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Annual duck race in Castlecoote The annual duck race will take place on Sunday, the 26th of August on the River Suck at Castlecoote Stores at 4 pm. Ducks are now on sale at all businesses in Castlecoote and from all committee members and cost €5 apiece. Face-painting and duck fishing are available. Also, ‘Duck Dress’. A fun evening is assured for all. Castlecoote Tidy Towns will have burgers and sausages available, all sponsored by Castlecoote Stores. After the duck race, there will be a BBQ and music in PJ’s Bar. Come along and enjoy the experience of ‘Sub Aqua’ members retrieving all the ducks. Thanking you all for your continued support of Tidy Towns.

Walking tour of Boyle today As part of National Heritage Week events there will be a walking ‘tour’ of Boyle town – as during Boyle Arts Festival – the guide being Tony Conboy. The tour is being promoted by Una Bhan. It takes place on Thursday, 23rd of August (today) starting at King House at 7 pm. All are welcome.

Talk by archaeologist at Kilbegnet graveyard A talk will take place in Kilbegnet graveyard on Thursday, 23rd of August at 7 pm by archaeologist Christy Cunniffe on the archaeological features surviving in this historical graveyard. An informative session will take place and attendees are most welcome to contribute to events. Suitable footwear will be needed as the ground is uneven.

Meath GAA legend to visit Castlecoote House Meath GAA icon Sean Boylan will visit Roscommon on Friday, September 7th at 8 pm for a public interview with Roscommon author John Scally in Castlecoote House. The four-time All-Ireland winning manager will be interviewed about his life, with particular focus on his 22 years as Meath manager. The event will act as a fundraiser to help stop child labour. Sadly, one in seven of the world’s children remain caught in the ghastly nightmare of child labour. Admission is free but funds will be raised on the night through the sale of sports books. Every cent raised will go towards the fight to prevent child labour. All are welcome. For further details contact John Scally at jscally@tcd.ie or 087-2097065.

What’s your idea of a perfect night in? My idea of a perfect night in is relaxing in my PJs watching a movie with a Norio’s takeaway – usually pizza! And ideal night out? My ideal night out would be going to a restaurant for a nice meal with friends and a few gin and tonics afterwards. I like JJ’s in Roscommon or Hyde Gin Bar in Galway. Perfect weekend away in Ireland? I really like exploring Ireland and just don’t get the time to do enough of it, but it is something I would really like to do more of. I climbed Belbulbin mountain recently in Co. Sligo and Croagh Patrick in Mayo, so my ideal weekend away would be somewhere with beautiful scenery and some activities. Next on the list for me is Diamond Hill in Connemara. I have also planned to go to Lahinch for a weekend next month which should be amazing.

I haven’t been on a sun holiday in two years because I have been so busy working so I’m really looking forward to going to Praia Da Rocha in the Algarve in August. It’s definitely needed! Best movie/Netflix/TV series you’ve watched recently? I’m a big fan of Julia Roberts, so pretty much any movie she is in! My favourites are Notting Hill, Pretty Woman and My Best Friend’s Wedding, and they are all on Netflix. The soppier the better! What do you do to relax? To relax and de-stress I usually light some candles and run a nice bath with Epsom salts, go for a walk along the prom in Salthill or go to a gym class or Pilates.

What’s your favourite place in Co. Roscommon? My favourite place in Roscommon has to be at home with my family and dogs. If I am home for the weekend in What about a holiday abroad? Roscommon I love to do a gym I love sun holidays, to get away and class in the morning and go to relax by the pool with some cocktails. Rogue & Co. in town for brunch.

Our Person(s) of the Week… Quote of Our person of the week for this week is Kilbride native, Paul Clabby, who was crowned ‘Escort of the Year’ at the Rose of Tralee Festival on Monday night. It’s been a good week for the Emerald Isle to be sure, to be sure! A wonderful hurling championship came to an end last Sunday when Limerick were crowned champions for the first time in 45 years, the Waterford Rose, Kirsten Mate Maher, was crowned Rose of Tralee on Tuesday and His Holiness the Pope is due this weekend.

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Good WEEK It was a bad week for Irish airline Ryanair after it was revealed that a number of cheques issued as compensation to passengers due to cancelled flights had bounced. The airline blamed an “administrative error” for “the very small number of cheques” that had been issued in July without a signature.

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“I’m still in shock, my voice is gone, it’s amazing. It has been a fantastic experience, we have been immersed into this bubble down here in Kerry that is all surrounding the Rose of Tralee Festival and I’m delighted I got involved now. Absolutely” – Paul Clabby, Rose of Tralee Escort of the Year 2018

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While I was disappointed not to have made it through to the Rose TV Show on Monday and Tuesday, my International Rose of Tralee Festival was an absolutely amazing experience! And what about our Escort of the Year Paul Clabby? He was the life and soul of the party and totally deserved his win. The announcement on Monday lifted everybody and the committee and Yvonne Donoghue (Chairperson Roscommon Rose Centre) certainly deserved something back. As for me, the whole experience was surreal! From the moment we landed at The Glenroyal Hotel in Kildare last Wednesday, we have been treated like royalty. Crowds have welcomed us with open arms and the goodwill of people has really shone through!

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Arriving at the Rose Hotel was definitely one of the highlights of the week. There had been great excitement on the bus when we started seeing signs for Tralee.

When we arrived at the hotel our families and the Escorts were there and it was quite emotional. I cried, not because I hadn’t seen my family in two days, but because they’re such a big part of the whole Rose journey. Later that evening we went to the greyhounds where there were so many young girls looking for photographs. They looked at us as if we were fairytale princesses! It was a lovely feeling but you had to pinch yourself!

Thursday, August 16th We spent Thursday visiting various places around Kerry and the welcome we got was unbelievable. And the food! Everywhere we went the food was amazing – I don’t know how we fit into our dresses afterwards! (Laughs). The people were lovely and they were so honoured to have us there. We felt honoured to be there too.

Friday, August 17th I don’t know if I can describe the Rose Dome – it’s like being in a magical

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ball for a few hours. Everyone was amazing, the service was unbelievable and so too was the food! It was great to have our families there too. Just an unbelievable experience!

Saturday, August 18th The announcement was made on Saturday as to who would take part in the TV Show so that was hard for everyone. I was obviously disappointed not to make it because everyone wanted to be on TV. When I was at home I was told not to worry about not making the TV part because I’d be so caught up in the whole experience and that was true. I wish

people could have been here to see what goes on away from the TV because that’s just a tiny part of the whole experience. I was disappointed initially but got over it quickly and enjoyed more wonderful visits that afternoon. Now I’m just really excited about the year ahead!

Sunday, August 19th We had a photoshoot on the beach at 8 am on Sunday and while we had been dreading the thought of it at first, we had a lovely morning and ended up in the sea in our dresses! Later that night we had another parade and once

again the crowds were amazing. Just when you thought there was no one left to see us!

Monday and Tuesday, 20th and 21st I really enjoyed being front row in the Dome on both nights. It’s been a big year of change for the festival and it’s been quite diverse. It was just magic. I really believe it’s a hidden gem and that there are people who don’t know about it. It is absolutely unbelievable the amount of work that goes into it from the committee and the people of Tralee.

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Cllr. Orla Leyden is strongly in favour of Éamon Ó Cuív running for the Presidency of Ireland – and maintains that Fianna Fáil could do a u-turn and make it happen. Fianna Fáil has already decided not to run a candidate in the election, and is supporting the incumbent, Michael D. Higgins. However, there has been growing speculation that

Galway TD Éamon Ó Cuív may seek a nomination. For Ó Cuív to be a candidate, either Fianna Fáil would have to reverse its position (and endorse him) or the Galway man would have to seek a nomination as an Independent candidate. Cllr. Leyden, herself often seen as a potential Dáil candidate, says Mr. Ó Cuív would be an excellent President and that Fianna Fáil should run him against Higgins. “Michael D has been a very good President…but people will be aware that he said he’d only run for one term. I agree (with Michael D) that a change after one term is desirable. I think Éamon should be that change. “Éamon would be an excellent candidate. I believe Fianna Fáil should contest this election. Éamon would be fantastic for rural Ireland. Indeed he has a great understanding of rural and urban Ireland, and a great love for the Irish language, and for the

history of the country”. Cllr. Leyden says she hasn’t been in contact with Deputy Ó Cuív on this issue since the recent speculation began, but that she did discuss it with him at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis last October. “I did discuss it with him then… I actually asked him would he consider running for President. He was flattered, but non-committal”. At last week’s AGM of Roscommon FF, Cllr. Leyden proposed that a letter be sent to Fianna Fáil HQ seeking to have Mr. Ó Cuív as a Presidential election candidate. Her proposal was unanimously agreed on the night. I asked Orla if a u-turn by the party was really realistic. Would it not represent a big embarrassment for party leader, Micheál Martin? “I don’t think so. I have confidence in Micheál Martin. He’s a good listener. That decision (to back President Higgins) was made by a small number of members. I would like to see the Roscommon FF call replicated in other areas, to gain momentum. Fianna Fáil listens to its grass-

roots; the party could review its decision. “I do not see Éamon running as an Independent. Fianna Fáil should run him as the party candidate”. I was about to leave it at that when a thought struck me…so I asked Orla another question. Does Orla see Éamon Ó Cuív as a future Fianna Fáil leader, especially if Micheál Martin fails to become Taoiseach after the next election?

“Well I am thinking of him being our next President at the moment” Cllr. Leyden laughed. “He possibly would be a good Fianna Fáil leader. He’s very statesmanlike. But Micheál Martin is our leader and I have confidence in him”. Another thought…will she still have confidence in Micheál Martin if he isn’t Taoiseach after the next election? “It depends on how he performs…I have an open mind

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hen we first holidayed in France, about eighteen years ago, we were stunned by the sight of so many abandoned villages. Many towns and villages in rural France are full of life; but hundreds more aren’t. When villages wilt in France, they do it pretty starkly. It is not unusual to drive into such French villages and see almost no sign of life. Many of the buildings are dreary and tired looking, as are the pavements and walls. There is a beauty and stillness about these places, but also a sadness, a mystery. It’s happening for a variety of reasons. There’s significant depopulation because of the age profile of the residents, lack of jobs, cultural changes. A factor, no doubt, is the reality that in a large country, many of these villages are a long way from the nearest big town. Young people are abandoning such villages. Most young people have no interest in farming. Many older people have moved to bigger towns, including to holiday homes. Businesses which are no longer considered relevant have closed their doors and shrunk into the shadows of their past. This ‘village dying’ is not unique to France but it’s very striking in France. Small farms are disappearing. Once-vibrant houses are emptying. The lure of the city is all-powerful. The young are leaving and the old are left with memories. France is beautiful, and these dying or dead villages have a wistful charm, but ultimately it

Eastenders (Thursday & Friday: RTE 1, 7.30 pm; BBC 1, 8 pm) Probably episode 25,000 (or is it 25 million?) of the great BBC soap. Most men say they’ve never willingly watched it – proof that fake news existed before Trump. It’s the East End of London, where bizarrely, there’s only one pub. Only one café too, I think (I really don’t watch it!). How can this be? Luckily, all of the main characters frequent the pub and café…and you can enjoy their strange tendency to discuss the most personal issues in either location. Also, look out for the tense exchanges at the market, where residents of Albert Square – instead of just saying hello or buying bananas – confront one another and bicker, before one of them storms off and the other person stares into space. A sleepy village near Vannes on Brittany’s south coast. Wistful charm or sad, heart-wrentching sight?

is a sad, indeed heart-wrenching sight. Could it happen here? Has the process started? Such a bleak landscape – actual dead villages – is a long way off, but it may happen if current trends continue. Already, some of our tiniest villages have had the lethal injection applied. Some villages with two or three landmark buildings in them only needed a closure or two to seal their fate. Thankfully, even most of our very small villages still have a beating heart. But they are under threat. Bigger villages and small towns will also be under threat in the coming years if things don’t change. Sometimes when there’s a birth, there’s also a death. Thus, a new multinational arrives in Roscommon, and it coincides with post office closures. The post

offices are going the same way as the shops, pubs, banks, Garda Stations, bus routes, dental services, small farms and much more. Much of this may be unavoidable, and much of the change may be manageable. And of course nothing stays the same forever. But not everyone can live in cities. Rural Ireland ought to have a great future, cultural/societal and other changes notwithstanding. But to have that future, infrastructure needs to be enhanced, not stripped. And people need more proactive input and less lip service from politicians. Rural communities themselves, they won’t be found wanting. We’re still a long way from the silent, abandoned French villages. But the stillness will descend in decades to come if we don’t continue to make enough noise now.

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Could it happen here? Has the process started? Such a bleak landscape – actual dead villages – is a long way off, but it may happen if current trends continue

Can anyone stop this man? I had a bit of a go at ‘The Special One’ on Twitter last weekend. Maybe I was a bit unfair this time. But he’s really been getting on my nerves lately, with his silly, tedious outbursts… The so-called ‘Special One’ is of course José Mourinho, the manager (for now at least) of Manchester United. If neutrals like me find his behaviour boring/annoying/childish, I can’t imagine what it’s like for Manchester United fans! I am assuming that most of them are well and truly fed up with ‘Sideshow José’. Still, he may have had a point at the weekend. José hit back at Manchester City before last weekend’s games. A master of deflection,

he himself raised the issue of a new documentary film which celebrates the shifting in the balance of power in Manchester, where City are currently top dogs. It seems the film, while essentially about City’s rise under Pep Guardiola, features some fun-poking at the expense of United and Mourinho. ‘The Special One’ moaned about all of this to the long-suffering media. The Mourinho soundbyte that stood out? “If you are a rich club you can buy all the top players but you cannot buy class”. Nice one José, in fairness! From what I’ve read since the weekend, it does seem that City took some relish in poking fun at Mourinho in the film. So his frustra-

tion is understandable. That doesn’t take from the fact that his conduct of late has been childish, self-centred and arguably detrimental to Manchester United. On Saturday, where it matters, the fortunes of City and United were revealing. Manchester City 6 Huddersfield 1. Brighton 3 Manchester United 1. Pep doesn’t have to play the Deflection Game. The fans live for the glory on the field, not for the soundbytes in the studio. It will be a surprise if the marriage of The Special One and the second best team in Manchester doesn’t end in tears and recriminations – maybe even before Christmas!

Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip (Thursday: RTE 1, 8.30 pm) Another chance to see Daniel O’Donnell and his mortified wife book into rural B&Bs, host wild parties and throw televisions out the window before storming off and leaving the bill unpaid. Actually that was the original idea, but Daniel and Majella rejected it. Instead, it’s a more sedate concept, whereby our hero and heroine call to charming B&Bs, causing no havoc, other than heart palpitations for swooning hostesses. Each show features Daniel singing and dancing in ‘the local’, but don’t let that put you off. In fact, joking aside, Daniel and Majella are good sports, the hosts are salt of the earth (and it’s nice to see how much it means to them). All good fun – and no televisions were hurt in the making of this ‘Could only happen in Ireland’ series (bar maybe one or two belonging to viewers).

Francis Brennan’s Grand Tour (South Africa) (Sunday: RTE 1, 8.30 pm) Comedy/thriller/ horror in which a mad Irishman (played by a hyper Francis) kidnaps unsuspecting people from the Midlands and keeps them captive on a bus, only releasing them for short breaks, and entirely at his own whim. Deceptively cheerful yet ruthless, ‘Francis’ forces his victims to walk behind him, allowing them to speak only when he raises a small flag in the air. The ‘South Africa’ episode is particularly compelling. Initially the locals fear for their lives, before Frances shows a more relaxed side, saying ‘Afraid of me? Go away out of that!” before continuing on his merry way, setting new land speed records in the process. Unmissable (not).

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Lose weight without the wait! Slimmers say one of the biggest challenges they face is finding the time to cook healthy meals from scratch for themselves and their families. The good news for anyone in Roscommon Town area wanting to lose weight is that a local weight-loss expert says that preparing healthy food doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. Tracy Conlon, who runs a Slimming World group in Hannon’s Hotel every Thursday morning at 9.30 am, says: “People lead extremely busy lives, juggling long working hours, families, friends, housework and other commitments, so every second counts when it comes to serving up delicious food that’s good for the whole family. With so much going on it’s easy to let something slip, and for lots of people that’s cooking healthy meals, because they think it’s easier to pop a readymade meal in the microwave or order a takeaway”. Tracy C says a recipe book from Slimming World shows that’s certainly not the case and, in fact, it can be quicker and easier to cook than to opt for convenience or junk foods. “Slimming World’s latest cookbook TAKE 5 (taking just 5 ingredients) is full of really simple and delicious recipes, including meat, fish, veg and chicken dishes that you can have on the table in between 10 and 60 minutes, so even after a really busy day you’ll still have time to whip up something healthy and satisfying as well as tasty”. The best-selling book contains more than 60 time-saving recipes that are

also kind to the waistline. All of the quick and easy recipes in TAKE 5 are based on Slimming World’s famous Food Optimising eating plan. Slimmers following the plan fill up, to satisfy their appetite by eating everyday foods like, meat, chicken, fish, pasta, rice, potatoes and fruit and veg – so there’s no need to go hungry while slimming. The recipes suit all cooking abilities and each set of instructions is accompanied by a photo of the completed dish to tempt the taste buds and help inspire novice cooks. It also includes top tips and savvy shortcuts for trimming down time spent preparing food so meals really can be served up in minutes. Tracy C says: “There is a huge appetite for healthy food that doesn’t take an age to make. People just don’t have the time to be stood over a stove for hours on end. “But, however busy people’s schedules are and whatever their tastes, there’s bound to be something to suit them in this book, from dishes that are already firm family favourites like a hearty beef stew and cosy cottage pie and gammon and veg grill to new ideas to bring to the table like tandoori masala roast chicken and loaded sweet potato jackets. “And because every main course is so quick to make, there’s even time to finish off with a speedy sweet, including tempting chocolate brandy pots and fresh orchard fruit trifles from the Slimming World website. Yum! “With TAKE 5 and Slimming

World’s Food Optimising healthy eating plan as well as the inspiration, motivation and friendly support that members get at a Slimming World group like the Thursday morning group in Hannon’s Hotel, there’s no reason not to slim down successfully this September – and now they’ll be able to lose weight without the wait,” adds Tracy C. * Everyone’s welcome at the Roscommon Slimming World group every Thursday at 9.30 am at Hannon’s Hotel or for more information visit www.slimmingworld.com or call Tracy on 087-6567059. * TAKE 5 is available from all Slimming World groups in Ireland, priced €7.95.

Recipe Try this recipe for Satay Noodles for a mouth-watering meal in just 10 minutes: Serves four (suitable for vegetarians and vegans) Ingredients 225g dried rice noodles 100ml reduced-fat coconut milk 3 tbsp light soy sauce 2 level tbsp reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter 450g mixed stir-fry vegetables Method Cook the noodles according to the pack instructions, then drain and set aside. Meanwhile, put the coconut milk,

soy sauce and peanut butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes to heat through. Stir well and season with freshly-ground black pepper. At the same time spray a large non-stick or frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Add the noodles and peanut sauce and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes or until everything is piping hot. Check the seasoning and serve. Tip: Shake the can of coconut milk before opening in case the cream and milk have separated. Any coconut milk left over can be frozen and used at a later date.

newsbriefs Burke back in FF chair Long-time Fianna Fáil activist P. Burke is the new chairperson of the party in Roscommon (a position he has held before). There had been speculation recently that outgoing chairperson Tom Leech would not seek re-election. However, the position went to a vote at the recent AGM, held in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon. Mr. Burke defeated Mr. Leech by 50 votes to 16. Delegates were told that Mary Devine O’Callaghan is no longer serving as Constituency Organiser. That vacancy will be filled at later date. Patsy Feehily was elected ViceChairperson. Mary Clifford becomes Secretary after defeating outgoing Secretary Sean Óg Higgins by 36 votes to 31. Michelle Meeley will continue as Assistant Secretary while outgoing Joint Treasurers Mary Pettit and Malachy Hand retained their positions. Mairead O’Shea is the new PRO. Tom Hussey was re-elected President while Paul Lynch was elected Vice-President. Deputy Eugene Murphy and Senator Terry Leyden both addressed the meeting.

Beef roadshow Roscommon Mart is the venue for a major Beef Weaning and Housing Roadshow on Thursday, August 30th from 7 pm to 9 pm. The event will focus on critical aspects of nutrition, animal health, breeding and management and will give beef producers the opportunity to avail of the best scientific and management advice. The roadshow is being run by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic. All farmers are welcome.

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NEWS…at a glance Roscommon Mart Show and Sale winners The following were the recent Show and Sale prizewinners at Roscommon Mart. Best Weanling Bull – 1st: Joe McGarry, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford; 2nd: Joe Davis, Williamstown, Co. Galway; 3rd: Thomas Maloney, Dunmore, Co. Galway. Best Weanling Heifer – 1st: Joe Davis, Williamstown, Co. Galway; 2nd: John Feeley, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Eddie Kilmartin, Cams, Cloverhill, Co. Roscommon.

Family get-together in Ballybay Church To celebrate the World Meeting of Families, Kiltoom Parish is hosting a family get-together this Sunday (21st) after 11.30 am Mass in Ballybay Church. Refreshments will be provided in the parish hall and there will be a children’s party with lots of goodies, face-painting, and even a surprise visitor! All are welcome.

Father Flanagan League of Devotion For people attending the World Meeting of Families Congress in the RDS this week (Thursday and Friday) there will be an exhibition stand promoting the Father Flanagan League of Devotion (close to the Elphin Diocescan stand). All welcome.

Talking bats at Roscommon Castle To celebrate National Heritage Week Roscommon Tidy Towns Association have

organised an annual bat talk which will be given by ecologist, David Fallon, in Roscommon Castle on this Saturday (25th) from 8 pm-10 pm. David will give a talk on bats and will have a bat detector which those in attendance can try. It is advised that those attending wear sturdy shoes, suitable clothing and bring a torch for safety. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome and no booking is required.

Coffee Morning for Hospice Mayo/Roscommon Hospice is appealing for individuals, companies, groups, schools, coffee shops, etc. to host a coffee morning/evening on their behalf on ‘National Coffee morning for Hospice’ on Thursday, September 20th or any date that suits. Coffee and promotional material will be provided free of charge. With the public’s support and through events such as coffee mornings, Hospice will continue to ensure that patients with life-limiting illnesses from Mayo and Roscommon have the best possible facilities available when they need it. All donations welcome or you can pledge your donation by calling 094-9388666/ online www.hospice.ie or email info@ hospice.ie.

Ros Go Run Half Marathon and 10K The fifth annual Ros Go Run takes place on Sunday, September 9th at 11.30 am. The race starts and finishes at Éire Óg GAA Grounds and online registration

is available at www.runireland.com. Registration will also be available at the Éire Óg clubhouse on the morning of the run. Both races are chipped timed by My Run Results. MS Ireland is the main beneficiary of this event and further information is available from Ros Go Run on 094-9880495, RosGoRun@gmail.com or on Facebook and Twitter @RosGoRun. This race is also open to walkers.

Enrolment at Castlerea Youth Stage School An enrolment evening for Castlerea Stage School will take place in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Wednesday, September 5th between 6 and 7 pm. A member of the committee will be in attendance to answer any questions regarding the school. Children aged 5 and upwards are very welcome to join. Auditions and preparations for the school’s annual show will commence in September. More information can be found on the school’s Facebook page.

RSPCA fundraising events this weekend Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting a fundraising day this Sunday (26th) to celebrate National Dog Day. Bring your pet along for a wash at Casey’s Londis in Roscommon town from 10 am to 3 pm. RSPCA Church gate collections will also be taking place at Whitehall Church this Saturday and Sunday (25th and 26th). All support greatly appreciated.

ALL-IRELAND MEDAL! Cormac Pléimeann, a student at Gaelscoil de hÍde, Roscomáin, being congratulated by presidential hopeful Gavin Duffy, after winning 3rd place in the Scéalaíocht U-12 competition at Fleadh na hÉireann in Drogheda. Cormac (9) told a story as Gaeilge entitled ‘An madra rua agus an seanfhear’. Cormac was representing Roscommon and Connacht. He is a member of the Roscommon branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí na hÉireann. Cormac’s brother Diarmuid is included in the photograph. Maith thú Cormac!

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Business Overseas tourism worth €27m annually to Roscommon – ‘but more needed’ Senator Maura Hopkins says that overseas tourism is worth €27m in annual revenue to Co. Roscommon. Commenting on the release by Failte Ireland of the 2017 tourism figures for Co. Roscommon, Senator Hopkins noted that 54,000 overseas tourists visited Co.

Roscommon last year. This represents a small increase on tourists visiting in 2016. She said: “These visits were worth in excess of €27 million in revenue for the local economy. However, it is very clear that there is a significant scope to further expand the tourism market locally.

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“There remains an untapped potential in the tourism sector within our county. The sector has the potential to provide a huge economic boost for the county”. Senator Hopkins said that the recently launched ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’ brand will be central to growing the local

tourism market. I have been emphasising strongly both to representatives in Failte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and to Minister with responsibility for Tourism, Brendan Griffin TD, that adequate funding needs to be provided if this midlands brand is to be successful in attracting

tourists and benefitting our local economy. “Fantastic work has been done to develop tourist sites such as Rathcroghan near Tulsk, Lough Key Forest in Boyle, Clonalis House, Strokestown Park House and Arigna Mining Experience, among many others. It is

essential that these sites are given a proper platform as part of this new brand”. Senator Hopkins concluded: “The further development of the tourism market for Roscommon and the wider region has the potential to provide a massive economic benefit for the county”.

Your chance to nominate nursing home staff for an award

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With the 7th of September closing date for nominations fast approaching, Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is reminding the Co. Roscommon public to nominate outstanding staff and residents in nursing homes for the NHI Care Awards 2018, in association with Homecare Medical Supplies. The reminder is extended to the wider public who want to recognise inspirational individuals within nursing homes in the local community. This includes visitors to nursing homes, and those working and living within them who observe on a daily basis the excellent contribution to nursing home care provided by people in nursing homes. There are 10 private and voluntary nursing homes in Co. Roscommon providing care to 524 residents, employing 550 people. Now in their ninth year, the NHI Care Awards 2018 recognise and honour outstanding devotion of nursing home staff towards meeting the care needs of those entrusted in their care and enhancing their lives. Closing date for nominations is Friday, 7th of September. Visit www.nhicareawards.ie to view the award categories and all other relevant information.

Nominations for the fourth annual Pakman Awards are due to close on Thursday, 31st of August. The awards, which celebrate excellence in waste management and recycling, will be held on the 25th of October 2018 in the Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin. Any Irish business, organisation or community group is eligible to enter, and submissions will be judged on excellence in waste management practices from January 2017 to January 2018. A Pakman Award is one of the highest accolades any organisation can win. The awards are free to enter. Previous winners of Pakman Awards include Aldi, Allied Irish Bank, Raidió Teilifís Éireann, The Sandymount Hotel, Sligo Country Council, Lidl, Meade Potato Company, Recreate Ireland and Glassco Ltd. The deadline for nominations for the Pakman Awards 2017 is midnight on August 31st, 2018. To enter the Pakman Awards 2018, visit www.pakman.ie.

‘Don’t change VAT – it’s creating jobs!’ A recent report published by the Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) has claimed that 1,003 new jobs in the Accommodation and Food Services sector have been created in County Roscommon since the introduction of the reduced VAT rate of 9% in July 2011. This report identifies the direct and indirect employment associated with the introduction of the reduced VAT rate of 9%. Between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018, the number of people working in the Accommodation & Food Services sector nationally increased by 54,400, taking total employment from 117,300

to 171,700 on a seasonally adjusted basis. The sector also accounted for 7.7% of total employment in the economy in the first quarter of 2018. At a national level, the increase in indirect employment as a result of the job creation in the Accommodation & Food Services sector is estimated at 25,024. The increase in direct and indirect employment is estimated at 79,424 The Restaurants Association of Ireland is urging Government to retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality industry as they believe it has improved the competitiveness of the sector,

while ensuring the viability of many small businesses that have been going through challenging times. The RAI is asking Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe T.D, not to return the VAT rate to 13.5%. In Q1 2018, it is estimated that 2,325 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation & Food Services sector in County Roscommon. The total gross annual wage paid to those workers was €53.8 million. The total net annual wage paid to those workers was €47.8 million. The payroll taxes accruing to the Exchequer from this employment was €11.9

million. Indirect employment as a result of direct employment in the sector is estimated at 1,070. Total employment in the Accommodation and Food Services sector in County Roscommon increased by 687 between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018. The total gross annual wage paid to those extra workers is €15.9 million. The total net annual wage paid to those extra workers is €14.1 million. The payroll taxes accruing to the Exchequer from this extra employment is €3.5 million. Indirect employment as a result of the change in direct employment in the sector is estimated at 316.

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It’s ‘To hell or to Connacht’ all over again – Strokestown reader When People Editor Paul Healy raised the lack of job creation over recent years in Roscommon town (‘Agenda’ column, Roscommon People 3/8/18) it prompted a response from well-known Strokestown man Dermot Mullooly, who is a former Republican Sinn Féin councillor. Dermot, of Kiltrustan, Strokestown, wrote: “I read Paul Healy’s article in the Roscommon People regarding the lack of jobs in Roscommon town and the rest of the county. “I understand Paul that you are a native of Rooskey and you mentioned the factory fire there (Editor: in a separate article) with the loss, I think, of over 600 jobs. “I heard the TDs at the time saying before the election that Fianna Fail would replace that factory – they did, but it was in Offaly, in Brian Cowen’s constituency. “Around the same time (early 2000s) the meat factory in Dromod closed, with over 100 jobs lost. Likewise in Clondra, Burlington closed with more

major job losses. Then in Longford the beef factory closed, as did the ambulance-building factory. At least 700 jobs gone in Longford in those two developments. There were other closures in the area too. “Therefore, I am not surprised that there are less and less people around. Fifteen schools within six miles of Strokestown have closed in my memory. Cromwell said ‘To hell or to Connacht’. Our Governments in recent years are saying the same thing in effect, if not quite out loud: ‘To hell or to Connacht’. “It’s for that reason that the Government is promoting the planting of the land of Connacht which is being bought by foreign vulture funds. I could go on and on, but I might use language not appropriate for your newspaper! “I will conclude by quoting what I heard a man saying at least fifty years ago to a TD at election time (in Strokestown): ‘The more you step in your own s**t the better you will spread it’ – so things haven’t changed!”

Reader’s upset over Rosalie Unit

Pádraig Pearses supporters Shonagh Kelly and Rachel Fallon pictured at the Roscommon SFC match between Pádraig Pearses and St. Faithleach’s in Knockcroghery on Saturday last. Pics: Mick McCormack

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Dear Editor, It is so upsetting to see that the people of Roscommon have to continue fighting for the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea. What is happening in our society? Does no-one hear what the residents, families and professionals are saying about the vulnerable people in our society? At the meeting in July, which was one of many, I thought the people were being listened to. Unfortunately not so, it seems. The doors of the Rosalie Unit need to be opened up for the people that need these services. The summer holidays are coming to an end and the Government would need to get off their butts and make sure that the mental health facilities are retained in Roscommon – or is it the HSE that is running the country? We need assurances that the service-users will be kept in the Rosalie Unit, which has been their home for many years. I know nothing about politics and don’t want to know anything about it, I speak from my heart – and I know when something is wrong and that people should be treated with dignity, empathy and above all with respect. What effect is this saga having on these residents? I know for a fact that they are worried and stressed out and upset about what has been happening. WE, THE PEOPLE OF ROSCOMMON, NEED TO KEEP THESE FACILITIES HIGHLIGHTED. Yours sincerely, Eileen Beirne

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‘Sounding the Shore’ event this Saturday  DAN DOONER

Sounding the Shore: An exploration into shoreline communities of Lough Ree is a collaborative arts project involving local artist Nollaig Molloy, the Ballyleague Men’s Shed and their local support network. The project utilised the larch boatbuilding skills of Ballyleague Men’s Shed and Eamon Sheridan through the creation of a sprit sail attachment to a lake boat. The attachment’s mast, sprit sail and canvas sail serves as a beacon for radio transmission in order to facilitate audio recording and filming along Lough Ree. Artist Nollaig Molloy carried out many interviews with Lough Ree’s shoreline community in order to

explore the way of life of past and present members of the shoreline communities and now a series of three radio programmes will be broadcast from the boat. By collaborating with Athlone Community Radio and RosFM, ‘Sounding the Shore’ will turn the lake boat’s mast into an antenna using an outside broadcasting unit during the Men’s Shed’s lake journeys with a Lough Ree Yacht Club sailor. The collected stories transmitted from the boat will allow Lough Ree to be the meeting point of the radio waves along the River Shannon. This Saturday (25th) as part of Heritage Week, a free film screening and audio event will take place at Safe Harbour, Rindoon, St. John’s,

Lecarrow from 9 pm to 11 pm. Three films will be shown on the night including ‘Sounding the Shore’ (2018) by Nollaig Molloy, ‘Shannon One Design’ (1988), and ‘Where the Shannon Flows Down to the Sea’ (1939). This is an outdoor event so it is advised to wear adequate waterproof clothing, etc. and to bring a torch. To experience to event in full it is also advised to bring a device which can connect to FM radio (battery-powered radio or smartphone with radio app, etc.) For further information please contact 086-3060539 or sound- ‘Sounding the Shore’ is a collaborative arts project between local artist Nollaig Molloy and ingtheshore@gmail.com or Sound- the Ballyleague Men’s Shed. The project utilises the larch boatbuilding of the men’s shed and ing the Shore on Facebook. Nollaig’s artistic exploration of Lough Ree communities past and present in order to produce radio broadcasts in collaboration with Athlone Community Radio and RosFM.

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Cllr. Liam Callaghan has said there is strong opposition locally to the transfer of dental services from Elphin day care centre to the new Primary Care centre in Boyle. The Elphin facility, which accommodates children from the Elphin, Ballinagare, Tulsk, Killina and Kilmore areas, operated a one day a week service and was very convenient for all local users, Cllr. Callaghan said. The Fine Gael councillor said there have been a number of public meetings held on the matter. He said it is now hoped a deputation will meet with the HSE to discuss the issue with a view to having the service retained in Elphin. Cllr. Callaghan welcomed the fact that local schools have also started a campaign to prevent the closure.

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Discussions on funding application for Boyle project

Roscommon County Council, in collaboration with Boyle Town Team and Boyle Chamber of Commerce, are in the early stages of discussion in relation to the submission of a funding application under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund for the town of Boyle. The application will include the possible future use of the former Royal Hotel in the town. The application must be submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development by the 27th of September 2018 and will be considered by the Department as part of a competitive process.

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floor space are all that are needed. It is done both at home and with others, the social aspect making it more likely you will persist with your practice. Also, as the body and mind cannot be separated, each step in the training is intended to help the mind return to stillness, clarity and wisdom, and the body to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state. New autumn beginner classes are now starting in Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and Fourmilehouse, Roscommon and Longford town. Taoist Tai Chi arts have

been practised here in Ireland since 1996. Classes are also held in Ballina, Castlebar, Westport, Swinford, Sligo, Limerick, Ballindangan, Fermoy and Dublin. Discover for yourself a genuine path for health and tranquillity. For information on local daytime and evening classes, call us on: 0894482769, email us at info@taoist.ie, visit us online at: www.taoist.ie or check out our International site: www.taoist.org. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Ireland is a charitable, community-based, voluntary organisation.

Pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results were Anita Silva, Emma Makowska, Matheus Paizao, Tia Fox, Ana Marques with Jude Lohan, Deputy Principal of Roscommon Community College. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Improve your Health Taoist Tai Chi™ arts www.taoist.ie

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS All Welcome

The health benefits include: improved circulation; improved balance and posture; increased strength and flexibility and reduced stress Monday 3rd September 7pm-8:15pm

Convent Primary School, Carrick Road, Boyle Tuesday 4th September 7:30pm-9:30pm

The Studio, Inver Gael, Carrick-on-Shannon Wednesday 5th September 10:30am-12:30pm

Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House, Roscommon Wednesday 5th September 7:30am-9:30pm

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My top ﬁve ‘parting pressie’ gift ideas for college…  MIRIAM KERINS

5: Protection

Preparing for your son or daughter to leave home for their first year in college can be a bittersweet experience. Many of us don’t even realise how heart-wrenching this can be. I’m actually one of those parents, because mine never went away to college, (nope, couldn’t get rid of them). Rather, my two hopped on the local bus, because we lived within commuter distance of most higher education institutions; but nevertheless it was still a momentous occasion to see my little darlings, who had been the primary focus of my entire adult life, themselves grow into what I’m relieved are now two responsible, functioning human beings. So, for those readers about to see their own teenagers embark on one of the most exciting episodes of their young lives, and who this week are, (as I once did), praying they don’t mess up their college years and squander the fruits of all the overtime hours you’ve put in (as well as putting your mid-life crisis plans on hold…mine was a Harley Davidson Crossbones, but sure I’m probably too short to ride it anyway), and instead committed to paying back that very welcome credit union top-up loan to pay for their education, we’ve put together our five ‘good luck in college’ gifts to help you get them started.

Well, haven’t you always promoted an open, honest and healthy social and sexual development environment in your home? Yes? Don’t you realise by doing this you’ve played an important part in shaping his/her values around their own sexuality? Yes? So, while I don’t wish to cause anxiety in any parent, and while I know as a parent myself, that none of us ever want to admit it, that first year in college is usually the place where our babies have their own first sexual encounter. And, if they don’t have adequate protection, they could end up with not just a nasty sexually transmitted disease, but a baby of their very own. So, throw in a packet or three of condoms, oh, and a first-aid kit to cover those minor scrapes and burns from a hot pan.

3: A new laptop

1: Fleece jammies For those days when studying and lounging around their digs means remaining stylish yet still feeling comfy ‘n’ cute.

Well, how else is he/she going to complete that assignment on deadline? And yes, we know it’s probably a bit expensive, but isn’t he/she well worth it? After all, this is the kid you’re depending on to choose your nursing home!

4: A portable ‘phone charger 2: A care package Now this can contain whatever you want, from a cuddly teddy bear to a box of chocolates for your l’il girl; to a week’s supply of fresh boxers and a deodorant spray for the son who refuses to change his undies or shower on a regular basis; to an alarm clock because hey, he was never one to be on time.

How many times have they used the excuse “Sorry mam/ dad, I couldn’t call you, my ‘phone battery died”. Well, with a portable ‘phone charger they’ll have no excuse to check in with you on a regular basis… now will they? Alternatively, an illuminated ‘phone cover will always prove welcome, especially if your college-going teen is obsessed with taking selfies.

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Why positive parental involvement with homework is important  MIRIAM KERINS

When my kids were at school, when they came home, I used to grab their journals and trawl through them in the hope they had lots of language homework assignments. Why? Because I loved nothing more than sitting down with them to help with conjugating their English, French and Irish verbs, which, as you all know, means to alter a verb from its original base form in order to communicate a tense, a gender, or a voice, etc. Bored already? Don’t blame ya; so were my kids, who hated it and called me sad!

However, if you’re the kind of parent who, unlike sad old me, has a kind of complicated relationship with their kid’s homework, as in you detest it just as much as they do, I’ve got five user-friendly tips that I hope may get you both started on the happy homework road to success this September. 1: Your child’s school will have a homework policy. Find out what it is and implement it. 2: Establish a routine that suits you both. For example if, like me, you work full-time, you won’t have the interest or the energy to help with a science project based around

density and proving the buoyant force of water… nope, haven’t a clue either; and, what’s more, I don’t care. Tip! Why not delegate that particular subject to your partner? After all, where possible, your child should know that both parents have an interest in their homework assignments. 3: Provide your child with a quiet, comfortable and well-lit homework area, making sure he/she isn’t isolated from the rest of the family. 4: Never get anxious if your child is having difficulty with their homework. To do this only serves to create a tension-

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filled environment for everyone. Instead, allow them to make mistakes, and allow them to correct them in their own time. Try not to get impatient with them and, while we all say things we later regret, never, ever call your child stupid; it could seriously shake their selfconfidence. Instead, try to use positive reinforcement strategies and encourage them by offering small rewards for a job well done. 5: If your child has a specific learning need, while we know it can sometimes be difficult to find help, do try to source information and supports from relevant

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CBS Roscommon prepares for new term! From Monday, August 27th, the CBS Roscommon is re-opening for the 2018-2019 academic year. First year students will start at 10 am (until 12.30 pm) on Monday 27th of August; second year students join them on Tuesday (28th),

from 10 am to 12 pm. Transition year students also have their first day back on Tuesday, August 28th, from 8.55 am to 1.10 pm. Third, fifth and sixth year students have their first day on Wednesday from 8.55 am-1.10 pm, while Transition

Year students are on work experience. Finally, on August 30th, the whole school will be back! Everyone at this renowned school is looking forward to the new term. For more information/any enquiries, call 090-6626496.

The clock is ticking on those CAO offers  MIRIAM KERINS

RE-OPENING OF SCHOOL FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019 MONDAY AUGUST 27th: 1st Year Students, 10am - 12.30pm

TUESDAY AUGUST 28th: 1st & 2nd Year Students, 10am - 12.30pm Transition Year Students, 8.55am - 11am

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29th 3rd; 5th & 6th Years, 8.55am - 1.10pm Transition Year students on work experience

THURSDAY AUGUST 30th WHOLE SCHOOL BACK To remind parents and studens of our school day: Monday to Thursday: Friday : Morning break: Lunch:

Classes begin at 8.55am and finish at 3.40pm Classes begin at 8.55 am and finish at 1.10pm 10.55 am - 11.10 am 1.10 pm - 1.40 pm

As of last Monday, students will know that the first round of CAO offers has been issued. However, do bear in mind that those who are planning to accept, should do so by this Friday, 24th of August; and do it no later than 5.15 pm. Acceptances should be made either by post or online; and if you’re reading this and still pondering your decision and planning to make a last-minute offer acceptance, then, given the looming deadline, you’ll need to do it online today! So, you’ve accepted your offer, congratulations. What happens next? You should receive a formal notification through the post and this should arrive within three working days of your reply date. However, if this doesn’t happen, and you’re concerned, log on to www.cao.ie and follow the instructions for contacting them regarding this ASAP! Round Two CAO offers? Remaining vacancies will be offered on Wednesday, 29th of August and should be accepted by no later than 5.15 pm on Friday, 31st of August. I’d like to defer my offer. What do I do? That’s fine, but if this is the case, then do not accept the offer. Instead, email the Admissions Office of the appropriate institution to request permission to defer. Make sure to clearly headline the email’s subject line with the words Deferred En-

try and give your name – in the same way as it appears in your CAO application form – your CAO application number and the exact course code of the offer you wish to defer, and add your reasons for seeking this deferral. Do this as soon as possible; in fact the college needs to be in receipt of this a minimum of two days prior to the offer notice reply date. You should receive a response regarding further instructions, including instructions, if any, for taking up that placement in the future. Do remember you will need to reapply to the CAO next year, and please make sure you check all of the relevant details are correct before you press ‘send’ on this email. I’m going to need accommodation near my college. What do I do? Contact either the students’ union or your college’s accommodation services; but make those enquiries immediately as places to live are thin on the ground and are being filled quickly. There is of course the option of renting from a private source, but these tend to be more expensive, so be prepared to factor in that cost. In addition, read through your lease and read it again, then ask a parent/guardian/more experienced individual to read through it to make sure you’re happy to comply with all of the rules, regulations and conditions being set out by the landlord/landlady. It’s also important to check the length of your lease before signing it.

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QQI Certiﬁed Level 5 courses at Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar

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Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar are currently offering a Carers Course that includes Special Needs Assisting. The course is QQI Certified Level 5 and will run from September to May, taking place each day from 9.40 am to 1.15 pm. This course is designed for recent school leavers or adults. We offer an opportunity to adults wishing to upskill or change their career path to return to education. This can lead directly to skilled employment or can be an alternative route to higher or further education. The course includes the following modules: Care Skills, Special Needs Assisting, Care Support, Care of the Older Person, Safety & Health at Work, Anatomy & Physiology, Infection Prevention and Control, Work Experience and Communications. As part of the course, students will complete Manual Handling and Cardiac First Responder Training. Work Experience is an integral part of the course and requires the candidates to be Garda vetted. Students who complete the course will have a fantastic opportunity to find work in the sector as there is currently a shortage of trained carers in Ireland. Students can take all the modules to receive a full Healthcare

Pictured is the PLC Class from Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar who completed their Healthcare Support Course. Back row: Theresa McDonnell, Marian Heaney, Dave Healy, Ann Burke, Gemma Hughes. Front row: Anne Gately, Margaret Healy, Teresa Costello.

Support Award or can receive certification in individual modules. For non-medical card holders there is a €200 DES charge payable at the start of the course and €50 QQI certification fee payable in March. Medical card holders are exempt from these charges. There is a course fee of €100 to include cardiac First Responder Training and Manual & Patient Handling Training. Students can apply to SUSI for a grant to complete the course. Further information about this grant can be obtained on www.susi.ie. Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up employment

as health care workers providing personal care in residential and non-residential settings and in clients’ homes. Graduates also work in hospitals, nursing homes, training centres, community settings or special needs assisting. Eligible graduates may also progress to higher education. Early application is advised as places are limited. An information morning will be held on Wednesday, 5th of September, in the school, starting at 10.30 am. Alternatively applicants can call to the school and meet with us by appointment. Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting the school at 0906624740.

Delight at Leaving Certiﬁcate results in Ballygar! Emma O’Malley, the Principal of Colaiste Mhuire in Ballygar, has expressed her delight at the Leaving Certificate results achieved by students at the school. “Over 30% of our students obtained over 500 points and there were many outstanding individual results” she told the Roscommon People. “Often headlines and statistics do not do justice to the achievements of individual students who have overcome challenges with grit and determination. Overall, we are very proud of all our students. They have continued the academic tradition that is to the fore in the school. “I would like to acknowledge the commitment and hard work of our staff and students to achieve such great success. This year we celebrate our 70th year in providing secondary education. We continu-

Ciara Why pictured with Emma O’Malley, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar.

James and Emer Kelly pictured with Emma O’Malley, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar.

Cathal Crehan pictured with Emma O’Malley, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar.

ously strive for excellence in teaching and learning”. Ms. O’Malley said that she is proud of each

and every Leaving Cert student and wishes all of them every success as they take their next steps.

Luke and Traolach O’Malley pictured with Emma O’Malley, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar.

Sarah Scott pictured with Emma O’Malley, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar.

Maria Mitchell pictured with Emma O’Malley, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar.

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The Shannon Academy of Irish Dance…

Offering experienced teaching at the highest standard

The Shannon Academy of Irish Dance is committed to providing quality Irish Dance instruction in a safe, supportive and positive learning environment that lends itself to developing well-rounded and confident dancers. The goals for our students are (1) Work hard, (2) Build confidence, (3) Have fun, (4) Make friends, (5) Enjoy dancing. The Shannon Academy has been providing top quality Irish Dance instruction in the Co. Roscommon area for many years. The Shannon Academy is accredited and registered with Cumann Rince Náisiunta. With their experience and passion for teaching, Colette and Sinead take great pride in passing their love for Irish Dance and culture to their dancers. Whether you choose to dance competitively or for recreation and exercise, Irish Dancing is a very rewarding activity that teaches discipline, develops character, instills dedication and builds confidence, all the while making lasting friendships and memories. The Shannon Academy offers an Irish Dance programme that develops each dancer to their full potential while training in this intricate and athletic dance form. We offer beginners through championship level classes for all ages. New students are always welcome so we invite you to join us. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all our dancers on their outstanding achievements this year, winning Regional, All-Ireland and World Solo and Team Championship titles. Well done! Healy-Cribbon won the U-21 * For more information contact Colette on 086-4165042 or shan- Megan Ladies World nonacademydance@gmail.com

Kevin Glynn won the U-17 Men’s World Championship.

Flexible Learning College Resource Centre, Derrane, Roscommon Members of the Shannon Academy of Irish Dance in Roscommon enjoyed great success at the World Dance Championships which were held in Killarney last June. Their teachers are Colette Glynn and Sinead Healy and the school brought home a staggering 62 team medals and 14 solo championship medals.

LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN HEALTHCARE? Come along to our Open Evening to learn about our QQI Healthcare modules Modules: September 2018 - August 2019 • Care of the Older Person 5N2706 • Safety & Health at Work 5N1794 • Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734 • Care Skills 5N2770 • Care Support 5N0758

• Work Experience 5N1356 • Palliative Care Support 5N3769 • Communications 5N0690 • Person Centred Focus to Disability 5N1728 • Intellectual Disability Studies 5N1652

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OPEN EVENING DALE CENTRE, Derrane, Roscommon Thursday September 6th, between 5pm-8pm The College has an agreed Quality Assurance System in place with QQI to ensure that QQI standards are met and maintained at all times. RSG Flexible Learning College adheres to and complies with the standards and requirements as set out by QQI

Sign up for Flexible Learning with RSG! RSG Flexible Learning College is a QQI accredited training provider. It delivers Healthcare Support Modules on a part-time basis to accommodate adults who are in full or part-time employment, have busy lives with family commitments or those who are seeking to enhance their skillset in order to enhance their career opportunities. Modules can be completed at the participant’s own pace and RSG Flexible Learning College welcomes older adults returning to

education after a long gap. We are now recruiting for 2018-2019, so please contact Monica/Nicola

by phone on 0906625852/086-1668428 or by email training@ rsgcollege.ie if you require

more information. You can also view all details on our website at www. rsgcollege.ie.

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Autumn Training at Boyle Enterprise Centre Role Skillnet, a Skillnet Ireland Learning Network, has launched its Autumn Training Programme, running from September to November 2018. The training courses and events for businesses will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre.

(For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet. com or call 071-9673440). Courses include Frontline Managers QQI Level 6, Time Management & Personal Effectiveness, Team Leadership QQI Level 6, BSc Management Prac-

AUTUMN TRAINING PROGRAMME (Courses to take place in Boyle/Carrick-on-Shannon) Course Time Management/Personal Effectiveness Front Line Manager QQI Level 6 – 6 Days Power Pivot Employment Law Essentials Power Query/Dashboard Exploring Excel Introduction to Lean Team Leadership QQI Level 6 - 5 days Manual Handling Instructors Course QQI Level 6 - 5 Days People Handling Instructors Course QQI Level 6 - 3 Days Internal Auditing – 2 Days Facebook for Business Microsoft Word – Intermediate Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel - Advanced Safety Rep Training QQI Level 4 – 4 Days

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Courses are organised by Role Skillnet, Learning Network and take place in Boyle/Carrick-on-Shannon. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding and support for business training. For more information, to book places or to apply for funding please email info@roleskillnet.com call 071 9673440 / 086 2039182 Role Skillnet are funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills

tice, Facebook for Business, Manual Handling Instructors, People Handling Instructors, Safety Representative, Microsoft Word/ Excel/Access and Internal Auditing. The network is also organising three free events – Exploring Excel, Introduction to Lean and Employment Law Essentials. Role Skillnet provide funding and support for business training and skills development. Funding is up to 30%, subject to eligibility requirements. Funding has been provided year to date to 160 companies and 1400 employees in subjects such as management and personal development, communications, sales and marketing, IT, finance and health and safety. The Network’s aim is to support business growth through skills development and training. Research highlights that investment in training increases, productivity, customer value, team morale and business sustainability. Programmes are designed to suit the needs of learners, through both formal and informal learning and can include accredited courses and higher education. Companies can shape their own training programmes as well as choosing times and locations to suit individual needs.

A particular focus for 2018 is training in management and business development. The training is a key opportunity for growth in small and medium enterprises and is targeted at business owners and managers. Programmes include Business Growth, Business Leadership, Lean Business & Management Team Development. There are three IMI Diplomas available… Strategy and Innovation, Leadership, and Management. The training is accredited and will be of special interest to managers and owners seeking a formal qualification. The network has seen an increase in the number of companies seeking support in 2018. Network Administrator Sonia Dunne advises: “Business owners and managers interested in training should get in touch as soon as possible. Funding eligibility applies and can be viewed at www.roleskillnet.com”. * Role Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Learning Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnet Ireland funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills. Skillnet Ireland aim to increase participation in enterprise-led-training by improving access to skills development for employees and jobseekers.

The PLC programme at St. Louis CS Kiltimagh includes certification from QQI, DES (Hairdressing Trades examinations) City & Guilds and ITEC and the importance of plc in St. Louis is shown by our fantastic facilities including a beauty treatment room, hairdressing training salon and fitness suite. For 2018-2019 St. Louis Community School is offering 16 further education (PLC) programmes in six subject areas. There are programmes in business/IT/administration, nursing and community care, healthcare support, education & training, hairdressing & beauty, sport and childcare. Each programme typically includes eight individual courses, leading to certification by QQI (FETAC)/DES/City & Guilds/ITEC at either Level 5 or Level 6. Microsoft Office Specialist certification is also available. Community Care & Healthcare Support are programmes designed to provide the necessary skills for working as a home help, nursing home assistant or support worker. There is also the opportunity to take the Nursing Studies programme which provides a route into nursing courses at Third Level. All our nursing & health courses include care provision and practice, nursing skills and care of the older person. GAA and soccer coaching, exercise & fitness and sports anatomy & physiology are courses in Level 5 Sport and Recreation Studies and the Level 6 Sports programme extends these studies and also includes sports nutrition, and health promotion and offers the opportunity to acquire the ITEC Level 2 Certificates in Fitness Instructing, Personal Trainer and in Instructing Strength & Conditioning Sessions.

There is also the chance to gain the ITEC Level 3 Award in Sports Massage. In Level 5 Childcare, courses include creative arts for early childhood and children with additional needs. Special needs assisting, child development and early childhood numeracy & literacy are courses within the Level 6 Childcare programme. The Business programmes at Level 5 & Level 6 offer courses in payroll, book keeping and accounting and also provide opportunities to acquire IT skills in spreadsheets, database and word processing. Beauty Therapy courses are provided at Level 5 and Level 6 and include courses in anatomy & physiology, skincare and makeup, waxing & body massage, tanning, nail technology and manicure & pedicure and offers the opportunity to complete the ITEC Level 2 Diploma for beauty specialists and ITEC certificates/awards in body massage, bridal make up and auricular therapy. Two hairdressing courses are on offer; Level 5 Introduction to Hairdressing and the Professional Hairdressing course. These courses offer the opportunity to achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, QQI Award in Hairdressing and DES Junior and Senior Trades qualifications. The school also offers careers guidance, the use of well-equipped IT facilities, and help with study skills, word processing, numeracy and literacy. More information is available on the school website www.stlouiscs.com including an online application option or alternatively contact St. Louis Community School, Kiltimagh on 094-9381228 or email Suzi at suzi.ottewell@stlouiscs.com.

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INFORMATION & ENROLMENT DAY Tuesday, 28 August 2-8pm Come and find out more about our courses in healthcare support, childcare, sports, hairdressing, nursing, business, administration, beauty therapy and education & training

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SALE OF BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES, RUNNERS AND WEANLINGS ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 A.M. 3 RINGS IN OPERATION. INTAKE COMMENCES AT 8 A.M. SELLERES ARE ADVISED TO HAVE ALL STOCK PENNED BY 10.30 A.M. IN ORDER TO FACILITATE VIEWING PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF SALES AT 11 A.M.

FORTHCOMING SALES Monday, 17th September: BULLOCK SALE WILL RESUME ON MONDAYS Thursday, 20th September: SHOW AND SALE OF WEANLINGS Monday, 24th September: CONTINENTAL BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE Thursday, 27th September: CONTINENTAL HEIFER SHOW AND SALE Monday, 1st October: AA BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE Thursday, 4th October: AA HEIFER SHOW AND SALE Saturday, 20th October: MOYSIDE/CROGHAN SHORTHORN BREEDERS SHOW AND SALE Saturday, 10th November: HORSE SALE FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

IFA calls on Government to strike back against vultures IFA President Joe Healy says it was extremely disappointing to see Junior Minister for Finance Michael D’Arcy say that vulture funds are easier to deal with than banks. “That has not been the experience in the cases we have dealt with. It’s a cause for concern that somebody in elected office would have such a view as people would be relying on him to sort this out. “It’s a cop-out to say vulture funds don’t need to be regulated. They do, and the Government needs to make it happen,” Mr.

Healy said. “While it can be difficult to deal with banks too, they are regulated…because as they are interested in new business, they have to at least be mindful of how they treat their existing customers,” he said. The IFA has re-stated its opposition to any attempt by vulture funds to force farm families to sell their farms to settle debts. “The faceless funds which have no understanding of farming are hell-bent on destroying families while feeding on the carcass of the family farm,” Mr. Healy claimed.

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IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said that debt restructuring should be based on the repayment capacity. “Farm families should be given the time to repay their debts over a longer term to keep the farm intact. Farmers are particularly vulnerable because the security tends to be far higher in relation to the value of the loan in comparison to other SMEs. It is not acceptable for vulture funds to force a sale of land and cash in debts they have bought from a bank when there is a viable alternative”.

Lim 675kgs €1520, Lim X 705kgs €1395, AAX 715kgs €1115, Char X 635kgs €925, Char X 610kgs €815, Lim X 550kgs €860, BBX 635kgs €925.

Weanling heifers Lim X 460kgs €1025, Char X 425kgs €1010, Lim X 390kgs €940, Char X 375kgs €925, Lim x 385kgs €905, Char X 270kgs €635, Char X 290kgs €675, Char X 370kgs €740, Lim X 325kgs €760, Lim X 375kgs €855, Char

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X 305kgs €850, Char X 260kgs €675, Char X 305kgs €850.

Weanling bulls Lim 625kgs €1460, Lim X 570kgs €1460, BBX 500kgs €1405, Lim X 510kgs €1300, 3 BBX 473kgs €1190, Lim X 380kgs €1135, BBX 400kgs €1080, Lim X 385kgs €1130, Char X €1085, Lim X 385kgs €1060, Char X 355kgs €1055, Lim X 415kgs €1050, 2 Lim LX 377kgs €1045, Char X 295kgs €875, Char X 290kgs €835, Char X 310kgs €810.

Heifers BBX 610kgs €1380, 2 Lim X 390kgs €860, AAX 405kgs €770, Lim X 315kgs €740, Lim X 340kgs €700, Simm X 330kgs €660.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 550 cattle on offer this week and trade has been helped by improved grass growth and renewed farmer activity, with a notable increase in the price of quality forward store cattle. “Both the bullock and heifer rings reported good clearances this week while the weanling numbers are starting to increase with good demand on offer equally for the quality lots. Breeding stock and cull cows also reported good clearance this week. “Cows with calves at foot made from €900 to €1600 per head. Springers made from €820 to €1410 per head. Young calves made from €50 to €325 with stronger runner type lots making from €320 to €650 per head. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (23rd) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation. Sellers are advised to have all stock penned by 10.30 am in order to facilitate viewing time prior to commencement of sale”.

“There was a steady trade for all stock at last Friday’s sale. Bullocks averaged from €1.98 per kilo up to €2.12 per kilo. Heifers ranged from €2.14 per kilo up to €2.35 per kilo. Dry cows fetched from €1.67 per kilo up to €2.25 per kilo. This Friday (24th) there are special sales of Cont X Heifers and Bullocks with 40 pens of heifers and 40 pens of bullocks on offer as well as dry cows. “On Tuesday, September 4th there is a show and sale of weanling calves, while on Wednesday 5th the mart hosts a show and sale of lambs. “Last Tuesday saw good numbers of weanlings on offer and a brisk trade for weanling bulls with lots averaging from €2.54 up to €3.52 per kilo with a good clearance of lots. There was slightly easier trade for weanling heifers with quality lots selling well while the plainer lots were more difficult to clear. Heifer weanlings averaged from €2.37 up to €2.79 per kilo. Cows with calves at foot made up to €1750. “There will be a fall/autumn show and sale of weanlings on Tuesday, September 4th at 5 pm. Gates open at 1 pm and judging takes place at 3 pm. There will be two sales rings in operation and weanlings must be born in 2018 in exhibitor’s own herd. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm next Thursday (30th). There are great prizes on offer including €100 first prize for Best Bull Weanling, Best Two Bull Weanlings, Best Heifer Weanling Class and Best Pen of Heifer Weanlings. The Champion Weanling of Show will receive the Pat Neilan Memorial Cup and €200”.

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Lim 415kg €1150, Ch 405kg €1120, Lim 540kg €1300, Ch 530kg €1285, Lim 565kg €1430, AA 560kg €1275, Lim 705kg €1800, Lim 650kg €1610.

Lim 815kg €1665, Lim 750kg €1595, Sim 705kg €1250, Lim 620kg €1145, Fr 680kg €1060.

Heifers Lim 415kg €1015, Lim 360kg €905, Lim 480kg €1195, Lim 455kg €1125, Ch 540kg €1315, Ch 560kg €1285, Ch 595kg €1365.

Weanling heifers Ch €350kg €1090, Ch 290kg €800, Lim 375kg €1050, Ch 380kg €1085, Lim 295kg €775.

Weanling bulls Ch 295kg €940, Ch 265kg €1040, Ch 230kg €900, Lim 448kg €1125, BBx 355kg €1070, Ch 260kg €830.

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Fall/Autumn Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, September 7th at 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 30th Also Heifers & Dry Cows ------------------------

Winner of the Best Charolais at last Saturday’s Roscommon Agricultural Show. Pictured are Mary Brady, James Gleeson (head of Cattle Section) and Mary McIntyre. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Fall/Autumn Special Sale of Heifers Friday September 14th @ 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 6th Also Bullocks & Dry Cows ------------------------

Fall/Autumn Show & Sale of Weanlings

Ruth Marques, Galway and Caoimhe Leonard, Henry Street, Roscommon, pictured at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin Helen Healy, Anne Marie Beirne and Ala Mikuze, Bank of Ireland, pictured with Christy Tully at Roscommon Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Tuesday, September 4th at 5 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. Judging at 3 p.m. – 2 Sales Rings Show Weanlings must be born in 2018 in exhibitors own herd Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 30th -----------------------Prizes 1st: €100, 2nd: €65, 3rd: €40 Class 1: Best Bull Weanling Class 2: Best Two Bull Weanlings Class 3: Best Heifer Weanling Class 4: Best Pen of Heifer Weanlings (Minimum of 4 Maximum of 8) Champion Weanling of Show The Pat Neilan Memorial Cup (kindly sponsored by the Society’s Auctioneer) & €200 -----------------------Lambs & Cast Ewes - Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Ewe Lambs will be sold separately ------------------------

Show & Sale of Lambs Wednesday, September 5th at 11 a.m. Gates open at 7.30 a.m. Sponsored by Paddy Coffey & Sons, Lecarrow, Roscommon Class 1: Best Pen of 10 or more Store Lambs Class 2: Best pen of 10 or more Ewe Lambs suitable for Breeding Class 3: Best pen of 10 or more Finished Lambs Prizes: €100, 2nd: €65, 3rd: €40, Special Prize for the Exhibitor of the Best Pen of Galway/ Roscommon Ewe Lambs Sellers are advised to have their Ewe Lambs electronically tagged The Phelim Kerin Perpetual Cup (kindly sponsored by the Society’s Auctioneers) will be awarded to the Winner of the Champion Pen of Lambs -----------------------Margaret Sexton pictured with Isabelle Sexton, Holly Connaughton, Líle McCaffrey, Jane King, Katie and Sarah Kelly and Sarah Melvin in the production of cup cakes at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Ciara, Shay, Doireann and Elaine Lally, Athlone Road, Roscommon, pictured at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Each Saturday Sale at 11 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. -----------------------

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Kieran Duke, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council and Katie Devine pictured at Roscommon Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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The 41st Elphin Agricultural Show will take place on the grounds of Elphin Mart on Saturday, September 1st with €40,000 in prize money on offer across a wide range of classes. Among the main attractions at this year’s show will be All-Irelands in Pedigree Charolais Baby Calf with a prize fund of €1,500, Baby Beef Heifer with a prize of €2,500, and Commercial Breeding

Heifer unhaltered with a prize of €1,500. There will also be All-Ireland Pony and Mare with foal, Mare and Foal, Treacle Bread, Muffins, Jam, Jack Russell, Puppies and Duck and Drake. As well as strong Horse and Cattle sections the show will also feature a Sheep section with 20 classes, goats, farm produce, flowers, cookery, handcraft, adult and junior art sections, poultry, and a terrific dog section. Other events include

novelty sections such as Bonny Baby, Little Miss and Master, Parent and Child lookalike, Miss Teen, Glamorous Granny, and Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gentleman. There will also be plenty of children’s entertainment. The 41st Elphin Show has something for all and is set to be the biggest and best yet, with live music from Ciarán Rosney bringing the curtain down on what promises to be a wonderful day.

The Elphin Agricultura feature plenty of enterl Show will once again family with novelty evetainment for the whole as two supervised bounnts for al ages as well track, pet farm with po cy castles, a Go Kart different types of smallny rides, Alpacas and all There will also be a climanimals. tunnel, face-painting, bing wall, a vortex Mouse characters and Mickey and Minnie plenty of trade stands. To finish this year’s sho Ciarán Rosney will perfow, country music star the Saturday night an rm in An Bothar Rua on which the 1st prize is ad there will be a raffle in weanling heifer.

New Cattle classes this year… There are new classes in this year’s cattle section at Elphin Show, including five classes in the Angus Section, with the champion receiving the James Caslin Perpetual Cup. The Shorthorn Section has four classes and the champion there will be awarded the Paddy Farrell Perpetual Trophy and replica. There are five classes in the Hereford Section and the champion Hereford will receive the Patrick O’Connell Perpetual Challenge Cup. The Paddy McGrath Challenge Cup will go to the best Hereford cow. In the Simmental Section there are seven classes, with Connacht finals in Baby Bull Calf and Female Calf. The champion Simmental will be presented with the Padraig

Kennedy Perpetual Cup and €50 in prize money. The Charolais Section boasts eight classes including the All-Ireland Pedigree Charolais Male and Female Baby Calf Championship, with a prize fund of €1,500. In the haltered Commercial Cattle section there is a prize fund of €500 in both the All-Ireland Continental Male and Female Calf born in 2018. The All-Ireland Beef Pictured at the recent launch of the 2018 Elphin Agricultural at The Central Bar, Elphin were Conal Tiernan and Heifer (no permanent teeth) has a prize Show Sinead Conry of the Irish Hereford Society. fund of €2,500. The Commercial Cattle Section (unhalWishing Elphin Agricultural Show Society tered) is sponsored by Elphin Mart and every success from these animals will have to be penned by 11 am for health and safety reasons. The All- Roscommon Credit Union Limited Ireland Commercial Breeding Heifer class Sponsors of “Best Yearling Bull Class” has a prize fund of €1,500 .

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SATURDAY 1st September

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There was a good turnout for the launch of the 41st Elphin Agricultural Show, which took place at The Central Bar in Elphin last Thursday evening. There has been a changing of the guard this year in Elphin with Cyril McDermott passing the chairman’s baton to Thomas Gormley. Mr. McDermott, who had served as the show’s chairman for 23 years, has now taken up the role of president. The new chairman paid tribute to his predecessor and the hard-working Elphin committee in his welcome speech. “I welcome the elected representatives, elected councillors for the area, representatives from the cattle breed societies, our loyal sponsors, vice-chairman John McDermott, secretary

Clare Connell and assistants Michelle Shiel, Carmel Beirne and Anne Gormley. “I welcome President Cyril McDermott, who has been the previous chairman for many years, and has helped me a lot in this new role as chairman, also the hard-working committee members, stewards on the day and the public,” Mr. Gormley said. Mr. Gormley then called for a minute’s silence in honour of Willie Casserly, the show’s previous president, who passed away last year. Concluding, the chairman expressed his and the committee’s gratitude to those whose support is vital to the running of the Elphin Agricultural Show. “We thank all the sponsors of the show, especially our main sponsors – Sweeney and Stevenson family – Elphin Mart, Fearna Nursing

Home, the Callery family, the hard-working committee, stewards and Elphin Mart manager Gerry Connellan and his staff in the yard and office, and the Central Bar for providing

Cyril McDermott, the former Elphin Agricultural Show chairman and its new president, paid an emotional tribute to his predecessor, the late Willie Casserly. Speaking of the former president, Mr. McDermott said: “He was a great friend of mine. I’m very honoured to take up the presidency since Willie passed away”. Mr. McDermott, who had served as chairman for 23 years, thanked those who sponsor the show each year as well as Elphin Mart for providing facilities. He also thanked the “great committee” and all those present who had assisted him, while also paying tribute to those who

had passed away. The president spoke eloquently about his successor as chairman, saying: “With time, Tommy (Gormley) will be as good a chairman as I ever was”.

acknowledge a grant from the Department of Agricultural administered through the Irish Shows Association to the value of €7,000 and (thanks also to) Roscommon County Council”.

Pictured at the recent launch of the 2018 Elphin Agricultural Show at The Central Bar, Elphin were Clare Connellan, Secretary, Elphin Show Society; Tommy Gormley, Chairman of Elphin Show Society and Cyril McDermott, President of Elphin Show Society.

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their premises to hold this launch here tonight and offering refreshments. We look forward to a fine day for Elphin’s 41st annual show. “We would also like to

Mr. McDermott concluded by once again expressing his gratitude to the show’s many generous sponsors whom he described as “very important people”.

Pictured at the recent launch of the 2018 Elphin Agricultural Show at The Central Bar, Elphin were Padraig O’Connor, Irish Angus Society, and Gerry Connellan, Chairman of Elphin Mart.

Politicians praise committee

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There was plenty of praise for the hard-working Elphin Agricultural Show committee at last Thursday’s launch at The Central Bar in Elphin. Senator Maura Hopkins complimented the committee while wishing chairman, Thomas Gormley, the very best for his first year in charge. Senator Hopkins said that it was “positive to see Government support” for agricultural shows before describing the loyal sponsors as “very much crucial to the future of the Elphin Show”. Cllr. Valerie Byrne paid tribute to the show’s previous president, Willie Casserly, who passed away last year. “Willie was so proud to be president and supported the show and the mart throughout his life. “I’d like to thank Cyril (McDermott) for all he’s done (as chairman). Tommy (Gormley) is a great worker and he’ll do a fine job,” she said. Cllr. Liam Callaghan said it was great to see a young committee involved and described the show as “very, very important to Elphin”. He also praised those involved for their hard work and expressed his gratitude to Elphin Mart manager Gerry Connellan and his staff.

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€642 is average rent in Roscommon – report Rents rose nationwide by an average of 12.4% in the year to June 2018, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. This represents the ninth consecutive quarter in which a new all-time high for rents has been set and also in which annual inflation in rents has been greater than 10%. The average monthly rent nationwide during the second quarter of 2018 was €1,304. This is €274 per month higher than the previous peak in 2008 and over €560 higher than the low seen in late 2011. In Roscommon, rents were on average 5.7% higher in the second quarter of 2018 than a year previously. The average advertised rent is now €642, up 30% from its lowest point. In Dublin, the increase in rents in the year to June 2018 was 13.4% and rents in the capital are now 34%, or almost €500 a month, higher than their previous peak a decade ago. Rents continue to rise rapidly in other cities also. In Limerick city, rents were 20.7% higher than a year ago, while in Waterford, the increase was 19.3%. Galway saw its rents increase by 15.9% in the same period, while in Cork, rents rose by 12.8%. Outside the five main cities, rents rose by an average of 10.4%. There were 3,070 properties available to rent nationwide on August 1st. This marks a 4.8% increase on the same figure a year ago but, aside from August 2017, the total availability is the lowest on record, going back to 2006. The small increase nationally was driven by Dublin, where availability improved from 1,121 to 1,397 comparing this August to a year ago. Elsewhere in the country, availability continues to fall.

Roscommon’s commercial vacancy rate up 1.1% Roscommon’s vacancy rate was 15.4 per cent in Q2 2018, up 1.1 percentage points (pp) compared to the same period in 2017, according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published by GeoDirectory. The national commercial vacancy rate stands at 13.1%, with 14 counties recording a decline in commercial vacancy rates compared to only two counties at the same period in 2017. This suggests that the economic recovery is slowly beginning to take hold outside of Dublin. Dublin was the county that recorded the largest commercial vacancy rate decline in Q2 2018, at 1.6pp. Within the Capital, 16 districts out of 22 recorded vacancy rates lower than the national average. Dublin 2 registered a significant drop in its commercial vacancy rate (5.6pp), while Dublin 16, at 7.1 per cent, had the lowest commercial vacancy rate in Dublin. In contrast, the highest commercial vacancy rates in Dublin were found in Dublin 8 and Dublin 11, both at 15.8 per cent. Meath and Kerry were the counties with the lowest commercial vacancy rates in the country at 10.4 per cent, while Sligo was once again the county with the highest commercial vacancy rate at 18.8 per cent. At a provincial level, Leinster’s commercial vacancy rate stood at 12.3 per cent, while at the other end of the scale, Connacht had the highest provincial commercial vacancy rate at 16.3 per cent. Of the ten counties with commercial vacancy rates lower than the national average, six were located in Leinster. All five counties in Connacht had commercial vacancy rates higher than the national average. GeoDirectory has carried out an analysis of 80 towns across the four provinces. In Roscommon, Boyle, at 22 per cent, was the town with the highest commercial vacancy rate in Q2 2018. Roscommon Town was the town with the lowest commercial vacancy rate in Roscommon at 20.7%.

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A quality 4 bedroom (4 ensuite) detached dormer style family home with detached garage situated on a generous mature 1.9 acre site. Picturesquely set in rural countryside setting, the said property is highly accessible given its close proximity to the N5 National Primary route linking Westport to Dublin. Overall, a select property with viewing highly recommended and immediately advised.

EVERY OFFER ABOVE €230,000 NOW INVITED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A quality 4/5 Bedroom Two Storey family home situated in a sought after residential suburb in Roscommon Town convenient to Schools, Shops, Medical Centre, Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool, Golf Course etc. Finished to a high standard the said residence is set on a generous site with large rear garden. Antogher Court itself is a small housing Estate of only 10, mainly owner occupier, family homes. Overall this is a quality property to come on the market offering a prime location within walking distance of all amenities. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €230,000

This development provides an ideal investment opportunity to investors and developers alike. Comprising a 5 bedroom detached property providing an ideal family home, 3 x 3 bedroom self contained holiday apartments, 1 x 1 bed apartment and an associated facilities building providing office/reception/ games room and ancillary accommodation. Completion is required and immediate viewing highly recommended. Auction Date: 31st August 2018-www. reaonlineauctions.ie Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €225,000

Primely located opposite Roscommon Golf Club within walking distance of Roscommon Town and all amenities. A most impressive 5/6 Bedroom Family Home with Detached Store to rear situated on a prime mature site finished to a high standard throughout. Comprising of 2 no. reception rooms, a highly impressive open plan Kitchen/ Dining Room with double patio doors leading to attractive paved patio area, a large utility room with separate entrance, shower room and 6 bedrooms including 2 of which are ensuite. AMV: In Excess of €300,000 Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

AMV: €190,000

IMMEDIATE ENQUIRIES INVITED

FINAL OFFERS NOW INVITED

NEW TO THE MARKET

RAILWAY ROAD, ARDNANAGH, ROSCOMMON

BASLICK, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON

ARMCASHEL, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON

17 HAWTHORN DRIVE, ROSCOMMON, ROSCOMMON

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F42HC96

A most impressive 4 Bedroom detached family home with detached Garage/Workshop set on a 0.5 Acre mature landscaped site. The said property has been meticulously maintained by its present owners and offers further potential within its attic space. Built in 2006, this attractive family home is ready to walk into and is now presented to the market at excellent value for money. Altogether, this is a Quality Family Home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and we now invite immediate enquiries and viewings.

A quality 4 bedroom traditional style two storey family home with outbuildings set on 3.65 Acres of quality agricultural land conveniently located on the outer edge of Castlerea Town. Considered a very attractive residential land holding, viewing comes highly recommended. A real Gem of a property and immediate enquiries advised.

Quality 4 bedroom detached residence well maintained by its present owners and located in a much sought after residential location close to Roscommon town and all amenities. The residence stands on a large mature site area and has the benefit of 2 no. entrances. Accommodation comprises briefly of a reception hallway, Living room, kitchen, sitting room/dining room, utility room, 4 bedrooms and family bathroom. Enquiries to view and offers invited.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

AMV: €125,000

F42R960

A most impressive 4/5 Detached Two Storey Residence with Detached Garage presented in excellent condition and situated in what is considered a most convenient location and within walking distance of all amenities in Roscommon Town. A new build in recent years, the said property is finished to a high standard throughout and is considered a quality family home highly accessible to amenities, schools, shops, train station etc. Given, the location of the said property and strong rental demand in the area, the property will be of interest to both owner occupiers and investors. Immediate Enquiries Advised. AMV: €200,000 Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

AMV: €199,500

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

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

Price on Application. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

REA Seamus Carthy have experienced a surge in residential and commercial property sales in Roscommon Town and County. We currently have a high volume of clients seeking all types of properties. Please contact Seamus Carthy confidentially if you are considering selling.

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Final offers above €150,000 invited for prime Stonepark residence John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week inviting final offers above €150,000 for a primely located four-bedroomed semi-detached residence of approx. 1,660 sq.ft., located at Stonepark, Roscommon town. John describes the property

as “a quality and superbly located four-bedroomed semi-detached property standing on a beautifully mature site area of approx. 1.06 acres. “This character property comes to the market in excellent condition throughout with the benefit of a peace-

ful countryside location only minutes from Roscommon town centre and just off the main Galway route”. Offering spacious living accommodation throughout, this is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and the auctioneers now invite immediate view-

ings and final offers after €150,000 to sell. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact Property Partners Earley of Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

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● Property Sales ● Lettings ● Valuations Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013 www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

Country residence in Moher/ Ballyleague area Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy is delighted to bring to the market this traditional three-bedroomed country residence completely renovated and extended in recent years and situated within close proximity to Ballyleague village (at Moher) and all its amenities. Substantially benefiting from a large fully serviced detached metal deck garage/workshop to the rear, the property offers the opportunity to acquire a home finished to a high specification whilst also offering a business opportunity in respect of the large metal deck workshop. The property can be sold with the benefit of all fixtures/fittings and furnishings. Seamus recommends viewings immediately and invites all offers for immediate sale. Asking price is €160,000. For more details, please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001.

NEW TO THE MARKET

Residence & Outbuildings on c.1.35 Acres

Five Bedroom Dormer Residence at

Three Bedroom Bungalow Residence

NEWTOWN, DONAMON, ORAN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 AY09

BALLINACOR, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY F42 PW90

SCRAMOGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 HP65

• Luxurious five bedroom dormer residence • Overall area of c. 2,500 sq. ft • Detached garage to rear • Standing on c. 1 acre of lands • Located just off the Ballygar/Newbridge Road • In much sought after residential area • Boasting spacious living accommodation throughout Viewing comes highly recommended, by appointment only To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700

• Very specious three bedroom bungalow residence • Requiring minor works • Standing on c.1.08 Acres • Located c.2 miles from Strokestown • On the Longford/Dublin road

• Four bedroom residence in good condition • Extensive range of outbuildings to rear • Includes c.2,000 sq.ft workshop • Located c.1 mile from Roscommon/Castlerea road • Overall site area of c.1.35 Acres • Benefits from three phase electricity Viewing comes highly recommended, by appointment only To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated with Connaughton Auctioneers.

Viewing comes highly recommended, by appointment only To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700

FINAL OFFERS INVITED FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER by 3pm

FINAL OFFERS INVITED FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER by 3pm

FINAL OFFERS INVITED FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER by 3pm

Four Bedroom Bungalow Residence at

c. 31.1 Acres At

“THE MEADOWS”, SCRINE, RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 PY02

• Attractive four-bedroom bungalow residence • Located in much sought-after area convenient to Roscommon & Athlone • Unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside • Standing on c.0.56 Acres • In excellent condition throughout

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OPEN VIEWINGS Saturday 25th August , 11am – 12pm & Saturday 1st September, 11am – 12pm

FINAL OFFERS FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER BY 3pm OPEN VIEWINGS Saturday 25th August, 11am – 12pm Viewing comes highly recommended, by appointment only To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700

HAWTHORN DRIVE, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 W275

RINNAGAN, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON • c.17.3 acres of excellent quality land with potential for building sites (subject to P.P). Fronting onto the River Shannon. Price Region: €100,000 • c. 3 acres of excellent quality with potential for building site (subject to P.P). Price Region: €30,000

• Attractive four-bedroom residence in excellent condition • Standing on large mature corner site • Boasting spacious living accommodation with garage adjoining kitchen/ dining suitable for conversion • Detached garage to side c.360 sq.ft • Located in much sought after area of Roscommon Town • Viewing highly recommended, by appointment only

FINAL OFFERS FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER BY 3pm Viewing comes highly recommended, by appointment only To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700

• c.10.8 acres of mature Woodlands Located in world renowned “St. John’s Wood”. Holds huge historical significance. Price Region: €30,000 Located approximately 2 miles from Lecarrow Village Enquires in confidence to the office 090 6667300

FINAL OFFERS FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER BY 3PM

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Web: www.kleavyauctioneer.com Email: property@ kleavyauctioneer.com

NEW TO THE MARKET A prime holding of circa 64.82 Acre Residential Farm located at

BALLYFEENEY, SCRAMOGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON Folio RN20803 & RN28375F.

This is a prime residential farm located circa 5 miles from Strokestown and 6 miles from Rooskey. On the lands stands a 3 Bedroom Bungalow type residence in need of refurbishment with large open plan to the rear. The holding can be sold in lots to suit. Set out as follows:

Lot 1: The Entire Holding of 64.82 Acres Lot 2: Circa. 53 Acres Lot 3: Circa. 8.87 Acres Lot 4: The residence on Circa 2.74 Acres Contact the office of Kieran Leavy for further information Legal: Brendan T. Muldowney & Co Solicitors 7 Church Street, Longford Co. Longford 043 33 45426

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering to the market (due to cancellation) an attractive three-bedroomed townhouse residence of c.1,100 sq.ft. which is located at Athlone Road, Roscommon. All offers over €120,000 to sell. John describes the property as “an extremely attractive three-bedroomed townhouse of c. 1,100 sq.ft. located adjacent to the town centre at Athlone Road. “It comprises of a reception hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen, utility, three bedrooms on the first floor and yardway at the rear. It’s an ideal family house or investment property due to its location”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on

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GOLF LINKS ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON.

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Phone: 071 96 34737 / 087 6025597

Attractive Roscommon townhouse on market due to cancellation

FINAL OFFERS AFTER €200,000 TO SELL A LUXURY 4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,500 SQ.FT A most attractive 4 B/R bungalow residence of approx. 1,500 sq.ft standing on a beautifully mature site area, primely located adjacent to Roscommon Golf club and all town amenities. The said residence is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout offering spacious living accommodation together with a garage area of approx. 210 sq.ft set to the side. Altogether, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a luxury residence in one of Roscommon towns most sought after residential areas and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers to sell Viewing strictly by appointment only.BER D1. LEGAL: MR PETER JONES, MESSERS PETER H JONES & CO, GOFF ST, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26925.

KILLEER, BALLINTUBBER, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON. 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.

ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Frenchpark property available for just €120,000 This property at 2, The Fairgreen, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon is available for €120,000. The price has recently been reduced for immediate sale. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy recommends viewings of this property. The house is a quality three-bedroomed detached dormer home situated in the sought after residential estate of The Fairgreen in Frenchpark. Tastefully decorated and in walk-in condition, viewing is advised. This property is within walking distance to amenities in Frenchpark village and is conveniently accessible to the N5 national road network and Ireland West Airport. The auctioneer now invites enquiries and viewings. For more details, please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 0906630001.

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ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

A MOST ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE STANDING ON APPROX. 5 ACRES A most attractive 3 B/R bungalow residence standing on approx. 5 acres of quality lands. The said property is located in a select countryside location close to the village of Ballintubber and also benefits from a one storey derelict residence standing on same. The main residence is presented for sale in good condition throughout with spacious living accommodation. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and are set out as follows: Lot 1: The entire. Lot 2: Main residence standing on approx. 0.5 of an acre. Lot 3: Derelict residence standing on approx. 0.5 of an acre. Lot 4: Balance of lands only containing approx. 4 acres. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers for immediate sale. LEGAL: BILLY BRANDON, MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245.

BALLINDERRY, FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON.

Final offers invited for Knockcroghery residence Final offers are now invited for this property at Corboley, Knockcroghery. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy (Roscommon) advised that this is the perfect opportunity to put your stamp on a property! This is a quality residence under construction. It’s a detached dormer-style four-bedroomed bungalow situated on a prime site, in the townland of Corboley, within close proximity (2km) of the picturesque village of Knockcroghery. Internal layout is a lounge, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, W.C. and bedroom at ground floor with three bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a bathroom at first floor. Finished specifications can be tailored to suit client’s requirements. For more details, please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001.

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Kieran Leavy & Associates

ALL OFFERS AFTER €85,000 TO SELL PRIME ROADSIDE LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 12.5 ACRES A very attractive parcel of roadside lands located in a select farming district with extensive road frontage. The said lands are of good quality and are set out in one lot. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers to sell. LEGAL: SINEAD NEILAN, MESSERS LIDDY NEILAN, ABBEY ST, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27498.

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie of Professional ipav Institute Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Auctioneer & Valuers Fax: (090) 6625405 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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PropertyPeople Sale of 43 acres conﬁrmed

Auctioneers & Valuers

Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon, have confirmed the successful sale of circa 43 acres at Coolnageer, Curraghboy, Roscommon.

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

€150,000 is asking price for this attractive residence

FOR SALE At

CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON

A large commercial building formerly Mirabelle, consisting of 2 Commercial Units with A range of Stone Stores, large yard with direct access onto Lanesboro Street and Castle Street. The Property also contains living accommodations comprising of 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen Cum Dining Room, Sitting Room, Living Room and bathroom. The property has excellent development potential subject to planning permission being granted. 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 being 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

Dormer bungalow in Fuerty is in excellent condition This week Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon, are confirming that they have just placed on the market a large dormer bungalow at Fuerty, less than three miles from Roscommon Town.

The residence is in excellent condition and viewing is highly recommended. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE At

LISNAVILLE, FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION RESIDENCE ON c.91.39 ACRES

AT DONAMON,

CO. ROSCOMMON

Public Auction Friday 28th September 2018 @ 4pm In Kenny’s Rockfield Inn Public House, Oran F42 NR58 A large 6 Bedroomed Dormer Bungalow on circa 1 acre site. The residence is finished to a high standard with accommodation consisting of a Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen Cum Dining Room, 6 Bedrooms with 3 En-Suite and 2 Bathrooms. The residence is located approximately ½ mile off the main Creggs to Roscommon Road in a quiet rural setting. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the Office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Prime residential farm comprising good quality lands and boglands located just off the Roscommon to Castlerea Road

FOR SALE At

ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON A 3 Bedroomed Town House in need of modernisation. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom The residence is located convenient to Roscommon’s Town Centre in a prominent location close to all amenities.

LEGAL: RODDY MCCRANN, SOLICITOR, THOMAS V MCCRANN, SOLICITORS, CHURCH STREET, ROSCOMMON. PHONE:- 09066 26269

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FOR SALE Circa 130 acre Residential Farm in one lot at

CURRAGHBOY, ROSCOMMON

Set out in lots as follows: Lot 1: Entire Property - Residence standing on c.91.39 Acres Lot 2: Residence on c.29.55 Acres at Cloonycolgan Lot 3: c.35.95 Acres at Clooncolgan & Arignagh Lot 4: c.7.09 Acres at Turksland Lot 5: c.0.91 Acres at Slieve & Corbally Lot 6: c.5.48 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally Lot 7: c.2.49 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally Lot 8: c.4.54 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally Lot 9: c.5.38 Acres boglands at Slieve & Corbally

Public Auction Friday 28th September 2018 @ 4pm For further details, maps & brochure contact Joint Selling Agents:

The residence is in need of modernisation. The lands are located convenient to Curraghboy Village and have been well maintained and farmed over the last number of years.

For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com LEGAL:- AIDAN O’CARROLL, SOLICITOR, MELLOTTE O’CARROLL SOLICITORS, 11 PEARSE STREET, ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH. PH. 090 64 92014

Tom Cox Auctioneers Tel: 071-9633260. PRSA 002176

Connaughton Auctioneers Tel: 090-6663700. PRSA 001350

Solicitors for the carriage of sale: Roddy McCrann Solicitor, Thomas V. McCrann Solicitors, Roscommon Tel: 090 -6626269 and McDermott, Creed & Martin Solicitors, Sligo Tel: 071-9142449

Hughes & Company have on offer this week at Moneymore, Knockcroghery, a large four-bedroomed residence on a circa one-acre site with a number of out-offices to the rear. The property is being sold as a builder’s finish. Pat will accept offers in excess of €150,000 for this property. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Residence on elevated site

Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Tulsk, Roscommon a large four-bedroomed residence on an elevated site located approximately a half a mile from the village. The property has the advantage of a large workshop with its own canteen to the rear. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Buying or selling? Talk to Pat… If you are thinking of buying or selling, contact Pat Hughes, Hughes & Co., Abbey Street, Roscommon. He will be delighted to provide free advice. Readers can contact Pat on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Prime Hyde Court site new to market John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering a prime building site of approx. 0.257 of an acre located at 28, Hyde Court, Ardsallaghbeg, Roscommon town. Price guide: €120,000. John describes the site as “a highly attractive site in a renowned and much sought after residential location”. Site area of approx. 0.257 of an acre with the benefit of outline planning permission. “This is one of the last remaining sites in this established and renowned development of Hyde Court. We now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. Mains water and public sewer set adjacent”. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/propertypartnersearley.

WEEKEND PEOPLE Roscommon People Friday 24 August 2018

Roscommon children to dance for Pope!

Roscommon children will be amongst 40 dancers who will perform Sean Nós dancing for the Pope in Croke Park on this Saturday, August 25th. Edwina Guckian’s Áirc Damhsa Dance Club were asked to perform at the World Meeting of Families 2018 by Tyrone Productions following a number of TV appearances such as on the Late Late Toy Show and in the All Ireland Talent Show. Their teacher joked: “The children are more excited about dancing in Croke Park than dancing on tv or for the Pope!” Edwina said the Roscommon children from Boyle, Elphin, Kilmore, Cortober and Ballyfarnon will join other dancers at the club from Leitrim, Westmeath, Longford, Mayo, Sligo and Offaly. The Sean Nós dancers aged 5-15 years will open the show and join Riverdance on stage for a six-minute performance. “It is a huge honour to be asked to perform and it is certainly one the children will never forget” says Edwina. The event will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 television as well as on radio on Saturday (25th) at 6.30 pm.

Invitation… to relive Maureen’s visit to Boyle  TONY CONBOY

This month is the 30th anniversary of the return of the famous actress Maureen O’Sullivan to her native town of Boyle on August 7th/8th 1988. It was a really great event and still resonates. Her trip was extensively recorded on video by Donal Farrell and Michael Beirne (for the visit’s Organising Committee). Brendan McGee is currently editing a film of Maureen’s visit from those videos. The quality is not perfect but it is pretty good! There will be a showing of this documentary (covering the visit) on next Tuesday evening, August 28th, at 7.30 in the upper auditorium in King House. It will run for a considerable length of time – almost ninety minutes. A section of the ‘film’ will cover a concert in The Royal Hotel on the Sunday evening of her visit, in which many of the best of Boyle entertainers participated. The star of course was Maureen herself but the people of Boyle were outstanding ‘extras’ over that memorable weekend. All are welcome to King House on August 28th next.

Fourmilehouse native, Paul Clabby, was named Rose of Tralee ‘Escort of the Year’ on Monday night in the Dome. Pic: Domnick Walsh Photography

Paul is named Rose of Tralee ‘Escort of the Year’!  DAN DOONER

Fourmilehouse man, Paul Clabby, was crowned 2018 Rose of Tralee Escort of the Year in the Dome on Monday night. Paul topped the poll among Roses and Rose Escorts to see off competition from 56 other Escorts and walk away with a cheque for €1,000. Speaking after his big win in Tralee, Paul, who was paired with Wicklow Rose, Lorna Mallick, and New York Rose, Sarah Ward, told Roscommon People that he was still coming to terms with the announcement. “I’m still in a bubble, it’s amazing to get the title of ‘Escort of the Year’. I’m just over the moon. It has been a fantastic experience; we have been immersed in a bubble down here in Kerry with everything that surrounds the Rose of Tralee Festival. I’m delighted I got involved now, absolutely,” he said. He added that it was an “amazing achievement” to get the nod from his fellow Escorts as well as this year’s Roses. “They were a great bunch of lads (fellow Escorts) and we did a lot of activities together.

They were very professional and carried out their duties so well. “I hope I can go on now to be a good ambassador for the Rose of Tralee and for Roscommon”. Paul’s was sponsored by the Red Parrot pub as well as Donnellan & Co. Menswear in Roscommon town. He said he was extremely grateful to both sponsors. The Roscommon Escort has described himself as “a wannabe Michael Flatley on the dance floor” on nights out and is also known for his love of DJing. He also plays as a forward for Kilbride GAA Club. Paul works for Roscommon LEADER Partnership in the area of Rural Development and has worked in places such as Brussels, Spain and Romania. On Monday night he held off competition from Co. Kerry and Co. Cork in the form of Gearoid Sheehan and Kevin Conlon, who were also shortlisted for the award. Paul said that becoming a Rose Escort was something he always wanted to do and was delighted he was one of 57 chosen from 200 applicants to take part at this year’s festival. “It has just been fantastic, everything from

being interviewed at the Glenroyal Hotel, then heading on to Boot Camp on the Bank Holiday weekend in Kerry in June. “Leaving the phone behind was great as well and having the singsongs at camp fires and taking in some of the fabulous scenery and attractions that Kerry has to offer. It was just amazing. A great bunch of lads this year with a great bunch of girls and a new family formed!” he concluded.

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It was just amazing. A great bunch of lads this year with a great bunch of girls and a new family formed!

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION This Sunday’s Mass readings conclude a four-week meditation on the Eucharist. The Twelve Apostles in today’s Gospel are asked to make a choice: either to believe and accept the New Covenant He offers in His Body and Blood, or return to their former ways of life. Their choice is prefigured by the decision Joshua asks the Twelve tribes to make in today’s First Reading. Joshua gathers them at Shechem – where God first appeared to their father Abraham, promising to make his descendants a great nation in a new land (see Genesis 12:1–9). And he issues a blunt challenge – either renew their covenant with God or serve the alien gods of the surrounding nations. We too are being asked today to decide whom we will serve. For four weeks we have been presented with the mystery of the Eucharist – a daily miracle far greater than those performed by God in bringing the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. He has promised us a new homeland and eternal life, offering us bread from heaven to strengthen us on our journey. He has told us that unless we eat His Flesh and drink His Blood we will have no life in us. It is a hard saying, as many murmur in today’s Gospel. Yet He has given us the words of eternal life. We must believe, as Peter says today, that He is the Holy One of God, who handed Himself over for us, who gave His flesh for the life of the world. As we hear in today’s Epistle, Jesus did this that we might be sanctified, made holy, through the water and word of Baptism by which we enter into His New Covenant. Through the Eucharist, He nourishes and cherishes us, making us His own Flesh and Blood, as husband and wife become one flesh. Let us renew our covenant today, approaching the altar with confidence that, as we sing in today’s Psalm, the Lord will redeem the lives of His servants. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Despondency for Galway hurlers – but there was a local link with winning minors!

Diarmuid Kilcommins

It’s Saturday evening as I write and I am getting an old familiar feeling in the pit of my ample stomach. I’m a bit tense and uptight, and it’s all because, after nearly four months since our opening championship matches, we are welcoming Kilmore to Creggs for an Intermediate Championship game. As it turned out, I needn’t have been any way uptight, as our visitors were way too strong for us. Despite a late flurry in which we scored three goals, we were well beaten by a well-drilled, powerful outfit who might prove the biggest obstacle to Fuerty’s expected eventual victory in the Intermediate Championship. For us, all is not lost, as a lot of our players only came back from the US in the last few days. Unless things have changed a lot through the years, I doubt if they spent too much time on either the running track or in the gym! But they’re back now and I would expect a big improvement in the next short while…so who knows what the future might still bring. On a personal level it was great

to meet –even for a few moments – one of the legends of Kilmore football, the great Joe McEvoy. He looked as fit on Saturday evening as he did when last I saw him! The other notable thing about the second half was the rain that fell in torrents. If ever the term ‘drowned rat’ was appropriate, it certainly was that evening, as when I got home I could have been wrung out. It all adds up to the joys of club football. It’s now Monday morning, and there is no denying that on the Galway side of the border there is a definite air of despondency and disappointment after the hurlers’ defeat in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling final. However, in Creggs, a village that hasn’t really been known for its hurlers – although the Keane brothers, Seamus and Martin Joe, were both top class exponents of the small ball game – we can take a small bit of consolation in the fact that two players, John Hanbury (seniors) and Diarmuid Kilcommins (minors) both have strong local connections.

When I take my final bow… play this classic, please! Many years ago, probably 25 or 30, myself and Carol headed off to the Braemor Rooms in Churchtown, Co. Dublin to attend the Red Hurley and Twink Christmas Show (along with a full supporting cast) and all these years later I can still recall having a great night and really enjoying what was a superbly presented and produced show. Carol and Twink were – and still are – very good friends, and so when the curtain came down we were invited into the inner sanctum, where we met all the performers, including the wonderful Red Hurley, who at the time was one of the biggest stars on the Irish circuit (as indeed was Twink). Anyway, fast-forward to today, and on Marian Finucane’s show this morning (Joe Finnegan was over), who should be interviewed – and singing live – only the aforementioned Red. He is now 68 years of age, but still singing as well as ever, and still recording and doing live appearances, and he seems to be as popular as ever.

On the radio this morning one of the songs he sang was the classic ‘How Great Thou Art’, and in fairness he did a super job on it. However, as I listened to it, I realised that if anyone ever did one of those mini-interviews with me where they ask about your favourite places, and your favourite nights out and that kind of stuff, if they asked me what my favourite song of all time is it would be the Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill version of that very same song. In fact, even though I’m at work and flat out (probably asleep says you), I have just brought it up on my phone and listened to it, and I hope no-one comes in for a while as the hair is still standing on my head. What a marvellous performance. When I take my final bow from this earth, I will want that song playing as I hit the road – to wherever I might be headed. Whether I’ll be going up or down, or even if there is an up or down, I’m not sure, but either way I cannot imagine a better song to play me out.

The young Kilcommins is a son of Creggs native Tadgh, and of Hilary Hussey from Oran, who herself was a top Roscommon camogie player. Her brother Michael was also a very good county hurler for Roscommon. Diarmuid had a superb game for the victorious minors on Sunday, scored a few outrageous points and had a major influence in Galway’s win. His grandfather Larry has long been a big supporter of the maroon and white, and he’s surely a proud man today. As for John Hanbury, his father Chris was a nephew of Sarah O’Roarke (nee Hanbury), who along with her husband Mick ran Roarke’s shop and pub, which is now run by his son Michael and wife Carmel, and which all my readers know as Mikeen’s. It has been in Creggs for a hundred years or more. A small bit up the road, Ballygar had corner-back Michael Flynn on the minor team, so congrats to him and the club. Despite the senior loss, which by the way was well deserved (sadly), it wasn’t too bad of a day for our immediate locality.

Wanted: Young lad with money and good road frontage! I’m taking my first venture into the social and personal world, for today in Roscommon I met Anne Marie, a regular reader of my column who comes from Tuam (don’t know if she still lives there, or if she’s somewhere in Roscommon). After discussing the demise of both the Galway hurlers and footballers, she asked me to do her a small favour. She is looking for – in her own words – a strong young fella between 19 and 22 years of age, with loads of money and good road frontage, and she is willing to travel to Mikeen’s to meet this lad (if he exists). I had a go at Dan Dooner for her, but he tells me he doesn’t qualify on any count, so if there’s anyone out there who wants to meet Ann Marie you’ll have to come through me; here’s hoping that Anne Marie hits the jackpot in Mikeen’s!

And finally… Finally for this week, it’s now time to hit the highways with our dance tickets, and as usual our regular crew will be calling –so please greet them kindly. The former Personality of the Parish, Tom Connolly, will be doing his rounds, and if there’s anyone who has any time to spare and would like to help, they will be very, very welcome. The two charities –the Lourdes Invalid Fund and Cancer Care West – are extremely worthwhile. The Lancers are all set to put on a brilliant show, so I look forward to visiting you in the near future and seeing you all in Dowd’s in Glinsk on Saturday, 15th of September.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Congratulations to Hollie Kilroe who won a bronze medal at the All-Ireland Community Games 2018

Hollie races to All-Ireland bronze Congratulations to Hollie Kilroe who won a bronze medal at the All-Ireland Community Games 2018 last weekend. Representing Roscommon/Kilteevan area, Hollie took home a bronze medal in U-14 800m event. Aged just 12, this is already Hollie’s 3rd All-Ireland track medal. A young athlete with a very bright future! Meanwhile Joshua McCormack, right, (Kilbride) finished fourth in Ireland at the All-Ireland Community Games 2018 in the 2km Cycling on Grass event, held in University Limerick last weekend.

‘Stories from the Fair Day’ in Ballyfarnon this Saturday Ballyfarnon Community Enterprise Group Ltd. has announced that it will host a public presentation of ‘Stories from the Fair Day’ on the Crescent, Ballyfarnon, on Saturday, 25th of August (4 pm to 6 pm) to mark European Year of Culture Heritage 2018 (EYCH). This will feature stories collected by the local children from their grandparents and neighbours about the Fair held in Ballyfarnon from the last 100 years. Also, restoration of the weigh bridge on the Crescent which weighs animals for the farmers when requested. Speaking about the event, Margaret Killoran of Ballyfarnon Community Enterprise Group Ltd. said: “We are delighted to host ‘Stories from the Fair Day’ and hope that many people will be able to join us. We hope our event will offer people an opportunity to learn something new and to deepen their connection with heritage, an important objective of the European Year of Cultural Heritage”. Coordinated by the Heritage Council, the year-long EYCH programme runs under the theme ‘Make a Connection’ ‘Tell a Story’ and encourages people of all ages to discover Ireland’s wealth of landscapes, wildlife habitats, customs and traditions, historical and archaeological sites and museums collections as well as Ireland’s connections with other European countries. More information on the EYCH, including a calendar of events, which can be searched by location, category and date, is available at www.eych2018.ie.

Scapegoating and scaremongering pregnant Irish women is cruel It’s well-known that Dr. Eva Orsmond, right, is a weight loss expert. Sure we all remember the no-nonsense Finnish native wagging her perfectly manicured finger, shaking her judgemental blonde mane disapprovingly, and, in a voice that’d peel the enamel from your teeth, scold, reprimand and fat-shame those unfortunate Lycra-clad contestants on RTE’s Operation Transformation some years ago. Well, now it seems as if the good doc has found herself in need of some much-hyped media exposure –and she got it. Last week, fine-tuning her calorie-counting diva persona, Dr. Eva turned her condescension towards pregnant Irish women, labelling those unfortunate enough to put on an extra few pounds as being delinquent offenders by saying, “It’s criminal for pregnant women to be overweight”. Ouch! Now while I watched the controversial, albeit professional Dr. Eva give her perspective to, (coincidentally), pregnant TV3 presenter Ciara Doherty live on the Ireland AM sofa, my first thought was, will this woman ever stop meddling in our lives? My second thought was unprintable! You see, it appears readers as though the trend to scaremonger and fat-shame Irish women is becoming more and more fashionable; I mean, it’s good for business after all, and experts like Dr. Eva have certainly made a lot of money over the years by telling us greedy gluttons how to drop some weight. Now while I do believe maintaining

a healthy diet is important, whether you’re expecting a baby or not, picking on pregnant women is just cruel! Now I have absolutely no doubt Dr. Eva means well, and she has the nation’s health at heart, but her judgemental comments, where she effectively demonised mothers-to-be for having that extra piece of cake, has more than likely caused some to panic. And, while I’m no medical expert, I do know the risk of gestational diabetes is something that needs to be factored in if a pregnant woman does carry too much weight, so I’d advise anyone who is concerned not to be alarmed, but to speak with their family doctor for advice regarding their diet. Don’t listen to a diagnosis from a telly doc who makes it sound like any minute Greenpeace warriors will kick down your door, harpoon you with a tranquiliser dart and re-

turn you to your natural habitat because, (in her opinion), you look overweight. You’re not Moby Dick! You’re a beautiful pregnant Goddess who is about to give life, so don’t expose yourself and your unborn baby to the potentially damaging psychological effects of someone’s scaremongering; even if it is well intentioned. I do understand Dr. Eva’s perspective when she says “I have women coming to me with BMIs of over 30 who have been told to lose weight so they can fall pregnant”. And perhaps few will outshine her when it comes to telling us how to curtail what we place in our big, covetous gobs; and I’m certain many of her clients are grateful to the regimental disciplinarian for helping them achieve their personal goals. But I find it distasteful when she tells women desperate to conceive that, “there is no excuse for a young woman not to be a normal weight and have a BMI under 25!” And I personally don’t give a rat’s that she herself was “given a hard time by my gynaecologist in Finland, as I was 75kg giving birth. But in Ireland the attitude is softer, people are really worried and don’t want to upset the fragile pregnant woman”. Well you’re not in Finland now love and there’s a culture difference at play here…it’s called, we don’t scapegoat our pregnant women! Geddit? Whatever her credentials, impressive though they may be, one thing’s for sure, nobody will ever eclipse the lovely (albeit waspish) Dr. Eva in the egomania department!

Are my teeth brighter than the Church’s future in Ireland? I know the Pope’s a good man, but, as leader of the Catholic Church, he should probably consider changing his PR representative because, (ahead of this weekend’s visit), I feel the Holy See’s use of empty words like ‘shame and sorrow’ to justify its feelings regarding the Pennsylvania child abuse scandal ain’t gonna cut it with Irish survivors of the perversions perpetrated by some so-called men of God. Now maybe the Vatican’s ‘shock-horror’ statement will assuage a few hard-core Catholics who probably feel it was okay for the Church to thwart investigations, deny and cover up

sexual and physical persecution and harbour those pieces of slime responsible for the mistreatment and molestation of children and vulnerable women. And, in case anyone’s forgotten our own scandals readers, let me remind you of a few…The Tuam babies. The Magdalene laundries. The Ryan Report. The Cloyne Report, etc. So, while I’ve not lost my faith, (just my faith in the ‘institution’), I won’t be decking my home out in wacky Papal knick-knacks like bunting, flags, plates or cardboard Pope cut-outs, nor will I be making a pilgrimage to the Phoenix Park or to Knock. But best wishes to those readers who

are. I sincerely hope you all enjoy a safe and fulfilling experience. However, if this weekend’s Papal visit is to be a success, I’d like to see His Holiness pledge a new and open Church, one that’ll investigate criminality, so that survivors can heal and move on. If not, I’m afraid it could be a case of my teeth being brighter than this Church’s future here in Ireland; and that’d be an utter shame for those of us who see the true value the Church holds in rural communities, and for those wonderful priests, right here in Roscommon, who are indeed genuine Christian men of God, totally committed to their vocation and who deserve our full support,

Paul’s win…you read it here first!

Regular readers may remember that it was this very publication (well it was me) who predicted the handsome and eligible Mr. Paul Clabby, a homegrown Roscommon man, would win the Escort of the Year 2018 title at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival! Well call me Mystic Mir, dip me in honey and throw me to the tea-leaf readers, but our man only went and did it! Well done Paul, you’re a credit to d’mammy (and daddy) that reared ya. Absolutely delighted for you. You’ve certainly placed Roscommon on the international map. G’wan ya good thing!

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in Keadue tonight! Michael Rooney, prolific composer and widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish Harp, will perform in the O’Carolan Bar, Keadue tonight, Thursday, 23rd of August, as part of Heritage Week 2018. Michael is no stranger to Keadue having won the major award in the O’Carolan Harp Competition and been tutor at the O’Carolan

Summer School. The Heritage Week programme will also feature Dr. Kieran O’Conor of the Archaeological Department, NUIG (who will give a presentation on the life and times of Turlough O’Carolan), storyteller Tommie Moran and Set and Sean-Nos dancing to Liam Purcell and friends. All musicians welcome. Homemade Boxty will be served on the night!

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Blues Confidential Tom Killion, David Martin, Sean Mulry, Frank Nally and Tom O’Farrell pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently.

Faces & Places Roscommon Gaels Development Draw Doorly’s Corner House, Roscommon

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Serena O’Farrell, Teresa Hession and Cathal Mahon pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently.

Emma Donnelly & Síobhan Brennan * No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town Teresa Hession and Micheal Gleeson pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently.

Finbar O’Reilly, Paul Beisty and Andy Hession pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently.

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Declan Walsh and David Waldron pictured at the Tom Fitzmaurice and Harry Hoare pictured at Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw took place in Doorly’s recently. which took place in Doorly’s recently.

Christy and Maura Allen pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently.

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Chris Mullen, Breda Walsh and Sheila Molloy pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently.

Ethna Merriman, Noelle McLoughlin, Alison Biesty, Sharon Mannion and Sandra Bracken pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently.

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Joe McCormack, Sandra King and Colm O’Neill pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently.

Beneﬁt night in Kilbride Community Centre

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Sandra Flynn, Martina Neary, Laura McCormack, David and Mary Noone pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently.

Faces & Places Rockford’s, Roscommon Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Laura Flanagan, Kyle Geraghty and Jagoda Swynarzal pictured at Rockford’s Nightclub.

Hanna Collins, Lydia Rattigan and Emma Kilmartin pictured at Rockford’s Nightclub.

Alannah Somers, Lauren England and Shauna Reilly pictured at Rockford’s Nightclub.

Oonagh Merriman, Niamh Shanagher and Jenna Costello pictured at Rockford’s Nightclub.

Gabia Neverause, Sean Rayner and Aisling Dolan pictured at Rockford’s Nightclub.

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s e c a l P & s e c a F Revellers enjoying the recent very successful Secret Village festival near Ballaghaderreen.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Jason and Sharon Tarmey, intend to apply for planning permission to retain and complete the construction of an extension to the north eastern side and south eastern rear elevations of an existing dwelling house along with modifications to all existing house elevations, the demolition of an existing domestic garage, the construction of a new domestic garage and modification to the existing site entrance along with connections to all ancillary site services at Timanagh Td, Ballintober, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Ph: (086) 3490965 www.murtaghltd.ie

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

 TO RENT: 3 bed house to rent in Tarmon Manor, Castlerea, O.F.C.H. and solid fuel stove. Tel: 083 4836931  TO RENT: 3/4 bedroom house to rent in Oran/Donamon. Solid fuel and oil fired central heating, all mod cons. Suitable for family/professionals, mature gardens. 6 miles from Roscommon town. Viewing by appointment only. Tel: 086 8161539

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Cloonagh, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon I, Patrick Flanagan, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for change of use of existing hayshed to workshop for processing of firewood and kindling products and also the installation of external log dryer and biomass boiler together with all ancillary site works and services at the above address. 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.

Signed: Colette Jordan & Associates, Architectural, Engineering & Energy 17 Ashford Court, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Mobile: 086 8366944 Email: hello@colettejordan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission, to retain the front boundary of a site, consisting of a timber post and rail fence, at Carrownageeragh Townland, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gantrac Investments Ltd. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Conor and Joanne Barr intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment unit and percolation area and planning permission for retention and conversion of partly demolished derelict dwelling as general store and fuel store, associated site development works and services at Clooncommon More, Roosky, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue, Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL CURRAGHAGOWER, KIDLAWN, OLDTOWN, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON We hereby apply to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Simon Grehan for planning permission to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store with wastewater treatment plant percolation area and all associated site works. Signed: Noel O’ Brien and Associates Mountbellew, Co. Galway Phone / Fax No (090) 9679506 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Donal Leydon intend to Apply to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission to erect a New Four Bay Double Slatted Shed to include Underground Storage Tank , also a roofed Dungstead, The Shed to contain Passage area, Slatted Area, Lie Back and Creep Area and Conc Aprons at either Ends and all associated works at Cortrasna Td., Crossna, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed : Donal Leydon The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Catheriona Golden and Patrick Sharkey, intend to apply for permission to construct a dwellinghouse, to retain and complete a partially constructed garage, and to install a proprietary effluent treatment system, at Tullaghanmore or Edmonstown Demesne Townland, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Catheriona Golden and Patrick Sharkey The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, County Roscommon We, McKeons Sand & Gravel Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at: McKeons Quarry, Culliaghbeg and Culliaghmore, Ballinasloe, Co Roscommon. The proposed development will take place within an application area of 13.89 hectares and within an overall site ownership boundary of 15.53 hectares. The development will consist of: a continuation/resumption of use and the operation of an existing quarry including use of all existing buildings and plant and machinery. Existing buildings consist of a workshop, office/ weighbridge, and prefabricated canteen/stores. Machinery includes various items of mobile/semi mobile crushing and screening plant. The application and proposed development also provide for the operation of a construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling facility within the quarry and the provision of new toilets, new wastewater treatment unit and associated percolation area. The operation of the construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling facility will require the granting of a waste permit or waste licence. Permission was previously granted for quarrying at this site under permission reference No. PD/07/571. Permission is sought for a period of twenty years plus two years for final restoration. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The planning application, the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and the Natura Impact Statement (NIS) may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

SITUATIONS VACANT  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: To look after 9 month old baby in childs home in Lanesboro. Must be garda vetted and have experience. References required. Box No: 1173 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  STAFF REQUIRED: Staff required for take-away in Roscommon town. Tel: 090 6630503  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: Kind reliable childminder required to mind 2 children in children’s own home. Fluent English essential, flexibility is essential to accomodate Parent’s Shift Work. Tel: 087 6413688

Gleesons Restaurant & Rooms have the following vacancies: Experienced Waiting Staff F/T & P/T Chef de Partie F/T Please send cv to info@gleesonstownhouse.com

SITUATIONS WANTED  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: In Kilglass/Rooskey area. Will mind children in childminder own home.Tel: 087 7599074

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MATHS GRINDS Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Experienced Higher Level Teacher Outstanding results record Now enrolling for September Contact by phone/text:

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 IRISH GRINDS: For Leaving Cert - Junior Cert, from experienced teacher. Tel: 087 2190748  MATHS GRINDS: Individual maths grinds available all levels, Roscommon town. Tel: 086 6058108  INDIVIDUAL: Tution available in Maths and Irish to Leaving Cert higher level. Tel: 087 9960694

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 CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Registered Childminder available in Ballygar town.Tel Liz: 089 7036054  KIND, RELIABLE LADY REQUIRED: To look after elderly lady in her own home. No housework duties involved. Flexible hours, Lanesboro/Ballyleague area. Box No: 1175 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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All aspects of Plastering ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Tommy Finnerty t/a Chill-Out Firewood intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for 2 Kiln Drier Units, Charcoal Kiln, and associated works at Ardnaglug, Ballydangan, Athlone, 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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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

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 FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this years turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301  FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Dry seasoned hardwood, Ash and Beech, stored indoors, free delivery within a 25 mile radius of Roscommon. Tel: 086 2437376

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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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Appointments CAISLEÁN ÓIR, CHILDCARE, MONTESSORI AND AFTERSCHOOL 094 9655885 EMAIL glinskchildcare@gmail.com Glinsk Childcare Committee invite applications for the following post:

Pre Montessori – Part Time with a view to covering Maternity Leave Essential Criteria: • FETAC Level 7 in early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent • Satisfies employment criteria in relation to current relevant legislation including Garda Vetting • Min 3 years’ experience in a childcare setting • Knowledge of Aistear and Childcare Regulations • Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative • Good oral and written communication skills • Ability to relate to children, families and staff Desirable Criteria • Knowledge of Montessori Curriculum • Current First Aid, Children First, Manual Handling and any other certificates relevant to Early Childhood Care and Education Shortlisting may apply. Subject to Garda Vetting – please call for a blank vetting form. Job description available on request. Panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled including relief. Canvassing will disqualify. Interested parties should send completed Garda vetting form, letter of interest and CV to: The Manager, Caisleán Óir, Glinsk Community Childcare Centre, Glinsk, Via Castlerea, Co. Galway F45 PX24 by 5pm on Friday 31st August 2018 Glinsk Community Childcare Centre is an equal opportunities employer

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PLANNINGEXTRA ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Patrick and Sinead Sharkey are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage and to install a treatment system and percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Teevnacreeva, Tibohine, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, 22 Castle View, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950 www.morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Noel and Ailish Lally are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house and domestic garage with treatment system and percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Mount Pleasant, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon Ph Office: 090 6627950 Andy 086 3646210 James 087 8228529 info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €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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Appointments

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TIMOTHY’S

Additional Chef/Baker

Full & Part time shop assistants

required for Timothys Londis Plus Award winning deli Qualifications necessary. A minimum 2 years experience. Fluent English essential Send CV to: Annie Timothy Timothys Londis, Galway Road, Roscommon Or email annie@timothys-londis.com

required for Timothys Londis Plus Fluent English essential Reply with CV to: Annie Timothy Timothys Londis, Galway Road, Roscommon Or email annie@timothys-londis.com

St. Christopher’s Services CLG, Battery Road, Longford. Applications are invited for the following position:

Roscommon West Business Park Golf Links Road has a vacancy for

CHEF 4/5 days per week Please call 086 3389921 after 5pm.

ELECTRICIAN Electrician required in Roscommon/Galway area

Phone: 087 9239849

Residential and Respite Service Manager / PPIM (Full-time, Permanent) Location: Longford Reporting To: Residential and Respite Coordinator. Key Responsibilities ● Hold leadership accountability for the planning, implementation and on-going review of Residential and Respite development initiatives and future service delivery ● Hold accountability for the delivery of supports and services to children and citizens ● Hold accountability for quality, safety, incident & risk management and compliance as it refers to the delivery of services ● Deputise for the Residential and Respite Co-ordinator in his/her absence or as directed Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have: ● A minimum ordinary Degree (QQI Level 7) in Nursing/Applied Social Studies/Social Care together with a Healthcare Management qualification at a minimum level of QQI Level 6. ● A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in the Intellectual Disability sector, at least 3 of which must be at a Management/Supervisor level. ● Excellent IT skills. ● Full clean driver’s licence and access to own transport. Key Competencies Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the following management competencies ● Good understanding of the National Context, Sector Policies and Trends ● Understanding of Key Service Priorities and Systematic Approaches pertaining to Residential and Respite services for children and citizens with an Intellectual Disability ● Financial and Resource Management ● Operations Management and Governance ● Person-Centeredness ● Quality Focus Informal Enquiries: Clare O’Dowd, Residential & Respite Coordinator - 086/1726756 =========================================================

We are also seeking the following staff

REQUIRED Sales Person for both Counter + Store Full-time and Part-time positions available ● Roscommon Town ● Experience/Knowledge of computer sales would be desirable Please send CVs to Box No: 1174 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon ●

AND STATE WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR

STAFF NURSE

Permanent - 34 hours per week on average on a 5/7 roster to include days, nights and weekends. Location: Morlea House, Battery Road, Longford. Criteria: ● RNID Qualification is desired, together with relevant experience. RGN/RMN/RCN with relevant experience in the field of Intellectual Disabilities are also invited to apply. Current Registration with The NMBI essential. ● Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities essential. ● Full, clean driving licence essential Salary Applicable: Department of Health and Children RNID Salary Scale. Informal Enquiries: Morlea House: Maeve Whyte, 087/2556707 =========================================================

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your Perpetual Glory. Amen. Mention your request. While making the request, promise to either publish this prayer of to circulate the favour. Say prayer for three days. After the third day, the request will be granted. M.K. UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. M.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. E.N.

Support Workers/Care Assistants Permanent, Temporary & Locum – Part-time (20 – 30 hours per week on average) Location: Various Community Residences in Longford Town, Ballymahon, Aughnacliffe and Newtownforbes. Essential Criteria ● A Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Social Care/Special Needs/Healthcare or related discipline ● Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities. ● Full, clean driving licence. Salary Applicable: Department of Health and Children Care Assistant Salary Scale. Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience. ========================================================= Application Form and details of post are available from: HR Office, St. Christopher’s Day Centre, Battery Road, Longford. Email: hr@stchristophers.ie Tel: (043) 3341769 Closing Date for receipt of applications: Friday 7th September, 2018. Shortlisting of Candidates may apply, based on information supplied on the Application Form. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th September, 2018. St. Christopher’s Services CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KELLY Eamonn “The Merryman” Knockhall, Rooskey, Co Roscommon

GERAGHTY Michael (Mickey) Mount Mary, Ballygar, Co. Galway 7th Anniversary - 1st September

Who passed away on the 31st August 2017 On the First Anniversary of his passing, Eamonn’s wife Paula and his family, Paddy and Mary, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren Ciaran, Molly, Sean, Tara and Jack, wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We sincerely thank everyone who sympathised with us and continued to support us throughout the year. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many relations, neighbours, friends and well-wishers who called to the house, attended the Removal, Funeral Service and Burial and all those who offered support at such a difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent cards, messages of condolence, prepared food and those who donated to the Irish Cancer Society or the Roscommon / Mayo Hospice, your kindness was very much appreciated. Thank you Fr. Kevin Fallon P.P., Mons. Kevin Flanagan, Fr. Gerry O’Brien, Fr. James McKiernan and Fr. John Joe Gannon who concelebrated a beautiful ceremony, greatly enhanced with music and singing by Oonagh Cox and the Parish Choir. To Hughie O’Brien, the Sacristan, the Eucharistic Ministers, the Altar Servers and to all who participated in making the Funeral so meaningful, we thank you wholeheartedly. Thanks to the Altar Society in Rooskey Church for ornating the altar so beautifully for Eamonn’s Funeral. Sincere thanks to the gravediggers who did a wonderful job of preparing Eamonn’s final resting place with such care and attention. Thanks to Tommy Cox the Undertaker and Michael McGowan for their kindness and professionalism. Thank you to all our wonderful neighbours and friends who came with food and helped to serve refreshments, and sincere gratitude to those who stayed up through the night with Eamonn before his removal from the house to the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home Chapel in Rooskey. Thanks to Adrian and Edel Cox and all the management and staff at the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home for reposing Eamonn in a setting he loved so well, and to all who managed the traffic seamlessly in the village. Thanks to Leo, Adrian and all the staff at Cox’s Steakhouse in Dromod who provided food and refreshments for the Removal and after the Burial. Thanks also to Barry and all at Centra Supermarket in Rooskey for all the food provided to the family during this time. To Dr. Kyran Bulger, Mary, Liz and all the nurses and staff in the Oncology Unit at Tullamore Hospital who treated Eamonn with such care and respect during his illness. Most especially we thank Mary Kelly, the mother of Ciaran, his grandson, who nursed Eamonn at home with love and care during his final days. Your care, kindness and compassion to Eamonn and your support to the family will never be forgotten. To Dr. Annette Rogers, Dr. Nuala Hardiman, Dr. Eugene Hardiman and Claire Dowler, thank you all for your friendship, care and support during Eamonn’s illness. To Bridget Dockery, Bridgie Farrell and all the Palliative Care team for their attentiveness, care and kindness. We will never forget you for making Eamonn’s last few weeks with us peaceful. To all those who played music with Eamonn over the years, to those who worked with him at the ESB in Lanesboro, to Fr. Kevin Fallon and Fr. Kevin Flanagan who sang songs with him at the kitchen table lifting his spirits in his last few weeks, to all who said they danced to him, had him play at their wedding and were entertained by his music over the years, we thank you for your kind words, your prayers and the kindness you showed Eamonn and his family during his illness and after his death. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Eamonn’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 2nd September at 12.00pm. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

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MANNION Tom

The Walk, Roscommon, formerly Dysart (2nd Anniversary)

Culleenervin, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of David who died on 31st August 2016. Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close, we miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, we who love you will never forget

Always loved and sadly missed by Mary, Kelly Ann, Philip, Val, Danny & Emily Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Friday, 24th August at 7.30pm.

Time goes by, And life goes on, But from our thoughts, you are never gone.

Loved and missed by your wife and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon is on Friday, 31st August at 10 a.m.

WHYTE Johnny Rosmoylan, Creggs (7th Anniversary)

GACQUIN Dennis Curnalee, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary) Age 66 Who died on 25th August 2017

In loving memory of Johnny, who died on August 24th 2011 Deep in our hearts Your memory is kept Someone too special To ever forget.

Sadly missed by his family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 2nd September at 11.30 am. Time goes by, and life goes on, but in our hearts, you are never gone.

Fondly remembered by his brother and sisters.

MORIARTY Marianne (2nd Anniversary)

Lovingly remembered by his brother Martin Joe, sister Bridie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Tom’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Saturday, 25th August at 7.30pm.

MURRAY Patrick Lisphelim, Knockroghery. (33rd Anniversary) In memory of Patrick Murray, who passed away on 16th August 1985. No matter how life changes. No matter what we do. A special place within my heart, Is always kept for you.

Anniversary Mass in Curraghboy Church on Saturday, 25th August at 8pm. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, Only God knows why, Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered fondly every day. Will those who think of Marianne today, A little prayer to St. Anthony say.

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God saw you were getting tired And a cure was not to be, So he put his arm around you and whispered, come to me. With tearful eyes we stayed with you as you gently passed away And although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. Your kind heart stopped beating and your hard working hands to rest, treasure Tom now, Lord while on earth he was one of the best. We miss his smile and loving way We miss the things he used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss him most of all.

First Anniversary Mass in the County Home on Sunday, 26th August at 11am.

KELLY Annie Fourmilehouse, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

QUIGLEY Michael Creevy, Roscommon (13th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our dear mother Annie, who died on 22nd August 2015

Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

In loving memory of Michael, who died on 28th August 2005 May he Rest In Peace Those we love Don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, But always near, Still loved, still missed, Still very dear.

Loved and sadly missed by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Monday, 27th August at 10am.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass in Fourmilehouse Church on Saturday, 25th August at 8.15pm.

Fondly remembered by your daughter Geraldine.

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Eyes on the prize! LADIES PREPARE FOR ROYAL VISIT Roscommon Ladies football captain, SinĂŠad Kenny, is the picture of focus during a recent training session at Roscommon Community College. Michael Finneranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charges face Meath in the LGFA All-Ireland Intermediate FC semi-final this Saturday at Dr. Hyde Park. See pages 51 to 55 for preview.

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Feast of football at the Hyde! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

The Roscommon sporting public will be treated to a feast of football this Saturday at Dr. Hyde Park with three huge LGFA All-Ireland fixtures scheduled to take place throughout the day. The action will start with Michael Finneran’s Roscommon Ladies team taking on Meath in the Intermediate semi-final at 1 pm and supporters have been urged to arrive early and turn the county town venue Primrose and Blue. The senior semi-finals offer Roscommon fans an opportunity to catch some of the elite Ladies footballers in action with Cork taking on Donegal at 2.45 pm and reigning champions Dublin facing our neighbours Galway at 4.30 pm. This is a triple-header not to be missed! This weekend’s action is the latest instalment in what has been a very busy year for ladies GAA in Co. Roscommon with a Connacht Intermediate title and an All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ final appearance already in the bag. Earlier this week the ladies U-17 Acad-

emy team claimed the Plate at the National Academy Blitz at the National Development Centre in Abbotstown following games against some of the strongest counties in the country. This Saturday is a fantastic opportunity for families right across the county to bring their young stars of the future to Hyde Park where they can be inspired by the current crop of inter-county heroines. With over 46,000 people in attendance at last year’s senior final at Croke, the game is certainly on an upward curve nationally and Roscommon LGFA will be hoping this weekend marks a huge milestone in the development of the game in this county. Looking at this year’s Intermediate championship, Roscommon manager Michael Finneran has described Saturday’s game as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. The Rossies will be hoping for a huge turnout as they look to make full use of home advantage and set up a final showdown with Tyrone at Croke Park.

Roscommon players celebrate after defeating Galway in the plate final during the 2018 LGFA U-17 Academy Day, at the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Soccer results

The sporting brief Golf

Connacht champions! Athlone are provincial champions following win over Cregmore Park in the Connacht Final of the Pierce Purcell Shield played at Roscommon Golf Club recently. Athlone defeated Tubbercurry in Saturday’s rain covered semi-final to set up a final with favorites, Cregmore Park who had beaten

Ballinrobe by 3-2. Athlone’s experience and putting proved decisive as they stormed to a 4-1 final win to the delight of their huge travelling support. The team on the day was: Ian Holmes and Eamon Higgins, Michael Ryan and Denis Earley, Liam Browne and Denis Hellen, Shane Connaughton and John Costello, Paul Burke and Declan Corcoran. Team manager was John Burns. A huge crowd turned out to honour President PJ Naugh-

ton during the week. The gents’ competition was won by Derek Kenna with a score of 69 nett who just pipped Denis O’Sullivan on the back 9. The junior prize went to Diarmuid O’Brien with 68 nett. The ladies competition was won by Maeve Holmes with 73 nett and the 9-hole was won by Patricia Finneran. It has been a great few weeks for the younger golfers in Boyle Golf Club. On Sunday, August 12th, Lewis Shaw won the Strokeplay

competition with a great score of 62 nett. Meanwhile, last Sunday, Ciaran Beirne had his first big win in claiming the James Shivnan Memorial Cup with an unbeatable 44 points while Cillian Doyle, took second place with 42 points. Other prizes in the James Shivnan Memorial competition went to Charlie O’Donnell who took the prize for best gross score and Tom Kearney who came 3rd. Charlie was also the winner of the 12-hole

Handball World Championships success Congratulations to Fiona Tully (pictured) who was crowned the U-23 Doubles Champion along with her partner Clodagh Nash at the recent Handball World Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Meanwhile, Laura Mannion and her partner Laura Finn from Sligo were defeated in the Ladies ‘C’ Final by Armagh duo Warren and McCartan. Linda Connolly and Siobhan Tully were also defeated in the Ladies ‘B’ Final, losing out on a tiebreaker to Galway pair Mullin and Ni Bhiadha.

Stableford held last Thursday (16th) with 28 points, beating Michael Simon and Lorcan Egan in to 2nd and 3rd respectively on countback. To Roscommon, where the Open Husband & Wife competition was won by Michael and Paula Connaughton (71), who beat Ian and Marie Holmes (73) and Charlie and Margaret Brennan (75) into second and third respectively. The Mixed competition was won by John F Hanley and Margaret Egan with 76.5 while Peter Brady and Mary Lalor finished second and Charlie McDonnell and Geraldine Hoban finished third. The recent Comfy Café ladies 18-hole competition was won by Ailbhe Donnellan on 69. It proved to be a tight affair with Sandra Crean in second place also on 69. The Ladies Gala Day proved very popular in Strokestown with talented golfers from around the county turning out in force. Fidelma Power ‘powered’ her way to victory with 37 points, finishing four clear of Margaret Brennan in second place. Mamie Creaton took the gross prize while Jackie McCormack finished in third place. Roscommon’s Noreen O’Grady won the visitor’s prize while the front nine went to Eileen Lyons and back nine to Marina Dolan. Meanwhile, Gerry King won the recent 18-hole strokeplay in aid of St. Vincent de Paul with Michael Cox in second and David Woods in third.

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Last Friday’s winner of the Hollywood Bar Superleague darts competition Gary Concannon pictured with runner-up Thomas Concannon.

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Gary ﬁghts back! The Hollywood Bar Superleague continued this past Friday in The Hollywood Bar. Highest checkout on the night and also the highest

checkout of the competition so far was an excellent 156 finish hit by Ken Turkington. The final itself was between Thomas Concannon and Gary Concannon and it went down to a deciding leg with Gary eventually coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2.

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Horses for Courses

The Killarney Racing Festival started yesterday and continues for the next three days with a mixed card this evening at 2.25 pm, a flat card tomorrow at 4.45 pm, and a national hunt meeting on Saturday at 1.25 pm. There is jumping action on Friday at Kilbeggan starting at 5.10 pm. Flat racing takes place at headquarters, the Curragh, on Saturday at 1.45 pm and Sunday 1.35 pm. John Gosden’s Stradivarius faces eight rivals as he attempts to add the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at York tomorrow to the Yorkshire Cup, Ascot Gold Cup and Goodwood Cup and qualify for a £1m bonus. The four-year-old just needs to take this Group Two prize to collect the seven-figure WH Stayers’ Million. The opposition includes Andrew Balding’s Count Octave and the Irish pair of Closutton’s Max Dynamite, winner of the race in 2015, and Ballymore’s Idaho. There are seven races at Kilbeggan tomorrow evening, featuring the Irish Stallion Farms Handicap Hurdle. In the beginner’s chase, Nevin, second here last time, could be value if The Potting Shed turns up.

Lenebane Review Racing at Roscommon on Monday

evening was not a punter’s benefit with only one winning favourite and that was in the first race as Invincible Karma beat Erich Bloch and Archaeology by 4½l and a head at 6/4. In the second, Kestrel Prince, who drifted from 3s to 6s, rallied to come home a head in front of Dark Conqueror with Social Graces 2 ½ l further back. Another drifter, from 4s to 6s, Implement, ran on to win the third by ½l and 4l from King Of Leinster and Kashid. Youceeyouceecee led at the distance and kept on to pip Simiyna and Landline by a neck and 1l. Hatton’s Cross, 20s in the morning, opened at 9/1 and paid the early birds by holding on by ½ l from the fast finishing Massa Lubrense with Scream another 1¼l in third. The featured Londis Maiden provided the best finish of the evening with Joseph and Aiden O’Brien’s charges Ace Combat and Freetown fighting out the finish. A head separated them with Ace Combat prevailing and DK Weld’s Crecerelle was a short head third. Londis also sponsored Family Day and the winner of the Most Stylish Hat Competition was Erin O’Connell in a creation by local milliner Laura Hanlon.

Ace Combat, centre, gets up from Freetown, rails and Crecerelle on the near side.

Longford trainer Paul Flynn supplied the penultimate winner as Try Again, second favourite, kept on well to beat the favourite Marlborough Lodge ¾ l with Faughill 3 ¾ l away in third. The closing race went to the appropriately named Papal Parade, winning by a neck and 2 ¼ l from One Cool Poet and Get Out Of Jail. No get out of jail for the punters as the winner returned 16/1.

General News Flat racing will continue at Ballinrobe after a meeting between representatives of interested bodies took place last Monday. It was underlined that no jockey who walked the track prior to racing had any issues with it and there was no evidence that the track was giving way underfoot. It was accepted that some horses were slipping, but this was viewed as a one-off probably and unlikely to happen again. The next meeting scheduled for the track on August 28th is a National Hunt card.

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Kelly, Longford and Margaret Kane, Roscommon are going to Kilbeggan on Friday evening courtesy of Secretary Paddy Dunican. Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office on Abbey Street. Roscommon races again on September 3rd and it’s your last chance to win three pairs of tickets. To win please tell us which supermarket group sponsored Family Day at Lenebane last Monday? Also, Kilbeggan comes up again on the 7th of September and we have three more pairs of tickets to give away. We want to know the name of the horse running for a £1million bonus at York tomorrow? Answers please on a postcard to Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon town or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm on Wednesday, August 29th for Roscommon and 5th September for Kilbeggan 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.

Stradivarius wins the Royal Ascot Gold Cup from Vazirabad and Torcedor.

At Roscommon Races

Hazel Lannon, Tonya Hand and Domnick Connolly, Eurona Brisknet, pictured presenting TJ O’Mara, winner of the Eurona Handicap, with the Horse Hatton cross at Roscommon Races on Monday evening. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Mary Crehan, Laura Hanlon and Breege Hanlon pictured at Roscommon Races on Monday evening. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Shane Hopkins, Maria Casey, Erin O’Connell and judge Edel Ramberg pictured at Roscommon Races on Monday evening. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Big day for Ladies’ football

Limerick end 45-year wait at Croker

Saturday is a red-letter day for Ladies Football in the county when Dr. Hyde Park stages an AllIreland Intermediate semi-final. It’s a marvellous opportunity for Michael Finneran’s team to get to Croke Park and into an All-Ireland final. The match is previewed in more detail elsewhere in the paper this week but Roscommon must be very careful that they do not fall into the trap of thinking that home advantage will win the game for them. It’s a chance for the people of the county to go out and support them. There are two senior semi-finals and it is a boost for the Hyde to be staging these games. The pitch is one of the best in the country and with live TV for the three games it is a great way to showcase our venue.

I suppose that it was too much to expect that the All-Ireland hurling final would be another classic but the second half was certainly drama-filled and incredibly tense. I would say that as the Galway scores piled up in the eight minutes of time added on, there was not a Limerick person in Croke Park, or anywhere else for that matter, that was not thinking back to 1994 and Johnny Dooley. But in fairness, they held on and won deservedly. If the game had even ended in a draw I doubt if Limerick would ever have recovered from it. With 68 minutes and 40 seconds on the clock they led by eight points. It would have been a collapse of monumental proportions. But the best team won on the day and few will deny Limerick their first All-Ireland in 45 years. There will be many theories as to why Galway did not play well in the final. They had a very tough campaign including two replays and that may have taken its toll. Gearoid McInerney’s preparations for the match were not ideal either and his direct opponent Kyle Hayes was named Man of the Match. There was a blatant push in the back prior to Limerick’s opening goal as well.

José needs to say goodbye! Only two weeks into the new season and already José Mourinho is making excuses as to why his team are not doing well. Last weekend he was bemoaning that his defence was not good enough against Brighton. I suppose there is not much point in mentioning the fact that Mourinho bought both Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof. It is very clear that the majority of the United players do not want to play for Mourinho and the quicker he sails off into the sunset the better. Even so early in the season Manchester City look nailed-on champions again. It’s hard to see who will beat them. Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs look the most likely challengers but those teams are always capable of losing games while City don’t look like they will lose at all. It could be another long and boring season in the Premier League as City dominate once again.

Roscommon Golf hosts Bulmers ﬁnals I want to belatedly congratulate Roscommon Golf Club who successfully staged the Connacht finals of the Bulmers Cups and Shields recently. The finals brought golfers of various standards from all over the province to compete over three days in semi-finals and finals. The immaculate shape of the course was the subject of much favourable comment over the weekend. The competition attracted over 100 competitors from the various clubs and there were at least a couple of hundred others who came to follow their clubs in the various grades. In the two biggest competitions, Athenry won the Barton Shield and Galway won the Senior Cup. It was a major coup for Roscommon to be picked to host these finals and well done to everyone concerned.

Having said all that, it was incredible that Galway ended up as close as they were. It was mostly down to Joe Canning who, in my humble opinion, is the greatest hurler of this generation. He brought his team back into the game almost single-handedly. But few people will deny Limerick their day in the sun. They have been

strong at underage level, at colleges level and at club level too, so this is not a title that came out of the blue. They are also very well coached and have a really top class backroom team backed up by a tremendous sponsor in JP McManus. There is no doubt that the whole package was there to win an All-Ireland.

It has been the greatest hurling championship in my memory and it has left Gaelic football far behind in terms of flow, excitement, application of the rules and sheer drama. What the game needs now is for the likes of Waterford, Wexford, Dublin and Offaly to take inspiration from Limerick.

Limerick hurlers celebrated winning their first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 45 years last Sunday.

Senior championship is wide open The senior football championship in Roscommon has resumed and the more I watch the clubs this year the more I am convinced that any one of six or seven teams could win it.

St. Brigid’s, despite some dodgy form recently, will still be the team to beat, but they have come back to the pack over the past two years. We will see how they do against Western

Diarmuid Murtagh carries possession forward for St. Faithleach’s during their defeat to Pádraig Pearses in the Roscommon SFC last Saturday.

Gaels on Sunday. When these two teams met in the championship last year in Frenchpark it was the best club game of the championship and hopefully we can see another classic on Sunday. Pádraig Pearses were efficient rather than brilliant against St. Faithleach’s but they are still one of the contenders. They produced a fine defensive display to deny the Murtaghs space and under Pat Flanagan they are well organised. When the second round of the championship was played last April Clann na nGael looked likely winners, but they have slipped back since and they will need to improve after last weekend’s loss to Strokestown. Nigel Dineen’s men have bags of talent but they frequently flatter to deceive in the championship. Maybe they can shake off that

tag this year and with Sean Mullooly about to return from Chicago, they may well be a factor before it’s all over. Roscommon Gaels are also running into form at just the right time and the return of Cian Connolly and Richard Hughes will be a big boost for them. Boyle are also in the mix but they will have to tighten up at the back if they want to make the latter stages. I have been disappointed with the quality of the matches so far but there is a lot of football yet to be played and the destination of the Fahey Cup, as it stands at the moment, is wide open. With regard to county players and potential county players, Conor Shanagher certainly looks a prospect following a few decent displays for Kilbride, however it’s early days yet.

Tyrone’s RTÉ ban ahead of ﬁnal The ongoing feud between the Tyrone footballers and RTÉ has reached it’s most serious stage now with Mickey Harte and his players informing the station that there will be no co-operation with regard to interviews and previews ahead of the All-Ireland final. The new Head of Sport in RTÉ and a former Shannonside/Northern Sound broadcaster, Declan McBennett, tried to broker a deal in recent weeks but to no avail. This leaves RTÉ in a very difficult

position with regard to their coverage of the final. Do they broadcast several Dublin interviews and previews on their own? That would only add to Tyrone’s siege mentality and would be desperately unfair. What happens if Tyrone win? No coverage from the winning team hotel on The Sunday Game? That would be a disaster for the national station. The people who run the show at Montrose will be down on their hands and knees praying for a Dublin win!

Out in the cold. Tyrone manager Mickey Harte continues to refuse to speak to RTÉ.

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St. Faithleach’s’ Brian Murtagh shoots to the Pádraig Pearses net during the Roscommon SFC Section B game at Knockcroghery last Saturday. Pics: Mick McCormack

Pearses back on track! game of the weekend Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Section B)

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After their controversial draw against St. Croan’s in the previous round, Pádraig Pearses got their championship challenge back on track with a deserved four point win against St. Faithleach’s in Knockcroghery on Saturday night. It was a game that was never too high on quality, but a good defensive display ensured that Pearses largely denied room to the

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Faithleach’s danger men, Diarmuid and Ciaráin Murtagh, and therein lies the main reason for the success of the Pat Flanagan managed side. On an evening that started warm and close and ended in a downpour, the sides were well matched in what was a low-key opening quarter. Points for the Ballyleague men from Diarmuid Murtagh (2 frees) and Ciaráin Murtagh (another free) added to scores

first half ) half ) St. Faithleach’s 4 (2 Wides: Pearses 6 (3 first ty) Car ne Sha and y Dal n (Lorca Yellow cards: Pearses 2 h Hussey 2, David Rooney, Karl rrag (Da 4 ’s ach hle St. Fait Nerney) Black cards: None Hussey) Faithleach’s 1 (Darragh Red cards: Pearses 0 St. s) rse Pea ig dra ll Daly (Pá Man of the Match: Nia

for Pearses from Ronan Daly and Hubert Darcy (both frees), saw Faithleach’s take an early lead by the 12th minute. Then there was a flurry of incidents in a two minute period starting in the 19th minute. Faithleach’s goalkeeper Michael O’Donnell lost possession in front of his own posts and Ronan Daly took full advantage to shoot to the empty net. But Faithleach’s replied almost immediately when Brian Murtagh soloed through and blasted to the Pearses net for a fine goal. Then Davy Murray was fouled after a great run into the heart of the Faithleach’s defence. Ronan Daly’s penalty kick was well saved by O’Donnell but Seanie Fahy hooked the rebound over the bar to leave the sides level at 1-3 apiece after 21 minutes. Pearses regained the initiative after that and by halftime they had built up a four point lead. Points from Hubert Darcy (free) and Niall Daly, Seanie Fahy and Cathal Óg O’Sullivan saw them ahead at the break by 1-7 to 1-3. Pearses largely controlled the second half exchanges and kept Faithleach’s at arm’s length. Diarmuid Murtagh scored two excellent points in the third quarter, but scores from Conor Daly, Seanie Fahy (free), Emmett Kelly, and sub Conor Payne (a fine effort) ensured that the men from Taughmaconnell and Moore were never really

in danger. Late scores from Faithleach’s from Dave Rooney (a ’45) and a Diarmuid Murtagh free were of consolation value only as the heavy rain arrived. It looks odds-on now that Pearses will join Elphin in the quarter-finals from this group but it would be foolish to judge them on the basis of this performance as there are far sterner tests ahead. Pádraig Pearses: Thomas Dolan; Lorcan Daly, Mark Richardson, Gavin Downey; David Murray, Cathal Óg O’Sullivan (01), Conor Daly (0-1); Niall Carthy, Niall Daly (0-1); Tom Butler, Emmett Kelly (0-1, free), Ronan Daly (1-1, 1 free); Alan Duffy, Hubert Darcy (0-2, 1 free), Seanie Fahy (0-3, 1 free). Subs: Conor Payne (0-1) for Downey (47), David Whelan for E Kelly (57), Shane Carty for C Daly (61), Paul Carey for Fahy (53), Anthony Butler for T Butler (61). St. Faithleach’s: Michael O’Donnell; Karl Nerney. Connell Kennelly, Daniel Foley; David Harrison, Farren Nerney, Cathal Gunn; Adrian Murtagh, David Rooney (0-1,’45); Jonathan Hussey, Brian Murtagh (1-0), Darragh Hussey; Diarmuid Murtagh (0-5, 3 frees), Ciaráin Murtagh (0-1 free), Aidan Dooney. Subs: Colm Mangan for Dooney (40), Mikey Cox for Foley (47), Jack Irwin for J Hussey (51). Referee: Pat McTiernan (St. Ronan’s)

Niall Daly carries possession forward for Pádraig Pearses with St. Faitleach’s’ Ciaráin Murtagh in pursuit. Pics: Mick McCormack

Pádraig Pearses’ David Murray gets in front of St. Faithleach’s’ David Harrison during the Roscommon SFC Section B game last Saturday in Knockcroghery.

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Glavey’s and Elphin register wins Section B

Glavey’s off the mark Michael Glavey’s 2-14 St. Croan’s 1-13 A strong second half showing from Michael Glavey’s saw last year’s intermediate champions win their first championship game in Castlerea on Sunday night. Croan’s scored an early goal through Shane Smyth but by half-time the sides were level. The second period was a fractious affair that saw four red cards, including three for St. Croan’s. Goals for Glavey’s from Conor Hussey and a late effort from Eugene Stritch saw them pull away in the end. Caoileann Fitzmaurice was man of the match with a haul of six points from play. Croan’s face Castlerea next in what is a crucial local derby. Michael Glavey’s scorers: C Fitzmaurice

(0-6) C Hussey (1-2), E Stritch (1-1), L McDermott, D Ruane, S Burke, T Murphy and S Comer (0-1) each. St Croan’s: K Smyth and C Connelly (0-5) each, S Smyth (1-0), A Collins, M Holland, and R Thompson (0-1) each.

Elphin win easy Elphin 4-13 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-10 Elphin’s unbeaten run continued at Enfield when they put Castlerea St. Kevin’s to the sword. The Cregg brothers did most of the damage as they scored 3-9 between them. Elphin were eleven points up at the break and cruised through the second half for an easy win. Castlerea are now almost certainly staring at a relegation play-off. Scorers: Elphin: Frankie Cregg (1-4), Fintan Cregg (0-4), G Cregg and R Beirne (1-1) each, D Cregg (1-0), S Killoran (0-2), M McCaffrey (0-1). Castlerea St. Kevin’s: D McDermott (0-4), C Dineen and S Stenson (0-2) each, R Curran and J Keane (0-1) each.

Caoileann Fitzmaurice (pictured in action in the Connacht IFC final last year) registered 0-6 as Michael Glavey’s overcame St. Croan’s in Castlerea last weekend.

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Tulsk thump Dominic’s Tulsk easily accounted for a very poor St. Dominic’s team in Tulsk on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-6. Leading 2-10 to 0-5 at the break it was a stroll for the Tulsk men in the poor conditions in the second half. Goals from Tadgh O’Rourke and Jack Conlon saw the home side establish a lead they were not to surrender.

Fuerty edge Oran Fuerty edged out Oran in a hard fought local derby in Strokestown on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-8. It was

Oran who started best and they led 1-4 to 0-1 at the end of the first quarter with Jack Earley the goalscorer. Fuerty grabbed a goal against the run of play when Christy Leahy was on target and by half-time the margin was four with Oran leading by 1-7 to 1-3. But Fuerty dominated after the break and outscored their opponents by 0-8 to 0-1 as the conditions deteriorated.

side from Enda Conneran, Enda O’Rourke and Kevin Gavin were of consolation value only.

Spoils shared

Section B

Éire Óg and Shannon Gaels shared the spoils in Ballinameen (1-10 to 0-13). Éire Óg led by 1-6 to 0-5 at half-time with the excellent Liam Creighton the goalscorer. The Gaels scored six in a row towards the end to leave them one ahead but Creighton stepped up to save the day for his side late on.

Kilmore’s ﬁrst win

St. Brigid’s came back from the dead in Knockcroghery to shock St. Aidan’s on a score of 1-6 to 1-5. Aidan’s had looked to be cruising to victory but had their full-back James Coyle sent off for two yellow card offences within a minute. Thereafter Brigid’s swept to victory with a couple of pointed frees and a James Martin goal. Aidan’s’ earlier goal came from the boot of Niall Hynes ten minutes after the break in what was a low-key contest.

Kilmore won their first match of the championship when they had nine points to spare in a 2-17 to 3-5 win against hosts Creggs. A Gary Connellan goal ensured that Kilmore led by 1-8 to 0-3 at half-time. When Derek Connellan scored Kilmore’s second goal mid-way through the second-half the game was over as a contest and late goals for the home

St. Brigid’s’ Eamonn Flanagan and St. Aidan’s’ Eoin Fallon go shoulder to shoulder during the Roscommon IFC match in Knockcroghery last weekend.

Brigid’s ﬁght back

Kilbride goals key Kilbride edged past St. Barry’s in a hard fought battle in Strokestown on a score of 2-12 to 1-11. Kilbride missed a lot of first half chances but with Conor Shanagher playing well, they prevailed and two goals within a minute from Darren Clabby and Henry Walsh were key. Emmett Conry’s late goal was not enough to save the Tarmonbarry men.

Ian Monaghan attempts to evade St. Aidan’s’ James Cunniffe and Brendan Mulry during the Roscommon IFC in Knockcroghery last weekend.

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Strokestown ambush Clann in Kiltoom Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC (Section A)

STROKESTOWN

2-10

CLANN NA NGAEL

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Strokestown caused a mild surprise and in the process put themselves back in the championship frame, when they pipped Clann na nGael in this competitive clash in Kiltoom on Sunday evening. Second half goals from Diarmuid McGann and Cathal Compton were key as Nigel Dineen’s men hung on against a very disappointing Clann outfit. The Johnstown men were the better team in the first

quarter, and by the 17th minute they led by 0-4 to 0-1 with the impressive Conor Farrell (2), Donie Shine and Matt Scally on target with Strokestown’s lone reply coming from Colin Compton. But Strokestown came into the game after that and with Thomas Corcoran doing well in the middle of the park and Keith Murphy a livewire up front, they managed to lead by a point at half-time 0-6 to 0-5 with Corcoran and Murphy con-

tributing two points apiece. Strokestown began the second half well, and after Diarmuid McGann pointed, the same player was on hand to fist home a goal after more great work from Murphy in the 36th minute. But their four-point lead was short lived as a minute later Conor Farrell scored an opportunist goal and when the same player pointed from play in the 39th minute the sides were level at 1-7 each. Clann went ahead in the 46th minute after two Donie Shine points (1 free) but Nigel Dineen’s men were playing better now and struck for a crucial second goal in the 48th minute when Cathal Compton

fisted home after Diarmuid McGann did the spadework this time. With the match going into injury-time Strokestown led by three. Two late points from Donie Shine reduced the margin to one but Strokestown had done enough and they held on. Strokestown: John McHugh; Conor Kelly, Keelan Beirne, Aaron Convey; Daniel Rogers, Paddy Brogan, David Neary; Thomas Corcoran (0-2), Cathal Compton (1-0); Michael Fallon, Luke Kelly, Keith Murphy (0-2); Cian Corcoran, Colin Compton (0-3, 2 frees), Diarmuid McGann (1-2). Subs: Ruaidhri Molloy for Convey (23), Kevin Finn (0-1, free) for Kelly

(41), Tony Lavin for T Corcoran (62). Clann na nGael: David Finneran; Dara Pettit, Stephen Flynn, David Flynn; Ronan Gavin, Shane Pettit (0-1), Damien Duff; Graham Pettit, Matt Scally (0-1); Emmett Kenny (01), Donie Shine (0-5, 3 frees), Davie Connaughton (0-1); Conor Farrell (1-3, 1 free), Ciaran Lennon, Ultan Harney. Subs: Jack Connaughton for Duff (39), Johnny Dunning for Kenny (52). Referee: Aaron Clogher Wides: Strokestown 4 (4 first half) Clann 11 (6 first half) Man of the Match: Keith Murphy (Strokestown)

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Fixtures Friday, August 24th AFL Division 5 At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Joseph’s. 7.15 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Section B) At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v St. Brigid’s. 8 pm

Saturday, August 25th Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) (7 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Ballinlough: Michael Glavey’s v St. Aidan’s Leydon Brothers AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Kilbride. 7 pm AFL Division 4 At Orchard Park: Elphin v St. Dominic’s. 6.30 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section A) (6.30 pm) At Ballyleague: Kilglass Gaels v Roscommon Gaels

Sunday, August 26th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) At Athleague: St. Brigid’s V Western Gaels. 2 pm

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Thursday, August 23rd Honest Gluten Free at Molloy’s Bakery U-14 FC Division 1 (7.30 pm) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Pádraig Pearses At Kilmore: Kilmore-Shannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s v St. Brigid’s At Strokestown: Strokestown v Boyle Jim Gilligan Machinery U-14 FC Division 2 (7.30 pm) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Elphin-Ballinameen At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Kilbride At Ballinlough: Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s v Oran. 7.30 pm AIB U-14 FC Division 3 (7.30 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Aidan’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Dominic’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Michael’s

The Roscommon Ladies U-17 Academy team pictured with mentors following their Plate win at the LGFA Academy Day Blitz which took place at the GAA National Development Centre in Abbotstown on Tuesday. Pic: Roscommon LGFA

Friday, August 24th Raftery Construction U-16 FC Division 1 At Kilmore: Kilmore-Shannon Gaels v St. Brigid’s. 7.30 pm Raftery Construction U-16 Football Reserve Summer League At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael. 7.30 pm

Saturday, August 25th

Four Roads are league champs! Roscommon U-16 Hurling League Final

FOUR ROADS CARRICK-ON-SHANNON

2-16 0-6

Playing into a stiff breeze the Four Roads battened down the hatches for the first half. Carrick were restricted to 0-4 with only two points scored from play. When the half-time whistle

was blown Four Roads had already registered 0-8. Two fortuitous goals by Kyle Kelly and Adam Donnelly as well as the concession of needless frees helped Four Roads to a comfort-

able victory in the second half. While the Carrick side brought size and physicality to the table the superior skill-set of Four Roads proved the difference on the day.

Rogue & Co. Café Summer FL Division 1 (12 pm) At Peader Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v Roscommon Gaels At Kilmore: Shannon Gaels v St. Dominic’s Duffy’s Supervalu Summer FL Division 2 (12 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Boyle At Kilbride: Kilbride v Pádraig Pearses At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Brigid’s Tulsk Fuels Summer League Division 3 (12 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilmore At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Ciaran’s Cora Systems Summer League Division 4 (12 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Éire Óg At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Oran At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Strokestown Electronix Services Summer FL Division 5A (12 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Pádraig Pearses At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Aidan’s Electronix Services Summer FL Division 5B (12 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Roscommon Gaels At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Ronan’s Matrix Bathrooms U-14 Hurling League Group 1 (12 pm) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s)

Sunday, August 26th Landmark Hotel U-16 FC Division 2 At Ballinlough: Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s v St. Aidan’s. 12 pm At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Strokestown. 2 pm Honest Gluten Free at Molloy’s Bakery U-14 FC Division 1 At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses. 8 pm At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels/St. Ronan’s. 4 pm Cryan’s Hotel U-12 Hurling League (12 pm) At Athleague\Tremane: Athleague-Tremane v St. Dominic’s At Four Roads: Four Roads v Oran

Monday, August 27th

Pictured following their win over Carrick-on-Shannon in the County U-16 League final were the victorious Four Roads hurling and management.

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Roscommon exited the AllIreland Camogie Championship in Nenagh on Saturday, with Paul Feeney’s charges completely fading away in the second half, and with the phrase “a game of two halves” really relevant to this encounter. Roscommon started slow but did manage to take the lead before the interval, with Shauna Fallon’s goal before the break giving her side a 1-4 to 0-6 advantage. Kerry completely dominated the second half and played some lovely camogie throughout to book their place in the decider, with a late goal from midfielder Laura Collins the icing on the cake for Stephen Goggin’s side. It was a very good team performance from Kerry so it would be an injustice to single one player out ahead of the rest, but Patrice Diggin gave an exhibition of free taking, with the Clanmaurice woman perfect from placed balls throughout the game, registering ten points including one effort from play. Diggin opened the scoring with a free in the third minute which set the tone for the whole game. The Roscommon work-rate was exceptional and it kept

1-15 1-5 them in contention for large periods of the game, with the gap just two points heading into the final stages, with Sinead O’Brien the Connacht side’s best player throughout the game. In fact, Roscommon equalised after the Four Roads star cancelled out Diggin’s early effort. Kerry captain Jackie Horgan responded with a welltaken point, before Diggin stretched her side’s lead. Kerry had built up a three point lead after a fantastic score from Norette Casey, but a blitz from Roscommon before the break completely turned the opening half on its head. Sinead O’Brien tapped over a free before Shauna Fallon rifled the ball to the net from close-range. Midfielder Laura Fleming showed great vision to set up Fallon who made no mistake with the finish to give Paul Feeney’s charges a 1-4 to 0-6 advantage. Kerry looked in serious trouble just after the break, when Sinead O’Brien pointed within 30 seconds of the restart, however that turned out to be her side’s final score of the match, with the Rossies undergoing a complete collapse in the final half hour. Kerry were magnificent in the second half on the other hand, scoring 1-9 without

reply on their way to victory. Eight successive points followed Roscommon’s last score, with Diggin scoring all but one, the exception being a truly outstand-

ing effort from team captain Jackie Horgan, with a late goal from Laura Collins the icing on the cake as Kerry cruised to victory. Roscommon manager Paul Feeney could not get

over the difference in his side’s performance levels across both halves when speaking after the game. “There was such a difference between the first half and the second half. We had

a few injuries going into it, we didn’t get as much thrust out of the middle third as we wanted but even allowing for that we really have to sit down and figure out how there was such a differ-

ence between the first half and the second half,” he said at the full-time whistle. Kerry will now face Dublin in the decider, while a promising year for Roscommon Camogie is over.

Stat Attack Kerry 5 Wides: Roscommon: 5 s) n 1 (Niamh Coyle 42 min60 mo com Yellow cards: Ros e O’Keefe ann Juli s, min 53 gin Kerry 2 (Patrice Dig mins) Red cards: None rice Diggin based on her Player of the Match: Pat ls alone. bal ced pla from cy ura acc

Teams and Scorers Kerry: Aoife Fitzgerald; Rachel McCarthy, Niamh Leen, Liz Houlihan; Aine O’Connor, Sara Murphy, Eilish Harrington; Laura Collins (1-1), Orla Young; Caoimhe Shanahan (0-1), Patrice Diggin (0-10, 6 frees, 3 ‘45’s), Aoife Behan; Norette Casey (0-1), Jackie Horgan (0-2), Jessica Fitzell. Subs used: Michelle Costello for O’Connor (38), Elaine Ryall for McCarthy (45), Alannah Whelan for Young (55), Kate Buckley for Behan (58), Juliann O’Keefe for Fitzell (59). Roscommon: Caroline Connaughton; Eimear McNally, Niamh Farrell, Joanne Beattie; Aine O’Meara, Gertie Dowd, Siobhan Coyle; Laura Fleming, Rachel Fitzmaurice; Kathy Jones, Niamh Coyle (0-1), Shauna Fallon (1-0); Leah Rowe, Sinead O’Brien (0-4, 2 frees), Niamh Watson. Subs: Alisha Lenihan for S Coyle (45), Susan Spillane for Jones (50), Fiona Connell for Shauna Fallon (57). Referee: Paul Ryan (Kildare) Kerry’s Orla Young in action against Roscommon’s Alisha Lenihan. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Ken Sutton

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Roscommon captain Sinéad Kenny had high praise for her teammates at the recent ladies’ press night at County Board offices in Roscommon town. “This championship has been a great experience for us. Everyone has put in such a big effort and there is a huge motivation within the group to do well and we are looking forward to this big game against Meath. “They are a fantastic bunch of girls. The dedication that they have shown this year is absolutely fantastic and we are driving each other on which is brilliant. Everyone is fighting for their positions on the team and it is brilliant that there is such talent in

the panel. It’s a pleasure to be involved”. Kenny cautioned that it wouldn’t be easy this Saturday despite the added boost of home advantage. “To have the home venue is fantastic and we have to build on our momentum now. It’s going really well for us as the year goes on and the work that we are putting in is paying off. We know that we will have to work really hard if we want to beat Meath. That’s our only focus now. We can’t be thinking about Croke Park. “There is nothing between ourselves and Meath, it’s very tight margins. But it’s super to have a chance to play at home and I hope the crowds come out and support us now. We are really looking forward to it,” she concluded.

Roscommon’s Amanda McLoone is looking forward to taking to the Hyde Park pitch this Saturday and said that the Rossies have come of age this year. “The game against Laois was just another step along the way for us. We have really come of age as a team in the last few months since the championship started. We are progressing as a team with every win and every single member of the panel is making a difference, from number one to number twenty-six. Everyone is working so hard in training, fighting for positions on the team and there is no place on the team that is safe so it’s really, really good to be involved at the moment,” she said. McLoone believes that the Connacht final win over Sligo back in June was the turning point for this team

and believes home advantage this weekend is “absolutely huge”. “The win in the Connacht final was the spark for sure. We didn’t have a good league campaign to be honest but we were really gunning for a win in the Connacht final and we knew that we were capable of winning that and it has driven us on. When you are winning matches everything is going great and we have built on that since. “To have home venue in an All-Ireland semi-final is absolutely huge. It can’t get any better than that. We have played Meath twice this year already and beaten them but there is no way we will be complacent about that. Meath are a brilliant team and there isn’t a kick of a ball between the teams. It’s going to be a very tight game and we know we will have to be at our very best if we want to have a chance to

win it. “Very few of the girls on our panel have ever got to an All-Ireland semi-final so this is huge for us. But Dr. Hyde Park will not win the match for us; we have to play well on the day. But we have been improving with every game since we won the Connacht final. We have a lot of diversity in the team and we have no individuals. We play as a team and we win as a team and as long as we keep that up we will be in with a great chance”. The Roscommon centre back believes there is a momentum this year that wasn’t evident in the past decade. “I’ve been involved in the team for eight or nine years and the momentum this year is way above anything that I have experienced before and it is marvellous to be a part of it. To play in an All-Ireland final is the ambition and

Amanda McLoone (pictured in action against Leitrim in last year’s championship) has called for supporters to come out in force this Saturday for Roscommon’s All-Ireland Intermediate semi-final against Meath at Dr. Hyde Park.

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Former Roscommon midfielder and St. Dominic’s man, Michael Finneran, is in his second year as the manager of the Roscommon Ladies football team. Although results in league and championship were nothing to get too excited about over the past 18 months or so, the manager knew that there was a serious team in the making given the commitments and hunger that he has witnessed since coming into the job. Like most others, Michael agrees that the team needed a big win to get the ball rolling and that arrived in the Connacht final against Sligo a couple of months ago. Now his team are just 60 minutes away from an appearance in an All-Ireland final. Roscommon are now building on the momentum of that Connacht final win and will have been further boosted by their thrilling win against Laois in the All-Ireland quarterfinal in Moate two weeks ago. “It’s great to be involved in a game like that (v Laois). Of course the most important thing was to win it but to come out on top after such a brilliant game was very satisfying. I would say it was our best performance yet and it was

against a very, very good team as well. We played very well in attack and we did well defensively too. They were lucky enough to get the goal that they scored and any points they got they had to earn them so it was a great display overall. “We have a few knocks and niggles after the game but nothing serious. Rachel Fitzmaurice had to go off but she has recovered well and will be fine and we should have a full panel to pick from for the semi-final. “We won’t be doing a huge amount of training now. It’s all about rest and recovery and getting our focus back for the semi-final. There is only a two week gap between the games so we won’t be changing much. Our aim is to get the girls into the best shape possible for the Meath match. “We have played Meath twice this year and beaten them but they were very tight games and our girls know that they had to work really hard to win them. If we can do the same as we did against Laois and keep them out and not concede goals we will have a very good chance. “Playing the game in Dr. Hyde Park is absolutely huge. It’s now a once in a lifetime op-

portunity for the girls. It’s a dream come true to be honest, and the prize is massive for the winners. We could only dream about this at the start of the year and now it’s close to being a reality. But we have to get a performance like the one against Laois or the one in the game against Meath. If we do that I’ll be happy. “The fact that we are at home in an All-Ireland semi-final probably puts more pressure on our team but we would far prefer to be playing the match in Dr. Hyde Park than anywhere else. The girls will relish that challenge. They were under pressure to win a Connacht title and they delivered so they know how to cope. “What we want is a performance. You know and everyone else knows that no one can guarantee a win in any major game. But if the girls come off the field after giving everything then that’s all you can do. “I just want to say that this is a brilliant bunch of girls to work with. They are willing to work hard to learn and they do everything that they are asked. If you were to use one word about this team it’s that they are driven. I have to say that I am really looking forward to this game. It’s what we got involved for in the first place,” he concluded.

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Roscommon Ladies footballers have a golden opportunity to qualify for the biggest day of the year in their sport when they meet Meath in the All-Ireland semifinal at Dr. Hyde Park on Saturday. It has been a dramatic and thrilling championship journey for Roscommon so far and to have this big game at home adds to the intrigue. The fact that Michael Finneran’s side

Rossies face have beaten Meath twice so far this year will certainly give them confidence as they take to the Hyde Park sward on Saturday but they will be well warned that both previous victories were tight (one point and six points) and that home advantage is not worth the paper it’s written on if the team do not go out and put in a top-class performance on the day. The thrilling win against Laois in the quarter-final and the fact that they had to

come back a number of times in that game to win it will be key as they enter the battle on Saturday. Roscommon players know they can remain calm and come back from adversity. This Roscommon team have very few outstanding individuals and they play as a team with a huge work ethic and a tremendous will to win. Their year has been transformed since they beat Sligo in the Connacht final and now here they are: just Continued on page 55 –>

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Continued from page 54 –> 60 minutes away from the All-Ireland final. Helena Cummins has been rock solid between the posts and has provided great inspiration to those in front of her like Amanda McLoone, Honor Ennis, Aisling McAuliffe and team captain Sinead Kenny. They will have their hands full on Saturday, with Meath very strong up front with players like Vicki Wall, Niamh O’Sullivan and Stacey Grimes all top class performers. The midfield battle will once again be crucial with Jenny Higgins and Joanne Cregg playing well for Roscommon this year. Up front, Laura Fleming, Rebecca Finan and Sheila Brady have been scoring well with Roisin Wynne able to slot in to a number of roles around the field. With the likes of Jenny Downey, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Rochelle Mullaney and Niamh Fleming to mention just a few of those waiting on the bench, this looks a really formidable Roscommon outfit. Make no mistake this is a solid Meath outfit. I saw them beat Clare in the quarterfinal and they are a slick side who will not be easily beaten. They will be travelling to

Roscommon on Saturday to win and should prove a very tough nut to crack. The fact that the game is on home soil is a huge boost to this Roscommon team and hopefully there will be a big crowd there to cheer them on. However, they must be very careful not to assume that just because they are at home that they will win. If Roscommon do not perform they will be unceremoniously dumped out of the competition regardless of where the game is being played. Having said all that, Roscommon will never have a better chance to get back to Croke Park on All-Ireland final day. I have been very impressed with this Roscommon team in the championship so far and they are well motivated and very well managed. Of course they will need the breaks on the day too but if they play as they have been doing in the championship thus far there is no reason why they cannot win a by a few points. Hopefully by 2.30 pm they will be preparing for an All-Ireland final date against Tyrone in Croke Park in a few weeks’ time. Prediction: Roscommon

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