliveries. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: This is a starting position. Experience of plant machinery and parts is an advantage though not absolutely necessary. On the job training will be provided. Good communication skills including computer skills are required. The role has varied demands so the ability to cope with these demands including planning, organising and working independently and as part of a team are essential.

Les Petites Tartres Café Restaurant COMPETENT COOK REQUIRED

Immediate start to help Bridie in our kitchen Training and upskilling provided. Please contact Anita 087 2742844 Les Petites Tartres Cafe / Restaurant Athleague Opening Hours Monday -Sat 9.00 am to 5.30 pm |Sunday 10.30 to 5.00 pm

Part-time Practice Nurse Required

Abbey Street Medical Centre Abbey Street, Roscommon Contact Jean 090 6625650 email: abbeystmed@gmail.com

RENUMERATION: Negotiable

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide. Due to the continued growth of our business we currently have a vacancy for a:

SEND CV / CONTACT:

IMMEDIATE START

Niall McSharry, McSharry Bros, Old Brick Site, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon Tel: + 353 90 6629500 Email: niall@mcsharrybros.com

Medical Secretary

C o m p li a n c e C o o r d ina t o r I

The Role The successful candidate will promote Quality achievement and improvement throughout the organisation. They will be based at Roscommon and be responsible for on site Quality Assurance and Control • • • • • • • • • • •

Customer complaint and non-conformance handling Internal audits and relevant liaison with customers’ auditors Communicating quality/environmental information to all relevant departments Document control management Management of calibration system Create and implement/maintain inspection and testing criteria on products Identifying relevant quality/environmental training needs and deliver training Ensure compliance with ISO 14001:2015 standards and legislation Waste management and spill control systems Repak submission

Box No: 1151 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

The Applicant Candidates must have experience of working in a Quality Control environment and will possess the following skills and competencies: •

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A third level education, or equivalent, in a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality/Materials Engineering Willingness to travel across all sites is essential and candidates must be proficient in generating written procedures and works instructions Candidates will ideally have experience of working in an Environmental or Mechanical industry and have advanced IT skills in all Microsoft packages Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential and the successful candidate will also be able to manage complexity, be action action oriented, resilient and resourceful

How to Apply Cubis is a progressive business with a focus on attracting and developing the best talent. Excellent career development opportunities exist within the business and the wider CRH Group. We offer an attractive remuneration package including ShareSave options and private healthcare provision. If you would like to be considered for this post, please forward a covering letter and C.V. by email to recruitment@cubisindustries.com. All applications must be received by 29th June 2018.

www.cubis-systems.com recruitment@cubisindustries.com +44 (0)28 38 313100

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(Reception and Administration skills) required for GP Practice, Roscommon town PART TIME POSITION Applications are invited for willing candidate ● Good Communication and IT Skills required ● Previous experience preferred, but not essential ● Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team are essential

We are currently recruiting a

RELIEF CHEF Sonas Nursing Home Cloverhill Co. Roscommon Position: Relief Chef Chef: Position will be full time until September and relief hours thereafter. Education & Qualifications: ● Cook or Chef Qualification from a recognised catering school or adequate cooking experience received under supervision is essential. ● Current and valid Infection Control, Food Handling, HACCP, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required). If you would like to apply please contact our HR department with your CV and cover letter recruitment@sonas.ie or 090 6471017 for more information - visit www.sonas.ie/jobs

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Classifieds

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Appointments Experienced Technician Michael Moore Car Sales 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 fulﬁlled staff that lie at the core of our accomplishment. We are currently seeking a full time experienced technician to join our vibrant and dynamic team. An attractive package awaits the ideal candidate. If you feel you are suitably qualiﬁed for the above position. Please forward your letter of application with an up to date CV to mmoore@mmcs.ie

Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group CLG (RSG) is not for profit organisation founded in 1989 and HSE funded agency. It is a long established service provider in the disability personal assistant and older person’s care sector, QQI Health Care Training provider and Day Resource Centre for people with disabilities. Applications are invited for the following position:

FINANCE MANAGER

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd June.

Michael Moore Car Sales Ltd.

Location:

Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Tel: 09064 74620 www.mmcs.ie

Telephone: Hours: Salary:

RETAINED FIREFIGHTER POST

LANESBORO FIRE BRIGADE REF: FF/Lo/0618

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on a panel for the above mentioned post from which vacancies arising during the life of the panel may be filled. Candidates should possess the required qualifications and necessary experience for the position. Remuneration: Inclusive Annual Retaining Allowance:

Drill Rate per hour €20.62

Day 1st hour €41.24

Service 0 – 2 years 2 – 5 years 5 – 10 years 10 years +

Firefighter €7,817 €8,686 €9,741 €10,705

Fires Night / Weekend Subsequent hour 1st hour Subsequent hour €20.62 €82.48 €41.24

Application forms and further particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or electronically from the Council’s Website.

Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group CLG (RSG) Offices Derrane, County Roscommon 090 6625852 ext 210 35 Hours per week Monday to Friday €44,000 Per annum

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in accounting, finance and management experience with good work ethic and professionalism. The role will entail full responsibility for the day to day financial activities including invoicing, budgeting, preparation of monthly accounts for Board of Management, Revenue returns, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of year end statutory accounts for auditing and overseeing monthly payroll with administrator. Comply with Service Arrangement requirements from HSE. Deputise for CEO/Management as required. Essential Experience: Possess a recognised and relevant financial accounting qualification. ● 3/5 years relevant experience is a requirement. ● Strong planning and financial management skills and decision making experience, ● Good working knowledge of financial controls and systems within a business, corporate governance, quality assurance and charity legislation important. ● Staff Management experience ● Full driving licence and own transport ●

For a full job description and person specification email the HR Department at info@rsg.ie or visit our website www.rsg.ie Please email cv/applications to mkbourke@eircom.net or post for the attention Ms. M Bourke, Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group CLG, Derrane, Co Roscommon Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6th July 2018 Shortlisting of candidates will apply CANVASSING WILL BE DISQUALIFY. RSG is an equal opportunities employer.

Family Notices

Completed application forms must be returned to be received not later than 4pm on Wednesday 27th June 2018. The Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates. Canvassing on behalf of candidates will lead to their disqualification. Human Resources Department, Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford.

Phone: 043 334 3304 Email: humanresources@longfordcoco.ie Website: www.longfordcoco.ie

Longford County Council is committed to providing equality of opportunity in all our employment practices.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HANDLEY Helen

McDONNELL Bridie

Crubyhill, Galway Road, Roscommon Who died on 25th June 2017

Glenview, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) Who died on the 21st June 2015

On the First Anniversary of her passing, Helen’s daughter Edel, sister Pauline and extended family wish to thank most sincerely all of those who sympathised and supported us on our very sad and sudden loss. A sincere thanks to the many people who attended the Wake, Removal, Funeral Mass, Burial and Month’s Mind Mass, those who travelled long distances, those who sent Mass and Sympathy cards and those who made donations to the Irish Kidney Association. A special thank you to all our wonderful neighbours and friends who brought food and worked tirelessly in the house providing refreshments. Thank you to those who helped to manage the traffic. We thank Garda Brendan Healy of Roscommon Gardaí, Monsignor Travers and Dr. Hanratty for attending to Helen on the morning of her death. A very special word of thanks to Pat and Tom Symth for their professionalism and sensitivity in carrying out the Funeral arrangements, to John Hoare and all of the grave diggers, who prepared Helen’s final resting place with such care. A sincere thanks to Fr. John Cullen for his support and guidance throughout this difficult time. Thank you to Fr. Cullen, Monsignor Travers and Fr. John Molloy for concelebrating Helen’s Funeral Mass, which was a beautiful celebration of her life. Thank you also to Enya Reilly for the beautiful singing in the Church. Thank you to the Grealy family and the staff of the Abbey Hotel for the beautiful meal they provided after the Funeral Service. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all of your intentions. Helen’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 24th June at 12.15pm. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. We would also like to remember her husband Tom, whose anniversary occurs on June 26th.

You were so very special and had the nicest ways, You did so very much in life and never asked for praise. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But losing you is the heartache, That never goes away. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold. Life goes on that’s true, But it’s not the same without you.

Always remembered and forever loved by your husband James and family. Bridie’s Anniversary Mass will be on the 17th of June at 11am in the Church of Christ the Good Shepherd, Four Roads.

KELLY Peggy The Walk, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) who died on 13th June, 2015

SMITH Patrick (Paddy) Tully West, Ballygar, Co. Galway Who died 26th April 2018

Paddy’s brother John and extended family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement. Those who called personally, attended Funeral Mass and Burial, also those who sent Mass Cards and Floral Tributes. We wish to thank most sincerely Dr. Martin Daly and his team, Anne Gately and Phil Hannon for their dedication, the staff at St. Francis Nursing Home Kilkerrin, Doctors Nurses and Staff at St. Francis Ward, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. A special thanks to Fr. Michael Breslin, P.P. the Mass Servers, the Choir, the funeral undertaker David Moran, the gravediggers and our very kind neighbours and friends especially Pat, Mary Francis and family, Matt Monica and family who helped us so much during this difficult time. We hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation of you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

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Your memories are so precious, your presence missed so much. You will always be remembered and missed by all of us. Our thoughts are always with you in a very special way, not just on your Anniversary but every single day. You always had a smile to share, a laugh, a joke and time to care. A kindly nature warm and true many lovely memories we have of you.

Always remembered and forever loved by your husband Adrian and sons Enda and Seamus and your daughter-in-law Gillian, and your granddaughter Margaret. Third Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 16th June, at 10am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

DOLAN Peter (69th Anniversary)

Mary (nee Gavigan) (8th Anniversary) Late of Aughmagree, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon

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

Lovingly remembered by the Dolan and Whelan families. Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday, 17th June at 10am.

Mag FHLOINN Seosamh (Joe Glynn) Corbally, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

KELLY Michael

Fond memories of

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

Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon who died on 23rd June (9th Anniversary) 29th May 1993 Age 66 Always remembered by Patricia (daughter) and John.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away on 9th June 2013 Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.

Always loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Eibhlín and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 24th June at 9.30am in Clooneycolgan Church.

CORKERY Jim Formerly of Knocklong, Limerick and Ballinafad, Strokestown (4th Anniversary) who passed away on 19th June, 2014

Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Sadly missed by Helen, Rebecca and Ruth. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 16th June, at 7pm in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague.

GUNNING John Oran, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (12th Anniversary)

HAMROCK Liam Athleague, Co Roscommon who died on 15th May 1995 (23rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of John, who died on 15th June, 2006 R.I.P. Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent you are always near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

Out of our lives you may be gone, but in our hearts you will always belong.

Sadly missed by your wife and family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 15th June at 7 pm in, St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, son Enda and daughter Valerie. Anniversary Mass in Cloverhill Church on Saturday, 16th June at 8pm.

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. L.F. 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. C.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES McGOVERN (nee COYNE) Bridget (Baby) Curraghreevagh, Creggs, Co. Galway. (2nd Anniversary)

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O’ROARKE Teresa

MADDEN Benny

MORGAN Una

Creggs, Co. Galway. (4th Anniversary)

Camogue, Elphin (10th Anniversary)

Knockroe, Castlerea (2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Una who died on 17th June, 2016

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In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away on June 17th 2016 R.I.P. Our lives go on without you But things are not the same It’s hard to hide the heartache When someone speaks your name. It’s an everlasting sadness, that you’re no longer here But on your Anniversary, We know you’re very near Your love for us was constant Your devotion had no end You filled our lives with sunshine As a Wife, a Mother and a friend. So may you know forever that, to us you were the best. And may you find a gentle peace in sweet eternal rest.

Lovingly remembered by her husband Michael, daughter, Mary, Ann, Sheila, Bridgie, Claire and Michelle and son-in-laws. ~~~~~ May the winds of heaven Blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here

Fondly remembered by her 14 grandchildren. ~~~~~ Remembering you is easy We do it everyday. But missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

Deeply missed by your brother Chris and sister-inlaw Josephine. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, July 1st at 11.30am.

What I would give if I could see you today, To hear your voice and see your smile, Or just to sit and talk a while, To me you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will last forever engraved within my heart.

Always remembered and loved by your husband Michael. ~~~~~ MUM A beautiful nature, a heart of gold Your loss to us can never be told, A special mother we can never replace, No verse, no flower no tears can say, How much you are loved and missed every day.

Always remembered and loved by your daughters Ann Marie, Tracey, Niamh, Emma and son Enda. ~~~~~ GRANDMOTHER Those who we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always here, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Always loved and remembered by your grandchildren Grace, Ella, Caoimhe and Sadhbh. Your son’s-in-law Peter and Donal. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Divine World Missionaries, Donamon on Sunday, 17th June at 10am.

CUDDY Patrick Oran, Roscommon In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, who died on 17th June, 1994 R.I.P. (24th Anniversary) Time and years slip gently by, but love and memories never die. Happy thoughts of times together, hold memories that will live forever.

Always remembered by your wife and family.

In loving memory of a brilliant man and devoted Father and Husband Benny, who left us on the 15th June 2008. So many things to tell you Dad, so many things to say, But we lost you so suddenly Daddy, and nothing remains the same. We live our lives with you in mind, and do the things that would make you proud But we also live each and every day wishing our dearest Dad was still around. That wonderful laugh, the sound advice, the endless cups of tea, The many long chats that we used to have are now but precious memories. You were many things to many people Dad, this was very true, But above all the ones you loved the most, it was us – your precious two. We know how much you loved us, you showed us through and through. You always did your best for us, this we always knew. Ten years without you Daddy, a tough ten of ups and downs, But we’ve been surrounded by the ones that matter, And we know they’ve done you proud. We’ll carry on regardless,- as you’d want us to, We know you’ll help and watch over us, as we continue to miss you.

Loving and missing you Dad on our 10th Father’s Day without you. Sleep tight, love Donna & Derek.xxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You lived your life with dignity, You never did complain. Your reward – a place in Heaven, Our saviour took you there, Because he thought you special, He carried you away, Away from those who loved you, On a lonely Father’s Day.

Rest in Peace Benny, Bernadette xxx

NEARY Willie Grange, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon y (23rd Anniversary)

Who died on 15th June 1995 Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by his loving family. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four-MileHouse on Saturday, 16th June at 8.15pm.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us through out our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers, sadly missed Bernie, Kathleen, Padraigh, Noreen, Freda, Joan, Pauline, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandson. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea on Sunday, 17th June at 12pm.

LOHAN Jack & Teresa Caggle, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (24th & 4th Anniversary) In loving memory of Jack who passed away on 3rd February 1994 and Teresa who passed away on 16th June 2014

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

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Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family. Anniversary Mass in Four-Mile-House Church, on Sunday,17th June at 11am.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Trevor Farrell and Christina McGlynn for planning permission to construct extension to rear of existing house and upgrade existing treatment system with proprietary treatment unit and percolation area and all ancillary site works at Graffoge Td, Scramoge, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon Ph Office: 090 6627950 Andy 086 3646210 James 087 8228529 info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Michael Hanly for planning permission for change of use of existing Marina Club House to 3 number apartments, previously granted under PD reference 07/86 at, Ballyleague Td, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, 22 Castle View, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950 www.morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Andrew Lawlor for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/store together with the installation of a waste water treatment system/percolation area and all necessary site services/ ancillary siteworks at Cornapallis, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Surveyors, Project Managers & Building Consultants. Telephone: (090) 6623417 Mobile: 086-8546035 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 Dermot Hughes intend to apply for permission for development at Circular Road, Roscommon. The development will consist of the demolition of existing two storey house and garage to construct a new proposed two storey house. Signed: Juan Sotoparra Sotoparra Architecture + Design Ltd. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority, Roscommon County Council offices, Aras An Chontae, Roscommon 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 Roscommon County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client’s Gordon and Helena Blackwell for retention permission concerning the site located at Caldragh Townland, Elphin, Co. Roscommon; the development consists of: A) The retention of the change of use of an attached garage to residential use and all associated building alterations. B) Retention of as constructed shed C) Retention of as constructed hobby shed Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon (Ph: 0906665341) (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Keith O’Connell Chartered Engineer Ltd., on behalf of Paddy Farrell, intend to apply for Retention Planning Permission to Roscommon County Council to retain the renovations and extension to private dwelling house as constructed with all ancillary site works at Doon Townland, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, previous planning permission P98/721 refers. Signed: Keith O’Connell B.Eng C.Eng M.I.E.I. Cox’s Yard, Distillery Road, Westport 098-50177 The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Roscommon County Council, Planning Section, Roscommon, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Cheering in Tuam!

U-20s set up Super Sunday at the Hyde David McGann, Strokestown, celebrates Roscommon’s win in the Connacht U-20 Football Championship semi-final against Galway in Tuam last Saturday. The U-20s will now play Mayo in Sunday’s final at Dr. Hyde Park. See report on page 63.

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Should we be ‘Putin’ our money on Russia? THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Ok it won’t be the same without Republic of Ireland fans serenading babies, police officers, nuns, and anyone else who happens to be within earshot, but the World Cup kicks off in Russia this afternoon! And what better way to commence this beautiful celebration of world nations, the coming together of diverse cultures and the acceptance of our fellow man than with an opening fix-

ture involving Russia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Elsewhere, the English media have been busy lining up their next scapegoat. The tabloids in particular have already laid the foundations for a humiliating defeat! In fairness, you’d expect the English to qualify as runners-up in their group…before Raheem Sterling sees red in the second round and they bow out on penalties to Colombia! The winners of England’s group, Belgium, could be this year’s dark horses…although it feels like we’ve been kicking that cliché around for a while. This ‘Golden Generation’ of Belgian footballers is odds on

to end up like their neighbours Holland, who more often that not were left feeling even lower after a big tournament. From a living room spectator’s point of view, it would be nice to have a tournament with plenty of thrills and spills on the pitch and none of the running street battles off it. I’m not one to make predictions on soccer matches, but if I happened to be a betting man my pick for this year’s World Cup would be between France and manager-less Spain. However, if FIFA’s recent World Cup host nation selection process is anything to go by, then maybe Putin’s boys are worth a punt…

Who will be taking the World Cup trophy home from this year’s World Cup in Russia?

In the sporting diary .... Mid Western girls in Gaynor Cup

People’s champions of the week

The very best of luck to the Mid Western Girls League soccer teams taking part in the Gaynor Cup at the University of Limerick from Thursday, June 21st to Sunday, June 24th. More on that next week!

Athlone’s Club House Classic Athlone’s Club House Classic takes place on Friday and Saturday, June 22nd and 23rd. All members are urged to participate in this fundraising event which costs €30 per player and €120 per team of 4. Online booking available or call 090-6492073.

Congratulations to the Roscommon U-20s who beat Galway in Tuam last Saturday to set up Super Sunday at the Hyde this weekend. Best of luck in the final lads!

Bealnamulla Ladies AGM The Bealnamulla Ladies Football Club AGM will take place on Wednesday, July 4th at 8 pm in Bealnamulla clubhouse. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The sporting brief Basketball

Schools’ Blitz Last Thursday and Friday, 37 teams from across the county took part in a primary school mini basketball blitz at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon town. The skill and enthusiasm on show over both days was fantastic and it is hoped to build on this success next year. The 2-teacher blitz saw six schools participating. After closely contested group games, Cloonfour NS emerged from group A with Grange NS emerging from group B. A tense final ensued with Grange NS emerging victorious. The bigger schools’ blitz saw teams from Carrick, Tulsk, Dangan, Cloontuskert, Ballyfeeney, Cloverhill, Abbeycartron, Tibohine, Cloonakilla, Croghan, and St. Coman’s Wood National Schools play in a 3rd/4th class and 5th/6th class blitzes. In the 3rd/4th class boys final, Dangan narrowly overcame Cloontuskert following an excellent display from both teams. In the girls’ final, Croghan overcame a resilient Ballyfeeney. In the 5th/6th class boys final Tibohine emerged victorious against a dogged Dangan team, clinching victory in the final

seconds! In 5th/6th class girls’ final, Cloonakilla beat St. Coman’s following an exciting game.

Golf

President’s Prize We begin our round-up in Boyle where club stalwart Jimmy Dwyer was the winner of the President’s Prize for 2018. Terry Canning finished runner-up while the senior’s prize went to Pat Conroy. Meanwhile, the President’s Prize to the ladies went to Regina McLoughlin, who finished ahead of Mary O’Hara and Moira Egan in second and third. The gross prize went to Tish Perry. Also congratulations to Brendan Gaffney who won the 2017 King Harmon Cup, pipping Gerry O’Hara in the final last weekend. To Castlerea and news of Gerry McDonagh’s victory in the Bernie Keane Memorial. He hit 63 nett which was enough to edge Giles McDonagh into second place. The Ladies’ prize went to Laura Griffith with 61 nett, while Mamie Creaton was runner-up with 66. Peter Hester, meanwhile, won the recent Silke’s Bar sponsored competition with 41 points, which was one better than second

placed Padhraic Gorham. In Roscommon, N Costello won the senior ladies’ competition last Thursday ahead of M Farrell in second place. The President’s Prize was won by Noreen O’Grady, while Carmel Walker and Mary Seymour finished second and third respectively and the gross prize went to Sinead Benedetti. Friday’s Open was won by Eugene Macken from Ballinrobe with a score of 42 points. Kevin Connaughton was runner-up with 39. The men’s singles competition was won by Oliver Hannon, who finished two points ahead of Michael Connaughton. The junior prize went to Kevin Connaughton. Finally to Athlone, where a presentation evening will take place this Friday at 9 pm in the clubhouse. Friday’s a busy day in the clubhouse as the Friday Club returns with a 3-ball fun scramble from 5 pm. Congratulations to Anna Walsh who won last week’s ladies’ competition with a fantastic score of 43 points. The Revive Active team beat Mount Temple and will face Portumna in the third round while the Ladies’ Junior Cup team was beaten by Roscommon last Saturday evening.

Pictured is Jimmy Dwyer collecting his President’s Prize from Club President Michael Simon at Boyle Golf Club recently.

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Town and Peter’s to meet again! Roscommon & District Football League Challenge Cup Final

BALLINASLOE TOWN

ST. PETER’S

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Action from the Roscommon & District Football League Challenge Cup Final between St. Peter’s and Ballinasloe Town, which ended 0-0 in Lecarrow last Sunday. The sides will meet again this Saturday in the replay.

Racing in Ireland today is at Leopardstown on the flat with the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes with performing at the Bulmer’s Live Music Festival Paddy Casey and guest Saoirse Casey, his daughter. Racing begins at 6 pm. Tomorrow the action is at Fairyhouse, on the level, starting at 5.40 pm. On Saturday, jump racing takes place at Downpatrick, away at 2.30 pm and on the flat at Limerick, first away at 2.50 pm. On Sunday, Downpatrick race again with a NH card, first race 2.30 pm. There is also racing on the level at Cork starting at 2.20 pm. With the action on Monday on the flat at Naas, The Cleveragh in Sligo hold a flat meeting on Tuesday.

Lenebane Report

Horses for Courses

Monday’s card turned into an 8-race marathon with the dividing of the 7f Handicap and opened with the best finish of the evening as Kestrel Prince got the better of Showmethegin by a nose with Alfons Walde 3rd and Vhagar 4th another neck and head away. Another close finish to the 2nd with Innamorare winning by ¾ l and a nose from Eadbhard and Maricruz. In the fillies’ handicap Dream Of Words finished a

The two best sides in the Roscommon & District Football League must do it all over again following this very disappointing stalemate in the Challenge Cup Final played in perfect weather conditions at Lecarrow last Sunday. Ninety minutes plus injurytime and two periods of extra-time could not separate them, and the decider must now go to a replay. There was some considerable anger and frustration among players and supporters of both clubs after the game that a penalty shoot-out was not held to

neck and 1¼l in front of Artistic Melody and Wisdom Mind. Div 1 of the fillies’ handicap was one for the layers as 33/1 shot Fox Dream had a neck and 1l to spare over Dance Alone and Cosmic Symbol. The punters got it right in Div 2 as the favourite Lethal Power also did coming home ¾l and a neck from High Mounte and Maunganui. That was the last relief for punters as 11/1 shot Dawn Hoofer beat Machiavelli and Magic Sea 4½l and a short head in the penultimate contest and New Cross won the final event at 20/1 from Mademoiselle Penny by Schoolboy Error with 2l and a short head to spare. Joseph O’Brien got punters off on the right foot on Tuesday winning the opening maiden hurdle with the favourite Gold Seal. Barry Geraghty steered the JP McManus owned gelding to a ¾ l and 1 ¾ l win over Tenth Amendment and Desert Gray. Ciankyle gave Peter Cluskey and Mark Bolger an easy win in the handicap hurdle coming home 8l and 3l ahead of I’m Serious and Mr Moondance. Bolger is about to go on 5 days holidays and it’s Cluskey’s first winner in over 2 years. In the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Novice Hurdle the favourite, Canardier, had to play second fiddle finishing runner-up to WP Mullins’ Causey Arch beaten ¾l

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decide the outcome but league officials confirmed afterwards that the rules had changed and a replay will be held. St. Peter’s were going for a treble of major trophies, having already won the Premier Division title and the Premier Division Cup, but Ballinasloe were the only side to beat Peter’s this season and they proved formidable opposition in this final game of the season. In fact, Ballinasloe dominated for most of this final played before a fair sized crowd. Gary Canavan had a number of chances in the opening half but Peter’s

goalkeeper Philip Coffey was equal to them, and Ballinasloe had nothing to show for their first half dominance. The second half was a very turgid and disappointing period with both defences on top. Peter’s came more into the game but there were precious few chances. And it was no surprise when the game ended scoreless after ninety minutes. In extra-time Peter’s sub Noel McGee had probably the best chance of the game after seven minutes but he shot into the side netting after a great cross from Ryan Carbury. McGee had another half chance at the start of the second half of extra-time but it went wide, and in the very last attack McGee had a snap shot from 15 yards well saved by Padraig Maloney. So It ended in stalemate and they will have to do

Kaiser Black and Davy Russell in full flight at Lenabane.

with Scheu Time 3rd another ½l back. The Closutton yard quickly made it 2 on the day in the next as odds on Cadmium had 2¾ and 8l to spare at the line over La Martalin and The Last Marju. Willie’s nephew rode both horses to win. In the tote Connaught there was a lot of bother at the first as Mr Boss Man came down badly interfering with Oathkeeper, A Sizing Network, Killaro Boy and hampering several others. This did not stop the favourite Kaiser Black who under Davy Russell, winner of the Aintree Grand National on Tiger Roll, took up the running 3 out and went on to win by 4l from Master Appeal with Na Trachtalai a head away in 3rd. The combination of the moment in bumpers, Noel Meade and Mark O’Hare, sent punters home happy as odds on Jerandme, a recent Down Royal winner, went on in the final 2 furlongs to win by 1¾l and 3¾l from Chasing Abbey and Point Break.

General News Blanket finish as Vhagar, Alfons Wade, Kestrel Prince, winner, and Showmethegin at Lenabane.

it all over again. Best for Ballinasloe were Gary Canavan, Des Hope, Mark Duffy and Joe Woods while for Peter’s Niall Scullion, Garvan Broughall and Michael Lee were most prominent. St. Peters: Philip Coffey, David Donohue, John McCrossan, Niall Scullion, Scott Delaney, Garvan Broughall, Daragh Concannon, Ryan Carbery, Mark Sherlock, Mark McConnell, Michael Lee. Subs: Noel McGee for Sherlock (58), Ethisa Obia Henry for Scullion (91). Ballinasloe Town: Padraic Maloney, Joe Woods, Gary Canavan, Michael Lynch, Des Hope, Darren Kelly, Shane Duffy, Mark Duffy, Liam Lynch, Guimap Mahmoud, Ryan Burke. Subs: Malcom FLannery for Mahmoud (41), David Nee for D Kelly (82), David McDonnell for Burke (90). Referee: Ciaran O’Reilly

Well done to Paddy Dunican and his Kilbeggan committee for quickly restag-

ing the recent Sunday meeting lost to a water shortage, the drinking type, on the following Tuesday the 5th June. WP Mullins trained his 3,000th as Timi Roli won the Conditions Hurdle at Wexford last night week. Danny Mullins carried the blue silks made famous by Hurricane Fly. The Closutton handler sent out his first winner at Thurles in February 1988.

Competition Time Last chance to 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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Exciting hurling, predictable football… It has been a breathless hurling championship so far with some epic games already. However, asking teams to play four weeks in a row is taking its toll and it is something that will have to be looked at for next year. In Munster there have been several cracking games and it is hard to believe that Waterford and Tipperary are already out of contention. I am expecting Limerick and Cork to contest the final with Clare very formidable op-

position for whoever they meet. In Leinster, Wexford have been unlucky. They will surely regroup for another rattle at the championship in a month’s time. Davy Fitzgerald was frustrated last weekend after another big match loss to Kilkenny but they are a good side and will have a big say before the championship is over. Galway look a class apart even at this early stage. It is hard to see who will be good

enough to beat them. In the football championship, the Leinster semi-finals were easy to predict. Dublin are Dublin, and Laois were far too good for Carlow as I expected they would be. There was too much hype about Carlow. It will be a very one-sided final. In Ulster I was so impressed by Donegal last Sunday. The way they swatted aside the challenge of Down and with 14 men was sensational, and they will be a match for

anyone. The likes of Michael Murphy, the McHughs, Paddy McBrearty and Frank McGlynn are playing as well as ever. I expect they will be far too good for Fermanagh. In Munster, Kerry will probably beat a rejuvenated Cork. We have only seen one round of the qualifiers and Mayo could well go on a run to the Super 8s. It’s hard to see who will stop them. Tyrone have gone back a lot and there are question marks over Monaghan.

Dublin easily accounted for Longford last Sunday and will now face Laois in the Leinster SFC Final.

Long day ahead this Sunday Roscommon will go up against neighbours Galway in the Connacht SFC Final this Sunday at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Andrew Fox

Elsewhere in the world of sport… The Connacht Final will dominate the sporting agenda here this weekend but believe it or not there is other sport going on and the second Golf Major of the year, The US Open, will take place this weekend in Long Island, New York at Shinnecock Hills. It is a very hard competition to win and is always played on a brutally hard course. Shane Lowry is not having a great year so far but he always seems to play well in this competition. If he can stay patient he will have a chance. Rory McIlroy will also have a chance if he can get his putter going. I also like the chances of Dustin Johnson who is coming into form at the right time, and Justin Rose who is very consistent. Tiger Woods? On his best form he is in with a shout but he has not shown since he returned that he can put four good rounds together. It will make for another fascinating contest.

The excitement is building ahead of the Connacht Finals in Hyde Park on Sunday. The fact that Roscommon are in the U-20 match will ensure that there is a big crowd in early. Having said that, it is hard to see a huge crowd standing up from a quarter to one until 6 o’clock on the terraces. A lot of people have questioned the need to start the

first game at 1 o’clock but I suppose you have to factor in extratime and other pre-match events ahead of the senior game. That Dr. Hyde Park is staging the game is great for everyone concerned though and I have no doubt that everything will be run perfectly. All we need now is good weather and two Roscommon wins!

A ‘Connacht Classic’ at the Hyde?

Sunday’s Connacht senior final will revive memories of so many great games over the years between the two great old rivals. My earliest memories of matches between the two is the final major championship game that was played at St. Coman’s Park in 1969 which Galway won by two points. There were over 18,000 people there that day to see the sides meet in the Connacht semi-final. The finals in 1977 and 1978 were also memorable because Roscommon won both at the start of a golden era for the game in the county. In 1986 there was heartbreak when Galway scored a late Stephen Joyce goal to deny the Rossies in Dr. Hyde

Park. Probably one of the most memorable provincial finals between the two was in 1998. The teams drew in Tuam and a massive crowd of 28,000 people thronged Dr. Hyde Park to see the replay which was played on a Saturday evening on the August Bank Holiday weekend. I can never remember an atmosphere like the one in Hyde Park that day. It was a cracking game too and decided after extra-time as John O’Mahony’s Galway just edged out Roscommon. Indeed the Tribesmen went on to win the All-Ireland title that year. There had been a lull in activity in Connacht finals between the pair until

the past two years when the sides have met three times, with a draw and one win each the outcome. The feeling in Galway is that they have a really special team in the making this year. However, here in Roscommon we feel that we have the measure of Kevin Walsh’s men. I think it could be a classic. In the U-20 match who would rule out Roscommon? Against Sligo they should have been ten points down at half-time only to bounce back to win with a fair amount in hand. They were given no chance at all against Galway yet they won with a display of great heart and resilience. They have every chance at home against Mayo.

Can Ireland lift it for second test? Australia were the better team in the opening test against Ireland in Brisbane last Saturday. It remains to be seen if Joe Schmidt’s side can lift it to beat their hosts this weekend. To have our players as sharp as they can be after such a long season is a huge ask, and some of them looked a little flat last weekend which is understandable. The goal is to build toward the World Cup in Japan next year but Ireland will need a big improvement if they are to keep the series alive this Saturday.

Busy weekend of Féile! Well done to all the local clubs who hosted teams for the 2018 Féile Hurling competitions over the weekend. There were visitors from all over the country in the county and they enjoyed the hospitality and the great weather. One man contacted me to complain that there was no programme where he could see where the action was going on. He was told that the cost of such a publication was prohibitive. I can see his point but there are two sides to every story!

Championship Watch

Munster SHC Round Robin on Sunday, June 17th Clare v Limerick at Cusack Park at 2 pm What a game this promises to be between the two neighbours with a place in the Munster Final at stake. Clare came from the next parish to pip Tipperary in a classic last Sunday but there is something different about Limerick this year. They could go all the way and might just have enough here at a packed Cusack Park. Prediction: Limerick

Waterford v Cork in Thurles at 2 pm Waterford have been very disappointing and they have had what amounts to an injury meltdown as well. Cork are flying under the radar and will be hard to knock off their perch. Prediction: Cork

Connacht SFC Final Roscommon v Galway at Dr Hyde Park at 4 pm

Australia beat Ireland 18-9 in the opening test in Brisbane last Saturday.

This game is dealt with in some detail elsewhere in the paper this week. Galway will be the hot favourites to win but might just find that Roscommon are better than a 9/4 shot. There won’t be much in it. Prediction: Roscommon

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‘They never know when they’re beaten’  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon U-20s manager Shane Curran pictured celebrating at the full-time whistle as his side overcame Galway in the Connacht U-20 FC semi-final in Tuam last Saturday.

Roscommon U-20s manager Shane Curran was understandably pleased following his side’s win over Galway in Tuam last Saturday. “This is a terrific bunch of lads they seem to love adversity. It’s not good for my heart or the hearts of the selectors but they never know when they are beaten. We have tried to instil a never-say-die attitude in them and the players are from every

area of the county from north to south. We have a great spread of players and they give everything for the jersey. “When you are a manager you want your players to mirror what you want from yourself and the never-say-die attitude and hard work ethic is what we want. They may not be the most talented bunch of players ever but heart is a huge factor in any team. That Galway team beat Roscommon by 11 points two years ago and it’s a mas-

sive turnaround for these young men. “As I said before it’s all about preparation and in time hopefully these lads will be able to integrate into the county senior set-up. We are looking forward to the Connacht final now next Sunday. They (Mayo) will come all gung-ho to Hyde Park. We will have a few missing players after today but we have plenty of good replacements”. The Roscommon manager paid tribute to Conor Shanagher

GAA Results

BREAKING BALL

AFL Division 4 Pádraig Pearses 3-20 Elphin 1-11 St. Ronan’s 4-10 Fuerty 2-6 St. Faithleach’s 0-10 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-8 Tulsk Lord Edwards 3-11 St. Croan’s 2-5 St. Dominic’s 4-16 Roscommon Gaels 3-13 AFL Division 5 Kilglass Gaels 2-10 Ballinameen 1-10 St. Joseph’s 2-19 St. Barry’s 1-16 St. Aidan’s W/O Kilbride King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section A) Michael Glavey’s 2-9 Oran 1-10 Warm & Cosy Homes All-County Cup Round 2 Creggs W/O St. Brigid’s St. Faithleach’s 2-14 St. Dominic’s 1-10

U-17s hurlers make the last 8! Roscommon’s U-17 hurlers overcame Sligo on a scoreline of 3-10 to 0-10 in round four of the Celtic Challenge Cup in Athleague last Wednesday to set up a quarter-final tie with Tyrone this Saturday (16th) in Mullingar. Roscommon started well with Trevor Fallon firing over two frees after good work by Michael Kelly and Paddy Grehan. Adam Donnelly pulled off a great save from a penalty on 6 minutes before Sligo registered their first point a minute later and by the 14th minute had taken the lead with two further points. Paddy Grehan was then moved to full-forward

and from there he registered 1-1 as Roscommon went in at half-time with a 1-5 to 0-5 lead. Sligo indiscipline led to further scores for sharpshooter Trevor Fallon early in the second half. Michael Beirne entered the fray and was soon to score Roscommon’s second goal with an exquisite ground stroke. The final nail in the Sligo coffin arrived twenty minutes into the second half when Paddy Gannon ran on to a breaking ball and scored a third goal. Best for Roscommon were Adam Donnelly, Liam Creavin, John Why, Aodha Hession Trevor Fallon and Paddy Grehan.

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Minister unveils Pearses’ crest Minister Denis Naughten unveiled a new limestone carving of Pádraig Pearses GAA Club’s crest in the club’s function room recently. The crest was executed by Curleystone, Ballydangan and carved by master craftsman Isaac Del Maestro. The Minister lauded the club’s ongoing development and future plans and congratulated the club on its contribution to active sport and exercise provision for all ages. Pictured (L-r): Minister Denis Naughten, Martin Curley, Curleystone, Ballydangan, Isaac Del Maestro, master craftsman, and Michael Feehily, Pádraig Pearses Club Chairman.

LGFA Blitz a success! The inaugural Roscommon LGFA Primary Schools Blitz took place in St. Faithleach’s GAA last Friday (8th). The event was a huge success with enjoyment and participation the ethos of the day. Roscommon LGFA offers thanks to all volunteers who helped out on the day, schools, and teachers and of course sportswomen. The event was coordinated by Roscommon LGFA County Development Officer Shane Curran. Meanwhile, Michael Finneran’s Intermediate Ladies team are currently preparing for their Connacht Final on June 24th against Sligo in Castlebar. The Roscommon Ladies team which won the 1978 All-Ireland title will be honoured on the day. All support would be greatly appreciated.

who was forced off early with a head injury but was confident that another member of the panel would put their hand up in his absence this Sunday. “I’m wishing Conor (Shanagher) well. He exemplified what we are about. He gives 100% every time and he is a huge presence around the panel and the dressing room. We hope we will have him back for the AllIreland series but that’s football. Someone else will come in and do a good job,” he concluded.

AFL Division 6 At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Pádraig Pearses. 8 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section A) At Orchard Park: Kilmore v Elphin. 8 pm Warm & Cosy Homes All-County Cup Round 2 At Abbey Park: Boyle v Tulsk Lord Edwards

Saturday, June 16th King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section B) At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s. 6.30 pm Warm & Cosy Homes All-County Cup Round 2 (7 pm unless stated) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Elphin At Rockfield: Oran v St. Dominic’s At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Ronan’s. 6.30 pm At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Croan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Michael Glavey’s At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Creggs At Nash Park: Western Gaels v St. Barry’s Senior Hurling League Knock-out At Athleague: Four Roads v Athleague. 6.30 pm Senior Hurling League Knock-out At Athleague: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s. 8 pm

Sunday, June 17th Connacht Senior Football Championship Final At Dr. Hyde Park: Roscommon v Galway. 4 pm

Underage update Friday, June 15th U-12 Spring League Division 2 Knock-out At TBC: St. Brigid’s v Kilbride. 7.30 pm

Sunday, June 17th Pictured are some of the LGFA volunteers and teachers that attended the LGFA Blitz in St. Faithleach’s recently with Roscommon Ladies manager, Michael Finneran (far left) and LGFA Development Officer Shane Curran (far right).

U-12 Spring League Division 5 Knock-out At Kiltoom: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s. 1 pm

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Roscommon players and management celebrate at the final whistle.

Young Rossies book ﬁnal spot! Eirgrid Connacht U-20 FC Semi-Final ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon tore up the form book and threw it out the window as they dumped hotly fancied Galway out of the Connacht U-20 Championship in this incident-packed and hard-fought semi-final played at Tuam Stadium last Saturday. A couple of weeks ago before this competition started Galway and Kerry were adjudged to be joint favourites to win it out but

Roscommon players and management clearly didn’t read that script and they were the deserved winners of this contest which was controversial at times. When one hears that there were three straight red cards, two black cards and seven yellow cards you would be forgiven for thinking this was a nasty, spiteful affair but it was never that, and some of the harsh punishments handed out on the day by referee Eamon O’Grady were a

Stat Attack Wides:

Roscommon 3 (2 first half ) Galway 7 (5 first half ) Red cards: Roscommon 1 (Liam Cregg) Galway 1 Robert Finnerty Black cards: Roscommon 2 (David McManus, Lorcan Daly) Galway 0 Yellow cards: Roscommon 5 (Aaron Brady, Luke Mollohan, Aidan Dowd, Eddie Nolan, Cian McKeon) Galway 1 (Conor Campbell) Attendance: 800 Man of the Match: Aaron Brady (Roscommon)

little excessive to say the least. The first half was a very disappointing affair. A serious head injury sustained by Roscommon midfielder Conor Shanagher after 14 minutes (an accidental clash with Keith Murphy) led to a delay of almost 10 minutes and that was a factor, as was a straight red card shown to Galway’s Finian O Laoi. Those incidents disrupted the flow of the play as both sides struggled to get into the action. Galway led by 0-2 to 0-1 after six minutes with Cian McKeon’s free replying to Galway points from Robert Finnerty and Dessie Conneally (free). Then in the 7th minute Galway were awarded a free 30 metres from the Roscommon goal but O Laoi retaliated, and on the advice of the linesman he was shown a straight red card by the referee. Galway did extend their lead to 0-4 to 0-1 by the 12th minute with further pointed frees from Finnerty and Conneally. Then came the long delay as Shanagher was attended to and removed to hospital by ambulance (thankfully he is ok). After that, the action was very subdued as both sides seemed to be affected by the injury and the delay. Goalkeeper Aaron Brady, who saved superbly at least four times in the opening half, kicked a long-range

free and then Paul Carey kicked a great point on the run as the game went into the eight minutes of injurytime at the end of the half. Cian McKeon pointed another free shortly after and before half-time Dessie Conneally (free) and Roscommon sub Damien Duff exchanged points to see the sides go in at half-time at 0-5 apiece. Roscommon were a much better side in the second half. Robert Finnerty edged Galway ahead with a good point after three minutes but then three minutes later came the crucial score of the game. A long cross-field ball eluded everyone except the onrushing Dylan Ruane who advanced at speed before crashing the ball to the roof of the Galway net. It put the Rossies into a lead they were never to lose again. Darragh Silke’s point narrowed the gap in the 39th minute but with Roscommon’s half-back line of Aidan Dowd, Evan Flynn and Darren Nerney the platform, Shane Curran’s men drove forward as their confidence grew. Cian McKeon converted three frees, and then in the 43rd minute goalkeeper Brady lofted over a spectacular free from the sideline 45 metres out, which brought the Roscommon crowd to their feet. Another McKeon free saw Roscommon ahead by six with ten minutes

Eddie Nolan brakes away despite intense pressure from the Galway defence.

left. Then controversy reigned. Declan McManus got a black card in the 51st minute. Two Dessie Conneally frees had reduced the gap to four. Then, with five minutes to go there was a mini-melee close to the sideline. Referee Eamon O’Grady gave a black card to Lorcan Daly and then a straight red to Liam Cregg of Roscommon and Robert Finnerty of Galway. Cian McKeon converted another free for Roscommon and although Galway did get the last two points from sub Rory Cunningham and Dessie Conneally (frees), Roscommon had done enough and the celebrations at the final whistle were wild as Roscommon had turned over the hot favourites, and on their home ground too. The never-say-die attitude and fierce determination shown by this Roscommon team is a credit to them and to their management team. Galway will

claim that nothing went right for them on the day but make no mistake, this win was thoroughly deserved. Mayo will probably be favourites to win the Connacht final on Sunday but that will not bother Shane Curran and his team who will relish the challenge. They will probably be without Conor Shanagher and definitely Liam Cregg, but they have thrived on adversity so far and this will be another big challenge. Aaron Brady was outstanding between the posts and Luke Mollohan was once again very impressive in defence. The half-back line in its entirety, Eddie Nolan, Keith Murphy and Cian McKeon all stood out on the day. It was another memorable day for Roscommon football in Tuam. Roscommon: Aaron Brady (0-2, frees); Liam Cregg, Luke Mollohan, Lorcan Daly; Aidan Dowd, Evan Flynn, Darren Nerney; Conor Shanagher, Eddie

Nolan; Keith Murphy, David McManus, Dylan Ruane (1-0); Paul Carey (0-1), Cian McKeon (0-7, frees), Brian Derwin. Subs: Damien Duff (0-1) for Shanagher (20), Ciaran Sugrue for Derwin (39), Gerry Galvin for Nerney (46), Ciaran Lawless for Duff (49), Cian Corcoran for McManus (49 b/c), Michael Conroy for Cregg (51 b/c). Galway: Oran Burke; Sean Fitzgerald, Sean Mulkerrin, Conor Campbell; Jack Glynn, Ryan Forde, Colin Murray; Cein Darcy, John Daly; Darragh Silke (0-1), Lorcan Molloy, Finian O Laoi; Roberty Finnerty (03, 1 free), Liam Costello, Dessie Conneally (0-6 frees). Sub: Barry Goldrick for Molloy (36), Rory Cunningham (0-1) for Silke (43), Jack Kirrane for Costello (46), Billy Mannion for Goldrick (50), Finion Garvey for Murray (53), Matias Bairead for Daly (58). Referee: Eamon O’Grady (Leitrim)

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Best of luck to management and teams in the Connacht Finals on Sunday