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Medal haul for Roscommon athletes! Roscommon’s Áine Naughten (front) celebrates Team Connacht’s basketball win at the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Dublin last weekend. Roscommon athletes took home a very impressive haul of 30 medals from the event, where they we were part of a 221-strong Team Connacht delegation. See page 26.

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People WATCHING 3 things we learned this week…  DAN DOONER

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Congratulations to Ita McDermott, Emoe, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, on qualifying for RDS in 2018 Young Event Horse Series. Ita competed on her 4-year-old mare ‘Emerald Emoe’, who recorded the only totally clear round in Section A, which she won. The event took place in Scarteen House, Co. Limerick. Ita also qualified Cathy Cuff ’s 4-year-old ‘Katorevel’ in the show jumping qualifier in Barnadown, Co. Wexford, placed second in the qualifier. Well done, Ita. Congratlations and best of luck!

Annual Charity Barbecue at Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan, in aid of CMRF Crumlin The annual charity barbeque in aid of CMRF Crulin will take place in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan on Saturday 23rd June, 2018. Food served from 6pm. There will be music on the day and entertainment for children. All proceeds in aid of CMRF Crumlin. CMRF Crumlin provides vital funding for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital and The National Children’s Research Centre to enable little patients to have the best possible outcomes. Please support this worthy cause.

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Let’s be honest, we love watching other people! Whether it’s random strangers or C list celebrities, nothing entertains us more than watching others undertake even the most mundane tasks. First we had Big Brother, where attention-seeking randomers where rounded up and locked away for weeks in a specially designed house in an industrial estate somewhere in London. We watched them sunbathe, eat, fight, perform tasks and even sleep! ITV’s Love Island goes even further; it creates the drama for us so we don’t have to wade through endless hours of boring, muted, footage! The premise is simple: put a group of attractive young people (or youngish in the case of Laura) in a villa somewhere in the Mediterranean and tell them they can win loads of money if they ‘couple up’. Then, after they ‘fall in love’ after a few days, throw in some more attractive young people to completely fry their heads!

accent or his witticisms for anyone and has emerged as one of our most knowledgeable sports commentators. World Cup classics like: “He went down like a big whingebag” and “That’s the stuff you normally use to wrap up your sandwiches and now it fixes hamstrings” have lit up the tournament. Let’s cherish him!

Roscommon is buzzing on big match days! The Connacht Council might not be overly impressed, but supporters of both Galway and Roscommon seemed to enjoy the pre-match buzz around Roscommon town last Sunday. It was squeezing room only as pubs and bars filled up from early afternoon ahead of the Connacht decider at Dr. Hyde Park. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we host another one!

Pictured at the Connacht Finals in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon last Sunday.

Our Person of the Week… Quote of Our persons of the week this week are the many volunteers and Roscommon GAA people who worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to prepare Dr. Hyde Park for last Sunday’s Connacht final. Maith thú!

Bad WEEK

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Dangerous Dogs My neighbour owns a dog which I believe to be quite vicious. I have spoken with the owner about the fact that it does not wear a muzzle. He assures me that he is a quiet dog but the breed is known to be vicious and I am concerned that it will attack my children. Is my neighbour obliged to put a muzzle on the dog whilst in public?

Brian Kerr is a national treasure

It has been a good few days for the local business community following an influx of visitors to the town last Sunday for the Connacht final. Hotels, guesthouses and pubs are now busy preparing for the impending arrival of music fans for Midsummer’s Day with the Stars this weekend.

Liam Moran (aged 12), from Ballintubber, won 2nd place in the U-16 National Farmers Journal competition. All entrants had to record a short video explaining why they should win the Texel Pedigree Ewe. 20% of the vote was for Facebook likes. Liam’s video was viewed over 10,000 times and was seen all over the world from Roscommon to the USA, Australia, New Zealand and UK. He made it through to the final three and attended the finals in Cillin Hill, Kilkenny last Saturday for the interview stage. The Ewe went to Donegal but Liam came a close second and in the process secured €200 for his next Texel ewe.

2 We know the World Cup just isn’t the same without the Boys in Green, but former Republic of Ireland manager turned TV pundit, Brian Kerr, is certainly softening the blow. The true blue Dub doesn’t curb his

Liam’s good showing in IFJ competition!

Good WEEK

Roscommon supporters have had a week to forget but let’s hope the Roscommon ladies can bring home a Connacht title when they face Sligo this Sunday in Castlebar!

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“It is so important to meet new people, to meet new friends, and they’re friends for life really. You all share the same passion and I think it’s so important for everyone to get involved from a young age and to stick with it” – Roscommon Ladies captain Sinéad Kenny on the importance of sport Compiled by PAUL HEALY

The Control of Dogs Act 1986 imposes a strict liability for any injury or damage caused by a dog. This means that the owner of a dog shall be liable in damages for damage caused in an attack on any person by the dog and for injury done by it to any livestock. It shall not be necessary for the person seeking such damages to show a previous mischievous propensity in the dog, or the owner’s knowledge of such previous propensity, or to show that such injury or damage was attributable to neglect on the part of the owner. Dogs must at all times wear a collar that bears the name and the address of the owner inscribed on it or on a plate, badge or disc. Failure to have identification on a dog can result in an on-the-spot fine issued by a dog warden. Certain breeds of dog, including strains and cross breeds, must be muzzled whenever they are in a public place and must be kept on a short strong lead by a person over 16 years who is capable of controlling them. Such breeds include American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, English Bull Terrier, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Bandog. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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120 cars to take part in Vintage Motor Rally Connacht Veteran and Vintage Motor Club’s annual road run this weekend A 92 year old car owned by a Ballintubber man, will be among those on display in the Connacht Veteran and Vintage Motor Club’s annual road run in the Roscommon area on Saturday June 23rd. Bobby Finan, who works in the engineering industry, is the owner of the 1926 Buick 26/51. Bobby explains how he acquired the vehicle and how, despite its age, it remains entirely roadworthy. “I have it thirteen

120 vintage cars expected to take part in the Connacht Veteran and Vintage Mortor Club’s Annual road run in Roscommon this weekend.

years. It was stored in a barn in Kansas in America for about 45 years and I bought it when the man who owned it died. I brought it over here. It is totally original and all I had to do to it was clean it up. Since I got it, it has done about 1,000 miles of driving a year. The average pace I would drive it at would be 30mph, but it would be capable of 50mph. I look forward to driving it this weekend.” Bobby’s impressive motor will be among some 120 cars which will take part in Saturday’s drive, which will start at the Abbey Hotel at 11am. It will leave the hotel going towards Scrine Hill, Dysart, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Aughrim, Ahascragh, Ballygar and Athleague before finishing in Roscommon. The fleet is expected to be back at the hotel at approximately 5pm. The oldest car on display is, in fact, over 100 years old. A 1912 Overland 69, it is owned by Mayoman Derek Molloy, while one of the newer classics is a speedy BMW E30, the pride of Sligo’s Bobby Lang. Later on Saturday evening, at 8pm, a dinner dance will take place in The Abbey Hotel with dancing to Patsy McCaul and his band. And finally, on Sunday morning at 11am, a second, shorter run will take place. Participants will drive to Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, where they will enjoy a guided tour of the ancient medieval complex of Cruachan. For more information, contact Vincent Timothy on 087-7674019 or Aisling Finan on 086-2251366. The organisers would also like to thank their sponsors and all those who are supporting and helping at this weekend’s event.

Connacht Veteran & Vintage Motor Club 34th Annual Vintage Run this Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June Saturday, 23rd June, from 11 am: 120 cars will take part in Saturday’s drive, starting at 11am from Abbey Hotel, Roscommon an driving towards Scrine Hill, Dysart, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Aughrim, Ahascragh, Ballygar and Athleague before ﬁnishing in Roscommon. The ﬂeet is expected to be back at the hotel at approximately 5pm Sunday 24th June, from 11 am: Participants will drive to Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, where they will enjoy a guided tour of the ancient medieval complex of Cruachan.

Call and view these beautiful cars at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town over the weekend

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ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ Ĳ ¬Ì¯ %ÚÌÅ C Æ¬ åå Æ &Ú üĮ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ +Į[ åÞğ w ÆÌÆÞğ Ů; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [Ĳ=¯Æ [ĲaÚÌÆ¯ ğ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ q¯Úåê ¿ Ì ½×¯åğ = Æ ÞÞ¯Þåğ TÚ¯õ üğ űŴŮ Å Ú ğ ų; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ [ĲaÚÌÆ¯ Ĳ CÌÌÆ¿¯§¬å ¿ê ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ w ÆÌÆ + ¿¯§¬åÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ŵ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ f¿åÚ Ĳ C Æ¬ åå Æ &Ú üğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ w ÆÌÆÞ =¯§¬åÞğ ų; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ f¿åÚ Ĳ %¿ÌÚ åå [¯¿õ Úğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ CC. [ å D õğ [×ÌÚåÞ [ åÞğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ų; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× %ê¿¿ [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ üåÌÆ &Ú üğ CC. [ å D õğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ w ÆÌÆ + ¿¯§¬åÞğ +Į[ åÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ űŴ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× %ê¿¿ [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŶħ [Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ w ÆÌÆÞğ ŰŮ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ ¬Ì¯ %ÚÌÅ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½Į [ ê ¿ê Į C Æ¬ åå Æ &Ú üğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ CC. [ å D õğ w ÆÌÆÞ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ %ÚÌÅ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [ Į [Ĳ=¯Æ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ Ĳ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ w ÆÌÆÞğ +Į[ åÞğ Ųů; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [ Į [Ĳ=¯Æ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ Ĳ . ¯Þ r¬¯å ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ CC. [ å D õğ w ÆÌÆ =¯§¬åÞğ ŲŮ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [ Į [Ĳ=¯Æ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ Ĳ üåÌÆ &Ú üğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ CC. [ å D õğ w ÆÌÆ =¯§¬åÞğ űű; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [ õ Æå Ĳ %¿ÌÚ å [¯¿õ Úğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ w ÆÌÆ =¯§¬åÞğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ŶŴ;ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ +T [ Ĳ CÌÌÆ¿¯§¬å ¿ê ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ W Ú T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ Úê¯Þ ÌÆåÚÌ¿ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ŴŮ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [ Ĳ . ¯Þ r¬¯å ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ w ÆÌÆÞğ W Ú T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůűŰ W §ğ ŵų; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [ Ĳ . ¯Þ r¬¯å ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ w ÆÌÆ + ¿¯§¬åÞğ [ å D õğ W Ú T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ŰĢŮ a . ůŵŵ ¬× [ Ĳ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ W Ú T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ¬ÚÌÅ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ

172 172 161 161 161 161 161 161 152 152 151 151

[ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ ğ %¿ÌÚ åå [¯¿õ Úğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ w ÆÌÆ =¯§¬åÞğ Úê¯Þ ÌÆåÚÌ¿ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ű W ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× %ê¿¿ [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ ¬Ì¯ %ÚÌÅ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½Į . ¯Þ r¬¯å ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ = ĥÞğ ůŵħ [Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ %ÚÌÅ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× %ê¿¿ [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ůŶħ [Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ W õ ÚÞ¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ Ųű; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× %ê¿¿ [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ [ ê ¿ê ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ W õ ÚÞ¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ůŶħ [Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ űų; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ ğ %¿ÌÚ åå [¯¿õ Úğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ W õ ÚÞ¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ůŲ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ Ĳ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ =¯§¬å Ŏ W ¯Æ [ ÆÞÌÚğ T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ űŷ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ Ĳ CÌÆÞÌÌÆ &Ú üğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ w ÆÌÆ =¯§¬åÞğ =¯§¬å Ŏ W ¯Æ [ ÆÞÌÚğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ŰŲ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ ű W ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ Ĳ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ =¯§¬å Ŏ W ¯Æ [ ÆÞÌÚğ T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ůŶ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× %ê¿¿ [Ĳ=¯Æ ğ üåÌÆ &Ú üğ ¿ Æå Ú Į= å¬ Úğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ =¯§¬å Ŏ W ¯Æ [ ÆÞÌÚğ [Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ Űŷ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ üåÌÆ &Ú üğ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ =¯§¬å Ŏ W ¯Æ [ ÆÞÌÚğ ŴŮ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ Ĳ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå W ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ W õ ÚÞ¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ f×§Ú ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ Ųŵ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ¿ÌÌÆ ůĢŴ a . ůůŮ ¬× [ Ĳ üåÌÆ &Ú üğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ Úê¯Þ ÌÆåÚÌ¿ğ W õ ÚÞ¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ųŰ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ

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[Į ½ ŰĢŮ a . ůŷŮ ¬× [ĲaÚÌÆ¯ [Ĳ=¯Æ ğ a Æ§Ì W C åğ CC. [ å D õğ [Å Úå×¬ÌÆ .Æå Ú¡ ğ ůŶħ[Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ +Į[ åÞğ Ų; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ ğ C Æ¬ åå Æ &Ú üĮ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ Ů C¯¿ Þ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ Ĳ C å ÌÚ W ğ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ [Å Úå×¬ÌÆ .Æå Ú¡ ğ +Į[ åÞğ Å ¯ Æå =¯§¬å¯Æ§ğůŰ; [Į ½ ŰĢŮ a . ůųŮ ¬× [ Ĳ Ú¯¿¿ ¯Æå ¿ ½ğ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ [Å Úå×¬ÌÆ .Æå Ú¡ ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ +Į[ åÞğ ůŰ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ Ìê× ŰĢŮ a . ůŷŮ ¬× Ùê ååÚÌ [Ĳ=¯Æ [ĲaÚÌÆ¯ ľ ¿ ½ ¯å¯ÌÆĿğ [ × Æ§ ¿ê ğ T Æ [êÆÚÌÌ¡ğ ŰŮħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ +ÌÞå Ì¡ ûåÚ Þ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ŰĢŮ a . ůűŴ ¬× [ ğ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ = å¬ Úğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ +Į[ åÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ¬ÚÌÅ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [Į ½ ŰĢŮ a . ůŲű ¬× [ ğ C Æ¬ åå Æ &Ú üğ ¿ Æå Ú ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ¬ÚÌÅ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ +Į[ åÞ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ

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€340 €210 €175 €218 €218 €223 €141 €169 €183 €183 €181 --------------------------

€40,950 €36,950 €33,950 €32,950 €32,950 €32,950 €27,950 €26,950 €22,950 €22,950 €22,950 €19,950 €17,950 €15,950 €14,950 €12,950

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ų W Æ§

€235 €192 €224 €209 €203 €192 €154 €163 €179 -----€145 €147

€27,950 €26,950 €25,950 €24,950 €23,950 €22,950 €20,950 €20,950 €20,950 €20,950 €18,950 €18,950

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V W Æ§

€403 €367 €328 €328 €273 -----------

€49,950 €43,950 €38,950 €38,950 €36,950 €19,950 €12,950

Monthly

181 181 161 131

Vŵ űĢŮ a . ŰŵŰ ¬× [Ĳ=¯Æ Ùê ååÚÌ Įağ D¯§¬å ¿ ½ğ = å¬ Úğ Űůħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ +ÌÞå Ì¡ ûåÚ Þ ľŖůŮųğŮŮŮ D öĿğ ű; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ Vų ŰĢŮ a . ůŷŮ ¬× [Ĳ=¯Æ Ùê ååÚÌ [Ĳ=¯Æ ğ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ %ê¿¿ = å¬ Úğ CC. [ å D õğ ůŷħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ TÚ¯õ ü &¿ ÞÞğ +ÌÞå Ì¡ ûåÚ Þğ ų;ĢĢĢĢ Vű ŰĢŮ a . ůŰŮ ¬× [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ &¿ ¯ Ú r¬¯å ğ ůŵħ [Ĳ=¯Æ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ +Į[ åÞğ ůŴŰ W §ğ űů; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ Vű ŰĢŮ a . ůŲŮ ¬× [ Ĳ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ W Ú T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞğ ÚêÞ¯ ÌÆåÚÌ¿ğ ¬ÚÌÅ ûå Ú¯ÌÚ T ½ğ ųŴ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ

151

ŰĢŮ a . ůŶŲ ¬× [Ĳ=¯Æ Ĳ Cüå¬ÌÞ ¿ ½ğ = å¬ ÚĮ ¿ Æå Ú ğ w ÆÌÆÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŶħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ [ÌêÆ T ½ § ğ ŲŮ; ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ

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[ ůĢŰa%[. ŶŴ ¬× [ Ĳ %¿ÌÚ å [¯¿õ Úğ f×§Ú ůŴħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ T Ú½¯Æ§ [ ÆÞÌÚÞ ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ [ ůĢŰ a%[. ŶŴ ¬× Ĳ Ú¯¿¿¯ Æå ¿ ½ğ ¿ê åÌÌå¬ğ ůŵħ ¿¿ÌüÞğ D a ĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢĢ

TT Coupe

€732 €494 €191 ------

€87,950 €57,950 €27,950 €16,950

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€27,950

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€10,950 €9,950

Audi Athlone Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Tel: 090 6403900 E: mmoore@audiathlone.ie

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Subject to lending criteria. Typical PCP example: 2018 Audi A6 Sal 2.0TDI 190BHP SE S-T @ €45,950.00 Deposit of €14,700.00 36 monthly payments of €377.71 (€87.23 weekly). Optional ﬁnal payment (GFMV) of €20,567.60 Total Hire Purchase Price €49,015.16. Includes Documentation Fee (€75) and Completion Fee (€75). Minimum Deposit 10%. This oﬀer is made under a Hire Purchase Agreement. Audi Finance is a trading style of Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland who are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules and regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany. Typical APR 3.9%.

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Quality Used Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012

PCP Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Indium Grey, 172 Reg, Parktronic, 9K ...... â&#x201A;Ź272 Highline 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Tungsten Silver, Leather, 32K ......... â&#x201A;Ź186 Highline 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Tungsten Silver, Half Leather, 34K ........... â&#x201A;Ź207 Highline 1.6 TDI 120BHP, Pure White, Lth, Sports Pack, 11K ...........â&#x201A;Ź232 Highline 1.6 TDI 120BHP, Crimson Red, Leather, Extras, 26K ......... â&#x201A;Ź242 Highline 1.6 TDI 120 BHP, R-Line Pack, White, 25K ........................ â&#x201A;Ź256 Highline 1.6 TDI, Grey Met, Bluetooth, Upgrade Alloys, 31K ............ â&#x201A;Ź239 Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Tungsten Silver, Leather, Extras, 49K ...... â&#x201A;Ź220 Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Night Blue, Alloys, Extras, 31K ................. â&#x201A;Ź218 Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Tungsten Silver, Bluetooth, 49K ............... â&#x201A;Ź220 Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Silver Met, Bluetooth, H/Seats, 46K ......... â&#x201A;Ź201 Comfortline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp 4 DR, Blue, 43K ................................... â&#x201A;Ź187 Highline 1.6 TDI Black Met, Bluetooth, H/Seats, 46K ........................ â&#x201A;Ź201 Comfortline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Tungsten Silver, Bluetooth, 39K .......... â&#x201A;Ź188 Comfortline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Indium Grey, Alloys, Bluetooth, 58K .... â&#x201A;Ź188 Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Deep Black, Alloys, Extras, 32K ............... â&#x201A;Ź155 Highline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Silver Met, Bluetooth, Extras, 39K ............ â&#x201A;Ź156 Highline 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Tungsten Silver, Bluetooth, Alloys, 43K .... â&#x201A;Ź156 Highline 1.6 TDI, Deep Black, Bluetooth, Upgrage Alloys, 67K ......... â&#x201A;Ź157 Comfortline 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Deep Black, Alloys, Bluetooth, 60K ..... â&#x201A;Ź150 Comfortline 1.6 TDI, Harvard Blue, Bluetooth, Upgrage Alloys, 53K . â&#x201A;Ź148 Comfortline 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Choice - Deep Black, From .......................... Bluemotion 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Grey Met, Alloys, Bluetooth, 60K .................. Comfortline 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Fluid Brown, Alloys, Bluetooth, 88K ............. Highline 1.6 TDI 140Bhp, Silver Met, Alloys, Extras, 61K ........................... Comfortline 1.6 TDI, Black, 86K ..................................................................

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Volkswagen Jetta 2017 2016 2014 2014

PCP Comfortline 2.0 TDI 110BHP, Tornado Red, 172 Reg, 5K................... â&#x201A;Ź209 Highline 1.4 TSI 150Bhp, Red, Alloys, Bluetooth, (Extras) 9K............ â&#x201A;Ź169 Comfortline 2.0 TDI 105BHP, Deep Black, Alloys, Bluetooth, 72K .............. Highline 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Grey, Bluetooth, Alloys, ......................................

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PCP GTD 2.0TDI 184Bhp, Deep Black Pearl, Host of Extras, 8K ................ â&#x201A;Ź483 Highline 1.6 TDI 5DR 115Bhp, Turmeric Yellow, Black Lth, 6K ............ â&#x201A;Ź298 Highline 1.6 TDI 5DR 115Bhp, White Silver, Extras, Bluetooth,5K........â&#x201A;Ź297 Highline 1.6 TDI 5DR 110Bhp, Deep Black, Bluetooth, 9K .................. â&#x201A;Ź340 Highline 1.6 TDI 5DR 115Bhp,Indium Grey, Bluetooth, Extras, 7K....... â&#x201A;Ź316 Highline 1.6 TDI 5DR 110Bhp, Tungsten Silver, Extras, 19K ............... â&#x201A;Ź268 (VWDWH 7', '5 %KS 5HĂ H[ 6LOYHU %OXHWRRWK . â&#x201A;Ź238 Highline 1.6 TDI 5DR 110Bhp, Black Pearl, Bluetooth, 16K ................ â&#x201A;Ź241 R-Line 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Pure White, Bluetooth, Alloys, Extras, 39K.... â&#x201A;Ź232 Comfortline 1.6 TDI 5DR 105Bhp, Choice Silver/Deep Black...From.... -----GTD 2.0 TDI 184Bhp 5DR, Carbon Grey, Sports Pack, 50K ............... â&#x201A;Ź225 Trendline 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Sunset Red, Extras, Bluetooth, 57K ......... â&#x201A;Ź195 Trendline 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Limestone Grey, Tech Pack, 65K .............. â&#x201A;Ź175 Highline 2.0TDI 150Bhp, Limestone Grey, Bluetooth, Alloys, 41K ....... â&#x201A;Ź186 Estate Comfortline 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Tungsten Silver, 55K ...................â&#x201A;Ź159 Highline 1.6 TDI 110 BHP 5 DR Black, 74K ................................................ Comfortline 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Red, Alloys, Bluetooth, 62K .......................... Highline 2.0 TDI 150Bhp, White Alloys, Bluetooth, 142 Reg........................ Comfortline 1.2 TFSI 5 DR, Black, Alloys, Extras, 30K ............................... Comfortline1.6 TDI 105 BHP, White, 43K .................................................... Trendline 1.6 TDI 5 DR, Silver Met, Alloys, Extras, 88K .............................. Trendline Sport 1.6 TDI 105Bhp 5 DR, Grey Met, Bluetooth ....................... Trendline 1.2 TFSI 5 DR, Grey, Alloys, Cruise, Bluetooth, NCT, 88K........... Trendline 1.2 TSI Sport 105Bhp, United Grey, Alloys, Bluetooth, 47K ........

Volkswagen Polo 2018 2018 2017 2015 2014 2014

PCP Trendline 1.0 65Bhp, 5DR, Flash Red 0K ............................................ â&#x201A;Ź165 Trendline 1.0 65Bhp, 5DR, Silver, 0K ................................................... â&#x201A;Ź165 Trendline 1.0 60Bhp, 5DR, Silver Met, 12K ..........................................â&#x201A;Ź182 Trendline 1.0 60Bhp, 5DR, Limestone Grey, 40K ................................ â&#x201A;Ź143 Comfortline 1.0 60Bhp, 5DR, Silver Met, 142 Reg, 33K .............................. Comfortline 1.0 60Bhp, 5DR, Silver Met, 42K ..............................................

2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2014 2012 2012

PCP Style Combi 2.0 TDI 190Bhp, Lazer White, Black Lth, Sat Nav,4K ...... â&#x201A;Ź390 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Lava Blue, Sat Nav, Extras, 5K ........................â&#x201A;Ź341 Sport 2.0 TDI 190BHP, Lazer White, Black Lth, Sat Nav, Alloys, 11K... â&#x201A;Ź311 Style 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Cappuccino Beige,Lth, Sat Nav,172 Reg, 5K....â&#x201A;Ź262 Ambition 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Business Grey,172 Reg, Extras, 4K ........... â&#x201A;Ź251 Style 2.0 TDI 150Bhp, Business Grey, Leather, Bluetooth, 36K ...........â&#x201A;Ź269 Style 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Pearl Black, Alloys, Extras, 31K ....................... â&#x201A;Ź237 Ambition 2.0 TDI 190Bhp, Pearl Black, Leather Bluetooth .................. â&#x201A;Ź249 Ambition 1.6 TDI, Black, 32K ............................................................... â&#x201A;Ź266 Elegance 2.0 TDI 140Bhp, Silver Met, Leather, Bluetooth, 93K .................... Style 1.6 TDI 140Bhp, Pearl Black, Alloys, Extras, 70K ................................ Ambition 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Business Grey, Alloys, Extras, 86Kb.................... PCP Style 1.6 TDI 115BHP, Maple Brown, Alloys, Bluetooth, 3K ................. â&#x201A;Ź241 Style 1.6 TDI 90BHP, Metal Grey, Alloys, Bluetooth, Extras, 3K .......... â&#x201A;Ź229 RS 2.0TDI 184BHP, Race Blue, (Host of Extras), 21K ......................... â&#x201A;Ź343 Combi RS 2.0 TDI 184Bhp, Candy White, Sports Seats, Extras, 72K.. â&#x201A;Ź232 Ambition 1.6 TDI 120Bhp, Choice - Bluetooth, Alloys, Extras, From..... â&#x201A;Ź172 RS 2.0 TDI 184Bhp, Red Met, Bluetooth, Alloys, 84K ................................... Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Choice Metal Grey/Gold, Extras, From................ Combi Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Metal Grey, Bluetooth, 83K ...................... RS 2.0 TDI 184Bhp, Black Magic, Bluetooth, Alloys,142 Reg, 80K .............. Elegance 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Pearl Black, Alloys, Extras, 60K ......................... Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Choice Candy White/Rio Red, Bluetooth............. Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Cappuccino Beige, 142 Reg, 60K ....................... Ambition 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Brilliant Silver, Alloys, Extras, 83K ...................... Combi Ambition 1.6 TDI 105Bhp, Silver Met, A/Con, Alloys, NCT .................

Volkswagen Touran

Skoda Rapid

Volkswagen Passat CC

PCP 2015 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Black Oak Brown, Nav, Black Lth, 31K .......... â&#x201A;Ź218 â&#x201A;Ź24,950

Volkswagen T-Roc

PCP 2018 T-Roc Sport 1.5 TSI 150Bhp, Ravenna Blue, Extras, 2K .................... â&#x201A;Ź330 â&#x201A;Ź30,950

Volkswagen Beetle

PCP 2018 Touran Comfortline 1.6TDI 115Bhp, Deep Black, Alloys, Extras, 1K â&#x201A;Ź324 â&#x201A;Ź33,950 2012 Touran Trendline 1.9 TDI 105Bhp, Brilliant Silver, Alloys, 80K ................... â&#x201A;Ź10,950

Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2017 2017 2016

PCP

Highline 2.0 TDI 150Bhp Choice, White/Grey/Silver/Blue, 5K, From...â&#x201A;Ź378 Highline 2.0 TDI 150Bhp A/T, Silver, Alloys, Bluetooth, 27K ............... â&#x201A;Ź392 Highline 2.0 TDI 150Bhp, R-Line, White, Bluetooth, Alloys, 33K ........ â&#x201A;Ź360 R-Line 2.0 TDI 110Bhp, Pure White, 18â&#x20AC;? Alloys, Extras, 24K ..............â&#x201A;Ź308

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Volkswagen Touareg 2016 3.0 TDI 262Bhp A/T Business Deep Black, R-Line, Sat Nav, 46K .......â&#x201A;Ź39,950 + VAT 2015 3.0 TDI 204Bhp A/T Business, Deep Black, Lth, 152 Reg, 36K ................... â&#x201A;Ź38,950

2018 2017 2016 2015 2015 2015 2014

PCP Ambition 1.0 TSI 110Bhp, Brilliant Silver, Alloys, Extras, 1K ................ â&#x201A;Ź234 Ambition 1.4 TDI 90Bhp, Cappuccino Beige, Bluetooth, 13K .............. â&#x201A;Ź140 Sport 1.4 TDI 90 BHP 4 DR, Grey Met, 43K ........................................ â&#x201A;Ź148 Sport 1.4 TDI 90Bhp, Carbon Grey, Bluetooth, Alloys, 42K ................. â&#x201A;Ź153 Ambition 1.6 TDI 90Bhp, Red Met, Alloys, Extras, 152 Reg, 44K ........ â&#x201A;Ź157 Ambition 1.2 TSI Sport, Back, Grey Met, Alloys, Extras, 39K .............. â&#x201A;Ź150 Ambition 1.2 TSI, Grey Met, Alloys, Extras, 40K ..........................................

116D M-Sport, Alpine White, Oyster Leather, Sat Nav, 6K.... â&#x201A;Ź25,950 640D M-Sport Coupe, Grey, Oyster Lth, 152 Reg, 17K ....... â&#x201A;Ź42,950 518D SE A/T, Titanium Silver, Black Lth, Nav, H/Seats,26K.. â&#x201A;Ź25,950 730D M-Sport, White, Black Lth, Host of Extras, 142 Reg.... â&#x201A;Ź35,950 520D SE Manual, Black Sapphire, Oyster Lth, 80K .............. â&#x201A;Ź15,950 114D SE, Melborne Red, Alloys, Extras, 84K ....................... â&#x201A;Ź12,950

Citroen

2015 C5 1.6 HDI, Blue Met, Bluetooth, Alloys,152 Reg, 42K ......... â&#x201A;Ź13,950

Dacia 2015 Sandero Stepway Signature 1.5 DSK, White, Alloys, 26K ..... â&#x201A;Ź9,950

Fiat

2013 500 Pop 1.2, Nova White, Red Lth, Alloys, Extras, 57K ...... â&#x201A;Ź7,950 2010 500 1.2 Nova White, Alloys, Extras, NCT ............................ â&#x201A;Ź5,750

Ford

2015 Mondeo Zetac 2.0 TDCI 150Bhp, Black, Extras, 51K .......... â&#x201A;Ź15,950 2015 Focus B-Max 1.5 TDCI, Black, Alloys, Extras, 48K .............. â&#x201A;Ź13,950

Hyundai 2017 2015 2015 2015 2012

Sante Fe 2.2 CRDI 7 Seats, Black, Alloys, Bluetooth, 11K.. IX 35 1.7 CRDI Executive, Grey Met, Extras, Alloys, 86K.... I40 1.7 CRDI Executive plus , Black Met, 152 Reg, 16K..... I40 1.7 CRDI Executive, Black Met, Extras, 59K ................ IX35 1.7 CRDI, Grey, Extras, Alloys, NCT, 62K ..................

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Land Rover 2015 Discovery 3.0 TDV6 5 Seats Ultilty, Grey, 50K.......... â&#x201A;Ź35,950 + VAT 2014 Discovery 3.0 TDV6 5 Seats Ultilty, Black, 54K ........â&#x201A;Ź30,550 + VAT

Opel 2016 INSIGNIA 1.6 CDTI 136BHP, Silver, Alloys, 162 Reg, 19K... â&#x201A;Ź16,950 2015 INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI 130BHP, Blue, Alloys, 152 Reg, 53K.... â&#x201A;Ź13,950

Peugeot 2015 508 1.6 HDI Active, Grey Met, Bluetooth, Extras, 41K ........ â&#x201A;Ź14,950

Renault

2015 Megane 1.5 DSI Estate, Black, Extras, Alloys, 36K ............ â&#x201A;Ź11,950

Ssangyong 2014 Rexton 2.0 RX200 E-XDI Business Ed, Grey, 56K... â&#x201A;Ź12,950 + VAT

Seat 2016 Toledo 1.6 TDI 115BHP, Black, Alloys, Extras, 31K ............. â&#x201A;Ź14,950 2014 MU 1.0 75BHP 5DR, White, Alloys, 72K .............................. â&#x201A;Ź5,750

Toyota â&#x201A;Ź39,950 â&#x201A;Ź35,950 â&#x201A;Ź31,950 â&#x201A;Ź28,950 â&#x201A;Ź26,950 â&#x201A;Ź24,950 â&#x201A;Ź22,950 â&#x201A;Ź22,950 â&#x201A;Ź22,950 â&#x201A;Ź14,950 â&#x201A;Ź12,950 â&#x201A;Ź11,950

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PCP Skoda Yeti 2016 Outdoor 2.0TDI 110Bhp, Gold Met, Extras, 11K .................................. â&#x201A;Ź138 â&#x201A;Ź18,950 2015 Outdoor 2.0TDI DSG 150Bhp 4x4, Grey, 152 reg, 40k ....................... â&#x201A;Ź113 â&#x201A;Ź18,950

Skoda Citigo

2017 2015 2015 2014 2013 2013

2015 Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura, Grey Met, Alloys, 16K...................... â&#x201A;Ź16,950 2013 Avensis 2.0 D4D Strata, Silver, Extras, Alloys, 132 Reg .... â&#x201A;Ź10,950

Skoda Octavia

PCP 2018 Beetle Design 1.2 TSI 105Bhp, Platinum Grey, Extras, 1K .................â&#x201A;Ź265 â&#x201A;Ź25,950

PCP 2018 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150Bhp DSG, Pyrite Silver, Sat Nav, Extras, 3K ........ â&#x201A;Ź442 â&#x201A;Ź45,950 2017 Elegance 2.0 TDI 150Bhp DSG, Mangan Grey, Sat Nav, Extras, 9K.. â&#x201A;Ź404 â&#x201A;Ź39,950

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Quality Used Skoda Skoda Superb

2018 2018 2017 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013

Volkswagen Arteon

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Other Makes & Models BMW

PCP 2018 Citigo M.C 5D 1.0MPI 60, Tornado Red, Alloys, Extras ....................... â&#x201A;Ź161 â&#x201A;Ź13,950

Volvo

2014 V40 1.6D 5DR, Black, Leather, Bluetooth, 110K ................ â&#x201A;Ź11,950

Commercial Vehicles Volkswagen Amarok 2018 V6 Comfortline 163BHP 204BHP, Deep Black,Extras â&#x201A;Ź33,950 +VAT 2017 V6 Highline 224BHP DSG, White, Extras, 28K .......... â&#x201A;Ź35,950 +VAT

Volkswagen Caddy 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2015 2015 2014 2013 2013

Trendline 1.6 TDI 75BHP, Candy White, Extras, 1K... TDI 1.6 TDI 75BHP, Pure Grey, 172 Reg, 5K ............ TDI 2.0 TDI 102BHP, Pure Grey, Extras, 13K ............ Panel Van TDI 2.0 TDI 75BHP, Pure Grey.................. Maxi Highline 2.0TDI 102BHP, Cherry Red, 42K ....... Trendline 1.6 TDI 102BHP, Choice White/Grey..From Trendline 1.6 TDI 75BHP, Candy White, Extras ......... 1.6 TDI 102BHP, Cherry Red, 60K ............................. 1.6 TDI 75BHP, Pure Grey, 82K ................................. 1.6 TDI, Pure Grey, 55K ............................................. 1.6 TDI 102BHP, Candy White, 53K ..........................

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Volkswagen Crafter 2018 35 MWB 102Bhp, Candy White, Alloys, Extras, 1k .... â&#x201A;Ź24,950 +VAT

Volkswagen Transporter 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

PVL 3000 KG 150BHP, Red Met, Extras, 1K .............. â&#x201A;Ź24,950 PVL 3000 KG 150Bhp, Candy White, 172 Reg .......... â&#x201A;Ź19,950 Highline 2.0TDI 150Bhp, Deep Black, 45K ................. â&#x201A;Ź18,950 Kombi LWB 2.0TDI DSG 140Bhp, Black ................... â&#x201A;Ź18,950 PVL 3000 140BHP, Candy White ............................... â&#x201A;Ź11,950

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Fifty years on…Class of 1968 have a joyful reunion The Roscommon Convent of Mercy Leaving Certificate class of 1968 celebrated their Golden Jubilee on Sunday, April 15th. The day started by attending Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. After that, it was back across the road to their old Alma Mater, where a ‘meet-and-greet’ took place, and memories were rekindled over a welcome cup of tea and pastries, which were very much appreciated and enjoyed. A tour of the classrooms followed, courtesy

of current pupils. The group would like to extend their thanks to Principal Ms. Miriam Hunt for all her help and co-operation during the preparation and thanks also to the girls for their warm welcome. The day ended with a meal in the Abbey Hotel which was enjoyed by all. The reminiscing and chat continued, the mobiles and emails were exchanged and plans are already underway to meet up shortly, with the help of WhatsApp. Thank God for modern technology!

newsbrief Roscommon Convent of Mercy Reunion 1968-2018 – back row (left to right): Loretta McDermott, Teresa Beattie, Máire Briody, Bridie McCann, Anne Fallon, Attracta Forde, Jacinta Mitchell, Catherine Reynolds, Martina Clogher, Margaret Murray, Mary Murray, Mary Geraghty, Caroline O’Dowd, Phil Fannon, Ita McLoughlin, Catherine Jordan, Maura Fahey. Front row (left to right): Hannah Farrell, Kathleen Snype, Mary Loftus, Patsy Donnellan, Maureen Beirne, Mary Jo Brennan, Sarah Murray, Loretta Hussey, Mary Mullaney, Mary O’Dea, Lucy Hannon, Jane Lynch.

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Roads to be closed:

The L-7143-0 to be closed from its junction with the L-1831-15 to its junction with the L-7144-0. The L-7144-0 to be closed from its junction with the N-63 to its junction with the L-7143-0.

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Traffic will be diverted from the junction of the L-7143-0 with the L-1831-15 towards the L-1806-0 and onto the N-63 to the junction with L-7144-0 and vice versa in the opposite direction.

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The Glenamaddy Heritage Project are now finalising the last chapters of the ‘Heritage Book’, which relate to the townlands and the town family histories. Included also will be parish maps for each of Glenamaddy’s four roads – showing all premises and dwellings. For any queries, please contact the office before Friday, the 22nd of June, between the hours of 9.30 am and 1 pm, on 094-9659029.

Cllr Naughten seeks more verge trimmers Cllr. John Naughten has called on Roscommon County Council to urgently provide additional verge trimmers throughout the county. “The local road network has become overgrown with vegetation, particularly at junctions, which is causing a hazard for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists,” he said. Naughten vowed to once again raise the issue at the next meeting of Roscommon County Council in the hope of improving road safety for road users across the county.

Laying of water mains along the public road as part of Mid- Roscommon Group Water Scheme Upgrade Contract.

All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. A map showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie.

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Walking back into town… Sunday

alking back into town from the Hyde on Sunday…so many people. First, I met The Man In The Street. I met him just outside the Hyde, well, in the street actually. “Threw it away” he said, shaking his head. “You can’t win a Connacht Final if you only score 1-1 in the second half”. Next, I met The Woman In The Street. “Well, Paul, what did you make of that?” I was about to answer, when she ventured her own verdict. “We should have been out of sight at half-time”. I wasn’t too sure about us being out of sight, but I continued walking towards town. Next, I met The Former Player. I felt a bit overawed, but sure I’m as entitled to an opinion as the next person. The Former Player was a bit more nuanced. “They committed more men in the second half and their subs made a big difference”. I realised that by the time I got to town I’d have a great overview of what had gone wrong. I’d woo them in the bar if (as seemed likely) I popped in for Postmortem Pint. Next, I met The Great Clubman. As is his nature, he was more than fair-minded. “Ah, they played a great first half, we just had a bad day in front of the posts, that’ll never happen again”. The GAA will never die as long as The Great Clubman is around. They’re everywhere, and they always have lotto tickets on them. By now I was at Dermot Hughes’ (Toyota Man). Next, I met The Man Who Knows It All. “Left it behind Paul, left it behind! Sure they ran straight through us in the last ten minutes. We had no impact subs compared to them. Our lads were isolated up front, and they took the wrong options. And I can’t understand how…” I left him in mid-sentence; there’s very little you can say to The Man Who Knows It All. He can never for the life of him ‘understand how’. I quickened my step and The Man Who Knows It All was soon lost in the crowd…where he could know it all with someone else. Next, I met the Fair Weather Supporter. “I thought they had it at half-time but sure look, they tried their best” he reasoned. I wondered if he resented handing over all those nice euro notes, but he seemed happy enough that he had joined the bandwagon. He was fair enough in his analysis.

“We’re still in it, we can make the Super 8s,” I said to Strictly Fair Weather Man, hoping he knew what I was referring to! (I feared I might have to explain to him that the Super 8 isn’t some new menu option in Supermac’s, which was now within sight of us). Next, I met the Ould Fella Who Played In The Good Old Days. “Galway had thirteen men behind the ball, sure that’s not football” he said, shaking his head, though I felt his heart wasn’t in it, like he knew his pre-match script was a bit irrelevant now, what with Galway having come out to play in the second half. After all, it was quite a good match. ‘Ould Fella’ was happy enough too, but as I moved on, I suspected he was daydreaming of real men going man for man and of full-backs who would creel any man brave/stupid enough to enter their zone. By now I was at Casey’s Roundabout. I met The Man You Can’t Put A Name on Who You Meet At Matches Every Few Years. He raised his eyebrows and I raised my eyebrows. “A bad day at the office” he said. “Could have won” I said, “missed too much in the second half. But they played well”. You can’t talk for long on a roundabout; we’ll resume the conversation in the future. Next, I met The Bigger Picture Businessman. “Ah they were in hard luck, but sure it’s a great day for the town!” I had to agree. We both agreed that the Hyde looked great and that the town needed this day badly. Let the tills ring out. Deeply disappointed at the result, but proud of the Roscommon team, I decided a post-match pint and some more interaction with fellow sufferers was the way to go. I met Everyman. They were all great company. Even Barstool Expert was bearable. Sure we all have opinions. Barstool Expert reeled off several reasons for Roscommon’s loss, but he reckoned we can have a good run yet. The only one who got on my nerves ever so slightly was The Armchair Critic. He wasn’t at the game (naturally), he wouldn’t cross the road to see them. He was the only bullshi**er I met all day. People don’t have to go to games (many can’t) and those who don’t are very much entitled to their opinion. But A Particular Type of Armchair Critic is a bore and a spoofer. I left him, and returned to the throngs at the bar on this vibrant day in Roscommon. I joined The True Rossies, ordered a pint…and we sorted it all out.

Roscommon fans pictured at the Hyde on Sunday.

‘Most relaxed person of week’

court, before casually getting out. The ‘Most relaxed person of the He then proceeded to take his time ed week’ award goes to the middle-ag walking into the shop, having a good man who abandoned (I cannot say look around him as he went. auda t mos ‘parked’) his car in the His car was in everyone’s way, but cious manner at Casey’s in Roscom- he was a cool as a cucumber. Nothing mon. fazes him. This gentleman just drove in and Get that man on to the Brexit negoall us for ag, zigz – car his d abandone tiations straight away! to admire – in the middle of the fore-

Ella Donlon gets some pointers from Marty Morrissey ahead of last Sunday’s Connacht Football Final.

Whatever you do, don’t mention the… In Fawlty Towers, a concussed Basil whispers to one of his long-suffering colleagues: “Don’t mention the war, I mentioned it once or twice, but I think I got away with it!” I’m not sure what the policy on ‘mentioning the war’ was within the corridors of power in the Connacht Council all week (although I have a fair idea, I suppose!). Hot on the heels of not sparing Roscommon County Board – in public – on the status of Hyde Park a week or so ago, the Connacht Council made a bad job of it if their

policy was to ‘not mention the war’ last weekend! The charm offensive in reverse began in the match programme for the Connacht Final. Fair enough I suppose that Gerry McGovern, Connacht Council President, saw fit in his programme notes to call on Roscommon County Board to to start refurbishments as soon as possible. Arguably not so fair – indeed to quote the late Kenny Everett “not in the best possible taste” – was McGovern’s decision to repeat the

Connacht Council line: “This is the last Connacht Senior Football Championship final that will be held at this venue until the necessary refurbishment works are carried out…” It was a bit like attending a neighbour’s Christmas Party, but insisting that you wouldn’t be coming in any future year unless the furnishings and refreshments were of a higher standard. Later, when handing over the cup to the Galway captain, Mr. McGovern definitely failed the ‘Don’t mention the war’ test.

Why are the Connacht Council seeking to embarrass Roscommon County Board so publicly on this issue? Is it not enough to convey the message once, then let diplomacy take over?! But Mr. McGovern had a message to impart, an engineering and construction and renovation message, even as a football team captain had his hand out for the Nestor Cup. Surely, in light of raising the subject in the match progamme, Mr. McGovern should (metaphorically speaking) have been whispering to

any Connacht Council colleagues within earshot “Don’t mention the war, I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it!” Instead, he only went and mentioned it again. “This is the last Connacht Final….” (you know the rest). No-one is disputing that works need to be done at the Hyde, but the Connacht Council seems to be turning the screw quite a bit, and the timing of Mr. McGovern’s comments frustrated many Roscommon people.

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YES WE CAN (host Connacht ﬁnals)! Under threat of not getting the final at all, then granted the game but with various conditions attached, Roscommon GAA

Town and stadium showcased before national audience (and Connacht Council)  PAUL HEALY

Even before a ball was kicked on Sunday, one thing was obvious: Hyde Park had ‘scrubbed up

well’ for the big day! The stadium, focus of much attention in recent weeks, was looking superb on Sunday, a tribute to Roscommon County

Board (and foot soldiers), the Hyde Park Committee and to the countless volunteers – from all walks of life –who assisted in preparing the ground.

Pictured at the Connacht Finals in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon last Sunday.

‘and friends’ responded by ensuring that the home of Roscommon football was looking its best, a timely reminder perhaps to the

Connacht Council and the national audience of the Hyde’s suitability as a big match venue. The pitch was in fabulous

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Pictured at the Connacht Finals in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon last Sunday.

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Pictured at the Connacht Finals in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon last Sunday.

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that was well organised and well run. Indeed this was an organisational triumph, not least from the point of view of seemless parking/traffic access. When the destination of the Nestor Cup was very much in the balance midway (and later) through a pulsating second half, it was reminiscent of days gone by in the Hyde, a throwback to great finals of the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, not forgetting that dramatic decider in 2001. The old stand was rocking, the atmosphere terrific, as Roscommon and Galway fans cheered the teams on. It was Galway who prevailed in the end, winning by 0-16 to 2-6. Roscommon, superb in the first half, had looked

on course for a successful defence of the title which they had won in such style last year. However, Galway were a more formidable threat after the break and Roscommon – already hit by the loss to injury of influential midfielder Cathal Compton –paid the ultimate price for a series of uncharacteristic misses. It was Galway’s day, and it was a great day at the Hyde too, a day which showcased why this venue ought to remain synonymous with Connacht finals in the future. As for the Roscommon team, they did us proud and came so close – and they have every reason to remain positive ahead of their next game and that all-important quest to make the Super 8s.

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Pictured at the Connacht Finals in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon last Sunday.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Denis Naughten has confirmed that fees for overdue library books are to be scrapped, longer library opening hours are on the way and a universal library membership register will be set up under new plans approved by Cabinet to encourage more people to use their local libraries. These measures are part of a new government strategy and investment worth more than €75 million. There are 330 libraries nationwide but, at 16%, membership in Ireland is low compared to other EU countries. Denmark for example stands at 60% library membership. “The abolition of fees for the late return of books, usually in the region of 5 cent per day, will be welcomed by library users across the midlands region,” stated Minister Naughten. “Longer opening hours and greater ac-

cess for users to borrow eBooks such as kindles are other measures sanctioned by Cabinet to entice more people into using their libraries,” added Naughten. “There is a strong focus in the Government libraries strategy – which is entitled ‘Our Public Libraries 2022: Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities’ – on improving digital learning and establishing the library as the ‘go-toplace’ for information on digital technology and learning digital skills which is hugely important. “I also believe the library network of up to 18 libraries across Roscommon-Galway, should be used to display national exhibits of cultural heritage on loan from national institutions such as the National Library of Ireland, museums and galleries to make them accessible to communities across the region” concluded Minister Naughten.

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Take care when swimming, boating or ﬁshing It’s National Water Safety Awareness Week…and Irish Water Safety has a special appeal to make to our readers… Irish Water Safety is appealing to the Roscommon public to take greater care when swimming and fishing during the summer. It’s National Water Safety Awareness Week (June 18th to 24th). Irish Water Safety says that 62% of all drownings occur at inland water sites where the water temperature is 18 degrees Celsius and lower while it is 14 degrees and lower at sea. Cold water immersion is the greatest contributing factor to drowning on our island nation. Irish Water Safety has issued the following guidelines: 1. Swim at Designated Bathing Areas where lifeguards are on duty during the bathing season, which runs from the 1st of June to the 15th of September. 2. If there is no Designated Bathing Area near you then swim at known traditional bathing areas where there are ring buoys erected that you can use if somebody gets into difficulty. 3. Swim within your depth and stay within your depth. 4. Use local knowledge to determine local hazards and safest areas to swim. 5. Always ensure that the ring

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Reynolds defends spending on Pope visit Local Fine Gael Area Representative, Andrew Reynolds, has defended the €20 million being spent on the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland, describing it as “a huge boost to the region”. Reynolds added that it was “highly significant” that the Holy Father will be flying into Ireland West Airport during his time here in August. The LAR for Rooskey, Tarmonbarry, Ballyleague, Strokestown and surrounding areas said that he was looking forward to being one of the estimated half a million people in attendance when the Pontiff says Mass in the Phoenix Park and he believes that the event will be “a spirit riser” for the Catholic community.

“It’s going to cost in the region of €20 million. This country spent €25 million on Barack Obama and €35 million on Queen Elizabeth when she visited Ireland. Even though the government is saying that this is not a state visit by the Pontiff I still feel that this is a hugely beneficial visit to the country and will reap rewards tenfold. “Some people will say it’s €20 million that could have been spent on social housing, homelessness and feeding the hungry – and I agree that all those people need to be helped. But I would argue that sometimes money is not always the answer and more than just money is required to fix some of those problems”.

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‘Taoiseach and Minister have failed the people on homelessness’ Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said the Government’s failure to tackle the homelessness crisis has resulted in a suite of empty packages which have not led to any real progress. Deputy Murphy, speaking during the Housing motion under Private Members’ Business in the Dáil, said that Minister Eoghan Murphy and Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar have failed the people on the issue of homelessness and the provision of housing. “The Minister said there was more to building these houses than clicking one’s fingers. I suggest he should be clicking his fingers. He should be getting those houses built. There is absolutely nothing happening in that regard”. Deputy Murphy was

scornful of the number of reports that have been launched on the issue. “Since coming into power, the Government has launched Construction 2020, a Strategy for a Renewed Construction Sector, the Social Housing Strategy 2020, Rebuilding Ireland 2016 and the 2012, 2015 and 2018 plans. Apart from that, there were six separate plans excluding the other

numerous relaunches. That was what the Strategic Communications Unit, SCU, was up to. It was trying to give the people the impression that the Minister was doing something about this issue,” said Deputy Murphy. “Homelessness has reached unprecedented levels, surging rents are at historic heights, home building numbers are tens of

thousands behind where they need to be and some 120,000 people are on the social housing waiting list. “I gave the Minister an example from my constituency of a widow who gets up early in the morning and works five days a week. She has a son in college and a girl in secondary school. “She has an income of €26,000. She cannot qualify

for council housing or a loan. She is being ‘hopped around’ renting accommodation and when the landlord feels like it, she is pushed out of it. What is happening to people up and down this country is disgraceful. It is a shame, yet nothing constructive is being done about it. “The Minister, and the Taoiseach, have failed on this issue of homelessness and the provision of housing”.

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Congratulations to Michael Kilcline, St. John’s NS, Lecarrow, who represented his school and county recently at the Connacht Final of the Eason’s Spelling Bee competition which took place in The G Hotel in Galway.

Mid Summer Party at The Brusna Inn The Brusna Inn, Ballaghaderreen will play host to a Mid Summer Party on Sunday, June 24th from 3 pm to 7 pm. There will be a bonfire and barbeque with special guests Bunoscionn. Come along and enjoy the some fun in the sun!

Roscommon Stroke Support Group The Roscommon Stroke Support Group invites stroke survivors to join them every Tuesday from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm at Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town. The group caters for all ages and provides exercise therapy, tea and chat and support and information in a safe and friendly environment. If you are a stroke survivor, carer or know of someone who has had a stroke and want further details, contact Martina Greene, Group Co-ordinator on 087-6057696 or email mgreene@irishheart.ie or join our private ‘Life after Stroke’ page on Facebook.

Quiz Night for Vincent Charity Shop Vincent Charity Shop invites you to join them at their premises on Church Street, Athlone for their very first Quiz Night tonight (Thursday, 21st). Tables of 4-6 people and €3 per person. All are welcome!

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Portrun Development host annual fundraiser night in Paddy Finn’s On Saturday night, 30th of June 2018, Portrun Development will hold their rescheduled annual fundraiser night in Paddy Finn’s Bar, Kilteevan. Funds raised from the night will go towards the association costs such as insurance, maintenance materials and partfunding contributions to various local initiatives and schemes.

Some recent developments include the Portrunny Heritage Trail, townland markers and a feasibility study on the future of Portrunny. Continually enjoyed by the people of Roscommon and further afield, we want to improve the experience of visiting Portrunny and surrounding area.

Visit www.portrun.ie, follow us on social media or if you wish to make contact, email info@portrun.ie. or join us on Tuesday evenings at the Portrunny Bay carpark. The occasion promises to be a great night of entertainment with music, finger food and a raffle. Tickets for the night are priced at €10 and

can be purchased from the association. Your support is greatly appreciated and your contribution goes towards making Portrunny a better place to live, work and play.

Happy fans at the Hyde last Sunday! Picture: Mick McCormack.

Roscommon 3rd best for dumping regulation Roscommon County Council ranked 3rd of 30 counties recently analysed by the RTE Investigates team as part of the documentary ‘Ireland’s Wild Waste’ which aired on Monday night. RTÉ’s team went undercover over a six-month period to investigate the ever-increasing problem of illegal dumping and how councils regulate and prosecute waste offenders. By examining rates of inspections, enforcements, prosecutions and staffing levels between 2014 and 2016 they created a ranking, from 1 to 30, of the best and worst councils at managing the waste industry. Between 2015 and 2016, Roscommon spent €19.35 per person on waste services, €2.13 more than the national average of €17.22. Roscommon prosecuted 5 waste offenders between 2014 and 2016, 10 times less than the national average. The council completed 33 waste facility inspections over the same time period, 85 less than the average council.

Feighan on Curraghboy NS funding Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for a special needs project at Curraghboy National School. “I am pleased that this grant has been approved in order to carry out universal access works at the south Roscommon school to facilitate a student with a disability. The works will proceed once the tendering process has been completed. “Projects such as these also help to stimulate economic activity by supporting jobs in the local economy. “It is important to note that no details are given in relation to the amount of the grant-aid approved as the publication of the level of funding could prejudice the tendering process. “The Department’s School Building Unit issues a detailed letter informing the school of the amount of grant aid sanctioned”.

July 3rd The next Trading Online Voucher Information Seminar is on Tuesday, May 9th from 10am to 11.30am. Venue: New Civic Ofﬁces of Roscommon County Council – Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town. To book your place contact your Local Enterprise Ofﬁce on 09066 26263 or visit www.localenterprise.ie/roscommon

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Young Roscommon fans pictured at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday for the Connacht final between Roscommon and Galway.

Spirit Clothing and Spirit Kids Harrison Centre, Roscommon and Longford have just starting their massive no nonsense stock clearance sale. Every time Spirit Clothing and Spirit Kids run this eagerly -waited sale people flock from all over to grab a real bargain or simply stock up for the coming months. This years summer sale is especially good as they have nearly everything in

the kids stock at 50% off and similar amazing price knock-downs in the Men’s sections. They also have a large range of Jeans clearing from as little as €25 in all sizes. With brands like Jack & Jones, 6th Sense,Travis Suits, Marc Darcy, Kingpin, Tom Penn, Eto Jeans, Enzo, Outrage, Superdry, 11 Degrees, Sik Silk etc. you’ll be spoilt for choice. Spirit Clothing continue to run their suit promo-

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NewsPeople Leyden calls for talks amid strike row Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, confirmed earlier this week that she had met with Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council, on Monday afternoon to impress on him her deep concern about today’s (Thursday) proposed strike of Forsa members at Roscommon County Council. She said: “I am asking Senior Management of Roscommon County Council and Forsa to go back to the Work Relations Commission and progress talks to avert the strike. “It is important that the Labour Court recommendations in relation to flexi-leave are implemented so that Roscommon County Council like every other public sector organisation in the country has family-friendly policies including the provision of flexi work arrangements and flexi leave”. Cllr. Leyden said that she asked Roscommon County Council and Forsa to sit down at the WRC to resolve this issue without it escalating into a strike which would not help the organisation or the public.

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Cllr. Valerie Byrne has claimed the dental service in Elphin will be moved to the new Primary Care Centre in Boyle from the 1st of September in a move which she says goes against the Government’s announcement that it wants to revive rural Ireland. She also announced that a public meeting will take place in Elphin next Wednesday to discuss the proposed removal of services. “Community Healthcare West is proposing that the services be transferred permanently to Boyle. The reason they are putting forward for this move is that the sterilisation unit is not up to standard but we feel that it is of similar standard to other sterilisation units in the area. “The Government has stated that they will revive rural Ireland and put services back into small communities so why is that not happening in Elphin? “If children have to travel to Boyle they could have to take the day off school. Parents would also have to take a full day off work to bring them to appointments. There

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holding a public meeting in Elphin Day Care Centre on Wednesday, June 27th at 8.30 pm. “This meeting is not just for the parents of the children that will have to go to Boyle, it is for all the people in the area that care about Elphin and want to send a message to the Government to bring services to our area and not take them away, therefore destroying small communities”.

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Knockcroghery businessman Brendan Ward has said he is thankful to the GardaĂ and for the support of the local community following the most recent break-in at his family-run service station and shop. A substantial amount of cigarettes and cash were taken in what was the eighth burglary at the premises since Brendan and his family took over the business in 2002. Brendan said the Gardai had been very quick to respond but they were up against it in the fight against rural crime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact is thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only so many roads they (GardaĂ) can cover and the previous time we were robbed I asked them if there was any one thing that would help stop these kinds of robberies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Garda said that if there was a Garda posted on the couple of bridges that crossed the Shannon and cameras which could identify vehicle number plates were used on level crossings they could solve theses crimes very fastâ&#x20AC;?. Brendan said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very hardâ&#x20AC;? to keep a business open in rural Ireland, particularly when losses have been incurred following break-ins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reality is that the demands of the business are quite high and you end up invariably with your finances invested, trying to keep it going. There are only so many businesses that will succeed and survive. The kinds of monies involved in these thefts could be a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profit; it could be two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; profit. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re constantly being robbed it

gets to the point where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult for companies or even individuals to continue onâ&#x20AC;?. Brendan was weary but philosophical following the thefts at his premises over the last 16 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our lucky thing is that this is a business and not a private home. My heart goes out to people who have actually been burgled because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it must be very difficult to live in a house when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve actually been robbedâ&#x20AC;?. Brendan said the knock-on effect from crime harms the local community as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hit bad you may have to reduce hours a little bit, you might not have a certain product, or you have to cut back on something. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a knock-on effect for everybody, it really is a vicious circle. For the amount of investment involved to make the country safer, it would solve a lot of thisâ&#x20AC;?. He said that it would be difficult to keep his business going following the latest incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not confident, not this time. It would be a major struggle because the issue with insurance is that very few places can afford to cover cash and cigarettes any longerâ&#x20AC;?. Brendan concluded by saying that the perceived â&#x20AC;&#x153;revolving doorâ&#x20AC;? of the Irish justice system meant that â&#x20AC;&#x153;lateral thinkingâ&#x20AC;? was needed so that criminals once again feared the punishment meted out to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got organised people or professional thieves, there has to be some sort of punishment. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to send people to jail you just have to make sure they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do it again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many ways to hurt people, financially for example, take the house off them. We need something but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be nasty, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be cruel, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just got to hurtâ&#x20AC;?.

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PropertyPeople Auctioneer, Valuer & Livestock Salesman Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Tel: (071) 96 33260 / (087) 2602909 PSRA Reg. No. 002176

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Ward’s of Ballyfa

Earley’s close the sale of Ward’s of Ballyfa John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week pleased to advise that he has closed the sale of a landmark 7-day licenced premises with established grocery shop, filling station and restaurant business with the benefit of full dance and restaurant licences for a price close to €500,000. John told the Roscommon People: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in

all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free appraisal service”. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Knockcroghery bungalow would make ideal family home Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to invite final offers on this four-bedroomed bungalow with large site and garage for sale by private treaty at Sandfield, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of kitchen, living room, four bedrooms and bathroom. The property had additional benefit of OFCH, garage and large garden area. This property is in need of some refurbishment; however it would make an ideal family home. This property is conveniently located 10 minutes’ drive from Roscommon and 20 minutes

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:

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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, Grange, 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

from Athlone Town centres. Viewing is strongly advised. Price on application. For further details or to arrange

a viewing, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

Rents still rising nationwide National rent inflation has slowed down to 0.4% in the first quarter of 2018 from 1.1% in the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest RTB Rent Index. The standardised average rent in the first quarter of 2018 for new tenancies in Roscommon was €569 – up €50 year on year. The report, based on 19,879 new and renewed tenancies in Q1 2018, showed that in Dublin the average rent for new tenancies stood at €1,527. In the greater Dublin area (Meath Wicklow & Kildare) it was €1,104; outside of the Greater Dublin Area, new average rents were €791. According to the Residential Tenancies Board, in the January-March period of 2018 (Q1), the standardised national average rent for new tenancies in County Roscommon was €569, up from €519 (+€50) one year earlier and up €14 on the previous quarter (Q4 2017).

The figures were contained in the RTB’s Quarter 1 2018 Rent Index Report which was published on Tuesday in conjunction with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ERSI). On a quarter by quarter basis, the report shows that the national rate of rental growth in Q1 2018 versus Q4 2017 was just 0.4%, signalling a moderation of rent inflation. The equivalent quarterly increase was 1.1% in Q4 2017, 2.6% in Q3 2017 and 2.8% in Q4 2017. In Dublin, the quarterly growth rate was 1.0% compared to 1.1% in Q4 2017. Reflecting the impact of Dublin and the GDA on the overall Index, just four counties in the country have new rent levels above the national average of €1,060. They are Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Meath. The standardised average rents in Cork and Galway are also over €1,000.

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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NEW TO THE MARKET AT ARDANAGH, ROSCOMMON An attractive 3-bedroomed Dormer Bungalow on a private site. The residence is located a short distance from all amenities. It is in excellent condition with accommodation consisting of Sitting Room with an open fire place, kitchen Cum dining Room, utility, Downstairs Bathroom and Bedroom. Upstairs has 2 En-Suite Bedrooms. For an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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MEADOW TO LET • Circa 65 acres at Carnakit, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. • Circa 14 acres at Mount Talbot, Roscommon • Circa 14 acres at Castletown, Curraghboy, Roscommon • Circa 10 acres of manured meadow at Araghty, Athleague, Roscommon. • Circa 60 acres of manured meadow at Racecourse Road, Roscommon. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

LANDS TO LET Final Offers are now being accepted Circa 25 acres at Cloonulty, Ballydangan, Athlone. No Cattle after the 1st December

Wanted… meadow! Pat Hughes reports a strong demand for meadow at present. With good weather promised, they expect the demand to increase. He is urging people who have meadow to let to contact him as he has had a number of enquiries. Contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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

FINAL OFFERS NOW BEING ACCEPTED: FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY SANDFIELD, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON 4 Bedroom Residence with potential site for sale at Sandfied, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms, Kitchen/Dining Room, Living Room, Bathroom & Garage. Conveniently located 10 mins from Roscommon and 20 mins from Athlone. Price on Application

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NEW TO MARKET – FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NO 26 LOUGH REE PARK, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON

4 Bedroom Dormer Semi Detached Residence for sale at Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation briefly consist of Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room, 4 Bedrooms, Utility, Toilet & WHB and Family Bathroom. This property is located in a Cul de Sac within walking distance of beautiful scenic village of Ballyleague. Price on Application

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NEW TO MARKET – FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY GOLF LINKS RD, ROSCOMMON TOWN

5 Bedroom 3200 Sqft Luxury Detached Residence with Garage for Sale at Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town. Accommodation briefly consist of Ground Floor: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Games Room/Bedroom , Sitting Room, Large Foyer Hallway, Cloakrooms, Utility, Bathroom and Dwns Toilet & WHB First Floor: 4 Double Bedrooms (2 En-suite), Large landing with feature dome ceiling and viewpoint over Foyer below, Bathroom & Hot-press. This property is located in a much sought after area of Roscommon Town. Viewing is strongly advised by appointment only with auctioneer. Price on Application

Three-bedroomed townhouse ‘tastefully renovated’ This week Hughes & Company have on offer a three-bedroomed fully renovated townhouse with a yard to the rear. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room with living area, utility and toilet with wash hand basin. Upstairs consists of three bedrooms (with one en-suite) and a walk-in wardrobe. The residence has been tastefully renovated and is located in a prominent location close to all amenities. Pat is encouraging viewings. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

€120,000 is asking price for townhouse For sale with Hughes & Company at Convent Court, Roscommon is an attractive twobedroomed townhouse. Accommodation consists of a kitchen cum dining room, two bedrooms with one en-suite and a bathroom. The residence is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. The property is selling to the first offer of €120,000. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Kilrooskey bungalow is great value This week Hughes & Company have for sale at Ballagh, Kilrooskey, an attractive three-bedroomed bungalow on a circa 0.2 acre site. The residence is situated approximately two miles off the main Lanesboro to Roscommon Road and 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 cottage – at the right price! At Cloonmore, Kilteevan, Hughes & Company have on offer an attractive cottage which is in need of modernisation. The residence stands on circa half an acre and is situated a short distance from the River Shannon. Pat will accept offers in excess of €60,000 for this property. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Sale imminent Pat Hughes of Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers, Abbey Street, Roscommon is confirming that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations for sale of a three-bedroomed farmhouse at Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. The residence is being sold with a number of out-offices and is on a circa one-acre site. Offers in the region of €60,000 are being considered. If you have a query, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

New to the market at Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market for sale by private treaty No. 26, Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. The property comprises of a four-bedroomed dormer semidetached residence located in the beautiful scenic village of Ballyleague. Accommodation consists of kitchen/dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms, utility, toilet and wash hand basin and family bathroom. The property has additional benefit of dual heating system with both OFCH and solid fuel. This property has a beautiful large mature garden to the rear, and garden area to the front of the property. This property is located in a cul-de-sac within walking distance of the village of Ballyleague.

Viewing is highly recommended with the Sole Auctioneer. Price on application. For further details

Final offers sought on Oran residence with 40 acres Final offers are now being accepted on 40 acres with an old residence at Clooneenbane, Oran, Co. Roscommon. Lot one is circa 10 acres with old residence in need of refurbishment. This offers great potential for the right client. Lot 2 is circa 30 acres of fair quality lands. Lot 2 is the entire holding. Price on application. Final offer date to follow. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net

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NEW TO THE MARKET

KILMACOO STUDENT ACCOMMODATION, ATHLONE EAST, WESTMEATH, N37YN88

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to bring to the market the opportunity to purchase a self-contained student development at Kilmacoo Avenue, Athlone comprising 13 student apartments with a total of 64 bedrooms, 60 single rooms (20 of which are ensuite), 3 twin rooms with ensuite and 1 double bedroom. Situated adjacent to Athlone Institute of Technology. Overall, this is a quality residential investment opportunity offering a purpose built development in an excellent location providing a current gross rent €159,000 per annum. Immediate enquiries advised. Final date for offers is on or before Thursday 12th July. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

REA ONLINE AUCTION 6TH JULY 2018

BAILE NA MONA, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON

To be sold as one lot, a mixed development comprising 5 no. townhouse, 5 no. apartments and 3 no. commercial units. Situated in the heart of Ballinlough Village, Co. Roscommon, this development is complete with generally a minor level of fit out required (flooring). Benefiting from a large site area, further development potential exists and the Auctioneer now invites enquiries and offers for immediate sale. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €290,000

NEW TO THE MARKET

17 WILLOW PARK VIEW, ATHLONE EAST, WESTMEATH, N37A9F7

Excellent Investment opportunity to acquire a 4 bedroom semi detached home located adjacent to Athlone Institute of Technology. Accommodation includes a kitchen, sitting room, dining room, office, w.c at ground floor with 4 bedrooms and a bathroom at first floor. Final Date for offers on or before Thursday 12th July. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €105,000

NEW TO THE MARKET

6 KILKEEVIN PARK, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON

An attractive 2 bedroom mid terraced dormer bungalow situated in a most convenient location in Castlerea Town with all facilities, schools, shops, bank, church, railway station etc literally on your doorstep. Comprising of a living room, kitchen, ensuite bedroom at ground floor with a bedroom and bathroom at first floor. Presented in good condition, the property is easily maintained with a small garden area to front and enclosed patio area/yard to rear. Immediate viewings strongly advised and offers invited. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV €89,500

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

Bargain of the week at Kilrooskey with Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering to the market prime lands and a residence containing c. 11.5 acres located at Aughamuck, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon. Price guide – all offers after €50,000 to sell. John describes the lands as “an attractive roadside property which commands substantial road frontage located c. three miles from Strokestown and set out in lots – Lot 1: The Entire; Lot 2: Being the main body of lands c. 9.8 acres on which stands storage sheds including hay barn; Lot 3: On which stands a one-storey residence in need of repair on a site area of c. 1.7 acres.

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

NEW TO THE MARKET A PRIMELY LOCATED FILLING STATION, SHOP AND 2 B/R RESIDENCE LOCATED AT

BARNACOR, LANESBORO, CO. LONGFORD All offers after €150,000 to sell

“This would be an ideal property for the horse and pony enthusiast due to its location in a select countryside setting. The property can be sold in one or more lots, is keenly reserved to sell and we now invite all offers after €50,000 to sell”.

To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Prime Kiltoom residential farm of lands available at Earley’s David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a prime residential farm of lands containing c. 61.5 acres with the benefit of a three-bedroomed bungalow residence located at Rackans & Ardmullen, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. John describes the property as “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

PSRA Licence No. 001481

A most attractive filling station and 2 B/R residence standing on approx. 0.74 of an acre superbly located beside Lanesboro town and all amenities. The said property is situated only on the main N63 Roscommon/Longford route and is only approx. 1 km from the town center. The said shop offers an area of approx 1,000 sq.ft and is well appointed with modern equipment and facilities. The said 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. BER: D1 – D2. Joint Selling Agents: Dalton Auctioneering, Longford. 043 33 41617.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A SUPERB FULLY RESTORED 3 B/R COUNTRYSIDE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT

KILSALLAGH, WILLIAMSTOWN, CO. GALWAY All offers after €85,000 to sell

dictate, as follows – Lot 1: The Entire; Lot 2: Residence and sheds standing on approx. 1.44 acres; Lot 3: Lands containing approx. 38.45 acres at Ardmullen; Lot 4: Lands containing approx. 21.63 acres at Rackans. The auctioneers now invite viewings and all offers for immediate sale.

Price guide: €500,000 for the entire. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www. propertypartners.ie.

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Selling property in a digital era with REA Seamus Carthy Technology and the advances in technology underpin everything we do. Not so long ago people had limited options for exchanging information with one another. It’s probably difficult for the youth of today to imagine a world where you could only communicate by actually talking directly to another person, face to face or via telephone. The advancement in technology ensures that the way we communicate is constantly evolving and everything is instant. Seamus in REA Seamus Carthy advises that “the property market is no different, people want things to happen instantly and buying and selling property is now moving in this direction, whether it’s selling houses, investments, land or commercial property”. Seamus advised that REA Seamus Carthy are passionate about ensuring that our clients receive the best professional service. We have experienced huge success with our recent online auctions with a 99% sales record. See www.

reaonlineauctions.ie for a list of our properties sold via online auction. Some of the benefits to selling your property through a REA online auction are: Online bidding platform allows for greater transparency and efficiency; fully functional website available 365 24/7 across all platforms to include desktop, phone and tablet; the auction period can be as long or as short as is desired, ensuring full market exposure to an agreed timeline; with a competitive reserve set at the beginning of the marketing campaign, the property is well positioned to achieve the best price possible; any legal queries can be dealt with prior to the online auction assisting in bringing the sale to a successful conclusion. If you are considering selling your property and would like to speak to us about our online auction, please contact us confidentially at our Roscommon Town office at info@reacarthy.ie or telephone 090-6630001.

A superb fully restored countryside residence standing on a beautifully mature site area. The said property boasts spacious living accommodation throughout and is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout. Standing to the rear of the said property is a large storage shed with double door access. Altogether this is a quality property to come available in this select residential area and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €85,000 to sell. BER: F. LEGAL: MS LORRAINE FEENEY, MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A SUPERIOR 4 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF C. 2,540 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

SKEHARD, CREGGS, CO. GALWAY All offers after €175,000 to sell

A most impressive 4 B/R detached dormer style residence standing on a wonderfully mature site area, with the benefit of a large detached garage and open shed standing to the side. The said property is finished to the highest of standard throughout and is located in a select residential district close to Creggs village in a picturesque setting. A property holding unlimited potential for development for B&B purposes due size and location. Altogether, this is a quality family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and all offers after €175,000 are invited for immediate sale. BER: C1.

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www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie NEW TO THE MARKET – 3 Bedroom Thatched Cottage

Derryhippo Thatched Cottage, Creggs, Co. Roscommon • Beautiful three bedroom traditional Irish Thatched Cottage • Quiet rural location • c. 10 miles from Roscommon Town and under an hours drive from Galway City • Many original features maintained and restored • Thatched roof in excellent condition • Tucked away at the end of a picturesque country lane Viewing comes highly recommended by contacting the office on 090 6663700

NEW TO THE MARKET – Residence on c.56.07 Acres at

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

‘Massive ‘pent-up’ demand for homes’ Responding to this week’s CSO house price figures indicating continuing price increases, at 12.5pc in Dublin in the year to April and 13.6pc in the rest of Ireland, Rachel McGovern, Director of Financial Services at Brokers Ireland, which represents almost 1,300 firms, said there is massive pent-up demand for homes built up over several years at this stage. “While those with deep pockets are winning in this high demand-low availability market, those on average incomes are seriously disadvantaged. “Their financial futures and any form of healthy financial planning are largely in abeyance while they try to cope with short term needs with many forced into high and growing rental prices for what is temporary accommodation”. Ms. McGovern said in a continuing market of rising house price inflation affordability is increasingly becoming an issue. “It is noteworthy in this week’s figures that in South Dublin the level of inflation dropped back from 9.6pc in the year to March to 6.9pc in the year to April. “This may be a combination

1, Golden Island, Athlone. Athlone. Tel. 090 6449 090 www.joenaughton.e • info@joenaughton.ie

License No. 003252

Circular Road, Roscommon

F42 DW29

Bungalow for sale - 4 Beds - 1 Bath This fine four bedroom detached bungalow is located on the Circular Rd in Roscommon town and within walking distance of schools, shops and all amenities. It stands on a site comprising 0.42 acres with a detached garage and surrounded by a stone wall and mature trees. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, 4 bedrooms & bathroom. Viewing recommended. Accommodation Details; Entrance hall - 20’ x 7’ Kitchen - 18 x 16 Sitting Room - 15’ x 16’ Dining Room - 18’ x 14’ Bathroom - 7’ x 8’ Bedroom 1 - 12’ x 12’ Bedroom 2 - 13’ x 13’ Bedroom 3 - 10’ x 9’ Bedroom 4 - 11’x 9’ Price: €180,000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Knockanyconnor, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon Folio RN33507 ‘c’ 10.51 hectares (26 acres) of high quality land with good access, cattle handling facilities and mains water. The land is fully fenced and the holding is in one block. Folio RN33507 Price: €300,000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sterling, Knockanyconnor, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon Detached House - 3 Beds - 2 Baths Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow (1 Ensuite) residence situated in an attractive countryside setting. This property has generous accommodation on the ground floor. Located only a 10 minute\’s drive from Athlone Town Centre. The Agent highly recommends viewing to truly appreciate both the setting and the property. Entrance 14 x 9 Carpet floor covering. Kitchen 16 x 18 Lino floor covering, featuring a range with back boiler. Utility room 11 x 8 Fitted units plumbed for washer & dyer. Sitting Room 16 x 18 Timber floor covering, featuring a stove, and a bay window. Bathroom 12 x 8 Tiled floor covering, 3 piece bathroom suite. Bedroom 1 14 x 12 Sliderobe wardrobes, timber floor covering. Ensuite - Electric shower Bedroom 2 11 x 12 Timber floor covering. Bedroom 3 11 x 13 Timber floor covering. Price: €200,000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Carnagh, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Detached House - 3 Beds - 1 Bath This quaint 3 bedroom property with a beautiful stone façade is located in the popular Carnagh area ‘c’ 10 mins drive from the town centre. This home has plenty of character and accommodation comprises, entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/ dining room, office, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Standing on ‘c’ 1/3 of an acre it is surrounded by mature trees and the gardens are beautifully maintained. Viewing is highly recommended. Accommodation: Entrance Hall 12’ x 6 Sitting Room 17’ x 15’ Kitchen/Dining Room 24’ x 11’ Bedroom 1 17’ x 15’ Bedroom 2 15’ x 11’ Bedroom 3 13’ x 11’ Bathroom 10’ x 7’ Office 11’ x 9’ Price: €149,000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Bealnamulla Road, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Rachel McGovern, Director of Financial Services at Brokers Ireland

of affordability and the fact that South Dublin has seen more home building than many other areas. “As if the need for homes is not already staggering the latter

in particular would underline the need for a much more urgent response from decision-makers on housing supply, to prevent prices escalating beyond reason”.

Bungalow for sale - 4 Beds - 1 Bath Well maintained 4 bedroom bungalow located on the Bealnamulla Rd. and close to all amenities. This property stands on c’ 0.5 acre of landscaped gardens. It is tastefully decorated and in good condition throughout. Accommodation: Entrance Hall, Sitting/Dining Room , Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, Main Bathroom with Shower, Office/Playroom, Utility and Back Toilet. Amenities: There are many amenities within minutes walk of the home including: Schools: Summerhill Primary School, Cloonakilla Primary School, Summerhill Secondary School, there are also a number of pre-schools in the area. Shopping: Supervalu is adjacent to the property, with a large car park to the front it’s uselful for a quick stop shop, or for anyone doing a large shop it caters for everyone. Supersavers is within minutes walk also. Athlone Springs Hotel is located across the road, which includes gym facilities and a swimming pool. Also in the immediate area is a doctors surgery and two pharmacies, Athlone Credit Union, Opticians, Beauticians, Hair Salon, Coffee Shops to name a few. The property is also on the Local Bus route with regular buses in and out of town. Price: €245,000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Ardmullan, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Agricultural Land For Sale - 16.00 acres (6.47 hectares). 16 acres on Folio no: RN28948F PRICE ON APPLICATION

WEEKEND PEOPLE Roscommon People Friday 22 June 2018

COUNTRY COUNTDOWN

Midsummer’s Day with the Stars is this Sunday! (See pages 24-25)

IT’S LADIES DAY Special 4-page pull-out as Roscommon Ladies go for Connacht glory

Roscommon People Friday 22 June 2018

WeekendPeople Wishing the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars every success

Red Parrot THE SQUARE – ROSCOMMON. 090-6625700

NEW Budgie Bar Saturday 23rd June - Music with

DJ Paul Clabby Sunday 24th June - Music with

Thousands of country music fans to descend on Roscommon! Shannonside Northern Sound’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars returns to Roscommon Racecourse for the sixth year this Sunday, June 24th – with some of the biggest names on the Irish Country Music scene set to take

the stage. Gates open at midday and the show begins at 2 pm. The concert has become a major contributor to the local economy. Chamber of Commerce President, Cáitlín McConn says the event is of great benefit to Ros-

common town and the county as a whole. 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. It promises to be a fantastic day – and a fantastic weekend!

The Nightowls Followed by DJ Paul Clabby Wishing Joe Finnegan and the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars every success

The Brewery Market Square, Roscommon Saturday 23rd June

Back by popular demand

Paul Leavy Sunday 24th June

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Contact: JP on 087 1336684

Flashback to last year’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars.

to watch out for… Here at the Roscommon People we’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 acts to look out for at this year’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars…

1. Nathan Carter

2. Mike Denver

4. Cliona Hagan

‘Ireland’s Number One Entertainer’ is currently in the middle of an Irish Summer Tour with dates booked right up to August and will be hitting the Racecourse this Sunday. Following the release of his fantastic summer sing along tune ‘Give It To Me’, 2018 promises to be yet another busy year for Nathan as he prepares for shows in Branson, Missouri in November and the release of his autobiography ‘Born for the Road’ later in the year.

Sunday promises to be a very busy day in Roscommon town for one of Ireland’s biggest Country music starts. Mike takes the stage at Midsummer’s Day with Stars at 5.30 pm before rocking the Abbey Hotel later that evening.

Cliona recently released her brand new single ‘McCarthy’s Party’ following what has been an amazing couple of years for the Co. Tyrone native. Awarded ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Post Country Music Awards (2017) as well as the Sunday World Female Vocalist of the Year two years running. Cliona has certainly lived up to fellow Tyrone singer Philomena Begley’s prophetic words on the Late Late Country Special in 2015 and has taken the Country music scene by storm.

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5. Robert Mizzell 3. Philomena Begley

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Wishing the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars every success

Following over 55 successful years in showbiz, the legendary Philomena Begley is certainly no stranger to Country Music fans in Co. Roscommon. The ‘Queen of Irish Country Music’ has performed at both the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall and counts Daniel O’Donnell among her many fans.

‘The Louisiana Man’ has made Ireland his home for the last 20 years and has in recent times been voted ‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’ in a poll conducted by RSVP Magazine. Robert and his band ‘The Country Kings’ are just off their fourth annual ‘Boogie on the Brava’ tour and have also toured extensively in the US. Robert will rock the Racecourse this Sunday as part of a very busy summer of live performances.

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IRELAND’S LARGEST OPEN AIR

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL!

SUNDAY 24 JUNE ROSCOMMON RACECOURSE th

NATHAN CARTER - MIKE DENVER - ROBERT MIZZELL PATRICK FEENEY - DECLAN NERNEY - PHILOMENA BEGLEY BRENDAN SHINE - CLIONA HAGAN - JIM DEVINE JOHNNY BRADY - LOUISE MORRISSEY - MARTY MONE CIARAN ROSNEY - LEE MATTHEWS - GERRY GUTHRIE DANIEL O’DOUBLE - KEELAN - PAUL KELLY & OLIVIA DOUGLAS GATE OPENS MIDDAY - SHOW BEGINS AT 2PM - FREE CAR PARKING FESTIVAL DANCE ABBEY HOTEL WITH MIKE DENVER & HIS BAND FROM 9.30PM

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Roscommon contingent travel to Chartrettes th for 20 anniversary of twinning The 20th anniversary of the twinning of Roscommon and Chartrettes will be celebrated this weekend when a group from Roscommon travel to the French town. The Roscommon-Chartrettes Twinning was established in 1998 by the then Chairman of Roscommon County Council, the late Tom Foxe, and the then Mayor of Chartrettes, Monsieur Tino Petruzzi. The mayors of the two towns signed the formal twinning agreement in 1998, with the aim of fostering cultural links and exchanges. Since then, many families and individuals have been involved, and regular visits have been organised between the two communities, all of which have helped to develop and foster friendships. Twenty years on, a group of people will travel from Roscommon on a three-day visit. The group will leave Roscommon at 8.30 am on Friday, 22nd of June. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden, said that it will be a great honour to represent Roscommon County Council at the celebrations in Chartrettes. Cllr. Leyden thanked the Council

for their continued support for Roscommon-Chartrettes Twinning. She also complimented the Roscommon Town Twinning

committee for their hard work in organising the exchange and said that Roscommon would be well represented with wonderful

traditional musicians, singers and dancers. She added that the Roscommon contingent will be accommodated in the homes of

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The Roscomm mittee Twinning Com airperson: officers are – Chn; Secretary: Eamonn Gleesoeasurer: Nicola Kelly; Tr PRO: Orla Patricia Morris;al Officer: Bill Leyden; Cultur Cunningham.

local families. “It will be a great opportunity to be exposed to French culture and language and a fantastic opportunity for the children and teenagers who are travelling to develop their French language skills”. The Council Cathaoirleach said it is hoped that a group from Chartrettes will visit Roscommon Town (during the Roscommon Lamb Festival) in May 2019 to mark 21 years of the Town Twinning. Meanwhile, current Chartrettes Mayor Monsieur Michel Bureau will welcome the contingent from Roscommon on Friday, 22nd of June. A monument will be unveiled in the town of Chartrettes to honour the 20th anniversary celebrations. On the Saturday night, there’ll be the annual music festival on the Seine riverbank. This socalled ‘Fête de la Musique’ is a national event and the Irish musicians will be led on stage by Bill Cunningham, accompanied by Irish dancers. Sunday will be spent visiting Disneyland Paris and the small town of Provins, with a visit to Paris on the Monday.

Medal haul for Roscommon athletes! County Roscommon athletes have returned home with a haul of 30 medals from the 2018 Special Olympics Ireland Games in Dublin, where they were part of a 221-strong Team Connacht delegation. A total of 1600 athletes across Ireland took part in the Games, which took place last weekend (15th to 17th). The Games were one of the largest and most

prestigious sporting events to take place in Ireland in 2018. Roscommon athletes achieved 30 medals (11 gold; 10 silver and 9 bronze), contributing to Team Connacht’s impressive tally of 311 medals (150 gold; 92 silver and 69 bronze). Roscommon Town swimmer, Aoife Hegarty, who was selected as a flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the

Roscommon town swimmer, Aoife Hegarty, was selected as a flag bearer for the opening ceremony of last weekend’s Special Olympics Ireland Games in Dublin.

Games, was amongst the local champions, claiming Gold in the 4X100M Freestyle Relay and two Bronze medals in the 50M and 100M freestyle events. The winning streak continued in the pool as Anne Marie Donnelly (30) from Four Roads, Co. Roscommon; Shaun Mullen (15) from Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon; Chelsea

Phillips (26) from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and Aidan Thomas (16) from Roscommon collected 10 medals (2 gold, 7 silver and 1 bronze) between them. Roscommon athletes also enjoyed success across a range of sports, bringing home medals in Athletics (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze); Basketball (1 Gold, 2 Bronze); Bowling (3 Golds, 1

Bronze); Equestrian (1 Silver, 1 Bronze); and Table Tennis (2 Gold, 1 Bronze). “Myra Merrick, regional director for Special Olympics Connacht commented: “Bringing home 311 medals and personal bests from a competition of this level is a huge achievement. They are also returning home with memories and new friendships that will last a life-

Team Roscommon pictured at the Special Olympics Ireland Games, which took place in Dublin last weekend.

time. I would also like to thank all the families, coaches and volunteers, who all played their part in making these Games such a huge success; it would not have been possible without them”. Selected athletes from these Games will go on to represent Team Ireland at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.

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Sligo will go into this Connacht final as slight favourites as they seek three intermediate titles in a row this year, but the recent record between the two teams would suggest that

this will be a very hardfought and close match that could go either way. Sligo operated out of Division Two in the league, which is a division higher than Roscommon, but the Yeats County were relegated and they have suffered

the loss of a number of players from their championship side in 2017, which is a major factor. They are managed by Paddy Henry, who has introduced many new young players to their panel. For Roscommon man-

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Sligo manager Paddy Henry played down his side’s favourites’ tag as they attempt to win their third Connacht Intermediate title in a row this Sunday in Castlebar. “We had a poor enough league campaign but after the league campaign was over we sat down and regrouped. “We’re looking forward to the Connacht final, it’s our fourth Connacht final in a row. We’re going for three-in-a-row and the pressure is on us and that’s why I’d say Roscommon will go in as favourites this year.

“We’ve a lot of girls who’ve retired and gone away from us but we’ve regrouped and got in a new group of girls and we’re looking forward to it again”. The class of 2018 has certainly impressed the Sligo boss and while he hailed the influence of the more experienced players, including “fantastic” captain Noelle Gormley, he admitted the aim was to go further in the championship this year. “They’re young and they’re enthusiastic and they want to win. Winning the Connacht title for the last three years was lovely but we have big aims and we want to go another step further and win an All-Ireland”.

ager, Michael Finneran, it has been a mixed season so far. There were good and bad performances in a league campaign that saw the Rossies miss out on the play-offs and promotion. The team has been training hard and hopes are high that they can win this provincial title on Sunday. Speaking to People Sport recently, Finneran said there were no new injury concerns going into Sunday’s decider. “We’re close enough to a full panel. There are a few long-term injuries; we would have hoped to have Nicole Dolan but she won’t be able to play ball at all this year. Natalie McHugh would have been a long-term injury and is just coming back into the reckoning now. “Then we’d have another couple of girls we would maybe have liked to get more time with but between injuries…and two of

them are in Leaving Cert at the moment…they just won’t have had enough time with us. “All things considered we have to be fairly happy, we have a very strong squad overall and we’re happy with the way they’re shaping up,” he said. St. Croan’s’ Sinead Kenny is the Roscommon captain this year and there is a steely determination about the team despite the fact that they have lost a number of players from last year’s panel. With Sligo in transition and Roscommon coming in with a settled team, this looks like it could be Roscommon’s year. It will be tight but Roscommon can go to Elvery’s MacHale Park and come home with the cup and it’s not too often we have been able to say that in Roscommon GAA circles over the past 30 years! Prediction: Roscommon.

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It’s fair to say football is a constant presence in Laura Fleming’s life. Roscommon’s vice-captain shares a staff room with the likes of Conor Devaney, Siobhan Tully, Tom Flynn and Cathal McHugh at Roscommon Community College, where she teaches Math and PE. This Sunday she’ll be hoping to follow in the footsteps of some of her colleagues and claim a Connacht title of her own. “It’s the first time in a few years that we’re into a Connacht final and I think it will be the first Connacht final for most of the players on the team, so we can’t wait. “I’ve only been in

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Much has been made about the commitment levels required to tog out among the men at inter-county level, but Laura believes the ladies’ dedication shouldn’t be overlooked. “It’s really important. Most people don’t realise you’re putting in as much effort as the lads, but you are. In school or when I meet anyone they say: ‘Jesus, you train just as much as the lads!’ They don’t realise it. “Ladies football is coming along a little bit more in terms of promotion and hopefully that’ll continue. Looking at this week, hopefully the Roscommon supporters will come out and support us in Castlebar too”.

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Pictured at the recent Roscommon Ladies’ press night was Roscommon vice-captain Laura Fleming with captain Sinéad Kenny. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

There’s no let-up for the Roscommon players as they look to get over the line against Sligo this Sunday. Captain Sinéad Kenny believes this talented and hard-working group of players has what it takes to get the job done. “Everyone’s up for it now, there’s a great hunger within this group to go for it this year. Everyone’s putting in such a great effort so hopefully we can get across the line. “We’re all fighting for positions and inspiring each other to be the best we can be and pushing each other on. It’ll mean everything to us, this is the year, we’ve got great talent and skill among this of group of girls,” she said.

The time and dedication that goes into inter-county football at any level shouldn’t be taken for granted and the Ballymurray National School teacher and her teammates have left no stone unturned in their search for provincial glory. “We’re training most nights of the week; Tuesday, Friday and Sunday are the group sessions all together and then we have gym sessions Thursday and we do our exercises and stretching on Monday and Wednesday so it’s flat out. You also have your recovery session in between. You need to be performing at the highest level and look after your body. “If you love the sport, you’re willing to give

that time and commitment, especially playing with the group of players I’m playing with. When everyone loves the sport and puts in such good effort it’s so enjoyable”. Looking ahead to Sunday’s final, confidence certainly won’t be a problem in the Roscommon camp according to the captain. “(I’m) very confident going into the final. I’ve such a passion for football and playing with this group of girls. We’re really pushing for it this year and the hunger is there so we’re going to push on and hopefully get across the line. By no means is it going to be an easy game, Sligo are a really good team but hopefully it’ll be us pulling through”.

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Roscommon manager Michael Finneran described Sunday’s Connacht intermediate Final against Sligo as a “massive game”. “Looking forward to it definitely. It’s been quite a break since the last league game and from that point of view it’s hard to know where we are coming into the game, but we’ve played well in our challenge games and gone very well in training. “It’s a massive game for these girls, if you’d asked any of them what they wanted from this year I can guarantee you the first word they would have mentioned would have been ‘Connacht’. We wouldn’t have anyone on the panel that would have won a Connacht final before so it’s huge for us,” he said. “The girls are flying it and I suppose there’s a bit more profile about the game and about the girls this year than there has been in the past, which is great. It just adds to the interest levels and adds to the focus

for them as well”. The former Roscommon star is enjoying his time as manager and agreed that there is a good feeling around ladies football in the county this year. “Being involved with football at any level is what I want and what I love so I’m enjoying it, especially to be involved with a Roscommon team, which for me is the peak. I don’t see anything bigger than being involved with these girls at the moment. I just think this is a huge honour; I’ve hit the jackpot being able to come in with these girls in my first real managerial job. “Some of our games I stand and watch them as a supporter and not as manager, they’re just incredibly enjoyable games. What you see in the ladies game are the basic skills of football that people love from the lads’ game but without maybe a lot of the negativity and the controversy around ‘the tackle’ and things like that. You don’t have that as much in ladies football and it makes for a much better game”.

Sunday’s final offers this Roscommon team a chance to claim a provincial title at intermediate level and the manager is under no illusions as to the potential boost this will provide the game in the county. “With any team you’re working with you just want them to get better and better and progress. You want them to be able to put in better performances on a consistent basis and then hopefully results look after themselves. As a manager you don’t want to be focusing too much on results, you want to focus on performances, but the harsh fact is we need wins as signposts along the road to show us we’re getting somewhere. “For a lot of these girls they’ve put in huge effort and I’m sure that they’ve made huge strides in the last couple of years, but they need something tangible at the end of the day and that’s what a Connacht Final would bring to them and I think that it would bring these girls on no end”.

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Ladies were champs in 1978! It’s forty years since the Roscommon ladies team beat Tipperary to claim the All-Ireland senior football title. The victorious 1978 team will be the special guests at this Sunday’s Connacht ﬁnal in Castlebar. Here, Dan Dooner looks back on a historic day in Ballinasloe… The 1978 All-Ireland final between Roscommon and Tipperary took place in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on a wet and miserable Sunday, September 10th. Roscommon were appearing in their second final in as many years, having lost the 1977 final to Cavan at Dr. Hyde Park. The 1977 final attracted wide-

spread media attention due to the appearance of Roscommon midfielder, Pauline Gibbons. Sr. Pauline had previously left the team mid-season to become an Augustinian nun, but received special permission from the Mother Superior to return for that year’s final. It was to be Sister Pauline’s last football match, though she was

later presented with a Roscommon jersey by the County Board chairman and that jersey accompanied her back to St. George’s Convent in Sussex. One year later and Roscommon were slow to get started in the ‘78 final, but would ultimately prove too strong for a game Tipperary team. Triona Moran’s super first-

half goal helped the Rossies to a 1-3 to 0-1 half-time lead, and while Tipp improved after the break, Madeline Treacy struck a goal in the final quarter to clinch a deserved 2-3 to 0-5 victory for the Primrose and Blue. Scorers: Madeleine Treacy (1-0), Triona Moran (1-0), Liz O’Brien (0-2), Mary Shiel (0-1).

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The Roscommon team (and subs) which won the 1978 All-Ireland Senior Ladies title. Picture includes Olive Dufficy (Ballintubber), Carmel McManus (Clann na nGael), Carmel Browne (St. Barry’s), Nuala Egan (St. Barry’s), Maeve Fallon (St. Barry’s), Mary Mulhern (St. Coman’s), Geraldine Reynolds (St. Barry’s), Margaret McManus (Clann na nGael), Mary Shiel (Strokestown), Peggy Guckian (St. Barry’s), Liz O’Brien (captain, Clann na nGael), Madeline Treacy (Strokestown), Ann Baily (Ballintubber), Triona Moran (St. Barry’s), Ann Dolan (Ballintubber). Subs: Maura Cox (St. Barry’s), Mary Duignan (Clann na nGael), Majella Conboy (Ballintubber), Elizabeth Gill (St. Barry’s), Bernie Gill (St. Barry’s).

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nice to get it back after all the football and training, especially when you’re not even expecting it. It was nice when you’re doing it all year. It was the girls in fairness, they did all the hard work and I’d just be in the right place at the right time and it worked!” As for her ‘Queen of the Woodlands’ crown, Rebecca certainly wasn’t ready to accept sole responsibility for that either. (Laughs). “Oh no I don’t know how I even got roped into that and I don’t know how I won that either. Yeah it was a lovely weekend actually, it was really nice, and it was lovely to win it as well!” Not one to rest on her laurels, Rebecca has another crown firmly in her sights this weekend as Roscommon prepare to face Sligo in the Connacht Intermediate final. She says winning the provincial title would be a huge boost for the team. “It would be a massive step. We’ve trained really hard and we’re doing all the right things so we’re just hoping to continue on like this and hopefully win it this Sunday,” she concluded.

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Ireland – land of scandals and scoping exercises Sandra Hughes, Roscommon Racecourse, pictured making a presentation to Frank Berry after Gold Seal won the www. roscommonracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle.

Sandra Hughes, Roscommon Racecourse, pictured making a presentation to Niall Amond after Fox Dream won the Ladies Day At Roscommon on Monday 9th July 2018 Handicap Race recently.

Some things never get old… the joy of opening up a birthday pressie and finding it’s a pair of elasticated waist jammies; perfect for that Saturday night veg out with a takeaway, bottle of wine and a comedy. Other things that never get old are tail wags and face licks from my beautiful fur babies and visits from my adorable granddaughter…oh and Nicole Kidman’s forehead… there’s another thing that never gets old. Too much Botox? Something that does get old however, and continues to turn my stomach is this country’s deplorable reputation for its love of tribunals and commissions for investigations. Yes, forget about Ireland, land of saints and scholars, we’re Ireland, land of scandals and scoping exercises. I say this readers because Simon Harris has confirmed that a full commission of investigation will be launched around the CervicalCheck shambles. Look, when I initially heard independent investigator Dr. Gabriel Scally was across the preliminary inquiry into this cock-up, I thought great, we’ll get some answers here, and we’ll get them soon. The women affected, as well as all Irish women,

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deserve and are entitled to information regarding our own health. However, it has been alleged that the eminent Dr. Scally hasn’t received all of the vital documentation he requested in ‘a searchable format’, which means some dipstick sitting on a fat pension provided him with ‘scanned versions of documents that had originally existed in electronic form’ – this set off alarm bells inside my head. This latest development means it’s business as usual for our State bodies and strongly suggests it’ll be years before we know the truth; years that these seriously ill women do not have the luxury

of enjoying, and years before we will discover why lives were put at risk (and probably still are being put at risk). Now, while of course the ladies who are affected by this Cervical scandal, and the ones who have commenced legal action, deserve to have their say, to have their side of the story out in the open, I fear that by the end of it all, the investigation will most likely deliver no results whatsoever, and it sure as hell will not hold anyone accountable. What it will do however is waste precious time, possibly cost some women their lives and cost us, the taxpayers, millions of euro!

When I worked in live TV, before we went on air, we used to ask ourselves this simple question…”Have you CYA?” Yep, the old cover your a**e examination. And, as a suspicious aul bint, this extra delay tactic regarding the provision of documents poses a lot of questions for me, some of them being…Is someone trying to cover their a**e by delaying this investigation’s outcome? Is that someone hoping for a coverup? If so…who? And…why? There appears to be a culture of defensive administration within our HSE, and while there are wonderful people working there – people who value the importance of the jobs they do, people who genuinely care about their clients – there seems, at some level, to be a collective mindset of ‘just couldn’t give a s**t,’ and ‘we assumed; we didn’t think to crosscheck; we believed it was a reasonable outcome,’ and, ‘sure let’s plough on regardless’. Oooh I don’t know about you readers, but I can see the clumsy, dysfunctional, underperforming, inefficient and incompetent failures behind this shameful shenanigans all lawyering up in time for the big exposure.

Why I’m jealous of J-Lo! Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Nadine and Mary McGowan.

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While the majority of us want to age gracefully, and that’s great, on a personal level I never want to wear clothes or sport a caramel helmet hairdo that screams I’ve reached an age where I’m entitled to a senior citizen’s discount at the movies. And, while I’m a long way away from reaching that milestone…shut up, I am…I was interested to read that the stunning Jennifer Lopez, (J-Lo for those who’re down with da kids), was recently talking about the perils of turning old. She said: “Listen, at some point, I’m going to age. They’ll say, ‘She looks old!’ But, right now, I’m holding it together”. And she certainly is, and I hope that I am too; yeah I’m delusional as well as jealous of J-Lo’s Benjamin Button(esque) existence. But mind you readers, J-Lo does have a new make-up line to launch, one that’s more than likely aimed at us regular, more mature ladies who can’t afford her list of stylists and clever make-up artists. Nor, (like Ms. Bootilicious), do we have a

Now is not the time for a general election partner who is so bedazzled by how we look first thing in the morning they tell us how ‘youthful and timeless’ we are. I mean, credit where credit is due, J-Lo looks practically the same as she did 20 years ago, and she’s certainly got it all goin’ on gurl! However ladies, I wonder would Jenny from the block still be killin’ it and basking in the glory of her very own

hotness if she lived on our little salaries and couldn’t afford those expensive reverse-aging products? No, she would not! I think if J-Lo had to do it all on our budgets, her next hit would be Jenny from the Retirement Home! Oh yeah, her love may not cost a thing, but I’ll bet her beauty products cost the equivalent of our country’s annual deficit! Meow!

I see Sinn Féin dropped their threat of a ‘no confidence’ motion in Minister Eoghan Murphy following the housing crisis figures blunder, leading me to ask if their hostilities were just a bit of a political stunt? You see, if Eoghan fell, the government would fall, plunging us into a general election. That means the timeframe for the commission of enquiry is fecked, the Brexit negotiations’ deadlines are fecked, the timeframe for passing the abortion legislation is extended and budget negotiations will be put on hold…in short, it’d be Armageddon, folks.

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Walsh inspires Galway – but Roscommon can make Super 8s too It’s Saturday night in Mikeen’s and Creggs GAA Club are holding an ‘Up for the Match’ fundraiser, where the club had a draw for two stand tickets for the big game, and also got the views of a couple of well-known local personalities, namely Roscommon County Secretary Brian Carroll, local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, Karol Keane (recently returned from the U.S.) and – for some unknown reason – me. Karol and myself were first on, and he went for a Rossie win (by three) naturally enough. I went for Galway by four, (pure genius) but the real insight was to come from the other pairing. Brian had to go for a home victory as well, but he did say that if Galway played to their full potential, it would be a tough task for the incoming Connacht champions. However, it was Fitz

who made what was to prove the most correct assessment of all when the M.C. Paul Brown asked him who would make the biggest impact for Galway, and, surprisingly, he went for Shane Walsh ahead of Damien Comer. Today, Monday, his words could not have been more prophetic, because Walsh took the game by the scruff of the neck and almost singlehandedly dragged Galway across the winning line. The story of the game will be well covered in the sports columns, so I am not going to add my assessment, but the suitability of the Hyde as the venue should never again be questioned as it was absolutely top class. It’s so accessible from everywhere. There are no major traffic jams, and it’s only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre.

As far as I’m concerned it’s miles better than any of the other Connacht venues, and all steps should be taken to make sure it gets its fair share of big matches. The truth about the result is it doesn’t really matter, (as long as Galway won) so there was a slow boat back to Creggs, and the banter and the craic was good, and, for both teams the Super 8s beckon. Galway are there already, but one more win will see the Rossies back in the mix. It could be a very interesting summer. Staying with sport, and one of the big talking points is the introduction of non-competitive games right across the board for our very young children. I for one think it’s a great idea. It’s terribly sad to see kids at 6, 8 or 10 years of age being heartbroken when they lose a final, and it’s way too young to have a ‘win at all costs’ mindset already in

place. Enjoyment is what sport should be all about, but of course parents must shoulder some of the responsibility as well, because we have all seen daddies and mammies roaring abuse at their own team, at the opposition team and at the referees. In my opinion there is nothing more shameful. There should be no trophies in any sport, at least till U-12 level. Everyone should be allowed to play and enjoy games without the pressure of having to win, and maybe that way children might actually play longer and more, because there is no doubt that many of them give up due to the pressure they are put under by parents/managers. There seems to be a movement afoot to tackle the problem. I hope there is – and let’s see what happens.

And finally…

Is Ryanair right on banning drink in the mornings? Today’s newspapers are full of the story of a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Ibiza that had to be diverted to Paris because of the unruly antics of up to 20 drunken passengers, three of whom were removed from the aircraft by French police. Ryanair have called for the ban of early morning drink sales in airports, and while some commentators are labelling such a ban as draconian, I have to admit that one of my biggest nightmares has to be the thought of a large group causing trouble on any flight, with absolutely no way to escape. I’m not a prude, particularly when it comes to alcohol, and I’m not always a Ryanair fan, but this time I think they are right, and groups with too much drink taken should not be allowed on board.

Roscommon fans pictured at the Hyde on Sunday.

Just the tonic! Gin is so in… It’s amazing how ideas change through the years, and depending on where you look you find that, in some people’s opinion, nearly everything we eat is bad for us. In truth if we were to believe all we read we’d give up on all foods and eat nothing at all. However, on this Monday morning, as I recover from the exertions of yesterday’s Connacht Final, it’s the extraordinary turnaround in the fortunes of the drink of gin that is occupying my mind. Gin has suddenly become such a popular drink that only last Saturday week we had the World Gin Day, a day that is described as “a global celebration of all things gin”.

Celebratory events took place all over the world. When I was a young lad, gin was a drink that was frowned upon by the establishment, and we were told that, among other things, it brought on massive bouts of depression! Today, it is, in my opinion, the most popular short drink, and in even the humblest of public houses you now have a selection of a minimum of six different brands, a long cry from the days when the only ones available were Cork Dry Gin and Gordon’s. Now I am a committed Guinness man, but even I can tell you about Gunpowder, Dingle, Bombay, Hendrick’s and Con-

cullen, among at least 31 brands that are available in Ireland. Everywhere you go there are punters drinking their gins out of exotic looking fishbowl glasses, topped off with some of the new tonics which have also cropped up, like Elderberry and Fever Tree’s Indian tonic water. I’m even told there are pubs and hotels, that serve nothing but gin, so as a popular drink it certainly seems to have thrown off its depression label. For me, the major source of depression is the price, as I’m told the cost of a Gunpowder gin and a Fever Tree tonic is about €8; think I’ll stick to the porter.

Finally, for this week, on a midday radio show I happened to hear Knockcroghery shopkeeper Brendan Ward telling the story of how he was robbed for the ninth time in eighteen years recently, and how the theft of money and cigarettes may ultimately put him out of business, how he could not afford the enormous premiums required by insurance companies to cover cigarette theft, and how he was driven to despair by the whole experience. As I listened to his desperately sad tale, one point he made seemed to make a lot of sense, and that was to have a permanent Garda presence on the bridges over the Shannon, as by doing so, the escape route for any Dublin-based criminal gangs would be almost cut off, and, looking at the map of Ireland, they would have to go all the way to near Sligo to get back without crossing the Shannon. Now I know we will be told about all the usual stuff, regarding lack of resources and personnel, but surely when these gangs are putting good, honest, hard-working people out of business, something has to be done. Come on all ye politicians and Gardai, put your heads together and put these scumbags out of business, behind bars, and finally let the residents of rural Ireland get some peaceful sleep!

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Joe Dawson, Sarah Dawson, Claire Passmore, Bob McCoubrey, Joanne McCoubrey and Peter Passmore.

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Shane Moorse Blossom Harp Ensemble in Ballinasloe Once seen as an elitist instrument played by notable players such as the famous Mary O’Hara and indeed Gay Byrne’s wife Kathleen Watkins, the harp has become very popular in recent years. Every week in Moore Community Centre, local girls between the ages of 10 and 16 can be seen carrying in their beautiful instruments and sitting with harp teacher Lizzie Affolter. In 2014, Lizzie got her harp players together and formed the Blossom Harp Ensemble. Two of these harpists, Jennifer Morris and Olivia Bliss, are sixth class students in St. Coman’s Wood, Roscommon town. This July, the Blossom Harp Ensemble will be showcasing their beautiful Irish music at the 35th Harp Festival in Brittany, France.

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Midsummer Day with The Stars They will be fundraising for the trip by staging a concert in Ballinasloe Town Hall on Thursday,

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Pictured in Nancy’s for Niamh Casey’s 40th birthday were Aoife McPhillips, Avril Mullally, Emily Cuddy, Adrianne Burke, Una Fannon and Niamh Casey. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

see the wonderful harpists playing together. Tickets are €12 and available from the booking office

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Pictured at Niamh Casey’s 40th in Nancy’s were Alan McPhillips and Alan Cuddy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at Monica Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Aga Koszlawska, Chloe Farrell, Seanie Kelly, Piotr and Monica Kawecka and Olivia Farrell.

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Pictured at Monica Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Marie Sugrue, Andrew Sugrue, Monica Kawecka, Conor and Fiona Coen.

Monika’s 30th birthday JJ Harlow’s Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Monica Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Agnieszka Kawecka, Kate Wojciechowska, Krzysztof Szafranski, Monika Kawecka, Michal and Lucy Tomasiewicz.

Pictured at Monika Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Monika and Jakub Tomasiewicz, Krzysztof Szafranski, Jakub and Daria Pitera.

Pictured at Monica Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Evette McNeela and Monica Kawecka.

Pictured at Monica Kawecka’s 30th birthday celebrations were Ewa Zbrzezniak, Agnieszka Rola, Monika Kawecka, Maciej and Aga Bylica.

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Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Teresa Melia, Teresa Killion, Mary Cunningham and Cora Keaveney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Jennifer Fox, Gerry Clifford, Thomas O’Reilly and Annette Regan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

INTO tree-planting marks 150 years Irish National Teachers Organisation members past and present were in Mote Park on Tuesday, June 12th to take part in celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the INTO, which is the largest and oldest teachers’ union on the island of Ireland. The Union’s District 6 which

is made up of teachers from Roscommon and Galway planted 150 broad-leafed native deciduous trees to mark the 150 years of their union. Welcoming those in attendance to Co. Roscommon, the Chairperson of the Galway Roscommon District, Ann Connaughton hailed the year as

“a milestone in the union’s history”. Introducing special guest Philomena Casey, Ms. Connaughton said that Mrs. Casey was in the first ‘open competition’ class to enter Mary Immaculate in 1943. Prior to that, everyone had to come via the preparatory school’s system.

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, described the tree planting as “a most appropriate way” to mark the 150 years. Roscommon County Council CEO, Eugene Cummins, praised the the teachers of Roscommon and highlighted the importance of an education sys-

tem and preparing young people for life after school. President of INTO, Joe Killeen, who started his teaching career in Kiltrustan NS, Strokestown, praised the many Roscommon teachers who had served INTO over the years. He also reminisced about his time in the Strokestown branch as

both a member and later as a Central Executive Committee Member. General Secretary of INTO, Sheila Nunan, unveiled a plaque designed by Mark Feeley and said that INTO was “a force in Irish Society and over the next 150 would become even greater”.

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Jane Conway, Eoghan Fenton and Phylis Casey. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Tommy Greally, Joe Killeen, Sheila Nunan, General Secretary, INTO, Anne Connaughton, Hugh Lynn and Eoghan Fenton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Lillian Cuddy, Niamh Burke, Cara Talbot, Aibhilin Healy and Ciara Burke. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Hugh Lynn and Philomena Casey. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Lily Walsh, Joe Killeen, INTO President and Mary O’Gara. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a tree-planting ceremony in Mote Park, Co. Roscommon recently to mark 150 years of the INTO were Sinead and Mary Kelly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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CAP proposals don’t meet farmers’ needs – Kerrane

Sinn Féin representative for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane

Sinn Féin representative for Roscommon/ Galway Claire Kerrane has described the newlyrevealed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) proposals as “disappointing for farmers and not meeting the needs of rural Ireland”. Commenting on the proposals, which were recently launched by Commissioner Hogan in Brussels, Kerrane said:

“The plight of small and medium-sized farming enterprises has been stressed as a priority, which, on the face of it, is very welcome. There was talk of allowing member states more scope to design the programmes and that the focus would be on measuring outcomes rather than actions. “However, I am disappointed that the proposals do not meet the needs of the farmer or rural Ireland.

“Sinn Féin has long sought proper reform of CAP to make the family farm sustainable and to put a floor under the income of farmers working more marginal land and in the less profitable, yet vital sectors, like sucklers and sheep. “In our submission on CAP we sought a set upper limit on Pillar I payments, so that more money would be available

for the smaller scale family farm. We proposed the front-loading of payments, with a higher, medium and lower payment amount per hectare for set ranges of hectares, to fairly deliver for all land holdings, while scaling back as the holding gets larger. “The use of reference years, basing entitlements on farm activity from 20 years ago, needs to be abandoned as it closes off

the possibilities for younger farmers. It was welcome to see that some of this seems to be included in the proposal from the EU Commission, however the devil is always in the detail. “Of course the reduction of EU funding to CAP poses a problem. Having read the detail, the muchheralded upper limit for Pillar I payments is not real. It is, instead, a modest

scaling-back on payments between €60,000 and €100,000 and will bring little extra into the pot for those on lower payments. “Even this scaling back has loopholes, as big farm enterprises can get allowance for labour costs; so if they have big entitlements they can claim farm salary costs to continue getting the big payments and breach the scaling-back rule”.

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IFA National Livestock Chairman, Angus Woods, has said cattle supplies at factories remain very scarce and both agents and procurement managers are “scaremongering on price to try to frighten farmers out with stock. “The reality for any farmer who has been in a factory lairage over the last two weeks is that numbers are extremely tight and factories are crying out for stock”.

Angus Woods said the market demand is very buoyant and the UK market very strong, with cattle prices in Britain equivalent to €4.51/kg including VAT. In addition, he said the World Cup would add to demand in the UK and across the EU over the next month. The IFA livestock leader said cattle supplies would remain tight for the next number of weeks and the forecast for the second half

of 2018 is very similar to last year. “The latest figures from the Department of Agriculture AIMS data show that as of April 1st, male cattle numbers in the 12 to 24 month age category are down 25,000 head compared to last year, and up 23,000 head in the 24 to 36 month age group”. He said with the kill up over 20,000 head to date this year, a large number of this older group could

already be sold. On the female beef cattle side, he said there was an additional 7,000 in the 24 to 36 month age group and an extra 21,000 in the 12

to 24 month age category. In addition, Angus Woods said the potential for the live export trade to move more young bulls and heifers this year looks positive.

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Dry cows Simm X 710kgs €1390, Lim X 645kgs €1365, Char X 685kgs €1350, Lim X 580kgs €1250, Lim X 670kgs €1205, Char 630kgs €1190, Lim X 595kgs €1160, SAX 645kgs €1155, Char X 560kgs €935, Lim X 480kgs €890, AAX 515kgs €880, Char X 455kgs €845.

Heifers Lim X 540kgs €1385, Char 460kgs €1305, Char X 445kgs €1000, Char X 370kgs €950, Char X 455kgs €930, Char X 405kgs €925, Char X 415kgs €865, Lim X 290kgs €840, Char X 355kgs €815, Char X 285kgs €635.

Weanling heifers

420kgs €965, Lim X 375kgs €940, Char 385kgs €930, Lim X 335kgs €915, Lim X 340kgs €905, AAX 335kgs €680, Char X 200kgs €500, AAX 345kgs €700.

Bullocks Char X 360kgs €880, Lim X 330kgs €855, Lim X 355kgs €850, Lim 320kgs €845, 2 Char X 372kgs €845, Lim 305kgs €840, Lim 315kgs €635, 2 Char x 252kgs €585.

Weanling bulls Char X 415kgs €1100, Lim X 380kgs €1030, Lim X 360kgs €1005, Lim X 365kgs €930, Lim X 345kgs €915, Lim X 350kgs €840, Simm X 285kgs €820, AAX 330kgs €700.

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Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were similar numbers on offer this week with a good trade for all classes. Averages for bullocks ranged from €2.40 per kilo up to €2.75 per kilo. Heifers averaged from €2.38 per kilo up to €2.90. Weanling heifers ranged from an average of €2.43 per kilo up to €2.73 per kilo. Weanling bulls averaged from €2.59 up to €2.88 per kilo. The average price for dry cows ranged from €1.84 per kilo up to €2.16 per kilo. “Next Friday (22nd), Roscommon Mart will host special sales for bullocks, heifers, dry cows, suckler cows and weanlings. “Friday’s yard opens at 8.30 am. 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. 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 except for staff only. 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. We thank you for your co-operation and patience as we implement these changes”.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart

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“Larger numbers of stock presented for sale last week and aided by good growth and increased demand, a very strong trade prevailed for all classes of quality store cattle. “Heifers, bullocks and weanlings reported some excellent prices for this time of year while breeding stock and dry cows reported good clearances also. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1170 to €1820 per head. Springer cows made form €1060 to €1085 per head. “Good numbers of calves presented this week with demand holding firm. Young calves made from €120 to €310 per head with stronger runners making from €350 to €600 per head. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (21st) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation. “Sellers are advised to have all stock penned by 10.30 am in order to facilitate viewing time prior to commencement of sale”.

Ch 365kgs €1305, Ch 415kgs €1205, Ch 520kgs €1360, Sim 530kgs €1270, Ch 575kgs €1440, Lm 630kgs €1525, Ch 615kgs €1440, Ch 725kgs €1705, Lm 670kgs €1590.

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Dry cows Ch 780kgs €1765, Lm 790kgs €1685, Lm 640kgs €1490, AA 400kgs €800, BBx 635kgs €1390.

Heifers BBX 420kgs €1150, Ch 410kgs €1110, BBx 480kgs €1300, Ch

470kgs €1235, Lm 550kgs €1480, Lm 520kgs €1340, Lm 650kgs €1515, AA 615kgs €1435.

Weanling heifers: Lm 295kgs €915, Ch 270kgs €1000, Ch 250kgs €845, Lm 290kgs €845, Ch 395kgs €1185, Lm 345kgs €1050, Lm 310kgs €960, Lm 430kgs €1140.

Weanling bulls Ch 285kgs €870, Lm 275kgs €800, Lm 320kgs €1005, Lm 340kgs €1040, BBx 390kgs €1185, Ch 375kgs €1160.

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Send your letters to: Abbey Street, Roscommon Town. Fax: (090) 66 34303 or email: news@roscommonpeople.ie

Why we can’t just ‘park’ the rules! Dear Editor, I found the letter in People Platform of last week’s paper (issue dated June 15th) titled ‘Let’s park the fines for Connacht Final’ very interesting and was compelled to write to you to share my view and a view taken by most pedestrians, especially those with kids and babies! The person writing the article came across well and I understand their frustration but he/she is missing the point and the reason vehicles cannot park on footpaths! The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking) Regulations 1997 are there to protect all pedestrians and road users. It is a simple law really: no driving on a footpath (parking) which could lead to pedestrians (including babies in buggies) be-

ing forced onto roads, putting them at risk of being hit by a vehicle causing injury or even death. Gardaí cannot be expected to be asked to decide if the driver who has parked partly on a footpath has left enough room for all pedestrians. Plus the person writing is forgetting that people have to be able to cross the road from a footpath. When a vehicle is parked on a pavement it can obscure the view of the pedestrian as regards seeing oncoming traffic and obscure the view of the driver seeing pedestrians on the footpath trying to cross the road. As regards the suggestion that residents should charge people to park on the estate roads/footpaths, this is not practical and probably not legal and would probably re-

sult in arguments between both groups of people. What did surprise me was that cars were actually fined (received some sort of ticket) for parking on footpaths, which I presume, was issued by the Gardaí or maybe council staff. I say surprise because every day walking or driving round Roscommon Town I see vehicle owners breaking the law and basically putting lives at risk but don’t see these cars getting tickets/fines. Now the person who wrote in at least made an effort to leave enough space for all pedestrians to still be able to pass their vehicle comfortably and safely but often this is not the case and these people are allowed to get away with it, e.g. Castle Street and Convent Road on a daily basis. Will it take

a fatality for this selfish and irresponsible practice to stop? Drivers should know if an accident did occur where someone was knocked down and their vehicle was in close proximity to the accident, then they could be held responsible for that accident! If a vehicle collides with a vehicle parked on a footpath it is most likely that the owner of the vehicle illegally parked will have to pay all insurance costs. Parking or driving on a footpath can be deemed as dangerous driving. I hope people reading this who are part of this group of drivers change their ways straight away before it’s too late for someone. Yours sincerely, (Name and address with Editor)

Will Yes side now put money where their mouths are? Sarsfield Road, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Dear Editor, I would like to appeal to those people who promoted the ‘Yes’ vote to now put their money where their mouths are and put their energies into setting up support groups for those who will have or have had abortions. These women will need a lot of support as, having miscarried two fourteen-week babies, I know what a traumatic experience it is and I was grateful to have the support of a loving and caring husband and family. Of course it would be marvellous if the boyfriend/husband/partner would accompany these women to and from the abortion clinic. If the vote had been about men having to have an abortion, we’d have had a 90% ‘No’ vote. Yours sincerely, Bridie Brennan

Murphy hits out at Portiuncula maternity failures Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at what he described as “the shocking litany of failures and errors” outlined in the long-awaited report of an independent review of maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe. Deputy Murphy was speaking in the Dáil this week during statements on the external independent clinical review of maternity services at the hospital. “Of the 18 maternity cases which were reviewed, six babies died and, in 10 cases, there were “serious errors of management that would probably have made a difference to the outcome for babies”. “I think it is important from the outset that we remember the babies who died and their families and acknowledge the horrific heartbreak and trauma which the families have endured and no doubt are still suffering as they come to terms with such huge loss. “The report highlights a number of key issues relating to the service provided in PUH between 2008 and 2014. These include delays in escalation of concerns to more senior decision makers, deficits in staff numbers across both medical and nursing, poor CTG (trace) interpretation, and concerns relating to the administration of oxytocin during labour. The review raised concerns around the way many families were communicated with during or after their time in hospital. The report also highlighted historical issues relating to the governance structures in place between the hospital and the group at that time. The report made a total of 154 recommendations”. Deputy Murphy said that it was critical that the findings and recommendations of the review be acted on to ensure there can be no repeat of such shocking and devastating cases.

Pictured in Durkin’s of Ballaghaderreen recently at the presentation of a cheque for €18,691.58 from the Ballaghaderreen Darkness Into Light Committee to Gerard Tiernan of Pieta House were, seated (l-r): Lynn Sampey, Ann Towey (Chairperson), Gerard Tiernan (Pieta House), Ann Gilligan, Carmel Beirne-Hardiman. Standing (l-r): Tom Collins, Pat Lavin, Elizabeth Foley, Bríd Duffy, Patricia Regan, Eileen Towey, Olivia Moffit, Tony Gilligan.

Over €18k raised by Ballaghaderreen DIL The fourth annual Pieta House Darkness Into Light Walk/Run in Ballaghaderreen on Saturday, May 12th was once again a great success with about 650 people taking part. The Ballaghaderreen event raised a total of over €18,600, all of which will go towards the work of Pieta House, an organisation which dedicates itself to the prevention of suicide and self-harm. Dispelling the darkness and promoting light and hope is indeed what the Darkness Into Light Event is all about, as the journey starts in darkness and ends in the light of day. The Ballaghaderreen Darkness into Light Committee presented a cheque for €18,691.58 to Gerard Tiernan of Pieta House at a meeting

in Durkin’s on Friday, May 25th. Further donations are still being received so the final figure is likely to be close to €19,000. Ann Towey, Chairperson, thanked all who helped, including businesses who donated funds, goods and services and created window displays, the Transition Year students in St. Nathy’s College and the volunteers who helped to bring about the success of the event for the fourth year in Ballaghaderreen. She also thanked Declan Dunne for the use of the College Sports Hall and the dedicated and supportive committee members who worked tirelessly in the months prior to the event, and of course all the people who supported the cause through registrations, donations and through getting up

in the middle of the night to take part in the event. On behalf of Pieta House, Gerard Tiernan said he was extremely appreciative of the Ballaghaderreen community for the great support shown for their efforts in saving lives and providing hope through counselling and therapy to people requiring it. He added that the fundraising was a brilliant achievement for a rural town. Pieta House provide a free and confidential professional therapeutic service to those with thoughts of suicide or self-harm. The 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Pieta House Helpline number is 1800-247247. Pieta House Tuam is 09325586, Pieta House Athlone is 090-6424111, website: www.pieta.ie, email: mary@pieta.ie.

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Small businesses in Roscommon urged to access innovation funding Small companies from across the region are being encouraged to put innovation at the very top of their business agenda. To help make this a reality, Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Roscommon, is highlighting the new Agile Innovation Fund from Enterprise Ireland which can give local companies rapid access to innovation funding. The new measure has been introduced by Enterprise Ireland and can help clients of Local Enterprise Office Roscommon respond more quickly to market opportunities and challenges, including those posed by Brexit. Offering fast-track approval and a streamlined online application process, the new Agile Innovation Fund will allow companies, including small companies, to access up to 45% or

50% in support for product, process or service development projects with a total cost of up to €300,000. Responding to the export challenges and opportunities presented to companies, the new fund is designed to help companies develop new products, processes and services for new market opportunities, enabling exporters to respond quickly and maximise export performance. Highlighting the fund to local companies, Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Roscommon said: “The new Agile Innovation Fund is targeted at small companies with short product life cycles, which need to develop products rapidly. “There’s a streamlined online application process for clients of Local Enterprise Offices,

with fast-track approval. What will make this fund very appealing to small businesses in our county is that it can help fund areas like the development of prototypes, consultancy services and even staff salaries, where eligible”. Investment in innovation by Irish companies has been found to be a key factor in driving their global performance. A survey of 2,000 Enterprise Ireland clients in 2016 found that those who availed of innovation supports (specifically capability, funding and collaboration support) reported on average a 67% growth in global sales. More information around the new Agile Innovation Fund is available through Local Enterprise Office Roscommon at www.localenterprise.ie/roscommon or by visiting www. globalambition.ie/agile.

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Della Tiernan, Deirdre Bradley and Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Connaughton Auctioneers, pictured making a presentation to Declan Johnson and Mary Ryan after Lethal Power won The Connaughton Auctioneers Maiden Race at Roscommon Racecourse recently.

Bernard Keane and Walter Young, YK Signs, pictured making a presentation to Dick O’Brien, Roscommon Racecourse, for the Best Turned Out award at the Roscommon Races.

At t h e R ac e s Dermot Hughes, Dermot Hughes Car Sales, John Hughes and Ann Hughes pictured making a presentation to Danny Mullins after Causey Arch won the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Rated Novice Hurdle at Roscommon Race course recently.

Roscommon a national leader in e-waste recycling WEEE Ireland, Ireland’s largest electrical and battery recycling scheme, powered the most successful year in its history in 2017. The annual report published in conjunction at its AGM on Friday, revealed that WEEE Ireland recycled 35,708 tonnes of e-waste and 874 tonnes of waste batteries from Irish

householders, consumers and businesses last year. It is a new record for WEEE Ireland to achieve a collection rate surpassing 10kg of e-waste per head of the population. Among the items recycled were an estimated 3.2 million lamps and lightbulbs, 195,000 televisions and

monitors and almost 12 million small appliances. 48 percent of all the e-waste recycled was large household appliances such as dishwashers, ovens and washing machines which can be returned to retailers for recycling on delivery of new appliances. Roscommon has again proven it-

self to be a national leader in e-waste recycling, with a collection rate of 10.54kg per person. This is a new record for Roscommon and represents an increase on recent years, rising from 8.64kg per person in 2015. It has never been easier for householders to take the power into their own hands and re-

cycle for good. All electrical retailers accept old appliances for recycling on a like for like basis. In addition, Roscommon boasts four civic amenity sites and eight electrical retailers where householders can recycle free outside of the purchase occasion. A map of these sites can be found on weeeireland.ie

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FARMING  PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Metre Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €75 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439

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 TO LET: New 3 bed house to rent in Roscommon town. Tel: 086 8198819  TO RENT: 3/4 bedroom house to rent in Oran/Donamon. Solid fuel and oil fired central heating, all mod cons. Suitable for family/professionals, mature gardens. Viewing by appointment only. Tel: 086 8161539  TO RENT: 37 Oldwood, Athlone Rd, Roscommon Town. 4 bedroom - 1 ensuite - €900 per month. All mod cons. Tel: 086 6099755 CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732

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

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Moigh, Cootehall, Co. Roscommon F52 XR25 We Peter and Angela Hickey, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to replace an existing single-story dwelling house with a proposed single-story timber framed dwelling as well as associated site works. Works to include alterations to the existing access and upgrading of the existing septic tank as specified in the drawings.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Padraig and Majella McDermott, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for construction of a dwelling house, on site wastewater treatment system, entrance onto the public road and associated site development works at Erriblagh Td, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Michael Hennessy Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon Tel 086 1701549

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.

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 to the Authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the planning authority.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Christopher Ennis intend to apply for permission for development at 57/58 Termon Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of 1) merging two terraced houses 2) demolition of 2 No. of existing rear extensions 3) construction of 38.5 sq.m rear extension 4) construction of front porch; and 5) associated site works and services. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Patricia Shanagher for planning permission for retention of an extension to the side of existing dwelling house at Corrastoona More, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon, F45 AY02. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, 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 Coillte Teoranta intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a new forest road entrance and associated site works for the purposes of harvesting a plantation at Ballyglass, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Coillte Teoranta intend to apply for planning permission for: the construction of a new forest road entrance and associated site works for the purposes of harvesting a plantation at Corraun, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Planning Permission is sought from Roscommon County Council to provide two number Poultry unit buildings together with underground washing tanks and carry out all associated site development work including, storage shed , boiler houses, feed silos and vehicular access at Corgullion Td. Carrickon-Shannon, Co. Roscommon for Catherine O Beirne. The proposed phased development comprises or is for the purpose of an activity for which an Integrated Pollution Prevention Control Licence will be required. The planning application is to be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. Signed C. Gray & Associates Ltd Dromod, Co. Leitrim 0877021857 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, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application can be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20 within a 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 the trustees of Tulsk Macra Hall for planning permission to construct carparking area to rear of Macra Hall and carryout associated site development works at Carrownageelaun, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45AY06. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon & 4 Keons Terrace, Dublin Road, Longford. Ph/Fax: 0906627950 0433351310 Mob: 0878228529 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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 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

 CHILDMINDER WANTED: Experience and responsible childminder required to mind school going children occasional days/ evening only. Would suit student and in Lecarrow area. Box No: 1154 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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.  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322  EXPERIENCED CARER AVAILABE: Full clean driver’s licence, can do live-in work or otherwise. References available on request. Tel: 089 4147134  EXPERIENCED CARER: Available to cover nightsdays or live in care for elderly person (Garda vetted). Tel: 089 2053366  HANDYMAN LANDSCAPER AVAILABLE: For indoor or outdoor work. Qualified cabinet maker and landscaper. Competitive prices. Tel: 085 2236508

 HANDYMAN/ BUILDER AVAILABLE: For small projects such as extensions, bathroom, conversions, replacement windows, paving, patios, general maintenance etc. Tel: 086 0512267

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES McMANUS (nee Murtagh) Geraldine (5th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Geraldine McManus, Aughmagree, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon who passed away on the 24th June 2013. The Dash I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning… to the end. For that dash represent all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth. So be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a while. So when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your dash?

Sadly missed by her husband Liam, her mother May, her brother Peter and her sisters Annette, Madeline, Bernadette and Catherine, also her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and colleagues. Geraldine’s Anniversary Mass is on Friday, 22nd June at 8pm in St. Joseph’s Church Kilteevan.

GRADY Michael

HOARE Tom (TP)

DALY Jason

CALLAN Patrick C (Patsy)

Carnamadda, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon (31st Anniversary - 20th June 2018)

(8th Anniversary)

Cullen, Dysart (10th Anniversary)

Late of Grange, Fourmilehouse 5th Anniversary occurs on 17th June, 2017 (Aged 68 years)

In loving memory of Michael

We’re sending a Dove to Heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you And to send you all our love.

Always in our prayers and thoughts your wife Peg, daughter Tara, son Mark, son-in-law Brendan and daughter-in-law Cáit. ~~~~~~~

Pleasant in manner, patient in pain. Our loss is his eternal gain. His cheery ways and smiling face Are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.

Lovingly remembered, sadly missed by his mother Rita and twin brother Andy. ~~~~~~~

There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a brother we loved so dear, Deep in our hearts lies a picture More precious than silver or gold It’s a picture of a brother Whose memory will never grow old.

Always remembered and loved by Marion, Michael, Niamh, Paul, Brenda and Caroline.

Family Notices

BLIGHE Mickie

• Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance

Mote Park, Roscommon (17th Anniversary) Who died on the 23rd June 2001

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

Always remembered by his wife and family. Anniversary Mass in Roscommon Church on Friday, 22nd June at 8a.m.

It hurts like yesterday You always had time to spare Time to give and time to care A loving nature A heart of gold The very best this world could hold.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Rita and daughter Lorraine Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 24th of June in the Sacred Heart Home Church, Roscommon at 11am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A date that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day You left us And gently slipped away

Always rememberd by Derek, Orla, Dillon and Katie and Eloise ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A little tribute Small and tender Just to show We still remember

From Francis, Natasha, Evan, Emily and Rebecca.

DONNELLY Bridie

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Jason, who died on the 5th of July 2008 If all our prayers were answered And all our dreams come true, The last 10 years would not exist And we would still have you. The sudden way we lost you Jason Brought grief beyond compare No last goodbye, no warning Life is so unfair The heartache and sadness Might not always show Some people say it lessens How little do they know.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Dad, Mam, Michelle and Cathal. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Friday, 22nd June at 7.30pm.

O’SULLIVAN Hugh P. (25th Anniversary)

Don’t remember me with sadness, don’t remember me with tears, remember all the laughter we’ve had throughout the years.

Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Detty, sons Garvan, Paul and Mark, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

SLIMAN Michael & Dolores Late of Rathconnor, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon A silent thought A quiet prayer For two special people In Gods care

Sadly missed by your sister Anne Noone and family also Sliman and Kelly families.

THANKSGIVINGS

To hear your voice To see your smile To sit and talk with you a while To be together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today.

Fondly remembered by her husband Sean, daughters Pauline, Geraldine and Martina, sons Joe and David, daughter-inlaw Jayne, sons-in-law Jonathan, Gerard and Enda and grandchildren Laura, Lochlainn, Keelan, Grace, Olivia, Jessica, Carla, Hazel, Ava and Sean. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Will those who think of her today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters, Ellie and Sheila, their husbands and families. Anniversary Mass in Rahara Church on Sunday, 24th June at 10am.

THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY They say that times a healer But as the time goes on I seem to find it just as hard To face the fact you’ve gone And today is the Anniversary of that day you went away And I’m standing here at your graveside and believe me when I say You’ll never be forgotten And every year I’ll shed a tear Because its only because I love you And wish you were still here

Always loved and missed by your loving Mum May, sister, Michelle and niece, Shannon. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar, Co. Galway on Saturday, 23rd June at 7.30pm.

Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. (Formerly) Cloontogher, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. (2nd Anniversary)

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 23rd June at 8.15pm in Four-Mile-House Church.

Mass offered

(13th Anniversary)

BRENNAN John

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. B.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. E.L.

In loving memory of John, who died June 23rd, 2016. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Loved and remembered by his mother Dette and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday, June 24th at 10am.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

SCALLY Raymond Wednesday 21st June

The angels sang Amazing Grace, God came down and touched your face, then he whispered soft and low, come with me its time to go. The gates of Heaven opened wide, the angels lined up side by side, a special guest is on his way, the day they took Raymond away.

Loved and missed by Aileen, Heyley, Mum, Dad, Sonya, brothers and sisters, extended family and friends.

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Roscommon People Friday 22 June 2018

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The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a national, free, conﬁdential and independent service, providing advice and support to people in debt or in danger of getting into debt. Each MABS company is rooted within the communities they serve and staff work with clients to enable them to cope with immediate debt problems and assist them to develop good money management skills.

VACANCY: MONEY ADVISER WITH ROSCOMMON MABS FIXED TERM FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS PER WEEK Roscommon MABS has a vacancy for a Temporary Full Time Money Adviser. Money Advisers play a pivotal role in MABS. Candidates must display empathy with those who find themselves in financial difficulty; knowledge and understanding of money management, consumer debt and financial services; familiarity with the provision of an advice, support and advocacy service; together with excellent communication, organisational, administrative and IT skills. This is a full-time position until 13 May 2019. The Money Adviser salary scale is currently €35,381 to €51,616 (including 2 long service increments). It is anticipated that new entrants to the MABS service will be appointed on the 1st point of the scale. Incremental credit, should it be awarded, will be based on previous relevant experience as set out on application form and cover letter. Applications must be made on the relevant application form (4 copies) with covering letter to: The Chairperson, Roscommon MABS, Abbey Street, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon, F42 KW32. Please mark envelope ‘Job Application’. (Late/Incomplete Applications or CV’s will not be accepted). Closing date is 5pm Friday 6 July 2018. A detailed job description and application form together with further information on MABS can be accessed at: www.mabs.ie A panel will be formed of qualified candidates from which temporary and permanent, part-time and full time Money Adviser posts which arise within the next six months will be filled should vacancies arise in this period. Posts will be located in Roscommon Town. Please note that Roscommon MABS will be completing a TUPE transfer by the end of 2018. This means the post will be transferring to a new corporate entity by the year end. All employees are protected under the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003. The decision to transfer the panel to the new company will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the new company. All panellists will be notified if the panel is not been maintained after the transfer date. MABS is an equal opportunities employer. Funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan consulting engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Westward Holdings Ltd for planning permission to construct extension to side of existing toilet block at Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Roscommon, N39N5D2. 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 Elaine Casserly for planning permission to construct dwelling house with domestic garage, connection to sewer and carryout associated site development works at Frenchpark Demense, Castlerea, 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. I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Laurence Fallon to construct an extension to an existing silage slab, construction of silage walls, construction of dungstead and associated siteworks at Ballagh, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St, Roscommon Phone: 087 2222874 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 People Friday 22 June 2018

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by Tom Red Racing in Ireland today is at Leopardstown on the flat, stalls for the first opening at 6 pm, with a performance at the Bulmer’s Live Music Festival by Dublin’s own, Hudson Taylor. Tomorrow over the sticks the action is at Down Royal starting at 5.45 pm and on the flat at Limerick, off at 5.30 pm. On Saturday, jump racing takes place at Gowran Park, away at 2.15 pm and on the flat at Down Royal featuring the Magner’s Ulster Derby and the Lisburn Bowl EBF Oaks, first away at 1.55 pm. On Sunday it’s a return to Gowran Park for a flat card featuring two Group 3 races the Gladness and the Alleged Stakes, first race 2.05 pm. Monday sees the usual all NH card at neighbours Kilbeggan featuring the Carmel Fay Memorial Novice Chase with the first race at 6 pm and Ballinrobe hold a flat meeting on Tuesday at 5.45 pm. Racing opens on Monday evening at Kilbeggan with a 31-entry maiden hurdle followed by a novice hurdle with 13 entries. There are 35 entered in the Greville Arms Handicap Hurdle and 18 potential entries could go to post for the final hurdle race, a handicap. Chasing opens with the featured Carmel Fay Novice Chase and 11 entries. The penultimate handicap chase has 24 entries as has the final bumper for amateur riders only. Blastofmagic got the better of Haqeeba in the Apprentice Handicap at Naas for South Roscommon trainer Adrian Joyce on Monday evening. The 4-Y-O, who opened at 20-1, went off at 16s under Ross Coakley for owners the Dalton & Joyce Partnership, being Longford Auctioneer Sean Dalton and Adrian’s parents. Jockey Shane Foley nearly made it a double for the Curraghboy stable when Adrian’s mother’s Coach Bombay was beaten a neck by Full Disclosure in the last.

Royal Ascot Day one of Royal Ascot saw the 47-year-old Frankie Detorri boot home a treble for John Gosden as Monarchs Glen won the final race adding to their earlier wins on Calyx and Without Parole. Detorri now enjoys 59 Royal meeting winners but he is well behind leading all time rider Lester Piggott with 116. There was one Irish winner when the dual purpose mare Lagostovagas trained in Closutton by WP Mullins and ridden by Andrea Atzeni got up to win the 2 ½ m Ascot Stakes from Dubawi Fifty. Mullins also trained the 3rd, 4th and 5th home with Stratum, Chelkar and Whiskey Sour. Yesterday Aidan O’Brien’s Gossamer Wings went down by a short head to Signora Cabello in the opening race but next up, the Queen’s Vase, provided plenty consolation with a 1, 2, 3 for O’Brien as Ryan Moore on Kew Gardens got the better of Seamie Heffernan on Southern France, 2nd, and Nelson ridden by son Donnacha, 3rd, by 4½l and a neck. Poet’s World made it a record-breaking 76th Royal Ascot winner for Michael Stoute who pulled 1 clear of his friend and colleague the late Henry Cecil. Poet’s Word and James Doyle surged past the odds-on Cracksman in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes inside the last furlong to win by 2¼l with 8l further back.

General News British Champion apprentice David Egan, with strong local connections, lost his claim aboard Keeper’s Choice at Newbury this day (Thursday) week. It was David’s 95th winner and we wish him well as he takes the next step up in his career. Egan the son of long-time top rider John Egan from Ballinasloe and Sandra Hughes, has now booted home 28 winners already this campaign, and his star remains in the ascendancy.

Competition Time The answer to the Kilbeggan competition was Tuesday 5th June, rescheduled from 4th June, and Antonine Winston, Roscommon, Joe Gaffey, Ballinasloe and Harriet Cox, Strokestown are off to enjoy an evening of racing on Monday. Please collect your tickets in The Roscommon People Office in Abbey Street. Roscommon race for 2 days on the 9th and 10th of Juy and we have 3 pairs of double tickets, compliments of Manager Michael Finneran, and to win, can you tell us in creating a Royal Ascot record how many festival winners did Poet’s World give Michael Stoute? Answers please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail. com by 12 pm Wednesday, July 4th 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.

Roscommon People Friday 22 June 2018

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Galway reclaimed the Connacht SFC title at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday as Roscommon failed in their attempt to win back to back titles for the first time since 1991. Pic: Mick McCormack

Tribesmen reclaim Connacht title

Roscommon People Friday 22 June 2018

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Super sub McGee ﬁres Peter’s to treble RDFL Challenge Cup Final Replay

BALLINASLOE TOWN

ST. PETER’S

 DAN DOONER

A moment of magic from substitute Noel McGee was required to settle this Challenge Cup Final replay last Saturday in Lecarrow and in the process clinch a terrific treble for St. Peter’s in their first season in the Roscommon & District Football League. McGee had been on the pitch no more than a minute when he wrapped his right boot around a loose ball on the edge of the box and curled it just beyond the grasp of Padraic Maloney in the Ballinasloe Town goal six minutes into the second half. Ballinasloe Town manager Henry Loughnane, who confirmed his departure from The Town set-up at the final whistle, was understandably frustrated with the manner of concession. “It was a mistake, it

wasn’t their good play, but we conceded a goal and that’s cup finals. It’s all about a bit of luck on the day but fair play to St. Peter’s, they’ve got the treble this year and hats off to them. “We had a lot of ball, but it’s nearly as hard to play against ten players as it is against 11. I can’t ask for any more off my lads, they’re a super group, their discipline and attitude was super, and best of luck to them next season. I’m not going to be around next season but hopefully whoever comes in can bring them on a bit further”. In truth, it was the only real piece of magic in a final which saw the top two teams in the Premier Division cancel each other out for the second time in the space of six days. Extra-time and penalties looked the most likely outcome, although Ballinasloe Town received a

boost when Peter’s’ Mark McConnell was shown a straight red for a reckless challenge on Gary Canavan in injury-time at the end of the first half. The Town failed to make the most of their numerical advantage and in fact it was the Athlone side that created the better chances thereafter. Neither side created much in a cagey first half, however. Mark Sherlock headed narrowly wide for St. Peter’s just before the half hour mark following good build-up play. McConnell was involved just before his sending off as he headed a ball into the path of Garvan Broughall, whose goal bound touch was cleared off the line. Apart from McGee’s intervention on 51 minutes, the second half didn’t offer much more by way of excitement. Liam Lynch volleyed Ballinasloe’s best chance over following a neat step over and deep cross from Gary Canavan. At the other end, Michael Lynch made a desperate last-ditch tackle to deny Mick Lee a clear run at goal following a bril-

liant McGee through ball. Referee Eugene Deering waved play on despite loud appeals for a penalty. McGee then went close as the game meandered to its conclusion but his snapshot fizzed high and wide. The Athlone side had done enough, however, and manager Philip Coffey was delighted to end the season with yet more silverware. “I’m delighted, especially when you go down to ten men it’s hard. Fellas have to up their game another 10% and in fairness they did that. Noel came on and got his goal, we possibly should have had a penalty in my opinion, “We always look for consistency. I always say that if you’re consistent over the course of a season you’ll be up there with a shout, and they worked hard as a group and were really hungry to win all these cups. “We’re back since July 15th last year so that’s 11 months on the go. It’s hard, but when you see those three trophies it makes it easier. But we’ve three or four fellas gone

on holidays and you can’t blame lads, this time of the year there should be no football. “We played 49 games this season. Those lads are used to playing 25 games a season so it was a massive increase in games. You couldn’t imagine that. We just wanted to come in, do well for ourselves, establish ourselves, and push on from there”. Goalscorer McGee praised his manager’s willingness to take the game to Ballinasloe despite the sending off. “In fairness to Philly (Coffey) he stayed with two up front, he went 4-3-2 and he deserves a lot of credit because a lot of managers would go 4-4-1 and sit in. But we were better attacking because we thought to be honest that we were strong enough defensively that if we got a goal, they wouldn’t, and that’s the way it turned”. St. Peter’s: Aidan Browne; Niall Scullion, Scott Delaney, Ian Dempsey, John McCrossan; David Donohue, Garvan Broughall, Darragh Concannon,

Roscommon & District Football League Chairman Niall Kelly presents the Challenge Cup to St. Peter’s captain Scott Delaney in Lecarrow last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Mick Lee; Mark McConnell, Mark Sherlock. Subs: Noel McGee for Donohue (50), Gary Stephens for Sherlock (68). Ballinasloe Town: Padraic Maloney; Joe Woods, Michael Lynch, Des Hope, Gary Canavan; Darren

Kelly; Ryan Burke, Mark Duffy, Mahmood Guimaa, Shane Duffy; Liam Lynch. Subs: David Nee for Burke (58), Malcolm Flannery for Kelly (58), Oisín Kelly for Giumaa (88). Referee: Eugene Deering

Stat Attack Goals: St. Peter’s 1 (N. McGee 51 mins) Ballinasloe Town 0 Yellow cards: St. Peter’s 1 (N. Scullion 71 mins) Ballinasloe Town 2 (L. Lynch 30 mins, D. Kelly 33 mins) Red cards: St. Peter’s 1 (Mark McConnell 45 mins) Ballinasloe Town 0 Man of the Match: Scott Delaney (St. Peter’s)

St. Peter’s FC players celebrated winning the RDFL treble last Saturday following their 1-0 win over Ballinasloe Town in the Challenge Cup final at Lecarrow. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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Donie Smith gets a shot away in last Sunday’s Connacht final defeat to Galway at Dr. Hyde Park.

‘Thanks for having us but we won’t be back!’ THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner The ‘GAA Family’ is a term that often gets bandied about. I suppose like most other families it can be dysfunctional at times, especially during special occasions like Christmas and Connacht finals.

Speaking of Connacht finals, not since the other half’s mother hosted the stations have I seen such a successful push to get a home venue ready for a one-off visit from the neighbours. This time last year, the famous Paddy Joe Burke spoke about ‘tar and icecream meltin’’, but this year it was more ‘road resurfacin’’ and ‘wall paintin’’ ahead of two big matches in Dr. Hyde Park.

It’s to the credit of the volunteers that the stage was so impeccably set for the arrival of the Mayo U-20s and Galway seniors last Sunday afternoon. Minor complaints about queueing for tea and coffee aside, the day passed off without a hitch apart, of course, from the on-field results from a Roscommon point of view. Therefore, it was disappointing to say the least to hear the President

of Connacht Council, Gerry McGovern’s speech prior to presenting the JJ Nestor Cup to Galway captain, Damien Comer. It wasn’t the time nor the place, and, to my mind at least, showed a distinct lack of respect to the Roscommon branch of the ‘GAA family’. It was enough that Mr. McGovern had made use of his programme notes to raise the issue, but was there a need to publicly reiterate his thoughts in the aftermath

of two disappointing Roscommon defeats? Salt meet wound and all that. Granted, I haven’t been on the scene as long as some other writers on the Roscommon GAA beat but I have been to Salthill, Markievicz, Carrick and Castlebar and can honestly say that not one of those venues is light years ahead of Dr. Hyde Park. In fact, a trip to Salthill is usually met with groans from many visiting

fans, those from different parts of Galway included. We all agree that it is important to carry out a long overdue upgrade of Dr. Hyde Park. In the meantime, however, it would have been nice for the volunteers involved in getting the venue ready for last Sunday’s decider to have been spared the lecture from a leading member of the provincial ‘GAA Family’.

GIRL POWER IN LIMERICK! People’s champions of the week

Congratulations to St. Peter’s, Athlone, who clinched a terrific Roscommon & District Football League treble of Premier Division, Premier Division Cup, and Challenge Cup following a 1-0 win over Ballinasloe Town in Lecarrow last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Best of luck to the Mid Western Girls League U-14 team which set off for University of Limerick yesterday (Wednesday) to take part in the 2018 Gaynor Cup. The squad of 20 girls is drawn from Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, CP Ajax, Kilkerrin and Strokestown Football Clubs and will be led by head coach David Brady and his coaches, Robert Regan and Tish McGann. The Mid Western Girls are in a tough group which includes Dublin Metropolitan, Midlands and Limerick County. We congratulate them on getting this far and wish them the very best of luck in this year’s competition!

The sporting brief Golf Weekly round-up

The weekly round-up begins in Athlone where there doesn’t appear to have been a repeat of Shinnecock Hills with some good scores recorded. The Joe Lynch & Sons 18-hole singles was won by Denis Earley with 42 points while the Wednesday Open went to Eoin McGrath, who hit 38 points. The most recent AWGS competi-

tion was won by J Costello who hit 29 points while the veterans’ prize went to J Kinahan on 20. Anna Walsh, meanwhile, took home two prizes recently with 38 points in the Utopia competition and 22 points in the recent 97 Club. In Boyle, the men’s mid-week 12-hole was won by Brendan Gaffney who emerged from a talented field with 29 points. Padraig O’Connell wasn’t too far behind in second place on 28 points while Conor Hamill was also close in

third on 27. This Sunday the men are playing an 18-hole strokeplay competition while the women compete in an ‘Australian Spoons’ competition. Looking further ahead, the club’s Open Week is taking place this year from Monday, July 2nd to Friday, 6th with competitions on each of the days, open to both members and visitors. Onwards to Castlerea, where the recent Committee Prize competition was won by Padhraic Gorham on 43

points. Pat Doory was runner-up on 39, Michael Creaton third on 38 and the Mulligan Matchplay winner was Liam Walsh with Alan Devine in second place. Just a reminder that there will be a scramble in Castlerea this Friday at 7 pm and all members are asked to have a swing at it. We finish up in Roscommon where the recent singles competition, which was sponsored by Lynch Flooring, was won by Eddie Naugh-

ton, with the top three all finishing on 39 points! Michael Fitzpatrick was second and Aidan Donnelly was third while Mario Costello took gross and Michael Corcoran won the junior prize. Paula Quinn was best of the ladies on June 12th with 42 points while Nuala Costello (41) and Jackie Maxwell (40) finished second and third respectively. Finally, the senior ladies’ competition was won by M Egan with M Madden finishing in the runner-up spot.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT One of those days at the Hyde! @SeamusDuke

Championship Watch

At half-time in Sunday’s Connacht senior final I was very happy. I wasn’t alone either. Rossies around me were delighted at our first half display. We had controlled possession and had taken the sting out of the Galway challenge. Several of our players were playing well. Niall McInerney, Fintan Cregg, Cathal Compton, Tadgh O’Rourke, Enda Smith and Diarmuid Murtagh were flying, and the scores were flowing. We scored a peach of a goal and were three points up at the break with the wind to come. But as we now know it all went pear shaped after that. Cathal Compton going off was a blow and we started to make mistakes all over the field. We still had enough possession but we were kicking bad wides and the ball was going into the goalkeeper’s hands. That was sapping our confidence and our demise coincided with a renewed effort from Galway,

who sensed that they could actually win the game. Even when Conor Devaney smashed that penalty in to give us back the lead with only seven minutes left we couldn’t prevent Galway taking over again. It was just one of those days when we didn’t turn up in the second half. There was not a lot the management could do. They couldn’t go out and kick the ball over the bar. It’s a Connacht title we left behind us but hopefully there will be plenty more chances to win it with this team. It’s the first setback that they have had since they lost to Down in the league. I’m glad that there is a three-week gap to the qualifier now because it will give the team a chance to get over their disappointment and to focus on the big prize and that’s a place in the Super 8. The two aims this year were to get promoted out of Division Two

and to get to the Super 8s and we have one more chance. As long as we don’t draw Mayo in the qualifiers I think we can get there. We are capable of beating any of the other teams left. But we have to get back up on the horse and go again. This is a great squad of dedicated young players. We have an excellent management team as well and it would be a crying shame of we did not get to the Super 8s. We will have to wait a couple of weeks before we know who we are playing but hopefully we will be ready. Last Sunday was a huge disappointment. It’s a long time since I was so disappointed after a game. Looking back at the game since, we had the chances even when we were not playing well and we could have easily won it. We matched a good Galway team for long periods but it just was not to be.

Munster SFC Final: Cork v Kerry on Saturday at Pairc Ui Caoimh at 7 pm Cork looked a revitalised side against Tipperary but it is stretching it to suggest that they might beat a Kerry team who are young, skilful, and eager and who looked really good when scoring 32 points against Clare. It might be a contest for 50 minutes. Prediction: Kerry

Ulster SFC Final: Donegal v Fermanagh in Clones at 2 pm

U-20s run out of road The U-20s did well to get to the final but they simply ran out of road last Sunday. Towards the end of the third quarter Roscommon were only two points down but two goals from Mayo in the space of a minute were the killer blows. It

was good to get to the Connacht final but the authorities will have to look at the format and the scheduling of the competition. I got the impression that it was played off as quickly as possible to get it out of the way.

This will be no feast of attacking football. Neil McGee will be a loss to Donegal but they have several top class players who are well fit to win this title for them. They have been really impressive so far. Donegal will know what to expect from Fermanagh and while it might be very dour, Declan Bonner’s men will be too strong. Prediction: Donegal

Leinster SFC Final: Ciaráin Murtagh offloads possession during the Connacht SFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.

Let’s ﬁght tooth and nail for our venue! After all the controversy last Sunday’s Connacht final went off without a hitch or even one incident and congratulations is due to everyone responsible for the running of the game. Regardless of what the authorities might think, Dr. Hyde Park is a marvellous venue on several fronts. Looking at the crowd it would have been possible to fit in at least five thousand more people there on Sunday in comfort. The terraces behind both goals and both ends of the Eastern Terrace were not full at all and

there were hundreds of spaces in the concrete seats in front of the stand. A seasoned Galway journalist who was sitting beside me on Sunday and who is covering games for over 30 years said to me: “I don’t know what the problem is with this venue. I arrived at 3.15 pm and I parked my car about 600 yards from where I’m sitting and I will be out in 20 minutes when the game is over. It’s by far the best venue in Connacht”. We all know that there is work that needs to be done and that work has

been well documented. But a lot of GAA people in Roscommon are very annoyed that the Chairman of the Connacht Council issued an ultimatum to the Roscommon County Board just before he presented the Nestor Cup to Damien Comer after the senior game on Sunday. It was totally unwarranted and very unfair. He didn’t need to say it in those circumstances. It also took away from the Galway victory too. He had already made the same point in the programme.

Rossies in action this weekend The Roscommon Ladies footballers take centre stage on Sunday and we wish them the best of luck in the Connacht Intermediate Final against Sligo in Castlebar. There has not been too much between the sides in recent years and this Sunday will be no different. The Roscommon U-17s are out on Saturday evening in Carrick-on-Shannon and they need to win to keep their challenge on track. On the basis of their great performance against Mayo in their last game, they should win again.

Supporters celebrate Conor Devaney’s late penalty at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.

There may have been controversy over Dr. Hyde Park but everyone involved, Roscommon County Board, Roscommon business people, the clubs, local media and all the stakeholders will have to fight tooth and nail to ensure that Dr. Hyde Park continues to be used as a major venue for Connacht finals and other big games. Take it from me, if Connacht Finals are taken out of Hyde Park they will never, ever return. We all have a responsibility to ensure that does not happen.

Dublin v Laois at Croke Park 4 pm Great to see Laois back in a provincial final but the reality is that we are talking about a team who were in Division Four of the league here against one of the great teams of the modern era. Prediction: Dublin

All Ireland Qualiﬁers: With Roscommon waiting in the wings for a few weeks to see who will emerge to face them for a place in the Super 8s, there is renewed interest in the ‘back door’ competition in the county. Top of the bill will be Mayo’s trip to face Tipperary, which is the live TV game. Tipp might give it a rattle but Mayo will win. Monaghan will have little difficulty with Waterford. It will be a case of a strong defence against a stronger one when Carlow play Tyrone. Mickey Harte’s men will win it easily. Cavan v Down could be the game of the day. At home the Breffni Blues should be good enough. Armagh will be fancied to win against Sligo while Leitrim and Louth look well matched in Carrick-onShannon. Shock of the weekend could well come in Pearse Park when Longford host Kildare. Offaly are revitalised under their new manager, Paul Rouse, and they might pip Clare in Tullamore.

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GAA PEOPLE

Photo sequence: Michael McCormack

Anatomy of a goal…18 passes, 1 minute 17 seconds! Paul Healy

The first Roscommon goal on Sunday was fascinating. It had an unlikely birth. A dangerous Galway attack ended when possession was spilt. Frustrated, Galway’s Ian Burke fouled Roscommon’s Fintan Cregg a short distance from the Roscommon goal. A relief for Roscommon. The home goalkeeper, Colm Lavin, took the free quickly. There were 20 minutes and six

E is for errors… So, E is for errors, and as I was putting together an A to Z on Roscommon’s Connacht finals’ journey late one night last week (E is also for excuses) I managed to make two errors – so I’m holding up both hands and clarifying this week. Enon Gavin also ‘held up both hands’ and he did indeed break the crossbar when playing for Roscommon in a Connacht final… but it was in 1992 (not 2001). Enon was obviously extremely young when it happened! And when I said that Tony McManus had won four Connacht SFC medals in his career, I was thinking of the four-in-a-row exploits and inexplicably had a memory lapse regarding 1990 and ’91, when the evergreen Tony collected two more. Glad to clarify this week! – PH

seconds gone. I’m not sure how many will have noticed that the player Lavin lobbed a short pass to was Ciaráin Murtagh (the eventual goalscorer). What followed had shades of Barcelona at their best! Calm possession football from Roscommon which would result in 18 passes in one minute and seventeen seconds before Murtagh goaled. Here’s what happened: Lavin to Murtagh, who made great ground before releasing

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to Compton. He ventured from left to right. Two more team-mates were brought into play before the ball was switched at pace – this time by foot – to Brian Stack. Stack spins in search of a shooting chance, but has to backpeddle. No panic. Back to Diarmuid Murtagh and on to Compton. The ball is switched crossfield again, this time left to right, David Murray joining the attack. He passes to John McManus, who finds Donal Smith,

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who kick-passes to Devaney, the move switching from right to left. The captain injects pace and feeds Ciaráin Murtagh wide on the left. He thinks about taking his man on but spins, playing it back to Devaney. Patience rules. Next phase: Devaney to Enda Smith, who goes into heavy traffic and plays a one-two, emerges and feeds the ball back to his captain. Devaney plays it to Murtagh again…he’s

lurking with intent on the left. This time he stuns his marker by taking off at pace from a standing start. He skins Barry McHugh, races in along the goal-line and suddenly the goal is within sight. The crowd is expectant, time stops. Murtagh tucks it away between the left post and the ‘keeper. The move involved 18 patient passes and took approximately 1.26 minutes. “Absolutely brilliant” says Marty Morrissey. “What a score! He just took off!”

King Henry can run, but he can’t hide (from Joe)  PAUL HEALY

Some years ago, in a neighbouring county, a priest was saying Cemetery Mass when the local Bishop called by. This was an honour, but also perhaps nerve-wracking. The priest was – and is – a character. When the Bishop left just before the end of Mass, the priest quipped: “I’d like to thank the Bishop for coming, and I’d particularly like to thank him for leaving!” It was a small bit like that for hurling legend Henry Shefflin in Roscommon on Sunday. He’s met a few formidable markers over the years, but Joe Brolly is as tricky an opponent as any former star will come up against! Mischevious Brolly enjoys

embarrassing some of his punditry colleagues from time to time. I recall a few years go when Joe and Pat Spillane and Colm O’Rourke were covering a big Kerry game on a Saturday evening. After the game, Joe quipped that he and Colm had to go writing their Sunday newspaper columns but that crafty Pat had told him he had written two columns for the Sunday World before the match – one in the event of Kerry winning, one in the event of them losing! I can’t imagine that Spillane was too happy with that! Joe was up to his tricks again in Roscommon on Sunday. Shefflin was in town to do analysis on the Limerick/Clare game, odd as that

may seem (it’s a logistics thing, the Sunday Game Live was being broadcast from Hyde Park). When Henry was finished, the football guys took over in the Roscommon studio for the Connacht Final. And Joe, being Joe, had to tell the nation that he had asked Henry Shefflin if he was staying for the football. Henry, according to Joe, was in fact getting out of Roscommon as quickly as possible. It was no reflection on the Roscommon hospitality I hasten to add, but the hurling superstar wasn’t going to be staying for the football, not after what he had seen in Castlebar (Mayo v Galway). Like the Bishop, King Henry had graced us with his presence – but then gone on his way.

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Aidan Dowd takes aim at the Mayo goal.

Mayo power to historic title Eirgrid Connacht U-20 FC Final MAYO ROSCOMMON  SEAMUS DUKE

The score after 43 minutes of the curtain-raiser at Dr. Hyde Park was Mayo 1-7 Roscommon 1-5, but the final quarter saw the ‘Green and Red’ pull away and the margin of 16 points was a little unfair on the home

3-16 1-6 side who battled away all through but who were well beaten in the end. The blustery wind was a factor throughout and the exchanges were evenly fought in the first half. Roscommon (who played with the breeze) had two points on the board after five min-

utes, both from the boot of their best player, Cian McKeon (one free). Mayo got into the game after that and with Ryan O’Donoghue, Peter Lambert and Ross Egan to the fore, they were soon level. By the 17th minute they led by 0-5 to 0-2 with Egan converting four frees and Lambert on target from long-range. But against the run of play Roscommon stole into the lead. McKeon converted a free in the 17th minute and

four minutes later Aidan Dowd made a mazy run into the Mayo defence. His chance seemed to have gone but he steered a low shot under Patrick O’Malley. It looked like the Rossies would take that lead into the break but in the final minute of the half Ryan O’Donoghue was fouled by Lorcan Daly (who received a black card) and O’Donoghue fired the resultant penalty to the Roscommon net and at

the break it was Mayo 1-5 Roscommon 1-3. Roscommon were competitive for the first 12 minutes of the second half - by which time Mayo led by 1-7 to 1-5 – with Roscommon goalkeeper Aaron Brady converting two long-range frees. But once Mayo rattled in their second goal from Colm Diskin in the 46th minute after a searing run from Paul Lambert, the writing was on the wall for Roscommon. A minute later Tom-

my Conroy ran in along the end line and blasted home another Mayo goal and that was that. In fairness to Roscommon they never gave up but it was now open season for Mayo as the ball flew over from all angles. The wins over Sligo and Galway were a distant memory as Mayo cruised to the title. But without Liam Cregg, Conor Shanagher and Ciaran Lennon this was always going to be an uphill task and great credit is due to Shane Curran’s men for reaching the final. Best for Roscommon on the day were goalkeeper Aaron Brady, Cian McKeon, Aidan Dowd and David McManus while for Mayo Paul Lambert, Evan O’Brien, Ryan O’Donoghue and Ross Egan played very well. Mayo: Patrick O’Malley (0-1, free); Johnny Maughan, Brian O’Malley, John Cunnane; Paul Lambert (0-3), Oisin Mullen, Cathal Horan; Jordan Flynn, Evan O’Brien (0-

1); Nathan Moran, Ryan O’Donoghue (1-0, pen), Oisin McLaughlin; Conor Diskin (1-0), Ross Egan (0-8, 6 frees), Tommy Conroy (1-0). Colm Moran (0-2) for McLaughlin (8), Joe Dawson for Mullin (44), John Gallagher for Conroy (52), Stephen McGreal (0-1) for Diskin (52), Sean Óg Tigue for O’Brien (56), Brian O’Neill for Cunnane (62). Roscommon: Aaron Brady (0-2, ’45 free); Damien Duff, Luke Mollahan, Lorcan Daly; Aidan Dowd (1-0), Evan Flynn, Darren Nerney; David McManus, Eddie Nolan; Keith Murphy, Cian McKeon (0-4, 3 frees), Dylan Ruane; Paul Carey, Brian Derwin, Gavin Byrne. Subs: Ciaran Sugrue for Byrne (28), Gerry Galvin for Lorcan Daly (28, b/c), Cian Corcoran for Ruane (48), Michael Conroy for Nerney (50), Colm Fahy for Derwin (50), Darragh Kildea for McManus (60). Referee: Barry Judge (Sligo)

Stat Attack

Aidan Dowd celebrates his goal.

Wides: Mayo 3 (3 first half) Roscommon 9 (5 first half) Red cards: Mayo 0 Roscommon 2 (Damien Duff 56, Cian McKeon 65 (both second yellows)) Black cards: Mayo 0 Roscommon 1 (Lorcan Daly 27) Yellow cards: Mayo 3 Roscommon 7 Man of the Match: Ryan O’Donoghue (Mayo)

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Curran: ‘We just had too many players missing’  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon U-20s manager Shane Curran admitted that while Mayo were the better team on Sunday, his side’s chances were hampered due to the number of players unavailable. “We did well to stay in the game in the first half. The penalty gave them a bit of relief going into halftime and we should have had a free before that but they are small things. We just had too many players missing. We were down nine or ten players between everything. “But our lads have done really well and they improved as the

season went on and they showed a lot of courage against Sligo and Galway. Today was just a step too far for us. There was a big difference in physicality and a lot of our players are just 18. I’m not making excuses, Mayo were a better team than us today. “We have to compliment Mayo. They ran out easy winners in the end but that’s football and we are very proud of our lads and the aim is to keep developing them for county senior football. Today’s loss is no reflection on our lads. If we had our strongest group we could have given it a rattle but that’s the way it goes”.

Solan pleased with manner of victory Mayo manager Mike Solan praised his side’s performance and said they could only beat what was put in front of them. “We won easy but it doesn’t feel that it’s easy when we are in the middle of it. From our point of view we made sure we kept going to the end regardless of the score. We had some great performances today and we focussed on getting our strongest team out on the pitch and thankfully it worked out for us today. “We never thought about anything other than today’s game and we wanted to win today and now we have the chance to go a little further. “Our preparations were good and we can only play the teams we are drawn against. Roscommon were our opposition today and we won well in the end and we are very happy with that”.

BREAKING BALL Revitalised Rossies

on the right road! Electric Ireland U-17 Connacht Championship Round Robin

Leitrim v Roscommon on Saturday in Carrick-on-Shannon at 5 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Pictured are the Cumann na mBunscol Eamon Fallon hurling final winners from Feevagh NS and Mount Talbot NS. Both schools combined to form the Mount Feevagh team team, which beat Tarmon NS in the Eamon Fallon cup final recently.

After losing their first game against Galway by 22 points there didn’t look much prospect of Roscommon’s U-17s contesting the Connacht final this year, but when Paul Staunton’s team handed out a 13 point beating to Mayo a week later it totally revitalised the team. Now wins against Leitrim and Sligo will put Roscommon in line for a provincial final appearance and another

clash with Galway. Leitrim lost heavily to Mayo in MacHale Park but were without many of their best players and at home they will be a much different prospect. Having said that, it would be a major shock if Roscommon were not to record another win here. Players like Shane Cunnane, James Fitzpatrick, Jack Lohan, Enda Crawley, Adam McDermott and Robbie Dolan played well against Mayo and more of the same will be

needed here. Having watched this Roscommon team at U-16 level, I would be of the opinion that their form is more aligned to what we saw against Mayo than the aberration against Galway. But at underage level one has to be very careful as anything can happen. I expect Leitrim to put up a spirited resistance but I am expecting Roscommon to win with a bit to spare. Prediction: Roscommon

U-17 hurlers bow out Celtic Challenge Cup! Celtic Challenge Cup U-17 Hurling Quarter-Final TYRONE

2-11

ROSCOMMON

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Tyrone advanced to the last four following this entertaining Celtic Challenge Cup match played in the Sligo GAA Centre in Scarden last weekend. A somewhat fortunate goal following a heavily deflected Michael Kelly point attempt laid the foun-

dation for 1-6 to 0-6 Roscommon half-time lead. Tyrone pushed on in the second half with the wind at their backs, however, and two quickfire goals from Man of the Match Cian Ferguson set them on the road to victory. Roscommon weren’t helped by the

Photo of the Roscommon Gaels U-12 team that defeated St. Barry’s in the Division 2A Championship Final on Saturday last in Kiltoom.

straight red issued to Dean Conlon for a clumsy challenge in the buildup to the second goal. However, Roscommon did fail to register a point from play in the second half, and despite Trevor Fallon’s sharp shooting from frees, Tyrone ran out comfortable winners.

A lethargic performance will have disappointed the Roscommon management. Only captain Luke Corbett and Trevor Fallon performed up to expectations on the day as the team made a tame exit from the Celtic Challenge Cup.

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TIME ADDED ON… McStay: ‘We missed too many chances’  SEAMUS DUKE

Worried: Kevin McStay and Liam McHale on the sideline on Sunday. Picture: Michael McCormack

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay was understandably disappointed as his team relinquished their Connacht crown at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. “It’s a frustrating defeat because we will look back at the chances that we had. But Galway were able to get home in the end and I have to congratulate them on their win. We have to look at it going forward that we were still in the game in the 35th minute of the second half and now the challenge is to get ourselves back up and ready for the qualifiers. It doesn’t lessen the pain of losing here today. We were in a great position and we let it slip. “We knew at half-time that we had nothing won

but we scored far more against the breeze than we did with it and we didn’t score from play in the second half and that tells it’s own story. “Cathal Compton was a big loss but we just didn’t win the breaking ball in the second half. But I don’t think that the midfield battle was crucial. We missed too many chances, simple as that. “The missed chances drain a team, and even when we got the penalty we followed that up with two bungled chances. If we had taken a few of the chances we missed we could have really put it up to them because they were not playing well. “The first half was perfection for us. We did exactly what we were aiming to do but the second half was not

what we were looking for at all. We got a great goal from Ciaráin but we lost our way in the second half. Our workrate was good and our build-up play was good too but we have top forwards and they will be disappointed when they look back on the second half. “We were very happy to play long in the second half and we knew Galway would push up on us. We didn’t get as many breaks in the second half. They brought in some good subs and Tom Flynn and Damien Comer came into it late on. “I do not for one minute want to disrespect Galway but we had a great chance to retain our title out there today. We fought to the bitter end and we pushed them all the way,” he said.

Wonderful Walsh as Roscommon One that got away for Roscommon – but they can bounce back

View from the PRESS BOX Paul Healy

I usually write a ‘View from the Stand’ – because that’s where I like to watch Roscommon matches from. It’s not just about the football, it’s about

experiencing the atmosphere and engaging with the fans. On Sunday, my spot in the Stand on the Athlone Road side was taken by one of thousands of people (I can’t single out any one individual, I suppose!) and I was forced back into the press box, with the authorities having issued specific seats to journalists, it being the ‘big one’ and all that. There were lots of familiar faces in the press box, but scores of unfamiliar ones too. Years ago there’d be four or five journalists for a league match; maybe twelve or fourteen for a Connacht Final. Yes, as few as that: one or two each from the Roscommon Champion and the

Herald, the same for the papers from Galway, Mayo, Leitrim and Sligo, and then maybe one each from three or four national papers. Now it’s usual to see 60-80 people in the press box on Connacht Final day – up to half of them with laptops and headphones, hardly a pen and notebook in sight. I borrowed a few blank pages from a journalist ‘half my age’ and jotted down a few notes. Mostly, I ignored the pen and paper and just enjoyed the occasion, in as much as one can enjoy a Roscommon game when we are teetering between ecstasy and agony. It was uplifting to look down

on a magnificently prepared Hyde Park from this high vantage point, great to see the colour in the stands and on the pitch. Roscommon received a mighty ovation when the players arrived on the pitch at 3.36. The waiting was near an end. The weather had been very nice a few hours earlier, a teasing reminder of the sunshine of recent weeks. Now the sun had disappeared, replaced by drizzle and a strong breeze. When the formalities ended, the battle began. Willie Hegarty was to my right and Marty Morrissey was to his right, but there was no time for a talk-off or even a dance-off. Both went to work.

Joe Brolly, Gooch Cooper, Colm O’Rourke and countless GAA personalities of renown were in close proximity too. The game had a nervy start, scores hard to come by. A pattern quickly emerged, Galway defending in numbers, Roscommon patiently probing, recycling possession with encouraging assuredness. Kevin McStay’s men were calm and composed, their approach play pretty flawless. Enda Smith was controlling proceedings, the ball magnetically drawn to him. Conor Devaney and several more Roscommon players were in tune with their conductor, including the omnipresent Fintan Cregg. Scores were slow to come, but

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TIME ADDED ON… Tribesmen shift gears to plunder silverware  DAN DOONER

Ah those beautiful few seconds upon waking on a Monday morning when one briefly forgets the events of the previous day! Roscommon are still Connacht champions and the world is a happier place. Suddenly, however, reality hits and the thought of facing a subdued office becomes almost too much. There was a wonderful buzz about town in the weeks leading up to last Sunday’s Connacht final. Men in a cherry picker strung bunting all over The Square while younger volunteers splashed paint all over the Hyde Park walls. Roscommon town was preparing for its biggest sporting occasion in quite a number of years but the feeling among supporters was one of hope rather than expectancy. Come Sunday, Galway and even Mayo fans arrived in town with the usual swagger that accompanies games against what they must perceive as their weaker neighbours. More often than not they’re favourites…and it shows. Roscommon town was packed early with banners advertising the various drinks companies springing up outside pubs. The Tribesmen and Tribeswomen arrived in pockets and enjoyed themselves among

the welcoming locals. They came in numbers on Sunday, though they remained nice and discreet right up until the final quarter, much like their highly-rated captain! ‘A game of two halves’ is the ultimate cliché but that’s what it was: Division Two tempo for the first 35 minutes ratcheting up to Division One levels after the break. The aggression and intensity Galway had honed against the Dublins and Mayos this year proved too much for a Roscommon team which had been in its comfort zone in the second tier. The gulf between the very top and the ledge just below that became crystal clear as the game reached its climax. Galway were deserving winners but Roscommon showed far more resolve than they had the last time they met a team of similar reputation and intensity. While back to back titles wasn’t to be, this developing team can still qualify for the Super 8s, in a year which has also brought promotion to Division One. The second half on Sunday merely hammered home the importance of achieving those two objectives – set out by Kevin McStay at the start of the year – in order to keep pace in what is becoming the most competitive province of them all.

‘Players stood up to be counted’  SEAMUS DUKE

Galway manager Kevin Walsh, right, praised his team’s second-half improvement and said he was delighted to come away from Dr. Hyde Park with the Connacht title. “At half-time we certainly weren’t happy. We made a lot of mistakes, we had passes going astray and we were doing silly things and had a huge amount of turnovers. We had a harsh chat at half-time and I cannot praise my lads enough in the second half. “We overcame a lot of adversity. We were four points down at half-time and then after we recovered we conceded the penalty, but maybe in the long run it’s good we had a hard game today. It meant that players had to stand up and be counted and that’s what they did. “We were annoyed about Roscommon’s first goal – it was soft enough – and we will have to look at that. The timing of their goals was vital and it brought them back into the game but we bounced back each time and we were thrilled about that. “We have a young team and that game will stand to them. It is never easy to get out of Hyde Park but we did it today and we are delighted with that. Roscommon are a very good team and we are very happy to beat them today”.

Kevin Walsh pictured on the sideline during last Sunday’s Connacht SFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park.

the Galway hero wide of the mark Roscommon were doing nicely. On 21 minutes, Ciaráin Murtagh produced a moment of magic, skipping past Barry McHugh, speeding in from the wing and calmly netting. Cue an eruption of noise and movement from the primrose and blue faithful across the stands and terraces. Diarmuid Murtagh, meanwhile, was in fine scoring form. Roscommon led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half-time after an excellent, patient and controlled display. We dared to dream. I don’t think anyone could have foreseen what happened in the second half. Faced with their title hopes unravelling, Galway were sharper, more urgent. It’s fair to assume that their manager, Kevin

Walsh, hadn’t been handing out soft drinks and smiles as his underperforming players trooped in at half-time. Still, the loss of Cathal Compton to concussion combined with a series of morale-draining misses by the Roscommon forwards undoubtedly boosted Galway’s confidence. Roscommon had several bad wides and/or underhit shots into the Galway ‘keeper’s grateful embrace. It had to seep some belief from the Roscommon players, while inspiring Galway. And Galway were good enough to take advantage. They had already got a decisive foothold in midfield and they were now committing men to attack. They were breaking at pace and driving through gaps

in the heart of the Roscommon team. Minute by minute, the cup was slipping further from Roscommon. Where Galway had been lethargic and vulnerable in the first half, they were now clinical. The second half was in danger of becoming a nightmare for Roscommon, who only scored one point between the 29th minute and the final whistle. Each Roscommon miss was a dagger through the heart. Hope was ebbing away. Then, a penalty…a good run by John McManus and Diarmuid Murtagh is swarmed upon, then upended. A stunning conversion by Devaney in the week which saw Messi miss from the spot. Roscommon a point ahead, with

seven minutes to go. We needed the next score. But Galway had the momentum now, the penalty a false dawn. Now the previously well shackled Damien Comer began to impact. Already, Shane Walsh was producing a masterclass. Galway, who scored eleven times to Roscommon’s two in that second half, deserved their win. I’d be very positive about Roscommon’s prospects going forward, although it’s obviously nervy to be facing into a ‘must-win’ game. One win, and Roscommon would be into the Super 8s. It’s a season-defining fixture. I’d take great hope from how well Roscommon played in that first half and I’d also expect the Roscommon attack to seldom misfire to the

same extent in the future. One thing Sunday proved was that Roscommon can compete with what is a highly-rated Galway team. We were competitive (within winning distance) up to the 69th/70th minute. We rose in the press box, well, some of us did, others had to file copy straight away, frantically pressing the keys on their tablets/ laptops. Joy for Galway, big disappointment for Roscommon. Outside the Hyde, a sea of people edged on foot into town, weaving in and out amongst friends, strangers and their inner thoughts. It remains to be seen what twists and turns lie ahead in this championship season. Who knows, as that man in America might say, it may yet turn out to be just great!

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Tribesmen reclaim Connacht crown The Verdict Seamus Duke ometimes it’s just not your day and last Sunday it was not Roscommon’s day. Having played almost a perfect first half of football against pre-match favourites Galway, it all fell apart after the break when Roscommon simply missed too many chances and allowed Galway a way back into the game. The Tribesmen seized on Roscommon’s misfortune to press home their advantage and in the end they had four points to spare. But it could have been so different. Having shown maturity, composure and no little skill in the first half against the elements, Roscommon lost their

Teams and Scorers Galway: Ruairí Lavelle; Declan Kyne, Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh, David Wynne; Cathal Sweeney, Gareth Bradshaw, Johnny Heaney; Paul Conroy, Thomas Flynn; Seán Kelly (0-1), Barry McHugh, Eamonn Brannigan; Damien Comer (0-2), Ian Burke (0-3), Shane Walsh (0-8, 5 frees) Subs used: Kieran Duggan for Conroy (46 mins); Sean Armstrong (0-1) for McHugh (48 mins); Eoghan Kerin for Wynne (50 mins); Peter Cooke for Heaney (65 mins); Adrian Varley (0-1) for Brannigan (70 mins); Gary O’Donnell for Ó Ceallaigh (73 mins). Roscommon: Colm Lavin; David Murray, Peter Domican, Niall McInerney; John McManus, Fintan Cregg, Brian Stack; Cathal Compton, Tadhg O’Rourke; Ciaráin Murtagh (10), Enda Smith, Conor Devaney (1-0 pen); Donie Smith (0-1), Diarmuid Murtagh (0-5, 2 frees), Niall Kilroy. Subs used: Ultan Harney for Compton (30 mins); Fergal Lennon for Murray (54 mins, black card); Cathal Cregg for Stack (57 mins); Finbarr Cregg for Ciaráin Murtagh (61 mins); Conor Daly for O’Rourke (63 mins); Ronan Stack for Kilroy (71 mins). Referee: David Coldrick (Meath)

way in that second period and the composure and maturity was replaced by poor decision making, a loss of shape and some very poor shooting. Not to score from play in the entire second half tells its own story, and 13 wides (7 in the second half) was a game-breaker. By contrast, Galway were hanging on in the first half. Shane Walsh (man of the match) and to a lesser extent Ian Burke, were keeping them in the match. Niall McInerney had Damien Comer in his pocket, Cathal Compton and Tadgh O’Rourke dominated midfield, Fintan Cregg was directing operations brilliantly from centre-back, Enda Smith was having his best game in a Roscommon jersey since last year’s Connacht final and up front, Diarmuid Murtagh was on fire. In fact, Roscommon probably should have been at least two or three points further ahead at the break. It was a classy and superbly mature first half display. Ciaráin Murtagh’s 21st minute goal was a thing of beauty. He carried on a great Enda Smith run and scooted around Barry McHugh. Like most of the crowd, I was shouting at him to fist the ball over the crossbar but the St. Faithleach’s man shot low and hard for a brilliant score. With younger brother Diarmuid terrorising the Galway defence, and Enda Smith spraying the ball around, Roscommon fans were very happy as the sides went in at halftime three ahead and with the aid of the breeze to come. But the loss of Cathal Compton in the 29th minute after a blow to the head was to prove very costly. The Strokestown man was doing really well in the midfield area and after he left Galway came more into the game. In fact, Tom Flynn made some crucial catches late on which helped Galway’s cause. The previously subdued Damien Comer came alive with ten minutes to go and he kicked two inspirational points to steer his side to a hard fought win. As the second half went on, Galway were winning more of the breaking ball. Roscommon were never out of it, but as the ball sailed wide on several occasions, it sucked the confidence out

Enda Smith carries possession forward for Roscommon.

of Roscommon’s effort. Still, the penalty blasted home by Conor Devaney with just eight minutes to go saw the home side go ahead again but Galway would not be denied. Roscommon did have a couple of half chances after that but Galway’s tails were up and they swept to another Connacht title. Niall McInerney, Fintan Cregg, John McManus, Cathal Compton, Ciaráin Murtagh, Enda Smith and Diarmuid

Murtagh were all superb for a Roscommon side who will look back on this Connacht final as one they left behind them. Galway are a very good side but the fact that Roscommon gave them such a searching test shows how far this team has come under Kevin McStay. The players will be desperately disappointed at the manner of this loss but hopefully they will came back fight-

The Roscommon team which contested the Connacht SFC Final against Galway last Sunday at Dr. Hyde Park. Photographs: Mick McCormack

ing hard in that vital qualifier in a few weeks’ time and hopefully their aim to be a part of the Super 8 competition will be realised. But to Galway the spoils, and it will be interesting to see how they perform on a bigger stage. Roscommon have one more step to take to join them, and if they can straighten out their shooting they can compete with the best. Sunday was just not their day.

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Conor Devaney fires home a penalty to give Roscommon the lead late on. Photographs: Mick McCormack.

Key Moments First half Diarmuid Murtagh opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a super point, and while Shane Walsh replied with a similar score, it was all Roscommon in the opening quarter. Diarmuid Murtagh (2, 1 free) and Donie Smith added points to leave the home side in very good shape, 0-4 to 0-1 ahead after 17 minutes.

Seamus Duke minute but the third quarter belonged to Galway’s Shane Walsh. He kicked five points in a row (four frees) to see his side ahead by the 58th minute. In the meantime however Roscommon had loads of possession but the wides total was piling up and there were even two balls put into the goalkeeper’s hands as chance after

Shane Walsh scored another very good point after Roscommon had given the ball away cheaply in the 19th minute. Two minutes later Ciaráin Murtagh won possession and worked his way in along the endline. He drilled the ball low and hard and it easily beat Ruairí Lavelle for a brilliant Roscommon goal. Ian Burke took centre stage after that, kicking two fine points to narrow the gap to three. Diarmuid Murtagh scored another peach of a point in the 28th minute before Shane Walsh’s free in injury-time meant that the sides went in at half-time with Roscommon ahead by three points: 1-5 to 0-5. Roscommon had suffered a blow in the 29th minute when midfielder Cathal Compton had to go off with concussion after an accidental clash. He was replaced by Ultan Harney.

Second half Diarmuid Murtagh opened the second half scoring with a pointed free in the 39th

Stat Attack half ) Wides: Galway 10 (8 first half ) Roscommon 13 (6 first Red Cards: None Black cards: Galway 0 Murray Roscommon 1 (David 53) (Tom Yellow cards: Galway 2 Flynn, Damien Comer) ck) Roscommon 1 (Ronan Sta ne Walsh Man of the Match: Sha (Galway) Attendance: 18,975 ll *The game was really wedrick refereed by David Col

Diarmuid Murtagh gets a shot away.

Sean Kelly kicked another fine point on the run as Galway went two clear with ten minutes left.

was upended in the large square and Conor Devaney blasted the ball high into the Galway net. Roscommon were not playing well but they were a point up with just a few minutes to go.

But there was another twist in this Connacht final. In the 62nd minute John McManus did the spadework before Diarmuid Murtagh

Galway sub Sean Armstrong scored a superb point before Damien Comer came alive to kick two points on the run, and with the clock

chance was missed.

slipping into time added on Galway were ahead by two. During the six minutes of extra-time sub Adrian Varley and Ian Burke added further points and the Nestor Cup was on its way back to Galway for another winter. Full-time: Galway 0-16 Roscommon 2-6

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Coming through the back door!  DAN DOONER

Roscommon must do it the hard way and take their place in round four of the All-Ireland qualifiers on July 7th and 8th in order to make the Super 8s, following Sunday’s Connacht final defeat to Galway at Dr. Hyde Park. The Rossies may potentially face

Mayo, Tyrone or Monaghan as they bid to reach the first ever Super 8s, which begin on July 14th. Speaking at the final whistle last Sunday, Kevin McStay said that while the failure to clinch back to back Connacht titles hurt, Roscommon were still very much alive and kicking in this year’s Championship.

“Today will hurt us but we are still alive. I think we will react well to this, we have to react well to be honest. We have to get something out of our championship season. “Back in April we said that we have to win two championship games this season. Today was our first chance and we have another chance now. If we win the next

day we will be in the Super 8s and we want to be a part of that. When the disappointment subsides in a few days we will find enough to be ready for that game but it’s a defeat and life goes on”. All eyes will now be on rounds two and three of the qualifiers as we wait to learn Roscommon’s fate on Monday, July 2nd.

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Fixtures Thursday, June 21st AFL Division 4 At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Elphin. 8 pm Friday, June 22nd AFL Division 6 (8 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Dominic’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Creggs Saturday, June 23rd Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 (7 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Roscommon Gaels Sunday, June 24th AFL Division 4 League (2 pm) At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Roscommon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Fuerty At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Pádraig Pearses At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Elphin AFL Division 5 (2 pm) At Kilbride: Kilbride v Michael Glavey’s At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Aidan’s At Kilteevan: St Joseph’s v Kilmore At Abbey Park: Boyle v Oran At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Ballinameen Senior Hurling League Knockout At Athleague: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm

Underage update Monday, June 25th U-16 Hurling League Group 1 (7 pm) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Longford Slashers At Four Roads: Four Roads v Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s) U-16 Hurling League Group 2 (7 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Athleague\ Tremane At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Tooreen Roscommon manager Kevin McStay