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THINGS WE DIDN’T LIKE THIS WEEK…

Have they not sorted that out yet?

The ongoing chaos in the UK as the Brexit saga continues. Prime Minister Theresa May is widely seen as having been ‘humiliated’

by EU leaders. She unconvincingly does her best ‘Maggie T’ impersonation, fighting back with fighting talk, though it’s more likely she was trying to appease hardliners in her own party. Now Labour (in the UK) are frantically somersaulting. On ‘the island of Ireland’ we wait…

Breaking news for homeless people…

Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy was a distraction from the real issues,

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merely playing politics. I tried to banish it from my mind but some media coverage I could not avoid. Apparently Minister Murphy either got very angry (during the ‘debate’) or feigned anger. Other ministers lined up to defend him with real or feigned passion (you decide). A Junior Minister gave the impression she might vote with SF and against her own Government Minister, but guess what, she backed down. Anyone know what any of this achieved? Meanwhile, thousands of people remain homeless, but they may be interested to hear that there was a ‘debate’ in the Dail…

Jose: Yes, it IS all about me!

What is Jose Mourinho playing at? What is he trying to do to a great club? Most, perhaps all, United fans must be sick and tired of their egotistical and erratic manager’s behaviour. At a time when he should have his head down – engrossed in work – and defending his players, he’s persisting with his tendency to take pot-shots at them. Pogba was a star at the World Cup. Now Mourinho is in conflict with the French man, apparently telling him he won’t captain the team again. So, great, we know who’s boss – but for how long more?

THINGS WE DID LIKE THIS WEEK…

A soccer legend It was great to see Sir Alex Ferguson with a beaming smile returning to Old Trafford after his near-death experience earlier this year. Poignant stuff, and a deserved huge ovation. And we loved one newspaper headline in particular: ‘Best ever Knight at Old Trafford’.

Playtime in Athleague Congrats to our friends at Athleague NS who unveiled a beautiful new playground and mini village (pictured). It was a case of ‘back to school’ for Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Ivan Connaughton, who performed the honours. A nice ‘good news’ story.

A star is born…

Matt & Michael: Michael Healy-Rae sits in for Ivan on the Tonight Show,

It was a good week for all the towns and villages in Co. Roscommon that excelled in the National Tidy Towns competition (Castlecoote finishing first in the county).

Congratulations to all involved on your fabulous work!

Bad WEEK

The mural at Athleague NS’s new playground and mini village was painted by Galway artist Ruairi O’Byrne from Feature Walls. It depicts the village of Athleague and the surrounding landscape. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

cap and all. Sure why not? We didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Matt couldn’t resist informing viewers that Twitter was ablaze with comment.

Michael: “Me and Twitter don’t get on”. At the end of the programme, Matt wrapped up as usual, and forlornly

Good WEEK It was a bad week for Roscommon Hospital, with ongoing speculation about the fate of the Central Sterile Services Department there (as matters stand, it’s set to close in October). The HAC has now demanded that Minister Denis Naughten secures funding to provide for the facility’s upgrading and retention.

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Tiger Woods. He’s back!

looked over at Michael in expectation that he would say his lines. I actually think Matt had to give Michael a nudge.

Michael remained unfazed, cap firmly in position, the great man staring at the camera, counting all those lovely No. 1s in his head…

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newsbrief Friendship Circle meets every Wednesday The Friendship Circle meets every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm in The Core in Roscommon town. Everyone is welcome. Call 087-0937669 for more information.

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Positive Ageing Week will see a wide variety of events including concerts, cinema special screenings, gallery and museum tours, healthy eating talks, coffee mornings, tea dances, quizzes and walks and much more. Positive Ageing Week headline events include: Grandparents Day on Monday, October 1st, Tech Tuesday on Tuesday, October 2nd, ‘The 100 Year Life: A long time to grow young’ on Wednesday, October 3rd, 100 Tips for the 100 Year Life, and the ‘Heart of Gold’ national fundraiser for Age Action on Friday, October 5th. See www.PositiveAgeingWeek.com for further details.

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The crisis that keeps on giving…

The chaotic rollercoaster ride continues. On it goes, this not so magical mystery tour in which the passengers, unsure of their final destination or their exact fate, pass the time bickering furiously while wondering how they got into such strange territory in the first place.

Brexit is the crisis that keeps on giving.

With a few months to go to the UK’s EU exit, the sense of chaos is actually growing.

Sure, you could expect brinkmanship as we approach the eleventh hour, but to suggest that our friends ‘across the water’ are playing a clever tactical hand would surely be to give too much credit. More likely, it is what it looks like: utter chaos.

One has to admire the tenacity of the Prime Minister, Ms. May. She is battling on gamely, despite the fact that her Conservative party is split, her Cabinet partly

made up of rebels-in-waiting, some of whom have daggers and letters of resignation lying side by side in their briefcases.

Widely seen as having been humiliated by EU leaders in Salzburg, the PM responded with fighting talk of her own the next day.

Demanding respect from the EU, she is standing by her proposals for a deal on the UK’s exit, while reiterating that no deal is preferable to a bad one.

On this side of the Irish Sea, we are to some extent at the mercy of others. The EU’s support for the Irish ‘no hard border’ position appears to be absolute. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has been playing a blinder. He and Leo are talking in calm, measured tones, dripping in common sense. Still, the worry will be that if the critical Northern Ireland issue isn’t resolved/addressed until the very end, the

Irish Government could be wrong-footed, forced into some kind of softening of its position by the EU/UK in the interests of a Brexit deal.

Meanwhile, underlining the sense of last-minute chaos, the British Labour Party appears to be moving towards considering not just a People’s Vote, but maybe even an actual new referendum which would give the option of remaining in the UK. Anything could happen. We could even see Theresa May overthrown. We could have a UK General Election, followed by a Labour win, followed by a new referendum with ‘Remain’ as a tempting option. Maybe a bit far-fetched, but who knows?

For now, the rollercoaster ride continues, hurtling towards Brexit on this not so magical mystery tour.

Great sporting theatre as Tiger roars back A magician with a golf club, and a bit of a time travel expert too, it seems.

On Sunday night, that man Tiger made a lot of people somehow feel a lot younger!

It was epic sporting theatre… as we watched the great Tiger Woods complete an astonishing sporting comeback.

It was five years since he had last won on tour, but that ‘stat’ reveals little of this amazing story. The real story is why he didn’t win, why the man who is arguably the greatest golfer of all time couldn’t even dream of winning. Once on a golfing planet of his own, Woods had plunged the depths, to the point where he ‘couldn’t hit a ball further than 60 yards’.

The darkness descended almost nine years ago. Revelations about his serial infidelities led to the break-up of his marriage in front of a stunned world. Subsequently, catastrophic back spasms led to the complete collapse of his capacity to play golf competitively. Several comeback attempts failed, sometimes in mid-tournament, Woods literally collapsing in agony in front of spectators. It was over, the genius now a memory in the minds of people ‘of a certain age’. Millions of young

fans grew up hearing of Woods the legend, but seeing only a traumatised man in a lonely and seemingly doomed pursuit of his past. The odd time we saw Tiger on a golf course, he was a pathetic shadow of what he once was. His efforts to overcome injury and rebuild his game went from heroic to sad. Tiger was gone, replaced by a ghost of his great past.

Yet… the man’s extraordinary persistence somehow kept him going, and this year he began to tentatively compete again. And, four back operations later, his body has given him a break. All year, Tiger’s consistently good play has stunned the golfing world, leaving us all to wonder if this story might just take us somewhere new.

It took us to Atlanta, to a scene of sporting fantasy. Last Sunday as he claimed the Tour Championship, Tiger made us all feel a lot younger. We were back in 1997.

This was the Tiger of old, leading from the front, sinking long putts, his sheer aura seeping the hope from the chasing pack.

Walking towards the 18th hole with a two-stroke lead, Tiger was suddenly immersed in an image that will define him as much as

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This was Woods as a sporting Pied Piper, a Pied Piper with a sensational short game those runaway major triumphs during his career peak. In extraordinary scenes, thousands of fans walked every foot of the way with Woods as he strode towards his redemption. This was Woods as a sporting Pied Piper, a Pied Piper with a sensational short game.

When Woods sunk the putt that confirmed his win, millions of fans shared in his emotional outpouring of joy.

Cue mayhem around the 18th, a kind of Mad Hatters Tea Party as players, fans and media mingled to celebrate the return of the past.

Justin Rose, the likeable English golfer who had just won $10m, was good-humouredly apologising to anyone who would listen…because he had collected ten million and kind of crashed the party. But no-one was listening. If Rose had started handing out 50 dollar bills to people, noone would have noticed.

He served up some scandals, and he was always famous for being grouchy, but I think we are seeing a more humble man now, a more vulnerable and therefore more likeable person.

Anyways, this isn’t a tale of morality or likeability; it’s the story of a sporting icon who captures the imagination of millions, also a story of extraordinary human spirit.

The ghost is out of bounds, the genius is strutting his stuff in the middle of the fairways again. And the sight of Tiger hunting down the new generations of golfing superstars – the guys who might have thought they had escaped him – that’s going to be some fun.

It’s a great sporting story revealing itself in our lifetimes.

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Michael Fallon of Top Oil Roscommon is pictured presenting a cheque in the value of €947.50 to Ger Dowd, Principal of Creggs National School. The funds raised by the team at Top Oil Roscommon are assigned to the provision of new resources for The Sunshine Room, which is a special needs facility for children with severe to profound learning needs. The class provides an interactive and integrated setting to maximise the learning potential of every single child. Top Oil are proud to support local charities through various fundraising initiatives. Their employees in the West of Ireland have raised over €8000 this year for Irish Autism Action.

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NewsPeople First class relic in Donamon Castle The Elphin Diocesan Apostolic Workers are holding an afternoon of prayer in Donamon Castle Church this Saturday (29th), commencing at 2.15 pm and concluding with Holy Mass at 4 pm.

The first class relic of St. Bernadette will be present on the day. Those interested in attending are asked to contact 0863755225. Cost is €10.

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Praying a public Rosary for Ireland All are welcome to the grounds of the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon town at 4 pm on the 13th of October for the praying of a public Rosary for Ireland.

Contact Mary Fallon on 085-8503191 for more information.

Free computer classes in Castlerea Free Beginners Computer classes are now available at the Roscommon Women’s Network in Castlerea for those wishing to upskill in the use of computers and the Internet.

Classes start on Friday, October 12th and all are welcome. For more information or to book your place, call 087-6548881 or 094-9621691.

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‘Talking trees’ with Ardcarne Garden Centre Ardcarne Garden Centres in Boyle and Roscommon town will host a free talk on trees and how to choose the best type for your garden this Saturday (29th) from 11.30 to 12.30 pm. There will be special offers on the day.

Official launch of Singers Festival 2018 The official launch of South Roscommon

There will also be some new features to this year’s event, such as a Soap Box (Speaker’s Corner) with a special twist, which will take place in conjunction with a Socialist Choir from London – The Strawberry Thieves.

This Friday’s launch will be carried out by a very special and talented mystery guest.

Conor and Cathy Molloy, Cornafulla, Athlone, pictured on the occasion of their recent wedding. The reception took place in Kilronan Castle. Pic: www.johnreynoldsphoto.com

Singers Festival 2018 will take place in PJ’s of Castlecoote this Friday night (28th) starting at 9.30 pm. There promises to be plenty of entertainment, chat and songs on the night.

This year’s festival will host events in Roscommon Town, Knockcroghery and

Kilteevan across the October Bank Holiday weekend (26th to 28th October).

Among the guests due to attend is multi Grammy Award winner and recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo, Rhiannon Giddens from North Carolina.

Motivational Dancing will start at 11 am on Thursday, October 4th at the Old School House in Ballintubber. Castlerea Women’s Group in association with Active Age Ballintubber will host four workshops with Liam Kildea at a cost of €2.50 per session with refreshments included. All welcome.

There will be no Active Age meeting in Ballintubber next Tuesday (October 2nd) due to a day trip, but it will return the following week at 11 am.

Finally, Active Age Ballintubber would like to thank all parishioners and the local community for their generosity during the recent church gate collection. A total of €370.57 was raised for the group.

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Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the new playground and mini village at Athleague NS last Friday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the official opening of the new playground and mini village in Athleague NS last Friday were Holly Smythe, Fr. Eugene McLoughlin, Principal Avril Egan and Ray Devine. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

New playground unveiled at Athleague NS  DAN DOONER

Last Friday saw the official opening of a new playground and mini village at Athleague National School. The project, which began last February, was spearheaded by the Parents Association and the school’s board of management and received €21,644.17 from the Department

of Rural and Community Development through the CLÁR programme, €700 from the Parents Association and €1,704.90 from the the Board of Management.

School principal Avril Egan detailed the hard work behind the project: “This project began way back last February when I approached members of the Parents’ Association regarding upgrading the existing play facilities in our school. Together

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with the Parents’ Association we set about applying for funding under the 2018 CLÁR programme to improve upon existing outdoor play and activity facilities and to create an outdoor classroom and mini village play area”.

Ms. Egan praised the contribution of Ann McNeela and Martina Hourigan throughout the application process as well as that of Denis Conneally, a grandparent who created a music station from upcycled materials. She also thanked school caretaker, Dominic James, parents who assisted during the project, local businesses who sponsored signs in the mini village and the Community and Enterprise section of Roscommon County Council.

Speaking on behalf of the Parents Association, Ann McNeela said she was thankful to see what had been considered a “pie in sky project” by some, come to fruition. She added that she was delighted to see the school thriving again and back in the heart of the community. She also thanked Roscommon County Council for their support and said she hoped the students would always take pride in their roots at the school.

Principal Avril Egan invited past-pupil and current Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, to perform the official opening.

Cllr. Connaughton described the new playground and mini village as “a fantastic amenity” and said the school had been transformed since he was a pupil there.

“As a past-pupil it’s very rare that the Cathaoirleach gets to officiate an opening at their old school. When I was here (as a student) there were no nets in the goals – you don’t know how good you have it! There were 100 students back then and now there are over 60 and the future is bright,” he said.

Cllr. Connaughton highlighted the contribution of Fr. Eugene McLoughlin before prais-

ing Athleague students for their recent letters regarding the proposed closure of the local post office.

Fr. Eugene McLoughlin then offered a blessing before the oldest and youngest students in the school, Holly Smythe and Ray Devine, planted a tree to mark the occasion.

Pictured at the official opening of the new playground and mini village in Athleague NS last Friday were Martina, Michael and James Hourigan.

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Pictured at the official opening of the new playground and mini village in Athleague NS last Friday were Ann McNeela, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Nollaig Whyte, Kathleen Hegarty and Cllr. Laurence Fallon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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HAC wants Naughten to save CSSD unit at Hospital  PAUL HEALY

Roscommon HAC has called on Minister Denis Naughten to intervene to ensure that “yet another service” is not closed at Roscommon Hospital.

Expressing “shock” at the threat to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Roscommon Hospital, Cllr. Valerie Byrne said that the service has not actually closed yet and that it is imperative that Minister Naughten saves it.

Cllr. Byrne said that the CSSD is fundamental to the continutation of surgery at the hospital and adds that losing this facility would have

consequences for future services at the hospital.

The HAC has now called on Minister Naughten to secure €1.4m in funding for the unit.

The HAC said: “The Hospital Action Committee have been campaigning for investment in the CSSD unit for years and we understand that a location within the hospital is available to house the unit. As recently as September 3rd last the Hospital Action Committee met with the Minister for Health Simon Harris and asked him for a commitment for the CSSD unit, which has already been costed at €1.4m”.

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Cllr. Byrne said the HAC understands that initial trials have taken place on moving the CSSD to Portiuncula Hospital but that the CSSD service in Roscommon has not closed down yet.

She said it is incredible to even think that the Department of Health would close this service without “putting in place any financial or verbal commitment”.

The HAC has now calling on Minister Denis Naughten to secure the €1.4m funding required for the CSSD unit.

“Minister Naughten needs to secure this funding for the hospital without delay” the HAC said.

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People NEWS €1m project to start in Athleague next week Councillor Ivan Connaughton has confirmed the long-awaited works in Athleague Village are to commence next week to include new drainage, installation of new footpaths at various locations, ducting and complete new road overlay.

Speaking to the Roscommon People, Cllr. Connaughton said: “I am delighted, after many representations, that the essential works are to commence.

Roscommon County Council will be spending in excess of €1m on this scheme and the project will take in the region of 10 weeks to complete and will be finished before Christmas.

“Works were to commence earlier in the year. However, hold-ups outside the control of Roscommon County Council prevented this.

“To enhance the visual appearance of the village, I lobbied hard to the executor of Roscommon County Council to put the overhead electricity wires underground and I am happy that his scheme includes the ducting to prevent the roads and footpaths having to be dug up at a later date.

“I am currently working on funding to be provided for the electricity wires to be put underground. I am very hopeful of extra funding being sanctioned for this project to allow for same”.

Cllr. Connaughton said that he wished to thank the staff at Roscommon County Council and Irish Water for the works to date and he looks forward to the project being completed “as this had been a major inconvenience to many road users for a considerable period of time”.

Pictured at the launch of ‘Glenamaddy Boyounagh Our People – Our Heritage’ in Glenamaddy Community Centre last Friday evening were Tommy Mannion, Nonie Golden, Michael Garvey and Marie Ennis. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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The 12,240 sq.m. building was designed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) whose chairman is Roscommon resident, Maurice Buckley. It replaces the nearby 800-year-old Kevin Street Garda Station originally built as the ‘Palace of St. Sepulchre’ as a residence for the Archbishop of Dublin.

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Local success in Tidy Towns awards Minister Denis Naughten pictured with Roscommon Civil Defence Chief Officer Ray Dunne and Civil Defence volunteers.

Naughten hails Civil Defence volunteers Civil Defence volunteers in Roscommon are experiencing another busy year, according to new figures released recently

by Minister Denis Naughten.

According to the figures, Civil Defence teams have already taken part in almost 1,500 duties nationwide in the first six months of 2018. These range from missing person searches, supporting the emergency services and assisting with community events.

According to Minister Naughten, new figures show that Civil Defence units in Roscommon engaged in 66 duties in the first six months of the year. This is on the top of the 103 duties completed last year, the 147 duties in 2016 and the 127 duties in 2015. “Our Civil Defence volunteers in Roscommon are some of the busiest in the country and they are doing us proud, as these latest figures show,” Minister Naughten said.

Castlecoote was announced as Roscommon’s tidiest location in this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns awards which were announced on Monday.

The village finished on 337 marks, just two short of this year’s overall winner Listowel in Co. Kerry and just one ahead of second-placed Roscommon entry, Keadue.

Meanwhile, there was cause for celebration in Ballintubber when it was announced that the committee there had clinched a SuperValu Diversity Award worth €2,000 for its efforts in involving the entire community in its projects.

Ballintubber also received another commendation, with 327 marks in the overall adjudication.

Roscommon town won its second gold medal in a row after claiming 326 marks in this year’s competition while Portrun won a special Endeavour award worth €500 for its status as the most improved location in the county. The area was runner-up in the ‘waters and communities’ category for the entire North-West and West region. Tarmonbarry and Cloontuskert both won bronze medals.

Kilteevan and Athleague also claimed runners-up spots in the Community Walkway Sustainable Development category while Margaret Nugent of Rooskey Tidy Towns was honoured for her work as secretary of the committee with a SuperValu Community Hero award.

TOP: Pictured is Eileen Kenny of Ballintubber Tidy Towns receiving the SuperValu Diversity Award from Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, and Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring. Pic: Naoise Culhane LEFT: Margaret Nugent of Rooskey TidyTown receives her SuperValu Community Hero Award from Des O’Mahony, Interim Marketing Director, Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland.

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NOTICE OF PASSING OF RESOLUTION NOT TO VARY THE BASIC RATE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that the Elected Members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the Local Adjustment Factor. Article 10 of the Local Property Tax (Local Adjustment Factor) Regulations 2014 requires a local authority that has decided to vary the basic rate of the local property tax within its administrative area to give public notice of that decision.

In pursuance of the provisions of Section 20 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), I the undersigned hereby notify the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government of the passing of a resolution at a meeting of Roscommon County Council on the 24th September 2018 to the effect that the basic rate of local property tax should not be varied for the year 2019 in respect of relevant residential properties situated in the local authority’s administrative area.

Signed: Eugene Cummins Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Dated: 25th September 2018

Appointment of Design team for €7.85m Medical Rehabilitation Unit The Design Team has been appointed for the €7.85m Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital.

Funding approval of more than €560,000 has been allocated to move to the design phase of this project. This marks a major milestone for this €7.85m capital development.

The new facility will be a satellite centre of the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire and will provide intensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation to patients based in the West of Ireland.

Minister Denis Naughten said that the hospital has received funding approval of over €560,000 to move to the design phase.

He said: “This development will provide a much needed specialist rehabilitation beds to patients throughout the West of Ireland and the Midlands who currently cannot access this vital service”.

Senator Frank Feighan said that the new 20-bed unit will be of huge benefit to patients in this region. It will enable treatment of patients from the West of Ireland in

Roscommon University Hospital who would have previously been treated in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dublin, and will also assist in reducing waiting times for patients who require access to the NRH. Senator Maura Hopkins also welcomed the news. “I receive calls on a weekly basis from family members of individuals who, following serious trauma, are waiting to get into the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

“As an Occupational Therapist and having worked in rehabilitation, I am acutely aware of the positive impact that early access intervention can have for those in need of rehabilitation. I have raised this matter with Minister Simon Harris on several occasions and will continue to work hard to ensure that this project can progress to planning in a timely manner.”

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy welcomed the news. “It is great news to see further developments taking place at Roscommon University Hospital and I would like to see this project progress as quickly as possible” he said.

Murphy’s concern over flood forecasting service delay

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.

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Roscommon native and author of ‘The Pyschobiotic Revolution’, Prof. John Cryan, addressed audience members at the Restore Your Gut Health seminar in Gleeson’s Townhouse last Saturday. Pictured at the event were sisters Una Fannon and Sarah Browne from Sisters’ Kitchen, Roscommon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured is Professor Marie Cassidy (centre) who retired as State Pathologist after over 20 years’ dedicated service to the State. She’s pictured here with scenes of crime members, Garda Valerie O’Loughlin and Garda Ciaran Prior, at a presentation in her honour at the Department of Justice on Stephen’s Green, Dublin. Pic: Ian Redican, Garda Technical Bureau.

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the setting up of a national flood forecasting and warning service is progressing far too slowly.

In the wake of Storm Ali last week – which claimed two lives – Deputy Murphy called on the Government to fast-track the establishment of the national flood forecasting and warning service.

He said: “A steering group has been set up in relation to the establishment of a national flood forecasting and warning service and even though they have met on 16 occasions it seems to be moving at an extremely slow pace. It is anticipated that it will take five years before it is fully operational, which beggars belief. It will also require a full staffing complement of 15 full-time posts, yet Met Éireann has only appointed two staff members to date to the project.

“I also understand that Met Éireann has yet to recruit a Hydrometeorologist for its Flood Forecasting Centre while a communications working group has just been established and has only had one meeting, so really there has been relatively slow movement on this.

“With extreme weather patterns now unfortunately becoming more common, it is vital that we are adequately prepared and equipped with the best information. The Government needs to commit to fast-tracking this national flood forecasting and warning service in the interests of health and safety,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

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The Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has defended the recent visit by a Council delegation to China, saying it could lead to job creation here.

Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, right, said a recent council fact-finding mission to China will see Chinese delegations visiting the county in the coming months and could lead to the creation of jobs in Co. Roscommon.

“We were invited over by two provinces – Henan and Shanxi. We went into Beijing and travelled south to the two of them and we met the governors and other delegates. We signed an agreement with Shanxi, a twinning between their province and County Roscommon. There will be delegations from both Henan and Shanxi coming to Roscommon over the coming months.

“There is definitely potential for job creation in Roscommon from it. They’re very interested… many people might say it’s pie in the sky, but they’re orchestrating it and it’s coming from them, they brought us

over at enormous expense, they paid for the trip over,” he said before adding that visiting delegations would foot the bill for any return trips to Co. Roscommon.

Cllr. Connaugthon, who spoke at a carbon low energy conference in Shanxi, said that both provinces expressed an interest in the fields of pharmaceuticals and agriculture and could view Roscommon as an ideal Irish base.

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the pharmaceutical hub and they’d be well aware of that. There’s a huge amount of wealth in China and a serious amount of investment in infrastructure,” he said.

Roscommon’s first citizen said that Roscommon County Council needed to be proactive in terms of promoting the county.

“If we look at the county as a whole, especially when you venture outside the (county) town and south Roscommon, something more is needed.

We need more investment into the county; we don’t believe that Enterprise Ireland or the IDA are doing enough for us.

“There are the Local Enterprise Offices and they’re very proactive and we’ve a good chief executive and a good staff in the council. We’re going out to see what we can do.

They (Chinese provinces) put out the invitation; we accepted it and they’ll be coming back here.

It’s well worth exploring (such potential markets) because the county is lacking in job creation…we have to go out and pitch and see what we can do,” he concluded.

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Guests can enjoy a magical mulled wine reception, a festive fourcourse banquet with wine and party favours and dance the night away with a late bar and DJ. Special room rates are available for guests on both nights.

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BUSES & 7 SEATER RANGE 182 181 152 151 171 161 181 171 162 151 131 181 162 152 151 2011 2009 141 141 2012 2008 2008

Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater LWB Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater SWB Volkswagen Shuttle 8 Seater Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater LWB A/T Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater Highline Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 7 Seater (Extras) Volkswagen Touran 1.9TDI H/L Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Touran 1.6 C/L 7 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater A/T Volkswagen Caddy Kombi 5 Seater Volkswagen Maxi Life T/L 7 Seater Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Passenger Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater Ford Transit 2.0DSL Bus 14 Seater Ford Tourneo Connect 7 Seater DSL Ford Galaxy 7 Seater A/t Mercedes Vito 9 Seater DSL Volkswagen Kombi 6 Seater

€45,500 €39,500 €29,700 €29,500 €36,500 €29,500 €33,500 €26,500 €22,500 €21,500 €16,500 €24,500 €22,500 €19,500 €21,500 €10,500 €6,500 €14,500 €14,500 €13,500 €8,500 €7,750 + VAT

TOUAREG RANGE 181 161 172 2007

Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 “R” Line Extras Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 Extras Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 Commercial Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI

€55,000 + VAT €39,500 + VAT €35,000 + VAT €6,500

AMAROK RANGE 181 162 151

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Trendline Manual Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T

€35,000 + VAT €27,000 + VAT €22,500 + VAT

GOLF VANS 182 161 151 142 2012 2009 2007 2003

Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van

€19,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €12,195 + VAT €10,975 + VAT €9,500 €6,500 €2,000 €1,000

CRAFTER RANGE 182 181 171 152 151 151 2012 2010

Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB 140HP Extras Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Extras Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Trendline Volkswagen Crafter 3.0TDI MWB HR Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB HR (136HB) Volkswagen Crafter LWB Fridge Van Volkswagen Crafter LWB Volkswagen Crafter MWB

€26,500 + VAT €28,500 + VAT €26,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €14,000 + VAT €16,500 €10,500 + VAT €8,500 + VAT

TRANSPORTER RANGE 182 181 181 172 171 161 152 141 141 131 2012 2010

Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI Trendline 150BHP LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 4 Motion Silver Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Highline Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP T line Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 102BHP Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 150BHP Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 180BHP 4 Motion A/T Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 150BHP 4X4 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB

€26,500 + VAT €22,000 + VAT €29,000 + VAT €25,500 + VAT €20,000 + VAT €19,500 €16,000 + VAT €14,500 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €11,000

YEAR 2009 2008

MODEL Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB

NOW €7,500 + VAT €6,000 + VAT

CADDY RANGE 182 182 182 181 171 171 161 152 142 131 2012 2011 2010 2009

Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Highline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Trendline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Highline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Trendline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 150HP (Extras) Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 106TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI

€17,000 + VAT €16,000 + VAT €14,800 +VAT €13,500 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €11,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €9,500 + VAT €8,500 €7,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,000

CITROEN RANGE 171 2011 2010 2008 131 2012 2012

Citroen Berlingo Citroen Berlingo Citroen Berlingo Citroen Berlingo Citroen C4 1.4i VTR Citroen Multi Space DSL 5 Seater Citroen C5 1.6HDI

€9,500 + VAT €5,500 €4,500 €2,000 €6,500 €8,500 €8,500

RENAULT RANGE 142 141 2012 2011 2011 2008

Renault Traffic DSL Van Renault Captur 1.5 DSL Renault Trafic 2.0DSL Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL Renault Kango 1.5DSL Renault Scenic 1.5DSL

€11,500 €14,500 €8,500 €5,500 €5,000 €4,500

TOYOTA RANGE 141 2010 2008 2005

Toyota Proace 2.0DSL LWB Toyota Hiace Van DSL Toyota RAV4 4WD Toyota Landcruiser LWB Passenger

€13,500 €7,500 €6,000 €7,500

FORD RANGE 161 131 2012 152 141 141 141 2011 2010 2009 2008

Ford Kugo 2.0 DSL Titanium Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit T260 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ Ford Transit 2.0DSL Bus 14 Seater Ford Tourneo Connect 7 Seater Ford Transit 350 RWD Ford Transit T280 LWB Ford Transit 2.2DSL Ford Transit T260

€21,500 €10,500 €7,500 €13,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €17,500 €14,500 €8,500 €5,500 €6,000 €4,000

MITSUBISHI RANGE 182 151 141 141 2008 2008 2006

Mitsubishi L200 Automatic Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger Mitsubishi Outlander Passenger Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2LWB Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Sport

€26,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €13,500 €13,500 €4,500 €7,500 €5,000

NISSAN RANGE 161 152 2012 2008 2006

Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL Nissan Navara 2.5TDI Van Nissan Navara 2.5DSL Crew Cab Nissan Pathfinder 2.5DSL

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AUTOMATIC CARS RANGE 181 181 181 171 161 151 151 171 161 151 151 151 141 141 2012 2012 2012 2012 2006

Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Highline Extras DSG €32,500 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI C/L Extras DSG €33,500 Volkswagen Touareg V6 “R”Line DSG €54,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 7 Seater DSG €26,500 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI H/L DSG €22,500 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI H/L DSG €19,500 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L 7 Seater DSG €21,500 Volkswagen Golf SV 1.2 Petrol H/L DSG €22,950 Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6TDI H/L DSG €22,500 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L DSG €17,950 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI LWB 9 Seater DSG €29,500 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 140BHP Sports 4 Motion DSG €21,000 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI H/L DSG €15,500 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L DSG €14,500 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI DSG €12,500 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L DSG €12,500 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 C/L 5DR DSG €11,500 Ford Galaxy TDI A/T €13,500 Audi A6 2.0TDI Leather DSG €6,500

ESTATE CARS RANGE 181 151 141 2011 2011 2007 172 161 161

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€28,900 €17,500 €16,500 €9,500 €8,500 €4,500 €23,500 €21,500 €18,500

VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES RANGE 171 171 161 161 161 161 152 151 151 152 151 151

Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline Extras 7 Seater Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL ( Leather ) Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI CC Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6TDI 120BHP Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI

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151 142 141 141 141 141 131 132 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2008 2007 171 161 152 151 141 141 2012 2011 2010 2009 2017 2017 161 151 152 141 151 141 141 132 132 131 2011 2010 2009 2008 171 161 151 141 2010 142 161 2011 161 152 151 151 151 141 162 161

Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Volkswagen Passat HL 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat SE 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI CL Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI HL Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI Petrol Volkswagen Jetta TL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.2 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6TDI ( New Model) Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.2 Petrol Automatic Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5 Dr Volkswagen Golf 2.0GTD 184BHP Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR CL Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR CL Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Golf HL 3 DR 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.4 DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.6 TDI Volkswagen Up 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Sharan CL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Sharan 1.8DSL Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports Leather Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport 140HP 4x4 Automatic Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan Sports 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI Skoda Octavia 1.0 Ambition Petrol Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Estate Ambition

€14,500 €14,500 €12,950 €12,500 €15,500 €16,500 €9,950 €11,500 €11,950 €9,950 €9,950 €7,950 €8,950 €7,950 €6,750 €4,000 €3,000 €19,950 €21,500 €13,500 €13,500 €11,500 €12,500 €10,500 €7,500 €6,250 €5,000 €22,500 €22,500 €21,000 €23,500 €19,500 €17,500 €16,950 €13,500 €12,500 €9,950 €11,950 €11,000 €7,950 €7,500 €6,000 €5,000 €12,950 €12,950 €11,500 €10,950 €6,000 €7,500 €29,500 €8,500 €22,950 €19,950 €21,000 €17,950 €18,950 €15,500 €18,500 €18,500

162 Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI 151 Skoda Superb 2.0TDI Elegence

€16,500 €16,500

VOLKSWAGEN PETROL CARS RANGE 182 171 162 2010 2012 152

Volkswagen Passat 1.4TSI 150HP HL Volkswagen Golf SV 1.2TDI HL Extras A/T Volkswagen Golf 1.2TSI (27K) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 5DR Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI

€33,500 €23,500 €17,500 €7,500 €12,500 €14,500

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG RANGE 181 Volkswagen Touareg V6 “R Line 162 Volkswagen Touareg V6

€55,500 + VAT €37,000 + VAT

OTHER USED MAKES 131 2011 141 2009 2010 171 2012 2010 161 131 151 162 161 142 2012 2012 2012 2010 2010 2011 2011 2009 2008 141 151 2011 2008 132 2014 2016 2014 2012 2012 2009 2014 2008 2010 131 2011 142 2011 2013 2012 2011 2011

Audi Q3 2.0TDI 140BHP SE Audi A3 1.6TDI Audi A6 2.0TDI 177BHP Audi A3 1.9TDI BMW 520DSL SE Citroen Berlingo Citroen C5 2.0DSL Citroen C4 1.4 Petrol Ford Kugo 2.0TDI Titanium Ford Fiesta 1.2 Petrol Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Style Ford Focus 1.6TDI (25K) Ford Mondeo Style DSL Ford Transit Tourneo 7 Seater DSL Ford Focus 1.6DSL Ford Fiesta Dsl Van Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater A/T Ford C-Max DSL Ford Kuga DSL 4X4 Commercial Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0DSL Ford Focus 1.6DSL Ford Focus DSL Ford Mondeo DSL Honda CR-V 1.6DSL Hyundai i30 DSL Hyundai i30 CRDI Kia Carnival Crew cab ( €333 Tax) Land Rover Freelander 2.0 TD4 Mercedes Benz A180 DSL Mercedes Benz Vito 111 Van Mitsubishi ASX 1.8DSL Mitsubishi Lancer DSL Mazda 6 DSL Nissan Qashqai DSL Opel Insignia DSL Nissan Navara 2.5 Renault Fleunce DSL Seat Ibiza 1.2TDI Suzuki SX4 1.6DSL Toyota Yaris 1.0 Petrol Toyota Avensis DSL Toyota Avensis Aura DSL Toyota Corolla 1.4 D4D Toyota Auris 1.4 DSL Toyota Corolla 1.4DSL

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Business Education and Training Fair with LEADER Roscommon LEADER Partnership will host the Roscommon Education and Training Fair on Wednesday, October 10th from 11 am to 2.30 pm in Kilbride Community Centre, Roscommon.

The Education Fair, now in its fifth year, is funded under the SICAP programme. Approximately 40 national universities and colleges and local edu-

cation providers will exhibit with students from secondary schools from County Roscommon and bordering counties attending. The event is free to the public and will offer those in search of education and training opportunities, a range of information on national and local full-time and part-time education options.

Exhibiting on the day will

be stands from third level institutes and universities, including NUI Galway, GMIT, Sligo IT, DCU, UCD, Trinity College Dublin, SIMI and Eunicas as well as Shannon College of Hotel Management, Moate Business College, Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board, MABS and Citizen Information Service. As the fair coincides with

World Mental Health Day, it will also feature exhibits from mental health services such as Shine, Vita House, Family Life Centre Boyle, Regari, Tusla and Suicide Prevention.

The event will officially open at 11 am and will feature a number of workshops. The first workshop will be presented by Jigsaw Roscommon entitled ‘It’s Time to Start Talking’.

This workshop will focus on young people minding their mental health.

The second workshop will be presented by Comhairle na Nóg Liatroma, with Rosie Dolan. This initiative highlights the consequences of violence and will feature a video entitled ‘Use your Brain, Not your Fist’. This is a campaign to make teenagers more aware of

National Women’s Enterprise Day at Kilronan Castle from local to global

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys has launched the National Programme of events for National Women’s Enterprise Day 2018 taking place on Thursday, October 18th with 16 major entrepreneurial events planned across the country, including an event in Kilronan Castle, in Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon for the West Region of Roscommon, Galway and Mayo.

This initiative is led by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide and funded by the Government of Ireland, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Local Authorities.

The Local Enterprise Offices have organised a programme of events under the theme ‘From Local to Global’ aimed at inspiring the next generation of female business leaders to take their local ideas and make them a global success.

This year’s West Region Ambassador is Michelle Daly of P&G Cards, Athleague, while guest speakers at Kilronan Castle are Loretta Ní Ghabháin, Lorg Media; Magaly Murray of Gran Grans Foods, Loughrea; and Aisling Flanagan, Velvet Cloud, Claremorris.

Encouraging local entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to attend, Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise with Local En-

terprise Office Roscommon said: “‘From Local To Global’ as a theme for National Women’s Enterprise Day 2018 is very apt, especially with all the uncertainty around Brexit. We want to encourage more female entrepreneurs to diversify and to let them know that their Local Enterprise Office can give them the support they need to explore new markets.

“Last year alone, the Local Enterprise Offices provided training, mentoring and networking to over 18,500 female entrepreneurs along with providing grant assistance to over 280 female-run businesses and these figures continue to grow”.

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys said: “It is important we ensure that female entrepreneurs have access to the training, funding and supports that they need to start and grow their business. These female entrepreneurs should not just be thinking about these shores, they should be looking to go global, and my Department, through the relevant agencies, is ensuring they have the support they need to become world leaders in their sector”.

Bookings for Roscommon businesses via: www.localenterprise.ie/roscommon, or contact Anne Browne at 0906626263/6637100 for further information.

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Pictured at the launch of Ornua’s 2019 Graduate Progamme recently with Ornua CEO John Jordan were (l-r): John Walls, Cait Mennis, John Jordan, Conor Merrick.

violence in social settings and how to control their emotions.

The third workshop will provide information and an overview of apprenticeships currently on offer with Seamus Keane from Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board.

For further information, please contact Roscommon LEADER Partnership on 090-6630252.

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products and owner of the iconic Kerrygold brand, has launched its 2019 Graduate Programme. The programme will see the company recruit up to 15 graduates to join the Ornua team around the world who will bring the best of Irish dairy, on behalf of dairy farming families in Ireland, to 110 markets globally.

The Ornua Graduate Programme is an 18-month programme which offers graduates a chance to build a range of business skills and gain valuable experience.

Successful candidates will undertake two placements as part of the Ornua Graduate

Programme, which includes time overseas for most participants. The programme provides opportunities across the business in divisions including Information and Communication Technology, HR, Procurement, Sales and Marketing, Health and Safety, Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain Management.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has been in business for over 50 years.

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At 179th Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show in Ballinasloe Show Grounds were Ava, Killian and Aidan Hogan, Ballinasloe with their horse ‘Gatestown Crystal’, winner of the Champion Pony of the Show.

Picture: Gerry Stronge

At 179th Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show in Ballinasloe Show Grounds were, l-r; Noel Harney, Director; Paddy Goode, Sponsor of the Wiliam Goode Memorial Cup; Tommie Dolan, Ballinasloe; David Walshe, Judge; Michael Tarpey and Mary Tarpey, Elphin, winners of the Champion Bullock of the show and Kathleen Ward, Director.

Picture: Gerry Stronge

Ballinasloe Showgrounds hosts annual Poultry and Small Animals event

BALLINASLOE Horse &Agricultural Show Ltd

Present our

Annual Poultry and Small Animals

DISPLAY & SALE

in Ballinasloe Showgrounds on Sunday, 30th of September, Monday, 1st of October and Saturday, 6th of October at 8 am

Our annual trade show features over 100 stalls – selling everything from ‘a needle to an anchor!’

Parking facilities are also available. Gates open at 6 am

Ballinasloe Showgrounds are located adjacent to the Ballinasloe Fair Green (Ideal parking for lorries, jeeps and cars and trailers if you are attending the Ballinasloe Horse Fair)

To reserve a stall please call Peter on 087-02581780

Successful Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show last weekend After an absence of two years the Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show was held last weekend in Ballinasloe Showgrounds.

The directors and committee spent six months putting the show together and the result was tremendous. Over 4,000 people attended the show.

From early morning the competitors and animals arrived at Ballinasloe Showgrounds for parking in the Fair Green, Ballinasloe.

Speaking after the successful event, John Harney (chairperson) expressed delight. He said: “The support we got from the four corners of Ireland was unbelievable.

We had decided to change the date to the second last Sunday in September and it worked extremely well”.

Peter O’Connor, director and event coordinator, was overwhelmed by the number of volunteers that helped on Sunday. Peter went on to say that the show was one of the most successful ever.

The amount and quality of the horses, ponies and donkeys was very high.

Fr Christy McCormack (director) thanked Galway County Council – especially Fran McEvoy, Noel Casey, and Seamus McGoldrick – for their help with the Fair Green. He also thanked Supt. Aidan Foley and the Garda Siochana in

Pictured at the 179th Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show in Ballinasloe Show Grounds were l-r; Keeril and Fiona Donohue presenting the Donohue Cup for the Champion Connemara Pony to Kieran McGrath, Claregalway. Picture: Gerry Stronge.

Pictured at the179th Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show in Ballinasloe Show Grounds were l-r; Damien McGuire, Ballinasloe and Cristine and Brendan McGuire, Ahascragh.

Picture: Gerry Stronge

Ballinasloe for all their help.

Noel Harney and Kathleen Ward (directors), who coordinated the sheep and cattle, were delighted with the huge entries in the livestock section.

The evening finished off with the Joe Brooks donkey derby which was won by local man Dermot Connolly (Knocknagrenna) who only beat his son’s entry by a nose!

The directors announced that next year’s show will be held on Sunday, 22nd of September 2019 in Ballinasloe Showgrounds.

This weekend (Sunday,

30th of September) and on Monday 1st and Saturday 6th of October Ballinasloe Horse & Agricultural Show will host their annual Poultry and Small Animals Display and Sale in the showgrounds from 8 am. They are also holding their annual tradeshow with over 100 stalls selling anything from a needle to an anchor.

Parking is available each day from 6 am in the showgrounds. This is the nearest carpark to the Fair Green in Ballinasloe which hosts the annual fair on these dates.

For further information (details of stalls, etc.) contact Peter on 087-2481780.

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Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show Wishing Gaels GAA Best wishesNorthern to Glenamaddy Ploughing Club every success in the & Agricultural Show from future from:

Associates

Email: info@hubertdeane.com Web: www.hubertdeane.com Tel: 094 9643079

Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

Mattie Potter Ltd. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical Goods, Paints and Decor, D.I.Y. and Gardening, Calor Gas Agent, Building Supplies, General Hardware & Foodstore Glenamaddy, Co. Galway Tel 094 963 8944 Fax: 094 9659164 email: aidan_potter@eircom.net

Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

GANNON AGRI CONTRACTORS Creggs, Co. Galway Tel: 086 2538169

Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

P&D Agri Services Ltd Tractor & Machinery Repair & Maintenance Derreen, Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Patrick Dolan 086 3035792 Derek Raftery 086 3639457 Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

Tommy Dillon Farm Buildings Kilkerrin Road Glenamaddy, Co. Galway

Telephone: 094 9659187 Mobile: 087 2616955 Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

Glensound & Lighting Joe Cunniffe

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Neven Maguire to headline this year’s Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show Neven Maguire is set to headline this year’s Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show which takes place on Sunday, October 7th at the Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre and surrounding lands.

Neven is from Blacklion in Co. Cavan and is a wellknown celebrity chef and television personality. The head chef and proprietor of MacNean House and Restaurant, he regularly appears on television and radio and is also a regular contributor to Irish Farmer’s Journal.

Derry native and Irish Country Music star, Ritchie Remo, will be the main musical attraction at this year’s show.

Described by BBC Northern Ireland as ‘Country Music’s most exciting entertainer’, Ritchie has recently released a new single called ‘Shine Up My Boots’. He’ll be performing his new song as well as some Country favourites in Glenamaddy on October 7th.

The Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show has grown into one of the biggest social and farming events in the west of Ireland, attracting thousands of visitors, competitors and exhibitors each year.

The show has grown considerably year on year, and now incorporates the largest indoor cattle show in Ireland. The show’s main sponsors, the Comer Group, as well as sponsorship from local businesses, have set the show on a firm footing for success. Crowds of over 7,000 have attended in recent years, and even larger crowds are expected this year as the show adds even more attractions for all the family.

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Sunday, 7th October

Fun for all the family on October 7th!

Pictured at the 2016 Glenamaddy Ploughing and Agricultural Show were James and Michael Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

There promises to be something for the whole family to enjoy at the Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show on Sunday, October 7th.

Celebrity chef Neven Maguire as well as musicians Ritchie Remo, The Kings of Connaught and the local Comhaltas group will entertain the crowd throughout the day.

In addition to the Pedigree and Commercial Cattle Show and the Official National Ploughing Association Ploughing Championship, other attractions will include Donkey and Horse Ploughing, and an impressive multi-class Dog Show. There will also be an extensive Kids Zone, outdoor machinery and other trade stands as well as top class catering, arts, crafts, local produce, vintage displays, a full bar and much, much more!

Children will also be entertained on the day with facepainting, bouncy castles, a climbing wall, Irish music and dancing, soccer skills and lots more.

So, bring the whole family along to Glenamaddy on Sunday, October 7th for what promises to be another fun-filled Glenamaddy Show!

Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

Michael Fitzmaurice TD Strangeforth, Williamstown Tel. 086 1914565 E. michael.fitzmaurice@oireachtas.ie Best wishes to Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show from

Pictured at the 2016 Glenamaddy Ploughing and Agricultural Show were Dayna Fahey, Nicola McHugh and Catriona Donnellan. Picture: Andrew Fox Ploughing and Agricultural Show. Picture: Andrew Fox

A message from the Chairman At the helm of a hardworking committee, Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show Chairman, Gerry Feeney, spoke at the recent launch and thanked fellow committee members Frances Keaveney, Bernie Murray, Tommy Mannion, Gerry Fahy, Gerard Brennan and Michael Egan.

He also thanked the Cattle Show committee of Bríd Brennan, Des Joyce, and Peter Keaveney for all of their hard work in the many months of

preparations leading up to the Glenamaddy Show, which takes place on Sunday, October 7th.

Mr. Feeney paid tribute to the hard-working volunteers who put so much effort into making the event a success. He also thanked the Comer Group and all of the show’s sponsors for their continued support of the event and the Geraghty and Corr families for the use of their superb facilities and land.

Concluding, Mr. Feeney

said: “All roads lead to Glenamaddy on Sunday, October 7th for what promises to be an extensive and excellent show for all the family. We hope to see you all there”.

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Pictured at the 2016 Glenamaddy Ploughing and Agricultural Show were Eric Quigley and Kevin Lambert.

Picture: Andrew Fox

Caitlin Feeney pictured at the 2016 Glenamaddy Ploughing and Agricultural Show. Picture: Andrew Fox

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CURTAIN CENTRE celebrates 20th Anniversary

GOLF LINKS ROAD, ROSCOMMON T.: 09066 27010 E.: curtaincentre@eircom.net

Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

The Pepper Mill RESTAURANT Golf Links Road, Roscommon.

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• E. sean.peppermill@gmail.com OPEN 7 DAYS: Monday - Saturday 9am – 5pm & Sunday 12 – 5 pm

– Outdoor catering specialists – Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

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Proprietor Carmel Gavin and staff are inviting customers ‘old and new’ to join them in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Curtain Centre.

20th anniversary celebrations at the Curtain Centre, Golf Links Road, Roscommon It’s one of the most attractive, inviting and well-known businesses in Roscommon Town – and this Friday (September 28th) the Curtain Centre is celebrating a very special milestone!

Proprietor Carmel Gavin and her loyal staff are inviting customers ‘old and new’ to join them in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Curtain Centre.

Carmel launched the business in Church Street, Roscommon in 1998, moving to a spacious, new stateof-the-art premises at Golf Links Road in 2003.

The Curtain Centre is now established as one of the leading suppliers of high quality top of the range fabrics, carefully selected from the very best suppliers in Ireland and Europe.

The Curtain Centre provides customers with a fully co-ordinated range of curtains, tie backs, poles, bed linen, cushions and throws. They cater not only for private houses and apartments, but also for schools, offices, etc.

The Curtain Centre of-

fers free quotations and measuring service, professional consultations and fitting service. Customers can browse at their leisure in their large showroom and avail of the famous friendly service which has helped to establish the great reputation of the Curtain Centre. “People love to get a second opinion and that’s where talking to our experts comes inâ€? Carmel says. “It’s so important for us to know that the customer is happy. We will do everything it takes‌people love the personal touch here.

We will often pop across the road with them to ensure we are co-ordinating with, for example, cushions or a sofa that they are buying in McNulty’s!�

This Friday, Carmel and her staff are inviting the public to join them for a special 20th anniversary celebration. So make sure to call to the Curtain Centre at any time on Friday and join in the celebrations! And‌a super 20th anniversary sale will run for a week!

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The Curtain Centre offers free quotations and measuring service, professional consultations and fitting service.

They have a large showroom where you can browse at your comfort.

Their wide range of fabrics are carefully selected from the very best of suppliers in Ireland and Europe.

Their aim is to provide customers

with a fully co-ordinated range of curtains, tie backs, poles, blinds, bed linen, cushions, throws, wallpaper, etc.

Carmel says there is now a surge in demand for motorised blinds, shutters and rails.

Call to the Curtain Centre for the highest quality products, service and value!

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(090) 66 30492 Tattie Hoaker Directors: Maureen Brosnan, John Brennan and Aidan Gillan

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Painting Services Professional Painters & Decorators Stephen Reynolds (086) 1987023 Enda Hoban (087) 2739726 Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

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Carmel’s as passionate as ever about the business!

Carmel Gavin’s passion for her business is infectious. 20 years after opening the Curtain Centre in Church Street, she remains as enthusiastic as ever about what she does!

“I absolutely love being on the floor” Carmel told the Roscommon People when she took a short break from tending to customers earlier this week.

It’s that interaction with customers that Carmel and her colleagues love.

“Just this week I received a lovely text from a woman in North Roscommon. She was on holidays and left us a key… we did the fitting while she was away, she’s just back and thrilled with what she found!”

A native of Newbridge, Co. Galway, Carmel learned her trade before setting up her own business. Having worked with major retail chain Hickey’s in Cork, Galway and Limerick, she then joined Donnellan’s in Main Street, Roscommon (which had a curtain section at the time).

In 1998, Carmel venture into the entrepreneurial world, opening the Curtain Centre in Church Street, Roscommon.

From the outset she received great support from the public.

In 2003 Carmel moved to a new location, the superb 2,700 sq. ft. state-of-the-art premises at Golf Links Road.

That expansion move has proven to be a great success, and the Curtain Centre is now busier than ever. Praising her “wonderful” staff, Carmel emphasises that it is the relationships they have built up with loyal customers which is key to the success of the business. People trust Carmel and her staff, and the amount of ‘repeat business’ is phenomenal. People who purchased at the Curtain Centre many years ago invariably return, as do new generations of their family. And the ‘word of mouth’ passed on by very happy customers leads to new enquiries and calls all the time!

Energetic, devoted to her business and very enthusiastic about Roscommon town’s ongoing potential, Carmel is a member of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce and also a member of the Roscommon branch of ‘Women in Business’ (she pays tribute to the leadership of Lucy Carty of Eden Skin and Laser Clinic). She is also an active member of CBN (Connacht Business Network).

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Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

People trust Carmel and her staff, and the amount of ‘repeat business’ is phenomenal

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CURTAIN CENTRE celebrates 20th Anniversary

GOLF LINKS ROAD, ROSCOMMON T.: 09066 27010 E.: curtaincentre@eircom.net Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

Patrick J. Neilan & Sons (INCORPORATING MARTIN J. NEILAN)

~ SOLICITORS ~ Church Street, Roscommon Tel: (090) 6626245 / (090) 6626115 Fax: (090) 6626990 . E-mail: pjneilan@securemail.ie The people of Roscommon were delighted to welcome Carmel 20 years ago into the town and she has made a marvellous contribution to all the people she has met in the last 20 years. We wish her many many happy years of enjoyment, creativity and extending all her curtains all over the province from

Paddy Joe - The Barber Midtown, Roscommon Tel: (086) 8115363 Opening hours: 9.00 - 6.30 Mon, Tues, Wed 9.00 - 7.00 Fri + Saturday Closed Thursdays Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

Roscommon ‘a wonderful business town’ Carmel Gavin, proprietor of the Curtain Centre at Golf Links Road, has hailed Roscommon as a “wonderful, lovely town”.

Carmel says the Curtain Centre could not have been such a success but for the positive business environment in the town – and the friendliness and support of the people.

“I can honestly say that it is an amazing town, it really is lovely,

and a wonderful business town.

There is a really positive vibe in Roscommon. The business park that we’re located in is going really well. People like the fact that there are a number of adjoining businesses which are excellent and established interiors’ outlets”.

“This location has become one big ‘one-stop shop’ for home improvements and interiors” Carmel explained, citing the presence of

Mark Lohan Kitchens, McNulty Furniture, LTB and Lynch Flooring, all of which are in proximity to the Curtain Centre, something which customers delight in.

“And” she adds, “the free parking is a massive boost which has led to a huge influx of people”.

Carmel says that in addition to the custom of people in the Roscommon Town area (and environs), the Curtain Centre is extremely

popular with shoppers from Athlone, East Galway and all of North Roscommon.

“People love coming to Roscommon Town. We have such a great range of shops now, it has dramatically increased footfall. The free parking is brilliant. I want to acknowledge the input of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce on the free parking, and the Council too, of course”.

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CURTAIN CENTRE celebrates 20th Anniversary

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celebrations this Friday – everyone’s welcome!

20th anniversary celebrations at the Curtain Centre, Golf Links Road, Roscommon will peak on this Friday (28th of September) and continue all week with a super 20th anniversary sale!

Friday is the ‘big day’, with lots of special offers and giveaways all day long!

Carmel and her staff are extending a special invitation to all their friends and loyal customers to come along and share in the celebrations!

Shannonside Radio will broadcast live from the Curtain Centre (from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm), there will be lots of special

Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

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offers to avail of, and there will be refreshments too!

While Friday promises to be an exciting, enjoyable and busy day, the celebrations will continue all week.

As Carmel told the Roscommon People: “We’re commemorating this special anniversary by holding a special weeklong sale. As it’s our 20th anniversary, there will be 20% off all items for the entire week! It’s our way of saying a sincere thanks to our customers, who have been so loyal and supportive over the years”.

‘Personality of staff’ hailed by Carmel

A major reason for the success of the Curtain Centre is the professionalism, expertise and friendliness of the staff there, many of whom have been working with Carmel for many years, indeed in some cases for the entire 20 years!

As the business celebrates its 20th anniversary, Carmel paid tribute to her staff.

They are Ann, Theresa, Kathy, Mary, Vija and Helen and Eugene.

“It’s the personality and expertise of my staff that has us where we are” Carmel says with a smile.

She went on to thank all of her staff for their great contribution to the success of the Curtain Centre.

Opening hours The Curtain Centre at Golf Links Road, Roscommon is open from 9.30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday and from 10 am to 5.30 pm on Saturdays. Check our Carmel’s Curtain Centre on social media!

You can call the Curtain Centre on 090-6627010, email curtaincentre@eircom.net and see www. thecurtaincentre.com Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

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Tel./Fax: 087 2439513 / 090 66 30313 Email: info@theupholsteryco.ie Web: www.theupholsteryco.ie Congratulations to the Curtain Centre from

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All style at Blood Bike fundraiser!

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Slawomir Jurek, Tom Cummins, Dermot Kiernan, Farnan Hegarty and Tom Rumley.

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Emily Conlon, Paulette Power, Tara Lowry Murphy, Colette Conlon and Sheila Hegarty. Pictures: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Jack L returns to Arts Centre The great Jack L (Jack Lukeman) returns by popular demand to Roscommon Arts Centre this Saturday (29th) at 8 pm, with his multi-award winning, smash hit show ‘Magic Days – Magic Nights’.

Jack has spent much of 2018 touring throughout Europe with such luminaries as Jools Holland, Imelda May, Neil Sedaka and Aerosmith.

He is also in the middle of performing a marathon four-month English tour which is bringing the news of this phenomenal artist to many new fans all over Britain.

There’s something for every taste in Jack’s music. His most recent best-selling album of original material Magic Days was deemed his “best work ever” by Hot Press magazine and was recently named Album of the Month on RTÉ Radio One. Tickets for Magic Days – Magic Nights are now on sale from the box office on 090-6625824 and online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

Roscommon Arts Centre’s box office is currently located on the ground floor of Aras an Chontae, Roscommon County Council’s Civic Offices, to accommodate building works at the arts centre. Opening hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 am-5 pm.

Local artist to exhibit in Mullingar ‘An Bhfuil cead agam dul go dhí on Leathreas?’ is the latest art exhibition by south Roscommon painter, Fiona Moore.

Inspired by the structure of the old two classroom school buildings and the human relationship with these buildings, the exhibit will be on display from this evening (Thursday 27th) in Atrium Space of Westmeath County Council buildings in Mullingar.

A graduate of Galway Mayo Institute Technology, Fiona worked for Athlone Arts and Tourism for a number of years, but is now concentrating on developing her own art practice. Earlier this year Fiona created an installation piece for Athlone Arts and Tourism in Athlone Castle Keep titled: “Classroom display in Athlone Castle Keep”.

‘An Bhfuil cead agam dul go dhí on Leathreas?’ exhibition will be in the Atrium Space of the County Buildings in Mullingar. All welcome to attend this evening at 6 pm where the exhibition will be officially launched by Westmeath Arts Officer, Miriam Mulrennan, and Cllr. John Dolan.

Mocking about…

Pictured at Dysart Football Club’s Mock Wedding fundraiser at The Shamrock Lodge last Saturday night were Diarmuid Coyne, Niall Corbett, Jason Ward, Johnny Waldron, Tina Kelly, John Doyle, Catherine Feeney and Rita Tansey. Photographic special in our next issue. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Artist Fiona Moore

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Today’s Gospel begins with a scene that recalls a similar moment in the history of Israel, the episode recalled in today’s First Reading. The seventy elders who receive God’s Spirit through Moses prefigure the ministry of the Apostles.

Like Joshua in the First Reading, John makes the mistake of presuming that only a select few are inspired and entrusted to carry out God’s plans. The Spirit blows where it wills (see John 3:8), and God desires to bestow His Spirit on all the people of God, in every nation under heaven (see Acts 2:5, 38).

God can and will work mighty deeds through the most unexpected and unlikely people. All of us are called to perform even our most humble tasks, such as giving a cup of water, for the sake of His name and the cause of His kingdom.

John believes he is protecting the purity of the Lord’s name. But, really, he’s only guarding his own privilege and status. It’s telling that the Apostles want to shut down the ministry of an exorcist. Authority to drive out demons and unclean spirits was one of the specific powers entrusted to the Twelve (see Mark 3:14–15; 6:7, 13).

Cleanse me from my unknown faults, we pray in today’s Psalm. Often, like Joshua and John, perhaps without noticing it, we cloak our failings and fears under the guise of our desire to defend Christ or the Church.

But as Jesus says today, instead of worrying about who is a real Christian and who is not, we should make sure that we ourselves are leading lives worthy of our calling as disciples (see Ephesians 1:4).

Does the advice we give, or the example of our actions, give scandal – causing others to doubt or lose faith? Do we do what we do with mixed motives instead of seeking only the Father’s will? Are we living, as this Sunday’s Epistle warns, for our own luxury and pleasure, and neglecting our neighbours?

We need to keep meditating on His Law, as we sing in today’s Psalm. We need to pray for the grace to detect our failings and to overcome them.

– Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Saying farewell to Mick, a Creggs legend Over the weekend we said goodbye to Mick O’Rourke, a true Creggs legend who, in his 96th year, left this earth to rejoin his wife and soulmate Sarah up in Heaven. If ever a man epitomised the heart, soul and spirit of a village, Mick certainly did.

In business in Creggs all his life, Mick and his family have been the heartbeat of Creggs since my childhood days. On Thursday and Friday his send-off was exactly what he would have wanted and what he deserved.

It was more a celebration of the wonderful life that he had led, punctuated by reminisces and memories. While there was, obviously, a certain amount of sadness, the overwhelming feeling was that Mick had had a wonderful innings and was ready to move on to a better place.

Everybody, including me, headed to Cuisle in Donamon on Friday, after a most

beautiful, uplifting funeral sevice conducted by Fr. Michael Cusack. We were treated to a superb four-course meal, served by Fergus and his wonderful staff, and judging by the extra helpings that came my way, he must have thought I looked a little undernourished, but it really was a super meal.

Afterwards we adjourned to the bar for a while, and in a real tribute to the late Mick, we had songs, poems, recitations, and great craic, and for an hour or two – or even three – we did our best to give him a fitting, traditional, rural send-off.

His family members had travelled from all over to say their goodbyes, and to all of them, and in particular his four children, Catherine, Jim, Marie, and Michael (better known to my readers as Mikeen), I extend my sincerest sympathies. All I can say is may he rest in peace. He was a true Creggs legend.

‘The handyman’ is still around!

It’s a beautiful autumn morning…and as I look out on the lovely, slightly chilly day, I am in a nostalgic mood, and thinking back to the time (a long while ago now) when I was a young lad growing up in the village of Creggs.

I am thinking specifically about the demise of ‘the handyman’, a man that could be found at every crossroads and who, despite having no qualifications whatsoever, could do every type of chore you could imagine. He was a plumber, an electrician, a carpenter, a tiler, a painter, a blocklayer, a plasterer, and anything else you can think of, all rolled into one. No matter what household problem arose, there were any amount of handymen around who were ready, willing and able to sort it all out.

However, in the many years that have passed since then, the handyman has more or less disappeared, and with the arrival of compulsory certification we now have all specialist tradesmen who are all experts in their own individual field.

Now I have told you before that, in the thousands of years that the world has existed, I am the most useless D.I.Y. man that God ever created. Even the simplest of household repairs are way beyond my abilities, and so a couple of weeks back, when I needed to do a lot of little things – like hanging blinds and curtains, fixing door locks and changing the way a door or two was hanging – I had no idea where to look for someone who would do eve-

Inspired by Tiger…

The return to the top of Tiger Woods, particularly in the week that’s in it, will add a huge amount of interest to an already exciting Ryder Cup, and may well generate an atmosphere the likes of which may never have been seen in any other of the previous bi-annual competitions. It all kicks off in Paris on Friday.

Having watched Tiger’s triumphant return to the winner’s enclosure on Sunday night, I was inspired so much that I headed to Castlerea on Monday afternoon to see if my golf could also show a marked improvement.

The day was just wonderful, the course even better, and I was all set for a brilliant nine holes, but, sadly, the tiger in my tank stayed hidden, and my performance was exactly the same as always – rubbish. However, I enjoyed it no end, and some day soon, I predict a Tiger-like rise from the ashes.

And finally…

rything for me.

And so, by pure accident, as I was looking at the Roscommon People, in the small ads section I saw an advert that seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. I made that call, and now (as I write

this) a couple of weeks later, everything I needed to get done has been done, all with no hassle or fuss, all in a satisfactory professional manner. So maybe the handyman is not extinct yet – he’s just out there in a different form.

Finally for this week, the Big Tom Tribute Night is almost upon us, and all roads will lead to Mannion’s, Glenamaddy on Friday night when the huge show kicks off.

Everything is in place to make this one of the alltime great nights, so make sure you get there and make it a fitting tribute to the undoubted King of Country music.

I might not get there as I am just starting a threeweek course of antibiotics, and unless they work very quickly, I will be sidelined.

However, I am not giving up hope yet – but if you are there enjoy it for me!

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Roscommon Races FINAL MEETING OF 2018

Friday 1st October, 2018 First Race: 2.05pm. Feature Race: The Ballymore Properties/Irish EBF Kilbegnet. Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) with €40,000 in prize money.

Top Class National Hunt Racing FREE BETS ON RACE CARD COMPETITION Music after 2nd last race with Henry & The Usual Suspects

Come for the Racing – Stay for the Craic!

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Roscommon Races set for season’s last meeting The curtain will come down on another great year of racing in Roscommon next Monday evening (October 1st) when the venue hosts its final fixture of the season.

Racing gets underway at 2.05 pm with an eight-race all national hunt card. The feature event is the €40,000 Grade 3 Ballymore Properties Irish EBF Novice Steeplechase.

The committee have been working to attract plenty of cross-channel interest in this fixture and there’s sure to be English entries in what has developed into a very important novice chase.

A spokesman for the racecourse said the track looks in great shape and that now is the time for some of the winter horses to reappear with some very good horses expected to run in Roscommon on Monday.

Race sponsors next Monday include the estate of the late Peggy Guerin, Service Matters, Roscommon On-Course Vets and the EBF. The best turned out prize is sponsored

by J&A Gately Building Stone.

The committee expressed its thanks to all sponsors, some of who have been supporting racing in Roscommon for a number of years.

The committee also had some news about further developments at the racecourse: “Our final fixture of the year will be a significant one, as it will be the last meeting that the present building at the road end will be used at Roscommon.

“A major revamp will commence once Monday’s meeting concludes. This work has been in the pipeline for a number of years, but due to financial constraints, our board felt that they we were not in a position until now, to proceed with this work.

“The new structure will add greatly to the facilities for service providers and the jockeys at Roscommon Racecourse.

“We do hope that you can come and enjoy some racing and there is music in the main bar after the second last race with Henry and The Usual Suspects.

“As usual, there is a competition on our Racecard for a free bet. Admission for adults is €15 with OAP/students €10. The Ros Special for €35 consists of admission, race card, a two-course meal and a €10 betting voucher”.

For further information, please contact 087-2203288, email roscommonracecourse@eircom.net or log onto www.roscommonracecourse.ie and follow us on Facebook.

Miriam’s MUSINGS Does Menopause Treaty render our warranty on worth to expire?

Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

Having been part of a couple since I was 15 years old, I’ve never actually been on the socalled ‘dating’ scene. However, while watching a clip of ITV’s This Morning last week, I’ve come to the conclusion that, if you’re single, and of a certain age, (as in a fabulous mature lady), then dating twenty-firstcentury-style should probably be reserved for the extreme sports enthusiasts!

Yes girls, it seems, unless you’re a woman who’s prepared to lurk in dark corners, avoiding bright lights for fear they’ll show up your wrinkles, then those unattached minxes among us will probably either need to drastically alter their aging appearances, or channel the confidence of a daring trapeze artist willing to dive into the dating pool without the benefit of a safety net!

Yes readers, it appears once a woman reaches a certain milestone, something which I’m going to call the Menopause Treaty springs into action, cruelly reminding us the best before warranty on our worth has long expired, pulling the pin on the live grenade that was once our youthful beauty.

Now it’s not the grey roots that have ruffled my feathers this week, nay it’s a certain Dr. Linda Li, cosmetic surgeon extraordinaire, who works in association with an online dating site, Beautifulpeople.com where members brutally get to vote on whether or not new applicants are eligible to join… based on their looks alone!

Speaking on This Morning last week, Dr. Li callously informed presenter Ruth Langsford, who is, in my opinion, a stunningly attractive and highly intelligent middle-aged woman, that, if she were to join her dating site and was ‘rejected’ for not being ‘beautiful’ enough, not to panic; help was at hand. Whew!

While the doc didn’t actually tell Ruth her face had more lines than British Telecom, she rudely pointed out her “early signs of facial ageing,” her droopy “upper eyelid skin,” and her “smile lines, (which) are a little more prominent,” helpfully adding “we can soften all of that”.

Aaaww bless, chin up Ruth hon; and, despite what Dr. Linda says…you do only have one of them!

Now where was this talented

yet arrogant doctor when women like Ruth, me and the rest of the wrinkled female population were spending a fortune on miracle creams for our faces, stomachs, thighs and boobs that, having breastfed, now sit comfortably on our waists? Add in the fact that having painfully pushed out our brood, it’s likely our once solid pelvic floor muscles have become so stressed, we’ll never again be able to burst into a fit of laughter without first secretly contracting our vaginal muscles for fear we’ll accidentally pee ourselves!

While I’m sure this doctor was only offering her professional opinion, and is not, (as I shouted at the telly), the devil incarnate, (although, you could probably confuse them both in an identity parade), she did come across as being overcritical and dismissive of older women, especially when, in a voice that sounded more like a rusty hinge, she touted for business by delivering the final blow, saying when women age, “it becomes more and more difficult to maintain a slim figure, so when we disrobe, it may make us more comfortable to have a slimmer figure

and liposuction is a great way to do it”.

And there was me thinking that spraying on the fake tan as though I was Michelangelo would make me look more desirable in a nightie; when, in actual fact, it probably settles in my wrinkles, making me resemble an over-ripe mango!

So much for going about life thinking hubby adored me for my lived-in look, when, in fact, he’s probably only attracted to my cryptic crossword solving abilities; and, if I want to hang onto him, (in the face-lift specialist’s opinion), I’ll need to hop off that hamster wheel of oblivion, have my entire head cosmetically removed and join her Beautifulpeople.com dating site!

Yes ladies, it appears that once we reach middle age and the kids have left home, unless we reassess our critical failure measures, (i.e. our time-worn skins), our have-it-all-dream will turn into a lift-it-all-nightmare.

I’ll tell you this, if the ESB could have harvested the steam rising from my body during that interview, Roscommon’s energy problems would be forever solved.

Allow Gardaí the scope and space to get to know us as a community An Garda Síochána remained the big story last week. This was due to the findings of The Future of Policing in Ireland Report coming up with 50 radical recommendations, which it suggests should be implemented over what I’d imagine to be a pretty narrow four-year timeframe.

As our police force was founded nearly a century ago by my hero Michael Collins, and on the 8th August, (which, coincidentally is my birthday), I’d assume it’s going to take a

lot longer to change a culture that’s been growing steadily for such a long time.

In addition, if these findings are to be taken seriously and not join all of the other expensive recommendationfilled reports gathering dust in filing cabinets around the country, then an independent individual must be tasked with overseeing them.

However, throwing in my own tuppence worth of insight into the mix here, I’d urge the government (and the public)

to start cooperating with An Garda Síochána and to treat them as the community focused and friendly professionals they clearly are.

We need to return to a time when our Gardaí were allowed the scope and the space to be able to knock on our doors, introduce themselves, and get to know us, and not just as the citizens they’ve sworn to protect, but as locals who are ready to offer them the cooperation and the respect they so richly deserve.

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Taste of Lakelands Festival 6th/7th October

Ballyleague/Lanesboro

Taste of the Lakelands returns Pictured at the 2017 Taste of the Lakelands were Noah, Seán, Isabelle, Jane and Donal Flynn.

Picture: Andrew Fox

The third annual Taste of the Lakelands Festival, in association with Roscommon County Council and Longford County Council, returns to Ballyleague/Lanesboro on Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th and will feature some of Ireland’s best food producers, live

cooking demonstrations, culinary treats, special features and lots of attractions the whole family.

The event takes in a marquee on the banks of the River Shannon and has become one of the largest food festivals in the region.

Taste of the Lakelands

features some of the very best food producers and culinary talents in the country.

Among the master chefs and bakers making an appearance at this year’s festival will be celebrity chefs such as Catherine Fulvio and Kevin Dundon as well as Fiona Egan, Stephen Dowd

and Kwangchi Chan.

Taste of the Lakelands will be launched by Minister of State, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran at the marquee at St. Mary’s Hall and admission costs €5 with children going free.

For more information, log onto www.tasteofthelakelands.ie.

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Taste of Lakelands Festival 6th/7th October

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Cllr. Domnick Connolly (Independent) Pictured at the 2017 Taste of the Lakelands were Eimear and Zoe May Shortall. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the 2017 Taste of the Lakelands were Aneta, Viktoria and Patricia Jedrych. Picture: Andrew Fox

Musical treats at this year’s Festival!

Pictured at the 2017 Taste of the Lakelands were Michelle Cassin and Jane Carrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

There will be plenty of entertainment on offer for the large crowds expected in Lanesboro & Ballyleague on Saturday and Sunday (October 6th and 7th).

On Saturday afternoon from 3.30 pm, David Kiernan will take to the big stage, followed by legendary Irish Country music

performer Mick Flavin at 4.30 pm.

The music continues on Sunday on the big stage in the marquee area from 3.30 pm with Camillus Egerton and his band, followed at 4.30 pm by one of the emerging stars of the Irish Country music scene, Ciaran Rosney.

Introducing…Lough Ree Distillery!

The opening of a brand new distillery in Lanesboro will take place on Friday, October 5th ahead of this year’s Taste of the Lakelands Festival.

The new business, Lough Ree Distillery, which is owned by

the Clancy brothers, will be located on the site of the former post office in the town.

The company will also launch its new brand of locally produced Irish Gin, called ‘Slingshot’. The launch will take

place at the Community Centre in Lanesboro at 7.30 pm on the Friday night.

Those wishing to attend the launch are asked to register in advance by emailing info@lrd. ie or by calling 043-3351250.

Fun for all the family!

There promises to be something for everyone at this year’s Taste of the Lakelands Festival including a Dog Show, bouncy castles, slides and face-painting.

The Dog Show takes place on Saturday (6th) from 1 pm and is sponsored by Kody’s Dog House Grooming in Lanesboro.

Admission to this year’s festival is very reasonable at just €5, while kids go free!

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Hamrock’s Don’t miss official launch

Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 29th September:

John Molloy

of Singers Festival 2018 The official launch of South Roscommon Singers Festival 2018 will take place in PJ’s of Castlecoote this Friday night (28th) starting at 9.30 pm.

There promises to be plenty of entertainment, chat and songs on the night.

This year’s festival will host events in Roscommon Town, Knockcroghery and Kilteevan across the October Bank Holiday weekend (26th to 28th October).

See also, At a Glance, page 6.

Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 29th September:

ELKIN Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were John Tobin and Gerry Jago.

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Patrick Murphy, Lily and Sean Monaghan, Brendan Coffey and Vincent Knight.

Faces & Places

Bike Night for Blood Bikes Railway Bar

Sunday 30th September:

Photographs: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Philip Tierney and Richella McDaid.

* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Pictured (above) at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Mary Bohan, John Donlon and Jamie Quinn.

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Sheila and Glenn Campbell.

BEER OF THE WEEK!

Pictured (right) at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Ciaran Hughes, Darren Henson and Tom Rumley.

JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries i Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Noel Naughton and Vincent Collins.

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Carol Garvey and Emma Thompson.

Pictured at the Bike Night for Blood Bikes at the Railway Bar last Saturday were Michael and Geraldine Macken.

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Pictured at Kayleigh Lynch’s 21st Birthday Party in P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ last Saturday night were Laura Croghan, Luke Parker, Clodagh Beattie, Kayleigh Lynch and Ethan Paisley.

Pictured at Kayleigh Lynch’s 21st Birthday Party in P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ last Saturday night were Kayleigh and Margaret Lynch.

s e c a l P & Faces Kayleigh’s 21st P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ Photographs: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Kayleigh Lynch’s 21st Birthday Party were Eamon, Shauna, Kayleigh and Margaret Lynch.

Pictured at Kayleigh Lynch’s 21st Birthday Party in P. Kelly’s were Martha and Anne Raftery and Kayleigh and Teresa Lynch.

Pictured at Kayleigh Lynch’s 21st Birthday Party in P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ last Saturday night were Bernie Rice and Brian McCaul.

Pictured at Kayleigh Lynch’s 21st Birthday Party in P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ last Saturday night were Elizabeth, Maggo and Sandra Glennon and Kayleigh Lynch.

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WeekendPeople Eva’s 40th ... celebrated in P. Kelly’s

Eva Regan celebrated her 40th birthday in P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ last Saturday night. Pictured were Eva and Francis Regan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Eva Regan celebrated her 40th birthday in P. Kelly’s ‘The Last Stand’ last Saturday night. Pictured were Martin and Kathleen Stephens, Eva Regan, Eileen Feely and Martin Stephens Senior. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

In the Hollywood ...

Des and Madeline Egan pictured in Dowd’s, Glinsk.

Padraig Donlon and Des Egan pictured in Dowd’s, Glinsk.

Faces & Places Fundraising Dance Dowd’s of Glinsk

Pictured in the Hollywood Bar, Roscommon recently were Vanessa O’Connor and Everton Da Paixao. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Photographs: Michael McCormack Tom Mulligan, Bernadette Keegan and Mai Mulligan pictured in Dowd’s, Glinsk.

Joe Pearl and John Tobin pictured in Dowd’s, Glinsk.

Fiona O’Neill and Paul Brandon pictured in Dowd’s, Glinsk.

Pictured in the Hollywood Bar, Roscommon recently were Violetta and Marcelo Da Silva. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Local house prices rise by 14.6% The price of the average three-bed semi in County Roscommon rose by 14.6% in the last 12 months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

However, prices remained stable at €137,500 between June and September, the survey found.

“The market is stable. Whilst things remain busy, there hasn’t been huge movement on price recently,” said Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy in Roscommon Town.

The average house price in Roscommon town has remained stable at €155,000, a yearly rise of 10.7%. In Castlerea, the average price of a three-bed semi remained stable at €120,000.

The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up to date picture of the second-hand property market in towns and cities countrywide to the close of last week.

The average semi-detached house nationally now costs €234,824, the Q3 REA Average House Price Survey has found – a rise of 1% on the Q2 2018 figure of €232,441.

Overall, the average house price across the country rose by 5.8% over the past 12 months – a decrease on the 8% recorded to June and

indicating that the market is continuing to steady after an 11.3% overall rise in 2017.

The price of a three-bed semi-detached house in Dublin has increased by just 2.7% in the last 12 months as the Central Bank’s borrowing rules increasingly define affordability in the housing market.

After rising by 12.5% in 2017, the average price of a second-hand semi-detached house in the capital has increased by just €5,300 so far this year and now stands at €443,333.

Growth in the commuter counties also slowed to 0.9% in the last three months, with the average house now selling for €248,528 – a rise of €2,000 on the second three months of the year.

The country’s major cities outside Dublin recorded a combined Q3 rise of 0.8%, with an average three-bed semi costing €249,375.

The highest increases were seen in the rest of the country’s towns, which experienced a 2.1% rise in Q3 to an average of €156,383 – up €3,000 in 12 weeks.

“These are areas where many buyers can still escape with a 10% deposit, it is still largely not economic to build new homes, and the dwindling supply existing stock at lower rates is disappearing,” said REA spokesperson Barry McDonald.

Auction of prime lands at Donamon on Friday

PSRA Licence No. 001350

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Property Sales Lettings Valuations ●

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

NEW TO THE MARKET Three bedroom residence at

ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Price Region: Excess €30,000 • Prime Three Bedroom Town Centre Residence • In Need of Minor Renovation • Located Within Walking Distance of all Amenities • Holding Huge Potential for Owner Occupier or Investor

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

Set out in nine lots, the lands will be offered by Public Auction as follows – Lot 1: Entire property – residence standing on c. 91.38 acres, Lot 2: Residence on c. 29.55 acres at Clooneycolgan, Lot 3: c. 35.95 acres at Clooneycolgan and Arignagh (with derelict building), Lot 4: c. 7.09 acres at Turksland, Lot 5: c. 0.91 acres at Slieve and Corbally, Lot 6: c. 5.48 acres’ boglands at Slieve and Corbally, Lot 7: c. 2.49 acres’ boglands at Slieve and Corbally, Lot 8: c. 4.54 acres’ boglands at Slieve and Corbally and Lot 9: c. 5.38 acres’ boglands at Slieve and Corbally.

Auctioneers Tom Cox and Ivan Connaughton state: “We are delighted to offer this fine prop-

erty comprising of a residence on c.91.38 acres for sale by Public Auction this Friday. The lands are of mixed quality with each lot holding huge potential, being located in a renowned farming district. The boglands are of exceptional quality in established boglands with good access.

“The auction will commence at 4 pm in Kenny’s Rockfield Inn public house. Contracts for the sale of all lots are available for viewing before the auction by contacting the solicitors for the carriage of sale Mr. Roderick McCrann, Roscommon on 0906626269 or McDermott, Creed & Martyn Solicitors, Sligo on 071-9142449”.

Any other enquiries and viewings can be dealt with by contacting Joint Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 or Thomas J. Cox Auctioneers on 071-9633260. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the Public Auction in Kenny’s, Rockfield Inn this Friday, 28th of September at 4 pm.

• Viewing Highly Recommended Open Viewing Saturday 6th October from 11am to 12pm To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090 6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and bank holidays also accommodated by Connaughton Auctioneers.

LANDS TO LET

WANTED • WANTED

c. 32 Acres at

Residential Properties in ALL Locations for Sale and Letting

Donamon

• From 1st October to 1st January • Sheep Only • Good Cover of Grass at Present Enquiries to Ivan on 090 666 3700

For awaiting clients Enquiries in confidence to the office on 090 666 3700 Lands located at Clooneycolgan, Donamon just off the Roscommon/Castlerea road

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PropertyPeople PROPERTY PARTNERS

EARLEY

To let – Approx 9 acres of kale Approx 11 acres of aftergrass

At Ballymore, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Until 1/1/19 –sheep only. Offers invited Contact Property Partners Earley, 090 66 26579

www.propertypartners.ie ipav Institute of Professional Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Auctioneer & Valuers Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Fax: (090) 6625405

Michael O’ Rourke ~ AUCTIONEER & VALUER ~ • Creggs, Roscommon • Phone: (090) 66 21125 (087) 2242329 • Email: michaelroarke@eircom.net PSRA No.: 003821

LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION in Athleague, Roscommon to be held in Bridge House Bar, Athleague on 4th October 2018 at 3.00pm.

Circa 48.4 acres at CLOONEEN, ATHLEAGUE Estate of Patrick Haughey deceased Residential farm containing circa 48.4 acres situated 0.5 miles from Athleague on the main Roscommon road.

Contains roadside four-bedroom residence in need of repair and two bay lean-to hay shed.

The lands are all in one unit with excellent road frontage and contain some top quality lands.

LEGAL: RODERICK MC CRANN, SOLICITOR, ROSCOMMON. TEL: 090 6626269.

CALLAGHAN AUCTIONEERING • Auctioneers • Estate Agents • Valuers

NEW TO THE MARKET GORTBOY & KEELTY, ENFIELD, BALLINTUBBER Most Attractive Residential Holding of Land in an Excellent Location Comprising Dwellinghouse, Outbuildings and Lands C. 28.5 Acres

The sale of this property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a superb residential holding of land c. 2 miles from Ballintubber village and accessed from both the Ballintubber/Roscommon and Ballintubber/ Castleplunkett routes.

The dwellinghouse comprises reception, livingroom, sittingroom, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, shower room cum toilet.

There’s a lot to love… at new Oldwood launch!

Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, are delighted to advise that they are putting the final touches to the launch of the new bungalows located in the Oldwood development located just off the Athlone Road, Roscommon. On the day, a beautifully finished three-bedroomed luxury bungalow will be available to view.

John Earley commented: “We are delighted to launch the next phase of properties in this exclusive development with stunning surrounds which is one of the first developments to achieve an A-rated energy efficiency in every home. Oldwood creates energy savings of as much as c. 60% per year.

“While Oldwood’s location is important, what sets it apart is the attention to detail throughout every facet of its design and build. Each property is finished with a luxurious and stylish finish, with sleek fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms, high efficiency Panasonic Heat Source Pump Air to Water heating systems, triple glazed uPVC windows and a warming log burner for the lounge area.

“Full details of the showhouse launch will be available in future editions of the Roscommon People. There is a lot to love and we invite you to step inside and see for yourself!”

For further details, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

Ballinlough bungalow is new to the market with Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, is this week offering new to the market a highly attractive three-bedroomed bungalow residence located at Foxborough, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €75,000.

John describes the property as “a most attractive threebedroomed bungalow residence which has been completely

renovated and modernised in recent times and which is standing on approx.

0.5 of an acre with outbuildings and located at Foxborough, Ballinlough”.

The property is modernised throughout. OFCH throughout with solid fuel stove with back boiler off to assist same. uPVC windows and doors throughout. Mature lawns to the front

Features: Southfacing aspect, oil fired central heating, solid construction.

The lands c. 28.5 acres are laid out in 2 no. lots – c. 22.5 acres adjoining the dwellinghouse and c. 6 acres across the road. Prime quality lands with road frontage and independent accesses. * Offers invited for the entire or in lots and immediate viewing is recommended by the Sole Agents * Further particulars from John B. Fitzgerald, Kennedy Fitzgerald Solicitors, The Waterfront, Bridge Street, Galway or the Auctioneers

The Square, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 094 96 20102 Web: www.callaghanauctioneering.com Email: info@callaghanauctioneering.com Licence Number 001222

Foxborough, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €75,000

and side. Extensive gravelled forecourt/ yard which extends to the front and side. There are two character cutstone storage sheds and a 3-bay hayshed set adjacent.

For further details, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, log onto www.propertypartners. ie or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon.

Prime 150-acre Fourmilehouse farm hits the market with Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, is this week offering new to the market a superior and renowned farm of lands containing approx. 150 acres all set out in one lot and located at Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon.

John describes the property as “a quality holding of lands containing approx. 150 acres all set out in one lot”.

He adds: “In general, the majority of the lands are of top quality, renowned in the area for their fattening and finishing qualities…also incorporating lands with lake frontage. The lands have been substantially improved in recent years including reseeding, complete fencing programme, inner service roadway, drinkers in all paddocks, a yard way which incorporates a four-bay strawbedded calving shed with cattle crush and pen servicing”.

Mr. Earley said this is a prime farm of lands located in a prime agricultural heartland for which the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. * To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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Four-bedroomed dormer in beautiful Ballyleague

PSRA Licence No. 001821

Sean Naughton MIPAV

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

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer to the market for sale by private treaty No. 26, Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon.

The property comprises of a four-bedroomed dormer semi-detached residence located in the beautiful scenic village of Ballyleague.

Accommodation consists of kitchen/dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms, utility, toilet & WHB and family bathroom.

The property has additional benefit of dual heating system with both OFCH and solid fuel. This property has a beautiful large mature garden to the rear, and garden area to the front of the property.

This property is located within a cul-desac within walking distance of the village of Ballyleague. Viewing is highly recom-

New to the Market– FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

FUERTY, CO. ROSCOMMON Detached Residence on 1 acre site, with dog kennels that can otherwise be utilized.

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

NO 26 LOUGH REE PARK, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON 4 Bedroom Dormer Semi Detached Residence Selling to Offers in Excess of €110,000 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

SANDFIELD, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

mended, with sole auctioneer. Selling to offers in excess of €110,000.

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

Luxury residence in Athleague

4 Bedroom Residence with potential site.

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Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer to the market a four-bedroomed luxury detached residence with a large garden, located in the centre of Athleague Village, Co. Roscommon.

Accommodation includes – downstairs: kitchen, dining room, living room, sitting room, utility, toilet & WHB, storage room.

Upstairs: four bedrooms (one ensuite), large landing and family bathroom.

The property has many additional features, such as solid wooden floors throughout, master bedroom ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. The property boasts large outside space, with garden to the rear with off-street parking.

This property has commercial potential due to its excellent location in the centre

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

3.5 Acres at MOUNT TALBOT, CO. ROSCOMMON Can be sold subject to planning Price on Application

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of Athleague Village. Formerly the old school house, it has been completely redesigned to modern standards.

Viewing is highly recommended. This property has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Open to realistic offers.

For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net.

Final offers sought Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to now invite final offers on a four-bedroomed bungalow at Sandfield, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. This bungalow, on a large site (with garage), is for sale by private treaty.

Accommodation consists of kitchen, living room, four bedrooms and bathroom. The property had additional benefit of OFCH, garage and large garden area.

The property is in need of some refurbishment; however it would make an ideal family home. This property is conveniently located close to Roscommon and Athlone town centres.

Viewing is strongly advised. Open to realistic offers.

For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

Lands on the market with Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer to the market 33 acres of land for sale by private treaty at Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. Can be sold in lots.

Lot 1 is c.33 acres of good quality land. Lot 2: c.23 acres of good quality land and Lot 3 is 10 acres of good quality land. This is dual purpose good quality land, land renowned for its fattening qualities, located approx. six miles from Roscommon Town. Maps are available for inspection from the office. The auctioneer now invites all enquiries and offers to sell. Price on application.

Also on offer this week for sale by private treaty is 30 acres of fair quality lands at Clooneenbane, Oran, Co. Roscommon. Price on application.

Also on offer is c.12 acres of good quality land for sale at Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. Price on application.

Finally, on offer is 3.5 acres for sale at Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon. Can be sold subject to planning permission. Price on application.

For further details on these lands please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

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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.

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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.

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

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A PRIME 3 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 28th September. 5 – 6 pm.

Monday 1st October. 5 – 6 pm.

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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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www.propertypartners.ie Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Fax: (090) 6625405

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie PSRA Licence No. 001481

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Impressive property overlooking Black’s Lake On the books of Oates Auctioneers, Roscommon is this impressive five-bedroomed property located at New Road, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon, situated on an elevated three-quarter acre site with spectacular views over ‘Black’s Lake’.

Well proportioned accommodation includes entrance hallway, sitting room with large solid fuel Henley stove, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility, five bedrooms with master ensuite.

A unique feature of this property is a large decking area to the rear which accommodates a six-person spa hot tub. There are attractive lawned gardens

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NEW TO THE MARKET RINNEGAN, ST. JOHN’S, LECARROW CO. ROSCOMMON F42 DF77

New Road, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon

together with a detached garage with remote control roller door.

Castlecoote is a very scenic village, having won numerous Tidy Towns, and is located five miles

from Roscommon Town centre. Black’s Lough Lake is a haven for fishermen with excellent stocks of tench, bream and pike. The ‘price region’ is €255,000.

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quiries to Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 090-6627878.

Email: info@oates.ie and see www.oates.ie

Prime lands in Curraghboy area Connaughton Auctioneers are inviting offers for a prime parcel of lands at Cornalee, Curraghboy comprising c.24.3 acres of excellent quality lands with farm buildings and extensive road frontage on two roads.

These lands are located convenient to Curraghboy, Brideswell, Dysart, Four Roads, Rahara and Athlone.

Final offers above €180,000 are invited by 12 pm on Friday, 5th of October next.

For further details, brochure and map, contact Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700.

Building with two commercial units has excellent development potential Hughes & Company have for sale at Castle Street, Roscommon, a large commercial building (formerly Mirabelle), consisting of two commercial units, a range of stone stores, and the benefit of a large yard with direct access onto Lanesboro Street and Castle Street.

The property also contains living accommodation comprising of five bedrooms, kitchen cum dining room, sitting room, living room and a bathroom. The property has excellent development potential subject to planning permission being granted.

The property is located in a prominent location and is in excellent condition with extensive road frontage onto Castle Street. The property is be-

NEW TO THE MARKET NO 8 FORGE HILL, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 NR74 This 4 bedroom property was the original showhouse in Forge Hill, Strokestown but it has never been lived in.

It is in excellent condition throughout and includes all contents which are new.

PRICE REGION: €165,000 REF: D01343/1

FOR SALE PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

CHURCH STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN

F42 HT62

Prime Commercial Property offering excellent location on Church Street, just off Main Street and benefitting from a high pedestrian footfall.

This unit is arranged over 2 floors offering c. 1000 sq. ft. in total and is presented in excellent condition.

The unit is currently occupied with the Tenant not affected.

PRICE TO SELL €60,000 Ref: D01233

READY TO GO PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH FPP FOR 4 HOUSES ing offered for sale by Private Treaty or Public Auction at a later date.

For further information or to make

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

26-acre farm in Athleague on the books of Pat Hughes Hughes & Co., Abbey Street, Roscommon, are offering on to the market a circa 26-acre farm located at Araghty, Athleague. Most of the lands are of top quality with excellent road frontage.

The lands would be suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. The lands are located less than one mile from the village of Athleague and

Exceptional 6-bedroom dormer style residence located in a quiet country setting overlooking Lough Ree and within easy commuting distance to Roscommon and Athlone Town Centres. This property, which is 6 years old, is finished to a very high standard, boasting an open plan layout with large windows and patio doors offering exceptional views of surrounding countryside and Lough Ree. Detached garages to side and rear together with a landscaped 0.5-acre mature site area.

Price Region: €379,000 REF: C01346

just one mile off the main Galway to Roscommon Road.

For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com * Pat Hughes is also confirming that they are accepting final offers on a circa 10-acre plot of ground on the Lanesboro Road at Beechwood.

LISNAMULT, ROSCOMMON TOWN Prime Development site with Full Planning Peremission to build 2 pairs of 4 Bedroom semi detached houses with connection to all mains services.

Situated In a mature residential area in Roscommon Town and within walking distance to all amenities.

Planning reference Roscommon County Council 17/452 Price Region: €100,000.

REF: D01256/22

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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PropertyPeople Auctioneers & Valuers PRSA no. 001090 NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET Circa 20 Acres of Land For sale at SHEEHAUN, KILROOSKEY

The Land may be suitable for forestry. The lands are located in one block approximately ½ mile off the main Curraghroe to Ballagh Road. __________________________________________

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY OR PUBLIC AUCTION AT A LATER DATE Circa 130 acre Residential Farm in CURRAGHBOY VILLAGE

Even Dermot Bannon would be proud!

Are you looking for a ‘Dermot Bannon’ light-filled, spacious property in the middle of Roscommon Town? If so…look no further!

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to bring this unique, detached property to the market.

It represents a rare opportunity to acquire a quality four-bedroomed detached family home in this sought after residential location convenient to all amenities in Roscommon Town. Overlooking Roscommon Castle, this property is majestically set on a mature site.

The property already comes with the benefit of large, landscaped windows that even Dermot Bannon would be proud of. If you have the imagination, vision and tenacity, an opportunity exists to buy at exceptional value for money. This could be your dream home in a quality location.

Viewings highly recommended. Final offers accepted on or before Thursday, 18th of October.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy on 090- 6630001. Asking price is €150,000.

NEW TO THE MARKET

ROSE COTTAGE, EDMONSTOWN, BALLAGHADERREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON, F45X757

Traditional four bedroom two storey country home with two storey stone outbuilding and 4 x purpose built stables. This house substantially benefits from recent improvement works and is presented to the market in excellent condition. This home is being sold fully furnished.

The Auctioneers now invite enquiries and viewings.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €135,000

VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

MOHER, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON, N39DF20

A traditional 3 bedroom country residence completely renovated and extended in recent years situated in close proximity to Ballyleague village and all its amenities. Substantially benefiting from a large fully serviced detached metal deck garage/workshop to the rear, this property offers the opportunity to acquire a home finished to a high specification whilst also offering a business opportunity in respect of the large metal deck workshop. The property can be sold with the benefit of all fixtures/fittings and furnishings.

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €160,000

FOR SALE BY AUCTION

The Lands are all located in one block, have been excellently farmed over the last number of years and been maintained to a high standard. The Residence is a three bedroomed detached Residence with accommodation consisting of Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Sitting Room, 3 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody looking to acquire a compact farm in the centre of a going village.

For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com LEGAL: JOHN O’CARROLL, SOLICITOR, MELLOTTE O’CARROLL SOLICITORS, 11 PEARSE STREET, ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH. PH. 090 64 92014 __________________________________________

FINAL OFFERS Are now being accepted on

Circa 10 acres of Agricultural Land at Beechwood, Kilteevan

The Lands have the benefit of frontage onto two roads.

For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com __________________________________________

FOR SALE Circa 40 acres at Frenchpark, Roscommon with approximately 30 acres under forestry.

Can be sold in one or two lots to suit. The lands have excellent road frontage and are situated less than 1 mile off the main Frenchpark to Ballaghadeereen Road.

For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 E-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com LEGAL: DONAL KEIGHER & CO. SOLICITOR, NORTH GATE STREET, ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH. PH. 09064 77707.

Strong interest in six-bedroomed bungalow in Fuerty This week Hughes & Company 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, located only three miles from Roscommon Town.

The residence stands on a circa one-acre elevated site and is finished to a high standard. Accommodation consists of (downstairs) a porch, sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, large utility with toilet off same, dining room, large hotpress, bathroom and two

KEYFIELD, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON

Traditional 3 bedroom country cottage on 25 acres of land with outbuildings. Situated in a picturesque rural setting close to the village of Ballinlough, this select residential farm holding offers obvious potential. Overall this is a quality property to come to the market and the auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and offers to sell.

The property is available in its entirety of the following lots; • Lot 1: House on 4.4 acres • Lot 2: 0.85 Acres (with site potential subject to planning permission) • Lot 3: 1.29 Acres (with site potential subject to planning permission) • Lot 4: 12 Acres • Lot 5: 6.46 Acres • Lot 6: Entire-house on 25 acres of land with associated buildings Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

NEW TO THE MARKET 2 X RESIDENTIAL SITES AT bedrooms (with one ensuite). Upstairs consists of four bedrooms, with two ensuite. The property has the benefit of a large garden to the front and rear.

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

Large Tulsk residence with office/shop adjoining Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Tulsk, a large four-bedroomed residence on a circa one-acre site, with an office/shop to the side and a large workshop to the rear.

The residence is finished to a high standard with an elevated private garden to the rear and a barbeque area. The workshop has the benefit of its own fully fitted canteen. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

THE WALK, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON 0.44 Acre site situated in a prime, sought after location in Roscommon Town. The site comes with the benefit of planning permission for 2 substantial, detached properties. The planning permission is due to expire in February 2019 and as such this quality site offers excellent value for money at a guide price of €50,000.

Please contact Seamus Carthy for immediate enquiries at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €50,000

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

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

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Miriam presents RCC with calves at Ploughing IFA REGIONAL

SUCKLER COW AND CATTLE PRICE CAMPAIGN ON MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER, AT 8PM IN THE SHEARWATER HOTEL BALLINASLOE SPEAKERS: • Introduction by Padraic Joyce, Connacht IFA Regional Chairman • Denis Naughten, TD Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment • Joe Healy, IFA President • Michael Spellman, President, ICOS • Angus Woods, National Chairman IFA Livestock Committee • Joe Burke, Bord Bia • Dr. Edel Kelly, IFA Economist Chairman: Justin McCarthy, Editor, Irish Farmers Journal

ALL WELCOME

Teagasc Clinics on TRANSFERRING THE FAMILY FARM – Roscommon/Longford area Will be held on

Wednesday 3rd October, in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Clinic 11am – 1.00pm PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL Professionals in attendance will include: • Accountants/Tax advisers • Solicitors • Succession mediators • Social welfare advisers • Citizens information • Teagasc Education officers / Collaborative farming / financial specialists

This is a free event and is open to all family farms to attend Tom Kellegher Regional Manager

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Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Tel. (071) 96 34783 and (071) 96 33344

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651

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Broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan presented students from Roscommon Community College with five Irish Angus Cross calves at last week’s National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore as part of the Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition run by the Irish Angus Producer Group, along with, ABP Ireland and Kepak.

The competition aims to encourage second-level students to gain an understanding about the considerable care and attention that is required to produce and market the highest quality beef for consumers.

Teams from Roscommon Community College; St. Joseph’s Mercy Secondary School, Navan; Royal School, Cavan; St. Ita’s School, Drogheda, Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna and Colaiste Treasa, Kanturk were selected following a competitive process earlier this year to receive the Irish Angus calves to rear for the next 18 months until their

Castlerea Co-operative ve Livestock Mart Ltd.

eventual slaughter in 2019.

In addition to rearing the calves, the schools will complete a project focussing on a different aspect of farming and the food chain. Roscommon Community College students Keelan Gallagher, John Cunniffe and Sean Trundle will complete a project titled: The Value of Irish Angus in Suckler Systems, which will explore the contribution of Angus to suckler systems.

Some of the advantages of choosing an Angus bull include how output can be increased, coupled with environmental and animal welfare benefits.

The Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition aims to allow students to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom to a real-life setting. Each of the finalists will receive the financial benefit involved in the selling of the animals to the processors on completion of the project. The winning students also receive an additional grant of €2,000 for their further education.

TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249

THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER:

ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE OF CONTINENTAL HEIFERS. AND ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE OF BELGIAN BLUE WEANLINGS MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER:

ANNUAL ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER:

ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE OF ABERDEEN ANGUS HEIFERS SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER:

RTE broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan pictured at the National Ploughing Championships with Roscommon Community College students Sean Trundle, John Cunniffe and Keelan Gallagher, who are finalists in the Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools competition run by the Irish Angus Producer Group, ABP and Kepak. The students were presented with the five Irish Angus Cross calves which they brought home after the event to rear for the next 18 months.

SATURDAY WEANLING SALES COMMENCE SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER:

MOYSIDE/CROGHAN SHORTHORN BREEDERS CLUB WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE OF SHORTHORNS SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER:

HORSE SALE FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Lim X 860 kgs €1445, Char 640 kgs €1205, Char X 750 kgs €1200, Char X 780 kgs €1100, AAX 680 kgs €1050, AAX 625 kgs €1000, Lim X 640 kgs €900, AAX 640 kgs €850, HEX 555 kgs €680.

Bullocks Char X 730 kgs €1800, Char X 750 kgs €1740, Char X 665 kgs €1720, 2 Char X 655 kgs €1655, 2 Char X 580 kgs €1550, Lim 635 kgs €1550, 5 Char X 547 kgs €1500, 2 Lim X 532 kgs €1475, Lim X 505 kgs €1460, 2 Char X 510 kgs €1370, 4 Char X 510 kgs €1350, Lim X 490 kgs €1290, BBX 555 kgs €1260, 2 Char X 470 kgs €1115, Simm X 490 kgs €1100, 2 AAX 470 kgs €1000, 2 Lim X 392 kgs €800.

365kgs €980 - €2.68 per kg, Lim X 335kgs €980 - €2.93 per kg, Char X - 285kgs €870 €3.05 per kg, BBX 330kgs €800 - €2.81 per kg, 2 Char X 260kgs €860 - €3.31 per kg, Lim X 245kgs €745 - €3.04 per kg, Char X 255kgs €700 - €2.75 per kg.

Weanling bulls Char X 440kgs €1315 - €2.98 per kg, Char X 485kgs €1255 - €2.59 per kg, Simm X 420kgs €1170 - €2.79 per kg, Lim X 420kgs €1235 - €2.94 per kg, Char X 310kgs €1040 - €3.35 per kg, HEX 400kgs €925 - €2.31 per kg Char X 285kgs €910 - €3.19 per kg, Simm 485kgs €1020 - €2.10 per kg.

Finished lambs 51.2 kgs €108, 51.5kgs €106, 51.2 kgs 105, 51.3 kgs €103, 50 kgs €102, 56.7kgs €102.

Heifers

Ewe lambs

Lim X 540 kgs €1000, Char X 425 kgs €950, Simm X 445 kgs €945, 2 Simm X 407 kgs €930, Char X 470 kgs €910, Lim X 405 kgs €900, 2 Char X 370 kgs €840, 2 Char X 340 kgs €800, AAX 455 kgs €865.

56.4 kgs €132, 48.6kgs €116, 46.7kgs €111, 52.2kgs €110, 51kgs €108.5, 46.3kgs €108, 44.8kgs €107, 43.8kgs €106 44.4kgs €102.5, 47.2kgs €99.

Weanling heifers

37.2kgs €86, 45.8kgs €85.5, 41.7kgs €81, 44kgs €80, 36.9kgs €75.5.

Char X 350kgs €1090 - €3.11 per kg, Char X

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Manager’s report…

Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Castlerea Mart held its annual show and sale of weanlings last Thursday.

There was a large entry with the top quality bulls exceeding €4 a kilo and the prize-winning heifer calf making €5.45 per kilo. There was a large attendance of customers present and an excellent clearance took place.

“The heifer trade reported a good trade also with more customers in attendance trying to source quality stores while the cow trade and breeding stock reported a brisk trade.

“Cows with calves at foot made from €1100 to €1630 per head. Springer cows made from €860 to €1350 per head. There were good numbers of runners presented for sale last week with prices improved for the better quality lots. Prices ranged from €250 to €745 for continental lots.

“There were 150 bullocks on offer at last Monday’s sale, making from €400 to €925 over with an average of €599 over paid. Trade was improved for the quality stores on offer with improved demand on offer”.

Manager’s report…

Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a good entry of super quality cattle on offer at Friday’s sale which included a special sale of bullocks There was a flying trade for bullocks with 93% of the lots sold and a large number of customers in attendance actively sourcing stock. Average prices ranged from €2.35 per kilo up to a max of €2.94 per kilo.

“The numbers of heifers on offer was small due to the large entry for the special sale this Friday (28th). Prices ranged from an average of €2.18 up to €2.35 per kilo. Dry cows fetched from €1.52 per kilo up to €1.88 per kilo.

“This Friday will see a special sale of heifers with 80 pens on offer as well as bullocks and dry cows. There will be a harvest special sale of bullocks (also heifers and dry cows) on Friday, October, 5th at 11 am. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 27th).

“There were good numbers on offer at last Tuesday’s weanling sale. There was a firm trade for bull weanlings with average prices fetching from €2.53 per kilo up to €3.44 per kilo. Average prices for weanling heifers ranged from €2.41 per kilo up to €3.31 per kilo with quality lots selling well and plainer types more difficult to sell. Springers sold from €1,100 to €1,740. The mart will host a show and sale of weanlings next Tuesday (2nd) at 5 pm. Bookings up to 5 pm this Thursday (27th).

“There were larger numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale.

Prices for finished lambs peaked at €108 for 51.2kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €86. Ewe lambs made up to €132. The trade for cast ewes was the same as the previous week with prices ranging from €31 up to €90. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes.

“This Saturday there will be a sale of breeding ewes and hoggets at 11 am. There will also be a show and sale of pedigree Beltex and Belclare sheep at 12 pm”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Weanling bulls Ch 340kgs €1340, Ch 360kgs €1300, Ch 455kgs €1420, Lm 360kgs €1340, Lm 380kgs €1020, Lm 390kgs €1085.

Weanling heifers Lm 310kgs €1690, Ch 370kgs €1500, Ch 370kgs €910, Lm 355kgs €1400.

Heifers Lm 420kgs €1035, Lm 350kgs €1000, Lm 415kgs €1020, Ch

480kgs €1260, Ch 490kgs €1230, Ch 570kgs €1415, Ch 560kgs €1375, Ch 615kgs €1415.

Dry cows Lm 780kgs €1540, Ch 840kgs €1535, Lm 675kgs €1420, Ch 780kgs €1420, Ch 790kgs €1455.

Bullocks Lm 490kgs €1290, Ch 475kgs €1210, Ch 520kgs €1445, Ch 530kgs €1300, Ch 590kgs €1400, Ch 615kgs €1445, Ch 680kgs €1445, Sim 600kgs €1355.

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

Tomorrow Friday, September 28th at 11 a.m.

Harvest Special Sale of Heifers 82 pens of Heifers on offer Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Yard opens at 7.30 a.m. All cattle must be penned by 10 a.m.

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

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Harvest Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, October 5th at 11 a.m.

Pictured at the launch of ‘Glenamaddy Boyounagh Our People – Our Heritage’ in Glenamaddy Community Centre last Friday evening were Seán Tracey, Houston, Texas, (book sponsor), Nonie Golden and Michael Garvey (Heritage Group President). Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Also Heifers & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 27th ------------------------------------

Fall Special Sale of Heifers Friday, October 12th at11 a.m.

Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th ------------------------------------

Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, October 2nd at 5 p.m.

Also 5 Good Quality Springer Heifers in calf to easy calving AI Lim due Mid October onwards Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 27th All stock must be penned by 4 p.m.

Full details of Classes on our Website/Facebook pages ------------------------------------

Fall Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, October 9th at 5 p.m.

Also Springers & Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th ------------------------------------

Organic- Cattle & Sheep Saturday, October 6th at 12 noon Please note - All stock must be booked through the Mart by 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 27th ------------------------------------

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

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

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

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Show & Sale of Pedigree Belclare Sheep & Show & Sale of Pedigree Beltex Sheep – Show 12 Noon – Sale 1 p.m.

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

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

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Pictured at the launch of ‘Glenamaddy Boyounagh Our People – Our Heritage’ in Glenamaddy Community Centre last Friday evening were Mary O’Dowd, Noel and Margaret Shaughnessy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Glenamaddy turns out for heritage book launch  DAN DOONER

A comprehensive 600-page historical account of Glenamaddy Boyounagh Parish titled ‘Glenamaddy Boyounagh: Our People, Our Heritage’ was launched in front of a jam-packed Glenamaddy Community Centre last Friday night.

The heritage book, which is the result of six years’ work by the local heritage committee, depicts in detail the story of the town of Glenamaddy and the parish of Boyounagh and features a short history of over 1,000 resident families.

It was sponsored by Seán Patrick Tracey, a lawyer from Houston, Texas, whose great-great grandfather was originally from Glenamaddy. Declan Ganley and the Comer brothers also supported the publication with financial contributions while the committee staged numerous fundraising events.

Acting as MC for the event, Galway County Councillor Peter Keaveney, welcomed heritage committee members and all those present including Seán Patrick Tracey, who travelled from Houston for the event.

Mr. Keaveney said the committee had “put together a fantastic book that would be here for generations to come”.

Patricia Scarry, Chairperson of the heritage group, said the book had been six years in the making and that the committee was first formed after Malachy Donnellan and heritage group president Seán Garvey had broached the idea with her. She paid tribute to the committee and secretary Mike Garvey in particular, without whose time and effort she said there would be no book.

Heritage group President Seán Garvey described Friday’s launch as a “historical and monumental occasion”. He added that the book had managed to capture some of the “many, many changes” in the parish over the years. He also told those present they should be proud to be Irish because of our “rich history and heritage”.

Editor Peader O’Dowd paid tribute to the committee of 25 and said that while it was an honour to be involved in the project, his job was a complicated one due to the sheer volume of interesting material submitted by people in the parish and further afield. He added that the information would also go towards a historical database for the parish.

Mary Conneally said she was “proud and grateful” to have the book’s main sponsor Seán Tracey in Glenamaddy on Friday night and on behalf of the heritage group, she presented him with a chair in the Town Hall Theatre.

Seán Tracey opened his address by taking a photograph of the large gathering before detailing how he came to discover his roots in Glenamaddy following an exhaustive 25-year investigation into his ancestors.

He thanked those present for helping him in his research into family tree and said his support of the book was “a nobrainer”.

“This source which was put together by this community is astonishing. For someone like me I can’t overestimate how important it is,” he said.

He went on to say that such a book would prove extremely helpful to others who wished to discover their roots in the area.

Pictured at the launch of ‘Glenamaddy Boyounagh Our People – Our Heritage’ in Glenamaddy Community Centre last Friday evening were Paula Whyte, Carmel HusseyComer and Áine Finnegan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the launch of ‘Glenamaddy Boyounagh Our People – Our Heritage’ in Glenamaddy Community Centre last Friday evening were Mary O’Regan, Helena Clarke and Mary Brosnan, members of the committee. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Classifieds FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715

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Contact Walter on 087 9519873

GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc.

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www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Kieran and Sinead Neilan, intend to apply for retention permission to retain a domestic garage and revised site boundaries along with connections to all ancillary site services and all other site works at No.17 Dun Ard, Galey Td, Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon. F42 DY23.

Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon.

Ph: (086) 3490965 www.murtaghltd.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Rosemarie Nee for planning permission to construct an extension to the side of existing dwelling house at Cherryfield, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, F45 RH32.

Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950 www.morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. 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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Planning permission is sought from Roscommon County Council for the following, a. Retention of existing single storey extension to the side of existing two storey dwelling. b. Permission to change the above mentioned extension to two storey and carry out associated alterations to dwelling elevations. c. Permission to provide new front entrance porch and sunroom. d. Permission to provide new detached shed to the side of the dwelling and carry out all associated site works at Tullyvohaun Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon for Alan and Joan Graham.

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 of €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, John Gately and Angela Feeney 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 Glennanammer, Skrine, 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.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain domestic garage/fuel store at Atticorra, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Pat Jordan 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.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Portrun Development Association CLG intend to apply for planning permission for development of a boat slipway and ancillary site works at Lackan Td., Roscommon. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Signed: Gerry Hanlon (Chairperson) The planning application and the Natura impact Statement (NIS) may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Carroll Consultancy, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Tom Garvey for planning permission for construction of a creep area onto an existing shed, roof over existing crush area, loose house and roofed manure pit together with all associated site works at Willsgrove, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Carroll Consultancy, Bridge Street, Swinford, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094 9253742 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 opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

SITUATIONS VACANT  TULSK AREA: Kind, reliable and experienced person required to mind small child in child’s own home 3 days per week (Mon to Wed) from January 2019.

Also school pick-up for older siblings would be required so own car necessary. If interested, please email nannyrequiredros@gmail. com for further details.  BARPERSON REQUIRED: For pub in Glenamaddy, with some experience. Tel: 087 7692029

SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERIENCED CARER AVAILABLE: • Kind, Reliable, Trustworthy, and Confidential Female Health and Social Care Professional; available to care for the elderly, infirmed and individuals with reduced mobility in their home.

• Am trained in Health and Social Care.

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• Please email: privatecare2018@hotmail.com for a confidential discussion of your care needs or to set up a free consultation.  LADY AVAILABLE: To mind children for the duration of each school term.

Also available to care for elderly people in their own home. Donamon. Tel: 086 8693154

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

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

Roscommon

● Interior ● Domestic ● Modern &

Traditional Methods ● Restorations ● Dry-lining ● Insulation Telephone

087 6395741

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

 TUITION: Advice on career guidance from qualified teacher. 2nd and 3rd level options covered. All areas.

Tel: 089 4832671  TUITION: Castlerea/ Tulsk. Maths French Irish Leaving and Junior cert, private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437

SLIGO IT BUS SERVICE Ballygar, Roscommon & Tulsk Contact: KELLY’S EYE

 TUITION: Qualified Primary School Teacher, group and individual tuition, English, Irish and Maths. Special educational needs qualification also. Roscommon town, Knockroghery area. Tel: 087 2237084

TUITION WANTED

SOULMATES 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

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

● Exterior ● Commercial

MATHS GRINDS

 GRINDS REQUIRED: Irish LC Honours Grinds, Roscommon town area. Tel: 087 2221766

PLASTERING

All aspects of Plastering

ROSCOMMON

087 2727888

CARPENTRY

PLASTERING SERVICE

TUITION

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

(086) 2714879

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

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

2018 SEASONED TURF also Cattle Bedding Available Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)  FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Dry seasoned hardwood, Ash and Beech, stored indoors, free delivery within a 25 mile radius of Roscommon. Tel: 086 2437376  FUEL - FIREWOOD: High quality seasoned hardwood timber split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Tel: 086 3312411 after 6pm.

WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn.

We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

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

Contact Tom: 086 2628439  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301

USEFUL SERVICES

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

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

CLEANING  CLEANING HOUSES: In Roscommon town, affordable prices and perfection guaranteed. Tel: 089 4843831  CLEAN 4 U: Cleaning services call Susan. Tel: 087 3599270

CHIMMNEY CLEANING  CHIMMNEY CLEANING AVAILABLE: Good work guaranteed, any area considered. Also best ever kindling for sale. Tel: 089 4357158

MECHANIC  LUCAS GARAGE, ROSCOMMON: Mobile mechanical repairs. Tel: 087 2762587 (Lucas)

WINDOWS/GLASS Upgrade your PVC Windows to

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TELEPHONE: 087 2608895 To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

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USEFUL SERVICES

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

CAN’T FIND ANYONE to do that small job, or you haven’t got the time ...

WE DO ANYTHING From fitting Curtain Rails to laying that footpath • Fast Reliable Service • Professional, Courteous Employees • Trustworthy

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL !

094 96 31880 087 9100477

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005

KEANE OIL BOILERS • Servicing • Repairs • Efficiency Testing Printout • Oil Tank Installation • Oil Boiler Replacement ALL WORK GUARANTEED Fully qualified and insured O.F.T.E.C. Registered TELEPHONE:

087 9131664  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe Electric Registered.

Domestic and Industrial, All work considered - No Job too small. Phone 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

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

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

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To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

Appointments We are currently recruiting

Social Activities Coordinator & Healthcare Assistants Sonas Nursing Home Cloverhill Co. Roscommon

Due to continued expansion Kepak Athleague are now recruiting for the following roles

Social Activities Coordinator The role of the Social Activities Coordinator is to co-ordinate, promote and facilitate social activities for residents in conjunction with the care team.

Build links and encourage participation with the local community, voluntary bodies and healthcare organisations in your activity programmes. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Education, Experience & Qualifications: • Previous experience in Social Care is advantageous and will be considered during the selection process. · Specialist skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and crafts would be desirable (Social Activities Co-Ordinator only).

• F ETAC/QQI Level 5 in Social Care/Healthcare or related field would be preferred

Purchasing Co-ordinator The successful candidate will be responsible for the scheduling and management of all inventory / non-BOM parts, while optimizing inventory levels and ensuring availability of materials in line with production requirements.

Logistics Co-ordinator Key responsibilities to include co-ordinating all transport in and out of the site to ensure on time delivery. You must have the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and people management techniques with good communication and interpersonal skills. You must be a good planner with the ability to prioritise, through effective administration skills.

Healthcare Assistant As a Healthcare Assistant you will support and assist residents enabling them to fulfil their activities of daily living ensuring that residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible while also delivering a high standard of person-centred care ensuring all practices reflects the privacy, dignity and respect of our residents.

Education, Experience & Qualifications: • FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field would be preferred • Current and valid CPR, Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates, Dementia courses / training • Experience in healthcare is a distinct advantage

General Operatives We require general operatives for both our boning hall and kill lines. Previous experience an advantage but not essential.

For further information on the positions please contact Amy Curley, Recruitment Administrator directly on acurley@sonas.ie or 09064 71017

Butchers Successful candidates should have previous experience boning and trimming. Shifts are available on both day and evening rosters.

If you would like to apply please contact our HR department with your CV and cover letter – recruitment@sonas.ie or 09064 71017

Previous experience in the above roles would be a distinct advantage.

For more information – visit www.sonas.ie/jobs

If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to claire.finneran@kepak.com or post to: Claire Finneran, Kepak Athleague, Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th September 2018

CUMANN CAISLEAN OIR GLINSK Ballinagare Health & Leisure Centre Ltd invites applications for Part–Time Temporary Position

GYM ASSISTANT

Flexible Attitude to Working 11 Hours Per Week (Early Mornings, Evenings & Weekends). ● Have experience working in the health & fitness industry. ● Main duties would be assisting the Manager with the upkeep of the facility and the service provided. ● Some administration work using MS Word and Excel. ● Assisting clients in the gymnasium ● Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills All applications are welcome, please be available to start with immediate effect.

For further information call Liz on 094 98 70777 APPLICATIONS TO: ballinagarehealthcentre@gmail.com CLOSING DATE: 2nd October 2018 ●

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published.

The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication.

Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

PART-TIME CLEANER REQUIRED Experienced cleaner required for food business in Roscommon town.

Approximately 13 hours per week – Mon, Tues, Thurs and Sat evenings (some flexibility).

We need a mature and responsible English speaker who will maintain a very high standard of hygiene and cleanliness on our premises.

Some heavy lifting is required.

Send CV to

Box No: 1185 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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

Fluent in Irish to run Youth Club for children 7 to 13 years on Thursday evenings 6 to 8 pm during school term 2018/19.

Activities Sports Art and Games through Irish.

LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CV TO: The Manager, Caislean Oir, Glinsk Community Childcare Centre, Glinsk, Via Castlerea, Co. Galway, OR EMAIL Glinskchildcare@gmail.com

By October 8th 2018

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Part time.

Main duties 1. Respond to queries via email/phone and social media 2. Deal with invoices 3. Manage social media and webpage

Submit your Classified online

TEACHER REQUIRED

Desirable skills Word processing,spreadsheets etc Bookeeping Socia Media proficient.

Please send CVs to Box number

Box No: 1184 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

Nightingale Nursing Home Ahascragh, Ballinasloe We require the following staff to join our caring team:

Care Assistants Full & Part Time Domestic Assistant Part Time Telephone 090 9688095 To arrange interview or email CV to nightingalenursinghome@eircom.net

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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie CLEANING

WINDOWS/DOORS

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

STEPHEN HOARE

SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

DOOLEY CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining • Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

Thermally efficient and high security with reinforced frames offering quality without compromise.

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

BLINDS

CARPENTRY BRENDAN DOOLIN Eugene Quinn Carpentry • First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring • Dry Lining

Tel: 086 3686669

NO JOB TOO SMALL

INSTALLATION

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness New Buildings & Retrofit Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds.

Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

- STOVE GLASS - Fire Rated Glass Find us on Facebook/boyleglass

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

www.ecowise.ie

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

- 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

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

TARMACADAM

• 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

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

TRAYERS John

Convent Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon (18th Anniversary)

Ardagh, Glinsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (13th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Paul whom God called home on 2nd October 2000 Deep in our hearts is a picture more precious than silver or gold.

The face of our loving son whose memory will never grow old.

Sadly missed by your Mam and Dad. xx ~~~~~ The midnight star is shining on a grave not so far away.

Here sleeps a special brother I lost 18 years ago.

Always remembered by your brother Damien. ~~~~~

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

FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

PAUL Today, I remember and feel so sad.

A brother I miss and wish I still had.

The sorrow I feel and can never explain But the ache in my heart will always remain.

(090) 96 88830 or (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

DRY LINING

DRY LINING ROSCOMMON Attic Insulation Suspended Ceilings ● Metal Stud Partitions ● Plaster Boarding Contact: ●

●

089 4749447 ALL WORK GUARENTEED

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON

Driving School

Treasured memories of John whose anniverary occurs on 25th September 2005.

A special day, another year A loving thought, a silent tear A little paryer, to keep in touch With someone loved, and missed so much.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving wife Catherine, daughter, sons, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Saturday, 3rd November.

O’ CONNOR Jerry Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon (15th Anniversary)

Sadly missed by your loving sister Caroline, brother-inlaw Derek, nephew Jamie and niece Keeva. xx

SIGGINS Edward, Ann and Edwin Racecourse Rd., Roscommon

TEL: (090) 96 88606

Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM

HOGAN Paul

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

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

FAMILYNOTICES ....

In our thoughts and prayers Loved and remembered .

Peace, Perfect, Peace.

BRADY Jimmy Carrowmore Road, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

Cherished memories of Jimmy who passed away on 23rd September, 2015 Rest in Peace Sadly missed by his wife Eilish, family and friends.

Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Hospital Chapel, Roscommon on Tuesday, 9th October at 11am.

Time may pass and fade away, But silent thoughts, and memories stay.

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by your wife May and family.

Anniversary Mass will be held in Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, 30th September at 11am.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For urgent need...

Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, you who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted.

(Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) May I receive your blessings and favours. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow. L.M.

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To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BYRNE Padraig

FLYNN Rita

SHAUGHNESSY Sean

Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 21st September 2017

Oran, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Clooneragh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who died on 30th September 2017

On the First Anniversary of Padraig’s passing, his wife Ann, sons Alan and Shane and their partners Philippa and Aoife would like to express their heartfelt thanks to their extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues for all their kindness and support that we received during Padraig’s illness.

We wish to thank all those who attended both the Removal and Requiem Mass, sent heartfelft cards, flowers, travelled long distances, those who gave charitable donations and to our local sporting clubs, St. Aidan’s GAA Club, Four Roads Hurling Club and Dysart Soccer Club for their Guard of Honour.

Our gratitude to Fr. Beirne, for his regular home and hospital visits to Padraig during his illness and for concelebrating a beautiful ceremony at Padraig’s Funeral Mass with the help of Deacon Willie Gacquin.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association, doctors and nurses of the Intensive Care Units in Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe for their professional and compassionate care provided to Padraig. To the management staff and the late Eileen Higgins (RIP) of Portiuncula Hospital alongside Teresa Conlon P.C.C.C. Roscommon for their diligence and drive to fulfil Padraig’s wish to come home. We will be forever grateful.

Our sincere thanks to Dr. Michelle Culligan, the Public Healthcare Nurses, Ann Marie Feely and Fional Curley and to all the Primary Care team, Marie Crehan and the Palliative Care team, the Hospice nurses and doctors, physiotherapist Suzanne, occupational therapist Bridget, Concannon’s Pharmacy, Athlone and all carers and nurses that looked after all of Padraig’s needs at home with a level of professionalism, kindness and patience we can never fully thank them for.

Thanks also to Michael Dempsey of Dempsey Funeral Directors for his excellent services, those of the local community who prepared Padraig’s final resting place, the choir Marian Killian and Maura O’Brien for their beautiful singing and music at the Requiem Mass.

Also, a special word of thanks to all the people who brought food and volunteered to help in Dysart Community Hall after the Burial.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

Padraig’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, Ballyforan on Sunday, 30th September at 10am.

McCORMACK Frances Gortgallon, Lanesboro, Co. Longford (6th Anniversary)

Cullinan Francis Lissananny, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (8th Anniversary)

Who passed away on 28th September 2015 A whisper on a September evening You heard a gentle call You took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your brother Joe, sisters Phil and Eileen, sister-in-law Maureen, brothers-inlaw George and Michael, extended family and friends.

Anniversary Mass in Clooneycolgan Church on Friday, 28th September at 7.30pm.

MACKLIN Joseph Mote Park, Roscommon Who died on the 7th of September 2003 (15th Anniversary)

Who passed away on 26th September 2012 Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

Lovingly remembered by all your family.

Anniversary Mass in Ballyleague Church on Saturday, 29th September at 7pm.

Always remembered by his family.

Anniversary Mass in Tibohine Church on Sunday, 7th October at

SHAUGHNESSY Sean (1st Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Sean, Clooneragh, Strokestown who died on 30th September, 2017 A heart of gold, a life so true Loved and respected by all he knew Always willing, helpful and kind What beautiful memories Sean you left behind

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary and family.

Sean’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Carniska Church on Sunday, 30th September at 10am.

In our hearts and thoughts forever.

Deeply missed and loved always by Mary and family.

Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Sunday, 30th September at 10am.

THANKSGIVINGS

Who passed away on 7th October 2010

Sean’s wife Mary and family, wish to express the acknowledgement of sympathy show to us on our sad loss. Sincere thanks to Fr. O’Flynn, Fr. Ciaran Whitney and Fr. Raymond Browne for concelebrating his Funeral Mass. Thanks to the choir for their lovely singing.

Thanks to our kind neighbours, friends and relations who visited our home and supported us and continue to do so.

We thank all those who sent Mass Cards, seraphic certificates and floral tributes, your kindness is much appreciated. To all those who so kindly brought food to our home.

To Sean’s carers Linda and Leonie who looked after Sean so well throughout his illness. To Dr. Hugh O’Donnell who cared so well for Sean during his illness. To Pat McHugh the undertaker for his kindness and professionalism. To Michael Lennon, Dublin and Strokestown for his lovely Eulogy. Thanks to all the grave diggers who prepared Sean’s final resting place. Strokestown Show Committee for their kind Guard of Honour, the Percy French Hotel who provided a lovely meal.

To all the doctors, nurses and staff of St. John’s Ward, Ballinasloe Hospital, the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Coman’s Ward, Roscommon University Hospital and Sonas Nursing Home.

As it is impossible to thank everybody individually, we hope you will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. Your kindness, help and goodness will never be forgotten.

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. A.K.

AN INVITATION

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.K.

Ros Memorials Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

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

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

(Told simply and without obligation.)

These studies are free and non-denominational.

Contact: 086

8489244

Rathfarnham, Dublin and Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon Who died on 5th October 2017

The brother and family of Eithne Scanlon wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on Eithne’s death, those who sent Mass Cards, sympathy cards, telephoned, floral tributes and all who travelled long distances to attend the Mass and Funeral.

Many thanks to our wonderful neighbours who prepaired Eithne’s final resting place. To Fr. Dusmanta for celebrating a lovely Funeral Mass and to Teresa Costello and team for beautiful singing and music, we thank you all.

To, Tom and Pat Smyth for the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the Funeral arrangements and for the use of the Funeral Home. To the Percy French Hotel for providing a lovely meal and to Ivy Rose Florists, thank you.

And finally to the wonderful staff of Inis Ree Nursing Home for their kindness and care to Eithne during her stay there. To the doctors and nursing staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar for their excellent care and compassion to Eithne in her final weeks and hours.

Thank you all.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Eithnes’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Ballagh Church on Saturday, 6th October at 11.30am.

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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. I.N.

Come and listen to messages from the Bible Each Sunday 7-8 pm in Hannon’s Hotel, Dublin Road, Roscommon

SCANLON Eithne

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Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance Call into our office: Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Fax: (090) 66 34303 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

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To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

Public Notices AN CHUIRT CHUARDA THE CIRCUIT COURT Midland Circuit County of Roscommon In the matter of THE LICENSING ACTS 1833 to 2010 and in the matter of the COURTS (SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS) ACT 1961 and in the matter of THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT 1902 Section 2 (1) as amended by THE INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960 Section 23 And in the matter of an application of EDWIN GILLIGAN Applicant NOTICE OF APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE that Edwin Gilligan whose place of abode is at Roscommon in the County of Roscommon, intends to apply to this Honourable Court sitting at the Courthouse, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon on the 13th day of November 2018 at 10.30 o’clock in the forenoon or so soon thereafter as this application may be taken in its place in the Court list for a CERTIFICATE as is mentioned in Section 2(1) of the Licensing (Ireland) Act, 1902 enabling the said Applicant to obtain an Excise Licence (commonly called an Ordinary Publican’s Licence) to sell intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises known as “The Green Rooster” and situate at Church Street, Roscommon, County of Roscommon which premises are more particularly described on the plans and drawings accompaning this Application.

THE DISTRICT COURT LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT, 1833 (SECTION 6) INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960 (SECTION 29)

THE DISTRICT COURT LICENSING ACT (IRELAND) 1874, Sections 9 and 10 INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT 2008, Sections 6, 7 and 8

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER OF A LICENCE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE FOR A NEW WINE RETAILER’S OFF – LICENCE

DISTRICT COURT AREA OF BALLINASLOE DISTRICT NO: 4 APPLICANT: MAUREEN’S FOODSTORE LIMITED

DISTRICT COURT AREA OF BALLINASLOE DISTRICT NO: 4 APPLICANT: MAUREEN’S FOODSTORE LIMITED

TAKE NOTICE that Peter Kenny as nominee of Maureen’s Foodstore Limited of Ballyforan, Ballinasloe County Galway intend to apply to the annual licencing court to be held at Ballinasloe Court House on the 27th day of September 2018 at 10.30am for the TRANSFER to the Applicant of the spirit off-licence attached to the premises known as Maureen’s Foodstore and situate at Ballyforan, Ballinasloe County Galway in the Court Area and District aforesaid and heretofore licensed in the name of Peter Kenny.

TAKE NOTICE that Peter Kenny as nominee of Maureen’s Foodstore Limited of Ballyforan, Ballinasloe County Galway intend to apply to the annual licencing court to be held at Ballinasloe Court House on the 27th day of September 2018 at 10.30am for a certificate to hold a WINE RETAILER’S OFFLICENCE in respect of the premises known as Maureen’s Foodstore and situate at Ballyforan, Ballinasloe County Galway in the Court Area and District aforesaid.

Dated this the 25th day of September, 2018

Dated this the 25th day of September, 2018

Signed:

Signed:

Mahon Sweeney Solicitors for the Applicant Main Street Roscommon County Roscommon To:

The Superintendent An Garda Siochana Roscommon County Roscommon

To:

To:

The Chief Fire Office The Fire Station Roscommon Town County Roscommon

And To: The District Court Clerk District Court Office Loughrea County Galway.

Dated this 24th day of September 2018 Signed: Edwin Gilligan Killeenboy Kilteevan, County Roscommon

And To: The District Court Clerk District Court Office Loughrea County Galway.

Signed: Mahon Sweeney Soliciors for the Applicant, Main Street, Roscommon Co. Roscommon.

To:

The District Judge, C/o District Court Clerk Government Buildings, Golf Links Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

To:

The County Registrar, Government Buildings, Golf Links Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

To:

The Superintendent of An Garda Siochana, The Garda Barracks, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

To:

The Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon Town Fire Station, Circular Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon.

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Mahon Sweeney Solicitors for the Applicant Main Street Roscommon County Roscommon

THE DISTRICT COURT LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT, 1833 (SECTION 6) INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960 (SECTION 29) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER OF A LICENCE DISTRICT COURT AREA OF BALLINASLOE DISTRICT NO: 4 APPLICANT: MAUREEN’S FOODSTORE LIMITED TAKE NOTICE that Peter Kenny as nominee of Maureen’s Foodstore Limited of Ballyforan, Ballinasloe County Galway intend to apply to the annual licencing court to be held at Ballinasloe Court House on the 27th day of September 2018 at 10.30am for the TRANSFER to the Applicant of the beer off-licence attached to the premises known as Maureen’s Foodstore and situate at Ballyforan, Ballinasloe County Galway in the Court Area and District aforesaid and heretofore licensed in the name of Peter Kenny.

Dated this the 25th day of September, 2018 Signed: Mahon Sweeney Solicitors for the Applicant Main Street Roscommon County Roscommon To:

The Superintendent An Garda Siochana Roscommon County Roscommon

To:

The Chief Fire Office The Fire Station Roscommon Town County Roscommon

And To: The District Court Clerk District Court Office Loughrea County Galway.

The Superintendent An Garda Siochana Roscommon County Roscommon

APPLICATION TO ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, that Castlerea ELV Recycling Limited of Cloonkeen, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon intends to apply for a Waste Management Facility Permit at Cloonkeen, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon for the reception, storage and recovery of end-oflife vehicles, waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) and metal. The application for a waste facility permit will be made to Roscommon County Council within 10 working days of the date of this notice.

The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Fourth Schedule of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended, is as follows: Class R4. Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds. Class R13. Storage of waste pending any of the operations numbered R 1 to R12 (excluding temporary storage (being preliminary storage according to the definition of ‘collection’ in section 5(1)), pending collection, on the site where the waste is produced)”. The principal activity will be Class R13.

The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Third Schedule, Part I of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, are as follows: Class 2. The Reception, storage (including temporary storage) and recovery of waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) having regard to the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End -Of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006). Class 4. The reception, storage and recovery of scrap metal, including scrap metal arising from end-of-life vehicles, waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) and WEEE where scrap metal from - (1) end -of-life vehicles shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery in accordance with the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility and as appropriate, (2) waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery having regard to the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility and as appropriate, (3) WEEE shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery in accordance with the provisions of articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 340 of 2005) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility. Class 12. The collection and storage (including the temporary storage) and the appropriate treatment and recovery of end-of-life vehicles in accordance with the provision of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles ) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006). The principal activity will be Class 12.

A copy of the application for the Waste Facility Permit will, as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Local Authority, be available for inspection or purchase at the principle office at Roscommon County Council, Environment Section, West Business Park, Roscommon.

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Relegation heartbreak!

Castlerea St. Kevin’s down after 31 years

Seamus Stenson pictured at the final whistle following last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC Relegation Play-off between Castlerea St. Kevin’s and Michael Glavey’s in Castlerea. Castlerea St. Kevin’s’ 31-year stay in the senior ranks came to an end following a 2-11 to 0-10 defeat. Pic: Michael McCormack

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SportsPeople Pictured are the Roscommon Gaels U-12 hurlers following their recent win over Pádraig Pearses in the Roscommon U-12 ‘B’ hurling final.

Michael Mullaney is pictured presenting new tops to Stephen Banahan, Kilbride GAA minor manager and Stuart Feely, Kilbride U-16 manager. Also present are Mike Bracken, Gary McLoughlin and Darren Clabby.

Horses for Courses

by Tom Red

Racing is at The Cleveragh in Sligo today over the sticks starting at 1.55 pm.

Tomorrow Downpatrick stage a jumping meeting away also at 1.55 pm and at the all-weather action resumes at Dundalk stalls opening for the first at 6 pm. On Saturday racing is at Navan first away at 2.10 pm and Sunday in Naas on Sunday at 1.50 pm. Roscommon have an all national hunt card on Monday.

Last Saturday the connections of the ante post 20s to 5s favourite, Son Of Rest, and punters had to share their dividend as the 4-Y-O, trained in Tipperary by Fozzy Stack, appeared lucky to hold on to a share of the spoils with outsider Baron Bolt for the first dead-heat in the history of the Ayr Gold Cup. This also was the first time an Irish trained horse won the race.

Lenebane Preview Racing at Roscommon on Monday evening has eight national hunt races on the card is due off at 2.05 pm with a large entry of 188 horses. Racing opens with a 4-Y-O maiden hurdle over the minimum distance of 2m with 29 entries.

The second race is also a 2m maiden hurdle for 4-Y-O+ fillies with 20 possible runners in memory of the late Peggy Guerin, Roscommon.

The last of the 2m hurdles is a handicap sponsored by local firm Service Matters and has 27 horses entered, followed by a 25-runner 2m 4f handicap hurdle sponsored by the on-course vets who always do a great job so unobtrusively.

Chasing starts with the featured 2m Kilbegnet Novice Chase a Grade 3 race

Pictured are Roscommon U-17 Camogie players who recently represented Connacht in the inaugural U-17 interprovincial camogie championship played at DCU Sports Complex. Pictured are Aisling Walsh (St. Dominic’s, Isobelle Cullen, Roscommon Gaels, Mia Fallon, Roscommon Gaels, Emma Donnelly Four Roads and Ella Killion, Roscommon Gaels.

sponsored by local Sean Mulryan under the banner of his Ballymore Properties and the EBF with 11 entered, 3 of them

by Henry de Bromhead including Ornua who had Cadmium over 16l back in 5th when 2nd to Rashaan in a Grade 3 race in Galway. Winter Escape has had two nice runs around Ballybrit and could cause the pair some trouble. Take Ornua to confirm the placings with Cadmium.

The EBF are again involved in the sponsorship of the 22 runner 2m 5f handicap chase. The penultimate race sees the last chase of this season a 2m 5f Beginners Chase with 21 and is sponsored

by Sky Sports Racing and the meeting and season close with a 2m bumper confined to amateur riders, the biggest entry of the day with 33.

The best turned out prize in each race is sponsored by J & A Gately Building Stone and music after racing is by Henry and The Usual Suspects. Don’t forget to enter the race card competition where you can win some free bets.

A major revamp, in the pipeline for a number of years now, will start immediately and is intended to be finished by May 9th next year.

General News The spelling may be different, but the result reads the same as teenager Cieren Fallon landed the hands and heels apprentice handicap on 25-1 shot Plucky Dip. Cieren, son of six-time British champion jockey Kieren, was riding his first winner, on only his 3rd ride, at Leicester last Monday. Kieran Snr was there to see his son ride his

Cadmium leads Ornua, centre, and eventual winner Rashaan near side, in Galway.

first winner.

Champion jockey Richard Johnson rode his 3,500th jumping winner in Britain and Ireland aboard Tom Lacey’s He’s A Goer at Warwick on Tuesday last. He needs another 848 wins to catch Tony McCoy’s all-time figure of 4,348 winners.

Monday is the last meeting at Lenebane covered by Attheraces and television coverage from Ireland’s 26 racecourses will be covered by Racing UK or its new format from January 1st.

Feelings are mixed about it in Ireland as Irish punters fear they will lose out on very busy days. It won’t take long to find out how the new entity will manage as

the New Year’s Day programme features six cross channel and two Irish meetings.

Competition Time Domnick Tobin, Creggs, Paul Finnegan, Ballygar and Brenda Clogher, Ballinasloe are going to Roscommon on Monday evening courtesy of Secretary Michael Finneran. Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office in Abbey Street tomorrow.

To everybody who took part in the competitions throughout the season and our sponsors Michael Finneran, Roscommon and Paddy Dunican, Kilbeggan thanks very much.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

@dan_dooner

Irwin on target as Camelot burns THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner What a week for fans of Manchester United…the club exited the EFL (Carabao, Carling, Coca-Cola, Milk) Cup on penalties to Championship side Derby County after Phil Jones (who else) scuffed a sudden death spot kick. The following morning’s training session didn’t go too well either as José Mourinho and Paul Pogba’s morning handshake descended into a fierce stare down.

It had all started so brightly on Tuesday afternoon as a team of United legends arrived in Cork for the Liam Miller Tribute match against a Republic of Ireland and Celtic selection. Playing at a tempo which wouldn’t have been out of place at Old

Trafford these days, the legends managed to hold on for a 2-2 draw against Robbie Keane and Co. Rather appropriately, Cork and United hero Denis Irwin converted from the penalty spot to become the first Association Footballer to score at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Meanwhile, fellow Corkman, Roy Keane, was even afforded a rousing reception when he came on as a substitute.

While I’m delighted to say the tribute match was a huge success, it made for bittersweet viewing as members of the ‘Class of ’92’ joined Keane and Irwin in full United kits once more. The days of success under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford seem long gone as Mourinho and Pogba continue to clash and Phil Jones proves that not all defenders can be trusted from the penalty spot…or indeed anywhere else on the pitch for that matter!

Maura’s an All-Star!

Congratulations to St. Croan’s rounders star Maura Tarmey (pictured centre), who collected an All-Star junior award last Saturday night at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin.

This is the second year in a row that the Ballintubber club have picked up a prestigious All-Star award following Sinéad Finn’s success last year.

Manchester United and Republic of Ireland legend, Denis Irwin, celebrates his goal during Tuesday’s Liam Miller tribute match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Daire has the world in his sights

In the sporting diary ....

Roscommon cyclist Daire Feeley is part of the Ireland team set to take part in the World Cycling Championships this weekend in Innsbruck, Austria. Daire will compete in Friday’s U-23 Road Race as part of a five man team which includes Eddie Dunbar, Michael O’Loughlin, Darragh O’Mahony and Matthew Teggart. Billed as one of the toughest courses in recent years, the riders have a four lap circuit which totals 180km in length and features more than 3,000 metres of climbing.

This U-23 team has been hailed as the strongest Irish team in years with all riders having competed on the European circuit this season.

Daire, who is based in Monaco, has been in good form recently having just finished 8th overall in the 4-day Volta Valencia in Spain.

The U-23 road race takes place this Friday (28th) at 12.40 pm with live coverage on the UCI YouTube channel.

Pool League begins in October!

The Roscommon Pool League will commence on Friday, October 19th and any pub interested in entering a team is asked to contact the league’s PRO, Darren on 087-9332818. All new teams are very welcome. Only 6 players are required on a night and all games take place on Friday nights.

Closing date for entries is October 6th. The league is run on a division system so it is fair for all teams and teams of all grades are welcome. Matches make for enjoyable Friday nights with prize money on offer for the winners and runner-ups in all divisions. There are also prizes for the top player in each division. Contact Darren for more information.

Campbell and McEnroe Cups The Ballinlough & District Angling Club will hold the Campbell Cup in conjunction with the McEnroe Cup for junior anglers on Lake O Flynn this Sunday (30th) from 12 Noon to 5 pm. Prize giving and refreshments in Campbell’s Lounge after the weigh in.

Usual rules apply with regard to health and safety, bag limits etc. Boat and shore fishing will be allowed with new anglers very welcome. Entry fee is €10 for adults and €5 for juniors.

The sporting brief Handball

Jennings’ final spot!

Lisacul’s Sean Jennings played his way into the All-Ireland final of the 60x30 Masters ‘B’ grade when he overcame Limerick’s Patrick Frawley in Frawley’s home court of Bohermore last Sunday.

Having lost the first game 18-21, Jennings was 16-20 down in the second before staging a tremendous fight back to win 18-21, 21-20, 21-9.

Glenn Walshe was looking good in the first game of his Over 35 ‘B’ semi-final on the same card. The St. Coman’s man was leading Limerick’s Keith Heelan 20-13, but a leg injury stalled his momentum and the Treaty man made the most of it coming back to win 21-20. Unfortunately Glenn didn’t recover and was forced to concede the match early in the second game.

Golf

Weekly round We begin our weekly round-up in Boyle

where Sean Heslin won the 18-hole strokeplay on Sunday, September 16th with 69 nett.

Sean held off competition from Dave Purser and Mark Whelan.

Last weekend’s 18-hole stableford was the second last in the ‘Golfer of the Year’ series.

Tom Kearney had been the clear leader prior to the competition and so the results will be eagerly awaited by the top five in the order of merit! The final competition in the series is an 18-hole Stableford this Sunday (30th).

To Castlerea next and news of some divine intervention in the recent Scotch Foursomes club fundraiser where Fr Joe Fitzgerald and Fr Joe Poole claimed the win. The recent ladies’ competition was won by Valerie Hough with 34 points.

Marian Caulfield’s President’s Prize was won by Christopher Foley. The first 18 holes were won by Jimmy Joyce, while Kieran Kenny was the winner of the second 18 holes.

The ladies’ competition was won by Laura Griffith, while Valerie Rabbitt won the first 18 holes and Maura Kelly won the second 18 holes.

We round off our tour in Athlone where Clare Dowling, Patricia Geoghegan and Alacoque O’Connor won the ladies’ scramble.

Meanwhile, Eleanor Larkin claimed the recent 97 Club competition with 24 points.

Angling

Mattie Foley Memorial On Sunday, August 12th the Ballinlough & District Angling Club hosted the inaugural Mattie Foley Memorial Cup on Lake O Flynn. Large numbers of trout leaping greeted the fine turnout of enthusiastic anglers with many anglers reaching their bag limit within the first hour. A thoroughly enjoyable day’s fishing was had by all, with large numbers of trout being bagged.

Mattie’s daughter, Marie Foley, kindly donated the cup to the club in memory of her late father. Club Chairman, John Ryan, welcomed everyone to Campbell’s Lounge where refreshments were provided by The White House Hotel. Mr Ryan paid a glowing tribute to Mattie Foley before Marie presented the cup to the winner Sean Swanick from Castlerea who bagged the heaviest trout. Second prize went to PJ Conneely with Ruairi Comer in third place.

Marie Foley presents the Mattie Foley Memorial Cup to Sean Swanick following his win at Lake O Flynn recently.

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SportsPeople Creggs RFC Report

THE GAIN LINE

Positive developments in league opener!

Senior Rugby

BUCCANEERS RFC Buccs’ winning start Buccaneers made a winning start to the Connacht Junior 1A League when they defeated Sligo 22-18 in a well-contested opener at Dubarry Park, Athlone last Sunday.

Defeat in Galway

Connacht Junior 1C League: Creggs 25 Oughterard 24. Creggs’ development side staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Oughterard in Connacht League 3A contest at The Green last Saturday evening.

Oughterard played some tremendous rugby in the opening quarter and led by 17-0 before Michael Farrell kicked a fine penalty for Creggs.

An Enda Tully try, which Michael Farrell converted, narrowed the gap to 17-10 before centre Niall Cunniffe crashed over just before half-time. A Farrell penalty in the 50th minute put Creggs ahead for the first time but Oughterard hit back with an excellent fourth try to lead by 24-18 heading into the final quarter.

Creggs threw everything into attack and Ja Hughes found a rare gap to slice through for a fine try. Michael Farrell was ice-cool as he slotted the conversion to give Creggs the narrowest of leads with just four minutes remaining.

Oughterard had one final push and only heroic defending prevented them from scoring as they spent the last few minutes camped on the Creggs line. Referee Jason Craughwell blew the final whistle, which was greeted with a mixture of relief and elation by the home crowd.

Senior training for the firsts and development teams continues every Tuesday (8 pm) and Friday (8.15 pm) in Creggs. Membership is due this Friday at training. New and returning players always welcome.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-17 League: Creggs 35 Claremorris /Tuam 14. Creggs continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 35-14 victory over Claremorris-Tuam last Sunday morning in Creggs.

On a beautiful day for running

Buccaneers and Galwegians served up fairly entertaining fare when the teams met in the Connacht Junior 1A League at Crowley Park, Galway, where the home side prevailed 27-26 last Saturday.

Mullingar run out

The Roscommon CBS junior rugby team.

rugby, Creggs played the ball through hands at every opportunity which made for a great spectacle. First half tries from Jack Tucker, Ciaran Corcoran and Ben Finnerty and a penalty and conversion from Mark Purcell gave Creggs a 20-0 half-time lead.

Playing against the wind in the second half, Creggs settled first and scored a try through Ciaran Corcoran to stretch the lead to 25-0.

Mistakes and a few penalties and dropped balls allowed ClaremorrisTuam to come back into the game and they got a deserved try to bring the score back to 25-7.

However, Creggs regrouped and a fantastic break saw Aaron Lyons race 60 metres before offloading to Rory Callaghan to score. A few minutes later another good move from the backs released Lyons again and after the ball went through numerous hands, the ball was swept to Darren Gately who went over in the corner to make it 35-7 with time running out.

Claremorris did get in for the last score of the game to reduce the deficit to 3514 but Creggs will be happy with their day’s work ahead of a tough encounter in Sligo in two weeks’ time.

Training for U-13s, U-14s and for U-16 continues on Tuesday nights at 7 pm. The U-15s train Friday evenings at 6.30 pm and the U-17s and U-18.5s

train in Creggs on Friday nights at 7 pm.

Creggs U-14s are down to play their first match of the season v Monivea RFC at 1.30 pm this Saturday in Creggs. The U-16s travel to Galway to play Galwegians in the Connacht League on Sunday at 12 Noon.

Under-14 Girls Creggs RFC will enter an U-14 girls’ team in the Connacht Leagues this coming season. Subject to confirmation, their first game will be next Wednesday evening (October 3rd) in Creggs v Claremorris.

Creggs will run a ‘Give It A Try Day’ on Saturday, October 6th at 1.30 pm.

All girls interested can contact Dave Purcell on 089-7000547 or Micheal Glennon through the teachers/coaches in the schools. More information next week.

Girls U-14s training continues every Monday at 7 pm in Creggs. New players always welcome.

Schools Rugby CBS Roscommon, Roscommon Community College and St. Mary’s, Ballygar have been in action recently in the Connacht Schools Leagues.

CBS beat Summerhill 24-12 in the opening round of the Senior A League, while the Junior A League side has had a mixed start to the season, beating Sligo Grammar 22-7 before going down 34-32 to St. Muiredach’s.

Roscommon Community College’ Senior Emerging League team were defeated by St. Raphael’s, Loughrea on a scoreline of 14-5 while St. Mary’s, Ballygar enjoyed a 12-7 win over St. Jarlath’s College in the opening round of Junior Development League Pool C.

Mini Rugby Creggs Mini Rugby teams (U-6s; U-7s; U-8s; U-9s; U-10s; U-11s and U-12s) training continues this Saturday (29th) at 11 am in Creggs. New players always welcome.

Registration for all Minis and Youth Teams will continue this Saturday from 11 am to Midday in the Clubhouse. 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.

Parents interested in coaching boys or girls teams are also always welcome please contact Dave Purcell; Aengus Oates, Shane Flemming or Graham Curran. No previous rugby coaching experience is necessary to start.

The U-14s played Mullingar in a friendly game in Dubarry Park. Buccaneers played the first half with a mixed team with new combinations and new players playing in new positions. At half-time the whole team was changed and all the lads got to play in an open game. A strong Mullingar won 31-24.

U-15s steal a win!

The U-15s played at home against Ballinrobe in the Connacht Development League last Sunday. A final score of 41-38 showed that both teams’ attack outshone their defence.

Buccs’ stole the game with late tries

by Harry Stuart-Trainor and Sean McGrath, both converted by Paid O’Laichlin deep into injury-time.

U-20s start season The U-20s commence their season with a qualifier for the J.P. Fanagan Leinster League on Sunday. At time of writing their opposition is not confirmed but it could be Connacht rivals Galwegians. Check Buccaneers’ website for details later in the week.

AIL kicks off!

The All-Ireland League kicks off on Saturday week when Buccaneers host Naas in the opening round of Division 1B at Dubarry Park. There will be a pre-match function in The Bounty for this game. Cost is €30 per person for 3-course meal with complimentary wine and free programme plus admission to the stand for the match. Groups or individuals can be catered for. Contact our Administrator Geraldine at 0861732711 to book.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions The FAI Junior Cup kicks off this weekend with a couple of all-Roscommon ties down for decision.

Meanwhile, there’s a top of the table clash in Division One between CP Ajax and Moylough ’79 and while it’s still very early days, any sort of lead at the top of the table can prove difficult to claw back as we head into the winter months.

Friday, September 28th FAI New Balance Junior Cup Round 1 Moore United v Dysart FC. 8 pm Moore get the nod to advance.

Prediction: Moore United

Saturday, September 29th Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2

Shiven Rovers B v Castlerea Celtic B. 7.45 pm Home advantage could be the difference.

Prediction: Shiven Rovers B

Sunday, September 30th FAI New Balance Junior Cup Round 1 St. John’s FC v Skyvalley Rovers Home win.

Prediction: St. John’s Athletic St. Peter’s FC v Shiven Rovers It would be a major shock if the visitors were to progress.

Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Rahara Rovers v Ballaghaderreen FC The visitors get a hesitant nod.

Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC

MCR FC v Ballinasloe Town The Town should be comfortable enough.

Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Boyle Celtic v Carbury FC Boyle have started the season strongly.

Prediction: Boyle Celtic Castlerea Celtic v Ballymoe FC Can Ballymoe pull off another win in Castlerea? I sense a backlash in that neck of the woods.

Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 St. John’s Athletic v Cam Celtic.

11 am St. John’s have looked the better side so far this season.

Prediction: St. John’s Athletic Ahascragh United v Dunmore Town. 2 pm

Soccer Results The hosts are favourites.

Prediction: Ahascragh United CP Ajax v Moylough ’79. 2 pm Top of the table stalemate?

Prediction: Draw Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Ballymoe FC B v Glen Celtic. 11 am Away win.

Prediction: Glen Celtic Cloonfad United B v Manor United. 11 am The visitors will be hoping to avoid another defeat.

Prediction: Draw St. Cuan’s United v Roscommon United. 2 pm A potentially tricky trip for the town team as they look to maintain their 100% start.

Prediction: Roscommon United

Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Castlerea Celtic 2 Cloonfad United 1 Strokestown United 2 Skyvalley Rovers 6 Boyle Celtic v Ballinasloe Town, postponed.

Kilkerrin United v Shiven Rovers, postponed.

Killeen Sports Grounds Division 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 2 Ballymoe FC B 1 TP Brennan Connacht Junior Cup Preliminary Round Cam Celtic 1 Corrib Rangers 5 Dunmore Town 3 Bearna Na Forbacha 1 Partry Athletic 7 Castlerea Celtic B 4 Rahara Rovers 2 Cregmore/Claregalway 1. AET St. Bernard’s v Ballinasloe Town B, postponed.

St. Cuan’s United 1 Conn Rangers 2 St. John’s Athletic 2 Mervue United 0 Tuam Celtic 4 Roscommon United 1 West United B W/O Ballaghaderreen FC

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@SeamusDuke

Seamus Duke ON SPORT Down to the last four in championships!

Strokestown’s Ruaidhrí Molloy attempts to get his shot away during last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC quarter-final between Strokestown and St. Faithleach’s at Kilglass. Pic: Mick McCormack

It’s Ryder Cup weekend The Ryder Cup will take centre stage this weekend and there is always huge interest in the three-day event.

I am inclined to fancy Europe to win it after last weekend’s action.

The bottom four players in the Tour Championship were all top US Ryder Cup players and Thomas Bjorn is a wily old campaigner who will pick his side to inflict the most damage on the Americans.

For all his recent heroics Tiger Woods has a very modest record in the Ryder Cup and Jim Furyk will have a big task picking a suitable partner for him.

On home ground I am expecting Europe to win it.

Thank you JP! I had to read Brian Carroll’s tweet three times on Monday evening before it sunk in what was on it. JP McManus is giving every county board in the country €100,000 to give out to the clubs. It’s an incredibly generous gesture from the Limerick man who has Arigna connections. It will help small rural clubs but in the nature of sport it will be a drop in the ocean to some of the big clubs in Dublin and Cork. Still it’s some gesture and I know several clubs in Roscommon who will be delighted with €3,000 or so.

It was an interesting rather than a spectacular weekend in the club football championships. Roscommon Gaels scraped by a poor Pádraig Pearses team in Kiltoom, and although Clann na nGael will be strongly fancied to beat the town side in the semi-finals next weekend (see preview elsewhere), it might not be as straightforward as some might think.

Strokestown easily accounted for Faithleach’s in the other quarter-final, but without Diarmuid Murtagh it was always going to be an uphill task for the Ballyleague men. St.

Brigid’s will be the very hot favourites to beat Nigel Dineen’s men this Saturday and they should prevail.

In the relegation battle, Michael Glavey’s reversed the result from the previous week to send their neighbours Castlerea tumbling down to the Intermediate ranks for 2019.

It’s a very sharp fall from grace for Castlerea and hopefully we will see them back in the top grade soon.

In the Intermediate championship one thing you can always say is that you can never write off Kilmore.

They are the ultimate championship battlers. Éire Óg just could not

Tiger roars again at East Lake The Sky Sports commentators said they thought they would never see the day and neither did 99% of the sporting public, but Tiger Woods has made the most incredible sporting comeback of all time.

I have to admit that I have always been a huge fan of Woods, and many times over the past five years it has been sad watching him trying to recapture past glories hacking his way to one missed cut after another.

There were times when I was hoping he would just give it up and forget about it altogether but this last major back operation seemed to give him hope and we have seen a different man in 2018, both on and off the course. He improved with every week as the year went on and indeed when he sits down and looks back at 2018 he will rue not winning at least one major.

He led the British Open and the PGA Championship on the final nine holes only to be overtaken. But it was all going to come together some weekend, and it happened last weekend. His first nine holes on Saturday were as good as he has ever played as birdie after birdie was chalked up. It was vintage Tiger. Then on Sunday I have never witnessed on any golf course the scenes that we saw as he walked up the 18th hole at East Lake with tens of thousands of people chasing after him and chanting his name

Roaring back! Tiger Woods capped a remarkable sporting comeback at East Lake last weekend.

and screaming and shouting.

Since his demise none of the so-called ‘young guns’ have come within an ass’s roar of Woods in terms of ability, durability or star quality. I’d say that the TV bosses in the States and the people at Sky are down on their knees thanking the Lord

for the miracle of the Tiger recovery. Will he dominate again? Never like he used to before, but he is back in business and well capable of adding to his majors total. It was definitely the sporting highlight of the year so far in my humble opinion. Sporting entertainment at it’s very best.

It really is Liverpool’s year!

Liverpool fans will not thank me for this piece but I think that their time has finally come to win the Premier League for the first time in 28 years. I have seen a number of their games since the start of the season and they look a side with very few weaknesses. Van Dijk was a brilliant buy and the final piece in the jigsaw.

They look really solid at the back now.

Barring a seriously bad run of injuries, Liverpool look as strong as (if not stronger than) Manchester City who are struggling without Kevin De Bruyne. Klopp is a very good manager and all the pieces seem to be falling into place for them.

We United fans will never hear the end of it if they break their duck this season but it had to happen sometime. I remember United going 26 years without win-

1990 was their year! Liverpool players celebrate winning the First Division title 28 years ago.

Can the current Kop crop claim the Premier League title this season?

ning a title too. United are still struggling, and when they met the bigger sides in Europe and in the Premier League they will be exposed again. Here is a fright-

ening statistic: Alexis Sanchez has been paid £13 million since he last scored a goal for United. Just think about that for a minute. United’s worst buy ever?

shake them off last weekend and Fuerty will have a day’s work done when they have them beaten this coming weekend.

I was ever so impressed with the football that Oran played against Kilbride. It was delightful stuff to watch at times as the Oran lads moved the ball quickly with long, accurate kick passing into a lightning-fast forward unit. Tulsk will have to be at their very best to keep them out if they play like that again this coming weekend. Let’s hope we have semi-finals to remember in all three adult football competitions.

12 years on from Ennis…

Twelve years ago last Sunday two thirds of the county of Roscommon headed towards the town of Ennis for the AllIreland Minor final replay against Kerry.

Everyone didn’t get there of course, but what an atmosphere there was. It was like Moses leading his followers out of the desert as the Rossies decamped to the Banner County that day. It was the greatest day in my many years supporting and reporting on Roscommon GAA teams.

The excitement of the day, the huge crowds of Rossies, beating Kerry, celebrating on the pitch, taking hours to get home, and then having the honour of being MC at the homecoming - it just doesn’t get any better than that! It’s a day that I shall fondly remember until the man above decides that my time has run out. Magical.

Callum ‘keeping’ Grogan tradition alive The tradition of the ‘Goalkeepers’ Union’ was continued last weekend when Callum Grogan was net-minder as Roscommon Gaels beat Boyle in the U-14 Division One football final. He is a son of Chris Grogan who played for club and county for many years and is grandson of Christy, who also played in goal for club and county (or at least that’s what he tells us!)

Well done to all. It was also the first Division One county title for Roscommon Gaels in a number of years so there were great celebrations after the win.

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SportsPeople The Weekend Wrap-Up Last weekend was a busy one for Roscommon clubs as the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football Championships reached the quarter-final stages while there were relegation showdowns in both the senior and intermediate ranks.

People Sport takes a look back at some of the highlights from last weekend’s action…

Castlerea relegated after 31 years Castlerea’s 31-year stay in the Roscommon Senior Football Championship came to an end at O’Rourke Park last Sunday when they were relegated by their near neighbours Michael Glavey’s on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-10 in what was a competitive and hard fought game.

A good start was key for Glavey’s, and a welltaken Stephen Comer goal after just three minutes set them on their way. Castlerea did recover somewhat but by half-time it was Glavey’s who led by 1-7 to 0-6.

Once again it was Glavey’s who were quickest out of the blocks at the start of the second half and points from Andy Glennon, Cathal Heneghan and Stephen Comer were followed by a Liam Cregg goal ended the tie as a contest.

A number of well-taken points late on were consolation only as the home side were consigned to the Intermediate ranks for 2019 while Glavey’s were left to celebrate what has been a truly momentous year for them.

Michael Glavey’s scorers: S Comer (1-4), A Glennon and C Heneghan (0-3 each), L Cregg (1-0), C Fitzmaurice (0-1). Castlerea St. Kevin’s: D McDermott (0-5), C Dineen (0-2), N Blighe, A Lyons and F Kelly (0-1 each).

Coyne stars as Brigid’s drop Johnny Coyne turned in a man of the match display as St. Aidan’s ensured they will be playing in the Intermediate Football Championship in 2019 following a 1-10 to 0-9 win over neighbours St. Brigid’s in Kiltoom last Sunday.

Coyne scored the only goal of the game in the opening quarter, and although Brigid’s battled away throughout, they could never catch their neighbours who held out for a comfortable win.

Scorers - St. Aidan’s: J Coyne (1-4), T Kelly (03), F Fallon, E Fallon and N Corbett (0-1) each.

St. Brigid’s: J Cunningham (0-5), G Byrne (02), C Gleeson and C Sugrue (0-1) each.

Ballinameen and Michael’s into semis!

Ballinameen and St. Michael’s march on to the semi-finals of the King and Moffatt Building Services Junior Football Championship following wins over Pádraig Pearses and St. Ronan’s respectively.

In Kilbride, Ballinameen were impressive 1-13 to 1-7 winners of Pearses despite the men from Taughmaconnell and Moore enjoying an early spell of dominance.

Peter Keane scored a fine goal for Ballinameen that set them on their way, and by half-time

Tom Murphy and Neil Morris of Michael Glavey’s compete with Castlerea St. Kevin’s’ Andrew Lyons during last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC Relegation Play-Off in Castlerea. Pics: Mick McCormack

they led by eight points. The second half was a low-key affair as Ballinameen kept a grip on proceedings, though Pearses scored in injury-time to reduce the margin to six in the end. Ballinameen face Clann na nGael in the semi-final.

Scorers - Ballinameen: G McDermottroe (0-6), P Keane (1-2), E Keaveney (0-4), M Ward (0-1). Pádraig Pearses: E Galvin (1-0), D Glynn and L Fehily (0-2) each, A Johnson, N Finneran and A Flood (0-1) each.

Meanwhile in Boyle, St. Michael’s edged home in the north Roscommon derby, although it was Ronan’s who were the better team in the first half. Mark Healy converted a penalty that helped them into a 1-5 to 0-5 lead by half-time but David Noone’s goal in the 39th minute brought Michael’s back into it.

St. Ronan’s looked to have weathered the storm when they led by two points with ten minutes to go but late points from Ronan Cox (two frees) and Gary McQuaid saw them ahead in injury-time and then Cox set the seal on a superb personal display with the insurance point.

Scorers – St. Michael’s: R Cox (0-8), P Noone (1-0), P Simon (0-2), G McQuaid and K McDermott (0-1) each. St. Ronan’s: M Healy (1-3), M McTiernan and T McManus (0-2) each, B McNama, J Glynn and F Travers (0-1) each.

Castlerea St. Kevin’s’ Fintan Kelly dejected at the final whistle.

U-14 Football Championship Finals Glory for Gaels!

Roscommon Gaels’ ability to get goals at crucial times was key as they defeated Boyle 5-9 to 2-13 in a thrilling Division One final in Elphin on Sunday. Rodhan Dowd was the hero as he scored three goals for the town lads.

Goals in the opening half from Dowd

(2) and Ciaran Purcell set the Gaels on their way but Luke McGrath’s goal kept Boyle in touch. Niall O’Donnell and David Flanagan were outstanding for Boyle and O’Donnell scored a fine goal in the 46th minute to keep his side in the game but second half goals from Dowd and Jack Fleming kept the Gaels in the driving seat and they ran out comfortable winners.

Perfect pairing!

The Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s combination was too strong for Kilbride in the Division Two decider at Enfield, running out easy 4-23 to 1-9 winners in the end. A goal from Daniel Hagney and a reply for Kilbride from Aodhain Looby were the highlights of the first half.

In the second half, goals from Brian Geene (2) and Mikey Regan (penalty) for the amalgamated side saw them run out comfortable winners.

Tulsk triumphant Tulsk were the comfortable 5-8 to 3-4 winners against St. Dominic’s at

Fuerty. It was close early on and Tulsk led 1-4 to 1-1 at half-time. Cian Galvin scored the Tulsk goal while Aidan Hoare was on target for Dominic’s.

Goals from Robert Mulrennan, Tadgh Jordan (2) and Aaron Usher proved the match winners for Tulsk with Oisin Donoghue and Michael Kilcline replying for the Knockcroghery lads in the second half.

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SportsPeople Seamus Duke’s Weekend Preview

St Brigid’s and Clann can set up derby final Roscommon SFC Semi-Finals at Dr. Hyde Park: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown on Saturday at 4.30 pm

Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael on Sunday at 4.30 pm

Rossies to master Mayo?

Senan Kilbride will be hoping to kick county champions St. Brigid’s to another Roscommon SFC Final this Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Finals at Dr. Hyde Park Fuerty v Kilmore on Saturday at 3 pm Against Éire Óg Kilmore displayed once again that they are a formidable championship outfit when they prevailed by a single point after extra-time. Make no mistake they will provide stiff opposition for a Fuerty side who have answered all the questions asked of them so far in this championship. The Kilmore names are familiar: Jack Sharkey, Colm Garvey, Dermot Foley, Derek Connellan, Ray Caslin and John Gannon all continuing to serve their club so well.

But Fuerty look a classy outfit. Niall Kilroy is their main man but Philip Neilan, Gearoid Ennis, the Bannons, Peter Leahy and Aengus Lyons are just a few of the Fuerty players who are top class performers.

It will be closer than many observers are predicting but Fuerty should win it with a few points to spare.

Prediction: Fuerty

Tulsk v Oran on Sunday at 3 pm

Until they turned up in Kiltoom last Sunday Oran had struggled for the most

Under ‘Shaq’ O’Neill and Gerry Lohan, Tulsk have made no mistakes thus far and look a very compact and talented squad with Pádraig Scott, Tadgh O’Rourke and Jack Conlon leading the way. But this looks like it will be their toughest test so far and they will be tested to the limit if Oran play the way they are capable.

If Oran play anywhere near the standard that they played against Kilbride then Tulsk will be in trouble but I will wager they will have a plan in place to shut down Oran. They will need one. Tulsk might just about make it, but don’t rule out a shock.

Prediction: Tulsk

JFC Semi-Finals

Kilmore’s Joe Garvey runs through Éire Óg traffic during last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC quarter-final at Kilglass. Pic: Mick McCormack

part this year. However they produced the performance of the club championships so far when they put Kilbride to the sword with some magical attacking

Roscommon Camogie Senior Club Final: Four Roads v Athleague in Athleague on Saturday at 3 pm Athleague will be attempting to win four titles on the trot when they meet their great rivals Four Roads in Athleague on Saturday.

Four Roads will be very anxious to get back to the top of the senior club scene in the county.

Sinead O’Brien, Niamh Coyle, Shauna Fallon, Gertie Dowd, Siobhan Coyle, Karen Carty and Patricia Lennon are all very experienced players on the Tisrara side.

Athleague have a young and talented side but are now without the experienced duo of Kelley Hopkins and Annette McGeeney. The likes of Rachel Fitzmaurice, Laura Fleming, Chloe Whyte-Lennon Meadbh Tiernan, Honor Ennis and Eala Coyle are excellent young players who will be hoping to make an impact.

Four Roads seem very determined to stop Athleague in their tracks and they may well have the edge in strength and experience this time around.

Prediction: Four Roads

Strokestown will come into this game with a good win against St. Faithleach’s behind them, but with the greatest of respect to the Ballyleague side, Nigel Dineen’s men will face a much different challenge this weekend. I know I sound like a broken record at this stage, but Strokestown have a number of very good players but have flattered to deceive on so many occasions in the recent past. They looked a very ordinary side against Roscommon Gaels but have bounced back with two good wins since. The availability of Cathal Compton will be crucial to their challenge.

Brigid’s have pulled up no trees this year but they are coming into form at just the right time (as usual). Ian Kilbride and Gearoid Cunniffe have been turning back the clock while Senan Kilbride is still almost unmarkable when he is on form. Eddie Nolan, Mark Daly and Brian Stack are growing influences for the champions.

On a very bad day for Brigid’s and on a great day for Strokestown the ‘Black and Amber’ would have a chance, but all indicators point to Brigid’s to advance. Frankie Dolan’s men have too many options on the field and off the bench. If Strokestown are to win then Sean Mullooly, Colin Compton, the Corcorans, Diarmuid McGann and Davy Neary will have to play the game of their lives. I just can’t see it happening.

Prediction: St. Brigid’s

These age old foes will write another chapter in their long and illustrious rivalry on Sunday with Clann the deserved favourites. The Johnstown men showed the Gaels a clean pair of heels back in April but that seems like a lifetime ago now. In the meantime, they paid the price for a poor display against Strokestown, while even the most committed Clann fan will admit that they were fortunate to beat Western Gaels in what was a chaotic match in Frenchpark a few weeks ago. Having said that, the likes of Ultan Harney, Jack Connaughton and Ciaran Lennon, who are all back from injury, will be much sharper on Sunday. Donie Shine is still a doubt and if he is absent he will be a huge loss.

The Gaels are also an enigma. They brushed Strokestown aside before being well beaten by St. Brigid’s. Then last Sunday they were the deserved winners against Pearses despite the fact that they almost threw it away in the last ten minutes. The town team were slightly more direct last Sunday and they need to repeat that here.

They need Cian Connolly to produce his undoubted talent if they want to prosper in this clash. Liam McNeill’s team are impressive in defence although they will face a much more formidable attacking unit this Sunday.

The conventional wisdom would make Clann the strong favourites but this Gaels team is resilient and hard to beat. Their meeting almost six months ago will not matter one jot on Sunday. Maybe Clann, with a slightly greater strength in depth, might just edge it but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Gaels upset the odds in a close game.

Prediction: Clann na nGael

Four Roads can end Athleague run

football. Oran have some great young players and with Jack Earley in terrific form and they are coming into form at just the right time.

Ballinameen take on Clann na nGael in the King and Moffatt JFC Semi-Final on Saturday in Kilbride at 4 pm. There’s not much between these two and it might take another day out to sort them out.

In the other semi-final, Kilglass Gaels meet St. Michael’s at Elphin on Sunday at 3 pm. The Gaels should be able to see off a spirited St. Michael’s side to reach yet another final.

All-Ireland Masters Shield Final replay: Roscommon v Mayo at Ballyforan on Saturday at 3 pm Roscommon will be hoping to capitalise on their good fortune in the drawn game when they face Mayo on home ground in Saturday’s All-Ireland Shield replay in Ballyforan.

It looked like Mayo were hanging on for victory in that game until Emmet Collins struck that last-gasp free all the way to the Mayo net.

Manager of the Roscommon team Anthony Carroll will be hoping for a better return from his attack as they shot a number of bad wides in the drawn game.

The manager will be without Barry O’Regan for the game but he is hoping to add Mervyn Connaughton and Alan Brehon to the squad.

The Roscommon team have done some of their training in Ballyforan during the year so they will be hoping that will be an advantage to them.

There wasn’t much between the sides when the met in Drumlish a few weeks ago so maybe on home ground Roscommon might edge it.

Prediction: Roscommon

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Gaels squeeze into semi-finals Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Quarter-Final

ROSCOMMON GAELS PÁDRAIG PEARSES  SEAMUS DUKE

The fact that this game will take up very little time on the highlights reel of the 2018 SFC will not bother Roscommon Gaels too much as they withstood a late Pearses’ rally to reach the last four by the minimum margin in this well-contested, but lowquality contest at Kiltoom last Sunday.

The town team deserved to win the game on the balance of play throughout, but in racing parlance they idled in front and almost allowed Pearses to gain a share of the spoils. Indeed a shot from Niall Daly just after half-time which looked

0-10 0-9

well inside the posts, was waved wide by the umpires and that could have been the difference. But it has to be said that the Gaels were the better side and should have won by more.

The opening half was very poor fare indeed. The Gaels started well, but shot four bad wides in the opening ten minutes. Indeed it was Pearses who led by 0-3 to 0-1 after 15 minutes with Tom Butler, Conor and Lorcan Daly all on target, with Peter Gillooly the Gaels’ only scorer to that point.

But three points on the spin from Mark Nally (2) and Tim Lambe saw them ahead for the first time in the

Teams and Scorers

game by the 18th minute. A Tom Butler point in the 23rd minute was the only other score of what was a forgettable first half that saw the sides go in at 0-4 apiece.

With David O’Gara and James McDermott on top at midfield, the Gaels were the better side for most of the second half. Indeed Pearses never managed a point from play after the break, which was an indication of their glaring weaknesses in attack.

Points from Cian Connolly (2, 1 free), Peter Gillooly, Tim Lambe and Richard Hughes saw Liam McNeill’s men ahead by 0-9 to 0-5 by the 48th minute, a Hubert Darcy free was Pearses’ only response.

Cian Connolly and James O’Gara were on target with further points for the Gaels and a Seanie Fahy free meant that the Gaels were leading by ten points to six with just four minutes left.

Sub Seanie Fahy pointed another free after Tim Lambe was black-carded

for a tackle on Tom Butler, and when Hubert Darcy was on target with another free in the 59th minute the margin was down to two.

Suddenly the Gaels were wobbling, and when Fahy pointed another free in the 62nd minute it was a one point game. But time ran out for Pat Flanagan’s men and now Roscommon Gaels take on old rivals Clann na nGael in the semi-final next Sunday.

The town side will have to play a lot better than this if they are progress, but they are hanging in there and will relish a crack at Clann.

The aforementioned David O’Gara, and James McDermott, Paul Gleeson and John McManus (secondhalf) and young guns Peter Gillooly and Tim Lambe played well for them.

Pearses were very disappointing and toothless up front. David Murray, Tom Butler and sub Seanie Fahy did well on a bad day for the men from Taughmaconnell and Moore.

Roscommon Gaels’ John McManus closes in on Pearses’ Conor Payne during last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC quarter-final game in Kiltoom. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon Gaels: James Featherston; Paul Gleeson, Liam McNeela, Kevin O’Gara; Ronan Gleeson, John McManus, Richard Hughes (0-1); James McDermott, David O’Gara; James O’Gara (0-1), Mark Healy, Tim Lambe (0-2); Cian Connolly (0-2, 1 free), Mark Nally (0-2), Peter Gillooly (0-2).

Subs used: Cillian Egan for Lambe (57, b/c), Bryan O’Gara for J O’Gara (62), J Nolan for Gillooly (63)

Stat Attack

Pádraig Pearses: Thomas Dolan; Lorcan Daly, Mark Richardson, Gavin Downey; Cathal Óg O’Sullivan, Niall Carty, Davy Murray; Tom Butler (0-2), Niall Daly; Emmett Kelly, Hubert Darcy (0-2, 2 frees), Conor Daly (0-1); Ronan Daly (0-1), Conor Payne, Shane Mulvey.

Subs used: Paul Carey for Payne (41), S Fahy (0-3, 3 frees) for Mulvey (41), Alan Duffy for Downey (51 mins), Anthony Butler for Kelly (54 mins), David Whelan for O’Sullivan (54 mins), Shane Carty for L Daly (57 mins).

Referee: Marty Parker

first half ) Roscommon Gaels 8 (5 ) Pearses 5 (1 first half Roscommon Gaels 4 ds: Yellow car Manus, (David O’Gara, John Mc Ronan Gleeson (2)) Pearses 1 (Niall Carty) Roscommon Gaels 1 Black cards: (Tim Lambe 56) Pearses 0 Roscommon Gaels 1 Red cards: lows)) (Ronan Gleeson 46 (2 yel Pearses 0 on Gaels) David O’Gara (Roscomm : tch Ma Man of the

Wides:

David Murray attempts to get past Roscommon Gaels’ Ronan Gleeson during last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC quarter-final in Kiltoom. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Mulryan Construction Roscommon IFC Quarter-Final

Outstanding Oran too strong for Kilbride ORAN KILBRIDE  SEAMUS DUKE

Gearoid Keenan and Conor Shanagher compete for a high ball during last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC quarter-final between Oran and Kilbride in Kiltoom. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Playing some delightful attacking football, Oran powered into the semi-finals of the IFC when they were far too strong for a game, but totally outclassed Kilbride side at Kiltoom last Sunday.

Despite conceding a goal after only 20 seconds (Darren Clabby the scorer) Billy Donnellan’s men led by five points at half-time and they ran away with a very onesided second half.

Despite the shock of that early goal Oran were soon level and with Jack Earley outstanding in attack it wasn’t long before they were in command. Earley was involved in almost

4-18 2-8 every score for Oran and he set up Gearoid Keenan in the 7th minute for their first goal. When he laid on the pass for Paul Kenny’s goal in the 24th minute Oran led by 2-6 to 1-2. But in fairness to Albert Looby’s men, they kept battling and Conor Devaney scored a penalty in the 26th minute. Half-time score: Oran 2-8 Kilbride 2-3.

Oran were in razor sharp form after the break as they sped away into the distance.

Under-age county star Darragh Walsh blasted home goal number three in the 44th minute and sub Adrian Cassidy set seal on a scintillating display with the fourth goal deep into injury-time.

Matthew Whyte was outstanding between the posts and Thomas Fetherston, Mike Dwyer, Gearoid Keenan Darragh Walsh and the imperious Jack Earley were excellent for Oran. For a battling Kilbride Conor Devaney, Tom O’Grady and Darren Clabby were most prominent. If they play like this against Tulsk in the semi-final Oran will have an excellent chance of overturning the odds.

Oran: Matthew Whyte; John Martin, Thomas Featherston, Declan Beirne; Jack Casey (0-2), Mike Dwyer, Kevin Concannon; James Regan (0-1), Gearoid Keenan (1-0); Eamon Kenny, Ciaran Lawless (0-2), Kieran Whyte (0-2); Paul Kenny (1-5, 3 frees), Jack Earley (0-2), Darragh Walsh (1-2). Subs used: Shane Casey for Concannon (25 b/c), Adrian Cassidy (1-1) for K

Whyte (49), B Diffley for Regan (53), Ciaran Casey (0-1) for Earley (57), Shane McDermott for Kenny (60).

Kilbride: Cathal McDonagh; Eabhan Tully, Declan McDermott, Richard Kelly; John Donnelly, Paul O’Grady, Albert Looby; Tom O’Grady (0-1), Conor Shanagher; Sean Hanly, Conor Devaney (1-3, 1-0

pen, 2 frees), Dylan Gavigan; Kevin Battles (0-1), Darren Clabby (1-1), Henry Walsh (0-2, 2 frees). Subs used: Padraig O’Beirne for McDermott (41), Jamie Bracken for Shanagher (55), Dan O’Neill for Battles (60).

Referee: Aaron Clogher Man of the Match: Jack Earley (Oran)

Referee Aaron Clogher sends Kilbride’s Conor Devaney off during last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC quarter-final between Oran and Kilbride in Kiltoom. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Neary on the treble as Strokestown advance Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Quarter-Final

STROKESTOWN ST. FAITHLEACH’S  DAN DOONER

Strokestown proved far too strong for a weakened St. Faithleach’s side at Kilglass last Sunday with David Neary bagging a sensational hat-trick and the superb Colin Compton hitting six points from play. They will now face reigning champions St. Brigid’s in the Roscommon SFC Semi-Final this Saturday.

Nigel Dineen’s men got off to a flier, with Diarmuid McGann particularly prominent in the opening stages, scoring two fine points from play. Ciaráin Murtagh was the standout St. Faithleach’s performer and he struck three points (all frees) on the spin to turn the tables in a lively first quarter.

Strokestown took control shortly afterwards however when David Neary stormed through for the first of his goals. McGann and Ruaidhrí Molloy were involved in the build-up before Neary arrived on the scene to smash the ball high and hard to the St. Faithleach’s net.

Faithleach’s didn’t take that set-back lying down however and Jonathan Hussey reduced the deficit before

3-12 0-7 Cian Corcoran struck a fine point at the other end. Ciaráin Murtagh then claimed his fourth point before Colin Compton responded for the town team.

Just when it looked like Faithleach’s had steadied themselves with a Darragh Hussey point, Neary added a second goal for Strokestown. Molloy was blocked down in the build-up, before Neary picked up the loose ball and fired it low and hard beyond Michael O’Donnell. There was still time for Compton to add another fine point from play before half-time to leave the score 2-5 to 0-6 at the break.

Strokestown picked up where they left off on the resumption with Compton running Faithleach’s ragged in the third quarter. Cian Corcoran grabbed his second before Compton (2) and Thomas Corcoran extended the margin. Diarmuid McGann and Connell Kennelly then swapped points before Compton turned provider for David Neary to fist home his third goal of the afternoon. Compton took his own tally to six in the final minutes as Strokestown booked their semi-final date

Strokestown manager Nigel Dineen issues instructions to his players during last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC Quarter-Final between Strokestown and St. Faithleach’s at Kilglass.

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Paddy Brogan holds off Darren Nerney during last Sunday’s Roscommon SFC Quarter-Final between Strokestown and St. Faithleach’s at Kilglass.

with St. Brigid’s.

Strokestown manager Nigel Dineen said he hadn’t expected Sunday’s game to be quite so straightforward.

“We didn’t expect to get away in the end that easy but look it was a tough right through. The first half was a close encounter and the goals probably helped us and gave us a bit of a cushion at half-time. But look it was a tough game and we had to make sure that we marked their danger men and Ciaráin Murtagh obviously if you give him enough space he’s dangerous.

“We said to the lads at half-time to keep the pressure on and keep focussed and in fairness the lads did focus. There was a bit of a purple patch maybe where Faithleach’s got on top but at least they weren’t scoring and that was the key to our win. Our lads weren’t getting their hand on the ball but we were still stopping them scoring,” he said.

Dineen admitted that Strokestown had work to do ahead of Saturday’s showdown with the county champions.

“We were pleased with it (attacking) from play but

our on the ground kicking for the frees we have to look at that. We were a bit disappointed with our free taking overall but look it’s something wecan work on during the week at our next training session.

“Brigid’s are a fine team, they are the county champions and they’ve been champions for the last eight or nine years and it’s something we have to lift our game for. Everyone wants to set the bar to where Brigid’s are at and that’s what we have to try and do next Saturday if we are to have any chance”.

Strokestown: John McHugh; Conor Kelly, Seán Mullooly, Aaron Convey; Michael Fallon, Paddy Brogan, Daniel Rogers; Thomas Corcoran (0-1), Cian Corcoran (0-2); David Neary (3-0), Kevin Finn, Keith Murphy; Ruaidhrí Molloy, Colin Compton (0-6), Diarmuid McGann (0-3).

Subs used: Cathal Compton for C Corcoran (51 mins), Fionn Cusack for T Corcoran (58 mins), Luke Kelly for Rogers (58 mins), Conor Silke for Murphy (59 mins).

St. Faithleach’s: Michael O’Donnell; Connell Kennelly (01, ’45), Mikey Cox, Karl Nerney; David Harrison, Kevin Farrell, Cathal Gunn; Brian Murtagh, Darren Nerney; David Rooney, Daniel Foley, Jonathan Hussey (0-1); Darragh Hussey (0-1), Ciaráin Murtagh (0-4, 4 frees), Aidan Dooney. Subs: Colm Mangan for Foley (41 mins), Mark Gill for Cox (60 mins).

Referee: Gerry Carmody

Stat Attack Wides:

Yellow cards:

f) Strokestown 10 (4 first hal half ) rst fi (5 8 ’s ach hle Fait St. ry, Strokestown 4 (David Nea y, rph Mu th Kei ly, Kel or Con Seán Mullooly St. Faithleach’s 3 Hussey, (Brian Murtagh, Darragh David Harrison)

Black cards: None Red cards: None id Neary (Strokestown) Man of the Match: Dav

Mulryan Construction Roscommon IFC Quarter-Final

Last-gasp Caslin sends Kilmore through KILMORE

0-18

ÉIRE ÓG

0-17 (after extra-time)

Ray Caslin hits a last-gasp point in the second half of extra-time to send Kilmore through to the IFC semi-finals. Pic: Mick McCormack

Veteran Ray Caslin was the Kilmore hero as they edged out Éire Óg in a thrilling quarter-final in Kilglass last Sunday. It was a match that swung one way and then the other as both sides had periods on top but in the end Kilmore prevailed by a solitary point. Éire Óg were the better side in the opening half with both Mark O’Brien and Liam Creaton excellent. The loss of O’Brien through injury proved to

be a big blow for them later in the game. Colm Garvey, Dermot Foley and Derek Connellan were playing well for Kilmore but it was Éire Óg who were ahead at the break by 0-10 to 0-6.

Kilmore had drawn level by the end of the third quarter and after that it was score for score. When Thomas Greene equalised in the 59th minute it looked as though the scoring was finished but there was still time for Colm Garvey and

Liam Creaton to exchange points to send the teams into extra-time at 0-13 apiece.

There was no separating them in the first period as both teams scored two points each. It looked like déjà vu in the second period as both sides struck a brace each. However, just when it looked like it would take a replay to separate them, Ray Caslin hooked over a superb point at the death to give Kilmore a dramatic win and a place in the last four.

Kilmore: A Glancy; M Connellan, J Sharkey, C Burke; B Connellan (0-2), C Garvey (0-1), J Garvey; D Foley (0-3), C Carney; J Donohue, D Conellan (0-4),

R Caslin (0-2); C Earley (02), J Gannon (0-3), K Caslin (0-1).

Subs: G Connellan for Carney, D Foly for R Caslin, R Caslin for Feeney. Éire Óg: C Lavin (0-4); C Walsh, C Scally, J Walsh; J Carty, T Greene (0-1), M Finan; C Groarke, P Freeman; C Lavin, F Nolan (01), R Nolan (0-1); B Nolan, M O’Brien (0-4), L Creaton (0-6).

Subs: R Cahill for F Nolan, S Quinn for Finan, J Lavin for O’Brien, K Callaghan for R Nolan, D Creeaton for Carty, M O’Brien for Lavin, J Carty for Scally, J Lavin for O’Brien, F Nolan for L Creaton.

Referee: S McManus

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INSIDE: Showdowns at the Hyde this weekend! See page 53

He shoots!

Dineen: ‘Time to raise the bar’  DAN DOONER

Strokestown brushed aside the challenge of St. Faithleach’s in Kilglass last Sunday to set up a semi-final showdown with reigning champions St.

Brigid’s this Saturday at Dr. Hyde Park.

David Neary bagged a sensational hattrick for the ‘Town while Colin Compton proved unplayable at times, hitting six points from play.

While manager Nigel Dineen was un-

derstandably pleased with the manner of his side’s victory, he admitted the bar would have to be raised this Saturday if the Kiltoom men were to be dethroned.

“Brigid’s are a fine team; they are county champions and they’ve been

champions for the last eight or nine years and it’s something we have to lift our game for.

“Everyone wants to set the bar to where Brigid’s are at and that’s what we have to try and do on Saturday if we

are to have any chance,” he said.

Meanwhile, on Sunday Roscommon Gaels will face Clann na nGael in the other semi-final after their one-point win over Pádraig Pearses in Kiltoom last Sunday. See pages 54 and 55…

He scores!

David Neary bagged a hat-trick as Strokestown beat St. Faithleach’s to advance to the Roscommon SFC Semi-Finals last Sunday. See page 54. Pics: Mick McCormack

GAA Results Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Relegation Play-off Michael Glavey’s 2-11 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-10 Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Semi-Finals Strokestown 3-12 St. Faithleach’s 0-7 Roscommon Gaels 0-10 Pádraig Pearses 0-9 Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Finals Oran 4-18 Kilbride 2-8 Kilmore 0-18 Éire Óg 0-17 (AET) Mulryan Construction IFC Relegation Play-off St. Aidan’s 1-10 St. Brigid’s 0-9 AFL Division 5 Final St. Joseph’s 1-8 Michael Glavey’s 0-7 King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC Quarter-Finals St. Michael’s 1-12 St. Ronan’s 1-10 Ballinameen 1-13 Pádraig Pearses 1-7

Fixtures Friday, September 28th King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC QuarterFinals At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilmore v Boyle. 8.30 pm

Saturday, September 29th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Semi-Final At Dr. Hyde Park: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown. 4.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final At Dr. Hyde Park: Fuerty v Kilmore. 3 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC Semi-Final At Kilbride: Clann na nGael v Ballinameen. 4 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 (5.30 pm) At Nash Park: Western Gaels v St. Faithleach’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Croan’s At Orchard Park: Elphin v Boyle Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) (5.30 pm)

At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Aidan’s At Kilronan Park: Shannon Gaels v Creggs King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC QuarterFinal At TBC: Oran v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7.30 pm

Sunday, September 30th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Semi-Final At Dr. Hyde Park: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels. 4.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final At Dr. Hyde Park: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Oran. 3 pm King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC Semi-Final At Orchard Park: Kilglass Gaels v St. Michael’s. 3 pm

Underage update Friday, September 28th Roscommon Herald MFC Division 1 (8 pm) At Lisnamult: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Brigid’s At Ballyforan: Clan na nGael v Oran/St. Croan’s

Matrix Bathrooms U-14 Hurling League Group 1 At Athleague: Roscommon Gaels v Athleague\ Tremane. 6.30 pm At Athleague: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 8 pm

Saturday, September 29th Landmark Hotel U-16 FC Division 2 At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v St. Aidan’s. 1.30 pm Tulsk Fuels Summer League Division 3 At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v St. Faithleach’s. 12 pm

Sunday, September 30th O’Rourke Fireplaces MFC Division 2 At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s. 2.30 pm Raftery Construction U-16 FC Division 1 At Abbey Park: Boyle v Elphin-Ballinameen. 12 pm Landmark Hotel U-16 FC Division 2 At Ballinlough: Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s v Strokestown. 12 pm Matrix Bathrooms U-14 Hurling League Group 1 At Athleague: Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s) v St. Dominic’s. 12.30 pm