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Unease on the part of some members of the 2018 Roscommon senior football panel regarding the planned appointment is believed to have contributed to the decision of former Armagh player Aidan O’Rourke to turn down the opportunity to become Roscommon manager. It is understood that unease on the part of some players as well as recent public comments on social media and O’Rourke’s failure to secure Karl Lacey as coach all contributed to the former Armagh player deciding to withdraw from the Roscommon manager selection process at the eleventh hour. It is understood that some players are in favour of an appointment from inside the county. O’Rourke’s dramatic decision to pull out of the selection process on Tuesday – having previously indicated that he was interested in succeeding Kevin McStay – has thrown Roscommon GAA into turmoil once again this week. O’Rourke’s name was due to come before club delegates for ratification at last Monday night’s (22nd) County Board meeting, but Chairman Seamus Sweeney told the gathering that O’Rourke had requested a further 24 hours “to finalise one member of his backroom team”. Then on Tuesday came the dramatic news that O’Rourke had informed the board that he was pulling out altogether. In a statement released on Tuesday, Roscommon County Board said that they were concerned at what they described as “attempts to influence the outcome of the process”. More coverage on page 12.
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The lack of actual debate in the Presidential ‘debates’. Instead of full-on informed debate (wishful thinking) we had set-pieces whereby the presenters obsessively focused on what they consider to be candidates’ weaknesses (e.g. Casey on travellers, Gallagher: ‘Where have you been the last seven years?’; Higgins’ use of the Learjet, Ní Riada on wearing the poppy, etc.). Presenters were trying to score points on these established issues as opposed to actually developing proper debates on which viewers/listeners could cast judgement.
Interfering Leo? Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, left, can justify getting involved in the Presidential campaign on the basis that Fine Gael, the party he leads, is supporting the incumbent, Michael D Higgins. And yet…there is something at least a touch unseemly about Leo (a) calling for people not to vote for a named candidate (Peter Casey)…just a hint of taking a populist stance there?...and (b) actually proactively defending Michael D against specific charges to do with use of a jet, expenditure, etc. Smacks a bit of interference, we think…
Racist tirade was despicable The widely-reported racist verbal attack on a passenger on a Ryanair flight was shocking and despicable. There have been over one million views of a video of the onslaught by a man against a woman on a flight from Barcelona to London.
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Great grassroot GAA stories Some of the County Final success stories of last weekend were heartwarming. I worked as a sports reporter in Cavan for a few years and can vouch for the passion at the heart of the club scene there. As many readers will be aware, Castlerahan, who had never won a Cavan senior championship, lost the last THREE finals, quite an incredible ‘stat’. On Sunday they were back in a fourth successive final, their opponents being Crosserlough. Not only did Castlerahan win, they did so from six points behind! Closer to home, Kilglass Gaels had a great triumph in the Roscommon County Junior Final. Equally as uplifting, and another example of an underdog being rewarded for resilience and endeavour, was the success of St. Joseph’s (Kilteevan) in their Junior League final decider against Boyle (in Boyle).
We’re almost there… The fact that there’s only hours to go before the Presidential election campaign ends. The words ‘damp’ and ‘squib’ are called for.
Hospital boost Confirmation that a new CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) Unit at Roscommon Hospital has been given the go-ahead is very welcome. Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed that a proposal for a new Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Roscommon Hospital has now been agreed between HSE Estates and the Saolta University Health Care Group.
It was a good week for an unnamed (as we go to press) individual in South Carolina who scooped the largest jackpot in US history, a tasty 1.6 BLLION dollars, or 1.2 BILLION euro. We’re thrilled for them, aren’t we?
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It was a bad week for Roscommon GAA from an intercounty perspective when the expected appointment of Aidan O’Rourke as manager of the Roscommon senior team fell through when the former Armagh player dramatically withdrew his name at the eleventh hour.
Casterea boxer Lisa O’Rourke who won a silver medal at the European Junior Boxing Championship in Russia recently.
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‘…the committee is concerned at attempts that have been made to influence the outcome of the process over recent days. The committee believes that these events have undermined the integrity of the process and potentially affected our ability to attract a new manager. In addition, some of the public commentary on social media has been extremely unhelpful’ –Roscommon GAA County Board reacts to the withdrawal of ‘preferred candidate’ Aidan O’Rourke from the process regarding the prospective appointment of a new manager for the county senior team
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NewsPeople RSG’s Annual Memorial Mass County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) will celebrate its Annual Memorial Mass for all service users, families, friends, board of management and staff members in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane at 12 pm on November 21st. Families and friends of the deceased are welcome to attend this Mass. Refreshments will be served at the Resource Centre in Derrane immediately afterwards. All welcome.
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The day will include a warm punch, Prosecco and mince pie reception, followed by a fourcourse festive lunch with wine. The event will also include a fashion show, showcasing the latest looks for the party season ahead with music, raffle and lots of fun on the day. The guest speaker for the event is former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. Tickets available online at www.hospice.ie. All are welcome.
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Lisaniskey NS Parents’ Association is hosting a ‘Spooktacular’ Kids’ Fancy Dress Halloween Disco in Clooneycolgan Community Centre on Sunday, October 28th from 5 pm6.30 pm. Admission is €3 or €10 for a family of four or more. All are welcome!
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Mary Timoney will launch her book ‘Ballintubber Old Graveyard and Grave Memorials of Co. Roscommon’ in the Old Schoolhouse, Ballintubber on Wednesday, October 31st at 7 pm. Mary will also give a short lecture and refreshments will be served.
Strokestown Comhaltas AGM The Strokestown branch of Comhaltas AGM will take place this Friday (26th) at The Percy French Hotel at 8 pm. All members are asked to please attend and new members are most welcome.
Coffee morning for HHT awareness A coffee morning in aid of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Ireland will take
Pictured at the launch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Baile an Tobair in Kenny’s of Ballintubber last Sunday was the Ballintubber Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann committee, (l-r): Gary Cunnane, Eileen Holland, Fiona Sirr, Michael Holland, Mary Corrigan, Eileen Kenny, Caroline Smyth and James Kenny. There was a strong turnout for the launch and the committee looks forward to welcoming Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin in the coming years. Pics: Mick McCormack
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Ladies Lunch for Hospice The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Ladies Lunch event takes place on Sunday, November 25th at 1.30 pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town.
A Special Mass for Healing will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Thursday, October 25th at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. Confessions will be available prior to the Mass and individual blessings will take place afterwards. All are welcome. Contact 0864054489.
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‘Badly needed’ roads funding welcomed DAN DOONER
Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Chairman of the Athlone Municipal District, said he “warmly welcomes” the recent announcement that €501,000 would be made available for the repair of regional and local roads in Co. Roscommon. Speaking following the announcement by the Department of Transport, Cllr. Fallon said: “This is very welcome news indeed. The funding is badly needed and comes after councillors and the executive met with Minister for
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Ross and that was organised by Denis Naughten, who was Minister for Communications at the time, and Minister Ross told us that were was ‘no golden pot’ but thankfully our deputation didn’t fall on deaf ears. The €501,000 is a good start for the roads that were damaged from storms and flooding in the past year – the majority of which are in south Roscommon,” he said. Deputy Naughten, who had facilitated the meeting between Minister Ross and the local councillors and council executive, said:
“This allocation is as a result of representations which I received from the six county councillors in the south Roscommon area, which bore the brunt of the damage from Storm Eleanor earlier in the year”. Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan “warmly” welcomed the “special maintenance grant”. Meanwhile, Cllr. John Naughten said that “while the funding won’t address the deficit in the road infrastructure completely, it is very welcome additional funding that will go some way to repairing some of the worst roads”.
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News of the appointment of a new community Garda for Rooskey and environs has been welcomed. Tom Crosby, a former chairperson of the Joint Policing Committee in Co. Roscommon, said that the arrival of a new Garda will boost the communities of Rooskey and Tarmonbarry and their hinterlands. Local Area Representative Andrew Reynolds also warmly welcomed the announcement.
Roscommon Senators Frank Feighan (above) and Terry Leyden (left) attended a very productive meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, October 23rd with UK Government officials as part of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly plenary. As an aside, It looks like the famous ‘No. 10 cat’ – ‘Larry’ – had a special welcome for Senator Leyden!
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Come let us pray together We extend a wholehearted and warm invitation to you and your family to our Parish Mission. Each and every Parishioner is most welcome to attend all or some of the Mission ceremonies. You may attend Church regularly or it may be some time since you joined us in Church; you may have drifted away or perhaps become disillusioned. Regardless, you are most welcome. A special welcome to our young people. If you have been hurt and feel aggrieved by anything a member of the Church has said or done, please consider attending. All of us need to offer, as well as receive, forgiveness The Parish Mission is an opportunity for all of us as a community to be together to give thanks and praise to God for all his blessings, to seek and grant forgiveness and to ask God to help us face the future. – Fr. Eugene, Sr. Christina and Parish Pastoral Council.
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Team Archie on their marks for Dublin City Marathon despite a shorter training programme, Archie was adamant that preparation wouldn’t be a problem before he was forced to cut the interview short due to his race-week curfew. “What’s said on the road, stays on the road,” he explained before head coach Sinéad Gannon provided a brief insight into what Team Archie can expect this weekend.
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Archie Naughton and ‘Team Archie’ are set for another busy weekend as they once again prepare to turn the streets of the capital orange for the Dublin City Marathon this Sunday. Breaking his self-inflicted media ban to speak to the Roscommon People on Tuesday, Archie, who is a first year student at Roscommon Community College and suffers from the devastating effects of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), said he was looking forward to completing the marathon in a personal best time and quickly refuted rumours that he was suffering from any pre-race nerves. “I’m not nervous. I’m excited,” he said. “I want to beat last year’s time even by ten seconds. I didn’t do as much training this year because we were waiting for the new running buggy. It’s bigger than last year’s one”. When asked if coaches including Sinéad Gannon, Tonya Hand, Adrian ‘Speedy’ Smith, Elaine Denby Allen and Basil Mannion had him fully prepared
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“I think there will be about 100 people coming with us this weekend from all over. We’ll have runners and 15 or 16 walkers as well so we’ll have people finishing in around three hours and others at the cut-off time near seven and a half hours. “Jim Aughney and everyone
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Winner of €250,000 will party – after paying bills! A lucky Roscommon woman who won the top prize of €250,000 on a National Lottery scratch card says she’s going to pay her bills – and then plan a party! Speaking after she received her cheque in National Lottery offices in Dublin, the Roscommon native, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “I’m going to take a couple of weeks to get over this marvellous shock and then I will share the news with my close family. I’m looking forward to paying off all of my bills and we’ll certainly have a small gathering to celebrate properly”. The €10 Money Multiplier scratch card was sold at the Newsround store in the centre of Roscommon town. The Newsround store is no stranger to selling life-changing National Lottery tickets to their customers, having had three Lotto jackpot wins in 1991 and two separate wins in 1999. Owner Barry O’Connor said: “This is an incredible win for the town and there has been a
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NewsPeople newsbriefs Over €53,000 raised for hospital equipment – HAC The recent successful Roscommon Hospital Action Committee church gate collection brings the total raised for the purchase of hospital equipment to over €53,000 since 2005. The HAC, in a statement, said that in recent years this collection has contributed to the purchase of various pieces of equipment and technology at Roscommon University Hospital and at the Sacred Heart Hospital. The HAC explains that before making a purchase, the group always liaises with hospital staff in order to identify the current needs. Sometimes the HAC will purchase equipment in conjunction with the HSE and on other occasions the group makes the full purchase itself. Since 2005, the Sacred Heart Home has benefitted from a suite of new beds, equipment for the physio department and contributions to the Patient Comfort Fund. Roscommon University Hospital has received a new heart monitor, surgical equipment, a phlebotomy scanner and printer and a cardiac monitor reader. Most recently this fund has purchased a specialised micro pigmentation machine for the plastics department, headed by Dr. Deirdre Jones, and a specialised camera for analysing and identifying moles on the skin. Thanking the public for their ongoing generous support, Cllr. Valerie Byrne, left, said that the people of Roscommon are never found wanting in this regard. “These additional pieces of equipment continue to strengthen and improve the quality and availability of services at the hospital” Cllr. Byrne concluded.
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Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed is appealing for funding in order to carry out vital renovation works at its new base, a 70-year-old building located behind Solan’s Bar in the town. A gofundme page has been set up and so far over €3,000 has been raised following an online appeal which included a YouTube video to highlight the importance of the shed to its members.
Secretary Cyril O’Connor described the shed as a “democratic organisation” and said that while it is currently open from 8 pm to 10 pm each Tuesday, the hope would be to extend its opening hours in the future. PRO Martin Tynan told the Roscommon People that the shed provides a vital social outlet for men in the area. “We have 35 members
and they come from all walks of life and from many different nationalities including Irish, Scottish, English, Syrian, Pakistani and others. It’s somewhere the men can come to share skills and socialise. The membership each year is €20 and then it’s €2 per session each week and for that you get your tea and biscuits and we play games and take part
in various projects,” he said. The Men’s Shed, which was set up earlier this year, moved to its current premises just four weeks ago and unfortunately has had to turn away five members due to a lack of disabled access and facilities. Martin says plans for the building are already in place. “As you can see, the new building is being renovated. It was a shell when
we arrived and the hope is to turn the first floor into a meeting room with a kitchen, office and toilet. The ground floor will be used as a work area where the men will complete projects. The renovation is a project in itself!” The men at the Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed come from all walks of life and include retired teachers, farmers and businessmen, and they
Boston Tea Party in aid of the Shed! The Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed will host a Boston Tea Party fundraiser next Fridnday night (November 2 ) in The Brusna Inn at 7.30 pm. Music on the night will be provided by Night Owl and there will be a raffle with spot prizes on the night. Tickets cost €10 and all support would be greatly appreciated.
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appeals for vital funds flock from all over Ballaghaderreen and surrounding areas to the meetings each Tuesday night. The group has been allocated funding from Roscommon County Council for plumbing and electrical work, for which the members are extremely grateful, but there remains much work to be done. The gofundme page has also helped, and so too has a YouTube video which was made to publicise the fundraising effort. Teresa Corrigan, daughter of shed member John Corrigan, set up the page before teaming up with Christine Braithwaite to produce the film which is narrated by local businessman and shed chairman, Pat Towey. “We’ve raised over €3,430 so far with the help of the YouTube video and the gofundme page – the generosity of people is astounding. The video contains interviews with each of the men in which they describe what the shed means to them. It’s very important to them as a social outlet
and it’s somewhere they can come and share their troubles or just chat and play games over a cup of tea. “The motto of the shed is ‘No man is an island’
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Room to improve! Chairman Pat Towey and member John Corrigan pictured at Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed recently.
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O’Rourke’s withdrawal throws Roscommon GAA into turmoil SEAMUS DUKE
Roscommon GAA is in turmoil once again following news that the “preferred candidate” to become the new senior football manager, former Armagh player Aidan O’Rourke, dramatically pulled out of the selection process at the last minute on Tuesday having previously indicated that he was interested in taking the job to replace Kevin McStay. A committee had been put in place to recruit a replacement for McStay and after a five-week search they had finally settled on former Armagh player and Louth manager O’Rourke, who was including well-known strength
and conditioning coach Mike McGurn in his backroom team along with former Donegal star Karl Lacey as a coach. O’Rourke’s name was due to come before club delegates at last Monday night’s (22nd) County Board meeting for ratification but Chairman Seamus Sweeney told the gathering that O’Rourke has requested a further 24 hours “to finalise one member of his backroom team”. Then on Tuesday came the dramatic news that O’Rourke had informed the board that he was pulling out altogether. In a statement released on Tuesday, Roscommon County Board said that they were concerned at what they described as “attempts
to influence the outcome of the process”. It is understood that there was unease among some players and others at the proposal to appoint O’Rourke. The reasons for that unease have not been made clear, but there are those who feel that an appointment should be made from within the county. The committee will now have to reconvene and continue their efforts to make an appointment. Roscommon are the only county in the country without a senior manager and they face a tough 2019 with an Allianz National Football League Division One campaign starting on January 26th.
‘Commentary on social media extremely unhelpful’ County Board statement in full ‘The process to select a manager commenced on September 10th when the committee was ratified by Roscommon Co. Board and given the mandate to recruit a new Senior Team Manager. The committee consisted of Chairman Seamus Sweeney, Secretary Brian Carroll and Treasurer of the county board David O’Connor and they were joined by Niall
Carty, former Roscommon Senior team captain and Ciarán Heneghan, a former Roscommon senior footballer. Following a five-week consultation period involving a number of candidates, this included the sole nominee from the clubs who withdrew from the process and a second Roscommon based candidate who also withdrew from the process having been offered an interview. Interviews were conducted during week 6 and last night Monday October 22 Ros-
common GAA Management Committee expected to be in a position to put the name of the preferred candidate for consideration to the club delegates. Prior to last night’s meeting (Monday), the chairman Seamus Sweeney received a phone call from the preferred candidate requesting a 24-hour deferral. This was conveyed to the county board delegates at last night’s meeting. Our preferred candidate was Aidan O’Rourke. His team was to consist of
Mike McGurn (Strength and Conditioning), two Roscommon coach/selectors, and a head coach, Karl Lacey. The reason for the delay was because of unexpected doubts in relation to Karl Lacey’s availability as head coach. Unfortunately, this morning (Tuesday, October 23rd) the county chairman received a call from Aidan O’Rourke informing him that he was withdrawing from the process. The Roscommon GAA Management committee is very disappointed at the turn
of events but are fully committed to completing the selection process. However, the committee is concerned at attempts that have been made to influence the outcome of the process over recent days. The committee believes that these events have undermined the integrity of the process and potentially affected our ability to attract a new manager. In addition, some of the public commentary on social media has been extremely unhelpful’.
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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor
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Morning after the night before R
ooskey was calm and serene on a stunningly beautiful Monday afternoon when I took a walk into the heart of the village. Opposite McGuire’s garage, the lone fisherman who was there on Sunday was gone, with or without fish, I have no idea. The empty hotel looms large, a constant reminder of lively seasons past – and of unfulfilled potential. We are tiring now of asking ‘Any sign of the hotel re-opening?’ – but we live in hope. Crossing the bridge, a few passing cars and shoppers popping into Tighe’s Centra were the first signs of activity. It was a beautiful day, graced by bright, warm sunshine. It was the day after the local GAA club dug out a famous county title win. Flags fluttered from poles and windows. A plaque on the outside of the derelict factory – once the heart of the village – solemnly declares: ‘Site of Bacon Factory. Hanley’s/Glanbia. Destroyed by fire 2002’. In the spacious carpark, the markings for car parking spaces are still clear, but there’s no army of men and women in white overalls, no life there, nothing only memories. It was a very serene afternoon, but suddenly I could hear loud music booming from further up the village. It turned out that after big celebrations on Sunday night, part 2 of the party was underway. “Most of the team are in there” a local man said to me, pointing at Cox’s famous bar. They were too. It sounded like a great party (I passed, continuing on my walk). Next I met Tommy Washington, also out for a walk. Now there’s a great GAA man, and also, aptly enough, a man synonymous with Hanley’s factory. Tommy was a
legendary sales rep with Hanley’s in its great heyday. Now we chatted for a few minutes about Kilglass Gaels’ great win on Sunday. “A great boost” we agreed. Tommy went one way and I went the other. Two players emerged from Cox’s, where the music was still blaring. They had earned their party and their great celebrations. I was delighted for Kilglass Gaels, for everyone associated with the club, for the village too. It’s my own village, where I spent my childhood. Commiserations of course to Clann na nGael, a club which will continue to prosper at all levels. It’s harder for much smaller clubs, like Kilglass. Emigration, unemployment and lack of opportunity drains places like Rooskey of many of their young people. Kilglass lost the last two County Junior Finals, but, with great perseverance and heart, somehow summoned the resolve to return again and claim the title at the third time of asking. A win such as this is a once-off boost to an area but also injects new belief that adversity can be overcome. Rural Ireland might be under pressure, but small communities can, thanks to the amazing resilience of the people, still achieve great things. Proof of that in Kilglass/ Rooskey last weekend. I crossed the bridge again – when I came to it – the blaring music easing with every step I took. Past the hotel, past McGuire’s, down a familiar path and road. In the fisherman’s field opposite the Shannon, still no sign of that lone fisherman. So be it. Kilglass Gaels had landed their own big catch, the one that got away in 2016 and 2017. It was a great weekend for Rooskey.
‘It’s malogen’ – Brian Brian Kerr – by now a national treasure – is famous for his distinctive Dublin drawl and his often pricelessly bizarre and entertaining use of language. No-one can question Brian’s knowledge of soccer, and he has great and sometimes underappreciated coaching credentials. Now, as a regular media contributor, he is famous for his unique way with words…a combination of Bertie-esque mangling of the English language and Kerr-esque wit. Last Saturday, Today FM had live commentary on the Chelsea/Manchester United match. The commentator was UK-based Englishman Adam Lindsay. Kerr provided expert analysis alongside Adam. Catching a few minutes of it, and aware of Kerr’s growing fan base, I wondered what Englishborn commentators like Lindsay make of Kerr’s accent, wit and quirky phrases. As I listened to the polished tones of the English commentator and the unique Kerr, I thought our man is very well informed, very individualistic… this was going well. In the final seconds, the commentator asked Kerr if United would be happy with a point, despite conceding a late goal. Me: (Go on Brian…you can do it…give us a sophisticated summary…) Kerr: “I think so…they were malogen in the first half!” You have to love him!
Domhnaill Diffley pictured celebrating Kilglass Gaels’ win with mum Nicola and dad Thomas at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.
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It was a very serene afternoon, but suddenly I could hear loud music booming from further up the village
Meanwhile…in Kilteevan… While my native village of Rooskey was toasting a great win (Kilglass Gaels) at the weekend, there were similar celebrations in Kilteevan, where we now live! Like many other small rural clubs, St. Joseph’s have battled not just for success, but for actual survival, in recent years. The fact that St. Joseph’s have managed to overcome the type of challenges that face so many clubs is a great credit to the very dedicated volunteers involved. This season, results have been improving too. The year was already a success before last Saturday, when the team travelled to Boyle to take on the home side in the Division 5 League Final. It had been fifteen years since St. Joseph’s last tasted outright victory in a competition (the Junior Championship triumph in 2003). Remarkably, five of the players who were involved in 2003 were still playing for the club last Saturday! Cheered on by a big support from the par-
ish, St. Joseph’s upset the odds and won last Saturday’s final by 5-6 to 0-11. The cup was presented to proud captain, Paul Gilleran. This tremendous win is just reward for the dedication of so many people over the years, not least this season, when the players took it upon themselves to do individual training sessions outside of group sessions to help achieve promotion and ultimately win Saturday’s final. My brother-in-law, Ronan Beirne (vice-captain), informs me that the celebrations in Paddy Finn’s were very special indeed. At that very calm gathering, a number of club awards were presented, so congratulations to David Gibbons (Player of the Year) and to Paul Gilleran, who received a Special Recognition Award recognising the fact that he was a member of the Roscommon Masters (over 40s) team that won an All-Ireland title this year. And congratulations to everyone involved with St. Joseph’s on a great win.
Bill’s well worth tuning into! A couple of years ago I ‘discovered’ Bill Maher, a comedian/presenter whose weekly show ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ can be seen in these parts on Sky Atlantic. I enjoy American current affairs shows, and am well aware that many of them are unashamedly politically biased. Watching Maher, it was soon clear that he was not just anti-Republican Party, but genuinely terrified of the prospect of Donald Trump winning the Presidency. His shows prior to Trump’s win were engrossing; then his worst fears were realised. His shows since the dramatic event have been utterly dominated, week on week, by Maher’s obsession with Trump and the host’s fear that democracy itself is now very much under threat. Sometimes Maher’s jokes fall flat, and his proDemocrat bias is blatant, but more often than not his show is very entertaining and insightful and features excellent guests (usually, but not always, folk who are fiercely anti-Trump). Bill’s been around a long time, but I only discovered him two years ago. I wasn’t sure how credible he is, but this week’s show was a 25th anniversary special and some of the highlights of past shows (and tributes from showbiz folk and others) were great. They convinced me that this guy is pretty special, quite a one-off. Readers might like to check him out. Real Time with Bill Maher is on Sky Atlantic on Sunday nights (usually 11.35 pm).
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Seamus Nugent is congratulated by Haulie Beirne following Kilglass Gaels’ Roscommon JFC Final victory over Clann na nGael at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.
A Walk which will take place in the Four Roads area and which will be supported by members of the wider community is being held in aid of Pieta House. The walk will be held on Sunday, 18th of November at 3 pm, commencing at Tisrara Community Centre. All are welcome.
Vintage Club to host Annual Threshing The Annual Threshing with South Roscommon Vintage Club will take place this Sunday (28th) at the Fair Green in Athleague (beside the church) from 12 pm. The event will include vintage baling and a static vintage display. All vintage vehicles are welcome on the day and food will be served at the event. All welcome.
Friendship Circle at The Core The Friendship Circle meets every Sunday from 4 to 6 pm in The Core in Roscommon town. For further information please call 087-0937669.
Cathal set for Comedy Carnival! Michael McCormack pictured with nephew, Ajay Kelly, following Kilglass Gaels’ Roscommon junior football championship win at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.
Family affair! Michael McCormack, pictured with mum Bridgie, sister Antoinette and young nephew Ajay, has his photograph taken by his cousin Mick McCormack!
Roscommon town native, Cathal Shanagher will take to the stage this Saturday (27th) as part of the Vodafone Comedy Carnival which runs until Monday 29th in Galway. Tickets are on sale now at www.vodafonecomedycarnival.com
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My Legacy Week 2018: October 29th - November 4th
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My Legacy Week begins next Monday My Legacy’s annual awareness campaign My Legacy Week starts next Monday, October 29th with the aim of highlighting the importance of taking that first step in writing your will. My Legacy was established in 2006 by a small group of Irish charities who knew at first hand the great impact a legacy gift can have on the work of a charity. They also realised that, unlike other countries, many Irish people do not make a will despite how important a life document it is. Since then, My Legacy has grown to an umbrella group of 60 Irish charities who work together to ask people to consider leaving a legacy gift to
a favourite charity, once family and friends have been taken care of and all other important personal decisions have been made. My Legacy is managed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from member charities and their work is funded by annual membership fees. The group is very grateful for the support of hundreds of solicitors firms around the country. Local solicitors can offer expert guidance and advice about making or amending a will at any time of the year. Now is a good time to make your will and consider leaving a legacy gift to a cause you care about. It is usually a much more straightforward and
cost-effective process than you might think and it will only take about an hour or so of your time. Your solicitor will discuss what is necessary for drawing up this important personal document when you make your appointment. Once family and friends have been looked after and all other important personal decisions have been made, deciding to leave a legacy gift to a charity is a wonderful way to support a favourite cause in the future. Large or small, every legacy is a generous gift of hope and trust for the future. For more information on My Legacy Week, visit www.mylegacy.ie or email info@mylegacy.ie.
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HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? HAVE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED SINCE MAKING YOUR LAST WILL? DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN? DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T MAKE A WILL?
DO YOU WANT PEACE OF MIND? STOP WORRYING AND MAKE A WILL Make an appointment to speak with your own Solicitor about making a Will. The Solicitors listed below are providing a FREE Will Making Service to members of Roscommon Credit Union ● Brid Miller, Solicitor, Athlone Road, Roscommon 090 66 27777 ● Mahon Sweeney Solicitors, Main Street, Roscommon 090 66 27350 ● Patrick J. Neilan & Sons, Solicitors, Golf Links Road, Roscommon 090 66 26245 ● Donal Keigher, and Co Solicitor, Castle Street, Roscommon 090 66 26124 (by appointment)
Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 090 64 77707 ● Maria McCahill, McCahill & Co Solicitors, Unit 9A, The Stone Court Centre, Market Square, Roscommon 090 6626816 ● Liddy Neilan Solicitors, Abbey Street Roscommon 090 6627498 ● Dockery Solicitors, Main Street, Elphin, Co Roscommon 071 9635350 ● O’Grady & O’Neill Solicitors, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 071 9633260 Disclaimer: Roscommon CU Ltd is not responsible for the legal advice provided by any Solicitor or Firm of Solicitors. Professional legal Advice should be sought in relation to legal matters including the making of Wills. Roscommon Credit Union Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Making a will – Why and When? Making a will is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. As a legal document, it ensures that proper arrangements are made for family and friends, and that your assets will be distributed in the way you wish after you die, subject to certain rights and conditions. There are a number of reasons why one should make a will and probably the most important is the power to decide what happens your estate when you are gone. Wills should be prepared by a solicitor who will advise you of the tax and legal implications of your decisions and who will use your outlined instructions to draft your will. Before making an appointment with your solicitor, it is helpful to take note of the following: Your assets, their value and their location. Your nearest relatives. Your executor(s) – this is the person(s) that will administer the estate in accordance with the directions set out in the will. This person should be someone that you trust and who is responsible. The proposed division of your estate – which refers to all of the money, property, assets, interests and things of value controlled by a person while alive. Your solicitor can then take you through any legal restrictions (if applicable), special circumstances, inheritance tax and types of will.
older, be of sound mind and acting of your own free will. Your will must be in writing and must be signed by two witnesses for it to be valid. There are a number of key events in the course of a lifetime that act as a trigger to make a will. These include: When you get married; if you are going abroad; if you get divorced or separated; when you buy/inherit a house or become the owner of property or cash; when you start a family; upon retirement, getting older or if suffering from an illness. Remember, you can change your will at any time and as often as you like. In fact, it is highly recommended that you regularly review your will, especially if your circumstances have changed.
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New CSSD Unit for hospital confirmed Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed that a proposal for a new Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Roscommon Hospital has now been agreed between HSE Estates and the Saolta University Health Care Group. Deputy Denis Naughten said that a new project brief for the CSSD at Roscommon Hospital will now be progressed to design stage in 2019. Deputy Naughten said: “I understand that the revised design brief will be submitted from the Saolta Hospital Group to the HSE within the coming days and I expect there will be further progress on this matter following a meeting of a
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Seasonal flu vaccine information for seniors MIRIAM KERINS
We’re now well into ‘flu season’ and that means senior citizens, especially those with a compromised immune system, fall into the country’s most atrisk group. It is possibly for this reason the HSE say they are urging people to get the flu vaccine. In addition, while the virus does change each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) are recommending recipients of the vaccine are provided with protection against the three strains which they believe to be the most likely ones circulating this season. So, if you are a senior citizen and fall into any/or more than one of the following categories, it is recommended you receive your flu jab. They are: Aged 65 years and over, have long-term health conditions, live in a nursing home or in another care facility, etc., or if you are in regular contact with poultry, pigs or water fowl. While people are being advised that receiving a flu jab is a ‘quick and simple’ way to greatly reduce their chances of catching the flu virus, do bear in mind we are not medical practitioners/ professionals and we would always
urge seniors to speak with their family doctor/healthcare professional for specific and personal medical advice prior to receiving any treatment; especially if any of our readers have ever experienced an allergic reaction to a previous vaccine.
So, what are the three strains contained in the flu vaccine as recommended by the WHO? Well, according to www.hse.ie, ‘the strains most likely to be circulating this season’ are: an A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1) pdm09-like strain an A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016 (H3N2)-like virus; a B/Colorado/06/2017-like virus (B/ Victoria/2/87 lineage);
As a senior, how will the flu vaccine help me? The flu vaccine begins to work within two weeks of you receiving it, so this
means the sooner you get it, the sooner you’re protected in order that it can help your immune system to produce antibodies to the flu virus.
What are antibodies? Antibodies are proteins made by your body which can then fight off foreign and invasive substances, such as the flu virus.
Why am I more at risk just because I’m a senior? An elderly person’s immune system tends to be weaker due to their advancing age, and, as this situation could be made worse by having a chronic illness, (heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, kidney/bladder problems, etc.,) a flu jab can help protect you against further complications.
Where do I go to get my flu jab? Call into your local pharmacy who can best advise, with most now providing
a winter flu vaccination service. According to Daragh Connolly, President of The Irish Pharmacy Union, “Up to 115,000 vaccines were administered by pharmacists last year,” so we’re certain you’ll be in safe, knowledgeable and friendly hands. Or you could contact your family doctor or healthcare professional today to find out more. Remember: For most people, catch-
ing a dose of the flu is not a life-threatening condition; rather it’s more of a distressing and uncomfortable experience. However, for those in the ‘at risk’ group, i.e. our wonderful senior citizens, or for those who feel their health could be compromised by the flu virus, we would strongly recommend you seek professional medical advice in order to avoid any health complications.
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Providing care for elderly parents? Here’s some tips that may help… MIRIAM KERINS
It can be a horrendously heartbreaking situation for anyone who is middle-aged, yet still trying to navigate being a responsible grown-up, to be suddenly thrust into the trenches of caregiving, not just for their children, but also for their elderly parents. And, no matter how much you and your siblings adore your mam and dad, it’s understandable that the sudden health deterioration of a once-strong, robust adult can result in everyone experiencing sadness, frustration, remorse and even anger. In addition, given our healthcare system’s lengthy consultant waiting lists and annual winter trolley crisis, it’s inevitable that the added stress of trying to navigate a medical management programme for a darling loved one who can no longer always advocate for themselves will potentially make for an emotionally and physically wearing scenario for any family. Now, as one or all of the above set of circumstances can probably result in a conflict situation or three between siblings, the fact is nobody wants things to escalate to the extent a once loving and united family are now at eachother’s throats, because a family at war is not good for your elderly parent’s deteriorating mental or physical health. So, with that in mind, we’ve put together what we believe are five ‘peacekeeping’ bullet points. We hope they’re helpful. 1: Good communication is vital, so keep in touch, and keep eachother updated regard-
ing your elderly relative’s care at all times. 2: Hold regular family meetings, and hold them on neutral ground. For example, meet for coffee at a local hotel/restaurant, that way everyone will be too embarrassed to raise their voices and it’s likely they’ll instead think first before saying something that may cause friction, etc. 3: During these meetings, why not appoint one family member as minute taker/list maker. This way, when you have an honest discussion regarding what your elderly relative needs, everyone can step up to the plate and obligations/duties can be established and agreed upon. 4: It’s a good idea to have a timetable of future plans around each family member’s duties so that when you attend followup meetings, it’ll be easy to see where progress has/hasn’t been made. 5: Sometimes, if the situation requires it, and something delicate needs to be discussed around a particularly difficult issue whereby your senior relative’s communication abilities are in decline, (for example if a devastating diagnosis has been delivered by the doctor), then perhaps, as emotions will be running high, an independent third party, (or mediator specialising in senior care), could attend the meeting and facilitate in the event of an argument breaking out. Remember, a skilled mediator should be able to help an understandably distressed family find middle-ground and reach an agreement that best suits their elderly relative, as opposed to what best suits themselves!
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Our 5 winter preparation tips for senior readers
MIRIAM KERINS
Despite the fact that the British Met Office is warning us that ‘snow is expected by the end of the month,’ boffins at Met Eireann have dismissed the idea, saying a ‘white Halloween’ in Ireland is unlikely, and instead are advising us that ‘over the next two weeks the weather should be fairly settled’. However, while they say that temperatures are fairly average for this time of year, they’ve admitted it will ‘get colder towards next weekend,’ so, please err on the side of caution, and air those winter woollies now folks. For those senior citizens who’re trying to prepare themselves for the onset of the cold weather, we would especially urge you to be aware of the extra challenges thrown up by the wet, icy and snowy
conditions, and it is for that reason that we’ve put together what we hope are some useful tips.
1: Layer up Whether you’re making the short journey to pick up your pension at the post office, doing a bit of grocery shopping or meeting a friend for a cuppa, throw on an extra layer of clothing. You see, a few thin layers of clothing are always better than one thick layer, for the simple reason that each layer will trap air in between the next one, acting as insulation against the cold, thus keeping you warm. Do bear in mind though that while it’s vital to keep warm, moisture between layers must be allowed to escape from your body in order not to make you feel damp and cold.
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2: Speaking of grocery shopping It’s no secret that many Irish people are lacking in vital nutrients such as Vitamin D. And, as the cold climate creeps in, we tend to spend the majority of our time stuck indoors, so it’d be a good idea to pop foods rich in Vitamin D into our shopping trollies. With that in mind, we’d recommend that the next time you’re chatting with your doctor/healthcare professional, ask him/her to advise you regarding foods/supplements you should be adding to your daily meals in order to make sure you’re eating a healthy and nutritious winter diet. We are not nutritional experts, however, we do believe that foods rich in a source of Vitamin D are fish such as sardines and salmon, egg yolks, mushrooms, and fortified cow’s milk and cereals, to name but a few. But again, speak with your doctor.
3: Foot care Now would be a good time to invest in a pair of non-slip winter shoes/
boots; and, for those seniors who use walking sticks or walkers, have a quick look at the base and make sure the rubber grips aren’t damaged or worn. If they are, have them mended now.
4: Vehicle preparation Ask your mechanic to check your engine and carry out any repairs he/ she feels are needed in order to help make your car winter safe and ready. In addition, have him/her check your tyres now, and if they’re worn, (while we know this can be financially costly), do replace them as needed.
5: Home preparation Have your boiler serviced and your chimney cleaned by a registered professional. In addition, check the condition of your windows and doors and, if you’re unable to insulate them yourself, ask a loved one/friend/carer to help you out, or pop into your local friendly DIY shop; we’re sure they’ll be delighted to offer you advice.
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Friday will see a schools’ quiz in Creggs Historical Centre at 6.30 pm, while later that evening a Harvest Mass at 8 pm will be followed by the Personality of the Year in the Historical Centre. A Harvest Festival Quiz takes place in O’Roarke’s on Friday night with proceeds in aid of the Harvest Festival. Creggs RFC take on Clonmel on the Green in the All-Ireland Junior Cup at 2.30 pm, which should feature good support for the home side. That night a tea party takes place in Kilbegnet Hall with proceeds in aid of the Creggs Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party.
Saturday, October 27th Saturday night sees the beginning of the Great Creggs Presidential Race, where six candidates will battle it out in a race for title of ‘President of Creggs’. The Great Debate on Saturday night in O’Roarke’s will see the six set out their manifesto and rally support for the weekend poll. The six candidates are: Shameless D. Higgins, Miriam O’See, Mrs. Brown, Abdul Al Fullabull, Donald Whitehouse and Ger Yung Un. Polling will take place throughout the weekend with the count and inauguration on Monday afternoon.
Sunday, October 28th Sunday is a Family Fun Day with something for all the family. The fun events get underway with a Children’s Tractor Fun from
Plenty on offer at Monster Auction! A Monster Auction in aid of Creggs NS takes place in the school this Sunday afternoon (28th) as part of the Creggs Harvest Festival. A huge number of valuable items will go under the hammer,
including a signed Connacht jersey, vouchers for dining in a number of local restaurants, loads of turf, sand and stone, and a family photoshoot, which would make a lovely present for any family this Christmas.
If you would rather to organise your own photoshoot, there are a number of cameras to be auctioned on the day! The auction will also feature vouchers for local businesses, including car servicing, hair-
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With 21 classes and lots of prizes on offer, this year’s Creggs Harvest Festival Dog Show promises to be fun for all involved. The show traditionally attracts a large number of dog lovers from throughout the west of Ireland and beyond, and this year’s event promises to be no different. The entry fee is €5 per class. Entries are taken from 12 noon and the dog show starts at 1 pm sharp. The Champion of the Show receives the Dan Callaghan Perpetual Trophy plus €70 and the Reserve Champion receives €40, sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Lanesborough Street, Roscommon. Dog food at the event is sponsored by Red Mills and Farrell’s Mills. For further information call Tom on 086-3577577.
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Pictured at the 2017 Creggs Harvest Festival were Conor and Keelan Duke. Picture: Andrew Fox
A novel addition to this year’s Creggs Harvest Festival is the Treasure Hunt, which takes place on Monday afternoon. Registration for the event is at 12.30 pm, with the Hunt getting underway at 1 pm. It promises to be a fun way to discover the local area, following clues along the way. The eventual winner of the event will win €200, making their journey well worthwhile! Please come along and support this novel event.
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Harvest Festival Gannon’s Car Park to the Wildlife Park at 12.45 pm. The ‘Spooktacular’ event takes place in the Wildlife Park from 1 pm, featuring Halloween Fun and Games and children are welcome to come along in their Halloween costumes if they wish. There will be face-painting, bouncing castles and lots of fun. A new event at this year’s Harvest Festival is the Car Treasure Hunt, which takes place on Monday afternoon with a top prize of €200 for the lucky winner. Registration for this event is at 12.30 pm with the hunt getting underway at 1 pm. It promises to be a fun event and is a new addition to the line-up for this year’s festival. The annual Creggs Dog Show takes place on Sunday afternoon at the rear of Creggs NS and is always a great family day out. Meanwhile the school will be a hive of activity as the Monster Auction in aid of Creggs NS takes place. That night there will be a Harvest Dance and draw in O’Roarke’s with music by PJ Davis and an Election
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Rally will also be a feature of the night. The local lotto draw will also take place in O’Roarke’s that night for a top prize of €6,400.
Monday, October 29th Monday sees the Con-
nolly Cup take place from 11.30 am at Creggs GAA. During the day there will be food on the street and a Traditional Farmhouse Baking display in the Heritage Centre from 1 pm to 3 pm, featuring local bakers. Monday is traditionally Fair Day in Creggs and this
year there will be prizes for the best turned out horses and ponies on the day. In keeping with the farming theme, there will be a local vintage tractor display in Gannon’s Car Park. The annual Craft Fair takes place in Creggs NS on Monday from 11.30 am to 5 pm. A range of local
Pictured at the 2017 Creggs Harvest Festival were Isabelle Keane, Sabrina Kelly and Seán Keane. Picture: Andrew Fox
Pictured at the 2017 Creggs Harvest Festival were John Whyte, Pat and Caroline O’Neill. Picture: Andrew Fox
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The coming bank holiday weekend will see election fever grip the village of Creggs as candidates battle it out for the title of President. ‘Vote Early and Vote Often’ is the aim of this particular poll, with voters asked to choose from a range of six varied candidates. Each has their own unique manifesto, which will be fully outlined in The Great Debate on Saturday night. One favourite for the race must be Donald Whitehouse with his aim to ‘Make Creggs Great Again’. Such a catch-all slogan will hardly catch on, but he has a range of other slogans ready, including ‘Build that Wall’. At the time of going to press it was unclear exactly where he plans to build the wall, whether it will aim to keep people out or, more likely, keep people in the village, especially over the weekend, but he has assured us that the wall will be built and will be funded and when he is elected he will be in a position to sit on the wall, or the fence, as the case may be, when necessary. Sheik Abdul Al Fullabull is a mysterious candidate, but his rumoured vast wealth could have a bearing on the weekend’s poll. He has arrived in the village in recent days complete with a vast array of bodyguards and flocks of well-wishers. It is believed that he may have a background in the mining or fracking business and he appears to have an interest in re-starting mining operations abandoned on Mount Mary about two hundred years ago. He is also reputed to be a longterm friend of Donald and the two could work well together. Miriam O’See proposes to be ‘A Great President, Genuinely’. After repeatedly stating that she had no interest in running for the Presidency, the redjacketed TV presenter has changed her mind, stating that she was approached by thousands of women in Creggs asking her to put her name forward. ‘Yes, we can, Genuinely,’ is something that she is saying regularly on the doorsteps and her campaign appears to have gained momentum in recent
weeks, genuinely. If you’re looking for a clean candidate, then Mrs. Brown aims to take out her duster to work and ‘Clean up Your Áras’. She is running a very energetic campaign, which has a vast array of colourful characters. Already, she has caused quite a stir among the candidates, pledging that this will be a clean campaign, with a preference for Vim, Omo and Sunlight Soap. ‘She’d make a Brillo President’, gushed one supporter. Between them, this powerful duo of women could see Creggs elect its first ever female President. All eyes will be on the favourite, Shameless D Higgins, who, armed with volumes of poetry and a slogan ‘Make Shameless Famous’, will no doubt overwhelm those present at the debate and ensure that lots of votes are cast his way in what will be a secret-ish ballot. The Poetic Prince has vast experience in the political field and should never be underestimated. He will be expected to field questions about campaign costs and dog grooming bills, bewildering listeners by waxing lyrical in poetic form about why voters should ‘Make Shameless Famous’. Many voters will opt to follow Ger Yung Un, due in no small part to his promise to ‘Put A Rocket under Creggs’. Another mysterious candidate, Ger Yung Un has arrived in the village complete with a military cavalcade. Rumours abound that he has a number of body doubles who may be seen over the weekend. Many feel that his slogan will entice firsttime voters to cast their ballot in his direction and Ger and his Yung Uns will be a force to be reckoned with over the weekend. It is anticipated that his campaign will be ordered with military precision and should he be elected, no dissenting voices are expected. He promises that if elected Creggs will become a state where everybody will be happy all of the time. The Great Debate will be held in O’Roarke’s on Saturday night, where candidates will face tough questions on their manifesto and how they would transform the village in the event of their elec-
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One favourite for the race must be Donald Whitehouse with his aim to ‘Make Creggs Great Again’. Such a catch-all slogan will hardly catch on, but he has a range of other slogans ready, including ‘Build that Wall’
tion. A final election Rally takes place on Sunday night, which promises to be a fun and colour-filled event. Polls close on Monday, followed by a count, and it is expected that the new President will be inaugurated by 5 pm, where their first official function will be to join in the music, singing and dancing in O’Roarke’s. Polling cards cost €2 and votes can be cast throughout the weekend. All proceeds from the fun election event will go towards Creggs Harvest Festival, which is now in its 38th year. Remember to vote early and often!
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Great line-up for South Roscommon Singers Festival this weekend
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The 2018 South Roscommon Singers Festival will take place this October Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th in Roscommon town, Knockcroghery and Kilteevan, incorporating the Roscommon People sponsored Annie McNulty Award. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Journeys and Genres’. This year’s event will begin at 2 pm on Friday with a ‘Song Saunter’ at Roscommon Castle and this will be followed at 3 pm by Soapbox and Protest Songs at Gleeson’s Townhouse in Roscommon town. The official welcome to this year’s festival will take place in Murray’s Bar, Knockcroghery at 8.30 pm and this will be followed by a ‘Song Talk’ detailing Delia Murphy’s life in music. The first day of the festival will be rounded off with a ‘Harvest Singing Session’. The festival will resume at 11 am on Saturday (27th) at Murray’s with another Song Talk, this time delivered by Thomas McCarthy on ‘Traveller Tradition’. Rhiannon Giddens will follow this with
her Song Talk on ‘The AfricanAmerican Influence’ at 12.30 pm. Ned’s Bar will host a singing session at 3 pm before a Concert of Gospel at St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery at 8 pm. Day two will conclude with a Singing Session at Murray’s Bar at 10 pm.
In our 3-page guide… Gospel Concert Page 26
Super soapbox Song talks
Page 26 Page 27
McNulty Award
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Sunday The third and final day of this year’s Singers Festival will begin with a Song Talk led by Declan Coyne at Murray’s, Knockcroghery at 12 noon. This will be followed by ‘The Groves of Kilteevan’, a visit to Annie McNulty’s birthplace, at 2 pm. The Annie McNulty Award will then be presented at Paddy Finn’s Pub in Kilteevan. The festival will conclude at 7 pm in Murray’s Bar, Knockcroghery with a Song Talk from The Strawberry Thieves, which will be followed by the Closing Session featuring comic songs and story-telling – a rousing finale to another wonderful South Roscommon Singers Festival!
South Roscommon Singers Festival presents
‘I’ll Fly Away’ Gospel Concert in
St. Patrick’s Church Knockcroghery 8:00pm Sat. 27th October Featuring:
Rhiannon Giddens ● Ron Kavana ● Thomas McCarthy ● Alice & David Wylde ● Jack & Angela Plunkett ● Ukephoric ● Cathy’s Songbirds ● Knockcroghery N.S. Choir ● South Roscommon Singers ●
Adm: €10 (Children with guardians are free)
Please ring the Constituency Office in advance to make an appointment, tel: 090 66 28479 or email michael.fitzmaurice @oireachtas.ie
Michael Fitzmaurice TD 086 1914565 Michael.Fitzmaurice@Oireachtas.ie Flashback to last year: Members of South Roscommon Singers Circle made a presentation to the winner of the 2017 Annie McNulty Award Thomas McCarthy in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan. Pictured were Jane Tobin, Tommy McCarthy, Rosie Kelly, Declan Coyne, Marina Dolan and Donal Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox
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Soapbox and socialist choir to present show at Gleeson’s A Soapbox (Speakers Corner) with Strawberry Thieves, a socialist choir from Southeast London, and our own Ukephoric, the Roscommon Ukulele Collective, will present an open-air show at the front of Gleeson’s Restaurant, Roscommon, on Friday afternoon (26th) from 3 pm. (If weather does not permit, the event will be held in the meeting hall inside). The Strawberry Thieves are a socialist choir based in Telegraph Hill, Southeast London. They were formed in 1996, the centenary of the death of William Morris, one of whose famous carpet designs they are named after. They sing at demos, labour movement meetings, birthday parties and at festivals of political song and have close links with revolutionary choirs in France, Italy and Belgium. Their repertoire draws on modern songs, as well as the wealth of political song which chronicles the history of struggle over the centuries, both in Britain
and abroad. They bring a musical dimension to protests but, most of all, they sing songs with a meaning – songs for change. Most of their songs are sung in four-part harmony, with the end result being usually very pleasing! Ukephoric, the Roscommon Ukulele Collective, are a hard-working group that was set up in Knockcroghery a couple of years ago and have performed at a number of charity and social events since then. They are currently busy working on some songs of revolution and rebellion, especially for this event. Also lined up are a number of poets, parodists and liars(!) from Dublin, Derry, Galway, Roscommon and elsewhere, for what promises to be a very special and rare event and it comes to you, free of charge, courtesy of South Roscommon Singers Festival. Please come out and support this event, whatever your political or social views may be – you’ll be glad you did!
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice pictured launching the 2018 South Roscommon Singers Festival in PJ’s, Castlecoote.
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Star-studded Gospel Concert in St. Patrick’s Church One of the highlights of this year’s Singers Festival is expected to be the ‘I’ll Fly Away’ Gospel Concert in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery, which takes place this Saturday (27th) at 8 pm, as a starstudded cast of local and international performers are lined up for the first
concert of its kind ever to be staged in Knockcroghery. Headlining the concert will be Rhiannon Giddens from North Carolina. Rhiannon is the co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops and she began gaining internation-
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David and Alice Wylde.
Headlining the concert will be Rhiannon Giddens.
al recognition as a solo artist when she stole the show at the T Bone Burnett-produced ‘Another Day, Another Time’ concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 2013. The elegant bearing, prodigious voice and fierce spirit that brought the audience to its feet that night will reverberate for the first time in the beautiful setting of St. Patrick’s Church. A singer not to be missed, in any setting! Also on the bill is the legendary Ron Kavana. Ron had been at the cutting edge of contemporary Celtic and British music for many decades. His collaborations have brought him together with such influential musicians as Alexis Korner, Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, the Pogues, Donovan, the Chieftains, Elvis Costello, the late Sandy Denny and many
Ron Kavana.
more such legends of the business. Performing with a lengthy list of bands, Kavana has blended the musical traditions of Ireland and the British Isles with blues, Tex-Mex, country, Gospel, Cajun, and rock influences. Others who will be performing at the concert include: Thomas McCarthy from London, Alice and David Wylde (West Virginia/London) and Scot-
tish duo Jack and Angela Plunkett. Also, locally, we have Ukephoric, Cathy’s Songbirds and members of South Roscommon Singers Circle – Frank Brennan, Pat Devaney and Johnny Johnston. Tickets cost €10 and are available now at Murray’s and Ned’s Bars, Knockcroghery, or from members of the Singers Circle. They will also be available at the door.
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Song Talks will feature during South Roscommon Singers Festival A number of ‘Song Talks’ will take place in Murray’s Bar, Knockcroghery throughout the Singers Festival, the first of which will be the Delia Murphy story on Friday evening, starting around 8.30 pm. ‘Hello Delia Murphy’ is a talk illustrated with songs presented by her niece Carmen Cullen, with accompaniment by Gerry Anderson. Married to then Irish Ambassador Thomas Kiernan, Delia Murphy was a major historical figure in her own right, credited with laying the groundwork for the Irish Folk Revival in the late 1930s and on into the ‘50s. She was from Hollymount, Co. Mayo and was a personal friend of Pat Beades from Brideswell, who was the first country based singer to be recorded in Ireland – also on HMV. Delia’s songs are still remembered today and she continues to be loved by folk music fans and those who appreciate the celeb-
rity status she had in Irish recording and on radio. The most famous of those recordings – ‘If I Were A Blackbird’, ‘Dan O’Hara’, ‘The Roving Journeyman’, ‘The Boston Burglar’, ‘The Moonshiner’, etc., will be forever referenced when the history of Irish folk music in the 20th century is written or talked about. There is none more qualified than Carmen Cullen to tell Delia’s story, being the daughter of her sister Angela, who was also a very talented singer, but who died tragically at a very young age. Carmen’s show has been touring successfully since 2009 and since 2018 is the 80th anniversary of her aunt’s first recordings with HMV she is making a special effort to bring back memories of Delia Murphy to people who recall her, as well as attracting new interest in her as an unique woman and artist. On Saturday morning at
11 am, the amazing singer and storyteller, Thomas McCarthy, will entertain and educate with some fascinating stories and songs from the traveller tradition. Thomas grew up on the travellers’ site under the elevated A40 – the Westway – in west London, though he often spent months at a time with his grandfather in Birr, Co. Offaly. Lots of songs and stories passed through his grandfather’s house and Thomas absorbed the lot. This will be a presentation not to be missed. Under the initial influence and guidance of fiddler Joe Thompson, the last of the African-American traditional string band musicians, Rhiannon Giddens has amassed a huge store of knowledge relating to the melting pot of history, folklore and culture that is known as Americana. She will share some of that knowledge with us on Saturday afternoon as she takes us on a journey from
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Sunday, 28th October
GUEST OF HONOUR RHIANNON GIDDENS 7.00pm: At Murray’s, Knockcroghery.
SONG TALK Songs of protest and rebellion through the ages with
The Delia Murphy story will be told in Murray’s Bar on Friday evening (from 8.30 pm)
Old-Time Black Mountain Music through Acoustic and Country Blues to almost every genre of American music today. On Sunday, Declan Coyne will lead guests in dialogue
Rhiannon to receive the Annie McNulty Award The Roscommon People sponsored Annie McNulty Award will be presented to Rhiannon Giddens at a special floor show at Paddy Finn’s in Kilteevan on Sunday afternoon. Rhiannon, from North Carolina, is the co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops. She began gaining international recognition as a solo artist when she stole the show at the T Bone Burnett-produced ‘Another Day, Another Time’ concert (see also article on page 26). All festival guests and visiting singers will be in attendance. Before the floor show there will be a short visit to the old Burke homestead in Kilteevan, birthplace of Annie McNulty, the matriarch of the famous entertainment group of New York from the late 1920s to the 1950s, The McNulty Family. There will be a little chat and a couple of songs there to her memory.
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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Today’s Gospel turns on an irony – it is a blind man, Bartimaeus, who becomes the first besides the Apostles to recognise Jesus as the Messiah. And his healing is the last miracle Jesus performs before entering the holy city of Jerusalem for His last week on earth. The scene on the road to Jerusalem evokes the joyful procession prophesied by Jeremiah in today’s First Reading. In Jesus this prophecy is fulfilled. God, through the Messiah, is delivering His people from exile, bringing them back from the ends of the earth, with the blind and lame in their midst. Jesus, as Bartimaeus proclaims, is the longawaited Son promised to David (see 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Isaiah 11:9; Jeremiah 23:5). Upon His triumphal arrival in Jerusalem, all will see that the everlasting kingdom of David has come (see Mark 11:9–10). As we hear in today’s Epistle, the Son of David was expected to be the Son of God (see Psalm 2:7). He was to be a priest-king like Melchizedek (see Psalm 110:4), who offered bread and wine to God Most High at the dawn of salvation history (see Genesis 14:18–20). Bartimaeus is a symbol of his people, the captive Zion which we sing of in today’s Psalm. His God has done great things for him. All his life has been sown in tears and weeping. Now, he reaps a new life. Bartimaeus, too, should be a sign for us. How often Christ passes us by – in the person of the poor, in the distressing guise of a troublesome family member or burdensome associate (see Matthew 25:31–46) – and yet we don’t see Him. Christ still calls to us through His Church, as Jesus sent His Apostles to call Bartimaeus. Yet how often are we found to be listening instead to the voices of the crowd, not hearing the words of His Church? Today He asks us what He asks Bartimaeus: “What do you want me to do for you?” Rejoicing, let us ask the same thing of Him – what can we do for all that He has done for us? – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)
THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. Kearns & B. Ferguson, 2nd: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday, Gross: G. Neilan & M. McDermott. East/West – 1st: M. Egan & O. Fahy, 2nd: J. O’Shea & C. Plunkett, Gross: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: C. Ansboro & E. Kelly, 2nd: M. Kearns & P. O’Shaughnessy, Gross: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: A. Murray & M. Egan, 2nd: B. Weir & P. Pierse, Gross: K. Corcoran & K. Gately. East/West – 1st: B. McLoughlin & J. Devaney, 2nd: M. J. Riordan & P. Neilan, Gross: C. Tierney & C. McGrath. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: M. Dolan & K. Coyle, 2nd: M. McSharry & T. McManus, Gross: K. Walsh & M. Doyle. East/West – 1st: V. & P. Finneran, 2nd: A. Shine & K. Corcoran, Gross: A. Hewitt & E. Curley. Section B North/South – 1st: B. Weir & P. Pierse, 2nd: M & A. Costello, Gross: J. McGrath & S. Melia. East/West – 1st: M. Naughton & K. Gately, 2nd: S. & M. Gregory, Gross: B. Jordan & A. Kilduff. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. Fallon & M. Mullen, 2nd: T. & B. Moran, 3rd: G. McDermott & A. Igoe. East/West – 1st: P. Donohoe & M. Fallon, 2nd: K. Burke & M. Kelly, 3rd: M. & J. Regan.
FRANK BRANDON The Harvest Festival, Ronaldo and Westlife… they’re all back! FRANK BRANDON’S
It’s Wednesday morning…and I am writing this at my kitchen table, slightly depressed after watching another poor Manchester United performance, this time last night against a very good Juventus team, (of course now featuring our one-time hero, Cristiano Ronaldo), and I am wondering how I have managed to so far totally ignore the Presidential election. By the time you read this it will be almost polling day, and while I have every intention of using my vote, the truth is that I have had no interest whatsoever in the credentials or otherwise of the candidates. Maybe I am guilty of keeping a closed mind on the whole affair, but I have known which person I will vote for for a very long time, and none of the other candidates were ever going to be impressive enough to make me change my mind. And so, out here in Creggs I am more concerned with the upcoming Harvest Festival than I am with the Presidential election, but I have to admit that having been away for a little break for a few days, I am not fully up to date with all that is happening over the weekend. However, I’m sure the advertising department of this newspaper will be full of the many events that will be taking place, and I am looking forward to a weekend of fun, craic and entertainment. (Editor’s note: Yes Frank, full details on pages 22-24). This festival has been running now for more than thirty years, and year in, year out, the crowds flock to the village. It has become a very welcome fixture in the life of the local community. I’m sure this week will be no different, and I expect I’ll meet you some time and somewhere along the way.
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Westlife will play at Croke Park, Dublin on Friday 5th July, 2019.
The weather plays a big part in the success or otherwise of all local festivals, and ours is no different, so if you have an inside line to any of the Gods up there, but especially the weather one, give him a shout and ask him to look favourably on our little border village for the few days, and give us a weekend of beautiful autumn sunshine. Talking of entertainment, and this morning I am delighted, but not a bit surprised, to hear about the return of the brilliant Westlife. Apparently this news has been out there for a week or two now, but somehow I managed to avoid hearing it. Well, I have heard it now, and I for one am delighted. Westlife have always been one of our biggest international acts, probably second (amongst Irish groups) only to U2 in worldwide popularity, and in my opinion they have produced some of the best songs of recent years.
Musings on Munster – and Manchester United Last Saturday was one of the few Saturdays that I was free from working duties, and so I treated myself to a visit to a public house (drinking Lucozade), where I was going to watch the Heineken Cup rugby game between Munster and Gloucester. I was really looking forward to it. Sadly, the game was marred by a couple of refereeing decisions which went the way of the home side (they usually do), and –helped by a very poor Munster performance – the whole thing was eminently forgettable. A lot of the post-match debate was about a decision to give Gloucester out-half, Danny Cipriani, a straight red card. Unfortunate as it was, it was the correct decision. Nowadays, any blow to the head is totally out, and Cipriani definitely led with the elbow/shoulder and made contact with a Munster player’s head – and paid the price. It amazes me how well-paid professional players forget that television cameras pick up even the slightest in-
And while I won’t go to see their July comeback (although if tickets came my way I might), I am genuinely glad to see the lads back, and I have no doubt they will once again become global superstars. It is heartening to hear that they are not just going to wheel out the old hits, but they have new music on the way, and we are going to see a new version of the old band. I can’t wait. Still staying with entertainment, and I missed out on the Intermediate Football Final featuring our two neighbouring local clubs, Fuerty and Oran, but I’m told it was a wonderful game of football. As it ended in a draw, maybe I will make it to the replay…not sure when it’s on, but either way, it was good to hear that the standard was so high and the entertainment value equally so. Well done to both teams, and good luck for the next meeting.
discretions, and that every action is dissected and pored over…yet they still commit the most stupid acts of aggression and thuggery – and then are amazed when they get caught out. I would say Cipriani was just guilty of a reckless tackle, but when it involves a belt to the head it won’t be tolerated, and, with all the discussion about concussion and its effects, that’s only proper order. Anyway, it was a disappointing affair, and no matter what they think, Munster, although going in the right direction, are still a long way off the standards being set by Leinster (even though they lost a thriller in France to Toulouse on Sunday). As it happened, the pub I was in was also showing the Chelsea-Man. Utd game and Jose Mourinho’s reaction to being baited by a Chelsea coach – when the Londoners got a late equaliser – was the highlight of the day. Like him or hate him, he is never dull, even if his team is!
And finally… Finally for this week, comes the news that there are 80,000 less smokers in Ireland now than three years ago. Research shows that the new packaging with health warnings plays a big part in the motivation to quit, but the cynic in me is inclined to think that the cost of €12.70 a packet of twenty could be just as big a factor. The simple fact that a twenty-a-day habit is costing close on a hundred euro a week is enough to make even the most dedicated smoker think twice – but whatever is driving it, the reduction in smokers is a good thing – and long may it continue.
Till next week, Bye for now!
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WeekendPeople newsbriefs Lisnamult monthly draw winners Winners of the Lisnamult monthly draw for October were: Sr. Margaret Killian (€100), Una Glynn (€100), Fergal Cormican (€50), Marian Costello (€25), Josephine Somers (€25), Josephine Kilmartin (€25).
Roscommon Garden Club meeting The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club takes place on Monday, November 5th at the Abbey Hotel at 8 pm. Guest speaker is Dominica McKevitt, head gardener at Ardgillan Castle, Dublin. Dominica has always had a passion for gardening and attended the horticulture college at An Grainain. She has since spent most of her career at Ardgillan where she works with a team of gardeners on 194 acres. Dominica is also involved with the Naul Gardening Club, Skerries Photographic Society and Balrothery History Association. This year, Dominica and well-known florist Christopher White won a Silver medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the Naul Gardening and Flower Club. This is a talk which is not to be missed.
Kevin Farrell, Wilson Close, Stonepark, Roscommon, who was conferred with an Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Energy Systems Engineering) at NUIG recently.
Miriam’s MUSINGS Another fine mess… why I’m livid with insensitive Stanley Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS
Last week, channelling his inner Maggie Thatcher, and offering his opinion as to what the socalled ‘Iron Lady’ would have thought of the whole Brexit border challenge, Stanley Johnson, champion of the over-privileged and, given his insensitive comments, pitiless prat, said “If the Irish want to shoot each other they will shoot each other whether there’s a hard border or whether there’s a soft border”. Speaking on TV show Good Morning Britain, Boris Johnson’s inconsiderate pompous father callously dismissed every devastating and destabilising era in our history as if they were collectively a batch of funfilled, frivolous pastimes, only occasionally resulting in the disfigurement and death of our people. I mean, what does this clearly intellectually challenged Olympic standard buffoon think we are…a pack of wild savages? And, eh by the way Stanley, we didn’t ‘shoot each other,’ the fact is, historically, many of your fellow countrymen (not all, because I won’t see decent British people maligned), were guilty of starving, torturing and shooting us; but alas, perhaps they didn’t teach you verifiable specifics at your expensive Exeter College? Now at this point folks, despite the fact I’m positively livid with Johnson, and with him alone, I feel I must state that I have many UK friends, and I’m married to an Englishman, so I’m
Stanley Johnson
fully aware there are righteous, hard-working and honourable British nationals living in Roscommon, so I neither mean, nor do I bear, any ill will toward them whatsoever. In my view, we’ve put our fractured history firmly behind us in the name of peace, love, friendship, and in affording the Queen a warm céad míle fáilte, and I for one wholeheartedly embrace and welcome our British neighbours with open arms and the respect they truly deserve. However, in light of Johnson’s statement last week, I have to question if, indeed, we can fully depend on the UK truly being
our close friend, or, (and I’m just throwing it out here), does the former MP’s very public lapsus linguae, (that’s slip of the tongue for those wot didn’t do Latin in skule), mean there worryingly still exists – across the water – a band of supercilious ‘ruling-class’ snobs who believe the British historical and tyrannical oppression of our little country, not to mention their former attempt to annihilate our Irish culture, was simply just their little way of ‘aving a right old larf? And, if so, is this belief so deeply ingrained, it has distressingly been passed down through generations? Nah, may-
be this is just a Johnson family thing? Nevertheless, if the former is the case, (and I’m certain it’s not), but, what if it were, does it mean there’s possibly a cohort of rich gits, totally unburdened by the harsh realities of everyday life, going about dismissing the Good Friday Agreement and the peace process with the same vulgarity displayed by Johnson, hence trying to sour the now solid, trusting relationship we’ve so painstakingly managed to build with our nearest and dearest neighbours? It’s enough to make to one extremely nervous, isn’t it? Stanley Johnson’s ill-timed comments were not only uncomfortable for us Irish to bear; I’d imagine they’ve also made many of our distinguished British friends feel twitchy. It’s my opinion that the former British Foreign Secretary’s father is not just a public embarrassment; he’s also the owner of a dangerous Machiavellian mouth! As someone who used to produce live TV, my advice to UK broadcasters, given we’re now into end-game scenario regarding Brexit, would be to keep this pompous individual whose grasp of history, and delicate political situations, is as naff as his trademark fluff ball, helmet of hair, (which, strangely is probably the most impressive attribute the 78 year old possesses), off the air until the entire situation is safely, securely and harmoniously resolved.
Blasphemy: Do you know what you’re voting for?
Pictured at NUI Galway’s Conferring Ceremony were (l-r) Jack Carey from Barna, Co. Galway and Laoise Beirne from Athlone, Co. Roscommon, who were conferred with an Honours Bachelor of Science. Photo: Aengus McMahon
Tomorrow (Friday), sees us going to the polls to vote on a law relating to the offence of Blasphemy. Currently, if an individual is found guilty of what is defined as ‘the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things,’ they could be slapped with a fine of €25,000. There is no prison sentence attached to this offence. Now, while our Constitution, i.e. Bunreacht na hÉireann, came into effect on 29th December, 1937, on what’s called Constitution Day, the fact is that Blasphemy was never clearly defined…are ya with me? Therefore, in order to give the offence, (of which nobody has ever been convicted), a
clear definition in law, the Defamation Act 2009 says that an individual is guilty of blasphemy if they ‘Publish or say something that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters held sacred by any religion, thereby causing outrage among a substantial number of the adherents of that religion, and intend to cause that outrage’. However, I must point out that there is a defence in place if the accused can prove that a reasonable person would find genuine literary, artistic, political, scientific or academic value in what they have published or said. Still with me? Now, all of the above aside, while
I’m of the opinion that holding a standalone referendum to remove the offence of Blasphemy is a waste of taxpayers’ money, I also believe this ridiculous law has absolutely no place in a civilised, democratic society where we should all be allowed and entitled to express our views. So, while a referendum is an expense we cannot afford, the offence of blasphemy is a clear encroachment on free speech in this country and the Oireachtas needs to be able to change the law so that it is no longer an offence. But that’s just my opinion; it’s up to you to make up your own minds folks.
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Hayloft Bar Bridge St., Strokestown Tel: 071 9634384
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Saturday, 27th October:
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Live music at the Hayloft Bar for the Strokestown Harvest Festival SATURDAY NIGHT
Sunday, 28th October:
Annual Croi Function Music by: The
KENNEDY’S
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Please support - raffle and spot prizes on the night
Dusty Bloom & his new vibrant band SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Live Music from 6.30pm
CBS Class of ’78… Members of the Roscommon CBS Class of 1978 will host a 40th anniversary reunion this weekend. The event will take place on this Saturday, 27th of October. Past-pupils will meet at the school at 5 pm. There will be drinks in ‘Down The Hatch’ at 6 pm followed by Dinner in Gleeson’s Restaurant (7.30 pm).
The Country Ballroom Tulsk presents A Bank Holiday Halloween Special
Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 27th October:
Noble Jacks
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Ciaran Rosney + his band
This Sunday, October 28th Doors open 9.30 p.m. Dancing from 10.30 p.m. Best wishes to Strokestown Harvest Festival from
Sunday 28th October:
Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Pictured at Rockford’s last Saturday night were David Ryan, James Dillon and Dylan Corless. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
The Progidy (Tribute to the Prodigy)
Friday, 26th October
Pool Competition * No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town
Sunday, 28th October (EVENING)
SLIDER The Sportsmans Inn offers up plenty of live music and sports coverage in a cosy, rural atmosphere
Pictured at Rockford’s last Saturday night were Mairead Kenny, Kathlynn Davis and Elaine Mee. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Ciaran Rosney’s new single is a dance hit! Ciaran Rosney’s new single ‘Marie’s Wedding’ is a surefire dance hit! Featuring a unique arrangement from award-winning producer John Owens at Spout Studios, the song is destined to go to the top of the hit parade. Ciaran Rosney and his band have already made their mark
on Ireland’s dance scene and they continue to receive massive feedback to their dance programme, which is proving to be very popular both in the north and south of the country. Ciaran has been chosen to appear in the new season of Glór Tíre on TG4 and the recording of the show will take
place in November. “To have my own TV show on national television after just six months on the road is a dream come true for me”, said Ciaran as he looks ahead to another busy few months! For more details and bookings call J+C Promotions on 086-6088537.
BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries i
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Faces & Places Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others’ Social Night Kenny’s of Rockfield Pictured in Kenny’s pub, Rockfield, were Annette McDermott, Breda Monaghan, Michelle Conlon and Paula Whyte.
Pictured in Kenny’s pub were Maria Harris, Edel and Pat Maguire, Helen Monaghan and Teresa O’Brien.
Pictured at the Hollywood Bar last Saturday night were Kyle Connolly and Niamh Hargaden.
Faces & Places
Photographs: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured in Kenny’s pub were Therese Kenny, Caitlin Connelly and Ann Connolly.
Pictured in Kenny’s pub were Suzanne Reaney, Caroline McEvoy and Teresa Rowe.
Pictured at the Hollywood Bar last Saturday night were Lisa Mullen, Niamh McCourt, Ruth McNeill and Roisin Roddy.
Pictured in Kenny’s pub were Mary and Maureen Maguire.
Pictured at the Hollywood Bar last Saturday night were Liz Hamrock and Anna Wieczorek.
Hollywood Bar Photographs: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Hollywood Bar last Saturday night were Hannah Collins, Lydia Rattigan, Daire McDonald, Emma Kilmartin and Clare Quinn.
Pictured at the Hollywood Bar last Saturday night were Jack Hayden, Darragh Hunty, Gareth Delaney, Jack Kerins and Eoin Devaney.
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s e c a l P & s e c Fa Fuerty Fair Dalton’s Pub
Marie Rogers, Aveen Neilan and Gary Moran in Dalton’s Pub during Fuerty Fair.
Helena, Chloe and James Suffin in Dalton’s Pub during Fuerty Fair.
David Langan and John Kelly modelling a new line of shirts ‘Fuerty Fair style’ in Dalton’s Pub.
STROKESTOWN PRESENTS ITS INAUGURAL HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL
NIGHTMARE ON BAWN STREET October 27th & 28th OPENING AT COMMUNITY CENTRE Pumpkin Picking + Decorating, Music, Fun & Games Live music on Bawn Street with Sheaf Throwing + Threshing Berg Go Kart Track + lots more
Concluding with GALA HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS BALL on Sunday, 28th October with late night Radio Band followed by DJ ● Admission €5 - tickets at door ● Prizes on the night
Caitriona and Noel Kelly in Dalton’s Pub during Fuerty Fair.
Frankie Whyte, Patricia Mullaney and Matthew Donnellan in Dalton’s Pub during the recent Fuerty Fair.
Mikel Murfi returns to the Arts Centre Roscommon Arts Centre is delighted to announce the hugely anticipated return of Mikel Murfi’s ‘The Man In The Woman’s Shoes’ on Thursday, November 1st and its companion piece ‘I Hear You and Rejoice’ on Friday, November 2nd. One story, one spellbinding performer and two nights of theatre that you will not want to miss! Written by and performed by Mikel, these two very special theatre pieces bring the audience into the world of
cobbler Pat Farnon and all those who play a part in his unique life. They are two beautifully observed pieces, utterly simple, funny, tender and always special. Both shows have enjoyed national and international acclaim with sell-out runs at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, performances at the Tricycle Theatre in London, and most recently at the Irish Arts Centre in New York. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes and I Hear You and Rejoice show the great charm and affection that exists in rural Ireland through its people and both shows are performed with astonishing versatility from Murfi as he embodies everything from buzzing bees to the local priest! This is your chance to be part of two very special nights of theatre, to see both pieces back to back, giving the audience the full story over two nights. Limited tickets available from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-66 25824/ www.roscommonartscentre.ie.
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Dare to dazzle this Halloween! MIRIAM KERINS
If ever there was a time to stand out, it’s Halloween; and let’s face it, it wouldn’t be the scary season without copious amounts of face paint and fire and brimstone, now would it? However, no matter how wild your imagination or how eclectic your sense of style during the rest of the year, the fact is, once Halloween hits, everyone takes the opportunity to up the ante and dazzle as they’ve never dared to dazzle before. Sure it’d be rude not to! However, despite the fact the whole idea of Oíche Shamhna conjures up images of creepy crawlies, ghosts, ghouls, gory vampires, wicked witches and other weird incarnations, perhaps this year it’s possible to put a new twist on fright night and use Halloween as an excuse to let your creativity run wild. Here are just a few ideas.
Take some inspiration from iconic cartoon and superhero characters, a la model Claudia Schiffer who turned up at a celebrity bash dressed as Kimberly Hart, the Mighty Morphin Pink Power Ranger. Then again, if you’re a history buff, why not channel one of France’s most famous women, actually she was the last Queen of France – given the Revolution where she er, lost her head; yes we’re talking about the beautiful but doomed Marie Antoinette. Besides, when else would you get the opportunity to deliver her most symbolic and, unfortunate line, “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” (Let them eat cake). And, if portraying the wife of King Louis XVI at a Halloween shindig is good enough for the divine Bette Midler, then it’s good enough for us. Speaking of the divine Ms. M, as the day of the
dead is traditionally the time when witches take to their broomsticks, why not change it up a gear, and, instead of permeating the air with a sense of fear by dressing up as a wicked old crone, why not inject a sense of fun and recreate the immortal and hilarious Winifred Sanderson, Bette’s lovable character from what, for me, has got to be one of the most adorable, albeit cheesy, Halloween movies of all time, Disney’s Hocus Pocus! If you’ve got your heart set on winning the best costume prize, then why not take some spooky sartorial inspiration a la Lady GaGa, and copy Tim Burton’s artistic outcast Edward Scissorhands’ character from the famous, multi-layered dark movie of the same name. However, we would advise you don’t method act and offer fellow partygoers or their doggies a bespoke haircut!
For a fun, SPOOKY, Halloween day out – visit Glendeer Pet Farm! Looking for somewhere to bring the kids over the mid-term break? This is the perfect day out for kids of all ages – and big kids too!! With ghosts, ghouls, scarecrows and witches aplenty, you’ll be guaranteed a Spooktastic time! Cast spells with Willow the witch, toast marshmallows over an open fire, enter the eerie maze but be warned, it’s as your own risk. Follow Pumkin Passage through the Forbidden Forest to see where it takes you, and be scared by lots more ghosts and ghouls at Glendeer Pet Farm this Halloween! Glendeer Pet Farm, Drum, Athlone is suitable in any weather with lots of facilities undercover. But it’s not all about scares, during this Halloween experience you will also get to interact with the friendly animals on the farm. Children can feed, pet and even hold some of the animals which include puppies, rabbits, deer, pot belly pigs, llamas, alpache, emu, wallabies, goats, donkeys, sheep, the cheeky monkeys, meerkats and much more! Not only will you see all the Halloween scenes but children can race on the DOUBLE OBSTACLE COURSE and lose themselves in our TIMBER MAZE along with the slides, swings, seesaws and
very popular glider swing in the large outdoor playground or they can avail of the indoor adventure area with lots of slides and bridges, so Glendeer is perfect even on those wet days. And while the big ones are burning off some energy, the little ones will be well entertained in the SOFT PLAY BARN and the ALL WEATHER sand pit...just beware of the ghosts and ghouls in the Forbidden Forest on your way there! Adults can enjoy freshly ground coffee/ tea and home-made treats available in the coffee shop. Groups and birthday parties catered for by appointment. Special rate for 20 or more.
About us… Open: 27th of October until the 4th of November for Halloween Opening times: Monday-Saturday 11 am-5 pm, Sunday 12 pm-5 pm Admission: €8 for adults & €8 for children, children under 18 months are free, booking available at www.glendeerpetfarm.ie Glendeer Pet Farm, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon on 090-6437147.
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FarmingPeople IFA wants dedicated Rural Crime Task Force Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality last week, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy called for the establishment of a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force. He highlighted how a similar UK task force has been successful in tackling rural crime. “Over the last year, several serious incidents have occurred on farms. Many farmers and rural dwellers live in real fear for their safety, which is compounded by geographic and service isolation. Theft of valuables from rural homes and of livestock and machinery from farms is also a major concern,” Mr. Kennedy said. The IFA Deputy President said there is also a serious problem with cross-border crime. “A more streamlined crime reporting system, immediate sharing of intelligence, and information exchange would increase the level of visibility and awareness, particularly where crime has been reported in border areas,” he said. Richard Kennedy said IFA has taken a proactive role in the area of crime prevention. He highlighted the many joint initiatives it has engaged with An Garda Síochána on, including Crimestoppers, Community Text Alerts and Theftstop. “There is a need for greater patrolling of rural Ireland. Farm families need to see a much greater Garda presence on the road,” he concluded.
‘Vulture funds preying on farm families’ – IFA IFA President Joe Healy has accused vulture funds of preying on farm families while killing off businesses that he says have the potential to repay their debts over time and return to viability. He said this “short-term debt recovery approach is damaging as the repayment capacity of the business is not considered”. He added that this issue is a particular problem for the farming sector because the security value to debt level tends to be significantly higher. “Central Bank figures indicate overall level of outstanding borrowings in the agriculture sector are falling over the last eight years. In 2010, outstanding credit was estimated to be €5.1bn. In June it was estimated to be €3.6bn, a reduction of 30%. “In the wider context, agriculture as part of the SME sector represents 22% of all new lending. These figures reflect the importance of the agricultural portfolio to the wider economy, with particular importance in rural economies,” he said. Joe Healy said farmers
view banks who sell their loan books as “abdicating their responsibility to see through their dealings with their customers”. “There is a loss of confidence in the banks among the farming community. They have to recognise this and provide all possible solutions to a borrower before the sale of loans to vulture funds”. IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said: “There must be enforcement by the Financial Regulator, including information on the loan owners, the number of loans they own and the profile of borrowers. “Borrowers must have the option to engage directly with the loan owners, and not only through third party agencies. The current system of employing asset managers as intermediaries is a complete failure, as funds are instructing the asset managers to recover par debt plus costs as a sole option. “There must be accountability to the Minister for Finance and to the Houses of the Oireachtas”.
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Celebrity chef Neven Maguire pictured with the Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show committee at the recent show.
Fifth Glenamaddy Show a huge success! The fifth Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show took place on Sunday, October 7th and attracted large crowds and a broad mix of competitors and exhibitors. Neven Maguire’s live cookery demonstrations, and music from Ritchie Remo and The Kings of Connaught, were among the attractions in the impressive surrounds of the Glenamaddy
Equestrian Centre. Main sponsors of what was the fifth annual show were The Comer Group, with further sponsorship from Glenamaddy Credit Union and other local businesses. In addition to the Pedigree and Commercial cattle show and the Ploughing Championship, attractions included an impressive multi-class Dog Show, a vibrant
Children’s Art Competition with hundreds of entries from local national schools, top class catering, arts, crafts, local produce, vintage displays, outdoor machinery and other trade stands, and a busy bar. Speaking at the event, Chairman Gerry Feeney thanked his fellow committee members for all their hard work in preparation for the show. He also praised the seventy
volunteers that put so much effort into making the event a success. He thanked main sponsors, The Comer Group and all sponsors for their patronage and the Geraghty and Reilly families for the use of their superb facilities and land. Mr. Feeney also congratulated all the winners of the cattle show, ploughing, children’s art competition and jiving contest.
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Char X 655kgs €1720, Lim X 685kgs €1600, Char X 555kgs €1580, Char X 535kgs €1580, Char X 530kgs €1530, BBX 585kgs €1500, 2 AAX 675kgs €1465, Lim X 535kgs €1450, 2 Char X 490kgs €1440, Char X 480kgs €1440, Lim X 495kgs €1430, 4 Char X 513kgs €1415, 2 Char X 505kgs €1360, AAX 515kgs €1300, Lim 490kgs €1285, Lim X 465kgs €1220, 3 Char X 400kgs €970.
Heifers Char X 585kgs €1820, Char X 535kgs €1700, Lim X 585kgs €1520, Simm X
53 kgs €105, 53.3kgs €105, 55.8 kgs €105, 52.3 kgs €101, 48 kgs €100.
Ewe lambs 47.5kgs €118, 48.7kgs €111, 47.2kgs €110, 51.9kgs €108, 49.6kgs €108, 48.2kgs €107.50, 54kgs €105, 47.8kgs €101.50, 48kgs €101, 44.5kgs €98.50.
Store lambs 38.2kgs €85.50, 37.1kgs €84.50, 40.4kgs €84, 39.7kgs €84, 37.5kgs €81.
Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Big numbers of stock presented for sale again last week. Trade for the suckler cows and runners was lively, while the heifer trade was steady. In the weanling rings demand was strongest for the top quality continental calves while the lesser quality lots remained unchanged. Better quality bulls offered for sale and prices reflected this with increased demand for the quality young stores. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1000 to €1180 per head. The Angus and Hereford calves/runners made from €250 to €450 with continental lots making up to €760. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 25th) with our weekly sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.
Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a super turnout of stock at last Friday’s sale with a lively trade for both bullocks and heifers. Prices for bullocks ranged from €2.36 up to €3.00 per kilo with a high percentage clearance of lots. Heifer prices ranged from €2.20 per kilo up to €3.18 per kilo with a top price of €1,820 for a 585kg Breeding Char X Heifer - €1,235 over its weight. “Once again last week there was a big attendance of customers with a strong demand in particular for quality stock. Prices for dry cows averaged from €1.75 per kilo up to €2.10 per kilo. “This Friday (26th) sees a Fall Special Sale of Heifers with 105 pens on offer as well as bullocks and dry cows. On Friday, November 2nd we have a Special Winter sale of Bullocks and bookings are accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 25th). “There were larger numbers on offer at Wednesday’s sheep sale. Prices for finished lambs peaked at €105 for 53kgs; store lambs fetched up to €85.5 and ewe lambs made up to €118. The trade for cast ewes was the same as the previous week with prices ranging from €24 up to €103. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes”.
Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Ch 410kgs €1055, AA 420kgs €1000, Lmx 480kgs €1295, Ch 440kgs €1155, Lm 630kgs €1545, Ch 590kgs €1360, Lm 665kgs €1575.
Dry cows Ch 665kgs €1280, AA 720kgs €1235, Lm 770kgs €1500, Lm 725kgs €1235, AAx 810kgs €1275.
Weanling bulls Ch 295kgs €1150, Ch 250kgs
€870, Lm 285kgs €855, Chx 545kgs €1310, Lm 400kgs €1125, Ch 370kgs €1175.
Weanling heifers Sim 280kgs €810, Ch 290kgs €785, Ch 320kgs €865, Lm 300kgs €845, Ch 250kgs €820, Sim 350kgs €840.
Bullocks Lmx 485kgs €1325, Ch 455kgs €1275, Ch 545kgs €1435, Lm 545kgs €1335, Lm 585kgs €1360, Lm 610kgs €1510, Chx 605kgs €1430.
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Extra Special Sale of Heifers Friday, October 26th at 11 a.m. 105 pens of Heifers on offer Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Yard opens at 7 a.m. All cattle must be penned by 9.30 a.m. ------------------------------------
Winter Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, November 2nd at 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th Also Heifers & Dry Cows ------------------------------------
Winter Special Sale of Heifers Friday, November 9th at 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 1st Also Dry Cows & Bullocks ------------------------------------
Special Sale of Cont X Weanlings Tuesday, October 30th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday October 25th -----------------------------------Tuesday October 30th at 6 p.m.
Special Entry of 44 Excellent Quality in Calf Heifers
Local female entrepreneurs at National Women’s Enterprise Day Female entrepreneurs from across Roscommon took part in Ireland’s largest National Women’s Enterprise Day on Thursday, 18th of October 2018, when they attended their Regional Event at Kilronan Castle. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, and now in its 12th year, over 1,400 female entrepreneurs attended National Women’s Enterprise Day events across the country. At the West Region event at Kilronan Castle, entrepreneurs from Roscommon, Galway and Mayo were in attendance to hear the business stories of the Region’s Ambassador, Michelle Daly, Deputy Managing Director of P&G Cards, Athleague; Magaly Murray of Gran Grans Foods, Loughrea, Co. Galway; and Aisling
Flanagan of Velvet Cloud, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. The National Women’s Enterprise Day 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 theme of this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day was ‘From Local to Global’, aiming to highlight the success stories of female entrepreneurs who have taken their local ideas and turned them into global success stories with the hope of inspiring more women to do the same. In 2017, the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) played a key role in supporting female entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey. Over 18,500 female entrepre-
neurs took part in LEO-led training, mentoring and networking programmes, while the Local Enterprise Offices provided direct funding to 280 female-led businesses in 2017. Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, said: “This is a very significant day that puts Irish female entrepreneurship into the spotlight and celebrates the huge strides Irish businesswomen have made both here and internationally”. Louise Ward, Head of Enterprise, said: “National Women’s Enterprise Day is a key milestone for Local Enterprise Offices around the country. Since it started twelve years ago, the popularity of NWED has grown and every year we have more female success stories in business to
highlight. “The events are as important as ever, as they connect female entrepreneurs and give them the opportunity to learn from eachother and share business challenges and solutions. For any female entrepreneurs in business or starting one up, our advice is to come and talk to the team at the Local Enterprise Office and we will quickly put you on a
path to the right enterprise supports. Just start a conversation with your Local Enterprise office and we can guide you from there”. * Further details on the supports available to female entrepreneurs in Co. Roscommon are available by contacting: Local Enterprise Office (090-6626263/6637100) or email: localenterprise@ roscommoncoco.ie. With over 30 years’ experience, Aengus Oates Financial Services provides expert financial advice and bespoke financial solutions to our highly valued clients
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Lim X & Simm X-All Heifers calving down 30 to 36 months old in calf to Pedigree Limousin Bull calving from 1st November onwards All Heifers vaccinated for Lepto and BVD, Scanning dates available at the sale Contact Michael Cuddy at 0838420400.Or Roscommon Mart at 090 6626352 ------------------------------------
Winter Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, November 6th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 1st Also Special Entry of 11 Lim X Springers scanned in calf to P.B. Lim Bull calving February/March & 4 Lim X Cows with calves at foot ------------------------------------
Photographed are speakers on the day (left to right) Loretta Ní Ghabháin, Lorg Media, Galway; Magaly Murray, Gran Grans Foods, Loughrea; Aisling Flanagan, Velvet Cloud, Claremorris; Michelle Daly, P&G Cards, Athleague, and this year’s Regional Ambassador.
Premier Show & Sale of Pedigree Eileen Conlon of Burns Car Sales wins Simmental Cattle
ŠKODA Marketing Person of the Year
Saturday, November 3rd Show at 8 a.m. Sale at 12 Noon 56 Bulls & 82 Heifers ------------------------------------
Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Included in the Sale Wednesday next October 31st 30 Suffolk X Breeding Ewes -2 & 3 year old & 20 Suffolk X Hoggets ------------------------------------
Funds for Bothar Sheep Auction Wednesday, November 7th at 11 a.m. PLEASE SUPPORT ------------------------------------
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Eileen Conlon of Burns Car Sales in Sligo has claimed the coveted ŠKODA ‘Marketing Person of the Year’ award for 2018, beating off stiff competition from 26 other dealers in the ŠKODA network around the country at the brand’s annual conference last week in Dublin. Eileen is Marketing Manager of ŠKODA’s Sligo dealership based on the Dublin Road in the town. Eileen, who is a native of Sligo, previously completed an MsC in Marketing from Sligo IT and has worked for Burns Car Sales for the past eight years where she is responsible for all marketing activities including online and offline communications. Eileen previously won this award in 2014 and is the only person in the ŠKODA dealer network to have won this award more than once. Presenting the award, Raymond Leddy, Head of Product & Marketing, ŠKODA Ireland said: “We are thrilled to announce Eileen as the 2018 ŠKODA Marketing Person of the Year. Led by Eileen as Mar-
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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
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER AT 4 P.M. IN THE ABBEY HOTEL, ABBEY TOWN, ROSCOMMON
Circa 125 acre Residential Farm for the reps of Maura Murray, Deceased, in Curraghboy Village. All of the Lands are of top quality and located in a renowned farming area with the benefit of lake frontage onto Lough Funshinagh. The Residence is a three bedroomed farmhouse in need of modernisation with some stores to the rear.
For further details or to make an appointment to view 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 __________________________________________
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY OR PUBLIC AUCTION AT A LATER DATE AT CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON
Peace, tranquility and beautiful views! This eight-bedroomed residence is located approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Roscommon county town and all its amenities. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. The views of this property across ‘Mount Mary’ are unrivalled and the feeling of peace and tranquillity is second to none without being cut off from the local neighbourhood. There are an abundance of fishing lakes and rivers in the region including The River Suck, Hollygrove Lake and Black’s Lake, which are renowned for fishing in the region. The property was bought and completely renovated, redecorated with heating and insulation upgraded, to give the property an excellent B1 BER rating. The living accommodation is spacious both on the ground and first floor and includes reception hallway, sitting room, dining/sunroom, kitchen, utility, rear hallway, five large bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms and main bathroom. On the first floor there are three large bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms and another main bathroom for this floor with another room that can be ideally used for an office/games room. The property has a host of extra features including large detached garage to rear which is set out in kennels, garden shed to side, timber decking to rear, driveway kerbed and stoned/cobble-locked, laid lawns with large
15 minutes’ drive from Roscommon county town and all its amenities.
garden to rear, range of flower and shrubbery beds, solar panels for consistent hot water, indoor wood pellet boiler and cast-iron gates at entrance. Sitting on c.0.76 acres with fantastic woodlands in the area, this property is an absolute
must for viewing and represents unbelievable value for money at an all-in price of €175,000. For further details contact the office on 09066 63700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie Evening, weekend and Bank holiday viewings also arranged by prior appointment.
Curraghboy farm – auction imminent A large commercial building formerly Mirabelle, consisting of 2 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 accommodations comprising of 5 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.
For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com The Property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty or Public Auction at a later date.
LEGAL: AILEEN GIBLIN, SOLICITOR, JACK DUNCAN & CO. SOLICITORS, THE SQUARE, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY. TEL: 090 9646744 __________________________________________
TO LET Attractive two bedroomed Residence to let. The residence is located approximately 5 miles from Roscommon Town. The Residence has recently been renovated and contains stores to the side.
For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com References are a must. __________________________________________
TO LET Circa 55 Acres of After Grass convenient to Tulsk Village.
39.41 acres in total located at Kilcoosh, Newbridge, Co. Galway.
Prime Newbridge lands available at Earley’s David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a prime holding of lands containing c. 39.41 acres in total located at Kilcoosh, Newbridge, Co. Galway. David describes the lands as “a prime holding of
lands containing approx. 39.41 acres. Standing on the said lands is a derelict one-storey residence”. The lands have the benefit of dual road frontage and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. To arrange maps or for further details contact
David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www. propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www. facebook.com/propertypartners.earley.
This week Hughes & Company are reminding readers that there is only one week remaining until they offer for sale circa 125 acres at Curraghboy. The farm will go for sale by public auction on Friday, November 2nd at 4 pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. This farm is generating a lot of interest at present. It is rare for this type of property to come on the market. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to acquire one of the best farms to come on the market in recent years in the Roscommon area. The lands are located in the centre of a growing village located only 13 km from Athlone. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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Prime Garran Ard property new to the market Castle Street, Roscommon
Large commercial building with obvious potential! This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Castle Street, Roscommon a large commercial building consisting of two commercial units with five-bedroomed residential accommodation, a range of stores to the rear and back access from Lanesboro Street. Pat is confirming that they are considering selling the property in different lots to suit prospective purchasers. For further information contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com
John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a most attractive fourbedroomed semi-detached residence of c. 1,300 sq.ft. located at 9, Garran Ard, The Walk Road, Co. Roscommon. John describes the property as “an attractive residence located in a much sought after development
on The Walk Road adjacent to Roscommon town and all amenities. “The property is finished to an extremely high standard – is fully alarmed throughout – and has the benefit of a select location minutes from the town centre. The property would suit the owner-occupier or investor alike due to the quality and location of the said property”.
27, Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.
Final offers over €80,000 invited David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers above €80,000 for 27, Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. David says this is “a quality property located in the established and sought after Kildallogue Heights development conveniently located beside Strokestown and all amenities”. The auctioneer invites immediate viewing and final offers after €80,000 to sell. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www. propertypartners.ie.
Six-bedroomed dormer bungalow in Fuerty area 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, Roscommon, and which is located only three miles from Roscommon Town. Accommodation consists of (downstairs) a porch, sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, large utility with toilet off same, dining room, large hotpress, bathroom, two bedrooms with one ensuite. Upstairs consists of four bedrooms (with two ensuite). Contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
Attractive townhouse on books of Pat Hughes
Attractive residence in Moneymore, Knockcroghery Hughes & Company have for sale at Moneymore, Knockcroghery, an attractive four-bedroomed residence on a circa one-acre site. The residence is located less than one mile off the main Athlone to Roscommon Road. For further information, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com
The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers with a view to a sale. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners. ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.
9, Garran Ard, The Walk Road, Co. Roscommon.
At Abbey Street, Roscommon, Hughes & Company are offering for sale an attractive townhouse with a large yard to the rear. Accommodation consists of five bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen cum dining room, and a number of stores to the rear. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com
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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Public Auction Wedneday 31st October 2018 at 3pm in the Central Bar, Roscommon town (unless previously sold) A superior farm of lands containing approx. 168
A superior holding of lands containing approx. 150
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One of Roscommon’s most superior farms containing approx. 168 acres set out in one lot. The said lands are dual purpose limestone lands and are located in a renowned farming district, close to Roscommon town, off the Tulsk Road, the N61 • A superior farm all in grass. • Watered and fenced with a benefit of a substantial farm yard servicing same offering: • Approx. 28 bays of slatted units with lie backs incorporated in 3 no. barns • Approx.20 bays dry stock sheds incorporated in 2 no. large barns • Approx. 12 bay general storage sheds • Approx. 6 bay machinery shed and various other stores off extensive concrete yard way • 2 no. silage slabs • 5 bay hay barn store • Grain Bins Services include: electricity, mains , private water supply and selling with the benefit of approx. €25,000 worth of entitlements and Greening payments LEGAL: JENNIFER LIDDY FEHILLY, MESSERS LIDDY NEILAN & CO. ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27498.
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A quality holding of lands all set out in one lot. In general, the majority of the said lands are of top quality, renowned in the area for their fattening and finishing qualities. Also incorporating lands with lake frontage. The said 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 straw bedded calving shed with cattle crush and pen servicing. Also a 3 bay hay storage barn with lean tos off together with a holding pen and crush set to the side. Altogether this is a prime farm of lands located in a prime agricultural heartland and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. LEGAL: MR PETER MAGUIRE, MESSERS VINCENT & BEATTY, 67/68 FITZWILLIAM SQUARE, DUBLIN. 01 634 0000.
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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Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie PSRA Licence No. 001481
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2 ABBEYVILLE, GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON F42 DX07 Elegant 4-bedroom (2 Ensuite) residence situated at the entrance to this Hallmark estate on the outskirts of Roscommon Town. A former showhouse, it is finished to a very high standard with a host of extras.Accommodation includes entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room, large utility with W.C. off. First floor comprises of 4 large bedrooms, 2 with Ensuites and wall to wall built in wardrobes and family bathroom. Outside generous landscaped grounds with cobblelock driveway. PRICE REGION: €279,000 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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WOODVIEW HOUSE, RATHCLINE ROAD, LANESBORO, CO. LONGFORD N39 Y771 Imposing 2 storey residence located in the prestigious Rathcline Road, situated on an elevated landscaped site with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. This impressive residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/ dining room and large utility. Upstairs 5 bedrooms and family bathroom. Overall, this is a quality residence for which the Auctioneer invites viewings and enquiries. PRICE REGION: POA -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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NO 5 SHANNON GROVE, BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON N39 H018 Impressive 4-bedroom residence nestled in the popular residential area of Shannon Grove, just off the main Roscommon/Lanesboro route. Situated in the sought after front row. This property would make an ideal family home overlooking the green area, as its spacious interior boasts both superior and tasteful design. Accommodation briefly includes, Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen/ Dining, Utility, 4 Bedrooms (Ensuite) and 2 Bathrooms. PRICE REGION: €165,000 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Road, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon
Impressive five-bedroomed residence overlooking lake! On the books of ERA Oates is this impressive five-bedroomed property located at New Road, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon and overlooking ‘Black’s Lake’. This residence is 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 and five bedrooms (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 together with a detached garage with remote control roller door. Castlecoote is a very scenic village, having won numerous
Charming ‘Bird Cottage’ On the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers is this charming two-bedroomed residence, ‘Bird Cottage’. Coming to the market in excellent condition, it’s located on a quiet country lane, just off the Castlerea to Ballinagare road. The cottage stands on c. 2.6 acres of excellent quality lands, with unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside (with outbuildings to side). There has been the addition of an extension to the rear of the property bringing the overall sq. footage of this property to approximately 850 sq.ft. The layout internally is clever with good use of space and light. Accommodation includes porch to front, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, back hallway, two bedrooms and bathroom. Also included in the sale is c. 3.18 acres of boglands. The cottage is ready to move into and has features such as solid fuel heating, upvc windows, patio area to the rear, selection of mature plants, trees and shrubs. Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the office on 090-6663700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie
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, and is furnished to a very high standard. Accommodation comprises:- Entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility, 4 large bedrooms, master ensuite and family bathroom. Outside lawned gardens, entrance gates and fully serviced attached garage. This property is in excellent condition throughout and includes all contents which are new. PRICE REGION: €165,000
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
awards in the Tidy Towns competition. Black’s Lake is a haven for anglers with excellent stocks of tench, bream and pike. The asking price for this excellent property is €250,000. Contact Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 090-6627878. Email: info@oates.ie/see www. oates.ie
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‘Bird Cottage’ located on a quiet country lane Licence No.: 001955
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CASTLEPLUNKETT, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON
c. 51 acres of prime agricultural land in one manageable lot close to ELPHIN TOWN The leaser must be a qualifying farmer or young farmer with a green cert. For Maps, Terms & Conditions contact the Auctioneers For further information please contact PROPERTYTEAM SMITH KELLY SCOTT, The Crescent, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Office - 071 9662124 Mobile - 086 8173791
• Commercial unit which was formally known as Flanagans Funeral Parlour. • The building is a modern structure and is located in Castleplunkett just off the main street on the N60. • The property contains ample parking to the front and would be suitable for varies commercial usage. AMV: €50,000 BER: F. Viewing by Appointment
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COUNSELLING
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Are you effected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self-esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Contact: Billy 094 96 59966 Mobile: 086 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com
CHIROPODIST
• Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Power washing and gutter cleaning services. Telephone:
087 2798704
CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY CLEANING
PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST
POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge
Mark Kilgallon B.Sc Podiatry (Hons) M.Ch.S.I.
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING
EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle For appointment
085 1503353 086 8538404 Email: m.kilgallon23@gmail.com
• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar
FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY (Monday to Saturday) Also available in Boyle & Athlone -------Chiropody treatment and all aspects of Foot Pain. Orthotics prescribed
TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752
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PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.
Paul McStay
DSA/ADI (UK) RSA MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon
EDT Lessons Available
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
094 96 20099
Tel: 086 2387528
086 8936012
www.aclearsteerdriving.com
Department of Health Approved Every Monday Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy Main Street, Castlerea
Telephone: Mobile: This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation
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 FOR SALE: 30 second crop Sufflok Ewes, running with Charolais Ram since end of August. Tel: 087 7617300
BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report & D.A.F.M. stickers provided. • Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090 6663069 e-mail: thomasneilan4@gmail.com
D.A.F.M. Approved
For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233
Reg No: EL000083
FENCING/GATES
• Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed
CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Des Kelly Fencing Tel. (094) 98 80281 Mob. (087) 2031909 Website: www.dockerydriving.ie RSA Approved Driving Instructor
Specialising in:
• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN
COMPUTERS DC Computer Services
Telephone: 086 8433433
Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland
VHI and Laya Covered
Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.
NO FIX NO FEE PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459 Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie p
DENTAL Dental Design Studio • Natural Cosmetic Dentures • Palate Free Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Repairs & Re-lines • Express replacement of lost/broken dentures
Patrick Lynch
Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on
087 2346364 FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD For all your fencing needs. Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail
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Clinical Dental Technician
Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:
090 66 65917 087 228 8780
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087 2982214
Tel: Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP
FARMING
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CARPENTRY
Department of Health Approved
CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE
CHIMNEY CLEANING
The local paper!
The he local paper!
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Classifieds GARDENING WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance
Contact Walter on 087 9519873
To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
GARDENING PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped. Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member.
Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165
Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc. Chainsaw work also available
PAINTER & DECORATOR
087 2683079
CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR
3 BED HOUSE TO RENT: In Beechwood, Roscommon, 3 miles from Roscommon Town. Minimum 12 months lease, references required. Tel: 087 2822534
Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given
Phone Alan on:
090 6661635 or Mobile:
JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms
For all your decorating needs
087 2860428
• Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon
JOE HEALY
087 9201818
TRADITIONAL HAND PAINTING OF FITTED KITCHENS
Gift vouchers now available
Tried and Trusted since 1993
Phone John on
Tree Services • Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured
Phone:
Find us on facebook
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
087 2721193
Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 Firewood For Sale
● Amatsu Therapy ● Neuromuscular therapy
& orthopaedic sports massage
Over 30 years in business
GATELY GARDENING
Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon
ALL ABOUT THE GARDEN • Roscommon Town • Grass and Hedge Cutting • General Maintenance • Strimming and Weeding
CONTACT KEVIN:
090 6630879 or Mobile
086 4679798
Top quality primers and finish coats used Special deal €550 Paint and labour for standard size kitchen pastel colours
phone John 083
Appointments with Anne Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday.
Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496
CONTACT JOHN
Ring for more info
DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE • Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting
PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED
www.parklawntreeservices.com
HOLISTIC GARDENING SERVICES
PAINTING & DECORATING
Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com Vouchers available on-line KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon • Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request.
8838022 REFLEXOLOGY REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical Reflexology Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Eczema • Migraine • Back Problems • Infertility • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Insomnia • Stress • Exam Stress • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Colic • Pain Relief • Emotional Disorders - Ante Natal Reflexology - Cancer Care Reflexology - Infant/Child Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)
Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon
Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook
For further details contact Mary 087 6162191 or Barra 087 9764250 www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA
087 2835742 Locally owned ... in the heart of the community
TO RENT: Newly refurbished 4 bed house adjacent to Roscommon Hospital, 10 mins walk to town centre, available immediately. Tel: 087 9963655 after 6pm APARTMENT TO RENT: Bawn Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 086 8221930
PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Micheal Lane, am applying for permission for retention of alterations to the dwelling house as constructed, previously granted permission under PL Ref. No. 02/953. Permission for retention is sought for five roof windows to the front elevation, two roof windows to the rear elevation and the conversion of the attic storage space to habitable space at Ballyboughan, Townland, Ballybride, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Brandon O’Brien Ltd. (Agent) Consulting Engineers This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and 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.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Niall Mullin and Rachel Garvey to demolish a house and outbuilding and to construct a new house, garage, waste water treatment system and associated siteworks at Castlestrange, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon. Signed:Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors Castle St., Roscommon Ph- (087) 2222874 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
PLANNINGS
PLANNINGS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural
Discharge of Effluent to Waters Notice is hereby given that Bramer Doon Limited intends to apply to Roscommon County Council for a licence to discharge a trade effluent being generated from The Moorings Restaurant, Kilfaughna, Knockvicar, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The treatment process is described as follows: Primary holding tanks, secondary mechanical treatment and tertiary sand polishing and discharge to surface water body Lough Key, Shannon Upper.
MORRIS LOHAN Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950 • HOUSE/EXTENSION DESIGN • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES
www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our clients Allan and Avril Doherty, for permission for development for the site located at Carrownure Td., Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the erection of a dwelling-house, domestic garage and for the installation of a waste water treatment system and all ancillary site works. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon Ph: 090 6665341 [Agent]. info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Clare and Justin Conway, wish to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for development to include demolition of an existing dwelling house, construction of a new replacement dwelling house, new garage, wastewater treatment system and ancillary site works at Newtown Farragher, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Clare and Justin Conway 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com
facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Declan Lynch intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct 4 bay slatted shed, 4 Bay Lie back and 4 Bay cattle handling area, also a Manure pit/ Dungsted together with associated site works at Kilcar Td., Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Declan Lynch This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon We, Aurivo Dairy Ingredients Ltd., intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at the above address to consist of construction of a LNG compound with 3no. 60m3 tanks with associated ambient vaporisers, regulation station, electrical control room, including all other associated ancillary site works and services. Signed; Waldron & Associates, The Square, Claremorris. Tel 094 9372120 www.waldrons.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 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 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.
Signed: FJ Coyle & Associates Environmental Consultants Unit 1 Limegrove, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that KILTEEVAN GUN CLUB have preserved parts of the lands and bogs in the townlands of Annaghmore, Aughmagree, Ballinaboy, Beldere, Beechwood, Cloncellan, Derrinterk, Derrycarbery, Emoe, Doogramore, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Cloonlarge, Carramore, Killerney and Carton. The Association has preserved as a game sanctuary parts of townlands of Cloontogher, Clooneigh, Doogramore and Kilteevan occupied by the representatives of George Kilmartin in these townlands. Persons found in pursuit of game in the lands and bogs referred to above will be prosecuted. Signed: The Secretary.
FAMILY CIRCLE
FAMILY CIRCLE 22/10/18
FIRST PRIZE €50: Caoimhe Leonard c/o KH SECOND PRIZE €25: Vincent McManus c/o K Finan THIRD PRIZE €20: Mary Barry c/o D O’Shea 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Senan Galvin c/o Central Declan Healy c/o The Square Siobhan Menton c/o Tomas Hoare S. Mulhern c/o Lanesboro Street Pearl Williams, Eight Til Late Marian Rice c/o MR Lena McDermott c/o SuperValu Pearl Williams, Eight Til Late 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Marian Rice Kirsty Dimambzo Kathleen Hoare Mary Mulhern Mary Mulhern Total Receipts: €336 Total Prizes: €200
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Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT JOB VACANCY: For Apprentice HGV Mechanic and Job vacancy for Qualified HGV Mechanic. Tel: 087 2541720 VACANCY EXISTS: Stock person required at Loragan Pig Farms, no experience required as in-house training provided, but experience would be an advantage. Good wates and conditions. Enquiries to Dick Togher. Tel: 086 8524894
SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERIENCED CARER AVAILABLE: Warm and friendly, available for care of the elderly, references available. Tel: 087 2391131
SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people. Safe, reliable and confidential. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250
To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
TAXIS AND HACKNEYS
TUITION
HUGH KILDUFF CABS
TUITION: Castlerea/ Tulsk. Maths French Irish Leaving and Junior cert, private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437
Tel: 086 2479829
IRISH GRINDS: Person available for Leaving Cert Irish grinds, can attend students home. Roscommon/ Strokestown/Lanesboro area. Full course covered, exam technique and excellent study notes provided. Tel: 087 3983399
TOMMY GILLIGAN
CABS
TUITION WANTED
TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503
KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.
PHONE:
087 2727888
Home Tutor(s) Required 5th year student requires: Maths for 2 hours per week; French for 2 hours per week. Needs to be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland, since April 2016. Located at Ballagh, Kilrooskey. Contact Deirdre: 086 0420250
TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD
JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire
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.
Roscommon
086 2670670
2018 SEASONED TURF
BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS
also Cattle Bedding Available
Pete’s Cabs
Tel: Donal
Roscommon
– Contact –
Peter Lynch 086 8400002
Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible Call car direct
(086) 2714879
086 2721812
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 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
(All areas) FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301 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 HIRE 13 TONNE TRACK MACHINE: For hire with experienced driver for all types of work, keen rates. Tel: 087 1476117
MECHANIC LUCAS GARAGE, ROSCOMMON: Mobile mechanical repairs. Tel: 087 2762587 (Lucas)
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 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, gutter cleaning, general maintenance, no job too small. Tel: 086 0815802
PAINTING & DECORATING
PAT TREACY • Painting and Decorating • Commercial & Domestic • Spray Painting • Wallpapering • Power Washing
Tel: (086) 8077313 CLEANING CLEAN 4 U: Cleaning services call Susan. Tel: 087 3599270
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THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!
newsbriefs Roscommon to gain from €58,000 Arts Council award The Arts Council has awarded €58,000 to a regional project between Roscommon County Council and Galway City and County Council to help develop a regional multi-disciplinary team of local creative producers. The award will directly support artists and creative practitioners in the region to be mentored, trained and upskilled on delivering projects within communities. The Arts Council confirmed the award as part of their ‘Invitation to Collaboration’ scheme aimed at Local Authorities, which promotes unique collaborations through working better together and promoting high quality access to and engagement with the arts. Speaking at the launch in the Irish Aerial Creation Centre in Limerick, Director of the Arts Council, Orlaith McBride said: “We are inspired by the ambition and creativity of the proposals we receive from Local Authorities. “I am delighted to confirm that Roscommon was successful with its regional partners in Galway and that this award will initially and directly benefit many artists in the area, but with a long-term community impact”.
Elphin group ready for Good Causes Awards An inspiring group which worked hard to restore the Elphin Windmill have been put through their paces as part of the judging for the finals of the inaugural National Lottery Good Causes Awards which take place in Dublin on Saturday, November 3rd. The Elphin Windmill beat off stiff competition to be announced as National Finalists and Midlands Regional Winners in the Heritage Category of the Awards which honour the incredible work that is being done in communities all over Ireland thanks to National Lottery Good Causes funding. The Awards will be televised on Virgin Media One TV on Sunday, November 11th at 9 pm and the MC is popular TV presenter Karen Koster. There was great excitement when Virgin Media One visited the windmill in the last week to film for the awards show. The judging panel, chaired by broadcaster and businessman Bobby Kerr, spent two days in Athlone meeting 36 finalists from all over Ireland. The judging took place in the Hodson Bay Hotel.
Farmers receiving advance payments – Feighan Senator Frank Feighan says that advance payments under the 2018 Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) have commenced issuing to farmers this week. The Fine Gael Senator said that €25.2m has been paid out to 5,197 Roscommon farmers to date under the scheme. Referring to the commencement of payments this week, he said: “These payments are a vital support for farmers across the sector in maximising cash flow and are particularly welcome at this time in light of the adverse weather conditions experienced on Roscommon farms this year”. He added that it is a key priority for Fine Gael to get these payments out to the greatest number of farmers possible at the earliest date allowed under EU legislation, subject to the necessary requirements of the scheme being met.
Walk-in x-ray service resumes Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed news that the walk-in x-ray service at Roscommon County Hospital has now resumed.
Mulligan’s fears for Broadband Plan Sinn Féin Councillor Michael Mulligan has said that the ongoing issues with the tendering process for the National Broadband Plan render it shambolic. Cllr. Mulligan said that the meetings between former Communications Minister Denis Naughten and David McCourt, the head of the one remaining bidder for the contract were a big setback. “This now potentially makes the process legally compromised. Subsequent court challenges to the tender are now a certainty” Cllr. Mulligan said.
New classroom for Newtown NS
The local paper!
Funding for a new mainstream classroom at Newtown NS, Creagh, Ballinasloe has been announced by Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh. The works approved include provision of a new classroom and an ensuite toilet (to replace the current prefab). Deputy Denis Naughten and Senator Maura Hopkins welcomed news of the funding.
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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS
To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:
Racecourse Road, Roscommon
DOOLEY CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining • Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection
CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064
20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed
BLINDS
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
GLASS
Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,
Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative
BRENDAN DOOLIN
Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds. Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928
CHIMNEY REPAIRS
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
TARMACADAM - Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed
- CCTV Camera Inspection For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090 9673336 Mob: 086 2678350 Email: info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie
DRY LINING
DRY LINING ROSCOMMON Attic Insulation ● Suspended Ceilings ● Metal Stud Partitions ● Plaster Boarding Contact: ●
089 4749447 A L L WO R K G UA R E N T E E D
Gerry Monaghan
TARMACADAM CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h
SERVICES: • Tarmacadam • Kerbing • Patio • Domestic & Commercial TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT HRI SCHEME
Contact us for further information Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: 090 64 93386 M: 086 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265
Appointments
CLEANING
WINDOWS/DOORS
WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS • Door Handles • Door Locks • Letterboxes • Window Hinges • Patio Door Repairs • Misted and Double Glazed Units • Reseal Windows and Doors
Contact David Martin on 087 9959417 uPVC WINDOW AND DOOR PARTS NOW IN STOCK TO SUIT ALL BRANDS • Handles • Hinges • Locks • Letter Boxes • Double Glazed Units supplied and fitted Fully insured
ROSCOMMON WINDOWS RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON 090 66 33026
INSTALLATION
STEPHEN HOARE CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON • Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES
M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 VETERINARY
Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Eircode: F42 K243 Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653 • Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday • Saturday Clinic 10am - 3pm Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DONOHUE Patrick (Pake) Glenreavgh, Dysart, Ballinsaloe (5th Anniversary) Who died on 31st October 2013
DAD What we’d give if we could say “Hello Dad” in the same old way To hear his voice and see his smile, to sit with him and chat for a while. So if your father is still here, cherish him with care, for you’ll never know the heartache until you see his empty chair.
Sadly missed by Eileen and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Sunday, 28th October at 10am.
In loving memory of
KENNY Michael late of Tully, Fourmilehouse and Glenview (10th Anniversary) Who died 27th October 2008
We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore We did our best to the end Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere, We never shall and never will forget you Michael dear. “When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure”
DEEHAN Tony
Sadly missed by Mam, Dad, Carmel, Pat and Kevin. ~~~~~~~~~~
Scramogue, Co. Roscommon Died 24th October 1992 (26th Anniversary)
No matter how life changes No matter what we do. A special place within our hearts is always kept for you, Today we light a candle and say a special prayer. We take a trip down memory lane And know that your are there.
No matter how life changes or what we do A special place within our hearts is always kept for you.
Always remembered by Beaty and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue on Wednesday, 31st October at 7.30pm.
KELLY JIm Ballinley, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon (10th Anniversary)
In loving memory of Jim Kelly. Rest in Peace. Lovingly remembered by Phil and family. Masses offered.
Sadly missed by Margaret, Frank and Mairead. Anniversary Mass in Kilbride Church, FourMile-House on Friday, 26th October at 7pm.
TIERNAN Brian Cartron, Kilrooskey, Roscommon (36th Anniversary) Who passed away on the 25th October 1982 R.I.P.
A whisper on an October day You heard a gentle call You took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all.
Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving family.
CONNELL Michael F.
DOWLING Rose
Balllyroe, Williamstown, Co. Galway and formerly of Behy, Castlerea and Washwood Heath, Birmingham Who passed away peacefully on the 3rd of September after a short illness.
Lisgobbin, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)
The Connell family wish to express their most sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who attended Michael’s Wake, Funeral and Burial and sympathised with them during their recent bereavement, especially those who travelled long distances. Many thanks to the staff in Ballinasloe Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, who Michael himself described as being too good to him, and who showed Michael such kindness and care while keeping a smile on his face in his final days. Thank you also to Fr. Eoin Hughes, of the Chaplaincy Department in Beaumont Hospital for the comfort he offered at the time of Michael’s passing. A special word of thanks to Fr. John McManus for his support throughout and for preparing and offering Funeral Mass and the local choir and musicians for their part in the Funeral Mass. Many thanks to Gaynor’s Undertakers for their kindness and support in arranging Michael’s Funeral to the smallest detail, and to the gravediggers who prepared Michael’s final resting place. Thanks also to the management and staff at Hester’s for the lovely meal provided after the Burial. To all who played a part in any way, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Mass has been offered.
McGUINNESS Maureen Late of Irishtown, Ballynacarrigy, Mullingar. Who died on 28th July 2018
The family of the late Maureen would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us on the loss of our dear mother. We would particularly like to thank all our relatives, neighbours and friends for their love and kindness. We are so grateful to the management and all the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Dr. P. O’Kelly who were so caring, helpful and supportive to our mother during her time there. To all the people who travelled long distances to pay their respect, their efforts and kindness is very much appreciated. Our grateful thanks also to Fr. W. Fitzsimons, Fr. D. Shannon, Fr. J. Nally and Fr. T. Cox who celebrated mother’s Mass and officiated at the graveside and to the musicians Kerrie and Jackie for the lovely music on the day. Thanks also to Nicholas Murtagh, Undertakers for the helpful, caring and sensitive way they carried out the Funeral arrangements. A sincere thanks for all the Mass and sympathy cards and messages of condolences received. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation for your love and kind words. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
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In loving memory of Rose, who died on October 27th 2013 R.I.P. No greeting cards to send you For there is no address Only a beautiful garden Where you have gone to rest A day that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day you closed your eyes and quietly passed away Nothing can dim the face we loved so much Or the memory of your beautiful smile The countless things you did for us To make our lives worthwhile Our hearts still ache with sadness Our secret tears still flow For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know how much.
Loved forever and missed everyday by her husband Pat, son Michael, daughters Sylvia and Martha, grandchildren and sonsin-law. Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 27th October at 7pm.
SCANLON Nee Mulligan Mary (Mae) Corlackin, Creggs, Co. Galway (2nd Anniversary)
SCOTT (Nee Molloy) Mary Auburn, Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town Who passed away on 26th of October, 2017
As we remember our mother, Mary, on the First Anniversary of her passing, we, her family, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and support in the days and months since her death. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many relations, friends, neighbours and well wishers who attended the Reposing, Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who sent Mass bouquets, flowers and expressions of sympathy, we are truly grateful. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of St. Catherine’s Ward, The Sacred Heart Hospital, Dr. Robinson, the Palliative Care Team and the many people who supported Mary during her last number of years. Your loving care will always be remembered by us. Sincere thanks to all the staff in Roscommon Primary Care Centre, Dr. O’Mara, Dr. Crosby, together with all the carers who helped look after Mary in her own home, prior to her time in The Sacred Heart Hospital. A special word of thanks to the priests who visited Mary in the Sacred Heart Home, to the priests who celebrated the Funeral Mass and Burial. Sincere thanks to the beautiful Roscommon Choir and also to the graveside musicians. Thanks to the Roscommon Girl Guides and Brownies for their Guard of Honour. We offer our thanks to Funeral Directors, Pat and Tom Smyth for their kindness and professionalism. We also thank Cathal Brady, Funeral Director, Elphin and the grave diggers for their part in Mary’s Burial. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, on Saturday, 27th October at 7pm.
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KELLY Kieran and Enda Rathbrennan, Roscommon
WARD Edward (Ned)
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Scregg, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)
Friaryland, Creggs, Co. Galway (3rd Anniversary)
(11th Anniversary) (4th Anniversary) In loving memory of Kieran, who died on 28th September 2007 and Enda who died on 2nd November 2014 Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard ye are always near So missed, so loved, so very dear.
Always loved and remembered by their family and friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday, 31st October at 7pm.
McDERMOTT Henry The Forge, Oran, Donamon, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)
On the First Anniversary of Henry’s passing, the family and extended family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness show to us following our sad loss. To our wonderful neighbours, friends and colleagues for the help, love and support they have given us over the past year. Anniversary Mass in Clooneycolgan on Sunday, November 4th at 9.30am.
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Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Athlone Three little words, “Forget me not” Don’t seem much but mean a lot. Just a memory fond and true To show, dear parents, we think of you.
Lovingly remembered by all the family Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Tuesday, 6th November at 7 p.m.
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In loving memory of Bríd, who passed away on 8th November 2015. In loving memory of Ned who died on the 27th October 2013 R.I.P. We lost a father with a heart of gold How much we miss him can never be told He shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow his footsteps we will never go wrong It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home As we look upon your pictures Sweet memories we recall Of faces full of sunshine A smile for one and all You are always close behind us In everything we do You were a special father God’s gift to us was you Sweet Jesus take this message To our dear father up above Tell him how we miss him And give him all our love We hold him close within our hearts and there he shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away
Always loved and sadly missed by his sons Con and Aidan. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Wednesday, 31st October at 7pm.
May Bríd Rest in Peace Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts. Nor ever dim the shining thoughts our cherished past imparts. For the memories of the ones we loved still cast a gentle glow. To grace our days and light our paths, wherever we may go.
Missed each day and remembered by her family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 28th October at 11.30am.
DUFFY Jerry Main Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway 6th Anniversary occurs on the 26th October 2018
Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words, we will never forget, When thoughts go back as they always do, We treasure the memories we have of you.
Lovingly remembered by Julia, Gerry and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, 27th October at 7.30pm.
McHUTCHEON Rita Tully, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (19th Anniversary) In loving memory of Rita who died on 26th October 1999 Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, FourMile-House on Saturday, 3rd November at 8.15pm.
Best Solution, rails, just holds on by a short head from Homesman in the Caulfield Cup.
Racing is on in Thurles this afternoon starting the Bank Holiday weekend with the first off at 2.05 pm, with an all flat card replacing national hunt meeting due to firm ground. There is also flat action on the allweather track at Dundalk tomorrow evening and stalls open for the first at 6 pm. They race on the level at Leopardstown at 1.35 pm on Saturday featuring the Group 3 Eyrefield Stakes and over the sticks at Ballybrit in Galway starting the 3-day October Bank Holiday Festival at 1.35 pm. On Sunday it is all jump racing at Wexford, off at 12.20 pm with the second day of Galway also over the sticks at 12.35 pm. On Bank Holiday Monday there is national hunt racing again in Wexford 12.20 pm and on the level in Ballybrit at 1.10 pm. There is a horse entered in the bumper on Monday that caught the eye on his recent debut run in Punchestown and might be worth a small e/w bet, Barry Murphy’s Pakens Rock. Lostintranslation finished 7th in Cheltenham’s Supreme Novice before finishing 2nd in the Mersey Novice Hurdle at Aintree and look appealing making his chasing debut in the Novice there on Saturday. Aidan O’Brien has 8 horses in the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday having supplemented Magna Grecia on Monday at a cost of £17,500. Magna Grecia joins Broome, Cape Of Good Hope, Circus Maximus, Norway, Sydney Opera House and Western Australia. O’Brien is looking for his 9th win the two-year-old Group 1 in a field of 19 at the five-day stage. Ralph Beckett has also supplemented Stormwave. Down under in last Saturday’s Caulfield Cup there was a magnificent display by the European runners. Godolphin’s Best Solution trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Pat Cosgrove won despite being poorly drawn in 17. The local hope Homesman failed to catch the winner by a short head behind with Aidan O’Brien’s The Cliffsofmoher third and Andrew Balding trained Duretto fourth. Red Verdon, the best drawn of the 4 Europeans finished a disappointing eleventh of the 18 runners and will be ridden in the Melbourne Cup by Oisin Murphy. The winner has no penalty for this win and will, hopefully, also go on to the Melbourne next month. Gordon Elliott travelled further afield with success last Saturday with two runners, Jury Duty and Clarcam, in the Grand National at Far Hills in America. and won it with Jury Duty ridden by Robbie Power for The Sideways Syndicate from the Emmet Mullins’ trained Tornado Watch by 3¼l with home challenger All The
Way Jose 3rd. Elliott also won both this year’s English National with Tiger Roll, and Irish National with General Principle. John Gosden took over the mantle of Champion Trainer on the flat in Britain from Aidan O’Brien at Ascot last Saturday with 2 months to go. He recorded a treble on Champion’s Day with Stradivarius in the Group 2 Long Distance Cup, Roaring Lion in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Cracksman, now retired to stud, in the Champion Stakes, both Group 1 races. Donnacha O’Brien got 7 days holidays from the stewards for his ride on I Can Fly beaten a neck by Roaring Lion. Irish jockey Oisin Murphy, the latest rising star, rode Roaring Lion and Frankie Detorri was aboard the other two. Aidan O’Brien won the Champion Fillies and Mares Stakes with Magical and the only other Group 1 race the Champion Sprint Stakes was won by Richard Fahey’s Sands Of Mali.
General News Milan-born Luca Cumani has announced that he is retiring at the end of the year after 43 years training at Bedford House Stables in Newmarket. He trained two Epsom Derby winners, Kahyasi in 1988, who also won in the Curragh equivalent, and High Rise in 1998 along with the Doncaster St. Leger winner in 1984 with Commanche Run. He also won 3 other Irish Classics, two 1000 Guineas with Ensconsein 1989 and Gossamer in 2002 and the 2000 Guineas with Barathea in 1993 who went on to win the 1994 Breeders’ Cup Mile in America. Good news that the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Sizing John, may make a return to action before Christmas. Jessica Harrington’s charge has not been seen since the Leopardstown Christmas Chase last December. The tote.com Fortria Chase at Navan is first on the list before the Leopardstown Festival. The alternative could be a defence of the John Durkan at Punchestown. Gordon Elliott’s Samcro is set to make his seasonal debut at Down Royal next month as the 6-Y-O who lost his unbeaten record in dramatic fashion falling in Punchestown’s Champion Hurdle. It is still not decided whether he will remain over the minor obstacles or go chasing.
Point to Point Corner The point to point racing on Saturday with 60 entries for the 6 races is on in the north at Loughbrickland in Co. Down and on Sunday at Dowth Hall outside Drogheda where there are 63 entries, both meetings start at 12.30 pm. The meeting at Knockinroe outside Templemore has been cancelled.
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The wait is over! Kilglass end junior final heartache
Kilglass Gaels captain Tommy Cox embraces Richard Dooner at the final whistle following the Gaels’ Junior Football Championship Final win over Clann na nGael last Sunday at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack
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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER Rumour, Tweets and intrigue: Behind the Rossie Curtain THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner
A tongue in cheek review of the week in Roscommon GAA Any county or club manager worth his or her salt knows the value of a good strong media ban in the run-up to a big match or championship campaign. It helps to circle the wagons and prevents players becoming
fatigued from trying to dodge those tricky media types. Unfortunately, those media bans don’t extend to ex-players, supporters, or even the press when it comes to social media. In fact, whether you’re a county legend with almost 200 appearances under your belt or a faceless tweeter with three followers, you can offer your opinion on the current state of the game in Roscommon - or any other county for that matter! Now I’ve lived on the Korean peninsula for four years and let me tell you, both social media and free speech are vastly over-
rated. The Republic (South) has both and it has led to nothing but trouble with former Presidents imprisoned for various scandals. The Democratic People’s Republic (North) on the other hand, hasn’t had to endure the embarrassment of a highranking resignation in years. Most of their problems are ‘dealt with’ in house and there’s no social media platform for ‘the People’ to air their views – especially the “extremely unhelpful” ones. After all, “extremely unhelpful” comments are…eh…not very helpful. They only serve
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to further muddy the waters at times of great uncertainty. Therefore, if you are a social media user you would be well advised to ‘Think before you Tweet’, lest you do something drastic like scare off potential Roscommon football managers. Meanwhile, if you happen to be a top class Gaelic football manager who wants to work in a football-mad county and doesn’t really bother with social media then please ignore this column and present your CV to Roscommon GAA at your earliest possible convenience. ‘Think before you Tweet!’ You never know who’s watching!
People’s champions of the week
In the sporting diary ....
Pictured are members of Coman’s Swimming Club who enjoyed success at the recent regional development meet in Co. Longford. Back row (L-r): Anastazja Pliszka, Ciara Kilcommons, Jessica Gannon, Ava McFadden. Middle row (L-r): Michael Lavin, Antonina Pliszka, Robert Tobin. Back row (L-r): Alan Kilcommons, Shaun Kilkenny, Philip Duda. Missing from photo: Hollie Kilroe, Kelis Curran, Sinead Freeman.
A meeting of all Roscommon GAA referees takes place this Thursday evening (25th) in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town at 8 pm sharp. All referees are requested to attend as many important issues are up for discussion.
Referees’ meeting in Hannon’s
Boyle Golf Club AGM The AGM for the Boyle Golf Club men’s section will take place on Sunday, November 11th at 5 pm in the clubhouse.
AGMs at Castlerea Golf Club Castlerea Golf Club’s men’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the clubhouse on Monday, November 5th at 8 pm. The ladies’ AGM will take place in the clubhouse on the Tuesday, November 6th at 8 pm. Notice of Motions for the meetings and nominations must be submitted in writing to the honorary secretary seven days in advance of the AGM.
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Fighting O’Rourkes!
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The O’Rourkes of Castlerea know a thing or two about boxing! Youngest daughter Lisa returned home to a rapturous welcome last Thursday (18th) following her silver medal success at the European Junior Boxing Championships in Russia. O’Rourke fought in the 70kg division where she overcame Annmarie Shierle of Germany in the semi-final before being defeated by split decision by Zofiya Stackhovyak of Poland in the final. While it appeared O’Rourke was the more skillful fighter, the 3-2 decision went the way of the more aggressive Pole. Lisa adds her silver medal to the one older sister Aoife won at the European U-22 Championships in March. Both girls train under Paddy Sharkey at Castlerea Boxing Club.
We begin our round in Boyle where David Wynne won the 18-hole Stableford competition recently with 41 points. Captain Terry Canning was second with 40 points and Paul Connolly third with 37 points. Patrick Egan claimed best gross score. The quarter-finals for the King Harmon Cup are: Sean Heslin v Mark Whelan, David Wynne v Liam Mullaney, Terry Canning v Paul Connolly, Brendan Gaffney v Dave Purser. The recent winners of 9-hole competitions were: Charlie O’Donnell, Michael Rush and Liam Mullaney. To Athlone next where this October Bank Holiday will see the Halloween Open taking place throughout the weekend. The following Saturday (November
3rd) will see a ladies’ scramble followed by the Lady Captain’s Dinner (Margaret Egan) at at 6.30 pm. Recent winners in Athlone include: Gerry Brennan (Dr. Harry Rice 18hole); Ger O’Kennedy (Wednesday Open); M. Coen (AWGS); Anne O’Sullivan (Ladies’ 18-hole); Bernie Watson (9-hole). Alan Devine won last week’s club competition in Castlerea with 36 points, while Peter Hester finished second with 34. Last weekend’s competition was won by Jimmy Joyce with 41 points while Matt Griffith finished second with 36.
Darts
League returns The Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon Darts League returned last weekend with some excellent darts on show. Molly’s beat Flanagan’s 6-3 in a highquality match which saw Jimmy Finn
hit a 138 checkout and Sean Fleming and Damien Forkin both hitting 124 finishes. Elsewhere, An Bothar Rua won 5-4 away at Creaton’s, McDermott’s won 5-4 against The Holly Tree, and The Hollywood Bar overcame The Three Counties 6-3. This week’s fixtures are as follows: An Bothar Rua v Molly’s, The Holly Tree v Creaton’s, The Hollywood Bar v McDermott’s, Flanagan’s v The Three Counties
Swimming
Medal haul! Thirteen swimmers from Comans Swimming Club competed at the Regional Development Meet in Longford recently, taking home 22 medals in the process. Kelis Curran won four gold (100m Fly, 50m Fly, 50m Free, 200 IM); one silver (200m Fly) and two bronze (100 Back,
200m Back). Philip Duda won gold in the 50m Back and 200m Free, silver in the 400m Free and bronze in the 100m Free and 100m Back. Jessica Gannon took gold in both the 100m Free and 200m Fly. Alan Kilcommons added two gold in the 400m Free and 50m Breast. Alan’s sister Ciara also contributed to the medal tally winning a gold medal in the 200m Fly. Hollie Kilroe was victorious in the 100m Back and came away with a bronze medal in the 200m Free. Michael Lavin secured gold in the 200m Breast and bronze in the 200m Back. Ava McFadden sealed the medal tally succeeding in acquiring a gold medal in the 100m Breast. Sinead Freeman, Shaun Kilkenny, Anastazya Pliszka, Antonina Pliszka and Robert Tobin all swam personal bests. Kelis Curran, Ciara Kilcommons, Jessica Gannon and Ava McFadden also secured qualification for the National Short Course Championships which take place in Lisburn in December.
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Club scene provides a lift for fans The attendances may not be great, but the excitement of the club football scene over the past few weeks has lifted the hearts of fans around the county. Last weekend I was at three county finals and all three were superb games. The Minor Division 2 final on Saturday night was as good a game as I was at this year. Well done to St. Dominic ‘s on a great win, but it was a pity that there had to be a winner such was the huge contribution by Roscommon Gaels to what was a match that will be remembered for many a long day. On Sunday Kilglass Gaels were not looking good at one stage in the second half, but they fought back in the last fifteen minutes to take the junior crown. The intermediate final was a rattling good game of football and a draw was probably a fair result. There is always a huge sense of anti-climax when a big game ends in a
draw but that will not matter to whoever wins the replay. There was also glory for Boyle in the Minor Division Three final, and Elphin in the Junior B championship last weekend too. You can say what you like about the GAA inter-county scene, and we all love it during the summer, but the last few weeks of action have underlined once again that the GAA is all about the club scene and nothing is more important than that. The sense of community and pride in the parish is huge and we have seen that time and time again every year. I hope the rest of the clubs will forgive me if I single out two achievements last weekend. Firstly, Kilglass Gaels winning the junior championship was absolutely huge. To see what it meant to the people of the parish, the local community and everyone involved in the club was a humbling experience. If Roscommon won the All-
St. Joseph’s of Kilteevan secured the Adult Football League Division 5 title last weekend.
Ireland senior title I don’t think that there would be as many celebrations. The other club success I want
to mention is that of St. Joseph’s who won the league Division 5 title at the weekend. ‘The Joe’s’ are one of the smallest clubs in
the GAA and to win a county title was just huge for them and the celebrations were just as intense as they were in John-
O’Rourke withdraws from selection process Roscommon GAA is once again mired in controversy with the confusion over the appointment of a new senior football team manager. Aidan O’Rourke was the preferred candidate but he got cold feet on Monday night/Tuesday morning. The reasons for those cold feet are disputed. The official line is that Karl Lacy of Donegal was not certain to commit to joining the backroom team and that may well have been the case. However, it is also fair to say that the imminent appointment of O’Rourke was not going down well in some quarters and maybe the Armagh man got wind of that prior to making his final decision. It is a pity that the work of the committee to identify Kevin McStay’s successor has not borne fruit. It now looks odds-on that we will be appointing a manager from within the county. I hope it happens soon and that the blame game is stopped as soon as possible because what’s going on at the moment will do no good for Ros-
common football going forward. Whatever management is appointed, we have to support them and we have to get on with it and start the preparations for what is going to be a very difficult year in 2019. With regard to leaks and rumours, this current process has been the quietest I have experienced in my time dealing with these things until the past week. The committee involved has done well to keep a lid on most of the speculation, which is an achievement. The facts are that the GAA is an amateur organisation (for the most part) and there is huge interest in these appointments which leads to all kinds of chat. Some of that chat is so far removed from the truth it’s a joke, but there is absolutely nothing that can be done about that. This has been the way for 130 years and that will continue as long as the GAA exists. Does it happen in other counties? Of course it does. I wouldn’t be too worried about it to be honest.
Armagh man Aidan O’Rourke has withdrawn from the selection process to be the new Roscommon senior manager.
Republic of Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill (right) and his assistant Roy Keane (left) look set to continue in their respective roles.
stown, Rooskey Athleague or anywhere else in recent weeks. And it’s replicated all around the country in every county.
Big weekend for Castlerea St. Kevin’s This Sunday is a huge day for the Castlerea St. Kevin’s club as not only do they celebrate 50 years in existence, they are opening new facilities and a new pitch as well. A lot of our younger readers will not remember the 1970s when Castlerea were one of the finest club teams in Connacht and probably in Ireland. At that time they had players like Harry Keegan, Tom Heneghan, John Kerrane, Adrian O’Sullivan, Jimmy Finnegan and Mickey Freyne to name just a few. In latter years the likes of Ger Heneghan, Nigel Dineen, Shane Curran and Derek Duggan have been very prominent club and county players. Over the years Castlerea St. Kevin’s have also contributed so many major personalities to Roscommon GAA. There have been great characters involved in the club not least the great Danny Burke who is still involved in underage football after all the years. He was there from the very start. Eamon Campion, Brian Stenson, Johnny Mahony and many others have been a part of the club over many decades too and have worked hard to bring it where it is today. I have many fond memories of many matches and enjoyable evenings spent in O’Rourke Park. I wish them the very best of luck on Sunday and into the future.
O’Neill and Keane to survive
Time to go back to the drawing board…
It would appear that Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane will survive in charge of the Republic of Ireland team for at least another six months. I listened to Seamus Coleman on Sunday night as he strongly supported O’Neill and it would appear that that has bought the manager time. But Ireland simply do not have the calibre of player anymore that is able to compete at the top level regardless of who is the manager. It was interesting last week to learn that O’Neil and Keane are on €2 million per year and that Ryan Giggs, the winner of 13 Premier League titles and a football legend, is getting £200,000 as manager of Wales. At that rate why wouldn’t O’Neill want to stay in his job? It may be that the FAI can’t afford to sack O’Neill and Keane even if they wanted to.
The Club Players Association are about to make their voices heard on the question of fixtures over the next couple of months. It has been a slow process but they are going about it in the right way as they are proposing motions that will go through the county board system and on to Central Council after that. The reality of the situation is that we had a big brouhaha this year about the club scene and the GAA announced that April was to be a ‘club month’. Nothing has changed at all with regard to fixtures. In fact Roscommon were one of the few counties that actually applied the new rules yet the fixtures meant that there were two rounds of the championship in April and then a four month break. The county finals around the country have not been played any earlier at all and in fact some will be played even later than usual. The new system has failed utterly and they will have to go back to the drawing board. The request by the Club Players Association to start with a completely blank sheet is the only way that anything positive for club players will be achieved.
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Keenan fires Dominic’s to minor title O’Rourke Fireplaces Roscommon MFC Division 2 Final
ST. DOMINIC’S
0-17
ROSCOMMON GAELS
2-10
SEAMUS DUKE
A pointed free from Daire Keenan in the fourth minute of injury-time was the score that won this thrilling county final for St. Dominic’s at Ballyforan on Saturday night. But there was even more drama to follow as three minutes later Roscommon Gaels talisman Peter Gillooly could have levelled the scores when he lined up a free 30 metres out from goal but his shot tailed off wide and on the kick-out referee Kevin Naughton sounded the final whistle. It was a pity that there had to be a winner as both sides contributed to what was a fantastic game of championship football played in ideal conditions. But sport is cruel and Dominic’s never panicked even when it looked like the Gaels were going to come out on top on
Daire Keenan pictured with St. Dominic’s Minor Board Chairman, Ollie Hanley, following St. Dominic’s’ victory in the Minor Football Championship Division 2 Final last Friday night in Ballyforan. (Pic: St. Dominic’s GAA)
a number of occasions. Dominic’s were the better side early on and they led by 0-4 to 0-1 after only eight minutes but in the nature of this match the town side came into it after that and when Conor McNamara blasted home a great goal in the 12th minute they led 1-3 to 0-4. Peter Gillooly and Daire Keenan were outstanding for their respective sides, and by half-time the Gaels had their noses in front 1-7 to 0-8. However the black card (rightly) given to Gaels centre half-back Tim Lambe a minute before the break was to prove costly. Dominic’s pushed on in the third quarter and by the 43rd minute they led 0-13 to 1-8. Gillooly and Keenan continued to impress with some marvellous points from play and frees. With five minutes to go the Gaels were ahead again. Daire McDonald won the breaking ball and burst through the Dominic’s defence before scoring a fine goal. But Dominic’s would not be denied. Keenan lofted over the equaliser in the 59th minute and the match ended in a welter of excitement as Keenan nudged his side ahead and Gillooly’s effort fell short in injury-time.
Best for Dominic’s on the day were Fergal Hoare, James Fagan, Dwayne Martin, Jack Lohan and the imperious Keenan. For the Gaels, Oisin Farrell, Orin Walsh, Daire McDonald and the outstanding Peter Gillooly were most prominent. St. Dominic’s: Gary Martin; Dylan Geraghty, Fergal Hoare (0-1), John McDonnell; Robbie Gately, Rory Dempsey, Cathal Fagan; Jack Lohan, Keith Doyle; James Fagan (0-2), Jack O’Beirne, Michael Watson; Dwayne Martin (0-2), Daire Keenan (0-10, 6 frees), Jamie Tiernan (0-2). Subs: Conor McCormack for Gately (42), Keith Doyle for Tiernan (55). Roscommon Gaels: Eric O’Doherty; Kevin Glynn, Joey O’Malley, Oisin Farrell; Aodha Hession, Tim Lambe, Dean Conlon; Mark Purcell, Richard Walsh; Simon Harkin, Peter Gillooly (0-8, 3 frees), Daire McDonald (1-1); Gustavo Rodriguez, Orin Walsh (0-1), Conor McNamara (1-0). Subs: Darragh Hynes for Lambe (h/t, b/c), Mark Dwyer for Harkin (55). Referee: Kevin Naughton Man of the Match: Daire Keenan (St. Dominic’s)
BREAKING BALL The Weekend Wrap-Up
Elphin kings of Junior B! Elphin were the impressive 1-17 to 1-6 winners over Oran in the King and Moffatt Junior ‘B’ Championship final in O’Rourke Park. The key to Elphin’s win was a very strong first half showing at the end of which they went in leading by 1-11 to 1-1. Benny Rock scored a fine goal for the winners while Liam Earley replied with an Oran goal. But Elphin were always on top and they kicked some marvellous points from play. The gap was too big for Oran to bridge in the second half and Elphin coasted to victory. Scorers - Elphin: B Rock (1-4), S Beirne (0-5), N Higgins (0-3), D Shanagher (0-3), D Lee (0-1), B Higgins (0-1). Oran: D McCormack (0-5), L Earley (1-0), D Keane (0-1).
AFL Division 6 Final At Ballyforan: Pádraig Pearses v St. Dominic’s. 8.30 pm
Saturday, October 27th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 At Enfield: St. Croan’s v St. Brigid’s. 4.30 pm Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Rockfield: Oran v Michael Glavey’s. 4 pm
Underage update
Rossie defeat in Fr. Manning Cup
Boyle were far too strong for Kilbride in this one-sided Earley Construction MFC Division Three Final at Strokestown. An early goal from Cian Sweeney set Boyle on their way and they went on to win on a scoreline of 4-18 to 0-6. Thomas Regan converted a penalty and when Tiernan Henry scored a third Boyle goal before half-time it helped them to a 3-8 to 0-2 interval lead. James Bolger added a fourth Boyle goal in the second half. Scorers - Boyle: D Cregg (0-8), T Henry (1-3), J Bolger (1-1), T Regan and K Sweeney (1-0) each, K Morris (0-3), M King, R Conroy and M McGrath (0-1) each. Kilbride: A Shanagher (0-3), W Tully (0-2), R Cunningham (0-1).
Friday, October 26th
Leydon Brothers Tansey Cup Semi-Final At Kilbride: Kilbride v Kilglass Gaels. 2 pm Connacht Club Intermediate HC Quarter-Final At Athleague: Athleague v Tooreen. 2 pm
Clann na nGael were the 4-12 to 1-8 winners against St. Dominic’s in the Minor Ladies ‘A’ football final last weekend. Clann pulled away in the second half but Dominic’s were only two points behind at half-time. Savanah Cassidy was the Dominic’s goal scorer while Kara Earle and Rosie Lennon raised green flags. However in the second half goals from Kara Earle and Kayleigh Shine proved the difference in the end. Scorers – Clann na nGael: R Lennon (1-5), K Shine (1-4), K Earle (2-0), D Greasely, E Hewitt and A O’Brien (0-1) each. St. Dominic’s: C Corcoran (0-5), Savanah Cassidy (1-0), A O’Connor (0-3).
Boyle too strong for Kilbride
Fixtures
Sunday, October 28th
Clann land Minor title!
Laois defeated Roscommon by 2-15 to 0-16 at Johnstown and it was the two Laois goals that settled the contest in the end. Roscommon played well and led by 0-10 to 1-6 at half-time. But another goal for the O’Moore County in the third quarter left the home side playing catch up and they couldn’t bridge the gap. Best for Roscommon were Adam McDermott, Cathal Feeley, Sean Trundle, Alan Merriman and Rossa Kelly. Roscommon scorers: A McDermott (0-7), A Merriman (0-4), R Kelly (0-3) C Regan (0-2).
GAA Results Mulryan Construction IFC Final Oran 1-13 Fuerty 2-10 King & Moffatt Building Services JAFC Final Kilglass Gaels 0-12 Clann na nGael 0-9 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 Clann na nGael 3-14 St. Faithleach’s 1-13 Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) Tulsk Lord Edwards 3-11 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-11 Leydon Brothers AFL Division 3 (Tansey Cup) St. Barry’s 1-12 St. Michael’s 1-8 AFL Division 5 Final St. Joseph’s 5-6 Boyle 0-11 King & Moffatt Building Services JBFC Elphin 1-16 Oran 1-6
Saturday, October 27th
St. Dominic’s still kings of summer! St. Dominic’s U-12 footballers retained their Summer League Division 1 title by defeating Shannon Gaels team in Elphin recently to complete another unbeaten year for the club in this competition. This was a great contest and the standard of football on display from both teams was of the highest quality. St. Dominic’s scorers: Daniel Tiernan (0-2), Cian Duggan (0-1, 1 free), Ruairi Kilcline (0-6, 1 free), Jamie O’Connor (0-1), Seanie McDermott (0-1).
Tooreen too strong for Athleague Connacht Club Intermediate Hurling Championship
Athleague v Tooreen on Sunday in Athleague at 2 pm SEAMUS DUKE
Tooreen put their Connacht club title on the line with a trip to Athleague to face the locals in the provincial championship on Sunday. Tooreen caused a major stir in 2017 when they defeated the Galway champions Ballindereen (in Athleague) to win a historic title and they will travel
to Athleague as the favourites to advance. Seamus Qualter’s men were the deserved winners against Four Roads in the Roscommon final but they will have to raise their game even further to be able to compete with an impressive Mayo side powered by the very impressive Cathal Freeman and dual county player
Shane Boland. Tooreen defeated their arch rivals Ballyhaunis by four points in the Mayo final and will certainly be hoping to keep up the good recent record of Mayo teams against the Roscommon champions in this annual fixture. It looks like Tooreen might be too strong. Prediction: Tooreen
Tulsk Fuels Summer League Division 3 At TBC: Kilmore v ElphinBallinameen. 11 am Cora Systems Summer League Division 4 At TBC: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Strokestown. 12.30 pm Electronix Services Summer Football League Division 5 At Johnstown: St. Brigid’s v St. Dominic’s. 12 pm Matrix Bathrooms Minor Hurling League Group 1 (11.30 am) At Four Roads: Four Roads v St. Dominic’s At Carrick: Carrick Hurling Club v Tooreen Matrix Bathrooms Minor Hurling League Group 2 (11.30 am) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Longford Slashers At Athleague/Tremane: Athleague/Tremane v Roscommon Gaels
Sunday, October 28th Halligan Insurances U-16 FC Division 3 Final Replay At Lisnamult: Kilbride v St. Dominic’s. 12 pm
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THE GAIN LINE
Connemara end Creggs’ unbeaten run Senior Rugby Connacht Junior 1 League: Connemara 13 Creggs 7. Creggs’ winning streak came to an end in Clifden on Sunday but they managed to secure a losing bonus point thanks to a converted try minutes from the final whistle. Facing a stiff breeze, Creggs conceded the opening score directly from the kick-off when they were caught in possession and Connemara tight-head prop Ian Staunton made no mistake with the spot-kick. Creggs remained pinned in their own half and following a couple of close shaves left-winger Peter O’Toole crossed for Connemara with Staunton adding the extra points. Ten-nil down at the interval, Creggs endured a horrid third quarter, unable to break out of defence, and O’Toole added a penalty from the right touchline to stretch the home lead on 50 minutes. Creggs then lost Kevin Brandon to the sin bin and continued to soak up pressure and when they finally got to within striking distance of the Connemara line, a well executed line-out drive saw hooker Maurice Buckley
cross near the right touchline and Mark Brandon judged the wind to perfection to land the all important conversion. This Saturday Creggs play Clonmel in their first appearance in the All-Ireland Junior Cup and will hope for strong local support as they take on the team trained by former Ireland player Denis Leamy. Clonmel have won the Munster Junior League for the last four seasons. Kick-off at The Green is 2.30 pm. Connacht J1C League: OLBC 24 Creggs Development 27. Creggs Development team came from nine points down with just seven minutes remaining to edge out OLBC at the Sportsgound last Saturday evening. With time running out, a fine try by man-of-thematch Tommy Devine reduced the deficit to four points. Then Creggs launched one last attack which saw Gerry Keegan obstructed as he chipped ahead, and referee Mark Fitzgerald had no hesitation in awarding a penalty try, much to the dismay of the home team. OLBC led 7-0 through an early try from Dara Nagle before Creggs responded with an excellent try from right winger Jamie Ryan.
Creggs then went ahead in the 33rd minute when Tommy Devine scored a sensational effort following an 80-metre run from deep inside his own half. Michael Farrell added the conversion. However, OLBC hit back with a well worked try by prop Kevin O’Sullivan and Daithi Joyce’s superb conversion put the Galway city side ahead 14-12 at half-time. Michael Farrell’s penalty put Creggs ahead once more after the restart, but Boys Club added a converted try and a closerange penalty after a period of sustained pressure. Creggs regained the initiative with Devine’s second try before the late penalty try proved decisive. Creggs next outing in the Junior 1C League is an away game against Ballina on November 4th.
Youth Rugby Connacht U-15 League: Corinthians 31 Creggs 7. Creggs travelled to play last year’s league and cup double winners Corinthians in Galway last Saturday and performed much better than the scoreline suggests. With twenty minutes it was still scoreless but a loose lineout in the
Some the Creggs U-7s pictured at the Sligo RFC Blitz in Strandhill last Saturday.
Creggs 22 allowed Corinthians in for a soft try and a 5-0 lead. Corinthian tries either side of half-time proved the winning of this game and then having emptied their bench, Creggs allowed another couple of tries in the middle of the half as new players found their feet. It’s scant consolation but for the last fifteen minutes Creggs were the better team and Edimar Fimho got in for a try which Cormac Dolan converted. Connacht U-17 League: Galwegians 36 Creggs 15. Creggs travelled with just 14 players to take on
Galwegians on Sunday so it came as no surprise that the hosts got in for three quick converted tries early on. However, Creggs responded well and had the best of play for the remainder of the game. Darren Gately got in for Creggs’ first try which was converted by Mark Purcell. The game remained competitive towards the end but as the Creggs players began to tire, the hosts got in for two further tries as the the half wore on. Creggs did manage to add another try through Mark Purcell
following a super crossfield kick from Darren Gately, who also kicked a late drop goal to put some respectability on the scoreline. A committed and brave performance, but Creggs will need a full compliment of players when they face Ballinasloe in the next round of the league.
players always welcome. The U-14 boys travel to Ballinasloe next Saturday at 1.30 pm in the Connacht U-14 A League. The U-16s are at home to Ballinasloe, with the day and time to be confirmed. The U-18.5s’ game v Monivea is postponed as Monivea cannot field a team.
Mini Rugby
Youth Rugby Creggs U-14 Girls will travel to Ballina for a Connacht League game on Saturday at 2.30 pm. They train every Monday evening at 7 pm. New
Last weekend, Creggs’ Minis travelled in big numbers to play in the Sligo RFC Blitz. All Creggs players had a great outing in Strandhill.
SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS
Dooner’s weekend predictions While there was just one incorrect prediction last week, the feeling in the office is that this weekend may prove to be a little more difficult with Connacht Cup fixtures taking place on Sunday. Best of luck to all Roscommon & District League sides!
Friday, October 26th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division At Lecarrow: St. Peter’s FC v Skyvalley Rovers. 8 pm The champions should be comfortable under the Friday night lights. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC
Sunday, October 28th TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 1 (2 pm) Dunmore Town v Cliffoney Celtic We’ll give Dunmore the nod here. Prediction: Dunmore Town Tuam Celtic v Glen Celtic Home win. Prediction: Tuam Celtic CP Ajax v Partry Athletic The hosts have been going well this season. Prediction: CP Ajax Rahara Rovers v MacDara Rahara have really struggled this season but could this be a moraleboosting win? Prediction: Rahara Rovers
Killala v St. John’s Athletic Home win. Prediction: Killala Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Cloonfad United v Boyle Celtic. 11 am Boyle were in ruthless form last time out so it’s hard to see anything other than an away win here. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Ballymoe FC v Moore United. 2 pm Ballymoe would have been extremely frustrated with events last weekend. They were leading two-nil against Kilkerrin United before the game unfortunately had to be abandoned due to a Kilkerrin injury. The
Soccer Results hosts should pick up where they left off however. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ahascragh United v Ballaghaderreen FC. 2 pm The hosts enjoyed a tough win last weekend but this could prove to be even tougher. Prediction: Ahascragh United Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Cloonfad United B v Skyvalley Rovers B. 2 pm Cloonfad have a decent home record while Skyvalley haven’t travelled well. Prediction: Cloonfad United B
New Balance FAI Junior Cup Round 3 Ballinasloe Town 7 Ballaghaderreen FC 0 Carbury FC 5 Moore United 0 Castlerea Celtic 8 Real Tubber 0 CP Ajax 0 Melville United 5 Skyvalley Rovers 0 St. Peter’s FC 4 Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Ballymoe FC v Kilkerrin United, abandoned. Boyle Celtic 8 Strokestown United 0 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ballinasloe Town B 2 Ahascragh United 3 Dunmore Town 2 Cam Celtic 2 Rahara Rovers 0 Moylough ’79 6 Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Castlerea Celtic B 4 Skyvalley Rovers B 0 Manor United 5 Ballymoe FC B 3 Shiven Rovers B 1 Roscommon United 5 St. Cuan’s United 1 Glen Celtic 3
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The Kilglass Gaels team, mentors, supporters and sponsors celebrate at the full-time whistle following last Sunday’s Junior Football Championship Final win over Clann na nGael at Dr. Hyde Park.
Third time’s a charm as Gaels clinch title! King and Moffatt Roscommon JAFC Final
KILGLASS GAELS
0-12
CLANN NA NGAEL
0-9
SEAMUS DUKE
The American writer Napoleon Hill once wrote: “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success”. Niall Kilcrann and his Kilglass Gaels players have certainly applied that maxim to their efforts over the past three years in this championship as they finally got over the line at the expense of Clann na nGael in this very competitive final at a breezy Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Sixteen minutes into the second half when Darren Duff pointed for Clann, they led by two points and were in command. Clann kicked two bad wides after that and Kilglass seized the initiative from then on. The inspirational Tommy Cox drove them on from centre half-back while Ciaran McHugh and Pierce Bolger were very prominent in attack. Clann were not to
score again as Kilglass kicked five points on the spin to turn the game on its head. Kilglass had the aid of the strong breeze in the first half and they began well. Kevin Feeney, Pierce Bolger and Ciaran McHugh with points from play saw them three ahead by the tenth minute. But with Oisin Lennon and Darragh Shine impressive at midfield it wasn’t long before Clann were back in the game. By the 20th minute it was 0-4 each with Rian McNamara (2 frees) Oisin Lennon and Dylan Sumner on target. Ciaran McHugh and Daniel Duffy were on target before half-time for the Gaels but Mark Shine’s injurytime point ensured that the sides went in for the break with the score Kilglass 0-6 Clann 0-5. With the strength of the breeze the odds now strongly favoured Clann. Two Rian McNamara points saw Clann forge
ahead by the 37th minute and then when Callum O’Brien and Darren Duff pointed in the 45th and 46th minutes respectively, the Johnstown men were two points ahead (0-9 0-7) and in control. But after they missed a couple of chances Kilglass got motoring again. Tommy Cox drove forward with some lung-bursting runs and they looked a different team in those final fifteen minutes. Pierce Bolger pointed a free in the 49th minute and a minute later Cox somehow managed to hook the ball over the bar having burst through a forest of players. With five minutes left sub David Nugent lofted over the lead score, and when Ciaran McHugh and Pierce Bolger pointed frees, Kilglass were three ahead heading into time added on. Clann were desperate now as only a goal would save them. Dylan Sumner lined up a 20 metre free in injury-time but his pile-driver crashed off the crossbar and was cleared. Kilglass had survived and the pain of losing in the final the past two years had been washed away. This one will be well celebrated by the banks of
the Shannon. For Kilglass Tommy Cox, Gavin Tully, Ciaran McHugh, Pierce Bolger and sub David Nugent played very well on the day. For a Clann team who lost their way completely in the final quarter, Oisin Lennon was outstanding and he was ably assisted by Niall Shine, Darragh Shine and Rian McNamara. After the game a delighted Kilglass manager Niall Kilcrann said: “The hurt of the past two years really counted for the lads towards the end there today. We were two points down but we never threw in the towell and we showed great spirit and fight. “We made a few changes in the middle of the second half because Clann were getting on top and we felt we were not getting enough ball around the middle of the field and those changes worked. But these lads have such pride in their club - it’s incredible to see. “It was reported this week that we have had an easy run. We lost two lads with cruciate injuries and we had another player with a snapped ankle and another player with a broken leg.
Shane McCormack attempts to get away from Darragh Shine during last Sunday’s Roscommon JFC Final between Kilglass Gaels and Clann na nGael at Dr. Hyde Park.
These guys have tremendous heart and will always battle hard. “Everything in our parish centres around Kilglass
Gaels and it is so important to our community. It was not easy today but passion and pride got us over the line,” he concluded.
Wides: Kilglass Gaels 7 (4 first half) Clann na nGael 9 (4 first half) Man of the Match: Tommy Cox (Kilglass Gaels)
Teams and Scorers Kilglass Gaels: Chris Duffy; Raymond Gearty, Leo Cox, Eddie Conboy; Shane McCormack, Tommy Cox (0-1), Michael McCormack; Richard Dooner, Gavin Tully; Barry Conroy, Pierce Bolger (0-3, 2 frees), Ciaran McHugh (0-5, 2 frees); Daniel Duffy (0-1), Kevin Feeney (0-1), Gary Goldrick. Subs: David Nugent (0-1) for Goldrick (h/t), Darragh McGuire for Duffy (54), James Hackett for Dooner (60, b/c), Eoghan Murphy for McCormack (66). Clann na nGael: Gary Mannion; Aaron O’Reilly, Patrick Harney, Oisin Rock; Kieran Connaughton, Niall Shine, Darragh Egan; Darragh Shine, Oisin Lennon (0-1); Dylan Sumner (0-1), Mark Shine (0-1), Darren Duff (0-1); Paul McManus, Emmet Rock, Rian McNamara (0-4, 2 frees). Subs: Callum O’Brien (0-1) for E Rock (37), Darragh Kildea for O Rock (47), David Griffin for 18 (56, b/c). The Kilglass Gaels bench reacts at the full-time whistle during last Sunday’s Roscommon JFC Final win over Clann na nGael at Dr. Hyde Park. Pics: Mick McCormack
Referee: James Murray (Tulsk)
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Gearóid Keenan storms through to score a wonderful goal for Oran during last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park.
Neighbours can’t be separated after thriller Mulryan Construction Rooscommon IFC Final
ORAN
2-10
FUERTY
1-13
SEAMUS DUKE
Most pundits, yours truly included, were finding it hard to call this clash of the neighbours, and so it proved when these two fine teams could not be separated after a thrilling final played at breezy and cold Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Most observers would say that a draw was a fair result as both sides had their periods of dominance during the course of a game in which we saw some bad mistakes, fantastic scores, high drama, and some very questionable refereeing decisions on both sides. They will resume the battle on Saturday week in the replay. Fuerty had the aid of the wind in the opening half and they sited their danger man Niall Kilroy at full-forward and it worked a treat for the opening 20 minutes as he gave his marker Thomas Fetherston and the Oran defence many headaches with his fantastic movement and score taking ability. But a freak goal for Oran in the 24th minute changed the game completely and by halftime Oran were level against the run of play. The second half was a real roller-coaster as both sides looked like they would win at different stages. Oran hung on to a one point lead for all of 13 minutes before Gearoid Ennis finally levelled the match with a pointed free in the 61st minute. Indeed the same player had a chance to win
it in the 64th minute but a 40 metre free into the wind was a very difficult ask, and the ball tailed out wide and a draw was a fair outcome. Kilroy was on fire for Fuerty early on and by the 23rd minute they were 0-7 to 0-3 ahead with the Roscommon county player having kicked four marvellous points from play. Oran were unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty in the 20th minute when Shane Regan was tripped in the
large square but referee Brendan Beirne waved play on. Then in the 23rd minute Darragh Walsh’s cross from the right was carried over his own line by Fuerty ‘keeper Joe Fallon and after that the game changed completely. Gearoid Keenan got a grip on the midfield exchanges and Mike Dwyer, Darragh Walsh and Kieran Whyte were far more prominent. In the 30th minute Keenan galloped through the heart of the
Fuerty defence and buried the ball in the top corner and now Oran led by 2-4 to 0-7. But Fuerty were not going to lie down. Gearoid Ennis’ thunderbolt was brilliantly saved by Matthew Whyte at the expense of a point, and two further points from Niall Kilroy (1 free) saw the sides go in at half-time level at 2-4 to 0-10. The second half was hard fought, intense and thrilling, but the football wasn’t as good as what we saw in the opening half. By the
Fuerty’s Gearóid Ennis pointed a 30-metre free in injury-time at the end of last Sunday’s Roscommon JFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park to take it to a replay.
38th minute it was 2-6 to 0-12 as both sides cancelled each other out. It would take something special to separate the sides and we certainly got that in the 42nd minute. Gearoid Ennis collected a breaking ball 40 metres out and he powered through the centre before blasting the ball into the top corner for a contender for the goal of the year. Fuerty now had breathing space but in the nature of this superb game it was Oran who responded next. Gearoid Keenan pointed from play in the 45th minute and when Darragh Walsh pointed two frees in the 46th and 47th minutes the sides were level at 2-9 to 1-12. Then with twelve minutes left on the clock, sub Jack Gunning fisted an Oran point that put them back into the lead. There followed thirteen scoreless minutes and it looked like Oran were going to hang on but in the first minute of time added on, Gearoid Ennis pointed a 30-metre free and the sides were level again. Indeed the same player had a chance to win it in the 4th minute of injury-time but his effort from 40 metres tailed off wide and the sides lived to fight another day after a titanic struggle. For Oran, who lost full-forward Paul Kenny after only seven minutes through injury, Matthew Whyte, Jack Casey, Mike Dwyer, Kieran Whyte, Gearoid Keenan and Darragh Walsh all played well. For Fuerty, Niall Kilroy was fantastic early on but he faded in the second half. Gearoid Keenan grew into the game and his goal will be remembered for years to come. Philip Neilan, Aengus Lyons, and Peter Leahy also had their moments. But it’s still all to play for on Saturday week.
Stat Attack Wides: Fuerty 7 (3 first half ) Oran 5 (3 first half ) Red cards: None Black cards: Fuerty 0 Oran 1 (James Regan, 36 mins) Yellow cards: Fuerty 0 Oran 1 (Eamon Kenny) Scores from play: Fuerty 1-8 Oran 2-6 Attendance: 1,500 approximately Man of the Match: Mike Dwyer (Oran)
Teams and Scorers Fuerty: Joe Fallon; Philip Neilan, Tom Bannon, John Brennan; Adam White, Peter Kellehan, Mark Ward; Eoin White, Niall Keenan; Peter Leahy, Eamon Bannon, Darragh Heavey (0-1); Gearoid Ennis (1-5, 3 frees), Niall Kilroy (0-6, 2 frees), Aengus Lyons (0-1). Subs: Ben McGahon for Heavey (41), Christy Leahy for E White (48), Robbie Fallon for A Lyons (56), A Lyons for Ward (64). Oran: Matthew Whyte; Declan Beirne, Thomas Fetherston, John Martin; Jack Casey, Mike Dwyer (0-1), Kevin Concannon; James Regan, Gearoid Keenan (1-1); Eamon Kenny, Ciaran Lawless (0-1), Kieran Whyte; Darragh Walsh (1-4, 4 frees), Paul Kenny, Jack Earley. Subs: Shane Regan (0-1) for P Kenny (7), Ciaran Casey (0-1) for Earley (h/t), Brian Diffley for J Regan (36, b/c), Jack Gunning (0-1) for Beirne (38), Adrian Cassidy for S Regan (54). Referee: Brendan Beirne (Ballinameen)
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Gearóid Keenan storms through to score a wonderful goal for Oran during last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park.
Fuerty manager Eamon Towey encourages his side during last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park.
‘We’ll review the DVD and improve!’ Fuerty manager Eamon Towey believes both sides will perform to a higher standard in the replay following last Sunday’s Roscommon IFC Final at Dr. Hyde Park. “A draw was probably a fair result, it was a very close
finish and both teams had their spells on top. For the neutral it was a great game to watch but from our point of view on the sideline we made far too many mistakes. To be going in level was not ideal with the strong breeze with us but we responded well to
their second goal.We were delighted to get the scores at the end to level it and we will review the DVD and try to improve it for the next day. I think both teams can perform better and we will go at it again on Saturday week,” he concluded.
Oran manager Billy Donnellan pictured on the sideline last Sunday.
‘They went out boys and came back men’ Oran manager Billy Donnellan was pleased with the resilience his side showed in last Sunday’s drawn intermediate final at Dr. Hyde Park. “It was real end to end stuff. We thought we had it then we thought we had lost it and that happened several times today. It was real championship football and a great advertisement for the game in the county. “There was nothing soft out there today. We sent out a few boys there today and they came back
in as men and that was very pleasing because we are inexperienced at this level but we handled it well. It took us a while to find our feet in the first half but the two goals were vital and they allowed us settle into the game. In the second half we pushed on much better but I suppose a draw was a fair result. Thankfully we have another day at the office and it’s half-time and the scores are level and hopefully we will learn from today and kick on the next day,” he said.
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