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THINGS WE DIDN’T LIKE THIS WEEK…

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viewed on radio on the day of the All-Ireland Hurling Final – he was a tonic – but nothing prepared the nation for his utterly uplifting appearance on the Late Late Show. He’s the 98-year-old Chicago-based Limerick native who flew in from the States to see his county win the All-Ireland title. He attended the 1936 final too! On Friday night, John was in brilliant form as he had the craic with Ryan Tubridy and held the McCarthy Cup aloft! Check it out on Youtube!

Club football in Roscommon It was an exciting weekend on the club football front in Roscommon, summed up by Seamus Duke, who says: ‘Forget Croke Park…get me to Frenchpark’! To find out why, see our coverage in People Sport!

Sean Mulryan, who is sponsoring a house as a dream prize in a major new Roscommon GAA draw (see page 54).

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A fair effort, but Ryan and Co. must do better. Thank God for Piers Morgan, at least he tried to liven it up…

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politician, US President Donald Trump, has postponed his trip to Ireland (which was meant to happen in November). We were looking forward to the genuine welcomes, the welcomes through gritted teeth, the protests, the whole circus…now it’s just going to be another one of those miserable Novembers…

It was a good week for Roscommon GAA (yes, we lost our manager, but that was last week… bear with us) as a major fundraising initiative was announced. With generous sponsorship from Sean Mulryan key to it, the ‘Win a House in Dublin’ project could yield vital funding for Roscommon County Board (see page 54).

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Good WEEK It was a bad week for Roscommon’s Presidential election wannabees with John Groarke (Tulsk) and Marie Goretti Moylan failing to convince their ‘own’ councillors to nominate them for the upcoming march to the Park…

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COHABITANTS My ex-partner and I lived together for almost fifteen years until the recent breakdown of our relationship. We never married and we did not have any children together. We were both happy for me to stay at home while he worked. He continues to work and is very successful in his career. I was entirely dependent upon him financially and I find myself almost destitute now with no savings and no career. Please advise me of my rights. The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations Act, 2010 established a redress scheme for qualified cohabitants which may be activated at the end of a relationship or upon the death of one of the parties. This Act will automatically apply unless cohabitants have together agreed to opt out of the provisions of the Act. A qualified cohabitant refers to two adults living together as a couple in an intimate and committed relationship and who cohabit for a period of (i) two years or more if they are parents to a child or (ii) five years or more in any other case. When such a relationship ends an economically dependent qualified cohabitant may seek redress. A Court has power to grant orders in respect of property, pension and maintenance to an economically dependent qualified cohabitant. The Court will consider numerous matters including financial circumstances and earning capacity of each party, rights and entitlements of any spouse/former spouse or dependent children, duration of the parties relationship, contributions made in looking after the shared home, any physical or mental disability of a cohabitant and conduct of each party. Further, the Court will not make any order which would affect the rights of any spouse or former spouse of either cohabitant. An application for redress must be brought within two years of the relationship ending. However if an application is seeking provision from the estate of the deceased partner then such an application must be made within 6 months of an application for a Grant of Probate in the deceased partner’s estate. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway.

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‘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.

Church Gate collection for Roscommon SPCA Roscommon Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals are having their annual Church gate collections at the following Churches: Corrigeenroe, Scramogue, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Kiltoom and Curraghboy and Cloverhill, on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th of September 2018. Your support will be greatly appreciated. All money raised goes directly to animal welfare in the county.

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with a bring and buy plant sale at 7.30 pm on Monday, September 24th at the Abbey Hotel. This year guest speaker is Mary Keenan from Gash Gardens, located at Castletown, Co. Laois. 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.

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Garden Club resumes at the Abbey Roscommon Garden Club members are busy getting ready for the new term which starts

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 087-7554393 or email secretary on theresacathyhelenmurray@ gmail.com

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changer. While Kevin McStay, Liam McHale and Ger Dowd have ‘been around a long time’ in the game, and while they would have wanted brutal honesty in the review, it certainly caused pause for thought when it came…honest, but still deflating…yeah, a game changer in the making. They had been under no illusions about the review. No-one knew better than themselves that it had been a miserable end to a season that also had some fine moments. They had their own strong views too. And they are not easily put out when others beg to differ. They knew the review would be brutally honest…anything else would have been useless, a sham. The people with most influence in Roscommon GAA didn’t want the McStay era to end. Even with that disappointing end to the season. Faith in McStay remained strong. He has achieved a good deal with Roscommon (most notably a Connacht title last year). He is liked and respected, has been seen as a great managerial ‘catch’ for the Rossies. While he certainly has critics amongst Roscommon’s passionate fans, the vast majority of them didn’t want McStay to go either. Problem was, the last couple of months were gloomy on the field. Our gallop slowed. Limitations highlighted, confidence rattled, fresh and stark doubts about how far we may be behind the very top teams…a sense too of a crossroads having been reached…

‘A plan for next year’ The County Board executive wanted McStay to continue as manager; no question about that. He was part of the jigsaw, and it was damn good to have him. The jigsaw? Even allowing for the bruising Super 8s’ experience and allowing too for concerns about whether or not the Hyde will be granted big games, the pieces of the Roscommon GAA jigsaw, of the picture we all want to see, have, by and large, been coming together. Promising team. Promotion to Division One. The memory of a Connacht title success in 2017 still warm. Growing profile, praise for our swashbuckling

style. The Hyde surface, at least, sorted. A rude awakening in the Super 8s, yes, but in the cold light of day, not many people really wanted the Kevin McStay shaped piece of the jigsaw to be lost. McStay, we are pretty sure, did not want to go either. Not until he finally made up his mind, no doubt with heart heavy. Yes, Roscommon suffered heavy losses in the Super 8s, and McStay got himself suspended after losing his temper during the Donegal game, but the manager’s public utterances suggested he was staying put. Roscommon People, 27th of July 2018: “When that game (the final Super 8s fixture, v Dublin) is over, we will be sitting down and reviewing the whole year and that applies to management as well as players. We will go through everything and come up with a plan for next year”. Plus, he had signed up for more of this, for an extension of his tenure. He was going nowhere. “A plan for next year”.

Players have their say So, what went wrong? Without doubt, McStay will have been asking himself questions. He will have been mentally and physically exhausted from the demands of managing at this level, and it’s likely too that he saw next season’s league and championship as daunting, (A) because Division One just is daunting and (B) because the Super 8s exposed just how much Roscommon have to do in terms of physicality, streetwise cunning and defensively. And that Super 8 bruising must have cut through him, sowing doubt about what realistically can be achieved in this era by a county which, for all its pride and tradition of punching above its weight, faces hurdles every year, including financial pressures. So as McStay pondered about “a plan for next year” he will have pondered about the stress and the pressure, about whether, in light of how far ahead four or five teams are, he could really progress any further with Roscommon. Then the review, and the players’ feedback. By all accounts, some players were blunt in their criticism of Roscommon’s style of play (too open, approach to defence a major problem) and management figures weren’t spared. It is being said, though not publicly confirmed, that a number

of the 2018 panel made it clear in recent weeks that they did not intend to make themselves available next season. There are some reports that as many as ten players spoke of opting out. Kevin McStay is right to point out that these things happen – to quote him directly: “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. As I have remarked previously, life often gets in the way of football and we must recognise this”. All true, all very true. However, it is widely believed that some of those ‘opting out’ were planning to not make themselves available because they were unhappy with aspects of the management set-up. It is fair to assume that this is what McStay was referring to when he said the following in his resignation statement: “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”. It should be said that a few players having issues with the direction being taken by management is entirely normal, something to be expected. McStay and his selectors will have expected such straight talking from the players in the course of the review; but it is likely that the feedback from some players, along with their unavailability next year, greatly influenced McStay’s decision to call it a day. McStay knew that a new approach would be needed next year. Roscommon’s attacking style has brought great pleasure, but change was needed. Some results exposed that reality. When McStay weighed this up and factored in the loss of some key players, he must have wondered if it was indeed time for “a new voice”.

Moving on In many ways, it wasn’t a shock. There had been speculation. Many people were coming to the view that McStay, whose term in charge was a success, had probably done all he could with Roscommon. In the end, McStay probably made the right call, especially with players withdrawing. Faced with some opposition and criticism, and mindful of all the limitations that would have to be addressed before the new season, and rightly proud of what he has achieved, McStay was entitled to take the view that he had indeed taken this set of players, at this time, in these circumstances, as far as he could. Where did he take them? I’ve said before that I consider the McStay/McHale/Dowd era to have been a positive one. The critics can raise legitimate failings, but McStay’s tenure was a success…a Connacht title won, Division One status regained, two All-Ireland quarter-finals, and much free-flowing football. A lot of good days, a joyous ride. I don’t believe that he would have believed a few months ago that the end was nigh. He would have believed that there was more to come. Roscommon were back in Division One. But it changed. What most of us – County Board, most fans, and (I suspect) McStay himself – didn’t want, happened. When you are at a crossroads, you really do have to take a turn. The McStay part of the jigsaw is gone. A setback. A new start. Not ideal. I wrote after the Connacht final win that it was a case of ‘nice guy finishing first’. Now nice guy has finished. We move on. With mostly very positive memories, and with the usual hopes and dreams.

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Barry Beirne, Cyril McDermott, Valerie Byrne, Kathleen Fahy and Paddy Farrell pictured in front of the restored Windmill in Elphin, Co. Roscommon

Good Cause of the Year will get another €25,000 on top of this. Elphin Windmill was built in the 1730s to allow the local community grind their grains to make flour. It worked for 100

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People NEWS Minister urged to ensure Elphin dental services are retained The need to look into retaining dental services in Elphin has been directly raised with the Minister for Health, Simon Harris. On the occasion of his visit to the county last week to officially open the Boyle Primary Care Centre, Minister Harris met with a delegation from Elphin on the local dental services issue. Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins, who facilitated the meeting, said that she had “strongly emphasised” the need for Minister Harris to work with his officials to explore the possibility of retaining dental services in line with the facilities available in Elphin Health Centre. Elaborating, she said: “This should involve a certain level of dental assessments and treatment. As the parents rightly stated at the meeting, this service is very convenient as it facilitates children attending school locally”. Minister Harris committed to engaging further with his officials in the Department of Health. Senator Hopkins has pledged to continue to liaise with Minister Harris, local public representatives and Elphin residents on this issue.

Yvonne Finnigan, Strokestown, and Seamus Dockery, Ballinagare, at Strokestown Show last weekend.

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Senator Maura Hopkins and Minister Simon Harris pictured in Boyle last week.

GROW hosts free mental health talks in Castlerea With World Mental Health Day just around the corner, the mental health charity GROW is organising a free two-week community mental health programme in Castlerea. Tully’s Hotel will provide the setting for the mental health education programme, which is open to all in the community and free to attend. The programme comprises two talks – the first of which takes place on Tuesday, September 18th. People can attend one or both talks. The first talk is on relationships, specifically nurturing the relationship with ourselves and others. It will be delivered by Rachael Heviken, psychotherapist and life coach, and begins at 8 pm. On the following Tuesday, September 25th, the HSE’s SafeTALK will be delivered by psychotherapist, Mary Larkin. This is a three-hour course and begins at 7 pm. SafeTALK is a suicide prevention training programme and helps participants identify people who are at risk of suicide and connect them with resources that can help them stay safe. Meanwhile, a free GROW mental health support group for anyone struggling with their mental health takes place in the Roscommon Women’s Network building, the Old Mill, Castlerea at 2 pm each Thursday. A weekly GROW group meeting also takes place in the Family Life Centre, Knocknashee Boyle at 8 pm on Mondays. The groups are open to all aged over 18 and offer ongoing practical help and support in a confidential environment. For more details about the community education programme or the Castlerea group, contact Mary Flynn on 085-1493508 or email maryflynn@grow.ie

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179 annual Ballinasloe Agricultural Show promises to be best yet! Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show Ltd. are delighted to announce that their 179th Agricultural Show will be held in Ballinasloe Showgrounds on Sunday, 23rd of September 2018 at 11 am. Classes for horses include Young Horses to be Shown in Hand, Riding Horses, Brood Mares and Foals, Registered Connemara Classes, Champion Foal of the Show, Champion Brood Mare of the Show, Champion Pony of the Show, Champion Working Hunter and Working Hunter Ponies. In the Cattle Section there are classes for

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Commercial Heifers and Commercial Bullocks. A new showing area has been constructed for showing cattle. In the Sheep Section there are classes for Best pair of Ewe Hoggets and Store Lambs. A very popular section is the Best Young Handler in the Cattle and Sheep Section. The Vegetable Growing Competition has sections for Heaviest Carrot, Largest Beetroot, Biggest Vegetable Marrow, Longest Bean, Most Unusual Vegetable, Ugliest Vegetable and Special Pumpkin Class for school children. One of the largest poultry shows also takes place

from the Heaviest Cock to the best 3 Duck Eggs. There are four AllIrelands to be won, namely the All-Ireland Connemara ThreeYear-old Filly and Mare of the Future; The Irish Draft Colt Foal Championship Final; The Irish Draught Filly Foal Championship and the All-Ireland Champion Donkey Final. The final event of the day is the return of the Ballinasloe Show Donkey Derby. Free parking is available adjacent to Ballinasloe Showgrounds on the Fairgreen and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment will be provided in the grounds.

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Closing date for entries extended â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â chairperson Speaking at the launch of the 179th annual Ballinasloe Show, chairperson John Harney, who has been a member of the committee for over 60 years, said he is delighted that one of the best shows in his time as a member is being organised. Mr. Harney went on to thank the directors and committee members who put in long hours to make Ballinasloe Showgrounds one of the best in the country. He noted that the venue has progressed from running one show a year to now hosting four shows a year and is open over 300 days a year for schooling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never in my wildest dreams did I think that in my time the Showgrounds would be so busy and such an integral part of

the farming and horse industry in the west and midlandsâ&#x20AC;?. The chairperson said that huge crowds and huge entries are expected. Thanking sponsors for their loyal support, Mr. Harney said it is this support which has kept this famous agricultural show running for the last 179 years. To facilitate the huge amount of entries the closing date for receipt of same has being extended until Tuesday, 18th of September 2018. Further information and entry forms can be got from www.ballinasloeshow. com or by calling John Harney on 0872105032 or Faye Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor on 0858005577.

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Jacinta Gilmartin, Rachel Glynn and Laura Foley from County Roscommon joined over 1000 first year students at IT Sligo for Induction Day on Monday, the 10th of September.

Melissa Caulfield, Amy Malone and Chloe Finan from County Roscommon at IT Sligo on Monday.

Starting out…in Sligo Jacinta Gilmartin, Rachel Glynn and Laura Foley from County Roscommon joined over 1000 first year students at IT Sligo for Induction Day on Monday, the 10th of September. This year students were given bot-

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tles to encourage students to refill and reduce single use plastic on campus. The Institute of Technology Sligo holds an Induction for all its first years to help them make the transition from second level to third level

education. They also give advice and support to those leaving home for the first time. It is also an opportunity for students to explore the campus and all the services and state-of-the-art facilities available at IT Sligo.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council has decided to close the roads set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: R368 from its junction with the N61 in Fourmilehouse to its junction with the N5 in Strokestown. Period of Closure:

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

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

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A public Rosary for Ireland is to take place at the Sacred Heart Church grounds, Roscommon town, on Saturday, September 15th at 4 pm. For more information, call Mary Fallon on 0858503191. Please join us.

Roscommon Girl Guides host registration night Roscommon Ladybirds, Brownies, Guides and Senior Branch are holding their annual registration night on Wednesday, September the 19th, from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in the Girl Guide cottage in Mote Park. Ladybirds are in the 5-7 age group; Brownies, the 7-10 age group; Guides, the 10-14 age group, and Senior Branch, the 14+ age group. The group is looking forward to seeing all of its old and new members, and new leaders are also welcome. For more information, contact Mary on 0872854769, or Tereasa on 087-9087892.

Table quiz in aid of Athleague Hurling Club A table quiz will be held in PJ’s, Castlecoote, on this Friday, the 14th of September at 9.30 pm in aid of Athleague Hurling Club. All are welcome. Please support!

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Brothers in arms... Eoghan and Shay Egan from Ballintubber pictured at Roscommon Agricultural Show. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Castlerea Fire Station: Training, but no timeline…  PAUL HEALY

Worried residents in Castlerea could have to wait a number of months before the local Fire Station is re-opened. The continued closure of the facility was in the news again recently when a Castlerea couple had a narrow escape after a fire broke out in a shed at the rear of their home. A local TD says that a number of people are about to commence training for the service – with a view to being appointed to Castlerea – but re-opening of the Fire Station is still some way off. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that he has received a number of calls on the subject from frustrated members of the public in the Castlerea area.

“These people are increasingly concerned, particularly in light of the recent fire in Ballindrimley (‘Agenda column’, last week’s Roscommon People)” the TD said. Deputy Murphy said that he has been informed by the Council CEO Eugene Cummins that a number of people are about to commence training for the service and will be designated to the Castlerea area. The TD said that he is now hopeful that the fire service could re-open in Castlerea by the end of the year or early in 2019. He concluded: “It is imperative that the CEO of Roscommon County Council resolves this issue once and for all and reopens Castlerea fire station”.

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Roscommon councillors back Gallagher Roscommon county councillors have voted to nominate Independent candidate Sean Gallagher to contest next month’s Presidential election. At a special meeting of Roscommon County Council on Monday, Mr. Gallagher secured the support of ten councillors. Senator Joan Freeman received three votes, Gemma O’Doherty received two, and one councilor abstained. That meant that Roscommon had granted Mr. Gallagher one of the four local authority nominations required.

A number of aspiring candidates had addressed Roscommon councillors last week in a bid to secure their support for a nomination. Having now received the support of at least four local authorities, Mr. Gallagher is now a formal candidate in the Presidential election, which will be held in October. Senator Joan Freeman also secured a Presidential nomination this week. At Monday’s meeting, Independent Cllr. Tony Ward proposed Mr. Gallagher. Voting with Cllr.

Ward in favour of that proposal were Cllrs. Liam Callaghan, Ivan Connaughton, John Cummins, Nigel Dineen, Rachel Doherty, Laurence Fallon, Paddy Kilduff, Orla Leyden and Kathleen Shanagher. Cllrs. Domnick Connolly, Michael Creaton and John Murphy supported Senator Freeman while Cllrs. Paschal Fitzmaurice and Valerie Byrne voted for Gemma O’Doherty. Cllr. Michael Mulligan abstained. Cllrs. John Keogh and John Naughten were not present on Monday.

Pictured at the Council Chamber were Cllr. Domnick Connolly, Presidential hopeful John Groarke and Cllr. Michael Creaton. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Council Chamber was Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher. Pic Michelle Hughes

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Youth (18) dies in Athlone accident An 18-year-old youth has died after being hit by a car outside Athlone IT. The collision happened at Bonavalley in Athlone at around 9.20 am on Tuesday morning. The youth was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, but was pronounced dead a short time later. The driver of the car was uninjured. The Old Dublin road was closed for a forensic examination and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090-6492600, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Coffee day for Hospice at Shaughnessy home A fundraising coffee day for Hospice will take place on Friday, the 21st of September in the home of Brian and Emer Shaughnessy (Garvey) in Briarfield, Ballinaheglish. Roscommon/Mayo Hospice provides a specialist palliative care service, free of charge, to patients and families living with life-limiting illness. If you or your family find yourself ever needing these services – while it’s a hard and upsetting time – you will meet thee most wonderful, caring, kind and fantastic people involved in the Palliative Care Team in Roscommon. The service is available to patients in their homes and hospitals, and funds raised are so important to the continuation and expansion of the service. All funds raised locally stay locally. The kettle will be on all day and everyone is invited and welcome to call!

Vegetable growing events this Saturday Free vegetable growing event at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle and Roscommon town, on Saturday, September 22nd from 11.30 am-12.30 pm. Discover how to harvest and store your vegetables, and what to be planting and doing now in the edible garden. Free event – all welcome.

Food, mood & your microbes – new science of the gut-brain connection seminar in Roscommon What you eat can improve your mood and behaviour. Mental health research is going through an exciting revolution and it involves our gut health. Imagine if food and probiotics could be used to treat stress, anxiety, or depression? The more we learn about gut bacteria (our micro biome) the more we discover they need to be protected and well fed! Much of this knowledge is thanks to Professor John Cryan and his research team in University College Cork, who have extensive knowledge about the relationship between gut and brain. John recently co-authored an international best seller, ‘The Psychobiotic Revolution:Mood, Food, and the New Science of the GutBrain Connection’. He is a native of Castlerea and will be the keynote speaker as part of ‘Restore Your Gut Health’ on Saturday, 22nd of

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Councillors get their man… Inspired by boredom or some grim fascination, I watched the recent presentations of the would-be presidents on the Roscommon County Council website. Sean Gallagher made the most polished speech, but his contribution was a bit too slick for my liking. Tulsk man John Groarke was quickly labelled a ‘joke figure’ when he appeared on the national scene over recent weeks. I found his contribution sincere, interesting and relevant. I was also impressed with Senator Joan Freeman, probably the best speaker on the day. One by one they came to the podium, nine candidates in search of a nomination by Roscommon councillors (a person going the ‘local authority route’ needs the support of four councils to gain a nomination to contest October’s Presidential election). Most of them probably knew they had little chance – but they soldiered on. On Monday last, five days after the wannabees had their say, Roscommon councillors gave their verdict. Of fifteen votes cast, three went for Senator Freeman; two for the outspoken journalist Gemma O’Doherty, and ten for the nearly man of 2011, Sean Gallagher. And so, partly because of a good leg-up

Warning: It’s an alternative TV Guide… PH with a wry take on tv…

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Sean Gallagher officially became a Presidential candidate (again) this week.

from Roscommon councillors, Sean Gallagher officially became a Presidential candidate (again) this week. I don’t consider myself to be a great fan of Mr. Gallagher’s, but he and Senator Freeman and probably Gavin Duffy are likely to put it up to President Higgins over

the coming weeks, even if the incumbent remains a safe bet – at this juncture at least – to be returned. And, a question: Why do we invest this power in councillors (and Oireachtas members)? Surely anyone who wants to get on a ballot paper should have that option?

Identity crisis Anyone can make a mistake (see ‘Trump, the American voters’, etc.,) but really, these emails that whizz into our office from ‘PR types’ who clearly know nothing about Roscommon… I’ve written before in this column about the cheery PR person who rings the People office and says stuff like: “Hi, our client is launching a wonderful product in Monaghan…er…is that near you?” Fast-forward to this week…and I’d advise readers who are involved in promoting tourism in Roscommon to look away now! We received a press release from a PR company informing us that Minister Griffin has launched the Irish Tourism Industry Awards… …and, the email/ press release breathlessly informed us, “submissions for Galway are now open on www.irishtourismindustryawards.ie”.

FAKE TV! Channel-hopping before calling it a night – unable to take any more of Terry Prone on the Tonight Show – I was suddenly faced with an old episode of the American version of ‘The Apprentice’. Watching it now is slightly fascinating, given what became of the arrogant ‘star’. (Readers may be aware that Donald Trump, host of The Apprentice, has gone on to become a low-key President of the United States). I could only watch five minutes of it, part-fascinated, partshaking head in ongoing bemusement. One of Mr. Trump’s key advisors was the comedian Joan Rivers, now deceased. Quite what she would have said if she’d known her colleague would go on to occupy the White House is anyone’s guess. On this old episode, Trump actually appeared to listen more than he does now, though the pleas of both nonperforming would-be apprentices ultimately fell on deaf ears, as he fired both of them. “You wrote the jingle…you’re fired!” “You were project leader…you’re fired!” I am aware that we have three ‘stars’ of Dragons’ Den currently bidding to be President of Ireland, but it was still a novelty to watch old footage of a reality show host knowing (as we do now) that he would one day go on to rule the world. It’s just made me a little uneasy about the next time I see Nicky Byrne hosting ‘Dancing with the Stars’…

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Veronica Flynn, Mary Quinn and Mary Crowe at the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Annual Memorial Walk in Ballaghaderreen on Sunday.

You can’t fool me…There ain’t no Setanta Clause! This is anything but funny. I spent twenty years stubbornly refusing to get Sky Sports, then when I did, well… First, I discovered Sky Sports wasn’t showing the golf major that was underway when I signed up (the PGA). Then I discovered just how many soccer games channels like Setanta have. I am not a subscriber (yet) to Setanta Sports. You could say that I was unaware of the existence of the Setanta Claus.

A pun which gives me a great opportunity to remind readers of the enduring brilliance of the Marx Brothers. In ‘A Night at the Opera’, Groucho (as Driftwood) is going through a legal document with Chico (as Fiorello). Fiorello: Hey, wait, wait. What does this say here, this thing here? Driftwood: Oh, that? Oh, that’s the usual clause that’s in every

contract. That just says, uh, it says, uh, if any of the parties participating in this contract are shown not to be in their right mind, the entire agreement is automatically nullified. Fiorello: Well, I don’t know... Driftwood: It’s all right. That’s, that’s in every contract. That’s, that’s what they call a sanity clause. Fiorello: Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! You can’t fool me. There ain’t no Sanity Clause!

Obsessed families annoy their relations and friends by getting to appear on an utterly pointless programme, with a national audience expected to take/feign an interest. Each team has a celebrity leader who tries to give the impression that they care about the outcome, that a win here would somehow satisfy their sporting hunger. Yeah, like Davy Fitzgerald twists and turns in bed at night over this… If we, the viewers, had any energy left after our daily grind, most of us would reach for the remote control… (I don’t watch it).

Don’t tell the Bride (Wednesdays, E4) The episode we always see: Bride forfeits control of upcoming wedding in return for some short-term tv fame. Groom, careful to appear gormless/funny, appears to be making a complete hash of planning the wedding, ably assisted by ‘hilarious’ friends. Cut to scenes of chaos, chirpily explained by annoying Voiceover Lady. Groom and friends decide to host wedding reception in barn/hayshed/on a boat/, with bride collected on a tractor/motorbike and all guests turning up dressed as cowboys. Bride pretends to be shocked, then says “it’s different, but I actually love it”. Bride’s mother (privately mortified) says she never thought the groom had it in him. The episode we’d all like to see: Bride tells groom he’s a pure eejit and storms off, leaving camera crew and producers open-mouthed and Voiceover Lady lost for words… (I don’t watch it).

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Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ&#x201A;ood relocation plan slammed by Murphy Fianna FĂĄil Spokesperson on Flood Relief Eugene Murphy has said that the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voluntary home relocation scheme for home owners affected by flooding is moving at an abysmal pace. The plan, which was approved by Cabinet last April, was to see homeowners affected by flooding being offered compensation to help them move, if they choose to do so. Deputy Murphy explained: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in Roscommon, Galway, Longford and Westmeath feel extremely let down by this government, and this plan, while a step in the right direction, is simply moving at such an incredibly slow pace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main thrust of this scheme is a voluntary relocation programme for families living in flood prone areas. The scheme was announced last year. However, in replies to recent parliamentary questions which I tabled with the Minister, it was revealed that 43 homeowners have been met in relation to the scheme and this June, 36 were invited to

apply for the next stage which includes a site inspection. Forty-three homes have been approved or are being considered by the Local Authorities for remedial works while 58 homes did not meet the criteria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of reference to being approved, moving to the next phase or having been met or considered but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear of the numbers actually being relocated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the whole scheme is just moving at a ridiculously slow pace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This government needs to

start focusing its flood relief efforts on prevention and protection measures, rather than seeking out quick-fix approaches. The Government has only budgeted â&#x201A;Ź3m this year for the potential costs associated with the scheme. That is nowhere near what is required to effectively deal with the problem. In the Fianna FĂĄil manifesto, we pledged an additional â&#x201A;Ź50m for flood defence capital investmentâ&#x20AC;? concluded Deputy Murphy.

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Sinn FĂŠin increases pressure on Minister Murphy Sinn FĂŠin has this week submitted a motion of no confidence in the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, Claire Kerrane, the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokesperson for Roscommon has confirmed. The motion will be debated in the DĂĄil on Tuesday, September 25th. Ms. Kerrane said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine Gaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housing policies are not only failing to tackle the housing crisis, they are actually making things worse. They have been in office for seven years and during that time homelessness has reached unprecedented levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their current flagship housing policy, Rebuilding Ireland, has been in place for two years and the crisis shows no sign of abating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eoghan Murphy has been Minister for Housing for 15 months. During his tenure, homelessness has increased 25%, child homelessness has increased 34% and pensioner homelessness has increased by 40%. Rents and house prices continue to rise well beyond affordable levels. Tens of thousands of homes lie vacant across the state. Real social housing output in 2018 will actually be lower than in 2017. Not a single affordable home has been delivered by any Government scheme under on his watch. And private sector supply is in the main overpriced and unaffordable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meanwhile, the Minister responsible attacks Local Authorities, local councillors, and opposition parties in the DĂĄil for the failures of his Government. During his months in office, he has opted for spin over substance and, crucially, has not been willing to accept that his policies are failingâ&#x20AC;?. Ms. Kerrane said that it is disappointing that MicheĂĄl Martin and Fianna FĂĄil have so far refused to support her partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion.

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Christmas wrapped up in September? Yes you can…with our festive ﬁnancial planning hacks  MIRIAM KERINS

I’m sorry to bring up the ‘C’ word already…I’m talking about Christmas. Irish households tend to spend an average of €2,500 on the festive season each year; for those of us earning a minimum wage, that’s almost twice our overall monthly salary blown over the course of a few days! So, with that in mind, instead of advising you to reconsider your splurge, because, after all, it is Christmas, and we’re not Scrooge; we thought we’d try to help you put in place some sort of a financial plan ahead of the festive season by suggesting the following ways you could prepare. Make a list of all the people you

need to buy for, deciding on a budget for each one. Don’t forget your workplace Kris Kindle; and of course the dog’s (or the cat’s) special Christmas stocking, and throw in a few euro for the cost of unexpected selection boxes, tins of biscuits and emergency stocking fillers, etc., and you should be covered. If you’re making Christmas puddings/cakes, (I’m not complaining, but most of us do tend to get saddled with the old Christmas pudding commitment…every year), do add in the cost of the ingredients, as well as the cute presentation cellophane wrapping and ribbons, etc. Remember, it all adds up, so buying a few items weekly will help spread the cost; that way you and your family can

have your Christmas cake and eat it too! There are end of summer sales happening all across Roscommon at the moment, so get out and grab a bargain. In addition, you could start putting a few euro by each week in preparation for those wonderful Black Friday shopping events that are always great value for money. Either way, we’d urge you to keep it local and support Roscommon businesses who will always advertise their knockdown items well in advance. Are you planning to send Christmas cards? Let’s face it, there’s nothing nicer than receiving a joyful festive greeting through the door…and, as many retailers are already displaying their cheerful Christmas stock, add-

ing a couple of cards a week to your food shop is a really smart way to get ahead of the posse. In addition, when you drop into the post office to pay a bill, grab a couple of stamps. Okay, you won’t necessarily get those lovely festive themed books of stamps in September, but at least buying a few now will give you a head start; meaning, come December, any spare cash you have left over could be spent on treating yourself to a nice designer lippy, a pair of shoes, or a mid-day brunch with friends in one of Roscommon’s many lovely restaurants/ coffee shops! So, there you have it…it’s only September, but we’ve managed to get Christmas all wrapped up and sorted for you! You’re welcome.

Hands up those of you who are now in your 50s and don’t yet have a pension plan set up? That many? Well, I’ve got news for you, you’re not alone; apparently there are literally thousands of us who’re in the same boat. Now this is not because we’re idiots, it’s because, quite simply, given our precarious financial situations, we just cannot afford it and, in many cases, (mine anyway), unless we win the Lotto,

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friends, a day trip to the big shmoke, as well as keeping active by enjoying our hobbies, etc., and indeed, while we can all look forward to the free travel… so long as Paschal Donohoe doesn’t scrap it in next month’s Budget, we do need to be able to maintain our private modes of transport, and that takes money! But don’t panic just yet; because there are a couple of ways you can start planning for your retirement right now; and one of those can be as simple as giving up that second daily cup of coffee, which, at an average cost of €3 – give or take a few cent – is a staggering €1,095 a year. Surprised? Us too! So, if you’re part of the Generation X, (Gen X) demographic, check out some of your options below: A new savings scheme, (which is reported as currently being at the consultation stage, in order to ascertain, if implemented,

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Don’t panic, you do have some options! we’ll just have to work ‘till we drop. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, especially as Irish people, in fact, Roscommon people, are ranking pretty impressively on the longevity scale, with our county boasting the fourth oldest population in the country. Now while this is great news, in order to enjoy our autumn years we do need to be able to sustain them and that means making adequate provisions for a little holiday, a dinner date with

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the best way it can be delivered), could be launched by the government who are proposing that all employees without a pension pot, and who are between the ages of 23 and 60 years old, and earning in excess of €20,000, will have a minimum of one per cent of their incomes automatically set aside for savings for their retirement. This apparently will be backed by contributions from employers and the State. However, as this is in the consultation process, we would suggest you speak with a local financial advisor who can provide you with more comprehensive and professional information. Another way to save successfully and securely is to join your local credit union with the added advantage being there are no hidden fees; meaning no unpleasant surprises when your statement comes through the door. Your local office can provide you with all

the information you need. The next time you’re in your local post office paying a bill, why not ask them for some information regarding their various savings incentive schemes? We’re sure there’s one to suit you. If you’re finding yourself living from pay-day to pay-day, but your wages are being lodged into a bank or a building society account, why not make an appointment with the manager/savings advisor at your local branch who can sit down with you and help you to get into the habit of saving a small portion of that weekly/monthly income today! You can prepare for this meeting by making a list of reasonable goals/targets you’d like to achieve when you do retire; and, with possibly just a small change in attitude…(refer to extra daily Cappuccino), we bet you’ll soon be mapping that successful road towards retirement.

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Reasons to invest in a Pension

As the tax deadline approaches pensions are always topical at this time of year. With further details on Autoenrollment being announced in the last week by the Government, pensions have probably never been so topical. Whether we like it or not, soon most of us are going

to have to make some contribution towards a pension. When is the right time to start? Am I too old or too young to start? How much should I pay? These are questions we come across almost every day. While these questions are important, we don’t feel these

questions should be your main focus. Here at Planalife we like to focus on the end result. What would you like to do when you retire? How much of an income would you like to receive? At the end of the day you still want to be able to go on holidays, travel and see the world, change your car and while hopefully you will have no mortgage, the majority of your household bills will still be there, and you still want to be in a position to pay these comfortably. Currently the maximum State Pension (Contributory) is €12,652* a year. If you do not plan for your retirement this is the income you will have to live on.

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1) Save Tax You get tax relief on your contributions, any growth on your investment is tax free and on retirement you receive a lump sum tax free (within limits).

2) Potential drop in income of 70% Unless you put a pension plan in place, your income could drop by over 70% in retirement. As outlined above the State Pension (Contributory) is currently €12,652 a year (€243.30 a week), but the average salary in Ireland is €38,594**. You need to start saving for your retirement to help avoid a big drop in income, and the impact this would have on your lifestyle.

If you do qualify for the State Pension, you could be 68 before you receive it as the qualifying age is changing from 65 to 68. If you plan to retire at 65, there’s potentially 3 more years where you need to fund for.

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Dysart F.C. CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

Wedding of the Year

Roscommon County Council intends to close the roads set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: R366 Castle Street, from L7038 Cherry Drive to its intersection with L7043 at the Market Square; and the L7042 Market Square, from its intersection with L7043 Market Square to intersection with R366 Main Street.

on Saturday, 22nd September, 2018 in The Shamrock Lodge, Athlone

Period of Closure: 8.00am on Monday, 15th October, 2018 to 6.00pm on Wednesday, 31st October, 2018.

Ceremony at 6.30 p.m.

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Alternative Routes: via N61, N63, R366 & L7042.

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Reason for Closures: To facilitate Road Improvement Works

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Contact Jackie: 087 622 9749 or Diarmuid: 086 064 4217 for ticket bookings and any additional information

Objections in respect of the proposed closures may be made in writing to the undersigned or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie to arrive not later than 5.00pm on Friday, 21st September, 2018. Pat Murtagh A/Director of Services Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

Notice under Planning & Development Regulations 2001 as amended Notice is hereby given that Roscommon County Council proposes to carry out the following development:

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Dysart FC hosting ‘Mock Wedding’/Wedding of the Year Dysart FC is hosting what promises to be a great fun night and an important fundraiser later this month. The well-known soccer club is holding a ‘Mock Wedding’/ Wedding of the Year which will be held at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel in Athlone. Dysart FC are cordially inviting readers to the big event! It

will be held on Saturday, the 22nd of September 2018 in the Shamrock Lodge, Athlone. The ceremony starts at 6.30 pm. There will be a Prosecco reception, followed by a buffet, and music by Stephen B. Tickets are €25. Do not miss this great community event! Great surprises and entertainment guaranteed!

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Planning permission for the extension of 4 no. semi-detached houses at Pairc Naomh Phadraig (Saint Patrick’s Park),Torpan Beg Td, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon. An appropriate assessment screening report and environmental impact assessment screening report of the proposed development has been completed and is available for inspection with this development. Plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection at the Housing Department, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon and at Athlone Municipal District Office, Old Tuam Road, Monksland between 9.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excl. bank holidays) from 13th September 2018 to 11th October 2018 inclusive. Submissions or observations, in writing or via email may be made on or before 5.30pm, on the 25th October 2018 marked “House Extensions at Torpan Beg, Ballyforan” and submitted to: Housing Department, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon. Or housing@roscommoncoco.ie Martin Lydon Director of Services - Finance, Housing, ICT, Planning, Roscommon Municipal District and Special Projects

Imelda Glynn, Athlone, at Strokestown Show last weekend.

Members of the Rock family from Rooskey at Strokestown Show last weekend.

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Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September

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Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Niamh Hoey and Caitlin Kelly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

The annual Ballyforan Fair & Festival will take place later this month – over the course of Saturday (22nd) and Sunday, 23rd of September 2018. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an expanded programme to look forward to! Saturday kicks off with the fair and show. There are extra classes in both sheep and horses (see details in this feature) and, for the very first time, there will be goat classes! The South Roscommon/East Galway area is renowned for the quality of sheep it produces, and there is always a selection of quality lambs, hoggetts, ewes and rams for sale. There will be top poultry classes and a poultry sale too (contact Virginia for more information on 089-4391294). A number of well-known horse buyers

also attend each year, and this has led to a steady increase in the amount of horses on show – and deals being done! The cooking competition has also been getting very popular and it too has extra classes added for 2018. Sheep dog trials will be ran by Eamon Egan all day Saturday.

Sunday The ever-popular dog show takes place on the Sunday and welcomes entries from all over Ireland. Sunday will also feature the vintage and industrial rally and the ‘Show and Shine’ car competition. Other attractions include bonny baby competition, cross-country hunt, silage harvester rally, kids’ magician, clay pigeon shoot, sheepdog trials, McFadden’s Amusements, trade stalls, live music, etc. See you there!

MORE BALLYFORAN FAIR & FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Vintage and Industrial rally A vintage and industrial rally will take place on the Sunday from 12 noon. Everybody with a vintage car, tractor, jeep, machinery and displays of any kind are most welcome. There will be special prizes for the oldest car, tractor and commercial vehicle, stationary engine display and industrial display. All exhibitors will receive a plaque and refreshments. A committee member said: “Our special feature this year will be

self-propelled forage harvesters and we hope to have a number of contractors from across the country present”.

Entertainment for kids! There will be a big emphasis on entertainment for children. There’s a kids’ magic show on the Sunday, while McFadden’s Amusements will be present all weekend. There will be a Junior Baking competition for all young budding bakers, while a major attraction will be the underage football competition.

Super Sheep Classes The Sheep Classes are sure to be a big feature of the annual Ballyforan Fair & Festival and some high quality competition is expected. Classes include: Best black faced ram; Best black faced ram lamb; Best white faced ram; Best white faced ram lamb; Best Texel ram; Best Texel ram lamb; Best overall ram of the fair; Best pen of breeding hoggets; Best pen of breeding ewes; Best pen of cull ewes; Best pen of heavy lambs;

Best pen of store lambs; Best fleece; Best bottle-fed pet ewe lamb; Best bottle-fed pet male lamb; Best pet hogget. There will be a selection of quality breeding hoggetts and ewes on sale on the day. There will also be a selection of ewe lambs, heavy lambs, store lambs, cull ewes and various breeds of rams for sale on the day. Sheep should be penned by 10.45 am. Judging will commence at 11 am, with presentation of prizes at 11.30 am. Sheep dog trials will be ran by Eamon Egan all day Saturday.

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Best wishes to Ballyforan Fair & Festival from

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

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were members of the Fair Committee with Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Carmel Hoey, Virginia Guinan, Enda Hoey, Dermot Kelly, Sean Kelly, Denis Connolly, Liam Tansey, Tony Whyte and Eimear Kelly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Calling all bakers! For those interested in baking, there is a baking competition taking place at the Fair Green on Saturday, September 22nd, for the best soda bread, homemade biscuit cake, plain sponge sandwich, half dozen fruit scones and half dozen decorated queen cakes. For queries on the baking competitions, call Carmel on 087-9161440.

Young Bakers’ competition The fair is also hosting both a junior and senior young bakers competition, with junior bakers (U-12s) competing for the best decorated queen cakes and rice cakes, and the senior bakers (12-18), competing for the best decorated cupcakes or victoria sponge sandwich. For queries on the baking competitions, call Carmel on 087-9161440.

‘Show and Shine’ The Ballyforan Festival ‘Show and Shine’ in aid of Galway Hospice is to be held on Sunday, the 23rd of September (10 am-3 pm) and also promises to be a great event. Participants will be competing for the top modified show car, top original show car, best import, best classic, best modified jeep, best original jeep, best commercial, best vintage, special award and of course, the reserve champion and overall champion, both of which are set to merit a cash/voucher trophy. The first prize winner will receive €30; the second prize winner, €20 and the third prize winner, €10 (or vouchers to those values). Contact Virginia for more information on 089-4391294.

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September 2018

Motor Bike Track Racing All day Sunday Saturday 22nd September 10.00am: 10.30am: 11.00am: 11.15am: 11.30am: 12.00pm: 12.30pm: 12.45pm: 2.00pm: 2.30pm:

Horse &Sheep Fair Sheep Judging Presentation of Sheep Prizes Goat Judging Presentation of Goat Prizes Horse Judging Presentation of Horses Prizes Hunt Baking Competition Registration Baking Judging Sheep Dog Trials all day.

Horse Judging Sat. 12pm

Sunday 23rd September 10.00am - 4pm: 10.45am - 4pm: 11.00am - 4pm: 12.00am - 4pm: 12.00pm: 12.30pm: 1.00pm: 2.00pm: 2.00pm: 2.00pm: 2.30pm: 3.00pm: 3.00pm:

Show & Shine Cake Sale in aid of ASPCA Vintage Rally Silage Harvester Rally Show & Shine Judging Presentation of Show & Shine Prizes Poultry Show & Judging Presentation of Poultry Prizes Bonny Baby Competition Tractor Build Dog Show Registration Dog Show Judging Presentation of Vintage Prizes Music in Green from 2pm Clay Pigeon Shoot all day

€6,000 Prize Money

Also: McFadden’s Fun Fair All Weekend Stalls welcome. Must be pre-booked. Trade Stands, Live Music

Call: Dermot 087 6776731 Denis 087 7678120 Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Thomas Kelly, Donnacha and Clodagh Finneran, Caitlyn and Dermot Kelly, Deborah Finneran and Niamh Hoey. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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BallyforanFair&Festival Introducing… grass track racing

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Ballyforan Fair Chairperson Denis Connolly and Cllr. Laurence Fallon. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh

Sunday sees an exciting new event which will take place from 9 am. The Fast Cycle Club, which is an affiliate of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland, are running a grass track racing competition to coincide with the fair and festival. Up to 70 bikers are expected to attend and the classes range from professional with 450 cc racing bikes to juniors (down to 10-year-olds). A race can contain up to 40 bikes and last for 10 laps. This event takes place within the village and is sure to be a fantastic visual treat.

Horse Show The Horse Show was introduced to attract more horses to the Ballyforan Horse Fair and to support the sales of native Irish breeds. Over the years a keen competition has developed for the various trophies on offer, particulary the Mr. Francis Kelly Trophy for the best mare and foal of the show. There are classes for draught, Connemara, Irish sports horse, cobs, ponies and donkeys. Last year organisers introduced a ridden class in the form of a lead rein class for children in conjunction with the hunt as an extra for children attending. The show has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has led to an increase in the volume of sales at the horse fair. Many thanks are due to sponsors Francis Kelly, Donal Kennedy, Thomas Kelly, Liam O’Malley, Seamus Kane, Paul Kelly, Dysart Stores and Ganly’s of Mountbellew.

Best wishes to Ballyforan Fair and Festival from

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Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair were Chairperson Denis Connolly and Ronan Collins. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the launch of the Ballyforan Fair was Thomas Kelly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Best wishes to Ballyforan Fair and Festival from

Kennedy Brothers

Agricultural Contractors • Ballyforan • (087) 6222172/(086) 0678221

Pictured at the 2017 Ballyforan Fair were Madison Murray, Andrea Murray, Joanne Murray and Dwayne Murray. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the 2017 Ballyforan Fair were Alanna Campbell, Kayla Murr and Andrea Murray. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the 2017 Ballyforan Fair were Lauren Byrne and Ciara Why. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 2017 Ballyforan Fair were Eva Finneran, Isabelle Finneran and Siofra Burke Beirne. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Calling culture vultures On Friday, September 21st hundreds of thousands of people across the country will lose themselves in their imagination and an explosion of creativity as the country comes alive for Culture Night, Ireland’s annual nocturnal cultural extravaganza. Roscommon will once again be taking part with the programme of activities available at www.culturenight.ie. Culture is catching and each year Culture Night brings people together to create unique shared experiences and memories…from generations of families consuming and exploring new night-time adventures to groups of friends enjoying cultural genres they might never have before. All for free! Highlights of events taking place in Roscommon include free tours of the historic King House in Boyle, a performance by the Guess Who’s Back group in Derrane, an Arts Cabaret performance featuring both professional and local artists in Roscommon town and an evening of traditional song & dance in Frenchpark, to mention but a few.

Culture Night will be online and the culturally curious are encouraged to explore the website this year with added features to plan their Culture Night adventures and routes in advance. New this year will be the Culture Night Podcast, a series of special podcast episodes with contributions from familiar faces and emerging talents in Ireland’s cultural sphere. Produced in association with Headstuff Podcast Network, the podcasts will delve into different facets of culture and the arts, with some leading thinkers, doers and makers exploring the ways in which our cultural heritage enhances our experiences. Episodes will be available to download across all platforms and from www. culturenight.ie on the morning of Friday, 21st of September, helping to whet the appetite for all the fun-filled activity that lies ahead that night. The full programme of events and participating venues for Culture Night 2018 is now available on www.culturenight.ie. Follow Culture Night on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Majella’s appeal to all to join in!

Pictured at last year’s Culture Night event in Kilbride Community Centre on Friday night last were Rhona and Majella Hunt.

Commenting on this year’s programme of events in Roscommon, Majella Hunt, Director of Services with Roscommon County Council, said: “Culture Night Roscommon 2018 builds on previous years’ programmes and we are delighted that communities have come together to ensure events will be happening in towns and villages throughout the county. “We are encouraging young and old, visitor and local alike, to pick up a programme for the event in their local library and to join in the Culture Night celebrations this year”.

Looking forward to Saturday’s All-Ireland GAA Masters Shield Final between Roscommon and Mayo in Drumlish are Eleanor McKavanagh and her pet, Phoebe, who were pictured at a recent training session held by the team in Ballyforan. Photo: Michael McCormack

Roscommon Drama Group present ‘None the Wiser’ Roscommon Drama Group are proud to present ‘None the Wiser’, by Anthony Booth, a hilarious one-act comedy which will be staged in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon. The play, which is being directed by Mairead Nally, will be staged on Thursday, the 27th of September and Friday, the 28th of September (at 8 pm). Tickets cost €10 and

can be purchased at Hannon’s Hotel or from Roscommon Drama Group (087-2312550) itself. Admission includes complimentary glass of wine or tea/coffee. Proceeds will go towards funding the oneact circuit play, ‘Stanley Parkers’, by Geraldine Aaron, and directed by Mary Cox. The play will be performed locally (dates to be confirmed).

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION In today’s Gospel, we reach a pivotal moment in our walk with the Lord. After weeks of listening to His words and witnessing His deeds, along with the disciples we’re asked to decide who Jesus truly is. Peter answers for them, and for us, too, when he declares: “You are the Messiah”. Many expected the Messiah to be a miracle worker who would vanquish Israel’s enemies and restore the kingdom of David (see John 6:15). Jesus today reveals a different portrait. He calls Himself the Son of Man, evoking the royal figure Daniel saw in his heavenly visions (see Daniel 7:13–14). But Jesus’ kingship is not to be of this world (see John 18:36). And the path to His throne, as He reveals, is by way of suffering and death. Jesus identifies the Messiah with the suffering servant that Isaiah foretells in today’s First Reading. The words of Isaiah’s servant are Jesus’ words – as He gives Himself to be shamed and beaten, trusting that God will be His help. We hear our Lord’s voice again in today’s Psalm, as He gives thanks that God has freed Him from the cords of death. As Jesus tells us today, to believe that He is the Messiah is to follow His way of self-denial – losing our lives to save them, in order to rise with Him to new life. Our faith, we hear again in today’s Epistle, must express itself in works of love (see Galatians 5:6). Notice that Jesus questions the apostles today “along the way”. They are on the way to Jerusalem, where the Lord will lay down His life. We, too, are on a journey with the Lord. We must take up our cross, giving to others and enduring all our trials for His sake and the sake of the Gospel. Our lives must be an offering of thanksgiving for the new life He has given us, until that day when we reach our destination, and walk before the Lord in the land of the living. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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FRANK BRANDON Happy memories:Why I’m singing the praises of the singing pubs FRANK BRANDON’S

So I’m flat out killing myself at work, (that’s a big fat lie), when Joe, a regular caller for the chat (although I don’t know his surname) brings me in a box full of old tapes. As I go through them, I find myself back in the great days of the late 1970s and early ‘80s, when the ‘singing pub’ craze was at its peak, and when Bradley’s in Creggs, Dowd’s of Glinsk and Mrs Quinn’s in Glenamaddy were just three of the local ‘must go to’ places every weekend. As I rummaged through Joe’s discarded and unwanted tapes, I came across a couple of long-forgotten names…Two’s Company and Anna McGoldrick. They may not be known any more, but they, amongst many

others, brought absolutely massive crowds to Bradley’s when they appeared there in the golden era of the singing pub, creating a level of excitement we can hardly imagine today. It was in 1977 when the singing pub arrived in Creggs. When Kevin Bradley opened his doors, we had never seen anything like it. Having bought Mrs. Tommy’s a little while earlier, he proceeded to build a state-of-the-art pub, capable of holding three or four hundred people. When Sonny Knowles performed on the opening night, it was the start of a few never to be forgotten years. Joe Cuddy, Mattie Fox and Misty, and the legend that was and is Brendan Grace – all of whom were among the

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top cabaret acts in the country at the time – all took to the stage in Bradley’s. For a period during those years it was not uncommon to have to park hundreds of yards outside the village, so big were the crowds that used to come to see the headline acts. A few miles down the road, Dowd’s was packing them in every weekend in Glinsk, and later we also had a slightly smaller but very busy singing lounge in Creggs, Seamus Keane’s. Further afield, Keane’s in Cloonfad, the Four Ps near Boyle, Bernie Mac’s in Ballygar and the Blu Kuku, near Kiltevna, were other singing lounges of great renown. Exactly when the craze of the singing pubs began to fade I’m not sure but,

as with the carnivals, it’s an era that we will never forget. I know a lot of people will not believe it now, but on a summer’s evening it was not uncommon to have up to ten or twelve bar staff flat out in Bradley’s, making sure the large crowds were fully looked after. It has often been said that the other five pubs at the time in Creggs were all full as well. It certainly was a wonderful time for entertainment, and in fairness we enjoyed it to the full. I’m now full of nostalgia, so whether they like it or not, the next people into the shop will be listening to Two’s Company, Anna McGoldrick and Sonny Knowles – and I’ve just found a Brendan Grace tape, so they will have to listen to him as well.

Tribute Night for the late great Big Tom And finally… Well-known radio presenter Julie Healy tells me of a big tribute night to the late great King of Irish country music, Big Tom, which is taking place in Mannion’s Bar, Glenamaddy on Friday, 28th of September. There is a huge night’s music and craic planned. This is just a sort of preliminary notice. I will fill you in on all the details over the next two weeks, but make sure you put it in your diary, and wherever you are you can take the four roads to Glenamaddy and pay tribute to the great man. Our own local Big Tom soundalike Mattie Clarke will, I’m sure, be practising over the next week or so, and getting ready to perform on the night, and you can look forward to hearing him and many more musicians and singers in action.

A story that reflects poorly on our society A story in today’s (Monday) papers about an experience the Mayor of Galway had is unsettling. The Mayor came to the assistance of a young girl who was being assaulted by a man, who claimed to have a knife. The Mayor got a punch in the jaw for his trouble, but got no help from several onlookers. The episode asks serious questions about the type of society we now live in. According to Niall McNelis, there

were many people in the immediate area, including a number of men, but instead of trying to help, they took out their mobile phones and started to film the incident. Only one woman made any intervention, by ringing the Gardai, who were on the scene within a few minutes. A man was later arrested. I know the general advice is not to get involved in any nasty altercation, but surely when there was

only one attacker some of the men should have come to the assistance of the good Samaritan, and, instead of filming the incident, actually done something about it. The truth is that the men who did nothing, particularly if they were young and healthy, should be ashamed of themselves. As I say, it asks serious questions about the sort of society we have become.

Finally for this week, we are almost finished with our door to door ticket selling for this Saturday night’s dance in Dowd’s in Glinsk, and as I reflect on almost three weeks on the road, two things stand out. Firstly, the wonderful welcome we all received on every doorstep and the support so willingly given by the people of the parish, for which we are all so grateful, and secondly, the number of people who either directly or indirectly have been helped by one or the other of the two chosen charities. Cancer Care West is there to help cancer patients and their families, and to provide every possible type of support including residential care in Inis Aoibhinn, its residential facility, in the grounds of University Hospital, Galway, and it’s amazing how many of our own neighbours and friends have availed of its services. The same applies to the Lourdes Invalid Fund which, every August, brings a number of pilgrims to the French Marian Shrine. For all those people, flights and accommodation are all paid for by the monies raised through such fundraising efforts as our annual dance. As I told you last week, Jimmy Kearney and The Lancers are rearing to go, we have a load of prizes for the raffle, and we have a very generous door prize – a dinner voucher for two to the value of €100, courtesy of the Abbey Hotel. So all we need now is for you all to come along, have a few trots around the floor, and make it a night to remember. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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A Castlerea author has released his debut novel, ‘Mutation’. The book, written by Roy Hunt, is presently on Amazon as an e-reader, for only .99 cents for an introductory period, and will be available in print in local Roscommon bookshops shortly. The novel centres on Lough Ree and explores what could happen when, as the author puts it, ‘Big business combines with bad science’ in an effort to combat deadly life-threatening water pollution from industrial chemicals. “I got the idea when I worked in a textile manufacturing plant back in 1997. The plant closed the following year, with the loss of over 300 jobs. My job was to lift out aerators – devices to stimulate bacteria to help clean the polluted water – from special water tanks at the back of the factory, so that electricians could repair them. I was astonished to learn that live bacteria were used for such a purpose. In the back of my mind I had always wanted to write, and this was the catalyst to get me going. “As I began my research, I discovered something even more astonishing, that scientists were genetically engineering live bacteria in an effort to combat chemical pollution. I came across references to warnings about ‘laboratory monsters’ getting into the ecosystem if things went wrong. And this is the basis for ‘Mutation’. It explores what could conceivably happen if such a laboratory monster got into a living lake, in this case Lough Ree”. A former haulage contractor, Roy was seriously injured in an industrial accident in 1993, and this led him to return to Further Education. Through DCU’s Oscail distant education programme he gained a BA and an M.Litt in history from NUIG. A second novel, due out next year, is presently with his editor. This novel also focuses on genetic engineering, but from a human perspective. Roy is currently writing the first draft of a third book. All three are partly set in or around Roscommon, Athlone and Lough Ree.

Is Leo backing himself into a corner with that letter?

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There’s nothing like a big family row to let the neighbours know you’re back from your holliers! And, that confidence and supply request letter from Leo to Micheál, which, in what I’d consider to be a highly provocative move, was published on social media, told us two things; one, Leo’s back from his trip down Self-Satisfied Lane, and two, Micheál, with true Fianna Fáil melancholic acerbity, told him to sling his hook! Soooo, what’s da story folks, will we be going to the polls in the next few weeks or was Leo just trying to yank Micheál’s panic chain and test the waters? You see, as Leo’s ahead in the polls, he may be thinking Fine Gael is election-ready, what with their strategy, a list of willing, photoop eager candidates and a manifesto (refer to eleven-page tweeted letter), longer than Tolstoy’s War and Peace. But let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of an early general election, and examine whether Leo’s backing himself into a corner, or indeed, if he’s just being very clever. Now, I’m no political reporter, and I’ve never pretended to be, but I believe if we have a general election early in the winter of 2019, (and January is always a bleak month), it’s likely Leo’s popularity points would plummet, given the annual hospital trolley waiting lists which are bound to soar, not to mention the homeless figures that are rising by the day, and sure throw March and Brexit into the mix and you’ve got Leo and the

troops spiralling downwards into an acutely awkward situation – and you know what, I for one will have no sympathy for him; and this is why… Last week, proving you’re never too handsome to do something stupid, our leader, in typical ‘kick the can’ strategy, told us his carefully thought-out effort, nay cunning plan, to win over voters is to establish a new body called the Land Development Agency whose function it will be to build new homes, thus tackling the shameful housing crisis. So, on the basis of his previous performances, including this, more-plansno-action manifesto, it’s clear our limelightgrabber and Taoiseach career-juggler leader, is, disappointingly, still dropping everything! Then again, some mistakes are just too much fun to make only the once, and, as we’ve had these failed quangos, oops, sorry agencies before, allowing past governments to hoodwink us by employing the typical Irish method of throwing money at a useless body in the hope it’ll deflect their stupidity, it’s up to us, the voters, not to fall into that trap again. We must insist our government issues a clear directive to local authorities to get out and build homes on the thousands of acres of vacant land, which we, the taxpayers already own. I mean, it’s probably the only solution to put an end to our chronic housing crisis! Oh and while you’re at it folks, when those TDs knock on your door, maybe you could

ask them about their great rapid build blueprint of 2016? Or do you even remember that great housing hub solution? It was going to take two years to complete. Well apparently it’ll be 2020 before we see a completed house! Look folks, hand on heart, I know sometimes I may seem as daft as a box of hair, but even I could knock up a quick build in less than four years!

Well done to all at Athleague National School…proud of you!

About the book Partly inspired by Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Mutation’ seeks to harness the unique, magical atmosphere of Lough Ree. ‘Mutation’ is receiving favourable reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and the book review site NetGalley. It also got the silver Quality mark for fiction from the book site BooksGoSocial.com. Mutation is available on Amazon for only .99c for a short period. See https://www.amazon. com/Mutation-existence.../dp/B01JV1M66E ‘Mutation’ can also be ordered direct from the printers Createspace.com or from the publishers: info@twilightbooks.eu.

Last week’s edition featured the adorable pupils from Athleague National School who were showing their support for the campaign to keep Athleague Post Office open, and I’d like to say a massive well done to principal Avril Egan and her caring staff for taking the initiative to ask the children to compose individual letters to Communications Minister Denis Naughten in a bid to highlight why our rural post offices are so important to us all as a community. One of those letters was written by the charming Mr. Patrick Ely, (10), and I have it on reliable terms, (lovely aunty Lucy), that young Patrick’s darling 91-year-old grandmother uses the threatened services of Athleague Post Office to collect her pension and pay her bills! Now, despite the fact that, due to their young age, Patrick and his peers are clearly emotionally unprepared to truly understand the hardships resulting from the closure of his local post office, nevertheless, his heartfelt letter is living proof that he’s a caring, articulate adult in the making; well done to his parents for doing such a great job! You see, refusing to allow a mandate from a powerful Minister to hold them back, Patrick and his pals from Athleague National School, asked our lovely Mr.

Naughten to explain to them why this vital service must be axed, with this young man going so far as to try to invent solutions for a government who continuously insist there aren’t any. He does this by cleverly drawing attention to the other vital services in Athleague which he rightly believes will surely become negatively affected by the

inevitable loss of footfall created by the post office’s closure. Well Patrick Ely, if you ever decide to run as a local independent candidate for public office, I’ll launch your campaign for you young man! And may I add, nicely done kids, you’re all a credit to your parents, your families and to your school.

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Cloontuskert National School in Lanesborough – top of the class for battery recycling On European Battery Recycling Week, 3-9 September, WEEE Ireland is proud to announce that Cloontuskert National School in Lanesborough has come top of the class for battery recycling, as part of the WEEE Pledge battery recycling programme. Students and teachers from the school collected the equivalent of over 3,000 AA batteries, or an amazing 185 batteries per student – placing them on top of the leader board in Co. Roscommon. The WEEE Pledge programme continues to go from strength to strength as one of Ireland’s most successful environmental schools’ education programmes. The programme’s explosive growth continues apace, and now encompasses a network of more than 2,500 schools. Phenomenally, students and teachers in schools across the country collectively

diverted from landfill the equivalent of 1.5 million AA batteries in 2017. Heading into the new academic year, WEEE Ireland aims to bring the environmental programme onto the school curriculum and inspire the next generation to become guardians of our planet. This will include a new set of educational assets for schools and parents, with lesson plans, activity sheets and other materials being provided to help in educating children around e-waste issues, and to support the continued growth of the WEEE Pledge programme. Communities around the country are encouraged to recycle their waste batteries in local shops throughout the year. For further information on how your school can take the WEEE Pledge today visit www.weeepledge.ie.

Students with a WEEE Ireland battery recycling box, at an event to celebrate another amazing year for the WEEE Pledge battery recycling program in Irish schools. Students’ amazing efforts in 2017 provided much-needed support to LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, proving that ‘Every Moment Matters, Every Battery Counts’. Picture Dylan Vaughan

Inaugural Padraic Dunne Memorial Pool League The inaugural Padraic Dunne Memorial Pool League came to a conclusion recently with the finals being held in Foxe’s Bar, Roscommon. In its first year, the competition was a great success. The winners of the Cup were Foxe’s Bar, Roscommon, and the winners of the Shield were The Sportsman’s Bar, Strokestown. The league was organised by Padraic’s good friend, Greg Clancy. Members of Padraic’s family presented the trophies on the night.

Shield runners-up, The Buzzers (left to right): Leo Araujo, Greg Clancy, Marcus Dwyer, Darren Shield winners, Sportsman’s Inn, Stroketown (left to right): Frank Hanley, Paul Quinn, PJ Murray, Jamie Lee, Alan Murray. Greenfield, Tommy Kelly.

Cup runners-up, The Rossie Warriors (left to right): Leo Young, Cathal Treacy, Jason Murray, Aoghan Cashin, Clinton McDonagh.

Cup winners, Foxe’s Bar (left to right): Peter Devaney, Neil Hennelly, Bill Hennelly, Noel Moran, Barry Miley, Liam Finneran.

The Fleming family at the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Annual Memorial Walk in Ballaghaderreen on Sunday.

Members of the Dunne family present the cup to Bill Hennelly, captain of Foxe’s Bar. Left to right: Caroline Dunne, Mary Dunne, Niall Dunne, Bill Hennelly and Ursula Dunne.

Attracta Duffy and Christina Morley at the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Annual Memorial Walk in Ballaghaderreen on Sunday.

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Super September offers at Eden Skin & Laser Eden Skin & Laser Clinic in Roscommon town have some great September offers for clients. Eden Skin & Laser Clinic are offering a 5-in-1 treatment featuring microdermabrasion, anti-aging mask, coolifting gun,

cyroglobe massage and dermalux LED facial, all for just €150! The Clinic is also offering 60% off laser hair removal off any leg area. For more information, call 090-6625904, or visit www.edenskinandlaser.ie. Advertorial

How I became ‘Woman of the Year’ at my local Slimming World! Members of Western Alzheimer’s voluntary committee and Blood Bikes Roscommon attended the launch of a charity Motorcycle Run recently. The event will begin at Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Sunday, 30th of September, with registration at 10.30 am. €20 per bike. All proceeds to Western Alzheimer’s. All support much appreciated. * Pictured at the launch at Bear an Raille recently were (left to right) Farnan Hegarty, Tom Cummins, Dermot Kiernan, Danny Neary, Mike Bracken and Tom Rumley. Also pictured is Mairead Nally, chairperson of Roscommon Alzheimer’s committee.

Comedian Dara to judge NUI Galway science competition NUI Galway is challenging science enthusiasts and filmmakers of all ages to produce an engaging and educational short science video for this year’s ReelLIFE SCIENCE competition. This year, winning videos will be selected by guest judge Irish comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain. Launched in 2013, the contest is inviting all primary and secondary schools, and participants from community groups and clubs around Ireland to show their passion for science and technology. Videos can be produced on smartphones or cameras and can communicate any aspect of science, including its impact on individuals, society and the environment. Winning videos will be selected by a panel of special guest judges including aeronautical engineer and astronaut-candidate Norah Patten, BT Young Scientist and Technologist of the Year 2018, Simon Meehan and comedian and TV presenter Dara Ó Briain. Closing date for submissions is Friday, 19th of October and the best videos at each level (primary school, secondary school, community) will be announced during Science Week 2018, which runs from 11-18 November.

A slimmer who lost three and a half stone has been named ‘Woman of the Year 2018’ in her local Slimming World group because of her inspiring weight loss. Orlagh Tiernan, who attends Carol’s Slimming World group at Hodson Bay Hotel, has gone from 13 stone 1 and a half pounds to 9 stone 6 and a half pounds in just six months. Slimming World’s Woman of the Year competition recognises the achievements of women in making long-term healthy lifestyle changes. Orlagh joined Slimming World in January after becoming increasingly unhappy with her size. She says: “I started to put on weight after having my girls. The girls are 19,16 and 12 now…so it wasn’t an excuse any longer! “I tried lots of different diets, but they usually left me feeling hungry or miserable – or both, in fact. This time when Carol said on day one ‘This is not a diet, food optimising is a healthy eating plan’ it just resonated with me. I decided this was for me. “With Slimming World, it’s completely different, I never have to miss out and I don’t have to get hung up on weighing and measuring everything I eat. I don’t feel deprived and after losing three and a half stone my health is better, I have more energy, I’m happier and I feel more confident in myself”. The mum-of-three followed Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan, which encourages slimmers to fill up on satisfying yet healthy everyday foods like fruit and vegetables, lean meat and fish, pasta, potatoes, rice, pulses and more, without having to weigh or measure. Orlagh says: “My family and friends are all amazed by how much I can eat and (still) lose weight. I still eat many of the same meals that I did before I started losing weight, like spaghetti bolognaise, curries and roast dinners. Now I just prepare and cook them differently. “Right from the first moment I walked into

Orlagh before her weight loss success and (photograph on right) receiving the Woman of the Year 2018 accolade from Carol of Carol’s Slimming World group at the Hodson Bay Hotel.

my Slimming World group I felt at home, and the support and motivation I’ve received from my Consultant Carol and the rest of the group has been brilliant,” adds Orlagh. “They made me feel so welcome and now I don’t know what I was so nervous about – it’s just like having a coffee morning with friends and I look forward to going to Slimming World each week. “When I started out I never dreamt I’d be able to achieve all that I have. I lost 5lbs in my first week and was blown away that the changes I’d made had such a big impact so quickly. As the weight started to come off and I began moving down dress sizes – I’ve gone from a size 14/16 to a 10 – I started to believe I could actually lose the weight and keep it off. Losing the weight has made such a huge difference – it’s changed my life. There are so many inspiring women (and men!) in Carol’s Hodson Bay group I was honoured to be voted the group’s Woman of the Year 2018.

Carol, who runs the Hodson Bay group, says: “I’m so proud of Orlagh. Not only does she look fabulous, she’s improved her health and is bursting with energy. She’s a huge inspiration to everyone in our group and I hope she inspires other women – and men – in Athlone to change their lives in the same way. It can be hard to admit that you need to do something about your weight and to ask for help…Orlagh shows just what’s possible when you do though”. Orlagh is just one of the huge number of members from Carol’s group who have achieved their dream target weight and with Slimming World’s new ‘Slim for life’ programme this will help them keep their healthy weight for life. * Carol’s Slimming World group is held every Saturday at 9.30 am at Hodson Bay Hotel. To join or find out more call Carol on 0866006866, or check us out on Facebook Carol’s Slimming World Hodson Bay.

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Gerry Jago, Oliver O’Dwyer, Clive Guthrie and John Tobin pictured at the recent Donamon Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle.

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Niall, Lucy and Ann Ward pictured at the recent Donamon Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. At a recent Roscommon Masters’ training session were Anna Galvin and Jessie.

Ciaran, Conor & Gary (CCG)

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Garvan and Devin Curran, Castlerea, at Strokestown Show last weekend.

Mary McCarthy, Emma McCarthy and Robyn Rose Finnerty pictured at the recent Donamon Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle.

Kathleen and Michael Finan pictured at the recent Donamon Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle.

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Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Laura Doolan, Breege Hanlon and Anne Kilroe.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Kathleen Murray and Rosemarie Mulligan.

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Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Nancy and Mark Keaveney.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Pat and Gillian Smyth.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Patricia Lennon and Sinead O’Brien.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Mary Clarke and Sasha O’Connor.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Eamon and Sharon Kedian.

Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon last Saturday night were Liam Stephens and Bat Tiernan.

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Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Jackie, Marie and Teresa Hanly.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Liam and Mary Cunningham and Seamus and Christina Lynch.

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Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Claire Bewley, Caroline Coggins and Erin Bewley.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Lisa Shannon and Nicola Croghan.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Greg Glancy and Charlie McGuire.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Anne and Pauline Kelly.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Ray Shanagher, PJ Hynes and Eddie Lohan.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Dympna Hanly and Emma Taney from Doughill.

Pictured in The Central Bar, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Lorraine Farrell and Pat and Joan Lynch.

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An exclusive family home REA Carthy invites interest in luxury home at exceptional value Westgrove Lodge, Ballinrooey, Dring, Longford, is an exclusive four-bedroomed family home situated down a charming avenue. This property is located in Co. Longford in the wonderful village of Dring, renowned for its old world charm.

Dring is in easy commutable distance to Ballymahon and will therefore benefit from the opening of Center Parcs. This is a wonderful family home, extending to c. 301 sq.m. (c. 3,240 sq.ft.) and has been finished with incredible attention to detail. This home was masterfully reconstructed and extended in 2004, with only the use of high quality materials. With its natural stone construction and natural slate roof, this home blends into the landscape, providing an exclusive and tranquil setting which is second

to none. The property benefits from a detached outbuilding/stable on one acre. The outdoors beckon with the famous Lough Gowna (Fisherman’s Paradise) and Derrycassan Woods on your doorstep. This property offers exquisite value at a guide price of €325,000 and will be sold by REA online auction on Friday, 5th of October. Please contact REA Seamus Carthy to arrange a viewing on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

Quality bungalow is new to the market John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this offering new to the market a highly attractive four-bedroomed bungalow residence of c. 1,400 sq.ft. located at Bushfield, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €130,000. David describes the property as “a most attractive four-bedromed bungalow residence of approx. 1,400 sq.ft. presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and standing on a beautifully mature site area of approx. 0.54 of an acre”.

Standing to the rear of the site area is a spacious detached garage area with the benefit of mature and well maintained gardens areas to the front and rear. Altogether this is a quality property to come available in this select residential location and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. For further details, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, log on to www.propertypartners.ie or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

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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

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Keen interest in Fuerty residence This week, Pat Hughes & Co. are confirming that they have had a lot of interest in a large, six-bedroomed dormer bungalow, which recently went on the market at Lisnaville, Fuerty, Roscommon and is located only three miles from Roscommon town.

The residence stands on a circa oneacre elevated site 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

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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

Lisnaville, Fuerty, Roscommon

This week, Pat Hughes & Co. are reporting a lot of interest in a 130-acre residential farm which recently went on the market in Curraghboy Village. The lands are all located in one block, have been excellently farmed over the last number of years and have been maintained to a high stand-

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Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers, Abbey Street, Roscommon have an attractive threebedroomed townhouse for sale at Abbey Street. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, and there’s a small private yard to the rear. The residence is in need of total modernisation but has great potential. It is located convenient to Roscommon town centre and close to all amenities. Also, Pat Hughes & Co. have an attractive, fully furnished three-bedroomed townhouse for sale at Brogan’s Lane, Roscommon town. The residence can be sold with a sitting tenant if required. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie NEW TO THE MARKET: Three-bedroom Bungalow Residence at Ballymacurley, South Ballinaheglish, Co. Roscommon F42 K288 Price Region: Excess €150,000 • Very spacious three-bedroom bungalow residence in excellent condition • Extensive range of outbuildings to side • Large corner site c.0.64 Acres • Located close to Ballinaheglish Village • Convenient to Roscommon Town & Castlerea To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and bank holidays also accommodated.

NEW TO THE MARKET: Five-bedroom Bungalow at Lisnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon F42 KP74 Price Region: Excess €165,000 • Spacious five-bedroom residence in excellent condition • Standing on large site c.0.66 Acres • Detached garage to rear • Located c.4 miles from Roscommon Town • Excellent views of surrounding countryside • Viewing highly recommended To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and bank holidays also accommodated.

ard. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody looking to acquire a compact farm in the centre of a growing village. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers. com

Final offers invited for Shannonside lands in Lecarrow Connaughton Auctioneers are calling for final offers on Friday, 21st of September next on a prime property at Rinnegan, Lecarrow set out in three lots with an overall area of circa 31.1 acres as follows: circa 7.3 acres of excellent quality lands fronting onto the River Shannon with extensive road frontage, circa 3 acres adjoining with huge potential for building site and circa 10.8 acres of woodlands in the world-renowned St. John’s Wood. Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton states: “We are delighted to offer this fine property – comprising c.31.1 acres – for sale and the call for final offers is by 3 pm on Friday, 21st of September. “The property can be sold in one lot or individual lots. There is something to suit many prospective purchasers with this property. c.17.3 acres of good quality lands, c.3 acres of good quality lands with potential and c.10.8 acres of Woodlands. Located close to Rindoon peninsula, all lots are open to offers for immediate sale. “Do not miss a golden opportunity to acquire Shannonside lands in a much soughtafter area c.2 miles from Lecarrow village and c.9 miles from Athlone town”. For further information, offers and brochure contact Connaughton Auctioneers on 0906663700. Or email info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie

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Properties required in Convent Court, Roscommon Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Convent Court, Roscommon, for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or reaching sale agreed status.

“We have just agreed the sale of two bungalows in the Convent Court development for very satisfactory prices and consequently we are now seeking bungalow residences in Convent Court and the general vicinity. “We offer a comprehensive premarket analysis, valuation service and one of the largest databases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients. We advertise

in all local and national media and include all our property on three main websites – www.daft. ie, www.propertypartners.ie and www.myhome.ie”. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

Final offers sought for prime Rathbrennan lands at Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for a prime holding of lands set out in lot containing c. 15.7 acres located at Rathbrennan, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon.

John describes the lands as “an important sale of a quality holding of lands set out in one lot on the outskirts of Roscommon town”. The auctioneers now invite enquiries and final offers to sell.

To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Public Auction Thursday 4th October 2018 at 3pm in the Central Bar, Roscommon town (unless previously sold) CLOONCOOSE SOUTH AND CLOONROUGHAN, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON.

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A QUALITY FARM OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 89.43 ACRES A quality farm of lands located in a select agricultural district close to Castlerea town. Standing on the said lands is a character 4 B/R two storey residence of c. 1,670 sq.ft together with a comprehensive farmyard servicing same. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and are set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: Residence and farmyard standing on approx. 61.28 acres. Lot 3: Lands containing approx. 14.25 acres. Lot 4: Lands and boglands containing approx. 13.9 acres. Lot 5: Residence standing on approx 0.5 of an acre. Lot 6: Lands and farmyard containing approx. 60.78 acres. BER: E1. LEGAL: MESSERS DERMOT M MACDERMOT & CO, CASTLEREA. 094 96 20125.

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A PRIMELY LOCATED AND LANDMARK PROPERTY OF APPROX. 2,500 SQ.FT A substantial 2 storey listed property located on a high profile corner site in the heart of Roscommon town. The said property offers huge potential due location and the auctioneers now invite all offers for immediate sale. BER: Exempt. LEGAL: MARIE CONROY, MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, MAIN ST, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350. PRICE GUIDE: €50,000

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A PRIME 4 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,020 SQ.FT A prime 4 B/R dormer style residence standing a spacious site area of approx. 0.61 of an acre. The said property is conveniently located beside Ballaghaderreen town and is finished to a good standard internally. Open viewings: Friday 21st September. 5 – 6 pm. Friday 28th September. 5 – 6 pm. Monday 1st October. 5 – 6 pm. BER: D2. LEGAL: DERMOT M. MACDERMOT, SOLICITOR, CASTLEREA. 094 96 20125. PRICE GUIDE: €49,500

FULL LEGAL PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION FROM 2PM ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION OR IN ADVANCE FROM THE APPOINTED SOLICITOR.

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FOR SALE NEW TO THE MARKET

New to the market – former showhouse for sale at The Fairways, Roscommon This impressive former showhouse, which is finished to a very high standard, is located in a mature residential area at 9, The Fairways, Golf Links Road, adjacent to Roscommon Golf Club. It’s on the books of Oates Auctioneers Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon. Spacious accommodation includes: entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, four large bedrooms and a family bathroom. This is a quality residence for which the auctioneers invite viewings and offers. Call 090-6627878, email info@ oates.ie

Magnificent 2 storey Residence

BALLINAGARD ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 ZT82 This magnificent 4 bedroom 2 Storey residence is located on the much sought after Ballinagard Road, within walking distance to Roscommon Town Centre and convenient to the mote Park amenity area. Built to the highest standards with a host of extras including 2 ensuite bedrooms, air to water and heat recovery systems, Hollowcare flooring, Triple glazing windows and doors. Beam central vac system, landscaped grounds and fully equipped detached garage. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -

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NO 9 THE FAIRWAYS, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 R588 Impressive former showhouse finished to a very high standard and located in a mature residential area on the Golf Links Road, adjacent to Roscommon Golf Club. Spacious accommodation includes: Entrance hallway, Sitting room, Living room, Kitchen/Dining room, Utility, 4 large Bedrooms and family bathroom. Overall this is a quality residence for which the Auctioneers invites viewings and offers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - -

FOR SALE NEW TO THE MARKET NO 22 SHANNON GROVE, BALLYLEAGUE CO. ROSCOMMON N39 YN92 Impressive 4-bedroom residence nestled in the popular residential area of Shannon Grove, just off the main Roscommon/Lanesboro route. This property would make an ideal family home as its spacious interior boasts both superior and tasteful design. Accommodation briefly includes, Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen/ Dining, Utility, 4 Bedrooms (Ensuite) and 2 Bathrooms

Magniﬁcent two-storey residence for sale at Ballinagard Road This magnificent four-bedroomed, twostorey residence is located on the much sought after Ballinagard Road, within walking distance to Roscommon town centre and convenient to the Mote Park amenity area. It’s on the books of Oates Auctioneers Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon. It’s built to the highest standards, with a host of extras including two ensuite bedrooms, air to water and heat recovery systems, Hollowcare flooring, tripleglazing windows and doors, beam central vac system, landscaped grounds and fully equipped detached garage. For more information, call 090-6627878, email info@oates.ie Advertorial

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CUILLAGH LOWER, SCRAMOGE, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 X894 Quality 4 Bedroom Bungalow presented for sale in excellent condition by the present owners. Situated in a quiet country setting, circa 4 miles from Lanesboro, 3 miles from the scenic village of Tarmonbarry on the River Shannon and only 8 miles to Longford Town. Comprising - Entrance hallway, Kitchen, Dining room, Sitting room, 4 Bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside - landscaped gardens and large detailed workshops with benefit of private water supply. Priced to Sell: €125,000 REF: D01321/33

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

The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 E-mail athlone@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

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REA Seamus Carthy provide an extensive range of professional services including Red Book valuations for commercial and residential portfolios, land sales, capital gains tax, rental valuations, mortgage valuations, fair deal valuations and probate valuations. Aishleen O’Toole of REA Seamus Carthy advises that they have seen an uplift in the number of residential valuations required for those purchasing or building houses. “We understand that these valuations are required quickly to ensure that there are no delays in the lending process”. Aishleen also specialises in Commercial Rent and Rates Reviews on behalf of both landlords and tenants. As has been widely documented,

commercial occupiers within County Roscommon recently underwent a rating revaluation, which means the level of rates previously paid has changed. Aishleen advised that she recently successfully secured reductions of over a quarter of a million euro on behalf of occupiers. Aishleen advised that commercial properties are due for a revaluation and occupiers should be mindful of this. If anyone has any properties in Galway City or county and has any queries, please contact Aishleen. For further information or to get professional advice in relation to commercial, residential or land valuations, contact Aishleen O’Toole or Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Sale of 43 acres at Curraghboy This week, Pat Hughes & Co. are confirming that they have concluded the sale of circa 43 acres of top quality

agricultural land, located at Coolnageer, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. The lands, which were on the

market for a short period of time, have been sold to an investor and will be offered for lease in the coming months.

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Business Hodson Bay Hotel is KNORR Great Carvery Hotel of the Year in Connacht After intense competition among the strongest carvery offerings of Connacht, The Trappers Inn has been crowned KNORR Great Carvery Pub of the Year 2018 Connacht Winner and the Hodson Bay Hotel has been crowned KNORR Great Carvery Hotel of the Year 2018 Connacht Winner. The culinary crowning follows a nationwide search for the best hotel and pub carveries in Ireland. All of the shortlisted nominees were mystery dined to ensure standards of excellence – great quality food and service, cleanliness and value for money. Launched in 2010, the KNORR Great

Carvery of the Year is considered a leading culinary competition within the food service industry in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Commenting on the Connacht winners, Jim Reeves, Customer Director at Unilever Food Solutions said: “Connacht has once again shown the importance of attention to detail, quality of ingredients and service when it comes to setting carveries apart. The Trappers Inn and Hodson Bay Hotel are a testament to this and their endeavours are certainly noted as they claim the respective titles. “It’s superb to see carvery go from strength to strength every year. Our Galway and Roscommon winners should be commended

on their endeavours and efforts towards a thriving carvery trade across Connacht. Thanks to all of the fantastic entries and of course we wish our provincial winners the best as they enter the running for the overall crowning of the KNORR Great Carvery Pub and Great Carvery Hotel of Ireland 2018”, he continued. The two provincial winners of Connacht will now go forward to compete against their three fellow provinces in a bid to claim the national and overall KNORR Great Carvery Hotel of the Year and KNORR Great Carvery Pub of the Year island of Ireland title on 21st of September.

2018 Taste of The Lakelands Festival launch this Friday The official launch of the 2018 Taste of The Lakelands Festival will take place this Friday, 14th of September at 4 pm in the Community Hall in Lanesboro. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, will launch the festival which, in its third year, gives a valuable platform to local artisan food producers from the Shannonside region to showcase and sell their products. The festival this year will host over 40 producers and will feature a number of cookery demonstrations presented by well-known chefs including Kevin Dundon and Catherine Fulvio. There will be a craft section, a schools’ competition organised by Fiona Egan, a kids’ activity area and a new feature this year is musical entertainment at 3 pm on both days with music from Mick Flavin, Ciaran Rosney and David Kiernan.

Hodson Bay Hotel has been crowned KNORR Great Carvery Hotel of the Year 2018 Connacht Winner

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Real Broadband for Real Users Looking forward to the Taste of the Lakelands Festival: Eimear McKeon from Lough Ree Distillery; Lorcan Hamill, manager of SuperValu; Norma Foley, Local Enterprise Office; musician David Kiernan; chairperson of the Taste of the Lakelands Alan Horohoe; Michael Nevin, Head of Enterprise Local Enterprise Office (Longford); Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise Local Enterprise Office (Roscommon) and Declan Casey from Molloy’s Bakery, Roscommon. Photo: Michelle Ghee.

An exciting development this year is the launch of the Lanesboro-based Lough Ree Distillery on the Friday evening,

October 5th, in the festival marquee. Anyone who wants to acquire a bottle of gin from the first batch ever to be produced is

invited to attend. To reserve a place, please contact Alan Horohoe on 086-8454125 or email venturapromo-

tions@gmail.com. For details of this exciting event, please check out the website www.tasteofthelakelands.ie

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Towey’s shortlisted for Community Store of Year Towey’s Spar Express & Top Oil in Ballaghaderreen has been shortlisted for the Community Store of the Year 2018. These awards are hosted by Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Magazine and sponsored by the National Lottery. There were 350 entries,

and Spar Express in Ballaghaderreen is the only entry from Connacht to be shortlisted. Pat Towey said he was delighted for his business to be recognised and is looking forward to the event hosted by the Penton Group on the 19th of September.

Contact Tonya on 090 66 34319

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FarmingPeople Castlerea Co-operative ve Livestock Mart Ltd. TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249

THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER:

SALE OF BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES, RUNNERS AND WEANLINGS MONDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER:

BULLOCK SALE RESUMES THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER:

Lamb trade at a critical juncture, says IFA

Minister must take urgent action on income crisis – IFA

IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said the lamb trade is stable with factories paying €4.80 to €4.90/kg and some top prices of €4.95/kg. He said the kill remains strong – driven by meal feeding since the drought – but expects that supplies will tighten in the weeks ahead. He said the ewe kill is big and factories are paying €2.60/2.80/kg. Sean Dennehy said sheep farmers are approaching a critical time in relation to future plans on ewe numbers and it is essential that factories send a more

IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said livestock farmers are under immense income pressure from falling cattle prices, increased costs, severe weather conditions all year and the erosion of direct payments. He said the income crisis in the livestock sector must be urgently addressed by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed and he cannot allow Budget 2019 pass without delivering on the IFA proposal for the introduction of a €200 targeted payment for suckler cows. Angus Woods said the October Budget is Minister Creed’s last chance to deliver on the €200 for suckler farmers, who are “on their knees” in terms of low incomes and rising costs. He said confidence is at a very low ebb in the suckler sector after the horrendous year they have been through and are now facing a very difficult market situation for the sale of weanlings and stores. In addition to the €200 suckler cow payment, the IFA National Livestock Chairman called on Minister Creed to show much more support for the low income livestock sector. He said the Minister needs to support the live export trade with export credit insurance, mechanisms to deal with currency fluctuations and increased promotions. He said the live trade is critical for competition and additional market outlets.

positive signal to flock owners on lamb prices. He said farmers need a minimum of €100 per lamb and at prices at €4.80/ kg, many lambs are struggling to make this. Sean Dennehy said the factories must show greater commitment to flock owners and that strong viable lamb prices are essential for farmers to have confidence on ewe numbers. He said it is very concerning to see that cull ewe slaughterings are up 48,000 head this year. “2018 has been an extremely

difficult year for sheep farmers, through a combination of major losses last winter and a huge increase in feed costs including throughout the summer”. The IFA Sheep farmers’ leader said sheep farmers are annoyed and angry that some lambs were sent home again last week from some meat plants under the Department of Agriculture Clean Lamb Policy. He said in a dry week where lambs were coming clean off grass this was unacceptable and the Department needed to come to their senses.

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Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Lim X 725 kgs €1400, Simm X 690 kgs €1285, Lim X 475 kgs €900, Fr. 675 kgs €880, Lim LX 585 kgs €860, Simm X 585 kgs €780, FRX 650 kgs €720, AAX 520 kgs €670.

Bullocks Bullocks made from €420 to €1125 over the kilo. 2 Lim X 845 kgs €1850, Char X 735 kgs €1750, Char 740 kgs €1720, Char X 555 kgs €1680, 2 Char X 592 kgs €1605, 4 Char X 567 kgs €1560, 8 Char X 583 kgs €1500, 3 Char X 573 kgs €1550, 2 Lim X

597 kgs €1430, Char X 575 kgs €1440, Lim X 585 kgs €1210, AAX 380 kgs €800, Char X 380 kgs €900, Char X 590 kgs €1390, AAX 545 kgs €1050, BBX 590 kgs €1280, 2 Lim X 480 kgs €1040, Lim X 475 kgs €1200.

Heifers Heifers made from 370 to €760 over the kilo. AAX 660 kgs €1400, BBX 615 kgs €1400, Char X 605 kgs €1300, Char X 495 kgs €1255, Lim X 465 kgs €1140, Lim X 480 kgs €1100, 2 Lim X 390 kgs €760, AAX 425 kgs €850, 3 Char X 363 kgs €850, 2 Char X 372 kgs €860.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Lighter store bullocks and heifers were an improved trade this week with prices improved by €20-€30 per head. “Plainer stores remain unchanged while in the weanling rings there have been increased numbers and demand for the quality lots this week. The cull cow trade was similar to previous weeks with demand strongest for the forward lots. “Cows with calves at foot made from €600 to €1330 per head. Springers made from €1200 to €1350 per head. “With regards to calves/runners, bigger numbers presented this week with young calves making from €160-€300 with stronger runner type lots making from €350-€600 for the continental types. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday, 13th of September with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am. “Please note bullock sales will resume on Monday, 17th of September”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were good numbers of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a big turnout of excellent quality bullocks. There was a lively trade for quality lots of bullocks with prices ranging from €2.30 per kilo up to €3.03 per kilo the tops for a Char X bullock weighing 555 kgs and fetching €1,680 (€1,125 over its weight). Plainer lots were more difficult to clear. “The number of heifers on offer was small due to the huge entry for next week’s special sale. Heifer prices ranged from €2.17 per kilo up to €2.55 per kilo. “Prices for dry cows averaged from €1.38 up to €1.93 per kilo. On Friday next, September 14th, there’s a special sale of heifers – 100 pens on offer. “Also, bullocks and dry cows. On Friday, September 21st at 11 am there’s an extra-special sale of bullocks. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on this Thursday, September 13th. Also, heifers and dry cows. “Please note the following new Health & Safety rules: On Fridays, yard opens at 7.30 am. Only mart staff will be allowed into the sales yard from 7.30 am to 10.30 am. All stock must be penned by 10 am. The draw for the starting pens will take place at 9.50 am. Yard will open to allow stock to be viewed by purchasers from 10.30 am to 11 am sharp. After 11 am, the yard will be closed again to the public (staff only). Cattle that are not penned by 10 am will have to wait to be penned until after the viewing period is over. “Sellers who do not have their cattle penned by the time they come up for sale will have to wait until the end to have their stock sold. “We thank you for your co-operation and patience as we implement these changes”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks AA 485kgs €1145 Ch 435kgs €1170 Ch 490kgs €1200 Ch 485kgs €1340 Ch 515kgs €1245 Ch 580kgs €1375 Ch 560kgs €1340 Ch 660kgs €1520 Ch 680kgs €1560.

Heifers Lmx 415kgs 1055 Lm 390kgs €960 BBx 470kgs €1155 Lm 585kgs €1360 Lm 680kgs €1550 AA 445kgs €1100.

Cows Chx 810kgs €1590 BA 700kgs

€1530 Lm 760kgs €1345 Ch 1080kgs €1965 Fr 450kgs €250 Lm 775kgs 41545.

Weanling bulls Chx 290kgs €915 LM 250kgs €785 Ch 400kgs €1020 Lm 425kgs €1060 Sim 390kgs €1000 Lm 255kgs €770.

Weanling heifers Ch 320kgs €850 Ch 380kgs €910 Ch 290kgs €700 Lm 260kgs €635 Ch 350kgs €850 Ch 405kgs €1025.

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Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 13th Also Heifers & Dry Cows -----------------------------------Friday, September 28th at 11 a.m.

Harvest Special Sale of Heifers Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 20th Also Bullocks & Dry Cows -----------------------------------Tuesday, September 25th at 5 p.m.

Harvest Special Sale of Weanlings Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 20th Also Special Entry of 12 in Calf Heifers 8 Lim & 4 BB in calf to easy calving AI Lim Bull EBY, mostly 4 & 5 Star, due from 14th October to end of October. ------------------------------------

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Jim and Mary Banahan, Roscommon, at Strokestown Show last weekend. Maura Cummins and Joan Neary pictured at Strokestown Show last weekend.

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Ewe Lambs will be sold separately ------------------------------------

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www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Tommy Finnerty t/a Chill-Out Firewood intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for 2 Kiln Drier Units, Charcoal Kiln, and associated works at Ardnaglug, Ballydangan, Athlone, Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Phone: 087 635 8949 Email: sblake2006@gmail.com This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the planning authority.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Cloonagh, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon I, Patrick Flanagan, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for change of use of existing hayshed to workshop for processing of firewood and kindling products and also the installation of external log dryer and biomass boiler together with all ancillary site works and services at the above address. Signed: Colette Jordan & Associates, Architectural, Engineering & Energy 17 Ashford Court, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Mobile: 086 8366944 Email: hello@colettejordan.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority at Roscommon County Council, Golf Links Road, Roscommon during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Board of Management of Tulsk National School, intend to apply for Permission for the erection of a prefabricated temporary classroom building including connections to all services and all other associated site works at Tulsk National School, Carrownageelaun Td. Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45 VE84 Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects 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 Further Information & Revised Plans Reference number of the application: PD/18/166 The development applied for consisted of planning permission to erect extension/ carry out alterations to dwelling house and to construct ancillary site works at Tobermacloughlin, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Ollie Moore. States that significant “Further Information “and “Revised Plans” in relation to the application has been furnished to the planning authority and is available for inspection or purchase 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 a submission or observation in relation to the “Further Information” or “Revised Plans” may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than two weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. That there will be no fee payable on a further submission/observation if it is accompanied by a copy of the acknowledgement of a previous submission/observation.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Alan and Annmarie Sweeney intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area and associated works at Cloonbigny, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Phone: 087 635 8949 Email: sblake2006@gmail.com This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the planning authority.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Outline planning permission is sought on behalf of Paula Bleahene, to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage with a waste water treatment plant, percolation area and all associated site works at Gortanabla, Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Padraic Hession & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Unit 6 Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application 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 Application is being made for permission by Aidan Curley, Cam, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, for alterations to the existing dwelling house, single storey extension at ground floor level, ancillary site works and site services together with retention of the revised position on the site of the dwelling house, retention of the existing garage, revised site boundaries, revised location of the septic treatment tank and associated site works and site services. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

PLASTERING

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087 6395741 SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people. Safe, reliable and confidential. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250

SITUATIONS VACANT  HACKNEY/TAXI DRIVER REQUIRED: Castlerea town, Monday to Friday. Tel: 086 8415523  FARMHAND: Position available for general farm hand, must have experience using tractors and farm machinery. Frenchpark area, experience essential. Tel: 086 3652765  PERSON REQUIRED: For office and accounts work, 2-3 hours per week. Phone Margaret: 087 7740796

SITUATIONS WANTED  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Registered Childminder available in Ballygar town. Tel Liz: 089 7036054

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

 CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Experienced third level student available for baby sitting, weekends only. Tel: 087 7592412

ROSCOMMON

HUGH KILDUFF CABS Tel: 086 2479829

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 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Pete’s Cabs

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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

 INDIVIDUAL: Tuition available in Maths and Irish to Leaving Cert higher level. Tel: 087 9960694  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  TUITION: Business, Economics, Statistics, Languages Grinds available by experienced European Tutor with work experience in Ireland, Germany, Spain and U.K. Tel: 085 7424912

Leaving Cert Accounting Grinds

 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Loves kids of all agaes, Secondary school, TY student. Tel: 087 6451757  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Reliable lady available to mind children after school in her own home, Roscommon town, able to collect from school, if interested. Tel: 087 7717893

TUITION

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

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:

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible Call car direct

(086) 2714879

TUITION REQUIRED  GRINDS: Chemistry grinds required. LC Honours, Roscommon area. Tel: 087 2221766

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 087 4046478 www.appliance-repairs.ie

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

086 2437376  THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free. €75 DEAL: 1 tonne logs + 1 tonne turf, 1 bag 20kg coal + 1 free bale briquettes: for €75 • Tonne bags of turf and timber €35 delivered. ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf, delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439

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USEFUL SERVICES

WANTED  WANTED: Person to accompany Lady to Galway. Once a month for Hospital appointments. Own transport is not necessary. Box No: 1182 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

CARPENTRY

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

FOR HIRE  13 TONNE TRACK MACHINE: For hire with experienced driver for all types of work, keen rates. Tel: 087 1476117

CLEANING  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

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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  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.

CRASH REPAIRS

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

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Appointments WESTWARD SCANIA W

Due to continued growth within our Company, we are recruiting for a Junior Officer Administrator and a Purchasing Administration Assistant to assist with the efficient day to day running of the business. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing International Manufacturing Company, based in Roscommon Town.

Scania Importer - Ireland

Parts Department Operative/Sales Assistant Dealing with Truck and Bus/Coach customers your duties will include: • Picking, Packing & Invoicing of Customer orders. • Dealing with phone enquiries from retail customers. • Identifying & Organising parts for Workshop and Retail Sales Customers. • Goods inwards – Checking & binning of Spare Parts. • Processing Scania Service Exchange parts • General warehouse duties. Requirements: • PC literate • Self motivated • Team player • Able to work on own initiative • Excellent communication skills • Excellent telephone manner • Driving & Forklift Licence an advantage Salary commensurate with experience. Experience would be desirable, but if you have a knowledge of commercial vehicles and you are looking for a job which will offer excellent opportunities to progress please forward your CV to: P.J. Kelly, After Sales Parts Manager, Westward Scania. Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Or e-mail your CV to: pj.kelly@westwardscania.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday September 28th 2018.

JOB VACANCY

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

Western Alzheimers Roscommon is now recruiting for community based Healthcare Assistants throughout County Roscommon to join our Community Employment project. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get back to work, up-skill and gain further experience in a person-centered healthcare setting. QQI certified Healthcare training with support provided. Duties include caring for people with Alzheimers Disease/dementia and providing supportive care in the clients’ home. Tasks may include assisting with personal care, social engagement, meal preparation etc. Flexible availability & a full clean drivers licence is required. This vacancy is on our Community Employment Project so CE eligibility applies. Hours are 19.5 per week and all positions are subject to Garda Vetting. For further information, please phone (090) 6627816 or email: roscommon@westernalzheimers.ie

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 04TH OCTOBER 2018

Castlerea and District Credit Union Limited Barrack Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Is now inviting applications for the position of

Teller Castlerea and District Credit Union Ltd is one of the largest Credit Unions in Co. Roscommon with Assets over €31m and 6,000 members.

Submit your Classified online Send your Classified advertisement to advertising@ rosommonpeople.ie or alternatively call 090 66 34633

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Teller. This permanent position is being filled on a part-time basis to accommodate a job sharing arrangement so that the successful candidate will be working 3.5 days one week (Wednesday to Friday plus Friday evening) and 2 days on the following week (Monday & Tuesday). Principal responsibilities: • Assist members with all aspects of Credit Union business • Processing all transaction types for members - at counter and electronically • Dealing with the opening of accounts for new members • Processing loan applications from members • Cash balancing and reporting • Complete other duties as required by the management team. • General office administration duties The ideal person will: • Have at least 2 years experience working in a Credit Union or front line Financial Services environment. • Have good I.T. skills and a neat and organised approach to their work • Have an aptitude for numbers/numeracy, handling money and balancing cash • Be a strong oral communicator and have the ability to develop and maintain good rapport and courteous dealings with members and colleagues • Have a strong work ethic, a pleasant manner and empathy when dealing with members • Hold a relevant professional qualification such as Pathways Certificate or Diploma, CUA, QFA etc What next ? Interested candidates should forward a covering letter - outlining why they consider themselves suitable for the position - together with their CV to the Credit Union Manager, Mr. Martin Lonergan, by post or Email to info@castlereacu.ie so as to reach him by 5:00pm on Friday 28th September, 2018. In the case of postal entries envelopes should be clearly marked “TELLER POSITION ”. Short listing may apply and this exercise will be done on the basis of the information provided in the covering letter and CV. Canvassing will disqualify. Castlerea & District Credit Union Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

JUNIOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Responsibilities and Duties: • General ad hoc administrative and reception duties • Dealing with Email & Phone Queries • Producing Weekly Reports • Data Entry • Support services to busy office environment Successful Candidates must have: • Relevant office administration experience is favourable. • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced changing environment. • Good phone manner essential. • Excellent communication & organisational skills • Have a proficient background in MS Office.

PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Responsibilities and Duties: • Processing Customer Orders • Preparing Invoices and Shipping Documents • Liaise and assist with Sales, Suppliers & Logistics • Provide exceptional Customer Service at all times • Handle customer queries and ensure they are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner • Recording Claims and following through Successful Candidates must have: • Excellent communication, organisational and multi-tasking skills • The ability to manage time effectively • A high level of administration skills • Knowledge of ERP or similar type system preferable Please forward CV to businessroscommon@gmail.com Closing date for applications is Friday 28th September. Our Company is GDPR compliant. Your data will be kept strictly confidential and will only be retained until our open roles are filled.

SEAN DOYLE & SONS (ROSCOMMON) LTD., Are continually expanding and now require

Carpenter/Joiner For our busy Workshop Candidates must be confident and able to work on own initiative and highly motivated. To arrange your interview please contact 090-6626753 Specialists in uPVC, Aluminium & Hardwood windows, Doors, Patio doors, Conservatories and Shop Fronts www.seandoylewindows.ie

SALES POSITION Due to ongoing expansion, the Roscommon People has an immediate vacancy for the following position

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. 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 Up-to-date references essential. Canvassing will disqualify. Replies to: The Manager, Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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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

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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 2678350

Mob: 086 Email:

info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

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

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

ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026

FAMILYNOTICES ....

STEPHEN HOARE

KENNY Tom

CARROLL Sharon

Strangeforth, Williamstown (11th Anniversary)

Lisheen, Williamstown, Co. Galway (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Tom who died on 30th July 2007

In loving memory of our dear daughter, sister and auntie, who passed away on 15th September 2017. R.I.P

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON • Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 VETERINARY

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

LOG HOUSES

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES 4 Bed House from €70,000

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only god knows why. A million times we needed you, A million times we’ve cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place That no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to loose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God took you home.

Sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Annmarie, and Norrie, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

COSTELLO Josie

Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

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

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

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

Tel Brian on 098 42501 or 086 8478376

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time

Lovingly remembered by your Mam, Dad, Sisters and Nieces. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy on Saturday, 15th September at 7pm.

PARKER Jacqueline Clooncrim, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon (22nd Anniversary)

Anniversary Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Sunday, 16th September at 10am.

22 Henry Street, Roscommon (4th Anniversary)

TARMACADAM

No special day is needed for us to think of you, For you were someone special and we thought the world of you. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, A loving nature, a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold.

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who died on 13th, September 2014 A whisper on a September Day You heard a gentle call You took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all

Always remembered with love by your daughter Kathleen, son in law Seamus and family.

In loving memory of Jacqueline who died on the 16th September 1996, aged 28 years. R.I.P. A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. It does not take a special day, For me to think of you, Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say, Is offered up for you.

Also remembering Jacquelines Grandparents whose Anniversary occurs at this time. Loved and sadly missed by her father Tommy and partner Cathy, Lana, James and Belinda, Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Monday, 17th September at 8am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES FLYNN Jack & Maureen

GUNNING Patricia J

Grange, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon

CARLEY Paddy

Cloonkeehaun West, Ballinlough. (5th Anniversary)

Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon

SMYTH Bridget Who died on Sept 25th 1993. (25th Anniversary)

SMYTH John Philip (54th Anniversary) In loving memory of our beloved Patricia (Pat), Wife, Mum & Grandma.

In memory of Jack who died on 2nd July, 2004 and Maureen who died on 3rd September, 2010 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts ye will always be there

Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon on Saturday, 15th September at 8.15pm. Safe in the arms of the Lord

In our hearts and thoughts forever, Deeply missed and loved always by her family.

Husband Peter, son Mark and Libby, daughter Cindy and Paul, and grandchildren Ivy and Mason. R.I.P. 16th September 2013

FALLON Kieran Clooneenbane, Roscommon (6th Anniversary)

March 1964

GARVEY (nee Smyth) Josephine (23rd Anniversary) November 1995

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Forever in our thoughts

HOARE Gladys & James 21 Circular Road, Roscommon Who died 1st September 2003 Birthday 5th September (15th Anniversary)

The family and extended family of the late Paddy Carley, Grange, Fourmilehouse would like to acknowledge our sincere appreciation of all who supported us in our sadness by being present in person, by writing, calling and by having Masses offered. Sincere thanks to our neighbours, relations and friends who went beyond the call of duty in helping out during Paddy’s illness. Many thanks to the gravediggers who worked in harsh weather conditions, to those who brought food to our home and to the florist who tastefully arranged flowers and candles here. We wish to express our gratitude to Fr. Browne for administering the Sacrament of the Dying and for celebrating the Funeral Mass which, fittingly for a man who never missed Mass, coincided with Easter Sunday and to Fr’s concelebrants Fr. Cryan, Fr. Harlowe and Deacon Seamus. The talented soloist, choir and musicians enriched the ceremony as did the Eucharistic ministers and servers. We are indebted to Pat McHugh for a first-class Undertaking service, to the Guards of Honour and to the Percy French Hotel for an appetising meal. Sincere thanks to the obliging committee and helpers of Kilbride Community Centre for so ably organising the refreshments after the Month’s Mind. Special acknowledgement to the local doctors, and to the staff of U.C.H.G. and Roscommon Hospitals for their care of Paddy in his final months. Please know that every firm handshake and every warm word of comfort, spoken and written, sustained and helped bring us to a place of acceptance. May God bless you and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

HUSSEY Bill

THOMPSON Margaret (nee Kearns)

Late of Bumlin Strokestown Four mile House and Glenamaddy (1st Anniversary)

Kent and formerly of Clooncagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on September 8th 2017 In loving memory of Kieran, who died 10th September 2012 Your memory is so precious Your presence missed so much You will always be remembered And loved by all of us.

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you will always be remembered Bill. For those of you who think of Bill today a prayer to the Holy Family please say.

Missed and remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in Four Mile House Church, on Sunday, 16th September at 11am.

Fondly remembered by Peggy and all the family.

DUFFY (nee Lohan) Pauline Elphin Street, Strokestown (6th Anniversary)

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

In loving memory of Pauline who passed away on September 12th 2012. To us you were so special What more is there to say Our only wish with all our hearts Is that you were here today

Sadly missed by all her family. Anniversary Mass in Strokestown Parish Church on Friday 14th September at 10.30am.

You were gone before we knew And only God knows why. They say there is a reason They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles. No one knows how many times We have broke down and cried.

Sadly missed by your sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anniversary Mass for James and Gladys Hoare, in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday, 19th September at 10am.

On this first anniversary of Margaret’s death, her daughter, granddaughter, sisters, brothers, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law nieces, nephews, cousins and friends would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised and supported them over the past year. Margaret is greatly missed and is remembered with love by her family and all that knew her. Thank you to all those who atteded the Funeral, Burial and those who travelled long distances and sent Mass Cards. A special thank you to Monsignor Gerard Dolan and Father Kevin Flynn who celebrated the Mass and the beautiful singing by Aoife McLoughlin and Niamh Shanagher. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

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. T.M.

Family Notices

KELLY Maureen Drinane, Strokestown Who died on Sept 25th 2017.

We the family wish to thank most sincerely all those who supported and sympathised with us following the death of our mother Maureen. A special word of thanks to our extended family, neighbours, friends and all who travelled long distances to be with us. To those who telephoned, sent Mass Cards, sympathy cards and floral tributes, your kindness is much appreciated. To Fr. O’ Flynn for celebrating a lovely Funeral Mass, the choir for the beautiful music and the management and staff of the Percy French Hotel for their hospitality, we thank you all. Our sincere gratitude to Cathal and Mary Brady for the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the Funeral arrangements, to Pat McHugh for the use of the funeral home and to the gravediggers who prepared Maureen’s final resting place. Finally, we will be forever indebted to the wonderful staff of St. Coman’s Ward, University Hospital Roscommon and the amazing staff of our Lady’s Ward in the The Sacred Heart Home for the great care, kindness and compassion shown to our dear mother in the last few months of her life. We also want to acknowledge the support we as a family received and the exceptional facilities made available to us during her final hours. We trust this will be accepted as a token of our deep and heartfelt appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Maureen’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown on Saturday, September 22nd at 12 noon. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

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

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

• Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

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PLANNINGSEXTRA ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our Client Niamh Craven for permission for development for the site located at Drumalagagh TD. Oldtown, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of: The erection of a two storey dwelling-house, and for the installation of a wastewater treatment system including polishing filter and all other associated ancillary site works. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd., Roscommon Ph: 090 6665341 [Agent]. info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Eric Treacy for retention permission for revised site boundaries and layout as previously granted planning permission under planning permission PD/04/503 and full planning permission to construct a Sun Room to the side of an existing dwelling house, construct a domestic garage, close the existing site entrance and create a new site entrance on to the public road & associated siteworks at Ballyhubert, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon. Signed:Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St, Roscommon. Ph: (087) 2222874 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application 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 Planning permission is sought from Roscommon County Council to provide single storey extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling and carry out associated alterations to the dwelling together with all associated site works at Cleen Td., Knockvicar, Boyle, Co. Roscommon for Derek Malone and Olga Tully. Signed: C. Gray & Associates Ltd Dromod, Co. Leitrim Phone: 087 7021857 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application can be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Anthony and Patricia Rushe, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for: (1) Demolition of rear shed; (2) Extension to and renovation of dwelling house; and all associated site works at 7 Dalton Terrace, Kilcolman Townland, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Moleskin Architecture Mote Park, Roscommon Phone: 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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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 and change in elevations of the existing extension to the community centre building, to that as 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 demolition of the existing rooms to the rear and side of the existing community centre building (5) Full Planning Permission for the construction of a proposed extension to the existing community centre building. All the above together with minor elevation changes, proposed car parking, connection to services and all ancillary site development works at Pollranny Td and Glenvela 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 I, Ben McLoughlin, am applying for permission to demolish 2 no. houses and to erect 2 no. dwellinghouses, each with a detached garage, along 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.

by Tom Red

The racing continues at Listowel this evening and on Friday, with mixed card starting at 2.05 pm on both days. The festival ends on Saturday with an all national hunt card away at 1.45 pm. The top-class Longines Champion Weekend flat fixture takes place at Leopardstown on Saturday off at 3.20 pm and the Curragh on Sunday at 2.00 pm. There are 2 Group 1 races, the Champion Stakes and the Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes supported by 3 other Group races at the Foxrock venue on Saturday. Sunday’s action at headquarters include 4 Group 1 races, the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes, The Moyglare Stud Stakes, the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes and the final classic of 2018 the Irish St Leger not to mention the Group 2 Blandford Stakes. Racing takes place at Ballybrit on Monday starting at 4.15 pm with an all national hunt card and on Tuesday evening there is an all flat card.. Cross channel the last of their Classics take place at Doncaster with 8 of the 19 trained in Ireland, 7 by Aidan O’Brien and the other by his son Joseph. Aidan O’Brien’s Kew Gardens and John Gosden’s Lah Ti Dar are vying for favouritism.

Listowel Gordon Elliott combined with Davy Russell to win the opening juvenile hurdle at the Harvest Festival on Sunday with Chief Justice, the fav getting punters off to a good start. The second race went of 1/16 shot Wicklow Brave for Willie Mullins with Paul Townend aboard. Townend completed a double on Eric McNamara’s Percy Veer in the third and a treble on Humm Baby in the fourth. Camelia De Cotte completed his four timer and a double for Mullins in the 5th. Eric McNamara completed his double when local claimer Kevin Brouder brought Black Scorpion home in the penultimate race and Patrick Mullins completed his father’s treble in the bumper with Scaglietti, ending a great day for punters with 6 winning favourites and of the 2nd fav won the 7th. Day 2 of the festival provided Patrick O’Brien with a treble Beautiful City, Gold Seal and La Richebourg under 3 different jockeys, Davy Russell, Evan Daly and Barry Geraghty. Gold Seal did not win on the track but got the race in the steward’s room. Owner JP McManus also completed a treble with Bay Hills, Gold Seal and La Richebourg. Co Galway trainer Brian Cawley won the with Whatsafellowtodo ridden by his

Snow Falcon and Johnny Moore win the Kerry National

neighbour Liam Gilligan. Yesterday, day 3 of the meeting, saw Joseph O’Brien enjoy a mixed double as his brother Donnacha, won on the flat with Japan and Mark Walsh won over hurdles with Air Supremacy. The featured Kerry National went to Co Meath as Noel Meade’s Snow Falcon came good winning by a neck and 4l from Saturnas and Rogue Angel. In the bumper a Willie and Patrick Mullins’ favourite was put to the sword by 40/1 shot Nibbler’s Charm trained by Ray Hackett and ridden by EP O’Brien.

Champions Weekend Preview The first day of Irish Champions Weekend takes centre stage on Saturday afternoon with 2 Group 1 contests. Superb filly Alpha Centauri bids to win a fifth Group 1 contest on the trot in the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes. Over an hour later The Qipco Irish Champion Stakes will most likely see Juddmonte International winner Roaring Lion go off favourite, but old rival Saxon Warrior and French raider Study Of Man will test his mettle. On Sunday Irish Champions Weekend switches to the Curragh and offers more fabulous Group 1 action. The Irish St. Leger and the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five provide opportunities for older horses but day two also provides Group 1 action for juveniles with the Moy-

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glare Stud Stakes and the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes.

News Aidan O’Brien has announced the retirement of Ascot Gold Cup hero Order Of St George on Tuesday. The six-year-old claimed the Gold Cup in 2016 and also counted two Irish St Leger wins in the 13 victories he scored in 25 starts. O’Brien had been hoping to run Order Of St George in a third Irish Leger run on Sunday. Irish raider Riven Light, trained by Willie Mullins, finished last of a field of 14 runners, as London Town outclassed his rivals to retain the Keeneland Korea Cup in Seoul at the weekend. English trained Forest Ranger trained by Richard Fahey finished a respectable 5th in the Stg£700,000 race.

Competition Time Roscommon race for the last time on the 1st October and we have 3 pairs of tickets to give away. We want to know which Irish classic takes place at the Curragh on Sunday? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12.00 pm Wednesday, 26th September and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with competition entries. Tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

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Diarmuid McGann shows his disapointment at the final whistle after his Strokestown side were well beaten by Roscommon Gaels in Ballyleague last weekend. However, Strokestown still have a chance of making the quarter-finals of the Roscommon SFC. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs conquer Connemara Cawley Cup Quarter-Final: Connemara 30 Creggs RFC 3. Creggs Senior First Team opened their account for the season with a fine away win over Connemara in Clifden on Sunday. Creggs ran in five tries against three for the home side but with the clock ticking town the All Blacks were four points ahead before Creggs struck late with a blistering crossfield move finished by Luke Meehan. Michael Farrell’s conversion put the visitors three ahead as the game entered injury-time. The late concession by Creggs of a penalty presented Connemara with an opportunity to take the game to extra-time but their attempt fell short and Creggs held on to advance to the semi-final of the Cawley Cup v Monivea RFC. An away win over Connemara who until very recently were playing in the All-Ireland League is a major boost for Creggs, especially having regard to the number of players being unavailable for Sunday’s game. It was an attritional game and Creggs lost three back row players, Matthew Brandon, Peter Lohan and Alan Brandon, with only the evergreen Kevin Brandon (and newly-announced club captain) who scored his side’s first try seeing out the match! Other try scorers were prop Sean Og Higgins, centre Tom Callaghan and fullback Chris Duignan. Out-half Michael Farrell landed four out of five conversion attempts with some very impressive place-kicking. This Sunday, Creggs play Westport at home in the first round of the Connacht Division 1 League. Creggs: Chris Duignan, Luke Meehan, Ronan Cahill, Tom Callaghan, Edward Clinton, Michael Farrell, Andrew Callaghan, Sean Og Higgins, Maurice Buckley, Brian Cody, Thomas Oates, Brian Donoghue, Matthew Brandon, Alan Brandon, Kevin Brandon (capt.), Damien Nolan, Enda Tully, Peter Lohan. Development team: Creggs Senior Development Team played Loughrea

RFC in the Curley Cup quarter-final in Creggs last Saturday night. Loughrea play in a division above the Creggs lads and showed their superiority in the first half against a game home team that was playing their first match of the season. In the second half, an exceptional defensive performance from Creggs held Loughrea scoreless until the last play of the game, when they broke through. This will be very encouraging for the team management, and they will also have others returning to the squad over the next two weeks. Creggs: Tom Curley, Enda Tully, Andy Boyle, Damien Nolan, Kevin Rushe, Graham Curran, Adam Finnerty, Alan Glennon, David Hoare, Tony Kelly, James Ryan, Conor Gore, Niall Cunniffe, Oisin McConn, Stephen Kilcommins, Matthew Curley, Peter Heaney, David O’Gorman, Aaron Glennon, Matthew Butt, Neville Walker, Mattie Corcoran.

Youth Rugby The Registration Night for youth teams will take place on Friday evening (21st) in the clubhouse. Youth team training Creggs U-17s and U-18.5s train Friday night at 7.30 pm. Creggs U-15s train Friday evening at 6.30 pm. Youth team fixtures Creggs U-16s will play Sligo RFC in the Connacht U-16 League next Saturday in Creggs. Time TBC. Creggs U18.5s are also home, to Oughterard RFC, next Sunday. Time TBC. Connacht Youth Leagues After very good wins for the Creggs U18s and U-16s the week before, Creggs maintained a one hundred per cent record in the top levels of the Connacht Youth Leagues last Saturday with the U-17s and U-16s. Connacht U-15 League

Creggs win local derby Buccaneers RFC 19 Creggs RFC 27. Creggs U-15s began their league campaign away to Buccaneers RFC in Athlone last Friday evening and

came away with a 27 points to 19 victory. Tries in the first half from Edimar Fimho, Tadhg Lyons and Josh Adams Verling and a conversion from Cormac Dolan had Creggs leading 17-15 at half-time and further tries from wingers Tadhg Lyons and Josh Adams Verling kept Creggs always in control on the scoreboard. Up front, Lee Kilcoyne, Aidan Hoare and Eoin Kelly carried the ball well and made good yards while defensively Tomas Tiernan, Michael McAteer and Ciaran Purcell turned the ball over and made important tackles time after time. DJ Hession at 10 ran the backline well while Senan Lambe and Oisin O’Beirne were excellent both in attack and defence. Creggs U-15s have no match in two weeks as that is their free weekend and are not out until weekend of 6th of October now. Creggs: Oisin O’Beirne, Josh Adams Verling, Senan Lambe, Edimar Fimho, Tadgh Lyons, DJ Hession, Cormac Dolan, Michael McAteer, Cormac Feeley, Lee Kilcoyne, Aidan Hoare, Ben Johnson, Tomas Tiernan, Ciaran Purcell, Patrick Keane, Eoin Kelly.

Connacht U-17 League Ballina RFC 24 Creggs RFC 32 A depleted Creggs U-17s squad travelled to Ballina last Sunday morning and came away with an impressive 3224 victory. Creggs began this game with a few players playing out of position and it took them a while to settle – and they gave away an early try. However, they eventually settled after nine minutes when they scored a penalty through Mark Purcell and followed that with a try after 12 minutes through Andrew Naughton in the corner when he pounced on a loose ball and Mark Purcell again converted to lead 10-5. Ballina struck back with a try to level the scores after 16 minutes before Creggs restored the lead after a try from Ciaran Corcoran but they again failed to hold onto this lead and went in at half-time two points down, 17-15. In the second half Creggs defended much better than they had in the first half and were excellent up front with

Creggs U-15s began their league campaign away to Buccaneers RFC in Athlone

Conor McNulty, Tiernan O’Sullivan, Rory Callaghan and Daniel Hill great going forward. Ronan Lambe got through a huge amount of work especially in the set-piece while defensively Ben Finnerty, Shane Connaughton and Rory Callaghan were particularly good throughout the second half. Going forward in the backs, Sean Trundle made some very good breaks from the base of the rucks and took pressure off the Creggs’ backline while Darren Gately, Mark Purcell and Aaron Lyons did well throughout. Creggs scored three second-half tries after periods of sustained pressure. The first came through Ciaran Corcoran after good work from the pack, which was growing in confidence. Ethan Glennon scored the second in the corner after good work from Sean Trundle and Ciaran Purcell, while Jack Deegan finished the scoring with a try in the corner after a good move through the Creggs backline. Mark Purcell converted one of the tries to leave the final score Creggs 32 Ballina 24. Creggs: Darren Gately, Aaron Lyons, Jack Deegan, Shane Connaughton, Ben Finnerty, Mark Purcell, Sean Trundle, Conor McNulty, Ronan Lambe, Ethan Glennon, Daniel Hill, Andrew Naughton, Ciaran Corcoran, Tiernan O’Sullivan, Rory Callaghan, Tyrese Etete, Ciaran Purcell.

Youth Rugby (Girls) U-14 girls’ training After the great fun, promise and success the U-13 girls had at the end of last season, Creggs will enter an U-14 girls team in the Connacht Leagues this coming season, beginning at the end of September. We are currently looking for any players who would like to give the game of rugby a ‘try’. No experience necessary, as training will be provided with fun and enjoyable development. We will also be starting tag rugby in some of the local secondary schools and hope to run a ‘Give It A Try Day’ later this month. Anyone interested, please contact Dave Purcell on 089-7000547.

Mini Rugby Creggs’ Mini Rugby (from U-6 to U-12 boys and girls) will return to training on Saturday, 22nd of September at 11 am in Creggs. The Registration Night for Minis will take place on Friday night (Sept. 21st) and Saturday morning (22nd) in the Clubhouse in Creggs. We welcome new players for all boys and girls age groups. Come along and enjoy the fun as you learn the basics of the game.

SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS

Dan Dooner’s weekend predictions will return next week! Pictured is Gerry Ryan of Gerry Ryan Plastering with the Ballymoe FC U-12 team. Gerry generously sponsored a set of jerseys for this team.

Soccer Fixtures Friday, 14th September Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Castlerea Celtic v Ballymoe FC. 8 pm Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Shiven Rovers B v Glen Celtic. 8 pm Saturday, 15th September Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Ballinasloe Town v Strokestown United. 7.45 pm St. Peter’s FC v Shiven Rovers. 8 pm Venue: RDFL Grounds, Lecarrow Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Castlerea Celtic B v Manor United. 7.45 pm

Sunday, 16th September Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Dysart FC v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm RDFL Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ahascragh United v St. John’s Athletic. 2 pm Ballinasloe Town v Dunmore Town. 11 am Cam Celtic v Moylough ’79. 11 am Rahara Rovers v CP Ajax. 2 pm Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Ballymoe FC B v Cloonfad United B. 2 pm Skyvalley Rovers B v Roscommon United. 2 pm

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Draw in Poland, but still…

…a nightmare week for ‘dream team’ THE LEAD STORY Paul Healy I’m not overly keen on horror shows, but when I stumbled upon one on Thursday night, I stayed with it for the most part. I actually let our eight-year-old watch it, although it was quite scary, occasionally even terrifying. Set in Cardiff and featuring ruthless red dragons slaying weak and not such jolly green giants, Wales v Ireland was a horror show for Irish fans. Yet I wouldn’t be particularly critical of the Irish team. We were missing a number of key players, and those who were on the field were trying their best (at least during the segments of play I could bear to watch). Irish teams tend to give it everything, every time. But I do think that our well-paid and far too sensitive manager has questions to answer. Because, for all the honesty of effort, we were a bit of a mess. Ireland’s last match before

Thursday’s was that moralecrushing, World Cup-denying 5-1 loss to Denmark. The first Danish goal came after 29 minutes on that miserable night of broken dreams. Last Thursday night, we were 3-0 down after 37 minutes. That’s eight goals conceded in about 100 minutes! Let’s ponder on this for a moment: between the 29th minute of the World Cup play-off and the 37th minute of last Thursday’s horror show (approximately 100 minutes) Ireland conceded eight goals without reply. A goal every 12 and a half minutes. That strikes me as a case of ‘Nonperforming management and a dressing room that’s lost’. On Thursday night, the Welsh, toying with Martin O’Neill’s team, were playing some worthy version of the beautiful game; Ireland were doing their usual ‘earnest plodding around’ routine. Again, not a criticism of the players; they are solid but not super, game but not great. Unfortunately, the Irish tradition of compensating for lack of quality with phenomenal work

ethic, good organisation and heroic spirit seems to be no longer guaranteed under O’Neill’s collapsing regime. O’Neill. O’Neill and Keane. This is what it goes back to. The dream team. Yes, we lack top Premier League quality players, but we should not be losing 5-1 to Denmark and 4-1 to Wales. This is an under-performing team and the strong suspicion is that morale must be rock bottom in the dressing room. Responsibility for that lies with O’Neill/ Keane. O’Neill’s team plays negative football, lacks basic organisation. He seeks excuses too often. While he is undoubtedly a soccer man of substance, and a decent man, the pressures of this job have revealed a tendency to be petulant, stubborn, even paranoid. When he sometimes offers the media patronising, smug, misguided responses, he’s treating Irish soccer fans with disrespect. He almost left us, for Stoke, so we can legitimately wonder about his fidelity to us. If we – the Irish soccer public –

Okay Roy…let’s go through it one more time…after much publicity about Roy Keane’s man management techniques, is it time for Martin to have a word in Roy’s ear?

were ever in love with Martin, I think the love has died. Roy Keane? Loved him as a player, have just about lost all faith in him as a management figure. Roy, it isn’t all about you. Roy, you shouldn’t be stomping around rowing with players, then doing your ‘mean but mercurial’ act with the media. Boring – and

not productive. In management terms, Roy is in danger of becoming the new David O’Leary (i.e. a little toxic and unemployed a lot). That was it then. Thursday Night Horror. I hope Declan Rice wasn’t watching. * P.S. I wrote the above on Monday. We drew 1-1 with Poland

on Tuesday night (good result, didn’t see it, was at work). Earlier – all through Tuesday – ‘WhatsApp revelations’ concerning Roy Keane’s foul-mouthed runins with players emerged. So…to be continued! * Dan Dooner is on holidays

The sporting brief Handball

A 50-50 for local handballers Roscommon had a 50% strike rate in the 60x30 Connacht Finals played at the weekend in Castlebar, winning two of four matches. St. Coman’s Glen Walshe had a very comfortable win in his Over 35s ‘B’ match against Pat Murphy from Galway. Right from the off it really was one-way traffic for the powerful citeog from St. Coman’s and Glen never relented, winning 21-4, 21-3.

Lisacul’s Sean Jennings took the Masters ‘B’ grade with a good performance against Galway’s tough Matt Kenny. Sean’s more solid style saw him win 21-19, 21-12. In the Junior final Denis Creaton (Lisacul) and Seamus Conneelly (Galway) had a right good tussle before the younger Moycullen man’s better court coverage and solid two-handed hitting gave him a 21-15, 21-18 victory. St. Coman’s young Michael Egan lost a really tight match to Galway’s Conor Noone in the Junior ‘B’ grade. Noone won 21-19, 21-16.

Golf

Castlerea Golf Club win Roscommon Cup At Castlerea, the Club President’s Prize (Marian Caulfield) takes place this week. The ladies competition has been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, the 11th of September and Saturday, the 15th of September. The men’s competition was played on Sunday, the 9th of

September. Leading qualifiers are Anto McCormack 65 net, Pat O’Connor 65 net and Christopher Foley 65 net. The second 18 takes place on Sunday, the 16th of September. Presentation of prizes that evening. Congratulations to Castlerea Golf Club who won the Roscommon Cup sponsored by the Roscommon Herald on Saturday last in Ballaghaderreen. Meanwhile, at Boyle, the three prize-winners in the mens’ midweek stableford competition all had 20 points and were only separable by ‘countback’ with

John wins Captain’s Prize… Congratulations to well-known businessman John F. Hanley who won the Captain’s Prize at Roscommon Golf Club recently. John won by four strokes, with Eddie Miley runner-up. Our photograph shows Roscommon Golf Club Captain Charlie McDonnell presenting John F. Hanley with his prize.

Winner Mick Egan pictured with runner-up David Concannon

Brendan Gaffney taking first place, just edging Tom Kearney and Jim Callery into the runnersup spots. The mens’ midweek 9-hole stableford at Boyle will continue for the next few weeks. Sunday competitions for the next few weeks for the men will include an 18-hole strokeplay next Sunday (the 16th) followed by 18hole stablefords on the two subsequent Sundays.

Darts

Mick on target The Hollywood Bar Superleague concluded last Friday in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon Town. In the Cup section, Mick Egan defeated David Concannon 6-2 in the final. The Roscommon Darts AGM will take place this Thursday, 13th of September in Hannon’s Hotel at 9 pm sharp. All welcome.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT

Beginning the post-McStay era… It’s been a week since the resignation of Kevin McStay and I do not envy the task of the County Board who will be entrusted with seeking a replacement. There are several considerations. Should they look inside or outside the county? What type of manager are they looking for? What should be the aims? Who will their selectors be? What type of game will they play? Regardless of what the permutations are, there will have to be an appointment made very soon as the club championships are now almost at the play-off stage and county training will have to start in late October or early November at the latest – in preparation for what will be a very tough season in Division One of the league.

The biggest problem that the new manager will have to deal with in Roscommon is expectation, which is generally far too high. Indeed, as a member of the local media, I have been partly responsible for the raising of those expectations a few times over the years. Every time Roscommon win a few games we get carried away when the facts are that we are not as good as we like to think we are. We are punching well above our weight as a football county and to be in the top 10 or 12 in the country is a great achievement. Make no mistake though, Kevin McStay will be a hard act to follow. A lot of GAA people in this county are far too critical and impatient. A few bad results and it’s

Croker? Give me Frenchpark any day! The senior and intermediate club championships are slowly being sorted out and there were some very good performances at the weekend. Roscommon Gaels and St. Brigid’s were impressive (see match reports) while Clann na nGael were very lucky to beat Western Gaels. A combination of a Western Gaels implosion and some really favourable refereeing calls saw Clann come through in the most dramatic circumstances possible in Frenchpark. Western Gaels have one more chance to make the quarterfinals when they play Strokestown next weekend. On the evidence of what we have seen so far, Western Gaels should be good enough to win that. I was very disappointed with Strokestown against Roscommon Gaels last weekend. St. Brigid’s are coming back into form at just the right time and if they can get Padraig Kelly back from injury they will be very strong in the play-offs. St. Faithleach’s are back in contention too after beating Elphin last Saturday. Fintan Cregg played for his club just a day after getting married – and fair play to him as well –but they didn’t win and now it looks like Faithleach’s will join Pearses in the quarter-finals from Group B. Fuerty and Tulsk look the two best teams in the Intermediate Championship. There is plenty of football to be played yet but last weekend sorted out a lot of the permutations. I know that there was controversy in Frenchpark last Saturday, but for sheer entertainment and drama, club matches are hard to beat. I was in Croke Park the previous week. Give me Frenchpark any day!

the manager’s fault. I hope and pray that we are not here in the same situation in another couple of years but our history in that regard is not good though. In addition, it will be interesting to see what the response of the players will be to the new management. Will those who indicated that they were not prepared to commit for 2019 reverse their decision? Roscommon can illafford to lose any players with a very tough league campaign just around the corner. I have attended a lot of club matches this year and apart from the county players that we have, I don’t see any players stocking out for immediate inclusion on the county panel. Whatever committee is chosen to pick the new

manager has a really tough job. I wish them well. I have heard the name of Mark Dowd a few times in the past week. He would be a very good choice in my humble opinion. I noted that in last week’s resignation statement Kevin McStay confirmed the retirement of Seanie McDermott and Ian Kilbride. I just want to publicly pay tribute to both men who have given such great service to Roscommon over the years. Personally I know Seanie McDermott better than I know Ian Kilbride, but both lads pulled on the Roscommon jersey and got on with it over the years without fuss or controversy. I wish them both the best of luck and thank them for their dedication over the years. Kevin McStay

Time for O’Neill and Keane to go? Martin O’Neill is under pressure after last week’s terrible display by the Republic of Ireland against Wales. Granted, Ireland drew with Poland on Tuesday night, but that result, good as it was, can’t really deflect from what has been a chaotic week. There seems to be chaos behind the scenes – and Roy Keane is not helping either. He is never out of the news and maybe hav-

ing him as assistant manager is a liability. It’s all about him and his temper. Does anyone know who the assistant manager is in England or Germany or Brazil? The answer is no. Keane is unable to resist falling out with people and the chickens are coming home to roost now. It is a fact that the Republic of Ireland simply do not have the players any more, but if you look at Northern Ire-

land, they do not have the players either – but they are producing performances for their manager. Tuesday night’s performance was much better, but there is nothing very convincing about this camp just now. Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane are costing over €2 million between them in terms of salaries. It is a fortune. Maybe it’s time for a change.

A well-deserved award for Hugh Lynn from Newstalk…as he is chosen as their ‘PRO of the Year’. I have a feeling that it’s not the only award that the Loughglynn man will be getting before this year is out! He is certainly top class at his job, but I wonder is he about to move into the vacant secretary’s seat before the year is out as Brian Carroll moves on after his five-year stint? I hear Paddy Power has suspended betting on that market! Well done Hugh!

Ladies’ ﬁnals this weekend

Should they stay or should they go now? Roy Keane and Martin O’Neill

Wishing this unique GAA fundraiser well

At a recent Roscommon Masters’ training session were Tom, Emily and Mary Ryan. See page 55.

Hugh’s a PRO…

It’s certainly a unique fundraiser. A top of the range €425,000 fully built and kitted out house in Dublin as a top prize – and that house being donated by Ballymore Properties. Club Rossie will try to sell 15,000 tickets at €100 per head – and if they do it, they will raise €1.5m, which would be a phenomenal effort and would certainly ease the financial worries of Roscommon County Board. It would also facilitate some badly-needed improvements at Dr. Hyde Park. I know that we have had some fantastic sponsors

in Roscommon GAA over the years, but where would the association in the county be without Sean Mulryan? The vast majority of Roscommon GAA people just do not know what he has done for the association in the county over the years. Once again he has come up trumps with this incredible fundraiser. It will be an enormous task to sell 15,000 tickets and Club Rossie will have to call on Roscommon people all over the world for this one. We wish them every success.

The All-Ireland Ladies Football finals will be played on Sunday in Croke Park and it will be interesting to see if last year’s record attendance of over 45,000 is matched or passed. Limerick and Louth will contest the junior final at 11.45 am. There will be big Roscommon interest when Meath face Tyrone in the intermediate final at 2 pm. The Royals easily beat the Rossies in the semi-final and it might be some consolation if they could beat Tyrone in the decider. In the senior final it’s Cork v Dublin. These two teams seem to have pulled away from the rest in the past few years.

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Padraig Pearses’ players stand to attention.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Group B St Faithleach’s 0-11 Elphin 0-8 St. Faithleach’s won this dour battle played in the rain at Elphin last Saturday. Fintan Cregg, married just the day before, lined out alongside brothers Frankie, Gerry and Damien, but to no avail as Faithleach’s prevailed (and without Diarmuid Murtagh too). In a very low-key affair, Faithleach’s were ahead by a point at half-time, 0-6 to 0-5. But with Conall Kennelly, Ciaran Murtagh and Dave Rooney to the fore, Faithleachs kicked on, and now if they beat St. Croan’s next weekend and Elphin lose to Pearses, they are through to the quarter-finals. Scorers – St. Faithleach’s: C Murtagh (0-3), B Murtagh (0-2), D Rooney (02), J Hussey (0-1), D Harrison (0-1), D Nerney (0-1), D Hussey (0-1). Elphin: Fintan Cregg (0-5), S Killoran (0-1), K Foxe (0-1), M McCaffrey (0-1). Padraig Pearses 0-12 Michael Glavey’s 0-7 Pearses continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable victory in Ballinlough on Saturday evening. Hubert Darcy, Ronan Daly, Conor Daly and Mark Richardson were impressive as Pearses won with a bit in hand. Pat Flanagan’s men led by 0-8 to 0-4 at half-time and never looked in trouble. Pearses face Elphin next weekend and look good for a place in the quarter-finals. Glavey’s will be hoping to win a local derby against Castlerea to avoid a relegation play-off.

Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Croan’s last weekend: Eddie Creaton and Michael Holland in action.

Scorers – Pearses: H Darcy (0-3), R Daly (0-3), N Daly (0-2), C Daly (0-2), E Kelly (0-1), T Butler (0-1). Glavey’s: D Ruane (0-2), and S Comer (0-2), D O’Malley (0-1), S Burke (0-1), T Murphy (0-1). St Croan’s 3-6 Castlerea St Kevin’s 1-11 St. Croan’s just about survived a late Castlerea rally in Ballinlough on Saturday evening. Early goals from Cathal Connelly and Adrian Collins set

Croan’s on their way, and when Daniel Malone got a third goal before halftime, the Ballintubber men were nine ahead at the break, 3-4 to 0-4. A penalty converted by Ronan Curran midway through the second period lifted Castlerea, and they laid siege to the Croan’s goal. But Croan’s held out to edge it by the minimum margin. Croan’s now face a difficult game against St. Faithleach’s this coming weekend in Ballyleague. Scorers – St. Croan’s: A Collins (1-1), D Malone (1-1), C Connelly (1-0), K

Smyth (0-2), J Connaughton (0-1), M Connaughton (0-1). Castlerea: D McDermott (0-4), R Curran (1-0), D Dineen (0-3), C McDermott (0-2), C Casey (0-1), J Keane (0-1).

Mulryan Construction Intermediate Football Championship Group A Tulsk won the battle of the top two

when they edged out Fuerty by a point at Mulhern Park. There was never much between the teams who were locked together at eight points apiece at half-time. Jack Conlon scored a fine Tulsk goal on the restart but Christy Leahy’s goal brought Fuerty back into the match. But Jack Conlon’s injury-time free saw them home by the minimum margin, 1-10 to 1-9. Both teams will most likely go through to the semi-finals. Kilmore are back in the hunt after they scored a fine three-point win against Oran in Elphin. Kilmore were in total control in the opening half and, aided by a Derek Connellan goal, they led by 1-7 to 0-4 at the break. Oran were much better in the second half and goals from Gearoid Keenan and Mike Dwyer had the sides level entering the final quarter. Late points from Derek Connellan, Gary Connellan and John Gannon sealed the win for them, 1-11 to 2-5 the final score. St. Dominic’s, who were without a win, surprised Creggs at Mulhern Park with a well-deserved triumph. A penalty converted by Enda O’Rourke gave Creggs the early initiative, but St. Dominic’s came back well and led at half-time by 0-10 to 1-5. After the break Naos Connaughton scored a fine goal for Dominic’s and they never looked back after that. Final score: St. Dominic’s 1-13 Creggs 1-8. Group B Kilbride continued their unbeaten run with an impressive win against St. Brigid’s. St. Barry’s’ good form continued when they edged out Shannon Gaels by a point, while Eire Og won by three points against St. Aidan’s.

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Healy’s Mark of quality a feature as Roscommon Gaels impress Hodson Bay SFC Group A

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Roscommon Gaels v Strokestown: Richard Hughes and Cian Corcoran in action. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon Gaels put their championship challenge firmly back on track with a very impressive display against a poor Strokestown team at breezy Ballyleague on Sunday evening last. The Roscommon town team took control from the start, led by an unflattering margin of six points at halftime, and ran out comfortable winners in the end. With James McDermott and Mark Nally in control around the middle, and Mark Healy superb at fullforward, the Gaels dominated the game throughout and will now be in a confident mood as they prepare

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to face St. Brigid’s in their final group game, knowing that they have already qualified for the play-offs. Colin Compton opened the scoring with a point in the 4th minute but the Gaels were soon ahead. Cian Connolly rifled home a 6th minute penalty, and points from Connolly, Mark Nally (2, 1 free) and Mark Healy saw then stretch their lead to six. An exchange of points from Colin Compton and Cathal Dineen saw the Gaels lead by 1-5 to 0-2 at half-time. Indeed the Gaels could have been leading by more were it not for eight first-half wides, some from very scoreable positions.

Strokestown needed a good start to the second half but it was the Gaels who began best and James O’Gara (who also played well) fired home a super goal within a minute. When Cian Connolly pointed from play a minute later, the town team were ten points up and the game was over as a contest. Colin Compton and Sean Mullooly did their best to bolster the Strokestown challenge but Roscommon Gaels held out for an emphatic victory. The final quarter-final place is now a straight shootout between Strokestown and Western Gaels, who meet next Sunday. Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherstone; Ronan Gleeson, Liam McNeela, Paul Gleeson; Cathal Dineen (01), David O’Gara, John McManus; Mark Nally (0-3, 1 free), James McDermott; James O’Gara (1-0), Rich-

ard Hughes (0-1), Kevin O’Gara; Cillian Egan, Mark Healy (0-1), Cian Connolly (1-4, 1-0 pen, 2 frees). Subs: Peter Gillooly (0-1) for McManus (42), Tim Lambe for (D O’Gara 46), Bryan O’Gara for Egan (53), Ollie Hannon for J O’Gara (57), Mike McNeill for K O’Gara (58), John Nolan for Hughes (59). Strokestown: John McHugh; Conor Kelly, Keelan Beirne, Aaron Convey; Daniel Rogers, Paddy Brogan, David Neary; Thomas Corcoran, Sean Mullooly; Michael Fallon, Luke Kelly, Keith Murphy (0-1); Cian Corcoran (0-1), Colin Compton (0-6, 3 frees), Diarmuid McGann (0-1). Subs: Ruaidhri Molloy for Kelly (25), Kevin Finn for Convey (h/t), Dylan Owens for Rogers (53). Referee: Aaron Clogher. Man of the Match: Mark Healy (Roscommon Gaels)

Champions march on as Boyle hopes dashed Hodson Bay SFC Group A

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Boyle’s Donie Smith during Sunday evening’s game against Strokestown in Ballyleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A strong second-half display ensured that defending champions St. Brigid’s are safely through to the playoffs for another year. This result means that Boyle are now out of contention and will be playing out of Group B in 2019. The first half was well contested. Boyle had an early boost when Enda Smith flicked a long-range free from brother Donie to the Brigid’s net in the 5th minute. But with Ian Kilbride and Mark Daly playing well, the champions were soon level and they scored a fine team goal in the 16th minute when Ian Kilbride set up Darragh Sheehy to fist to the Boyle net. A spectacular Enda Smith point soon after levelled the scores at 1-4 apiece. Three points without re-

1-14 1-8 ply from Garvan Dolan and Senan Kilbride (both frees) and a Brian Stack effort from play saw Brigid’s ahead by three before a converted free from Colin Goldrick ensured that at half-time the score was St. Brigid’s 1-7 Boyle 1-5. Two Donie Smith frees early in the new half twice reduced the margin to just one, but from the 37th minute onwards Boyle only managed one more point as Brigid’s took control. Points followed from Garvan Dolan (two frees), Davy Cunniffe, Eddie Nolan, Mark Daly and sub Brian Derwin, as the Kiltoom men pulled away. Boyle’s only reply was a point from Tadhg McKenna in the 47th minute. Best for Brigid’s were Ian Kilbride, Niall McInerney, Eddie Nolan, Mark Daly and Senan Kilbride, while for Boyle, Donie and Enda

Smith, Sean Purcell and Colin Goldrick were most prominent. St. Brigid’s: James Martin; Ronan Stack, Niall McInerney, Darragh Sheehy (1-0); Eoin Sheehy, Peter Domican, Ian Kilbride (01); Garvan Dolan (0-4, 3 frees), Eddie Nolan (0-1); Eamon Cunnane, Brian Stack (0-1), Mark Daly (02); Gearoid Cunniffe (0-1), Senan Kilbride (0-2, frees), Davy Cunniffe (0-1). Subs: George O’Hara for E Sheehy (40), Brian Derwin (0-1) for D Cunniffe (52), Conor McNiece for I Kilbride (62 b/c). Boyle: Robert Kearney; Conor Flanagan, Killian Cox, Brian Furey; Tadhg McKenna (0-1), Sean Purcell, Evan McGrath (0-1); Roch Hanmore, David Callaghan; Ciaran Cox, Dylan East, Colin Goldrick (0-2, frees); Seamus Kane, Enda Smith (1-2), Donie Smith (0-2, frees). Subs: Michael Hanmore for Kane (37), Ryan Finneran for Furey (50), Mark O’Donoghue for Flanagan (50). Referee: Declan Hunt. Man of the Match: Ian Kilbride (St Brigid’s).

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Roscommon Gaels’ Cian Connolly is surrounded by six Strokestown players! Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A Matt ﬁnish for Clann – but no shine for Western Gaels Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC

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Three referees, an incredible finish as Clann na nGael fought back from the dead, red cards, black cards and yellow cards, some remarkable misses, and some mighty scores. Those of us who were lucky enough to be in Frenchpark in the rain last Saturday night saw one of the most dramatic games of club football played in the county in many years. In the end, two superb points from the boot of sub Matt Scally deep into injury-time gave Clann na nGael an unlikely victory, and sees them qualify for the play-offs with a round to spare. For Western Gaels, it was a heartbreaking defeat

that will take some getting over. They led by six points at half-time and by seven in the 37th minute, only to fade out of the game as Clann got a decisive second wind. In the rain, it was the home side who played some brilliant football in the opening half. Points from Kevin Higgins (2) and Cathal Cregg were followed by a superb team goal in the 5th minute, finished by Finbar Cregg, leaving his side six points ahead. Clann were struggling all over the field and by halftime Western Gaels were certainly not flattered by their 1-7 to 0-4 lead. Clann were a different team on the restart as they

went man to man, while showing far more urgency. However, after Ciaran Lennon and Emmet Kenny scored early points, disaster struck for them. Jack Connaughton slipped up when in possession; Western Gaels punished Clann ruthlessly as Derek Moran punched home Finbar Cregg’s pass to extend the margin to seven (2-7 to 0-6). However, Western Gaels were only to score one more point in the game as Clann drove forward in the gathering gloom. Ciaran Lennon and Ultan Harney found their mojo and the scores began to flow. Points from Emmet Kenny and Ciaran Lennon (4, 3 frees) reduced the gap to two with just ten minutes left. Then, in the 52nd minute, second stand-in referee Paul Daly showed a straight red card to Finbar Cregg, apparently for an off the ball incident. It looked an extremely harsh award and a case of mistaken identity too. Another Ciaran Lennon point left the bare minimum between the sides in the 54th minute. With a minute to go Seanie McDermott scored a fantastic point on the run to lift the siege and it looked as if the Gaels had done enough to hang on. But as the ten-

sion was ratcheted up even further, Lennon kicked a great point under pressure in the 61st minute to level the scores. Just when you thought that there could be no more drama, up stepped Clann sub Matt Scally to make his match-winning contribution. First he levelled the scores in the 63rd minute with a monster point from 35 metres. But there was even better to come two minutes later when the same player hooked over a 40-metre ‘bomb’ from out near the sideline, putting his side ahead. On the kick-out the final whistle sounded and Clann players, management and supporters could hardly believe what had happened. Western Gaels were devastated and will long wonder how they managed to lose this incredible game. After it was all over, the Western Gaels players and management were incensed that a number of crucial refereeing calls went against them, particularly in the second half. Note: The original referee, Patrick McTiernan, collapsed to the ground midway through the first half with a serious leg injury. He was replaced by linesman Turlough Bruen who continued until half-time. Then

Paul Daly, who had been an umpire, togged out at halftime and refereed the second half. Three referees… it will probably be the basis of a quiz question in years to come! Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; Dara Pettit (01), Stephen Flynn, David Flynn; Jack Connaughton, Shane Pettit, Ronan Gavin; Cathal Shine, Graham Pettit (0-1); Emmet Kenny (0-2, 1 free), David McManus (0-1), David Connaughton; Cathal Callinan, Ciaran Lennon (0-8, 6 frees), Ultan Harney. Subs: Matt Scally (0-2) for C Shine (28), Sea Henry for Callinan (h/t), Cian McManus for D Connaughton, Johnny Dunning for David McManus (43), Conor Farrell for Kenny (61), Western Gaels: Adrian Hardiman; Tommy Devine, Seanie McDermott (0-1), Brian Cafferkey; Sean Conry, Tommy Gill, Aidan Dowd; Kevin Higgins (02), Barry Creighton; Ciaran Cafferky, James McDonnell, Cathal Cregg (0-1); Finbar Cregg (1-2, 2 ‘45’s), Derek Moran (1-1, 1 free), Niall Higgins (0-1). Subs: Eamon Ryan for Dowd (49), Brian Casserly for McDonnell (49), Aidan Dowd for Moran (62). Referees: (Patrick McTi-

Stat Attack nGael 6 Yellow cards: Clann na n, Graham Pettit, (Dara Pettit, Stephen Flyn x 2); Matt Scally, Ultan Harney Dowd, Eamon Ryan) an (Aid 2 ls Gae rn ste We ls: None; Black cards: Western Gae Pettit 64) ael Clann na nG 1 (Dara Harney 57); an (Ult 1 ael nG na Red cards: Clann gg 52) Cre Western Gaels 1 (Finbar f ); hal rst fi (5, 8 Clann na nGael Wides: ) f hal rst fi (2, 3 ls Gae Western ) Lennon (Clann na nGael Man of the Match: Ciaran

Western Gaels’ Aidan Dowd and Clann na nGael’s Davy McManus in action last weekend.

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Big games, big stakes This weekend will see clubs play in round five of the SFC and IFC group stages. On Sunday evening the semi-finalists and quarter-finalists, and those teams who will have to face a relegation play-off, will be known

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disappointing against Roscommon Gaels. Clann na nGael should copperfasten a semi-final place with a win against a Boyle side who cannot qualify for the playoffs. In Lisnamult, neither Roscommon Gaels or St. Brigid’s will want to lose, but both are safe in the knowledge that they are through to the knockout stages. It could be a very tasty encounter through. A draw perhaps?

Strokestown v Western Gaels in Castlerea, Clann na nGael v Boyle in Ballyleague, Roscommon Gaels v St Brigid’s in Lisnamult

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The big game here is Strokestown v Western Gaels. A draw will do Strokestown but Western Gaels will have to win if they are to make the quarterfinals. If the Gaels can put the manner of last weekend’s collapse against Clann out of their minds they can prevail against a Strokestown side that were very

Castlerea St Kevin’s v Michael Glavey’s in Castlerea, Padraig Pearses v Elphin in Knockcroghery, St Faithleach’s v St Croan’s in Ballyleague

Pearses should confirm their position at the top of the table with a win against Elphin. Michael Glavey’s will be desperate to avoid a relegation play-off and

they will have to beat Castlerea to ensure that does not happen to them. St. Croan’s are also in a precarious position. They face St. Faithleach’s, who should be good enough to make home advantage count, which would put them into the quarter-finals ahead of Elphin. It looks like Castlerea and St. Croan’s for the relegation play-offs unless there are upsets. Mulryan Construction IFC Group A (all games on Saturday at 4 pm)

Michael Glavey’s v Padraig Pearses last weekend: Referee Gerry Carmody having a stern word with Pearses’ goalie.

Oran v Tulsk in Kilbride, Kilmore v St Dominic’s in Strokestown, Creggs v Fuerty in Ballyforan

Tulsk and Fuerty should both win to seal their semi-final places. Kilmore look in a very good position too and they should be able to account for St. Dominic’s. Oran would have to cause an upset against Tulsk but they are still likely to make the quarter-finals.

Michael Glavey’s v Padraig Pearses last weekend: Referee Gerry Carmody having a stern word with Pearses’ goalie.

Mulryan Construction IFC Group B (all games on Saturday at 5.30 pm) St Barry’s v St Brigid’s in Strokestown, Kilbride v Eire Og

in Kilbride, Shannon Gaels v St Aidan’s in Ballyforan

Kilbride are unbeaten and they should remain that way with a win against Eire Og. St. Barry’s

can leap-frog Eire Og with a win against St. Brigid’s. Shannon Gaels should be able to account for St. Aidan’s, which would leave Aidan’s and Brigid’s in a relegation play-off.

Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie launch ‘Win a House in Dublin’ fundraiser

Launching the Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie new campaign to Win a House in Dublin were Roscommon hurler Padraig Dolan, camogie player Meabh Tiernan and footballer Diarmuid Murtagh, with their four-legged friend Ollie.

Roscommon GAA, with its commercial and fundraising arm Club Rossie, in partnership with long-standing supporter Sean Mulryan and his company Ballymore, are offering one lucky person the life-changing chance to win a home in Dublin worth €425,000! Located just 6km from the heart of the city, the beautiful three-bedroomed house in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, is surrounded by many sought-after amenities. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, the National Aquatic Centre and the idyllic Phoenix Park area are all within close proximity, making this a dream place to call home. Speaking at the official fundraiser launch on Monday night, Chairman of Club Rossie, Pat Compton commented: “Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie are delighted to officially launch this unique project together with the support of Sean Mulryan and Ballymore. “We have a fantastic prize on offer that could change someone’s life overnight. A prize as special as this is sure to entice huge excitement within the county and beyond, and as a group we are looking forward to channelling national support into our local GAA community”. This fundraiser will run between now and Christmas, with the winner being announced on December 30th in an official draw. The funds raised will be used to develop the facilities of Dr. Hyde Park and to help implement the strategic plan of Roscommon GAA, which includes the future development of the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence. Seamus Sweeney, chairman of the Roscommon County Board, said: “This project will make a huge difference to the finances of Roscommon GAA. The success of this fundraiser will benefit Roscommon people for generations to come and we are extremely grateful to Sean for his unwavering support. We are looking forward to transforming Dr. Hyde Park into a place of pride for the county as well as a state-of-the-art national resource. We are extremely grateful to the volunteer Club Rossie team who have made a significant difference to Roscommon GAA since its foundation in 2014”. Club Rossie Project Manager, Aidan Brady also added: “This is a fantastic opportunity to win a superb A rated house”. Tickets are €100 and are available now on www.winahouseindublin.com.

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Barry O’Regan, Jim Gilchrist and Mervyn Kelly.

Mick Tormey, Jonathan Conroy, Tom Ryan and Stephen Tonry.

Can Rossies master Mayo? All-Ireland Masters Shield Final: Roscommon v Mayo on Saturday in Drumlish at 1 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon Masters footballers contest the All-Ireland Shield Final against Mayo on Saturday confident that they can do well and perhaps claim a famous victory. There are several well-known players on the Roscommon team, guys whom supporters will have seen play many times at club and indeed county level over the years. Dermot Washington and Terence Kelly, who still line out for Kilglass Gaels and St. Aidan’s respectively, will feature, as will prolific St. Barry’s attacker Finbarr McGowan. Others like Declan Woods of Eire Og, Jim Gilchrist of Kilmore, Chris Grogan and Ollie McGuinness of Roscommon Gaels, Emmett Collins from Strokestown and Adrian

Freyne of Western Gaels and Conor Beirne of Elphin, are wellknown names on the club scene in the county over many years. The team is managed by Kilmore man Anthony Carroll and his selectors are Pat Hoey from Roscommon Gaels and Liam Butler of Elphin. Mayo will include such wellknown names as Kenny Mortimer and Kevin Finan, and they will provide stiff opposition to the Rossies. The sides drew earlier in the season so there is unlikely to be much between them on Saturday. Roscommon have been training hard for the final and have a good spirit in the camp. It’s hoped that there will be a good Roscommon support present to shout them on. Best of luck to the Rossie masters!

Roscommon panel Declan Dwyer (Ballinameen), Mick Tormey, Stephen Tonry, Liam Conroy, Donal Kelly (Boyle), Derek Flynn, Mervyn Kelly, Barry O’Regan (Castlerea St Kevin’s), Liam Og Naughten (Clann na nGael), Jonathan Conroy (Creggs), Declan Woods (Eire Og), Conor Beirne (Elphin), Fran Hanlon, Mervyn Connaughton (Fuerty), Dermot Washington, Gerard Nugent (Kilglass Gaels), Jim Gilchrist, Donal Carroll (Kilmore), Stephen Ronayne, Tommy Keane, Joe Gorman (Michael Glavey’s), Chris Grogan, Ollie McGuinness (Roscommon Gaels), Terence Kelly, Shay Galvin (St Aidan’s), Finbarr McGowan, Ray Rogers, Aaron Callaghan (St Barry’s), Mark Gavin (St Brigid’s), Damien Garvey, Tommy Garvey (St Croan’s), Tom Gately (St Dominic’s), Alan Brehon, Tom Ryan (St Faithleach’s), Paul Gilleran (St Joseph’s), John Cullinane, Kenny Bosquette, Emmett Collins (Strokestown), Adrian Freyne, Seamus O’Gara (Western Gaels).

Masters management team: Pat Hoey, Anthony Carroll and Liam Butler.

Paul Gilleran, Conor Beirne and Liam Og Naughton.

Kenny Bosquette, Finbarr McGowan, Ray Rogers with ballboys Killian McGowan and Ethen Rogers.

Declan Woods, Stephen Ronayne, Tommy Keane and young fan Jamie Nugent.

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INSIDE: A Matt ﬁnish for Clann – but no shine for Western Gaels. See page 53

A new era – but who will be in hot seat? This Friday is deadline for nominations for manager

GAA FIXTURES Saturday, 15th September Mulryan Construction IFC - Section A Venue: Ballyforan, Creggs -v- Fuerty. 4pm Venue: Strokestown, Kilmore -v- St. Dominics. 4pm Venue: Kilbride, Oran (Football) -v- Tulsk Lord Edwards. 4pm Mulryan Construction IFC - Section B Venue: Kilbride, Éire Óg -v- Kilbride. 5.30pm Venue: Ballyforan, Shannon Gaels -v- St. Aidan’s. 5.30pm Venue: Strokestown, St Barry’s -v- St. Brigid’s. 5.30pm Division 5 Venue: Davonna Park Ballinameen, St. Joseph’s (Kilteevan) -v- Ballinameen. 5.30pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC - Section A Venue: Enfield, Ballinameen -v- Western Gaels. 5.30pm Venue: Ardcarne Park, St. Michael’s -v- Roscommon Gaels. 5.30pm Venue: Ballyleague, Clan na nGael -v- Kilglass Gaels. 5.30pm

Sunday, 16th September Hodson Bay Hotel SFC - Section A Venue: O’Rourke Park, Strokestown -v- Western Gaels. 2pm Venue: Lisnamult , Roscommon Gaels -v- St. Brigid’s. 2pm Venue: Ballyleague, Boyle -v- Clan na nGael. 2pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC - Section B Venue: Ballyleague, St. Faithleach’s -v- St. Croan’s. 3.30pm Venue: St. Dominics, Pádraig Pearses -v- Elphin. 3.30pm Venue: O’Rourke Park, Michael Glaveys -v- Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 3.30pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC - Section B Venue: Kilronan Park, St Ronan’s -v- St. Dominics. 12pm Venue: Mulhern Park, Fuerty, Pádraig Pearses -v- Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 12pm

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A committee has been set up by Roscommom County Board to oversee the nomination and appointment of a new Senior Football team manager to replace Kevin McStay, who resigned last week. The committee will consist of Board Chairman Seamus Sweeney, Secretary Brian Carroll and Treasurer David O’Connor, along with former county players Ciaran Heneghan and Niall Carty. The committee will have the power to appoint another person to the committee if they see fit. Clubs in the county have until this Friday (14th of September) at 5 pm to submit nominations. The committee have not been issued with a timeframe but have been told that they should come back with a name ‘as soon as possible’. Names such as Mark Dowd, Nigel Dineen, Shane Curran from within the county have been mentioned along with Denis Connerton, Mike Solan and Stephen Rochford from outside the county.

UNDERAGE GAA FIXTURES Thursday, 13th September Roscommon Herald Minor Football Championship Division One Venue: Enfield, Oran/St. Croan’s -v- Clan na nGael. 7pm Venue: O’Rourke Park, Castlerea St. Kevin’s -v- St. Brigid’s. 7pm Venue: Ballyforan, St. Aidan’s -v- Pádraig Pearses. 7pm O’Rourke Fireplaces Minor Football Championship Division Two Venue: St. Dominics, St. Dominics -v- Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7pm Venue: Lisnamult, Roscommon Gaels -v- Elphin/Ballinameen. 7pm Earley Consulting Minor Football Championship Division Three Venue: Abbey Park, Boyle -v- Western Gaels. 7pm Venue: Ardcarne Park, St. Michael’s -v- Eire Óg/Michael Glaveys. 7pm Fleming’s SuperValu U14 Football Reserve Summer League KO Venue: Lisnamult, Roscommon Gaels -v- St. Dominics. 7pm Tulsk Fuels Summer League Division 3 Venue: O’Rourke Park, Castlerea St. Kevin’s -v- St. Michael’s. 7pm Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5A Venue: Kiltoom, St. Brigid’s -v- St. Aidan’s. 12pm Venue: Ballyforan, St. Aidan’s -v- St. Dominics. 6.30pm

Friday 14th September Honest Gluten Free at Molloys Bakery U14 Football Championship Division One KO Venue: Pairc an Phiarsaigh, Pádraig Pearses -v- St. Brigid’s. 7pm Venue: Lisnamult, Roscommon Gaels -v- Strokestown. 7pm Raftery Construction U16 Football Reserve Summer League Venue: Pairc an Phiarsaigh, Pádraig Pearses -v- St. Brigid’s. 7pm

Saturday 15th September Rogue & Co Cafe Summer Football League Division 1 Venue: Lisnamult, Roscommon Gaels -v- Western Gaels. 12pm Venue: Johnstown, Clan na nGael -v- Shannon Gaels. 1pm Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5B Venue: Western-Gaels, Western Gaels -v- Roscommon Gaels. 1.30pm Cryans Hotel U12 Hurling League KO Stage Venue: Athleague, Four Roads -v- Longford Slashers. 12:30pm Venue: Athleague, St. Dominics -v- Athleague/Tremane. 2pm

Sunday, 16th September O’Rourke Fireplaces Minor Football Championship Division Two Venue: Orchard Park, Elphin-Ballinameen -v- Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Niamh Roine. 1pm Halligan Insurances U16 Football Championship Division Three Venue: Enfield, St Croan’s -v- St. Faithleach’s. 12pm Venue: Parc Naomh Bearraí, Kilglass Gaels/St Barrys -v- Kilbride. 12pm Venue: Rockfield, Oran (Football) -v- Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 12pm Venue: St. Dominics, St. Dominics -v- Tuilsce. 12pm Cryans Hotel U12 Hurling League KO Stage Venue: Athleague, Roscommon Gaels -v- Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s). 12.30pm Venue: Athleague, Pádraig Pearses -v- Oran (Hurling). 2pm

Monday 17th September Looking forward to Saturday’s All-Ireland GAA Masters Shield Final between Roscommon and Mayo in Drumlish are Western Gaels’ Adrian Freyne (with son Luke) and Sean Sampey. See page 55.

Duffy’s Supervalu Summer Football League Div 2 Venue: Enfield, St. Croan’s -v- Kilbride. 6.30pm