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Roscommon fans pictured supporting the Rossies in the Super 8s’ opener against Tyrone in Croke Park on Saturday.

Our Person of the Week… Our person of the week is Tulsk man John Groarke, who announced his intention to seek a nomination to run for the Irish Presidency. The 58-year-old farms 54 acres at Fossa so he’ll be very much at home in the wideopen expanses of the Phoenix Park. It was a good week for Vladimir Putin, as Russia staged a successful FIFA World Cup and US President Donald Trump supported Vlad’s denial of Russian involvement in US election meddling…or did he?

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Good WEEK It was a bad week for Roscommon footballers as the men’s senior and minor teams were defeated by Tyrone and Galway in the Super 8s and Connacht Minor Final respectively, and the minor ladies lost out to Kildare in their All-Ireland final.

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It’s a long way to Tipperary; Kerry’s no joke either. We arrived in Sneem on Friday evening, staying at ‘The Sneem Hotel’. It’s a long, long drive from Roscommon, but the fabulous scenery makes it all worthwhile. The journey brought us into ‘The Ring of Kerry’ and we ventured into bustling Killarney, the country’s tourism capital. There’s a visible buzz, if a buzz can be visible. On arrival in Sneem, the hotel staff were extremely friendly – and it’s a hotel I’d recommend. Not having been in Sneem before, we had a quick look at the village. “It’s like Balamory” (the town in the popular children’s tv programme) one of the kids said – and so it is. Several of the quaint buildings are very colourfully painted.

Saturday The coastal drive to Valentia Island is pretty spectacular. En route, there’s a lovely summer atmosphere in Waterville, where there are two statues that command your attention. One is of Mick O’Dwyer, perhaps the single greatest GAA personality of them all. How special it must be for this man to live to see a statue dedicated to him (usually the person being paid tribute to has passed on before the unveiling). The other statue is of the trailblazing comedy genius, Charlie Chaplin, who spent many happy summers on holiday in Waterville. On Valentia Island, the locals are friendly and welcoming, and the scenery is beautiful. The island has a rich history which is well worth exploring. On the journey back, we stop at the spectacular Kerry Cliffs, from which you can view Skellig Michael. A walk to the top of the cliffs and a dreamy view of what Mother Nature then offers makes for a breathtaking experience.

Saturday evening It’s Super 8s time in Sneem, but the Sky Sports reception in the otherwise excellent hotel was dodgy, the action from Croke Park fuzzy and frustrating. We had to abandon and relocate to a cosy pub in Sneem village, where the locals were only mildly interested in Roscommon v Tyrone. Early promise from Roscommon was soon replaced by gloom. Enda Smith’s superb goal early in the second half raised spirits, but Tyrone plundered on relentlessly and Roscommon’s Super 8s opener fizzled out badly. Here’s to a much better performance this weekend.

Sunday Today we went to Kenmare,

We encountered a clever entrepreneuer. This ‘One Man and His Goat’ is a tourist attraction in Sneem, Co. Kerry.

where there was a lovely atmosphere. All weekend, this lively town had gone ‘all French’. I subsequently discovered that there’s a large French community living in Kenmare. The locals were celebrating Bastille Day in style, French flags and bunting much in evidence. This was all very timely, given that France were playing in the World Cup Final on Sunday. We spent a few hours doing tourist-type stuff in Kenmare, before switching our focus to the day’s sporting activity: Croker and Russia. It would be unfair to say that pubs and hotels weren’t showing the World Cup Final, but accessing the soccer wasn’t that straightforward. Most places were concentrating on Kerry v Galway in the Super 8s (starting at the same time as France v Croatia) and those that had the World Cup on were crowded, or pretty much insisting that customers order food! We were watching the end of Kilkenny v Limerick in a bar when a group of 12 French fans came in. They pointed to vacant seating and asked if they could watch the soccer, only to be told they’d have to order food! (They were planning to order drinks). There were French people everywhere, and a few Croatians too, and by 4 pm some of them were getting a little panicked, all alarmed at the sight of Pat Spillane filling the space they’d assumed the World Cup Final would occupy. On the street, in the drizzle, French and Croatian fans looked

at us pleadingly and asked: “… where can we see the World Cup Final?” Between us all – Kerry locals and visitors alike – we tried to explain about Damien Comer and David Clifford and black cards and fair shoulder charges and blanket defences and the Super 8s and that this was why so many screens in packed pubs were showing GAA, not the big one from Russia. In the end, after much wandering in and out of establishments by French, Croatians and Irish (us), I think everyone got to see what they wanted to see. We ended up in a busy hotel, one eye on the soccer, one eye on the GAA. Kerry’s defeat to Galway came as a right shock to the locals. As the Rossies, the Croatians and the Kerry aristocrats licked their collective wounds, young French fans drove up and down Kenmare with horns beeping and flags waving…they’d only gone and won the World Cup in Kerry.

Monday morning The ‘filling station’ we stop at this morning is more of a private house with an old garage and rusty fuel pumps. Visually, this place is past its heyday, but it’s quaint and charming. There’s no sign of life, but it appears to be open. After filling fuel, I go up to the garage, but there’s no-one around. Silence reigns. Then the door of the house slowly opens and I can hear words before I see a face. “Money, money, money…” the female voice says.

The voice belongs to a woman of ‘a certain age’ and her ‘money, money, money’ comment had been said in humour (it appears). The woman of the house/filling station is formidable, I suspect. “Nice morning” she ventures next, before informing me that the previous night’s drop of rain had been badly needed. I agree, and hand over the money, money, money. An hour in Sneem…before facing that long drive back to Roscommon. At the entrance to a pretty green area, there’s a sight that requires a ‘doubletake’. A man with a very long beard is sitting on a park bench, holding an animal (pet?) on a lead. It’s a goat! And a mountain goat, at that! We have encountered a clever entrepreneuer. This ‘One Man and His Goat’ is a tourist attraction. Buses full of tourists stop every few minutes in Sneem. Most of the visitors take photos with the man and his (allegedly) Guinness-drinking mountain goat. Donations are gratefully accepted and thrown into a cap at the man’s feet. The goat seems very relaxed. So does the man. “He’s a mountain goat and his horns grow an inch or two every year” the man tells a tourist, opting not to say how much his own impressive beard grows each year.

Monday afternoon Later, we stop in Killarney, which, as every summer, is brimming with tourists, a large number of whom are from the USA. The town is buzzing and there are numerous quaint shops as well as bars, restaurants and those majestic dripping-in-character hotels. I wonder what the Americans make of their President, Mr. Trump, in the news (as ever), this time over his chaotic visit to see Mr. Putin in Helsinki. No doubt there are mixed views (perhaps some supportive) although you have to say that Trump’s post-summit press conference was quite bizarre, even by his standards. Far from ‘Putin the boot in’, more a case of Russian Rollover. Maybe the American tourists have banished Trump from their minds, as they enjoy wonderful Kerry. As our American friends feel the texture of yet more Aran sweaters, two no-nonsense Kerry men stand outside the shop and casually pore over the fall-out of their county’s dismal Super 8s show. “Yerra there’s no point in going to Croke Park and playing like that, they’ll have to do better when they go back for the semi-final”.

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Heritage Weekend kicks off in Ballintubber The Heritage Weekend, which kicks off this Friday in Ballintubber, is the highlight of a month-long festival in the area. At 7 pm on Friday evening you can begin the festivities at the Old Schoolhouse where ‘Mysteries of Ancient Irish Star Lore’ will be presented. The official opening of the Heritage Weekend in Ballintubber takes place this Saturday (21st) at the Old Schoolhouse at 12 noon. The opening will be performed by Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. A great day’s entertainment is promised with all types of arts and crafts, bread-making, churning, face-painting, etc., music, dancing, teas and homebaking, guided tours of the castle and much more. There will also be a talk in the Old Graveyard (11 am) with Mary Timoney, who recently compiled a book relating to the headstones and stonemasons of that era. Guided tours of Ballintubber Castle by Prof. Niall Brady and Prof. Kathryn Maurer and a display of this year’s findings (in Old Schoolhouse) will no doubt prove very popular. On Sunday 22nd, visitors can

experience hay-making, a visit to the Old Hall in Willsgrove, tug o’war, music, dancing and a

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‘Boxer’ Moran to launch Suck Valley Way Adventure A highlight of the month-long Heritage Festival in Ballintubber will be the annual Suck Valley Way Adventure, featuring a three-stage walk and fishing, canoeing, cycling, etc., event! Kevin Moran, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, will be launching Ballintubber Heritage Weekend – including the Suck Valley Way Adventure – this Sunday. This launch will take place on Sunday, July 22nd at 11.30 am at Clonalis House in Castlerea. On that day (Sunday, 22nd of July), a group of sixty American archeologists, working in Ballintubber, will be canoeing, cycling and walking along the Suck Valley Way. This scenic trip will include breathtaking views of the countryside with ponies galloping along the river! A guide will give a historical overview of the Suck Valley Way. The trip will take place over three different days/stages, going from Clonalis House to Castlecoote House. The three-stage walk will start at 11.30 at Clonalis House to Ballintubber Castle on the 22nd. On the 24th of July at 4 pm the walk will continue from Ballintubber Castle to Donamon Castle. The last stage of the walk will be at 7 pm on the 27th of July from Donamon Castle to Castlecoote House. Participants can choose whether to walk, canoe, or cycle. Previous canoeing trips were relaxing but adventurous. The Suck Valley Way crosses the hidden heartlands of Co. Roscommon and will show the American archeologists the beauty of the countryside and give an understanding of the history of the area. At Clonalis House on July 22nd, starting at 9.30, Inland Fisheries will host a display of various species of fish whose habitat is the River Suck.

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Saturday 21st July • 11 am: Graveyard Talk with Mary Timoney – Archaeologist • 12 noon: Official Opening of Heritage Weekend in Old Schoolhouse. Exhibition of traditional cooking, butter making and crafts, Country Market Jewellery, Craft stalls, Home made soaps, Car Boot Sale Castle Tours, Mystic Nelly and Palmist and much more Tea/Coffee served in The Old Schoolhouse • Garveys – Celebration in the Garden Music and food served 1.30pm - “Rock with Simon” 7pm • Kenny’s Bar - Bouncy Castle, pop-up shop fashion, gifts and many more • Night - “ Music with Wildfire”

Sunday 22nd July • 11.30pm: First of a three-stage Walk from Clonalis House to Ballintubber Castle. (See article above). • 2pm: Hay Making, Visit the Forge, Tug O War Americans v Locals & Men v Women • 4.30pm: Shot putt competition • Visit Willsgrove Hall • 7pm: Garveys – Music by “Kevin” - Medal Presentation • Day/Evening 4pm approx: Kenny’s Bar – Kennys 125 years in Business Celebrations, followed by Irish Sensational Ballad Group “Celtic Cru” • Night – Music Carmel McLoughlin

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Graveyard Mass in Kilteevan The annual Kilteevan Graveyard Mass followed by the blessing of the graves will take place on Saturday, July 28th at 7.30 pm. The annual collection for the maintenance of the graveyard will also take place. Mass will be celebrated as usual on Sunday, July 29th at 10 am.

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RSPCA Church gate collections

National win for Alicia!: Comhghairdeas le Alicia Nic an Bhaird, Gaelscoil de hÍde, Roscomáin who recently won a national award for the poster she designed for Seachtain na Gaeilge. At a prize-giving ceremony in her school Alicia was presented with a cheque for €500 for herself and another cheque for €500 for her school by Conradh na Gaeilge. Alicia is daughter of Jacinta and James Ward, Antogher Road, Roscommon, and a third class pupil at Gaelscoil de hÍde, where staff and pupils are delighted with the win. Alicia’s class teacher is Orla Ní Chuinneagáin, príomhoide. Alicia designed a poster based on the seanfhocal ‘Taithí a dhéanann máistreacht’ (Practice makes perfect). Alicia is photographed with Cllr. Orla Leyden, then Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Majella Hunt (Director of Services, Roscommon County Council), Seán Ó Murchú, Conradh na Gaeilge, her parents Jacinta and James, and Orla Ní Chuinneagáin, principal and class teacher. Maith thú Alicia!

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Pilgrimage to Lough Derg

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice wishes to say a big thank you to Rachael and Bernadette Shine who recently presented Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, with a cheque for €1,820, the proceeds of a skydive organised by Rachael. Rachael completed the skydive and fundraising in memory of her father Sean, who sadly passed away in December 2014. A special thank you to the Shine family

Cemetery Mass will take place in Glenamaddy Cemetery on Friday, July 27th at 7.30 pm. All are welcome.

The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting its annual Church gate collections this Saturday (21st) and Sunday (22nd) at the following Churches: Derrinacartha, Brusna, Clooneycolgan, Cloverhill. If you can volunteer an hour of your time, please contact us on 085-7473719. All money raised goes directly to animal welfare in County Roscommon.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes The Franciscan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is taking place from the 22nd to the 27th of September 2018. Flights will be leaving from Dublin and Shannon Airport. Application forms are available from Lauri Duffy Travel at 01-6359300. Sick/ disabled pilgrims should contact Fr. Michael Nicholas OFM on 01-6742506.

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A one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg is taking place on Sunday, the 19th of August, leaving from Ballyleague Hall at 7 am. The bus travels via Scramogue, Rooskey and Carrick-on-Shannon. For any enquiries, contact Mary at 0433321969.

Coffee Morning in aid of UCHG Oncology Gail, Bernie, Ann and friends are holding

their annual Coffee Morning in aid of the Oncology Unit at UCHG in Glenamaddy Community Centre on Friday, July 27th from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be a free draw with lots of prizes for everyone who supports this worthy cause.

Church gate collection The annual Church Gate collection at Ballintubber Church takes place this weekend, July 21st and 22nd, (before Masses) and your support would be much appreciated.

The Connaught Veteran & Vintage Motor Club rally, held recently in Co. Roscommon, was a great success. Pictured is Connaught Veteran & Vintage Motor Club chairperson Joan Goulden and Roscommon businessman and Vintage car enthusiast Vincent Timothy, presenting a cheque for €1,500 to David Gleeson, Trustee of Join Our Boys.

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Support the Cycle Against Suicide this Saturday Cycle Against Suicide (CAS) will join with the local Roscommon community on Saturday, July 21st to raise awareness of the help and support networks that are available to people across Roscommon that are battling depression, self-harm, at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. The cycle will also be held in memory of the late Doreen Conlon (Roscommon town) who sadly passed away last year due to an illness. Doreen was regarded as the mammy of the CAS organisation and was hugely respected and loved by all across Ireland. Over 800 people die by suicide on the island of Ireland each year. The power of the cycle and its message ‘It’s OK not to feel OK; and It’s absolutely OK to ask for help’ is something that brings families, communities, organisations, schools, individuals and cyclists of all abilities together with a common purpose of ending the cycle of suicide in Ireland today. Organisers of this event are Paul Reynolds

from Cloverhill and Michelle McKiernan from Athlone. Paul said: “We all know someone affected by mental illness. As a young lad growing up in

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As a young lad growing up in Roscommon, from the age of 15 I’ve lost eight friends to suicide in a nine-year period. This cycle is a huge opportunity to raise awareness of the many services available

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Roscommon, from the age of 15 I’ve lost eight friends to suicide in a nine-year period. This cycle is a huge opportunity to raise awareness of the many services in the locality available to those who are suffering. “It also inspires conversations around positive mental health and acts as a shining example to the community that no-one should be afraid to seek help or the support of others. This cycle will also be very specially in memory of the much-loved Doreen Conlon”. Commencing from Hannon’s Hotel from 10.30 am, the cycle will travel through Knockcroghery, Kiltoom, Brideswell, Curraghboy and Roscommon town. Please support the cycle by colouring the town and areas in orange for the weekend and getting on your bike. Registrations are now open online at: https://regonline.activeeurope.com or through the event tab on www.cycleagainstsuicide.com. Contact: Paulreynolds90@hotmail. com.

Special Mass for Healing in Curraghboy A Special Mass for Healing will take place in Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Monday, 30th of July, commencing at 8 pm. The Celebrant will be Fr. Brendan Walsh of the Pallotine College, Thurles. Confessions will take place from 7 pm prior to the commencement of Holy Mass and individual blessings will take place after Mass. All are most welcome. Contact 086-4054489 for more details.

Roscommon fans pictured supporting the Rossies in the Super 8s’ opener against Tyrone in Croke Park on Saturday.

Connacht Rugby Camp in Dunmore This year’s Dunmore Connacht Rugby Camp is fast approaching, running from the 23rd to the 27th of July at Dunmore Rugby Pitch. The camps, which are a sell-out success, run from 9.15 am-1.30 pm and cater for all children aged 6-12. No rugby experience necessary, all camps are run by accredited IRFU coaches. Children will get a chance to make new friends, learn new skills and have lots of fun. Connacht Camp packs included in registration fee. Be sure to sign up at community. connachtrugby.ie or call 091-561568.

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County Roscommon Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits Housing Estates) Bye-Laws 2018 Roscommon County Council in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (No.44 of 2004), as amended, adopted County Roscommon Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits Housing Estates) Bye-Laws 2018 at the Council Meeting held on the 28th May 2018. The purpose of the Bye-Laws is to introduce Special Speed Limits of 30 KPH on designated sections of roads in selected Housing Estates throughout the County of Roscommon. The Bye-Laws will come into effect from the 1st August 2018. The Adopted Bye-Laws together with the accompanying maps may be viewed at www.roscommoncoco.ie Pat Murtagh A/Director of Services Roads and Transportation Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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People NEWS Kerrane wants action on home support services Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane has said that it is extremely worrying that there are 1,525 of the most vulnerable people in our society, such as older people and those with disabilities, waiting for home support services in the HSE area comprising of Roscommon, Galway and Mayo. Ms. Kerrane said: “Home support services such as home care packages and home help hours are some of the most important services the HSE provide. “Home care delivered in the home is the preferred form of care for most people and their families, and older people, those with disabilities, and their families are continuously calling out for more home support services in order to meet the need that exists. “Unfortunately, this government, with the support of Fianna Fáil, has taken the decision to underfund the service to the point that there are 6,118 people waiting for a home support service across the State. The largest cohort of those waiting live in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo”. Ms. Kerrane added: “We need to make sure our older people and those with disabilities who need home support are cared for with the dignity and respect they deserve, and to do that we need to ensure that home support services are funded correctly in order to meet the requirement of those people and families who need these services”.

Paddy Turley, Mick Lyons, John Mannion and Sean Treacy pictured at Roscommon Races recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Murphy wants HSE to clarify Loughglynn ambulance plans Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the HSE to verify its plans in relation to Loughglynn ambulance base in County Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said that Government representatives had previously announced that the Loughglynn ambulance base in west Roscommon was expected to provide a 24/7 service by the end of summer – but he is now fearful that this is “simply more spin with no substance”. He said: “I am calling on the HSE to verify whether it intends to open the Loughglynn ambulance base in the immediate future and if so how it is proposed to do so from a logistical point of view. “I understand that the service in Loughglynn will not be provided on a full-time basis and, alarmingly, it may also involve taking an ambulance away from Roscommon town in order to do so. That being the case, it’s an attempt to once again pull the wool over people’s eyes and it is simply unacceptable,” said Deputy Murphy. “If an ambulance is removed from the Roscommon area to service Loughglynn this is only going to put increased pressure on ambulance services in the Roscommon area. “The people of west Roscommon also deserve better – proper resources need to be allocated in respect of the Loughglynn ambulance base and the HSE needs to clarify its plans for the base and put an end to any further speculation on the matter,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

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‘Pride of Place’ judging next week Roscommon County Council nominated three community projects to the Pride of Place competition 2018. They are: Tulsk Action Group CLG (Category 8 – Community Tourism Initiative); Strokestown Town Team (Category 2 – population between 300-1000); Ballintubber Tidy Town (Category 1 –population between 0-300). Judging for this year’s competition takes place on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th of July. Pride of Place judges will conduct a site visit to each community group and meet with community representatives. Judging will begin with the Tulsk Action Group on Tuesday, July 24th at 10.30 am, starting at

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Craig Connolly Memorial Walk raises €20,000 for Crumlin Children’s facility and Croí

Luigi Ryan, Croi, Tracy Connolly, Cathal Dineen, Fullbody Workhouse, Rian, Fionn and Senan Connolly, pictured at the presentation of cheque for €10,000, proceeds of the Craig Connolly Memorial Walk to Croí recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the presentation of two cheques (each for €10,000) to Croí and CMRF Crumlin was the group of volunteers which organised the Craig Connolly Memorial Walk. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Cathal Dineen, Fullbody Workhouse (Roscommon), and Tracy Connolly present a cheque for €10,000, proceeds of the Craig Connolly Memorial Walk, to Alison Reynolds of CMRF (Children’s Medical & Research Foundation) Crumlin.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: L6638 in Emlaghnagree from its junction with the L5591 to a distance of 1 kilometre. Period of Closure: Monday 13th August, 2018 to Saturday, 13th October, 2018. Alternative Routes: Via L6638, L1809, N60 and L1629 And Vice Versa Reason for Closure: To facilitate bridge repairs. Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the undersigned or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie to arrive not later than 5.00pm on Friday 27th July, 2018.

Annual Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle The annual Family Picnic Day will take place in the grounds of Donamon Castle on Sunday, 29th of July next. This event was formally launched last Thursday night by Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. Cllr. Connaughton welcomed everybody and wished the Divine Word Missionaries and the organising committee every support and good wishes for this upcoming event. Fr. Pat Hogan SVD, Rector at Donamon Castle, noted that the Divine Word Missionaries will be

80 years in Donamon next year. (One of the first recruits to Donamon in September 1939 was Fr. Norman Davitt who was in attendance at the launch). Fr. Hogan extended a cordial invitation to everybody to come along on July 29th to enjoy this funpacked day. Sean Beirne, committee member, thanked the organising committee, as well as Civil Defence, Gardai, local media, Roscommon County Council, Rural Social Scheme and all the loyal supporters. The Open Day, now in its 24th year, begins with Mass in the Di-

vine Word Church at 12.30 pm, followed throughout the day with bands such as Conquerors and RTE’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner Jake Carter! Also, as the popular tours or the castle takes place, a traditional music group will perform in the great hall. There will of course be various children’s entertainment with face-painting, bouncy castle, train and pony rides, etc. Tickets for spot prizes and the grand draw will be on sale throughout the day! Full details of all the day’s events will be in next week’s Roscommon People.

TedMest fundraiser in aid of BUMBLEance services

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Fr. Dougal ‘kicks Bishop Brennan up the arse’ in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen, during TedMest fundraiser in aid of the BUMBLEance services.

‘Tom’, Sr. Assumpta and Mrs. Doyle in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen, for TedMest fundraiser in aid of the BUMBLEance services.

Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: L5590 in Cloonagh from the junction with the L1237 to the junction with L5591. Period of Closure: Monday 13th August, 2018 to Saturday, 13th October, 2018.

Fr. Trendy pictured at Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen as part of TedMest, a fundraiser in aid of BUMBLEance services.

Number 11! Sorry Ted I was looking at it upside down! Fr. Dougal and Fr. Ted call out raffle numbers at Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen, as part of TedMest fundraiser in aid of BUMBLEance services.

Alternative Routes: Via L1237, L5697, R293 and L5591 And Vice Versa Reason for Closure: To facilitate bridge repairs. Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the undersigned or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie to arrive not later than 5.00pm on Friday 27th July, 2018. Pat Murtagh Acting Director of Services Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

‘Tom’, Fr. Jack and the Bishop pictured at Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen, for TedMest fundraiser in aid of BUMBLEance services.

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NewsPeople Ireland has been chosen by Pope Francis to host the World Meeting of Families from 21-26 August 2018. The Vita House Family Centre at Abbey Street, Roscommon, celebrating its 25th birthday this year, will host events as part of the World Meeting of Families from 22nd-25th of August (more details in future issues). This week, in conjunction with Vita House, the Roscommon People continues our special series of weekly articles celebrating the diverse families in our community.

‘Tough times…but now I have my family’  GRAEME SINGLETON

Most people think of a family as mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, grandparents and so on, but for me my family is my husband and our animals. As a young man in my late teens to early twenties I knew I was different from other lads. I had a good childhood, made possible by good parents. Having done the ‘socially correct thing’, getting married and having a child wasn’t right for me or for my wife and daughter. Looking back over the years, so much has changed and helped to make me who I am today. But, ‘who’s that?’ I hear you say. Well I’m life-experienced, I’m happy in ‘my family’ – and, socially I suffer with anxiety and sudden attacks from depression often brought on by the most simplest of things. Most people would say having my family is ‘weird’ – but over the years ‘my kids’ have brought much joy and sadness. In March 2017 I was joined by my now husband, who in a way is much like myself. Today, I write this sat on a beach – almost alone – the odd person breaking the sound of waves, a whistle of the gentle sea breeze and the music of a skylark high above. It’s Heaven to us. With warm sunshine, warm sea and soft sand, it’s our one-day holiday, a break. When we get home later tonight the welcome will be tremendous… paws and wings, barks and meows. You get to appreciate the simple things in life. It’s my family. Today we didn’t join in the crowds of people, going drinking, etc., but instead I collected shells and driftwood from the beach, I paddled in the sea and looked at flowers, plants and rocks along the way. My husband went swimming, laid in the sunshine and, like myself, observed nature at its finest –close up – recording each detail in a timeless capsule. We were happy. So, that’s me, not a loner but someone who enjoys the open air and freedom, someone who can enjoy the creatures on this planet and connect with them whilst still sharing my life with my husband. Yes, at times it’s been hard…married not once but twice! Widowed and married again it brought the toughest of times, but in the end I have my husband, my daughter, my ex-wife, my kids and my extended family here in Vita House.

Eamon and Graeme pictured on their wedding day with Graeme’s daughter, Karina. Left to right: Eamon Hayden, Karina Singleton and Graeme Singleton.

What family means to me  EAMON HAYDEN

Families come in various shapes and sizes, and there is a great diversity of families that are both unique but which also share similarities. I was once struck by a conversation where I overheard two people talking of a person who was grieving for their dog which had recently passed away. They thought it funny that someone should exhibit such grief over the death of a pet. I remember feeling at odds with them. I actually went over and said to them that if anything

happened to my dog, I would feel loss and grief, as my dog is every bit as much family as human family is to me…since I share many of my joys and sorrows with the canine members of my family. And so it is for many people: family evolves around those who blossom and flourish around you – and it is different for everybody. For me…I am married to my husband. We share our lives in our home, alongside our family of animals and chickens…who have come to be my family. I defend them and nurture them, and they in turn nurture and defend me. When I come home there is

a warm feeling of familiarity and welcome, as the dogs are overjoyed that their guardians have returned. That’s because they feel protected by us, and we feel loved by them. The chickens come running for their dishes of food, and we in turn get eggs for our breakfast! For me, there is tranquility and love in our home. It may not be special, but it is home – and it is safe and peaceful. I think many times of how family differs for everyone. If you live alone, your dog or cat is your family. If you water your houseplant, it too becomes your family

as it nurtures you with its displays of foilage and flowers. You can find peace and companionship in the simplest of things. So I would say to anybody… the following: that everybody is part of a family, and though our family might not appear so, it is very much special. It is special! If you overhear or observe or encounter someone in grief over the loss of their cat or dog, or for that matter their houseplant, remember that for this person, the loss of such seemingly simple things might be, for them, the loss of part of their family.

Free GP care ‘extended to local carers’

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Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan has said free GP care is to be extended to carers in County Roscommon. Senator Feighan confirmed that the Oireachtas passed the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018 last week, meaning 14,000 carers nationally will now receive the Free GP Visit Card. This is in addition to those carers who already have free GP access through a Medical Card. Senator Feighan said:

“The new Health legislation passed by the Oireachtas this week means that anyone in receipt of either full or half rate Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Benefit will be automatically eligible for a GP service free of charge. “This is a really important policy change which will benefit many carers. Fine Gael in Government is working to ensure that our economic recovery benefits those who need it most. Carers give invaluable service to

this State and so it is really important to provide them with additional supports such as free GP care. “We know that one of the difficulties for carers is ensuring that their own health is looked after, both physical and mental health. This new free GP access will ensure carers are supported in looking after their own health and wellbeing. “My Fine Gael colleague, the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has said he

wants this free GP access for carers in place as quickly as possible. “Once the HSE undertakes the necessary operational requirements, applications for the new services, in both paper and online format, will be in place by September 1st 2018. This means carers in Roscommon are going to be able to access their free GP Visit Card in the very near future,” Senator Feighan concluded.

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pony rides, a climbing frame, kayaking safari, and boat trips. There will be face-painting between 2 and 3 pm before Manic Ukes performs in the Big Red Barn from 2 to 4 pm. The Bridie Clyne documentary will be shown at 4 pm in the community centre before line dancing from 8 to 10 pm. Country music star, Robert Mizzell, will round off Saturday night with a performance

at the Big Red Barn from 10 pm until late. The heritage festival has a jampacked Sunday with a Food and Craft Fair from 1 to 6 pm. This will be followed by more facepainting and the very popular Dog Show (3 pm). Before the Dog Show, the Bridie Clyne Plaque will be unveiled, followed by a Q&A in the Weir Lodge.

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Visitors to the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday (28th) will be treated to a showing of the Bridie Clyne documentary at 4 pm at Rooskey Community Centre. Directed and edited by Marcus Howard, this documentary is about Bridie Clyne, a partforgotten revolutionary who originally hailed from Dromod, and her story is movingly told by her son, Proinsias O’Rathaille. Birdie was born in Dromod in 1898, took part in the Belfast Trade Boycott during the War of Independence and was a courier delivering messages to the Four Courts at the outbreak of the Irish Civil War. She was mistreated while on hunger strike in Kilmainham Gaol, helped prevent Eamon de Valera’s assassination, and became involved in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes before setting up her own successful advertising business. Featuring exclusive home movies of Bridie Clyne and Nancy O’Rahilly, her story shows just how well connected she was with some of the big names of Irish history. A plaque to Bridie will be unveiled on Sunday (29th) at 2 pm and this will be followed by a Q&A in the Weir Lodge.

Best wis wishes to Rooskey Heritage Festival from Dromod, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Rooskey Festival Committee has been congratulated by the environmental charity Friends of the Irish Environment [FIE] after it announced earlier this week that it is to cancel a planned fundraising Balloon Race which was due to take place on Sunday, July 29th. FIE who, along with many environmental groups across the world have long campaigned to have balloon releases banned, wrote to the Rooskey Heritage Festival Committee urging them to cancel the event, arguing that the release of gas-filled balloons is an environmental hazard. The group offered to make a “modest contribution” to the Festival committee to defray the cost of cancelling the event.

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Live at the Big Red Barn… The Big Red Barn will come alive for the Rooskey Heritage Festival Lip Sync and Looney Hoppers will kick things off next Friday (27th) while Manic Ukes and Robert Mizzell are centre stage on Saturday. Manic Ukes are a ‘super group’ of ukulele players from right across the country and they will perform from 2 to 4 pm. Country star, Robert Mizzell, certainly needs no introduction and he will be performing some of his hits from 10 pm until late. The Barn is set for a busy Sunday with Magic Show getting events up and running at 4.30 pm. Somewhere Under Oceans are a six-piece group who divide their time between Mullingar and Dublin. They will be performing in the barn between 6 and 8 pm during the Whole Hog Sunday Supper.

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Hopkins wants help on home help from Harris!  PAUL HEALY

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has asked Minister for Health Simon Harris to increase home help hours in Co. Roscommon. Senator Hopkins says there are currently 306 people across Co. Roscommon either waiting for the introduction of home help support or for an increased allocation of such support. The Fine Gael Senator says she has

received many calls from people who have been approved for home help and are on a waiting list for this service to commence and that she has also received calls from concerned family members. She said: “Considering that there are 1,096 currently in receipt of home support hours, a wait list of a further 306 people is totally unacceptable. This means that approximately a further 30% of people have been approved for home help support but are

on a waiting list for this support”. Senator Hopkins continued: “It is very worrying that people who have specific needs in terms of domestic tasks and personal care are not receiving the appropriate support”. Senator Hopkins said she has been in contact with the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, seeking an increased allocation of home help support hours for Co. Roscommon and has urged him to make this a priority in Budget 2019.

Pictured at the recent Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth Awards 2018 in the Helix, were, from left to right: Andrew Bailey, Nathan McGovern, Molly Beckett, Caoimhe Leonard, Martina Mee and Helen Cox from the Quad Youth Centre, Roscommon.

The Quad attends X-HALE Youth Awards

Members of The Quad youth centre in Roscommon town were among 350 young people from youth and community groups around Ireland to attend the recent X-HALE Youth Awards at the Helix recently. Participants were there to showcase their anti-tobacco films and projects, which they created to contribute towards establishing Ireland’s first smoke-free generation.

This was the eighth year of the X-HALE programme, a youth smoking prevention initiative of the Irish Cancer Society. The programme aims to denormalise smoking and encourage young people to drive the movement towards a tobaccofree generation. For further information or to watch the X-HALE entries visit www.cancer.ie/ xhale2018.

Roscommon Cancer Support Centre wants to sincerely thank Angela and everyone at Angie’s Attic, Castle Street, Roscommon who are pictured here presenting a cheque for €5,000 to Veronica Corcoran, Coordinator of Services for Roscommon Cancer Support Centre.

80th anniversary celebrations at ‘Jimmy Hussey’s Forge’ – this weekend  EILEEN HUSSEY-DILLON

Jimmy Hussey’s Forge is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its opening this Sunday, 22nd of July, as part of Heritage Weekend in Ballintubber. All are welcome! My father, Jimmy Hussey, was born in 1918. In 1933, at the age of 15, he left home and went to live and serve his time as a blacksmith/farrier with his brother, John Hussey, in Ballinlough, Co. Mayo. My father hailed from Emlagh, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon, and always had an interest in horses. Growing up on the Emlagh family farm, you did your fair share of the work, and my father was no exception; regardless of age you had to help out and learn to handle a horse and plough. It was all physical work in those days. It was all about horses, as horses were used for everything, not just for ploughing the land, but also to pull the threshing machine, where corn was sent to the mill for flour while the straw was used to bed down the cows. When the threshing machine came into your neighbour-

Jimmy Hussey’s Forge is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its opening this Sunday, 22nd of July, as part of Heritage Weekend in Ballintubber

hood, it was a community effort, where one neighbour helped out the other. No money was exchanged – just a good dinner of bacon, cabbage, spuds, churned butter and a good mug of buttermilk to wash it down, followed, for those who smoked, by a packet of Player’s Cigarettes or Sweet Afton. On Sunday, the horse and trap came out and you dressed in your best to go to Mass, and horses and traps were tied up by a wall (you can still see the rings today in walls outside many Churches throughout Ireland). In 1937, at the age of 19, my father bought a site from Brodie

Kelly, who owned a bar – now Tom and Bonnie Garvey’s – in the village of Ballintubber at the time, to build his own forge with the help of his brother, Mike Hussey (Emlagh) and his cousin, Pake Hunt (Miltown, Castleplunkett). In 1938, my father opened for business. Horses came from far and near to be shod. My father would not just shoe horses, he also treated infected leg wounds, and so successful was he at it that vets would call out to Jimmy Hussey’s Forge to find out how he was getting such results! As a young girl, I loved com-

ing to my father’s forge and blowing the bellows along with my sisters and brothers, and of course, the children who lived in the village at that time – all tempted by the ring of the ‘Anvil’ and blowing bellows for my father. As time evolved, with the introduction of the tractor the working horse became obsolete, as machines took over. My father was not going to be left behind. He attended Roscommon Vocational School, Lanesboro Street (1957/1958) to upgrade his skills. He came first and second in Ireland with some of his projects and was

asked by the school to become an instructor. Instead, he went to England and worked in iron and steel foundries, and in manufacturing and engineering companies, where he perfected his work with precision. My father married a local farmer’s daughter, Annie Ganley, from Dishahaune, Killmurray, Co. Roscommon, and together they raised a family of ten children. They lived in Lecarrow, Ballintubber in the early days and later moved to Dishahaune West – my mother’s family farm. My parents later bought the farm and house from her brother who

moved to England with his family. They returned to Ballintubber on retirement, and bought a house beside my father’s forge. The forge is a great attraction to schoolchildren today, as their teachers can take them on field trips to visit it to take photographs and videos, and educate the children on the working was of the yesteryear. Today, Jimmy Hussey’s forge is a museum, having been restored by his two sons, Michael and Patrick Hussey. Jimmy Hussey (RIP), whose forge of 1938 still stands proudly in the heart of Ballintubber, is the subject of many fond memories told by locals who grew up with Jimmy and his forge, who ran in and out as children and blew the bellows. The extended Hussey family (including grandchildren and great-grandchildren) are so proud of our father and mother. As I conclude, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Ballintubber and the Tidy Towns for taking such an interest in my father’s forge as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.

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Naughten: CLÁR funding ‘will save lives’  DAN DOONER

Minister Denis Naughten confirmed last week that over €42,000 has been allocated for vital life-saving equipment for first responders and voluntary groups in County Roscommon under the CLÁR programme. He said: “Roscommon Civil Defence, which is one of the most active units in the country, has received €25,778 to support volunteer members in their work as they continue to provide a valuable service to the county. Lough Ree Sub Aqua Search & Rescue Unit has been allocated almost €5,000 to purchase a much-needed new trailer, which is very welcome. “Meanwhile, €11,000 has been allocated for investing in defibrillators to local first responders and community groups. Defi-

brillators can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation so this funding is hugely significant and will help to ensure defibrillators are in every school, community hall, sports clubs, and Church and ultimately within easy reach in an emergency so that lives can be saved”. Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the announcement. “This is very good news for Roscommon Civil Defence and Lough Ree Sub Aqua Search & Rescue. Both organisations do wonderful work in our local communities”. Thanking Minister Michael Ring, Senator Feighan said that the CLÁR programme had been closed for new applications by Fianna Fáil in 2009, but is now re-opened and progressing under the Fine Gael-led Government.

€240,000 Clár funding for play and leisure areas Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins

Independent councillor Laurence Fallon

Minister Denis Naughten

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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins and Independent councillor Laurence Fallon have both welcomed new CLÁR funding which is to be provided for groups across Roscommon Galway under Measure 2 CLÁR Funding. Senator Hopkins: “Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has informed me that over €240,000 is to be provided to groups across Roscommon and Galway. “In Roscommon, €48,661.20 is to be provided for Tarmon NS, Castlerea to enhance playing field facilities, €21,644.17 for Athleague NS for installation of an all-weather play area, €29,553.73 for St. Aidan’s Recreational & Community Development committee in Taughboy for a playground, €30,000 for Tisrara Community Sports Park, and €11,700 for Scoil Bhríde NS, Fourmilehouse for fencing at the National School and Community Centre,” she said. Senator Hopkins added: “In Galway, €50,000 has been made available for Caltra Community Playgroup for a new playground, and another €50,000 has been granted for a new all-inclusive playground in Clonberne.

“I have been working with many of these groups for some time in order to secure funding and it is positive that this has now been confirmed”. Cllr. Laurence Fallon also welcomed the announcement. “I am delighted with the funding which was allocated following my significant representations on behalf of Athleague NS, St. Aidan’s Recreational & Community Development Committee and Tisrara Community Sports Park, which have all been successful in receiving funding,” stated Cllr. Fallon. Athleague NS has received over €21,000 for the installation of an all-weather play area and equipment; St. Aidan’s Recreational & Community Development Committee received almost €30,000 for a playground with a natural look and emphasis on older children, while Tisrara Community Sports Park has received €30,000 for lighting for its walking track. “The grant-aid for these three projects totals over €80,000” stated Cllr. Fallon. “This is a significant level of funding which is very necessary to provide equipment and facilities to advance the ability of young people to enjoy more exercise as well as better facilities for young and old alike”.

€40m Dormant Accounts funding to aid disadvantaged groups – Hopkins

Gabriel Lynch of Lynch Flooring (sponsor of the prizes for the Best Turned Out Horse) pictured presenting his sponsorship on Ladies Day at Roscommon Races recently. The winner was Michael Hourigan (not pictured). Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Marie Reavey, Regional Development Officer with the Irish Motor Neurone Association, receives a cheque for €6,000 at The Core, Roscommon from David Johnson, Heather Swannick, Susan Compton and Cyril McElhinney. These are the proceeds from the Solid Joys, Lasting Treasure fundraising concert, a celebration of the life and ministry of the late Canon Liz McElhinney, which was held in Kilbride Community Centre last May.

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that funding of €40 Million under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2018 has been provided nationally to support disadvantaged organisations. Senator Hopkins stated: “The Dormant Accounts Fund is used to assist those most in need in our communities. Communities across Roscommon and Galway will be eligible for a portion of this national funding in the coming months. “The Dormant Accounts Fund is used to support organisations and initiatives such as the Civil Defence, Seniors Alert Scheme, Community Sports Hubs and Dementia Resource Centres. This fund is resourced by the unclaimed accounts and life assurance policies in financial institutions and insurance undertakings around the country”. Senator Hopkins continued: “The funding is provided to each lead Government Department who will then support the various initiatives within their remit.This funding will be used to cover costs like machinery, specialised equipment, refurbishment costs and vehicles, as well as capacity building costs in our local social enterprises. “It is important that we target support for rural communities with the greatest need. This is what Dormant Accounts funding is all about, this support for communities is very positive and will help them to deliver a meaningful impact locally”. Senator Hopkins concluded: “This Action Plan sets out a roadmap for Dormant Account funding for the coming years. I am confident that the measures included will have a real impact on communities across Roscommon and Galway in the months and years ahead and I will continue to work with many groups locally to ensure we can secure the greatest possible benefit for our local communities”.

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Check out this charming dormer residence Newly-arrived on the market is this charming three-bedroomed dormer bungalow located in Drishaghaun East, Castleplunkett. This property is sitting on c. 2.81 acres of excellent quality lands with potential for a possible small holding. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. The residence boasts spacious accommodation throughout and has unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. Accommodation includes – on the ground floor: entrance to a glass conservatory/sunroom at the front of the building. The sitting room (which could also be used as the third bedroom) has an open fireplace with wood flooring. Open

plan kitchen/dining room, with living room off and main bathroom. Meanwhile, on the first floor there are two double bedrooms with one ensuite bathroom. The property is situated at the end of a private

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driveway with lawned gardens to both the side and rear with mature trees and a range of flower and shrubbery beds on site. There are two paddocks to the front with an overall site area of c. 2.81 acres. The outbuildings include a large garage (32’ x 12’9”) with double doors to the front, turf shed/workshop (12’ 9” x 9’) and an additional shed adjoining (9’ x 5’2”). The residence boasts Features include oil-fired central heating, spacious accommodation mains water and septic tank, UPVC double glazed windows and doors. throughout and has Viewing is highly recommended and can be accommodated by prior appointment by phonunrivalled views of the the office on 090-6663700 or info@consurrounding countryside ing naughtonauctioneers.ie

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

FOR SALE AT CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON A large commercial building consisting of 2 commercial units with aa range of stone stores, large yard with direct access onto Lanesboro street and Castle Street

The property also contains living accommodations consisting of 5 bedrooms, kitchen cum dining room, sitting room, living room and bathroom. the property is located in a prominent location and is in excellent condition with extensive road frontage onto Castle Street. For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com The Property is been offered for sale by Private Treaty or Public Auction at a later date. LEGAL: AILEEN GIBLIN, SOLICITOR, JACK DUNCAN & CO. SOLICITORS, THE SQUARE, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY. TEL: 090 96468744 ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Notice of a forthcoming sale of circa 130 acre Residential Farm For Sale By PRIVATE TREATY or PUBLIC AUCTION at a later date at CURRAGHBOY, ROSCOMMON For the Reps. of the late Maura Murray, deceased

All of the lands are of top quality and located in one block. The Residence is a three bedroomed farm house in need to total modernisation and a range of old stores. For further details and appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com LEGAL:- AIDAN O’CARROLL, SOLICITOR, MELLOTTE O’CARROLL SOLICITORS, 11 PEARSE STREET, ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH. PH. 09064 92014 This property at Drishaghaun East, Castleplunkett, is sitting on c. 2.81 acres of excellent quality lands with potential for a possible small holding.

Looking for aftergrass This week, Pat Hughes & Co. are urgently looking for aftergrass or rough grazing in and around Roscommon town for farmers. * Pat Hughes & Co. would also like to encourage readers who are thinking about buying or selling to contact the office for their free, professional advice. You can contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Five-bedroomed bungalow at Abbey Street This week, Pat Hughes & Co. have a five-bedroomed bungalow for sale at Abbey Street, Roscommon. The property sits on a large site with a yard to the rear, and is located in a prime location with back access from Henry Street and a large yard, with a number of stores lending it suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email Abbey Street, Roscommon info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Properties with rental incomes in Roscommon Pat Hughes & Co. have an attractive two-bedroomed terraced house for sale at Convent Court, Roscommon. The property is currently being rented under the HAPs scheme and is generating an annual rental income of €7,500. The property will be sold to the first offer of €120,000. Meanwhile, at Bank Gardens, Roscommon town, Hughes & Co. have an enticing property for sale. The property is currently being rented and generating an annual rental income of €7,500. 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

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Auction this weekend for Elphin property Connaughton Auctioneers (Athleague) have a fine residential farm in Elphin for sale by public auction this Saturday, 21st of July, comprising of a two-bedroomed residence on c.56.07 acres (the estate of the late James Nash). Located between Elphin, Ballinagare and Tulsk, the property situated in the townlands of Clogherbeg and Cloghermore, together with boglands at Edenan and Kinclare, is to be offered for sale in eight lots, namely – Lot 1: Entire Property – residence and outbuildings standing on c.56.07 acres; Lot 2: Two-bedroomed residence and outbuildings adjoining on c.3.29 acres; Lot 3: c.12.90 acres; Lot 4: c.18.90 acres; Lot 5: c.8.86 acres with farm buildings/derelict residence; Lot 6: c.9.93 acres; Lot 7: c.1.11 acres of Boglands; Lot 8: c.1.08 acres of Boglands. Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton states: “We are

delighted to offer this fine property for sale by public auction this Saturday, 21st of July. The residence is in good condition, the lands are of excellent quality, and the property is situated in a renowned farming district. The auction will commence at 4 pm sharp in the Central Bar, Elphin. Contracts are available for viewing before the auction by contacting the solicitor for the carriage of sale, Marita Dockery, Elphin, on 071-9635350. “Any other enquiries and viewings can be dealt with by contacting Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700. We look forward to a successful sale on the day, and as always everybody is welcome to attend the auction. “And, by starting on time at 4 pm, we will have the auction concluded before the Roscommon/ Donegal game commences!” concludes Ivan.

Residential farm in Elphin for sale by public auction this Saturday, 21st of July. The auction will commence at 4 pm sharp in the Central Bar, Elphin.

On the books of Pat Hughes & Co Pat Hughes & Co. are reporting strong interest in a three-bedroomed dormer bungalow for sale on a private site at Ardnanagh, Roscommon. The residence is located a short distance from all amenities and is in excellent condition. Accommodation consists of a sitting room with an open fireplace, a kitchen cum dining room, utility, downstairs bathroom and bedroom. There are two ensuite bedrooms upstairs. This week, Pat Hughes & Co. have c.10 acres of land with excellent road frontage onto the

Ardnanagh, Roscommon

Strong interest in bungalow on one-acre site

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main Lanesboro to Roscommon Road for sale at Beechwood, Roscommon. The lands are located less than three miles from Roscommon town. Viewing is a must. Pat Hughes & Co. have circa 50 acres available to rent in the Tulsk area. The land can be manured and would be suitable for a second cut. For further information, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Three Bedroom Bungalow on c.1.25 Acres at

Four Bedroom Dormer Residence

Carroweighter, Oran, Co. Roscommon

“Cloonliss Lodge”, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon

F42 YK70

F42 A611

• Attractive three-bedroom residence with private driveway • In excellent condition throughout • Standing on c. 1.25 acres of excellent quality lands • Boasting spacious living accommodation • Private setting • Located just off the Roscommon/ Castlerea Road To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and bank holidays also accommodated with Connaughton Auctioneers

Pat Hughes & Co. are reporting a lot of interest in a four-bedroomed bungalow at Moneymore, Knockcroghery, which was recently placed on the market. The residence stands on a circa one-acre site and is being sold as a builder’s finish. Offers in excess of €150,000 will be considered for this fine property, which is located less than two miles from Roscommon town. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctionMoneymore, Knockcroghery, eers.com

Cottage and out-ofﬁces in Curraghboy area This week, Pat Hughes & Co. have an attractive three-bedroomed cottage on circa two acres of land for sale at Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Roscommon. The property comes with a range of out-offices and can be sold with more land if required. The residence has the benefit of oil-fired central heating and has recently been drylined. Offers in excess of €60,000 are being considered for this fine property, which is located less than one mile from the village of Curraghboy. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

• Luxurious four bedroom dormer residence • Comes to market in pristine condition • Located adjacent Mount Talbot Estate • Standing on c. 0.6 acres • Option to purchase c. 3 additional acres to rear • Excellent views of surrounding countryside • Currently used as self-catering accommodation Viewing strictly BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with the Auctioneer between current lettings. To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and bank holidays also accommodated with Connaughton Auctioneers

Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Roscommon.

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

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY at Mount Pleasant, Strokestown,

NEW TO THE MARKET

Co. Roscommon

A STUNNING 4 B/R DETACHED TWO STOREY RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 2,368 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

4 bedroomed dormer house in pristine condition throughout

KILGLASS, RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Guide: €325,000 ono to sell

The property is situated 2 ½ miles from Strokestown on the Strokestown to Roscommon Road and comprises: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, large kitchen, utility room, mature split level garden, garage & outhouses. Sale to include full contents. Price on application. -------------------------------------------------------------------FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, MAPS, INSPECTION CONTACT THE AUCTIONEER:

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

51, Castlemanor, Roscommon town

Sale of the week with Property Partners Earley – at Castlemanor

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION RESIDENCE ON C.126.40 ACRES AT GORTEENCLOUGH or CORRAMORE, ATHLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 VX39 By Public Auction Thursday 23rd August 2018 at 4pm In The Bridge House, Athleague, Co. Roscommon, F42 RR71 Prime residential farm comprising excellent quality lands located adjacent Athleague Village

Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week pleased to advise that the sale has been agreed on the stunning showhouse property located at number 51, Castlemanor, Roscommon town, for a very satisfactory price. John Earley commented: “We have had significant interest in the development with sale of the showhouse now having been agreed for a very satisfactory price. “Two further properties are being developed out to a similar standard and we now invite immediate enquiries and all offers for same. “The government’s ‘Help To Buy Scheme’ for first-time buyers will give a rebate of income tax of 5% of the purchase price at Castlemanor. The Castlemanor development offers a spacious residential location convenient to Roscommon town on the Racecourse Road, all of which are quality detached residences”. These are quality properties to come available in this exclusive development and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and enquiries. For further details, please contact John or David at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Wanted: Farms! Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week advising that following a number of sales of farms in the region over the past number of weeks, they now require farms in all areas for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley commented: “Following on from a number of successful farm sales in the area over the past number of weeks, we now require farmlands of all sizes acres in all areas.” To avail of a free consultation, please contact one of the professional team at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie, or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Set out in lots as follows: Lot 1: Entire Property - Residence and Outbuildings standing on c.126.40 Acres Lot 2: Three Bedroom Residence on c.1 Acre Lot 3: c.85.54 Acres of excellent quality lands Lot 4: c.24.70 Acres of excellent quality lands Lot 5: c.15.16 Acres of lands at end of country lane For further details, maps & brochure contact Joint Selling Agents:

Moran Auctioneers Tel: 090-6624531. PRSA 001472

Connaughton Auctioneers Tel: 090-6663700. PRSA 001350

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

A stunning 4 B/R two storey residence standing on a beautiful mature site area of approx. 0.79 of an acre. The said property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout with the benefit of a large detached garage area set to the side. Located in a highly attractive residential location close to Knockcroghery village and just off the main N61 Athlone to Roscommon route, this property would make an ideal family home. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.

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NEW TO THE MARKET PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX.

23.9 ACRES LOCATED AT

BALLINLASS, BALLINAMORE BRIDGE, CO. GALWAY Price Guide: €100,000 ono to sell.

A prime holding of lands containing c. 23.9 acres located in a select agricultural district. The said lands must be of interest to local farmers wishing to increase their existing holdings and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. LEGAL: BILLY BRANDON, MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245.

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FINAL OFFERS INVITED TO SELL A PRIMELY LOCATED 2 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,025 SQ.FT STANDING ON APPROX. 0.32 OF AN ACRE LOCATED AT

RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON Final offers after €120,000 to sell

Residential farm at Curraghboy attracting much interest This week, Pat Hughes & Co. are reporting a lot of interest in a c.130-acre residential farm for sale at Curraghboy, Roscommon, which has only recently been put on the market. All of the lands are of top quality and are being well looked after. The company is confirming that the lands are on the market privately at present but may be going to public auction at a later date. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

A well located property in a select residential area of Roscommon town convenient to all town amenities with a large mature garden area set to the rear. With obvious room to extend if desired, the property is presented for sale in in need of renovation in this established location overlooking Roscommon Castle and grounds and within walking distance of the town centre. The property is keenly reserved to sell and we now invite final viewings and final offers after €120,000 to sell. BER: F.

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SEAN TAKES STOCK! ‘The King’s Trail’ is a new Heritage Tour starting at King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and taking in Heritage sites Rathcroghan in Tulsk, Strokestown Park, and the story of Rockingham in Lough Key Forest Park. Picture shows Sean O’Dowd being put into the stocks by Bernadette Dalton at the ancient site of Rathcroghan during the inaugural King’s Trail heritage tour last Saturday! The tour will run each Saturday for the rest of the season, starting at Una Bhan Tourism, King House, Boyle. Photo: Brian Farrell.

An Evening with Spirit in Castlerea International Medium Heidi Messenger addresses the audience at the Trinity Arts Centre in Castlerea last Sunday night.

International Medium Heidi Messenger is a popular figure in Co. Roscommon and that was never more evident than last Sunday at her ‘Evening with Spirit’ event at the Trinity Arts Centre in Castlerea. Heidi was born in London but has since relocated to the west of Ireland. For the past forty-five years she “has been sharing messages of love and hope, initially with friends and then later with a far wider audience internationally”. Heidi’s own recent cancer diagnosis prompted

her to write down and share details of some of the wonders she has experienced over the years and her book ‘The See Through People’ was the beginning of what she described as an “amazing and uplifting journey”. Her latest book ‘Angels at my Table’ is also proving popular among Heidi’s fans, many of whom were in attendance last Sunday in Castlerea, and, according to the medium, the waiting list to see her now exceeds well over a year.

Eileen Jordan, Janette Kirrane and Tara McGuire pictured at International Medium Heidi Messenger’s ‘Evening with Spirit’ event at the Trinity Arts Centre in Castlerea last Sunday night.

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Wayne’s world…delights kids! Summer Stars Reading Programme at Roscommon Library…

Artist Wayne O’Connor entertaining the children with his drawings at the launch of the Summer Stars Reading Programme at Roscommon Library. Pic: Glynn’s Photogaphy, Castlerea.

Children from St. Coman’s Wood NS photographed with artist Wayne O’Connor when he visited Roscommon Library to launch Summer Stars Reading Programme. Also in the photograph is Meliosa McIntyre (Librarian and Facilitator) and teachers. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Wayne O’Connor (artist) meeting some of his many fans from St. Coman’s Wood NS at the launch of Summer Stars Reading programme at Roscommon Library. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Some of the students from Gaelscoil de hÍde photographed with artist Wayne O’Connor, their teachers and Meliosa McIntyre (Librarian and Facilitator of the Summer Stars Reading Programme). Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Wayne O’Connor (artist) interacting with children from Gaelscoil de hÍde at the launch of Summer Stars Reading Programme at Roscommon Library. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Children listening to the stories of Wayne O’Connor (artist) when he visited Roscommon Library to launch Summer Stars Reading Programme recently. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Students from Gaeilscoil de hÍde pictured with Wayne O’Connor (artist) at the launch of Summer Stars Reading Programme at Roscommon Library. Also in the photograph are teachers and Meliosa McIntyre (Librarian and Facilitator of the Programme). Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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Pictured at the recent Athleague NS Parents’ Association 5K Walk and Run were Agnes Czaja and Martina Hourigan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the recent Athleague NS Parents’ Association 5K Walk and Run were Andrew Ely, Liz Hamrock and Fergus Halligan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the recent Athleague NS Parents’ Association 5K Walk and Run were Helen Ely and Loretta Dowd. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the recent Athleague NS Parents’ Association 5K Walk and Run were Linda Carroll, Anne Conneally, Claire O’Connor and Helen Ely. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Why it’s okay for children to withhold hugs As a small child, were you ever forced to hug a relative you detested? Did you ever feel the desperate urge to leg it upstairs and hide under a bed because your mother insisted she’d give you ‘a wallop’ if you didn’t give your uncle a kiss? I had that feeling – although it was only one particularly nasty-pieceof-work uncle who repulsed me, but we won’t go into the reasons why. However, it’s because of this repugnant individual (now deceased), that I decided I’d never insist that my kids hug a relative – even a much-adored one – unless they wanted to. Of course my kids always did want to give their hugs freely; we’re an affectionate bunch, and besides, the people we allowed into our home, and into our girls’ lives, were decent, loving ones. The horrible ones never received an invite from me. I’m sure readers can understand where I’m coming from, because I’d imagine that probably every family has one oddball relative (or

three!) they’d rather not see ever again. The reason I’m raising this somewhat-controversial issue is because, while chatting with friends last week, one of them said she disagreed with a blogger who has given her kids permission to say no to hugs. “She’s forcing her kids to withhold affection,” says my pal. “No she’s not, she’s teaching them it’s okay to say ‘no’ and she’s teaching them about giving consent – something which is very important”, says I. You see readers, I believe that nobody should be emotionally manipulated into kissing or hugging another person just because they feel they’re obliged to do so, or just because that person says they’ll ‘cry,’ or will ‘be very sad,’, if they don’t receive that big hug/kiss. A child may have a perfectly valid reason for not wanting to hug a relative, male or female. The child could be shy, or feeling unwell, the child could be tired, the child may not like the smell of that person’s

perfume/aftershave, or indeed the squashy embrace followed by the big smudgy lippy smooch marks that can often be left staining their little cheeks. Then again, the child may in some cases have (dare I suggest), a more alarming reason for not wanting this particular individual invading their personal space, and slobbering all over them. In my opinion, they should be allowed to decline that cuddle, because, just as we are entitled as adults to have bodily autonomy, so too are our children. Now I’m far from being perfect, in fact, I’m majorly flawed; but, as a parent, I was determined to be the mother I needed when I was young. My adult kids tell me I was. I’m so relieved. With that in mind, may I add…if an insistent hugger/ kisser becomes upset or decides to make your child feel responsible for their sensitive needs by turning on the fake waterworks, then the parent should grow a set

and you should politely (and kindly) let the emotional blackmailer know that your responsibility is to your child, and maybe gently explain how you’ve chatted about it being okay for them not to hug… indeed not to do anything that makes them feel highly uncomfortable concerning their little bodies. Remember readers (those who are parents), your job is to make sure your child knows how to stand up for themselves – and in situations where they’re unable to do that, you’ll do it for them. It’s equally vital that, while teaching your kids to understand that people (including relatives) don’t have a license to embrace them whenever they want, you try your best to ensure that they’re polite and should always acknowledge that person’s presence and perhaps suggest they offer a casual high-five or even a friendly handshake as a mannerly alternative until they’re feeling more comfortable with embraces.

I agree with Tulsk farmer John Groarke! What do rich people have that the rest of us poor sods don’t? I’ll tell ya – money, influence and a gang of brown-nosed ass kissers, that’s what! Oh, and according to Tulsk farmer John Groarke, an advantage to holding one of the most important roles and honours in our country – that of being Uachtarán na hÉireann! Now I couldn’t agree more with Mr. Groarke’s take on the possible presidential candidates’ financial status. He alludes to those people who are “running for these high offices” being “very well paid, most of them” adding that “the rural people of Ireland don’t get a look in at these jobs”. He adds that “the small person or poorer person is just as fit to be President of Ireland as these other people”. Well said, sir!

You see readers, the ordinary ‘Joe/ Josephine Soap’ should be considered for the Áras for the simple reason that having survived the recession (just about), us less well-off folks have proved we’re the true embodiment of hard work – nay, the embodiment of everyman/woman who can inspire others to make something of themselves through nothing more than sheer grit, determination and motivation (not to mention climbing to the highest office in the land whilst doing it!). Being president is no picnic and if anyone can do it, it’s the typical man or woman in the street, because, let’s face it, nobody could be more driven, and nobody could bring a broader and more popular mandate to this influential role! Tulsk farmer John Groarke

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Super 8s not so super…yet It’s Monday morning, and I’m sitting at the kitchen table with my tablet (that’s the mini-computer that I write this stuff on, not the many little pills that I have to take to try to stay alive) in front of me, and I am trying to figure out why the first weekend of the Super 8s has left me as deflated as a burst balloon. All week I was excited at the wonderful games that would take place over the weekend, and even with the inconvenience of having to go to work, and knowing the World Cup final was on, I had it all sorted so that I could see all of the football games, except for the first half of the Rossies’ outing with Tyrone. Unusually, everything worked out according to plan. I am not going to analyse the matches themselves, but as a Galway supporter, I should be much happier this morning after we put the men from the Kingdom to the sword for the first time in the championship since 1965, a full 53 years ago. Last night I found myself in Mikeen’s, and, to be fair the large crowd of maroon and white followers were in high good humour, and to a man they were happily celebrating the victory – and all, including Ballygar man Bernie Mongan, were agreed that we deserved our win, and that it didn’t matter how we won, as long as we won.

Roscommon fans pictured supporting the Rossies in the Super 8s’ opener against Tyrone in Croke Park on Saturday.

And so, this morning I feel like a spoilsport, because I thought it was a shocking match, completely devoid of any atmosphere or intensity, and I cannot bring myself to get excited at the modern game of football, where the ball goes backwards or sideways more than it goes forward – and where the handpass has far exceeded the kick as a means of moving the ball. The sad thing for me is that Galway are only doing what the successful teams are doing, and maybe they have to, as the AllIreland champions (the Dubs) played ‘keepball’ for almost the last ten minutes of their win over Donegal, and simply ran down the clock –while having 14 or even 15

men behind the ball has become the norm at intercounty level. The other thing that the pundits in Mikeen’s were all agreed on was that these games should never have been in Croke Park, a venue where even 20 or 30 thousand people look lost, and where there is very little atmosphere…whereas even smaller numbers in provincial grounds would generate a top class atmosphere and maybe make for more intense competition. However, hope springs eternal, and I am convinced that we will have four rip-roaring games this weekend, and Clones, Omagh, Newbridge and the Hyde will prove once and for all that these games belong outside of Croke

Roscommon fans pictured supporting the Rossies in the Super 8s’ opener against Tyrone in Croke Park on Saturday.

Park. Just like last week I can’t wait, and hopefully this week we will see the type of games the Super 8s should deliver. As for the World Cup Final, which we kept hopping over to, the French were probably deserving winners, but once again the feeling persists that in big games the big decisions always go against the minnows. In my opinion, the decisive penalty kick for the second French goal should never have been given. I genuinely feel the Croatians were hard done by. However, for me, the highlight was the presentation of the medals which took place in the type of an absolute downpour that Irish Water would pay for. It proved that, in Russia, only one person matters. Three presidents –Putin, (Russia), Macron (France) and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic (Croatia) – were on the podium as the rain poured down, but the only one to be covered with an umbrella was the Russian president, while Macron, in his Sunday best suit, and the Croatian president, in her Croatia red and white jersey, were absolutely soaked. Eventually (much too late) a couple of brollies arrived, but by then the two Presidents were soaking! To be fair, they both took it with good grace and were highly enthusiastic in their greetings to both winners and losers.

Open Family Day at Donamon Castle My good friend, Sean Beirne, tells me that not only is the Donamon Open Day coming up on the 29th of July, but – and I don’t know how he managed it – Dancing with the Stars winner Jake Carter and his band will be there, and that alone should guarantee a full house of enthusiastic young (and not so young) ladies. Needless to say there is also a full line-up of further entertainment, and I will tell you all next week. Definitely appearing are The Conquerors, Crazy Corner, the Castlerea Brass Band, the Duggan School of Dancing, and a new unnamed traditional group who will perform a medley of Irish music. All the usual features including pony rides, facepainting, bouncy castle and the wonderful book stall will be there, and I’m sure so will my favourite, the refreshment stall, selling the lovely buns and teas and coffees. Also, the Monster Draw will take place, with a first prize of €1,500. Tickets will be on sale on the day. Make sure you get there on time… you can bring your own picnic or barbeque with you (keep an old sausage or a burger for me). It all begins with Mass at 12.30. Parking and admission is free, and it will be one of the great days of the summer. I remember a great TV programme called Jake and the Fatman, so if I make it to Donamon we can have a re-make of the ‘60s hit series.

And finally… Finally for this week, now that we are back on the golf course in Castlerea, the big question I have to ask is – is there any blinder junction in the whole of the country than the one where the Glinsk road meets the Glenamaddy one? It’s a t junction, and you nearly have to be fully across the whole road to see traffic coming from the left. I’m no engineer, but there must be a way of making it a bit clearer –and a bit safer.

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Trad Night at Castlecoote Lodge It’s Trad Night time in the picturesque surrounds of Castlecoote Lodge once again. The Castlecoote Lodge has become renowned as one of Co. Roscommon’s number one venues for live traditional music. This Friday evening you’re guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome in Castlecoote for what promises to be yet another enjoyable night of traditional music. Music starts at 10 pm and all musicians, singers, dancers, storytellers, customers and friends are welcome.

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Traditional music at The Hayloft The Hayloft in Strokestown is hosting a night of traditional music on the third Friday night of each month! Make sure to go along to the cosy Hayloft this Friday night, July 20th, for great traditional music and craic!

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Kitty Blighe and Bernie Kelly pictured at Roscommon Races recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Aisling and Sinead Horan enjoying a night out in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Demetra Volari, Nerea Urra and Rebecca Diaz pictured enjoying a night out in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Therese Kelly and Steph McNamara pictured enjoying a night out in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Helaine Duffy, Thelma Keenan and Niamh Egan pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

David Mulgrew and Martina Duffy pictured enjoying a night out in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Michelle Donoghue, Hannah Staunton and Karyn Donoghue pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Sarah Mannion and Tina Foley pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Castlerea Rose Festival 2018

30 years of Castlerea Rose Festival – Chairman’s message Castlerea Rose Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary and I am honoured to serve a third term as Rose Festival Chairman. I am very proud of all the festivals and entertainment our committee has organised for the past 30 years for the people of Castlerea and for our visitors. The Rose Festival has also raised many thousands of euro for local charities over the years and I want to thank all the committee members of this

year’s Rose Festival and indeed all the committees over the last 30 years who kept the festival going, sometimes in trying circumstances. A massive thank you to all of our loyal sponsors who have supported us over the years – please support them in return. For the last eight years the Rose Festival has generated extra income by hiring out our inflatables, trollies, generators and PA systems to parades in

other towns. This income now pays for up the 40% of the cost of our own Rose Festival. A sincere thanks to all my committee members and our crew of helpers who volunteer their valuable time and efforts so that we can take part in these parades all over Connacht. It’s often hard work but as a group we do have some great fun and craic along the way and the bonding created with all age groups leads to lifetime friendships.

The best reward the Rose Festival Committee can have is that we see young and old come out to our various events and enjoy the festival. Sincere thanks to Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Civil Defence, An Garda Síochána, Clonalis House and Dr. Greg Kelly for all your continued support. It’s Castlerea Rose Festival time again, enjoy! – Castlerea Rose Festival Chairman, John Mulligan

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Rose Selection Night in Trinity Arts Centre The annual Rose Selection Night will take place on Sunday, August 5th in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. A wonderful selection of local

Roses will compete for the coveted crown on what promises to be a gala and glamorous social occasion. Compere will be Paul Claffey of Midwest Radio renown. The Selec-

tion Night is sponsored by Kearney’s Chemist. Admission is €10 (children €5) and you are invited to Hester’s Gold Eagle for the Rose After-Party afterwards.

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The 30th Castlerea Rose Festival begins on Saturday, July 28th at 8.30 pm with the Grand Opening Parade and runs until Sunday, August 5th. Among the highlights of this year’s festival will be the opening parade itself, which promises to be Roscommon’s most spectacular street party. Visitors will marvel at the giant inflatables, magnificent floats and street theatre as we kick off the 30th edition of the Castlerea Rose Festival in style! The parade will be followed by Beat on the Street with Matthew O’Donnell from 10 pm.

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Sunday, July 29th will start bright and early with a Car Boot Sale from 8 am to 1.30 pm at The Hub. There will also be a Clay Pigeon Shoot adjacent to The Hub at 12 noon. All levels of

shooter are invited to take part with Top Gun prize on the day. At 1.45 pm, Minister Heather Humphreys will officially open the new playground at Somers Park and this will be followed at 2 pm by a family fun day, featuring bouncy castles, fly fishing demonstration, a BBQ and lots more. At 3.30 pm Zamba Party Kings will provide the music at the newly-opened Somers Park playground. There will be more music later that evening as the Matt Cunningham Céilí Band take the stage at The Square in Castlerea at 8 pm. Bring your dancing shoes and join in the fun!

Monday On Monday, July 30th An Chistin at The Hub will play host to the Chefs of Castlerea Cookery Demonstration from 7 pm.

This event will feature Castlerea’s top chefs and there will be plenty of delicious food to be tasted, as well as a raffle on the night. Tickets are priced at just €10.

Tuesday On Tuesday, July 31st join Pyers O’Conor Nash as he leads visitors on a leisurely hike through the Clonalis Woods, starting at 7 pm. This will be followed by the Evening Garden Party at Clonalis House at 8 pm. Tickets are priced at €5.

Wednesday Wednesday is the first day of August and also the day of the U-12s Traders Shield at O’Rourke GAA Centre. Come along at 7 pm and support the teams! Later that evening, at 7.30 pm in the Trinity Arts Centre, Roscommon County Council and Creative Ireland present a Historical Photo Exhibition featur-

ing photos and videos of Castlerea and a cheese and sparkling wine reception.

Thursday Thursday’s events will begin with the Children’s Window Treasure Hunt starting at Tom Flynn’s shop at 3 pm. The evening’s entertainment will feature an openair concert with Michael English and his band as well as a spectacular fireworks display.

Friday There will be live pig racing from 8 pm on Friday, August 3rd and fun for all the family including barbecue, food stalls, street entertainers, face-painting and amusements. Music will be provided by Celtic Crú from 9.30 pm.

Saturday Saturday will begin with the Festival Parkrun in the Demesne, a 5K walk/

run which will feature this year’s Roses! From 10 am to 4 pm, the RSA will be at the fairgreen with their shuttle and roll over simulator. Also on Saturday there will be a Children’s Funzone at The Hub from 11 am, with a number of great free events including a colouring competition, cupcake decorating and a Teddy Bears’ Picnic! This will be followed by a Funky Kiddies’ Disco at 3 pm at The Hub. There will be more sporting action from 7 pm at both O’Rourke GAA Centre and Castlerea Celtic’s Celtic Park with the Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Blitz and the Ciaran Webb Memorial Shield. Music on Saturday, August 4th is from Guns or Roses, a Guns ‘N’ Roses tribute band from the UK. It’s free admission and Continued on page 29 –>

Top acts set for Castlerea! Crazy for Country? Well Matthew O’Donnell will be performing live in the Square in Castlerea for the grand opening of this year’s Castlerea Rose Festival on Saturday, July 28th from 10 pm as the organisers kick the 30th event off in style! Meanwhile, it just wouldn’t be the Rose Festival without Michael English and his band. Following the recent release of his

new single, ‘Joey on the Fiddle’, Michael returns to the Fairgreen, Castlerea on Thursday, August 2nd for a wonderful open-air concert, which will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Admission is €5 with children going free. Fresh from the Isle of Wight Festival the Castlerea Rose Festival organisers are thrilled to welcome ‘Guns or Roses’ to

Castlerea on Saturday, August 4th. Guns Or Roses are without doubt the most entertaining Guns ‘N’ Roses tribute act on the circuit playing all the hits with all the attitude of the original Hollywood hellraisers! They will be live in the SuperValu Carpark from 9.30 pm on Saturday, 4th August. A gig not to be missed!

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Pictured at the 2017 Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Catherine Collins, Breege O’Callaghan, Valerie Rabbitte, Marian Caulfield and Maureen Claffey. Picture: Andrew

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Sunday That leads us closer to the main event on Sunday, August 5th. At 11 am on Sunday, Castlerea Outdoor Swimming Pool is the place to be for a fun swimming gala and this is followed by the Car Treasure Hunt which begins in The Square at 12 noon. The Castlerea Colour Run is the perfect way to prepare for the week’s main event and that sets off from the Lidl carpark at 2 pm. Registration costs €10 per adult and €5 per child and takes place from 12 pm to 1.45 pm on the day. The festival concludes with the Rose of Castlerea Selection Night live from the Trinity Arts Centre from 9 pm. Tickets costs €10 for adults and €5 for children and MC on the night is Paul Claffey from Midwest Radio.

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Pictured at the 2017 Castlerea Rose Festival Parade were Ella Fleming and Michaela O’Flanagan and Ciara Sarsfield.

Meet the Rose Festival Committee y; Chairman: John President: John Kenned Christy Glynn; : Mulligan; Vice-Chairman an; Treasurer/ ag Secretary: Cathy O’Flan rade Commissioner: PRO: Susan Gaynor; Pa Julie Mannion; S: H& ; rice au Paschal Fitzm inn. Also on Qu n mo Ea rd: wa Ste Head ndan Higgins, Bre , ran Mo vin committee: Ke lia Mulligan, Ce , rke Peter Dolan, Danny Bu Margaret O’Grady, Joe Pearl, Sean Davies, ell, Marina nn Co Caoilinn Flynn, Kelvin urty, Tom Flynn, Go Mc rna Lo , O’Flanagan . Anne Connaughton

The Castlerea Agricultural Trade and Craft Show takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday (6th) in association with Castlerea Co-Op Livestock Mart. There will be plenty of musical entertainment at this year’s show with Paul Rooney AKA Slim Attraction, Seamus Moore, Eamon Kennedy, Celtic Crú and the Castlerea Brass and Reed Band among the acts on the day. There will be a huge array of classes at this year’s show including cattle, horses, sheep, ponies, home produce, arts & crafts, the popular Dog Show, donkeys, goats, ‘Bonnie Baby’, Best Dressed Lady, Glamorous Granny and much, much more. There will also be a Monster Raffle on the day with prizes including €200 in cash, a voucher for a butchered lamb and one month free gym sponsored by Pulse Gym. More details in next week’s Roscommon People!

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No longer want to licence your firearm? – We can dispose of it for a small fee Large selection of Fishing Tackle, Spinning Rods, Fly Rods, Spinners, Spoons, Fly’s, Reel’s, Shooting Equipment. STOCKISTS OF SWISS ARMY KNIVES Large selection of Roses, Bedding and Vegetable Plants • Spring Cabbage Seed (now is the time to sow)

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Jam, sugar, jam jars, honey and beetroot jars with metal lids in stock Best wishes to Castlerea Rose Festival from all at Robert Flynn’s

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Bullocks, Heifers, Dry Cows, Weanlings & Suckler Cows Each Friday at 11 a.m. Please note Yard opens at 8 a.m. All stock to be penned by 10 a.m. Viewing time from 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. -------------

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Breeding Ewes & Hoggets – Sales commence Saturday August 4th @ 11 a.m. Lughnasa Show & Sale of Autumn born Weanlings – Tuesday August 7th @ 5 p.m. (Bookings up to 5 p.m. on Thursday August 2nd) Autumn Special Sales for Heifers & Bullocks – Friday August 10th @ 11 a.m. (Bookings up to 5 p.m. on Thursday August 2nd)

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New climate report must be implemented - IFA IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has welcomed the climate report published by the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee and called for its proposals regarding farm-scale renewables and supports for improving on-farm efficiencies to be urgently implemented. “This report and the recently published climate abatement report by Teagasc, have identified the necessary actions. It is now time for Government action”. Earlier this year IFA addressed the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee and had a number of key climate proposals, including: The announcement of a biomass development programme, which would displace electricity generated from peat and coal; the reopening of the Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS); the announcement of a zero carbon electricity tariff for communitybased, roof-top and micro-energy renewable projects. This should be used over time to displace electricity production from gas.

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Jim O’Connor, Roscommon IFA Co. Chairman, has said it is a complete farce that the agriloan scheme announced in last October’s Budget would not be available to farmers until the end of this year. “Farmers were already frustrated that the Minister had indicated that it would be the second half of 2018 when money would be available to farmers. Now it looks like it will be a race against time to have the money available at

any stage in 2018. It is a complete farce,” he said. Mr. O’Connor said an IFA delegation were informed of the further delay at a meeting with the SBCI last week. The IFA has now written to Minister Creed seeking an urgent meeting to try and get the scheme up and running immediately. “Farmers are crying out for some sort of help during what is an extraordinarily difficult time on farms due to the ongoing drought.

These loans may have helped some farmers to fund some of the increased costs that have piled on over the last year. Yet it is clear that it is now a long way off,” he said. Mr. O’Connor said he was hugely frustrated by the delays in getting a new agri-loan package up and running. “The long winter and the ongoing drought conditions have imposed savage costs on farmers. This is a practical measure that

could give some sort of break, yet all we see is inertia across Government Departments and State agencies”. He added: “It is clear that the decision to extend these loans to include food companies has not helped matters as it has made complying with relevant EU rules more complex. The scheme should be implemented immediately for farmers and all the money should be for the farmers”.

Woods calls on factories to end cattle price cuts Speaking at a National Livestock Committee meeting in Dublin, IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the factories have to stop cutting cattle prices and stabilise the market. He said: “IFA has been in contact with Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed and the key factory players on the price issue. Our message is clear: stop cutting prices and stop undermining confidence in the market place”. Mr. Woods called on Minister Creed to urgently act and respond to the seriousness of the situation. “Minister Creed needs to call in the meat factories and tell them that they have to stabilise the beef price and stop undermining confidence in the markets. Stability on cattle prices is critical at this juncture and the Minister needs to ensure that the factories act in a responsible manner”.

Members of the National Livestock Committee and IFA County Chairmen, along with beef farmers,

are set to meet with factory management throughout the country to highlight the damage they say has been

caused by cattle price cuts and the need to stabilise the price and markets, and restore confidence.

The IFA livestock leader said the factories “need to act in a responsible manner and must stop using the drought issues to undermine prices”. “Factories can stabilise the prime cattle prices as there is no additional volume of prime cattle and the market for prime cattle remains strong. “The fall in cattle prices is seriously undermining incomes on beef farms and extremely damaging to the suckler herd. The most efficient beef farmers cannot produce beef at a price below the costs of production. “The Department of Agriculture AIMS data on the key 12 to 24 month age category shows that there are only 9,000 more cattle in the system in April compared to last year and the kill to date this year is already up 22,000 head,” he concluded.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Char X 765kgs €1335, Simm X 730kgs €1200, Simm X 770kgs €1120, Fr 700kgs €850, AAX 545kgs €800, SH 490kgs €660. Heifers AAX 635kgs €1190, AAX 480kgs €930, AAX 490kgs €860, AAX 325kgs €500. Bullocks Lim X 525kgs €1320, BBX 505kgs €1250, BBX 465kgs

€1180, Lim X 585kgs €1160, Simm X 480kgs €1000, Lim X 455kgs €1000, Char X 370kgs €940, Char X 365kgs €870, Char 340kgs €860, Char X 450kgs €800, Lim X 365kgs €760. Spring lambs 50kgs €110, 52.7kgs €108, 53kgs €107, 49kgs €104, 46.7kgs €103, 48.8kgs €100, 48kgs €100, 44.1kgs €99, 44.8kgs €98, 45.8kgs €95, 43kgs €91.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Similar numbers of stock presented for sale last week and the trade for the better quality continental cattle is holding firm, with a good trade for the top quality bullocks and heifers on offer. There was a similar picture in the weanlings rings with the quality lots holding in price but plainer low weight stock remaining a harder sell. Breeding stock calves and runners witnessed good demand while the cow trade reported a good clearance. “Cows with calves at foot made from €980 to €2300 for a Limousin cow and her Charolais bull calf at foot.

“There was a good number of calves presented for sale this week with young calves making form €120 to €350 with the stronger runner type lots making from €350 to €575 per head. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am and sellers are advised to have stock penned by 10.30 am in order to facilitate viewing time prior to commencement of sale at 11 am”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were smaller numbers on offer at last Friday’s sale. Prices for bullocks ranged from €2.23 per kilo up to €2.54 per kilo. Heifers averaged from €1.80 up to €1.94 per kilo. Dry cows made from an average of €1.49 up to €1.74 per kilo. Sale as usual this Friday (20th) for bullocks, heifers, dry cows, suckler cows and weanlings. “We had a similar entry of sheep at last Wednesday’s sale. There was a dip in trade for spring lambs with a top price of €110. The trade for cast ewes was also back from previous weeks with prices ranging from €35 to €102. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am or lambs and cast ewes”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks Lm 525kgs €1300, Lm 500kgs €1200, Ch 575kgs €1470, AA 610kgs €1450, AA 650kgs €1450. Heifers Lm 405kgs €1100, Ch 420kgs €1065, Lm 485kgs €1260, Lm 430kgs €1190, Ch 590kgs €1485, Lm 570kgs €1395, Lm 510kgs €1345, Ch 565kgs €1435. Dry cows Ch 815kgs €1685, Ch 770kgs €1475, Ch 690kgs €1375, Lmx 680kgs €1495, AA 730kgs €1435. Weanling bulls Ch 230kgs €785, AA 245kgs €700, Ch 285kgs €820, Lm 370kgs €1085, Ch 345kgs €1080, Si 400kgs €995. Weanling heifers Lm 280kgs €805, Ch 250kgs €700, PT 370kgs €1045, Lm 320kgs €830, Ch 340kgs €905, Ch 285kgs €750.

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MIchael Moore Jnr, Dealer Principal, Audi Athlone presenting the Longest Drive Mens Prize to Anthony Murphy.

MIchael Moore Jnr, Dealer Principal, Audi Athlone presenting Olivia Conroy with her Prize for Nearest to the pin.

MIchael Moore Jnr, Dealer Principal, Audi Athlone presenting 1st Place prize-winners George Garvey and John Concannon .

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MIchael Moore Jnr, Dealer Principal, Audi Athlone presenting 4th Place Prize Winners Bernard McDonnell and Ciaran O Murrai with their Awards.

MIchael Moore Jnr, Dealer Principal, Audi Athlone presenting runners-up John Walsh and Frank Daly with their Prizes.

Roscommon hoteliers optimistic on rest of year Hotel and guesthouse owners in Roscommon and across the country are forecasting a good summer for the sector, according to the results of the latest industry survey undertaken by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). The majority (70%) say business is up, compared to the same time last year, with increases in ‘staycations’ and visitors from overseas markets including North America and continental Europe. Fergal Ryan, Chair of the Roscommon branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, said that although the outlook is encouraging, there is little room for complacency.

“Despite the upturn, not every tourism business is enjoying the same level of success and the hotel sector is still a number of years away from achieving sustainability in some regional areas,” he said. Nationally, almost half (49%) of hoteliers are seeing a drop in UK business while one in five say their advance bookings for the rest of the summer are down compared to last year. Importantly for Roscommon, the domestic market remains buoyant with many (60%) hoteliers seeing an increase in homegrown business compared to this time last year. In terms of overseas visitors, six in ten (60%) hoteliers say

business levels from the US are up while four in ten (41%) are seeing an increase from Germany. Although the fall in UK visitors appears to have tapered off for now, after the significant fall in 2017 (down 5% year on year), only one in five (18%) hoteliers are seeing an increase. Employment growth is set to continue in 2018 and Mr. Ryan said the tourism industry is on track to create 40,000 new jobs by 2021. “Almost half of hoteliers (47%) expect to increase their staffing levels over the next year with opportunities available across all areas of business, from entry-level positions to jobs for experienced staff,” he said.

Service Matters introduces staff awards! Friday, 6th of July saw Service Matters’ staff from locations all over Ireland arrive at Roscommon Headquarters for a day of information, team building and engagement. Over 80 people arrived on site to catch up with colleagues, meet other team members, and hear about company developments. This year Service Matters launched Annual Awards, recognising the contribution outstanding team members make every day in the busi-

ness, recognising people who continually ‘go the extra mile’. Vincent Collins, Managing Director states: “We know we have great people, and we are delighted to award them with this well-deserved accolade in acknowledgement of their significant contribution to the business. These new annual awards are our way of saying a special thank you to those who really do their best to make service matter”.

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Contact Tonya on 090 66 34319 L-R: Rita Riley (Production Person of the Year); Humberto Almedia Lemos (Managing Director’s Award); Gemma Prendeville (Sales Person of the Year); Stephen O’Connor (Production Person of the Year); Vincent Collins (Managing Director); Joe Kenny (Customer Service Person of the Year); Michelle McNeill (Service Matters Person of the Year). Missing from photo: Dorothy McDwyer (Stores and Administration Person of the Year).

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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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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Clients Michael Diffley & Laura Emerson for permission for development for the site located at Clooneenbaun, Oran, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of: The erection of a single storey dwelling-house, domestic garage and for the installation of a waste water treatment system and all ancillary site works. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon [Ph: 0906665341] [Agent]. info@conlonconsulting.ie This Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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www.morrislohan.ie 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 & associated siteworks at Ballagh, Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon. Signed Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St, Roscommon. Ph- (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 & such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Anthony & Ruth Beattie intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area and associated works at Ballagh, Rahara, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 087 635 8949 / sblake2006@gmail.com This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its 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 the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the Planning Authority.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Áine O’Connor intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area and associated works at Carrigan More, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 087 635 8949 / sblake2006@gmail.com This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its 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 the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the Planning Authority.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL BALLAGHCULLIA, BALLINAGARE, CO ROSCOMMON. We, Noel and Mary Kenny, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission to Retain Boundaries on site together with all ancillary site works and services at the above address. Signed: Colette Jordan & Associates, Architectural, Engineering & Energy, 17 Ashford Court, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Mobile: 086 8366944.Email: hello@ colettejordan.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 at Roscommon County Council, Golf Links Road, Roscommon during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning 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 Moigh, Cootehall, Co. Roscommon F52 XR25 We Peter & Angela Hickey, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to replace an existing singlestory 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. Signed: Patrick Hoban, Junior Architect 37 Main St. Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, BT53 6AN Tel: 028 2766 7999 Fax: 028 276 65559 E-Mail: patrick@2020architects. co.uk 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, €20.00, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

SITUATIONS WANTED  STUDENT AVAILABLE: For babysitting- loves children. Roscommon Town. Tel. 087 0519691  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: Doors, floors, kitchen fittings, decking and garden furniture made to order, etc... free quotation, no job too small, 30 years experience. Call Paul: 086 3421114

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086 2437376  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  FOR SALE: Top quality turf, approx 8 ton loads, screened and delivered. Approx €750. Tel: 086 2318207

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DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 087 4046478 www.appliance-repairs.ie  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.  ROOFING/SL ATING: PVC Facia Soffit, Gutters supplied and fitted. Tel: 087 6430164

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

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www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: Doors, floors, kitchen fittings, decking and garden furniture made to order, etc... free quotation, no job too small, 30 years experience. Call Paul: 086 3421114  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe electric registered. All work considered. No job too small. Phone Paul on 086 2553153 anytime or email: p086 2553153@gmail.com

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

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WINDOWS/DOORS

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

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

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

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

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Full-Time Health Care Assistants Required

Must have Fetac level 5 Care of the Older Person.

Full-Time Activities Coordinator Required Full-Time Kitchen/Housekeeping Position Required Please forward CV to hrfearna@gmail.com or post to: Fearna Manor Nursing Home, Tarmon Road, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.

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YARD MAN/ WEIGH-BRIDGE OPERATOR REQUIRED

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Yard Man/Weigh-Bridge Operator Required for busy yard in Roscommon town.

VETERINARY

Please apply to Box No 1163 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Closing date for applications is Friday August 3rd.

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

Practice Nurse Required Practice nurse required for GP Practice for part-time work and holiday relief Please phone Michelle or Siobhan at 090 662 6289 or email contact details and CV to drjohnkeenan@eircom.net.

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Croghan Fairy Bush Ltd. are currently recruiting and forming a relief panel of suitable candidates for the following positions:

EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS

The successful Early Years Educator candidate will have: - Minimum Childcare FETAC Level 5 or equivalent. - At least one year experience of working with children in a quality childcare environment. - Child Protection Training & -First Aid Certification - Good Communication Skills - Knowledge of Child Care Regulations (the Child Care Act 1991 Pre-School Services Regulations 2016). *All applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Please contact the office to request an application form and return it to: The Manager, Croghan Fairy Bush Ltd, Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon or by email to croghanfairybush@yahoo.ie

Contact us for further information Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: 090 64 93386 M: 086 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265 E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

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FAMILYNOTICES .... GERAGHTY Martin

KENNEDY Christy

NAUGHTON Maurice

Moneymore, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (4th Anniversary)

Corbo, Kilrooskey (15th Anniversary) In loving memory of Christy, who died on the 22nd July, 2003.

5 St Theresa’s Terrace (7th Anniversary) Treasured memories of Maurice Naughton, late of 5 St. Theresa’s Terrace, Roscommon, who died on 17th July 2011. RIP

Ros Memorials Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

PAT QUIGLEY: 087 7799076 PAUL O’CONNOR: 086 6052649

• Headstones • Kerbed Memorials • Grave Site Care • Headstone Cleaning • Monument Levelling • Gravestone Repair

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Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember and love you

From Noreen and all your family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 28th July at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery.

Appointments We are currently recruiting

Activities Coordinator

Sonas Nursing Home Cloverhill Co. Roscommon

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, ‘Till we could do no more, In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay, You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere, We never shall and never will, Forget you, father dear.

Loved and remembered by Marie, Vincent, Philip, Alex, Christopher, Hilary, Eva, Frank and greatgrandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 21st July in Derrane Church at 7 pm.

LANGAN David 11 St. Ciarans Park, Roscommon. Who died on the 20th of July 1993 (25th Anniversary)

Activities Coordinator – 30hrs per week The role of the Activities Coordinator is to organise, promote and facilitate activities for residents in conjunction with the care team. Build links and encourage participation with the local community, voluntary bodies and healthcare organisations in your activity programmes. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality. Education & Qualifications: • FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field would be preferred • Current and valid CPR, Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates, Dementia courses / training (training can be provided if required). • Specialist skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and crafts would be desirable. • Passionate about delivering outstanding services to older people. 30hrs per week - This would include day and weekend shifts

If you would like to apply please contact our HR department with your CV and cover letter – recruitment@sonas.ie or 09064 71017 For more information – visit www.sonas.ie/jobs

No special day is needed, For us to think of you, You are always in our thoughts, No matter what we do. You’re more than a precious memory, From whom we had to part. You are the light that burns within us, In the centre of our hearts.

Always remembered by your loving wife Kathleen, daughters Jackie, Claire, Ena, Sharon, sons David and Thomas, sons-inlaw Brendan and Tim, daughter-in-law Aine and grandchildren.

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Always remembered by his loving family. Masses have been offered.

NEILAN Thomas (Senior) Castlecoote, Roscommon. Who died on 24th July 1969 RIP (49th Anniversary)

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MONAGHAN Seán Kilrooskey, Roscommon Who died 22nd July 2017

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

Lovingly remembered by his loving family.

SMYTH Eithne Weekfield, Roscommon. In loving memory of Eithne, who died on the 20th July 2005. RIP (13th Anniversary)

The happy times we once enjoyed, How sweet their memories still, What it has meant to lose you, Only God will know. God bless you dear Eithne, For those precious years.

Always remembered by your loving husband Johnny. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary on Sunday 22nd July at 11 o’clock.

On the occasion of his First Anniversary, Seán’s wife Helen (née Jones), sisters Eileen and Phyllis, brother Michael and the extended Monaghan family wish to offer heartfelt thanks to all who supported and sympathised with us in our sad loss. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and care assistants who cared for Seán in the Galway Clinic, Portiuncla Hospital, Roscommon Sacred Heart Home and Roscommon University Hospital, in particular Dr Gerard O’Mara and his team, together with Geraldine and Aileen from the palliative care team, whose kindness and guidance through Seán’s final journey will never be forgotten. We thank Fr. Seán Beirne, hospital chaplain, for his spiritual support at that difficult time. We thank Seán’s GP, Dr Martina Hanratty, as well as Dr Cyril Crosbie. We thank Seán’s many friends and neighbours who visited him during his long hospital stay, and whose company he was always so happy to share. We are indebted to Seamus and Alison Biesty for their immense support to Seán during his illness and to Helen ever since. We offer our sincere gratitude to those who attended Seán’s Wake, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, many of whom travelled long distances to be with us. We thank all of Seán’s former colleagues from An Garda Síochána for attending and sharing memories of Seán with us. We are grateful to all those who telephoned, sent floral tributes, Mass cards and letters of condolence; each one was very much appreciated. Thank you to Fr Dusmanta for officiating at Seán’s Funeral services and to the Sacristan of St Mary’s Church in Ballagh, Luke Madden. Sincere thanks to the musicians: Teresa Costello, Seán Sweeney, Jimmy Hussey and Mick Fenelon, whose singing and music at the Removal, Funeral and Month’s Mind Masses reflected Seán so well. To the gravediggers, all neighbours of Seán, who carefully prepared his resting place, thank you. To the undertakers Pat and Tom Smyth, thank you for your professional guidance and utmost sensitivity. Thank you to the many people who brought food to the house, to the management and staff of the Abbey Hotel, and to Nuala and May for all of your help. Thanks to wonderful neighbours, relations and friends for your support at the time of Seán’s illness and Funeral and who have continued to support Helen in the difficult and sad year since. Finally, as it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Seán’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, 21st July 2018 at 8.00pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballagh, Kilrooskey.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BURKE Damian

CARTY Joey

DOHERTY Gerald P.

JOYCE Thomas

Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis, Co. Roscommon 21st July, 2014 (4th Anniversary)

Ballydooley, Donamon

Coolavin, Monasteraden, Co. Sligo (5th Anniversary)

Slough, England and formerly of Kilmacrickard, Glinsk, Co. Galway. The family of the late Thomas Joyce would like to thank most sincerely those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement. Sincere thanks to all those who attended the Funeral Home, Funeral Mass and Burial and sent Mass cards. Thanks also to all who travelled long distances to be with us. A special word of thanks to Fr. Larry Ebuk who celebrated Mass and to all the priests who attended. To the Choir and Altar Servers, we are very grateful. We would like to express our thanks to Tom and Dolores Dowd, Undertakers, for the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the Funeral arrangements and for providing refreshments on both days. Whilst it would be impossible to thank each person individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as an expression of our sincere gratitude. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

It’s hard to know why some things happen as they do, For so much joy and happiness was centred around you. It’s still so hard to comprehend that you’re no longer here, But all the happy memories will forever keep you near. You’re thought about with pride with each mention of your name, Death cannot change a single thing, the love will still remain. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away...

All our love, Mam, Dad, Declan, Eugene and Amanda. Damian’s 4th Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad on Sunday, 22nd July at 10.30am.

GILL Mary K (nee Farrell and formerly Dozin) Weekfield, Roscommon. Treasured memories of Mary K. beloved mother and Nana, who died on the 23rd of July 2005. R.I.P (13th Anniversary)

You are forever in our hearts and thoughts no matter what we do.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, sons, daughter-in-law, sonsin-law, grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 21st of July in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague at 7pm.

Remembering you with love, Joey, on this, your 9th Anniversary, July 19th

Those precious years Will not return When we were all together But the memories you have left behind, Will stay with us forever.

Joey’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Donamon Castle on Saturday July 21st at 9.30am.

COYLE Thomas Sleaveen, Roscommon. (9th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who died on the 5th of July 2009

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and perpetual light shine upon him Rest in Peace

Always loved and fondly remembered by his wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday the 21st of July at 10am.

BURNS Conor 22 Beechgrove, Co. Roscommon. Who died 21st July 2008 (10th Anniversary)

No special day is needed, For us to think of you, You are always in our thoughts, No matter what we do, You are more precious than a memory, From whom we had to part, You are the light that burns within us, In the centre of our hearts

Remembered by your dad Marty and sister Leah.

A ray of sunshine came and went, A beautiful treasure only lent, In God’s keeping, quietly sleeps This son/brother We loved so much but could not keep.

Always remembered and sadly missed by dad, mom, Maria and Martin. Anniversary Mass on 22nd of July 2017 in St. Aidan’s Church Monasteraden at 11am.

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

Always remembered by Bernadette and family. Mass has been offered.

RAFTERY Mary Cooltigue, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (4th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, who died on 21st July 2014

No matter how life changes No matter what we do There’s a special place within our hearts That will always be for you.

Always remembered by husband Tommy, daughter Maria, Paul, grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 17th August at 8pm in St Bridget’s Church, Fourmilehouse.

Rathcline, Lanesboro, Co. Longford. (First Anniversary)

GALVIN JOE Mount Mary, Ballygar, Co. Galway Who passed away suddenly on 19th July 2017 (First Anniversary)

HAYDEN Joe Lisagallon, Roscommon. (4th Anniversary) In loving memory of Joe, who died on 21st July 2014

GILL Albert

Dympna, Niall, Loman, daughter-in-law Majella, brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family wish to thank most sincerely all of those who sympathized with us on our terrible loss of our beloved husband Joe and Dad. A sincere thanks to my extended family in Scotstown, friends, neighbours and to those who travelled from near and far to attend the Funeral. Thanks also to those who sent Mass and sympathy cards. A special thank you to all our wonderful family, neighbours and friends who brought food and worked tirelessly in the house providing refreshments. Thank you to those who helped to manage the traffic. We wish to thank Dr. Martin Daly. A special thanks to Fr. Michael Breslin, P.P., the Mass servers, the Choir, the Funeral undertaker David Moran and the gravediggers for their excellent care. A special thanks to Fallon’s Bar for the meal provided after the Funeral service. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all of your intentions. Sadly missed and loved by Dympna, Niall and Loman. Joe’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church Ballygar on Saturday 21st July 2018 at 12 o’clock.

TREACY Al

Family Notices

Frenchlawn, Ballintubber and Burt, Co. Donegal (8th Anniversary) In loving memory of our dear brother Al, who passed away on 23rd July 2010. Rest in Peace

• Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance

As we approach the first anniversary of Albert’s death, his wife Mairead, sons Quentin and Albert Michael, daughters Aoibheánn and Amy, son-in-law James and brother Fr. Michael, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us following our sad loss. Our heartfelt thanks to the ambulance crew; Jackie, Jamie, Brendan and Brian who arrived so promptly to our house; to Dr. Colm Farrell and our dear neighbours, Maura Hanly, Bernadette Clancy and Maura Tobin who so kindly assisted in the immediate aftermath of Albert’s death. We thank everyone who called to our home, telephoned, sent Mass cards, flowers, letters of sympathy, emails and who attended Albert’s Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, many of whom travelled long distances. A word of thanks to the late Dr. Niall Walsh and his staff, also to pharmacist Orla O’Brien and her staff for their kindness and help over the years. Thank you to Collette Scally for your help. We would like to thank most sincerely Fr. Michael Reilly for all his support and visits to Albert and for celebrating his Funeral Mass, graveside prayers and Month’s Memory Mass. Thanks also to the priests who concelebrated Albert’s Funeral Mass; Fr. Sean Nolan, Fr. Kevin Reynolds, Fr. Christopher Fox, Fr. Matt Carpenter and Fr. Patrick O’Connor standing in for Fr. Tom McGrath. Thank you to the musicians Teresa Costello, Noel Carberry and Sean Sweeney whose beautiful music made Albert’s Mass special to us. Thank you also to the Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristan and servers. Sincere thanks to those who organised the traffic and parking, those who brought food, refreshments and assisted with catering especially Olivia Carter. Our gratitude also to Rathcline GAA for providing a Guard of Honour at Albert’s Removal. Thanks to Funeral Directors; Adrian, Josephine and Gerard Farrell for their professionalism and sensitivity during those difficult days. Also thanks to neighbours and friends, especially Hughie and Johnny who prepared Albert’s final resting place in Newtowncashel cemetery. As it has not been possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Albert’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in St Mary’s Church Lanesboro on Saturday 21st July at 7.30pm.

HYNES Tom and Lettie Celtic Avenue, Roscommon and formerly of Cargins, Tulsk. In loving memory of Tom who passed away on July 18th, 2009 and his wife Lettie who passed away on February 19th, 2007. RIP

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Sadly missed by Tommy, JP, Julie, Darren and Lisa. Anniversary Mass in Tulsk Church on Sunday July 22nd at 11.30am.

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Coach Bombay, blue, holds on from Rince Deireanach, white, and Society Ranger at Navan.

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The 5-day Killarney Racing Festival ends today with a national hunt card off at 1.50 pm. Racing at Leopardstown is on the flat, stalls for the first opening at 5.30 pm, and performing at the Bulmer’s Live Music Festival is the 80s ‘Love Of The Common People’ star Paul Young. Tomorrow the usual jumping action is on at neighbouring track Kilbeggan and features the Midland National starting at 5.55 pm. Saturday sees the Irish Oaks feature at headquarters, the Curragh, supported by the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes racing starting at 2.35 pm. It is the Curragh again on Sunday, first race at 1.45 pm, with the Sapphire Stakes and the Kilboy Estate Stakes, both Group 2 races. National hunt takes the stage at Tipperary off at 2.05 pm. Monday racing returns to the west at 5.50 pm for two days in Co. Mayo at Ballinrobe. The Midland National has 25 entries, 6 of them owned by Gigginstown who love to win here on their local track. Take your pick! There are 15 fillies left in the Irish Oaks at declaration stage 7 trained by Aidan O’Brien in Ballydoyle headed by Royal Ascot winner Magic Wand who will be joined by at least 2 of the other 6 probably Forever Together and Bye Bye Baby. There are 3 cross channel raiders Sea Of Class and Dramatic Queen trained by William Haggas and Worth Waiting from David Lanigan’s yard seeking a hat trick. Willie McCreery has both Liquid Amber, Mary Tudor, Dermot Weld’s Romiyna, Joseph O’Brien’s Tissiak and Jim Bolger’s Park Bloom, complete the field. Forever Together beat Magic Wand and Bye Bye Baby into 3rd and 4th in the Epsom Oaks by 8l and 19l before Royal Ascot. Five Ballydoyle runners head the top six in the betting with William Haggas’s Sea Of Class 2nd in the market to Magic Wand. O’Brien looking for his sixth win in the race may have to wait as Sea Of

Class, stepping up in class, is an improving filly and may just beat Magic Wand. Next week we will be looking at the opening days of the Festival at Ballybrit and wondering where did that year go.

Week in Review Dundalk specialist Coach Bombay, trained by Adrian Joyce in Curraghaboy, won his first race on the turf, at Navan, the Come Racing September 8th Handicap. The 10-Y-O, in the colours of Mrs Christina Joyce, beat Rince Deireanach and Society Ranger a short head and a nose. On Sunday in Sligo Yvonne Dunleavy trained Padraic O’Conaire to win the handicap hurdle under Paul Townend for her brother-in-law John Dunleavy and his cousin Cahal O’Brien from Ballintober. The well backed favourite came with a late run to beat Movingswiftlyalong and Lady Quill.

General News Godolphin’s Epsom Derby winner Masar is ruled out for the season with a leg injury but owner, Sheikh Mohammed hopes he will be able return to racing as a 4-Y-O. Next year’s Coronation Cup, over the same course and distance as the Derby, as well as Ascot’s King George Queen Elizabeth and the Prix de l’Arc are all possible targets. Flat jockey Paul Mulrennan, 36, has injured his back in a fall on the gallops last Saturday at Michael Dods yard. He will be on the side-line for over 6 weeks and is fortunate that he does not require surgery only rest. Jim Culloty, the man who steered Best Mate to three Gold Cup successes before saddling Lord Windermere to land the Cheltenham showpiece in 2014, has handed in his training licence. Patrick Mullins equalled Ted Walsh’s record of 545 amateur wins, as he partnered Irish Lass to

victory in the opener at Limerick, the Mares Maiden Hurdle, on Saturday. He moved into a clear lead on Sunday winning the bumper in Sligo and making it 546. Is 1000 amateur wins possible? Bulmers Irish Cider is taking over as presenting partner of the Cheltenham Festival from Timico, whose 4-year deal ended in March, and it will now be known as “The Festival, presented by Bulmers”. The highlight of the festival, the Gold Cup will now be called The Bulmers Cheltenham Gold Cup in a four-year deal signed with Jockey Club Racecourses. Bulmers Cider is brewed in Clonmel and is labelled Magners Cider in the UK. Philip Fenton has renewed his trainer’s licence after serving a 3 year ban. He has his first runner, Secret Cargo, in the bumper in Killarney tomorrow. Fenton has had a change of mind, having stated last October he had no intention of returning to training. Fenton’s training career has featured multiple Grade 1 winners, including Dunguib, who won the 2009 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.

Competition Time Kathleen Kelly, Longford, Evelyn Finn, Mullymux and James Casey, Lanesboro are going to Kilbeggan tomorrow night courtesy of Secretary Paddy Dunican. Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office. Another competition for tickets to Roscommon on Tuesday, 7th August and to win, you will have to wait until Saturday to get the answer, can you tell us which filly won the 2018 Irish Oaks? Answers please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm Wednesday the 1st August 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 on Thursday or Friday.

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A dejected Ellen Irwin of Roscommon after the All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor B final match between Kildare and Roscommon at Moate, Westmeath. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

A weekend of woe!

Rossies defeated in three big matches

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Well I didn’t see that coming! @SeamusDuke

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First of all, this week I put my hand up and acknowledge just how wrong I was last week. I was of the genuine belief that Roscommon would be at least competitive against Tyrone and in fact I actually tipped us to win the game! After so many years doing this job I thought I might have seen this hammering coming down the track but no. It is clear now that we beat a fairly limited Armagh outfit in what was a very good game of football between two evenly matched teams. I was not alone in my view that Roscommon had a chance against Tyrone as many including some pundits at national level thought that Roscommon might win it. The brutal reality is that although we have a really good team with some excellent players, our style of play is not adequate when it comes to playing the elite teams in the game. Too often in recent years we have suffered heavy beatings in major games and it is now becoming a pattern. The painful truth is that Roscommon will probably have to implement a very defensive and negative playing style to ensure that they are not on the end of hammerings like last Saturday against Tyrone and last year’s match against Mayo in the replay. With another big game coming up against Donegal next weekend this is not the time to be talking about our playing style, but after this Super 8 campaign is over that debate must take place. There are a number of fundamental questions that Roscommon GAA players, management, officials, and supporters will have to answer including: Have we got the players to implement a negative defensive game predicated on counter-attacking football? Will Roscommon supporters want to come and see a game where there are 12, 14 and even 15 players behind the ball? Will players like the Murtaghs, Smiths, Cathal Cregg and the other attacking players in our squad want to play a game when they will be spending most of their time down in the full and half-back line passing the ball across and back waiting for an opening to be created? Will the current management want to coach a football style that is negative and is a win at all costs philosophy? If the answer to all of the above questions is yes then Roscommon will come out in 2019 a totally different team. The pundits won’t like it, the fans probably won’t like it either. It may produce results Enda Smith challenges for a high ball during Roscommon’s Super 8s defeat to Tyrone at Croke Park and the operative word is ‘may’. last Saturday.

So-called experts voice concerns… Several of the so-called experts have been giving their verdict on the Super 8 competition which is daft considering that we have only one weekend over us. Let’s wait until the campaign is over before we pass judgement. The only valid criticism I have heard so far is that the first round of games should have been played at the provincial venues but that is something that can easily be done for next year. The standard of football was poor enough overall though and there were two onesided games on Saturday and a very poor attendance on Sunday. There is sure to be far more excitement at all four games this coming weekend.

Clubs struggle in shadow of Super 8s While the country is ‘enjoying’ the Super 8s the clubs are continuing to struggle and struggle badly. Before anyone in Roscommon thinks I am talking about what’s going on here, I’m talking about what’s going on in many counties and especially in clubs with senior players. I have been talking to team managers and club officials in many counties who are at their wit’s end trying to field teams for meaningless league games and challenge matches waiting for the inter-county season to be over. Hundreds of players have gone to the USA for the summer from all over the country and who would blame them? There is huge disquiet at club level at how the new fixtures calendar is working out. Remember 95% of GAA players are club players. They are being totally forgotten about.

Hats off to terriﬁc Tyrone I take my hat off to Tyrone, I said some uncomplimentary words about them here last week but they are evolving all the time as a team and they have this counter-attacking footballing style off to a tee. At least four of their scores on Saturday came from moves started in the own fullback line when there were no Tyrone players in the Roscommon half of the field yet 20 seconds later it was a goal or a point. It’s a style of play that requires huge physical fitness, strength and conditioning, and accurate kickers who will get the scores. As the game went on last Saturday Roscommon’s challenge waned so badly and thank God the it didn’t go on

much longer. The debate on our style of play can take place in a few weeks’ time but the players and management must now prepare for another huge game this weekend against Donegal. It would be unrealistic to expect that Roscommon would go out and win but I am expecting a positive reaction from the players. Donegal were competitive against Dublin but they are not near as good a side as Tyrone, and I am expecting a tight game. I hope the Roscommon fans turn up on the day and give the team a boost. Donegal will come knowing that they have to win and they have the players to win it narrowly.

France win a great World Cup According to those who were lucky enough to be there the World Cup was a resounding success. It was well-run and the facilities were magnificent according to all reports.

I picked out France before the tournament started (at least I got something right!) and they were the best side overall even if they did get a couple of lucky calls in the final against Croatia.

Padraig Harrington has happy memories of the British Open which tees off at Carnoustie this week.

British Open set for Carnoustie

France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the World Cup Final last Sunday at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

I love the British Open and this week the action will be at Carnoustie which is the toughest of all the Open courses. Padraig Harrington won there after a play-off with Sergio Garcia. I am going to back Shane Lowry and Rickie Fowler each-way. So you know now who to avoid!

All-Ireland SFC QuarterFinal Series (Super 8s) Roscommon v Donegal on Saturday in Dr. Hyde Park at 5 pm The deal was that Roscommon would surprise Tyrone in Croke Park and be playing Donegal for a place in the AllIreland semi-final! Unfortunately it didn’t work out that way! The match is previewed in more detail elsewhere in the paper. Donegal will probably have enough to win by four or five points. Prediction: Donegal

Tyrone v Dublin on Saturday in Healy Park Omagh at 7 pm What a night this will be in Omagh. The Dubs will be in town and in the bear pit that is Healy Park they will get a hot reception. Tyrone are a better side than I thought they were while the Dubs were not any great shakes against Donegal. I cannot separate them. Prediction: A draw

Galway v Kildare in Newbridge on Sunday at 2 pm Galway had a super win against Kerry and are another team who are fine-tuning their counter-attacking game plan. Kildare were good against Monaghan but they rely too much on Daniel Flynn. Galway should have enough to qualify for the All-Ireland semi-final with a win. Prediction: Galway

Monaghan v Kerry on Sunday in Clones at 4 pm I was taken aback at how poor Kerry were last Sunday against Galway. This is the last chance saloon and it is a very difficult game for The Kingdom. Monaghan at home will really fancy their chances and know that a win will almost certainly put them in the last four. By Sunday evening at 6 pm Kerry could be put of the championship. Prediction: Monaghan

Not that Liam Tully, the other one… Note: I got a call from Liam Tully, former Roscommon U-17 team manager on Monday night. Another man called Liam Tully posted his views on the Roscommon v Tyrone game on the Roscommon People Twitter account (which he is well entitled to do). Afterwards Kildride man Liam got a few texts and phone calls from people who thought it was him that had posted the comments. He just wanted me to say that it wasn’t him as he is not even on Twitter. Glad to clear that up!

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER No medium setting on Rossie spin cycle @dan_dooner

THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Supporting Roscommon can be a dizzying experience akin to being placed inside a washing machine on a 70-minute cycle, which can and without warning, alternate between hot and cold. Relegation from Division 1 was followed by a Connacht title win, while league victory and promotion back to the top table preceded a disappointing championship defeat at Dr. Hyde Park. Then, a swashbuckling win over Armagh allowed a short period of recovery and return to optimism before the Red Hand of Tyrone reached out and strangled all signs of life in front of a national audience last weekend. Of course it’s tough being

a supporter but imagine for a moment what it must be like being a player or a member of the backroom team. You can be absolutely certain that nobody goes out with the intention of shipping a heavy beating in front of the TV cameras at Croke Park. As is the case in all sports, supporters and pundits are entitled to offer their opinion as to how the team’s fortunes may be improved when this does happen however. Whether it’s a more defensive gameplan or a heavier workload at the gym, the suggestion since last Saturday has been that the team is lacking something in terms of its preparation or setup. There had been a similar, if more muted inkling, that the team was ‘too open’ when the Rossies regained top-flight status at Croke Park against Cavan earlier this year. There was also some evidence of this as little as

two weeks ago when they went toe to toe with Armagh in Portlaoise. The mounting evidence suggests that this Roscommon team is currently somewhere between Divisions 1 and 2: just about too good for the second tier, but not quite at competitive Division 1 levels just yet. There’s no shame in that and it certainly doesn’t mean that the Rossies should settle or be happy with their lot. But while Kevin McStay, quite rightly, was reluctant to discuss any change in gameplan last Saturday evening, it is something Roscommon will be forced to look at eventually. Would it be prudent to be more defensive in an effort to live with the big boys in Division 1 or can he and this talented Roscommon panel find a medium setting between the ‘swash’ and the ‘buckle’ on the field of play at least?

Cathal Compton attempts to find a route forward for Roscommon against Tyrone at Croke Park last Saturday.

ALLEZ LES BLEUS! It was hard not to feel sorry for Croatia as they fell at the final hurdle in the World Cup last Sunday. However, France were the worthy winners overall and it was interesting to see how effective Paul Pogba (pictured) was when it mattered. Hopefully José Mourinho can take a leaf out of Didier Deschamps’ book for the upcoming season!

A DOUBLE FOR NOREEN! Roscommon Lady Captain, Geraldine Hoban, right, pictured with the winner of the recent Lady Captain’s Prize, Noreen O’Grady, recently. Noreen had also won the President’s Prize earlier this year.

The sporting brief finishing second and Simon Walker taking gross. Andy Lawlor was third meanwhile, and Michael Corcoran took the junior prize. Finally to Strokestown where Martina Feehily won the recent Lady Captain’s prize to the ladies, holding off stiff competition from Zoe McDermott and Brid Connellan who finished second and third respectively. The President’s Prize to the men was won by Pat Connelllan with 102.5 while Jonathan Cassidy (99.5) was second and Brian O’Rourke (104.5) was third. Gross went to Kevin McLoughlin, Past President’s prize to Paddy Murray, Front 9 to Noel Kennedy and Back 9 to Martin Silke.

Golf Canning winning! We begin our round-up in Boyle where Terry Canning won the men’s 12-hole Stableford last Thursday with a great score of 29 points, just pipping runnerup, Pat Conroy’s 28. There were 3 twos recorded with the spoils being shared by Terry Canning, Conor Hamill and Jonathan Egan. Jimmy Dwyer, Killian Egan, Tish Perry and Joyce Boles won the Lady Captain’s Scramble last weekend. Several other prizes were presented to the ladies for recent competitions, including Mandy Toolan to congratulate her for a recent “hole in one”. The recent men’s competition in Castlerea was won by Padraic Henry with 45 points while Christopher Foley finished second on 40. Meanwhile, the ladies’ competition was won by Catherine Collins with 39 points, just pipping Marian Caulfied, who also finished on 39, into second place. The recent Ladies’ O’Conor Don was

Sean Fleming was the winner on the first night of the Hollywood Bar Darts Superleague in Roscommon town. Here is pictured with runner-up Mick Egan.

won by Maureen Claffey on 42 points while Dympna McDonnell was second on 41 and Deirdre Hawkshaw was third on 41. To Roscommon next, where the recent Lady Captain’s prize was won

by Noreen O’Grady. Yvonne Waldron was runner-up, Sinead Benedetti took gross and Patricia Donnelly finished third. Mark Cunniffe won the men’s Hollywood Bar singles with Richard Brown

Darts Fleming’s night! The Hollywood Bar Superleague got under way last Friday with some great darts on show. 32 of the top local darts players competed on the night for valuable rankings points and the standard did not disappoint. It all came down to

a final showdown between two of the county’s top players, Mick Egan and Sean Fleming. Egan had booked his finals spot thanks to an unbeaten run in the group stages, which was followed by wins over Pat Egan (3-0) in the Last 16, Joe Elliffe (3-0) in the Quarter-Finals and Thomas Concannon (3-2) in the SemiFinals. Egan impressed in that SemiFinal where a hard fought win was highlighted by a 14-dart leg. Fleming had swept his way to the final with some impressive wins; a last 16 win over Martin Fleming (3-0) was followed by a 3-0 win over Mick Kilroe before a hard fought 3-1 win over David Concannon in Semi-Finals, which included 16 and 17-dart legs. It was to be Fleming’s night in the end and the Ballaghaderreen man just edged an exciting final 3-2. This week’s Superleague will continue on Friday night with the draw at 8.45pm and first darts at 9pm. Entry confined to 32 registered players. Contact David on 086-0823180 for more details

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Brave minor ladies fall to Lilywhites LGFA All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Football Championship Final

KILDARE  DAN DOONER

There was no fairytale ending for Roscommon’s minor ladies in their quest to land the All-Ireland ‘B’ title last Sunday as they fell at the final hurdle to an impressive Kildare side in tough conditions at Hogan Park in Moate. Roscommon had started brightly and should have been even further ahead after ten minutes when Aoife Gavin raised a green flag following some impressive attacking play from Aimee O’Connor and Sinéad Glennon. Kildare’s better use of possession began to tell as the half wore on, however, with captain Neasa Dooley prominent from frees and open play. Her first point arrived following a lung-bursting run through the heart of the Roscommon defence and that was quickly followed by a cool finish from the dead ball. Her supreme composure was also evident when she calmly rounded the impressive Sasha Lavin

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in the Roscommon goal and raised her side’s first green flag after nineteen minutes. Speaking after the match, Roscommon manager, Ollie Colgan, highlighted this period as the beginning of the end for his team’s chances. “The damage was done in the second quarter, that’s when they got a run on us, and unfortunately we couldn’t get it back. We made a few changes at half-time and it worked for a while, we quelled them a bit. But we just didn’t get the breaks going forward ourselves, when you’re chasing a game it’s so hard. You have to watch to make sure you’re not too open at the back but still to try and penetrate. They kept going but it just wasn’t our day. “When you’re chasing, you’re so conscious of not making a mistake and unfortunately we did make a couple which kept them in the game. We won the second half but the gap was too much, we

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were too far down, you won’t get away with that,” he said. The damage may have been done in that second quarter but Roscommon, to their credit, refused to bend the knee in the second half. A cruel Leah Hayes goal just before the break certainly didn’t help matters though and Colgan’s charges arrived at the dressing room trailing by 2-7 to 1-2. Roscommon fought tooth and nail on the resumption and their spirit was epitomised by the brave work of Megan Kelly and captain Shauna Fleming in contesting and winning possession. In fact, it was this dogged resistance which led to Roscommon’s second goal. Mikaela McHugh provided a well-timed block down on a Kildare defender, the ball ran to Kara Earle who returned it to McHugh, and she finished to the net. Roscommon’s fightback, which was aided by two more Aimee O’Connor frees, was hampered in

Leah Hayes of Kildare pinches her side’s second goal against Sasha Lavin of Roscommon during the All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor B final match between Kildare and Roscommon at Moate, Westmeath. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Kara Earle of Roscommon has her shot saved by Ciara Farrell of Kildare during the All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor B final between Kildare and Roscommon at Moate, Westmeath Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

the closing stages when Ellen Irwin was sin binned and Kildare powered home with points from Nanci Murphy, Aislinn Dooley and Sarah Doyle. Manager Ollie Colgan said progress has been made in spite of the disappointing end to this year’s championship campaign. “It’s all about development, and getting back up to the top table from Intermediate to Senior. When you’re in games like these you like to win them, but it’s still

been a very successful year. The progress those players have made, each individual player whether they’re regular starters or one of the panellists that didn’t get quite as much game time, has been outstanding. They will benefit from it, and the clubs will benefit from it when they go back to the championship,” he concluded. Kildare: C Farrell; C Regan, L Gilbert, E Birch; H McLoughlin (0-1), L Murtagh, A Cullen; M Aspell (0-2), L Curran

(0-1, one free); C Nugent, N Dooley (1-2, one free), A Dooley (0-3); L Hayes (1-0), N Murphy (0-3), S Doyle (0-3). Subs used: C Downey for Birch (18 mins), J Deay for Nugent (half-time), M Dagg for Hayes (40 mins), E Kehoe for Doyle (60 mins), C Ennis for Murphy (61 mins). Roscommon: S Lavin; A McLoughlin, K Colgan, E Kildea; M Kelly, S Fleming, J Brennan; S McVeigh, L Brady; S Scally, M McHugh (1-0), E Irwin; A O’Connor (0-6, four frees), S Glennon,

A Gavin (1-0). Subs used: K Earle for Gavin (half-time), A Hanmore for Glennon (34 mins), L Curran for Scally (44 mins), K Nolan for Brennan (50 mins), C Corcoran for Brady (60 mins). Referee: E Moran (Kerry)

Stat Attack Wides: Kildare 8 Roscommon 5 Yellow cards: Kildare 0 Roscommon 1 (Irwin, 49 mins) Red cards: None Player of the Match: Lauren Murtagh (Kildare)

Roscommon players following the All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor B final match between Kildare and Roscommon at Moate, Westmeath. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

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Tribesmen too strong for improving U-17s Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 FC Final

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It would have been one of the greatest sporting turnarounds for many years if Roscommon had won this Connacht title, but it was not be in the Dr. Hyde Park sunshine as the young Tribesmen had just too much guile, composure and class and they deservedly took the title in this enjoyable final last Friday night. To reduce a 22 point margin to four is a measure of the progress made by this Roscommon team this summer, but they just could not bridge the gap entirely, and in truth Roscommon never looked like winning this match. However Paul Staunton’s side could legitimately look to a number of very good scoring chances that they spurned over the hour, and a lack of composure in general cost them dearly. In contrast Galway possess some wonderfully gifted attacking players like the diminutive Matthew Cooley who led the Roscommon defence a merry dance throughout. On another scorching evening, Roscommon had just as much possession early on but they had four wides on the board before they got a score. Galway were quickly out of the blocks with the aforementioned Cooley and Ryan Monahan (a ’45) on target inside the first two minutes. Roscommon were finding it difficult to get a score and Daniel Cox and Monahan (free) had added to the Galway total before Ruaidhri Fallon opened Roscommon’s account in the 16th minute. But Galway’s sharpness up front was once underlined in the 18th minute when Aidan Halloran played in Eoghan Tinney who made no mistake from close range. Points from Paul Kelly and Halloran made it 1-6 to 0-2 for Galway by the 20th minute. With Cooley, Conor Raftery and Daniel Cox causing all sorts of problems for the Roscommon defence, it was looking ominous at that stage. But in fairness to the home side they staged a mini rally close to half-time. Three points on the spin improved matters, the scores coming from Shane Cunnane and Adam McDermott (2 frees). A late point from the rampant Cooley saw Galway ahead by 1-10 to 0-6 at the break. But Roscommon were much better in the second period. The Galway attack was restricted and the likes of Jack Lohan, Shane Cunnane, Robbie Dolan, Adam McDermott and James Fitzpatrick came into the game much more. Darragh Murray was moved out to midfield and he improved in that position. Murray pointed for Roscommon

Fearghus Lennon fires to the net for Roscommon as they were beaten by Galway in the Connacht U-17 FC Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Friday.

within a minute and in the 36th minute Adam McDermott had a great goal chance but he was foiled by a super save from Donie Halloran. But then in the 39th minute Roscommon were back in it with a very well taken goal. Adam McDermott’s free hit the post, Eoghan Derwin grabbed the rebound and set up Fearghus Lennon to goal from close range and now the margin was down to three. But it was Galway who kicked on again. Cooley kicked two great points from play and in the 53rd minute the Tribesmen got the clinching goal. Conor Raftery played a real captain’s part making a powerful run through the heart of the Roscommon defence and he planted the ball in the bottom corner. The margin was now eight with only seven minutes to go. In fairness to Roscommon, they never waved the white flag and kept going to the very last minute and they were rewarded when Shane Cunnane knocked the ball down to James Fitzpatrick who was fouled, and Cunanne blasted the resultant penalty to the Galway net for a consolation goal. Roscommon players and team management deserve great credit for getting to this Connacht final after the way the championship started for them. But it was not to be, and even the most committed Roscommon supporter will acknowledge that

game in a couple of weeks’ time. Galway: Donie Halloran; Ethan Walsh, Sean Black, Cian Deane; Ryan Monahan (0-4, 3 frees, ’45), Tony Gill, Cathal Sweeney; Paul Kelly (0-1), Conor Raftery (1-0); Liam Judge, Aidan Halloran (0-1), Oisin McCormack; Eoghan Tinney (1-1), Daniel Cox (0-1), M Cooley (0-5). Subs: Conor Halbard for Gill (36), Sean Horkan for McCormack (56), Oisin Gormally for Judge (59). Roscommon: Daniel Connolly; Cathal Brogan, Darragh Murray (0-1), Kealan Gunning; Robbie Dolan, Jonathan Hester, Jack Lohan; Enda Crawley (0-1), Shane Cunnane (1-1, 1-0 pen); Ruaidhri Fallon (01), Eoghan Derwin, Richard Walsh; Fearghus Lennon (1-0), Adam McDermott (0-5, 3 frees), James Fitzpatrick. Subs: Liam Ormsby for Derwin (41), Aaron McDermott for Walsh (50), Charlie Carthy for Crawley (51), Colin Walsh for Lennon (59).

Referee: John Gilmartin (Sligo)

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Liam Omsby gets his shot away during last Friday’s Connacht U-17 FC Final at Dr. Hyde Park.

Galway were the best team on the day and deserved their title. Roscommon will now have the daunting task of facing a Kerry team

that won the Munster final by 20 points in the All-Ireland quarter-final but where there is life there’s hope, and they will now prepare for that big

Wides: Galway 6 (1 first half) Roscommon 12 (4 first half) Red cards: None Black cards: None Yellow cards: Galway 3 (Conor Raftery, Liam Judge, Oisin McCormack) Roscommon 1 (Kealan Gunning) Scores from play: Galway 2-9 Roscommon 1-6 Attendance: 1,200 approximately Man of the Match: Matthew Cooley (Galway)

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Overall, Tyrone manager, Mickey Harte, was pleased with his team’s display but said the acid test would come against All-Ireland champions Dublin in Omagh on Saturday. “I’m very pleased with it. It just shows that you can get your scores in many different ways. It doesn’t have to be the orthodox old-style. If you can create scoring chances and have people to take them, that’s good for me. And we’re trying to work the best way possible for our players to play the game. That’s what we’re trying to do. This is only one day. There will be different challenges for us next week and we’ll have to see how we respond to them. We can’t be saying much about what we’re doing until we meet the acid test and the acid test is coming to Omagh (Dublin) next week. “We could have been out of it altogether on the day we played Meath in Navan. We might not have been in this place at all. We used some of our luck up that day. And then I think we learned to build on that. Sometimes you get an opportunity. It’s very fine line between a degree of success and a huge failure. So we have a degree of success at this stage and we’d like to keep it going a while longer,” he said.

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Performance of yers pulled off a major coup by beating Kerry Kevin Walsh and his pla the first time in 53 years. It was a match in the championship foreasily then the three point margin would that they won far more y poor,and apart from David Clifford they indicate. Kerry were ver . But Galway were assured, strong and were powerless in attackey are in a great position now. A win in ally aware. Th d semi-final. them into the All-Irelan we will all want to forget but there were some very tactic ge on Sunday will put rid wb Ne positives. I thought Cathal Compton was outme to the fore n), standing and there were a few others who were Players who caHoward (Dublin), Conor McCarthy (Monagharns Bu an nk Bri Fra lly, y, Scu ell ll Donn very good on the day but we were overwhelmed Nia Cooke (Galway), Richie in terms of the physicality and strength and con- Shane Walsh, Peter (Tyrone). ditioning of the Tyrone lads,” he said. end McStay reiterated the need for focus ahead of Surprise of the week on against Tyrone. The Red Hand scomm Ro of ion lat itu bookies were cap the Donegal game this Saturday. e Th win the match but the “There are several things that we will be look- County were favourites to as the possible margin in favour of ints ing at when it (the season) is all over but at the giving three or four po e. moment the match against Donegal is by far the on Tyr most important thing and we have to park what 0 people at Croke Excitement levels… There were over 53,00 shouting to each ll. era ov or happened against Tyrone and move on quickly. po rly fai s s It wa u could hear the player A change in our playing style and gameplan will Park on Saturday but yowas the lack of atmosphere. The first game h h suc all be up for discussion during the winter months ch better althoug other on the field ond game was not muainst the Dubs. sec the d an alk but for now we plough on,” he concluded. ew cak ag was a ive for most of the way Donegal were competitjust over 30,000 there on a miserable day. e re On Sunday there we Cup Final did not help the attendance. Th The clash with the Worldrting this Super 8 series at the provincial GAA should consider staan underwhelming start to the new concept. venues. Overall it was Roscommon Looking ahead… re and in the way of atmosphe nes and manager Clo is certain to be far more h, ere ag Th Om rk, Pa de Hy Dr. Kevin McStay ment this weekend in be that there are no ‘dead rubbers’ in pictured with excite hope would e Th . ge ay weekend. rid wb Ne selector Liam the August Bank Holid ekend to ensure on s me ga of nd rou l na s we McHale at the fi mmon need to win thi Croke Park Kildare, Kerry and Rosco . en last Saturday. that does not happ

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Roscommon manager Kevin McStay was understandably disappointed with the manner of Saturday’s defeat to Tyrone but said that any inquests would have to wait until Roscommon’s season was finished. “It was a bad day out for certain and we were found wanting in terms of the gap between the teams on so many levels. There are many lessons that we can learn from this match but we will have to assess them after this campaign is over. Today and this week is not the time to reviewing where we can improve and develop in general because we have another big game this Saturday and that has to be our focus now. We will take a look at everything when our season is over. “It has become a pattern that we are not able to back up a good performance with another one and that is one of the things we will have to look at going forward but we have to focus on the Donegal match now,” he said. There was some positive news on the injury front with no new worries ahead of Donegal’s visit to Dr. Hyde Park on Saturday. “There are no injuries that I know of so that’s a positive. It (the Tyrone game) was a match that

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The Roscommon Intermediate Ladies’ team will be hoping to pick up from where they off following their Connacht final win over Sligo last month.

Ladies footballers set for Royal County trip TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Intermediate Championship Qualiﬁer Roscommon v Meath at Kinnegad on Saturday at 1.30 pm

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Following on from their excellent Connacht final victory, the Roscommon ladies footballers will travel to take on Meath in the first round qualifier on Saturday full of confidence. The Royals were in the NFL Division Three semi-finals earlier in the year. However, Roscommon played some of their best football of that league campaign when they beat Meath by two points. Meath lost to Wicklow in the Leinster Championship recently but they scored an astonishing 11-26 when defeating Fermanagh in the championship last weekend.

Roscommon face Fermanagh at a Cavan venue on July 29th. Team manager Michael Finneran will welcome back some of the players who were on the Roscommon minor team who lost out to Kildare last weekend in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final. Roscommon will be relying on the players who led them to Connacht glory a few weeks ago. Jenny Higgins, Laura Fleming, Joanne Gregg, Sheila Brady, Rebecca Finan, Sinead Kenny and Honor Ennis are sure to feature prominently to add to the younger brigade. There will not be much between the teams but the momentum generated by the Connacht final win against Sligo should be good enough to carry Roscommon through. Prediction: Roscommon

Roscommon open their 2018 championship with a home tie against a Dublin side who have already won a championship game (against Armagh) last weekend. Roscommon’s last big game was the league final loss to Kerry, but hopes are high of championship progress this summer. Roscommon have been preparing well

over the past few weeks and the return of players like Gertie Dowd, Shauna Fallon and Áine O’Meara has given the panel a boost in preparation for the game. Roscommon will be hoping that the likes of Caroline Connaughton, Siobhan Coyle, Susan Spillane, Rachel Fitzmaurice and Laura Fleming can lead their charge to add to promising young players like Rachel Dolan, Chloe WhyteLennon, Eala Coyle, Leah Rowe and Eimear McNally. Roscommon will be hoping to get to the knockout stages and a win in their opening game would be a great start. Home advantage will be crucial. Prediction: Roscommon

Meath run out easy winners All-Ireland U-21 Hurling ‘B’ Championship Round 1 Meath 1-22 MEATH Roscommon 0-6 ROSCOMMON

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Meath easily swatted away the challenge of Roscommon in this one-sided romp at Dunshaughlin last Saturday. The damage was done in the first half when Meath ran up a big score and it was 0-13 to 0-0 by half-time. Roscommon’s

first score came from a Daniel Glynn point in the 35th minute but a Ben McGowan goal saw Meath run out the easiest of winners. Roscommon: B Lawlor; C Coyle, E Costello, M Kellehan; A Flood, J Mulry, T Treacy; R Kilcline, P Halpin; B McGahon, E Coyle, J Murray; MJ Egan (0-1), J Donohue, D Glynn (0-5). Subs: A Lyons for Flood, J Dunning for Donoghue, J Curley for Kilcline, A Clogher for Murray, J Neilan for Treacy.

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After getting it so wrong last weekend, it is with some trepidation that I am trying to gauge what might happen in Hyde Park on Saturday. I have written in this newspaper many times that in Roscommon we get far too excited after a win and far too down after a defeat. I include myself in that - it’s in the DNA! Since last Saturday, many experts have appeared with solutions as to how to fix the problems in the Roscommon set-up. Anyone who shells out their hard-earned money travelling to games is entitled to their opinion, but Kevin McStay and his management team know better than anyone where it is going wrong. Every so often our style of play leads to heavy defeats so must we change it in order to succeed? It would be complete madness to change our playing style this week; it just wouldn’t make any sense. But we have to tighten up in defence for sure. Roscommon people will be hoping and praying that despite the Croke Park hammering, the players can produce a positive reaction and play for pride when Donegal come to the Hyde on Saturday. It’s important to remember Roscommon were in total control in the first half against Galway in the Connacht final. Several missed chances early in the second half cost Roscommon and that was against a

team who went out and steamrolled Kerry last Sunday. Roscommon are not as bad as they showed last Sunday nor are they as good as I thought they were after the Armagh game either. So is it possible that Roscommon will be very competitive against Donegal? Definitely. Kevin McStay said that while it would be difficult to lift the players there wouldn’t be wholesale changes for this Saturday’s game. “It will not be easy to lift everyone after this but we will be looking for a reaction from the players for the game against Donegal. We will be playing for pride in the jersey and at home too, so we will be very hopeful that we can put in a good competitive display. “We played well to get to the Super 8s and now we will be trying hard to give Donegal a big game on Saturday. Remember too that they are under pressure to win so we will be determined to do well against them and that’s our main aim now,” he said. He added: “We will be making a few changes for the Donegal match but nothing drastic. We will be giving all the lads on the panel some game time before this series is over and we will review everything after that”. The decision to start Tadgh O’Rourke at centre-half back against Tyrone was a strange one indeed; I don’t think he ever played in that position before. I presume that at least one more of the forwards will be asked to drop back into defence to

Tadgh O’Rourke in action against Donegal in a challenge match at Kilglass back in December. Pic: Andrew Fox

provide more cover against Donegal. However, Roscommon do have a potent attacking division. Even in adversity against Tyrone, a total of 2-12 was very respectable.

Conor Devaney drives forward against Donegal during a challenge match in Kilglass last December. Pic: Andrew Fox

So what of the opposition? Donegal will travel to Hyde Park all guns blazing knowing that a win would put them back into contention. They were reasonably competitive against Dublin, but looked like a team that knew the writing was on the wall in the last 20 minutes and they were already turning their sights to the Roscommon match at that stage. They still retain a core of very experienced players who all have major big game experience over the years. However, Paddy McBrearty is a massive loss to them and in a game like this he could have been the difference. Meanwhile, Sean Patton is a very impressive goalkeeper but Dublin made hay on his kick-outs last Saturday, pushing up and winning 11 of 26 last Saturday. It doesn’t take any great analysis to work out that a vast improvement is needed in Roscommon’s defence on Saturday. Unless Roscommon put in the tackles then another loss is a certainty because Donegal will hit hard. Donegal depend on Michael Murphy and Ryan McHugh as their playmakers and Roscommon will have to devise a plan to deal with them. Dublin brought Eoin Murchan in to man-mark Ryan McHugh last weekend and it worked well. Murchan

was mobile and followed McHugh everywhere and gave him no space at all. Murphy flits between midfield and full-forward and is a magnificent player. Roscommon have not become alsorans overnight despite what happened against Tyrone. It is easy for me to say, but on their home ground and against opposition that they should be able to compete with, I am expecting a much improved performance on Saturday. I hope that the fans come out and support the team on Saturday because there will be a big Donegal following there. Donegal, while a good side, are no world beaters. Roscommon are always a dangerous team when their backs are to the wall and I know the players will be very determined to give this game a big shot. It may be too much to expect them to win but stranger things have happened. Donegal travel knowing that a win puts them back in with a chance and that’s with a home game to come against Tyrone. If that happens it will be all over for Roscommon, with a game against Dublin to come in Croke Park, not an appetising prospect. I was wrong in my prediction last week and hope that I am wrong this week as well! Prediction: Donegal

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All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final Group 2 Round 1: Tyrone 4-24 Roscommon 2-12

Powerful Red Hand strangles Rossies The Verdict Seamus Duke The gap between the teams at the very top of the tree in Gaelic football and those further down the food chain was plain for all to see in Croke Park last Saturday when Tyrone swatted away the challenge of Roscommon with contemptuous ease in this very one-sided opening game in the newly created Super 8s competition. The thrilling win against Armagh gave many people (this writer included) a notion that Roscommon could come to Croke Park with a big chance against Mickey Harte’s men. With 20/20 vision, looking back now the facts are that Roscommon defeated a very mediocre Armagh team and that the match against Tyrone represented several steps up in terms of the quality of the opposition. The depressing thing about this loss is that there is not a lot you can say about it other than Roscommon were totally outclassed. Kevin McStay’s men were not able to deal with Tyrone’s power play and incredible counter-attacking prowess. I counted three Tyrone scores which started off with no Red Hand player in the Roscommon half at all. Yet seconds later the ball was flashed over the bar. I’m sure there were far more than three, Roscommon could not cope when Tyrone really opened up. Tyrone easily dispossessed the Roscommon players and were deadly accurate in the scoring zone. They had 13 different scorers on the day, including four defenders. Roscommon battled manfully but too often they were playing football in front of Tyrone who

Diarmuid Murtagh tries to work some space.

Enda Smith carries possession forward with a number of Tyrone players in hot pursuit.

waited patiently for a turnover and they made Roscommon pay time after time. The difference in physicality was huge as they pulled away in the final quarter. Tyrone players found it easy to break through the Roscommon tackling while it was the exact opposite with Roscommon players who were stopped in their tracks time after time. The fact that

scoring difference might come into play in this group did not help Roscommon either as Mickey Harte’s men kept their foot on the accelerator until the very final whistle. In fairness to Roscommon, they kept it interesting in the opening quarter but once Enda Smith gave the ball to Niall Sludden in the 11th minute to set up a move that Sludden himself finished to the net, the danger signs were there. The six points Tyrone scored without reply before halftime were a portent of what was to come. Enda Smith’s wonderful goal in the 38th minute and a couple of Roscommon points after that reduced the margin to four at one stage but it served only to prod the angry bear. The final quarter made for painful viewing for Roscommon fans as Tyrone went on a scoring spree. In fact at least three points they scored in the final period could have been goals as they toyed with Roscommon. Ronan McNamee, Tiernan McCann, Mattie Donnelly, Niall Sludden, Cathal McShane and Richard Donnelly were outstanding as they ripped into Roscommon in that second half. The morgue-like atmosphere was surreal as you could hear the shouts of the players on the field as the second half went on. Long before it was finished Tyrone fans were half way home while the Roscommon fans sat in stunned silence as the scores piled up. Cathal Compton, Ciaráin and Diarmuid Murtagh and John McManus kept the flag flying for Roscommon but in truth it was a day to forget for the Primrose and Blue players.

Of course it’s not over yet, and Donegal come to Dr. Hyde Park this weekend. The reality is however that it would be one of the sporting stories of the decade if Roscommon could win against a side who were very competitive losing to Dublin last Sunday. In most situations after a defeat there are loads of opinions about tactics, about what might have been and the set-up of the team and where players were playing etc. But when you get a beating like this there is not a lot you can say that would have made any difference. Roscommon were totally outclassed in every department. Maybe what Roscommon need is a more pragmatic defensive gameplan but that’s an argument for another day. It’s pretty obvious to say that I didn’t see this thrashing coming from last week’s preview. The gaps in standard in modern day Gaelic football are huge and growing all the time and it is a very worrying trend for the game in general. I feel sorry for the Roscommon players and the management; I know how hard they are working and the sacrifices they are making. Somehow they have to park this defeat and play for the pride of the jersey on Saturday evening in their own home ground. Will Tyrone win the All-Ireland? Probably not, and that’s the scary thing from a Roscommon point of view. They are a better team than I thought though. I don’t think Donegal are anywhere near as good as the Tyrone team we saw last Saturday, so we might have some chance this coming weekend. The excitement of

being in the Super 8s has been replaced by a sense of dread. There are two very difficult fixtures coming up for Roscommon now. Some change in a week.

Teams and Scorers Tyrone: Niall Morgan; Michael McKernan (0-1), Ronan McNamee (0-1), Cathal McCarron; Tiernan McCann (0-1), Mattie Donnelly (0-1), Frank Burns; Colm Cavanagh, Padraig Hampsey; Peter Harte (1-3, 1-0 pen, 3 frees), Niall Sludden (1-2), Conor Meyler (1-1); Cathal McShane (0-2), Richard Donnelly (1-4), Conor McAliskey (0-4, 3 frees). Subs: Hugh Pat McGeary for McCarron 19, Kieran McGeary for Meyler 50, Declan McClure (0-1) for Cavanagh 51, Mark Bradley (0-2) for McAliskey 55, Rory Brennan (0-1) for McKernan 58, Ronan O’Neill for Sludden 59. Roscommon: Colm Lavin; David Murray, Niall McInerney, Niall Daly; John McManus, Tadgh O’Rourke, Conor Devaney (0-1); Enda Smith (1-0), Cathal Compton; Ciaráin Murtagh (1-3, 2 frees), Niall Kilroy, Fintan Cregg (0-1); Diarmuid Murtagh (0-5, 3 frees), Cathal Cregg, Donie Smith. Subs: Brian Stack for C Cregg (h/t), Finbar Cregg for D Smith (h/t), Gary Patterson for Daly (46), Conor Daly (0-1) for Fintan Cregg (53), Shane Killoran for C Murtagh (62), Padraig Kelly (0-1) for E Smith (65). Referee: David Gough (Meath)

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Ciaráin Murtagh slots home Roscommon’s second goal against Tyrone at Croke Park last Saturday.

Key Moments First half The sides shared six points in a lively opening 8 minutes. Fintan Cregg, Diarmuid Murtagh and Ciaráin Murtagh (free) the Roscommon scorers. After Diarmuid Murtagh’s free put Roscommon ahead, disaster struck in the 11th minute when Enda Smith gave away the ball at midfield and four passes later Niall Sludden rattled the Roscommon net for the opening goal of the game.

Seamus Duke Second half Peter Harte pointed a Tyrone free early on before Enda Smith burst through the Tyrone cover for a quite brilliant Roscommon goal, and when Ciaráin Murtagh pointed a free shortly afterwards the margin was down to four Sludden and Diarmuid Murtagh (free) exchanged points and with 41 minutes on the clock it was Tyrone 1-12 Roscommon 1-8. But that

was to be end of any meaningful Roscommon challenge as Tyrone switched on the after-burners.

all over the pitch and the ball was flying over Colm Lavin’s crossbar from all angles. By the 59th minute it was Tyrone 2-19 Roscommon 1-9.

The second Tyrone goal arrived in the 42nd minute. A sublime pass from Cathal McShane set up Conor Meyler for a really well-taken goal. Incidentally, Meyler was then promptly taken off by Mickey Harte. No resting on your laurels there!

A rare error in the Tyrone defence allowed Ciaráin Murtagh to grab a second Roscommon goal in the 60th minute but it was only brief respite as Tyrone continued their all-out assault on the Roscommon posts.

In the 6th minute of injury-time the outstanding Richard Donnelly finished off another mesmerising Tyrone move to the Roscommon net and shortly afterwards referee David Gough put us all out of our misery with the final whistle.

Tyrone were now in total control as Roscommon were chasing shadows

A minute later Peter Harte blasted home a penalty after Hugh Pat McGeary was fouled and as Tyrone

Full-time score: Tyrone 4-24 Roscommon 2-12.

By the 21st minute there was only a point between the teams (1-4 to 0-6) after Ciaráin Murtagh had pointed a Roscommon free. Tyrone totally dominated from there until half-time with six points without reply. Sludden, Conor McAliskey. Mattie Donnelly and Richard Donnelly were on fire as Mickey Harte’s men stepped up the pressure on Roscommon. Half-time score: Tyrone 1-10 Roscommon 0-6.

Stat Attack half ) Wides: Tyrone 3 (1 first rst half ) Roscommon 11 (5 fi Red cards: None common 1 Black cards: Tyrone 0 Ros David Murray (69) (Conor Yellow cards: Tyrone 1 4 (John Meyler) Roscommon n, Conor McManus, Cathal Compto Daly, Gary Patterson) 3-18 Scores from play: Tyrone 2-7 n mo com Ros Attendance: 53,501 d Donnelly Man of the Match: Richar (Tyrone) Donegal at Next: Roscommon play urday at 5 Sat on k Par e Hyd Dr. 2 game pm. In the other Group agh. Tyrone face Dublin in Om

Conor Devaney is put under pressure by Pádraig Hampsey.

emptied their bench it didn’t seem to affect their momentum as the scores continued to flow.

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INSIDE: Super 8s report and reaction on pages 46 & 47…

GAA Results Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 Clann na nGael 3-19 Roscommon Gaels 0-4 Boyle 1-16 St. Brigid’s 2-10 St. Croan’s 2-13 St. Faithleach’s 2-12 Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) Oran 2-15 Shannon Gaels 2-6 Fuerty W/O St. Aidan’s Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-14 Michael Glavey’s 1-10 Leydon Brothers AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Kilglass Gaels 0-13 St. Michael’s 1-7 Western Gaels 3-16 Strokestown 1-12 Clann na nGael 1-14 Ballinameen 1-9 Kilbride W/O St. Brigid’s St. Barry’s 1-11 St. Dominic’s 0-8 King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section B) St. Dominic’s 2-9 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-11 St. Joseph’s 5-8 St. Faithleach’s 1-12 AFL Division 6 Creggs W/O St. Michael’s King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section A) Elphin 2-12 Oran 2-10 King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section B) Fuerty 3-15 Clann na nGael 1-3

Fixtures Friday, July 20th Kepak Senior Hurling Championship At Athleague: St. Dominic’s v Tremane. 7.45 pm Saturday, July 21st AFL Division 4 At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Ronan’s. 6 pm Sunday, July 22nd Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Roscommon Gaels. 1 pm At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s. 2 pm Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Shannon Gaels. 2 pm Leydon Brothers AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Strokestown. 12 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section B) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Kilglass Gaels. 12 pm Kepak Senior Hurling Championship At Athleague: Roscommon Gaels v Four Roads. 6 pm At Athleague: Pádraig Pearses v Oran. 7.30 pm

Underage update Thursday, July 19th Minor Football Championship Division 1 At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Pádraig Pearses. 8 pm At Enfield: Oran/St. Croan’s v St. Aidan’s. 8 pm At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Strokestown. 8.30 pm Minor Football Championship Division 2 (8 pm) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v St. Faithleach’s At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Elphin-Ballinameen At Kilmore: Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Niamh Roine v Roscommon Gaels Minor Football Championship Division 3 At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Kilbride. 8 pm At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels. 8 pm At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s. 8.30 pm U-14 Football Championship Division 1 At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Naomh Roine. 7 pm At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Roscommon Gaels. 8 pm At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s. 8 pm U-14 Football Championship Division 2 (8 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilglass Gaels/ St. Barry’s At Creggs: St. Ciaran’s v Western Gaels At Rockfield: Oran v Kilbride U-14 Football Championship Division 3 (8 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Croan’s Saturday, July 21st U-12 Hurling League (11 am) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Four Roads At Athleague/Tremane: Athleague\Tremane v Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s) At Rockfield: Oran v Roscommon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Longford Slashers Sunday, July 22nd U-16 Football Championship Division 1 (12 pm) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Elphin-Ballinameen At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Boyle U-16 Football Championship Division 2 (12 pm) At TBC: Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s v St. Ciaran’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Roscommon Gaels At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Michael’s U-16 Football Championship Division 3 (12 pm) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v St. Faithleach’s At TBC: Western Gaels/Tulsk v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilbride At Rockfield: Oran v St. Croan’s

Roscommon’s Cathal Compton squares up to Hugh Pat McGeary during last Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final group phase match in Croke Park.

‘Playing for pride in the jersey’ McSTAY CALLS FOR ‘BIG GAME’ ON SATURDAY Roscommon welcome Donegal to Dr. Hyde Park this Saturday at 5 pm for round two of the All-Ireland Quarter-Final phase. Both sides suffered defeats in the opening round of fixtures at Croke Park last Saturday with Roscommon losing heavily to Tyrone and Donegal competitive against Dublin. Speaking in the wake of Roscommon’s 4-24 to 2-12 drubbing at the hands of Tyrone, manager Kevin McStay said that while there would be no drastic changes, players would be playing for “pride in the jersey”. “It will not be easy to lift

everyone after this (Tyrone defeat) but we will be looking for a reaction from the players for the game against Donegal. We will be playing for pride in the jersey and at home too, so we will be very hopeful that we can put in a good competitive display. “We played well to get to the Super 8s and now we will be trying hard to give Donegal a big game on Saturday. Remember too that they are under pressure to win so we will be determined to do well against them and that’s our main aim now,” he said. See Seamus Duke’s big match preview on page 45…

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