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There was surprise in Roscommon GAA circles on Wednesday evening with the dramatic news that Roscommon senior football team manager Kevin McStay has decided to resign.

McStay said he had informed County Board chairman Seamus Sweeney of his decision on Wednesday.

He said: “I spoke with the Chairman of Roscommon GAA and informed him of my decision not to continue in my role as manager of Roscommon senior footballers.

“Our annual review of the 2018 season was completed recently.

Having considered the many factors involved in managing a county football squad, and unable to resolve enough of those factors to my satisfaction, I have decided that a change in management should take place immediately. I feel I have brought the team as far as

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I can at this stage and a new voice and direction is now required”.

In a reference to the fact that a number of players have reportedly indicated they will not be available next season, he added: “As is the natural way of things, some players will retire, others will opt out due to work and college commitments while yet more will want to travel”.

Thanking everyone who he has worked with in Roscommon GAA, McStay said that his decision marks his retirement from senior inter county football management.

County Board chairman Seamus Sweeney thanked Kevin McStay for his dedication and commitment to Roscommon GAA over the last three years as manager and said that the outgoing manager had left Roscommon football in a good place.

He also thanked McStay’s selectors Ger Dowd and Liam McHale and his backroom team.

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A perfect night in for me is having a nice curry with my wife and children with good banter over dinner followed by watching a good movie together.

Ros Fm will host a open evening for volunteers on Wednesday (12th) from 6 pm to 8.30 pm. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer is welcome to come along.

There will be a training course starting on Wednesday 19th at 7 pm at the station for eight evenings. This will include, working the desk, outside broadcasting putting on your own show etc. - a good start for anyone that is interested in radio!

And ideal night out?

An ideal night out is going to a great gig or playing a great gig!

This would be followed by some post-gig analysis over a couple of drinks.

Ideal weekend away in Ireland?

An ideal weekend away in Ireland would involve a visit to the Mayo coast and a stay in Westport which would include a nice seafood meal and a call to Matt Molloy’s Bar.

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Dublin football manager Jim Gavin offered some tips to Rossie Ella Donlon whilst visiting Crumlin Hospital earlier this week following Dublin’s All-Ireland SFC win on Sunday at Croke Park!

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It was a good week for those of us who have on occasion mislaid our cars in Dublin Airport car parks. According to airport officials, we are not alone: 4,000 travellers were unable to remember where they parked last year and even sought help from airport officials. That’s eleven people per day or one out of every 170 customers. Phew!

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“I know we all share the same concerns on the issue of post office closures. I come from one of the most rural constituencies in the country so I know only too well the anxiety that people can experience when there’s a threat of a withdrawal of any service” – Minister Denis Naughten

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My partner and I have lived together for the past two years. I own the house where we live. My partner recently told me that he made a will and he is leaving his entire estate to me. He is not particularly wealthy but I understand he has a large life insurance policy. I don’t want to sound ungrateful but if my partner passed away would I be left with a very large inheritance tax bill?

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Group B applies where the beneficiary is a grandparent, grandchild, great-grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece of the disponer.

A parent who does not qualify under Group A will fall into Group B. Group C applies to any relationship not included in Group A or Group B. The amount that can be received tax free is known as the threshold. The current threshold for Group A is €310,000, Group B is €32,500 and Group C is €16,250. A gift or inheritance up to the threshold amount does not attract Capital Acquisition Tax. A gift or inheritance above the threshold amount will attract tax of 33% on that amount in excess of the threshold.

If you receive a gift or inheritance from your spouse or civil partner, you are exempt from Capital Acquisitions Tax. Unfortunately, the same exemption does not apply to partners living together.

Therefore, if you are living with someone and not married or in a civil partnership then you will only be able to inherit up to €16,250 from your partner tax-free. The remainder will be taxed at 33%.

This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway.

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Harris opens Primary Care Centre in Boyle Minister for Health Simon Harris was in Boyle on Monday morning to officially open the Boyle Primary Care Centre and he was given a warm welcome by Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan.

“It is almost two years ago to the day that Minister Harris turned the sod on this project and I am delighted that you are back here again Minister to official open this wonderful facility.

“On that same day two years ago, Minister, you also travelled to Roscommon Town to officially

open the new Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon University Hospital.

“That was a great day for Roscommon where you Minister personally endorsed two significant health facilities for the county.

Minister, I also look forward to the imminent announcement of the successful design team for another important project planned at Roscommon Hospital, namely the Medical Rehabilitation Unit,” he said.

Minister Harris said it was great to return two years after turning

the sod on the site. He added that he was delighted to see the new resource there for people with dementia as well as the excellent podiatry facility as part of the diabetes programme.

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil Deputy Eugene Murphy welcomed the comments made by Minister Harris in relation to the Rosalie Unit.

“I was unavoidably absent at the opening of the new Primary Care Centre in Boyle this week due to personal commitments but

I welcome the comments made

by Minister Harris when he expressed anger and concern at how the HSE has handled the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea.

“The Minister indicated that he would have the final say in relation to the Rosalie Unit – something which I have been pursuing for some time is the need to get a proper hearing in relation to the Rosalie Unit and the Minister’s comments are welcome in that regard,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

HAC presses Minister Harris on Roscommon projects Roscommon Hospital Action Committee (HAC) met with Minister for Health Simon Harris during his visit to Boyle on Monday.

The HAC said the group met with Minister Harris to discuss “the delay” in progressing the Rehabilitation Unit project at Roscommon Hospital, which was committed to in 2016.

The unit is scheduled to deliver 20 beds and therapy suite accommodation for which funding was announced during the opening of the Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon University Hospital in October 2016.

The HAC understands that tenders for the project have been received but that there has been no movement on the project since then.

“The Minister committed to further progressing the design team appointed for the medical rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital” Cllr. Valerie Byrne said, adding that Mr. Harris will meet the Hospital Action Committee (HAC) again, in October.

The HAC requested that the Minister commits to a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Roscommon University Hospital

Minister Simon Harris meets a well-wisher at the opening of the Primary Care Centre in Boyle last Monday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

to upgrade and extend existing theatre capacity.

“Sterilisation of equipment continues to take place at Portiuncula

Hospital when it should be happening on site at Roscommon University Hospital” Councillor Valerie Byrne said.

“Currently, arrangements are being made to send surgical instruments to Portiuncula for cleaning, but Roscommon University Hospital needs to be able to have this service in our own hospital. Having a fully functioning CSSD unit is critical for the further development of the Day Centre”.

The HAC also reminded the Minister about his commitment in the Capital Programme for the replacement and refurbishment of 90 public nursing homes across the country over five years. A new Community Nursing Home at the Sacred Heart Hospital is planned for 2021.

The Minister was informed about the proposal for an 8-bedded Palliative Care Unit at the hospital.

According to the HAC, he said that he was unaware of any issues in relation to this matter.

The HAC are seeking a firm “time-specific commitment” from the Minister around the delivery of these projects. * This weekend the Hospital Action Committee holds its annual Church gate collection for the Hospital Equipment Fund. The HAC looks forwards to the ongoing support from the people of the county.

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Get ready, Athlone!

Athlone Shannon Feastival (September 8th and 9th)

Meet the Vikings at Athlone Shannon Feastival.

Gavin O’Rourke from the Hodson Bay Hotel and Eoin O’Neill from the Sheraton Athlone Hotel… getting ready for the BBQ Cook-Off.

The countdown on, the line-up is confirmed, the excitement is building and the forecast is good! What more could you need for a great weekend of fun?

The Athlone Shannon Feastival next weekend (September 8th and 9th) is expected to attract thousands of people to Athlone to take part in and enjoy the actionpacked line-up of activity, on and off river, all weekend.

The Radisson Blu Festival Marquee, located at the castle walls, is the hub of activity, hosting workshops, talks, demos and kids’ entertainment all weekend.

The Feastival’s official launch event takes place on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm when the Sheraton chefs will be busy shucking oysters which are kindly sponsored by the Sheraton Athlone Hotel…to accompany Guinness from Sean’s Bar and Jazz at Festival HQ. The Vikings are landing and will set up the Sheraton Viking Settlement at The Strand, where visitors can experience Viking life by exploring the medieval village and seeing weapon-making, embroidery, medieval cooking and more!

On Saturday evening local chefs sharpen their knives and forks and wield their tongs for the Viking

BBQ Cook-Off at 6 pm, an event sure to satisfy the appetite.

Sunday is known for being a day for relaxation so why not treat yourself by visiting the Sirana Spa Wellness Area for some pampering and massage? Or, for a bit more action, watch the local crews as they battle it out to be crowned ‘Champions of The Shannon’ in the Leisure Boat Rowing Races.

Professional flyboarders take centre stage at 4 pm as they hover over the river performing a variety of amazing stunts and tricks.

The Flogas Demo Kitchen hosts a series of foodie talks, cooking demos and tasty treats all afternoon. And at 6 pm Viking Mike casts off and sets sail for a Viking Whiskey Cruise hosted by Midlands Whiskey Experiences.

Cafes and restaurants participating in the Feastival Food Trail all weekend include The Fatted Calf, Kin Khao, Thyme, Smoke BBQ, The Corner House Bistro, Fine Wine & Food Company, La Cucina Di Angelo, The Radisson Blu Hotel, Hodson Bay Hotel Sheraton Athlone Hotel and The Prince Bar, with more to be announced.

Fashion puts its best foot forwards at The Feastival Fashion Trail. Burgess Department Store hosts a series of workshops from 11.30 am on Saturday with Kathryn Byrne of YOUR IMAGE MATTERS and Athlone

Town Centre hosts a STYLE SQUAD event with Rebecca Rose Stylist and Tanya from My Little Love Stories Blog from 12 to 4 pm.

Meander the Music Trail around Athlone’s pubs featuring sessions at Sean’s Bar, The Snug, The Castle Inn, Fiddler’s Bar, The Malt House, The Sheraton Athlone Hotel Bar, The Quayside Bar at The Radisson Blu Hotel, The Prince Bar and The Waterfront Bar in the Hodson Bay Hotel.

The Artisan Food Village, open Saturday and Sunday, will showcase the best of locally produced food from producers in the area.

Other highlights of the weekend include: Heritage Boat Spectacle and Cruiser Flotilla Whiskey walking tours, and tastings with Athlone Whiskey Tours, performances by The Band of the 2nd Brigade and recitals by ‘Poetry in the Park’ at Athlone Castle. There will be FREE Guided Tours at selected times at Athlone Castle and Luan Gallery.

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NewsPeople Garden Club resumes at the Abbey Roscommon Garden Club members are busy getting ready for the new term which starts with a bring and buy plant sale at 7.30 pm on Monday, September 24th at the Abbey Hotel.

This is a great opportunity for gardeners to dividing herbaceous plants to bring any surplus along and also buy those on offer.

This year guest speaker is Mary Keenan from Gash Gardens located at Castletown, Co. Laois. The gardens were started from scratch in 1986 by her late father and now they have many interesting and unusual plants. There is so much to see from small pools, to waterfalls and streams which meander through the garden to a riverside walk.

Mary is very well known for her writing in the Irish Garden magazine, and she is one of Ireland’s best-known gardening experts.

She has a great passion for everything in the garden but in particular trees. She has inherited her late father’s love for gardening and plants.

Mary will talk to the Roscommon Garden Club about autumn on the topic of ‘The Late Show – Extending colour and interest into autumn’.

If you have an interest in gardening, want to buy a few plants, or would like to enjoy an evening out, go along to the Abbey Hotel on Monday, September 24th.

MS Ireland Church gate collection Roscommon branch of MS Ireland is holding its annual Church gate collection at Mass time next Sunday at Arigna Church and they are asking for the public’s usual generous support

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pm to 8 pm in the Resource Centre, Derrane, Co. Roscommon. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact RSG Flexible Learning College on 090-6625852 (Extension 221).

Friendship Circle meets every Wednesday The Friendship Circle meets every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm in The Core in Roscommon town. Everyone is welcome.

Call 087-0937669 for more information.

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to ensure they can continue the work which began forty years ago in this area.

Branch work is made possible through fundraising and the branch would like to extend a word of gratitude to its supporters and also to loyal church gate collectors and their helpers.

Golf Classic for Haitian orphanage A Golf Classic in aid of ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters’ Orphanage in Haiti will be held in Roscommon Golf Club (090-6626382) on

Friday 7th and Saturday 8th of September.

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world, where children with developmental difficulties are often abandoned and the orphanage provides care, nutrition and education, thanks to the generosity of many. All support for this week’s Golf Classic is greatly appreciated.

Healthcare training in Derrane A Healthcare Training open evening will take place tonight (Thursday, September 6th) from 5

RSPCA fundraising this weekend The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) are having their annual street collection in Roscommon on town this Friday (7th) and Saturday (8th).

If you can volunteer a couple hours to help with the street collection, it would be greatly appreciated.

The RSPCA is also holding annual church gate collections at the following churches this Saturday and Sunday: Ballinlough, Granlahan, Gortaganny and Cloonfad.

Your support will be greatly appreciated and all money raised goes directly to animal welfare in the county.

Active Retirement resume weekly meetings The Roscommon Town Active Retirement Association resumes its weekly meetings next Tuesday (11th) at 3 pm in the Sacred Heart Hospital.

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Sinn Féin in Dáil move on post offices Special report on post offices: Pages 22-23 Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane, left, has said that her party will bring forward a Dáil motion to save the 159 post offices currently under threat on

the resumption of the Dáil. These post offices include Athleague and Loughglynn.

Ms. Kerrane said: “This is yet another threat to vital services for people living in rural Ireland that is not acceptable to Sinn Féin.

“Fianna Fáil have talked the talk when it comes to the closure of

these post offices despite closing hundreds when in Government themselves.

“This Dáil motion will provide Fianna Fáil with an opportunity to stand up for rural Ireland and for its future. It is time for them to do more than talk.

“This issue is not just about the con-

tinued viability of our post offices, it is about the service they provide and it is about providing that service in rural communities to those who rely on it.

“I call on our local TDs to support this motion which will be brought forward by Sinn Féin as soon as the Dáil resumes”.

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Combo Fitness Classes (with Regina) – a combination of cardio, resistance and pilates – return to a number of locations in the area, namely: The Quad Centre, Roscommon at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, September 12th; St. Mary’s Hall, Lanesboro at 7.30 pm on Thursday, September 13th; Family Centre, Longford at 7.30 pm on Monday, September 10th, and to Cooney’s Hotel, Ballymahon on Tuesday, September 11th at 7.30 pm.

Combo fitness or (concurrent training) is a combination of cardio, resistance and pilates.

A new study jointly led by researchers in DCU and UCD (funded by the Irish Research Council) was undertaken at med fit proactive health care, with 80 men and women aged over 50 taking part.

Those involved in concurrent training improved their physical functions and lost significant belly fat (potentially hazardous fat that we put down to middle-aged spread) and concluded that the ‘combo’ approach far outweighs the experience

Combo Fitness Classes (with Regina) CARDIO, RESISTANCE, PILATES RETURNS TO

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of those on one form of exercise. This form of exercise is all about improving our balance, strengthening our bones, and defining our muscles.

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AL HAYES MOTORS

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

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Rates as LOW AS

~ HUGE SEPTEMBER COMMERCIAL SALE ~ TOUAREG RANGE 181 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 “R”Line Extras 161 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 Extras 172 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI AMAROK RANGE 181 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Trendline Manual 162 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T 151 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T SHUTTLE BUS RANGE 181 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 9 Seater 152 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 8 Seater 2008 Volkswagen Kombi DSL 6 Seater 2007 Volkswagen Kombi DSL 6 Seater 2008 Toyota Hiace Van 13 Seater 2008 Mercedes Vito 9 Seater 141 Ford Transit 2.0DSL Bus 14 Seater 141 Ford Tourneo Connect 7 Seater GOLF VANS 182 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 151 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 142 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van CRAFTER RANGE 182 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB 140HP Extras 181 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Extras 171 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Trendline 152 Volkswagen Crafter 3.0TDI MWB HR 151 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB HR (136HB) 151 Volkswagen Crafter LWB Fridge Van 2012 Volkswagen Crafter LWB 2010 Volkswagen Crafter MWB TRANSPORTER RANGE 182 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI Trendline 150BHP LWB 181 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 172 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Highline

€55,000 + VAT €39,500 + VAT €35,000 + VAT €6,500 €35,000 + VAT €27,000 + VAT €22,500 + VAT €39,500 €30,000 €8,500 + VAT €5,500 + VAT €8,500 €8,500 €18,500 €15,500 €19,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €12,195 + VAT €10,975 + VAT €9,500 €6,500 €2,000 €1,000 €26,500 + VAT €28,500 + VAT €26,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €14,000 + VAT €16,500 €10,500 + VAT €8,500 + VAT €26,500 + VAT €22,000 + VAT €25,500 + VAT

171 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP 161 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 102BHP 152 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 150BHP 141 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP 131 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 150BHP 4X4 2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 2010 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 2009 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB CADDY RANGE 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Highline 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Trendline 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP 181 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 171 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Highline 171 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Trendline 161 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 150HP (Extras) 152 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 142 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2010 Volkswagen Caddy 106TDI 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI CADDY LIFE PASSENGER RANGE 181 Volkswagen Caddy Kombi 5 Seater 161 Volkswagen Maxi Life H/L 7 Seater 161 Volkswagen Maxi Life T/L 7 Seater 152 Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater 151 Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater 131 Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater Automatic 2009 Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater CITROEN RANGE 171 Citroen Berlingo 2011 Citroen Berlingo 2010 Citroen Berlingo 2008 Citroen Berlingo 131 Citroen C4 1.4i VTR 2012 Citroen Multi Space DSL 5 Seater 2012 Citroen C5 1.6HDI RENAULT RANGE

€22,500 + VAT €19,500 €16,000 + VAT €14,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €11,000 €7,500 + VAT €6,000 + VAT €17,000 + VAT €16,000 + VAT €14,800 +VAT €13,500 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €11,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €9,500 + VAT €8,500 €7,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,000 €24,500 €25,500 €24,000 €22,500 €21,500 €18,000 €6,500 €9,500 + VAT €5,500 €4,500 €2,000 €6,500 €8,500 €8,500

142 Renault Traffic DSL Van 141 Renault Captur 1.5 DSL 2012 Renault Trafic 2.0DSL 2011 Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL 2011 Renault Kango 1.5DSL 2008 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL TOYOTA RANGE 141 Toyota Proace 2.0DSL LWB 2010 Toyota Hiace Van DSL 2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD 2005 Toyota Landcruiser LWB Passenger 7 SEATER RANGE 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI H/L 171 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L 161 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 151 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater A/T 2011 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater FORD RANGE 131 Ford Transit Connect 2012 Ford Transit T260 152 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ 141 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ 2011 Ford Transit 350 RWD 2010 Ford Transit T280 LWB 2009 Ford Transit 2.2DSL 2008 Ford Transit T260 MITSUBISHI RANGE 182 Mitsubishi L200 Automatic 141 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Passenger 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2LWB 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Sport NISSAN RANGE 161 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 152 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 2012 Nissan Navara 2.5TDI Van 2008 Nissan Navara 2.5DSL Crew Cab 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5DSL

€11,500 €14,500 €8,500 €5,500 €5,000 €4,500 €13,500 €7,500 €6,000 €7,500 €38,500 €26,500 €32,500 €21,500 €16,500 €12,500 €10,500 €7,500 €13,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €8,500 €5,500 €6,000 €4,000 €26,500 + VAT €13,500 €4,500 €7,500 €5,000 €21,000 €18,500 €10,500 €8,500 €5,000

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

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AL HAYES MOTORS

LTD.

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

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Rates as LOW AS

~ SPECIAL SEPTEMBER OFFERS ON OVER 200 VEHICLES TO CLEAR ~ PASSENGER VEHICLES 131 Audi Q3 2.0TDI 140BHP SE 2011 Audi A3 1.6TDI 141 Audi A6 2.0TDI 177BHP 2009 Audi A3 1.9TDI 2010 BMW 520DSL SE 171 Citroen Berlingo 2012 Citroen C5 2.0DSL 2010 Citroen C4 1.4 Petrol 161 Ford Kugo 2.0TDI Titanium 151 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Style 161 Ford Mondeo Style DSL 142 Ford Transit Tourneo 7 Seater DSL 2012 Ford Focus 1.6DSL 2012 Ford S -Max Titanium 1.6DSL 7 seater 2010 Ford S-Max DSL 2010 Ford Kuga DSL 4X4 Commercial 2011 Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0DSL 2011 Ford Focus 1.6DSL 2009 Ford Focus DSL 2008 Ford Mondeo DSL 141 Honda CR-V 1.6DSL 151 Hyundai i30 DSL 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Seater DSL 2011 Hyundai i30 CRDI 2008 Kia Carnival Crew cab ( €333 Tax) 132 Land Rover Freelander 2.0 TD4 2014 Mercedes Benz A180 DSL 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito 111 Van 2014 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8DSL 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer DSL 2012 Mazda 6 DSL 2009 Nissan Qashqai DSL 2014 Opel Insignia DSL 2008 Nissan Navara 2.5 2009 Peugeot 207 1.4DSL ( very low mileage) 2010 Renault Fleunce DSL 131 Seat Ibiza 1.2TDI 2011 Suzuki SX4 1.6DSL 142 Toyota Yaris 1.0 Pertrol 2011 Toyota Avensis DSL 2013 Toyota Avensis Aura DSL 2012 Toyota Corolla 1.4 D4D 2011 Toyota Auris 1.4 DSL 2011 Toyota Corolla 1.4DSL 2017 Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6TDI ( New Model)

€18,000 €8,500 €18,500 €6,500 €10,500 €9,950 €7,500 €5,500 €21,000 €15,000 €18,500 €15,500 €8,950 €13,500 €8,500 €8,500 €8,500 €7,500 €4,000 €3,850 €15,500 €12,950 €11,500 €7,500 €4,500 €11,500 + VAT €15,950 €14,500 €12,500 €7,950 €9,500 €6,000 €8,950 €8,500 €5,500 €5,500 €8,000 €6,500 €9,500 €6,500 €12,950 €10,500 €9,500 €8,750 €22,500

2017 141 141 132 131 2011 2010 2009 2008 151 171 151 141 141 132 2012 2011 2010 2009 141 2012 151 151 141 2011 171 161 161 152 151 151 142 141 141 131 132 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2008 2007 171 142 161

Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.2 Petrol Automatic Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf HL 3 DR 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI CC Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6TDI 120BHP Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI CL Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat SE 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Up 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.4 DSL

€24,500 €13,500 €12,500 €11,950 €11,000 €7,950 €7,500 €6,000 €5,000 €16,950 €19,950 €13,500 €11,500 €12,500 €9,950 €10,500 €7,500 €6,250 €5,000 €16,500 €11,950 €16,500 €16,500 €15,500 €7,950 €26,500 €19,500 €18,500 €14,950 €17,500 €15,000 €14,500 €12,950 €12,500 €9,950 €11,500 €9,950 €9,950 €7,950 €8,950 €6,750 €4,000 €3,000 €12,950 €7,500 €12,950

151 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Petrol €11,500 141 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol €10,950 2010 Volkswagen Polo TL 1.6 TDI €6,000 161 Volkswagen Sharan CL 2.0TDI €29,500 161 Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI €22,950 161 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports Leather €22,950 152 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L €19,950 151 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI €17,950 151 Volkswagen Tiguan Sports 2.0TDI €18,950 141 Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI €15,500 171 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline Extras 7 Seater €26,500 ESTATE CARS RANGE 181 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L €28,900 151 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate H/L €17,500 141 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L €16,500 2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Estate C/L €9,500 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L €8,500 2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L €4,500 172 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Estate H/L €23,500 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Estate H/L €21,500 PETROL CARS RANGE 182 Volkswagen Passat 1.4TSI 150HP HL €33,500 171 Volkswagen Golf SV 1.2TDI HL Extras A/T €23,500 162 Volkswagen Golf 1.2TSI (27K) €17,500 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 5DR €7,500 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI €12,500 152 Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI €14,500 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG RANGE 181 Volkswagen Touareg V6“R Line €55,500 + VAT 162 Volkswagen Touareg V6 €37,000 + VAT AUTOMATIC CARS RANGE 151 Volkswagen Golf 2.0GTD 184BHP €23,500 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 3 DR HL €20,950 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5 Dr €21,000 152 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR CL €19,500 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR CL €17,500 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport 140HP 4x4 €21,000 161 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI HL €21,500 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL €22,500 152 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL ( Leather ) €19,500 141 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI HL €16,500 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 5dr C/L A/T €13,500 2012 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater A/T €15,000 2008 Audi A6 2.0DSL A/T Full Leather €6,000

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

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Abbey Hotel announces special offers for all newly-engaged couples Complimentary first dance lessons Book your wedding at the four-star Abbey Hotel, Roscommon and avail of a complimentary first dance lesson with a professional dancer. “We’ll organise everything for you” says Geraldine Grealy, Marketing Manager at the Abbey Hotel. “Your first dance need not be the daunting prospect you think it might be! We promise that with the some lessons by a professional dancer you will impress your guests with a selection of dance routines including the foxtrot, the tango or a waltz on the night of your wedding”. The Abbey Hotel are also delighted to announce their versatile 2019 Spring Bride Package for those planning a short engagement, with prices starting at only €45.

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People NEWS Eamonn McCormack set for JJ’s Eamonn McCormack is an international Irish BluesRock guitarist who has toured, recorded and played with Rory Gallagher, Jan Akkerman, Johnny Winter, Nils Lofgren, Walter Trout and ZZ Top to name but a few. Eamonn’s energetic live performances sees him and his Power Trio band leaving audiences with an experience few will ever forget. It’s no wonder he’s a festival favorite and star on the continent!

As part of his first Irish tour in over four years, Eamonn takes the stage at JJ Harlow’s this Saturday (8th). This is a show not to be missed!

Kerrane demands support for Rosalie Unit

Sinn Féin representative for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has said that the Government must put their foot down if the future of the Rosalie Home in Castlerea is to be secured.

Ms. Kerrane said: “It is beyond belief that the future of the Rosalie Home remains up in the air for those that call it home and their families. This is a ridiculous situation and the Government appear to be incapable of putting the issue to rest once and for all. The Government are in charge here and if they are unable to reign in the HSE then we have a major problem. We have three local TDs and a Senator who have talked the talk and yet after months and months, we remain in limbo.”

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Murphy:‘Better post office deal needed’

Fianna Fáil Deputy Eugene Murphy has criticised the government for failing to secure a “better deal” on the future of Ireland’s post offices. He also called on local communities to support the service.

Speaking following a public meeting in Athleague on Wednesday, August 29th, Deputy Murphy said: “Fianna Fáil will not make any empty promises by saying we would maintain all 159 of these post offices however the Government must secure a better deal in terms of safeguarding elderly people, the vulnerable and disabled people who use these services in many rural communities.

“I expect this matter to be addressed in full as part of Budget 2019 discussions with the Minister for Finance, and I will be further raising our party’s great concern directly with Minister Naughten.

“Local people need to support local services. I cannot tell someone where to do their shopping but a post office in a rural village will find it very hard to survive if people do not support the other shops and businesses in the locality.

He concluded by suggesting the introduction of a pilot post office service in third level institutes and calling on the government to use subvention in the short-term where there is a threat of closure.

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ATTENDANCE 1ST SESSION IS MANDATORY * Suitable for new entrants who wish to study Healthcare COURSE LOCATION:Further Education Centre, Convent Road, (behind Youthreach), F45 TX97 COURSE TIMES: 10.00am-4.30pm START DATE: 14/09/18 DURATION: 2 years (8 Components) COMPONENTS: All required for Major Award (120 Credits) QQI Level 5 QQI COURSE CODE: 5M3782 (www.qqi.ie) FETCH COURSE CODE: 228589 on www.fetchcourses.ie/you may self-refer through this web site MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 16

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Healthcare – QQI Level 5 – Roscommon Town ATTENDANCE 1ST SESSION IS MANDATORY * Suitable for new entrants who wish to study Healthcare COURSE LOCATION: VTOS Centre, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town until October, thereafter FET Centre, Lisnamult, F42H985 COURSE TIMES: Mon & Wed 6.30-10.00pm until October, thereafter Wednesdays 9.45am-3.15pm START DATE: 19/09/18 DURATION: 2 years (8 Components) COMPONENTS: All required for Major Award (120 Credits) QQI Level 5 QQI COURSE CODE: 5M3782 (www.qqi.ie) FETCH COURSE CODE: 228667 on www.fetchcourses.ie/you may self-refer through this web site MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 16

Childcare – QQI Level 5 – 1 Component – Castlerea ATTENDANCE 1ST SESSION IS MANDATORY * COMPONENT: Child Development QQI COURSE CODE: 5N1764 COURSE LOCATION: VTOS Centre, Castlerea, F45 X431 COURSE TIME: 10.00am-3.30pm START DATE: 17/09/18 DURATION: 8 sessions (1 Component) FETCH COURSE CODE: 227443 on www.fetchcourses.ie/you may self-refer through this web site MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 16

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Roscommon…

and the Pope Compiled by Paul Healy

Pictured at the presentation of a cheque for €2,285 by Gail and Peter Clarke to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway were (l-r): Marie Walsh, nurse; Siobhan Coughlan, nurse; Peter Clarke; Emma Loughnane, nurse; Mary Forde, Acting Manager, and Gail Clarke.

‘Gail and Friends’ raise over €2,000 for UHG Glenamaddy husband and wife, Gail and Peter Clarke, recently presented a cheque for €2,285 to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway.

Gail, along with her friends Anne Kelly and Bernie Connelly, has been hosting the ‘Gail and Friends Coffee Morning’ for the past ten years in Glenamaddy Community Centre. For the past three years all donations raised have gone towards Galway University Hospital. This year, Gail and Friends donated the proceeds to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway.

Gail said: “This fundraising event is very

close to my heart as I have lost three siblings to cancer at University Hospital Galway.

I wanted to do something for the hospital in recognition of the support and care my siblings received during their time there, so I decided to start the ‘Gail and Friends’ fundraiser which has now been an annual event for the last ten years”.

Mary Forde, Acting Nurse Manager at the Oncology/Haematology Day Ward, UHG, expressed her gratitude to the Clarke family.

“We are delighted to receive this donation for the Patient Comfort Fund, it will enable us to purchase comfort items for our patients”.

Pope’s visit stirs fond memories for Louis Louis Dockery, pictured at the RDS last week for the World Meeting of Families, displays his ‘pass’ for the Papal Mass in 1979, which he attended with his late father (also Louis), a proud native of Elphin.

In 1979, Louis, as a young boy, attended the Papal Mass with his father, who was Chief State Solicitor at the time.

Louis Senior was a native of Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

While resident in Dublin for many years, he remains immensely proud of his Co. Roscommon roots and was an active member of the Roscommon Association in Dublin.

Louis Junior’s uncle, the late Fr. Des Dockery, played football for Roscommon in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. He played as ‘Des Cryan’ (using his mother’s maiden name).

All-Ireland winner Regina meets Pope Regina Carley Mullaney had the pleasure of meeting Pope Francis at Knock Airport before he departed for Dublin. A Garda, she was involved in security at the Shrine grounds and Knock Airport. Regina was a member of the Roscommon Ladies Senior football team which won All-Ireland Junior and Intermediate titles in 2001 and 2005 respectively.

A proud father and daughter’s experience I was pleased to receive correspondence from a local man for whom the Pope’s visit coincided with (perhaps even inspired by?) a touching engagement with his daughter.

The reader writes: “I see from your coverage in last week’s edition where you invited readers with any stories about the good man himself, Pope Francis, to get in contact…

“Recently my daughter asked me to cycle with her to Roscommon and back to Four Roads before the school term started and we did just that, on the Sunday on which the Pope was in the Phoenix Park. Our cycle was a 26-mile round trip.

After a stop in Athleague for a ‘99’ we duly arrived in Roscommon”.

At this point in the cycling expedition the reader was finding the going tough, while his daughter was pressing on (“God bless youth” her father says).

He continued: “The return cycle was going to be more difficult as we decided to come back home via Scrine Hill.

That’s where my daughter and I encountered ‘Pope Francis’.

“The attached photograph says it all…at the bottom of this very difficult hill climb was a ‘message’ from Pope Francis letting cyclists know that even he could not help with the arduous climb that lay ahead for the cyclist!”

Scrine Hill will test anyone’s stamina and our reader admits he had to walk quite a bit of it, while, much to his pride, his daughter cycled up and down without having to disembark from her bike.

He continued: “The sign at the bottom of Scrine Hill is now gone but at the top of the hill and written on the road is another that reads ‘Hard Luck’, presumably for people like myself who had to disembark”.

The whole experience – under the watchful gaze of ‘Pope Francis’ – was enriching for father and daughter, with the father telling the People that he was very proud of his daughter.

It was clearly a memorable ‘bonding’ experience for both, maybe a reminder to us all that any hill or mountain or obstacle in life can be overcome when you have the support of a loved one. – PH

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Nicole Leonard won 1st prize in the photographic competition and is pictured with daughters Saoirse and Joscelyn at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

St. Cuan’s College of Further Education is unique in that it is situated in a very rural setting in the village of Castleblakeney, approximately 25 minutes from Roscommon town.

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Currently St. Cuan’s is offering QQI/Fetac level 5 courses in: • Early Childhood Care and Education • Business and Computing • Healthcare Support Courses run from Monday to Friday (9.45 am to 1.25 pm). These times facilitate parents who wish to drop children to school and collect them again after the course finishes. All courses operate on a modular basis – eight modules are required to achieve a full award. There is an option to complete all eight modules or one, two or more in the year.

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Celebrating cultural heritage in Portrun On Saturday, 25th of August 2018 Portrun Development Association joined in the nine-day celebration of Ireland’s natural, built and cultural heritage.

The aim of the week was to promote awareness of our heritage, thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation.

National Heritage Week is coordinated by the Heritage Council and its aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage, thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation. The day also coincided with Water Heritage Day. On the day, Mr J.J. Earley MSc and Ms. Catherine Seale, Waters and Community Officer, educated and inspired participants. Mr. Earley highlighted the variety of biodiversity which included plants, animals and the habitats of which they are part.

The processes of biodiversity help to provide the planet with fresh air, clean water, pollination of crops, fertility of soil and control of pests and diseases.

Mr. Gerry Hanlon, Chairperson of Portrun Development Association, thanked the speakers for their knowledge and wonderful presentations. He said the event highlighted the abundance of great work that is carried out in the community and encouraged everyone to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage. He also encouraged the community to participate in ongoing environmental and heritage events.

Pictured at the Mayo Hospice site in Castlebar last week were staff of Mayo/ Roscommon Head Office. L-r: Ann McGarry (Accounts), Brigid McGurrin (Accounts and Fundraising), Kathy Andrewartha (Hospice Shop Area Manager), Martina Jennings (CEO), Kathy Grogan (Retail Development), Monica Brogan (Fundraising Manager), Michelle Wynne (Accounts), Mary Brett (Fundraising Admin), Josephine Ganley (Fundraising Administrator). The Mayo Hospice is on schedule to open in spring 2019 at a cost of €10 million.

Annual Hospice Walk this Sunday to help fund €15m units Preparations are currently well underway for the annual Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Memorial Walk which takes place across the region this coming Sunday (9th of September).

The walk, which is now in its 5th year, will see hundreds of people in five different locations across Mayo and Roscommon participating in a 5km leisurely stroll in memory of a friend, a family member or a loved one.

“This is one of our really special

annual events,” said Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation. “We have the most wonderful feedback from participants every year after the walk takes place to say how special they find the event. It really allows people to take a moment out of their busy lifestyle to reflect, remember and to celebrate the memory of their loved ones in such a respectful way.

“As we enter into the second half of 2018, it is our pleasure to let you know we have made huge progress

with both our Hospice buildings.

The Mayo Hospice is well under construction and we are on target to open in April 2019. Once complete, we will be starting the build of the Roscommon Hospice, with both Hospices fully operational by 2021”.

With projected costs for the capital development project of the Hospice buildings coming in at €15 million, this is by no means an easy task. But Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation are confident that with the

continued help of their supporters, these projects will be completed on budget and on target.

The locations for this Sunday’s walk are: Ballaghaderreen, Belmullet, Castlerea, Claremorris and Westport. Event is open to all levels of fitness. Cost of participation is €15 per person (children under 16 go free). You can register today for the Memorial Walk by calling the Hospice Office on 094-9388666 or through any of our Hospice Shops across the region.

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Emergency Works approved for local schools Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the announcement of approval of Emergency Works by the Department of Education for Kilcroan National School and Castlerea Community School.

Pictured at the recent TG4 Ladies Intermediate semi-final between Roscommon and Meath at Dr. Hyde Park were Amy McNeill and Rhian Murray. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon Heritage Group meeting Roscommon Heritage Group meeting will be held in Gleeson’s, Roscommon on Tuesday, 18th of September at 8.30 pm.

For enquiries, please contact Acting Secretary Theresa on 0877554393 or email secretary on theresacathyhelenmurray@gmail. com

Local traditional music classes resume Local ‘Trad’ music classes return for a new season this week.

Experienced tutor and musician, John Wynne, teaches privately at both The Quad Youth Centre in Roscommon town and Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse.

All levels and ages catered for with preparation for SCT exams and Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate practicals provided for. Instruments taught include: whistle, flute and concertina.

For more information or further enquiries, contact John (flute and whistle) on 087-2239095 or Celine(concertina) on 0868425253.

‘Praying a public Rosary for Ireland’ ‘Praying a public Rosary for Ireland’ at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 15th of September at 4 pm. For more information, call Mary Fallon on 085-8503191. Please join us.

“Minister Richard Bruton has informed me that Kilcroan NS has been approved for funding for Structural Work (floors) and Castlerea Community School has been approved for Lift & Wall Structural Works.

“It is positive that funding in being provided in order to deal with necessary repair works in schools in order to ensure that staff and children have a modern environment in which to teach and learn”.

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Councillors press Minister Ross on South Roscommon roads  PAUL HEALY

Councillors from South Roscommon travelled to Dublin on Tuesday to meet Transport Minister Shane Ross face to face and impress upon him the urgent need for extra funding for roads in their area.

The delegation, which included Ms. Majella Hunt, Director of Services with Roscommon County Council, met with Minister Ross to make a special case for additional funding for South Roscommon roads which have been badly affected by flooding and further adverse weather conditions in recent years.

The chairperson of the Athlone Municipal District, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, estimates that about €11m is required to address the critical state of roads in South Roscommon.

While Minister Ross made no

commitment on funding, the councillors are hopeful that he will respond positively once his Department has reflected on the points they made.

Cllr. Fallon: “We met with Minister Ross and with one of his officials who had recently been in Roscommon. Neither of them took any issue with our assessment. Minister Ross was courteous, listened carefully to what we had to say, and noted our concerns”.

Cllr. Fallon said that while there’s about 21km of road per 1,000 people in Ireland (on average), the statistics are much different in Co. Roscommon, where there’s 60km of road per 1,000 people.

“We made a very strong argument for a special case being made for urgent extra funding for South Roscommon roads” Cllr. Fallon said, adding that the recently launched

‘Hidden Heartlands’ initiative underlined how important it is that such infrastructure is improved.

“We have a difficulty here in Roscommon when it comes to raising funding locally…we have a low rates base, and we have three times more road per 1,000 people. Our roads (in South Roscommon) have been badly affected by flooding and snow in recent years”.

Cllr. Fallon said while Minister Ross was very mindful of what he was being told, he gave no commitment in Tuesday’s meeting.

“However, we would be hopeful of a favourable top-up (in funding) going forward. We already expect an increase (in roads funding to the Council)…anything other than an increase would be a disaster. So there will be an increase, but we need a special case to be made for South Roscommon roads”.

PUBLIC NOTICES ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL

COMMUNITY HEDGE CUTTING GRANT PILOT SCHEME 2018 Applications are invited from local community groups in county Roscommon for the Community Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme. The Scheme encourages a joint approach with communities and groups of local residents and landowners for the cutting of hedges/trees which need attention on the Public Road Network. The new grant scheme will provide a grant of €50 per km of roadside hedge/overhanging trees with a minimum length of 3km of road network per application. The proposed Hedge Cutting Area must be agreed in advance with the Area Engineer.

Application forms and terms and conditions are available at www.roscommoncoco.ie or by emailing roads@roscommoncoco.ie.

Completed forms should be submitted as soon as possible but not later than 4 pm on 31/10/2018.

Pat Murtagh Acting Director of Services Roads and Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 AND 14 Roscommon County Council hereby gives Notice of its Intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

Road to be closed: The L-6635-15 from its junction with the L-6635-0 to its junction with the L-6635-35.

Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted onto the L-1620-22 at its junction with the L-6635-15 and L-6635-0 turning left at its junction with the L-1627-0 and continuing onto the L-1627-20. At the junction of the L-1627-20 and L-6635-35 take a left meeting the L-6635-15 and visa-versa.

Period of Closure: 28th September 2018 to 19th October 2018. Works will take place from 8am to 6pm.

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Awareness event at hospital to mark World Sepsis Day On Thursday, the 13th of September, the Sepsis Team at Roscommon University Hospital will hold an awareness event in the hospital to mark World Sepsis Day. Caitriona Rayner, Sepsis Lead at Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) said: “We are taking this opportunity to make people aware of what sepsis is and how serious it can be as part of a global effort to educate and engage people un-

der the theme of ‘Stop Sepsis Save Lives’. Sepsis is a serious infection which needs to be recognised and treated quickly. It can affect a person of any age and from any social background. Even people with very good health can get sepsis.

“Our staff at RUH are trained to recognise it early and we ensure patients are cared for and sent to hospitals with critical care teams, as appropriate. We want to raise awareness of

this condition across the community.

“This year we are focusing on the importance of early recognition of sepsis and sepsis management. We will have sepsis information leaflets/ booklets to increase public awareness and there will be a quiz with a spot prize”.

The Sepsis Awareness Event takes place from 10 am until 3 pm near the canteen of the hospital and all are welcome!

Reason for Road Closure: Laying of watermains along the public road as part of the Oran-Ballintober Group Water Scheme Upgrade Contract.

All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan.

Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Map showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in respect of the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than 12.00 pm on Tuesday 11th September 2018.

Mr. Pat Murtagh A\Director of Services Water Services Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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Council hears from Presidential hopefuls  DAN DOONER

A number of potential Presidential candidates gave presentations in the Roscommon County Council chamber on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the deadline for nominations today at 11 am and a final decision next Monday (9th).

Among those seeking the nomination from Roscommon councillors on the day were 2011 candidate Sean Gallagher, Senator Joan Freeman, journalist Gemma O’Grady, artist Kevin Sharkey, Marilyn Monroe impersonator Sarah Louise Mulligan, Athlone woman Marie Goretti Moylan, Galway man Patrick Feeney and Tulsk farmer John Groarke.

Sean Gallagher offered some clarity on the Twitter controversy which ended his hopes of winning the 2011 election and vowed that he was very much “back up” following the very public fall.

Senator Joan Freeman spoke passionately about her work with Pieta House and Darkness Into Light and said that she would introduce her knowledge

Pictured at the Council Chamber on Wednesday were Presidential hopeful Kevin Sharkey & Roscommon County Council CEO, Eugene Cummins. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh.

Pictured at the Council Chamber on Wednesday were Presidential hopeful John Groarke, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh.jpg

of mental health as a new dimension to the presidency.

Meanwhile, local man John Groarke spoke sincerely about his view of democracy and the need for the people’s voice to be heard.

Patrick Feeney highlighted the poor transport infrastructure in Roscommon before endearing himself to the chamber by calling for a wage increase for councillors. Afterwards, journalist Gemma O’Doherty said

her campaign was based on the search for truth and honesty.

“I believe the President can set the standard for the sort of democracy we want to live in,” she said before vowing to speak on behalf of those who had lost their voice.

Killybegs native, Kevin Sharkey, said: “Dublin had forgotten rural Ireland” and spoke about the potential of tourism in bringing life back to rural towns.

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tor, Mulligan, informed the chamber of her pro-life stance and her admiration for Donald Trump while Marie Goretti Moylan praised the local Sacred Heart Church before announcing her attention to run for other political offices in the future.

All in all, a very different kind of Roscommon County Council meeting and one which will have given councillors plenty of food for thought ahead of the 11 am deadline this morning.

Pictured at the Council Chamber on Wednesday were Cathaoirleach Ivan Connaughton and Presidential Candidate hopeful Joan Freeman. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh

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• The €2,000 Greenvale Animal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship by Direct Entry • The €10,000 Irish Angus All-Ireland Finals by Direct Entry • All-Ireland Breeding Heifer

by Direct Entry to Strokestown Show, sponsored by Chasetown Civil Engineering Ltd (Sweeney Family, Corrigeen).

All commercial breeds eligible • Irish Simmental All-Ireland Finals • Shorthorn All-Ireland Calf Classes • Hanly’s Hardware & Spar Supermarket All-Ireland Calf Class • Showing Classes for cattle, sheep, crafts, cookery, farm & garden produce Showground opens at 8.00am Exhibits must be in the Showgrounds by 10.00am Judging commences 11.00am sharp

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• Horse Showing 12.30pm New Irish Draught Section • Irish Draught All-Ireland, sponsored by The Callery Family • Pony Showing Classes 12.00pm • Driving for style and appearance Road Cart Spectacular • Dog Show - 2 Rings - at 2.30pm • Bonny Baby Show at 2.00 pm • Music on Showgrounds

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McStay quits as Roscommon manager  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon senior football team manager Kevin McStay is resigning

There was surprise in Roscommon GAA circles on Wednesday evening with the dramatic news that Roscommon senior football team manager Kevin McStay is resigning.

McStay was appointed as joint manager along with Fergal O’Donnell in 2016.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the roads set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

After the duo had a falling out, McStay continued as sole manager from 2017, supported by Liam McHale and Ger Dowd as selectors. He steered Roscommon to win the Connacht SFC in 2017 when they beat Galway at Pearse Stadium by nine points. It was Roscommon’s first provincial title since 2010.

Roscommon also won the FBD Connacht Senior Football League twice and were promoted to the

National League Division One after winning Division Two in 2018.

Having lost the 2018 Connacht final to Galway at Dr. Hyde Park earlier in the summer, Roscommon qualified for the inaugural Super 8s competition but they were heavily beaten in all three games.

It is widely reported that during a review of the year carried out by the team management, a number of players indicated that they would not

commit to rejoining the panel for 2019 and this is thought to have been part of the reason why McStay decided to resign. In a statement released to the press he also states that in his view he had taken the team as far as he could.

Kevin McStay had the full support of the County Board to complete his term. The board will now have the onerous task of finding a replacement in time to start preparations for the National League

Division One campaign.

Kevin McStay also states that he is retiring from inter-county management.

Kevin McStay has lived in Roscommon Town for almost 30 years. He is married to Verona and the couple have three daughters. He also managed the Mayo U-21s, Roscommon Gaels, St. Faithleach’s, Rathcline and (famously) St. Brigid’s, with whom he won an All-Ireland club title in 2013.

Big setback, but we have to move on…

ANALYSIS Seamus Duke

Road to be closed:

Period of Closure:

R368 from its junction with the N61 in Fourmilehouse to its junction with the N5 in Strokestown.

8.00 am on Monday 24th of September, 2018 to 6.00 pm on Wednesday 26th of September, 2018.

Alternative Routes: N5 & N61.

Road to be closed:

R377 from its junction with the L1618 in Knockmurry to its junction with the R367 in Castleplunkett.

Period of Closure:

8.00 am on Monday 15th of October, 2018 to 6.00 pm on Friday 26th of October, 2018.

Alternative Routes: R367 & N60.

Road to be closed:

Period of Closure:

R361 from its junction with the N60 in Castlerea to its junction with the R360 North of Williamstown.

8.00 am on Wednesday 24th of October, 2018 to 6.00 pm on Friday 9th of November, 2018.

Alternative Routes: R360 & N60.

Reason for Closures:

To facilitate essential road repairs and road overlays.

Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the undersigned or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie to arrive not later than 5pm on Wednesday 12th of September, 2018.

Pat Murtagh, A/Director of Service, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98.

I was reading about, and listening to, the controversy in Mayo and the resignation of Stephen Rochford over the past few weeks and often remarked to colleagues “Thank God it’s not us” – but we didn’t have long to wait. We never do in Roscommon.

Personally, I am very sorry to see Kevin McStay leave his post. He is a thoroughly decent man and in my humble opinion a very good coach and manager too.

In recent weeks there were rumours that several Roscommon players had not committed to being part of the panel for 2019 and that is certainly their right. I have the greatest of respect for the effort these young men put in and I know for a fact that some of those players who would not commit had no problem whatsoever with Kevin McStay. But there were a few who did, and I suppose that’s life.

Were there mistakes made over his tenure? Yes of course there were.

Roscommon used at least eight centre half-backs this year and there was inconsistency in team selection from one big game to the next. Roscommon were never able to replace Neil Collins and Sean Mullooly. The defence leaked too many scores, and when we stepped up into the highest level we just could not compete.

Regardless of who is in charge, some sort of an improved defensive system will have to be put in place for 2019.

But there were far more positives than negatives. Roscommon went to Pearse Stadium in July of 2017 and beat Galway by nine points to land the Connacht title. Roscommon had not beaten Galway or Mayo in the championship since 2001. It was a massive achievement. Roscommon won two FBD Leagues, and having been relegated, they also won Division 2 of the National League in style

Ger Dowd and Kevin McStay

and are now back in the top division for 2019.

As I came home from work on Wednesday evening a well-known Roscommon GAA man called me to say ‘ah sure he had to go”. The very same man was jumping up and down with joy and clapping Kevin McStay on the back in Salthill in July of 2017! Short memories…

I have been doing this job a long time. I have seen team managers come and go and at the end of the day it’s Roscommon football that counts, but I would seriously question what advantages there are of losing someone of the calibre of Kevin McStay at this time. In fact it makes no sense at all.

But he probaby had no option but to take this course of action. We have been here before in Roscommon GAA and we will probably be here

again in the not too distant future. It’s a depressing prospect, to be honest.

The facts of the matter are that at the moment we are a top 12 team and maybe even top 10, but that is it. The bridge between the Roscommon and the Tyrones, Kerrys and Monaghans of this world is absolutely huge, never mind the gap between us and Dublin.

The very best of luck to whoever takes over. It’s a tough job. If they achieve half what Kevin has done they will have done well. The appointment will be made and we will all have to move on. That’s the way the GAA cookie crumbles.

On a personal note I would like to thank Kevin for his co-operation and kindness over the past three years.

He was a pleasure to work with and I wish him and Verona and the family the very best in the future.

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NewsPeople GAA confirms McStay retirement ‘with heavy heart’ ard Statement from County Bo ey een Sw s mu Sea chairman t It is with a heavy heart tha ce oun ann A GA Roscommon that Kevin McStay has retired from Inter County Management.

County Chairman Seamus Sweeney said: “I’d like to thank Kevin for his nt dedication and commitmer the ove A GA on mm to Rosco last three years as manager of our senior team. Kevin’s dge professionalism and knowle were there for everyone toon see. He has left Roscomm football in a good place. ors “I want to thank his select le Ger Dowd and Liam McHao and his backroom team wh all did their very best to as ensure Roscommon were ’ve competitive as possible. We s, had some memorable day cht nna Co the g nin win from in title to regaining our place Division One. “On a personal level I’d like e to wish Kevin and his wif ry Verona and daughters eve good wish for the future”.

‘Immediate change needed’ – McStay Kevin McStay issued a statement running to almost 1,400 words on Wednesday afternoon. Below is an edited version….

“Earlier this afternoon I spoke with the Chairman of Roscommon GAA and informed him of my decision not to continue in my role as manager of Roscommon senior footballers.

“Our annual review of the 2018 season was completed recently. Having considered the many factors involved in managing a county football squad, and unable to resolve enough of those factors to my satisfaction, I have decided that a change in management should take place immediately. I feel I have brought the team as far as I can at this stage and a new voice and direction is now required.

“As is the natural way of things, some players will retire, others will opt out due to work and college commitments while yet more will want to travel.

“Over the past 12 months this group of Roscommon players has won, or qualified, for all the competitions they can be reasonably expected to: Connacht Championship Winners (July 2017); All-Ireland Quarter-Finalists (July 2017); Connacht League (March 2018); Division 2 Champions; Promotion to 2019 NFL Division 1 (April 2018); All-Ireland Quarter-Finalists (July 2018).

“Winning the 2017 Connacht Final will always remain the happiest day of my sporting life. The joy, satisfaction and fun it provided to us all – players, parents, management, officials and supporters, is something I will cherish forever.

“I want to sincerely thank all of the players I’ve dealt with these last three years. I wish them well; they have given so much in their efforts to represent Roscommon.

McStay then acknowledged the “massive contribution” of Liam McHale (Team Coach), over the past two years and that of Ger Dowd (“selector and sometimes manager!”). He also thanked Fergal O’Donnell and the 2016 selec-

tors, David Casey and Stephen Bohan for their great contributions.

Mr. McStay also thanked his wife Verona and their three daughters for unwavering support.

McStay also thanked all Roscommon GAA officers he has worked with, as well as everyone involved in the Roscommon camp, all volunteers, sponsors, Club Rossie, etc.

He continued: “I want to confirm that our Chairman, on the day the season ended, gave me his and his executive’s full backing and asked that I stay on to see out the final two years of my term. I deeply appreciated that prompt and positive support.

“I want to thank the vast majority of media for their fair and accurate reporting on the efforts of our players and my management team.

“So, after much consideration I have decided not to take up the Chairman’s invitation. I’ve done three years, every one of them challenging and sometimes exhausting. In reviewing my time in charge I have to

acknowledge the inordinate amount of time I spent dealing with financial and facility issues, personnel issues, media issues and the various contentious and controversial events that kept arising over those seasons.

Success is what we all crave but we must understand our reality too. While Roscommon is a proud football county, it is a small county with a limited playing pool and deficits in resources and facilities.

“I am privileged to say the Roscommon GAA family entrusted their team to me for three years.

We had our share of special days, mostly grand days and of course, some very tough days. But overall, on reflection, these have been three of the greatest years of my life. Today marks my retirement from senior inter county football management.

I look forward to a less stressful period now, concentrating more on work and family life and to supporting Roscommon and Mayo teams in 2019 and beyond”.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

paul@roscommonpeople.ie

Dubs remain in the limelight as as Michael slips into the shadows W

orry not, those members of the public who heard forlorn cries of anguish from open living room windows during the second half of Sunday’s All-Ireland football final…the despairing sounds probably came from inter county players/managers (from all over the country).

Fast, but not even required to be furious, relentless Dublin were marching to a fourth successful All-Ireland title.

And players and managers from other counties must have felt some despondency, midst the admiration.

Still, as Mayo have shown in recent years, this great Dublin team can be brought to the brink, so hope – I guess – lives on.

On Sunday, Tyrone put in a very game effort, although (oddly for Tyrone) they left themselves open to the charge that they weren’t aggressive enough!

After a so-so opening five minutes, the sides were level through frees from Rock and Harte. Deadlock.

You could say (if you’re a fan of puns) that we were stuck between a Rock and a Harte place(kick).

The hopes of neutrals were raised as a confident Tyrone were soon 0-5 to 0-1 in front; most interestingly, Dublin were rattled…exposed as mere mortals.

Then, after our screen had gone all strange and fuzzy in that opening phase…normal service resumed.

Dublin rattled in two goals and a few lovely points…no other team in the country could have hit Tyrone with

such a suckerpunch in such a calm and clinical fashion. Echoes of Jimmy Magee and ‘different class’.

At half-time, Brolly, O’Rourke and Spillane were like three young lads who had travelled in hope only to be refused entry to a nightclub. Glum faces. Their respect and admiration for Dublin was obvious, but you could sense they were lamenting the death of this final as a contest. In those jolly moments before throw-in, they had hoped, in vain.

Tyrone were never less than honest and gallant in the second half, but they couldn’t create a goal threat… and missed several chances of points. Dublin were composed, always in control, coasting into the history books. A late Tyrone rally never really threatened to upset the party.

And so the Dubs were crowned for the fourth year in a row. It was a fine, convincing performance by a superb team. Tyrone’s graph continues to rise. They are likely to be a major force in the coming years.

Back in studio, the boys were less subdued, now just happy to pour worthy compliments on Jim Gavin and Dublin.

Meanwhile, there was a nostalgic send-off for Michael Lyster, the Galway man wrapping up on 35 years as a leading man with RTE Sport. The montage of career highlights, moving through the decades and hairstyle changes, was an excellent and deserved tribute.

Later, during the traditional Sunday Game coverage from the winning team’s hotel, there was a fabulous

Wednesday WEDNESDAY (2.10 PM): The rumours of an invasion had been around for several days. At first, it seemed like an ordinary humdrum day, but no, the rumours were accurate: Roscom-

gesture from Jim Gavin and the Dublin team as the match ball (signed by all the players) from Sunday’s final

was presented to Lyster.

And so, with Lyster ‘hanging up his mic’, one era ends…while on

the pitch, the Dublin glory era is still at peak level – and shows no sign of stopping.

Broken hurls, broken dreams: It just wasn’t St. Dominic’s day when the club’s hurlers met Athleague in last Saturday’s Kepak Roscommon SHC semi-final against Athleague. They were defeated (by 3-14 to 2-10). It might have been an omen for the subsequent ‘broken dreams’ – Robbie Byrne and Noel Watson both broke hurleys in the hard-fought encounter. Pictures: Michael McCormack

mon was being invaded by a strange species.

They had begun to arrive before lunch, wielding their soundbites and their egos, and – most of all – their weapons of mass destruction – that’s their ‘visions of what Ireland can become’.

There were eight of them in all, these would-

Pictured at the Council Chamber on Wednesday were Presidential hopefuls Sean Gallagher, Kevin Sharkey and John Groake. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh.

be hunters of Michael D. They had come to Roscommon to make their ‘pitches’ to our councillors, in the hope of getting a nomination to run for the Presidency of Ireland.

Not least because I hibernate on Wednesdays – immersed, with colleagues, in the final hours of the production of this newspaper – I had to avoid it all!

It’s 2.10. I barely have time for a quick lunch break. Nice bowl of soup in Gleeson’s, suddenly it’s 2.30 pm and I’m about to walk back to the office, past the Council HQ. That’s where most of the Presidential hopefuls are due to gather at 2.30, our councillors to charm.

I must change my route, in order to avoid the Presidential candidates. I can’t risk passing the post office and continuing towards the Civic HQ for fear of meeting one of those dragons…

Neither can I risk meandering in through alleyways and heading for Abbey Street via the roundabout, for fear I’ll be approached by Kevin Sharkey or Gemma O’Doherty…droning on about their vision of a fairer and more inclusive Ireland.

Instead, I turn right for St. Ciaran’s Park and decide to head back to the office by taking a very wide turn, via our wonderful Loughnaneane Park. There are ten or twelve people there, sa-

vouring its delights, and none of them look like they want a Presidential nomination. It’s safe. I chat to one man about the All-Ireland Final. Two others nod and comment on the weather. None of them raise their vision of a new Ireland. Mothers with small kids enter and exit from the great play area. A slightly-older-than-middle-aged couple stroll towards the castle. Inside the castle ruins, four boys kick a football and two teenagers laugh and joke.

Back in the Council chamber, I’m sure the Presidential hopefuls have begun making their pitches. I can imagine it…diversity, fairness, equality, opportunity, the arts, take our place on the world stage, blah, blah, blah.

I walk back via The Lough Road, turning left towards the Convent. The leaves on the beautiful trees on the Fuerty side of the Convent Gym swish about in the early Autumn breeze.

It’s a relaxing walk on another mostly beautiful day. Kids playing, a magnificent park, fresh air, friendly faces, the odd brief chat, magnificent trees, the cycle of life evident at the schools, the sun shining, Roscommon’s quality of life on display.

The circus successfully avoided, I get back to the office. I’ve had all the visions of Ireland I want.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs 90th birthday celebration for Fr Browne On this Friday night, the 7th of September, there will be a special 90th birthday celebration for Fr. Raymond Browne.

Proceedings will commence with Mass in Fourmilehouse Church at 8 pm, followed by light refreshments and music in the Community Centre after Mass.

Fr. Ray has been a very dedicated priest for 64 years, 32 of which he has spent as a Parish Priest.

Everyone is invited to join parishioners celebrating Fr. Raymond’s milestone birthday this Friday night.

Roscommon Autumn Show and Sale winners Members of Kilteevan Graveyard Committee pictured at the former Mapother Lodge for a Heritage Week event recently.

Surprise visitors to Kilteevan’s Heritage Week The theme for National Heritage Week this year was ‘Share a Story, Make a Connection’ and a recent event hosted by Kilteevan Graveyard Committee on Sunday, August 19th certainly did that. The topic chosen was ‘Reconnecting with the forgotten world of the Mapothers’, the highly respected local landlord family.

Recorded anecdotes and memories,

especially of the last three members of the family – Master Tom, his sisters Harriet and Mary – as well as their parents, provided an insight into their world and that of Kilteevan people from the 19th to the early 20th century.

A special current connection was forged with the Mapother family when two members of the English,

formerly Dublin branch of the family unexpectedly arrived in Kilteevan.

They joined the group for the talk and walk from the site of the Grand Gates entrance to the service avenue of the former demesne.

The Mapother connection was further strengthened by an email of good wishes from the US branch – the current generation of the direct Kilteevan

line whose grandfather was heir to the estate after Miss Mary’s death in 1932.

The event concluded with refreshments and the sharing of stories in the community centre. This building was once the parish Church where the Mapother family worshipped and which was endowed by them over the generations.

The following were the winners at the recent autumn show and sale at Roscommon Mart.

Best Weanling Bull – 1st: Anthony Moran, Tibarney, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Seamus Delaney, Creemully, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: James Fahy, Ballagh, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Best Two Weanling Bulls – 1st: Eugene Hand, Brideswell, Athlone; 2nd: James Fahy, Ballagh, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Best Weanling Heifer – 1st: Seamus Delaney, Creemully, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Eugene Hand, Brideswell, Athlone; 3rd: David Nally, Lissawaddy, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Best Pen of Weanling Heifers –Dan Raftery, Moher, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. Champion Weanling of the Show: Anthony Moran, Tibarney, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon.

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NewsPeople Post office furore: Last week’s emotive public meeting in Athleague, held to discuss the imminent closure of 159 post offices, was a timely reflection of public anger over what is seen as a major setback for rural Ireland. In this special news feature on the post offices’ controversy, DAN DOONER reports from Knockcroghery, where the local postmistress is determined to continue to serve the local community; we talk to Neil Connaughton of Athleague Post Office, who insists that he wants to remain open; we also get the latest from the Minister responsible for An Post, Roscommon man Denis Naughten….

Pictured at Athleague Post Office on Wednesday were Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, Martin Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton and students from Athleague National School.

Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

ATHLEAGUE POSTMASTER “DETERMINED TO STAY OPEN”  DAN DOONER

Speaking to the Roscommon People on Tuesday, Minister Denis Naughten was adamant that all post office redundancies were on a voluntary basis and that no postmaster/mistress had had their contract withdrawn. He added that those wishing to accept the package worth approximately €50,000 could remain open until January 31st, and beyond that date in consultation with An Post.

Athleague postmaster Neil Connaughton was offered the redundancy package and believes he was told he would have to close by October 31st initially. An Post Retail Managing Director Debbie Byrne

has since clarified that this was not the case in a letter to Minister Denis Naughten.

“Because of the meeting in Athleague we believe we were give an extension until the 31st of January.

They (An Post) wrote to us and gave us until the 31st of October. I gave notice to the staff based on the information we were given in a letter from Debbie Byrne (Managing Director of An Post Retail),” he said.

Mr. Connaughton said that he was “absolutely determined” to stay open and was “shocked” that his post office wasn’t part of the An Post’s “forward thinking”.

“We want to retain the service and keep the jobs in Athleague and we are

appealing to the Minister (Naughten) as a Roscommon person to keep the service in Athleague. We don’t want extra investment; we want to be left alone. What we want is the contract that was given to the likes of Ballyforan and Ballygar”.

Mr. Connaughton concluded by saying that it was “mystifying” Athleague post office wasn’t wanted due to the amount of customers who frequent the business. He also sincerely thanked schoolchildren from Athleague as well as their parents and teachers and principal Avril Egan for their continued support. The children arrived at the post office yesterday (Wednesday) in a show of support for the service.

Naughten: ‘Action was needed to save post offices’ Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Denis Naughten told the Roscommon People on Tuesday that immediate action was needed to save post offices which he said were in “dire straits”. However, he said he understands postmasters across rural Ireland face “very difficult personal decisions” in relation to post office closures but that there was no point in simply maintaining the service.

“The postmasters who have been offered the package face a very difficult personal decision but it is one that their own union has sought.

“The reality is that An Post is struggling because it hasn’t reinvented itself. I am determined to bring new and additional services,” he said before highlighting the need for post offices to expand into “growing areas” such as identification verification, passport and driving licence renewals as well as other vital offline services.

Minister Naughten said that there were a number of reasons rural postmasters were choosing the option to close. Those included age, the difficulty in re-training, and the fact that some rural post offices were simply no longer viable.

“One post office had just twelve transactions in one week, week,”” he said.

The Minister added that since the beginning of the year a number of new services had been introduced at post offices nationwide including foreign currency and the extension of banking services including credit cards and personal loans.

“We will shortly be piloting a digital assist scheme at ten post offices nationwide including Roscommon and Ballaghaderreen and by the middle of next year there will be high-speed broadband at post offices throughout the country”.

The Minister concluded by stating that he was determined to give post offices the ability to provide a wide range of services going forward.

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NewsPeople

John Murray Local publican John Murray, above, said the post office was very important to the people of Knockcroghery and that closing it would cause further damage to the village.

He also added that rural Ireland had been forgotten by politicians.

“I think some of these politicians go up to Dublin and they forget about us here in rural Ireland,” he said.

Mary Mullally Pictured with postmistress Mary Dolan at Knockcroghery Post Office on Tuesday last were local people who are against the closure of post offices. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

‘It’s your post office – use it or lose it!’

Mary stays open in Knockcroghery  DAN DOONER

Born and raised in Knockcroghery, Mary Dolan has been the postmistress in the village for the past 32 years. It hasn’t always been an easy profession in a village which has seen its Garda Station close in recent years. But despite being the victim of a robbery at knifepoint two years ago, Mary has continued to serve the people of her local community.

In recent weeks, Mary was one of the hundreds of post office operators offered a redundancy package, but she decided against taking it in favour of continuing in her role as a vital cog in the community. “(In terms of) closures in this small area alone you have Athleague, Knockcroghery and Curraghboy and Brideswell, which are all very close. Each one of us was identified for closing so if we’d all taken it you’d be left with a big area of Roscommon (without a post office),” she said last Tuesday.

“I suppose there was some pressure on me because I was one of the ones identified for closure. When you are offered the package it looks very attractive but I decided that it was my community, my village. It was a hard decision, a very tough decision.

“A lot of people are unaware of how local post offices are paid; we’re only paid on a transaction basis. We’re not permanent pensionable employees like the main post offices so we depend totally on the public to support us,” she added.

The threat to post offices is not a recent phenomenon and stems from increased Internet use and the availability of services online.

Mary reiterated the importance of local support.

“So much stuff now is going through direct debit and online and all the younger generations growing up are more focussed on that area. This means that our transactions are drop-

ping all the time and that’s why we need to get the word out there that people need to keep supporting us and keep the footfall in and keep the transactions up.

“I’d be appealing to the local people who are reaching pensionable age to consider the post office because we have so many services including banking with AIB, Ulster Bank and Danske Bank. If you have payments coming out you can lodge the money here without the queues you might find in the bank”.

Mary provided details of other services now available at the post office including foreign currency exchange and personal loans. She also highlighted the importance of the post office as a social hub, particularly in rural areas.

“On Friday it’s pension day and you can see that it might be the one day some people get out (to the village). They’re brought in by their sons and daughters and they’ll have a chat with the neighbours. It might be the only chance they’d ever see them. They’ll have a chat and sometimes they’ll even go outside and sit on the wall and continue the chat.

“I suppose it’s the last social hub, with everything closing: the pubs closing, the Garda stations closing. The elderly people are really feeling neglected in rural Ireland.

“A lot of the time you’d see them here and there would be five or six of them chatting together, it’s lovely. Without this post office where will they go? If they go into town they’re only going to be in a queue and they’ll probably never meet up. It’s so important for their sake.

“Everything seems to be geared towards the towns, rural Ireland is really suffering. If the post office goes in the village it affects all the other small businesses as well because if people have to go into the nearest town they’re not going to come back out and shop”.

So what made Mary want to stay on as postmistress in Knockcroghery despite the difficulties facing rural post offices?

“I enjoy my job, I love meeting the people and chatting to them. It was a very hard decision.

With the package you get two years’ salary and you’re guaranteed that. It was tough because I can see myself that transactions meant that my

salary went down last year. It dropped a good bit last year so unless I get more transactions through the post office it’ll be the same next year. I have three children with one still in college and another thinking about going back to do a Masters, so it’s an expensive time!

“I’d say a lot of people just aren’t aware of the number of services available through the post office. If people open up savings accounts for their children and keep these accounts active, even if it’s only a small amount that they’re lodging…every transaction helps to keep the post office viable”.

Looking ahead, Mary believes the younger generations must be drawn back to post offices if rural services are to survive.

“I think we have to target the young people and see what services are there that we can provide…maybe even get community banking going. I know we have the smart card and that’s a step forward but I do think that there’s a lot more that can be done. It’s the next generation that we want to target.

“We do have students coming in and some of them don’t realise that with their post office book they can lodge money and use the book at any of the post offices wherever they are in college. Some of them say they find the card is so easy that they don’t realise how much they are drawing out of it. At least with the book they can see what they have left and it provides a picture in terms of their current finances,” she said.

However, it all comes back to the community and the footfall from local customers and Mary appreciates those who continue to support her.

“The future of the post office really depends on the community. I suppose if we don’t want to lose it we really have to get using it. It’s only by keeping our payments and transactions up that the post office will be viable.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank all my loyal customers to date because they have kept me here and in business and I hope to keep serving them for many years to come. I’d also like to extend a warm welcome to any new customers from the parish and surrounding areas,” she said.

“(In bigger towns) you wouldn’t have the same connection with the people. Here, it’s a kind of gathering where people meet while doing their business and banking or whatever. We have a superb postmistress; she is so nice and so helpful to older people. I couldn’t praise her enough. It’s right on our doorstep and the facilities are fantastic.

“I wouldn’t be into social media as much or where you do your banking online and that – and there’s lots more like me. While I can use the Internet, I prefer to pay all our bills here (post office), collect pensions here and anything I can do here I will do it.

“I grew up here and there was everything here: a chemist, butcher, hairdresser, shops, pubs and most of it’s nearly gone”.

Matt Rogers “It’s very important, it’s part of the social fabric of the village and has been a focal point in bringing people to the village over the years. We’ve seen to a degree the decimation of rural villages with a loss of services like that because other businesses thrive as well when you have a post office in the area.

“In terms of the elderly and their ability to use modern technology and Internet services such as banking or anything like that, it’s very challenging for them so there is that security in being able to come to the post office.

“From a social point of view, it brings people together and on a specific day say like pension day, you often get some of the pensioners congregating in the local establishments and having a chat. It instills that sense of social cohesion amongst the local people.

“I think Mary is to be applauded, I think it’s a brave decision. She’s someone that is obviously meeting and greeting people here every day and she knows from talking to people how important the post office is and she didn’t want to let them down. She’s providing a great civic service to the community”.

Patsy McSharry “Isn’t she (Mary) brave? I think she’s fantastic. She’s a community woman and a real asset to Knockcroghery village. The community needs to support her by using the post office”.

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Random ramblings

Fáil and ‘Use post offices or Fianna Fine Gael set it will be too late’ for ‘last seat’

cliffhanger here?

– Report from 2007!

On Tuesday last I was going through old Roscommon People files, looking for something or other, when I paused at the main headline on a particular page.

What I found in that edition dated 23d of February 2007 was interesting: The headline read ‘Fears voiced for future of rural post offices’.

That’s over eleven years ago…so there you go – some issues just keeping cropping up!

Of course rural post offices have been under threat for decades. In 1991 there were protest marches to Dublin on the issue; here in Roscommon, the late Paul Beirne was elected to the County Council (Boyle Area) on the post office issue in 1991.

In our February 2007 report, Seamus Duke reported on the unrest in the community after An Post announced its intention to carry out a viability review of all the country’s post offices.

We quoted Vincent Harney, IPU (Irish Postmasters’ Union) spokesman for South Roscommon and Westmeath: “They are closing every non-computerised office they can, regardless of the location. In other words there are now areas of the country where there is no Post Office service for miles”.

Mr. Harney (in that 2007 interview) continued: “There

Pictured at Athleague Post Office on Wednesday were Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, Martin Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton and Katie, Ray and Abbie Connaughton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

isn’t much point in people crying about the loss of the rural post office service if they do not use the post offices themselves. It’s time for everyone to

stand up and be counted now, as in a couple of years’ time it may be too late”.

Interestingly, the IPU was planning to run candidates in

the 2007 General Election, according to our report.

We have a special report on the latest threat to rural post offices on pages 22 & 23.

It’s time to re-open Castlerea Fire Station Last week I received two phone calls from People readers in Castlerea…in the wake of a fire in Ballindrimley.

While the first concern of both callers was for the welfare of Tommy and Maureen Dolan following the fire at their property, the tone of both calls was the same: anger and frustration at the absence of an adequate fire service in Castlerea.

The fire at the Dolans’ property was, first and foremostly, an ordeal for the family in question; it was also an abrupt and stark reminder of the lack of firefighting facilities in Castlerea.

The two men who rang the Roscommon People voiced their concern for the Dolans’ plight – and then moved on to highlight the fire-fighting crisis.

Readers will be familiar with the saga.

Castlerea Fire Station has been closed for over a year and a half. The fire that broke out at the Dolans’ property on Wednesday of last week has come as a wake-up call, a frightening reminder that a tragedy could happen at any time.

Public representatives have joined the Dolan family and other residents in appealing to Roscommon County Council to take whatever steps are necessary to

get Castlerea Fire Station open again.

It’s a call that we readily endorse here at the Roscommon People. Tommy and Maureen Dolan (and indeed their neighbours) had what’s been billed as a ‘narrow escape’ – Tommy himself has said the couple could have lost their lives. We wish them the very best and know that their family, friends and neighbours will give the popular couple every support.

What’s urgently needed now, to help ease fears for everyone in Castlerea, is for the Castlerea Fire Station issue to be urgently and decisively revisited.

Presidential election hopefuls swarmed into Roscommon yesterday (Wednesday) in a charm offensive…seeking nominations from our councillors to help them get on to the ballot paper on Friday, 26th of October. But is there any prospect of a General Election?

I can’t imagine we’ll have one this side of Christmas – and I suspect a lot of people would be quite happy if we don’t have one next year either.

When we do have an election (assuming the current administration doesn’t run full term) a challenge for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil (and Independents) will be to ensure that they are not blamed for causing it!

Last Friday, the Taoiseach wrote to Fianna Fáil, proposing talks on extending the Confidence and Supply Agreement (which is due to dissolve after the Budget in October).

Rather predictably, Fianna Fáil has reacted sniffily… with Communications spokesperson Timmy Dooley ‘communicating’ that Leo Varadkar’s letter was a kite that should be left…to fly away with the wind.

We can expect little more than gamesmanship on this issue until well after the Budget, at which point talks will probably go ahead.

Meanwhile, back in Roscommon/Galway, Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice both look safe bets to retain their seats. Naughten is unlikely to repeat his highly impressive 2016 showing – almost 14,000 first preferences – but he looks certain to be re-elected. I will stand by my prediction that Denis will return to the Fine Gael fold in the medium term (not before the next election), but that’s just a call on my part, certainly not an informed one!

Michael Fitzmaurice seems to be ‘flying’ both on the ground and in media ‘airwaves’ – his seat is surely safe too.

Eugene Murphy/FF and Maura Hopkins/FG are expected to have a right old battle for the third seat, while Claire Kerrane (Sinn Féin) will surely make up more ground on the more established parties. Of course we don’t know the full line-up yet – it remains to be seen what happens at FF and FG conventions, and whether or not any serious new Independent contender(s) are sprung from our midst.

Nappies (always) included…

On behalf of local law-abiding and environmentallyconscious residents, a sarcastic thank you to the charming individuals who continue to ‘donate’ their household waste to hedges and main roads around Roscommon Town (and countywide).

In the Athlone Road/Newtown area, we’ve observed quite a few instances of this deplorable illegal dumping in recent weeks.

On our small but busy road, an offender or offenders recently off-loaded several bags of household rubbish, being careful to adhere to the mandatory inclusion of nappies!

And on the Main Roscommon/Athlone road, earlier this week, some brat or brats off-loaded several items of rubbish, again with nappies included.

It’s disgraceful! – PH

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An evening of music with Maighread, Máirtín and Séamie!

Roscommon Arts Centre’s Autumn/Winter season of events gets underway this September and one of the programme highlights is an evening of music presented

by Music Network featuring Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill, Máirtín O’Connor and Séamie O’Dowd.

Accordion player Máirtín and multi-instrumentalist Séamie join forces with singer Maighread on Saturday,

22nd of September at 8 pm on the arts centre stage.

Maighread is a winner of TG4’s ‘Traditional Singer of the Year’ award, Máirtín’s dexterity and versatility on the accordion have seen him perform with a veritable who’s who of trad legends, while Séamie is one of Ireland’s foremost traditional musicians – most associated with his performances as a member of trad powerhouse

Dervish. A must-see for music fans!

Music Network’s mission is to make live music available and accessible to as many people as possible, giving Irish audiences the chance to experience the very best in international chamber, jazz and traditional music in venues throughout Ireland at affordable prices. Music Network tours are funded by the Arts Council and

supported by RTÉ Supporting the Arts. Tickets for the concert at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday, 22nd of September are €16/14 and can be purchased by calling 0906625824 or booking online at roscommonartscentre. ie. The arts centre box office is currently located on the ground floor at Aras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council’s main building.

Book launch, exhibition opening in Ballinasloe Ballinasloe-based artist collective Group 8 will hold their largest cultural event to date in Ballinasloe Library in September 2018.

The event will see the launch of Becoming Belle, the major new novel by Group 8 member Nuala O’Connor, as well as the opening of the group’s exhibition, MAPS, which will feature art and writing that focuses on the theme of maps.

Broadcaster and former TD Mary O’Rourke will launch Nuala’s novel. Theatre director Eamonn

Pictured on their first day at school at St. Coman’s Wood were Katie, Magdalena and Aibhin. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

O’Donoghue will open the exhibition. heart. The exhibition will feature paintings, photogThe book launch and opening will take place raphy, felted textiles, ceramics, mixed media and on Tuesday, the 11th of September at 6 pm in the sculpture. Group 8 was founded in 2009 and is Church Gallery in the library and the exhibition comprised of eight visual artists and two writers. will run for two weeks from that day, encompassGroup 8 is a non-profit, professional arts group ing Culture Night on the 21st of September, when whose aim is to foster awareness, imagination and members of the group will give artist talks from 6 co-operative learning between the artist and the pm to 8 pm. community.

Nuala O’Connor’s novel, Becoming Belle, folAll are welcome. Free admission. Refreshments lows the fortunes of music hall actress Isabel will be served.

Bilton, who was the last Countess Clancarty to occupy Garbally Court in Ballinasloe. It’s a witty and inherently feminist novel about passion and marriage, set in Victorian London and Ireland, and will delight anyone familiar with Ballinasloe.

The exhibition MAPS is the result of collaborative work the members of Group 8 undertook around the theme of maps in all their guises, as geographical topography as well as maps of “Quay Street, Athlone’ by John Soden. the mind and

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The incident in today’s Gospel is recorded only by Mark. The key line is what the crowd says at the end: “He has done all things well”. In the Greek translation, this echoes the creation story, recalling that God saw all the things He had done and declared them good (see Genesis 1:31).

Mark also deliberately evokes Isaiah’s promise, which we hear in today’s First Reading, that God will make the deaf hear and the mute speak. He even uses a Greek word to describe the man’s condition (mogilalon, or “speech impediment”) that’s only found in one other place in the Bible – in the Greek translation of today’s Isaiah passage, where the prophet describes the “dumb” singing.

The crowd recognises that Jesus is doing what the prophet had foretold.

But Mark wants us to see something far greater – that, to use the words from today’s First Reading: “Here is your God.” Notice how personal and physical the drama is in the Gospel. Our focus is drawn to a hand, a finger, ears, a tongue, spitting. In Jesus, Mark shows us, God has truly come in the flesh.

What He has done is to make all things new, a new creation (see Revelation 21:1–5). As Isaiah promised, He has made the living waters of Baptism flow in the desert of the world.

He has set captives free from their sins, as we sing in today’s Psalm. He has come that rich and poor might dine together in the Eucharistic feast, as James tells us in today’s Epistle.

He has done for each of us what He did for that deaf mute. He has opened our ears to hear the Word of God, and loosed our tongues that we might sing praises to Him. Let us then, in the Eucharist, again give thanks to our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Let us say with Isaiah, here is our God, He comes to save us. Let us be rich in faith, that we might inherit the kingdom promised to those who love Him. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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‘SAM’ old story – Dubs’ reign to continue for several years It goes without saying that, as it’s the first Monday in September, and the schools are nearly all back today (after the summer break), it is, of course, a beautiful sunny day (particularly if you are a Dub).

Beautiful day or not, the entire country is finally coming around to the inescapable conclusion that this Dublin football team can win five, six, seven, eight or nine All-Irelands in a row, (don’t know why I stopped at nine). There is no earthly reason why they can’t, as they are so superior to anyone else out there, and are continually finding new, young players who fit into the team as if they were there all along. They seem to be totally modest, focused young men who all buy into the team concept, rather than their own individual glory, and I have to admit that I believe they will end up as the greatest team to have ever played Gaelic football.

Sunday’s win over a gallant Tyrone was achieved with relative ease, and despite a good start by the Northern men, the result, after the Dublin penalty on 20 minutes, was never in doubt. The big difference between this Dublin team and the great Kerry team of the 1980s, who were denied the five-in-a-row by Seamus Darby’s famous goal, is that the Kerry team remained almost the same all the

Golf Classic in aid of orphans in Haiti Michael Nolan from Ballygar was in touch with details of a Golf Classic in aid of ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters’ Orphanage in Haiti, which will be held at Roscommon Golf Club on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th of September.

All we’ve heard and read about Haiti is true. Over 50% of the population try to survive on the equivalent of €2 or less a day; more are unemployed than employed; kidnapping is a business in the capital; climatic conditions are often very unpredictable and unfavourable; illiteracy is very high; children are often neglected and abandoned.

Care, safety, nutrition and education are provided in the orphanage, thanks to people’s generosity. The orphanage depends on fund-raising, donations and sponsorship to provide basic needs for the children.

The organisation is run by volunteers and all support is greatly appreciated.

For a time sheet, please contact Roscommon Golf Club on 090-6626382.

Dragons turn their (f)ire on Michael D In the soon-to-start Presidential election, the big source of intrigue so far relates to the number of tv ‘Dragons’ who have decided to seek nominations. As successful businessmen, you would wonder if they have some sort of plan up their sleeves.

On a personal level, I never liked the tv programme, and even more so I never liked any of the Dragons, so even if their names make it to the ballot paper I won’t be voting for any of them.

While I do agree that we should have a contest, I will be backing Michael D, a man who I believe has done a great job representing this country.

My only negative is the fact that he said he wouldn’t go a second time, but, I suppose having experienced it first-hand, he now knows what the role entails and feels he can continue doing a good job for his country.

Anyone for coffee?

Dublin’s Stephen Cluxton raises the Sam Maguire Cup.

way through, whereas Dublin have continually freshened up their panel and have a much younger age profile. Hard as it is to accept, I cannot see any change in the next few years, and none of my generation may ever again see any other county bring home the Sam Maguire!

However, in case I might be accused of sour grapes, I congratulate

these great champions wholeheartedly, and acknowledge that they are the one team in this era of defensive, disgusting football who are always ready to attack. Indeed the pace they attack at is frightening. So well done to Jim Gavin and his men, and I have absolutely no doubt that this time next year they will have clocked up an historic five-in-a-row.

In this country we get used to occasional outrageous expenditure by our various government departments. Well, it is hard to beat the €20,000 spent by the Dept. of Foreign Affairs to send a large coffee table to the Irish Embassy in London! The table was a gift to Ireland by an American multi-millionaire, but surely the condition he imposed – that it had to be displayed in London – should not have been accepted?

It’s like me giving someone a present (unlikely) and then telling them where to put it. If I was in the Foreign Affairs Dept. I’d have told them where to put it, even if it was worth €84,000.

Anyway, the table has gone to London, but as someone who has occasionally been involved in sending furniture across the Irish Sea, the shipping costs of €7,820 (VAT made up the other €12,000 odd) to get a piece from Cork to London seem a little high. I realise it was valuable – but all that had to be done was put it on a truck, hop on a ferry, and hit for London! Hardly worthy of nearly €8,000.

John Bernard’s ‘conversion’…

It’s Monday afternoon now (as I write), and I just happened to bump into John Bernard Flaherty, a first cousin of my wife, Carol, and a man who, along with his brother, Anthony, is synonymous with hurling at every level in Athleague and Roscommon.

I was more than surprised when he told me (pardon this outrageous pun) of his recent conversion to the sport of rugby. Now he’s not directly responsible for his new-found love of Connacht rugby, but it’s because his granddaughter, Lauryn Flaherty, daughter of Jack and Claire (from Mote Park), is firmly

established in the centre on the Connacht U-18 girls’ team.

Lauryn, although still only 16 years of age, was in action last Sunday when the western province won their first match in three years by beating Ulster in Ballinasloe. The young centre, a huge fan of Bundee Aki, played a prominent role in the historic victory.

The young girl is a playing member of the Buccaneers Ladies Rugby Club, and also a camogie player of note, and her ambition is to play on the Irish senior women’s International team some day.

Her progress in the two years that she is playing rugby so far would suggest that she has a good chance of realising her dream.

Suffice to say that when she does, the proudest man in the stadium will be her grandfather, John Bernard, and if you pass through Clooneyourish, outside Athleague, and you see a Connacht rugby flag flying proudly in the wind, you will know you are outside John B’s house.

Congrats Lauryn and well done, and here’s to a fantastic rugby-playing future, and don’t forget me for tickets when you line out in the green of Ireland.

And finally…

Finally for this week, we are only a week and a half out from the big dance in Dowd’s. The Lancers are fully prepared to put on a great show, the ticket-selling is in full swing, and, thanks to all of you, it is going great.

Once again this year I’d like to encourage you all to come along and enjoy the night.

Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the Grealy family, we have a dinner and wine voucher for two people to the value of €100 in the lovely Abbey Hotel. This is a specific door prize, and the winner has to there in person on the night. Looking forward to seeing you all on my ticketselling travels, and more importantly, in Dowd’s on the 15th of September.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Pictured on their first day at school at Ballymurray NS were Mia Connaughton and Rosie Murray. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Three cousins starting their first day at school together in St. Bride’s NS, Ballintubber…left to right: Sophia Padian, Eoghan Greaney and Grace Donlon.

Junior Infants pictured on their first day at school at Ballymurray NS. Front row (l-r): Emma Donoghue, Tadhg Keane, Ciara Keogh. Back row (l-r): Gerard Geraghty, Josh Young and Daithi Rose. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured on their first day at school at Ballymurray NS were Danial Fallon, Coman Connaughton and Jonathan Coffey.

Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

On their first day at school…

Pictured enjoying their first day at school at Gaelscoil de hÍde were Aimee De Burca and Luke O’Neill. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Athleague on their first day at school were big sister Abbie with her brother Ray. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured on her first day at school at Athleague NS was Holly, with big brother Nathan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured on his first day at school at Athleague NS was Dominik. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured enjoying their first day at school at Gaelscoil de hÍde were Aoibh Ní Ruairc and Adam Ó Cionnaoith. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured enjoying their first day at school at Gaelscoil de hÍde were Milo Ó Cathasaigh and Makenna Ní Heidhin-Ní Mhaolruanaidh. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured on their first day at school at Athleague NS were twins Kate and Áine. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured on their first day at school at Athleague NS were twins Rian and Eoin. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured on his first day at school at Athleague NS was Ruadhan, with big sister Sadhbh. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured on his first day at school at Athleague NS was Emlyn, with big brother Senan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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The native people fight to protect their land near the Transamazonica highway in northeastern Brazil.

Fr. Pat Brennan (left) pictured with colleagues and local people in the Amazon region of northeastern Brazil.

Dangerous but rewarding: Fr. Pat reflects on 41 years in the Amazon  DAN DOONER

A native of Carnagh in the parish of St. John’s, Fr. Pat Brennan attended Glanduff NS and St. Aloysius College in Athlone before joining the Divine World Missionaries. He left Ireland in the 1970s for the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, where he now works closely with the indigenous people as they struggle to protect their land from loggers and miners and constant development.

Fr. Pat, as he’s affectionately known, recently came home to Co. Roscommon to visit and spoke to the Roscommon People about some of the challenges facing those living near the Transamazonica highway in northeastern Brazil.

“I work in the north in the Amazon Rainforest on the Trans-Amazon road (Transamazonica highway) which goes through the Amazon jungle and was built about 40 years ago.

“I work with the people who live in that region; some have been living there for centuries. They are the ones most affected by the opening of the road. When they opened the road through the Amazon jungle it brought in thousands of people from other parts of Brazil, the government motto was ‘Land without people for people without land’.

“There were people already living there at the time who weren’t considered by the government and they were the native Indian people. They built the road through the Indian lands and a lot of native people died because of contact with people coming in – some were killed and some died after contracting disease,” he said.

Fr. Pat said the countryside in developing Brazil has seen huge changes in the last 40 years.

“Every five kilometres along the road, north and south, they opened another road 30km in each direction to put people in to work the land. Over 40 years, that has grown – and now there a huge towns like Medicilândia, for example, which is about 45,000 people. So where you had nothing but forest and indigenous people before, now you have thousands of people. I first worked in this area back in 1996 and it’s amazing to see the amount of land and forest that has been destroyed and what man is capable of doing in such a short time”.

The indigenous people face four principal threats according to the 70-yearold Roscommon priest: cattle ranchers, loggers, miners, and the introduction

of genetically modified soya bean.

“The soya bean seed is genetically modified and to plant them they must spread insecticide and that is causing terrible contamination in the water. It’s a very serious problem,” he said.

Speaking in the wake of the recent Papal visit to Ireland, Fr. Pat highlighted Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical ‘Laudato si’ as a guide in his own work.

“Three years ago, Pope Francis had Laudato si’ – saving our planet or ‘our common house’ as he called it, and that’s what we’re trying to do. We work with the Indian people whose land is threatened by the wood loggers, who come for whatever timber is left. The land which has yet to be deforested is on Indian reservations and that is also part of our work – we work with the people to preserve their land”.

Fr. Pat said that many of the people he works with are Catholics and his duties involve preparing them for the A village on the banks of the Amazon in northeastern Brazil, where Fr. Pat Brennan works with the native Indian people.

Sacraments and providing regular Mass. During his recent trip home he collected donations from a number of generous contributors, including €3,500 from the Apostolic Work Society.

“That’s for a project which involves buying a plot of land to build a church.

At the moment we celebrate Mass in houses much like the Stations in times gone by,” he said.

He expressed deep gratitude for the Fr. Pat returned to Brazil recently to over one hundred times the size of the “I sometimes feel like the spar“fantastic support” he received from continue his work with those fighting Diocese of Elphin and we’ve only got row in the forest fire who comes the people of St. John’s and surroundto protect their land and their way thirty-three or thirty-four priests. There with a drop of water in his beak and ing parishes. of life. He said that while the work are places you can only go by boat. somebody says ‘Hey, that drop is no “Sadly, my sister-in-law was ill can be dangerous due to the hostility “We are just a drop in the ocean but good, it won’t put out the fire’. But with cancer when I came home and of loggers and miners, it is deeply we are doing the best we can. It’s great the sparrow says: ‘I’m doing my part, she passed away in May, so that was rewarding. to be there and you feel it’s worthand if everyone did their part we’d be difficult. But every time I have come “The place where I work would be while. okay’,” he said. home from Brazil in those 40 years there has been fantastic support from the people of the parish of St. John’s, Rahara, Knockcroghery and the neighbouring parishes also. They gave me a cheque for €12,300, which is fantastic and will be a great help to people out there because a lot of people need to have operations or may need to travel for medical attention. I work also with prisoners as a chaplain once a week and often their families are in need of help.

“I also received a cheque from the Lecarrow Benevolent Fund for €500 and there were other people who attended the benefit night in Lecarrow who sent money too and that came to €2,000. People are very good in supporting the cause and for praying for Fr. Pat (left) pictured cutting the ribbon with Fr. Ray Milton (right) at the official opening of the St. Dominic’s GAA gym in Lecarrow recently. me too,” he said.

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We are just a drop in the ocean but we are doing the best we can. It’s great to be there and you feel it’s worthwhile

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The Presidency: Do all the candidates know what job title actually entails?

Michael McGovern, born in Castlefield, Williamstown, in 1847

Williamstown’s ‘Forgotten Poet’ to be celebrated A ‘hedge school’ educated farmer’s son from Williamstown, Co. Galway, who became a labour poet of “immense influence” across 19th century America, is to be honoured in his native village 150 years after he left it and remained almost completely forgotten ever since.

Michael McGovern, born in Castlefield, Williamstown, in 1847, emigrated first to England and later to the U.S. where he became a ‘puddler’, a steel mill worker who agitated and removed molten iron from sulphurous blast furnaces which were used to convert it into steel.

McGovern wrote searing ‘song poems’ about the harsh, back-breaking, dangerous life in the U.S. Midwest’s steel mills – earning himself the title ‘The Puddler Poet’, of whom it was said “his were the themes which would be carried into another century by men like Joe Hill, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan”.

McGovern’s story is a swashbuckling one because not only was he one of the best known labour poets of his time in America, he was also, while in England, a member of the secret oath bound Irish Republican Brotherhood, and had to be ‘smuggled’ out of England on board a ship bound for America to avoid arrest for Fenian activities.

During Williamstown’s Heritage Weekend, on Saturday September 8th, the results of the research being carried out into Michael McGovern’s life in Ireland, England and the United States, will be outlined at a public forum by Leo and Eileen Finnegan of the Williamstown Heritage Society and Jim Fahy, the former RTE journalist.

(In a 1980 RTE radio interview with well-known journalist, Jim Fahy, Williamstown poet and balladeer Tommy Scally remembered McGovern).

Now, all the members of Williamstown Heritage Society, believe it is time to give a new generation in his native village and across Ireland an opportunity to learn about Michael McGovern’s life and the impact his poetry had in the United States in the turbulent boom years of the late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

During Williamstown’s Heritage Weekend, on this Saturday, September 8th, the poetry of Michael McGovern will be read again in the Williamstown Parish Hall and the story of two years of research into the life of ‘The Puddler Poet’ will be outlined. The Society hopes it will be the first step in reclaiming his memory and in honouring his contribution to the literature of the labour movement in America during the 19th and 20th centuries. * For more, follow Williamstown Heritage Society on Facebook or check out www. williamstownheritage.com

The race for the Áras is on, with ‘hopefuls’ coming out of the woodwork. At the time of writing we had no less than fourteen fearless job-seekers, including three former tv ‘dragons’, journalist Gemma O’Doherty, artist Kevin Sharkey, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator/Donald Trump supporter (Sarah Louise Mulligan) – and, I am given to believe, Roscommon farmer (g’wan the Rossies) Mr John Groarke, Athlone native Marie Goretti Moylan, and musician James P Smyth; but I’m sure, come publication day, that impressive list will have likely expanded!

Now this whole presidential dash appears to be getting bigger than Dolly Parton’s lady bits, and while there have been rumours that your columnist may even throw her own name into the arena, I’ve decided in the best cliff-hanging tradition, to keep my powder dry, hold my position and ask interested parties to get back to me in a week or so. I jest of course.

Seriously folks, I do understand that the majority of these aspiring presidents are not just genuine candidates, they’re also worthy ones. But given the, ahem, let’s just say puff and propaganda that

Fourteen candidates have now been confirmed in the race for the Áras

some of them are spewing forth, I have to wonder if perhaps there are a few, (no names being mentioned here), er, feckin’ eejits out there who’re just desperate to raise their personal profiles in their bid to become our next Uachtarán na hÉireann, thus making a bit of a mockery out of this rally?

Let me explain, readers. One hopeful has been reported as saying they wouldn’t sign the legislation relating to abortion because they’re against it. Well now, leaving my own opinion on this emotive subject aside, it’s not the function of the president to decide which piece of legislation they will or won’t

sign. The President of Ireland has the right to refer legislation which he/she feels is unconstitutional to the Supreme Court, who will then make the ultimate decision.

Another hopeful allegedly wants to expose the connection between taxes and corruption…er, maybe I missed that memo, but since when was it the president’s job to become a crusading zealot?

And while there are more socalled rationales being bandied about than there are cream cakes being smuggled into a weight loss spa weekend, as to why some individuals, (who have a constitutional right to run for

this office, and who I respect enormously for running), want to become our next Uachtarán, my question is, do any of them know exactly what the job title entails?

Personally, I believe there’s some confusion, which is why I’d like to explain here and now that the function and role of the president is purely that of a ceremonial nature.

He/she is a figurehead, and I find it embarrassing that some optimistic contenders don’t seem to have grasped this fact. And while we’re at it, let’s look at those ‘can do’ entrepreneurial Dragons who’re breathing a lot of hot air around how, if we vote for them, they’ll be best placed to effect change. Never gonna happen lads!

Why? Because the president’s position involves a shed-load of red tape devoid of any real power, so your ‘can do’ attitude won’t hold any sway in a ‘can’t do’ job, so, maybe rethink the aul campaign tactics because you won’t be able to move or shake as much as a carefully tapered eyebrow, if and when you do get into the Áras! Best of luck to all candidates.

Are we facing the rapid decline of women in the workplace?

According to the National Recruitment Federation (NRF), when it comes to childcare, ‘Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the world,’ with the average weekly spend being around €155.60 per child.

Now while we often see results from lots of different surveys concerning the extortionate cost of childcare, I’d imagine this figure is pretty conservative, and, I’d assume, depending on where you live, there would be regional differences involved; however, overall, whatever way you look at it, it’s too high and it’s literally

forcing women out of the workplace, thus diminishing our role in society. Now this is unfair, because it’s denying us women a choice; especially as, by and large, (and while I’m not generalising here), it’s usually the woman who has to remain at home to raise the kiddies; so when we hear our government tell us Ireland is creeping towards full employment levels, it’s my assumption they must be referring to more men being in employment as opposed to women.

You see, as the NRF’s research shows, those of us

over the age of 35 have lower participation rates in the Irish work force than that of our EU counterparts; (and, while that’s absolutely fine for women who wish to remain at home), it’s clear to me that by our government avoiding the costly childcare issue, they’re effectively penalising those mothers who do wish to return to their jobs, and instead continuing to highlight policies that’re both prejudiced and discriminatory to us women; and that, dear readers, is a blatant disregard to us, and to our gender as a whole!

Well done to the boys in blue!

I don’t wish to rub it in, but sometimes a girl’s just gotta have her moment, and I’m sure you can understand that I simply cannot let this week go by without saying a huge congratulations to my native Dublin for, once again, (fourth year in a row), winning the All-Ireland final, making both history and many happy memories for those of us who watched last Sunday with tears in our eyes and a glass of wine in our hands! Thanks for indulging me, readers.

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Hamrock’s

Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 8th September:

Henry & The Usual Suspects KENNEDY’S

Hayloft Bar

Telephone: 090 6626225

Bridge St., Strokestown Tel: 071 9634384

facebook: kennedyshayloftbar

Saturday 8th September:

Eamonn McCormack

GREAT LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND ---------- Saturday 8th September -----------

New music sensation

Andreas Durkin

(Son of Kathy) at 10pm ---------- Sunday 9th September -----------

Revival at 6.30pm

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair on Friday last were Carmel Hoey, Anne Marie Kelly, Virginia Guinan and Eimear Kelly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Sunday 9th September: Pictured on their first day at school at St. Coman’s Wood were Darragh and Senan.

Pictured on their first day at school at St. Coman’s Wood were Sarah, Alex and Victoria.

Faces & Places

On their first day at school…

Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Gerry Grennan with Brendan Emmett & Anthony McDermott 6PM IN THE MIDDLE BAR * No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Pictured on their first day at school at St. Coman’s Wood were Cian and Seamus.

BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries i Pictured on their first day at school at St. Coman’s Wood were Junior Infants Abraham and Conor.

Pictured on their first day at school at St. Coman’s Wood were twins Cillian and Joseph and Emily and Lillie.

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Mary O’Connor, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Carmel Keane and Bernie Kearney pictured at Roscommon Races.

Padraic and Brid McNeill pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently.

Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Benefit Night in Kilbride Community Centre

s e c a l P & s e c Fa Roscommon Races (20 August meeting) Pictures: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Lucia Ramberg, Joe Neary and Edel Ramberg pictured at Roscommon Races. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Paula Gannon and Eileen O’Grady pictured at Roscommon Races.

Vincent Walsh and Joe Murray pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Vicky O’Keeffe, Gary Finneran and Olivia O’Toole pictured at a benefit night in Kilbride Community Centre recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Robbie McConn and Erin O’Connell (winner of Most Stylish Hat) pictured at Roscommon Races.

Jim Casey and Annie Timothy pictured at Roscommon Races.

Roscommon Gaels Draw Doorly’s, Bernie Mulry and Serena O’Farrell pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Maura Allen and Niamh Kilmartin pictured at the Roscommon Gaels Development Draw which took place in Doorly’s recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Billy Comer and John Joe Rushe.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Maggie Fitzgerald and Bridget Ward.

es & Places FacRoscommon Races

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Rosaleen and Mary Geoghegan.

Pictures: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Noel Flynn, Eamon Creaven and Dylan Whelan.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Paddy and Selena Tully.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Tom Kelly and Mary Kelly.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Hanna, John and Grace Kingston.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Michael Lyons and James Mulligan.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Marcella Blighe and Claudia Gormley.

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Advertorial

Property Partners Earley ‘record over €2m in sales in past week’ Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are very pleased to report a hugely busy period of sales with over €2m in sales having been recorded in the last week alone.

John Earley commented: “Thankfully we have experienced one of the busiest periods

of the year so far and have recorded a lagre number of sales over the past number of months.

“This week alone we have recorded approx. €1.2 million in the sale of agricultural lands including sales in Athlone, Curraghboy, Granlahan and Balla. Together

with this, we have agreed sales of residential properties in Willimastown, Convent Court, Lanesboro Street and Strokestown”. * For a free market appraisal or to have your property listed for sale, contact the office on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie.

Insomnia to open in Roscommon Described as “Ireland’s leading independent premium coffee chain”, Insomnia will open for business in Roscommon town in the next five or six weeks.

It’s the latest exciting development in the county town, where a number of new businesses have opened in recent months.

Insomnia Coffee Company has grown from a single location in a Galway bookstore in 1997 to now having some 150 coffee shops across high streets and through partnerships with SPAR and Eurospar, in addition to other Irish retailers such as Eason, Fresh, Meadows & Byrne, An Post, Heatons, Debenhams and Penneys.

In addition, the company has over 400 self-service units in operation, both in Ireland and the UK. Letting Agent REA Seamus Carthy has told the Roscommon People that the former Xtra-vision store in Main Street, Roscommon has been successfully let to Insomnia.

Seamus Carthy says Insomnia will open for business there “in the next 5-6 weeks”.

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

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

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

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

Residential farm in Donamon for Public Auction Joint Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers & Thomas J. Cox Auctioneers have for sale by Public Auction on Friday, 28th of September a prime residential farm including boglands comprising c.91.38 acres located at Clooneycolgan, Donamon just off the Roscommon/Castlerea road.

Set out in nine lots, the lands will be offered by Public Auction as follows: Lot 1: Entire Property – Residence Standing on c. 91.38 Acres, Lot 2: Residence on c. 29.55 Acres at Clooneycolgan, Lot 3: c.

35.95 Acres at Clooneycolgan and Arignagh (with Derelict Building), Lot 4: c. 7.09 Acres at Turksland,

Lot 5: c. 0.91 Acres at Slieve and Corbally, Lot 6: c. 5.48 Acres Boglands at Slieve and Corbally, Lot 7: c. 2.49 Acres Boglands at Slieve and Corbally, Lot 8: c. 4.54 Acres Boglands at Slieve and Corbally and Lot 9: c. 5.38 Acres Boglands at Slieve and Corbally.

Auctioneers Tom Cox & Ivan Connaughton state “We are delighted to offer this fine property comprising residence on c.91.38 acres for sale by Public Auction on Friday, 28th of September next. The lands are of mixed quality with each lot holding huge potential located in renowned farming district.

The boglands are of exceptional

quality in established boglands with good access. The Auction will commence at 4 pm in Kenny’s Rockfield Inn Public House.

“Contracts for the sale of all lots are available for viewing before the Auction by contacting the solicitors for the carriage of sale Mr. Roderick McCrann Solicitor, Roscommon on 090-6626269 or McDermott, Creed & Martyn Solicitors, Sligo on 0719142449.”

Any other enquiries and viewings can be dealt with by contacting Joint Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 or Thomas J. Cox Auctioneers on 071-9633260.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend the Public Auction.

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

Four bedroom bungalow new to the market

CASTLEPLUNKETT, CO. ROSCOMMON

NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE

ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

ASKING PRICE: €120,000 The property is siutated right in the heart of the countryside where you can enjoy the beautiful views , peace and tranquility.

There are four bedrooms, one bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining area, large conservatory, utility and toilet.

The property is located quite close to Castleplunkett N.S and is approimately 20 minutes to Roscommon.

This property must be seen to be appreciated.

Please contact John Roche Auctioneering to arrange a viewing.

Log onto www.daft.ie/johnrocheauctioneers for up to date listings of local properties for sale and lease

Lands for sale at Fearagh, Ballymurray

Fabulous bungalow near Castleplunkett is well worth viewing John Roche Auctioneering (Dunmore) are pleased to offer this fabulous four-bedroomed bungalow to the market.

The property is situated right in the heart of the countryside where you can enjoy the beautiful views, peace and tranquility.

There are four bedrooms, one bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining area, large conservatory, utility and toilet.

The property is located quite close to Castleplunkett NS and is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Roscommon. This property must be seen to be appreciated.

Please contact John Roche Auctioneering, Dunmore Town, Co. Galway on 093-39680 (email: info@johnrocheauctioneer.com to arrange a viewing).

This week Hughes & Company are confirming that they have for sale circa 13.4 acres of land at Fearagh, Ballymurray, lands which have direct access onto the Hind River and the River Shannon.

The lands are located a short distance from Portrun and are ideal for summer grazing or further development, subject to planning permission being granted.

For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

FOR SALE AT LISNAVILLE, FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

An impressive 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, Large Utility, 6 Bedrooms with 3 EnSuite and 2 Bathrooms. The residence is located approximately ½ mile off the main Creggs to Roscommon Road and 3 miles from Roscommon Town in a quiet rural setting.

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NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE

Roxboro, Roscommon circa 28 acres of agricultural land

Sale of attractive five-bedroomed bungalow imminent?

The lands can be sold in one or two lots to suit.

For further information contact:-

LEGAL – PETER H JONES, SOLICITOR, PETER H JONES & CO. SOLICITORS, GOFF ST., ROSCOMMON TOWN.

Auctioneer Pat Hughes has confirmed that the company is at an advanced stage of negotiations for the sale of an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow located on a large fully landscaped site at Gallowstown, Roscommon.

The residence consists of a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, three bedrooms downstairs and a toilet with shower and wash hand basin. Upstairs, the property has two large bedrooms and a bathroom.

The residence has generated a lot of interest and is being sold with joint selling agents Property Partners Earley, The Square, Roscommon.

For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Gallowstown, Roscommon

An attractive 3-bedroomed Town House, Fully renovated to an exceptionally high standard.

Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Kitchen Cum Dining Room & Living Room with a Solid Fuel Stove, Utility, Downstairs Toilet with Wash Hand Basin. Upstairs consists of 3 Bedrooms with one En-Suite and a Walk in Wardrobe and a Bathroom. The Residence is situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas leaving viewing a must.

For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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TO LET

Lanesboro Road, Roscommon circa 9,500 sq ft Garage Three-bedroomed dormer bungalow at Ardanagh, Roscommon.

Final offers invited for dormer bungalow at Ardanagh, Roscommon Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Hughes & Co., Abbey Street, Roscommon, is confirming that they are inviting final offers on an attractive three-bedroomed dormer bungalow at Ardanagh, Roscommon.

Accommodation consists of (downstairs): sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, utility, downstairs bedroom and a

bathroom. Upstairs consists of two double bedrooms, both of which are ensuite.

The residence is located close to all amenities and is finished to a high standard.

For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

The property can be let in one or two lots to suit. The Garage is located at the Top Oil Site.

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URGENTLY REQUIRED

50 – 100 acres suitable for grazing for sheep Due to a number of recent sales Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property in and around the Roscommon Town area. If you are thinking of buying or selling, contact Pat and let him advise you, his advice is free.

Contact Pat on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE AT

HAWTHORN DRIVE, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON

Lands for sale at Moneen Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon, have for sale at Moneen, Lanesboro, circa five and a half acres of land, suitable for fill.

The lands are located approximately five miles from Roscommon Town on the main Lanesboro to Roscommon Road.

For further information

or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

An attractive 4 Bedroomed Dormer Bungalow on large private site with large double door garage to side. The residence is located in a much sought - after area in Roscommon Town and located close to all amenities.

For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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PropertyPeople PROPERTY PARTNERS BALLINDERRY SCHOOLHOUSE, FOUR MILE HOUSE, ROSCOMMON F42RR04 - Offers now Invited

F42R960 - Offers now Invited A most impressive 4/5 detached two storey residence with detached garage presented in excellent condition and situated in a most convenient location within walking distance of all amenities in Roscommon Town. A new build in recent years, this property is finished to a high standard throughout and provides a quality family home.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €200,000.

Landmark Commercial & Residential Building,

THE SQUARE, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON F45CP20- Offers now Invited This property holds “Landmark Status” in terms of it’s profile within the market town of Castlerea. Located at Barrack Street, directly opposite Bank of Ireland and adjoining the Mace Supermarket this property is a prime commercial and residential building laid out over two floors. To the side of the building, there is a parking forecourt and alternative public parking areas are available directly across the road (100 car spaces).

All offers above €150,000 are now being considered.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €150,000

11 WATERS EDGE, BALLYLEAGUE, ROSCOMMON N39Y283 2 bed terraced bungalow located in the residential development of Waters Edge, offering beautiful and uninterrupted views of Lough Ree and within a gentle stroll of the centre of the Shannonside Village of Lanesborough with the renowned River Shannon and its marina on your doorstep.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €110,000 Prime Town Centre Property,

MAIN STREET, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON Prime commercial/residential property with the benefit of full planning permission to alter & renovate original building and construct a new two-storey rear extension to form 1 no. commercial/ office unit at ground level with 1 no. commercial/office unit at first floor level.

Established trading location adjacent to Market Square and substantial yard/ garden to rear accessed from St. Patrick Street.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €100,000

REA Seamus Carthy have experienced a surge in residential sales in various locations and in close proximity to Roscommon Town. We currently have a high volume of clients seeking all types of properties.

Please contact Seamus Carthy confidentially if you are considering selling

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

Strong interest in ‘Bridge House’ in Rooskey There’s a high volume of interest in ‘Bridge House’, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon, reports REA Seamus Carthy.

The auction date (26th of September) is fast approaching and Seamus Carthy advised that he has had a great deal of interest in this property. A substantial former commercial and residential two-storey premises situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Rooskey on a large site, this property offers obvious potential. The property will be sold by way of REA Online Auction on Wednesday, 26th of September 2018. The asking price is €50,000.

Contracts are available to view online and Seamus recommends that any interested buyers do so prior to auction.

If you are considering bidding for this property contact Seamus Carthy today at 090-6630001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie

Offers invited on quality family home in Roscommon REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present this primely located quality home to the market. Located opposite Roscommon Golf Club and within walking distance of Roscommon town centre and all amenities, it’s a most impressive 5/6 bedroomed family home with detached store to rear, situated on a prime mature site finished to a high standard throughout.

Seamus advised that a number of viewings have taken place and he is now inviting final offers.

Contact Seamus Carthy confidentially today on 0906630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

Why sell with REA Seamus Carthy?

REA Seamus Carthy says that 2018 has been exceptionally busy thus far.

REA Seamus Carthy pride themselves on their knowledge, ambition and professional service.

We are always thinking of ways to improve our service and ensure that your property is showcased to the right audience. The recent method of selling by online auction via REA proves that we are innovative.

If you are thinking of selling and would like a free sales appraisal please contact Seamus at our Roscommon Town office on 090-663 0001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Rest assured that this is a no obligation and completely confidential offer. Contact Seamus today!

We are presently listing properties for our forthcoming multi auction and welcome all residential, commercial or agricultural properties.

We offer a comprehensive pre auction online and newspaper marketing campaign and offer nationwide market exposure using our network of partner offices.

To have your property listed or for a free market appraisal, contact the office.

EMLAGHBEG, EMLAGHMORE, DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON

F O IN IN FFE AL VI RS TE D

RAILWAY ROAD, ARDNANAGH, ROSCOMMON, ROSCOMMON

FORTHCOMING MULTI AUCTION

A PRIME FARM OF LANDS OF 100 ACRES (approx.)

A prime farm of lands located in a renowned farming district approx. 8 km from Roscommon town on which stands a fine 4 B/R two storey residence and a comprehensive farmyard. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and is set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire.

Lot 2: Approx. 9.1 acres.

Lot 3: 4 B/R Residence standing on approx. 0.7 of an acre.

Lot 4: Approx. 63 acres with farmyard which incorporates a 3 bay hay barn, 3 bay lean-tos off, 4 bays off slatted shed, holding yard, storage shed at side, cattle crush and pen.

Lot 5: Approx. 27 acres.

The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and final offers to sell.

LEGAL: MARIE CONROY, MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350.

ARDMORE, DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON

F T NE O IN M O T INW FF AL AR HEV ER KE ITE S T D

Dating back some 120 years, this former School House is brought to the market completely renovated to a high standard and offering a quality 4 bedroom family home situated on c 0.5 acres with detached garage/workshop. Located in the picturesque rolling countryside of Fourmilehouse and in close proximity to Roscommon Town.

Viewings highly recommended.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €175,000

EARLEY

PRIME LANDS CONTAINING 27.18 ACRES (approx.)

A select parcel of lands located in a renowned farming district adjacent to Donamon Castle and bordering the River Suck.

The said lands are comprised in folios RN29904 & RN17255F and are set out in one lot. Set adjacent is the renowned “Suck Valley Way Trail”.

Offering good road frontage with site potential (subject to planning permission), the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers to sell.

LEGAL: MARIE CONROY, MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350.

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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FOR SALE NEW TO THE MARKET Estate of John Kelly Deceased

NEWTOWN, BALLYMURRAY, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 46 acres with old residence standing thereon

Final offers invited for prime Stonepark four-bed residence John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week inviting final offers above €155,000 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 peaceful 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 viewings and final offers after €155,000 to sell. BER C1.

For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact Property Partners Earley of Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Land sale of the week at Earley’s David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is advising that he agreed the sale this week of a quality farm of lands containing approx. 43.3 acres located at Creeve, Mount Temple, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath for a very satisfactory price.

David describes the property as “a quality holding of lands containing c. 43.3 acres located in a renowned farming district and neatly laid out in one lot.

“The said lands benefit from extensive road frontage onto three roads and holds obvious site potential (subject to the relevant planning permission).

The said lands are adequately watered and fenced”.

David further commented “we have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free appraisal service”.

High profile location, located just outside Roscommon town on the Athlone Road with the benefit of old dwelling house standing thereon.

This exceptional parcel of lands extends to c. 46 acres in 4 lots either side of the main road.

The majority of the lands are of excellent quality with some marginal lands included.

The lands can be sold separately should market interest dicate.

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KILLINVOY, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 56 acres with 2 residences standing thereon Circa 56 acres of excellent quality agricultural lands together with 2 residences in need of refurbishment and numerous farm buildings - crush and silage base. The lands comprise Folio RN 8437F and are without doubt some of the finest lands to come on the market in this area in recent years.

The said lands are been offered for sale in one lot but may be sold separately should market interest dictate.

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KELLYBROOK, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 23 acres of Agricultural lands Circa 23 acres of Agricultural lands located in the townland of Kellybrook, circa 7 miles from Athlone Town Centre. Best described as part good and part marginal lands with the remains of an old residence standing thereon. The lands are located both sides of the public road and must offer adjoining land owners an excellent opportunity to increase their existing holdings.

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MOTE PARK, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 6.7 acres of excellent agricultural lands C 6.7 acres of excellent quality agricultural lands located in the highly sought after scenic area adjoining Mote Park Wodlands and walks. The lands are situated just 3 miles from Roscommon Town with generous road frontage and site potential subject to planning permission. For further details contact the sole selling agents.

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TOBERDAN, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 11.5 acres with old residence standing thereon C. 11.5 acre with old residence standing thereon. Situated just off the main Roscommon/Athlone Road, 2 miles from Lecarrow Village and 7 miles from the towns of Roscommon and Athlone. The lands are laid out in 3 separate divisions and are mostly of good quality with some poor lands included.

This is an ideal opportunity to build a new residence thereon subject to planning permission being obtained.

For further details contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square,

Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www. propertypartners.ie.

Church Street, Roscommon town, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: 090 6627878 FAX: 090 6627877 E-mail info@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

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Business Launch of new science education initiative in Sligo

Pictured at the launch of AbbVie’s Back to School for STEM science education initiative were Dr. Norah Patten and Mairead McGuinness, MEP. Back to School for STEM will see the AbbVie employees proactively engaging with schools, teachers and students to promote career opportunities in the STEM disciplines.

Mairead McGuinness MEP was one of a number of speakers at the launch of a new science education initiative which took place earlier this week at the biopharmaceutical company AbbVie’s site in Ballytivnan, Sligo.

The MEP was joined by representatives from Science Foundation Ireland, trainee astronaut Dr. Norah Patten and others to showcase Back to School for STEM, a new schools outreach focused on promoting science role models currently active in the Irish workplace.

The initiative, which will be delivered

by AbbVie employees, aims to encourage greater student awareness of the rewarding career opportunities that can be unlocked by studying STEM subjects.

In 2017, AbbVie published a multistakeholder report exploring the bar-

riers to engagement in science-related subjects and careers. The document highlighted the negative impact that low levels of STEM student interest might have on Ireland’s employee talent pipeline, particularly in high-value pharma, biopharma and medical device sectors.

Among the key recommendations of the STEM Paths report was a need to highlight the positive personal experiences of young Irish people currently working across Irish industry within the STEM disciplines.

The Back to School for STEM initiative will see employees from AbbVie’s five different Irish sites visit schools, including those they themselves studied at, to talk about their jobs and the difference their work makes to wider society.

Pictured at the launch of AbbVie’s Back to School for STEM science education initiative were Dr. Norah Patten and Columba McGarvey, Site Director, AbbVie Ballytivnan, Sligo.

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Roscommon stores honoured at SPAR awards Three Roscommon SPAR stores were awarded one of retail’s highest honours at the inaugural SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme celebration recently.

SPAR and SPAR Express retailers from across Ireland attended the prestigious ceremony which was held at Citywest Hotel, Co.

Dublin and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland.

The SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme, held in association with the Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA), were presented to SPAR and SPAR Express stores that demonstrated outstanding industry

excellence following a year of comprehensive inspections, visits from mystery shoppers and audits.

The Roscommon winners are: Collin’s SPAR Express, Kiltoom; Corrib Oil SPAR, Castlerea and Corrib Oil SPAR Express, Roscommon town.

Pictured at the SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme Awards celebrating outstanding retailing excellence at the City West Hotel were (left to right): Fiona Collins, SPAR Express Kiltoom; Eric Shally, SPAR Regional Manager; Iluta Eglite, SPAR Express Kiltoom; Shane Hall, SPAR Corrib Oil Castlerea and SPAR Corrib Oil Roscommon.

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Top award for Leitrim based Financial Services company Co. Leitrim based lender Avantcard has been recognised as the first Financial Services company in Ireland to be accredited with the Ibec KeepWell mark.

The Credit Card and Loan Provider based in Carrick-on-Shannon has been applauded for its commitment to improving the lifestyles and wellbeing of its workforce of almost 220 people.

To achieve the prestigious KeepWell Mark, organisations must demonstrate a commitment to improving the lives of those who work for them, undergoing a rigorous process that includes benchmarking against recognised standards in workplace health, safety

and wellbeing, action plans, site visits, a personalised report with recommendations for a corporate wellbeing strategy, and a certificate of accreditation.

Avantcard introduced several policies and initiatives to ensure their employees’ wellbeing was placed front and centre of their internal workplace practices. Such polices have included: introducing a smoke-free workplace, making healthy eating options readily available, promotion and encouragement of physical activity, strategies to look after mental health and the introduction of a staff working group called the ‘Culture-vators’ to enhance the working environment in Avantcard.

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FarmingPeople Castlerea Co-operative ve Livestock Mart Ltd.

Animal Health Surveillance website launched

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BULLOCK SALE WILL RESUME Thursday, 20th September:

SHOW AND SALE OF WEANLINGS Monday, 24th September:

CONTINENTAL BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE Thursday, 27th September:

CONTINENTAL HEIFER SHOW AND SALE AND BELGIAN BLUE WEANLING SHOW AND SALE Monday, 1st October:

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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has officially launched the Animal Health Surveillance website at Agriculture House, Dublin.

In July 2017, Minister Creed launched the National Farmed Animal Health Strategy, which encompassed a number of initiatives including the Animal Health Surveillance Strategy.

A key recommendation in the strategy was that a dedicated animal health surveillance website be developed to provide timely and accurate information to relevant stakeholders.

Animal Health Surveillance has been defined as the systematic collection, collation, analysis interpretation and dissemination of animal health and welfare data from defined populations.

Surveillance is a key factor in protecting, maintaining and improving our animal health status, thereby maximising the economic re-

Roscommon Forage Crop Event on

Farm of Niall Byrne, Cam, Brideswell, Athlone, Co Roscommon Signposted from Dysart & Brideswell (beside Roadstone Quarry)

Wednesday 12th September, 2018 from 5.00 – 7.00 pm Sign in for KT registration from 4.45 – 5.45pm for year 3 of KT Programme The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D, today officially launched the Animal Health Surveillance website. L-R: Damien Barrett Superintendent Veterinary Officer and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D.

turn for farmers from their animals, while helping to maintain high animal welfare standards.

The animal health related events of interest may include: the incursion of an exotic disease, such as Foot and Mouth disease, the re-emergence of a disease which was previously eradicated such as brucellosis or a

spike in an endemic disease such as mastitis in dairy cows, pneumonia in beef cattle, or liver fluke in sheep.

From a trade perspective, it is hugely important to demonstrate freedom from specific diseases, such as Bluetongue.

The website can be accessed at www.animalhealthsurveillance.agriculture.gov.ie.

Topics covered on the evening • Establishment & management of Redstart crop • Lamb performance on Redstart • Health/mineral issues associated with crop • Live carcass display/market requirements • Clean Lamb Policy The event is organised by Teagasc Roscommon and Kepak Athleague.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Char 855kgs €1610, Char X 795kgs €1590, Char 785kgs €1400, Char 630kgs €1265, Char 755kgs €1260, Lim X 665kgs €1150, ShX 720kgs €1075, Simm X 645kgs €1070.

Bullocks Char X 570kgs €1205, Lim X 560kgs €1200, Lim X 555kgs €1170, Lim X 480kgs €1000, HEX 390kgs €820, AAX 430kgs €800, AAX 330kgs €730, HEX 365kgs €715.

Heifers Char X 595kgs €1120, Char X 520kgs €1110, Char X 545kgs €1100, SAX 515kgs €970, Lim X 450kgs €940, Lim X 365kgs €910, 2 BBX 367kgs €850, Simm X 350kgs €760, AAX 330kgs €655, Char X 365kgs €815, 2 Lim X 412kgs €860.

Weanling heifers BBX 575kgs €1635, Lim X 475kgs €1200, BBX 410kgs €1100, Lim X 410kgs €1100, BBX 360kgs €1075, BBX 340kgs €1000, Lim X 345kgs €1000,

BBX 350kgs €900, 2 Lim X 350kgs €970, Lim X 350kgs €840, 2 BAX 335kgs €765.

Weanling bulls Simm X 585kgs €1400, Lim X 630kgs €1395, Char X 680kgs €1380, Lim X 560kgs €1350, Char X 445kgs €1350, Lim 490kgs €1200, Simm 475kgs €1200, Lim X 420kgs €1200, Lim X 395kgs €1180, Lim X 365kgs €1090, Lim X 365kgs €1100, Char X 375kgs €1000, Char X 370kgs €990.

Finished lambs 51.3kgs €108, 54.6kgs €106.5, 50.1kgs €106, 55kgs €105, 47.8kgs €105, 48.1kgs €102.5.

Ewe lambs 50.4kgs €121, 48.7kgs €118, 52.5kgs €117, 53.6kgs €116, 52.3kgs €115, 48.7kgs €111, 46.7kgs €110, 51kgs €108, 48.7kgs €105.

Store lambs 39.5kgs €90, 41.8kgs €89.5, 40kgs €88, 39.3kgs €85, 38.6kgs €84, 36.5kgs €81.5.

Manager’s report…

Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 700 cattle on offer this week with better quality stores on offer. Bullocks and heifer numbers have increased in recent weeks and demand for the quality forward stores has resulted in a good trade with bullocks makings as high as €1,080 over for the top quality lots on offer. The heifer and cow trade has also remained firm.

“In the weanling rings, trade is varied, prices and demand for the quality lots is good but lighter weights with less quality remain a harder sell. Breeding stock and runners noticed better prices this week with improved demand.

“Cows with calves at foot made form €910 to €1,540 per head.

Caves and runners with bigger numbers presented for sale this week with lots making form €355 to €730 for the continentals.

“Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 6th) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation. Intake of cattle commences at 8 am and sellers are advised to have all stock penned by 10.30 am in order to facilitate viewing time prior to the commencement of the sales”.

Manager’s report…

Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were smaller numbers on offer last week due to the big entry of stock for this week’s special sale of bullocks.

There was a firm trade for bullocks with prices averaging from €1.91 per kilo up to €2.21 per kilo. Heifer prices ranged from €2.11 per kilo up to €2.49 per kilo. Prices for dry cows averaged from €1.78 up to €2.01 per kilo. This Friday (7th) sees a special sale of bullocks as well as heifers and dry cows.

“There were good numbers on offer again last Saturday at the breeding ewes sale, with a steady trade and a good clearance of lots. Hoggets fetched up to €205 with 2-yearolds making up to €160 and 3-year-olds making up to €135.

Sales as usual this Saturday at 11 am.

“There was a good turnout of stock for the autumn/ fall weanling show and sale on Tuesday last. There was a strong trade for quality bull weanlings with prices fetching from €2.34 per kilo up to €3.24 per kilo. Prices for weanling heifers ranged from €2.33 per kilo up to €2.99 per kilo with quality lots selling well, while plainer lots more difficult to clear. The usual sale of weanlings takes place next Tuesday (11th) at 5 pm.

“There were larger numbers on offer last week at our annual show and sale of sheep. Prices for finished lambs peaked at €108 for 51.3kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €90.

There were excellent quality ewe lambs on offer which made up to €121. There was a similar trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €20 up to €110. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. A breeding ewes and hoggets sale takes place this Saturday (8th) at 11 am while there is also a show and sale of pedigree Suffolk sheep at 12 pm”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks

Dry cows

Ch 490kgs €1285, AA 485kgs €1260, Lm 485kgs €1195, Lm 545kgs €1225, Ch 585kgs €1560, Lm 595kgs €1380, Ch 673kgs €1760, Ch 660kgs €1740, Lm 680kgs €1700.

Ch 790kgs €1695, Ch 82kgs €1585, Lmx 660kgs €1355, AA 735kgs €1345, Lm 675kgs €1350.

Heifers Ch 420kgs €990, Lm 375kgs €980, BBx 370kgs €955, Ch 495kgs €1175, Ch 460kgs €1145, Ch 600kgs €1445, Lm 575kgs €1430, Lm 535kgs €1300, Lm 615kgs €1445.

Weanling bulls Ch 290kgs €840, Ch 275kgs €890, Lm 270kgs €835, Lm 455kgs €1125, Lm 540kgs €1200, Si 510kgs €1170, Ch 450kgs €1045.

Weanling heifers Ch 280kgs €800, Lm 220kgs €615, Lm 320kgs €1055, Ch 370kgs €980, Lm 320kgs €810, Ch 355kgs €900.

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FarmingPeople Creed confirms GLAS response to fodder issues The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has confirmed the introduction of some temporary adjustments to the GLAS scheme for this year in response to the current fodder shortages. The measures were introduced with effect from last Saturday (September 1st).

Speaking following the announcement, Minister Creed said: “These flexibilities have the potential to add to the quantities of winter fodder available by bringing over 260,000 additional hectares into fodder production. I would like to thank Commissioner Phil Hogan for his early engagement and assistance in progressing my proposals on this issue.

“These measures will add to the range of initiatives I have already introduced this summer. My Department will continue to monitor the fodder situation closely and work with all stakeholders”.

Kevin Brennan, Noel Feeney, Mary Harte and Patrick Harte at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Carmel Beirne makes a presentation to Alan McDermott who won 1st prize for his treacle bread and also won 1st prize for the best scarecrow at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Elphin Agricultural Show

(Proudly serving farmers for over 59 years) Property Services Providers Licence No. 001373

Fall/Autumn Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, September 7th at 11 a.m.

85 pens of Bullocks on offer Also Heifers & Dry Cows Yard opens at 7.30 a.m. All cattle must be penned by 10 a.m.

Viewing time 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Fall/Autumn Special Sale of Heifers Friday, September 14th at 11 a.m.

Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, Sept 6th Also Bullocks & Dry Cows ------------------------------------

Leah and Deirdre Darcy at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Erin O’Dowd and Robyn O’Dowd at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Shauna McGrath, Majella McDermott, Aoife McGrath and Annette McGrath at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Extra Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, September 21st at 11 a.m.

Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 13th Also Heifers & Dry Cows ------------------------------------

Weanlings & Suckler Cows Tuesday, September 11th at 5 p.m.

Also Special Entry of 20 Excellent Quality Springers 30 months – mostly 4 & 5 star-in calf to 5 Star Replacement Easy Calving Pedigree Lim Bull All scanned calving from end of September to middle of November.

All heifers are between 650 kg to 700 kg.

All heifers are very quiet.

Enquiries to Donal Kelly (087 6761552) ------------------------------------

Marion Noone, Rose Shanley, Margaret McLean and Peter Noone at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Serena, Caoimhe, Senan Dolan and Rachel Hanly at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Lambs & Cast Ewes - Each Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Ewe Lambs will be sold separately ------------------------------------

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

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Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Show & Sale Saturday September 8th – Show 12 a.m.

Sale at 1.30 pm. – 38 lots on offer ------------------------------------

Full details of all our sales on our Website and Facebook pages

ENQUIRIES 090 6626352

Live streaming of sales from Ring 1 See link on our Facebook page or website Email: roscommonmart@gmail.com Visit our website: www.roscommonmart.ie

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AIB Stall (sponsors)...Majella McDermott, Rhoda Lenehan, Grace Walsh, Barbara Taylor, Brigid Gilligan, Sean Gill and Gavin Higgins at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

Elaine Casserly and Joey at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

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

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JOE HEALY Tree Services

HOLISTIC

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

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

086 3614230

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms • Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon

087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook KENNELS

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

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

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

KITTENS

Locally owned ... in the heart of the community

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

 KITTENS: Kittens free to good home. Tel: 086 8405766

REFLEXOLOGY

● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy

& orthopaedic sports massage Appointments with Anne Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday.

Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

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

Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Eczema • Migraine • Back Problems • Infertility • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Insomnia • Stress • Exam Stress • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Colic • Pain Relief • Emotional Disorders - Ante Natal Reflexology - Cancer Care Reflexology - Infant/Child Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

PAINTING & DECORATING

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED

PAINTER & DECORATOR

 TO RENT: 4 bed house to rent in Derrane, Fourmilehouse area, reasonable rent.

Tel: 087 7147826

Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

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

086 4679798 PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes Can we help you?

Call us today to enquire Ph. 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com We are now located at: 2 Castleview, Castle Street, Roscommon F42 C902

PLANNINGS

REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical Reflexology

ALL ABOUT THE GARDEN

www.parklawntreeservices.com

thomasneilan4@gmail.com

FOR SALE

GARDENING

 TO RENT: 1 bed apartment to rent Bawn Street, Strokestowns. Tel: 086 8106655  TO RENT: Luxury 2 bed apartment to rent in Roscommon town. Recently decorated, own parking space. References essential.

Tel: 087 9008817  TO LET: 3 bed house to let, Beechwood, Roscommon (3 miles from Roscommon town, out Lanesboro road). 12 months lease. Tel: 087 2822534 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

PLANNINGS

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

facebook.com/moleskinarch

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Ben McLoughlin, am applying for permission to demolish 2 no. houses and to erect 2 no. dwellinghouses, with connections to public services, at Warren or Drum Townland, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Ben McLoughlin 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 I am applying for planning permission for erection of Agricultural Machinery Store on my lands at Roxborough, Roscommon.

Signed: Noel Doyle The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Portrun Development Association CLG intend to apply for planning permission for development of boat slipway and ancillary site works at Lackan Td., Roscommon.

Signed: Gerry Hanlon (Chairperson) 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 a 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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Barry Gaffey, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to erect an extension onto side elevation (south) of existing dwelling house and all associated site works at Keelty, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Lo-Homes Limited Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon Tel: 090 6621941 Mobile: 086 8551835 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Padraig and Lisa Anne Campbell intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to refurbish and extend existing dwelling, replace existing septic tank with proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation, associated site development works and services at Coolatinny, Ballinlough, 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, €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, Liam and Niamh Murray are applying to Roscommon County Council for outline planning permission to construct dwelling house, garage and out buildings at Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Liam and Niamh Murray.

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 a 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.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house with sewerage treatment plant and percolation area, and ancillary site development works at Scregg, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Patrick Glennon and Michelle Wynne The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for erection of Lighting Standards to Walking Track around perimeter of Playing Pitches to St. Aidan’s G.A.A. Club, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Shay Galvin Chairperson The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of extension to front of existing Showrooms, as replacement for existing annexe to be demolished at Circular Road, Roscommon.

Signed: Sean Doyle and Sons The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house with sewerage treatment plant and percolation area at Carrownurlar, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Ian Fitzgerald 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.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

 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

TOM KILDUFF CABS

 FARMHAND: Position available for general farm hand, must have experience using tractors and farm machinery. Frenchpark area, experience essential. Tel: 086 3652765  LADY REQUIRED: To mind children in their own home 2 days a week 8.15am to 3.15pm. School pick up required. Kiltoom/Lecarrow area. Tel: 087 2434431  MATURE, RELIABLE BABYSITTER WANTED: Occasionaly on a Saturday night for a few hours (Kilteevan).

Box No: 1180 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  HACKNEY/TAXI DRIVER REQUIRED: Castlerea town.

Tel: 086 8415523

SITUATIONS WANTED  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Registered Childminder available in Ballygar town. Tel Liz: 089 7036054

Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670

 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Loves kids of all agaes, Secondary school, TY student. Tel: 087 6451757  PERSON AVAILABLE: For Kitchen work, Restaurant, Hotel, Canteen or general work in school.

References available.

Rooskey, Mohill, Carrick, Dromod etc. Box No: 1177c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

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

Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250

PLASTERING

PLASTERING SERVICE All aspects of Plastering ● Interior ● Exterior ● Domestic ● Commercial

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

● Modern &

Traditional Methods ● Restorations ● Dry-lining ● Insulation Telephone

087 6395741

Call car direct

(086) 2714879

TUITION

ROSCOMMON

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

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302 EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

 IRISH GRINDS: For Leaving Cert - Junior Cert, from experienced teacher. Tel: 087 2190748  INDIVIDUAL: Tuition available in Maths and Irish to Leaving Cert higher level.

Tel: 087 9960694  MATHEMATICS TUITION: Junior and Leaving Certificate, experienced education professional, oneto-one, Roscommon town.

Please call, text or email for further information. Tel: 083 4843192 email: mariag21@eircom.net  GRINDS: Experienced Primary teacher available to give grinds in all curricular areas in students own home in the Roscommon area. Tel: 087 9900892  TUITION: Advice on career guidance from qualified teacher. 2nd and 3rd level options covered. All areas.

Tel: 089 4832671  TUITION: Maths grinds available, Jnr and Leaving cert. experienced practising teacher. Dept exams corrector, excellent results record.

Exam technique and notes provided. Tel: 090 6662234 after 6pm or 086 4067270  TUITION: Castlerea/ Tulsk. Maths French Irish Leaving and Junior cert, private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437

GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

2018 SEASONED TURF also Cattle Bedding Available Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)  FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Dry seasoned hardwood, Ash and Beech, stored indoors, free delivery within a 25 mile radius of Roscommon. Tel: 086 2437376  FUEL - FIREWOOD: High quality seasoned hardwood timber split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Tel: 086 3312411 after 6pm.

WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn.

We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

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

USEFUL SERVICES

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 087 4046478 www.appliance-repairs.ie  SEMI-RETIRD WINDOW ENGINEER: Available for window repairs, door locks, reseals, adjustments, replacement units Telephone Nick: 089 2350108

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed?

If so ring: 087 9657933 or 090 6626752

CARPENTRY CARPENTRY

Available from Mid-September ● Group classes ● Higher level students only ● No more than 10 per class ● Experienced teacher ● State Examiner ● Excellent Results Location: Roscommon Town Call now on: 086 8770651 Limited spaces available

Would you like to do Accounting or Business as an extra subject?

Higher or ordinary levels catered for

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849

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

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL !

094 96 31880 087 9100477

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005

KEANE OIL BOILERS • Servicing • Repairs • Efficiency Testing Printout • Oil Tank Installation • Oil Boiler Replacement ALL WORK GUARANTEED Fully qualified and insured O.F.T.E.C. Registered TELEPHONE:

087 9131664  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe Electric Registered.

Domestic and Industrial, All work considered - No Job too small. PH. Paul 086 2553153 or 090 666 3053 or Email p0862553153@gmail.com.  HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: Indoor and outdoor painting, power washing, garden fencing erected, hedge cutting, general maintenance, no job too small. Tel: 086 0815802

CLEANING

 SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring.

All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.

 CLEANING SERVICES: Cleaning, private houses, offices, hospitals, schools also window cleaning, ironing.

Roscommon area. Tel: 089 4561446  CLEANING HOUSES: In Roscommon town, affordable prices and perfection guaranteed. Tel: 089 4843831

Tutoring for college students in Business, Accountancy and Taxation.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

Honest, reliable Carpenter available for roofing and first fix work. New houses and extensions catered for also slating + PVC/Fascia/Soffit Contact: 087 2798704 ALL WORK GUARENTEED

TUITION Leaving Cert Accounting Grinds

USEFUL SERVICES

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

CRASH REPAIRS

| Insurance Repairs | Restoration Work | Paint Repairs | Colour Matching | Panel Replacement | Valeting | And much more Rathra, Tibohine, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon T: 094 98 72870 M: 087 6077277 E: wreck.amended@yahoo.ie

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

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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

WINDOWS/DOORS

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

DOOLEY CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining • Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

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

Tel: 086 3686669

NO JOB TOO SMALL

INSTALLATION

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

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds.

Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

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

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

www.ecowise.ie

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

- Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed

- CCTV Camera Inspection For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090

9673336 Mob: 086 2678350 Email: info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

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

Appointments

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

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892

PUBLIC NOTICE THE DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT AREA OF ROSCOMMON DISTRICT NO. 4 PUBLIC DANCE HALLS ACT, 1935 – SECTION 2 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCE LICENCE MH HOSPITALITY LIMITED Applicant

House & Garden Maintenance

Alan Somers Cluain Árd, Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon.

Tel: (090) 66 27970 Mobile: (086) 8161651 Email: aboutthehouse@imagine.ie

uPVC WINDOW AND DOOR PARTS

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

• Handles • Hinges • Locks • Letter Boxes • Double Glazed Units supplied and fitted Fully insured

ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026

Chimney Cleaning Service NOW AVAILABLE LOG HOUSES

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES 4 Bed House from €70,000

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

Patrick J. Neilan & Sons Solicitors for the Applicant, Golf Links Road, Roscommon The Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Garda Station, Roscommon

And: The Secretary, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae Roscommon Being the Local Authority for the purposes of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935 And: The Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae Roscommon Being the Fire Authority for the purposes of the Fire Services Act, 1981

TARMACADAM

Contact us for further information

Signed:

To:

Gerry Monaghan

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

TAKE NOTICE that MH Hospitality Limited having its registered office at Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon intends to apply to the Judge sitting at Roscommon Annual Licensing District Court on the 18th day of September, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. or an adjourned date thereafter, for a Dance Licence for Public Dancing pursuant to the provisions of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935 in respect of premises known as “Hannon’s Hotel” situate at Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid.

Dated this 3rd day of September 2018

TARMACADAM

CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

Tutor: Tony Hynes MBS, B.Comm, FCIPD, FCILT, FIITD 28 Years Delivering Transport Management CPC

KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417

NOW IN STOCK TO SUIT ALL BRANDS

Athlone (Prince of Wales) - Fri 14th Sept Limerick - Sat 16th September Dublin (P/T) (Green Isle) 22nd Sept Dublin (P/T) - Sat 23rdSat September Galway (Connacht Hotel) Fri 5th Oct Athlone (F/T) - Wed. 27th September Dublin T) (Green Isle) Wed 31st Oct Dublin (F/T) - Wed. 4th October

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

2 Bed House from €25,000

3 Bed House from €35,000

Prices include double glazed windows and doors.

Wall thickness: 68mm, 44mm and 34mm

And: The District Court Clerk, Court Services Government Buildings, Golf Links Road, Roscommon

Tel Brian on 098 42501 or 086 8478376

DRIVING LESSONS

FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

ROSCOMMON Driving School

TEL: (090) 96 88606

087 2295551

(090) 96 88830 or (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

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Classifieds

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

Appointments

ROSCOMMON CREDIT UNION Ltd. Has the following vacancy for the position of

Teller/Loans officer Contract Status: Fixed Term – 1 year duration Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week Reporting to: The Manager This is an Intermediate level position and will be responsible for front line service provision including Credit Applications, administrative duties and contribute to the efficient running of our Credit Union branches in Roscommon, Strokestown and Elphin.

The successful candidate should: • Be accustomed to following careful, correct and robust assessment procedures. • Hold a professional qualification in finance, accounting, a business related discipline or working towards. • Be familiar with the ethos and practices of the Credit Union movement. • Have some experience of compliance standards of the credit union sector which would be beneficial • Be able to show assorted business skills to include interpretation of financial data, report generation and communication. • Demonstrate strong I.T. and interpersonal skills. • Be capable of reviewing processes and procedures and designing improvements to them. • Will be flexible and adaptable, ready to join a highly efficient team that prides itself on consistently delivering the highest standards of service to our members. • Have experience of handling Credit Applications.

The successful candidate will be required to: • Report directly to the Manager. • Assess members’ applications for loans in adherence with the Credit Union’s lending policy and procedures and in accordance with responsible lending practices. • Contribute to the smooth operation of the Credit Union by undertaking related administrative and organisational tasks. • Assist in growing the CU’s lending levels in a manner which is consistent with the Credit Unions strategic and risk management objectives. • Contribute to the ongoing development of appropriate credit policies, systems, procedures and practices.

Community Employment Supervisor Overall Purpose of Job: Run and maintain Frenchpark & Districts Childcare Clg Community Employment Programme ensuring adequate funding to enable the long term unemployed to gain work experience and training with a view to developing their skills and ability to obtain full time employment in the childcare sector. This position is funded by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Candidates should have the following: Essential Criteria • FETAC Level 6 Advanced or Higher in Supervision in Childcare / Community Development Management / Training and Development • 5yrs Supervisory Experience • Excellent working knowledge of the childcare sector • Financial and Budgetary Skills • Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally • Ability to work on own initiative • Experience of working with outside agencies such as the pre-school inspection team, Early Childhood Ireland, VEC etc. • Excellent IT Skills • Driving Licence Desirable Criteria: • Knowledge of Individual Learning Plan (ILP) • Experience in making funding applications • Knowledge of Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, Síolta and Aistear • Experience of working in partnership with parents Please contact Mrs Breda Joyce on 094 9870111 or email info@fdcl.ie to request a detailed job description and person specification.

Applicants should forward their CV with covering letter in support of their application either by post or email to: Mrs Breda Joyce, Manager, Frenchpark and Districts Childcare Clg, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon. Email: info@fdcl.ie Closing date for receipt of applications: 14th September 2018 Frenchpark and Districts Childcare Clg is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.

Garda vetting is a requirement of the post. A panel may be formed to fill future vacancies.

Roscommon Credit Union is an equal opportunities employer, canvassing will disqualify.

If you would like a copy of our Recruitment Privacy Statement please request same by e-mailing manager@roscommoncreditunion.ie Closing date for applications is Friday, 14th September 2018 Please apply in writing only with C.V and cover letter to The Manager Teller Position Roscommon Credit Union Ltd Abbey Street Roscommon Or by email to: manager@roscommoncreditunion.ie Tel: 090 6626657 (Open Monday - Friday 10.00am until 5.00pm and 8.00pm on Fridays) www.roscommoncreditunion.ie Roscommon Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

MUSIC GENERATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (x 2 POSTS)

WESTWARD SCANIA

Galway City and Roscommon

TRAINEE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Westward Scania is the importer for Scania products in Ireland with our head office based at Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

We are recruiting a Part – time trainee Accounts Assistant (min. 20 hours per week) to join our Finance Team.

Reporting to the Management Accountant and/or Finance Director, the position has an immediate start and offers excellent career and professional development opportunities. It would suit a recent school leaver who wishes to pursue an accounting technician qualification.

Knowledge of Microsoft products i.e. Excel, Outlook and Word would be an advantage.

Duties will include: • Bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance • Control Account reconciliations • Assisting with monthly reports • Monitoring and reconciling departmental reports • Reception duites The ideal candidate will have: • Minimum of one year work experience • Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook. • Ability to multi task • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills • Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines • Excellent communication skills Please email your C.V. to

Caroline.Creighton@westwardscania.com

Galway & Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) invites DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU WKH SRVLWLRQV RI 0XVLF *HQHUDWLRQ 'HYHORSPHQW 2IÂżFHU LQ Galway City and Roscommon.

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Galway City and Roscommon have been selected for participation in Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, which is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

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Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 12 noon, Friday 28 September, 2018 Late applications will not be accepted.

Galway & Roscommon ETB is an equal opportunities employer.

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published.

The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication.

Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

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SALES POSITION Due to ongoing expansion, the Roscommon People has an immediate vacancy for the following position

SALES PERSON Required for busy flooring shop in Roscommon Town

Advertising Sales Executive The Roscommon People is the largest-circulating newspaper in County Roscommon. We are a family-owned, community-driven newspaper which actively supports local businesses and communities.

Experience preferable but not essential as training will be provided. ● Good working conditions.

Roscommon Golf Club seeks expressions of interest from suitably

QUALIFIED PERSONS TO OPERATE THE FRANCHISE FOR ITS

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Due to expansion and increased circulation, we are now filling the above position.

Criteria: • Excellent communication and customer relationship skills • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team • Enthusiastic ‘self-starter’ approach and confidence in ability to meet and surpass sales targets in competitive industry • IT proficiency • Knowledge of digital media a bonus

Roscommon Golf Club

Please apply to

Box No: 1181 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

BAR, RESTAURANT AND CLUB HOUSE FACILITIES Written Applications to be sent to: Tom Grealy Jnr., Honorary Secretary, Roscommon Golf Club, Mote Park, Roscommon

Up-to-date references essential. Canvassing will disqualify.

Replies to: The Manager, Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

Valetor Required Audi Athlone

Audi Athlone at Michael Moore Car Sales have an esteemed reputation for meeting and exceeding the highest level of standards within å¬ ÅÌåÌÚ åÚ Ģ .å ¯Þ ÌêÚ Ú¯õ Æ Æ ¡ê¿¢¿¿ Þå ¤ å¬ å ¿¯ å å¬ ÌÚ Ì¡ ÌêÚ accomplishment. We are currently seeking a full time experienced valetor to join our vibrant and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities Be responsible for the condition of all new and used vehicles delivered to the group including cleanliness, documentation and keys.

Prepare vehicles in line with PDI and Dealer requirements.

Wash and valet cars in line with Dealer standard, ensure regular stocks.

Maintain safe working practices and standards of the Dealer.

Excellent communication & well organised.

Used Car Vehicle Coordinator Required

Audi Athlone

Audi Athlone at Michael Moore Car Sales have an esteemed reputation for meeting and exceeding the highest level of standards within the motor trade. It ¯Þ ÌêÚ Ú¯õ Æ Æ ¡ê¿¢¿¿ Þå ¤ å¬ å ¿¯ å å¬ ÌÚ Ì¡ ÌêÚ ÌÅ׿¯Þ¬Å ÆåĢ r Ú currently seeking a full time used car vehicle coordinator to join our vibrant and dynamic team.

Responsibilities: • To ensure all vehicles are photographed and videoed. ĸ TÚ¯ Æ ¯Þ׿ ü ÌÚ ¯Æ§¿ü ö¯å¬¯Æ å¬ Þ× ¯¢ §ê¯ ¿¯Æ Þ Æ ×ÚÌ êÚ ÞĢ ĸ =¯ ¯Þ¯Æ§ ö¯å¬ å¬ [ ¿ Þ a Å Ú § Ú ¯Æ§ å¬ õ ¬¯ ¿ Þ Þ× ¯¢ å¯ÌÆĢ • Ability to update relavant websites, (Carzone, Donedeal, etc.)

• Ensuring forecourts are immaculately kept at all times.

Skills: • Candidates with a bright personality, solid work ethic.

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Candidates with a bright personality, solid work ethic.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail.

• Possess good IT skills.

• Work well as part of a team.

• Work well as part of a team.

• Keen interest in vehicles would be an advantage.

• Smart, professional appearance.

If you feel you posess the above attributes then please email your CV together with a cover letter to: mmoore@mmcs.ie Closing date for applications: Friday, 7th September.

Audi Athlone, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Tel: 090 6449250 www.audiathlone.ie

• Keen interest in vehicles and technology would be an advantage. if you feel you can sastify the above attributes please forward your letter of application together with your CV to mmoore@audiathlone.ie Closing Date: Friday, 7th September.

Audi Athlone, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Tel: 090 6449250 www.audiathlone.ie

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CONBOY Peggy St. Theresa’s Road, Roscommon Who passed away on the 9th September 2014 (4th Anniversary)

No birthday card to send you For there is no address, Only a beautiful garden Where you have gone to rest.

A day that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today To mark the day you closed your eyes and quietly passed away.

Nothing can dim the face we loved, Or the memory of your smile, The countless things you did for us, To make our lives worthwhile.

Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our secret tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

Loved and sadly missed by her son Seamus, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Masses offered.

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.C. 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 own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.C.

GACQUIN Ellen (Nellie)

KELLY Bridgie

KILLIAN Paddy

Kilderney, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

Tonlagee, Roscommon (8th Anniversary)

Cullawinna, Four Roads, Roscommon. who passed away on 5th September 2016.

R.I.P. (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Ellen (Nellie) Gacquin whose 1st anniversary occurs on 5th September 2018.

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only we could have you back for just a little while Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her son William, daughter Maureen, daughters-inlaw Carmel and Rosaleen, grandchildren Colm, Suzanna and Raymond.

Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Friday, 7th September at 7pm.

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. P.P

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance Call into our office: Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Fax: (090) 66 34303 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

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 her brother Michael, sister Marie, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Masses offered.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith.

Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted.

Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. M.H. 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 own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.C. 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 own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. B.H.

Fondly remembered and missed by your wife Teresa, sons Joseph, Padraig, David and Seamus, daughters Mairead Rogers, Kay Killian and Therese Gately, daughters-in-law Miriam, Alison and Maria, sons-in-law Kevin and Sean, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister Mary relatives, neighbours and many friends.

A beautiful life came to an end He died as he lived Everyone’s friend.

Paddy’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place in the Church of The Good Shepherd, Four Roads, on Sunday, 9th September at 11 am.

DEANE John Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co. Roscommon.

(3rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of John who died on 11th September, 2015.

May he Rest in Peace Your life was one Of kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs Sincere and true In heart and mind Beautiful memories Left behind.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother Michael and Family.

Anniversary Mass in Clooneycolgan Church, Donamon, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 9th September, 9.30am.

CUNNIFFE Denis Liswilliam, Dysart (3rd Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband (predeceased by his wife Maureen nee Sheeran) father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who died on 18th September 2015 DAD We lost a father with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told, He shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow his footsteps we can never go wrong We miss you from your fireside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air, Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you father and always will, He was a father so very rare, Content in his home and always there, On earth he toiled, in heaven he rests God bless you father, you were one of the best.

Each time we look at your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don’t be sad but courage take, And love each other for my sake.

So Rest in Peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The Crown you’ve truly won.

Loved and remembered always by his daughters Margaret, Denise, Joanne, Fiona and Maura, sons-inlaw Padraig, David, Fintan, Dermot and Mark, his sisters Noreen and Mary.

GRANDAD Just a prayer from the grandchildren who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

From all his loving grandchildren Anniversary Mass in the Church of The Good Shepherd, Four Roads on Friday, 7th September at 7pm.

May his gentle soul rest in peace

O’CONNOR (nee Mulryan)

Ann (Nancy)

Treasured memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ann (Nancy) O’Connor (nee Mulryan), late of Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, who died on September 7th 2013 Beautiful memories are wonderful things, They last ‘til the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away.

To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past.

But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will always last.

Sadly missed by husband Padraic, daughters Marie, Karen and Barbara, sons Joe and Seamus, daughters-inlaw Valerie and Lorraine, sons-in-law Mike, Ciaran and Manus, granddaughters Ciara, Aoife, Naoise and Suin and grandsons Joshua, Aodhan, Odhran and Fionnan.

Anniversary Mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar on Sunday, 16th September at 9.30am.

AUSTIN HEALY Jnr. Oaklawn Drive, Roscommon (21st Anniversary) September 5th

A silence moves through us A quiet sadness, A longing for One more day, One more word, One more touch, We may not understand why You left this earth so soon or why you left before we were ready to say goodbye.

But little by little We begin to remember Not just that you died But that you lived.

And that your life gave us memories Too beautiful to forget We love and miss you.

Remembered always, Mam, Assumpta, Liz, Siobhan, David, Elma, Megan, Mikayla and Zoe. xxx

KING Brian Ballyfeeney, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon (11th Anniversary)

McMANUS (nee Wall) Maura J. Castle Street, Roscommon (16th Anniversary) In memory of Brian who died on 11th September 2007

In loving memory of Maura, who died on 7th September 2002 Forever in our thoughts.

Sadly missed by Vincent, Vincent Jnr., Conor, Anthony and Mark.

Masses offered.

We also remember Con and Bridie Wall, Ardsallagh, whose anniversaries occur around this time.

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year.

From our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on

Sadly missed by Gerry, Helena, Ellie-Ann and Katie.

Anniversary Mass in Kilglass Church on Sunday, 9th September at 10.30am.

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McDERMOTT Niall

KILLIAN Eilish

CARROLL Willie

DELANEY Liam

Ard Coman and formerly of Portrun, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 8th September 2017. Age 42

Hollywell, Roscommon (22nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Eilish, who died on 1st September 1996

Clare, Strokestown (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Liam Delaney, Creemully, Castlecoote, Roscommon, who died on 11th September 2010 (8th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Willie Carroll late of Clare, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon who died on September 7th, 2016 R.I.P.

Although you sleep in Heaven now, you’re not that far away.

Our hearts are full of memories and your’re with us everyday.

You lived your life with meaning and with a smile upon your face.

A world that was full of happiness is now an empty place.

People say that only time will heal a broken heart, but just like you and us it has been tore apart.

We know you are at peace now And in a place where you are free, Meet us at the pearly gates When heaven calls for us.

The family of the late Niall McDermott, beloved son and brother would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all who called to our home, sent Mass and sympathy cards, letters, telephoned or sent messages of condolences. For all, who travelled long distances to be with us, those who attended the Removal and Funeral this was very much appreciated. Also thanks to the Roscommon Tidy Town committee and his many friends. Our considerate extended family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support.

Sincere thanks to Fr. Eugene McLoughlin and to Fr. Pravin who celebrated Niall’s Mass. Many thanks to the carriers of the coffin, Mass servers, readers, choir and Miriam Gunn. Also thanks to Tom and Pat Smyth undertakers for their professionalism and the gravediggers at St. Coman’s Cemetery.

Special thanks to Dr. Wawrzynek and staff and all the staff of Portiuncula Hospital and Galway University Hospital.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Niall’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 9th September at 12.15pm.

CUNNIFFE Thomas (Tom) Ballyglass, Dysart, Roscommon Who passed away on 12th September 2017.

Sadly missed and always remembered with much love.

Also remembering Paddy Killian who 2nd Anniversary on 6th September 2016 May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, We will always love and miss you both, And wish that you were here.

If it’s memories that keep us close, Then we are never far apart, For you are always on our minds, And forever in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered by Mammy, Aine and Eadaoin, John, Inga and Adam.

Anniversary Mass for Eilish and Paddy in Derrane Church on Saturday, 8th September at 7pm

KELLY Bridgie Tonlagee, Roscommon Who died on 8th September 2010 R.I.P. (8th Anniversary) To mark the First Anniversary of Tom’s passing, his wife Mary, sons John, Noel and extended families would like to sincerely thank our relatives, frineds and neighbours for their sympathy and support at the time of our sad bereavement and throughout the past year.

Our heartfelt thanks to all those who visited our home, attended the Funeral, Burial, travelled long distances, sent Mass Cards and floral tributes and prepared Tom’s final resting place.

To our extended family and neighbours who brought food to our home and the Committee of Dysart Community Centre for refreshments after the Burial.

We are grateful to Fr. Hogan who celebrated Mass and to the Mass servers. A special thanks to Tom’s nieces who sang during the Funeral Mass.

To Fr. Francis Beirne for his friendship over the years and his visits during his illness.

We are especially indebted to all the medical staff of ICU, Coronary Care Units of Portiuncula Hospital and the Palitative Care nurses for the love, care and compassion show to Tom during his illness and to Dr. Martin Daly and staff for all their care and kindness over the years.

To both St. Aidan’s Football Club and Four Roads Hurling Club for their guards of honour.

Please accept this Acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Tom’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Saturday, 8th September at 7.30pm.

Theres a place in our hearts no one can fill We miss you Bridgie And always will

Always remembered by your sister Marie, Barbara, Stephen, Jason, Lori, Nathan, Joshua, Hannah and Jacinta.

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

Lovingly remembered by your wife Ethel, sons Pat, Donal, Sean, daughters Anne, Mary, Kate, Lorna, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law.

GRANDAD What we’d give if we could say “Hello Grandad” in the same old way To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and chat a while So if you have a Grandad cherish him with care For you’ll never know the heartache Until you see his empty chair.

Lovingly remembered by all your grandchildren and great-grandson Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 9th September at 11am.

SHERLOCK Margaret and Pat In loving memory of Margaret Sherlock, The Walk, Roscommon who died in December 1979 and Pat Sherlock, The Walk, Roscommon who died on 1st September 1987

HANNON Christy “Uaran” , Cams Cloverhill, Co. Roscommon.

(3rd Anniversary)

Derrane Road, Roscommon Retired clinical nurse specialist Beaumont Hospital.

Who passed away on 12th September 2017

On this the 1st Anniversary of Mary’s death, her sister, brothers, sisterin-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews would like to sincerely thank all those who supported them in so many ways over the past year. Mary is greatly missed and is remembered with love by her family, friends and all who knew her.

We are grateful to Rev. Fr. Browne and Deacon Seamus Talbot for the beautiful Funeral Mass and Removal Ceremony. We are especially thankful to Dr. Gerry O’Meara and the Palliative Care team at Roscommon University Hospital for the outstanding care they gave to Mary during her illness. Your expertise and kindness made Mary’s final months peaceful and pain-free.

We thank Mary’s wonderful friends from all over the country who visited Mary and attended her Funeral and Cremation. You brought comfort and fun to her life when it was most needed.

Thanks to our kind neighbours and grave digger Peter Gormley for your understanding and support. Thanks also to the undertakers Tom Smyth and family for their caring and professional aporoach.

We say thanks for the many Mass Cards, sympathy letters and texts which we found so comforting.

Mary loved Golf, thanks very much to her friends in Roscommon Golf Club for the love and support you gave to her and for organising the Golf Classic in her memory.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude to all who helped and comforted us on the sad loss of our beloved Mary.

Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Derrane Church on the Saturday, 15th September at 7pm.

LOHAN Paddy Racecourse Road, Roscommon (10th Anniversary) In loving memory of Christy, who passed away on 4th of September 2015.

Sadly missed by his family and friends.

3rd Anniversary Mass in Donamon Castle on Saturday, 8th September at 9.30am.

Deo Confidimus

Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and brother.

Loved and remembered by his wife Bridie, son Mark and daughter Jacqueline, brothers and sisters.

May he Rest in Peace

Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four-Mile-House on Sunday, 9th September at 11am.

THANKSGIVINGS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for 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 for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. D.M.

Always loved and remembered by your wife Bernie your family Seamus, Corrina, Audrey, David, grandchildren, realtives and friends.

Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 9th September at 11.30 am.

GILLIGAN Mary

Lovingly remembered by Mary Sherlock, Martin Sherlock, Patricia Sherlock and Philomena Sherlock, The Walk, Roscommon.

Masses offered.

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

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PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms, I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me.

This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poisin take effect on them, neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire.

It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask. M.H.

PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART Almighty arms of Jesus, before you I come with all my faith, begging you for comfort in my difficult situation.

Do not forsake me good Jesus. Open your doors in my way, that your almighty arms will open and close as your design to give me that tranquillity that I so desire.

Make your petition (for 3 difficulties). O my God receive this supplication from a wounded heart that is always fighting for life, with your divine power, never let me scramble for want of help. Almighty Jesus, assist me to find a shelter in thy celestial country forever. Amen.

Note: This prayer is so powerful that you will get your request no matter how difficult your wishes may be.

This prayer starts on a Friday and must continue for 15 days. Make four copies and give them away. Each day light a candle while praying, put it out. After the 15th day, let it burn right out. (Only one candle to be used). M.H.

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 own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.H. 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 own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. T.W.

UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.

Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.

Publication promised for a great favour received. T.W.

PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For urgent need...

Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, you who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted.

(Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) May I receive your blessings and favours. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow. M.H. PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith.

Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted.

Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. M.H.

PLANNINGSEXTRA ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, John James Hogarty, intend to apply for Permission for Retention for the following; a commercial unit of 605 sq m, consisting of a showroom and shop together with all associated site works and connections to services at; “Hogarty’s”, Beagh Td (Brabazon), Woodmount, Ballinasloe, Co.Roscommon, H53 T951.

Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon.

Ph (090) 6634421 Fax: (090) 6634423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Boghtaduff, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon I, Bridie Conaghan, am applying for planning permission, to retain existing site boundaries as constructed which differ from those granted under PD/99/207 at Boghtaduff, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Bridie Conaghan Boghtaduff, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

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, Jason and Sharon Tarmey, intend to apply for planning permission to retain and complete the construction of a new domestic garage and planning permission for 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 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 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the 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, Hickey Farm Partnership, intend to apply for Permission for the construction of an extension to an existing milking parlour and the construction of an agricultural machinery shed and silage slab along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works at Mullymucks Td, County Roscommon.

Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon.

Ph: (086) 3490965 www.murtaghltd.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 of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the 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, Kilmurry Community Centre Committee, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council, for the following: (1) Retention Permission for the increase in floor area of the existing extension to the community centre building and for the changes in elevations of the extension, all to that which was granted under previous Planning Reference P00/637.

(2) Retention Permission for the change of use of existing extension from performance stage, dressing room and meeting room (as granted under previous Planning Reference P00/637) to main hall floor extension, 2 No. Disabled WC’s, ancillary storage room and entrance/ exit lobby.

(3) Full Planning Permission for the installation of a new percolation area and connections to same from the existing septic tank currently serving the existing community centre.

(4) Full Planning Permission for the removal of the existing roof structure to the rear and side of the existing community centre building and for the construction of a new proposed extension to the side and rear of the existing community centre building, consisting of ancillary storage rooms, changing rooms and sanitary facilities.

All the above together with minor elevation changes, proposed car parking, connection to services and all ancillary site development works at Pollranny Td, Castleplunket, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Paul Thewlis c/o Kilmurry Community Centre Committee 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 office 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 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of Roschem Products Ltd for planning permission to carry out refurbishments, to include reroofing and to construct an extension to the existing commercial premises with all associated ancillary works at Elphin Townland, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon.

Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile: 086 8167365 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 a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of “The Growing Tree” Roscommon Integrated Development Company Ltd for planning permission to construct a single storey ‘Log Cabin Type’ Childcare Facility with connection to public sewer and all associated site works at “The Shambles” Charlestown Rd, Ballaghaderreen Townland, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon.

Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile: (086) 8167365 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 a 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.

NewsPeopleextra Date for Sports Capital applications announced Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed confirmation of the announcement of the opening date for applications for the Sports Capital Programme 2018.

Senator Hopkins stated: “Minister for Sport, Brendan Griffin TD has confirmed that €40 million is to be made available under the Sports Capital Programme in 2018. Applications can be made online only from 9 am on Friday, 7th of September until 5 pm on Friday, 19th of October.

“There are a number of significant changes in assessment methods being introduced in 2018 following a detailed review of the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme in order to reduce the number of invalid applications.

“Greater priority will be given to applications from disadvantaged areas and projects that promote the sharing of sports facilities with other clubs and the wider community.

All schools will now be able to avail of the Sports Capital Grant Scheme as long as they do so in conjunction with a sports club.

“The programme funds natural grass sports pitches, tracks and courts (including pitch drainage), floodlighting, artificial sports pitches, tracks, courts and multi-use games areas, security fencing, ball-stop netting and goal posts, hurling walls/handball alleys, building or refurbishment of dressing rooms, showers and toilets, building or refurbishment of sports halls and gyms, non-personal equipment including lawnmowers and defibrillators and any other capital projects that are clearly sporting in nature and that will increase participation in sport or improve performance”.

Elphin Agricultural Show

Ann Marie Beirne and Siobhan Gallagher of Bank of Ireland (sponsors) at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Rathcroghan Designs intend applying for planning permission on behalf of Oliver Compton to construct new slatted sheep shed together with all associated site works at Fairymount Td., Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Martin Dowd Rathcroghan Designs, Ballyconboy, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon Phone: 086 2328484 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 of €20 within a 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.

Adrianna and Killian Gallagher at the Elphin Agricultural Show on Saturday last.

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Final leap!

Athleague set up ‘El Classico’ with Four Roads Robbie Fallon competes for a high ball with St. Dominic’s’ Declan Dowling during Athleague’s Roscommon SHC semi-final win at Athleague last Saturday. Athleague will face Four Roads in the decider after the Tisrara men overcame champions Pádraig Pearses. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT

Forgettable year has predictable ending Up to Saturday evening I wasn’t sure whether I would go to the All-Ireland senior football final on Sunday. I was never as disinterested in a decider; it was a foregone conclusion and likely to be a huge bore. Eventually I went, but it was certainly not the most exciting day out that I have had at an All-Ireland final. One did not have to be a great pundit to predict an easy Dublin win and that’s what it was in the end.

In fact, the match was much better than I was predicting it would be.

Tyrone tried hard but they never looked like winning it, even when they were 0-5 to 0-1 up.

One always got the sense that when Dublin started playing they would blow Tyrone away and that’s what they did. Some of the Dublin football was tremendous to witness.

Their discipline in passing the ball and recycling it until the correct player is in the correct place to shoot is incredible to watch. But is it good for the game?

Even at this stage it is very hard to see anyone being able to deny the Dubs winning ‘five-in-arow’ next year. They are a special team for sure. I know that they have huge advantages in terms of population and resources, but talking to people who are close to the Dublin set-up, all their players work incredibly hard. It is some achievement for Jim Gavin to be keeping the players happy over all the years they are there.

There is never even a hint of controversy. Apart from Diarmuid Connolly there have been no bustups and no chat about unhappiness and dissent within the panel. I am

still of the opinion that the Kerry team of the late 70s/early 80s, which won 8 All-Irelands in 11 years, are the greatest football team of them all. But if Dublin do go on and win the five-in-a-row next year I will have to change my mind.

Just a few other observations about the final last Sunday, there were literally hundreds of tickets available on the streets before the game. I was chatting to friends outside Gill’s pub (at the top of Jones’ Road) at about mid-day on Sunday last and there were scores of people trying to get rid of tickets at face value.

I have never seen that before at an All-Ireland final.

Then in the ground there were thousands of vacant seats. It wasn’t that people left after the minor game because I was there

Dublin captain, Stephen Cluxton, collected Sam Maguire for the fourth year in a row last Sunday at Croke Park.

for both games. The ‘full house’ sign went up on the big screen but it was anything but a full house.

It may have been the situation that all the tickets

were sold and a lot of people just didn’t bother going.

Dublin may be a magnificent team but their dominance is leading to many

losing interest in the big games. It’s not Dublin’s fault, but the other counties are going to have to raise their standards, and the GAA will have to help

Hurling decider will be an ‘El-Classico’ As Four Roads player-manager Andy Lawlor said to me after his side had beaten Pádraig Pearses in the semi-final last Saturday, we are ready now for the “El-Classico” of Roscommon hurling as Four Roads and old rivals Athleague are set to do battle in the 2018 decider. Four Roads have to be the favourites to win it but hopefully Athleague will be ready to give them a hard battle on the day.

The semi-finals were played in glorious weather last Saturday and I hope that readers will forgive me if I single out three men for mention. Eamon Flanagan was sensational for Athleague and some of his striking, both from play and frees was top drawer. Johnny Coyne put on an exhibition of full-forward play against Pearses in the second semi-final. There is no substitute for class and it was worth going to Athleague to see him perform alone. I must also mention Daniel Glynn too. I don’t think I have ever seen a better free-taker in club hurling in Roscommon. He simply does not miss. If he had one more scoring forward with him Pearses could have won it again this year.

them (financially) to do so or else they will be in big trouble. Unless you are from Dublin it has been a totally forgettable championship in 2018.

Commitment issues for 2019?

Conor Mulvey carries possession forward for Four Roads during their Roscommon SHC semi-final win over Pádraig Pearses last Saturday in Athleague.

Future looks bleak ahead of Wales

Declan Rice is considering his international future and may choose to line out for England.

The situation with Declan Rice and whether he is going to play for England has received a huge amount of publicity in recent weeks. It’s unfair on a young man who is only 19 years of age. In these days of social media he is a loser regardless of what he does. He looks a really good player but he might have a more certain international future with the Republic of Ireland than England.

Ireland start their new campaign tonight (Thursday) with a game against Wales and there is another game coming up against Poland at the weekend.

Looking at the Irish squad, it is very weak at the moment. After the disappointment of the World Cup qualifying campaign I suppose they have to start somewhere but the future does not look great. There was a time when there were several Irish players performing week-in week-out at the top Premier League clubs. That day is long gone.

I have heard from several people that there are a number of Roscommon senior players who have said that they are not able or ready to commit to the cause for 2019 for one reason or another. I have huge sympathy for county players and the effort they put in for very little gain.

If they want to live their lives for a year or two like normal young men then who would blame them?

I haven’t spoken to Kevin McStay about this because he is indisposed at the moment but if the rumours are true then it would be very worrying as we prepare to try and compete in Division One of the National Football League. It’s not as if we have many more players to choose from.

Everyone that is worth their place on the panel is there as far as I can see. I go to as many club games as anyone else and I can’t see any obvious replacements.

It maybe all right for the likes of Dublin or Kerry or Tyrone to have players to take time off because they have others to step in. In Roscommon we are limited with numbers and we also know that every game in Division One is a huge one. I hope this situation gets sorted out in the next month or two or we could be in trouble.

Cora is a radio star!

I got a chance to listen to a lot of the RTÉ Radio analysis after the game last Sunday when we were coming home in the car and I have to say that Cora Staunton was fantastic, and was just as good if not better than her male counterparts on the panel. She read the game brilliantly and her summation was top of the range. But why should I be surprised? She is definitely the greatest ladies player ever to grace a football field.

She has a future in the media for sure if last Sunday’s performance is anything to go by.

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Horses for Courses

Racing today takes place on the seashore at Laytown, starting at 5.45 pm. Tomorrow Down Royal stage a flat meeting away at 4.15 pm and there is national hunt racing at nearby Kilbeggan, away at 4.30 pm. Saturday features flat fare at Navan off 1.55 pm and over the sticks at Wexford starting at 1.40 pm. On Sunday all roads lead south to Listowel for a week of racing and craic to equal Ballybrit with the first race at 2.10 pm.

Lambourn based Jamie Osborne is looking forward to sending another strong team across the small pond for the popular annual meeting at Laytown today. Osbourne has had a winner at this unusual track for the past 2 years and could have a field day today with fancied horses in all first five races. Lisa O’Neill could ride a double for Osbourne with the short priced favourite Waqaas in the amateur conditions race and Florencio in the amateur handicap race. Dougie Costelloe comes over to ride Rippling Waters in the first and Letmestopyouthere in the penultimate and both have chances.

The once-a-year fixture is the only race meeting run on the beach under the Rules of Racing in Ireland and Britain. There are no permanent facilities in place at Laytown and the course is set up as the tide recedes on the morning of race day and temporary marquees used for the weighing room, bars and restaurants as in point to points.

There will be big fields in Kilbeggan on Friday evening and probably reserves in all races. This shows the appetite there is

for national hunt racing in the midlands and the west and the powers that be need to take note of this and provide the punters on the ground with what they want and enjoy.

Lenebane Review Racing at Roscommon on Monday evening had 8 races on a flat card and punters got off to a fine start with Joseph O’Brien providing the favourite Cosmic Horizon to win for rugby coach Joe Schmidt in the hands of Donnacha O’Brien. Thiswaycadeaux provided Willie McCreery and jockey Billy Lee with a winner in the second.

The O’Brien brothers doubled up on their score when Best Not Argue won the first division of the 7f handicap. The second division provided a local winner when the Tom Cleary trained Landline, 3rd here in August, came home under Tom’s son Rory.

McCreery and Lee completed a double when Bongiorno, 3rd here in July, deprived the O’Brien’s of a treble beating Baby Pink.

Peter Fahey and claimer Ben Martin Coen combined to win the fillies handicap.

The penultimate race, the Apprentice Maiden, provided Joseph O’Brien with a treble when Alan Persse and Flicker Flame stayed on well to win at 25/1 and as a result the treble paid nearly 500/1. The final race provided yet another double when Ben Martin Coen steered Greenpanda to victory for Gavin Cromwell thus ending flat racing in Lenabane for 2018. The final card on the 1st October is an all national hunt card.

Rory Cleary enjoying his win on Landline from Fastidious, rails, and Littlevix.

General News Former national hunt jockey PJ McDonald, winner of the Scottish National on Hot Weld in 2007, suffered a double fracture in an incident in the Newcastle paddock on Monday. McDonald was injured in a freak accident after his mount Westward Ho threw him off. He has won the Fillies’ Mile, Prix Saint-Alary and Prix de Diane on Karl Burke’s Laurens in the last year and will miss her intended run in the Coolmore Matron Stakes

on Saturday week. She will now be ridden by Danny Tudhope.

Competition Time Brenda Clogher, Ballinasloe, Brendan Greene, Lisacul and Marie Keane, Newtown are going to Kilbeggan’s final meeting of 2018 on Friday evening courtesy of Secretary Paddy Dunican.

Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office in Abbey Street on Thursday or Friday.

by Tom Red They are off and running on the sand at Laytown.

GAA Results Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 St. Brigid’s 1-9 Elphin 1-8 Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 /O’Gara Cup Michael Glavey’s 3-14 Creggs 3-5 Kilmore 3-17 Éire Óg 4-8 Leydon Brothers AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Kilbride 3-11 Ballinameen 0-7 AFL Division 4 St. Ronan’s W/O Roscommon Gaels Pádraig Pearses W/O Fuerty Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-15 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-12 Elphin 2-17 St. Faithleach’s 1-15 St. Dominics W/O St. Croan’s Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) Roscommon Gaels 1-13 Boyle 2-10 AFL Division 5 Ballinameen W/O Kilbride Kilglass Gaels W/O Kilmore Oran W/O St. Barry’s Michael Glavey’s 1-18 Boyle 0-9 St. Joseph’s W/O St. Aidan’s AFL Division 6 Pádraig Pearses W/O St. Michael’s St. Dominic’s W/O Creggs Kepak SHC Semi-Finals Athleague 3-14 St. Dominic’s 2-10 Four Roads 2-18 Pádraig Pearses 0-18

Fixtures Friday, September 7th King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section A) At Ballyforan: Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael. 8 pm

Saturday, September 8th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) At Nash Park: Western Gaels v Clann na nGael. 6.30 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section B) At Orchard Park: St. Faithleach’s v Elphin. 3 pm At Ballinlough: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Croan’s. 5 pm At Ballinlough: Michael Glavey’s v Pádraig Pearses.

6.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section A)

At Orchard Park: Oran v Kilmore. 4.45 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section B) (6.30 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Kilbride At Kilronan Park: St. Barry’s v Shannon Gaels At Lisnamult: Éire Óg v St. Aidan’s King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section B) At Tulsk: St. Dominic’s v Strokestown. 6.30 pm

Sunday, September 9th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 At Ballyleague: Strokestown v Roscommon Gaels. 5 pm Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 3 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A) At Ballyleague: Strokestown v Roscommon Gaels. 5 pm At Ballyleague: Boyle v St. Brigid’s. 6.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Section A) At Mulhern Park: Creggs v St. Dominic’s. 1.30 pm At Mulhern Park: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Fuerty. 3 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section A) At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Kilglass Gaels. 3 pm At Orchard Park: Western Gaels v St. Michael’s. 5 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Section B) At Abbey Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Ronan’s. 1.30 pm At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: St. Joseph’s v Pádraig Pearses.

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Underage update Thursday, September 6th Roscommon Herald MFC Division 1 At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s V Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm O’Rourke Fireplaces MFC Division 2 At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Dominic’s. 8.15 pm Honest Gluten Free at Molloy’s Bakery U-14 FC Division 1 Knockout (7 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Brigid’s At Kilmore: Kilmore-Shannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s v Clann na nGael Jim Gilligan Machinery U-14 FC Division 2 Knockout (7 pm)

The field rattle by on the sand at Laytown.

At Kilbride: Kilbride v Western Gaels At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v Elphin-Ballinameen At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Oran AIB U-14 FC Division 3 Knockout (7 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Aidan’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Croan’s At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Michael’s Fleming’s SuperValu U-14 Football Reserve Summer League At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Roscommon Gaels Rogue & Co. Café Summer Football League Division 1 (7 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Michael Glavey’s Rogue & Co. Café Summer Football League Division 1 At Lisnamult: St. Dominic’s v Roscommon Gaels At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Shannon Gaels Duffy’s SuperValu Summer Football League Division 2 (7 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Kilbride At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Aidan’s Tulsk Fuels Summer League Division 3 (7 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Elphin-Ballinameen At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Kilmore At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Michael’s Cora Systems Summer League Division 4 (7 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Kilglass Gaels, At Strokestown: Strokestown v Oran At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Barry’s Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5A (7 pm) At Kiltoom: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Dominic’s

Friday, September 7th Matrix Bathrooms U-14 Hurling League Group 2 At Four Roads: Four Roads v Tooreen. 6.45 pm

Saturday, September 8th Duffy’s SuperValu Summer Football League Division 2 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Boyle. 12.30 pm

Sunday, September 8th Raftery Construction U-16 FC Division 1 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Boyle v Pádraig Pearses. 12.30 pm Landmark Hotel U-16 FC Division 2 Knockout At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Aidan’s. 12 pm Halligan Insurances U-16 FC Division 3 (12 pm) At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Croan’s At Tulsk: Tuilsce v Oran At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Faithleach’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilglass Gaels/ St. Barry’s Rogue & Co. Café Summer Football League Division 1 At Kilmore: Shannon Gaels v Western Gaels. 11 am Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5A At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5B At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Ronan’s. 1.30 pm

Monday, September 10th Rogue & Co. Café Summer Football League Division 1 (7 pm) At Peader Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v Shannon Gaels At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Dominic’s Duffy’s SuperValu Summer Football League Division 2 (7 pm) At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Aidan’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Croan’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Brigid’s Tulsk Fuels Summer League Division 3 (7 pm) At TBC: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Michael’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Faithleach’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Ciaran’s Cora Systems Summer League Division 4 (7 pm) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Barry’s At Rockfield: Oran v Tulsk Lord Edwards At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Strokestown Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5A (7 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5B At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Michael’s. 7 pm

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

@dan_dooner

It’s gone very bleak all of a sudden…

THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner I had planned on writing about the feeling of dread I have ahead of Ireland’s opening Nations League fixture against Wales in Cardiff but alas, Roscommon GAA had other ideas, as usual.

The departure of Kevin McStay from the Roscommon set-up is a body blow for the county, and whatever you thought of last year’s championship results, it will be extremely difficult to replace him.

Word had also filtered through last week that a number of players were far from certain of committing to the cause next year and yesterday McStay also con-

firmed the retirements of both Ian Kilbride and Seanie McDermott.

McStay’s “retirement from inter-county” management and the departure of two Roscommon stalwarts is a massive blow as the county bids to remain in Division One next year ahead of a very tough Connacht Championship campaign. It’s another set-back the Roscommon senior football team and the game in the county simply didn’t need.

Kevin was a breath of fresh air when it came to interviews and analysis of Roscommon’s matches. Not to mention the fact that he steered the county to a Connacht title during what has been a very competitive period in the province.

Next year was always going to be even tougher with Mayo out to prove a point and Galway growing in confidence all

the time. His successor will have a job of work in just keeping Roscommon competitive, particularly if there are further permanent or indeed temporary departures from the inter-county set-up.

It has been said before that it is hard to be too critical of players who decide to take a year out of inter-county football. It’s an amateur sport but the level of training involved means making sacrifices when it comes to socialising and travel.

However, following the recent speculation regarding players’ availability, McStay’s announcement and the release of the National Football League fixtures yesterday, Roscommon supporters may now look ahead to 2019 with the same apprehension Irish soccer fans have this evening.

Kevin McStay has decided to step down as manager of the Roscommon senior football team.

Ireland’s Mini Football team

In the sporting diary ....

Raymond Kerrane soccer tournament

Pictured is the Irish Mini Football team which took part in the European 6-a-side Championships in Kiev last month. The team featured two local players: Ballinasloe Town winger Mahmoud Guimaa (front left) and Ballaghaderreen FC goalkeeper Gerry Ward (front row centre). Aidan Raftery (back right), a sports therapist from Roscommon town, also travelled with the group.

Ireland were placed in a group which included Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Kazakhstan. It was this team’s first international tournament together and while they suffered three defeats, they gained invaluable international experience.

The second annual Raymond Kerrane soccer tournament will be held on bank holiday Monday (October 29th) at Castlerea Celtic AstroTurf pitch. Teams of 7 (5 with 2 substitutes) cost €25. This is a fun tournament with trophies for winners and runners-up and proceeds from the tournament going towards a charity yet to be decided. The games will be refereed by members of the Roscommon ISRS branch. For further information, please contact Danny Doyle on 0868417264.

Darts AGM next Thursday The Roscommon Darts AGM will take place next Thursday night (13th) in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town, at 9 pm sharp. There will be a number of issues up for discussion and all teams wishing to enter this year’s league must have a representative present at the AGM. As always new teams are more than welcome also.

The sporting brief Handball

Semi-finals success!

In Connacht semi-finals played last weekend, St. Coman’s’ Glenn Walshe beat Sligo’s Kevin Meehan 21-14, 21-17 in the Over 35 ‘B’ singles. Meanwhile, Lisacul’s Sean Jennings won in the Masters ‘B’ singles against Sligo’s Clive Slevin, while Taughmaconnell’s Ronan Galvin lost out to Sligo’s Martin Cooney 12-21, 12-21 in the Golden Masters Singles. St. Coman’s’ Michael Egan won his Junior ‘B’ singles match in Fenagh, Co. Leitrim against Alan Wrynn.

We brought you the news recently of Fiona Tully’s star performance at the World Handball Championships in Minnesota.

Fiona teamed up with Clare’s Clodagh Nash to win the 23 and under doubles title.

Fiona took on Galway’s Ciana Ni Curraoin in the Ladies’ 23 and under singles semi-final, losing 8-21, 21-18, 11-6. Ni Curraoin went on to clinch the title. Fiona was also a beaten semi-finalist in the Onewall Ladies Open.

Linda Connolly and Siobhan Tully reached the 40x20 Ladies ‘B’ Doubles final but lost out to

Galway’s Aisling Mullin and Eimear Ni Bhiadha 12-21, 21-17, 4-11. In the Ladies ‘B’ Singles, Linda was beaten in the semifinal by the eventual winner, Avril McNamee, while Siobhan lost her quarter-final to Taylor Rumping.

In the 40x20 Ladies ‘C’ Doubles, Laura Mannion teamed up with Sligo’s Laura Finn and they were beaten finalists, losing to Tyrone’s Michelle Warren and Michaela McCartan 10-21, 1621. Aoife Tully and Galway’s Linda Seoighe were beaten by USA’s Joelle Anderson and Paige Taylor.

Darts

Dartin’ Carton Paul Carton is certainly coming into form at the right time following his Hollywood Bar Superleague win last Friday night.

He came through his group undefeated before embarking on a tough route to the final. The Glanduff man saw off Luke Concannon (3-1) in the last 16, David Concannon (3-2) in the quarterfinals and Sean Fleming (3-0) in the semi-finals. Carton then won an entertaining final 3-1 against Mick Kilroe.

Golf

Connacht Champions!

We begin our weekly round-up with news of Roscommon Ladies’ Senior Foursomes win in the Connacht Final last Saturday.

A fantastic performance from the whole team and they will now represent Roscommon and Connacht in the All-Ireland Finals in Knightsbrook at the end of the month.

Meanwhile, the men’s 18-hole Stableford was won by Niall Reynolds with 40 points while Niamh Lennon won the ladies’ competition with 41 points and the Senior Ladies’ competition was won by E. Bruen.

In Athlone, last weekend’s gents’ 18-hole singles was won by Joshua Lennon with 42 points. Joshua also claimed the Wednesday Open on August 29th with 40 points.

The recent AWGS was won by N. Dowling and the Plumbers was won by Pat Mulhern. Linda Corbett won the recent ladies’ competition while Cepta McLoughlin won the 9-hole and Olive Dolan clinched the 97 Club competition.

The fundraiser for Boyle Traders at Boyle GC was won by Paul Connolly, Michael Bannon,

Pictured is the Roscommon Ladies Senior Foursomes team with the Connacht Cup. Back row (L-r): Sinead Benedetti, Olivia Costello, Joan O’Gara, Ciara Hereward Ryan, Paula Quinn, Mary Lalor, Chloe O’Connor, Ruth Lennon. Front row (L-r): Vice-captain Noreen O’Grady, Captain Linda Maxwell, Chair of Connacht LGUI, Jackie Maxwell, Roscommon GC Lady Captain, Geraldine Hoban.

Tommy King and Conor Hamill with a score of 123 points. The winning ladies team was Tish Perry, Susan O’Mahoney, Moira Egan and Claire Cryan. The midweek 9-hole Stableford was won

by Patrick Egan with 20 points.

The King Cup was won by David Wynne with 40 points, just shad-

ing out Gerry O’Dowd’s 39.

In Castlerea, John Caulfield was the winner of the men’s competition with 43 points while Margaret Henry won the ladies’ with 36.

The Club President’s Prize (Marian Caulfield) will begin next week.

We finish in Strokestown, where

the Open Four Ball Better Ball was won by Tony Patton and Mark Murtagh on 51 points. Martin McAllister and Eileen Lyons won the recent senior gents’ and ladies’ competitions in Co. Meath while Dónal Cox won the 18-hole strokeplay last weekend with a 67.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions There were plenty of goals in last weekend’s opening fixtures and the same is expected this weekend. All the main players in the Premier Division got off to winning starts but we should get a clearer picture this Saturday night when champions St. Peter’s travel to their main challengers for silverware last season, Ballinasloe Town.

Thursday, September 6th Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Castlerea Celtic B v Glen Celtic. 8 pm The hosts get their season up and running tonight.

Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B

Friday, September 7th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Strokestown United v Ballymoe FC. 8 pm It will be interesting to see how Ballymoe, champions in 2017, start their campaign. They get a tentative nod.

Prediction: Ballymoe FC Boyle Celtic v Shiven Rovers. 8.30 pm Both sides enjoyed decent starts last weekend and Shiven held the upper hand over the hosts last season.

Prediction: Draw

Creggs RFC Report

Moore United v Kilkerrin United. 8.30 pm Kilkerrin were impressive last time out but Moore will be hoping to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Ballinasloe Town.

Prediction: Draw

Saturday, September 8th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Ballinasloe Town v St. Peter’s FC. 7.45 pm The Town will want to lay down an early marker on the champions but Peter’s are capable of getting a result.

Prediction: Draw Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Cam Celtic v Ahascragh United. 6 pm The hosts can start with a win.

Prediction: Cam Celtic Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Cloonfad United B v Shiven Rovers B. 6 pm Difficult one to call but edging towards the visitors.

Prediction: Shiven Rovers B

Sunday, September 9th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Castlerea Celtic v Skyvalley Rovers. 11 am

Home win.

Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Dysart FC v Cloonfad United. 2 pm It could be a long season for Cloonfad.

Prediction: Dysart FC Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (2 pm) CP Ajax v Ballinasloe Town B The visitors will want to get points on the board as quickly as possible.

Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B Moylough ’79 v Ballaghaderreen FC Moylough enjoyed a good start to life in Division 1 and are capable of building on that this weekend.

Prediction: Draw St. John’s Athletic v Dunmore Town St. John’s are favourites.

Prediction: St. John’s Athletic Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 (2 pm) St. Cuan’s United v Ballymoe FC B St. Cuan’s can bounce back quickly from their opening day loss.

Prediction: St. Cuan’s Manor United v Skyvalley Rovers B The new boys might be among the contenders this season.

Prediction: Manor United

Soccer results Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Cloonfad United 0 St. Peter’s FC 7 Moore United 0 Ballinasloe Town 4 Skyvalley Rovers 3 Boyle Celtic 5 Kilkerrin United 4 Strokestown United 0 Shiven Rovers 2 Dysart FC 1 Castlerea Celtic v Ballymoe FC, postponed.

Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Ahascragh 2 Rahara Rovers 2 Ballaghaderreen FC 2 St. John’s Athletic 2 Dunmore Town 2 CP Ajax 2 Moylough ’79 2 Ballinasloe Town B 1 Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Glen Celtic 2 Cloonfad United 3 Ballymoe FC B 0 Roscommon United 7 Shiven Rovers B 4 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Manor United 2 St. Cuan’s 0

THE GAIN LINE

BUCCANEERS RFC

A winning start!

Cawley Cup campaign begins in Clifden Senior Rugby Creggs begin their Cawley Cup campaign in Clifden against Connemara this Sunday.

Training for all adult teams takes place on Tuesdays (8pm) and Fridays (8.15 pm) in Creggs. New and returning players welcome at all grades.

The Development squad (formerly the seconds) will host Loughrea in the quarter-final of the Curley Cup on Saturday night at 7.30 pm in Creggs.

U-20s The third leg of the Connacht U-20 10s Series was played in Corinthians last last Friday week. Creggs are in second place behind joint-leaders Galwegians and NUIG, after three rounds. The fourth round takes place this Saturday at 3 pm (venue TBC).

Youth Rugby Connacht U-18 League Division 1: NUIG 7 Creggs 24. Creggs travelled to Galway to play NUIG on Sunday in wet conditions in Dangan.

A big Creggs pack, ably led by captain Conor Rohan, bossed this match from the start. The conditions and wet ball led to a lot of mistakes from both teams but the vital first score came on ten minutes when John Martin burst through the centre of the NUIG defence to score an excellent try in the corner, which was matched by the touchline conversion from Mark Purcell.

Further scores from the excellent Kaylem Holian (2) and Aaron Hannon saw Creggs home to a very important

win in their first game of the season, in what will be a very competitive league.

Connacht U-16 League Division 1: Tuam RFC 27 Creggs 22. Last Sunday, Creggs locked horns with Tuam for their first encounter of the season. The game offered excellent entertainment with both sides showcasing a broad range of skills throughout the game.

Tuam were first on the scoreboard with a try in the opening minutes.

Creggs however, answered back with two of their own. Flankers Anthony Gorman and Tyrese Etete provided clean ball for the Creggs backline and their work paid off when Mark Kilcommons got on the end of Mark Dowd’s kick to score in the corner.

Shane Connaughton and Jordan Kennedy dominated the breakdown in the following minutes while centres David Gacquin and Edimar Filho created an excellent try scoring chance allowing Mark Kilcommons to run in for his second.

Jordan Kennedy, Ruairi O’Brien and James Murray were amongst the forwards who carried ball brilliantly throughout the game. The Creggs front row of Michael Hoey, Ruairi O’Brien and Luke Butt overwhelmed the Tuam scrum putting the home side under tremendous pressure.

The rain seemed to have little effect on the back three of Ciaran Purcell, Mark Kilcommons and Matthew Ryan as they handled the ball well despite the wet conditions. Darren Gately showcased excellent footwork as he beat the Tuam defence with numerous line breaks. Creggs scored three more tries in the second half including an

Pictured is the Creggs U-16 team which was defeated by Tuam last Sunday.

interception try from Gacquin. Darren Gately and Ciaran Purcell also got their names on the scoresheet.

The Creggs subs including Dara Hughes, Ruairi Tiernan, Luke Gregory and Sean O’Roarke provided strength in depth for the men in maroon.

Creggs U-16s now face Sligo RFC at home on the weekend of September 15th.

Girls Youth Rugby Creggs will enter an U-14 girls team in the Connacht League this coming season, beginning at the end of September. The club is currently looking for any players who would like to give the game of rugby a try - no experience

necessary! Creggs will be starting tag rugby in some local secondary schools and hope to run a special “Give it a Try Day “ later this month. New players welcome, please contact Dave Purcell on 089-7000547.

Mini Rugby Mini Rugby returns on Saturday, September 22nd at 11 am in Creggs. Boys: From U-6s to U-12s with teams at U-7s; U-8s; U-9s; U-10s; U-11s and U-12s this year. Girls: From U-7s to U-12s with teams at U-8s; U-10s and U-12s. New boys and girls always welcome at all grades. New coaches also always welcome - no previous experience necessary.

Buccaneers made a winning start to the defence of their Connacht Senior League title by inflicting a first home defeat in over a year on Ballina with Buccs coming out on top 49-19 at Heffernan Park on Saturday.

The relatively youthful Pirates crew hit the ground running against the Mayo club who have regained Senior status and who will shortly compete in the All-Ireland League. Three converted tries in the opening quarter laid the foundation for this fully merited victory by the midlanders.

Buccs welcome Sligo Buccaneers have their first home game of the season when they take on new leaders Sligo in the Connacht Senior League at Dubarry Park on Saturday, kick-off 2.30 pm. Sligo bounced back from their opening day defeat at Ballina to record an impressive 31-13 win at home to Galwegians. They appear to have scoring firepower having secured try bonus points in both outings to date and will be keen to take Buccs’ scalp.

Registration and Family Day

Action from Creggs U.18.5s’ win over NUIG.

Buccaneers’ Registration Day will take place early next month, most likely Saturday, September 8th or 15th (More details next week). Membership subscriptions remain the same as last season. Pirates membership is possibly the best value for families as it covers two adults and school-going children. Pirates get free admission to all home matches plus there are also a range of discounts and concessions available to Pirates members.

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Athleague ease into county final Kepak Roscommon SHC Semi-Final

ATHLEAGUE

3-14

ST. DOMINIC’S

2-10

 SEAMUS DUKE

Athleague in truth never looked like losing this match, but they allowed St. Dominic’s to come within striking range a couple of times. They got home in the end by seven points but they will be the first to admit that they will have to improve if they want to beat Four Roads in the final.

With 22 minutes gone Seamus Qualter’s men were ahead by 2-8 to 1-1 and coasting. Mickey Joe Egan rattled the Athleague net in the 5th minute after a great run from Tommy Doyle to give the Kockcroghery men early hope but it was Athleague who bossed the game after that.

Eamon Flanagan was majestic from frees and from play. He lashed a 20-metre free to the net in the 13th minute and four minutes later Cormac Kelly poked home a second goal. Dominic’s goalkeeper Mark Miley did score a couple

of long-range frees, and at half-time it was Athleague 2-9 St. Dominic’s 1-5.

But Athleague resumed the second half in command, and Flanagan got their third goal in the 40th minute from a penalty after the impressive Ben McGahon was fouled. By the end of the third quarter Athleague led by 3-12 to 1-8. However, with Miley scoring some spectacular long frees, Dominic’s were never totally out of it and sub Naos Connaughton blasted to the Athleague net from a free in the 25th minute. But Athleague had done enough to run out the deserved winners.

Best for Athleague were Eamon Flanagan, David Delaney, Aengus Lyons, Robbie Fallon and Ben McGahon while for a young Dominic’s side, who will surely feature in the years to come, Ciaran Hunt, Micheal Byrne Mickey Joe Egan and John Murray were best.

The Athleague team man-

ager Seamus Qualter was happy after the match but says they have plenty to work on.

“We got two goals and went nine or ten points up but we took our eye off the ball for seven or eight minutes and we let them back into it. Even in the second

half we were limping along in front rather than really going for it but we got the penalty and we were ok after that.

“We only scored five points in the second half and that was poor enough after how we played in the first half but I am happy

enough with the win. The fact is that we have plenty of work to do if we want to have any notion of winning the final. I would be far more worried if we were flying and everything was rosy in the garden today but we are delighted to be there”.

St. Dominic’s’ Declan Dowling gets out in front of Conor Lavin during last Saturday’s Roscommon SHC semi-final in Athleague. Pics: Mick McCormack

Teams and Scorers Athleague: David Connell; Alan Moore, David Delaney, JP Murray; Cian Murray, Gary fallon, Pat Nolan; Darragh Heavey, Aengus Lyons; David Flaherty, Eoghan Coyle (0-1), Cormac Kelly (1-2, 1 free); Robbie Fallon (0-2), Eamon Flanagan (2-6, 1-0 free, 1-0 pen, 4 frees, 1 ’65), Ben McGahon (0-3).

Subs: Tomas Connaughton for C Murray (47), Conor Lavin for Flaherty (54), Mervyn Connaughton for McGahon (64).

St. Dominic’s: Mark Miley (0-5, all frees); Fergal Hoare, Ciaran Hunt, Mike Feeley; Anthony O’Riordan, Anthony Naughton, Micheal Byrne; Robbie Byrne, Padraic Halpin; Tommy Doyle, Connell Kennelly, Mickey Joe Egan (1-1); Shane McCormack, Noel Watson, John Murray (0-4, all frees).

Subs: Declan Dowling for O’Riordan (20), Naos Connaughton (1-0, free), for McCormack (42), Jason Martin for Doyle (56).

Referee: John Cahill Aengus Lyons gets away from Pauric Halpin during last Saturday’s Roscommon SHC semifinal between Athleague and St. Dominic’s in Athleague.

Man of the Match: Eamon Flanagan (Athleague)

Gaels fight back to Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Section A)

Surrounded! Peter Gillooly retains possession despite being heavily outnumbered by Boyle defenders. Pics: Mick McCormack

ROSCOMMON GAELS

1-13

BOYLE

2-10

Boyle will feel that they threw away a great chance of a notable win when they could only draw with a below par Roscommon Gaels in this competitive game in Section A at Enfield last Saturday. Basil Mannion’s side were seven points up at the mid-way piint and had more chances to add to that lead, but the Gaels stuck to their task and salvaged a draw in the end. Boyle needed the win more though, and they will now probably have to win both their remaining

games if they want to entertain any hopes of a playoff place.

The Gaels led early on but Boyle dominated the first half and goals from Seamus Kane and a brilliant effort from Enda Smith, added to excellent points from Donie Smith saw the Gaels seven points in arrears at half-time, 2-5 to 0-4.

The arrival onto the field of young Peter Gillooly after the break improved matters for the Gaels, and he kicked three fine points

after his introduction.

James McDermott, who was also playing well for the town side rifled home a goal in the 39th minute and they were back in the hunt after that.

As the half wore on Roscommon Gaels gradually reduced the deficit. A point from sub Bryan O’Gara (it should have been a goal) reduced the margin to two entering injury-time. Mark Nally pointed twice (one a free) to level the scores.

Donie Smith, who was outstanding on the day, edged his team ahead in the 64th minute but on the call of time Mark Nally was fouled and he pointed the resultant free to level the game for the final time.

The result means that both sides need to win this com-

ing weekend to maintain an interest in reaching the play-off stages.

Boyle: R Kearney; C Flanagan, D Callaghan, K Cox; B Furey, T McKenna, E McGrath; S Purcell, R Hanmore (0-1); C Cox, S Kane (1-0), C Goldrick; D Smith (0-5), E Smith (12), D East (0-1). Subs: M O’Donohue for Kane, M Hanmore for Goldrick.

Roscommon Gaels: J Featherston; P Gleeson, J McManus, R Gleeson; K O’Gara, D O Gara, L McNeela; J McDermott, M Healy; Oannon, R Hughes, C Dineen; C Connolly (01), M Nally (0-7), C Egan (0-1). Subs: P Gillooly (03) for Hannon, J Nolan for McNeela, B O’Gara (0-1) for Egan.

Referee: Marty Parker

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Four Roads end Pearses’ reign!

Kepak Roscommon SHC Semi-Final

Jamie Donoghue and Cormac Coyle compete for possession during last Saturday’s Roscommon SHC semi-final between Pádraig Pearses and Four Roads in Athleague. Pics: Mick McCormack

Teams and Scorers Four Roads: David Dowd; Cormac Coyle, Noel Fallon, Tomas Treacy; Shane Curley, Cathal Dolan (0-1), Conor Coyle; Conor Mulry (0-1), Micheal Kelly (0-1); Eamon Mulry, Mark McLaughlin, Andy Lawlor (0-5, 3 frees); Jamie Lawlor, Johnny Coyne (2-5), Enda Rogerson (0-5, 4 frees).

Subs: Johnny Mulry for McLaughlin (h/t), Jack Donnelly for Cormac Coyle (h/t), Diarmuid Treacy for Eamon Mulry (40), Darragh McCarthy for Andy Lawlor (57).

Pádraig Pearses: Padraig Dolan; Mark Naughton, Paul Dolan, David Dolan; Matthew Comerford, Karl Feehily, Eoghan Cogavan (0-1); Tomas Seale, Leon Feehily; Daniel Glynn (0-13, 11 frees), Jamie Donoghue, Mike Donoghue; Cathal Kelly, Shane Naughton (0-3), Adam Finnerty.

Subs: Oisin Kelly (0-1) for Jamie Donoghue (27), JP Dolan for Finneran (44), David Loughnane for Mark Naughton (56), Tomas Sweeney for Oisin Kelly (66).

Referee: Kevin McGeeney Man of the Match: Johnny Coyne (Four Roads)

FOUR ROADS

2-18

PÁDRAIG PEARSES

0-18

The kingpins of Roscommon hurling are back into another decider after they dismissed the challenge of the champions Pádraig Pearses in what was an enjoyable semi-final. Four Roads, with Johnny Coyne in majestic form at fullforward, did most of the damage in the opening half.

Pearses staged a second half rally and four times they reduced the margin to three points but Four Roads didn’t panic and Coyne (2), Micheal Kelly and Conor Mulry all scored late points to see them through.

The Tisrara men blitzed Pearses in the opening quarter. Johnny Coyne had the ball in the net inside 40 seconds after a great pass from Micheal Kelly, and the same player blasted home in the 10th minute after good work from Conor Mulry. All Pearses had to show on the scoreboard were Daniel Glynn frees, but a bit of an improvement meant that by half-time the margin was down to eight,

2-10 to 0-8.

However, Glynn was unerring from frees, and Pearses crept back into it. Five points on the spin saw the champions come to within three (2-11 to 0-14) by the 48th minute. But Four Roads didn’t panic and kept working the scoreboard operator when they needed to. Enda Rogerson scored a couple of nice points for the Black and Amber but by the 58th minute there was still only three in it. Then the outstanding Coyne scored two mighty points to steady the ship, and the six point margin in the end did not flatter them.

Cormac Mulry, Shane Curley, Micheal Kelly, Andy Lawlor, Enda Rogerson and the aforementioned Coyne were the pick of the Four Roads players. For Pearses, Daniel Glynn was once again superb from the placed ball and David Dolan. Eoghan Cogavin and Shane Naughton were also very prominent.

After the game the Four

Roads player-manager Andy Lawlor said a good start to the game was the key to their victory.

“We started really well and we got some great scores but we ran out of steam after that but we are delighted to be back in another county final and it’s against our

old rivals Athleague - the “El-Classico” of Roscommon hurling!

“We were happy with the way we played today. Even the subs that came on all made a big contribution.

Diarmuid Treacy and Jack Donnelly are only 18-yearsold and they both did really

well when they came in. It’s hard to pick this team at the minute.

“We missed Padraig Kelly who got injured playing for St. Brigid’s and if we had him he would have made a big difference but hopefully he will be fit for the final,” he said.

David Dolan moves possession on as John Coyne closes in.

salvage draw

Didn’t touch him ref! Enda Smith protests his innocence following a challenge on James McDermott.

Evan McGrath isn’t letting Mark Healy get away during last Saturday’s Roscommon SFC Section A match between Roscommon Gaels and Boyle at Enfield.

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INSIDE: Kevin McStay steps down as Roscommon manager. Pages 18 & 19

Play-off places up for grabs!  SEAMUS DUKE

Any of the six teams are still in with a chance of a playoff spot from Section A of the Roscommon Senior Football Championship, although Boyle face an uphill task, and would need to win both their remaining games to qualify after last weekend’s draw against Roscommon Gaels.

The ‘Game Of The Weekend’ is between Western Gaels and Clann na nGael on Saturday at Frenchpark at 6.30 pm.

Western Gaels need a win to be certain of a play-off spot. They played well in the second half against St. Brigid’s and they should be able to win at home against a Clann side who looked really good early on in the year, but who are suffering a loss of form at the minute.

If Finbar and Cathal Cregg can work the scoreboard operator, Western Gaels, on home soil, should be good enough.

Roscommon Gaels face Strokestown in a really intriguing game in Ballyleague (5 pm) on Sunday.

Strokestown played well against Clann and the midfield battle between Tom Corcoran and Cathal Compton and Mark Healy and James McDermott will be key in this clash. It’s hard to separate these two. Another draw perhaps?

Boyle are in the last chance saloon when they meet the champions St. Brigid’s on

Sunday evening in Ballyleague at 6.30 pm. Boyle were very disappointed to have only got a draw out of the game against Roscommon Gaels while Brigid’s were excellent in the first 20 minutes against Western Gaels before losing their way. Padraig Kelly is a huge loss to Brigid’s. There won’t be much in it. Brigid’s to edge it narrowly.

In Section B, Elphin will have celebrations on their minds this weekend when their star player Fintan Cregg ties the knot on Friday. Will they still be celebrating following their clash with St. Faithleach’s in Elphin on Saturday, however?

The loss of Diarmuid Murtagh is huge for the Ballyleague men and for that reason Elphin should maintain their unbeaten record.

There is a local derby in Ballinlough on Saturday at 5 pm when St. Croan’s meet Castlerea St. Kevin’s at 5 pm. It has been a year to forget for Castlerea and Croan’s should be good enough to record a vital win.

Elswhere, there is a very interesting clash at 6.30 pm in Ballinlough when the home side Michael Glavey’s meet Pádraig Pearses. Pearses are well organised and were the deserved winners against St. Faithleach’s the last day out but I remain unconvinced that they will challenge for the title. It’s early days yet though, and they should make the long journey worthwhile here.

2019 National League fixtures announced!  SEAMUS DUKE

Up for grabs! Both Western Gaels and St. Brigid’s will be hoping to seal Roscommon SFC play-off spots this weekend. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon footballers will hav four home games once again e as they embark on their Allianz Lea Division One campaign in 201 gue 9.

The fixtures will start on Saturd January 26th with a trip to face ay, in Castlebar at 7 pm under ligh Mayo There follows two home gamests. against Monaghan and Tyrone of a trip to Breffni Park to face ahead Cavan in round four.

The All-Ireland champions Dub will be the visitors to Dr. Hyde lin Sunday, March 3rd and the remPark on games will be away to Galway aining and at home to Kerry.

In National Hurling League Div 3A Roscommon have three awa ision games to Louth, Armagh and y Lancashire and home ties aga inst Monaghan and Tyrone.

Meanwhile…in the IFC

Fuerty and Tulsk face off!

Section A: Fuerty and Tulsk is certainly the pick of the matches in this section on Sunday at 3 pm in Fuerty. While both sides are through, neither will want to

lose. A Tulsk win would not surprise me in the slightest, but I will stick with Fuerty to win at home.

Creggs meet St. Dominic’s at 1.30 pm also in Fuerty. It has been a disastrous year for St. Dominic’s and

Creggs should be able to notch up a badly needed win here.

Oran meet Kilmore on Saturday in Elphin at 4.30 pm and Kilmore need to win it, and as their need is greater they should edge out a close contest.

Group B:

Kilbride top the table and they should maintain their unbeaten run against St. Brigid’s second team at home.

Meanwhile, Éire Óg should be good

enough to account for St. Aidan’s at Lisnamult while Shannon Gaels and St. Barry’s looks a tight call when they meet in Ballyfarnon. A draw here is probably the safest prediction.